The Lancer Report
By Worcester State University Lancers
The Lancer ReportOct 21, 2021
The Lancer Report - Episode 13
Blake Thorne and new co-host Ryan Fahey present the first episode of the 2021-22 fall season, including an interview with football player Mike Mahoney.
Episode 12: Season in Review Episode Featuring Director of Athletics Michael Mudd
The final episode of season one of The Lancer Report sees Director of Athletics Michael Mudd return as the show's first recurring guest! Athletic Director Mudd walks the guys through the unique spring season and discusses how Worcester State's newest sport, women's ice hockey, came to be. Jack, Jacob, and Blake also wrap up all the teams that have come to a close since Episode 11.
Episode 11: Featuring Henry Bruckner of Worcester State Men's Golf and Men's Ice Hockey
The year's penultimate episode features MASCAC Men's Golf Rookie of the Year Henry Bruckner! Jack and Jacob talk to Henry about joining the men's golf team in the middle of his collegiate career, balancing golf and ice hockey, and leading his team to a second place finish in the MASCAC Championships. The guys also discuss the Senior Athlete Celebration and go around the horn talking each of Worcester State's in-season teams.
Episode 10: Featuring Lauren Arbec and Abby Lauzon of Worcester State Women's Lacrosse
We've reached episode 10 of The Lancer Report, the official podcast of Worcester State University Athletics! The guys welcome special guests Lauren Arbec and Abby Lauzon of Worcester State women's lacrosse, who talk their team's season so far, the return to play protocols, and play a game of "How Well Do You Know Your Teammate?". Jack, Jacob, and Blake also discuss the on-campus vaccination clinic, and the student-athletes volunteering their time, and give updates on each of Worcester State's in-season teams.
Episode 9: Division III Week Special Featuring Hoang Vo of Worcester State Men's Track & Field
Jack, Jacob, and Blake are back to talk to Hoang Vo of the Worcester State men's indoor and outdoor track & field team for episode nine of The Lancer Report. Hoang takes the gang through what this season has been like and how he stayed busy during his break from athletics. Other topics include the recent Worcester State Chi Alpha Sigma honor society inductees, Worcester State Athletics recent results, and NCAA Division III Week.
Episode 8: Featuring Worcester State Softball Senior Liv Larson
Jack, Jacob, and Blake are back with episode eight of The Lancer Report! The guys speak with Liv Larson from the Worcester State University softball team. Liv speaks on the subject of playing through the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines. Other topics on this episode include the announcement of Worcester State women’s ice hockey, MASCAC Players of the Week, and Worcester State's opening week results.
Episode 7: Featuring Erin and Elizabeth Gallella of Worcester State Women's Basketball
Jack and Jacob are back with episode seven of The Lancer Report! The guys introduce their new co-host Blake Thorne and speak with the Gallella twins from the Worcester State women's basketball team. Erin and Elizabeth touch on playing through the ongoing pandemic and play a game of “How Well Do You Know Your Teammate?”. Other topics on this episode include the Worcester State return-to-play guidelines and Tom Brady hoisting his seventh Lombardi Trophy.
Episode 6: Featuring Men's Soccer Head Coach Aidan Abolfazli
In the final episode of the fall semester, Jack and Jacob are joined by new head men's soccer coach Aidan Abolfazli. who discusses his coaching philosophy, his upbringing in soccer, and what he hopes to achieve with the Lancers. Jack and Jacob also talk about Sarah Duff's feature story from the NFHCA and their Spotify Wrapped playlists.
Episode 5: Featuring Maureen Grady of Worcester State Women's Track & Field
On the fifth episode of the Lancer Report, women's track & field's Maureen Grady joins the show to discuss the start of winter practices, her journey to college athletics, and waffles. The guys also talk about their experience with track & field, the departure of men's soccer coach Jason Willis, and the NBA Draft.
Episode 4: Featuring Matthew Manning of Worcester State Men's Ice Hockey
Episode four of The Lancer Report features Worcester State University men's ice hockey captain Matthew Manning. Matthew joins the show to talk about the beginning of his team's practice season, and how the team is adjusting to new COVID-19 guidelines. Jack and Jacob also discuss Worcester State's recent participation in the NCAA Diversity & Inclusion social media campaign, some of the new guidelines put in place for basketball and track & field practices, and the end of the fall practice season.
Episode 3: Featuring Worcester State Football Head Coach Adam Peloquin
Jack and Jacob are back to interview the head coach of the Worcester State football team - Adam Peloquin. Coach Pel gives some insight on how practice is going, what the team is doing to adapt to the changes, and how it feels to be the newly appointed head coach. All this and more football talk on the latest episode of the Lancer Report.
Episode 2: Featuring Lexie Panagiotopoulos and Jess Hopkins of Worcester State Field Hockey
Jack and Jacob are back with episode two of The Lancer Report! This time they are interviewing two members of the Worcester State Field Hockey team - Lexie Panagiotopoulos and Jess Hopkins. They give some insight on how practices are going with all the new guidelines, talk about how it feels to be the reigning champs, and play a game of “How Well Do You Know Your Teammate."
Debut Episode - Featuring Michael Mudd
The first episode of the first ever Worcester State Athletics podcast! Jack and Jacob have special guest Athletic Director Michael Mudd onto the show to talk about the state of the athletic department through one week of fall practices. They also discuss some of the guidelines that have been put in place, and what student-athletes should expect moving forward.