WNCT 9OYS SPORTS TALK
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA look at all things sports in Eastern North Carolina. The WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports Team has you covered with all the sports news and inside information.
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Finishing a football season unbeaten and recording back-to-back state titles
December 22, 2023 16:44 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWinning a state title in any sport -- especially high school football -- is no easy task. Doing it twice is impressive. Going unbeaten during those two seasons is practically unheard of. WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with the coach of the team that did it about their accomplishments.
Get to know new sports reporter Zach Kaplan
November 17, 2023 15:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBYou can move states, change sports and your teams, but your role as a sports reporter will remain primarily the same. Courtney Layton sits down with new sports reporter Zach Kaplan to find out more about him, his move here and the adjustment process.
A record-breaking ECU golfer
November 10, 2023 17:47 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBThe East Carolina University men's golf team has had some good athletes come through, but there's one on the roster now who is just getting started. Host Courtney Layton introduces us to Lucas Augustsson.
Farmville's Amiya Joyner on winning the AAC title and a 2023-24 outlook
November 03, 2023 17:59 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe ECU women's basketball team defied the odds and won the AAC Conference Tournament last season. With that came just the program's third-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. Now, expectations are higher for the upcoming season. Amiya Joyner, a standout Farmville Central High School star, hopes to help make that happen. She sits down with WNCT's Courtney Layton for her latest podcast to discuss this and more.
ECU volleyball team off to best start in program history
October 20, 2023 19:44 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe East Carolina University volleyball team is on a winning streak and playing some of its best ball of the season. WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with two of the team members to find out what's working and how special the season has been so far.
Three decades of broadcasting with Jim Szoke
October 18, 2023 16:51 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJim Szoke has been with the Carolina Panthers from the start of the franchise, dating back to the first season in 1995. He is a Hall of Fame announces for WBT Radio and has now taken on the responsibility of doing play-by-play for the East Carolina University football team after the loss of The Voice of the Pirates, Jeff Charles.
Neuse News Sports
October 06, 2023 16:24 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIf you need a trustworthy place to get all your information on high school football and more in the Lenoir and Greene Counties area, this is a place for you to look. Courtney Layton talks with Trey Scott about Neuse News Sports, the work they do and the teams they cover.
Behind the scenes of a Carolina Hurricanes game
September 29, 2023 17:11 - 7 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Carolina Hurricanes are known as the team with the loudest fans in the NHL and there are some essential factors that play into why that's true. WNCT's Courtney Layton gets a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes into making a Hurricanes game a fun experience for the fans.
Life after being a student-athlete at ECU
September 15, 2023 13:56 - 24 minutes - 36 MBMost collegiate athletes participated in sports their whole life and it's all they've ever known. So after college, if professionally playing the sport isn't an option, it's easy to say "What's next?"
Getting pumped for Hurricanes hockey with Wade Minter
September 08, 2023 17:20 - 36 minutes - 52 MBIt won't be long before we start cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes again. Courtney Layton speaks with Wade Minter, the man who gets the crowds pumped up during every home game.
Jacksonville Daily News' Chris Miller
August 17, 2023 16:08 - 30 minutes - 44.1 MBAs high school football season approaches, a lot of people are excited. But football fans in Eastern North Carolina take it up a notch. WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with Chris Miller of the Daily News in Jacksonville about the start of the season and other sports.
Softball analyst and 3x national champion Jenny Dalton-Hill
August 11, 2023 01:48 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBJenny Dalton-Hill is one of the most decorated softball players in NCAA history. She also took a few swings playing baseball. She was in Greenville this week to call the softball world series for ESPN. Courtney Layton has more.
WNCT's Garrett Short discusses past sports season, looks ahead
July 14, 2023 16:47 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThe sports season has wrapped up, sorta. What began with ECU and high school football ended with the completion of ECU's baseball season, the Major League All-Star Game and the MLB draft. WNCT's Garrett Short puts a bow on it all and talks about the highs and lows of the sason with host Courtney Layton.
Responsibilities of general manager for the Morehead City Marlins
June 16, 2023 17:45 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBBaseball has a huge following during the summer in Eastern North Carolina. One of the bigger baseball leagues around ENC is the Coastal Plain League, which includes the Morehead City Marlins. WNCT's Courtney Layton talks with Dave Lipay, who is now the general manager of the team about its recent success and what goes on with the organization.
30 minutes with the only coach in NC with 1,000 wins in a single sport
June 09, 2023 21:31 - 29 minutes - 41.8 MBThere is only one coach in North Carolina with 1,000 wins in a single sport, and there's no one like him. This week's WNCT Sports Talk podcast is a candid conversation with WNCT's Courtney Layton and J.H. Rose High School legendary baseball coach Ronald Vincent.
Daily Reflector's Patrick Mason talks ECU baseball, football and more
June 02, 2023 17:31 - 29 minutes - 41.7 MBA lot of work goes into keeping The Daily Reflector up and running, including the sports columns. Patrick Mason works there and covers ECU football, basketball and baseball, among other sports. WNCT's Courtney Layton sat down with him to talk ECU in the NCAA baseball tournament, his role with the newspaper and more.
Working with the Wilson Tobs
May 26, 2023 16:20 - 15 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Wilson Tobs are starting their season during the Memorial Day weekend and General Manager Mike Bell is beyond ready. WNCT's Courtney Layton sat down with Bell to find out how he got his start, the upcoming Wilson Tobs season and much more.
Stephen Igoe, a name you've probably seen on ECU sports articles
May 12, 2023 16:31 - 28 minutes - 40.8 MBStephen Igoe created Hoist the Colours, the East Carolina part of 247sports.com, in 2010. HTC is called the premiere place for inside information on ECU sports and recruiting. He chats with host Courtney Layton about the Pirates, his work, his new radio show and much more.
ECU softball seniors reflect on career
April 28, 2023 18:35 - 31 minutes - 44.6 MBSydney Yoder and Sophie Wools are two athletes on the East Carolina softball team. They have put their all into the Pirate program and have brought a new feel to it, along with second-year head coach, Shane Winkler. WNCT's Courtney Layton, who actually played for the Pirates with both, sat down to talk about their time at ECU.
The life of a sports reporter
April 21, 2023 18:53 - 21 minutes - 31.6 MBWNCT sports reporter and anchor Garrett Short has shot sporting events from East Carolina baseball, football and softball, Carolina Hurricanes, high school sports and more. He sits down with WNCT's Courtney Layton to talk about his job, what he loves most about it and more.
Down East Wood Ducks talk about excitement, expectations of new season
April 06, 2023 18:28 - 4 minutes - 8.52 MBThe Down East Wood Ducks will open their season at Grainger Stadium in Kinston on Thursday. WNCT's Courtney Layton spoke with members of the team about the expectations of starting a new baseball season.
Through the eyes of an ESPN+ play-by-play commentator
March 31, 2023 15:56 - 36 minutes - 52 MBPatrick Johnson has a hefty resume with lots of experience in broadcasting, from sports to news. He also is a co-host on a morning radio/TV show but always knew sports broadcasting was where his passion lay. WNCT's Courtney Layton sits down with Johnson to find out more.
ECU women's golf coach bringing tremendous success to the program
March 24, 2023 15:43 - 27 minutes - 40.2 MBIn the four seasons CC Buford has had the head coaching title at East Carolina, she has brought nothing but success to the program. In this podcast episode, WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with Buford about her time as coach, the team's progress and more.
ECU Swimming coach speaks on rebuilding the program after cut during COVID
March 16, 2023 16:48 - 16 minutes - 24.1 MBEast Carolina's swimming and diving team has had some ups and downs the last few years. In this week's Sports Talk podcast, host Courtney Layton speaks with head coach Michael Jabs about what's happened and what's next for the program.
ECU Softball off to best start since 2005
March 02, 2023 17:23 - 21 minutes - 31.9 MBSoftball season is getting into full swing and the East Carolina team is starting off hot. Host Courtney Layton sits down with Pirates coach Shane Winkler to talk about the team, his own path to success, where he sees things going and more.
ECU indoor track preps for AAC championships
February 23, 2023 15:49 - 26 minutes - 37.4 MBIt's been a busy week for the East Carolina University track and field team. Participants left for Birmingham, Ala., and the AAC Indoor Championships. Competition was slated for Thursday and Friday. WNCT's Courtney Layton got the chance to speak with ECU Director of Track & Field Curt Kraft and some of the participating athletes.
One-on-one with ECU football coach Mike Houston
February 16, 2023 21:54 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBMike Houston, the head coach of the East Carolina University football team, joins us to talk all things sports in this week's podcast.
Inside the eye of the Carolina Hurricanes
February 03, 2023 22:54 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThe Carolina Hurricanes have won eight games in a row and Tuesday night's overtime winner over the LA Kings was a thriller. WNCT's Courtney Layton and Ryan Harper were at the game and talk about the win, how the team is playing, the upcoming All-Star break and more.
ECU Baseball Media Day
January 27, 2023 20:18 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week’s Sports Talk podcast is about all things East Carolina University baseball. Media day was the past Monday and the team's first practice was scheduled for Friday. Courtney Layton and Brandon Tester break down the interviews and share more about the upcoming season.
ECU women's hoops success so far; Ahlers talks Hula Bowl, what's next
January 20, 2023 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis week’s Sports Talk podcast is about all things East Carolina University. We speak with ECU women's basketball coach Kim McNeill and former Pirates quarterback Holton Ahlers.
'You can paint this one purple:' Jeff Charles talks 1,000th game, his career and more
January 11, 2023 19:26 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJeff Charles has called East Carolina University play-by-play football and basketball games for as long as many Pirate fans can remember, since 1988 to be exact. He has even been deemed "The Voice of the Pirates."
ECU bowl win, Carolina Hurricanes, college football's national championship
January 06, 2023 21:14 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Nine On Your Side Sports Talk podcast is focusing on the East Carolina football team's big win in the Birmingham Bowl.
Last-minute sports Christmas gifts, end of high school football, ECU headed to Birmingham
December 23, 2022 13:31 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe Nine On Your Side Sports Talk podcast is here to save you with last-minute sports Christmas gift ideas. It's one of the features on our latest podcast.
High school state finals and ECU's goin' bowlin’
December 09, 2022 10:56 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Nine On Your Side Sports Talk podcast is covering all things East Carolina University and Eastern North Carolina high school football this week. Listen to new host Courtney Layton to find out more.
Getting caught up on Football in The East
October 20, 2022 00:50 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports Team takes a look at the best storylines of the high school football season in Eastern North Carolina. The crew also talks East Carolina University football and what it will take for the Pirates to go back to a Bowl game.
TOUCHDOWN FRIDAY RETURNS
August 17, 2022 14:16 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThe 9 On Your Side Sports Team is getting ready for another High School football season and the return of Touchdown Friday, which kicks off at 11:05 pm on WNCT. In this edition of 9OYS Sports talk, Sports Director Brian Bailey, Anchor Ken Watlington, and Digital Manager Jason Boyd give an inside look at what it takes to make Touchdown Friday happen during the high school football season.
Tournament Time for East Carolina Baseball
June 02, 2022 22:52 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe East Carolina Pirates earn the 8th seed and prepare to host an NCAA Regional. The WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports team takes a look at ECU's amazing run to get to the tournament.
NFL Draft Roundup
May 05, 2022 14:12 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports Team goes "On The Clock" to look back at the NFL Draft. Sports Director Brian Bailey, Garrett Short, and Jason Boyd talk the highs and lows of the draft for their favorite teams.
Getting Ready For Opening Day in Kinston
April 06, 2022 20:38 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOpening Day is here, and the WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports Team gets you ready for minor league baseball. Sports Director Brian Bailey, Ken Watlington, and Jason Boyd talk with Down East Wood Ducks General Manager Jon Clemmons about Opening Day and the team's 5th season.
GETTING READY FOR THE "BIG DANCE!"
March 16, 2022 19:56 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThe NCAA Basketball Tournament is here! Brackets are all filled out, ready to be busted. The WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports crew discusses what makes the tournament unique and their Final Four memories.
March Madness Memories
March 02, 2022 20:25 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThe NCAA Basketball Tournament is right around the corner. The WNCT 9 On Your Side sports crew share their favorite and not-so-favorite March Madness memories.
ECU baseball returns, preview of 2022 season
February 17, 2022 15:54 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBThe ECU Pirates begin another bid for Omaha. Sports Director Brian Bailey, Ken Watlington, and Jason Boyd preview the 2022 East Carolina Pirates baseball season with ECU's Director of Baseball Media Relations Malcolm Gray
Super Bowl Memories
February 02, 2022 20:41 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports team is back with a new podcast! This week, Sports Director Brian Bailey, Garrett Short, and Jason Boyd take a look back at some of their favorite, and least favorite Super Bowl moments over the years.
Building the 9OYS March Madness bracket, ECU baseball update
March 17, 2021 19:53 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe official start of March Madness is highlighted by the brackets. Nolan Knight, Brian Bailey and Kelci O'Donnell break down our picks for the tournament. We'll also discuss the latest on ECU baseball, which is now in the Top 10 in several national college baseball polls.
Back at it again, Farmville Central wins third straight basketball state championship
March 10, 2021 20:13 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBFarmville Central basketball head Larry Williford joins us on the phone to chat about the Jaguars' third state championship win last Saturday. We also take a sneak peek at our Week 3 schedule of Touchdown Friday plus we discuss the one-year mark of the COVID-19 shutdown of sports.
Rain headlines week one of 'Touchdown Friday'; Pirate baseball in full swing
March 03, 2021 20:02 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWill Bland, football coach of the J.H. Rose Rampants, joins us to chat about his big win during Week 1 of the high school football season. East Carolina University baseball is also in full swing and Joe Dooley and the basketball squad returns to the court this Thursday at home against Central Florida.
It's game week for Touchdown Friday!
February 25, 2021 20:47 - 18 minutes - 17 MB"Touchdown Friday" returns this week featuring area high school football games. Plus, it's playoff time for high school hoops. WNCT's Jason O. Boyd joins our sports crew to break down the fun.
Tarboro Head Coach, Jeff Craddock previews this year's team; Spring sports in full swing across the east
February 17, 2021 21:44 - 35 minutes - 33 MBListen this week to our exclusive interview with Tarboro High School football coach Jeff Craddock previewing this year's team. With Touchdown Friday just over one week away, our sports team looks ahead to the whirlwind the spring season will be. Multiple ECU players received conference recognition this week, plus baseball's season-opener is slated for Friday.
How accurate is the sports team is at Super Bowl prop betting?
February 10, 2021 22:32 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week sports director Brian Bailey and sports reporter Nolan Knight take a look at how accurate our Super Bowl LV mock prop bets were this year. Plus, we'll give you the scoop on other sports across North Carolina.