Triangle Women's Sports Podcast

From the softball diamond to the Division I starting line, Campbell University’s Emelyn Lacour joins the show to share her incredible journey as an "accidental" distance star who discovered her talent through local 5Ks. Now a pre-med biology major and standout steeplechaser, Emelyn breaks down her year-round training grind, uniform style preferences, and how she navigates the intense psychological...

Jared is tossing out the standard 1–10 list and building the ultimate Triangle sports pyramid to rank the top women's college programs from this past season. He breaks down the field by tier, moving from the steady foundation of rising programs all the way up to conference champion status and undisputed elite dominance. Tune in to find out exactly which local teams earned their spot at the absolut...

North Carolina Central graduate forward Morgan Callahan joins the show to discuss her historic career as the Eagles' all-time leading scorer in the Division I era. She opens up about overcoming a major hip injury early in her career, her intense passion for clinical research while earning her pharmaceutical science degrees, and her thoughts on the future of the program under new head coach Olivia...

In this episode, we’re digging through the back of the closet to find the most painful "almost" apparel in local sports history. From regular-season Shields to deep tournament runs that fell just short, we rank the worst runner-up shirts that Triangle fans are still holding onto. It’s a celebration of the milestones we’d rather forget and the gear that serves as a permanent reminder of "what could...

In this episode, Jared chats with NCCU outfielder Daiyah Bailey, who opens up about her move from Moreno Valley to Durham and how that transition sparked a period of rapid personal growth. She reflects on a pivotal moment at age 14 when she nearly walked away from softball entirely, only to have her passion reignited by a coach who placed immense trust in her defensive abilities. Daiyah also break...

UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier just secured a massive legal settlement that changes the game for college athletes and pro prize money forever. We break down the "Brantmeier Effect" on the NCAA’s amateurism rules before previewing a huge opening weekend of NCAA Tennis for UNC, NC State and Duke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To wrap up Campbell Week, we’re joined by softball center fielder Charlie Montgomery to discuss her journey from the international diamonds of Italy to her breakout success with the Camels. Charlie dives into the mechanics behind her rising season-to-season numbers and how she’s preparing for a career in Nutrition and Dietetics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campbell softball star Amber DeSena joins the show to discuss her cross-country journey from California to Iowa and finally to Campbell as one of the final "COVID-year" athletes. She opens up about the family legacy behind her walk-up music and her future mission to support collegiate mental health through sports therapy. It’s a deep dive into the heart and hustle of a veteran leader at the Creek....

We’re kicking off Campbell Week with the "Iron Woman" herself, Allyiah Swiney . With over 200 career games played, Allyiah is a cornerstone of the Camels' softball program. In this episode, we discuss: The Classroom & The Field: What it’s really like balancing student-teaching with leading the team in runs. The "Mojo" Look: Allyiah settles the debate on the best Campbell uniform combination an...

We sat down with Sports Journalist for The Daily Tar Heel, Eva Patel, to dissect the absolute dominance of UNC women’s lacrosse this season. From Chloe Humphrey’s record-shattering pace to Jenny Levy’s masterful tactical adjustments, Eva gives us her expert breakdown of how talented this team really is—plus, she shares exclusive insights from the locker room that you won't hear anywhere else. Host...

Jared deep dives into the standout softball stars across the Triangle who are currently shattering program records and climbing the all-time leaderboards. This episode breaks down the high-stakes statistical races across all five local programs and previews a massive weekend of rivalry matchups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared gives his final thoughts for every college hoops team in the Triangle and looks ahead to each school's recruiting class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maybe Zam Jones leaving NC State is a good thing. Is Jordan Wood the most important player for Duke this postseason? Why can't NCCU be an HBCU powerhouse? All of these things and more on this week's Triangle Women's Sports Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared finally gives Chloe Humphrey & UNC Lacrosse the attention it deserves. He discusses the team's undefeated start & how much of a realistic chance Humphrey has to break some all-time NCAA records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared previews the upcoming season for the Courage, predicts where he thinks they will finish and shares his impressions of what he thinks the fans expect from the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campbell softball has been one of the most successful mid-majors in the country, but they still don't get the respect they deserve, even locally in the Triangle. Jared shines a light on one of the most talented teams in the country and explains why more respect should be put on their name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles have recovered from their slow start and look like a potential threat to win the MEAC. Jared breaks down how they've turned it around and how the team may fare in the conference tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With commits like Olivia Moultrie, Jaedyn Shaw and others, Jared wonders just how good the 2024 UNC women's soccer team could have been. His conclusion may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared wants to incorporate the NBA All-Star Saturday Night competitions with players from the Triangle and he lays out how it can be done and who he would like see compete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared previews the upcoming softball season for NCCU & Campbell, and explains how he decided who to root for in Super Bowl 60. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared talks about a few players in the Triangle who could break school records in women's hoops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared previews the upcoming softball season for Duke, UNC and NC State and gives his predictions on where he thinks each team will finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of sports news to get to so Jared goes around the horn and discusses the new Courage signings, the AUSL coming to Durham, the Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared talks about his Cameron Indoor experience after attending Duke vs. Notre Dame over the weekend and previews the upcoming gymnastics season for UNC and NC State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared deep dives the North Carolina Courage's offseason signings, extensions and departures and tries to figure out if the front office is building a contender or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.