Episodes

  • 130: West Coast Conference Commissioner Stu Jackson

    130: West Coast Conference Commissioner Stu Jackson
    Jul 1 2026
    One year from now, a new era begins for UC San Diego as the Tritons join the West Coast Conference. On episode 130 of Tritoncast, we sit down with WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson. We’ll get into the Tritons’ move to the WCC on July 1, 2027 and why UC San Diego was such a perfect fit for the conference. We'll chat about how his role has evolved with so much change in college athletics in recent years and get his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams. We’ll also explore his time at the Big East and working for David Stern at the NBA, and what it was like starting an NBA franchise north of the border in Vancouver. Stu also reflects on an all-star staff he assembled for a March Madness run when he was head coach at Wisconsin.

    As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Check out the feature on recent grade Sophia Bell and her love for open water swimming; 14 from baseball are playing in summer leagues; and the 2026-27 men's and women's basketball rosters are now on UCSDTritons.com.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 129: Naomi Nguyen and Daniel Traxler, Pickleball Pros

    129: Naomi Nguyen and Daniel Traxler, Pickleball Pros
    Jun 24 2026
    On episode 129 of Tritoncast, it’s another look at Tritons in the Pros. We’ve brought you conversations with pro baseball players, pro basketball players, and pro water polo players. But this week, it’s a new level for Tritoncast as we catch up with the first two former UC San Diego tennis players to hit the pro pickleball tour. Naomi Nguyen and Daniel Traxler will tell us what it’s like earning a paycheck in the fastest-growing sport in the country, the mental and physical differences between tennis and pickleball, which skills translate from one court to the other, favorite memories as a Triton, and more. You can keep up with their Carvana PPA Tour adventures on Instagram @naominguyen.pb and @danieltrax01.

    As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Check out the feature on women's soccer goalkeeper Ginny Fronk, who is a cancer survivor, a dozen from track and field earned academic honors, and UC San Diego men's and women's soccer tickets are on sale.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 128: Women's Volleyball Coach Spencer McLachlin

    128: Women's Volleyball Coach Spencer McLachlin
    May 27 2026
    We’ll introduce you to new women’s volleyball head coach Spencer McLachlin on Episode 128 of Tritoncast. He takes us inside building a program from the ground up. From evaluating talent to hiring a coaching staff, from recruiting to scheduling, we’ll learn how this first-time head coach is using a process-driven approach to building a sustainable winner. The Hawai‘i native also reflects on his playing career and winning a national championship at Stanford. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. UC San Diego baseball plays for a conference championship, softball left fielder Sam Womack nets an academic honor, and the 2026 women's soccer schedule has been announced.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 127: Big West Tennis Freshman of the Year Olivia Allegre

    127: Big West Tennis Freshman of the Year Olivia Allegre
    May 20 2026
    Episode 127 of Tritoncast focuses on Big West Freshman of the Year Olivia Allegre from Triton women's tennis. What was it like playing number one singles right out of the gate as a freshman? And how did she earn the role of team captain? On this week's show, we'll understand her relentless positivity, and she tells us about the differences in the game internationally based on her plethora of experience on the court abroad. Olivia also tells us who she likes facing the least. Plus, we'll put Olivia on the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment! As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. A women's water polo player earned All-American recognition and The Big West baseball championship gets underway Thursday night.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 126: Swimmer Chloé Braun '26

    126: Swimmer Chloé Braun '26
    May 13 2026

    Triton swimmer Chloe Braun is in the Triton Spotlight on episode 126 of Tritoncast. She’ll tell us what it was like to become the first Triton to score a team point at the NCAA Division I championship. We’ll learn what it was like for Chloé to move thousands of miles from her home in southern France to swim in Southern California. Now that her collegiate career is over, could an appearance in the Summer Olympics be on the horizon? Plus, you asked for it: we’ll put Chloé through the ringer as this week marks the return of our popular Quick Picks segment. As always, we will go around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. A pair of UC San Diego golfers earned postseason awards and The Big West track & field championship gets underway this weekend.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favroite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 125: Utah Jazz Guard Hayden Gray '25

    125: Utah Jazz Guard Hayden Gray '25
    May 6 2026

    Less than one year after earning his degree from UC San Diego, Hayden Gray became the first Triton to ever play in the NBA – making his debut for the Utah Jazz last month in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The San Diego native tells us what that experience was like and how his time as a Triton helped prepare him for that opportunity. Plus, we'll look back on the magical 30-win season for the 2024-25 Tritons as Hayden shares what made that team so special. UC San Diego men’s basketball alum Hayden Gray is in the Triton Spotlight this week on episode 125 of Tritoncast. As always, we will go around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Former director of Athletics Earl Edwards is Hall of Fame-bound. and The Big West softball championship gets underway tonight.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favroite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 124: 2026 Baseball Preview

    124: 2026 Baseball Preview
    Feb 11 2026

    We’re chatting with UC San Diego baseball head coach Eric Newman on episode 124 of Tritoncast. He reflects on the 2025 campaign before looking ahead to the new season, which begins Friday night at top-ranked UCLA. As always, the Tritons will face a challenging docket of top foes to ready themselves for Big West action. Coach Newman also tells us why he thinks this year's starting rotation will be so strong. As always, we will go around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. Women's basketball continues to roll, and The Big West swim championships get underway tonight in Texas.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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  • 123: 2026 Softball Preview

    123: 2026 Softball Preview
    Feb 4 2026
    On this episode of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego softball coach Nikki Palmer. With the season getting underway later this week, hear from the Triton alum about her team’s postseason appearance last year and what to expect from this year’s young team. The Tritons will face a tough slate, and she tells us how that will prep them for Big West play starting next month. Plus, host Jeff Tourial provides an update on other Triton teams and standout performances in the Campus Spotlight, including one program earning its first national ranking since the move to Division I.

    If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!
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