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Today on The Live Tap Podcast, I sit down with Alabama State Volleyball standout Kamrynn Clay for an inspiring conversation about her journey from growing up in Hedwig, Texas, to becoming the best setter in the SWAC conference. 
Kamrynn opens up about the adversity she faced throughout her athletic journey, the challenges that helped shape her into the player she is today, and the massive leap she made from her freshman to sophomore season. After taking her game to another level and earning SWAC Setter of the Year, Kamrynn discusses what fueled her breakout season and the work t...

Today on The Live Tap Podcast, I sit down with Southern University women’s basketball player Alisha Nunley for an inspiring conversation about her journey through the game. Alisha opens up about growing up in a basketball family, being overlooked during her high school career because of her size, and using those doubts as motivation. We also dive into her rise as one of the top players in JUCO basketball, her transition to Division I at Old Dominion, the lessons she learned along the way, and how those experiences ultimately helped prepare her for her next chapter at Southern Un...

Today on The Live Tap Podcast, I interview with Alabama State women’s basketball standouts Charlese McClendon and Londyn Walker for an in-depth conversation about their basketball journeys. We discuss their dominant high school careers, the experiences and lessons they gained at their first collegiate stops, and what ultimately brought them together as teammates at Alabama State University. We also look ahead to the upcoming season and discuss what fans can expect from McClendon, Walker, and the Alabama State women’s basketball program as they prepare to compete at a high level.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Tuskegee Women's basketball player Camryn Berry & Albany State Women's basketball player Kennedy Daniels as we talk about their journeys & the sacrifices they've made in the sport of basketball , the mindset that's helped them push through adversity from overcoming challenges to staying focused on their goals, lessons learned, and advice for anyone chasing success, & how it was to be recognized in the HBCU 24 Eilte & what they took away from the event.

Today On TheLiveTap podcast I interview Apollo Sports Counseling BJ Armstead & Tori Robinson as we talk about the importance of mental health in sports, the negative side of social media that affects athletes & their mental/physical performance, & the importance of knowing who you are outside of your sport.

Today on The Live Tap Podcast, I sit down with former Western Kentucky track & field athlete Queen Couch and former Tuskegee track & field athlete Kamri Gilbert. Together, we discuss what inspired them to pursue the sport of track & field, They also discuss their experiences as women collegiate athletes competing at the highest level, and the challenges they faced in redefining their personal identities after their competitive careers came to an end.

Today on The Live Tap podcast I interview Carlow Guard Dejuan Allen, Clayton State Forward David Jones, & Atlantis Guard Galen Waters as we talk about how their Collegiate Journey begin with the guys playing with each other, David & Galen transfer portal experiences/ how they landed at their new schools, & expectations the guys have going into their senior seasons at their respective schools.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Carlow Men's Basketball player Dejuan Allen & friend of the podcast BJ Waters as the guys talk about the  finals and NBA draft, Dejuan upcoming Senior campaign with Carlow basketball & the guys discuss the music industry as of late.

Join Ben Leffert as he goes over all 3 of the NASCAR National Series campaigns for 2026. 

Join Ben Leffert as he goes over all 3 of the NASCAR National Series campaigns for 2026.

Join Ben Leffert as he goes over all 3 of the NASCAR National Series races at Bristol Motor Speedway

Join Ben Leffert as he goes over the 2026 NASCAR National Series. 

Join Ben Leffert as he goes over the 2026 NASCAR National Series Seasons 

Join Ben Leffert as he goes through the 2026 NASCAR season. Ben goes over the race weekends at St.Petersburg/COTA, Phoenix, Las Vegas for all 2 to 3 series. 

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Former Cornell Baseball player & PlayersVoice Performance Coach Jakobi Davis as we talk about his ups & downs playing Division l baseball at a Ivy League school, his professional career while also winning the NECBL Home Run Derby, & how he using his platform Champions Voice to inspire the next generation.

Ben Leffert goes over the 2026 NASCAR season in full with this latest episode covering Rounds 1 and 2 at Daytona and Atlanta. 

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Coaches Brooke Thacker & Monti Hendrix of the Piedmont Women's Lacrosse team as we talk about how their younger days playing Lacrosse eventually got them into coaching, how they plan on getting over the hump with the hopes of winning the USA South Championship, & embracing having a team with more youth than teams they had in years past.

Join Ben Leffert as he goes over the Clash at Bowman Gray as well as the Entries to the NASCAR Race Weekend at Daytona. 

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Softball players Addalyn Perkins & Mandi Peretti as we talk about their superb freshman seasons and how they play on improving coming into their sophomore year, stepping into bigger roles with the team having more youth, and a season preview and what there looking forward too this upcoming season.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Men's Soccer players DJ Mattis & Josh Dequette as we talk about what made them have a passion to pursue the sport of soccer, a recap of this past soccer season, and a deep dive into the mental side of being a student-athlete while in season.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast Damyon Traylor, Eric Fewell, & Zach Avail talk some college football with the season dwindling down. The guys talk about why their perspective team should get in the college football playoff, who's the most complete team in the playoffs, and dark horse players & teams that could be most impactful in the playoffs.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Women's Lacrosse players Lovette Choloh & Tamar Tompkins as we talk about how there navigating the student-athlete lifestyle in their senior year, the leadership roles they want to take on with the Lacrosse team being younger than recent years, and how the team plans on getting over the hump of the USA South semifinals with the hopes of winning the USA South Championship.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont women's golfers Keegan Goins & Marissa Weaver as we talk about their impressive 2025 season, adjusting to the new changes of a new coach & teammates, & how important the mental side is to the sport of Golf.

Kate sits down with base Lilly Highfill to uncover what really happens underneath every stunt. The strength, the timing, the trust, and the moments no one sees. From misconceptions to scary saves, funny stories, and how basing builds confidence and leadership, this episode gives a real look into one of cheer’s most underrated roles.

Kate sits down with fellow flyer Katie Ann Mackenzie to break down what flying is really like — the fear, the trust, the teamwork, and the moments no one sees. From myths about flyers to scary stunts, group switches, and how flying builds confidence, this episode gives an honest look into one of cheer’s most intense roles.

Kate Sanderlin sits down with backspot Emylee Parsh to talk big comps, travel chaos, team traditions, and what makes cheer culture so special.

Engineering students have it tough - a big workload and plenty of assignments. Austin Mecca sits down with your host Grant Prather on this episode to talk about his interests, schedule, and the challenges of being an engineer!

Maggie Bishop is a senior - and a busy one! Listen in with your host Grant Prather to hear all about her time in college, and how she deals with the many challenges being a senior entails!

In this episode, Grant chats with broadcaster, podcaster, and media aficionado Damyon Traylor about how he got his podcast "The Live Tap" started, and what he's learned from running it! Listen in for the discussion!

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Newly Head Basketball Coach JC Cavin as we talk about his journey to living his dream as a basketball coach, how his experiences coaching at other schools shaped the coaching style he has today, what program he wants to build here at Piedmont, & what he wants opponents to know about his team.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Competition Cheerleaders Annabelle Anderson & Katie Anne McKenzie as we talk about what fans don’t see behind the scenes at these highly competitive competitions, how the competition cheer team is striving for 1st place in this year’s NCAA Nationals, and how the sport of competition cheer is evolving in the world.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Men's Baseball Players Ben Connelly & Davin Miller as we talk about things they learned in their Freshman year on the Baseball field, their overall thoughts on last season, and how theirselves and the team is using this fall season to ramp up for the long season ahead in the Spring.

Today, On The Live Tap podcast I interview Piedmont Men's Basketball players Dylan Patrick & Javi Marlowe as we preview the season ahead, talk about the impact New Head Coach JC Cavin has had on themselves and the team so far, and the confidence they have in knowing they have in the team to win the CCS Conference. 

Today, On The Live Tap Podcast I interview Piedmont Women's Tennis players Abby Gayle Moody & Emily Gonzalez as we talk about where their love for the sport of tennis came from, how excited there for the upcoming season with almost a new shaped team, and the bad taste that was left in their mouth after the losing the CCS Tournament for the first time in four years.

In this episode of Cheer Chat, host Kate Sanderlin sits down with Ansleigh DuBose, junior captain of Piedmont's Spirit Cheer Team and a member of the Competition Team, to talk all things cheer life. From the hype of game days to the pressure of competition days, Kate and Ansleigh break down the major differences between performing for the crowd and performing for the judges. 

In this episode of Cheer Chat, host Kate Sanderling sits down with her teammate Molly Shaughnessy to uncover The Truth Behind College Cheer. From the practice grind to balancing school, workouts, and social life, Kate and Molly get honest about what college cheerleading is really like. Whether you're a current cheerleader or just curious about the sport, this episode gives a fun and real look behind the scenes of college cheer. 

On this edition of Granecdotes, Grant sits down with Colin Hackshaw to discuss his life as a dual sport athlete, and the highs and lows that come with it!