Big Talk on Little Rock

Johnathan Jones, joined by UAPB's Caleb Snowden, joins hosts Justin Acri and Wess Moore on The Zone morning show on 103.7 FM The Buzz after being named Second Team All-America following his top-10 finish in the high jump at the NCAA Championships.

Nikki Metcalfe joins host Trey Schaap as discusses the ordeal of a six-hour surgery to correct scoliosis followed by a rehab process that lasted over six months at the age of 17. She also talks about growing up in her native Australia, what the animals are like there and which one is her spirit animal. Metcalfe, who spent two years at Arkansas Tech, explains what it is like seeing the banners Foley won in Russellville and then getting the opportunity to play for the legendary coach at Little Rock, winning a conference championship and the pain of falling short in the OVC Tournament Championship Game. She also discusses her future plans as she is the only player on the roster that will fully exhaust her collegiate eligibility after this season.  

Tia Harvey joins host Trey Schaap as the Trojans are preparing to participate in the WNIT as Little Rock reaches the postseason for the first time since the 2018-19 season. The junior guard discusses the record-setting season, what it was like in the first year in the Ohio Valley Conference and what it's like playing for Joe Foley.

Host Trey Schaap is joined by women's basketball assistant coach Steve Wiedower and head men's basketball coach Darrell Walker as they review last week's doubleheaders against Morehead State at home and on the road at UT Martin. Wiedower discusses the women's sweep of the week and what it means to now be in a tie for first place while Walker discusses his team's big win over league-leading Morehead State. Both coaches also look ahead to this week's home doubleheaders against Southern Indiana and Eastern Illinois.

Little Rock Head Women's Basketball Coach Joe Foley joins Nicole Auerbach and Ben Hartsock on ESPNU Radio as Foley discusses the unique season for Little Rock's Team this year, what it's been like joining a new conference, what makes Little Rock's record-setting defense tick and more. 

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head coaches Joe Foley and Darrell Walker as they discuss the exciting past week for Little Rock Basketball. Both coaches reflect on the doubleheader sweep over Tennessee State on Jan. 21 while Coach Foley discusses his team's dominating win over Tennessee Tech on Jan. 19 in a battle between two teams that entered the game tied for second place in the OVC. Coach Walker discusses the team's heart-breaking two-point loss to the Golden Eagles as well. Both coaches also preview the upcoming road trip to Morehead State and Tennessee Tech.

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head women's basketball coach Joe Foley and assistant men's basketball coach Preston Laird as they review Little Rock's trip to Southern Indiana and Eastern Illinois and discuss the upcoming games at home against Tennessee Tech and Tennessee State.

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head women's basketball coach Joe Foley and assistant men's basketball coach Preston Laird as they review Little Rock's trip to Southern Indiana and Eastern Illinois and discuss the upcoming games at home against Tennessee Tech and Tennessee State.

Head coaches Joe Foley and Darrell Walker join host Trey Schaap in recapping an eventful week in the Capital City as well as the return to the Jack Stephens Center. They also take a look at the upcoming games at Southern Indiana and Eastern Illinois as Little Rock embarks on its first full weekend on the road in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Head coaches Joe Foley and Darrell Walker join host Trey Schaap in recapping an eventful week in the Capital City as well as the return to the Jack Stephens Center. They also take a look at the upcoming games at Southern Indiana and Eastern Illinois as Little Rock embarks on its first full weekend on the road in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley as they look at Little Rock's opening weekend in the Ohio Valley Conference including a quick change of venue to Simmons Bank Arena for the OVC debut for both teams. 

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley as they look at Little Rock's opening weekend in the Ohio Valley Conference including a quick change of venue to Simmons Bank Arena for the OVC debut for both teams. 

Little Rock distance runner Bailey Cronin joins host Trey Schaap as the Wisconsin native discusses what it was like adjusting to the humidity in Arkansas and on where she likes to run when training around the city of Little Rock. The sixth year runner explains what it was like playing ice hockey and running distance as she grew up in Wisconsin and what her upcoming master's degree in bioinformatics means as well as what she wants to do with that degree.   She also gives her thoughts on this year's team and how she thinks the Trojans will fare in the Ohio Valley Conference. A transfer from Oakland University in Michigan, Cronin also discusses what she likes most about being in Little Rock.  

Little Rock distance runner Bailey Cronin joins host Trey Schaap as the Wisconsin native discusses what it was like adjusting to the humidity in Arkansas and on where she likes to run when training around the city of Little Rock. The sixth year runner explains what it was like playing ice hockey and running distance as she grew up in Wisconsin and what her upcoming master's degree in bioinformatics means as well as what she wants to do with that degree.   She also gives her thoughts on this year's team and how she thinks the Trojans will fare in the Ohio Valley Conference. A transfer from Oakland University in Michigan, Cronin also discusses what she likes most about being in Little Rock.  

Little Rock Head Men's Basketball Coach Darrell Walker sits down with host Trey Schaap and gives his thoughts on entering the OVC and the health challenges his program has faced over the past two seasons. He discusses the returners and what they'll bring to back to the court this year while also giving a rundown of the newest Trojans to don the Maroon and Silver and who he expects fans will see this year. The coach also recaps his trip to Greece leading Team USA over the summer and what he learned from that trip. Walker details on the challenging non-conference schedule Little Rock will face this year, on what the OVC is looking like in men's basketball this upcoming season and how he thinks the Trojans may fare in the new league. He wraps up the podcast episode by discussing what the team has been focusing on throughout the summer and gives his thoughts on the recent death of Bill Russell and how that has affected him. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

Little Rock Head Men's Basketball Coach Darrell Walker sits down with host Trey Schaap and gives his thoughts on entering the OVC and the health challenges his program has faced over the past two seasons. He discusses the returners and what they'll bring to back to the court this year while also giving a rundown of the newest Trojans to don the Maroon and Silver and who he expects fans will see this year. The coach also recaps his trip to Greece leading Team USA over the summer and what he learned from that trip. Walker details on the challenging non-conference schedule Little Rock will face this year, on what the OVC is looking like in men's basketball this upcoming season and how he thinks the Trojans may fare in the new league. He wraps up the podcast episode by discussing what the team has been focusing on throughout the summer and gives his thoughts on the recent death of Bill Russell and how that has affected him. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

A native of Little Rock, Darius Maize joins host Trey Schaap to tell just how close to campus he grew up and what exactly his job title entails. He discusses how he got started in collegiate athletics and how that initial career path very quickly changed. Maize explains how he quickly navigated the path from intern to Deputy AD, on what his career goals include and what his experience was like and what he learned at the NCAA Leadership Institute. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.  

A native of Little Rock, Darius Maize joins host Trey Schaap to tell just how close to campus he grew up and what exactly his job title entails. He discusses how he got started in collegiate athletics and how that initial career path very quickly changed. Maize explains how he quickly navigated the path from intern to Deputy AD, on what his career goals include and what his experience was like and what he learned at the NCAA Leadership Institute. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.  

Natalee Geren joins host Trey Schaap and gives her insight on the makeup of this year's team as well as her perspective of entering the Ohio Valley conference and the expectations she has for Little Rock entering the new league. The fifth-year senior discusses her goals for after graduation, tells her thoughts on the new rules going in place for collegiate soccer this year and what it will take for the Trojans to have a successful season. She also details what it was like serving as sort of a player-coach over the spring, on what her thoughts are on the new coaching staff in Little Rock and what it was like coming to the Capital City from Round Rock, Texas four years ago. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

Natalee Geren joins host Trey Schaap and gives her insight on the makeup of this year's team as well as her perspective of entering the Ohio Valley conference and the expectations she has for Little Rock entering the new league. The fifth-year senior discusses her goals for after graduation, tells her thoughts on the new rules going in place for collegiate soccer this year and what it will take for the Trojans to have a successful season. She also details what it was like serving as sort of a player-coach over the spring, on what her thoughts are on the new coaching staff in Little Rock and what it was like coming to the Capital City from Round Rock, Texas four years ago. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.

Little Rock Women's Basketball Coach Joe Foley joins Drivetime Sports on 103.7 FM The Buzz in Little Rock on Aug. 2, 2022 as he discusses Little Rock's decision to name the floor at the Jack Stephens Center as "Joe Foley Court" this year with Randy Rainwater, Trey Schaap and the entire Drivetime crew.

Little Rock Women's Basketball Coach Joe Foley joins Drivetime Sports on 103.7 FM The Buzz in Little Rock on Aug. 2, 2022 as he discusses Little Rock's decision to name the floor at the Jack Stephens Center as "Joe Foley Court" this year with Randy Rainwater, Trey Schaap and the entire Drivetime crew.

Kelly Farrell joins host Trey Schaap on the podcast as the two discuss her path to Little Rock and what it's like for her to approach her first season as a head coach. Farrell details what type of player she is recruiting to the Capital City, what her pitch is to recruits on coming to Little Rock and her thoughts on the elimination of overtime in the regular season. Farrell recalls what it was like growing up on Long Island and on the style of play she hopes to instill in the Trojans this year. She also discusses the leadership lessons that she learned as a two-time team captain in college and how she can teach those lessons to her team. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.  

Kelly Farrell joins host Trey Schaap on the podcast as the two discuss her path to Little Rock and what it's like for her to approach her first season as a head coach. Farrell details what type of player she is recruiting to the Capital City, what her pitch is to recruits on coming to Little Rock and her thoughts on the elimination of overtime in the regular season. Farrell recalls what it was like growing up on Long Island and on the style of play she hopes to instill in the Trojans this year. She also discusses the leadership lessons that she learned as a two-time team captain in college and how she can teach those lessons to her team. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.  

Little Rock fans hear from Little Rock Head Women's Basketball Coach Joe Foley first-hand as he previews the upcoming season and gives his thoughts on the decision to name the court at the Jack Stephens Center in his honor on the latest episode of the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast. Host Trey Schaap is joined by Foley as they discuss his decision to keep continue his illustrious career and previews the program's move to the Ohio Valley Conference. The Trojans' head coach, now entering his 20th season at Little Rock, discusses how his coaching style has adjusted as the game has evolved. Foley details how his team has continually been able to schedule Power 5 opponents, on another challenging non-conference schedule set up for his team this year and gives insight on his newcomers and what he's seen from them in practice so far. He then reacts to getting his name put on the court at the Jack Stephens Center and what his reaction was on how that court naming came about. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.  

Little Rock fans hear from Little Rock Head Women's Basketball Coach Joe Foley first-hand as he previews the upcoming season and gives his thoughts on the decision to name the court at the Jack Stephens Center in his honor on the latest episode of the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast. Host Trey Schaap is joined by Foley as they discuss his decision to keep continue his illustrious career and previews the program's move to the Ohio Valley Conference. The Trojans' head coach, now entering his 20th season at Little Rock, discusses how his coaching style has adjusted as the game has evolved. Foley details how his team has continually been able to schedule Power 5 opponents, on another challenging non-conference schedule set up for his team this year and gives insight on his newcomers and what he's seen from them in practice so far. He then reacts to getting his name put on the court at the Jack Stephens Center and what his reaction was on how that court naming came about. Be sure to listen to the Big Talk on Little Rock Podcast and rate it through Apple Podcasts app, Spotify or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.  

Host Trey Schaap is joined by Little Rock Director of Athletics George Lee as they breakdown what has been a very busy summer for the Little Rock Athletics Department. Lee discusses improvements to the Jack Stephens Center – such as new basketball locker rooms, the new videoboards and the new court design – as well as what it was like on July 1 when Little Rock officially joined the Ohio Valley Conference. Lee and Schaap also discuss the excitement of what is to come this year with the return of conference basketball doubleheaders, the return of a Fall Homecoming for the university, big name teams headed to the Jack Stephens Center this season and how OVC membership will allow for the creation of more regional rivalries.  

Host Trey Schaap is joined by Little Rock Director of Athletics George Lee as they breakdown what has been a very busy summer for the Little Rock Athletics Department. Lee discusses improvements to the Jack Stephens Center – such as new basketball locker rooms, the new videoboards and the new court design – as well as what it was like on July 1 when Little Rock officially joined the Ohio Valley Conference. Lee and Schaap also discuss the excitement of what is to come this year with the return of conference basketball doubleheaders, the return of a Fall Homecoming for the university, big name teams headed to the Jack Stephens Center this season and how OVC membership will allow for the creation of more regional rivalries.  

Host Trey Schaap sits down with members of the Little Rock Men's Golf Team after winning the 2022 Sun Belt Championship. Schaap discusses what it means to win the last Sun Belt Championship for the Trojans, on the relief of securing an NCAA bid, the thrill and challenge of playing at Mystic Creek Golf Club and what it means to rebound from last year's finals loss to win in the finals this year.

Host Trey Schaap sits down with members of the Little Rock Men's Golf Team after winning the 2022 Sun Belt Championship. Schaap discusses what it means to win the last Sun Belt Championship for the Trojans, on the relief of securing an NCAA bid, the thrill and challenge of playing at Mystic Creek Golf Club and what it means to rebound from last year's finals loss to win in the finals this year.

Host Trey Schaap previews the last week of regular season Sun Belt Conference play for the Trojans. Darrell Walker discusses playing the upcoming home games against App State and Coastal Carolina while Joe Foley goes into depth on his team's sweep of Arkansas State, the upcoming trip to Texas and the crazy conference finish that lies ahead for the women. 

Host Trey Schaap previews the last week of regular season Sun Belt Conference play for the Trojans. Darrell Walker discusses playing the upcoming home games against App State and Coastal Carolina while Joe Foley goes into depth on his team's sweep of Arkansas State, the upcoming trip to Texas and the crazy conference finish that lies ahead for the women. 

Listen to the latest episode of the Little Rock Coaches Show as Darrell Walker discusses the team's big upset win at Troy while Joe Foley discusses his program's five-game winning streak and upcoming game at that school in the northeast.

Listen to the latest episode of the Little Rock Coaches Show as Darrell Walker discusses the team's big upset win at Troy while Joe Foley discusses his program's five-game winning streak and upcoming game at that school in the northeast.

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head coaches Joe Foley and Darrell Walker in the weekly coaches show. Foley recaps his team's successful weekend in Louisiana, discusses Sun Belt scheduling and previews the ever-changing schedule while Darrell Walker recaps last week's close games and preview this week's action in Alabama.

Host Trey Schaap is joined by head coaches Joe Foley and Darrell Walker in the weekly coaches show. Foley recaps his team's successful weekend in Louisiana, discusses Sun Belt scheduling and previews the ever-changing schedule while Darrell Walker recaps last week's close games and preview this week's action in Alabama.

Host Trey Schaap sits down with men's head coach Darrell Walker and women's assistant coach Steve Wiedower to discuss last week's action and the upcoming week ahead in Sun Belt play. Both teams will face Louisiana and ULM in the week ahead with the men's team being Back in the Jack while the women head to the Pelican State.

Host Trey Schaap sits down with men's head coach Darrell Walker and women's assistant coach Steve Wiedower to discuss last week's action and the upcoming week ahead in Sun Belt play. Both teams will face Louisiana and ULM in the week ahead with the men's team being Back in the Jack while the women head to the Pelican State.

Little Rock head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley join co-hosts Ray Tucker and Trey Schaap to discuss an exciting week in Trojan Basketball as the men's team pulled out a triple-overtime win over UT Arlington while the women's team claimed a big road weekend sweep with wins at Troy and South Alabama.

Little Rock head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley join co-hosts Ray Tucker and Trey Schaap to discuss an exciting week in Trojan Basketball as the men's team pulled out a triple-overtime win over UT Arlington while the women's team claimed a big road weekend sweep with wins at Troy and South Alabama.

Co-hosts Ray Tucker and Trey Schaap discuss the exciting week upcoming for Little Rock Men's and Women's Basketball with head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley.

Co-hosts Ray Tucker and Trey Schaap discuss the exciting week upcoming for Little Rock Men's and Women's Basketball with head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley.

Co-hosts Ray Tucker and Trey Schaap join head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley to discuss where their respective teams are at with injuries, what they've seen so far this year and what they are looking forward to the rest of the season. The two coaches also weigh in on the switch to the Ohio Valley Conference and how their non-conference scheduling may change and look ahead to the Sun Belt Tournament in Pensacola, Florida.

Co-hosts Ray Tucker and Trey Schaap join head coaches Darrell Walker and Joe Foley to discuss where their respective teams are at with injuries, what they've seen so far this year and what they are looking forward to the rest of the season. The two coaches also weigh in on the switch to the Ohio Valley Conference and how their non-conference scheduling may change and look ahead to the Sun Belt Tournament in Pensacola, Florida.

DeBauche, commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference since 2009, joins host Trey Schaap as she welcomes Little Rock to the league and introduces Trojan fans to the OVC. In their conversation, DeBauche details how Little Rock garnered an invitation to the OVC and informs Little Rock fans of the league's basketball scheduling philosophy as well as the format of the OVC Basketball Tournament. She also details some of the future plans for the OVC and how excited she is for the regional proximity that Little Rock brings to the conference.  

DeBauche, commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference since 2009, joins host Trey Schaap as she welcomes Little Rock to the league and introduces Trojan fans to the OVC. In their conversation, DeBauche details how Little Rock garnered an invitation to the OVC and informs Little Rock fans of the league's basketball scheduling philosophy as well as the format of the OVC Basketball Tournament. She also details some of the future plans for the OVC and how excited she is for the regional proximity that Little Rock brings to the conference.  

Joe Foley discusses the upcoming season, previews Missouri State and gives his thoughts on coaching a game at Bud Walton Arena for the first time. He also discusses Krystan Vornes' return, on Mayra Caicedo's speed and improved shot and discusses the team's non-conference schedule.  

Joe Foley discusses the upcoming season, previews Missouri State and gives his thoughts on coaching a game at Bud Walton Arena for the first time. He also discusses Krystan Vornes' return, on Mayra Caicedo's speed and improved shot and discusses the team's non-conference schedule.  

Joe Foley discusses the upcoming season, previews Missouri State and gives his thoughts on coaching a game at Bud Walton Arena for the first time. He also discusses Krystan Vornes' return, on Mayra Caicedo's speed and improved shot and discusses the team's non-conference schedule.  

Darrell Walker talks about his team's tough non-conference schedule, the early season challenges he is facing and what he likes about his team this season. Walker also tells Schaap what Little Rock needs to do in order to be successful this year and how he rates his social media game.

Darrell Walker talks about his team's tough non-conference schedule, the early season challenges he is facing and what he likes about his team this season. Walker also tells Schaap what Little Rock needs to do in order to be successful this year and how he rates his social media game.