Once A Duck Podcast
Once A Duck Podcast
Once A Duck
“Once A Duck, Always A Duck" – More than a mantra, we are a podcast covering the University of Oregon that brings you a unique inside look at the history of Duck athletics from the perspective of former and current Ducks.
S1E7: Rose Bowl Recap & Headfirst into Hoops
featuring former Duck Jordan Kent, football, basketball and track athlete (2002-2007) Starting 2020 off on January 1st with a huge win against the Badgers, Nick and Sam discuss the Rose Bowl Championship winning Ducks and that special day in Pasadena. After recapping that game and the 2019 football season, Once A Duck transitions into Duck hoops season by bringing in former basketball, football and track star, Jordan Kent. Jordan talks what it was like being a rare 3 sport collegiate athlete, playing for his dad and what the experience of Mac Court was like as a player.
Jan 13, 2020
53 min
S1E6: Flying High In Pasadena
featuring former Duck Lavasier Tuinei, Wide Receiver (2009-2012) After blowing out Utah in the Pac12 Conference title game, the Oregon Ducks are flocking down to SoCal for the New year as they play in the 106th Rose Bowl Game. Nick and Sam recap the season, talk about previous UofO Rose Bowl appearances and catch up with 2012 Offensive MVP in the Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin, Lavasier Tuinei. Also we take some time to "Smell the roses" and appreciate our awesome subscribers as we celebrate passing 1,500 total listens! (featuring "I Love My Ducks" by Supwitchugirl.) Total runtime: 1 hour, 6 minutes, 1 second 00:00-02:51 – Show introduction and Pac 12 Conference Championship recap 02:52-08:30 – Offseason awards and Early Signing day - Nick & Sam discuss the shift in talent and culture at the University of Oregon 08:31-10:15 – Rose Bowl discussion: Nick's first start at UCLA 2009 10:16-13:50 – The Rose Bowl Game - the 2012 matchup with Wisconsin, the chrome helmets and the big win. 13:51-15:00 – Backing it up to the 1994 season with "The Pick" and the Rose Bowl game with Penn State 15:01-19:10 – The 2010 Rose Bowl game vs. Ohio State and the experience of Disneyland, the Hollywood Improv and Lawry's Beef Bowl 19:11-27:54 - Preparing yourself as a player for the Rose Bowl and bowl game/championship season practices and digging into this year's matchups 27:54-41:46 - Going back to the 2012 Rose Bowl game vs Wisconsin, what that experience was like for Nick and how he will remember that game against Russell Wilson and the Badgers 41:47-45:53 - The 2015 College Football Playoffs - The Rose Bowl win over Jameis Winston & Florida State 45:54-58:01 – Special Guest Interview with Lavasier Tuinei @LavasierTuinei (Check out mvpperformancecenter.com or @mvp7on7 on Twitter to find out more about the services LT and MVP offer in Eugene) 58:02- END – Interview/episode recap, Twitter shoutouts, and show wrapup Special thanks to twitter followers: @PieschelChris, @coach_nelsen, @Byoung4282, @NatalieNClark, @goducks1987, @LexTheHex1, @uomommaduck, @ChipCore, @jblaze510, @joshhardin_4, @UofOfan23, @D_bloom8, @legerski_mike, @david_strahan, @Waffleiron278, @smithmd59, @CoosBayDuck, @UncleMac07, @dustin_raines & @bloomingsolo. @OnceADuck is created, cohosted and produced by Nick Cody (@justfollow61) and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt (@samuel101ts). This episode was edited by head editor Michael Handy. For more, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress - onceaduck.wordpress.com
Dec 24, 2019
1 hr 6 min
S1E5: Conference Championship Special
featuring former Duck Mark Asper, Offensive Lineman (2007-2012) We asked our fans if they wanted us to release episode 5 early, just in time for the Pac12 Conference Championship game and the response was OVERWHELMING! Get ready for the big matchup with the Utes with an even bigger episode of Once A Duck with special guest Mark Asper, who helped overwhelm UCLA's defense in the inaugural Pac 12 Championship game of 2011. Relive that moment with Nick, Sam & the #OnceADuck twitter community, hear about Mark's highlights from his college and professional career and find out about the special bond between Nick & Mark that transcends football to this day... you won't want to miss this! Total runtime: 59 minutes, 7 seconds 00:00-01:24 – Show introduction 01:24-03:48 – Nick Cody recaps his memory of the 2011 Pac 12 conference championship game in Autzen 03:49-07:47 – Discussing today's matchup with the Utah Utes in the 2019 #Pac12FCG 07:47-09:50 – @OnceADuck twitter followers tell us where they were for the 2011 championship game 09:51-56:35 – Special Guest Interview with Mark Asper 56:36- END – Interview/episode recap, Twitter shoutouts, and show wrapup Special thanks to twitter followers: @savory_mike, @byoung4282, 95.3 the Score radio talent @ricknogers, @gtosports247 and @myhajduk @OnceADuck is created, cohosted and produced by Nick Cody (@justfollow61) and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt (@samuel101ts). This episode was edited by head editor Michael Handy. For more, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress - onceaduck.wordpress.com
Dec 6, 2019
59 min
S1E4: Uncivil
featuring former Duck Jeremiah Johnson, Running Back (2005-2009) Just in time for the Civil War and Thanksgiving week we have an extra-stuffed episode of Once A Duck ready for Ducks fans everywhere. Special guest Jeremiah Johnson breaks down his Duck career, talks about playing in the CFL and recaps some epic Civil War moments and traditions... you won't want to miss any of it! 00:00 - 00:45 - Introduction 00:45 - 8:00 - Nick and Sam recap the loss at Arizona State and how injuries effected the game. 8:00 - 11:10 - Nick tells the story of how he was injured by Modern Family star and Oregon alum Ty Burrel. 11:10 - 18:00 - Nick and Sam reminisce on some of the Civil War games from Nicks playing days including 2010, 2009 and 2008. 18:00 - 53:40 - Sam interviews former Oregon and current Montreal Alouette running back Jeremiah Johnson. They discuss the Jeremiahs The Canadian Football League, Jeremiah's decision to play at Oregon, Jeremiah's Oregon career, the Civil War, and the matchup with the Beavers in 2008 (some viewer discretion advised). 53:40 - 56:50 - Nick reacts to the interview and talks some Civil War traditions. 56:50 - 1:02:25 - Nick and Sam discuss Civil War history including the early days of the rivalry and the toilet bowl. 1:02:25 - 1:04:35 - Nick and Sam break down the upcoming Civil War game. 1:04:35 - 1:05:30 - Nick and Sam talk Thanksgiving 1:05:30 - 1:08:00 - Twitter Shoutouts 1:08:00 - 1:08:41 - Outro @OnceADuck is created, cohosted and produced by Nick Cody (@justfollow61) and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt (@samuel101ts). This episode was edited by head editor Michael Handy. For more, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress - onceaduck.wordpress.com
Nov 29, 2019
1 hr 8 min
S1E3: O' Snap!
featuring former Duck Jeff Palmer, Longsnapper(2008-2013) As the Ducks prepare to face Arizona on November 16th, Nick & Sam discuss the unpredictable past match-ups with the Wildcats, the difficulty of finishing the last quarter of the season and some of the overlooked highlights from the 2009 double-overtime thriller in Tuscon. Special guest Jeff Palmer provides the unique perspective of a long-snapper who almost saw that game slip through his holder's fingers and talks about how coach Chip Kelly came up with one of many intricate 2-point conversion plays used during his career. Total runtime 58 minutes 45 seconds 00:00-04:31 – Introduction and USC game recap. 04:32-08:16 – The 2007 Arizona loss and the difficulty in finishing the last quarter of the season 08:17-10:38 – 2008’s explosive 55-45 victory over the Wildcats and the all-black uniform debut 10:39-15:42 – Recapping clutch moments from the double OT thriller down in Tucson in 2009 15:43-18:34 – “The Snap” – the snap, hold & extra point regulation that almost went horribly wrong 18:35-36:46 – Special Guest Interview with Jeff Palmer 36:46-38:38 – @OnceADuck twitter fans favorite Zona’ moments (Special thanks to @Josh_the_Duck, @Scoop03, @ibleedblazers and @ColeWiggins21) 38:39-56:24 – Discussing the only other recent matchups with the Wildcats, including the 2014 Pac 12 championship game 57:14- END – Civil War plans and episode wrap-up Special thanks to twitter followers: @Josh_the_Duck, @Scoop03, @ibleedblazers and @ColeWiggins21 @OnceADuck is created, cohosted and produced by Nick Cody (@justfollow61) and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt (@samuel101ts). This episode was edited by head editor Michael Handy. For more, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress - onceaduck.wordpress.com
Nov 15, 2019
58 min
S1E2: Wars of Troy
featuring former Duck Josh Tschirgi, Offensive Lineman (2002-2007) Following the Ducks' consecutive 4th quarter comeback victories, Nick & Sam recap their unique experiences during Oregon's matchups with UW/WSU, dive into previewing USC game week and discuss some of the biggest games the Ducks have had against the Trojans. In the weekly feature interview, Once A Duck brings on former offensive guard Josh Tschirgi, who was a starter on the 2007 Oregon team that took down the Trojans and cemented Nick as a part of the Duck family. Total runtime: 61 minutes 15 seconds 00:00-01:08 – Show introduction 01:09-04:00 – UW game recap 04:01-09:10 – WSU game recap 09:11-11:58 – USC week preview 11:59-28:24 – Reviewing the Duck’s wars with the Trojans in Nick’s career (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009) 28:25-31:30 – Nick’s official visit to the University of Oregon 31:31-57:13 – Special Guest Interview with Josh Tschirgi 57:14- END – Interview/episode recap, Twitter shoutouts and show wrapup Special thanks to twitter followers: @nowwaaitaminute (“OTIS, MY MAN!”), @myhajduk @stromio1, @jaredsawyer and Andre Yruretagoyena (@haramdre) @OnceADuck is created, cohosted and produced by Nick Cody (@justfollow61) and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt (@samuel101ts). For more, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress - onceaduck.wordpress.com
Nov 1, 2019
1 hr 1 min
S1E1: #HuskyHateWeek: The Oregon/Washington Rivalry
featuring former Duck Kenny Wheaton, Defensive Back (1994-1997) In the very first episode of the Once A Duck podcast, hosts Nick Cody and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt give University of Oregon Ducks fans an inside look at their favorite moments from the Oregon/Washington rivalry, preview the upcoming game and discuss “The Pick” that changed Oregon football history. Be sure to stick around or jump ahead (time stamps below) for our very special first guest interview with Kenny Wheaton, you won’t want to miss it! Recorded 10/16/2019 Released 10/18/2019 Total run-time 58 minutes, 55 seconds 00:00-01:49 – Show introduction 01:50-06:35 – Oregon/Washington discussion and game preview (#HuskyHateWeek) 06:36-11:23 – Recapping the 2018 win in Autzen 11:24-15:05 – Prediction time! 15:06-18:31 – Q&A in the trenches – A lineman’s perspective on Oregon’s 2019 defense. 18:32-21:57 – Twitter’s favorite moments from the Ducks/Huskies rivalry (special thanks to Twitter followers @iruneug, @wyattgladden & @Sevan_pdx for their contributions!) 21:57-34:23 – Nick & Sam share their favorite games in the Ducks/Huskies rivalry 34:24-50:50 – Special Guest Interview with Oregon legend Kenny Wheaton 50:51-55:12 – Interview and episode recap 55:13- END – Twitter predictions and show wrapup Special thanks to Twitter followers @dadsthoughts1, @EvanDubyaa, @GeoffreyArthur & @myhajduck for their contributions! @OnceADuck is created, cohosted and produced by Nick Cody (@justfollow61) and Sam Tidrick-Schmidt (@samuel101ts). For more, please visit us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress - onceaduck.wordpress.com
Oct 18, 2019
58 min