The Riddick & Reynolds Podcast: Recent Episodes
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That's it! Five years and 230-some-odd shows later, this is the final episode. We picked some good folks to help us close it out: Bobby Purcell joins us in the first segment to discuss the Wolfpack Club and his involvement with the Pigskin Preview, then two familiar faces--Chuck Amato and Austin Johnson--rejoin Matt and I one last time to help close up shop. Thank you for listening over the years!
Well, we're winding things down. Matt Purdy joins me this week to discuss the end of the baseball season and one more powershot of recruiting news before we wrap things up next week.
Lauren returns this week for another guest appearance! We talk a good bit about baseball, some basketball draft news and even a bit about the passing of Muhammed Ali.
NC State basketball SID Josh Rattray joins us to discuss how he came to NC State, the past basketball season and the prognosis for State basketball moving forward. Plus, we sneak in a little baseball talk at the end.
Two first-time guests and a familiar face reunite on this week's show. Ernie Myers is joined by Cozell McQueen and Max Perry of the 83 team to recount their visit to the White House this past week, as well as help Matt and I discuss the commitment of Omer Yurtseven.
Matt and I hit on a variety of topics, per usual--baseball, recruiting and the 1983 NCAA Title Team's trip to the White House.
Lauren rejoins us this week! Brandan Bishop joins us for the first time! A full show to say the least. We start with a solid segment devoted to the draft, then talk basketball, baseball and punting to Gio (!) in the second.
Steven Muma of BackingThePack rejoins us this week to talk baseball, more. Head to marchforbabies.org/JamesCurle to support us at this week's March For Babies!
We are joined by Alec Lower of the NC State BassPack and Backing The Pack to discuss the three-time national champion bass fishing team. What does it take to hit the water with the BassPack? $60 and a dream. (And having a boat helps.) We also have a good discussion about baseball, basketball and other things.
Matt and I discuss the results of the Kay Yow Spring Football Game and how much you should actually glean from it. We also give praise to the cheer squads for their national title, and finish with some baseball discussion.
Matt and I talk about new basketball assistant coach Butch Pierre, baseball's big series win on the road against Virginia and preview this weekend's Kay Yow Spring Game.
Joe Giglio of the News and Observer joins Matt and I to discuss a wide range of NC State and ACC topics. We focus on basketball almost exclusively in the first segment, then discuss wrestling, Director's Cup standings and more in the second.
Matt and I discuss a variety of topics this week. Wrestling concluded its season in NYC; Baseball took two of three against ND; How much money each game an ACC team plays in the NCAA tournament is worth to the conference; and more!
John Manuel of Baseball America joins us to discuss some college baseball. Did dropping two of three against BC to start conference play dig State into an immediate hole? How can the Pack get back on track offensively? Pitching depth discussion and much more.
A jam-packed show again this week! Ryan Tice of The Wolfpacker joins us to break down Pack Wrestle's ACC Title--the first since 2007--and helps us preview the NCAAs coming up in two weeks. Then Ernie Myers joins Matt, Ryan and I to discuss the ACC Tournament and the prop prospects of Cat Barber. Some spring football discussion, as well!
Ernie joins Matt and I to discuss the losses to UNC and Syracuse over the past week and to preview the final week of the regular season, as well as discuss recruiting in an age of players who want everything right away.
Chris Corchiani and Ernie Myers join Matt Purdy and I to discuss the past week of NC State basketball--a tough loss to UVA but a nice win against Clemson. We then look ahead to UNC, Syracuse, then Chris does some dreaming and I drop a "Classic Curle" near the end of the show.
Pack Wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio joined us this week to discuss the team's incredible year and the growth of the program since arriving at State.
A jam-packed show this week! Ernie Myers joins Matt and I in the first segment to discuss a split set of basketball results--a nice win at Pitt but a tough loss at home to Duke. Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer joins us in the second segment to talk about the Panthers heading to the Super Bowl and the role former Wolfpack great Jerricho Cotchery has had in getting there.
Matt and I converse over Skype to discuss another 0-2 week in ACC basketball for the Pack and briefly look ahead to the Pitt and Duke games. We also give some well deserved love to the Pack wrestling team that continues to rack up impressive victories over ranked opponents.
Ernie Myers joins Matt and I to talk about the past week's basketball games against Louisville and Wake Forest, as well as a quick look at NC State's new football offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz.
Matt and I make our triumphant return to Amedeo's this week. We're breaking down football and basketball for you.
A bonus episode of the podcast! Matt and I join up with Dustin and Evan of the Red And White Podcast to discuss the conclusion of the NC State football season. Belk Bowl, coaching changes and more!
The man behind the Belkbowl Twitter account, Miller Yoho, joins us this week to discuss what's involved in building a social media presence, the Belk Bowl itself and how much fun it can be trolling other bowl games on Twitter.
Matt joins me via Skype this week to talk a good bit of recruiting news, the state of the football program and the USF game over the weekend.
Former Wolfpack wrestling coach Bob Guzzo joins us this week to discuss State's huge win over Oklahoma St--a win he calls the biggest in program history. In the second segment, Matt and I discuss the Belk Bowl invite and basketball's up and down season to this point.
A full house this week! Ernie, Chucky, Matt and I all discuss the past week's basketball action and preview the week to come, including a big matchup against Michigan in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge. Oh, and we sort of have to talk about the UNC football loss. (We're contractually obligated, I suppose.)
Tim Peeler rejoins us this week to discuss the UNC football game this weekend and NC State basketball's start to the season. We also talk about the updating of Tim's book, "Legends Of NC State Basketball"--a perfect gift for a Wolfpack fan in your life (or for you--treat yo self!)
A jam packed show this week! Austin rejoins us in the first segment to talk football--BC, FSU and Syracuse. Chris Corchiani joins us in the second segment to talk basketball--the William & Mary loss and the South Alabama win, plus what the team needs to do moving forward to fulfill their potential.
A couple of days late, but no pesky elevator is gonna stop Bud Elliott of Tomahawk Nation from joining us to discuss this year's meeting between State and FSU. We hit a wide range of topics en route to previewing the game, including Tom O'Brien, ESPN First Take and more. Always a fun listen when Bud stops by.
Matt and I look at the Clemson game and take away a good number of positives from it. Hopefully the Pack can build from it as they tackle the rest of the season, starting with BC this weekend. In the second segment we talk some basketball and a little recruiting.
David Hale of ESPN joins us this week to talk about tired ACC football narratives and Clemsoning. We also break down the Wake Forest win, breaking The Streak and more.
Martin Rickman of Uproxx Sports joins us this week. He talks about what it was like making the move from Sports Illustrated to Uproxx as well as waxing poetic about the creation of the #goacc movement. A shorter second segment features some fun facts about The Streak.
Two hundred episodes! Where does the time go? Former Wolfpack DB great Dewayne Washington joins Matt and I in the 2nd segment to discuss his time at State, the NFL and now as head coach of Heritage high school in Wake Forest.
In the first segment, Matt Purdy and I delve into the Louisville loss and examine the whats and whys. In segment two, Matthew of All Sports Discussion, aka @Hokiesmash, joins us to help preview Virginia Tech on Friday. At the end of the show, the fellas from @SportsChannel8 make an appearance, as well.
Mark Ennis of ESPN 680 in Louisville rejoins us to talk Louisville football heading into this weekend's game and explain why both fanbases have reason to feel optimistic. Matt and I recap the bloodbath (in a good way) that was the South Alabama game in segment two.
Matt joins me this week to discuss the 3-0 Wolfpack, fresh off their win against ODU. We also preview South Alabama and discuss the proposed outdoor basketball game to kick off the NC State basketball season.
Austin Herbert rejoins us this week to help break down the EKU victory, preview ODU, talk a little basketball recruiting news and premiere his new segment on the show!
Matt and I break down the Troy victory and look ahead to the game this weekend against Eastern Kentucky.
The R&R Podcast returns with a new face and a familiar one! Austin Herbert joins us for the first time while Matt Purdy joins the regular rotation. We talk all things football leading up to the first game of the 2015 season against Troy.
One last show before an extended summer break. Lauren joins me as we discuss Lennard Freeman's surgery, the new basketball rule changes, the College World Series and some other stuff. We'll see you in the fall once football season gets cranked up.
Well...we recorded this show about NC State baseball on Monday at 6:30. By midnight, it was all over. TCU had completed the 8-run comeback to beat State in heartbreaking fashion. So you'll hear this and we won't be sad, but that's only because we couldn't have known what was to come. :(
James Alverson of 999 The Fan and various other Capitol Broadcasting venues joins Lauren and me this week to help preview the ACC Baseball Tournament. He'll be calling some of the games of the tournament for the Fan tells us how he sees State's games and the rest of the tournament shaking out. We also give some well deserved praise to the softball team for advancing to the team's first-ever Super Regional.
Lauren is here this week and I speak stuff, barely, about baseball, softball and some advice topics. Get better, coach Mox.
The one and only Staats Battle stopped by the show this week to discuss #WalkOnLife, being a part of two Sweet 16 teams and plans for basketball and life post-Wolfpack.
Lauren joins me this week to discuss the losses of Trevor Lacey, Kyle Washington and Patrick Wallace from the State basketball team, the calling up of Carlos Rodon to the majors...and we dispense a little advice as well.
Will Brinson of CBS Sports joins Lauren and I this week to discuss a host of NFL-related topics, including former Pack QBs, potential 2015 draftees and more.
Matt Purdy and Austin Johnson join me this week to discuss the Kay Yow Spring Game on Saturday, plus a little baseball and other fun stuff. Enjoy!
Well...we've come to the end of the road this basketball season, but it was one that exceeded the expectations of many. Lauren, Ernie and I put the finishing touches on 2014-15. In the second segment, Jim Pomeranz stops by to tell us about his new book chronicling the 1973-74 national title team.
Sweet 16 baby! In the first segment, Ernie and Lauren help me breakdown a fantastic opening weekend of the NCAA tournament and look ahead to Louisville. In segment two, Ryan McGee of ESPN joins me to discuss growing up a State fan in Raleigh in the early 80's.
Ernie Myers and Lauren Brownlow join me this week to discuss a very orange week in basketball--two wins against Clemson and Syracuse that have put State in good shape at the end of the season heading into the ACC Tournament.
Mark Armstrong returns to the show beginning in the second segment to discuss State sports, Don Shea, local college sports and other topics. In the first segment, Ernie Myers joins us to discuss the BC embarrassment and the big UNC win.
A fun show this week! We talk about the Louisville win again briefly, then breakdown the VT win and Corchiani Jr's big bucket at the end of the game with his proud papa. In the second segment, we breakdown UNC and Ernie Myers tells us how he might have rewrote college basketball history.
Wintry weather prevented us from recording a show at Amedeo's this week, so Austin Johnson and I conversed via Skype about State's big win against Louisville and about the road ahead for State and some other schools in the ACC.
In this bonus episode, Tim Peeler, Ernie Myers and Lauren Brownlow join me to remembering the impact of Don Shea and Dean Smith on the ACC and Wolfpack athletics.
In the wake of one of NC State's best recruiting classes in recent memory, Wolfpack football defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen joined me and Matt Purdy to discuss #PACK15, as well as look back and ahead to the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
Ernie Myers and Matt Purdy join me this week to discuss Georgia Tech, Clemson and a look ahead to Wake Forest. No closing song this week...a moment of silence, of sorts, for the passing of Don Shea.
Veteran ACC and NBA broadcaster Bob Rathbun joins us via phone in the first segment to talk about the history of State and the league and the current state of affairs. In the second segment, Ernie, Austin and I recap Notre Dame and Miami briefly and look ahead to the coming week of games.
A strong show this week. We delve into the UNC loss, the FSU win, look ahead to the Miami and Notre Dame games and touch on a few other topics along the way.
State flushes Duke (get it?) for a huge win on Sunday. We break it down and then look ahead to State's big game against Florida State (and UNC, also).
The incomparable Julius Hodge joins me this week to discuss Cinci, Pitt and the tough road ahead for Pack basketball.