

Next Up with Adam Breneman
Front Office Sports
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
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May 12, 2023 • 1h 1min
Clemson RB Will Shipley On New Offense, Dabo Swinney, & Playing w/ QB Cade Klubnik
Clemson Football's star RB Will Shipley joins the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast. Clemson fans know him for his play on the field, but now it's time to get to know Will Shipley the person. In this episode, Will Shipley opens up about his Clemson football career, recruiting journey as a 5-star recruit, relationship with Dabo Swinney, and gives Clemson fans a glimpse inside the mind of their star running-back. Will also shares his thoughts on Cade Klubnik and reveals how Cade handled the QB turmoil last season. Tune in for another great episode of the Next Up with Adam Breneman podcast and see for yourself what Will Shipley is like off the field...

May 4, 2023 • 1h 48min
Will Compton Tells All: Inside Barstool, Dave Portnoy, Battle With NFL, & Playing Career
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Will Compton's story is truly one of a kind. From playing 9 years in the NFL to co-hosting Barstool's Bussin' With The Boys podcast, Will Compton has one of the most unique stories in sports. But Will Compton didn't just start a podcast, he and co-host Taylor Lewan were the pioneers of athlete-drive media.
In this episode, Will gets personal about his NFL career, why the NFL blocked him playing with the Falcons, his decision to start Bussin' With The Boys, how he landed the Barstool gig, his contract negotiations with Dave Portnoy, and more. Tune in to see the side of Will Compton that you haven't seen before...

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h
Dillon Gabriel Tells All: Transfer Portal Experience, Life At OU, & Starting A Business In College
Dillon Gabriel has not had the typical college football experience. But he's also not your typical starting quarterback. The 5'11" left-handed QB grew up in Hawaii and holds the record for all-time passing yards for all of Hawaii HS football. After breaking the passing record, Dillon Gabriel caught the attention of almost every school in the country. Gabriel went on to spend three seasons at UCF, before deciding to entire the transfer portal and eventually commit to Oklahoma. Tune in to learn about Dillon's journey to OU, why he decided on Oklahoma, and how he was able to start a business in college.

Apr 21, 2023 • 22min
Zack Kuntz’s Journey From Underdog To “Most Athletic Tight End EVER” | Path To The NFL Draft
Zack Kuntz didn't earn the title "most athletic tight end ever" for no good reason. His recording-breaking performance at the NFL combine has left analysts scratching their heads and wondering how they are just now finding out about the 6-7 freak of nature. While Zack Kuntz's college stats do not stand out particularly, his numbers at the NFL combine DO. At the combine Kuntz ran a 4.55 in the 40 yard-dash and became the tallest player in combine history with a 40-inch vertical. The craziest twist to this story? Zack Kuntz wasn't even supposed to be in the combine due to a season-ending injury... Tune in as we follow along for a day in the life with Zack Kuntz!

Apr 13, 2023 • 38min
The 2 Biggest Sleepers In The 2023 NFL Draft | Podcast Interview w/ PJ Mustipher & Mitchell Tinsley
The 2023 NFL Draft is loaded with big names like Will Levis & Bryce Young. But don't be fooled - there are plenty of sleepers in this year's NFL Draft that will develop into NFL superstars. 2 players that you NEED to keep an eye on in the 2023 NFL Draft are PJ Mustipher and Mitchell Tinsley. Both players hail from Penn State and have the mindset and skillset to make big time plays on Sunday. Tune in to get to know their off the field personality, how they developed into NFL-ready talent, and learn for yourself why NFL draft analysts are buying their stock now...

Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
AJ Vaynerchuk Tells All: Leaving VaynerMedia, Investing In Uber, Building A Sports Agency, & GaryVee
After building VaynerMedia into a media giant, AJ Vaynerchuk did something very few would ever do - leave it all on the table and build something from scratch. Since then, AJ has completely disrupted the entire sports industry with his sports agency, VaynerSports. AJ represents some of the top athletes in all of sports, but his success does not stop there. AJ also has a successful track record in investing, where he got in early with Uber and Venmo. Tune in to learn more about AJ's career, how he successfully built a sports agency, and find out what it was like growing up alongside Gary Vee.

Mar 30, 2023 • 48min
Barstool’s Jersey Jerry Tells All: Dave Portnoy, Drug Addiction, & Rise to Fame
Before he became one of Barstool's brightest new stars, Jersey Jerry was bouncing in and out of rehab facilities, robbing his family for drug money, and fighting a losing battle against drug addiction. Then one day, Jersey Jerry made the life changing decision to get sober - for good. Since then, Jerry has not looked back and is now one of the hottest new internet stars and is a content king. Tune in as Jersey Jersey shares how he overcame addiction, got his big break, and eventually joined forces with Dave Portnoy & Big Cat at Barstool Sports.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 16min
Christian Hackenberg Gets Personal About NFL Career, Penn State Turmoil, & Life After Football
Christian Hackenberg was set to become Penn State's next heisman winner, but not everything went according to plan. Before Christian made it to Penn State's campus, the NCAA imposed the strictest sanctions in NCAA history on Penn State's football program. However, through all the turmoil, the departure of his Head Coach Bill O'Brien, and challenges Christian experienced on and off the field, Christian Hackenberg blossomed into an NFL prospect and saved Penn State Football from the ashes. For the first time ever, Christian Hackenberg is ready to open up about his NFL career, playing days at Penn State, and his life after football. You are NOT going to want to miss this.

Mar 15, 2023 • 60min
Inside The World Of Kentucky Basketball w/ Jacob Toppin, Lance Ware, CJ Frederick, & Brennan Canada | Podcast Interview
Get ready for March Madness by taking a deep dive inside the world of Kentucky Basketball with the latest episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman! This week, Adam is joined by co-host and former Kansas Jayhawk, Mitch Lightfoot. Together, they interview Kentucky Wildcats Jacob Toppin, Lance Ware, CJ Frederick, and Brennan Canada. This interview covers everything from the highs and lows of the 2023 season for the Kentucky Wildcats, what it's like playing for Head Coach John Calipari, and Lance Ware even shares some tips on how to guard Oscar Tshiebwe. Jacob Toppin also sheds some light on how he handles constantly being under the microscope at Kentucky, and what he does to silence the outside noise.

Mar 10, 2023 • 45min
How Villanova Basketball Has Adjusted To Life After Coach Wright | Villanova Players Podcast
This week, guest host Mitch Lightfoot joins Next Up for a sit down conversation with Villanova Basketball players Justin Moore, Chris Arcidiacono, and Eric Dixon. 2023 has been full of ups and downs for Villanova Basketball, especially after the shocking retirement of Head Coach Jay Wright in 2022. On this week's episode, the guys compare Coach Wright vs. Coach Kyle Neptune and provide some insight on how Villanova has adjusted to life after Coach Wright. The guys also reveal what it's like training with NBA players in the offseason and even share the loudest environments that they have played in.


