Gardner-Webb University: Podcast Network

After a national search process, on March 27th, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs has named one of its own, GWU Associate Coach Jeremy Luther as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. In his 11 seasons at GWU, Luther contributed a wealth of knowledge and played a vital part of the program’s 188 wins. Luther also helped lead the program to its first NCAA Division I men’s basketba...

Bulldog Dialogue: First Downs Join Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs for Episode One of 1st Downs. Travel with us today as we visit GWU alumna and current head women’s basketball coach for Shelby High School, Carley Plentovich Tallent. Tallent was a standout student-athlete at GWU, and was one of the most prolific shooters in program history. Tallent finished her career ranked fi...

Third year Head Softball Coach Bailey Wigness joins us for this episode of Dawg Tracks. Wigness offers an outlook of the season ahead, talks the transfer portal, chats about the Brinkley Softball Stadium and facility improvements, and explores the future of the Runnin’ Bulldogs.  Wigness played at national power Arizona State University, three times earning All-Pac 12 honors and leading the Sun De...

Dawg Tracks 17: featuring GWU Head Baseball Coach Jim Chester Fifth year Head Baseball Coach Jim Chester joins us for this episode of Dawg Tracks. He provides a preview of the season ahead, reflects on his time at GW, and offers a snapshot of the First Pitch Celebration featurin g Guest Speaker – Clint Hurdle [Former MLB Player (Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and St. Louis Car...

Dawg Tracks 16: featuring GWU Women’s Soccer Coach Erik Solberg On Jan. 12th, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs named Erik Solberg the next head coach of the GWU women’s soccer program. Solberg joins GWU after four seasons as the head coach at the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff (UAPB).  During his tenure at UAPB, Solberg coached 12 all-conference players, including a SWAC Offensive Pl...

11th year Head Men's Basketball Coach Tim Craft is back for another edition of Dawg Tracks (episode 15). This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for  ⁠⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠⁠  and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find...

Phil Constantino welcomes Gardner-Webb VP and Director Athletics Andrew Goodrich to Dawg Tracks episode 14. Goodrich offers a reflection on the year, changes in GWU sports, and the landscape of college athletics. *Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠⁠⁠  and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track all that’s happ...

Gardner-Webb University welcomed new Head Football Coach Cris Reisert on Thursday, Dec. 14. Students, student-athletes, faculty and staff were joined by alumni, the community and media for the event held in the GW Football Center at Spangler Stadium. On this episode of Dawg Tracks, Phil Constantino offers a meet and greet with Reisert. Reisert comes to GWU from Tiffin University (Ohio). At Tiffin,...

GWU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tim Craft is back on Dawg Tracks: episode 12. Today, Craft talks about the impact of the Paul Porter Arena home crowd, the community value of the basketball program, and why he likes playing regional teams like Western Carolina. Craft also offers an outlook of this week’s matchup with Wofford College.  This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Const...

Tim Craft has helmed Runnin’ Bulldogs Men’s Basketball for 11 years. On this episode of Dawg Tracks he reflects on his time in Boiling Springs, offers a day in the life of coaching, shares notes on where to find joy in life, weighs in on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and much more.  This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broad...

Tyrell Nelson made his mark as a Runnin’ Bulldog for four seasons on the Men’s Basketball squad. During that time, he scored nearly 1700 points over the course of 133 games, and averaged 12.5 points per game. His time at GW provided the foundation for the 2019 team that earned a spot in the NCAA tourney vs. eventual national champion Virginia. Today on Dawg Tracks, Brendon Boylan speaks with Nelso...

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Football team is riding a four-game winning streak heading into this weekend’s regular season finale.  The contest against CSU has a conference championship on the line, and an opportunity to head to the FCS playoffs for the second consecutive year. On this episode of Dawg Tracks, Head Coach Tre Lamb offers a reflection on the season, a look at the evolution of GW...

Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are available now.   Today on Webbchat R...

Dan Sellers is the host, producer and writer of the “Carolina Haints” podcast, and he’s also the owner and operator of Wreak Havoc Film Productions. He was invited to Gardner-Webb University to speak to students, faculty, staff and the community about folklore, developing memorable podcasts, writing, and more. On this episode of WebbChat, Sellers shares his story.   Also on this episode is Natalie...

Fans are looking forward to an amazing night of music with 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Will Jones and Gardner-Webb student Lindy Bryson on Saturday, Oct. 28 in the Brinkley Amphitheater. Today on WebbChat episode 15, Richard McDevitt gets a chance to talk to the legendary Ricky Skaggs about his love of performing, his advice to young performers, a story about Flatt and...

Today we welcome award-winning author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle as our guest for WebbChat episode 14. Clapsaddle came to Gardner-Webb as a featured speaker for the Darlene J. Gravett Visiting Writer Series. Hosted by the Department of English Language and Literature, Clapsaddle spent time with students and offered a talk to the general public. Today on Webbchat she discusses her debut novel, “Ev...

Dawg Tracks: Episode 8 welcomes GWU President William Downs   Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs joins Brendan Boylan to explore the Campus of Champions. The two chat about the impact of Runnin’ Bulldog athletics, the best places to sit to watch games, and some of the president’s favorite moments for students during his time at GWU.   This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by GWU a...

WebbChat Episode 13 featuring Lindy Bryson On October 28th, the Gardner-Webb University Brinkley Amphitheater hosts 15-Time Grammy Winner Ricky Skaggs as headliner for the inaugural concert for this new outdoor venue. Opening act for the show will be Gardner-Webb student Lindy Bryson, followed by North Carolina native, Will Jones. Today on Webb Chat Episode 13, Bryson shares her love of music, and...

WebbChat episode 12 For all Gardner-Webb faculty and staff, the ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for students to successfully navigate a path towards graduation, and be better prepared for a life of service to God and Humanity, Pro Deo et Humanitate . On this episode of WebbChat, we welcome representatives from the Division of Student Success. We’ll get an overview of the offices specific...

Donnie Thurman Jr. grew up knowing the Gardner-Webb University name. After all, he lived in the area and attended Crest High School. Yet, it wasn’t until a unique campus encounter that he felt the pull to become a Runnin’ Bulldog.    On episode 11 of WebbChat, Thurman shares his story, his faith, his memories of playing for two Big South Championship football teams, and how a life of service for G...

Big South Football Coach of the year Tre Lamb joins Dawg Tracks to talk about the legacy of football in his family, the foundational culture he’s developed as head coach for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, the NFL caliber talent coming into the program, life lessons, and the future of GWU Football.   This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by GWU alumnus and award-winning documentarian, Brendan Boylan. Boylan...

Mary Beth Martin joins WebbChat: Episode 10 to talk about her work with the Earl Scruggs Center, the cultural impact of the music and stories of the American South, outreach opportunities, and the upcoming music festival. Martin is the executive director of the Center, and she also shares the historical significance of Scruggs as a pioneer of international music beyond the Bluegrass genre. More de...

On episode 4 of Bulldog Dialogue we’re happy to welcome North Carolina Senator Ted Alexander.    We’ll explore the Senator’s journey, his thoughts on public service, and what we all can do to become better citizens and leaders. We’ll also “get Social” with some Gardner-Webb online posts and get “In the Know” with some GW news.   #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University...

On WebbChat episode 9, we welcome several members of the Gardner-Webb community to have a dialogue about the impact of Juneteenth for their lives. Guests for this episode include:   Lawrence Brinson, Director of Diversity & Inclusion for GWU (show moderator) Dr. LaDonna Clark, Assistant Professor, Principal Faculty for Physician Assistant Studies at GWU, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion chair Verhon...

On WebbChat episode 8, we welcome Emily Epley, director for Cleveland County Travel and Tourism. We spend time talking about the purpose of the organization, volunteerism, what kind of economic impact this industry has on the area, and future possibilities to bring visitors to the county.  You can find more about what’s happening in Cleveland County by checking out www.landofrhythm.com .   ### Thi...