Episode 2: Noelle Malkamaki and Brandon Murer, Track & Field
Release Date: 08/28/2024
Episode 23: Senior Series
Blue Demon Room
Wrapping up season one of Blue Demon Room, we welcome Rachel Krasowski (Volleyball), Schuyler Riese (Women’s Soccer), Kash Allen (Track and Field), and Ryder Henares (Golf) to the show to reflect on their athletics journey with DePaul just before graduation. Thank you for your support of the inaugrual season of the Blue Demon Room. Stay tuned for season two coming in August of 2025. As always, stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast and DePaul Athletics by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok.
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Episode 22: NJ Benson, Men's Basketball
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On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, we are joined by DePaul Men’s Basketball forward, NJ Benson! Benson tells us about his familial bond with his team, how he dealt with his first big injury this year, and what led him to come to DePaul and play BIG EAST basketball! He also shares what inspired him to study psychology and how important of a role his family has played in his academic and athletic journey. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't forget, episodes are available...
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Episode 21: Gwen Halik and Jamya Whitman, Cheer
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On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, we are joined by DePaul cheer co-captains Gwen Halik and Jamya Whitman. The two four-year members share their journey of growing up together, finding their love for the sport and choosing to compete collegiately in Chicago. Through many shared experiences, the two seniors detail what's next after a lifelong commitment to cheerleading. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't forget, episodes are available every other Wednesday and are available...
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Episode 20: Matteo Iaquinto and Jona Gitschel, Men's Tennis
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On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, we are joined by DePaul Men’s Tennis seniors and two-time BIG EAST Champions, Jona Gitschel and Matteo Iaquinto! Jona and Matteo reflect on their last four years with the program, sharing how they’ve grown and matured on and off the court. We discuss their recruitment coming from Germany and Spain to now, as well as their hopes for after graduation. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok.
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Episode 19: Jill M. Pizzotti, Women's Basketball Head Coach
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On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, we welcome new Women’s Basketball head coach, Jill Pizzotti! Join us to learn what went on behind the scenes this past season with Pizzotti serving as interim head coach, and now, how she is embracing her new role of head coach! We cover her years as Manager of Women’s College Basketball at Nike and how she has learned and been inspired by the work of other coaches and, of course, her players. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't...
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Episode 18: Darius Brown - Men's Track
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On this episode, we welcome three-time All-American track athlete, Darius Brown! We begin with recapping Brown’s most recent outing at the 2025 NCAA Indoor National Championships and continue our conversation ranging from Brown’s special bond with his teammates, his middle and high school track career, and connecting with Grant Holloway at the Olympic Qualifiers last year. Finally, we wrap up with questions from fans and teammates concerning everything from how he spends his free time to improving as a hurdler. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following...
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Episode 17: Rachel Wilhem and Noreen Vlamakis, Rush Physical Therapy
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To celebrate National Athletic Training month, we spend this episode highlighting our partnership with RUSH Physical Therapy. Noreen Vlamakis, the National Director of Sports Partnerships at Rush Physical Therapy, and Rachel Wilhelm, athletic trainer for DePaul through Rush Physical Therapy tell us how their experiences as students shaped their love for helping student-athletes. Rachel shares a behind-the-scenes look at her role, explaining what her typical day looks like in season while using a multitude of resources to keep DePaul’s Men’s Soccer and Golf teams healthy. We also discuss...
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Episode 16: Millie Shemluck
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For the first episode of our Women’s History Month series, we welcome Millie Shemluck, one of DePaul’s first female athletes! Millie has given so much to the university through her playing and coaching career, vouching for women’s sports and paving the way for DePaul athletes to come. She speaks on how her lessons learned as an athlete launched her into a successful real estate career. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't forget, episodes are available every other...
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Episode 15: LaVall Jordan, Men's Basketball
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On this episode of the Blue Demon Room Podcast we welcome men’s basketball assistant coach and general manager LaVall Jordan. LaVall recounts his playing days which led him to a career in coaching, his journey to DePaul and the importance of participating in sports at a young age. Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't forget, episodes are available every other Wednesday and are available on Apple, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Episode 14: Bella Nigey & Baylee Cosgrove, Softball
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On this episode, we welcome DePaul Softball’s Baylee Cosgrove and Bella Nigey! Leading up to their season, we discuss what that preparation has been like, especially with the addition of new coach Liz Bouck-Jagielski and Christina Sutcliffe. We also touch on how they found softball and ended up playing in college, the growth of softball as a sport, and what that homefield advantage is like underneath the L! Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok. Don't forget, episodes are available...
info_outlineOn episode two of the Blue Demon Room, Noelle Malkamaki and Brandon Murer of DePaul Track & Field join the show. Malkamaki, a 2024 DePaul graduate and two-time world record holder in the F46 Shot Put, previews her trip to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic games while sharing how she has reclaimed joy in her sport as an adaptive athlete. Coach Murer discusses the recruiting process with Noelle while detailing his perspective working alongside a world champion and paralympian.
Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok.
Don't forget, episodes are available every other Wednesday and are available on Apple, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.