Life as a Bobcat is a regular podcast production that features interviews with UC Merced student athletes, coaches, administration and alums about their time in the navy & gold. Listen and subscribe for in-depth stories and to hear what makes UC Merced a special place.
UC Merced men's water polo senior goalkeeper Ethan Stocker joins Life as a Bobcat. A member of the first recruiting class and first four-year class in program history, Stocker gives great perspective on the first three years and how special the 2026 season can be. A UK native, Stocker will also share stories growing up a Lad, swimming competitively, and his passion for soccer and sports overall.
3 Sept 2026
Episode 33 | Jazmine Banks
UC Merced women’s volleyball senior libero Jazmine Banks joins Life as a Bobcat after the opening weekend of the 2026 season. A UC Merced top ten all-time digs leader, Banks has excelled from day one and is already making a lot of noise early in the season. She’s super passionate about her student-athlete experience, and has countless great stories to share with you. From her volleyball career with family and friends to the engineering field, it’s been a beautiful journey.
15 Aug 2026
Episode 32 | Cole Rommelfanger
UC Merced men’s cross country and track senior Cole Rommelfanger sits down with the Life as a Bobcat podcast ahead of the 2026 cross country season. Rommelfanger, who is a 4x800 school record holder and owns top three program times in the 800m and 1500m, shares stories from his firstthree years and the excitement ahead to compete in the CCAA and NCAA. Other highlights of the conversation include winning Cal Pac Championships, running over 13,000 miles since freshman year of high school, awesome Yosemite hikes, and civil engineering.
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