S3 Ep461: Mark Hessert, Mark Minicozzi & Curt Kraft
We talk to Mark Hessert about his 30 years with the ECU Pirate Club! Mark Minicozzi discusses being named the manager of the West Virginia Power. Curt Kraft rejoins the program to talk ECU Track & Field 
1hr 29m Apr 09, 2021
1hr 29m
S3 Ep460: Mack McCarthy on Gonzaga-Baylor & more PLUS Nikita Koloff!
We talk college hoops as well as a trip down pro wrestling's memory lane with the Russian Nightmare, Nikita Koloff!
1hr 12m Apr 06, 2021
1hr 12m
S3 Ep460: Extra Innings PRESENTED BY NEXT LEVEL TRAINING CENTER: Pirates Sweep Cincinnati
We reflect on the Pirates' 5-0 week that featured a comeback over North Carolina and sweep of Cincinnati. 
1hr 19m Apr 04, 2021
1hr 19m
S3 Ep459: Sam Razz on Houston & Mike Steele on the Final Four
We preview the Final Four and more!
1hr 35m Apr 01, 2021
1hr 35m
S3 Ep458: Sutton Young, ECU Athletics Video Assistant
We talk about Pirate Basketball star Jayden Gardner entering the transfer portal and much more!
1hr 19m Mar 30, 2021
1hr 19m
S3 Ep457: Extra Innings PRESENTED BY NEXT LEVEL TRAINING CENTER (@UNC, @Elon)
Corey Gloor joins us to take a look back at the Pirates' 1-2 week and what lies ahead with conference play beginning this week.
1hr 6m Mar 29, 2021
1hr 6m
S3 Ep456: Mike Steele on March Madness
Former East Carolina Head Coach and Purdue alum talks about March Madness. 
1hr 3m Mar 29, 2021
1hr 3m
S3 Ep455: Dave Nathan, UNC Baseball PxP & Sam Razz of Scott & Holman Pawdcast
We talk East Carolina-North Carolina Baseball with the PxP Voice of the Tar Heels PLUS Sam Razz rejoins the program to talk about the Coogs heading to the Sweet Sixteen!
1hr 26m Mar 23, 2021
1hr 26m
S3 Ep454: Extra Innings PRESENTED BY NEXT LEVEL TRAINING CENTER: @UNCW, Illinois State
Corey Gloor joins us to talk about the Pirates' 3-1 week that featured a sweep of Illinois State after a mid-week loss at UNCW. 
59m Mar 22, 2021
59m
S3 Ep453: David Glenn of The Athletic
David Glenn rejoins the show to talk a variety of topics.
59m Mar 19, 2021
59m
S3 Ep452: Coach Mack on March Madness & Randy Hood of UNCW
We talk March Madness and NASCAR with Coach Mack THEN we preview No. 7 East Carolina's trip to UNCW with Seahawks' Head Coach Randy Hood. VIDEO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE. SEARCH THE SPORTS OBJECTIVE CHANNEL. 
1hr 12m Mar 17, 2021
1hr 12m
S3 Ep451: Extra Innings: Pirates win at Duke, sweep Charlotte
The Pirates are 13-2 after a perfect 4-0 week that featured another stellar week from Connor Norby and a gem from Carson Whisenhunt. 
1hr 9m Mar 16, 2021
1hr 9m
S3 Ep450: Patrick Johnson of 94.3 The Game
We talk college hoops and East Carolina Athletics with Patrick Johnson of 94.3 The Game.
52m Mar 11, 2021
52m
S3 Ep449: Si Seymour, ECU Color Analyst & Jeff Allen of The Knightline Sports Network
We were joined by East Carolina's longtime color analyst Si Seymour and Jeff Allen of The Knightline Sports Network to preview the 2021 American Men's Basketball Championship.
1hr 26m Mar 10, 2021
1hr 26m
S3 Ep448: Extra Innings: Pirates Sweep App State PLUS ECU AD Jon Gilbert
Coach "O" joins us to reflect on the Pirates' 3-1 week that featured them sweeping a three-game series from App State PLUS ECU AD Jon Gilbert. 
1hr 26m Mar 08, 2021
1hr 26m
S3 Ep447: Audrey LeClair & App State's Britt Johnson
With the Pirates hosting App State in the Keith LeClair Classic, Audrey LeClair returns to the program while App State Assistant Britt Johnson, who is an ECU alum, makes his debut.  
1hr 15m Mar 08, 2021
1hr 15m
S3 Ep446: Dave Ryan of CBS Sports Network & Ryan Robinson of ECU Athletics
We talk college hoops with Dave Ryan PLUS Ryan Robinson, the Executive Associate AD for External Relations with East Carolina, rejoins the program.
1hr 28m Mar 03, 2021
1hr 28m
S3 Ep445: Extra Innings: No. 16 East Carolina gets series win at Georgia Southern
The Pirates go 3-1 on the week with a home win over ranked Duke and a quality road series win at Georgia Southern. 
51m Mar 01, 2021
51m
S3 Ep444: Bob Rathbun & ECU @ Georgia Southern Preview
We talk a variety of topics with sports broadcasting great Bob Rathbun THEN Georgia Southern PxP Danny Reed joins us to talk about the Pirates and Eagles squaring off in Statesboro this weekend. 
1hr 7m Feb 26, 2021
1hr 7m
S3 Ep443: Mike Steele & Duke Baseball PxP Chris Edwards
We talk college hoops with former East Carolina Head Coach Mike Steele plus talk about the Pirates' victory over 11th ranked Duke.
1hr 5m Feb 24, 2021
1hr 5m
S3 Ep442: Extra Innings: #13 East Carolina sweeps Rhode Island
Corey Gloor, ECU Baseball's seventh year PxP Voice, joins us to recap East Carolina's season-opening sweep of Atlantic 10 foe Rhode Island. 
1hr 9m Feb 22, 2021
1hr 9m
S3 Ep441: 23 Jungle Tales: Luke Cherry (2002-03)
California native Luke Cherry is one of many ECU players from the Cali JUCO ranks during the Keith LeClair Era.  The former Pirate shortstop still holds the single season assists record at ECU with 208.
48m Feb 20, 2021
48m
S3 Ep440: Talkin' Hoops w/ Mack McCarthy
Mack McCarthy rejoined the program and we talked college hoops as the regular season is winding down.
1hr 5m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 5m
S3 Ep439: 23 Jungle Tales: Tommy Eason (1989-91, 1998-2005) (S2 V9)
After playing his high school ball for legendary Rabbit Fulgham at nearby Greene Central, Tommy Eason stayed home to help guide the Pirates to three CAA titles and trips to the NCAA Tournament. 
1hr 21m Feb 16, 2021
1hr 21m
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 19m Feb 11, 2021
1hr 19m
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 11m Feb 09, 2021
1hr 11m
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 2m Feb 05, 2021
1hr 2m
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 31m Feb 03, 2021
1hr 31m
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 34m Jan 27, 2021
1hr 34m
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 13m Jan 20, 2021
1hr 13m
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 13m Jan 13, 2021
1hr 13m
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 15m Jan 07, 2021
1hr 15m
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 8m Dec 30, 2020
1hr 8m