A Pirate’s Life for Me! is half-hour radio show that features interviews with noteworthy East Carolina alumni. This program is sponsored by Liberty Mutual. A Pirate’s Life For Me! airs Saturday mornings from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. in eastern North Carolina o
Robbie Delaney '06, founder and head distiller of Muddy River Distillery. Originally aired May 9, 2014.
Sage Onderdonk '00, senior styling director for men's and children's departments at JC Penney. Originally aired April 25, 2014.
Larry Clapp '72, founder of One Day Apparel. Originally aired April 11, 2014.
Jim Bazluki '90, '93, recently inducted into the NC Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame. Originally aired March 28, 2014.
Brent Lubbock '03, membership and marketing manager at Sylvan Heights Bird Park and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Society. Originally aired March 14, 2014.
Aaron Wilson, Ravens reporter for the Baltimore Sun. Originally aired February 28, 2014.
Steven Combs '92, director of the criminal justice standards division of the NC Department of Justice (NCDOJ). Originally aired February 14, 2014.
Dr. James Delgado '85 and Dr. Hans Van Tilburg '95, NOAA maritime researchers who assisted in the discovery of a WWII Japanese submarine off the coast of Hawaii. Originally aired January 24, 2014.
Jodi Hollnagel-Jubran '98, sculptor and creator of the Pirate statue at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Originally aired December 6, 2013.
Ryan Willhite '12, police chief of Winterville. Originally aired November 22, 2013.
Laura Brinn '99, director of global communications at Duke University. Originally aired November 15, 2013.
Carl Caulk '89, assistant director of judicial security for the U.S. Marshals. Originally aired November 8, 2013.
Julie Fowler '99, director of the ECU Child Development Center. Originally aired November 1, 2013.
George Whitfield '59, former baseball coach and 2013 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired October 25, 2013.
Cole Phelps '09, Washington County commissioner. Originally aired October 18, 2013.
Marlene True '08, executive director of Pocosin Arts. Originally aired October 11, 2013.
J. Fielding Miller '84, co-founder and CEO of CAPTRUST Advisors and 2013 recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Originally aired October 4, 2013.
Alex Freedman '10, media relations specialist for Pitt Community College and former anchor at WNCT-TV9. Originally aired September 27, 2013.
Bill Furr '65, co-founder of Cumulus Fibres, Inc. and 2013 Distinguished Service Award recipient. Originally aired September 20, 2013.
Dr. Ethan Lenker '06, superintendent of Pitt County Schools. Originally aired September 13, 2013.
Tracy Davidian '96, dentist in Raleigh and founder of Helene Foundation. Originally aired September 6, 2013.
Dr. Sam Sears, professor and director of health psychology at ECU and recipient of the UNC Board of Governors O. Max Gardner Award. Originally aired August 30, 2013.
Brooklyn Bagwell '11, casting director for Doomsday Preppers. Originally aired August 23, 2013.
Antwan Bethea '10, cast member of Tony-nominated Bring It On: The Musical. Originally aired August 16, 2013.
Nadia Payne '06, childcare director for the Atlanta Children's Center, one of Atlanta's "Top 30 Under 30 Nonprofit Leaders." Originally aired August 9, 2013.
Carmin Black '07, co-founder of Half United, a nonprofit that provides meals to children by selling handmade jewelry. Originally aired August 2, 2013.
Bridgette Cooper '90, opera singer and actress, one of ECU School of Music's Distinguished Alumni for 2013. Originally aired May 17, 2013.
Tony Bagdon '12, founder of KnotFriends tie swap business. Originally aired April 26, 2013.
Dr. Lionel Kato '05, principal of Farmville Middle School and 2013 Pitt County Schools Principal of the Year. Originally aired April 19, 2013.
Cathy Genaux '11, speech language pathologist helping underserved populations in Alaska. Originally aired March 29, 2013.
Julie Wiggins '01, professional ceramic artist. Originally aired March 8, 2013.
Chris Meadows '03, '06, principal of Jones Senior High School who won a Golden LEAF Foundation grant for his school to fund all new computers for every student and staff member. Originally aired February 22, 2013.
Tiffany Meadows '08 and Josh Powell '08, recently engaged on campus. Originally aired on February 8, 2013.
Misty Marston '99, executive director of Pitt County Boys and Girls Club. Originally aired January 25, 2013.
Arlie Honeycutt, Miss North Carolina 2012. Originally aired January 11, 2013.
Monica Palumbo, co-host of The Ace & TJ Show, former Miss Sprint Cup and Miss North Carolina USA 2001. Originally aired November 30, 2012.
Phil Houston '77, CEO of QVerity, former senior member of the CIA Office of Security, and author of Spy the Life. Originally aired November 16, 2012.
Beth Ulffers '92, '94, 2012 Pitt County Schools Teacher of the Year. Originally aired November 9, 2012.
Mark O'Ravitz '80, founder of Johnny O Alzheimer's Awareness Foundation. Originally aired November 2, 2012.
Anjali Hemphill '06, TV reporter at CBS Sacramento. Originally aired October 26, 2012.
Kay Chalk '76, recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Originally aired October 19, 2012.
Robert Rippy '75, '96, owner of Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park in Wilmington, NC and recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award. Originally aired October 12, 2012.
Robert Benzon '71, military veteran, aviation safety investigator, and recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award. Originally aired October 5, 2012.
Dr. Charles Coble, professor emeritus of science education at ECU and 2012 Honorary Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired September 28, 2012.
Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey '95, physician, community health advocate, and 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient. Originally aired September 21, 2012.
Kirk Doll '74, running backs coach and special teams coordinator for ECU Football. Originally aired September 14, 2012.
Scott Maxwell '92, NASA engineer and driver of the Mars rover "Curiosity." Originally aired September 7, 2012.
Bianca Shoneman '99, '08, executive director of Uptown Greenville. Originally aired August 31, 2012.
Edith Warren '60, '73, NC House of Representatives. Originally aired August 24, 2012.