DN-R MEDIA

Billy Napier met the media for the first time since his introductory press conference to discuss JMU's huge offseason recruiting haul. Plus, Shane and Catie discuss the issues surrounding the Dukes' men's basketball team and how close the JMU women are to a Sun Belt Tournament mega-bye.

Looking into the struggles for JMU's men's basketball team, another championship chase for the Dukes women and what the latest College Football Playoff news could mean for JMU going forward.

Breaking down the patterns in JMU football's transfer portal haul, including where the new Dukes are coming from and how big Billy Napier's first JMU squad looks to be at certain positions. Plus, can JMU men's and women's hoops make moves up the Sun Belt standings this week?

DN-R reporters Richard Hronik and Anya Szerzenie sit down and discuss the closing and reopening of Harrisonburg's Court Square Theater, what it means for the downtown community and how the news broke.

As Billy Napier rebuilds JMU's coaching staff and roster, Catie and Shane look at who is new, who's coming back and who is on the way out for the Dukes. Plus the ups and downs of JMU basketball midway through the season.

Daily News-Record photographer Daniel Lin discusses the craft of shooting photos for news and sports, and the responsibility of providing the visual record for historic events.

Previewing the College Football Playoff opening round game between JMU and Oregon and what the Dukes need to do in order to compete with the Big Ten powerhouse. Plus, discussing what we know about revenue sharing for JMU football and basketball.

DN-R Reporter Lori D'Angelo weighs in on the holiday season with her five favorite Christmas movies that don't get enough praise.

Catie and Shane discuss a wild weekend of JMU sports with Billy Napier introduced as the Dukes' new head football coach, not to mention the way JMU wound up in the College Football Playoff.

Recapping JMU's 31-14 victory against Troy to give the Dukes their first Sun Belt Conference title and discussing what's next for the program.

Daily News-Record reporter Lori D'Angelo discusses how she became aware of a toy drive that helps bring smiles to families that might otherwise struggle during the holiday season.

Shane and Catie preview JMU and Troy's upcoming battle in the Sun Belt Championship Game and have the latest on the Dukes coaching search, including what candidates seem to be on JMU's early radar.

A breaking news bonus episode as Catie and Shane discuss reports Bob Chesney is heading to UCLA and what might be next for JMU ahead of the Sun Belt Conference championship game.

It appears bringing back the show may have been good luck for JMU's basketball teams, but still no love from the College Football Playoff committee for the Dukes. Shane and Catie discuss the committee's transparent moves to make sure the ACC doesn't give up an auto-berth to a second Group of Six team and preview JMU's trip to Coastal Carolina this Saturday.

In this new podcast from DN-R MEDIA, we will discuss a written story in the Daily News-Record, talk about why it was a subject the author wanted to tackle, what went into reporting and writing and how they feel about the end result. First up, DN-R sports reporter Catie Harper discusses an in-depth look at James Madison football star Wayne Knight.

Shane and Catie are back to analyze JMU's quest for the College Football Playoff, what the committee thinks of the Dukes and what to expect when Washington State comes to Bridgeforth Stadium this weekend. Plus a look at the early season hoops results.

The Purple & Bold Podcast is back and now coming to you from DN-R MEDIA, a new podcast channel from the Daily News-Record with more shows on the way.