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Episode 3: Chris Holtmann, Men's Basketball Head Coach
Published on 9/4/2024
Published on 9/4/2024
On this episode of Blue Demon Room, we are joined by men's basketball head coach, Chris Holtmann! We discuss his decision to come to DePaul, how he and his family have been adjusting to Lincoln Park and his plans for the 2024-25 season with a brand new team. Stick around to find out Holtmann's dream starting five and his favorite Chicago pizza joint!
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This week on Blue Demon Room, DePaul Athletics celebrates Student Employment Appreciation Week by highlighting marketing and fan engagement student intern Anna Sprenger.
After making the move from Germany to Chicago, Sprenger wasted little time becoming involved on campus while helping elevate the fan experience at DePaul Athletics events. Anna discusses her transition to life in the United States, the lessons she has learned along the way and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into engaging Blue Demon fans.
Listen through the end for Anna's favorite Chicago sports team and a dream game-day promotion fans may someday see in action.
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Published on 5/13/2026
Sophomore sprinter Sade Miller joins the Blue Demon Room to talk record-breaking performances, the power of positive self-talk, and the confidence she brings to the track. She reflects on her growth from freshman to sophomore year, how her mindset fuels her speed, and what's ahead for the 2026 outdoor season.
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Episodes drop every other week and are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published on 4/22/2026
On this episode of the Blue Demon Room, Hall of Famer Lenae Williams Fergerson takes us back through her DePaul journey. From her playing days under Doug Bruno to the memories made in Alumni Hall, including time spent in the Blue Demon Room, she reflects on the moments that shaped her career. Williams Fergerson also discusses her path playing overseas and how the game has stayed with her through her work coaching at the youth and high school levels.
Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.Episodes drop every other week and are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published on 4/14/2026
Fresh off induction night, the Blue Demon Room welcomes Hall of Famers Liza Brown VandenLangenberg and Saskia Roberson. Two pillars of DePaul softball's success, the pair reflects on the program's journey to the Women's College World Series, the evolution of the sport over time, and the legacy they helped build in Lincoln Park. From sharing postseason memories to passing the game on to their children, the conversation connects past and present.
Stay up to date with all things Blue Demon Room Podcast by following @DePaulAthletics on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Episodes drop every other week and are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DePaulBlueDemons.com, YouTube, and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Published on 3/25/2026