Ivy Insights

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This is Ivy Insights, a podcast from the Ivy League about the conference's biggest headlines, why they're happening, and why they matter. Hosted by Brian Seltzer, featuring special guests. New episodes drop every two weeks.

  1. 05/02/2024

    It's tournament time (lacrosse edition)!

    The seeds and sites are set. There are grudge matches and re-matches, plus plenty of star power. It's Ivy League lacrosse tournament time! With an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament at stake, men's and women's lacrosse programs from around the league will battle during the first weekend in May to determine which teams will head to the big dance. And who knows? There could be some at-large bids up for grabs, too. ESPN commentator Chris Cotter will be at Schoellkopf Field for the men's tournament, and sets the table for storylines to watch. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    24 min

  2. 04/19/2024

    Wyatt Henseler, the Home Run King

    Over the last couple years, Wyatt Henseler has cemented himself as the Ivy League Home Run King. But there's more to the Penn senior third baseman than dingers. He's blasted his way into the conference record books in other impressive areas as well. Not only does he have a handful of games left to boost his resume, he's also hoping to help the Quakers get back on track for the home stretch. Henseler is no stranger to adversity. Hear how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his baseball career, and what's made him such a good fit for Penn and the Ivy League. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    28 min

  3. 04/04/2024

    Favorites, sleepers, and dangerous depth

    Ivy League women's lacrosse has long set a high bar. This year, at the midway point of the season, the conference seems as strong as ever. With the second-highest collective RPI in the country, and four teams ranked in the latest top-25 national poll, the league appears set for a thrilling home stretch to the regular season. ESPN lead women's lacrosse commentator Jay Alter takes a look at the Ivy League from top to bottom, weighs in on the programs he expects to compete for positioning in the postseason, and which ones could emerge as dark horses. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    26 min

  4. 03/13/2024

    Bring on Ivy Madness

    The big stage is set for the Big Apple. For the first time since its inception, Ivy Madness is descending upon New York City, and the storylines surrounding the field couldn't be more compelling. On the women's side, will regular season co-champs Princeton and Columbia clash for a third and final time this year to determine the Ivy League's automatic qualifier in the NCAA Tournament? In the men's bracket, how will things shake out between three teams in Princeton, Yale, and Cornell that all beat each other during the regular season? Could surging Brown continue its late-season tear all the way to the big dance? ESPN college women's basketball bracketologist Charlie Creme and ESPN college basketball analyst Noah Savage preview Ivy Madness 2024. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    43 min

  5. 02/29/2024

    Vito Arujau's pursuit of greatness

    Vito Arujau has been surrounded by greatness since birth. His mother was a champion kayaker, his dad a world-class wrestler. Vito's older brother wrestled at Cornell, where Vito would eventually enroll, too, and carve out a legacy of excellence all his own. As Arujau's senior season enters its final chapter, he has sights set on defending his NCAA crown at 133 pounds. But that's not all. Later this year, Arujau hopes to represent his country in the 2024 Olympics. Hear how he plans to get there, and listen to the lessons he's learned from a life on the mat. Plus, updates on tight races in Ivy League basketball, and some key early-season wins in lacrosse. Hosted by Brian Seltzer

    32 min

  6. 02/16/2024

    Toughness and grit

    Michael Zheng's had a racquet in his hand since he was six years old. To hone his craft, he hasn't just traveled the country, he's gone around the world, playing in junior grand slam tennis events that put him on the same court as proven pros. Now, in his second season at Columbia, Zheng has set the bar high. As a freshman, he became the first student-athlete in Ivy League men's tennis history to win conference Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First-Team Singles, and First-Team Doubles honors. What do he and the Lions have in store for the new spring season? The New Jersey native dishes on his development, American tennis, and competition in the Ivy League. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    26 min

  7. 02/01/2024

    Calm and collected

    Lauren Scruggs just turned 21, but she's already established herself as one of the top fencers on the planet. Ranked 13th in the world in foil, the Harvard junior has plenty of heady accomplishments on her resume - the youngest American to ever win a junior world title, NCAA champion, one of two African-Americans to become an international champ. Yet somehow, despite so much success at such a young age, Scruggs seems to keep everything in check. The pressure doesn't phase her. What's her secret? How did she, and her brother, break through in a sport that historically has lacked representation among people of color? Where do the 2024 Olympics factor into her plans? Listen to find out what makes Scruggs tick. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    33 min

  8. 01/19/2024

    Greetings, from Japan

    Helmets from Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, and Penn dot the same offensive line. Players from Brown and Princeton pose together for the camera. These are the vibes in Tokyo, Japan, where conference adversaries have become allies, preparing for the January 21st Japan National Football Association Dream Japan Bowl. For the second straight year, the Ivy League has sent a delegation of its top senior and graduate players to the other side of the world to take part in an exhibition against some of the best talent from Japan's pro league. Brown head coach James Perry is coaching this year’s Ivy contingent, and shares what the once-in-a-lifetime journey has been like so far. Hosted by Brian Seltzer.

    28 min
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This is Ivy Insights, a podcast from the Ivy League about the conference's biggest headlines, why they're happening, and why they matter. Hosted by Brian Seltzer, featuring special guests. New episodes drop every two weeks.

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  • Creator
    The Ivy League
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Ivy League
  • Show Website
    Ivy Insights