S3 Ep438: 23 Jungle Tales: Reid Love (2014-15) (S2 V8)
After transferring in from St John's River, Reid Love made his presence felt in his two-year Pirate career and as a two-way player in his senior year in 2015. 
58m Feb 16, 2021
58m
S3 Ep437: Mike Houston of East Carolina Football & Mike Rooney of D1Baseball
We talk East Carolina Football with Head Coach Mike Houston then are rejoined by Mike Rooney of D1Baseball during our second half hour!
1hr 18m Feb 11, 2021
1hr 18m
S3 Ep436: Mike Maniscalco, Carolina Hurricanes PxP Voice!
We talk Carolina Hurricanes hockey!
1hr Feb 11, 2021
1hr
S3 Ep435: Pirate Basketball Overtime: SMU 71 East Carolina 56
With less than nine minutes remaining, the Pirates and Mustangs were tied but SMU held East Carolina to just a single field goal the rest of the way and pulled away for a 71-56 victory. 
1hr 10m Feb 09, 2021
1hr 10m
S3 Ep434: 23 Jungle Tales: Tim Langdon (1986-90)
We catch up with the former Pirate lefty, who won 11 games as a senior and was named a second team All-American in 1990 when East Carolina finished 47-9. 
1hr 18m Feb 07, 2021
1hr 18m
S3 Ep433: 23 Jungle Tales: Butch Davis (1978-80)
East Carolina Hall of Famer Butch Davis, who hails from nearby Williamston, joined the show to talk about his Pirate career and time in professional baseball. 
1hr 1m Feb 05, 2021
1hr 1m
S3 Ep432: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 82 #5 Houston 73
The Pirates stun 5th ranked Houston! We have postgame audio from Jayden Gardner (21 points 15 rebounds), Tristen Newton (10 points) and Joe Dooley (200th career win as Head Coach)
1hr 4m Feb 05, 2021
1hr 4m
S3 Ep431: David Glenn of ACCSports.com PLUS Sam Razz of the Scott & Holman Pawdcast
Episode 433 of The Sports Objective features David Glenn talking NIL legislation, the Super Bowl, ACC hoops and much more!
1hr 30m Feb 03, 2021
1hr 30m
S3 Ep430: Pirate Basketball Overtime: Tulsa 77 East Carolina 68
Dave and Kyle reflect on the Pirates 5th straight loss as they will enter February still searching for their first win of 2021.
31m Feb 01, 2021
31m
S3 Ep429: Corey Gloor, ECU Baseball PxP & Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News
We talk East Carolina Baseball with sixth year PxP Voice Corey Gloor during the first half hour.  Then, we are rejoined by Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News as we discuss college basketball.
1hr 33m Jan 27, 2021
1hr 33m
S3 Ep428: Pirate Basketball Overtime: Memphis 80 East Carolina 53
The Pirates returned to action after a 15-day layoff due to COVID and weren't competitive for the first time this season in an 80-53 loss to Memphis in Greenville. 
47m Jan 25, 2021
47m
S3 Ep427: Dr. George Koonce on Packers-Bucs, Don Beebe on Bills-Chiefs, Brian Cain of Peak Performance
It's almost Conference Championship Sunday in the NFL! We preview the Bucs trip to Lambeau with Packers and ECU great George Koonce.  Then, we talk Chiefs and Bills with Buffalo great Don Beebe who played in four Super Bowls in as many years from 1990 to 1993. Brian Cain of Peak Performance talks about the psychological aspects of baseball and football. Plus, we have Joe Dooley's meeting wi...
1hr 43m Jan 23, 2021
1hr 43m
S3 Ep426: 23 Jungle Tales: Chris Heston (2009) (S2 V5)
While he spent just one year in the purple and gold after transferring from Seminole Community College, Chris Heston had a memorable Pirate experience as he went 7-0 and helped East Carolina win a regional during one of the top seasons in the program's storied history.
46m Jan 22, 2021
46m
S3 Ep425: Stu Murray of College Baseball 365 and ECU Women's Swimming & Diving Returns
With college baseball season almost here, Stu Murray of College Baseball 365 joined the show to talk about the Pirates, The American and ACC. Lindsay Takkunen, Kate Moore and Randi Palandro talked about the return of East Carolina's Women Swimming and Diving program. 
1hr 12m Jan 20, 2021
1hr 12m
S3 Ep424: 23 Jungle Tales: Trey Benton (2017-19) (Season 2 Volume 4)
Trey Benton, a native of Cerro Gordo, NC and product of West Columbus HS, logged more than 160 innings for the Pirates from 2017 to 2019.  We caught up with the Cleveland Indians prospect to talk about his time in Greenville plus pro ball.
56m Jan 20, 2021
56m
S3 Ep423: 23 Jungle Tales: Earl Boykin (1961-62)
In 1961, Earl Boykin helped guide East Carolina College Baseball to an NAIA National Title in Sioux City, Iowa.  We talk about that magical ride and much more!
52m Jan 17, 2021
52m
S3 Ep422: Ryan Wallen of Owls Daily, Dr. John Bream & Cliff Godwin
While the Pirates won't play the Owls on Saturday, we talked Temple Basketball and football with Ryan Wallen of Owls Daily. Dr. John Bream provides us with the latest regarding COVID-19.  East Carolina Head Baseball Coach Cliff Godwin rejoins the program with the 2021 season upon us.  
1hr 59m Jan 15, 2021
1hr 59m
S3 Ep421: 23 Jungle Tales: Billy Best (1977-80)
A native of Leland, NC, Billy Best had a Hall of Fame career for East Carolina Baseball from 1977-80.  Best is still tied for first in career triples with 10 while also ranking 6th in career stolen bases with 53. He helped lead the Pirates to two NCAA Tournaments before being drafted in the 27th Round by the Kansas City Royals in 1980.
1hr 8m Jan 13, 2021
1hr 8m
S3 Ep420: Nate Ross, ESPN+ CBB Analyst & Chad Brendel of the Bearcat Journal
UPDATE: East Carolina's game at Cincinnati on Wednesday has been PPD but the Pirates will hopefully play the Bearcats at some point.   Hear from Chad Brendel of the Bearcat Journal, UC's 247 Sports site after we open the show with ESPN+ College Basketball analyst Nate Ross.
1hr 12m Jan 13, 2021
1hr 12m
S3 Ep419: Pirate Basketball Overtime: USF 69 East Carolina 63
The Pirates fell to USF, 69-63.  Tremont Robinson-White scored a career high 29 points in the loss.
41m Jan 10, 2021
41m
S3 Ep418: "23" Jungle Tales: Calvin Brown (1987-90) (S2, V1)
An Eastern North Carolina product, Calvin Brown--who played for the Pirates from 1987 to 1990--was a standout for East Carolina and Hall of Fame coach Gary Overton.   He ranks sixth all-time in career home runs (37), runs batted in (172) and putouts (1,176).
57m Jan 09, 2021
57m
S3 Ep417: ECU-USF Hoops Preview w/ Jim Louk PLUS Pirates Add Two Sports
We're joined by USF's Men's Basketball TV PxP Jim Louk to preview the Pirates' Saturday game with the Bulls in Minges Coliseum.  We have comments from East Carolina's Interim Chancellor Dr. Ron Mitchelson and AD Jon Gilbert as ECU restarts it's Women's Swimming and Diving and Women's Tennis programs. 
50m Jan 08, 2021
50m
S3 Ep416: Coaching Vets Rick Minter and Rickey Bustle
We, of course, talked about Alabama vs Ohio State......but we talked college football from a variety of angles with a pair of former FBS head coaches with more than 75 years of experience!!
1hr 14m Jan 07, 2021
1hr 14m
S3 Ep415: Pirate Basketball Overtime: Tulane 60 East Carolina 56
The Pirates fell 60-56 at Tulane on Saturday afternoon. 
31m Jan 03, 2021
31m
S3 Ep414: Mike Kennedy, Wichita State PxP
While there is no game tonight between the Pirates and Shockers in Wichita, we had an excellent conversation with Mike Kennedy, Wichita State's PxP Voice of 40+ years, on Monday afternoon.   We talked hoops, baseball, the tragic 1970 plane crash with the Shocker football team and more!
1hr 7m Dec 30, 2020
1hr 7m
S3 Ep413: Rene Ingoglia of ESPN CFB
Dave and Bubba talk a variety of college football topics with UMASS Hall of Fame running back and ESPN CFB Analyst Rene Ingoglia. 
1hr 7m Dec 30, 2020
1hr 7m
S3 Ep412: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 68 Tulane 58
The guys are joined by Jay Sonnhalter as they reflect on the Pirates' 68-58 win over Tulane. Hear postgame comments from Head Coach Joe Dooley, Jayden Gardner and JJ Miles. 
1hr 4m Dec 23, 2020
1hr 4m
S3 Ep411: Jay Sonnhalter, ESPN+ Analyst
Former Pirate tight end and ESPN+ analyst Jay Sonnhalter joined us to talk East Carolina Basketball and more!
37m Dec 22, 2020
37m
S3 Ep410: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 73 JMU 64
The Pirates improved to 6-1 with a 73-64 home win over James Madison on Saturday afternoon. Four ECU players scored in double figures in the victory.  We have postgame comments from Head Coach Joe Dooley, sophomore guard Tristen Newton and sophomore forward Brandon Suggs.
30m Dec 20, 2020
30m
S3 Ep409: JMU Preview, Sun Belt Championship CCD, UCF vs BYU in Boca
UPDATE: Approximately an hour after we finished recording this show, the Sun Belt Conference announced that Saturday's title game between No. 9 Coastal Carolina and No. 17 Louisiana has been cancelled due to a positive test for the Chanticleers that led to contact tracing wiping out a position group. We also preview Saturday's East Carolina Basketball game against JMU with Dukes PxP Voice Dave...
1hr 42m Dec 18, 2020
1hr 42m
S3 Ep408: Pirate Basketball Overtime: SMU 70 East Carolina 55
We recap the Pirates' 70-55 loss in The American opener at SMU (5-0), as we are joined by ECU Letterwinner Curley Young.  Curley helped guide the Pirates to the NCAA Tournament during his junior year in Greenville.  
50m Dec 17, 2020
50m
S3 Ep407: Jake Verity to 2021 NFL Draft PLUS SMU preview
We have a show full of East Carolina Football and Basketball info PLUS a roundtable with coaching carousel and bowl talk!
1hr 13m Dec 15, 2020
1hr 13m
S3 Ep406: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 73 North Florida 67
The Pirates rally to improve to 5-0. We talk about the victory over the Ospreys and the larger scope of East Carolina Basketball with letterwinners Neil Punt and Tony Parham. 
1hr 24m Dec 11, 2020
1hr 24m
S3 Ep405: Rickey Bustle on Shane Beamer PLUS North Florida HC Matt Driscoll
Longtime Virginia Tech staffer Rickey Bustle talks about Shane Beamer getting the South Carolina job PLUS we have an excellent conversation with North Florida HC Matt Driscoll as the Ospreys are headed to Greenville on Thursday. 
1hr 21m Dec 09, 2020
1hr 21m
S3 Ep404: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 88 UNCW 78 (OT)
East Carolina wins a wild one against UNCW.  JJ Miles scored 22 points to lead four Pirates in double figures.  We have team and individual stats PLUS postgame audio with Head Coach Joe Dooley, Jayden Gardner and JJ Miles.
1hr 2m Dec 08, 2020
1hr 2m
S3 Ep403: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 63 Radford 50
We take a look back at the Pirates' Saturday afternoon win over Radford, provide you with the postgame comment of Joe Dooley and Jayden Gardner PLUS get you ready for Monday's match-up with UNCW as we are joined by ESPN+ PxP Chris Edwards.  
1hr 30m Dec 07, 2020
1hr 30m
S3 Ep402: BYU heads East, Southern Miss hires Will Hall, Radford HC Mike Jones
We talk to Jake Edmonds of KUTV-2 in Salt Lake City about his alma mater adding Coastal Carolina to the schedule. Tulane PxP Andrew Allegretta and To The Top Talk Co-host Jamie Arrington give us their perspectives on the Golden Eagles hiring Green Wave OC Will Hall. Hear what Radford HC Mike Jones has to say about his young team and Saturday's match-up in Minges.
1hr 17m Dec 04, 2020
1hr 17m
S3 Ep401: NC D1 Hoops Preview - Part 3
The State of North Carolina has 18 Division 1 Men's Basketball programs. We talk about the 2020-21 prospects for UNCW, Campbell, High Point, Davidson, Charlotte and UNCG. 
1hr 55m Dec 02, 2020
1hr 55m
S3 Ep400: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 91 NC Wesleyan 62
The Pirates cruise to a 91-62 win in their home opener against D3 foe North Carolina Wesleyan.
54m Dec 02, 2020
54m
S3 Ep399: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 66 Charlotte 57
The Pirates, who have a winning record against the 49ers in Greenville, won at Charlotte for the first time since January 31, 1983.  Jayden Gardner led ECU with 18 while Tristen Newton finished with 15. 
33m Nov 28, 2020
33m
S3 Ep398: Pirate Preview: ECU Letterwinner Matt Semenza & SMU PxP Rich Phillips
We preview the Pirates' 2020 season finale' against SMU as we talk to East Carolina letterwinner Matt Semenza and SMU PxP Voice Rich Phillips.
1hr 12m Nov 26, 2020
1hr 12m
S3 Ep397: Corey Gloor & Daniel Shepard
East Carolina Baseball PxP Corey Gloor joins us to talk Pirate Athletics and more! ECU alum and sports writer Daniel Shepard joins us to talk about his new gig with the Independent Record in Helena, Montana.
1hr 2m Nov 25, 2020
1hr 2m
S3 Ep396: Pirate Football Playback: East Carolina 28 Temple 3
The Pirates pick up a 28-3 victory in Philadelphia.
58m Nov 23, 2020
58m
S3 Ep395: The Inside Slant: Week 12 CFB Preview
We preview Week 12 of College Football.
1hr 19m Nov 21, 2020
1hr 19m
S3 Ep394: Pirate Preview: Ryan Wallen of Owls Daily, Temple's 247 Sports site
With East Carolina traveling to Philadelphia this weekend, we welcomed Ryan Wallen of Owls Daily, Temple's 247 Sports site, back to preview the match-up between the Pirates and Owls!
1hr 14m Nov 20, 2020
1hr 14m
S3 Ep393: NC D1 Hoops Preview - Part 2
We talk college basketball in North Carolina!
1hr 59m Nov 20, 2020
1hr 59m
S3 Ep392: Talkin' ECU Hoops with Longtime Color Analyst Si Seymour
Dave and Si talk East Carolina Basketball as we are just over a week from tipoff against Indiana State. 
1hr Nov 18, 2020
1hr
S3 Ep391: D1 Hoops Preview for North Carolina - Part 1
North Carolina has 18 Division 1 Men's Basketball programs. We take a look at East Carolina, App State, Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and NC State in Part 1 as we are joined by Head Coaches, PxP Voices and Beat Writers. 
2hr 4m Nov 17, 2020
2hr 4m
S3 Ep390: Remembering The 75: 50th Anniversary Special
It has been 50 years since Southern Airways Flight 932 never reached the runway at the Tri-State Airport as Marshall's Football team and other supporters--75 in total--were returning home from their game at East Carolina. We reflect on that tragic event by talking to Marshall Athletic Director Mike Hamrick, former Herd assistant coach Red Dawson, former player Mike Swartley, East Carolina playe...
2hr 54m Nov 14, 2020
2hr 54m
S3 Ep389: Joe Dooley & ECU Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Chris Dyba
We talk Pirate Hoops with Head Men's Basketball Coach Joe Dooley before East Carolina University's Vice Chancellor for University Advancement makes his debut on the program.
56m Nov 12, 2020
56m