SportStories - The Podcast
Hello everyone! My name is Nathan Merkel, welcome to SportStories - The Podcast. This Sports catered podcast will discuss different stories that we as humans have experience in, with, and through Sports. Hopefully, providing context to these questions: What makes Sports so special? and How do Sports impact us as humans? I will dive head-first into these questions through critical conversations with a wide variety of guests on the show. With my current background in research and academia, I will be looking to bridge the gap between practicality and research. I truly hope you enjoy the show!
SportStories - The Podcast
4th and... Australian?: Experiences of an International College Athlete
Hey everyone! Thank you for joining us for Episode 2, "4th and... Australian?".
I sat down with Hugh Robertson, a recently graduated athlete from the University of Illinois. Hugh competed as the punter for UIUC's football team from 2020-2024. He is originally from Australia and shared his experiences of being an international athlete in the Collegiate Football context.
Here are some key themes of the episode:
1. Culture of Sport in Australia
2. Current state of the punting position in Collegiate Football
3. "Sense of belonging"
4. Student vs Athlete debate
5. Experiences with fan hate
6. Globalization of Sport
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