{"podcast":{"title":"Answering the Call","slug":"answering-the-call-6994545","podcast_index_feed_id":6994545,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f70bcb54/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.12thmanfoundation.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41347453/41347453-1750450703008-18985313b01ce.jpg","author":"12th Man Foundation","episode_count":95,"summary":"Get a front-row seat to the passion, talent and generosity behind Texas A&M Athletics with Answering the Call — the official podcast of the 12th Man Foundation. From current student-athletes and coaches to former students and dedicated staff, you'll hear how donor support makes a lasting impact, both on and off the field. Whether you're part of the Aggie family or curious about what sets Texas A&M apart, this podcast brings you closer to the heart of the maroon and white. Join us for meaningful conversations and unforgettable stories! Learn more or become a member at 12thmanfoundation.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T06:17:46.002180+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answering-the-call-6994545"},"episode":{"title":"Aaron Pounds | S2 E42","slug":"aaron-pounds-s2-e42","published_at":"2026-05-14T22:04:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answering-the-call-6994545/aaron-pounds-s2-e42","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answering-the-call-6994545","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12th-man-foundation/episodes/Aaron-Pounds--S2-E42-e3jcsr4","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f70bcb54/podcast/play/120008996/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-14%2F67ab7f5a-6ba2-947c-d9a0-7a33b78890a7.mp3","summary":"Texas A&M Men’s Golf student-athlete Aaron Pounds joins Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call. A proud multi-generational Aggie from The Woodlands, Aaron shares what it was like growing up watching his two older sisters compete for Aggie Soccer, why he committed to Texas A&M the day after his first official visit and how it felt arriving in Aggieland as the No. 1 recruit in his class. Aaron also opens up about the early struggles that shaped him, earning his first collegiate victory and what makes this Aggie Golf team special. Hear how the support of 12th Man Foundation donors and the accountability-driven culture created by the coaching staff have helped shape him both on and off the course.","meta_description":"Texas A&M Men’s Golf student-athlete Aaron Pounds joins Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call. A proud multi-generational Aggie from The Woodlands, Aaron…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1620,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/answering-the-call-6994545/episodes/aaron-pounds-s2-e42/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/answering-the-call-6994545/aaron-pounds-s2-e42.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}