The Bryan Hanks Show

Former Free Press Sports Editor Ryan Herman (2008-13) joins Bryan to catch us up on his life, his favorite memories from his tenure in Kinston and more. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan play a reverse Birthday Game with a nod to the lovely Tonya Bracey.

Paul Whittington joins us in the first hour to talk a wide variety of subjects, including Thursday's presidential debate, NASCAR, the Stanley Cup Final, the NBA draft and more.

Kinston Police Department Maj. Brandon Turner, WRNS' Jason Bryant and Kinston Strong's Robyn Godfrey continue their visit from the first hour. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan talk about Sand in the Streets, thick pork chops and more, with birthday nods to Kristy Kelly, Michael Whitfield, Tommy Walston, Nick Stevens and Bryan's childhood hero, Bobby Billings.

Kinston Strong's Robyn Godfrey, WNRS "Sales Executive to the Stars" Jason Bryant and Kinston Police Department Maj. Brandon Turner are our first-hour guests today. Robyn gives you all the details about tonight's Sand in the Streets show featuring Spare Change. The show begins at 7 p.m. today in downtown Kinston on Herritage Street. Maj. Turner shares the news of the KPD's pay raise and their recru...

In hour 2 of Hall of Famer George Whitfield's appearance, he talks with Michael Martin and Bryan about ECU, Pirates coach Cliff Godwin, the NIL, the NCAA transfer portal and much more. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan draft their music festival lineup with birthday nods to Dontrez Styles, Read Williamson, Jennifer North and Ken Winfrey.

Hall of Fame coach George Whitfield joins Michael Martin and Bryan to talk College World Series, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and more. Coach Whit joins the show at around 40 minutes into the hour. Mike and Bryan open the show by looking at all the local sports, preview the Deep Run Independence Day festivities, Sand in the Streets and more.

Jacques Passailaigue, Coach Ty Eason and Richard Clark join us for a jam-packed second hour. Jacques helps us break down Monday's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Coach Eason preps us for tonight's regular season finale for Kinston Post 43 at Kinston High School; first pitch vs. Pitt is at 7 p.m. Rich continues his visit from the first half to make his predictions for the first six picks in Wednes...

Carteret County News-Times News Editor Richard Clark joins us to talk East Coast Invitational, the NBA Draft, the WNBA and more.

Jo Ellen Sloan, the organizer of the Deep Run Independence Day Parade and festivities, joins us to preview this year's event. She also looks back at this year's successful Lenoir County Relay for Life event. If you'd like to be a sponsor or to participate in this year's Deep Run parade, contact Ms. Sloan at 252-775-9131 or visit her Facebook page. Mark Panichelli continues his visit from the first...

Mark Panichelli of 252 Fox Sports Radio joins us in the first hour to talk NASCAR, the College World Series, the Washington Nationals and more.

East Coast Invitational founder and executive director Wells Gulledge - a Kinston-Lenoir County Sports Hall of Famer - joins us to preview the ECI. Coach Gulledge catches us up on his beautiful family, looks at the state of basketball in 2024 and much more. Follow Kinston High School and the other 35 teams all weekend in the ECI at eciteamcamp.com. Bryan will be calling games from Jacksonville on...

Paul Whittington joins us in the first hour to talk NASCAR, Stanley Cup Final, Carolina Hurricanes and much more. Bryan opens the show by catching you up on all the local sports and events, including the Down East Wood Ducks, Kinston Wingmen, Kinston Post 43, Sand in the Streets and more. He also welcomes Tony and Charlene Turner and Servpro to The Bryan Hanks Show family!

One of Kinston's citizen leaders, Seraphim Smith, joins Jason Bryant and Bryan to talk about his amazing life, which includes painting murals, cooking incredible items and working for North Carolina's PBS. Seraphim also shares details about a Pride Month ceremony that is taking place in Wayne County on Friday. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan have a casual conversation, with birthday nods to Linda Hanks, J...

Lara Tribula of Kinston Strong joins Jason Bryant and Bryan to preview tonight's Sand in the Streets concert series that will feature the Bad Addiction Band. The show begins at 7 p.m. in downtown Kinston on Herritage Street. Jason, the Sales Executive to the Stars at WNRS, and Bryan open the show by talking about the Down East Wood Ducks, the East Coast Invitational and more. They also wish Linda...

Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce President Cale Grady joins Michael Martin and Bryan in his inaugural appearance on the show. He tells us about the advantages of joining the Chamber, shares his vision for the organization and more. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan draft the most overrated bands of all-time.

Kinston's Renaissance Man, Michael Martin, joins us in the first hour to talk about the passing of Willie Mays, to put a wrap on the U.S. Open and much more.

UNC Health Lenoir CEO Dr. Crystal Hayden makes her inaugural appearance on the show to celebrate her 1-year anniversary at the hospital. She talks about the hospital's strategic plan and much more. Richard Clark continues his visit from the first hour to wrap up the 2023-24 NBA season. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan play a game of Dawsangit, with birthday nods to Jim Capps and Chappriel Pitt.

Carteret County News-Times News Editor Richard Clark joins us in the first hour to break down Tuesday's clinching of the 2024 NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics over the Dallas Mavericks. Rich and Bryan also go total "Grumpy Old Men" with thoughts on a variety of subjects.

Chris Edwards of Raleigh's WPTF and the N.C. News Network joins us in the second hour to recap a very memorable U.S. Open. Mark Panichelli continues his visit from the first hour to preview tonight's Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan play a traditional Birthday Game with nods to Maddy Meehan, Donnie Bui and the late, great Robin Rogers.

The dean of ENC sports talk hosts, 252 Fox Sports Radio's Mark Panichelli, joins us to talk U.S. Open, NASCAR and more. Bryan opens the show by catching you up on all the local sports in the area, including the Down East Wood Ducks, Kinston Post 43 and the Kinston Wingmen.

Veteran sports journalist R.L. Bynum of Tar Heel Tribune and Down East Wood Ducks General Manager Jon Clemmons are our second-hour guests today. R.L. joins us from Omaha, where he is covering the College World Series for the Tar Heel Tribune; check out his outstanding work at tarheeltribune.com. Jon gives us an exciting update on the great promotions the DEWDs are doing all weekend at Historic Gra...

Paul Whittington joins us in the first hour to recap his first Rolling Stones concert and talks NASCAR, the Stanley Cup Final and more.

Jason Bryant continues his visit from the first hour to co-host the second hour; JB and Bryan talk College World Series, U.S. Open and more. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan play another rousing edition of DawsangIt, with local birthday nods to Allie Warnock and Mister Height from Tuesday and John Hewitt, John Marshall and the late Lea Jefress from today.

C.B. Aycock Principal Tod Morgan and WRNS Sales Executive to the Stars Jason Bryant are our first-hour guests today. Coach Morgan joins us to talk about receiving the prestigious North Carolina High School Athletic Association Bob Deaton Principal of the Year award yesterday. Tod has also served on the NCHSAA Board of Directors for the past four years and he looks back at that tenure, along with s...

John Marshall, Scott Crocker and Michael Martin continue their visit from the first hour to discuss this week's U.S. Open, including their picks to win the tournament. Jon, Jonathan and Bryan draft their all-time favorite movies and give birthday nods to the lovely Darla McCoig and Pete Fantini.