Welcome to episode 44 of the Viking Voices Podcast sponsored by Hy-Vee. With the 2020 NCAA DI Basketball Final Four originally scheduled for the week of April 6, 2020, host Elliot Nathan is joined by a college basketball guru and legend in Augustana men's basketball head coach Tom Billeter. A National Champion and two-time national coach of the year, Coach Billeter has personally attended the last 35 NCAA DI Final Fours, dating back to 1985. During the podcast, coach Billeter shares some of his favorite stories, looks back at some of the all-time great teams, and touches on how the event has changed over the last three decades. Tom also shares his favorite memory from the 2015-16 season, when the Vikings claimed the NCAA DII National Title.

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Episode 44 - Augustana Men's basketball head coach Tom Billeter Joins the Viking Voices Podcast

Welcome to the February episode of the Viking Voices Podcast sponsored by Hy-Vee. Host Elliot Nathan is joined by Caleb Thielbar, who is in his first season as the Augustana Baseball pitching coach. As of February 2020, Thielbar is currently playing for the Minnesota Twins, looking to make the Big League roster after spring training. Thielbar played for the Minnesota Twins from 2013-2015 and spent time with the Padres, Marlins, Tigers and Braves organizations for a total of 10 professional seasons. A native of small-town Randolph, Minnesota, Thielbar played college baseball at South Dakota State University. Thielbar enjoyed a great four year career at SDSU and left as the all time leader in starts (44) and innings pitched (274). He wound up fifth on the all-time strikeouts list and tied the school record with 100 as a senior. On the podcast, Theilbar discusses his hometown, coaching at Augustana, and his journey to Major League Baseball.

Episode 43 - Caleb Thielbar Joins the Viking Voices Podcast

Welcome to the January episode of the Viking Voices Podcast sponsored by Hy-Vee. Guest host Augustana Athletic Director Josh Morton is joined by a pair of student-athletes in Augustana Wrestler Daniel Bishop and Viking swimmer Taylor Beagle. Bishop, a sophomore from Sioux City, Iowa, is coming off a strong 2019 season where he had an overall record of 18-16 at 184 pounds. Wrestling at 197 this season, Bishop is 11-8 with one pin on his record. Beagle, a Junior from Lead, South Dakota is one of the most decorated swimmers in the Vikings four year history. A year ago, Taylor became the first swimmer in program history to earn All-American status (1000 freestyle and 1650 freestyle) as well as All-NSIC Academic and Scholar All-America honors. In 2019-20, Beagle has helped the Vikings a to a program-record seven wins.

Episode 42 - Taylor Beagle and Daniel Bishop Join the Viking Voices Podcast

Welcome To the December Episode of the Viking Voices Podcast sponsored by Hy-Vee. On this month's episode, we have a special guest host in Augustana Athletic Director Josh Morton. Josh is first joined by Augustana Football's Jake Lacina, who recently won the Rimington Trophy for the best center in Division II. Jake will graduate this spring and look to continue his career in the NFL. Next up, Josh is joined by Olivia Montez Brown, the defending NCAA Division II Pentathlon Indoor National Champion (2019). Montez Brown was also recently named the NSIC Indoor Track and Field Athlete to Watch.

Episode 41 - Olivia Montez Brown and Jake Lacina Join the Viking Voices Podcast

Nine wins, an undefeated (6-0) home record at Kirkeby-Over Stadium stadium, 12 All-Conference accolades, NSIC Coach of the Year, and a trip to the NCAA DII Playoffs. It’s certainly a special year for the Augustana Vikings Football team, and the programs success starts with the leadership of the six Viking captains: Drew Reinschmidt, Rudolh Sinflorant, Kyle Theis, Alec Blonquist, Jake Lacina and Michael Kloza. Ahead of Saturday’s opening-round playoff game, five of the captains joined the Viking Voices podcast to discuss everything from leadership to style of play and Saturday’s matchup. Of course, we also quizzed the student-athletes with a fun, round-robin lightning game. Find out their childhood nickname and superpower-of-choice by clicking play! The Viking Voices podcast is brought to you in part by your local Hy-Vee.

Episode 40 - Augustana Football Captains Join the Viking Voices Podcast

It was a remarkable fall season for Augustana Women’s golf, claiming team titles and individual championships in four-of-six events. With their fall season now in the books, head coach Peggy Kirby and junior Alex Stone sat down to join the Viking Voices Podcast. On the podcast, hear about how the Vikings finished the fall season on a high note, winning the DII National Preview by knocking off multiple top-25 programs. Stone shot a three-round 271 to earn medalist honors at the National Preview. In addition to hearing about the Viking golf season, Kirby and Stone join in the lightning round, asking rapid-fire questions looking for a fun response. The Viking Voices podcast is brought to you in part by your local Hy-Vee.

Episode 39 - Augustana Women’s Golf Joins the Viking Voices Podcast

The No. 14 Augustana softball team is one of the best teams in the nation, thanks in part to a terrific senior class. The four seniors, Maggie Dunnett, Sam Eisenreich, Maggie Kadrlik, and Shannon Petersen, all recently joined the Viking Voices Podcast to not only talk about softball, but share their own stories, experiences, and career goals. We also put the senior class through the lightning round, asking rapid-fire questions for a fun response. What superpower would you choose? Who is the funniest student-athlete on the team? Tune in to find out! The Viking Voices podcast is brought to you in part by your local Hy-Vee.

Episode 38 - The Four Seniors of Augustana Softball

Indoor track & field pentathlon national champion Olivia Montez Brown joins the Viking Voices podcast to discuss her accomplishments during the indoor season and to preview the outdoor season. The Augustana track & field begins on Saturday April 6 at the Dordt College Invite. The Viking Voices podcast is brought to you in part by your local Hy-Vee.

Episode 37 - Augustana Track & Field student-athlete Olivia Montez Brown

On the Viking Voices podcast, Micko discusses the 2018-19 season and previews the upcoming 2018-19 NSIC Women's Swimming & Diving Championships. The conference championships will take place here in Sioux Falls, starting on Wednesday Feb. 13 and running until Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. All events will take place at the Midco Aquatic Center. Micko, who is in her 4th season with the program, was named the first swimming head coach in school history on July 8, 2015 and has built the program from the ground up. The Viking Voices podcast is brought to you in part by your local Hy-Vee.

Episode 36 - Augustana Swimming Head Coach Lindsie Micko Joins the Viking Voices Podcast

Sam Lee, a former Augustana University football All-American and current pro on the Birmingham Iron of Alliance of American Football league, was recently back in Sioux Falls and joined the Viking Voices podcast. Lee looks back at his time on campus, but also the excitement as he get set to start his first professional training camp. Each team in the AAFL starts camp with 75 players, with rosters cut to 52 for the start of the season. Birmingham opens the season on Feb. 10, at Legion Field against Memphis. Vikings Voices Podcast is possible thanks in part to Hy-Vee.

Episode 35 - Former AU football standout Sam Lee, and current player in the Alliance of American Football league, joins the Vikings Voices Podcast

A pair of Augustana alumni, Jason Reitmeier and Chism Fink are now the head coach and assistant coach for the Viking wrestling team. They recently joined the Viking Voices podcast to talk about the current season on the matt, what’s next, and end with a little lightning round action. Next up, Reitmeier and the Vikings will head east to Indianapolis, Ind. for the Midwest Classic Invitational, Dec. 15-16. Vikings Voices Podcast is possible thanks in part to Hy-Vee.

Augustana Wrestling coaches Jason Reitmeier and Chism Fink join the Vikings Voices Podcast

With more than 135 victories in his head coaching career, Augustana women's soccer head coach Brandon Barkus is the winningest coach in program history. Barkus and the Augustana women's soccer team recently earned a berth in the 2018 NCAA tournament, marking their 4th appearance in the last five years. Barkus recently joined the Viking Voices podcast to talk about soccer, success, life, and a little bit of trivia. Tune in!

Augustana Women's Soccer Head Coach Brandon Barkus joins the Vikings Voices podcast

Viking Voices is a podcast featuring Augustana University coaches, student-athletes and athletic staff members and other guests telling the stories that surround Augustana athletics.