The Sam Avolis Show Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Catch Sam weekday afternoons from 4-6 pm on 107.5 ESPN Radio in Greenville and New Bern NC. Sports, hi-jinks, general nonsense.
Which mascot will become champion in this years bracket? We discuss. Vonn Kasey in studio. Plus, Joshua Matthews with a Hornets update, Zach Snyder's Justice League Directors Cut, and an apology to the Panthers.
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Sam complains about the Panthers lack of activity as NFL free agency begins. Plus, the legend of the Crichton Leprechaun, bracket talk, and reliving the DH Conley v New Bern football game.
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NBA update and a NCAA tourney preview with Steve Gilgo, talkin upsets, favorites, Illinois and Oral Roberts. Plus, the President of the Carolina Knights Youth Football Organization stops by in studio to teach us more about his organization and what they are bringing to Eastern North Carolina.
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LeBron and KD snubbed the Jazz, but will Quinn Snyder have the last laugh? Plus, Vonn Kasey in studio to talk the evolution of hip-hop, we do our very own NBA All-Star draft, and Mad Dog Chris Russo farted on the air.
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NC States postseason hopes dashed, where does Wendy's get off, and a review of Nomadland. Steve Gilgo in studio to Wiz around the league and give his thoughts on the first half of the NBA season. Vonn Kasey gets stuck on a curb.
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The Charlotte Observer's Jonathan Alexander (@jonmalexander) joins the show to discuss the viability of Mac Jones to the Panthers. We dance on the grave of the Duke basketball team, a lesson on birds with Vonn Kasey (@Vonk252), and some final thoughts on JJ Watt.
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High school football updates in Eastern North Carolina, more Mac Jones to Carolina discussions, plus Sam is stressed out. Young LaMelo Ball receives a blessing of the highest order.
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Vonn Kasey hangs out on todays show to discuss Mel Kiper's latest mock draft in which he has the Panthers drafting Mac Jones. Plus, laughing at old Jameis Winston clips, and a revelation about Trey Lance.
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An NBA heavy show featuring Eastern North Carolina's NBA Tastemaker Steve Gilgo (@Gilgogogo). The Washington Wizards have won 5 of their last 6, so where are we on the Wizards misery cycle? Plus, another thrilling addition of Wiz Around the League to update you on all things NBA. Self indulgent tennis talk and more.
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Sports Illustrated's Jason Hewitt joins the show to break down last weeks incident with a twitter account that may or may not have been Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on a burner (it was). Check out Jason's work at www.si.com/nfl/panthers.
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Why Christian McCaffrey should not be untouchable for the Panthers, as more cap space continues to free up in Carolina. Plus, Carson Wentz on the move. Vonn Kasey hangs out in studio.
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Not in that order. Not particularly together. But a very North Carolina themed show today. The release of Kawaan Short, and the rumors circling Christian McCaffrey and the Panthers. Plus, our Hornets insider Joshua Matthews stops by to look ahead at the NBA trade deadline and what moves Charlotte can make (TheSpursUpShow.com TheCulturedNerd.org). Plus, Vonn Kasey on Jalen Johnson, Naomi Osaka, and more.
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Jason Hewitt (JasonHewitt50) from Sports Illustrated joins the show to talk about the future of the QB position for the Carolina Panthers and the offseason ahead. Plus, in honor of Tom Brady getting lost in the sauce during Tampa's Super Bowl celebration we debut the top 5 'buzzes'.
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ENC's NBA tastemaker Steve Gilgo returns to the show to bring us up to speed on the NBA season now that football is over. Plus, the legend of Taylor Heinicke grows, and is that a dumpster fire or just college basketball in the state of North Carolina?
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The pressures of a wedding speech, Devon Daniels out for the season, and growing exhausted with Deshaun Watson news. Plus, the return of Heroes and Zeroes of the week.
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The Houston Texans cement Deshaun Watson's departure with a new coaching hire. NC State survives Wake Forest, but suffers a bigger loss. Plus, Vonn Kasey explains why you don't f&%$ with bears.
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Scott Fitterer's message to Teddy Bridgewater, Duke's biggest win of the season, and a useless Super Bowl stat. Plus, how many exclamation points is too many in an email? Is there anything worse than receiving a 'K'? Vonn Kasey hangs out in studio and is mortified when Sam attempts to ruin his relationship on air.
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The rent is too damn high on Deshaun Watson, plus a NFL championship round preview with Vonn Kasey.
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Kyler Murray gave his offensive linemen an offensive gift. Kelly Oubre aroused the refs. Plus, reaction to UNC's win and an apology to Wake Forest basketball fans. Vonn Kasey hanging out in studio.
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We say goodbye to Phillip Rivers, the legend
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Sure Deshaun Watson is great, but is the price tag worth the potential of missing out on a loaded draft class? Also, why the 62nd text message goes too far, a Carolina Hurricanes spelling bee with Carolina, and looming concerns for Duke basketball.
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The Carolina Panthers hire a new GM in Seattle's Scott Fitterman, what this means for the team and the offseason with thoughts from Jonathan Alexander. Plus, Vonn Kasey in studio reacting to the rash of head coaching hires in the NFL, and a preview of this weekends divisional round matchups.
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Jonathan Alexander, Panthers beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer, looks back on the 5 win season and what is in store this off-season for Carolina. NC State was force fed a hundo burger by FSU last night. Plus, Vonn Kasey cutting Kyrie some slack, and what really happened to Mufasa's body in The Lion King.
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Carolina is rounding into midseason form, but is Duke's basketball program heading off a cliff? Vonn Kasey in studio today, looking at NFL draft ramifications of the college football championship game. Plus, we play a game evaluating the 8 most valuable players on the Carolina Panthers roster.
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How Nick Saban and Alabama have ruined college football for the rest of us. Plus, with the Hornets riding a 4 game win streak, SwarmAndSting.com's Joshua Matthews stops by (1:13:00) to talk about the secret behind Gordon Haywards newfound success in Charlotte, and what the ceiling for the now 5th place Hornets can be. Chris Russo tries to pronounce Nickelodeon.
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Kevin Keatts says NC State 'found a way to lose' over the weekend, how should Wolfpack fans be feeling? Plus, what Mitch Trubisky can now boast over QB classmates Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson. ENC NBA Tastemaker Steve Gilgo hangs out in studio to talk Wizards, and an NBA recap through 10 games.
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Vonn Kasey hangs out in studio today and proposes a wild Hall of Fame idea. NFL breakdown for Wild Card weekend, and the importance of UNC's game vs Clemson.
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Deshaun Watson trade rumors swirl, could the Carolina Panthers be an option? Plus, could you survive a Godzilla attack? A look back on the NFC season, and more. Vonn Kasey hanging out in studio today.
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UNC's other problem, and NC State in true Wolfpack form. Joshua Matthews of SwarmAndSting.com stops by to recap the Charlotte Hornets 2-5 start, and fix the problem...cause it's a problem. Plus Vonn Kasey in studio on college basketball and the Clemson reaction to Trevor Lawrence's Heisman "snub".
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Coach K bails on Duke's non-conference games. NFL whip-around with Vonn Kasey, plus a new edition of 'Who Dat Is'. Discussing a mutual love of Bad Bunny with Carolina, and NFL picks.
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The NCHSAA announced the new draft of conference realignments today, we take a look at how our local teams were affected. Plus Anthony Lynn's mistake, Christmas shopping, alternate movie descriptions, and James Hardens future. Vonn Kasey hanging out in studio today.
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On today's show we discover Rudy Giuliani's vehemence towards ferrets. Plus, catching up on UNC, Duke, ECU and NC State basketball seasons. Building a college football program Dave Doeren style, and more defense of Carson Wentz. Vonn Kasey also in studio today.
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We debut 2 new games on today's show, 'Who Dat Is?' and 'Bowl Game or Nah'. Plus, the 0-11 team in NFL history that could beat the 11-0 Steelers, and other Week 13 NFL news. Vonn Kasey hanging out in studio today.
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We try to make sense of the John Wall Russel Westbrook trade with WizardsExtra.com's Chase Carrol. Plus, Hyping the NC State Womens BBall team, what's wrong with Bill Walton, and more. Vonn Kasey hanging out in studio today.
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They are really playing college basketball at the same place Adam Sandler placed a million dollar bet in Uncut Gems? Vonn Kasey in studio with Sam talking college basketball, cabbage sniffers, and the legality of "fighting words".
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Steve Gilgo in studio with Sam today, presenting the parallels between ECU football and the Dave Matthews Band. A deeper look back on PJ Walker's start for Carolina. Is Gordon Hayward the best the Hornets can do? Why the Wizards may be getting slept on in the East. Poor Takk McKinley.
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The Charlotte Hornets continue to make news for better or worse, with the weekends signing of Gordon Hayward. A mixed bag of emotions, is this the best that the Hornets should ever really expect? Plus, an unheralded ACC coach of the year nomination, and a heart warming moment for ECU football (more than just it's second win of the season). Joshua Matthews of SwarmAndSting.com joins the show for his thoughts on the Hornets weekend move (33:00).
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The pick is in! Lamelo Ball is a Charlotte Hornet. Reactions, love, and a sneaky steal in the draft for the Charlotte Hornets hailing from Duke. Plus, from SwarmAndSting.com, Joshua Matthews joins the show with his analysis of the Lamelo Ball selection, and what's next for the Hornets. Jamie Heath, VP of TheSportsBrokers.com stops by for his weekly gamblin' picks. DFS plays for Seahawks/Cardinals.
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What a better way to spend NBA draft day then talking about two miserable franchises? Chase Carrol from WizardsXtra.com stops by to talk Washington Wizards hoops (32:00). Spencer Percy of the Buzz Beat Podcast joins the show to try to alleviate concerns of Hornets fans (1:03:30).
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There is nothing Phillip Rivers hates more than a qb sneak. Vonn Kasey breaks down the current state of the movie industry in a pandemic. Carolina joins the show to explain why stepping on a frog will get you choked. Why Mack Brown is wrong about Notre Dame, and chicks dig the longball but Larry Mize has got game.
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DMX really made this movie...you're going to want to find out what it is. The Philadelphia 76ers are a Robin Williams movie. Would you rather have Dabo Swinney or Trevor Lawrence?
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Tiger Woods stepped up his champions dinner game from cheeseburgers to sushi. Kyle Gaskins stops by for the best Masters preview this side of the Mississippi. Vonn Kasey calls out the good NFL teams. Why is it 80 degrees in November?
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Yeah you read that right. And Tony Romo said it. Cam Newton's over rated performance, ACC basketball schedules, and putting some respect on Teddy Bridgewater's name (Happy Birthday Teddy!).
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The ECU Pirates are still trying to turn the corner. Jameis Winston got his revenge. Alex Trebek will always ether nerds in this world or the next, RIP.
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NC State v Miami preview, as the vicious cycle of believing in the Wolfpack continues. Cowboys misfortune with Vonn Kasey, holiday thoughts with Carolina, and the worst things men can wear.
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Vonn Kasey in studio today, we explore the latest title in one of the greatest musical anthologies of all time. What would sports talk radio sound like if we didn't get in heated debates? We find out. Plus, Vonn gets introduced to two football legends. Jamie Heath from TheSportsBrokers.com stops by for weekly picks.
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We celebrate the birthday of a man who ruined Sam's childhood. Plus, the most lopsided trade in history, that would put Bill O'Brien to shame, the first KenPom rankings, and baseball's brutal mistake. UNC and ECU football convo in hour 2.
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It's a big day in this country, and Sam is here to ruffle some feathers. Plus, women be cold, the Hornets are trying to outthink themselves again, and NC State is riding with Hockman.
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College football in the state of North Carolina is spiraling, and we should all aspire to just be Wake Forest. Sam and Carolina talk about their disappointment in The Haunting of Bly Manor. Panthers fans need to get over Cam Newton. Weekly misery index results.
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We play a brand new game, Matthew Stafford or Phillip Rivers? A great look at ineptitude. Plus, picks with Carolina, forks, NFL whiparound and ECU/Tulsa thoughts.
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The Carolina Panthers take on the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Full preview on both sides of the ball with Vonn Kasey. Plus, final thoughts on the World Series. Happy lil' Friday everyone
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Kyle Gaskins joins todays show to talk about Tua week in Miami. Nick Foles buries Matt Nagy, the Charlotte Hornets have eyes for James Wiseman, and we say RIP to a legend. Oh, and Jerry Jones says to a radio host what we all wish someone would say to him. Tuesdays aren't so bad, its a sign that you survived Monday.
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Argh, Stephen Igoe of HoistTheColours.net joins the show to talk ECU Pirate football heading into the bye week, argh. Argh pirate talk only argh.
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Dave Doeren throws subtle shade at the UNC way. Whiparound NFL coverage with Von Kasey. Snakes, Paramore, and halloween costumes with Carolina. NC State UNC final thoughts heading into the weekend. I hope your weekend isn't as lonely as Lance Armstrong's testicle.
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Vonn Kasey joins the show to talk Cowboys predicaments, bidets, and why boxing 'just ain't what it used to be'. Jamie Heath of The Sportsbrokers stops by for weekly gamblin' advice. Space Jam 2 plot leaks. COME CELEBRATE NATIONAL ALL CAPS DAY WITH US.
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Stephen Igoe from HoistTheColours.net joins the show to talk ECU football (50:15), with a look at Mason Garcia and Holton Ahlers. The Rays biggest issue in game one (5:00) , the rise of Chamookie (23:00), and two face Dave Doeren(88:00). Jeff Passan sings karaoke.
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The Dallas Cowboys' savior exists within their conference, now it's just a matter of going to get him. Plus, evaluating Cam Newton v Teddy Bridgewater after 6 weeks, and Dave Doeren's culture comments.
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Jamie Heath, the Vice President of TheSportsBrokers.com, joins the Sam Avolis Show to make picks against the spread for the football weekend. Sam went 3-0 last week, you can bet your ass that doesn't happen again.
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