Life As A Bobcat

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Life As A Bobcat Podcast

Life as a Bobcat is a regular podcast production that features interviews with UC Merced student athletes, coaches, administration and alums about their time in the navy & gold. Listen and subscribe for in-depth stories and to hear what makes UC Merced a special place.

  1. 5 SEPT

    Episode 13 | Howie Zeff

    Howie Zeff joins host Andrew Mitchell on Life as a Bobcat ahead of the 2024 UC Merced men's water polo season. The Bobcats senior discusses the upcoming campaign, a little about last season, and the close-knit group that is the UC Merced men's water polo family.

    41 min

  2. 22 AUG

    Episode 12 | Alexa Ultreras

    Alexa Ultreras is in the house! The local Merced star has crushed it throughout her career as a Bobcat and she sits down with Andrew Mitchell to discuss a variety of topics including life as a Mercedian and life while wearing the Bobcat blue and gold.

    1h 2m

  3. 16 AUG

    Episode 11 | Toby Miller

    UC Merced men's volleyball senior setter Toby Miller chats with Andrew Mitchell about Central Valley men's volleyball pride, family and teammates, and some of the best destinations in and around Merced. The Cal Pac champ and 1,000+ assist Bobcat provides really great insight that you won't want to miss.

    1h 3m

  4. 9 AUG

    Episode 10 | Melvin Enrique Diaz

    Life as a Bobcat sits down with UC Merced Athletics photographer and creator Melvin Enrique Diaz for stories throughout his time covering the Bobcats. Melvin, who has been nationally recognized for his work, also provides insight on a variety of other topics.

    1h 1m

  5. 8 AUG

    Episode 9 | Leilani Blecha

    UC Merced women's basketball sophomore Leilani Blecha sits down with Andrew Mitchell for a really good conversation about countless topics including hoops, the NCAA Division II transition, her athletic and academic goals, teammates, and of course, Life as a Bobcat.

    49 min

  6. 18 JUL

    Episode 8 | Jaron Mertle

    Recent graduate Jaron Mertle is returning for a fifth year with UC Merced men's basketball and has secured a spot in the Master of Management program for 2024-25. Jaron joins host Andrew Mitchell to talk about his journey so far, life in Merced, and much more. Mertle recently earned CSC Academic All-District honors and is ranked top five in program history in rebounds, blocks, and double-double's.

    42 min

  7. 26/02/2021

    Episode 7 | Courtney Danna

    One of the best to ever lace up on Hostetler Court, 3X Cal Pac champion and 2X NAIA All-American Courtney Danna dives into the tales of her playing days with the Bobcats. Danna also discusses additional UC Merced all-time greats, what it was like transitioning from a player to a coach, as well as some of her favorite things to do in Merced.

    53 min

  8. 07/02/2021

    Episode 6 | Ryan Steele

    Reigning Cal Pac Setter of the Year Ryan Steele sits down with Andrew Mitchell to provide insight on this year's men's volleyball roster, how his personal goals coincide with the team goals, as well as how it felt to gain 150+ friends the moment he stepped on campus. Later on in the podcast, Ryan tells a few tales about his favorite recreational activities and why you should watch the livestream this upcoming season.

    36 min
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Life as a Bobcat is a regular podcast production that features interviews with UC Merced student athletes, coaches, administration and alums about their time in the navy & gold. Listen and subscribe for in-depth stories and to hear what makes UC Merced a special place.

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  • Creator
    UC Merced Athletics
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UC Merced Athletics
  • Show Website
    Life As A Bobcat

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