Join two proud Creek alumni and current teachers as they dive into the weekly happenings at Creek! From celebrating our amazing students to highlighting events around campus, we’ll keep you in the loop. Expect special guest appearances, fun banter, and a whole lot of love for the place we call home. Tune in and stay connected with the heartbeat of Creek!
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Season 2, Ep.5 w/ Jayden Fox
Jayden Fox discusses his football journey, the team's bond, and leaving a legacy at Creek, while also sharing Thanksgiving traditions in this interview with hosts Knoeckel and Weiss.
14 Nov 2025
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Season 2, Ep. 4 w/ Layne Mills & Mike Wehrle
Layne Mills and Mike Wehrle discuss their roles as spirit leaders and field hockey team managers, highlighting their dedication and the energy they bring to Cherry Creek High School in this interview episode.
13 Oct 2025
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Season 2, Ep. 3 w/ Anna Robbins & Sydney Wadsworth
Field hockey captains Anna Robbins and Sydney Wadsworth discuss their field hockey journey, team chemistry, and the drive to repeat as state champions in an interview with hosts Knoeckel and Weiss.
22 Sept 2025
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Season 2, Ep. 2 w/ Jack Loeher and Adam Eikelberner
Hosts Knoeckel and Weiss interview varsity tennis players Jack Loeher and Adam Eikelberner, who reflect on their tennis journey and the significance of being "Creek kids" during their senior year.
9 Sept 2025
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Season 2, Ep. 1 w/ Channing Walter
Host Knoeckel and Host Weiss interview Senior Class President Channing Walter about school spirit, leadership, and athletic achievements, offering insights into Bruin pride.
7 Apr 2025
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 14 w/ Ollie Nolting & Owen Corsi
After a month-long hiatus as spring sports took off—plus Mr. Weiss getting a little sidetracked and Mr. Knoeckel trying to recover from a rough North Carolina basketball season—The Bruin Pod is back and fired up to finish the school year strong! In this episode, we sit down with Varsity Lacrosse captains Ollie Nolting and Owen Corsi. These longtime teammates and friends bring insight into the early success of this year’s Bruin squad and what it’ll take to make a run at a state title. Fresh off a strong spring break trip, their leadership and chemistry are setting the tone for a focused and determined team. Great vibes, good laughs, and an awesome way to launch the spring stretch of the pod!
31 Jan 2025
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 13 w/ Olivia Allen, Lenny Hood, & Sophia Beatty
We’re back! After the winter break, the Bruin Pod returns for our first episode of 2025, and we’re pumped to be back in the studio. This week, we’re diving into the world of Cherry Creek Poms as they gear up for Nationals at Disney World.
Joining us are three incredible athletes—a senior making her fourth and final trip, a second-year varsity member, and a first-year experiencing the excitement for the first time. They give us an inside look at the dedication, teamwork, and spirit that drive their squad. The Poms work as hard as anyone on campus, and in this episode, we celebrate their relentless work ethic, commitment to one another, and what it means to represent Creek on the national stage.
Tune in for a fun, high-energy episode that highlights the passion, perseverance, and pride of the Creek Poms! 🎙🔥🐻
13 Dec 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 12 w/ Principal Silva
In the final episode of the semester, The Bruin Pod welcomes a very special guest, Principal Silva! Join us as we reflect on an incredible first semester at Cherry Creek High School. Principal Silva shares what he's most proud of here at Creek, what inspired his journey into education, and his path to becoming a principal. With 16 years of leadership experience, he opens up about how the Creek community continues to inspire him—not only as an educator but also as a parent. We also sprinkle in some holiday cheer as we wrap up the semester.
As always, Weiss kicks things off with Knoeckel, catching up on big news for his beloved UNC Tar Heels—this time, surprisingly about their football program. Knoeckel’s shoulder is continuing to improve, though Weiss might’ve momentarily forgotten and caused him a bit of pain. The banter is still in full swing as they set the stage for a great conversation with Principal Silva.
It's a fun, insightful, and festive send-off to 2024. Don’t miss it!
6 Dec 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 11 w/ Brady Vodicka
In this exciting episode of The Bruin Pod, we’re proud to feature Brady Vodicka, the 3-year starting quarterback for the state-bound Cherry Creek Bruins. As the team prepares for Saturday’s championship game, Brady shares his incredible journey in football, his deep love for the game, and the unbreakable bond with his teammates that fuels their drive to bring the state trophy back to Bruinville.
Known for his calming presence on and off the field, Brady opens up about how he stays grounded and finds peace outside of football. We also dive into his growth over the past three years—from a young QB1 to a confident upperclassman and leader of the team. His maturity and determination have been inspiring to watch, and he’s ready to lead the Bruins with everything on the line.
As always, we check in with Mr. Knoeckel, reflect on Thanksgiving festivities, and hear about his recovery journey post-surgery. It’s another fun, inspiring, and heartfelt episode that highlights Brady, the Bruins, and their unwavering determination for redemption!
22 Nov 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 10 w/ Addy Beck
This week on The Bruin Pod, we’re thrilled to welcome junior Addy Beck, a true triple threat who excels in basketball, soccer, and as QB1 for the Varsity flag football team—but her influence stretches far beyond sports. Her work with our Unified program exemplifies the kind of leadership and heart that makes Creek so special. Unified brings together students with and without disabilities, fostering inclusion and connection through sports, activities, and productions.
Fresh off the Unified production of The Little Mermaid, Addy shares her why—why this program is so meaningful to her and what it’s been like to bring this beloved story to life on stage. From rehearsals to her favorite characters, she takes us behind the scenes of the months-long process that culminated in an unforgettable performance. We also get to know Addy’s Canadian roots, her favorite traditions, and her excitement for the upcoming basketball season, as Creek’s Varsity Girls squad looks to bring home a state championship.
And of course, we catch up with Mr. Knoeckel, celebrating recent Creek successes, discussing the "Pod Effect" on state championships, and gearing up for Thanksgiving week with a dose of gratitude.
Join us for an inspiring episode celebrating Addy Beck and the impact she makes both on and off the court. Don’t miss it!
18 Nov 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 9 w/ Austin Hall
This week, we’re beyond excited to celebrate Austin Hall and the Creek soccer team’s incredible state championship victory on Saturday! We had the chance to sit down with Austin on Friday, before the big game, to hear all about the team’s journey, their traditions, and his belief that they had what it took to bring home the title. And wow—did they deliver! Winning in thrilling extra-time fashion, the Bruins showed the grit and determination Austin talked about in our interview.
We’re so pumped for Austin and the team—it was a blast catching up with him ahead of the game and hearing the story of a season that ended with a championship.
Plus, we check in with Mr. Knoeckel about an awesome week he had, and take a moment to remind him how proud we are of everything he’s been up to.
Creek sports are on fire right now, and we’re here to bring you all the excitement. Let’s get into it! 🐻⚽🏆
6 Nov 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 8 w/ Neilly Watts
This week on the Bruin Pod, we’re thrilled to welcome Neilly Watts, a senior powerhouse and leader at Creek! Neilly joins us to talk about her journey as the captain of the field hockey team, her role as a student senator, varsity lacrosse player, and spirit club leader. As the daughter of two proud Creek alumni and the oldest sibling of three younger brothers, Neilly shares her passion for Creek pride and her drive to bring home the field hockey state championship – the first since 2007 – with a big game Thursday night against Kent Denver at All City Stadium. Of course, we kick things off with Mr. Knoeckel, who shares highlights from his flag football season wrap-up. Don’t miss this inspiring and fun-filled episode!
25 Oct 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 7 w/ Coleman Rissmiller
In this episode, we hang out with Coleman Rissmller, Creek's super-energetic drum major. Coleman brings his signature enthusiasm as he breaks down what it’s like to lead the marching band, shares some cool stories about their journey this year, and talks about the band's big goals heading into competition this weekend. We also get to hear about his side hustle with the Pancake Club, which is just as awesome as it sounds! As always, Knoeckel and I catch up and talk about our fall break highlights, and we wrap things up by asking a fun question: If you could have dinner with any musician, dead or alive, who would it be? Coleman’s answer was great, and we couldn’t resist jumping in and sharing our picks too. Don’t miss it!
11 Oct 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 6 w/ Henry Starr
For this episode of the podcast, we are thrilled to have senior golf captain Henry Starr join us. Henry was instrumental in leading the Cherry Creek golf team to their first state championship since 1981, ending a 43-year drought. We'll dive into what this historic victory means for the program and for him personally. As the fourth Starr sibling to attend Cherry Creek, it seems like they may have saved the best for last. We’ll chat about golf, his experiences at Creek, family traditions, and what everyone has planned for fall break.
Plus, we’ll test Henry’s knowledge with some fun trivia questions to wrap things up. With fall break around the corner, we want to wish everyone a great break and thank you for an amazing first quarter!
4 Oct 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 5 w/ Activities Director, Kelly Devitt
In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Devitt, Creek’s energetic and passionate Activities Director, as she shares insight into her role at the school and the joy she finds in working with students. We also dive into some fun topics as Kelly gets ready for maternity leave and the arrival of her first child! She talks about her love for Creek, the excitement of organizing a successful homecoming, balancing work with her pregnancy, her cravings and our hosts, her love of "ball", and her anticipation for motherhood. This episode is full of energy, laughter, and heartfelt moments you won't want to miss!
30 Sept 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 4 Live from the Homecoming Carnival
In this week’s episode, we’re live from the Cherry Creek High School homecoming carnival! The energy is high as students visit different club tables, play games, grab some food, and check out the cool merch on sale. We’ll chat with three students about their favorite parts of the week, what they're involved in here at Creek and what homecoming means to them. You'll hear the excitement building behind us before the football game. The weather is perfect, and the school spirit is in full force. Stay tuned for some great conversations and a fun look at homecoming at Creek!
Guests Kingsley Woodruff, Ruthie Spiegel, Daniel Zhou
20 Sept 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 3 guests Charlie Stern, Kate Ley, and Dex Rhody.
Get ready for the most spirited week of the year—Homecoming is right around the corner! This episode, we sit down with student senators Charlie Stern, Kate Ley, and Dax Rhody to get the inside scoop on all the planning, excitement, and behind-the-scenes magic that brings Spirit Week to life. Expect plenty of laughs, insider stories, and a whole lot of energy from these three! You won’t want to miss this episode as we gear up for a week full of school pride and unforgettable moments!
13 Sept 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Episode 2 Guest Tufanua Ionatana“TI”Umu~Cais
Join us for week 2 as we talk about the first home football game, spirit night, school nuances and much more as we are joined by all around good human junior, Tufanua Ionatana“TI”Umu~Cais.
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11 Sept 2024
The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss - Week 1 Guest Molly Dorighi
Join us for Week 1 w/ Molly Dorighi. We talk the start of the school year, Molly's athletic endeavor's, get to chat Creek stuff a bit and some trivia.
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