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Showing the side of K-State sports you haven't seen before with exclusive interviews featuring K-State athletes, coaches, and administrators. Presented by Wildcat NIL.

Episodes

  1. 10/21/2024

    K-State Legend Cooper Beebe Talks Wildcat Career, Draft Process & Playing For The Cowboys

    Kansas State legendary offensive lineman Cooper Beebe joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Beebe talks through his decorated career at Kansas State and the legacy he hopes to have left. He goes in depth on his favorite games, what it was like to win the Big 12 title & what makes Manhattan so special. Cooper discusses his time with the Dallas Cowboys, the draft process & transitioning from offensive guard to center in the NFL. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS: 00:00-Intro 02:41-NFL Transition 07:40-Why Kansas State? 09:56-Defensive Tackle 11:22-Becoming A Star Player 13:40-Wildcat Career 18:24-Coach Klieman 21:11-Favorite Games 22:21-Winning Big 12 23:53-Draft Process & Early NFL 30:00-Manhattan Stories

    37 min
  2. Coleman Hawkins Talks Portal Decision, Big 12 Transition & Basketball Development

    08/22/2024

    Coleman Hawkins Talks Portal Decision, Big 12 Transition & Basketball Development

    Kansas State star transfer basketball player Coleman Hawkins joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Hawkins explains his journey of withdrawing from the NBA draft, coming to Kansas State and his relationship with Head Coach Jerome Tang. He sheds light on how he wanted to get outside his comfort zone and bring a wealth of basketball experience to Manhattan. Hawkins reveals his intentions at Kansas State - to win Big 12 basketball games, Beat Kansas, leave a legacy, and much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 03:07-Coming To Manhattan 03:58-Growing Up 07:31-High School Recruiting 10:05-Illinois Development & Success 15:49-Coach Underwood 17:02-NBA Draft Withdrawal 22:17-Kansas State Decision 23:30-Coach Tang & Influences 27:55-Why K-State? 30:05-Playing Style 31:53-Big 12 Basketball 33:25-2024 K-State Team 35:03-Social Media Personality 36:38-Wildcat Football 38:11-Legacy At K-State

    41 min
  3. K-State AD Gene Taylor On Revenue Sharing, Business Side Of College Sports & Hiring Chris Klieman

    08/08/2024

    K-State AD Gene Taylor On Revenue Sharing, Business Side Of College Sports & Hiring Chris Klieman

    Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Gene Taylor sheds some light on the business side of college sports in the post-NIL era. Gene Taylor explains how revenue sharing with K-State athletes might shake out, why private equity investment is not off the table, potentially cutting sports at K-State, hiring Chris Klieman, and much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:55-Catching Up 03:22-NCAA Settlement & Revenue Sharing 10:34-Incorporating Corporate Logos 12:38-The Business of College Sports 15:14-K-State’s Facilities 16:41-Cutting Sports 17:13-Private Equity Investments 18:00-Conference Realignment 26:25-K-State Football 27:41-CFP Expansion 29:00-Chris Klieman 32:47-Approach to Hiring 37:00-Hardest Part About Being an AD 38:13-Alcohol Sales 39:28-Upcoming Capital Projects 40:30-Goals at K-State 41:29-Gene’s Legacy 41:56-Maintaining Success

    44 min
  4. Dylan Edwards On Leaving Colorado, Coach Prime & How Avery Johnson Sold Him On K-State

    07/11/2024

    Dylan Edwards On Leaving Colorado, Coach Prime & How Avery Johnson Sold Him On K-State

    Kansas State Football WR Dylan Edwards joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Dylan Edwards gets honest about his time playing for Coach Prime at Colorado, why he ultimately decided to leave Colorado, how Avery Johnson sold him on playing at K-State, how he's adjusting to K-State's offense and much much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:22-Catching Up 01:48-Adjusting to K-State 03:22-Offseason Goals 04:07-K-State Roots 05:14-Gaining Confidence 06:21-HS Recruiting Process 16:04-First Season at Colorado 24:55-Expectations for Year 2 at Colorado 26:10-Deciding to Leave Colorado 28:16-Transfer Portal Experience & Avery Johnson 32:55-Deuce Vaughn 34:58-Role at K-State 36:07-Jersey Number 36:25-Fitting into the Offense 37:46-Fastest Guy at K-State 39:09-Mentors 39:56-Life Outside of Football 41:15-Avery Johnson 42:13-2024 Season 42:45-Message to Fans

    44 min

  5. 06/27/2024

    Chris Klieman Talks Big 12 Future, K-State Roster Revamp & Player Development In Transfer Portal Era

    Kansas State Football's Head Coach Chris Klieman joins Ryan Henington and Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Chris Klieman gets honest about the future of the Big 12 Conference, how he's helped revamp K-State's roster with the help of Clint Brown, his thoughts on player development in the transfer portal era, changes needed for the college football calendar, and much much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:49-Catching Up 02:24-K-State’s Roster 04:23-Message to the Team 05:21-Coach Wells 06:12-Navigating Expectations 07:48-Conference Realignment 10:10-CFB Calendar 12:50-NIL at K-State 16:41-Transfer Portal 18:22-Handling Pressure & Coaching Philosophy 21:09-Developing Players in the Portal Era 23:45-Clint Brown 25:54-NFL 27:36-Seeing Former Players Make it to the NFL 32:23-Closing Words

    33 min

  6. 06/03/2024

    Dean Wade On Cavs Journey, Donovan Mitchell, Celtics Game Winner & Welcome To The NBA Moment

    Cleveland Cavaliers PF and former K-State Wildcat Dean Wade joins Pierson McAtee on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Dean Wade reflects back on his playing days at K-State and gives fans a special look into his life now in the NBA. Dean talks about the key differences between college basketball and the NBA, reveals his welcome to the NBA moment, and gives some insight into what it's like playing for the Cavs. Get 50% off using code cattalk50 at https://factormeals.com/cattalk50 Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:01-Catching Up 01:37-Life Update 04:35-Jimmy Price 06:43-NBA vs. College 08:26-G-League Journey 12:25-Playing for the Cavs 13:38-Beating the Celtics 17:30-Favorite Memories at K-State 26:03-Jerome Tang 27:14-Giving Back to the Program 30:48-Welcome to the NBA Moment 32:48-Georges Niang 34:42-Rapid Fire Segment 38:07-NIL 41:11-Closing Thoughts

    42 min

  7. 05/09/2024

    Ayoka Lee Talks Highs/Lows Of 2023 Season, Beating Caitlin Clark, K-State Return & 2024 Outlook

    K-State Center Ayoka Lee joins Ryan Henington on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Ayoka Lee reflects back on K-State's 2023 season, diving into some of the highs and lows that the Wildcats faced last season. Ayoka also talks about her decision to return to Kansas State for another season, what it took to beat Iowa and Caitlin Clark, the Wildcats' 2024 season outlook, and much much more. Get 50% off using code cattalk50 at https://factormeals.com/cattalk50 Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:19-Decision to Return 05:08-Offseason Goals 05:51-Reflecting on Last Season 07:44-Playing Iowa 08:36-The Gap Goat & Offensive Adjustments 12:04-Hot Spots on the Court 12:53-Team Goals for 2024 13:35-Hosting March Madness 14:01-State of Women’s Basketball & Ayoka’s Legacy 15:35-Teammates 16:18-Life Outside of Basketball 18:07-Ayoka’s Dog 18:51-Favorite K-State Traditions 20:08-Message to K-State Fans & NIL

    21 min
  8. NIL: How It Works, Common Misconceptions & Why It Matters For K-State Athletics

    04/15/2024

    NIL: How It Works, Common Misconceptions & Why It Matters For K-State Athletics

    Curry Sexton, Ryan Henington and Pierson McAtee take a deep dive into NIL at K-State on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Together, the guys expose common misconceptions about NIL, explain how it actually works, and discuss why NIL is crucial for K-State athletics. The guys also discuss the role of NIL collectives and Wildcat NIL's relationship with the university. If you want to learn everything there is to know about NIL and how it will bring championships to Kansas State, this episode is for you! Get 50% off using code cattalk50 at https://factormeals.com/cattalk50 Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:24-Building Wildcat NIL 03:57-How NIL Collectives Work 05:18-Financial Education for Athletes 07:45-Relationship w/ K-State 08:54-Membership Program 10:49-NIL for Good 10:31-Perceptions About NIL 15:45-NIL at K-State 18:07-Message to Fans

    22 min
  9. Jerome Tang UNFILTERED: Portal Tampering, Navigating NIL, Elite 8 Run & Coaching Journey

    02/29/2024

    Jerome Tang UNFILTERED: Portal Tampering, Navigating NIL, Elite 8 Run & Coaching Journey

    Kansas State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Jerome Tang gets personal about the highs and lows of his coaching journey in college basketball. Coach Tang also explains how the Wildcats are navigating NIL and transfer portal tampering, the inner workings behind last year's Elite 8 run, court storming and more... Get 50% off using code cattalk50 at https://factormeals.com/cattalk50 Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:23-Keyontae Johnson & Markquis Nowell 04:10-Coaching Journey 12:45 -Building the 2023 Roster 14:30-Goals for K-State 15:17-Rapid Fire Questions 16:54-Student Body 19:45-Favorite Jersey 20:25-Hang with Tang 21:46-Coaching Mentors 22:33-Handling Pressure 24:22-Balancing Family Life 27:06-Coaching Philosophy 29:25-NIL 34:01-Managing NIL in the Locker Room 35:47-Roster Building w/ the Transfer Portal 37:54-K-State’s NIL Strategy 39:45-Proudest Accomplishment 41:18-Legacy

    42 min
  10. Avery Johnson Tells All: Replacing Will Howard, Embracing Leadership & NIL At K-State

    02/15/2024

    Avery Johnson Tells All: Replacing Will Howard, Embracing Leadership & NIL At K-State

    Kansas State QB Avery Johnson joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Avery Johnson talks about his journey to K-State, expectations heading into the 2024 season, replacing Will Howard as the Wildcats' starting QB, NIL at K-State, and more. Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:49-Recruiting Journey 06:18-Adjusting to K-State & Will Howard 08:19-Home Opener & Finding Confidence 11:17-Becoming the Starter & 2024 Outlook 13:59-Coach Matt Wells 15:23-Offseason Goals 16:45-Jayce Brown 18:16-Favorite Restaurant in Manhattan 18:55-Preferred Nickname 19:32-Number Change, Other Sports & Family 20:55-Top Up and Comers for 2024 22:13-Avery’s Legacy 23:04-NIL

    26 min

  11. 02/14/2024

    COMING SOON: Cats Talk By Wildcat NIL

    Showing the side of K-State sports you haven't seen before with exclusive interviews featuring K-State athletes, coaches, and administrators. Starting off with exclusive interviews with Avery Johnson, Jerome Tang, and Cam Carter. Stay tuned for the first episode!

    2 min

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