Sinopsis
KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon explores the untold stories of thePhiladelphia sports scene with the people who make it interesting: players,coaches, media members, historians, and more. Each week, Matt sits down witha Philly sports figure with a story you haven't heard before.
Episodios
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Bill Wagner - 50 Years of Family
23/10/2019 Duración: 45minBill Wagner is winding down his 50th and final season as the head sprint football coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an institution at Penn, having led the Quakers to five Collegiate Sprint Football League titles and helping develop a large network of former players who stay very connected to the program.In Episode #30 of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon, Matt sits down with Wagner to talk about his decision to retire and look back on a truly remarkable 50-year career with the Quakers.1-on-1 with Matt Leon is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Zach Spiker - Leader at the DAC
16/10/2019 Duración: 48minZach Spiker is preparing for his fourth season as the head men's basketball coach at Drexel University. Prior to that, he spent seven years as the head coach at Army West Point.In Episode #29 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Spiker to talk about his decision to take over the program at Drexel, how he got his start in coaching, and how important a fellow Philadelphia coach has been in his career.You can follow Spiker on Twitter @Coach_Spiker."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Steve Colfer - Radnor's National Champion
09/10/2019 Duración: 53minSteve Colfer has built a dominant men's lacrosse program at Division III Cabrini University. The Cavaliers are one of the nation's elite programs and this past season they won their first national championship at the Linc.In Episode #28 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Colfer to talk about the success of his program, how he got his start in coaching and what it was like to win that national title."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Gabby Lisella - Anything Works
02/10/2019 Duración: 36minGabby Lisella just retired from coaching women's college basketball. She spent the last 19 years at the helm at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. She won 260 games during her tenure with the Profs, the most in program history.In Episode #27 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Lisella to look back on her career, talk about her decision to retire from coaching and talk about what she'll be doing now as she focuses on her position as an associate athletic director at Rowan."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060
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Mike McLaughlin - Feels Just Like Day One
25/09/2019 Duración: 34minMike McLaughlin is one of the top women's basketball coaches in the country. Preparing for his 11th season at the University of Pennsylvania, McLaughlin has a career .768 winning percentage and on his watch, the Quakers have been a powerhouse in the Ivy League.In Episode #26 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with McLaughlin to talk about his success with the Quakers. They also talk about his incredible run as the head coach at Division II Holy Family University and what it was like to play for the Washington Generals, the longtime foils for the Harlem Globetrotters.You can follow Coach McLaughlin on Twitter @MikeMcLaughli."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Tom Shirley - Model of Consistency
18/09/2019 Duración: 42minTom Shirley is preparing for his 31st season as the head women's basketball coach at Division II Jefferson University, and his 39th overall. During his career he has won 777 games.In Episode #25 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Shirley to talk about his impressive career, how he got his start in coaching and what it's like to be a part of the Philadelphia coaching scene.You can follow Tom Shirley on Twitter @coachtomshirley."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Cole Klubek - Mississippi to Lincoln With Iraq In Between
11/09/2019 Duración: 41minCole Klubek is a ten-year Air Force vet who spent time deployed in Iraq. Now he is the kicker and punter for the Division II Lincoln University football team.In Episode #24 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Klubek to talk about his time in the military, what let him to decide to pursue kicking and how he came to attend Lincoln.You can follow Cole Klubek on Twitter @KlubekCole"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Fritz Hamburg - Success on Hawk Hill
04/09/2019 Duración: 35minFritz Hamburg has spent the last eleven years as the head baseball coach at Saint Joseph's University. In that time, he has turned the Hawks into a consistent force in the Atlantic 10 Conference, while also developing several players who have gone on to be drafted by Major League Baseball teams.In Episode #23 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Hamburg to talk about his career in baseball. They talk about his success with the Hawks, his own playing career - which included a stint in the Phillies organization - and the challenges of playing college baseball in the Northeast.You can follow Hamburg on Twitter @FritzHamburg7."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Tina Sloan Green - First, But Not Only
28/08/2019 Duración: 41minTina Sloan Green is a true Philadelphia legend. A trailblazing athlete and coach, she was the first African American to play on the US National Women's Lacrosse Team. Then she became the first African American women's college lacrosse coach in the country. She transformed the Temple University lacrosse program, leading the Owls to three national championships. And if that's not enough, she also co-founded the Black Women in Sport Foundation.In Episode #22 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Sloan Green to reflect on her remarkable career. They talk about her time at Temple, breaking barriers as a female African American athlete, and her work with the Black Women in Sport Foundation: blackwomeninsport.org. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Andy Talley - Get in the Game
21/08/2019 Duración: 38minAndy Talley spent 32 years as the head football coach at Villanova University before retiring following the 2016 season. The Wildcats were one of the premier programs in all of FCS during his tenure, with the apex coming in 2009 when Villanova won the national championship. He sent several players to the NFL, including legendary Eagles running back Brian Westbrook.In Episode #21 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Talley to look back at his career on the Main Line and also talk about his foundation, the Talley Bone Marrow Foundation, which does incredible work registering potential bone marrow donors into the national registry.You can follow Talley on Twitter @Coach_Talley.You can follow his foundation @TalleyBoneMarro."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Stan Pawlak - A Life of Basketball
14/08/2019 Duración: 56minStan Pawlak is one of the greatest basketball players in University of Pennsylvania history. His 20.6 points per page career average upon graduating in 1966 is still third highest in the program's history. He is a member of the Big 5 Hall of Fame.In Episode #20 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Stan to talk about his career as a player in college and in the pros in the old Eastern League. They also talk about Pawlak's work as a coach, including a stint in Saudi Arabia."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Mike Costanzo - Keep Grinding
07/08/2019 Duración: 37minMike Costanzo was a star baseball player at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor who went on to excel at Coastal Carolina. He was the Phillies top draft pick in the 2005 draft and was traded to Houston in the deal that brought Brad Lidge to Philadelphia. He made it to the big leagues with the Cincinnati Reds in 2012.In Episode #19 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Costanzo to look back at his pro baseball career. They talk about what it was like to get drafted by his hometown team and to get traded away from it. They also talk about what he's doing now."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Bobbi Morgan - Haverford Proud
31/07/2019 Duración: 29minBobbi Morgan is preparing for her 12th season as the head women's basketball coach at Division III Haverford College. During her tenure with the Fords, she has turned them into one of the top teams in the Centennial Conference and she has led Haverford to the NCAA Tournament three times in the last six years.In Episode #18 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Morgan to talk about her very successful basketball coaching career, growing up in the Philadelphia region with a passion for basketball as well as her work in the field of journalism."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Ashley Howard - Philly Through and Through
24/07/2019 Duración: 50minAshley Howard is gearing up for his second season as the head men's basketball coach at La Salle University. His Explorers were one of the most improved teams in the country by the end of last season.In Episode #17 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Howard to talk about his first season at La Salle. They also talk about his days as a player at Drexel and his time as a Villanova assistant where he helped the Wildcats win two national championships.You can follow Howard on Twitter @CoachAshHoward."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Bridget Orchard - Passion for the Game
17/07/2019 Duración: 39minBridget Orchard has enjoyed amazing success as a college softball head coach and just wrapped up her first season at the helm of her alma mater, Villanova University. In just 22 seasons as a collegiate head coach, she has won nearly 800 games.In Episode #16 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Orchard to talk about her career as a head coach (she's never been an assistant) - a journey that began at Division III Cabrini University. They discuss the keys to her success and also look back at her playing career with the Wildcats.You can follow Orchard on Twitter @bridgetorchard ."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060
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Deirdre Kane - More Than Basketball
03/07/2019 Duración: 40minDeirdre Kane was one of the top women's basketball coaches in the country during her 27-year run at Division II West Chester University, a run which ended with her retirement in 2014.In Episode #15 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Kane to look back at her coaching career. They also talk about Kane's work in helping to unionize coaches in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and her distinction as the first female athlete to receive scholarship money to attend the University of Dayton.You can follow Kane on Twitter @BacktoJersey ."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Marc Zumoff - Locking All Windows and Doors
26/06/2019 Duración: 35minMarc Zumoff is one of the premier broadcasters in the Delaware Valley. He's spent the last quarter century as the TV voice of the Philadelphia 76ers.In Episode #14 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Zumoff to talk about his time courtside calling 76ers games. They look back at how he got his start in the business, including his time working at KYW Newsradio.You can follow Zumoff on Twitter @marczumoff."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Matt Rambo - Taking Flight With The Wings
19/06/2019 Duración: 34minMatt Rambo is one of the top lacrosse players the Philadelphia region has produced in recent memory. A La Salle College High School product, he led the University of Maryland to a national title while winning the Tewaaraton Award. He also just completed his first season with his hometown team, turning in an outstanding campaign with the National Lacrosse League's Philadelphia Wings.In Episode #13 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Rambo to talk all things lacrosse. They reflect on his incredible collegiate success as well as what his first season as a pro in Philly was like.You can follow Rambo on Twitter @rattmambo."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Kevin Small - At Home In Collegeville
12/06/2019 Duración: 58minFor nearly two decades, Kevin Small has manned the sidelines as the head men's basketball coach at Division III Ursinus College out in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.In Episode #12 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Small to talk about his consistent level of success with the Bears and how he got his start in coaching. They also look back on the 2007-08 Ursinus team that Small led to the NCAA Division III Final Four.You can follow Small on Twitter @CoachKevinSmall"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.
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Dan Raudabaugh - Philadelphia's Other Star Quarterback
05/06/2019 Duración: 47minDan Raudabaugh has spent the last eight years as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Soul, putting together one of the great careers in recent Arena Football League history.In Episode #11 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon", Matt sits down with Raudabaugh to talk about his time in the indoor game. They look back on the beginnings of his career down in Texas, his work with Soul head coach Clint Dolezel and what he loves about arena football."1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.