Let's Talk with Carl Lee

Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis open with a candid conversation on the World Cup and soccer's growing appeal among fans who grew up with football, basketball, and baseball — breaking down the athleticism, footwork, and tactical sophistication they've come to appreciate. The show shifts to the NBA's explosive offseason, covering major trades involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Ja M...

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey welcome professional basketball player Stephen Verplanken, a Dominican Republic native raised in Belgium who played at Taze Valley Christian School in West Virginia before moving through Glenville State, Southern Illinois, and Weber State on his way to a pro career in Iceland, Spain, and France. Verplanken shares his journey navigating performance anxiety, ada...

South Charleston High School standout Malcolm Brown stops by the studio for a little bit of hype talk as he discusses his college atheletic plans. Plus, the conversation turns back to Brendan Sorsby, embattled college athlete dealing with the fallout of illegal sportsbetting. Plus, a bit of FIFA World Cup talk with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis! Let's Talk! 

Charleston, WV mayor Amy Shuler-Goodwin stops by to talk about the US Pro Road Cycling Championships, gearing up this week in the Capitol City. Then, an ESPN debate goes front and center on Let's Talk. Is there an expectation to shake hands after a game or series in professional sports? There are VERY differing opinions between the group, as Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis discuss on Let's T...

The cost for tickets to the NBA Finals has skyrocketed this year for the Knicks-Spurs matchup. How much would you pay to go? Carl, Lisa, and Hollis dig into it, plus the series history and Wembanyama's role. The discussion also turns to more WVSSAC transfer rule updates, and to the magic in Morgantown as the WVU Mountaineer baseball team is headed to the College World Series! Let's Talk! With Carl...

WVSU Head Coach Sean Lloyd stops by for a chat about his time as an Assistant Coach and now Head Coach of the Yellowjackets Baseball team. A native of Sutton, WV, Lloyd talks about his coaching philosophy and strategies, getting kids back into the game, and the differences between baseball and softball, including the continued rise of softball at all levels of the game.  Join hosts Carl Lee, Lisa...

Carl Lee welcomes retired South Charleston and Nitro High School coach Bryce Casto — a multi-sport Hall of Famer inducted into the West Virginia Sports Legends Hall of Fame, the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame, West Virginia State University's Athletic Hall of Fame, and both the football and baseball Halls at Ripley High School. Casto reflects on his coaching philosophy of quiet authority and...

DC Native and Salem College (now University) basketball legend Archie Talley stops by to talk about life, from growing up on the playgrounds of Washington D.C., playing basketball at Salem, and eventually playing professional basketball. Now, a motivational speaker, Talley shares stories of his life and talks about the things that matter most in life, whether it's through sports or academia. Talle...

Long-time coach Willie Shaw stops by for a conversation with Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey. Shaw coached at all levels, from high school, college (Including Stanford), and the NFL (including the Vikings). Shaw shares stories and anecdotes from his decades on the sidelines. Let's Talk! 

Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis have a conversation with Anthony Bass, former Minnesota Viking and current Pastor of Endurance Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. Bass talks about his time growing up in WV, playing football at South Charleston High School during the era of Jason Williams, Randy Moss, and Eric Moss. Bass went to college at Bethune-Cookman University, a prominant HBCU, and played a c...

The 2026 NFL Drafter happened during the last weekend of April in Pittsburgh, bringing over 800k people, plus all of the media fanfare. The group has plenty of opinions on the draft... to put it lightly. Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis.

Former West Virginia University QB Major Harris (1987-1989) stops by to talk about his time at WVU, as well as his professional career through various leagues including the NFL, CFL, and Arena Football League. Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis! 

West Virginia Native and PGA Rules Official Ken Tackett drops by to talk about The Masters at Augusta National golf tournament. From technology to how rules are enforced, Ken gives us an inside look into what goes on to officiate and broadcast the PGA's biggest tournament! Plus, Carl still has things to say about the G.O.A.T. talks within the NBA. Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, Lisa Otey!...

In the opening segment, hosts Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey discuss the latest WVSSAC transfer rules as they pertain to the WV Legislature. Plus, a Trump executive action may affect NCAA transfer rules! Also, March Madness carries on to April! Marshall women win the WNIT, and the WVU men win the CBC Crown!  In the second segment, sports psychologist Dr. Brian Monteleone drops by to talk ab...

The discussion opens up with the latest Tiger Woods DUI Crash. Is it ego or is it Substance Abuse Disorder? Better yet, why doesn't he hire a private driver? Is it the privilege of fame that he keeps getting out of these situations? Then, on to football, the UFL is implementing new rules for testing purposes. Could this league or similar act as a minor league to the NFL, or is college football alr...

March Madness is in full effect, and the discussion is heavy into hoops on this episode of Let's Talk! First, George Washington's head coach Rick Greene jumps on for a quick interview talking about this year's AAAA state championship team. Then, guest Justin Phillips, Sr., a writer for Black By God: The West Virginian, joins the crew to continue the talk on hoops. WV high school hoops? Looking goo...

March Madness is upon us! WVU women are IN the fight, plus is there a disconnect between secondary schools athletics and higher ed? Plus, the G.O.A.T. discussion... It keeps coming up... LaBron keeps flopping... How do you even define the Greatest of all Time?? Let's Talk, with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy. 

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and guest Woody Woods examine the controversy surrounding Capitol High’s basketball seeding in the regional tournament after a 17–4 team was voted sixth by opposing coaches. The discussion expands into broader issues in West Virginia high school sports, including the role of coaches in rankings, transfer rules, NIL implications, and the impact of youth sports culture on pla...

There's LOTS to talk about in this week's episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee. Joined by Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis, the discussion opens up with West Virginia House of Delegates Member Shawn Fluharty to talk about how we got to where with are with regard to online sports betting and iGaming. Del. Fluharty explains some of the safety rails that are in place with this type of betting, and how it sp...

This episode begins with a brief moment talking about the legacies left behind by two Kanawha Valley football coaches who recently passed away, Roger Jefferson and Scott Tinsley.  The conversation then shifts to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, where the US earned 33 medals including 12 gold. Both men's and women's hockey reached gold in dramatic fashion. Plus, the conversation dives...

The conversation begins between Carl and Lisa on former professional athletes and their recognition and involvement in sports today throughout West Virginia. From Randy Moss to Jason Williams, Carl Lee to Curt Warner, to name a few, West Virginia has produced some outstanding athletes throughout the years. Are we engaging with them enough? Is their experience being used as a motivator for current...

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey recap Super Bowl LX. Plus, the discussion moves to a potentially shifting role for NFL quarterbacks in the coming years. As for the NFL Hall of Fame, who gets to decide who goes in and who has to wait? Better yet, who SHOULD have gone as a first ballot, and who should not? Do players have more of a right to enter the hall than coaches?  This and more on Let's...

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey talk about the upcoming Super Bowl from the ticket prices to the halftime show, and of course, the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Plus, Hollis gets fired up about the recently announced NFL Hall of Fame nominees! Let's Talk! 

On this episode of Let’s Talk , Carl Lee  and Lisa Otey  dive into a spirited discussion sparked by Shadour Sanders’ Pro Bowl selection , questioning whether the honor still carries the weight it once did in the era of flag football and player opt-outs. The conversation expands into a deeper, thoughtful examination of youth sports burnout , early specialization, travel ball, and the growing inequi...

The NFL Coaching Carousel is spinning full speed right now as the NFL playoffs are heading on to the Championship round. Ten coaches have been fired this year, and Lisa, Hollis, and Carl have some opinions about it! Plus, the College Football Championship this year features two teams who aren't Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, or LSU for once. Let's Talk!