WPDSports Press On Podcast
Ever want to know what’s in the minds and hearts of both collegiate student-athletes and veterans athletes alike? Sometimes not much. Other times? To know would blow your mind! Just ask them.
Join educator and sports mentor Dr. Scott McNeal as he, collegiate student-athletes, and veteran athletes engage in personal, somewhat unscripted monthly conversations about life and faith at the intersection of soul and sport.
Copyright. 2024. Dr. Scott McNeal. WPDSports.
Episodes
41 episodes since 2023
"Hold Fast” – B. Meyer. National Champion. One of the “Speed Boys.”
Special GuestDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Brett “Hold Fast” Meyer, former D-II mid-distance track/field student-athlete at Fort Hays State University, KS. Currently, Brett is the Assistant Cross Country/Track and...
September 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:33:41
"Estonian Express” - T. Nurme. Olympian. “Straight into the business.”
Olympian Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian Mr. Tiidrek “Estonian Express” Nurme; man of faith, husband, father, and professional runner.Tiidrek (tee-drek) takes his strong and focused ...
August 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:55:01
"G2" - M. Dettmer. Goober. Thinker. Passion for People! Oh...Aggie Alert!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Micah “G2” Dettmer. Former D-I student-athlete (runner) at Texas A&M, husband, father of three, and collegiate discipler.Micah resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Stephanie and thr...
July 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:45:07
"Kenny-G” - T. Davidson. Prerace IHOP Power! “Don’t Forget Those Around You.”
Fresh Off the Collegiate VineDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Troy “Kenny-G” Davidson, former D-II soccer, track and field student-athlete, forever WPD Beta group member, and 2024 graduate of Southwest Bapti...
June 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:34
"Skymaster" - M. Hemingway. Olympic Medalist. “If it’s not motor, then it’s luggage.”
Olympian Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks Mr. Matt “Skymaster” Hemingway: Man of faith, business executive, husband, father, outdoorsman, coach, and Olympian.A graduate of the University of Arkansas with 4...
June 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:37:27
"The Poet Runner" - T. Sukany. Van Halen to Victor! “You’re Doing Good!”
Special Geezer Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Todd “The Poet Runner” Sukany: Man of faith, runner, educator, author, musician, husband, father to three, grandfather to six, and my long-time frien...
May 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:23:20
"The Captain" - M. Curp. Part 2. World Record Holder. Cancer Survivor. Regardless of Outcome. Honor God!
Smokin' Special Guest! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) continues conversation with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central ...
April 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:10:17
"The Metronome” - M. Misch. 100K Milestone. Appreciate Your Ability. Always Take a Camera!
Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Metronome” Misch, current Head Men’s Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The 2023-20...
April 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:53:38
"The Captain" - M. Curp. Part 1. Be Patient – Positive - Persistent. Goat Yoga Optional!
Smokin' Special Guest!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri ...
March 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:24
"Nord" - S. Nofziger. Surrender. But Not to Jimmy John’s!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Sam “Nord” Nofziger, former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete and 2020 graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.Sam yearns for the day when he can leverage his ...
February 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:18:38
"The Hammer" - B. Bundy. Dinner Plate Size Spiders!
Special Veteran Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Brett “The Hammer” Bundy former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete, former 15-year Christian missionary to Haiti, husband, father, and skilled ...
January 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:11
"Aloysius" - J. Jump. Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road!
Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Jeffery “Aloysius”* Jump“ former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete, ultra-distance runner, Ironman finisher, cattleman, father, and a long-time f...
January 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:14:20
"Nat" - N. Goatley. Pixy Stix & Propel Fueled National Champion!
Special Veteran Spotlight! Merry Christmas!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Natalie “Nat” Goatley (formerly O’Keefe), newly married, talented artist, former D-II basketball player, and 2 x D-II National C...
December 18, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:21:05
"Mr. Ray"- My Neighbor. Your Neighbor.
Special ReflectionOur neighbor of 25+ years passed. I am sad as there is loss. Sadness reveals that which is meaningful to me. Sadness shows I need comfort. Sadness becomes a gift to me as I the reality of the ...
December 03, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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12:40
“$12” - D. Barnum. “White Shorts Controversy!"
Special Veteran Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dylan “$12” Barnum, former DII second team All-American and MIAA conference champion in 110-meter-high hurdles. Dylan is a husband, father of two chil...
November 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:07:53
“Steamboat Sally” - B. McDaniel. “More Than Running!”
Special Veteran Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Elizabeth (Beth) McDaniel (Luckell), former DII All-American cross-country and track and field student-athlete. Beth is a wife, mother of two and member of th...
October 31, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:08:44
"Bushman" - D. Miner. Part 2 - Post-College Black Diamond Boogie!
Special Veteran Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) concludes time with Dewayne “Bushman” Miner, former DI and DII All-American cross-country and track student-athlete. Veteran high-caliber runner. Educator...
October 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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46:33
“Bushman” - D. Miner. Part 1 - College Days - “Slow Down. Be Patient. Pace Yourself.”
Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dewayne “Bushman” Miner, former DI and DII cross-country and track student-athlete. 4 x All-American. 5 NCAA rings. Part of University of Arkansas 199...
October 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:00:11
"Calamine" - TJ Sanderson. The Adventurer! Life Jacket Anyone?
Special Veteran Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with TJ “Calamine the Adventurer” Sanderson, former DII cross-country and All-American track and field student-athlete. Veteran high-caliber runner. Christ...
September 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:24:53
What is your Dragon? Sense a Calling? Weird Stirrings, Stories, and Spirit Movements.
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with former D-II student-athlete, now corporate man, Jeremy “Spidey” Inman and retired “King of College Intramurals,” pastor Danny “Old Man River” Dyer. Young Jeremy reflects on his “...
September 11, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:38:20
“Tribune” - A. Ascosta. “Exo Tes Thyras Ouden”
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Austin “Tribune” Acosta, former DII student-athlete and current 1st Lieutenant United States Marine Corps (Baker Company - call sign “Ridge Runner”). Austin gives a special shout-out t...
August 07, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:03:28
“Stenny” - M. Stenbeck. The Counselor - Part 3 - “They Saved My Life”
Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) concludes his talk with veteran athlete and coach Mark “Stenny” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. In this episode, Mark refle...
July 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:05:54
“Stenny” - M. Stenbeck. The Coach - Part 2 - To Win in the End Focus on This!
Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) resumes talk with veteran athlete and coach Mark “Stenny” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. In this episode, Mark reflects on his 17 years...
July 26, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:10
“Stenny” - M. Stenbeck. The Runner - Part 1 - "Screw It. I Am Going for It!"
Sports Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with veteran athlete and coach Mark “Stenny” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. Mountain Man Mark reflects on his lower e...
July 24, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:12:45
“G-Man” - D. Garrison. Take the Positive! Nite…Nite!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Daniel “G-Man” Garrison, current DII student-athlete with a major in electrical engineering. Daniel gives a special shout-out to family, friends, and a few Weenies. Daniel reflects on his runnin...
June 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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55:48