The Mighty Oregon Podcast

joey.mcmurry@oregonsportsproperties.com

For verified host and producer emails, sign up to view.

143. Ryan Cooney - Embracing the Grind

May 10, 2026

Oregon infielder Ryan Cooney has become one of the Ducks’ most reliable and impactful players, but his rise is anything but typical for an in‑state kid who once flew under the recruiting radar. In this conversation, he opens up about growing up in a Duck household, falling in love with baseball later than most, and grinding his way from an overlooked local prospect to a cornerstone of Oregon’s lineup. He also reflects on the unique pride of helping elevate Oregon baseball’s reputation — ...

142. Lyndsey Grein - A Different Duck on the Diamond

April 23, 2026

Oregon pitcher Lyndsey Grein brings one of the most fascinating dualities in college softball — a soft‑spoken, bubbly, faith‑driven personality off the field and a fiery, unapologetically intense competitor the moment she steps into the circle. In this conversation, Grein opens up about growing up in a military family, the values that shaped her, and the relentless work ethic forged alongside her sister in basement pitching tunnels and late‑night training sessions. Lyndsey also shares ho...

141. Sofia Bell - Leader of the Pack

March 01, 2026

Sofia Bell’s story blends hometown roots, academic drive, and on‑court grit into one of the most compelling journeys in Oregon women’s basketball. Growing up in a Ducks household, she fell in love with the game early and eventually emerged as a McDonald’s All‑American before stepping onto campus and earning a starting role from day one. Her evolution into a three‑and‑D cornerstone, a lockdown defender with a clutch shooting touch, is matched only by her growth as a vocal leader, helping a you...