Off The Leash Podcast

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We interview Ivy League leaders to educate and inspire. New episodes weekly

FEB 5

Nico Brown: From Zero Career Yards to #1 WR in College Football

The most unbelievable season in college football you’ve never heard of... Before this year, Nico Brown was a name almost nobody in the sport knew. Then, in his senior season at Yale, he became the highest graded wide receiver in the country according to PFF, went for 1,085 yards, earned All-American honors, won an Ivy League championship, and became one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal — now headed to Stanford. This is the story behind that rise. We talk about: The injuries and setbacks that kept him off the field for three years His mindset and confidence that separates him from the rest What changed going into 2025 How Yale produced the #1 WR in America What it feels like to go from “unknown” to the best in the nation If you enjoyed this episode, follow Off The Leash Podcast for insights from top Ivy League athletes, experts, & entrepreneurs. Thank you to Skinletics for sponsoring today's episode. If you are interested in using red light therapy to improve your life, check them out here: Skinletics

45 min
JAN 28

Scott Denning: We HAVE to Stop Burning Carbon (Here's How)

Could the world actually run on clean energy? Or is that just a nice idea? In this episode of the Off the Leash Podcast, we sit down with atmospheric scientist Scott Denning (visiting professor at Yale) to break down what carbon is really doing to our planet, and what's truly standing in the way of a renewable energy future. Scott has spent his career tracking CO2 from fossil fuels across the globe. In this conversation, he explains: What climate change actually is (without the politics) What global warming is doing to the earth now What global warming will cause in the future Whether a clean-energy transition is possible China's rapid growth in the renewable energy space The geopolitical landscape that's holding us back How WE can help protect the planet before it's too late If you've ever been curious about the climate problem beyond politics, this episode is for you. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction and Career Overview (04:19) Understanding Climate Change (05:14) The Science Behind Climate Change (13:04) Global Warming and Its Effects (21:34) Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies (31:54) Challenges of Long-Distance Electricity Transmission (33:25) China's HVDC Lines and Renewable Energy Expansion (34:16) Cost and Feasibility of Clean Energy Transition (36:57) Historical Infrastructure Overhauls and Modern Comparisons (38:46) Water Usage in Various Energy Sources (40:15) Downsides and Geopolitical Impacts of Clean Energy (47:12) Global Examples of Clean Energy Initiatives (49:43) Individual Actions for a Cleaner Future (59:16) Reflections on a Career in Climate Research Thank you to Skinletics for sponsoring this episode. Check them out here: https://www.skinletics.com/ We hope you enjoyed today's episode. Follow for more Off The Leash content.

1h 4m
JAN 22

OTL at Night #3: Life at Houston

Is College Football in 2026 "The American Dream?" Ejiro breaks down his first day as a Houston Cougar and tells us about his life at his new college. We hope you enjoy today's episode. Follow for more!

1h 8m
JAN 21

OTL at Night #2 - Ejiro

This episode in one word? Ejiro Mason and Kelvin are joined tonight by Ejiro Egodogbare. Ejiro recently committed to the University of Houston to play football after graduating from Yale. The three of them discuss... Their new chapters after recently graduating in December Their SAT scores & high school GPAs Kelvin's two houses Legacy admissions in the Ivy League Are Ivy League athletes deserving? Can money buy happiness? The hedonic treadmill (shoutout Justin Kan) If you enjoyed this episode... then... subscribe. Thanks!

55 min
JAN 17

OTL at Night Episode #1: New Beginnings

Episode 1 of our new series, "OTL at Night" OTL at Night is dedicated to random conversations between OTL co-hosts Mason and Kelvin. They discuss pertinent topics and bring on special guests for lively discussions. Tonight, they discuss the new chapter they are each beginning after graduating from Yale in December. They talk about Mason's recent move to Tennessee, and Kelvin shares what's on tap for his spring. They discuss the transfer portal, living alone, and what's next for OTL. Follow for more!

44 min
12/23/2025

Richard Kent - NIL, Scholarships, and Collectives in the Ivy League

Richard Kent is a sports lawyer, NIL professor, and college basketball writer. Richard is a Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of Rutgers College. He attended Boston College Law School. After law school, Richard was a matrimonial litigator before transitioning to a career dedicated to sports law, teaching, and Name, Image, and Likeness. Richard has a special interest in Ivy League sports, specifically Ivy League Basketball. He grew up near Yale University and has followed them since. Richard has written 11 books, one of which is titled "The Madness of Ivy Basketball." In today's episode we discuss: - Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and how it pertains to the Ivy League - Why the Ivy League does not offer scholarships - Revenue sharing: Why did the Ivy League opt out - NIL in the Ivy League - The Impact of UPenn's collective - The future of college sports Hope you enjoyed today's episode. Tune in to a new episode of Off The Leash Podcast every week. Follow Richard on Twitter: https://x.com/Richard37215662

54 min
12/10/2025

Josh Fine: Award-Winning Journalist Reveals Truth About Global Sports Corruption

How corrupt are global sports — and how did Qatar host the World Cup? Today, I sit down with Josh Fine, an award-winning investigative journalist whose work spans CBS News’ 60 Minutes and HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. We dive into Josh’s report on Qatar’s rise in world sports, including: Buying votes to secure the 2022 FIFA World Cup Purchasing athletes from other countries to compete for Qatar Exploiting migrant workers under brutal and dangerous conditions From there, we zoom out to examine the bigger system: Why monopolies dominate modern sports The rise of the Gulf states (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) Why investigative journalism is often the only check on powerful sports institutions We finish by exploring the future of journalism The decline of investigative reporting How journalists navigate ethics in a digital age Whether journalism can still hold powerful organizations accountable (00:00) Intro (00:57) How Qatar won 2022 FIFA World Cup Bid (03:50) Qatar using sport for world prominence (06:20) Exploitation of migrant workers (09:40) Corruption in FIFA (12:30) The rise of the Gulf (18:24) How journalism keeps sports accountable (23:00) How money affects journalism (25:45) Access to journalism & what is journalism (36:40) How to get someone to say yes to an interview (41:00) Ethics in journalism (52:00) Public access to information (56:40) Leaders of sports abuse power Hope you enjoyed today's episode. New to Off The Leash Podcast? We sit down with Ivy League students, professors, and entrepreneurs to share powerful stories and meaningful insights.

1h 6m
11/04/2025

Garon Kemp: I Hated Yale ... Until Everything Changed

Yale football player Garon Kemp opens up about his freshman-year struggles, losing his love for football, and how finding faith changed his perspective on life, football, and success. Garon is a football player at Yale University and co-founder of Lucky Son Co. He is interested in nutrition and supplementation to achieve maximum athletic performance. In this episode of Off The Leash, we explore the story behind the struggle — how Garon went from hating Yale to building purpose, peace, and a company rooted in faith. (00:00) Intro (03:34) How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle (06:28) The 5 Supplements You Need to Take (10:27) The 3% Edge (15:30) Struggles as a Yale Football Player (19:18) Faith & How it Changed His Mindset (23:40) Hated Yale Freshman Year & How it Changed (27:03) Spirituality, Believers, & Non-Believers (29:06) It's Difficult for Rich People to be Saved (33:00) Pivotal Moment in Faith (34:30) Sacrifices (40:40) Sins (43:40) Upbringing in Texas (48:00) Garon's Mindset (53:45) Starting a Business (56:40) Lucky Son Co. (1:04:37) Working With Best Friends (1:10:12) Dripping Springs, Texas Hope you enjoyed today's episode. New to Off The Leash Podcast? We sit down with Ivy League students, professors, and entrepreneurs to discuss topics that matter to young adults. Tune in to a new episode of Off The Leash Podcast every week. Follow us: Garon: https://www.instagram.com/garon.8/?hl=en Mason: https://www.instagram.com/masonshipp/?hl=en

1h 15m

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We interview Ivy League leaders to educate and inspire. New episodes weekly

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2025 - 2026
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