Podcasts by Other Duties As Assigned

Working In The NFL w/ Raul Allegre from 2023-01-16T16:57:51

This week we welcome friend of the Pod, Raul Allegre to talk about his experience working in the NFL

Scott's New Job from 2022-12-12T16:19:31

This week we officially let everyone know about Scott's new job and talk about what's to come on the show moving forward

AEMA President Meli Resendiz from 2022-07-25T10:00:02

This week we sit down with newly appointed AEMA President Meli Resendiz to talk about what's going on within the organization and what she has planned for the future

Jerry Neilly - Arizona State University from 2022-06-13T10:00:44

This week we sat down with the Legendary Jerry Neilly to talk about what is happening in the equipment world these days

Job Openings and Springtime in the Equipment Room from 2022-04-11T10:00

This week we talk about Scott's open assistant position and all the different things that typically go on during the spring.

Joey Waugh ATC Marshall from 2022-03-21T10:00

This week we bring Joey Waugh Certified Athletic Trainer from Marshall to talk about his day to day responsibilities and how often Equipment and Sports Med work together

Uncommon Sports Group - Drew Boe and Josh Meyer from 2022-03-14T10:00

In this very special episode we sit down with founder of Uncommon Sports Group to talk about his mission and the amazing things his organization are doing to make a difference.

Presidential Candidate - Chris Dountas from 2022-02-28T11:00

This week we sit down with Chris Dountas from the University of Colorado to talk about his bid for President of AEMA

AFCA Recap from 2022-02-22T11:00

This week we finally sit down and recap our time at AFCA. 

Oofos President Steve Gallo from 2022-02-15T11:00

This week we are joined by Oofos CEO Steve Gallo. We stumbled across this company while down at AFCA and couldn't help but try and learn more about them. Their shoes are incredible! The best rec...

Riddell Axiom Helmet Release Party from 2022-02-07T11:00

This weeks episode is very special, we spent time down at AFCA with Riddell interviewing their team on the development and release of their brand new Axiom helmet and the implementation of Insig...

Bowl Season and Coaching Carousel from 2021-11-29T11:00

Scott is officially back with us and we talked about the upcoming bowl season and the different coaching changes that are happening right now

Helmet Bowl V - Josh Meyer from 2021-11-08T11:00

This week Patrick had Josh Meyer from Equipment Ops/Helmet Tracker on to talk about Helmet Bowl V. Make sure to get out there and vote. Link to voting is below!!

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Conference Re-Alignment and Helmets from 2021-10-25T10:00

We are back, again.. This week we talk about the shake up in conference and the different things we have seen in the world of helmets this year

Patrick's Dad Joins the Pod from 2021-08-29T10:00

This weeks Patrick's Dad joins the pod to talk about what it's like having a family member working in the industry and what it is like watching from behind the scenes

Trading Helmets and Apparel from 2021-08-16T10:00

This week we talk about trading with opposing teams and some of our favorite first game memories

Presidential Candidate Will Rodecap from 2021-08-02T10:00

We sat down to talk with AEMA Presidential Candidate and Kansas State Head Equipment Manager Will Rodecap about what he sees for the future of the Organization and what he thinks we can all to g...

Who do you call when in need? from 2021-07-27T02:50:52

This week its all about who you call when you need some help and why more people don't take advantage of their network. We also cover some Olympics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...

Camp and Season Prep from 2021-07-19T10:00

This week we talk about how we get ready for players reporting and what goes into prepping for alternate uniforms

4th Of July and NIL from 2021-07-05T10:00

This week we celebrate the 4th with our favorite moments in US Sports and talk about the new happenings with Name Image and Likeness

Taking A New Job from 2021-06-28T10:00

This week we talk about what it actually means when you take a new job and what all really is involved in the move.

A Look Back from 2021-06-14T10:00

This week Patrick and Scott look back on the past year and the different guests they have had along the way

Recruiting Season from 2021-06-07T10:00

While on the road to his new job Scott talks with Patrick about Recruiting and Camp season starting and they also talk about the newest schedule for Virtual Convention

Virtual Convention from 2021-05-24T10:00

This week we discuss the upcoming virtual convention and what we hope to see during the different scheduled events. 

Jake Prettyman Returns from 2021-05-17T10:00

We brought Jake Prettyman back to talk about what his last year working as a student manager and about what he has coming up for him as we move towards the summer.

National Champion Equipment Manager Josh Penn - UMass from 2021-05-10T10:00

It's Hockey Talk this week folks! We are joined by Josh Penn from UMass, home of the NCAA Hockey National Champions to talk the differences in working the sport of hockey and what all goes into ...

Vendor Series Steve Urbaniak - WSI Sports from 2021-05-03T10:00

This week we talk with Steve Urbaniak from WSI Sports. He tells us about his time in the NFL, with VICIS and now with WSI Sports. He also shares some tips for the younger equipment managers out ...

Vendor Series Dan Kolcun - Wilson Game Balls from 2021-04-26T10:00

This week we talked with Dan Kolcun about Wilson footballs and what it takes to prepare a ball to be game ready. Get your notebooks out folks

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Vendor Series Chris Coffing - Riddell from 2021-04-19T10:00

This weeks vendor series episode Features Chris Coffing of Riddell. We talk about how he got to where he is now and what makes Riddell one of the most recognized brands on the football field. Listen

Vendor Series Brittany Winder and Alvy Armstrong - EquipCheck from 2021-04-12T10:00

This week we sit down with Brittany and Alvy of EquipCheck to talk about their software and how it is making the lives of equipment managers less stressful. 

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Vendor Series Kevin Bull - Douglas from 2021-04-05T10:00

For part three of the vendor series we are joined by Kevin Bull from Douglas Pads. We talk about some of the different products Douglas offers and the partnerships they have developed over the y...

Vendor Series Jeff King United Sports Brands from 2021-03-29T10:00

Part 2 of the Vendor Series features Jeff King from United Sports Brands. We talk all things McDavid, Shock Doctor and Cutter and hear about some new and exciting products coming our way in the ...

Vendor Series Terry Hammond - UNX from 2021-03-22T10:00

Starting off our vendor series we are joined by Terry Hammond from UNX to talk some laundry chemicals and best practices to ensure your laundry is clean and smelling fresh! https://unxathletics.co...

Josh Thompson - Director of Football Operations University of Louisville from 2021-03-15T10:00

We were joined this week by Patrick's former boss Josh Thompson to talk about his time as an Equipment Manager and the transition to Director of Football Operations. 

Dale Usry - Liberty University from 2021-03-08T15:10:44

This week we are joined by Dale Usry from Liberty University to talk about his unique journey though the equipment ranks, and the advantages of working for Liberty --- Send in a voice message: h...

Spring Football Season and Virtual Convention?? from 2021-03-01T10:00

We sat down to talk about what it is like having all of your sports going at once and how different it is getting ready for a football season in the spring. After the break we talk about the pos...

Nick Determan - Army West Point from 2021-02-22T14:49:51

That's right folks we got Nick Determan to join us on the show this week! We talk about what it's like working for a service academy and the different things he does in the off-season, including th...

Sam Atkinson - Associate Athletic Director for Communications Gallaudet University from 2021-02-15T08:05:03

In this weeks episode we are joined by Sam Atkinson SID for Gallaudet University and "Home of the Huddle" to talk about the Worlds only University for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Scott and Patric...

Answering Your Questions and Other News from 2021-02-08T13:19:13

In this episode we answer some questions that you asked us and some of our favorite things we have experienced on the job. We also spend a little bit of time talking about the recent news on Under ...

Ryan Robertson - University of Tulsa from 2021-02-01T15:22:28

Ryan told us that if we were able to get Jake Rosch on after our interview with Tyler Renard that he would join the show and here he is! We talk some minor league baseball, budgeting and the differ...

Justin Carter - NC State from 2021-01-25T15:50:15

This week we sit down with Justin Carter, an olympic sports equipment manager at NC State.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/message Support this podcast: ...

Jake Rosch - University of Arkansas from 2021-01-18T15:48:07

This week we are joined by yet another Team Troy member and current Arkansas Equipment Manager Jake Rosch. We spent time getting to hear his amazing story working across the Power Five Conferences ...

ODAA- The Eq Wives Edition from 2021-01-11T15:41:58

This week we are joined by our most important guests yet, our wives! Melinda and Allie sat down to talk about just what its like to be in a relationship with an equipment manager, how they don't li...

Blake Reid Finally Joins The Show from 2021-01-04T13:25:48

That's right folks, we finally got Blake Reid to join us for an interview! We talk with him about his time working in equipment and what he is doing now. Surprisingly the amount of time spent makin...

Jake Morgan Comes Back and Helmet Bowl Updates from 2020-12-21T13:16:22

We bring our first Interview back on the Pod to talk about what it was like working during Covid and how his Camels are doing in this years Helmet Bowl. Also we let Jake choose this weeks song.......

Georgia Southern vs App State Watch Party/ Helmet Bowl 4 from 2020-12-14T15:38:52

This week we watched the Georgia Southern vs App State football game while talking about the Helmet Bowl, Big 10 football, and more. Follow us on twitter @odaapodcast  --- Send in a voice messag...

Helmet Bowl Update from 2020-12-07T15:13:34

We brought back Josh Meyer of Helmet Tracker to talk about Helmet Bowl IV and the completion of conference play. Next up is the round of 64 make sure you get out and vote! --- Send in a voice me...

Thanksgiving Break - No episode this week! from 2020-11-30T13:21:42

See you all again next week!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/message Support this podcast: Listen

Troy Jepsen - Team Troy and some great stories from 2020-11-23T13:31:48

This week we got to sit down the former Equipment Manager Troy Jepsen to talk about his career in the industry and Team Troy. Make sure to have some pen and paper ready this one is full of great ad...

Tyler Renard - UTSA from 2020-11-16T14:05:50

This episode we talk to Tyler Renard and hear his background in equipment and how they run things down there in San Antonio. Follow us on twitter and instagram @odaapodcast and reach us via email a...

Larry Maples - Middle Tennessee State Equipment Manager from 2020-11-09T13:49:48

This episode we sat down with Middle Tennessee State Equipment Manager Larry Maples to talk about how he got into Equipment and left the world of Engineering.  --- Send in a voice message: https...

Josh Meyer- Helmet Tracker from 2020-11-02T14:18:01

Hey everybody! This week we sat down with Josh Meyer of Helmet Tracker and Equipment Ops to talk about his path in athletics, as well as this year's Helmet Bowl! Follow us on twitter @odaapodcas...

The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Preston "Stick" Rogers from 2020-10-26T12:52:17

The GOAT joins us this week to tell us how he got started in equipment and how he got his nickname. We also picked his brain on ball prep and he filled us in on some of his secret techniques but di...

Football Update and Bad Visitor Locker Rooms from 2020-10-19T13:40:41

This week we touch on the happenings of this football season and talk about our least favorite football visiting team locker rooms. Let us hear your horror story road trips! --- Send in a voice ...

Interview with Colby Smith from 2020-10-12T13:53:34

This week we are joined by Colby Smith former manager at JMU to talk about his internship in the NFL and his future in uniform and apparel design --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/o...

Under Our Skin Book Club and NFL Covid-19 from 2020-10-05T13:53:38

This week we talk about our first real meeting with the Ben Watson Under Our Skin book club, as well as talk about the recent covid news around the NFL.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

Return of the Pac from 2020-09-28T14:20:13

We cover the return of the Pac-12 and Mountain West as well as the different happenings across College Football. This week also marks the start of the book study and we talk about the intro meeting...

Student Manager Interview - Miguel Castro from 2020-09-21T18:30:58

We took some time to sit down with Miguel Castro from UT San Antonio to talk about his start in the equipment world and where he sees himself going down the line --- Send in a voice message: htt...

Big Ten Football and Equipment Manager Appreciation Week from 2020-09-21T12:48:58

Well guys the Big Ten has changed course and has brought football back..... And we talk about our biggest influences in the equipment industry to kick off Equipment Manager Appreciation Week --- ...

College Football and BLM Book Club from 2020-09-14T13:25:49

This week we hit on some of the drama surrounding getting the guys to the field in these first couple weeks. Supply chain issues, late uniform arrivals, and more. Lastly we talk about Black Lives M...

Shannon O'Hair Interview from 2020-09-07T15:05:03

We sat down with Shannon O'Hair, equipment manager at the University Of Nevada and talked about what got her into equipment --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigne...

Football Is Back!... And first week game prep from 2020-08-31T14:45:19

On this episode, Patrick and Scott watch the Austin Peay vs. Central Arkansas game while discussing what all goes into getting the team ready for a week 1 ball game. 

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Our Favorite Moments With Student Athletes from 2020-08-24T12:08:12

Hey guys no COVID-19 talk this week, we know you are disappointed.... we get in depth with some of our favorite stories involving student athletes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...

Another Covid Episode... Will these guys just do another interview already? from 2020-08-17T13:12:18

Another covid update! We talk about Oklahoma, Justin Fields, and Patrick mentions App State again... (shocker). Follow us and tweet at us @odaapodcast on twitter! --- Send in a voice message: ht...

Massive News - Fall Sports Canceled from 2020-08-13T12:50:10

On this delayed episode we talk about the different conferences that have canceled fall sports and the different things coming from these decisions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...

Did we speak too soon? from 2020-08-03T14:04:58

This episode we talk about how the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak threatens baseball in 2020, as well as the SEC and ACC football schedule releases. Patrick settles a debate between Scott and his wi...

BASEBALL IS BACK! and other good news from 2020-07-27T12:28:20

We want to take this week to talk about mostly good things and celebrate the fact that baseball is back!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/message Support ...

Student Manager Interview - Jake Darling from 2020-07-20T12:20

This week we sat down with JMU Football student manager Jake Darling. Jake talks about his time as a JUCO golfer, transitioning to being a student manager, and how awesome it is to have Scott as a ...

Coronavirus/Apparel Contracts from 2020-07-13T13:44:38

On this episode we discuss Coronavirus updates and the recent news about Collegiate Apparel Contracts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/message Support this...

Student Manager Interview - Ari Osier from 2020-07-06T14:52:33

This week we talked with Ari Osier, student manager at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about her upcoming Graduate Assistant position at Illinois State and her journey through the industry. --- Send i...

Student Manager Interview - Caleb Moon from 2020-06-29T12:56:51

We sit down this week with Caleb Moon, student manager at Ohio University to talk about his experiences in the equipment room with MACtion and Managers on a Mission --- Send in a voice message: ...

Story Time & Conference Realignment? from 2020-06-22T12:01:21

This episode we joke around and share a couple of stories from our days of working together at Georgia Southern. After the break we talk a little bit about how conferences could potentially realign...

Student Manager Interview - Clint Hoehler from 2020-06-15T12:47:06

On this weeks episode we sit down Western Kentucky Student Manager Clint Hoehler to talk about his experiences and what he is looking forward to as he finishes up his senior year --- Send in a v...

Student Manager Interview - Brad Walker from 2020-06-08T12:28:19

This week we got to hear the incredible story of Brad Walker and his journey into the world of Athletic Equipment --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/message ...

Student Manager Interview - Jake Prettyman from 2020-06-01T12:43:06

This week we sat down with Jake Prettyman, student manager at the University of Delaware.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/message Support this podcast: <...

Student Manager from 2020-05-25T13:33:19

Patrick and Scott discuss the roles of the student equipment manager for football and all the different things they do behind the scenes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-dut...

Erin Kelly Interview, COVID-19 Update from 2020-05-18T12:41:14

Patrick and Scott are joined by Erin Kelly to talk about being a Female in the Equipment Room and her experiences leaving the industry to become a sales rep. We also talk Coronavirus updates and de...

Ryan Koslen Interview from 2020-05-11T12:58:33

Patrick and Scott Interview University of Cincinnati Associate AD for Communications Ryan Koslen about his start in athletics and the different challenges he has to face with his position

Jake Morgan Interview from 2020-05-04T13:01:06

Patrick and Scott are joined by Jake Morgan to talk about his experiences working in athletics. We also give an update on the different decisions schools are making in regards to opening back up...

Winter and Spring from 2020-05-03T14:54:09

Patrick and Scott talk about Football off-season, Winter and Spring Sports and what Equipment Managers do during this time --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned...

Certification from 2020-05-01T13:22:20

Patrick and Scott talk about the Equipment Managers Certification and how it compares to others in the World of Sports.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-assigned/m...

Helmet Safety from 2020-04-30T13:35:14

Patrick and Scott discuss Helmet Safety, the VA Tech rating system, the NFL rating system and the different helmets on the market. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-...

Bowl Season from 2020-04-29T13:49:33

Patrick and Scott talk about Bowl Season and what it means for Equipment Managers having to move their teams around the country. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/other-duties-as-as...

Covid-19 from 2020-04-28T01:00:11

Patrick and Scott discuss the Coronavirus and the effect it is having on the world of athletics