Podcast Episodes

The BIG LIFE S5E2 | NIL, Recruiting & The Start of College Soccer with Paige Thompson & Jaiden Rodriguez

Season 5 Episode 2

The college soccer season is officially here — and Paige Thompson (Alabama) and Jaiden Rodriguez (USC) are taking us inside all of it.

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8 hours ago

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The BIG LIFE S5E1 | Meet Paige Thompson & Jaiden Rodriguez + Preseason, Pressure & Big Goals

Season 5 Episode 1

The BIG LIFE is back with new hosts Paige Thompson (Alabama) and Jaiden Rodriguez (USC) and they're kicking off the season by pulling back the curtai…

1 week ago

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Upsets, Underdogs & Parents in the Pod; Lots to Be Grateful For!

Season 4 Episode 18

This week on The BIG LIFE, Leah and Kate break down all the wild twists from the NCAA Tournament’s Elite 8 — from clutch performances to teams that …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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ACC Showdowns, OT Hearbreaks and NCAA Hopes: Special Guest Iowa Hawkeye Kenzie Roling

Season 4 Episode 17

Leah and Kate recap a dramatic ACC tournament week — beating Duke, an overtime final with Stanford decided on penalties, and the build-up to the NCAA…

9 months ago

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Bouncing Back, Tournament Time & Staying Locked In

Season 4 Episode 16

This week on The BIG LIFE, Leah and Kate open up about their first loss of the season — a tough one against Pitt — and how they’re turning that sting…

9 months, 1 week ago

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Bounce Back: Ellie Walbruch’s ACL Comeback & BYU’s Tournament Push

Season 4 Episode 15

Leah and Kate recap the final regular-season games and upcoming conference tournaments, then welcome BYU forward Ellie Walbruch to discuss her path f…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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From Midfield to Med School — Keegan’s Story

Season 4 Episode 14

This week on The BIG LIFE, Leah and Kate sit down with Mizzou senior midfielder Keegan Good, who’s balancing Division I soccer with a pre-med track a…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Senior Night Showdowns: Comebacks, Hecklers, and PK Prep

Season 4 Episode 13

Leah and Kate recap another awesome week in women’s college soccer, discussing their own games, senior night emotions, and the challenges of travel a…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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Balancing the Pitch and the Classroom: Notre Dame Soccer’s Academic Playbook

Season 4 Episode 12

Sponsored by Soccer.com, this episode of the Big Life Podcast features Notre Dame Women’s Soccer academic advisor Jennifer Pratt and hosts Leah and K…

10 months ago

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Clean Sheets, Comebacks & the Goalkeeper Mindset

Season 4 Episode 11

This week on The BIG LIFE, Leah’s riding high after back-to-back wins over UNC and Clemson, while Kate keeps it real about a tough loss to Mississipp…

10 months, 1 week ago

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