Rising Phoenix: The Podcast

About Rising Phoenix: The Podcast

Welcome to "Rising Phoenix: The Podcast" the podcast that's putting the spotlight on all things Elon University sports. Join us with our hosts Chase Strawser and Aidan Blake as they dive deep into the heart of Elon University's athletic department, uncovering the untold stories, the passionate individuals, and the thrilling events that fuel the fire of the Phoenix.

Publisher

Rising Phoenix

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2023

Latest episode

23 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Apr 2025

   Ep. 21 | Peter Fortunato

   Join us as we sit down with Peter Fortunato to talk about his incredible career as a creative videographer. He has worked with teams such as Elon football, Wake Forest basketball, Rutgers football and is now the Assistant Director of Creative Video for Ohio State football. We dive into his story about how he got to the top stage of college football and what it feels like to be a National Champion.

2. 

   26 Feb 2025

   Ep. 20 | Rachel Mikolay

   Join us as we talk to Rachel Mikolay to talk about her incredible journey from the lacrosse field to the world of sports media. After an unexpected medical setback ended her playing career, Rachel pivoted to social media, building her skills. Now, she’s making an impact on one of sports' biggest stages as the Tom Mickle Communications and Social Media Intern for the College Football Playoff. We dive into her story of resilience, creativity, and seizing new opportunities.

3. 

   4 Dec 2024

   Ep. 19 | Madison George

   Elon Track & Field alum Madison George shares her remarkable journey from defending her thesis to designing women's pole vaulting shoes and now pursuing a PhD in Bioengineering at Stanford University.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,064,724

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.