Camel Call - Sports Podcast
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Camel Call Live | Men's Golf and Women's Lacrosse
April 12, 2024 18:22 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBIt's a men's golf and women's lacrosse takeover on Camel Call Live. We visit with golf's fantastic freshmen Erik Johansson and Joachim Larsen Tegner as we talk about the end of their first year on the team and life back in Scandanavia. On our second half-hour we talk lacrosse with Head Coach Dawn Easley and senior Joslin Hanbury. Recorded live from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
Tales From The Creek | Wanda Watkins - Part 2
April 12, 2024 15:49 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBWe continue our conversation with Campbell Hall of Famer Wanda Watkins in Part 2 of Tales From The Creek. In the fall of 1975 Wanda Watkins enrolled at Campbell College. Little did she know at that moment that her collegiate and professional career would last nearly five decades – all of which would be spent in Buies Creek. Campbell's first-ever female athletic scholarship recipient, Wanda distinguished herself on the basketball court and softball field – so much so that upon graduation i...
Tales From The Creek | Wanda Watkins - Part 1
March 28, 2024 16:53 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBIn the fall of 1975 Wanda Watkins enrolled at Campbell College. Little did she know at that moment that her collegiate and professional career would last nearly five decades – all of which would be spent in Buies Creek. Campbell's first-ever female athletic scholarship recipient, Wanda distinguished herself on the basketball court and softball field – so much so that upon graduation in 1979, she was hired as an assistant coach. Just two years later, Wanda was hired as HEAD basketball coa...
Camel Call Live | Women's Golf and Men's Tennis
March 27, 2024 15:44 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBIt is a women's golf and men's tennis takeover on Camel Call Live. We visit with freshmen Alicia Olsson, Jade Potter, and Mira Berglund from our seven-time defending champion women's golf team. Then it is time to hear from senior Damien Nezar and freshman Matias Lofink from our back-to-back champion men's tennis team. Recorded live from the County Seat in downtown Lillington.
Camel Call | More March Madness
March 21, 2024 14:34 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBFrom wrestling to baseball and everything in between, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich dive back into the madness that is March.
Camel Call | March Madness
March 07, 2024 21:39 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBMarch is here as our wrestling and basketball teams head to their conference tournaments. Indoor track and swimming have success at their tourneys and Campbell's spring sports are rolling. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich get you caught up with everything in the world of Campbell Athletics on Camel Call.
Tales From The Creek | Frank Stewart - Men's Basketball
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBSixty years ago, when basketball fans jammed old Carter Gym for the Harnett County high school championship, little did anyone know that those in attendance would be witnesses to history. That night – February 29, 1964 – Boone Trail and Angier played a game that lasted 13 overtimes before Boone Trail won 56-54. No basketball game on the high school, college or professional level has lasted as long. Frank Stewart was a senior guard for the Boone Trail Pioneers and led all scorers that nig...
Camel Call Live | Ronny Fisher
February 28, 2024 20:25 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBHead Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher is our guest on Camel Call Live. We examine Campbell's 5-2 record over the last month and look ahead to the final weeks of the season. Plus a conversation about the continued growth of women's basketball at Campbell and around the nation. Coach also talks about the first season in the CAA and his special group of seniors.
Camel Call | Crossover Catch Up
February 22, 2024 21:18 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIf your head is spinning with Campbell's winter and spring sports colliding, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich will help you sort it all out. We take a look at baseball's sensational start to the season, plus it is another trophy for wrestling. Tennis and golf are on a roll as swimming and track gear up for conference meets, and we break down the tournament scenarios for our basketball squads.
Camel Call Live | Baseball Takeover
February 16, 2024 14:01 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThe champs are back! It's a baseball takeover on Camel Call Live. Campbell Baseball is coming off five straight NCAA tournament appearances and will start their 2024 season this Friday at home vs. top 20 ranked UCSB. The live podcast features all three Campbell assistant coaches as Adam Wyse, Dusty White, and Jordan Stampler stop by the show.
Tales From The Creek | Love in The Creek
February 14, 2024 18:18 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBValentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 and to recognize that occasion, we have a special Tales from the Creek episode that we like to call "Love in the Creek." Scott and Sara Jackson and Tony and Ellen Peacock are two of the many couples who met during their undergraduate careers, fell in love, married, and have built a life together. Scott Jackson, class of '98 played seven different positions on the Campbell Baseball team, while Sara Moore, class of 2001 was a starting guard on Ca...
Camel Call | In Memory of Jerry Smith
February 08, 2024 16:58 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe remember Jerry Smith, former Campbell coach, and color analyst on men's basketball broadcasts. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich talk about the man they worked with for nearly a decade. As crossover season begins, the guys get you caught up on everything going on at Campbell, including a preview of our spring sports. Plus, a very passionate Super Bowl breakdown as both Chris and Evan's favorite NFL teams square off.
Tales From The Creek | Cordell Wise
February 02, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBCordell Wise joined his high school teammate Ken Faulkner on the Fighting Camel basketball team on his way to becoming a two-time All-American. Cordell Wise was also the first African American student to enroll at Campbell. A South Jersey standout, Cordell led the Camels to 60 victories over his three seasons after transferring from Temple – capped by a berth in the NAIA national tournament. After graduation, his career path took him through playing basketball, teaching and coaching, wor...
Camel Call Live | Softball's Trena Prater, Makayla McClain, Tristin Doster, Sterling Hairston
January 30, 2024 21:44 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBIt's a softball takeover on Camel Call Live. We get set for the season as the head coach of the back-to-back-to-back conference champs talks about her 2024 squad. Student-athletes Makayla McClain, Tristin Doster, and Sterling Hairston join the conversation to preview the upcoming campaign. The Camels begin the season on February 9th in Conway, South Carolina.
Tales From The Creek | Barbara Foxx
January 26, 2024 18:20 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBBefore the days of specialization, top-level athletes played multiple sports through high school and sometimes into college. Barbara Foxx did that and more when she enrolled at Campbell in 1975. Not only did she star for the Campbell basketball and softball teams, but she also played on the short-lived field hockey squad. After earning accolades in two sports and earning outstanding female athlete honors twice, she took a teaching and coaching job at Pinecrest High School – and stayed fo...
Camel Call | Ronny Fisher
January 25, 2024 10:38 - 28 minutes - 39 MBChris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich host as we hear Ronny Fisher's post-game comments after women's basketball's win over first-place Stony Brook. We discuss both men's and women's basketball's solid start to the conference season, plus wrestling is on a roll heading into next Friday's showdown with App State. And the campus gets set for the first nationally televised basketball game in four years as Campbell hosts Elon on CBS Sports Network.
Tales from the Creek | Earl Stephenson - Baseball
January 19, 2024 12:57 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBJim and Gaylord Perry, Catfish Hunter, Mike Caldwell, Cal Koonce. These are names of some of the most notable major league pitchers who have called Eastern North Carolina home. There are many others, including one who attended Campbell before reaching the big leagues in the 1970s. Earl Stephenson was born in Benson, played baseball at Campbell under legendary coach Hargrove Davis, served his country and went on to a 13-year professional career. When his playing career ended, Earl made hi...
Camel Call Live | Braxton Harris
January 17, 2024 13:51 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBCampbell's new head football coach Braxton Harris joins us for Camel Call Live. Harris takes us through his football journey, from his upbringing as a son of a high school football coach to playing for his dad, to playing and then coaching in college. Harris explains why he and his family are so happy to be back at Campbell and what makes this place so special. Also, what to expect from his football team moving forward. We also take a first look at Campbell's 2024 schedule.
Camel Call Friday | Braxton Harris Press Conference
January 13, 2024 01:17 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBA big show with audio from Athletic Director Hannah Bazemore and new Head Football Coach Braxton Harris at this week's introductory press conference. The 2024 football schedule is here, Chris and Evan take you through it. Plus we get you set for the first home weekend of CAA basketball and the start of indoor track, women's tennis, and senior day with swimming.
Camel Call Friday | Braxton Harris
January 05, 2024 21:31 - 58 minutes - 80 MBCampbell's new head football coach Braxton Harris talks about his football journey and what to expect from Campbell Football in the future. Associate Athletics Director Jason Williams joins Chris and Evan to talk about Mike Minter's impact on the football program and the excitement around Coach Harris. Plus we get you set for Campbell's first CAA basketball weekend.
Camel Call Friday | Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich
December 15, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBThe 2024 Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame is announced. Chris and Evan are blown away by the achievements and multi-sport accomplishments of this heralded class. Plus a big week of scoring on the basketball court and gearing up for a groundbreaking wrestling event held on campus this Tuesday.
Camel Call Live | Wynn Michalak and Levi Hopkins
December 15, 2023 11:29 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIt is a wrestling takeover on the final Camel Call Live of the calendar year as Associate Head Coach Wynn Michalak and Campbell veteran Levi Hopkins join the show. We discuss Campbell's fantastic start to the season, the exotic settings for matches on UFC Fight Pass, and the big home match on Tuesday featuring Stanford, Purdue, and North Dakota State.
Camel Call Friday | Ronny Fisher
December 09, 2023 14:13 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBCampbell Head Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher joins Camel Call Friday to talk about their outstanding start to the season and how this could be one of his best defensive teams ever. Chris and Evan take a look into the future on a rare competition-free weekend.
Camel Call Live | DEI with Steven Williams and Megan Hill
December 05, 2023 20:56 - 51 minutes - 71 MBA great discussion about Campbell Athletic's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives with DEI committee members. Assistant Head Football Coach Steven Williams talks about the issue and the impact Campbell Student-Athletes are having in the local community. Assistant Softball Coach Megan Hill joins the discussion and explores how focusing on DEI has brought her team closer.
Camel Call Live | Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich
December 01, 2023 21:41 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBChris and Evan examine the first month of Campbell Basketball. We discuss women getting off to a nearly perfect start and the men having the pieces to put it together. Plus, Wrestling continues to roll as five top 25 ranked wrestlers get set for the big tournament in Vegas.
Camel Call Live | Hajj-Malik Williams, Isaiah Burch, Mike Minter
November 24, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBTake a look back at the season and this era of Campbell Football with Senior Quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams and Senior O-lineman Isaiah Burch. Find out why they took a chance on Campbell, why they stayed and their best memories from the past half-decade in Buies Creek. Plus, Coach Minter recaps the win on the final day of the season and looks at what's ahead for Campbell Football.
Tales from the Creek | Janice Washington - Women's Basketball
November 22, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBFighting Camel fans will find it difficult to believe that it's been 27 years since Janice Washington arrived in Buies Creek, all the way from Slidell, Louisiana. Over the next five years, she played a pivotal role in some of Campbell women's basketball's greatest moments – including the program's first-ever NCAA postseason berth. Following graduation, Janice spent a total of nine seasons on Coach Wanda Watkins' staff – helping lead the Camels in the ASUN and the second Big South Conference e...
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Volleyball's Greg Goral, Chloe Cook, Claranne Fechter
November 15, 2023 11:15 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBOur Volleyball team is headed to the CAA tournament after a third-place regular season finish and we talk about it with Head Coach Greg Goral and Senior's Chloe Cook and Claranne Fechter. Head Football Coach Mike Minter starts the show with a scouting report on NC A&T as his team gets ready for the final game of the season.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter
November 10, 2023 01:54 - 23 minutes - 32 MBA special edition of Camel Call Live, recorded from Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter's office. On the show we talk about why a chess set is in the middle of his office, the North Carolina game, and the final home game of the season against 8th-ranked Delaware.
Camel Call Friday | Basketball's Kevin McGeehan
November 04, 2023 01:38 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBHead Men's Basketball Coach Kevin McGeehan previews the 23-24 Fighting Camels as his team opens the season Monday night vs. Navy. Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer praise Volleyball's sensational season as the final home matches of the season are upon us. Plus, Campbell Football's big game vs. North Carolina puts the Camels back on national TV.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Lendl Suggs
November 03, 2023 00:31 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBCampbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter previews the nationally televised game vs. North Carolina and recaps the road game at Richmond. Plus, Lendl Suggs and Chris Hemeyer examine the fantastic season for volleyball and preview the upcoming basketball season. From the County Seat Sports Grille in Downtown Lillington, it's Camel Call Live.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Basketball's Ronny Fisher
October 24, 2023 15:44 - 50 minutes - 69 MBHead Women's Basketball Coach Ronny Fisher previews the season and student-athletes Shy Tuelle, Svenia Nürenberg, and Sarah Fitzgerald also join the fun as we talk hoops on Camel Call Live. To begin the show, Campbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter recaps the homecoming win while looking ahead to a crucial conference matchup at Richmond.
Camel Call Friday | Wrestling's Scotti Sentes
October 20, 2023 18:30 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBGet ready for a Homecoming size episode of Camel Call Friday. Wrestling Head Coach Scotti Sentes previews the season and the Orange & Black Wrestle Off. Chris and Evan preview a big weekend of Homecoming events in Buies Creek and the Campbell Basketball School documentary premiere.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Dee Brown and the Running Backs
October 19, 2023 16:04 - 55 minutes - 76 MBLive from the County Seat in Downtown Lillington, it's Camel Call Live. In addition to Head Football Coach Mike Minter, we talk with former Syracuse great Dee Brown, now the quarterbacks and running backs coach for Campbell. He brings along his top four running backs Lamagea McDowell, Tai Goode, Naquari Rogers, and Chris McKay Jr. We talked about the bye week and the prep for the Homecoming game vs. Maine.
Camel Call Friday | Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer
October 13, 2023 16:50 - 26 minutes - 36 MBA preview of the Campbell Basketball School documentary, premiering next Friday. Plus, we give you the path to qualifying for the post-season for Volleyball, Football, and both Men's and Women's Soccer. Also, advice for getting tickets to the Homecoming Football game. Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich cover it all in this Friday the 13th edition of Camel Call.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Basketball's Kevin McGeehan, Anthony Dell'Orso, Laurynas Vaistaras
October 10, 2023 20:46 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIt's Meet the Camels Night for Campbell's Men's Basketball Team on Camel Call Live. We talk with Head Coach Kevin McGeehan, Freshman of the Year Anthony Dell'Orso, and veteran Laurynas Vaistaras. As always, we kick off the show with Campbell Football Head Coach Mike Minter. We examine the big road win at Hampton and what's ahead for the team during the bye week.
Camel Call Friday | Greg Goral
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBHead Volleyball Greg Goral is our guest as he talks about the fantastic start to the conference season as the team gets set to take on the defending CAA champs. Plus, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich break down soccer, and swimming and reveal a path for Campbell Football to make the playoffs.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Jalen Kelsey, Ezeriah Anderson, Chaney Fitzgerald, VJ Wilkins
October 03, 2023 20:14 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBA wide receiver takeover on Camel Call Live as Jalen Kelsey, Ezeriah Anderson, Chaney Fitzgerald, and VJ Wilkins join us. We discuss Campbell's top-ranked offense and how close-knit the group is. Plus, we find out why each of them picked Campbell. Head Coach Mike Minter talks about the group, the NC Central game, and the challenge ahead at Hampton.
Tales from the Creek | Heather Lee Magill - Track & Cross Country
September 27, 2023 17:19 - 41 minutes - 57 MBJust over two decades ago, Heather Lee set foot on the Campbell University campus after a 52-hour drive from her home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Over the next four years, she would establish herself as one of the greatest distance runners in school and Atlantic Sun Conference history. Along the way, she set school records in eight events, was named the school’s outstanding female athlete three times, and also found the time to serve twice as President of the student-athlete advisory committ...
Tales from the Creek | Heather Lee McGill - Track & Cross Country
September 27, 2023 17:19 - 41 minutes - 57 MBJust over two decades ago, Heather Lee set foot on the Campbell University campus after a 52-hour drive from her home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Over the next four years, she would establish herself as one of the greatest distance runners in school and Atlantic Sun Conference history. Along the way, she set school records in eight events, was named the school’s outstanding female athlete three times, and also found the time to serve twice as President of the student-athlete advisory committ...
Camel Call Friday | Zachary Bagby - Swimming
September 22, 2023 20:31 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBWe talk swimming with interim Head Coach Zachary Bagby. An assistant coach at Campbell for six seasons, we discuss the transition to the top spot, his philosophy, recruiting, and moving to the CAA. Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer get you set for a big weekend featuring home football and volleyball.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Women's Soccer Jeff Gross
September 19, 2023 15:16 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBCampbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter reflects on the big road win at Monmouth, the Camel's first in the CAA. Plus we look back to when he played on Monday Night Football in the NFL and we look ahead at Campbell's game vs. Elon. Head Women's Soccer Coach Jeff Gross comes by to talk about how the CAA season is going and how he loves his team and their bright future.
Camel Call Friday | Virgil Givens - Cross Country, Track & Field
September 15, 2023 12:48 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBCampbell Head Coach Virgil Givens gives us a preview of his Cross Country team. Plus, we recap a sensational outdoor track season as the Campbell Women finished 30th in the nation while boasting two All-Americans. Later in the show, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich discuss a big football win and preview a huge road contest at Monmouth while getting you set for the entire weekend of Campbell sports.
Tales from the Creek | Tammie Pyle Yarter - Women's Soccer
September 13, 2023 10:14 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB31 years ago last month Tammie Pyle stepped foot on campus along with 21 other student-athletes to prepare for the first women’s soccer season in the University’s history. Over the next four years, she played a key role in Campbell winning the inaugural Big South Conference championship in 1993 and reaching the Trans America Athletic Conference final in 1995. Along the way, she made life-long friends and memories, and graduated in 1997 with under BBA and MBA in trust management. Tammie has...
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, DC Patrick Miller, OC Anthony Weeden
September 12, 2023 15:11 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBWe visit with Football's Offensive Coordinator Anthony Weeden, Defensive Coordinator Patrick Miller, and Head Coach Mike Minter to discuss the big win at The Citadel. The group also scouts Campbell's Saturday matchup at Monmouth. Camel Call Live is recorded live every Monday night at the County Seat Sports Grille in downtown Lillington.
Camel Call Friday | Golf's John Crooks
September 08, 2023 17:08 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBHall of Famer and the second winningest Women's Golf Coach in Division I history John Crooks is our guest on Camel Call Friday. Coach Crooks previews his Women's Golf team as they get set for their first tournament of the season. Plus, Evan Budrovich and Chris Hemeyer get you set for a big Volleyball and Football weekend, while our soccer squads travel to the northeast.
Camel Call Live | Mike Minter, Volleyball's Greg Goral
September 05, 2023 17:38 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBCampbell Head Football Coach Mike Minter recaps Campbell's first game of the season, scouts Saturday's game at The Citadel, and talks about the Miami Dolphins Julian Hill becoming the first Camel in the NFL. Head Volleyball Coach Greg Goral drops by to give us a preview of this week's home opener and tournament. He also talks about what the recent success of his program has meant to Campbell's reputation around the nation.
Camel Call Friday | Football Recap, Weekend Preview
September 01, 2023 17:48 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBChris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich recap Campbell football's season opener vs. 4th ranked William & Mary and describe the great atmosphere around Barker-Lane Stadium. Plus, a weekend preview of soccer, volleyball, and cross country's season debut.
Camel Call Friday | Women's Soccer Head Coach Jeff Gross, Men's Soccer Head Coach Dustin Fonder
August 25, 2023 21:02 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOur first Camel Call Friday of the season features interviews with Women's Soccer Head Coach Jeff Gross and Men's Soccer Head Coach Dustin Fonder. Plus, Chris Hemeyer and Evan Budrovich preview the fall season in the CAA for Campbell Athletics.
Tales From the Creek | Sam Staggers - Men's Basketball
August 23, 2023 15:45 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBWhen you think of the all-time greats in Campbell Basketball history, the name Sam Staggers is definitely at the top of the list. The Campbell Hall-of-Famer led the Camels to 71 victories over his final three seasons, a runner-up finish in the 1977 NAIA national tournament, and was named first-team All-American. But Sam’s basketball journey was just beginning. He chose Europe over an opportunity with the Harlem Globetrotters and has made Belgium his home ever since. He played professiona...