The Sports Objective Podcast

A lot has changed for the Carolina Panthers since the end of the 2019 season. We discussed those things and and more with 16th year PxP Voice Mick Mixon. Plus, multi-time all-star and Gold Glove winner Bret Boone speaks on the MLB labor talks and more!

Former East Carolina linebacker Zeek Bigger made his debut as we talked his path to Greenville, time as a Pirate and what he's up to now!

Jay Sonnhalter is along as guest co-host as Commissioner Que Tucker of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association joined us to talk about the decision to lift the statewide dead period on June 15th, protocols as students return to campus for voluntary workouts and much more!

East Carolina's third commitment for the 2021 Football Class came on Thursday when highly-touted Javonte Sherman of Valdosta HS in Georgia pledged to the Pirates. We caught up with Shane Thomas of The Valdosta Daily Times to talk about Javonte, his teammate Jaylin Alderman and much more!

Former East Carolina point guard Jeff Kelly reflects on his path to ECU, his Pirate career which featured playing with legend Blue Edwards and his son Brenden joining the Pirates this year as a preferred walk-on.

Former Head Coach and East Carolina Hall of Famer Rick Kobe joined the show to talk about the effort to bring back the program he guided for 35 years! We also talked to several former and current swimmers!

Brian North, long time member of the media in Eastern NC and WCTI Sports and News Anchor, made his debut on the program.

We talk a variety of topics with East Carolina Men's Basketball Coach Joe Dooley plus Stephen Igoe rejoins the show. You will never guess who introduced him!

Adam Gold of 99. The Fan and host of The Adam Gold Show, which is syndicated throughout North Carolina from 12 to 3 every weekday made his debut on the program. Big E joins the show to talk Pirate Football.

There are few family names in baseball broadcasting that resonate like Caray. We caught up with Chip recently to discuss a variety of topics including his legendary dad (Skip) and granddad (Harry)! We also touched on his Dawgs and their ascent under Kirby Smart.

We talked North Carolina High School Basketball and some of the top prospects in the 2021 Class that East Carolina is in on! Jamie Shaw does an excellent job with the Absolute Basketball Experience! We also had an excellent half hour chat with sportswriting legend Bob Ryan. You know him from a variety of ESPN shows and The Boston Globe! We get his thoughts on Larry Bird, Bill Russell and much more...

We talked to Florida Gators' Hall of Fame Quarterback Shane Matthews about playing for Head Ball Coach, his new Podcast and much more! Plus, we react to the news that East Carolina will be eliminating four sports--Men's & Women's Tennis and Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving.

Josh Rudd joined us to discuss a variety of baseball topics including breaking the news about Furman dropping its baseball program, interviewing top prospects and coaches and more! Then, we talk East Carolina Athletics, NASCAR and more with WITN Sports Director Billy Weaver!

Longtime ESPN analyst and UMASS Hall of Fame running back Rene Ingoglia re-joined the program to discuss East Carolina, The American and more!

As we near Mid-May, we welcomed the Pac 12 Network's Mike Yam back to the program to discuss the latest developments on the West Coast as it pertains to college athletics and what this summer and fall could look like. During our second half hour, we discuss roster and coaching staff changes PLUS scheduling with Si Seymour!

Bob Rathbun has described a lot of tremendous games and interacted with many legendary players and coaches over the years! We discuss that and more! Phil Petty talks about playing quarterback for South Carolina, cultivating a relationship with Lou and Skip Holtz, building a conference champion in Greenville and more!

We talk East Carolina Pirate Baseball! Colin Donnelly and Liam Scafariello talked about their experience in the 2019 Greenville Regional.  Corey Gloor talks a variety of topics with us!

East Carolina Head Football Coach Mike Houston joined us to discuss a variety of topics as the Pirates prepare for the 2020 season.

College football coaching veteran Rickey Bustle, who spent 14 years on Frank Beamer's staff in Blacksburg and coached Michael Vick, joined the program. We also caught up with former Pirate specialists Worth Gregory and Davis Plowman re: their business ONE ON ONE KICKING.

We caught up with former East Carolina defensive back and Head Coach Ruffin McNeill and discussed a variety of topics.

Brian Meador has seen the view from both sides of the fence. Prior to spending the last decade with ECU Athletics as the Director of Video Production, Meador spent nearly 15 years combined as a sports reporter with WNCT and WITN. We talk a variety of topics with the East Carolina alum!

While the partnership between East Carolina Athletics and 5-Star Virtual began before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the timing could not have been any better as the virtual tours have enabled the Pirate Football and Baseball coaching staffs to showcase their facilities to recruits. The basketball facilities, other athletic facilities such as TowneBank Tower and parts of main campus could be...

Don Beebe's path to the NFL was like something out of a movie.  You'll hear him describe in detail how he earned his opportunity in professional football by going to the NFL combine and running a 4.25 in "flappers".   Once in the league, he was fortunate to be a key cog on six....that's right SIX Super Bowl teams.  While the Bills never won it in their four straight appearances, he was able to get...

We take a trip into East Carolina Football's past with Jerry McManus plus talk about his son Ryan joining the is at staff as the Senior Offensive Analyst. Zack Maskavich also joins the show to talk about his new gig in Orlando.

We talk East Carolina Baseball and mental performance!