Give & Go Vikes

On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we're switching it up and plucking our guest from the stands! 'Sugar' Shane Gayton is a legendary fan and friendly face with the Vikes, and we were delighted to have him join us on the podcast. Shane shared insight on what it's like to be a superfan, the different hats he's worn with the Vikes, what Sugar Shane the coach/manager is like, and so much more. We hope you like to laugh, because Shane is quite the entertainer and brought plenty of funny stories. We would also like to note that this is Tyler's last episode with the Give & Go Vikes Podcast, so make sure you listen to the end for some trivia and thank you messages. Following this episode, we will be taking a break until the New Year. Enjoy!

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we swim some lengths of the pool with Padric McKervill and Jack Savage from Men's Swimming. Padric and Jack ran back the last few years of their time in the swimming program, and shared some of the funny stories and memories along the way. We talk some swimming, but also spend some time chatting about: college house décor, soup & chili, floral fashion, car troubles and so much more. Another great episode with two hilarious guests. Catch ya later Chili Guy & Squid Man. Enjoy!

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we slash and cut on the hardwood with Calli McMillan and Ashlyn Day from Women's Basketball. These two highly requested guests took us through a day in the life of a Vikes basketball player in a year to train, with a completely new coaching staff. Not only did we talk hoops, but we also mixed in some stuff on Christmas traditions, practice snacks, Big Baller Brand, burritos, reality TV shows and A LOT MORE. We can't wait to see these two back in action when the time comes, but until then, get your fill of Vikes Women's Basketball content from this episode of the pod! Enjoy!

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we dodge some tackles and slide through the mud with Tayler Bailey and Regan Casey from Women's Rugby. This was a highly hyped episode by their teammates, and these two absolutely delivered. It was great to chat with Tayler and Regan and hear that despite being away from competition, the team is still having a blast and enjoying their time spent together. Listening in on this episode, be prepared to hear about: gruesome injuries, Tik Tok stars on the team, balancing your macros with Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and plenty of hot takes. And if you don't know who Sonny Bill is now, you definitely will by the end of this episode.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we jump back in the boats and float on with our friends from Women's Rowing, Eliza Kitchen and Maggie Hemphill. These two are in full training and school mode, so we're grateful that they took the time to tell us some hilarious stories. Listen along as we dive into: how Eliza and Maggie got into rowing and made their way to UVic; funny training and race day experiences; fashion on the Women's Rowing team; and why you shouldn't always believe that mysterious voice on the other end of a phone call... All that and more on another great episode of the podcast.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we chat with our friend from the Men's Basketball Team, Carlos Costa. Carlos grew up as a young hooper in Brazil, then moved to the States to play at a junior college before making the trip North to play for the Vikes. The muscular big man is known for being an intimidating presence on the basketball court, but also one of the most down to Earth and fun guys off the court. In our conversation with Carlos, we chat about: his journey through the basketball ranks accompanied by some crazy stories, what he's been focusing on over the summer, and the importance of being thankful (featuring some shout-outs)!

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes we chat with fan favourite from Women's Soccer, Puck Louwes! Puck operated between the goal posts for the Vikes for 5 years, and also had her hands full coaching kids in the community whenever she had the chance. After her time at UVic, Puck moved back to the Netherlands and is now pursuing a professional soccer career. We chat with Puck about: the importance of coaching a younger generation, her historic 2017-2018 season, how she plans to climb the ranks in the European soccer leagues, and so much more! Enjoy!

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we knee-slide through some footy talk with Rees Goertzen & Matteo Ventura from Men's Soccer. It was great to chat with these two about their growth through the Vikes soccer program, and how they both carved out important roles on the team. Listen along as we discuss dream goals & celebrations, getting fired up pre-game, country music, and nicknames & personalities on the team. All that and more on another entertaining episode of the Give & Go Vikes Podcast.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we host Men's XC & Track student-athlete and fellow podcaster, Josh Kozelj. This past year, Josh was the recipient of the U SPORTS Correspondent of the Year Award presented by The Globe and Mail, a first in Vikes history! Josh has built up an impressive cross country and writing resume since coming to UVic 5 years ago. He has been recognized as a Canada West All-Star and has written for The Martlet, The Globe and Mail and The Tyee. On the podcast, we got into some great conversations and talked about topics such as: the memorable sports moments of the decade; the processes of writing and running; and the importance of caring for mental health amongst student-athletes. After tuning into this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we encourage you to check out Josh's podcast, Two Young-ish Writers on Spotify.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we host Chloe Hewitt and Georgia Ginther. This is our inaugural episode with the Women's side of the Cross Country and Track team, and they definitely brought us up to speed on how tight knit of a group this team is! Who would've guessed that Vine is one of the glues that holds this team together so tightly. No, not plant vines. We're talking about Vine, the now extinct, older sibling of TikTok. We also talk about naming Strava runs, the origins of the famous yellow tights, the perks of having your bus pass on your ONECard and so much more! Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to give Chloe and Georgia some kudos on Strava!

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Episode 20! Where has the time gone!? On this special episode, we bring back a couple alumni from the Vikes Golf Team. Brynn and Bruce Tomie, another all star pair of siblings, used to run the tracks here in Victoria during their Vikes day. No, not the rubber tracks, we're talking about the tracks with tee boxes, fairways and putting greens. These East coasters were a blast to chat with and reminisce on some great stories about crashing golf carts, long drive contests and so much more.

To support our Vikes golfers, register for the 24th Annual UVic Golf Classic at govikesgo.com/golfclassic.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we speak with Sasha Guedes & Brooke Bazian from the Women's Rugby program. Both Sasha & Brooke grew up off the island, so we get into the draw of playing rugby in Victoria and how their aspirations to play with Team Canada contributed to their decision to commit to the Vikes. If you're looking for insight into why Vikes Women's Rugby has been especially dominant over the last 5 years, particularly in 7s, look no further! You'll learn all that and more by tuning into this episode. However, the most valuable piece of advice that we got from Sasha & Brooke, is that if you need to fire up the squad, sometimes you just have to break it down and bust a move!

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The man so nice, we had to have him on TWICE. Grant Sitton, alumni of the Men's Basketball program, is back on the podcast and we couldn't be happier. In part 1, Grant shed some light on his early days as a young hooper and recapped his time with the Vikes (check that episode out if you haven't yet!). On this episode, Grant takes us overseas to talk about his professional career in Europe and what the basketball scene is like in Slovakia, Germany and The Netherlands. We also get into NBA picks, memorable throw-downs and Grant's ability to bust a move on another kind of floor... the dancefloor. We want to extend a special thanks to Grant for coming back on the podcast. Will there be a three-peat? Only time will tell.

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This episode needs barely any description. Larissa McKinlay, a dear friend of the show and former Vikes Women's Rowing Captain, solidified to us why she is one of the most likable athletes to sport the blue and gold. It's always a treat to host a superfan on the pod, but the Vikes legend they call Larry stole the show with witty comebacks and her hilarious sense of humour. This is an episode that will go down in Give & Go Vikes history. Enjoy!

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we chat with a couple lads from Vikes Men's Rugby that are proud owners of some gold hardware. James O'Neill and Mostyn Findlay are two of the hardworking and hilarious men who won gold at the Canadian University Men's Rugby Championship this past November. We caught up with them and talked about: growing up & playing rugby together; taking on their rivals UBC for a championship title; the universal rugby community; and so much more. In this episode, we also invited James and Mostyn into the Take Zone, where they could sound off and share their hot takes on some spicy topics. Sit back and buckle up, you'll need a seat belt for this one!

On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we hit the turf with Anna Mollenhauer & Ashton Aumen from Women's Field Hockey. These two powerhouses are coming off back to back U SPORTS National Championships and are gearing up for a three-peat when competition resumes.  Listen along, as Anna & Ashton give us insight on: pregame music mixes & routines (4:03), home-turf advantage during championships (13:15), and their individual backgrounds and strengths (24:18). As always, Liam and Tyler close it out with a fun game - this time it's Would You Rather.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we get the opportunity to hang out with Vikes Swimming phenom, Danielle Hanus. When Danielle isn't training in the pool and making waves in the Canadian swimming scene, she's hitting the books and hanging with teammates. Listen along, as Danielle gives us the rundown on: training with the High Performance Centre (10:50), why you should never skip a cooldown (19:45), and what it means to be the yeast that rises to the occasion (25:35). The Swim Team might like to say "we don't do that here," but Danielle brought the heat on this episode, especially when it came to the Thunder Round (42:09).

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes we're back to the hardwood. Vikes legendary scoring phenom, Amira Giannattasio is joined by hometown favourite and close pal, Marissa Dheensaw. These two women from the new wave of Vikes Basketball alum chat with us about: Amira "The Walking Bucket" Giannattasio's records (4:08), Mar's leadership on the floor, sidelines and on TikTok (7:08), funny roadtrip stories (21:15) and what to order at The Bubble Tea Place (27:36). We also get to play a couple games with these two, and learn more about the Women's Basketball Team (12:39) and who knows Marissa best, Amira or our special guest (29:39).

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On this episode of the podcast, we sat down with Vaughn Taylor and Sajjan Sarai from the Men's Cross-Country and Track team. These two speed racers brought the heat and really let their personalities lead the conversation as we covered: strategy in the 600m (4:53), spikes and magic spandex (19:54), the importance of volunteering in the community (25:10) and the team culture built by coaches Hilary and Brent (40:45). To end the show, we brought back a fan favourite, Superstitious or Just a Little Stitious, and learned why packing an Xbox is essential to any roadtrip (48:41).

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we bring back Nate Hirayama & Doug Tate for part 2. With so much to talk about, we felt it was an easy decision to have these two friends of the show back on. In part 2, we cover: tour stops on the HSBC Rugby Sevens circuit (3:45), training, diet & recovery regimes (15:44), our favourite donuts (25:43), and Rugby Sevens in the Olympics (30:58). We also chat about the growth of the sport on our home soil and the importance of youth development in the Canadian rugby scene (36:31).

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, Liam and Tyler jump into the pool (well.. figuratively). We chat with merman, Ethan Phillips, and mermaid, Andrea Farmer about student-athlete life on the Vikes Swimming Team, as they tell us about: getting into swimming & learning the strokes with the Vikes (2:15), the coaching tandem of Peter Vizsolyi & Ryan "Smokey" Clouston (15:11), the team's biggest slappers (28:01), and why Ethan gave a speech to the team in a onesie (40:54). We also debuted a brand new history game (still yet to be named) in honour of the outstanding legacy of some of our Vikes head coaches (43:50).

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we speak with the man they call Grantula. Vikes Basketball alum and current pro, Grant Sitton, gives us the low down on: his early days hooping in Washington State (2:30), how a rec-league mixtape drew attention from the Vikes (17:28), his sock and sneaker game (33:28), torching opponents north of the border (43:22), and his tactics when it comes to Super Smash Bros and ranch sauce (52:12). Yes, ranch sauce. Get your popcorn ready, this interview is bound to entertain you.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we've got a rookie and a vet from the Vikes Women's Soccer team. Kiara Kilbey and Kara Skirzyk run it back with us as we talk about: overcoming an injury-plagued season to find success on the pitch (4:09), Kilbey's progression with the Vikes (9:00), lesson's from Kara's first year (15:00), and our favourite baked goods inspired by Coach Tracy David (25:45). We also finish off the interview with a game of Would You Rather because, hey, why not?

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we bring on Kathleen Leahy, Vikes Field Hockey alum and current Field Hockey Canada athlete. Kat gives us the inside scoop on: choosing between the Vikes Soccer and Vikes Field Hockey programs (3:35), rehabbing three ACL tears (13:02), Lynne & Krista's winning culture (19:11), playing professionally & travelling in Europe (27:12), and Team Canada's push to qualify for the 2021 Summer Olympics (40:50). To end the show, we fill in the blanks with the fan favourite, Thunder Round (49:10)!

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On this episode of the show, we have the pleasure of chatting with Patrick Keane. Pat rows in the men's lightweight double with Rowing Canada Aviron and has his eyes set on the 2021 Summer Olympics. We pick Pat's mind on: how he's developed and transitioned through the rowing ranks (2:57), ripping 2ks and dodging crabs (15:30), naming boats (22:55) and what a wild day for Patty Keane looks like (25:31). Liam and Tyler also get in on the competition and challenge Pat and his national team partner to a race!

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On this episode of the podcast, we chat with a Vikes sibling duo that's dominating bunkers and recording mooses on their scorecards. Max and Melanie Murchison from the Vikes Golf Team give us the scoop on: how they stack up against each other on and off the course (6:43), travelling through the States & playing golf in the NAIA (15:25), what's uncool in golf culture (31:52) and superstitions & rituals in golf (38:23). Not only do we have a great conversation with both of them, but we also learn more about the man they call "Double Bogey Lowey". 

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On this special bonus episode of Give & Go Vikes, Liam and Tyler recap the Michael Jordan documentary taking the world by storm, The Last Dance. Listen in, as we go back and forth discussing hot takes and our favourite moments in the series, while Tyler tells Liam his takes are about as hot as a wet blanket.

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On this episode we chat with Becca Frangos, one of the top Canadian climbers on the sport climbing circuit. Becca gave us great insight into what it's like competing in a sport that is rapidly growing in popularity, while Tyler professed his love for the climbing documentary, The Dawn Wall. We spoke with Becca about: the different climbing disciplines (8:50), climbing trips (15:30), training regimes (22:38), competitions & Olympic qualifying (26:55), and climbing terminology (37:50).

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In this episode, we dive into the world of rugby with Nate Hirayama and Doug Tate. Listen in, as we talk about: the early days in their careers (6:50), developing players at the university & international level (21:28), the Vancouver stop on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series (27:22), and pregame rituals & superstitions (51:37).

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Part 2 with Nate and Doug coming soon!

Curious what's in store for Give & Go Vikes? Listen in and we'll give you the rundown!