Best Roy Junior Podcasts (2025)

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25: Bringing Lexington County’s History to Life with JR Fennell 32:07

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes sits down with J.R. Fennell, Director of the Lexington County Museum and Chairperson of the Lexington County 250th Committee. Originally from Walterboro, SC, J.R. has served as museum director since 2007. With a master’s in public history and a certificate in museum management from t…

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24: Giving Back Through Holiday Magic with the Junior League of Columbia 23:19

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes sits down with Allison Horne, Co-Chair of the Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market, and Casey Pash, President of the Junior League of Columbia (JLC). They chat about how this beloved Columbia holiday tradition brings people together every December—and how it powers JLC’s mission …

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23: All the Lake Fun Rolled Into One with Matt Lyons 31:18

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes sits down with Matt Lyons, owner of Carefree Boat Club Lake Murray, Lake Life Marine, and Lake Murray Resort. After moving from the Midwest just four years ago, Matt has become a central figure in shaping how locals and newcomers alike experience the lake. From offering hassle-free b…

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22: Serving Up Southern Flavor at Roy’s Grille with Chef Chris Williams 52:31

2M ago52:31

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes sits down with Chef Chris Williams, owner of Roy’s Grille and celebrated South Carolina Chef Ambassador. Chef Chris shares his journey from small-town beginnings in Olar, SC, to building one of the Midlands’ most beloved restaurants. He talks about the inspiration behind Roy’s Grille…

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21: Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future with Historic Columbia 30:01

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes sits down with Suzanne Brooks of Historic Columbia, the nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the Midlands’ rich history. Suzanne shares her journey into the world of preservation, the unique experiences visitors can have at Historic Columbia’s house museums and gardens, and …

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20: Lighting Up Lake Murray with Brent Munnerlyn 27:43

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, we’re going behind the scenes of South Carolina’s largest fireworks show with Brent Munnerlyn, owner of Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics. Brent shares the personal passion that led him to a career in pyrotechnics, what it takes to orchestrate Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration, and the cutting-edge effe…

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19: Stewarding Dreher Island with Senior Ranger Sam Worley 17:12

7M ago17:12

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes heads to one of the region’s most beloved outdoor destinations—Dreher Island State Park. Park Ranger Sam Worley shares what makes the park such a unique experience for campers, boaters, anglers, and nature lovers alike. With 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline, lakeside villas, hiking …

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18: Chasing the Wake with Chris Farr 44:48

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, we’re diving into one of the summer’s most exciting events—Weekend With the Pros. Co-founder Chris Farr joins host Kelly Hughes to share the story behind the SC Rough Riders, the roots of WWTP, and how this two-day wakeboarding experience has grown into a major draw for riders and families alike. From…

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17: Capital City Conversations with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann 36:21

8M ago36:21

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In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, we’re taking a closer look at South Carolina’s capital with Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. From his roots in Columbia to his journey through public service, Mayor Rickenmann shares how the city continues to evolve and inspire. He talks about launching his own podcast, Around Town with @ColaMayor, memorable …

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16: Rivers Are For Everyone with Katie Maglocci 31:34

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Katie Maglocci, the Operations Director of Palmetto Outdoor, is a lover of the outdoors who moved from Cincinnati to Columbia for school. She sits down with Kelly on today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country to talk about what drew her to the Columbia area and the summer job at Palmetto Outdoor that transformed into her career. She also discus…

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15: Cooking Up Community with Chef Brandon Velie 36:06

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Located in the small town of Ridge Spring, SC is Juniper, a local restaurant run by Chef Brandon Velie. Chef Brandon sits down with Kelly on today’s episode to discuss his background, what drew him to cooking and the history behind Juniper. Chef Brandon also talks about the success of the South Carolina Chef Ambassador program, which he started to …

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14: Finding Your Green Thumb with The Columbia Garden Club 28:44

1y ago28:44

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Known for decorating the Governor’s Mansion for the holiday season and lighting the State Christmas Tree, the Columbia Garden Club is an organization in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region that promotes gardening and nature. Stephanie Cordum, the club president, sits down with Kelly on today’s episode to talk about the history of the club, …

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13: Helping Hands to Leading Plans with Mayor Sloan Griffin III 37:13

1y ago37:13

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On today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly sits down with Mayor Sloan Griffin III, the mayor of Blythewood. Mayor Griffin talks about his background in firefighting and disaster relief and how his work with FEMA led to him getting an initial taste of Blythewood before moving there years later. He also gives Kelly an in-depth rundown o…

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12: Behind the Curtain at the Newberry Opera House 23:11

1y ago23:11

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On today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country Kelly sits down with Anne Pinckney Smith, the executive director of the Newberry Opera House, to talk about one of Newberry’s notable landmarks. Anne discusses the opera house’s impact on Newberry’s local arts scene and some of the big names that have performed at this venue like Willie Nelson and C…

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11: One Bite at a Time with Two Gals and a Fork 32:58

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The dynamic duo, Janet Jordan and Gloria Freeman with Two Gals and a Fork, join Kelly on this episode to celebrate their tenth anniversary of offering food tours in the area. They discuss their backgrounds in association management, the inspiration behind their food tour business and its evolution in Columbia, South Carolina. They share memorable m…

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10: Hooked on Lake Murray with Davy Hite 26:28

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Davy Hite is a decorated professional angler and broadcaster hailing from the Lake Murray region. Davy joins Kelly on today’s episode to discuss how growing up on Lake Murray formed his passion for fishing and his successful career as a professional angler. Davy also dives into some of his favorite things about fishing on Lake Murray and what makes…

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9: Aboard The Spirit of Lake Murray with Captain Rick Crout 16:27

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The Spirit of Lake Murray is a charter yacht that offers tours and can be rented out for weddings and birthday parties. Captain Rick Crout, one of the co-owners of the Spirit, joins Kelly on today’s episode to talk about the different charters you can take, such as sunset cruises, watching the Purple Martins and renting out the ship for different e…

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8: Bird is the Word with John Tjaarda 30:53

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Joining Kelly on today’s episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, local birder John Tjaarda talks about how he became a “bird nerd”. He also gives the scoop on the different bird species you can find in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, his favorite bird species and the different bird walks he hosts. Content Warning: Towards the end of this episode,…

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7: Turn Up The Heat at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

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Today on Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly is joined by Chef Brian Duffy and Olympian Mark Henry, who are celebrity judges at the Southeastern BBQ Showdown in Columbia, SC. Chef Duffy, known for his appearances on Food Network and Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, shares his background, how he met co-judge Mark Henry and the secrets to a perfect plate of bar…

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6: Party With A Purpose at Taste of Lake Murray 19:46

2y ago19:46

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In Episode 6, Vickie Davis, Senior VP of Special Events & Funding at Capital City/Lake Murray Country, joins Kelly to give a rundown and history of the annual Taste of Lake Murray fundraiser for the 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray. Tune in to learn about Vickie’s background, her involvement in the fundraiser, and the sentiment of these event…

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5: Make Waves with Palmetto Outdoor 36:10

2y ago36:10

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Located in West Columbia, Palmetto Outdoor offers tubing and kayaking experiences across the Lake Murray Country region. Owner Micahel Mayo sits down with Kelly to talk about why he started his company and his passionate mission to get people outside in nature. Michael also talks about the different tours that he offers and what to expect when you …

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4: Paint The Town With Artist, Michael Geddings 39:59

2y ago39:59

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In Episode 4 of Explore Lake Murray Country, Kelly sits down with Michael Geddings, a local mural and portrait artist in the area. Tune in to hear about Michael’s history with art and what its creation means to him. Michael also details his process when creating murals and portraits as well as his involvement in the colorful Cayce Arts District. Wh…

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3: Take A Walk on the Wild Side at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 57:59

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Open to the public since 1974, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is one of the top attractions in South Carolina with a wide variety of animals in its care. Tommy Stringfellow, the president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, joins Kelly on this episode to give a rundown of everything you can experience at Riverbanks. Tommy also talks about the new "Wil…

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2: Experiencing Nature in Congaree National Park 40:57

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Jon Manchester is the Chief of Visitor Services at Congaree National Park, a hidden gem in South Carolina, and he joins Kelly on today’s episode. Tune in for a look at the history of Congaree that dates back to way before the park's establishment. Jon also details the various attractions and events offered at the park, like the firefly synchronizat…

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1: Come Alive in Lake Murray Country 34:20

2y ago34:20

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Miriam Atria, President & CEO of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, joins host Kelly Hughes on the first episode of the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast! Miriam discusses her 40-plus-year history with the organization and how she grew Capital City/Lake Murray Country into the tourism destination it is today. The conversation then shifts into a di…

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Episode 4 27:40

2+ y ago27:40

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Kicking off pride month with a bang. Special words from the "Orange Man" himself and some twisted humor from The Harry Pickles Crew!By T Roy Calhoun, Conroy Twatty, Shiny Jenkins, Junior & more!

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Episode 3 28:57

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Shiny Jenkins debuts CRACKOON. Biden mumbles as usual and T Rump builds a Fleshlight.By T Roy Calhoun, Conroy Twatty, Shiny Jenkins, Junior & more!

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Episode 2 28:58

3y ago28:58

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Comic Corner, Sweet Sack , Wig Away & more!By T Roy Calhoun, Conroy Twatty, Shiny Jenkins, Junior & more!

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Episode 1 29:09

3y ago29:09

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T Roy Calhoun, Conroy Twatty, Junior & Shiny Jenkins raise some hell.. Cur Castelman interviews Lizzo!By T Roy Calhoun, Conroy Twatty, Shiny Jenkins, Junior & more!

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Broken Jumper: NBA Playoffs Preview, Who deserves awards (with Adam Auslund and Kevin Figgers) 56:42

3+ y ago56:42

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Bob Schmidt, joined by Kevin Figgers and Adam Auslund of the FnA podcast, handicaps the NBA Playoffs picture. We talk MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA, predict our upsets and favorites, and who we expect to take home the NBA Championship.By Bob Schmidt

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Broken Jumper: Break up the Rockets!, Enes vs. Lebron, Pacers Entering a Rebuild 35:18

4y ago35:18

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Bob Schmidt is back on this week's episode of Broken Jumper. Last week, we discussed the historically bad Houston Rockets, who were on pace to be the worst team of all-time. This week, we talk about their 6-game winning streak. Then we dive into Enes Kanter's ongoing campaign against Lebron James over his affiliation with Nike. Finally, the Pacers …

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Broken Jumper: The Class of the West (Phoenix and Golden State), Julius Randle Tantrum, Luka and the Nuggets need help 24:33

4y ago24:33

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Bob Schmidt, is back talking Suns vs. Warriors, Julius Randle's on-court tantrum that may have cost the Knicks a win against Brooklyn, how Luka's situation in Dallas reminds him of Lebron's first stint with the Cavs, and the plight of the Nuggets with the news that Michael Porter Jr. is done for the season. Have Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes dista…

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Broken Jumper: The Plight of the Juniors (JJJ, MPJ, and KPJ), Beef Stew has beef with Lebron, Houston is historically bad 28:08

4y ago28:08

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Bob Schmidt is back with Broken Jumper, an NBA podcast from the voice of AM 570 LA Sports. We're nearly 20 games in, and we take a look at the breakouts and flat out failures of this early NBA season. Michael Porter Jr. signed a massive extension this summer, and now may miss the season with more back issues, Miles Bridges has vaulted into the earl…

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Broken Jumper: Bob makes his MIP/MVP/ROY Picks, Which NBA teams meet or miss expectations 34:11

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Bob Schmidt, the voice of AM 570 LA Sports, puts his name on some predictions for the upcoming season. After a brief look at tomorrow's opening night matchups, we get into some shot calling. Who is Bob's favorite sleeper candidates for Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and NBA MVP. Then Bob talks about which teams could exceed expectations,…

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Broken Jumper: A Grift with the Grindfather?, Sixers trade expectations, Bob's 2022 MIP Favorites 26:16

4y ago26:16

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Bob Schmidt, the voice of AM 570 LA Sports, breaks down the federal indictment against 18 former NBA players for defrauding the NBA's health care plan. Is Terrence Williams a criminal mastermind? Does everyone affiliated with Louisville try to skirt the rules? How did they get caught? Where did it all go wrong ALLEGEDLY? Then we talk the Sixers unr…

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Broken Jumper: Kyrie and Wiggins take a stand, Simmons vs. Sixers, Looking back at 2017 Draft Class 26:43

4y ago26:43

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Bob Schmidt, the voice of AM 570 LA Sports, is back, reeling from the revelation that the David Griffin piano story was bogus. We talkMedia Day fallout in Brooklyn, Golden State, and Philly. We get into the difficulties of having Kyrie Irving on your roster, and personal vaccination decisions have become business obstacles, and then we discuss Ben …

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Broken Jumper: David Griffin is a pianist, Zion is unhappy, and Rosas is unemployed 45:22

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Bob Schmidt, the voice of Am 570 LA Sports, is joined by Kevin Figgers, as the two discuss this week's big NBA stories. We start with David Griffin and the NOLA.com article that chronicled his rocky relationship with Zion Williamson. Could his job be in trouble? Would Zion actually play on the qualifying offer? The guys also discuss the Ben Simmons…

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Broken Jumper: John Wall Clipper Trade Rumors, Aaron Gordon Extension, Western Conference Vegas Odds 51:47

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Bob Schmidt, voice of AM 570 LA Sports, brings you the debut edition of Broken Jumper, a weekly NBA Podcast spanning the league. After introductions, Bob is joined by Adam Auslund, the host of LA Clippers pre and post game, and one half of the FnA podcast. We discuss John Wall trade talks, the Aaron Gordon extension in Denver, and where the Lakers …

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Broken Jumper: The Promo 1:35

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Broken Jumper is coming! September 17th, Episode 1 will arrive. Join Bob Schmidt, of AM 570 LA Sports, for a new weekly podcast entirely dedicated to the NBA. Whether it's Kyrie's next week long birthday party, or Ben Simmons reigning threes on us all, Broken Jumper is ready for whatever the 2021-22 season has in store.…

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DawgmanRadio: Cyler Miles

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With the news of Washington QB Cyler Miles taking a voluntary leave of absence from UW Football, Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund took a few minutes to talk about what Miles leaving the program will due for the quarterback position, as well as what they saw from the quarterbacks during the Huskies' recent Combine Day. Who stood out? Who …

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DawgmanRadio - 2/23 Update

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In this Monday DawgmanRadio podcast, Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund spend 15 minutes bringing you up to speed on the latest UW recruiting happenings, as well as talk about the four Husky NFL Combine participants - Danny Shelton, Hauoli Kikaha, Shaq Thompson and Marcus Peters - and how they’ve been progressing. The Boise State opener has been set, an…

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DawgmanRadio: 2/18 Update

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The guys from Dawgman.com - Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund - put together another quick recruiting update in this 11-minute DawgmanRadio podcast. Grinolds spent time down at Starfire in Tukwila watching some Huskies go through some pre-combine work, while Eklund was at Interlake High School watching prospects at a Barton Football workout. What did t…

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DawgmanRadio: Junior Day

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Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund sat down Monday and broke down the particulars of Washington’s first Junior Day, held this past weekend. Signing Day was only a couple days in the books, but Chris Petersen and his staff were already hard at work with some of their top targets for 2016. Click on the link below to listen to this 11-minute podcast. Dawgm…

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DawgmanRadio: 2/3 Update

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It's less than 24 hours to Signing Day - the first day high school prospects can sign a letter of intent to play college football - and there's some definite storylines to watch when it comes to where the Washington Huskies stand in the Pac-12 recruiting chase. Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund talk about what to expect Wednesday when the…

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DawgmanRadio: Pac-12 Recruiting Roundup

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For this DawgmanRadio podcast, Kim Grinolds spoke Friday with Scout.com National Recruiting Analyst Brandon Huffman, who gave us the lowdown on each Pac-12 school and his thoughts as they try and wrap up their 2015 recruiting classes. Huffman went rapid-fire through each program, talking about their top commits, as well as who they might land at th…

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DawgmanRadio: Recruiting Update

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As Washington winds down to signing day in six days and spring ball around the corner, Dawgman.com will be putting out more DawgmanRadio segments, bite-sized podcasts more specificically-targeted toward a particular subect, topic at hand, sport, etc... Thursday, Kim Grinolds and Scott Eklund took 10 minutes to break down the Huskies' final recruiti…

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DawgmanRadio: Post-Season Wrap

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BELLEVUE - With no Sports Radio KJR shows this week, Dawgman.com’s Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters decided some radio was still in order, especially with all the news coming out of the Cactus Bowl loss, including the departure of Troy Williams and Kendyl Taylor. How will UW finish out their 2015 recruiting class? What will be the main storylines hea…

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DawgmanRadio: Cactus Bowl

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TEMPE - Dawgman.com’s Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters broke down the good, bad, and mostly ugly, from Washington’s 30-22 loss to Oklahoma in the TicketCity Cactus Bowl Friday night at Sun Devil Stadium. Washington spurned a great opportunity to head into the off-season with momentum; now there’s nothing but questions. Click on the link below to list…