

Next Up with Adam Breneman
Adam Breneman
On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up features candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
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Mar 10, 2023 • 45min
How Villanova Basketball Has Adjusted To Life After Coach Wright | Villanova Players Podcast
This week, guest host Mitch Lightfoot joins Next Up for a sit down conversation with Villanova Basketball players Justin Moore, Chris Arcidiacono, and Eric Dixon. 2023 has been full of ups and downs for Villanova Basketball, especially after the shocking retirement of Head Coach Jay Wright in 2022. On this week's episode, the guys compare Coach Wright vs. Coach Kyle Neptune and provide some insight on how Villanova has adjusted to life after Coach Wright. The guys also reveal what it's like training with NBA players in the offseason and even share the loudest environments that they have played in.

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
How To Train Like An NFL First Round Pick
Adam heads to Arizona to get a behind the scenes look at how NFL Draft prep is going for projected 1st round pick Darnell Wright, Keondre Coburn, and Tavius Robinson. Together, the guys reveal everything that happens leading up to the Draft - from the moment they step off the college field to hearing their named called on TV. Adam also takes a deep dive into each of their college careers, highlighting their favorite moments & biggest regrets on and off the field. Tune in for some of the funniest untold college football stories you've never heard before...

Feb 23, 2023 • 50min
College Football’s No. 1 Transfer Devin Leary On UK Recruitment, Portal Experience, & Will Levis
Adam heads to Lexington, Kentucky to sit down with the No. 1 quarterback from this year's college football transfer portal: Devin Leary. After playing four seasons at NC State and battling several injuries, Leary decided to delay going to the NFL and instead play one more season of college football. After entering the portal, almost every school in the nation offered Leary. This week's episode reveals why Leary ended up choosing Kentucky, who played the biggest role in his recruitment, and provides a glimpse of what Kentucky fans should expect from the gunslinger next season.

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 43min
Achieving Peak Performance With The Best Strength Coach In D1 Football | Podcast With ASU Strength Coach
This week, Adam sits down with Arizona State's Head Coach of Sports Performance, Joe Connolly. Joe is the best strength coach in all of college football and is full of insightful knowledge and tips on how to optimize athletic performance. Joe has worked with several NFL players including Jadeveon Clowney, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk. This episode covers everything you could possibility want to know about achieving peak performance. Joe and Adam discuss the latest fitness trends, how to optimize sleep, the ideal morning routine, and even the effects of alcohol on athletic performance.

Feb 16, 2023 • 46min
Jaycee Horn Tells All: Life As A Top 10 Pick, Coaching Turmoil, Pro Bowl Snub & How He Spent $12M
Adam heads to Scottsdale, Arizona to meet up with Carolina Panthers DB Jaycee Horn ahead of the Super Bowl. Jaycee was the 8th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and is coming off his best season yet, despite being a pro bowl snub! Jaycee opens up about his experience as a top 10 pick, provides some insight on the coaching turmoil in Carolina, and even reveals how he spent his $12M signing bonus. The Carolina Panthers just made two new additions to their staff with the hiring of head coach Frank Reich and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero - tune in to hear Jaycee's first impressions of them both!

Feb 15, 2023 • 48min
Cade Klubnik’s 1st Podcast Interview As Clemson Football’s Starting QB
Adam heads to Clemson, South Carolina to meet up with Clemson Football's new starting QB, Cade Klubnik. After a season full of ups and downs serving as the backup, Cade finally took full control of the offense after the ACC Championship. In this interview, Cade opens up about the struggles of being a backup, his relationship with DJ Uiagalelei and the new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, and even reveals what it’s like playing for Coach Swinney.

Feb 9, 2023 • 15min
The Wide Receiver Every NFL Front Office Is Talking About | Podcast With Zay Flowers
There's only one WR you need to know in the 2023 NFL Draft and it's Zay Flowers. This week, Adam sits down with Zay and gets to know who he off the field and what NFL fans should expect from him if their team drafts him. Find out why he's the best WR in this year's NFL Draft and why every NFL front office has his name circled on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.

Jan 26, 2023 • 55min
We Turned Down $100k To Play For Clemson | Podcast With Clemson Basketball’s Starting 5
This week, Adam heads to Clemson, South Carolina to kick it with Clemson Basketball's Starting 5. After an underwhelming season last year, Clemson rebounded and is taking the college basketball world by storm. Currently ranked No. 1 in the ACC, Clemson is the hottest team in the country and isn't planning on slowing down anytime soon. Tune in for a great episode full of laughs, never told before stories, and even learn how Clemson's Starting 5 spends their NIL money on this week's episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman. Guests Include: Hunter Tyson, PJ Hall, Chase Hunter, Brevin Galloway, Alex Hemenway

Jan 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Penn State’s Most Viral Student | Podcast With Brad Kraut From The Rose Bowl
Adam and his crew travelled to Pasadena, California to catch the Rosebowl and shoot content with TikTok's latest viral sensation, Brad Kraut... aka, THE ACADEMIC WEAPON. In this week's episode, Adam sits down with Brad for an honest conversation about his rise to fame, the struggles of being a content creator, and why Brad's message resonates with millions of people.

Jan 6, 2023 • 45min
Inside UCF’s $73M Dollar Football Facility with John Rhys Plumlee
This week, Adam heads to Orlando, Florida for a behind-the-scenes tour of UCF Football’s Facility with John Rhys Plumlee. Take a look inside UCF’s state of the art locker room and weight room, see all the stops UCF pulls out to land 5-star recruits, and watch JRP re-enact his favorite moments on the field in this week’s episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman.


