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Sep 15, 2023 • 49min

Kalen DeBoer On Rebuilding UW Football, Joining The Big 10 & Michael Penix Jr Expectations

Washington Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. Coach DeBoer opens up about his coaching journey, why he took the job at UW, Washington's recent move to the Big 10, and more. Coach Kalen DeBoer also talks about his relationship with Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr., how UW Football approaches NIL & the transfer portal, and what it will take for the Huskies to win a national championship. Tune in for another great episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman!  Go to https://modernmammals.com/ and use code ADAMB at checkout for free shipping. Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 04:32-Getting Set Up 06:29-Taking the UW Job 13:47-Coaching Philosophy  20:38-Recruiting Strategy 22:54-Transfer Portal & NIL 26:09-Moving to the Big 10  29:36-DeBoer’s Staff 33:55-Michael Penix Jr.  38:28-New Rules in College Football 40:25-Overcoming Adversity 43:31-Best Piece of Advice 44:50-Winning a Championship at UW 46:11-Daily Routine & Coach DeBoer’s Why
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Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 37min

RG3 Tells All: From Face Of The NFL To ESPN Broadcasting Star

Robert Griffin III (RG3) joins Adam Breneman on today's new episode of Next Up. RG3 gets personal about the highs and lows of his football journey -- from winning the Heisman Trophy at Baylor, becoming the franchise QB for the Washington Redskins, winning rookie of the year, to then getting demoted to scout team safety and out of the NFL in less than 8 years. RG3 also reveals the toughest moments during his time in washington, and talks about his transition from the NFL to the broadcast booth. Tune in to learn more about the rise and fall of RG3 on today's new episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman! Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Get 20% OFF with our code ADAMB at http://calderalab.com/ADAMB to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab!  Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 05:26-Getting Set-Up 08:09-Transitioning To Broadcasting  23:06-2023 Broadcasting Schedule 26:01-Preparing For A Game 32:35-First Game As A Broadcaster 36:14-College Football Recruiting Process 47:21 -Becoming A Household Name At Baylor 53:21-Winning The Heisman Trophy & Changing Baylor’s Culture 59:49-Heisman Week 01:07:17-Johnny Manziel Documentary  01:09:14-Getting Drafted To Washington 01:19:31-Toughest Moment Of NFL Career 01:24:33-How RG3 Has Changed  01:28:50-Content Creation Journey 01:33:41-RG3’s Goals & Best Piece Of Advice
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Aug 30, 2023 • 18min

Terry Smith Reflects On Coaching Journey, James Franklin Relationship & Navigating 2013 Sanctions

Associate Head Coach Terry Smith joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Coach Smith gets personal about the highs and lows of his coaching journey, his relationship with James Franklin, the challenges Penn State faced during the 2013 sanctions, why PSU churns out elite DB's, and more... Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Get 20% OFF with our code ADAMB at http://calderalab.com/ADAMB to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 03:17-Training Camp Update 04:12-Journey at Penn State 05:16-Recruiting Strategy 08:05-Recruiting Elite DB’s 09:35-James Franklin  12:51-Challenges After the Sanctions 15:00-Kaylen King & Johnny Dixon 16:15-WR Room
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Aug 29, 2023 • 13min

Theo Johnson On Penn State’s TE Room, Tyler Warren Duo & Ty Howle Relationship

Penn State TE Theo Johnson joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Theo Johnson gives Penn State fans an early look at the 2023 offense and provides an update from Penn State's training camp. Theo also sheds some light on the TE room, reveals his thoughts on Drew Allar's development, and breaks down his top Nittany Lions to watch in 2023... Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:00-TE Room 02:19-Training Camp Update 02:50-Offseason Improvements 03:22-Ty Howle 04:20-Embracing Leadership 06:35-Favorite Route 07:12-Camp Standouts 07:42-Thoughts on QB Room 08:28-George Kittle 08:57-Favorite Core Value at PSU 09:35-Defining Success in 2023 10:49-Welcome to College Football Moment
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Aug 28, 2023 • 13min

Beau Pribula On Mike Yurcich’s Vision, Drew Allar & Bizarre Recruiting Journey

Beau Pribula joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Beau Pribula opens up about his relationship and QB battle with Drew Allar, and gives Penn State fans an early look at the Nittany Lions heading into the 2023 season. Tune in to learn about the adjustments Beau has made this offseason, how he plans to define success in 2023, what fans can expect from the offense this season and more. Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:23-Training Camp Update 04:18-Recruiting Process  06:35-Beau’s Brother 07:49-Goals for 2023 08:27-Drew Allar  09:18-NIL 10:07-Playing for Coach Yurcich 10:54-Favorite Core Value at PSU 11:50-Camp Standouts 12:28-Defining Success in 2023
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Aug 25, 2023 • 14min

Kaytron Allen On Penn State’s Dynamic Backfield & Untold Recruiting Process

Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ Give to “Race to 107” today to support Penn State football NIL: https://givebutter.com/HVUraceto107 Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! On today's new episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Penn State RB, Kaytron Allen. Kaytron Allen gets personal about his freshman season at Penn State and gives PSU fans an early look at the Nittany Lions heading into the 2023 season. Allen talks about the adjustments he's made in the offseason, teammate Nick Singleton, his recruiting process, how he's handling expectations, and more.  Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS  00:00-Intro 02:16-Fat Man Nickname  03:02-Nick Singleton  03:58-Reflecting on Last Season 04:46-Recruiting Process 06:13-Coach Seider 08:24-Adjusting to Penn State  09:08-Offseason Improvements & Camp Standouts 10:19-Favorite Core Value at PSU 12:12-Defining Success in 2023  12:44-Recovery Process
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Aug 24, 2023 • 12min

Nick Singleton On Historic Freshman Season, Kaytron Allen Duo & Navigating Expectations

Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Give to “Race to 107” today to support Penn State football NIL: https://givebutter.com/HVUraceto107 Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Penn State RB, Nick Singleton. Nick Singleton gets personal about his freshman season at Penn State and gives PSU fans an early look at the Nittany Lions heading into the 2023 season. Singleton talks about the adjustments he's made in the offseason, teammate Kaytron Allen, his recruiting process, competition in the QB room, how he's handling expectations, and more.  Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:03-Training Camp Update  03:16-Reflecting on 2022 Season 04:30-Playing with Kaytron Allen 05:17-Recruiting Process 06:12-QB Room 07:09-Best & Worst Parts About College Football 08:05-Handling Expectations  08:50-Camp Standouts 09:43-Singleton’s X-Factor 10:22-Saquon & Defining Success 11:22-Favorite Core Value at PSU
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Aug 21, 2023 • 15min

Drew Allar On Embracing Leadership, QB Competition & Balancing Expectations

Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ Give to “Race to 107” today to support Penn State football NIL: https://givebutter.com/HVUraceto107 Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Penn State QB, Drew Allar. Drew Allar gives a season preview and inside look at Penn State's offense heading into the 2023 season. Learn how the offense is shaping up in training camp, how Drew is handling competition in the QB room with Beau Pribula, who has made a splash in training camp so far, and more... Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS  00:00-Intro 02:27-Training Camp Update 09:48-Embracing Leadership 11:20-QB Battle 11:54-Favorite Core Value at PSU 12:35-Defining Success 13:17-Mike Yurcich & James Franklin
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Aug 15, 2023 • 18min

Mike Yurcich Talks Offensive Goals for 2023 & Drew Allar Expectations

Get 20% OFF with our code ADAMB at http://calderalab.com/ADAMB to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Tickets for The Beaver Stadium VIP Experience: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/experiences/products/beaver-stadium-vip-experience Massive thank you to Coach Franklin & Greg Kincaid at Penn State football for setting all this up! We will be dropping interviews featuring some Penn State Coaches and Players over the next few weeks leading up to the season. Stay tuned! On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Penn State Offensive Coordinator & QB Coach, Mike Yurcich. Coach Mike Yurcich gives a state of the union on Penn State Football and sheds some light on the Nittany Lions heading into the 2023 season. Get an inside look at the competition boiling in the QB room, how the offense is shaping up, predictions for QB Drew Allar, why the offense-line will be an x-factor in 2023, and more... Stay tuned for the next interview! FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:31-State of the Union 03:13-QB Competition  03:38-Offensive Line 05:01-Install Process  06:31-New First Down Rules 07:39-Offensive Goals 10:02-Coaching Journey 11:37-Drew Allar 14:09-What Should Change About College Football 15:12-Measuring Success in 2023 16:44-Balancing Personnel
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Jul 31, 2023 • 57min

Pat Narduzzi Tells All: Pitt’s Championship Culture, Tampering, NIL & Future Of The ACC

Get 20% OFF with our code ADAMB at http://calderalab.com/ADAMB to unlock your youthful glow and be ready for summer with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Go to http://drinkAG1.com/nextup for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs (with your first purchase). Get 20% off + Free Shipping @Manscaped with the code ADAMB at http://manscaped.com/ On this week's episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman is joined by Pitt Football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi. Coach Pat Narduzzi gets personal about his coaching journey, the current state of college football, the problems with NIL & the transfer portal, and more. Coach Narduzzi also reveals what it was like coaching QB Kenny Pickett, his recruiting strategy at Pitt, and what it will take for the Pittsburgh Panthers to win a national championship. FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithadam/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of Mercury (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 04:15-Becoming Pitt’s Head Coach 09:29-Mark Dantonio 10:57-Pitt’s Culture 12:30-Building Pitt’s Staff 15:53-What Makes Narduzzi Different 18:22-2021 Season 19:51-Kenny Pickett 21:53-Future of the ACC 23:15-State of College Football 24:34-Recruiting 29:20-Transfer Portal & NIL 36:12-Coaching Philosophy 43:06-Catching Breaks 44:26-Overcoming Adversity 45:25-Recruiting Wins & Losses 46:55-Hard Work, Luck & Talent 49:50-How Narduzzi Has Changed 53:55-Winning a Championship 55:15 -Rapid Fire

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