The River Rundown

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The River Rundown is a podcast about Harvard Athletics amid the Covid-19 pandemic — focusing on alumni and undergraduates alike, and how the pandemic has impacted their careers. Hosted by Amir Mamdani, this seven-part series will incorporate a variety of perspectives and athletic experiences, tying together some complementary views on life across the Charles River. Presented by The Harvard Crimson. Published bi-weekly on Sundays. Produced by Zing Gee. Cover art by Matthew J. Tyler and Zing Gee.

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5: Tennessee Titans TE Anthony Firkser '17 on Path to Pros and Harvard in the NFL

May 09 2021 30 mins

On Episode 5 of The River Rundown, we talk with Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser '17 about his career in Cambridge, his difficult journey to make an NFL roster, and his success with the Titans so far these last three years. We touch on Firk's memorable individual performance against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the playoffs, and the Harvard football fraternit

4: Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Brent Suter '12 On His Path to the Major Leagues and Environmental Sustainability

May 02 2021 26 mins

On Episode 4, we sit down with Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter ’12 to talk about his path from college, through the minors, to the major leagues, and his passion for environmental sustainability and Earth Day. After spending several seasons in a hybrid role as a starter and a reliever, Suter has thrived out of the bullpen this season, already registering two wins and pitchi

3: Maddie Chai and Hannah Craig of Harvard Women's Squash on Six Straight National Championships & More

Apr 25 2021 23 mins

In Episode 3, we talk with women's squash captains Maddie Chai '21 and Hannah Craig '21 about winning the program's sixth-straight national championship last season, leading a team during a pandemic, and professional squash aspirations.

2: Harvard Men's Basketball: Christian Juzang and Robert Baker on Playing Pro in Vietnam & Slovakia, Nike Deal, and Johnny Juzang March Madness

Apr 04 2021 31 mins

On Episode 2 of The River Rundown, guests Christian Juzang ’20 and Robert Baker ’20 of Harvard hoops talk about playing professionally in Vietnam and Slovakia, the abrupt end to their senior season last March, and the miraculous March Madness run to the Final Four by Christian's brother, Johnny.

1: Harvard Men's Hockey's Jack Drury and Marshall Rifai on Harvard, Sweden, and the NHL

Mar 21 2021 31 mins

The first episode of The River Rundown, featuring Marshall Rifai and Jack Drury from Harvard men’s hockey, who touch on a variety of topics—from the team, to the NHL, to playing professionally in Sweden while still taking online classes. Hosted by Amir Mamdani and edited by Zing Gee.

Introducing: The River Rundown

The River Rundown is a podcast about Harvard Athletics amidst the pandemic — focusing on alumni and undergraduates alike, and how the pandemic has impacted their careers. Hosted by Amir Mamdani , this 7-part series will incorporate a variety of perspectives and athletic experiences, tying together some complementary views on life across the Charles river. Presented by The Harvard