A Pirate's Life for Me!: Recent Episodes
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A Pirate’s Life for Me! is half-hour radio show that features interviews with noteworthy East Carolina alumni. This program is sponsored by Liberty Mutual.
A Pirate’s Life For Me! airs Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. in eastern North Carolina on Pirate Radio 1250 and 930 AM or worldwide on PirateRadio1250.com. Pirate Radio is owned and operated by two East Carolina alumni and is considered to be the home of East Carolina University athletics.
Robbie Delaney '06, founder and head distiller of Muddy River Distillery. Originally aired May 9, 2014.
Sage Onderdonk '00, senior styling director for men's and children's departments at JC Penney. Originally aired April 25, 2014.
Jim Bazluki '90, '93, recently inducted into the NC Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame. Originally aired March 28, 2014.
Brent Lubbock '03, membership and marketing manager at Sylvan Heights Bird Park and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Society. Originally aired March 14, 2014.
Aaron Wilson, Ravens reporter for the Baltimore Sun. Originally aired February 28, 2014.
Steven Combs '92, director of the criminal justice standards division of the NC Department of Justice (NCDOJ). Originally aired February 14, 2014.
Dr. James Delgado '85 and Dr. Hans Van Tilburg '95, NOAA maritime researchers who assisted in the discovery of a WWII Japanese submarine off the coast of Hawaii. Originally aired January 24, 2014.
Jodi Hollnagel-Jubran '98, sculptor and creator of the Pirate statue at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Originally aired December 6, 2013.
Laura Brinn '99, director of global communications at Duke University. Originally aired November 15, 2013.
Carl Caulk '89, assistant director of judicial security for the U.S. Marshals. Originally aired November 8, 2013.
Julie Fowler '99, director of the ECU Child Development Center. Originally aired November 1, 2013.
George Whitfield '59, former baseball coach and 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired October 25, 2013.
Marlene True '08, executive director of Pocosin Arts. Originally aired October 11, 2013.
J. Fielding Miller '84, co-founder and CEO of CAPTRUST Advisors and 2013 recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Originally aired October 4, 2013.
Alex Freedman '10, media relations specialist for Pitt Community College and former anchor at WNCT-TV9. Originally aired September 27, 2013.
Bill Furr '65, co-founder of Cumulus Fibres, Inc. and 2013 Distinguished Service Award recipient. Originally aired September 20, 2013.
Dr. Ethan Lenker '06, superintendent of Pitt County Schools. Originally aired September 13, 2013.
Tracy Davidian '96, dentist in Raleigh and founder of Helene Foundation. Originally aired September 6, 2013.
Dr. Sam Sears, professor and director of health psychology at ECU and recipient of the UNC Board of Governors O. Max Gardner Award. Originally aired August 30, 2013.
Brooklyn Bagwell '11, casting director for Doomsday Preppers. Originally aired August 23, 2013.
Antwan Bethea '10, cast member of Tony-nominated Bring It On: The Musical. Originally aired August 16, 2013.
Nadia Payne '06, childcare director for the Atlanta Children's Center, one of Atlanta's "Top 30 Under 30 Nonprofit Leaders." Originally aired August 9, 2013.
Carmin Black '07, co-founder of Half United, a nonprofit that provides meals to children by selling handmade jewelry. Originally aired August 2, 2013.
Bridgette Cooper '90, opera singer and actress, one of ECU School of Music's Distinguished Alumni for 2013. Originally aired May 17, 2013.
Tony Bagdon '12, founder of KnotFriends tie swap business. Originally aired April 26, 2013.
Dr. Lionel Kato '05, principal of Farmville Middle School and 2013 Pitt County Schools Principal of the Year. Originally aired April 19, 2013.
Cathy Genaux '11, speech language pathologist helping underserved populations in Alaska. Originally aired March 29, 2013.
Chris Meadows '03, '06, principal of Jones Senior High School who won a Golden LEAF Foundation grant for his school to fund all new computers for every student and staff member. Originally aired February 22, 2013.
Tiffany Meadows '08 and Josh Powell '08, recently engaged on campus. Originally aired on February 8, 2013.
Misty Marston '99, executive director of Pitt County Boys and Girls Club. Originally aired January 25, 2013.
Monica Palumbo, co-host of The Ace & TJ Show, former Miss Sprint Cup and Miss North Carolina USA 2001. Originally aired November 30, 2012.
Phil Houston '77, CEO of QVerity, former senior member of the CIA Office of Security, and author of Spy the Life. Originally aired November 16, 2012.
Beth Ulffers '92, '94, 2012 Pitt County Schools Teacher of the Year. Originally aired November 9, 2012.
Mark O'Ravitz '80, founder of Johnny O Alzheimer's Awareness Foundation. Originally aired November 2, 2012.
Kay Chalk '76, recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Originally aired October 19, 2012.
Robert Rippy '75, '96, owner of Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park in Wilmington, NC and recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Originally aired October 12, 2012.
Robert Benzon '71, military veteran, aviation safety investigator, and recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award. Originally aired October 5, 2012.
Dr. Charles Coble, professor emeritus of science education at ECU and 2012 Honorary Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired September 28, 2012.
Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey '95, physician, community health advocate, and 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired September 21, 2012.
Kirk Doll '74, running backs coach and special teams coordinator for ECU Football. Originally aired September 14, 2012.
Scott Maxwell '92, NASA engineer and driver of the Mars rover "Curiosity." Originally aired September 7, 2012.
Bianca Shoneman '99, '08, executive director of Uptown Greenville. Originally aired August 31, 2012.
E.B. Bartlett '03, chapter director for the Cape Fear Region of The First Tee, a golf youth development program in Wilmington, NC. Originally aired August 17, 2012.
Robin Yoder '84, amputee triathlete and cancer survivor. Originally aired August 10, 2012.
Don Edwards '89 (h), owner of University Book Exchange (U.B.E.). Originally aired May 25, 2012.
Tremayne Smith '11, staff assistant for U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC). Originally aired May 11, 2012.
Henry Trevathan '55, '56, '81, NC Sports Hall of Fame inductee and former NC State Special Teams Football Coach. Originally aired April 27, 2012.
Dr. Lou Everett '76, '79, nurse educator, licensed marriage and family therapist, and artist.
Kieran Shanahan '79, ECU Board of Trustees member and founder of Shanahan Law Group. Originally aired March 23, 2012.
Dr. Frances Eason '71, '79, ECU College of Nursing professor. Originally aired March 9, 2012.
Mary Plybon '71, chair of the ECU Women's Roundtable. Originally aired February 24, 2012.
Theodore "Blue" Edwards, retired NBA player and member of the ECU Hall of Fame. Originally aired on February 10, 2012.
Jamie Lynn Sigler '01, founding partner of J Public Relations. Originally aired January 27, 2012.
John Clark '96, vice president of team sales for the NY Knicks, NY Rangers, and NY Liberty at Madison Square Garden. Originally aired January 13, 2012.
Steven Wright '78, 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired November 18, 2011.
Sarah Evans '01, managing partner at J Public Relations. Originally aired November 11, 2011.
Emilie Tilley '60, 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired November 4, 2011.
SuSu Corbitt '88, certified etiquette and protocol professional. Originally aired October 28, 2011.
Parker Overton '11 (h), 2011 Honorary Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired October 21, 2011.
Kymia Nawabi '03, contestant on Bravo Network's "Work of Art, The Next Great Artist." Originally aired October 7, 2011.
Marsha Moore Lewis '76, '85, 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired September 30, 2011.
Marc Yellock '00, ECU football defensive line coach. Originally aired September 23, 2011.
This episode of A Pirate's Life for Me! will gets fans ready for Pirate football as hosts Paul Clifford and Jennifer Watson talk with Jonathan Ellerbe '97, Dave Englert '75, Diane Pons, and Mark Wharton '93 about their ECU Game Day traditions.
Donny Allen '94, '00, director of athletic bands/assistant director of bands at the University of Central Florida. Originally aired August 26, 2011.
Bob Lucas '74, chair of the ECU Board of Trustees and managing partner of Lucas, Bryant, Denning & Ellerbe Law Firm. Originally aired August 19, 2011.
Justin Conrad '96, member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and president of Libby Hill Seafood. Originally aired August 12, 2011.
Hosts Paul Clifford and Jennifer Watson look back at four memorable interviews from season six. Originally aired May 27, 2011.
Jenny Perrino '06, intern for North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan. Originally aired April 22, 2011.
Kathy '80, president Kathy K. Sprau Motivating Communications and Dr. Dan Sprau '86, ECU associate professor who spent a Semester at Sea. Originally aired March 11, 2011.
James Dodson '75, acclaimed author and award-winning golf columnist, writer-in-residence at The Pilot newspaper. Originally aired February 25, 2011.
Dr. Tracy Tuten '88, '90, ECU associate professor of marketing and expert on social media, Web-based survey methods, and branding. Originally aired February 11, 2011.
Tully Ryan '91, CEO/President of TireWare, Inc. and TireMonkey.com. Originally aired January 28, 2011.