S3 Ep314: Chip Caray, Atlanta Braves TV Announcer
There are few family names in baseball that resonate like Caray!   With no baseball being played, we caught up with Chip Caray and talked a variety of topics.  We discussed his grandpa (Harry), dad (Skip) and even a little SEC football with him being a Georgia alum!
47m May 30, 2020
47m
S3 Ep313: Bob Ryan & Jamie Shaw
We are joined by sportswriting legend Bob Ryan plus Jamie Shaw of The Absolute Basketball Experience!
1hr 38m May 24, 2020
1hr 38m
S3 Ep312: Florida Gators Hall of Famer Shane Matthews PLUS East Carolina cuts four sports
We talked to Florida Gators' Hall of Fame Quarterback Shane Matthews about playing for Head Ball Coach, his new Podcast and much more! Plus, we react to the news that East Carolina will be eliminating four sports--Men's & Women's Tennis and Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving.
1hr 34m May 23, 2020
1hr 34m
S3 Ep311: Josh Rudd & Billy Weaver of WITN Sports
Josh Rudd joined us to discuss a variety of baseball topics including breaking the news about Furman dropping its baseball program, interviewing top prospects and coaches and more!  Then, we talk East Carolina Athletics, NASCAR and more with WITN Sports Director Billy Weaver!
1hr 10m May 21, 2020
1hr 10m
S3 Ep310: Rene Ingoglia of ESPN on East Carolina, The American & more!
Longtime ESPN analyst and UMASS Hall of Fame running back Rene Ingoglia re-joined the program to discuss East Carolina, The American and more!
1hr 15m May 20, 2020
1hr 15m
S3 Ep309: Mike Yam of the Pac 12 Network & ECU Hoops Color Analyst Si Seymour
As we near Mid-May, we welcomed the Pac 12 Network's Mike Yam back to the program to discuss the latest developments on the West Coast as it pertains to college athletics and what this summer and fall could look like.  During our second half hour, we discuss East Carolina Basketball roster and coaching staff changes PLUS scheduling with Si Seymour!
1hr 46m May 14, 2020
1hr 46m
S3 Ep308: Emmy Award winning Bob Rathbun & Phil Petty
Bob Rathbun has described a lot of tremendous games and interacted with many legendary players and coaches over the years! We discuss that and more! Phil Petty talks about playing quarterback for South Carolina, cultivating a relationship with Lou and Skip Holtz, building a conference champion in Greenville and more!
1hr 27m May 12, 2020
1hr 27m
S3 Ep307: Jungle Tales: Colin Donnelly & Liam Scafariello of Quinnipiac + Corey Gloor
We talk East Carolina Pirate Baseball! Colin Donnelly and Liam Scafariello talked about their experience in the 2019 Greenville Regional.  Corey Gloor talks a variety of topics with us!
1hr 16m May 11, 2020
1hr 16m
S3 Ep306: East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston
East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston rejoined the show on Monday, May 4 to discuss a variety of topics.
1hr 3m May 05, 2020
1hr 3m
S3 Ep305: Rickey Bustle (Former VT OC & Louisiana HC) + Worth Gregory & Davis Plowman of ONE ON ONE KICKING
Former Virginia Tech Offensive Coordinator and Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Head Coach Rickey Bustle made his debut on the show. We discussed a variety of topics including building one of college football's most consistent programs in Blacksburg, coaching Michael Vick and much more! We also catch up with East Carolina football letterwinners Davis Plowman and Worth Gregory to talk about ONE ON ONE KI...
1hr 39m May 01, 2020
1hr 39m
S3 Ep304: Coach Ruff: On Coaching, His Times w/ East Carolina, Lincoln Riley & more!
We caught up with former East Carolina defensive back and Head Coach Ruffin McNeill to discuss a variety of topics such as the health of his father, the many great coaches he has worked with, his time with the Pirates, his relationship with Lincoln Riley and more!
1hr 4m Apr 28, 2020
1hr 4m
S3 Ep303: ECU Athletics - Director of Video Production Brian Meador
Brian Meador has seen the view from both sides of the fence. Prior to spending the last decade with ECU Athletics as the Director of Video Production, Meador spent nearly 15 years combined as a sports reporter with WNCT and WITN.  We talk a variety of topics with the East :Carolina alum!
1hr 15m Apr 27, 2020
1hr 15m
S3 Ep302: Mike Mullis of 5-Star Virtual and Chuck Young of SPORTworks Ministry
While the partnership between East Carolina Athletics and 5-Star Virtual began before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the timing could not have been any better as the virtual tours have enabled the Pirate Football and Baseball coaching staffs to showcase their facilities to recruits. The basketball facilities, other athletic facilities such as TowneBank Tower and parts of main campus could ...
1hr 15m Apr 18, 2020
1hr 15m
S3 Ep301: Buffalo Bills' Great Don Beebe
Don Beebe's path to the NFL was like something out of a movie.  You'll hear him describe in detail how he earned his opportunity in professional football by going to the NFL combine and running a 4.25 in "flappers".   Once in the league, he was fortunate to be a key cog on six....that's right SIX Super Bowl teams.  While the Bills never won it in their four straight appearances, he was able to ...
1hr 22m Apr 17, 2020
1hr 22m
S3 Ep300: Former ECU FB Assistant Jerry McManus & Zach Maskavich
Former East Carolina Football assistant Jerry McManus joined us to reflect on his time with the Pirates and his son, Ryan, being added to Mike Houston's staff as the Senior Offensive Analyst. Zach Maskavich is headed to Orlando and we talk about the former WNCT reporter's decision to move back into the sports media business!
1hr 56m Apr 11, 2020
1hr 56m
S3 Ep299: Pete Buscaino, former ECU Baseball Director of Ops & Owner of Forward Mental Performance
Pete Buscaino, a native of Florida and graduate of UCF, arrived to Greenville shortly after Cliff Godwin was hired as the new Head Coach of East Carolina Baseball in the summer of 2014.  He remained with the Pirates through the 2019 season before moving to join his wife in Madison, Wisconsin where he now runs Forward Mental Performance. 
1hr Apr 04, 2020
1hr
S3 Ep298: Dr. John Bream, product of the ECU Brody S.O.M., w/ Q&A on COVID-19
Dr. John Bream, who is a product of the ECU Brody School of Medicine, joined us on Facebook Live (4/1/20) and answered viewers questions about COVID-19. 
1hr 8m Apr 03, 2020
1hr 8m
S3 Ep297: Duke Baseball & WBB PxP Voice PLUS Fair Pole Podcast Host Chris Edwards
With no baseball being played due to the Coronavirus Outbreak, Chris Edwards--the PxP of Duke Baseball--joins us to talk a variety of topics including the launch of the Fair Pole Podcast!
1hr 6m Apr 01, 2020
1hr 6m
S3 Ep296: Trent McGee of 94.3 The Game & GCC, Mister Jennings & Coach Mack
The Corinavirus has made a huge impact on the economy over the last two and a half weeks. We catch up with Trent McGee from the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to discuss the present and future! After that conversation, the second half of the show is a reunion of sorts as we first catch up with East Tennessee State All-American Keith "Mister" Jennings before bringing in former Chattanooga Head C...
1hr 56m Mar 29, 2020
1hr 56m
S3 Ep295: East Carolina Football: Mike Houston Teleconference (Tues, 3/24/20)
East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston addressed the media for the first time since the Coronavirus Outbreak when he held a 30-minute teleconference on Tuesday morning. We appreciate our good friend Mark Lindsay with PirateIllustrated.com for providing us with the audio of today's teleconference.  The audio was originally meant for transcription purposes only.
52m Mar 24, 2020
52m
S3 Ep294: Corinavirus Self-Quarantined Corey Gloor
With no sports having been played for well over a week now, Corey Gloor rejoined the show to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on sports and the world as a whole. 
1hr 4m Mar 23, 2020
1hr 4m
S3 Ep293: Tony Dunn of Carolina Cat Chronicles and Trent Brent of Next Level Training Center
With the Panthers making moves, we catch up with Tony Dunn of Carolina Cat Chronicles and the C3 Podcast. Trent Britt of Next Level Training Center rejoins the program to talk about the Corinavirus impact to business, their modified ways of handling things and much more!
1hr 37m Mar 20, 2020
1hr 37m
S3 Ep292: East Carolina Women's Basketball Coach Kim McNeill
While the record certainly wasn't what East Carolina women's basketball team wanted, first-year Head Coach Kim McNeill and her staff were able to fight through a tremendous amount of adversity to lay a solid foundation for the future.  We talk about that and the bright future that lies ahead.
1hr 19m Mar 15, 2020
1hr 19m
S3 Ep291: ECU Brody S.O.M. alum Dr. John Bream on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Friend of the show and ECU Brody School of Medicine alum Dr. John Bream joined the program to discuss the Coronavirus Pandemic that is affecting so many around the globe. 
1hr 32m Mar 13, 2020
1hr 32m
S3 Ep290: ECU Pirate Club Vet Matt "Big Guy" Maloney!
ECU Pirate Club veteran Matt "Big Guy" Maloney talks about some of his fondest memories from nearly 30 years in Greenville with East Carolina!
1hr 17m Mar 10, 2020
1hr 17m
S3 Ep289: Extra Innings: No. 22 East Carolina sweeps Charlotte (S2 E4)
Corey Gloor, the PxP Voice of the Pirates, returns to talk about the sweep of Charlotte. 
1hr 18m Mar 09, 2020
1hr 18m
S3 Ep288: Charlotte HC Robert Woodard, Jason Beede of Knights 247 & Joe Mayancsik of the Houston Roughnecks
With the 22nd ranked Pirates headed to the Queen City this weekend, we caught up with Charlotte's first year HC Robert Woodard. Jason Beede joins us to preview Sunday's regular season finale' between UCF and East Carolina in Orlando.  Greenville native and East Carolina alum Joe Mayancsik makes his debut as he talks about the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL!
1hr 31m Mar 06, 2020
1hr 31m
S3 Ep287: Pro Wrestler C.W. Anderson & Liberty HC Scott Jackson
First, you hear from Liberty Head Baseball Coach Scott Jackson as the Flames will be at Clark-LeClair Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.  Then, you'll hear from North Carolina native and pro wrestler C.W. Anderson--our first ever on the show!
1hr 41m Mar 03, 2020
1hr 41m
S3 Ep286: Extra Innings (S2 E3, 3/1/20): Coach O reflects on the Pirates' 2-2 week
Coach O joins us to take a look back at the Pirates' 2-2 week that featured wins at Elon (7-2) and over High Point (13-1).
1hr 12m Mar 02, 2020
1hr 12m
S3 Ep285: Dom Amore of The Hartford Courant, Jon Gilbert and Trey Daly if the Dirtbags
Dom Amore of The Hartford Courant, Jon Gilbert  and Trey Daly if the Dirtbags 
1hr 12m Feb 29, 2020
1hr 12m
S3 Ep284: 2020 Keith LeClair Classic Preview
We preview the 17th Annual Keith LeClair Classic as we are joined by Audrey LeClair, Indiana's Jeff Mercer, Ole Miss' Mike Bianco & High Point's Craig Cozart. 
1hr 7m Feb 28, 2020
1hr 7m
S3 Ep283: Jim Lighthall on USF, Talkin' Hoops w/ Mike O'Donnell, Greenville Mayor PJ Connelly
We talk to the play by play Voice of USF Basketball about the Pirates trip to Tampa to take on the Bulls. Former UCF point guard and ESPN/CBS Sports Network analyst Mike O'Donnell makes his debut. Former ECU pitcher and current Greenville Mayor PJ Connelly talks about the city hosting the LLSWS from 2020-24.
1hr 44m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 44m
S3 Ep282: Extra Innings: No. 16 East Carolina sweeps Georgia Southern
East Carolina play by play Voice Corey Gloor joins us to reflect on the Pirates' 3-1 week, take a look ahead to Tuesday's visit to Elon and this weekend's 17th Annual Keith LeClair Classic and much more!
59m Feb 25, 2020
59m
S3 Ep281: Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours & Indy Sports Talk Host Joey Mulinaro
Dave caught up with Stephen Igoe of Hoist The Colours . net to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to "The Big Three". We are also joined by Joey Mulinaro, who has on-air and behind the scenes duties with 107.5 The Fan in Indy.  The 26-year old has become nationally known for his hilarious impressions of the likes of Nick Saban, Coach "O" of LSU, Mike Leach, sports talk show host Colin Cowhe...
1hr 24m Feb 21, 2020
1hr 24m
S3 Ep280: Campbell HC Justin Haire & ECU WLAX HC Amanda Moore!
As tradition has it, the Pirates--who are ranked as high as 16th in this week's polls--will travel to Buies Creek on Wednesday afternoon to take on in-state foe Campbell.  The programs met four times last season with the Camels winning a thriller at home before the Pirates took victories in the last three meetings--with the final two coming in the Greenville Regional Championship. We also caugh...
1hr 17m Feb 19, 2020
1hr 17m
S3 Ep279: Extra Innings: No. 19 Pirates sweep William & Mary on opening weekend!
The 5th year PxP Voice of East Carolina Baseball Corey Gloor joins us to talk about sweeping William & Mary in the Pirates' season opening series of 2020. 
1hr 16m Feb 17, 2020
1hr 16m
S3 Ep278: PLAY BALL: Pirates open 2020 vs W&M; Tribe HC Brian Murphy, Mike Rooney & Stu Murray
PLAY BALL! East Carolina will open the 2020 season with a three-game series against William & Mary! We caught up with the Head Coach of The Tribe Brian Murphy! Mike Rooney of The Perfect Game and ESPN plus Stu Murray of College Baseball 365 also rejoined the program to talk about their thoughts on the Pirates, The American, other North Carolina programs and some national topics!
1hr 22m Feb 14, 2020
1hr 22m
S3 Ep277: Kelly Hines of the Tulsa World on the Pirates and Hurricane PLUS UNCG's Billy Godwin!
After winning by 14 at Tulane on Saturday, East Carolina will seek to notch consecutive road wins on Wednesday night at Tulsa. We preview it with the Tulsa World's Kelly Hines. UNCG baseball coach Billy Godwin also joins the program!
35m Feb 12, 2020
35m
S3 Ep276: Pirate Baseball Preview w/ PxP Voice Corey Gloor
The fifth year play by play Voice of the Pirates, Corey Gloor, joined us to preview the 2020 season as the season opening series against William & Mary is less than a week away.
1hr 2m Feb 12, 2020
1hr 2m
S3 Ep275: The Sports Objective Division 1 Baseball Preview for NC
We caught up with 14 of the 18 Division 1 Head Baseball Coaches from around the State of North Carolina as the 2020 season is upon us!   The times for those interviews are below. NOTE: UNCG HC Billy Godwin will be on Episode 276 of The Sports Objective.  EAST CAROLINA: CLIFF GODWIN (5:40) DUKE: CHRIS POLLARD (19:40) UNC: MIKE FOX (45:05) NC STATE: ELLIOTT  AVENT (1:02:25) UNCW: RANDY HOOD (1:23...
4hr 23m Feb 11, 2020
4hr 23m
S3 Ep274: Ben Stout of the KSN on UCF-ECU Hoops + Courtney Oliver of ECU Softball
With the Knights visiting Minges on Thursday night, we are joined by former UCF center Ben Stout to talk about the Pirates' matchup with Johnny Dawkins' club. East Carolina Softball opens the 2020 on Friday at Coastal Carolina in the Kickin' Chicken Classic.  We hear from the Pirates' fifth year coach Courtney Oliver!
36m Feb 06, 2020
36m
S3 Ep273: Ryan Wallen of Owls Daily on Temple-East Carolina
The Pirates travel to Philly seeking their first road win.
48m Feb 01, 2020
48m
S3 Ep272: ECU Baseball's Cliff Godwin, Sam Razz on No. 21 UH & Bethany Bradsher of Bonesville!
With baseball season just over two weeks away, we chat with the 6th year Head Coach of the Pirates, Cliff Godwin! Sam Razz of The Scott and Holman Pawdcast rejoins the show to talk No. 21 Houston and ECU! Bethany Bradsher of Bonesville joins us to talk a variety of topics!
1hr 23m Jan 29, 2020
1hr 23m
S3 Ep271: Pirate Basketball Overtime: East Carolina 81 Tulane 62; Former HC Mike Steele joins us!
Former East Carolina Head Coach Mike Steele (1987-91) joined us to reflect on the Pirates' 81-62 win over Tulane & discuss a variety of other college basketball topics! Plus, we have what Coach Dooley, Jayden Gardner and JJ Miles said postgame!
1hr 6m Jan 26, 2020
1hr 6m
S3 Ep270: JP Gooderham of Fear The Wave & ECU alum /writer Ron Clements!
With the Pirates hosting Tulane on Saturday night, JP Gooderham of the Fear The Wave Blog & Podcast makes his debut on the show. East Carolina alum and veteran sports writer Ron Clements returns to discuss a variety of topics!
1hr 39m Jan 25, 2020
1hr 39m
S3 Ep269: SMU PxP Rich Phillips, DaShaun Amos of Green Bay & Antwan Staley of Athlon Sports
We talked to SMU PxP Voice Rich Phillips about the Pirates and Mustangs game on Wednesday night in Dallas. DaShaun Amos talks about his time in the purple and gold PLUS signing a contract with the Green Bay Packers.  Antwan Staley joins us to talk a variety of topics!
1hr 34m Jan 22, 2020
1hr 34m
S3 Ep268: Pirate Basketball Overtime: Cincinnati 82 East Carolina 57
Dave and Bubba reflect on the Pirates' loss at Cincinnati.
53m Jan 20, 2020
53m
S3 Ep267: Pirates travel to Cincinnati: Chad Brendel of Bearcat Journal, Si Seymour & Morris Grooms
With East Carolina Basketball traveling to Cincinnati, we caught up with Chad Brendel of Cincinnati's 247 Sports site Bearcat Journal to look at the match-up.   We also catch up with East Carolina's long time color analyst Si Seymour to talk about the progress that the Pirates have made over the first half of the season.   Lastly, you'll hear from the explosive Morris Grooms who played for ECU ...
1hr 35m Jan 18, 2020
1hr 35m
S3 Ep266: Pirate Basketball Overtime: Tulsa 65 East Carolina 49
Dave and Bubba reflect on East Carolina's loss to Tulsa. 
36m Jan 17, 2020
36m
S3 Ep265: East Carolina-Tulsa Preview w/ Ryan Token of The Golden Hurricast
Ryan Token of The Golden Hurricast joins the guys to talk East Carolina and Tulsa ahead of Wednesday's game in Minges.
1hr 21m Jan 15, 2020
1hr 21m