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The Sean Miller Podcast

Join Sean Miller, one of college basketball's top coaches, for in-depth storytelling and unique conversations with some of the biggest names in sports. Get insider insights into the world of college basketball, coaching strategies, and personal stories from Sean's illustrious career.

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Sean Miller

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Sean is one of the most recognizable coaches in college basketball. In 19 seasons as a head coach, Miller has won 72% of his games with 12 trips to the NCAA Tournament, eight Sweet 16 appearances, and four Elite Eight appearances. Sean is the former host of "The Field of 68" podcast and a co-host of the "Next Play, With the Miller Bros" podcast alongside his brother, Rhode Island head coach Archie Miller.

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Meet Our Team at 1831 Media

Anthony Breen

Chairman of the Board

In early 2023, Breen, a 2014 Xavier grad and successful entrepreneur, had the idea to start a sports media company. He wanted to create content around notable sports figures with prominent followings, giving them a platform to connect directly with their audience. The 1831 Media Network began with the Sean Miller Podcast, and after the first year, 1831 has added two more shows in addition to renewing the Sean Miller Podcast for two more years through the 2025-26 season. Breen, a 2024 Cincinnati Business Courier C-Suite Finalist, is also the Founder & CEO of Synergistic, a full-service marketing agency that was recently named the fifth fastest growing company in Cincinnati.

Josh Sempsrott

Director of Production

Sempsrott's spent the last decade working in media as a producer and editor. From developing and producing feature documentaries, producing daily shows, and operating a camera covering live sporting events, Sempsrott's a well-rounded part of our team who excels in directing photography, sound editing, production, lighting, content creation, and video editing.

Gabe Ryan

Producer & Editor

A 2025 Xavier University graduate, Ryan gained early experience working on the production and broadcast teams for the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and Xavier athletics. He now serves as a producer and editor for The Pitino Show and The Rebound Rundown, while also creating social content and contributing to 1831’s feature-length documentaries.

DJ Hodge

President

Hodge joined 1831 following a successful tenure as Division President at iHeart. He serves on several community boards, including Hoxworth, St. Vincent de Paul, Meals on Wheels, and BT Rise. A proud ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink campaign, Hodge is also an avid golfer and reader who enjoys spending time with his two children, Cooper and Riley.

Paul Fritschner

Broadcaster, Host & Content Creator

A 2019 Xavier University graduate, Fritschner has extensive experience as a podcast host, producer, broadcaster, and digital content creator. Fritschner started broadcasting games as a student in 2016, and he's since evolved into an in-arena host, podcaster and content creator for the Big East Digital Network. In 2022, Paul launched a top 50 college basketball podcast called The Rebound Rundown.

Adam Baum

Director of Operations

Baum spent 16 years as a sportswriter for The Cincinnati Enquirer. In addition to working as the Xavier basketball beat writer for the last five years, Baum has covered everything from high school sports and college sports to the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and professional tennis and golf. Over the course of his reporting career, Baum has been a regular guest on a number of podcasts and radio and television shows.

Sam Chavez

Producer & Editor

Chavez, a 2025 Xavier University graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science, developed his skills as a photographer, videographer, and editor through freelance work with the Cincinnati Reds and Riverbend Music Center, as well as an internship at 4th Floor Creative. Shortly after joining 1831, he quickly became an essential team member, contributing to content creation and editing for the Cincinnati’s Open docuseries.

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1831 Media: Redefining Sports Content

1831 Media is a pioneering sports media company dedicated to delivering high-quality content and innovative digital experiences. We connect fans with their favorite teams and athletes through compelling storytelling and cutting-edge insights.

1831 Media is on a mission to revolutionize sports media by delivering authentic, insightful content through podcasts, feature documentaries, and digital platforms, bringing fans closer to their favorite sports personalities than ever before.

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1831 Mediapresents Authentic and InsightfulSports Content

1831 Media

Experience Sports Like Never Before

Authentic Sports Voices

Diverse Sports Coverage

Fan Connection

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