1.question Podcast

New Texas A&M Athletic Director Scott Woodward opens up to 1.Question on the topic of learning about a new culture before instilling your own as a leader.

In today's episode, Brad Wolverton of The Chronicle of Higher Education reviews other writers he admires, discusses the impact of 'Power 5' institutional autonomy on his job, and more.  

How does The Chronicle of Higher Education's Brad Wolverton decide what angle to cover next in college athletics? That question is broached in today's 1.Question, along with his thoughts on the type of stories that are hardest to pull off, the challenges of securing sources and more.

Winthrop President Dan Mahony continues his conversation on the AD hiring process in Rock Hill, including how to run an effective search, and the benefits of using a search firm.

Winthrop University President Dan Mahony breaks down his institution's AD hiring process, touching on specifics including the university's academic and athletic positioning, and the facility portfolio in Rock Hill. 

In today's episode, SMU AD Rick Hart shares the process he uses to retain key pieces of information, and his "must read" book list. 

SMU AD Rick Hart dishes on his daily routine. Learn more about his 'no meetings on Friday' rule, the value he places on quality reading and sleep, and more in today's interview. 

Holy Cross AD Nathan Pine speaks to 1.Question about the importance of early fundraising wins for a new AD, and the internal and external momentum that can be created from giving.

UNC-Wilmington Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass talks about the value of surrounding yourself with the right people, leveraging his teams' on-court success, and whether or not he'd have issues with hiring a Head Coach who doesn't fully embrace engaging with the community.

In Part 2 of his interview, Auburn COO David Benedict shares insights on how the new quarter-acre video board at Jordan-Hare Stadium has taken the Tigers to the top of SEC in terms of fan satisfaction. 

Auburn COO David Benedict breaks down the survey and feedback mechanisms used by the Tigers to determine how best to move forward with a renovation to Jordan-Hare Stadium in today's episode. 

In Part 2 of his interview with 1.Question, attorney Jason Belzer talks about representing head coaches, and touches on whether (or when) advancing administrators should think about representation.

Attorney Jason Belzer discusses the expanding scope of Athletic Director representation (hint: it's not JUST about the money) in today's 1.Question

In Part 2 of her two-part interview, Reign of Troy Editor Alicia de Artola discusses how fan expectations for USC's football program can overshadow other elements of school's AD job, and shares her thoughts on a timeline for the next AD's hire. 

In Part 1 of her two-part interview, Reign of Troy Editor Alicia de Artola provides on-the-ground perspective on USC's ongoing AD search.

On his sixth day as Tulane's newest AD, Troy Dannen hired a new football coach. Listen to him describe that process in today's 1.Question. 

In Part 2 of her 1.Question interview, Virginia Tech Executive Associate AD Desiree Reed-Francois breaks down the anatomy of effectively announcing a high-level coaching hire, including who should be involved in the process.

In today's interview, Virginia Tech Executive Associate AD Desiree Reed-Francois talks through the many press and communication details needing attention when a new Head Football Coach hire is ready to go public.  

Following Clemson football's impressive playoff run, Deputy ADGraham Neff talks about the residual brand impact, and how the institution hopes to make the most of it. 

Northern Colorado's Ayo Taylor-Dixon talks career development and relationships in today's 1.Question.