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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"Thank you for giving me my best friends": Neumann’s Shannon Padula’s softball journey
05/10/2022 Duración: 59minShannon Padula is preparing for her second season as the head softball coach at Division III Neumann University. She arrived in Aston, PA after five seasons as the head coach at the University of the Sciences. Prior to coaching, Padula was a star player, spending four years as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of West Chester University. In Episode #147 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Padula in studio to talk about her career in softball. They look back at her playing days, talk about how she got into coaching, and reflect on the road that led her to Neumann." 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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Kim Wilson has created a dynasty: Rowan Profs' softball coach gears up for 27th year
28/09/2022 Duración: 41minKim Wilson is an institution at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Heading into her 27th season, she has led the Profs to 836 wins, eight New Jersey Athletic Conference titles, and 18 appearances in the NCAA Tournament. In Episode #146 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Wilson about her incredibly successful career. They talk about what got her into coaching, how she came to Rowan, and look back at some of her favorite memories with the Profs. "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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Paying it forward: Ray Goon, Drexel University head women's soccer coach
21/09/2022 Duración: 44minRay Goon has been the head women’s soccer coach at Drexel University since 1996 when the school reinstituted the program. This season, Goon's Dragons are off to a program-best start of 5-0-3. In Episode #145 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Goon in studio to talk about his career in soccer. They look back at his days as a player, talk about why he decided to come to Drexel and much, much more. "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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College football preview: The Penn Quakers are hungry and bringing back an experienced squad
15/09/2022 Duración: 09minThe Penn Quakers of the Ivy League are coming off an uncharacteristic 3-7 season in 2021, but the team is looking to bounce back in the Ancient 8 in 2022, and they'll have a lot of experience coming back to help them do it. Matt Leon spoke with head coach Ray Priore to talk about his hopes for the squad and what to expect this season. The Quakers host Colgate on Saturday at Franklin Field to open the season, the kickoff is at 1pm.
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The Delco Baseball League: 115 years of semi pro baseball in Delaware County, PA
14/09/2022 Duración: 41minNick DuComb has been the President of the Delco Baseball League since 2015. The Delco League has a truly incredible history as a season has been played every summer since 1908. In Episode #144 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with DuComb about the Delco League. They talk about some of the familiar names that have come through the league, go over some of the incredible history and also talk about what has allowed the Delco League to thrive over all of these years. "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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College football preview: 'It has to be about us' - Temple Owls ready to play tough football
01/09/2022 Duración: 13minThe Temple Owls are coming off a rough 3-9 2021 season, a season where they lost their final 7 games. But the Owls have a new coach in Stan Drayton, and they will be looking to make some noise this season in the American Athletic Conference. Matt Leon talked with Stan Drayton about his 2022 squad and some of the players to watch this year. Temple's season opener is Friday night at Duke, a 7:30 kickoff.
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"Count me in!": Saint Joseph's field hockey coach Hannah Prince relives journey to new gig
31/08/2022 Duración: 31minHannah Prince recently took over as head coach of the Saint Joseph’s University field hockey team. She comes to Hawk Hill after serving as an assistant at Louisville and she actually spent a couple of years prior to that as an assistant with the Hawks under former head coach Lynn Farquhar, who she's now replacing. In addition to coaching, Prince was an elite-level player, spending time with both the U.S. Outdoor and Indoor National Teams. In Episode #143 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Prince about her new gig, passion for the sport, playing career, and how she decided coaching was the right career path for her. "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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College football preview: Big expectations for the 2022 Villanova Wildcats
31/08/2022 Duración: 11minThe Villanova Wildcats went 10-3 in 2021, winning the Colonial Athletic Association title and advancing to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. Expectations are high for the Wildcats here in 2022. Matt Leon talked with head football coach Mark Ferrante to get his thoughts on the squad and the upcoming season. The season opener for Villanova will be Friday night against Lehigh at 6 pm. It will be the first time since 2004 that the Wildcats will open a season at home.
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College football preview: The WCU Golden Rams bring a lot of talent to the 2022 season
29/08/2022 Duración: 11minThe Division II West Chester University Golden Rams are coming off a 6-5 campaign in 2021, but they have a lot of talent and should be a force in the always tough Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Head coach Bill Zwaan is one of the best in the business and he is preparing for his 20th season as the Golden Rams' head coach. Matt Leon caught up with him to get some insight into his squad and how he feels about the upcoming season. West Chester’s opener with Bentley will be at home, Friday night, September 2nd at 6pm.
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College football preview: Rowan University Profs enter 2022 with a chip on their shoulder
26/08/2022 Duración: 09minThe Division III Rowan University Profs are coming off an unusual down year in Glassboro, New Jersey. The Profs went 2-7 in 2021 and are looking to bounce back in the New Jersey Athletic Conference in 2022. Head coach Jay Accorsi is getting ready for his 21st season at the helm of the program, and Matt Leon sat down with Accorsi to get a feel for his 2022 squad. Rowan’s season opener against Widener will be on Saturday, September 3rd in Chester, and it’s a 1pm kickoff.
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College football preview: University of Delaware Blue Hens enter new season with new head coach
25/08/2022 Duración: 11minThe University of Delaware Blue Hens went 5-6 in 2021, 3-5 in the rugged Colonial Athletic Association. Now, the Blue Hens have a new coach who is a familiar face. Ryan Carty is a Delaware alum – he was a member of the 2003 team that won the national championship. Matt Leon caught up with him to get a feel for what is in store for his squad this season. The opener for Delaware against Navy will be in Annapolis on Saturday, September 3rd, and it’s a noon kickoff.
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College football preview: Delaware Valley University Aggies want another dominant season
24/08/2022 Duración: 09minThe Aggies of Delaware Valley University went 11-1 last season, winning the Middle Atlantic Conference title and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Playoffs. The Aggie defense was elite, allowing an incredible total of 81 points in 11 games. Duke Greco is in his 9th season at the helm of the program, Matt Leon chatted with him to ask about his expectations for this season and what DelVal football is all about. DelVal’s season opener against Westminster will be on Saturday, September 3rd, and the game starts at noon.
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College football preview: Lincoln University Lions are tough and looking to surprise in 2022
23/08/2022 Duración: 10minThe Division II Lincoln University Lions are a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and coming off a 1-9 record in 2021. But that record may be deceiving, because the Lions proved to be very tough in the second half of the season. Matt Leon caught up with head coach Josh Dean who has been running the program since 2018 to get his thoughts on camp and his hopes for the season. Lincoln opens its season against Delaware State of FCS in Dover on Saturday, September 3rd, for a 2pm kickoff.
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College Football Preview: Ursinus Bears building on a promising 2021 season
22/08/2022 Duración: 12minToday we're heading to Collegeville to check in with the Division III Ursinus Bears. Ursinus is a member of the Centennial Conference, and the Bears are coming off a 7-4 season that saw them earn a berth in the Centennial MAC Bowl series, where Ursinus battled Lycoming before falling short 31-23. Ursinus is coached by Peter Gallagher, and Matt Leon caught up with him to talk about this season and what he expects. Ursinus opens the season at Alvernia on Friday September 2, for a 7pm kickoff.
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College Football Preview: Widener University Pride ready to start strong against Rowan
19/08/2022 Duración: 09minThe college football season is right around the corner, and the Division III Widener Pride from the Middle Atlantic Conference are coming off a 7-4 2021 season that ended with a loss to Susquehanna as part of the Centennial MAC Bowl Series. Widener head coach Mike Barainyak is getting ready for his 4th season at the helm of the program. Their season opener against Rowan will be September 3rd at 1pm in Chester.
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'I gotta be me:' Jimmy Reilly takes over Thomas Jefferson University men's basketball
17/08/2022 Duración: 33minJimmy Reilly is the new head men’s basketball coach at Division II Thomas Jefferson University. He takes over after spending 15 years as the top assistant to former head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Herb Magee, who retired after last season. In Episode #142 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Reilly to talk about what his first days at the helm of the program have been like, how he got into coaching, what he learned from Magee and much, more. "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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Paul McFadden – The (barefoot) kick is good!
10/08/2022 Duración: 42minPaul McFadden spent four seasons as the kicker for the Eagles. From 1984-1987, he connected on 73% of his field goals and 98% of his extra points and was twice voted Special Teams MVP by his teammates. Not bad for a 12th round draft pick in 1984. In Episode #141 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with McFadden to find out what he is up to these days. They also look back on his time with the Eagles, talk about why he decided to kick barefooted and much, much more. "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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'The Mouse Who Played Football' - The children's book by Brian Westbrook and Lesley Van Arsdall
05/08/2022 Duración: 12minFootball player to children's author isn't a common career path, but former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook Sr. discovered that kids can learn a lot from his life story. He teamed up with former CBS3 anchor Lesley Van Arsdall to write 'The Mouse Who Played Football'. We caught up with the two of them to find out how this collaboration came together and why the book is so important to them. You can buy the book here. ( https://tupress.temple.edu/) "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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'Get behind the wheel and make it work': How Swedesboro's Stephen Mallozzi achieved a NASCAR dream
03/08/2022 Duración: 44minStephen Mallozzi is a Swedesboro, New Jersey native who has had a passion for racing his entire life. In July of 2022, after a long road, he made his debut as a NASCAR driver, finishing 22nd out of 36 competitors at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In Episode #140 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Mallozzi in studio to talk about his life in racing. They talk about his early days racing go karts, the impact his dad’s cancer diagnosis had on him, what it was like to race at Mid-Ohio and much more. "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 LaRosa - West Chester University head baseball coach
27/07/2022 Duración: 40minMike LaRosa just completed his second season as the head baseball coach at his alma mater West Chester University. It was incredibly successful as he led the Golden Rams to the Division II National Championships, advancing to the national semifinals. In Episode #139 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with LaRosa about his life in baseball. They talk about the success of this past season, how we got into coaching, his days as a player at West Chester and much, much more. "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.