
Next Up with Adam Breneman
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.
Latest episodes

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.

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
How To Train Like An NFL First Round Pick
Adam heads to Arizona to get a behind the scenes look at how NFL Draft prep is going for projected 1st round pick Darnell Wright, Keondre Coburn, and Tavius Robinson. Together, the guys reveal everything that happens leading up to the Draft - from the moment they step off the college field to hearing their named called on TV. Adam also takes a deep dive into each of their college careers, highlighting their favorite moments & biggest regrets on and off the field. Tune in for some of the funniest untold college football stories you've never heard before...

Feb 23, 2023 • 50min
College Football’s No. 1 Transfer Devin Leary On UK Recruitment, Portal Experience, & Will Levis
Adam heads to Lexington, Kentucky to sit down with the No. 1 quarterback from this year's college football transfer portal: Devin Leary. After playing four seasons at NC State and battling several injuries, Leary decided to delay going to the NFL and instead play one more season of college football. After entering the portal, almost every school in the nation offered Leary. This week's episode reveals why Leary ended up choosing Kentucky, who played the biggest role in his recruitment, and provides a glimpse of what Kentucky fans should expect from the gunslinger next season.

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 43min
Achieving Peak Performance With The Best Strength Coach In D1 Football | Podcast With ASU Strength Coach
This week, Adam sits down with Arizona State's Head Coach of Sports Performance, Joe Connolly. Joe is the best strength coach in all of college football and is full of insightful knowledge and tips on how to optimize athletic performance. Joe has worked with several NFL players including Jadeveon Clowney, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk. This episode covers everything you could possibility want to know about achieving peak performance. Joe and Adam discuss the latest fitness trends, how to optimize sleep, the ideal morning routine, and even the effects of alcohol on athletic performance.

Feb 16, 2023 • 46min
Jaycee Horn Tells All: Life As A Top 10 Pick, Coaching Turmoil, Pro Bowl Snub & How He Spent $12M
Adam heads to Scottsdale, Arizona to meet up with Carolina Panthers DB Jaycee Horn ahead of the Super Bowl. Jaycee was the 8th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and is coming off his best season yet, despite being a pro bowl snub! Jaycee opens up about his experience as a top 10 pick, provides some insight on the coaching turmoil in Carolina, and even reveals how he spent his $12M signing bonus. The Carolina Panthers just made two new additions to their staff with the hiring of head coach Frank Reich and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero - tune in to hear Jaycee's first impressions of them both!