The Deu Awuok Show

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My 1 on 1 conversations with professional and collegiate (NCAA D1) soccer players.  We discuss these baller's life journeys around the beautiful game of soccer. 

  1. Aug 17

    E31: The First Native American in NWSL History | Madison Hammond

    Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 31 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Madison Hammond, a professional soccer player for the Utah Royals in the National Women Soccer League. Amongst other things, we talk about her experience recruiting and playing D1 soccer at Wake Forest, becoming the first Native American to play in the NWSL and the importance of mental health.  I hope you enjoy this insightful episode with a true pioneer!

  2. Aug 3

    E30: Jonny Tekie—Eintracht Frankfurt Academy, D1 Soccer at Canisius, & Pivoting to Finance!

    Hi ladies and gents, welcome to Episode 30 of The Deu Awuok Show, where I interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their journeys through the beautiful game. In this episode, I sit down with Jonny Tekie, a former NCAA Division I soccer player at Canisius University and a product of the Eintracht Frankfurt Academy in Germany. We discuss Jonny's experience growing up and playing soccer in Frankfurt, his path through the college recruiting process, and the challenges of adapting to life in the United States. We also dive into the difficult decision to step away from pursuing a professional soccer career and transition into a career in finance. I hope you enjoy the episode!

  3. Jul 5

    E29: Michael Tanke on the Journey from D1 Player to Pro, Scout, and College Coach

    Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 29 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Micheal Tanke, the Head Soccer Coach at Canisius University. Amongst other things, we talk about his obsession with soccer growing up, playing collegiate and professional footy and now coaching NCAA Division Soccer. Coach Tanke has a wealth of experience playing, scouting and coaching the beautiful game.  For those interested in playing at the collegiate or professional level, Michael shares some very valuable insights and advice. I hope you enjoy the episode!

  4. Jun 21

    E28: Elizabeth Eddy—Pro & Youth National Team, College Recruiting, Gender Standards & More

    Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 28 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game. In this episode, I speak with Elizabeth Eddy, a recently retired soccer player. Amongst other things, we talk about her experience playing youth soccer and representing the youth national team, her college recruiting process, and her decision to commit to USC. More importantly, we discuss her New York Post Op-Ed calling on the National Women's Soccer League to adopt gender standards. We spent considerable time discussing a very nuanced and sensitive topic that is often politicized. I hope you enjoy the episode!

  5. Jun 12 ·  Bonus

    World Cup Predictions: Football’s Coming Home?

    With the greatest sporting tournament kicking off today, here are my World Cup predictions for the summer. “It’s coming home!” I’ve got England going all the way, while I think heavyweights like Portugal and Brazil could fall short of expectations. France and Spain are rightly among the favorites; they’re loaded with talent. But Spain’s injury concerns and France’s (potential issues) with attacking chemistry and defensive vulnerabilities give me pause. Those are my early calls. Agree? Disagree? Who do you have lifting the trophy? 👀🏆

  6. May 31

    E27: From D2 to MLS — JD Gunn's Unconventional Journey to Professional Soccer

    Hi ladies and gents, Welcome to Episode 27 of The Deu Awuok Show, where I interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their journeys through the beautiful game. In this episode, I sit down with JD Gunn, professional goalkeeper for the New England Revolution and the Panama national football team. We discuss his upbringing in Panama, his unique experience representing his country in both basketball and soccer, and the lessons he learned along the way. We also dive into his unconventional path to the professional ranks—from starting at a Division II program, transferring to a Division I school, earning an MLS NEXT Pro contract, and ultimately breaking into the New England Revolution's first team. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

  7. May 3 ·  Bonus

    My MBA Journey to Harvard: Lessons from the Process

    Hi Everyone, Welcome back to The Deu Awuok Show, where I interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys through the beautiful game. In this episode, I share some context behind my long hiatus and reflect on my MBA application journey and the lessons I learned along the way. I stepped away from several hobbies—including this podcast—to focus on applying to top business schools around the world. I’m grateful that those efforts paid off, as I was recently accepted into Harvard Business School, along with several other Ivy League institutions. As I looked back on the challenge of balancing a demanding Private Equity role with the intensity of the application process, a few important life lessons were reinforced—lessons I wanted to share with our listeners. These include: 1) running your own race, 2) maintaining a growth mindset, and 3) focusing on the inputs while becoming deserving of what you want. I’m excited to be back on the pod and to continue having meaningful conversations around the beautiful game!

  8. 11/17/2024 ·  Bonus

    My Biggest Regret as a Soccer fan | Messi vs. Ronaldo Debate

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My 1 on 1 conversations with professional and collegiate (NCAA D1) soccer players.  We discuss these baller's life journeys around the beautiful game of soccer. 

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  • Creator
    Deu Awuok
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Deu Awuok Show
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