Season 4, Episode 30 | Gene Smith speaks to the culmination of the 2023 academic year, celebrates the 191 spring graduates and welcomes Jay Kasey from the university office of administration and planning
Season 4, Episode 30 | Q&AD Segment: Gene Smith discusses topics submitted by Buckeye Nation
Season 4, Episode 29 | In this latest edition, Gene welcomes guests Erin Dunston, from football recruiting operations, and Reed Davis, from the men’s soccer team.
Season 4, Episode 28 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about retaining student-athletes, how Ohio State maintains relationships after student-athletes declare for a professional league’s draft, and more.
Season 4, Episode 27 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Senior Associate AD Carey Hoyt, Director of Name, Image, and Likeness Logan Hittle, and women’s volleyball sophomore Sydney Taylor (4:03).
Season 4, Episode 26 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about the frequency in which Ohio State football will play original Big Ten teams, the benefit of hosting NCAA Basketball Tournament games, when the conference will announce a new commissioner, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 25 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Women’s Golf Head Coach Lisa Strom and junior women’s golfer Caley McGinty (2:56).
Season 4, Episode 24 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about the role of technology in the lives of Ohio State student-athletes, the decision to build a new ice rink at Ohio State, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 23 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Cleveland native and Ohio State alumnus, Clark Kellogg.
Season 4, Episode 22 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about reaching capacity at recent women’s ice hockey games, what it means having James Laurinaitis back at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the Spring Game’s impact, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 21 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Kenny McDonald, President & CEO of the Columbus Partnership, and Xen Riggs, Vice President for Business Advancement and COO of the Ohio State Department of Athletics.
Season 4, Episode 20 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about his favorite sports, how the Department of Athletics integrates academic & on-field success, and more.
Season 4, Episode 19 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Women’s Tennis Head Coach Melissa Schaub and Head Baseball Coach Bill Mosiello.
Season 4, Episode 18 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about the expanded College Football Playoff field, NCAA March Madness in Columbus, the 2022 Peach Bowl experience for Ohio State student-athletes, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 17 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning, Quadrian Banks, and senior Elexis Edwards, a member of the Women’s Gymnastics team.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 15 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about athletic schedules, the process behind securing the NCAA Women’s Final Four, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 14 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by VP & General Manager of Ohio State Sports Properties, Todd Knisley, and Associate VP of Brand Engagement Services & Partnerships, Kevin Griffin (2:02).
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 13 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Manager of Facilities Operations at Ohio Stadium, Jason Browning, and senior Gustaf Westlund, a forward for the Men’s Hockey Team.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 12 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions about the implications of the Big Ten’s new media rights deal, facility updates at Ohio State’s Athletics District, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 11 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kevin McDuff to discuss their current programs, the in’s and out’s of the recruiting process, how to effectively build a team culture, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 10 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith fields listener questions about the college football coaching landscape, playing 10 Big Ten football games in a season, technology advancements in-venue, and more.
To submit your own question for the next Q&AD segment, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
Season 4, Episode 9 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith is joined by Asst. Strength & Conditioning coach Kim Dally-Badgeley, who enters her 26th year at Ohio State, and senior Jacey Sheldon, a Dublin, Ohio native and member of the women’s basketball team.
Season 4, Episode 8 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions, including inquiries about the Big Ten’s expansion, the cost of maintaining Ohio Stadium, growing up in Cleveland as a Buckeye fan, and more.
Season 4, Episode 7 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith joins Tamar Chute, University Archivist and Head of Archives at The Ohio State University, and Jerry Emig, Associate AD for Athletic Communications, for a fascinating dive into the history of the one and only Ohio Stadium (3:02).
Season 4, Episode 6 | The weekly Q&AD segment with Gene, where he takes questions from listeners.
Season 4, Episode 5 | Ohio State Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director Gene Smith speaks with Mike Bohn, the Charles Griffin Cale Director of Athletics at the University of Southern California.
Season 4, Episode 4 | The weekly Q&AD segment with Gene, where he takes questions from listeners.
Season 4, Episode 3 | Gene speaks with Ohio State Director of Name, Image, and Likeness, Logan Hittle.
Season 4, Episode 2 | In his Q&AD segment, Gene Smith fields listener questions. Submit your questions for the next Q & AD segment.
Season 4, Episode 1 | Gene speaks with Football Head Coach Ryan Day and Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg.
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 9: Gene welcomes Senior Deputy Athletic Director & SWA, Janine Oman, Head Coach of Ohio State Women’s Ice Hockey, Nadine Muzerall, and Women’s Volleyball player Sydney Taylor to discuss the 50th anniversary of Title IX and the current state of women’s athletics at Ohio State.
Learn more about women’s athletics history at Ohio State by visiting the Title IX 50th Anniversary page and the Women’s Athletics Excellence page.
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 8: Gene welcomes Brett Scarbrough, Senior Associate AD, Ticketing & Premium Seating, and Jordan Birkemeier, Associate AD, Annual Giving & Buckeye Club.
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 7: Gene talks with representatives from the Buckeye Inclusion program at Ohio State and additional student organizations
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 6: Gene welcomes former Buckeye standouts Anthony Gonzalez and Caity Matter
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 5: Gene exchanges fond memories with longtime season ticket holders and stadium usher
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 4: AD Chats continued
Gene welcomes former Ohio State admin and current AD at Pittsburgh Heather Lyke
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 3: AD Chats
Gene welcomes back former Ohio State administrators Pat Chun, AD at Washington State, and Martin Jarmond, AD at UCLA.
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 2: Fall sports just around the corner, 2020 Olympics wrap up in Tokyo
With fall sports just around the corner, Gene Smith Podcast, the Ohio State Senior VP and AD, welcomed football head coach Ryan Day to look ahead to the pending 2021 season. The Olympic Games in Tokyo also recently wrapped up and Gene takes a look back at the record number 26 competing Buckeyes.
🔊 Season 3 | Episode 1: Buckeyes at the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympics and Name, Image and Likeness
To kick off Season 3 of the Gene Smith Podcast, the Ohio State Senior VP and AD welcomes Buckeye men’s swimmer Hunter Armstrong who recently gained a spot on the 2020 U.S. Olympic team set to compete in July in Tokyo. The group also discusses the Name, Image and Likeness rulings and Ohio State’s The Platfom initiative to assist student-athletes.
🔊 Season 2 | Episode 6: Capping the 2020-21 athletics season and discussion with women’s volleyball team
In the latest episode Gene wraps up the 2020-21 athletics campaign and welcomes the women’s volleyball team who capped a successful first season under new head coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg
🔊 Season 2 | Episode 5: Buckeye Club Modernization and Football Ticket Announcement and more
In the latest episode Gene welcomes Assoc. AD for Annual Giving & the Buckeye Club Jordan Birkemeier, to discuss changes to the ticketing structure for upcoming football seasons.
🔊 Season 2 | Episode 4: Sports return to competition, staying vigilant with protocols, virtual events and more
Ohio State VP/AD talks about numerous fall and winter sports returning to competition, converting athletics venues into COVID-19 vaccination centers and introducing virtual sporting events.
🔊 Season 2 | Episode 3: Return from the CFP, the 2020 football season, NIL, transfers and more
We visit with Gene upon his return from the 2021 College Football National Championship game and discuss the journey that was 2020 for the Buckeye football team. We also dive into recent Name, Image and Likeness, transfers and postseason tournament developments.
🔊 Season 2 | Episode 2: Reaching the CFP, Flexible Scheduling and Return to Competition
In the latest episode, Smith expounds on football team reaching college football playoff, an ever-flexible athletics landscape and the return to competition for Olympic sports.
🔊 Season 2 | Episode 1 : Navigating Athletics Competition during COVID-19
In the latest episode, Smith discusses the current state of OSU Athletics in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s impact on the college football landscape, and the department has dealt with the challenges it has faced.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 9: Department Operations during COVID-19
In the latest episode, Smith discusses how Ohio State Athletics has dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic to this point, the national discussions he’s had pertaining to this crisis, and what life has looked like for him and his family while staying at home.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 8: Buckeyes and Beyond — International Competition
Gene speaks with Kathrin Demler (Women’s Swimming) and Myles Martin (wrestling) about their preparation to represent Ohio State in international competition.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 7: Business Partnerships, Budgeting and Scheduling
Diana Sabau, deputy director of athletics, joins Gene to offer an inside look at the business operations side of the department as well as discuss the football scheduling process.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 6: Day’s Transition and Preparation
In the latest episode, Smith begins a series that highlights the excellent work of staff members at OSU by talking with Head Football Coach, Ryan Day, about the transition to his new role and how he prepared for this opportunity throughout his career.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 5: Leadership and Life Skills
Smith discusses the programs OSU has developed to help prepare student-athletes for life outside of the competitive arena with Director of Eugene D. Smith Leadership Institute, Maddy McIntyre and former Buckeye Men’s Ice Hockey student-athlete, Christian Lampasso.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 4: Name, Image and Likeness
Crossover season between the fall and winter sports has arrived. In this episode, Smith discusses student-athlete name, image and likeness regulation.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 3: The Ohio State Athletics District
Smith discusses the Ohio State Athletics District, facility upgrades and expansion. He is joined by Izzy Rodriguez of the Buckeye women’s soccer team and Kollin Moore of OSU wrestling to speak about the impact of facility upgrades and expansions.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 2: Student-Athlete Mental Health
Smith discusses student-athletes and expanded emphasis on their mental health and well-being.
🔊 Season 1 | Episode 1: The Gene Smith Podcast Introduction
Director of Athletics at Washington State
Director of Athletics at UCLA
Director of Athletics at Pittsburgh
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