Rollin' with the Golds

UW-Eau Claire/Dan Kasper
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The Official podcast for the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds! We're chatting about the games and hearing from the players and coaches that represent the Blugolds!

  1. Mar 26

    Blugolds Spring Sports Update: Gymnastics Nationals, Softball Win Streak & Big Volleyball Event Coming

    Blugolds athletics are rolling into the spring season with plenty of momentum. In this episode of Rolling with the Blugolds, Dan Kasper and Nick Hoven recap a historic gymnastics season that ended with a fourth-place finish at nationals and multiple program records. They also break down the Blugolds softball team’s impressive win streak, the baseball team’s strong start after their Florida trip, and lacrosse continuing to build momentum. Plus, the guys talk about tennis and track & field wrapping up indoor competition and shifting to outdoor season, golf getting ready to return to the course, and a huge volleyball event coming to Eau Claire when Wisconsin and Minnesota meet at Sonnentag Center. It’s a full Blugolds athletics roundup as Dan and Nick keep you up to date on everything happening around UW-Eau Claire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  2. Mar 12

    Blugolds Update: Coach Englund Retires, Nationals on the Horizon & Spring Sports Heat Up

    It’s a busy and exciting time in Blugold country. In this episode of Rolling with the Golds, Dan catches up with Nick Hoven to break down everything happening across UW–Eau Claire Blugolds athletics. The show starts with the big news of longtime women’s basketball head coach Tonja Englund announcing her retirement after 26 seasons leading the Blugolds program. The guys reflect on her incredible impact on the program, the university, and the Chippewa Valley basketball community. From there, the conversation shifts to the success across multiple programs as several Blugolds teams and athletes prepare for national competition. Gymnastics is headed to the NCGA National Championships for the first time as a team in more than a decade, while indoor track and field sends a large group to nationals in Alabama. Dan and Nick also cover the latest around Blugolds hockey, wrestling’s national qualifiers, and the start of the spring sports season. Softball and baseball are getting games in early thanks to the Sonnentag Center before heading south for spring trips, while tennis and lacrosse are also ramping up their seasons. It’s a full rundown of Blugolds athletics—from major milestones to teams chasing championships. Follow and subscribe to stay up to date with everything happening in Blugold country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  3. Feb 19

    Blugold Momentum: Record-Breaking Runs, Playoff Pushes & A Gymnastics Culture Built to Last

    It’s a great time to be a Blugold. On this episode of Rolling with the Golds, Dan and Nick break down one of the busiest and most successful stretches of the season for UW-Eau Claire Athletics. From 50 events in 18 days to conference championships, program records, and playoff races, the energy around Blugold sports is undeniable. The guys recap: Women’s and men’s hockey gearing up for WIAC tournament action Wrestling claiming its first outright WIAC regular season championship Swimming & diving making noise at the WIAC Championships Indoor track & field climbing national rankings Men’s basketball boosting attendance and building momentum Softball opening its home slate at Sonnetag Field Tennis, lacrosse, and baseball kicking off their spring campaigns Then in the second half, the spotlight shifts to gymnastics. Seniors Ava Obermoller and Rachel Hettiarachchy reflect on being part of head coach Jesse Nelson’s first recruiting class, building a culture from the ground up, handling the mental grind of collegiate gymnastics, and helping elevate the program to national relevance. From glitter and game-day routines to program-record team scores, this episode captures what Blugold tradition and excellence truly look like. It’s championship season in Eau Claire — and the Golds are rolling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  4. Jan 15

    “We Over Me”: A Freshman Perspective on UW–Eau Claire Women’s Basketball

    Three freshmen from the UW–Eau Claire women’s basketball team sit down to share what brought them to Eau Claire and what it’s really like stepping into one of the toughest conferences in the country. They discuss recruiting, team culture, WIAC battles, balancing school and basketball, and why family is at the core of the program—all capped off with some rapid-fire questions that show their personalities off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    A Blugold Holiday Wrap: Undefeated Hoops, Hockey Debuts & Christmas Favorites

    It’s the episode before Christmas on Rollin’ with the Golds, and there’s plenty to unwrap. Nick returns just in time as the guys break down an undefeated start for Blue Gold men’s basketball, a free-admission holiday matchup at Sonnentag, women’s basketball gearing up for a Texas trip, and strong performances from men’s and women’s hockey. Plus, updates across swimming & diving, wrestling, gymnastics, and track as the calendar flips toward WIAC play. The episode wraps with some lighthearted Christmas movie talk and a look ahead to a busy new year for UW–Eau Claire athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    Once a Blugold, Always a Blugold

    On this episode of the podcast, Dan does a quick recap of the Blugold winter sports season including the hot starts to the season from both basketball teams.  Then, new women's hockey head coach Jarrad Vroman joins the podcast.  He talks about coming back to Eau Claire, where he also played hockey, having his former coach as a mentor and his wife being a former player, taking over the program or a legendary coach, and the great start to the season for the hockey team so far! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Plenty To Be Thankful For

    Nick and Dan are back recapping an amazing weekend in Blugold sports that saw volleyball continue their postseason run, both basketball teams with hot starts, hockey with huge wins, wrestling and swimming and diving dominating, and cross country wrapping up their season at nationals.  Then the guys chat with assistant volleyball coach Alex Berger. She discusses her journey to Eau Claire, staying focused with a game by game mentality, and looking ahead to their Elite 8 appearance!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Ready to Run

    Nick and Dan are back recapping and previewing the latest and greatest in Blugold sports including: the beginning of the basketball, hockey, and wrestling seasons, a long with starting to wrap-up some fall sports and their postseason runs like soccer, volleyball, and cross country.  Then Dan and Nick chat with Molly Heidorn and Ryann Wagner from the cross country team as they get set for NCAA Regionals, which is being held on their home course! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Official podcast for the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds! We're chatting about the games and hearing from the players and coaches that represent the Blugolds!

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  • Creator
    UW-Eau Claire/Dan Kasper
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dan Kasper
  • Show Website
    Rollin' with the Golds