Quaker Nation

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, junior quarterback and reigning Ivy League co-Offensive Player of the Week and FCS Offensive Player of the Week Liam O'Brien joins the show! The honors come after he threw for six touchdowns and ran for another in a 67 point performance against Cornell to set the program record for passing touchdowns and total touchdowns. After getting thrown into the starting job after an injury to senior quarterback Aidan Sayin mid-season, O'Brien sits down with Sports Editor Vivian Yao and Deputy Sports Editor Sean McKeown about his path to the spotlight. Listen in to hear O'Brien's story!Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu.

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, two lawyers who have filed a class action lawsuit against the Ivy League over the denial of athletic scholarships join the show! Robert Litan and Alan Cotler, both Wharton alumni, are representing a case brought forward by two Ivy athletes over the supposed violation of anti-trust laws. Deputy sports editor Sean McKeown talked to both lawyers about their experiences at Penn, why they are filing a class action lawsuit, and how the duo hope to make big changes on behalf of all Ivy athletes. Listen in to hear about the case, and go to Ivycartel.com to learn more!Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu.

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, the current director of the Penn Relays, Steve Dolan, joins the show! Dolan runs the behind-the-scenes operations for the Carnival and also acts as the director of Penn track and field! Sports editor Walker Carnathan and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown talk to Dolan about Penn's season so far, the excitement of the Penn Relays, and more. Listen in to get your fill of Red and Blue sports!Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu.

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, former director of the Penn Relays Dave Johnson joins the show! Johnson ran the behind-the-scenes operation for the Carnival for over 27 years, and he now enjoys his position as unofficial director emeritus! Sports reporter Neema Baddam and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown pick Johnson's brain on the long-standing history of the Penn Relays, as well as where the event may go in the future. Listen in to learn all about one of the Red and Blue's most historic events!Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, Matt Fallon joins the show! Fallon recently finished second in the NCAA National Championship for the 200-yard breaststroke. Sports reporter Valeri Guevarra and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown ask Fallon about his meteoric rise to stardom, how he began swimming, and more! Listen in to hear inside the mind of a potential Olympian!Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.

On today's episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, sports associate Phoebe Weintraub and video editor Derek Wong joined the show to discuss the current state of sports at Penn. Phoebe and Derek talk about everything from fencing championships and Penn baseball mashing home runs, to swimming success and track and field dominance. Listen in to get an update on everything Penn sports!Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.

On the latest episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, senior pole vaulter Scott Toney and sophomore high jumper Kampton Kam stopped by to talk about their seasons so far, career histories, and their personal connection. Both athletes competed in the 2024 Ivy Heptagonals, and each brought home a first place finish for the Quakers.Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.

On the latest episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, freshman guard Tyler Perkins from Penn men's basketball stops by to discuss how his season has been going so far. Despite just beginning his Quaker career, Perkins has excelled for Penn so far, and led the team in scoring during a major early-season win against Villanova.Edited by Riane Lumer. Podcast art by Lilian Liu.

On the latest episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, star freshman running back Malachi Hosley of Penn football stops by the show. This season, Hosley emerged as a star for the Quakers, including setting a single-game freshman rushing yards record against Cornell. Listen in as Malachi talks with host Sean McKeown and Sports Editor Caleb Crain about the season so far, his recruiting process, and what he is looking forward to this offseason and throughout the rest of his Penn career.Edited by Riane Lumer. Podcast art by Lilian Liu.

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, host Sean McKeown and DP Sports Editor Caleb Crain sit down with senior midfielder Michael teDuits of Penn men's soccer, who has played an integral role for the Quakers this season, scoring his first career goal and largely seeing action off the bench. Listen in as Michael talks about his season and Penn career so far, how the team returned to the top of the Ivy League table in 2023, and expectations for the remainder of the season.Edited by Riane Lumer. Podcast art by Lilian Liu.