The Bird Podcast

Eddie Benningfield and the Runners Rising Project

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0600

Jawed and Jacob interview Eddie Benningfield who is the Executive Director of The Runners Rising Project NIL Collective.

The Bird/Alamodome Audible End of Season Recap

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0600

The guys join Jared and Adrian from Alamodome Audible for a special collab episode where they recap the historic 2021 UTSA football season.

The City of Champions

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Jawed and Austin sit down and reflect on C-USA conference championship game, while also discussing topics such as having the dome vs an on campus stadium, and the impact that UTSA football has had on the city.

Coach Derek Pittman and UTSA Women's Soccer

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:00:00 -0500

On this episode the guys are joined by UTSA Women's Soccer Head Coach Derek Pittman. They discuss Coach Pittman's background and journey to UTSA, the historic current 2021 season we're experiencing, the upcoming conference tournament and much more! Give it a listen and learn more about Coach Pittman and UTSA Women's Soccer.

The Traylor Effect Ft. JJ Perez

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:45:12 -0500

The guys are joined on this episode by JJ Perez of Inside Runner Sports. They discuss JJ's background and how he got started covering UTSA, the journey UTSA athletics has taken over the years along with recapping the UNLV game, previewing the WKU game and discussing many other topics.

The Bird Podcast - Tyler Renard

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:46:53 -0600

Interview with UTSA Director of Equipment Operations Tyler Renard. We discuss, the duties of an equipment manager, UTSA uniforms, the cancelation of the Frisco Bowl/subsequent invite to the First Responders bowl and the complications that brought with it. We also discuss Jeff Traylor and the future of UTSA football.

Quarantine Update and UTSA Fall Semester Plan

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:06:26 -0500

WE'RE BACK!!! Jawed, Austin and Joe provide updates on their lives under quarantine (00:50, discuss UTSA's cutting of staff positions (23:49) and the University's fall semester plan(43:31), along with providing information on the Bad Bird's food drive benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank(1:12:00).

The Bird Podcast Justin Anderson - Palmer Wenzel

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:50:47 -0500

For the third episode of our "Quarantine Series" we are joined with former UTSA pitcher and current LA Angels pitcher Justin Anderson as well as current UTSA pitcher Palmer Wenzel. As always we discuss UTSA news including the "student emergency fund", Pass/Fail and pro-rated refunds.(3:32) We also have a great interview with Justin and Palmer where we discuss the Bad Birds, the MLB, quarantine, UTSA Baseball, Astros scandal, and NCAA extra year of eligibility among other things. (14:23)

Quarantine Series Ep.2: WHAT IS THE MS BUILDING HIDING????

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:28:53 -0500

In our second episode from quarantine we discuss our thoughts on UTSA going pass/fail (3:20), answer which place on campus would be best to quarantine in (7:10), and match buildings on campus with "Office" characters (27:40).

Quarantine Episode 1

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:56:13 -0500

We're back and the gang is all in quarantine! Its been a minute but we're back with our first episode of our quarantine series. We give some life updates, discuss COVID 19, online classes and sourdough bread.

Episode 6: Voting, Counseling Services, and the Campus Protest

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:52:14 -0600

This week we take a more serious tone and discuss campus issues. As always we discuss UTSA/local news(2:48), events(18:08), along with Primary Voting(13:24), Counseling Services(26:39), and this past weeks protest(46:06).

UTSA Mt. Rushmore of Best Hair Ft.Keaton Wallace

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:51:07 -0600

This week we are joined by guest host and UTSA Mens Basketball star Keaton Wallace. As usual we dive into UTSA news(4:45), and events(13:19), as well as an interview portion with Keaton you don't want to miss(20:07).

Episode 4: EEEEEEEE

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:32:04 -0600

This week we have the Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA) director and Director of Bands Prof. Ron Ellis as our guest. As always we discuss UTSA news and events along with an interview with "E".

Episode 3: Jacob Germany And The Coronavirus

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:57:06 -0600

The HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL Jacob Germany joins Jawed, Austin, and Jake on the podcast this week. We discuss this weeks news(0:22), events(8:59), and highlight the accomplishments from this past week(21:53). We also engage in a great interview with Jacob(27:23). Is he single?? Is his hair real or just a wig?? Listen to find out!

Episode 2: Spring Semester Special

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:38:44 -0600

Episode 2! Jawed and Austin discuss the UTSA mobile app aka "The Slap"(2:05),Frank Wilson's controversial comments about UTSA(9:43), events in town and on campus to attend this week, as well as upcoming spring semester events(22:07), and end with giving their tips to having a great semester(44:49).

Episode 1

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:42:39 -0600

The VERY FIRST EPISODE of The Bird Podcast!!!! We explain what the podcast is all about and introduce our hosts. The guys break the ice with a JPL food court draft, and discuss UTSA's newly announced "Bold Promise Initiative" as well as the professor who was busted by the D.E.A.