Wes McElroy Podcast
1,609 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsMIDDAYS WITH MCELROY, M-F 12PM-3PM on Sportsradio 910 The Fan…now on 105.1FM!
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Episodes
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/18/20)
June 18, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBWes covers the Big 3 Headlines of the day, which college has the most recognizable football helmet, and Roddy Jones of the ACC Network discusses if 6 weeks is enough time to get players ready for the 2020 CFB season, and what questions and concerns he has about keeping players and coaches safe.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/18/20)
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWes discusses Dr. Fauci’s comments about the NFL’s plan to return, the newest proposal from the MLBPA, and David Teel of the Richmond Times Dispatch on colleges football’s plan to return.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/17/20)
June 17, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIan Eagle, Voice of the Brooklyn Nets, NBA on TNT, & NFL on CBS shares his thoughts on the NBA’s plan to return, and how sports broadcasts could work in the future.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/17/20)
June 17, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBSteve Gardner of USA Today gives his opinion on how many games he thinks we could see in the 2020 season, how quickly players could get back to the field, and potential complications for restarting the MLB. Voice of the Hokies, Jon Laaser, breaks down the possible plan to bring back CFB, depth issues, and how the Hokies MBB roster is coming together.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/17/20)
June 17, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWes talks about the MLB owners submitting a new proposal to the players for the 2020 season, and Woody Cain of the Motor Racing Network on if mid-week races could remain in the future, & his thoughts on Dale Jr and being named to the Hall of Fame. Woody also tells a story about NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Farmer, as well as what it was like to be around the NASCAR during the Confederate flag ban last week.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/16/20)
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBRadio.com MLB Insider Tony Gywnn Jr. recaps the last 24 hours in MLB, will there be baseball and how he “big timed” his Dad for Will Clark. Mike Jones of USA Today gives his reaction to Ezekiel Elliott testing positive for COVID-19, his thoughts on the NFL’s approach to the 2020 season, and if anyone could be willing to sign Colin Kaepernick this season.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/16/20)
June 16, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWes covers the Big 3 Headlines of the day, and Gentry Estes of The Tennessean discusses the challenges of college football players returning to campus, the mystery of how many positive COVID-19 tests are too many, and how things might be enforced when the season opens up.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/16/20)
June 16, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBMark Zuckerman of MASN Sports shares his thoughts about the past few days in the MLB, if he sees things possibly getting better from here, & over/under on 55 games this season.Why Ezekiel Elliott testing positive is a big story, MLB is a mess, and
Interview: Trey Wilson, Voice of the Richmond Flying Squirrels
June 15, 2020 17:15 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBThe Voice of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Trey Wilson, talks with Wes about his thoughts on MLB commissioner Rob Manfred’s recent comments on not being confident on having a baseball season in 2020, insight on his new show “Funville 9” as well as what’s in store for Episode 2 tonight at 6pm on 910 The Fan.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/15/20)
June 15, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJesse Dougherty of the Washington Post gives his opinion on the current status of MLB negotiations, where we go from here, and the National’s chance for a sprint to the finish in a shortened season. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report discusses what happened over the past few days with the NBA negotiations to re-open, the possibility of no 2020 NBA season, and if the current re-opening timeframe is now in jeapordy.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/15/20)
June 15, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWes covers the Big 3 Headlines of the day, and Gabe Lacques of USA Today Sports joins in on the discussion about current MLB negotiations, the next step to get the season started, when he expects to hear something in regard to a confirmed plan for this season, and his thoughts on ESPN’s “Long Gone Summer” documentary.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/15/20)
June 15, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWes on the weekend in MLB negotiations, the credibility of a 48-50 game season, as well as NFL players testing positive for COVID-19, including Ezekiel Elliott. Wes also discusses the hurdles for the NBA to re-open, & Kyrie Irving’s conference call with NBA players.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/12/20)
June 12, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBParney of the Richmond Flying Squirrels shares his feelings on MLB’s continued squabbling and you can take Dad to the Diamond on Father’s Day. Lane Casadonte of CBS6 discusses his latest story “Beyond the Roster” on Flying Squirrels GM Benny Rothrock, as well as the plan for high school football to come back.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/12/20)
June 12, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBGary Gramling of Monday Morning QB talks with Wes about the possibility of Colin Kaepernick coming back to the NFL, if he could be a backup QB, and his thoughts on the idea of “quarantine QB’s” during COVID-19. Ian Casselberry of Awful Announcing breaks how sports could look and sound as the return to television.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/12/20)
June 12, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAJ Schnack, Executive Producer of ESPN’s 30 for 30 “Long Gone Summer”, joins the show with some insight on the planning behind the documentary & what interested him the most about the summer of 1998 with McGwire and Sosa.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/11/20)
June 11, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMichael Robinson of the NFL Network joins Wes to discuss NASCAR banning the Confederate flag, how Patrick Mahomes being in the NFL players video about BLM resounded throughout the league, as well as what if the NFL preseason is cut to 2 games?
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/11/20)
June 11, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWes covers the Big 3 Headlines of the day and David Glenn of the David Glenn Show talks about the Zion Williamson/Duke case, Duke AD Kevin White and UNC AD Bubba Cunningham backing each other up about NIL, and getting college football back on the field.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/11/20)
June 11, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWes discusses NASCAR banning the Confederate flag, Bubba Wallace’s impact on the decision, and how cutting the preseason to two games. MLB writer John Perrotto analyzes if MLB is any closer to a 75 game season or we headed towards 48.
Wes McElroy - June 10, 2020 Hour 3.mp3
June 10, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBAlex Myers talks with Wes about the PGA Tour returning to action this weekend, and Chris Russell checks in with the latest out of Redskins Park.
Wes McElroy - June 10, 2020 Hour 2.mp3
June 10, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe voice of the Hokies Jon Laaser makes his weekly appearance on the show to talk about the plans in place to get student-athletes back on campus in Blacksburg to prepare for the fall sports season. Also, Radio.com's Ben Davis talks about the latest in MLB.
Wes McElroy - June 10, 2020 Hour 1.mp3
June 10, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWes is joined by Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports to discuss the impact of NASCAR's message of solidarity and unity prior to the race in Atlanta, Bubba Wallace's comments to Don Lemon on CNN, and to preview the NASCAR Cup Series event at Martinsville.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/09/20)
June 09, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWes goes Covering the Commonwealth with Mike Niziolek of The Roanoke Times on Virginia Tech, and Greg Madia of Daily News-Record on JMU. Matt Snyder of CBS Sports on the latest on MLB, where are we headed, and what team to watch out for in a shortened season.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/09/20)
June 09, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWes goes Covering the Commonwealth with Mike Niziolek of The Roanoke Times on Virginia Tech, and Greg Madia of Daily News-Record on JMU. Matt Snyder of CBS Sports on the latest on MLB, where are we headed, and what team to watch out for in a shortened season.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/09/20)
June 09, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMarc Davis of NBC12 shares this thought on MLB’s hold up and what it was like to cover the protests in the RVA last week. Radio.com Sports Insider Eliot Schorr-Parks on the NFL and Roger Goodell’s video response movement and what if Colin Kaepernick came back wanted to come back?
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/09/20)
June 09, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWes discusses Virginia Tech football getting back to work, fans in college stadiums, and the clock is ticking in MLB-when is time up? Also have you ever brought home a dog without a spouse?
Richmond Flying Squirrels - Funville 9 (Episode 1)
June 08, 2020 19:15 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBEpisode 1: Todd “Parney” Parnell
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/08/20)
June 08, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDave Sheinin of the Washington Post on the MLB’s new proposal and what Dave remembers about Strasburg’s MLB debut, 10 years ago today. UVA Men’s basketball associate coach Jason Williford joins the show on what it meant for him to be back in Richmond Saturday and what it was like to be part of the peaceful protest with the 804 Coaches for Change.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/08/20)
June 08, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWes covers the Big 3 Headlines of the day from MLB, NFL and Virginia Tech. Mike Barber of the Richmond Times Dispatch looks at Virginia Tech returning for workouts, the season ahead, and how COVID -19 will be the #1 storyline of the season.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/08/20)
June 08, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWhy it feels like we headed towards at 48 game in MLB and why this is not only about the present but the future, the simple pleasure of going to the barbershop and the weekend in the NFL with Roger Goodell, Drew Brees, and President Trump.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/05/20)
June 05, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBParney of the Richmond Flying Squirrels talks about the culture of the clubhouse with the diversity present in baseball, MLB and MLBPA negotiations, and is 50 games enough for an MLB season. Former MLB player Randy Winn shares his experience of being drafted by an MLB expansion team, breaks down the B.A.T. program, and how likely he thinks it is to see baseball this year.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/05/20)
June 05, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJerry Brewer of The Washington Post tells Wes a story about Dr. J, gives some insight on his column on Drew Brees, his thoughts on Brees’ recent comments, and Lane Casadonte on Virginia Tech being the first college in Virginia to return to voluntary workouts next week, and the potential of high school football coming back this year.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/05/20)
June 05, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWes discusses College Football teams coming back to facilities, the very real possibility of a 50-game MLB season and Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports shares what he thought of the NFL players video on social media, Drew Brees’ recent comments, and how much power the NFL players now have.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/04/20)
June 04, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBNFL Network’s Michael Robinson joins Wes to share his thoughts on Drew Brees’ recent comments, how to move forward towards race equality in America, and his mission behind his “Excel to Excellence” program. Michael also discusses what he hopes comes out of the current situation in our nation, safety concerns for players during COVID-19, and his thoughts on mic’d up players in the NFL if there are no fans.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/04/20)
June 04, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEmma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated talks about the reality of a 50-game season in the MLB, the impact of a partial season on the MLB fanbase, and if there is a new deadline to get a deal done.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/04/20)
June 04, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWes addresses Drew Brees’ comments yesterday as well as his public apology, the NBA on approving a plan for completing the 2020-21 season, and Brandon Marcello of 24/7 Sports discusses CFB teams returning and some with positive tests.
Interview: Virginia Cavaliers LB Charles Snowden
June 03, 2020 16:30 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBVirginia Cavaliers LB Charles Snowden joins Wes to discuss why he felt the need to participate in the DC protests, how it was emotional and the conversations he’s had with UVA coaches and players.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/03/20)
June 03, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBDavid Teel of the Richmond Times Dispatch chats with Wes about this column on “Not sticking to sports” and also what could be the new normal in this College Football season.Virginia Cavaliers LB Charles Snowden joins Wes to discuss why he felt the need to participate in the DC protests, how it was emotional and the conversations he’s had with UVA coaches and players.
McElroy - Hour 2 (06/03/20)
June 03, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWes covers the Big 3 Headlines of the day, and is joined by the voice of the Hokies, Jon Laaser, as he shares his thoughts on George Floyd, being a Minneapolis native himself, why sports seem to transcend racism, and some insight on Virginia Tech bringing back student athletes to on-campus facilities.
McElroy - Hour 1 (06/03/20)
June 03, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWes discusses his thoughts on the NBA’s return & future of the MLB after the rejection of the MLBPA’s counterproposal, plus Gary Gramling of Monday Morning QB talks about the safety questions for NFL players outside of facilities, the financial impact if fans can’t be in the stands, and his thoughts on mic’d players if there are no fans in the stands.
Wes McElroy - Hour 4 (06/02/20)
June 02, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this hour, Wes goes Covering the Commonwealth as he talks with Norm Wood of the Daily Press about Virginia Tech and Bennet Conlin of the Daily Progress about UVA, plus he sits down with Jim Ballinger of Yardworks and their giveaway to the heroes during the pandemic and how you can nominate.
Interview: Jim Bollinger of Yardworks
June 02, 2020 16:45 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBWes is joined by Jim Bollinger of Yardworks about their giveaway to the heroes during the pandemic and how you can nominate.
Wes McElroy - Hour 3 (06/02/20)
June 02, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this hour, Wes goes Covering the Commonwealth as he talks with Norm Wood of the Daily Press about Virginia Tech and Bennet Conlin of the Daily Progress about UVA, plus he sits down with Jim Ballinger of Yardworks and their giveaway to the heroes during the pandemic and how you can nominate.
Wes McElory - Hour 2 (06/02/20)
June 02, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWes McElroy is joined by RADIO.com Sports MLB Insider and MLB veteran Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss his thoughts on the protests and the possible amount of games the MLB will have if there is a season this year.
Interview: Mike Barber os the Richmond Times-Dispatch
June 02, 2020 14:15 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBWes is joined by Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to discuss how Virginia Tech and their process of opening up their athletic facility.
Wes McElroy - Hour 1 (06/02/20)
June 02, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWes is joined by Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to discuss how Virginia Tech and their process of opening up their athletic facility, plus he continues to talk about the protests across the country.
Interview: VCU Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Rhoades
June 01, 2020 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBVCU Men’s Basketball HC Mike Rhoades joins the show to discuss what was shared between he and his team about the death of George Floyd and the protests of the weekend, his personal thoughts on leadership, and why sports seems to transcend race.
Interview: Mike Jones of USA Today
June 01, 2020 16:15 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBMike Jones of USA Today shares his personal feelings on George Floyd, the NFL’s statement and shares the conversations he had with his own kids.
McElroy - Hour 3 (06/01/20)
June 01, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBVCU Men’s Basketball HC Mike Rhoades joins the show to discuss what was shared between he and his team about the death of George Floyd and the protests of the weekend, his personal thoughts on leadership, and why sports seems to transcend race.Mike Jones of USA Today shares his personal feelings on George Floyd, the NFL’s statement and shares the conversations he had with his own kids.
Interview: Steve Gardner of USA Today
June 01, 2020 15:45 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBSteve Gardner of USA Today talks with Wes about his thoughts on the MLBPA counterproposal, who determines which players are considering high risk, as well as his thoughts on the state of the MiLB.
Interview: William & Mary Football Head Coach Mike London
June 01, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHead Coach of William & Mary Football, Mike London, discusses his thoughts on the events of this past weekend, what he said to his players, and why sports seems to transcend racism.