Our interview with Dr. Peter Robertson of California State University Fresno. It's our final 2023 Pride interview and it's packed! Enjoy!

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The Rainbow Bulldog

0:20 - Michael’s introduction: the fastest and youngest person to see every FBS stadium
1:41 - Heavy Hitter’s section, presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What inspired the quest to see every college football stadium? - Stanley Hotel
3:10 - Folsom Field
5:20 - Brett’s Campus Tours
7:46 - Defunct California school stadiums and their history
10:30 - Division 2 opportunities for California kids
11:30 - Michael’s childhood interest - NFL
13:50 - Brett’s inspiration
14:00 - Brett on SEC bias
14:45 - Flagship school support at games
17:25 - Michael’s take on the closest thing to big-time football in college football - Fresno State
19:30 - How Michael plans out his weeklong trips: Tuesday through Saturday
20:50 - Same day trips
21:00 - Math of college game visits
22:50 - Best double header Michael’s seen
24:30 - HBCU’s and FCS football’s unique flavor
25:45 - The common denominator - football
27:50 - Brett’s experience at an HBCU
29:05 - Michael’s career that allows him to Voyage
32:30 - Barrell High School, the Whalers
33:15 - Difference in each region - “the Vessel”
37:00 - History of Ivy League stadiums
38:25 - Five FBS stadiums that are 100 years old or older
39:25 - Stadium historian at @CFBHallofFame
40:05 - Brett’s stadium obsession in middle school
40:50 - Brett and Michael’s take on the purity of college football
43:30 - Michael’s surprising must-visit gameday experience
44:30 - Jackrabbit Book Club
45:45 - Brett’s visit to “The Grove”
47:49 - Obstructed Views seats & Wyoming’s “knot hole”
49:45 - Obstructed Views - How to determine what percentage of view that you can see
53:08 - Fresno’s Valley Children Stadium range of visibility
55:20 - Mike’s support from the student section
56:40 - Surprising student sections - Appalachian State
56:48 - App State’s Field of Dreams
1:00:15 - Brett’s experience at Marshall and the App State rivalry
1:01:00 - College football during COVID
1:04:20 - COVID tickets - $725
1:05:10 - Gametime cancellations
1:06:35 - Top stadium in the ACC - Virginia Tech vs UNC 2021
1:07:00 - Brett’s first experience with Enter Sandman
1:08:17 - Michael's only time getting stopped rushing the field
1:09:30 - Mike visit to UC Davis - 2021 vs Eastern Washington
1:10:45 - Internet celebrity - most gratifying and frustrating thing
1:13:10 - Michael’s greatest moment - Tom Wistrcill, Commissioner of Big Sky, Joe D’Antonio, Commissioner of CAA, Coach Eck, Idaho HC, Bill Nesselt, U Albany DC - spotlight them in a positive way
1:20:00 - Whole valley supports and the rabid fans of Fresno State
1:22:00 - Rapid Fire section, presented by The Kicker’s Bible
1:23:00 - Favorite town and why? 
1:23:10 - Most underrated stadium - Sun Bowl
1:24:50 - Most similar stadiums in college football
1:27:40 - Quirky stadium with many obstructed views - Ohio State
1:29:00 - Inspiration of his status pose - Hot Sauce
1:30:00 - Greatest statue you’ve stood next to - Big Red, Demon Deacon, and the Bearcat
1:32:15 - The price of attending 90 games in a year - ask Brett first about posting
1:36:00 - What do people incorrectly assume about you?
1:38:00 - New @CFBCampusTours projects - obstructed views calendar and new merchandising
1:42:00 - Exciting games for next season
1:45:00 - South Dakota School of Mines - Stadium of Honking
1:47:00 - Mike’s last send-off for Fresno State - Combine with others

S. 4 E. 1 - @CFBCampusTour - Stadium Odyssey - Inside the Quest for Every College Stadium

On this episode we talk to the legendary drag king performer, El Dana, about her decades long career. We chat with Dr. Katherine Fobear about the LGBTQ 2 Minor program at California State University, Fresno, as well as the new LGBTQ scholarship set up by the late Allison Murphy in honor of her late daughter, Chloe Anne Lacey. We round out the community conversation with Silent Reading Parties, Women's Sports, and the Sound Bath experience. Connect with your community!

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It's A Queer Thang covers local and national LGBTQ+ issues and events. We focus on politics, civil rights, news and, entertainment. Special guests are featured with interviews focusing on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in Fresno and the Central Valley. Hosted by Chris Jarvis and Kaylia Metcalfe.

Queer Thang welcomes viewer input, suggestions. and questions at itsaqueerthang(at)gmail(dot)com.

This podcast is all about sharing the incredible journeys of outstanding coaches, players, and personnel, bringing their inspirational stories to light for the younger generation. We're here to tell stories of trials and tribulations, offering a genuine look into the ups and downs of the hero's journey in the sports world. Our goal is to offer a deep dive into the sporting life, of bouncing back from setbacks, navigating through tough times, and ultimately reaching and maintaining success.

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