Podcast appearances and mentions of chris hart

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Send us Fan MailIt's Monday night and Tuffy Talk Live opens with breaking news before the show even hits its second segment, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby and the university mutually part ways, ending the gambling injunction saga that had college football holding its breath for two weeks. Layton, Greg, and Ethan react in real time. Greg calls the NCAA "punked." Ethan says it feels like a PR move driven by Big 12 pressure. Layton ties it directly to the Will Wade situation, because if you want to talk about ethics in college athletics, you can't do it without talking about both.Then the Will Wade investigation. NC State is not letting this go quietly. The timeline is damning, LSU's season ended March 11, Wade resigned March 25, he was introduced at LSU March 26, and the buyout was set to drop from $5 million to $3 million on April 1. NC State Vice Chancellor Allison Newhart wrote that the school has reason to suspect LSU influenced efforts to avoid or delay notice of Wade's recruitment to save money on the buyout. LSU responded by asking NC State to sign a legal waiver. NC State refused. Wade's response to all of it? "They're pretty mad for a coach they didn't think was very good." Ethan calls it a Captain Obvious situation. Greg says you hold people accountable. And the conversation turns to the real question, does NC State have a case, and what are they actually going after?Then the new Report Card segment debuts, and Layton, Greg, and Ethan grade every one of Chris Hart's moves in his first two weeks as head coach. First up is a name we hadn't heard before, Mississippi State catcher Andrew Raymond, who chose NC State over multiple SEC schools specifically because of the program's catcher development history. All-Rookie A-10 as a freshman at George Mason before transferring to Mississippi State. Greg and Ethan both land at B-plus. Then Hunter Warren gets an A, Ethan makes the case that Warren has been better than Luke Nixon in Year 1 and Year 2 comparisons. Chet Lax gets a B-minus from Ethan, not a reflection on Lax himself but on where he slots in a rotation that still needs more arms. Jesse Gutierrez gets a B, Greg hears from a former San Jose State teammate that Gutierrez sits 89 to 91 as a starter and bumps to 92-93 out of the bullpen. McCall Biemiller gets a C from Ethan and an incomplete from Greg — 13 career innings is simply not enough data. Taylor Black as recruiting coordinator gets an A-minus from both, Ethan notes he stepped into exactly the job Hart vacated, the Florida pipeline stays open, and Bo Robinson and JT Jarrett keep their roles without having to be promoted past where they belong.Then NC State basketball, JUCO center Shah Hall official visit breakdown, the Auburn frontcourt target situation, and whether state even needs Hall if the roster fills out elsewhere. Jacob Burns and Amir Moore football commits, Greg says he can't get excited about three-star recruits even though he respects what they represent. Ethan ties it back to the bigger picture, you find your star players through the high school ranks and use the portal for depth, not the other way around. And the ACC power rankings debate, On3's Andy Staples has NC State 10th. Greg says 7 or 8. Ethan says Virginia is the most overrated team on the list and breaks down exactly why their nine-win season last year was smoke and mirrors. Plus shoutouts to Ty Head as a Gold Glove finalist and Rett Johnson earning Perfect Game second-team freshman All-American honors.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Send us Fan MailNC State baseball's first transfer portal pitcher, Wright State LHP Chet Lax, joins Tuffy Talk for his first interview as a Wolfpack. Before Chet Lax ever set foot in Raleigh, he was already making the case for himself, seven shutout innings against Tennessee in a 6-0 Wright State win, and one run allowed in four innings against Georgia, a team that went to the College World Series. That's the arm Chris Hart made his first pitcher commit in the NC State baseball transfer portal.Layton sits down with Chet to talk through the full story. How NC State found him in the transfer portal through his Wright State coach who played at NC State. What his time at Wright State actually looked like, the highs, the rough stretches early in his career, and how stepping up when Sunday starter Warren Hartzell went down with an injury changed everything. What it felt like to toe the rubber at Tennessee knowing his family was in the stands. And what sold him on NC State the moment he stepped on campus and spent a full day with Coach Hart and Clint Chrysler.Chet also opens up about his roommate and fellow NC State baseball commit Hunter Warren, three years as roommates, two years as First Team All-Horizon League teammates, and now both heading to Raleigh together. He talks about his summer on the Cape Cod League with the Harwich Mariners, what he's working on before fall ball, why his mound mentality is his greatest strength as a pitcher, and his personal goals for the 2027 NC State baseball season.Then the rapid fire, favorite pitch to throw, strikeout looking or swinging, cookout tray order, favorite baseball movie (Million Dollar Arm — a first for this show), cheat meal of choice, what sport he'd play if it wasn't baseball (rodeo — his grandfather rode bulls at UT Martin), and the one thing Wolfpack fans should know about him before he arrives.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New content dropping all summer. Subscribe on YouTube and join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

Jos Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Send us Fan MailChris Hart didn't wait. In his first week as NC State's head coach, he landed two transfer portal commits from the same program — infielder Hunter Warren and left-handed pitcher Chet Lax, both from Wright State. Layton, Greg, and Ethan break down both additions in full, debate which one is the bigger get, and dig into what their numbers against SEC competition actually tell you about how they'll translate to the ACC.Warren hit .328 with a .831 OPS across 61 games in 2025, won Horizon League Freshman of the Year, and posted an .856 OPS in 23 plate appearances against Tennessee and Georgia. Lax went seven innings against Tennessee with a 0.82 ERA across 11 innings of SEC competition, showing the kind of stuff that projects as a legitimate weekend starter. Both were First Team All-Horizon League. Both are exactly the profile Hart and Avent have always targeted — proven smaller-school D1 talent that translates up.Then the full offseason rundown. The Brazil game is cancelled and moved to Charlottesville — NC State nets roughly $1.15 million after travel expenses, but is now a five and a half point underdog in what was supposed to be a neutral site opener. Rett Johnson earns NCBWA 2nd Team Freshman All-American honors. Colt Hauser commits to the 2027 football class — and yes, his dad is Cole Hauser, Rip Wheeler from Yellowstone. Alex Scott commits over Tennessee and Texas A&M. Gunnar Rivers visits Raleigh wearing Philip Rivers' retired number 17 — and the debate about whether he'll actually wear it if he commits is genuinely one of the most interesting conversations of the offseason. LuJames Groover gets called up to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diana Schneider reaches the French Open semifinals as a top 25 player in the world. Jacob Smith officially drops football for baseball only.Ethan closes with the Stat Pack — Warren and Lax's numbers against SEC pitching and hitting broken down fully, what a 2.5 WAR Hunter Warren looks like in NC State's 2027 lineup, and the sacrifice bunt debate that may never get resolved.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1, Greg and Ethan tore apart the 2026 season — the schedule failures, the offensive identity crisis, the pitching injuries, and the analytics that tell the real story. In Part 2, they close the book on the Elliott Avent era, open the door on the Chris Hart era, and go through the entire roster player by player to figure out who's coming back, who's heading to the draft, and who's already gone.They start with Avent's real legacy. Not the wins — the man. Four baseball coaches at NC State since World War II. Twenty out of twenty-three seasons in the NCAA Tournament. Three trips to Omaha. But beyond the numbers — the 500 text messages he received the day he announced his retirement, the Chris Combs story that goes far beyond baseball, and what thirty years at one school actually means when the scoreboard stops mattering.Then it's Chris Hart. Forty-six years old. Twenty-four years as Avent's right hand. A five-year contract. Greg and Ethan debate whether Boo Corrigan called anyone else before settling on Hart, what Hart was actually responsible for day to day under Avent, and the uncomfortable question — was Avent a figurehead in his final years? Then the three things Hart must change immediately — the non-conference schedule, the pitching philosophy, and above everything else — NIL funding. NC State baseball is not competitive in the transfer portal market right now. That has to change in year one, not year three.Then the full roster. Every single player on the 2026 roster gets a verdict — Nixon, Sherman Johnson, Ty Head, Rett Johnson, Garino, Nance, McHugh, Hemric, Ragusa, Marone, Dudan, Collins Black, Devin Mitchell, and more. Who has leverage, who doesn't, who's gone, who's staying, and who could make the biggest leap in 2027.They close on the big question — is Nance, Ragusa, and Hemric enough as your weekend rotation to compete in the ACC? And what does Chris Hart actually need to go get this offseason to make NC State baseball dangerous again?This is Part 2 of 2. Watch Part 1 here → youtu.be/RzkFwG1UxLUTuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Subscribe at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe 2026 NC State baseball season is over. 32-24. Fourteen wins in ACC play. Zero road series wins. A second straight early exit in the Auburn Regional.So what actually happened?In Part 1 of this two-part series, Greg and Ethan pull no punches on the full season breakdown. They start where every honest conversation has to start — did this team meet expectations? Coming in as a top-15 program with what looked like the most talented roster in years, the answer is complicated. And the reasons why are even more so.They dig into the offensive identity crisis that plagued this team all year — a roster built for speed that rarely ran, and supposedly built for power that finished second to last in the ACC in home runs. The DH carousel that went unsolved for the second straight season. The Brayden Freeman decision that lingered too long. The Andrew Wiggins debate, was he the problem or was he exactly what he was always going to be? And the Chris McHugh 74 wRC+ that nobody in the fanbase wants to talk about.Then there's the schedule. Greg and Ethan make the case that NC State went five years without playing a true power-conference non-conference opponent on a weekend, and why that has to change in the Chris Hart era. The Puerto Rico trip was fun. Lafayette and Princeton were not a schedule.They close Part 1 on the pitching staff, the injuries to Jacob Dudan and Ryan Marone that derailed the Omaha dream, the freshman pitchers thrown into the fire too early, the Consiglio versus Andrews rotation confusion that went two months too long, and why Anderson Nance being moved into the starting rotation felt like a panic move rather than a plan.Part 2 covers Elliott Avent's full legacy, the Chris Hart era, and everything coming in the offseason.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Subscribe at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.Support the show

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Send us Fan MailTonight is different.We're not just talking NC State sports. Tonight, Tuffy Talk Live looks and feels completely different, new brand, new look, new energy, and a major announcement that changes what this show is going forward.On the content side, NC State baseball's season is over and Elliott Avent's 30-year legacy deserves a proper send-off. We break down what he built, what Chris Hart inherits, and what the future of Pack baseball looks like. Then we shift to Justin Gainey's roster,NC State just landed New Hampshire guard transfer Comeh Emuobor, the frontcourt depth hunt continues, and summer workouts start next week. CJ Bailey is ranked No. 2 in CBS Sports' early 2026 preseason QB rankings — we talk about what that means for the football season. Plus the Friday night home opener is officially on the calendar.But the real reason to tune in tonight is the announcement. #GoPack #NCState #WolfpackNation #TuffyTalkLive #PackBaseball #AuburnRegional #ThankYou9

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Send us Fan MailPack Nation — Elliott Avent gets one more shot. Tonight we break down everything you need to know before Friday.NC State heads to Auburn as the #3 seed for the third time as a regional site. First up — UCF at 6 PM on ESPN+ Friday. The Knights are 31-21 under third-year head coach Rich Wallace and earned one of six Big 12 at-large bids. Their ace Camden Wicker and senior outfielder DeAmez Ross are names to know. This is a very winnable game for the Pack — and one they have to win to extend Avent's career one more weekend.Beat UCF and NC State would face the winner of #4 national seed Auburn vs. Milwaukee Saturday. Last year in Auburn, the Pack went 2-2 and lost to the Tigers 11-1 in the regional final. Unfinished business.Then we talk about what this season meant. 32-22. Sneaking into the field as one of the last teams in. Rett Johnson's historic freshman season. The road struggles. The Miami series win. And what Elliott Avent's 30-year legacy actually looks like when you put it all together — 10 NCAA Regionals in the last 11 seasons, 1,103 wins, three College World Series trips.Chris Hart is ready. But first — at least one more weekend with the legend who built it.#GoPack #NCState #WolfpackNation #TuffyTalkLive #PackBaseball #AuburnRegional #ThankYou9

We're back on the pod to discuss the big news around baseball. Avent is out, and long-time associate head coach Chris Hart is in. We share some behind-the-scenes stories and talk about why Boo Coorigan went this route. Plus 2 new basketball additions and potentially one more.

Stock markets have been dominated by the energy and AI themes, centered around a tech-dominated US market that some feel is over-priced. In the latest episode of our podcast series with Robeco's investors, Chris Hart, Portfolio Manager of Robeco Boston Partners Global Premium Equities, explains how he finds pockets of value all over the world.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Episode Overview Struggling shop owners aren't struggling because they need more tools. Perhaps they are struggling because they've moved away from what actually matters for success in retail. In this conversation, I sit down with Chris Deferio of the Keys to the Shop podcast to talk about what really drives success in brick-and-mortar businesses today: the role of hospitality, leadership, and being intentional with training your team. We also talk about how seemingly small decisions can shape the long-term health of a business. Chris shares what he's learned from decades in coffee, from working behind the bar to consulting with shop owners, and how those lessons apply beyond coffee. If you've been feeling pulled toward change in your business, this episode is a grounding reminder of what actually creates loyalty, consistency, and growth in retail. Our Key Topics Chris's journey from barista to consultant and podcast host Why hospitality should be treated as the core product in brick-and-mortar The balance between systems, data, and human connection Hiring and training with intention, starting from values The evolving role of the owner and the importance of leadership structure The risks of distraction, comparison, and overcomplicating the business   Key Takeaways for Shop Owners Hospitality is the product. When we treat hospitality as central to the business, everything else becomes a support system. The experience we create for customers and staff is what drives loyalty and long-term success. Hiring for values is the foundation of everything that follows. Bringing in people who already align with your values makes training and leadership more effective. When you compromise early, it creates ongoing challenges that customers will feel. Training requires intention, not assumption. Many owners expect staff to "figure it out" without clear training and communication. This leads to inconsistent service. Ongoing coaching, feedback, and clarity are essential to maintaining standards. You cannot lead well if you are only reacting. Without structure and intentional time management, it's difficult to make good decisions. Creating space to step back and evaluate allows you to lead instead of constantly putting out fires. The answers you need are often already in your business. Instead of chasing new tools or trends, look at what is already working. Deepening relationships with your team and customers often creates more impact than adding something new. "Hospitality is the product." - Chris Deferio I hope this conversation acts as your invitation to pause and consider where you might go deeper instead of wider in your retail business. Resources Mentioned and Related Podcasts: Chris's podcast, Keys to the Shop   Episode 218: Retailer Success Series: Community Marketing Strategies with Millie Blackwell   Episode 259: Behind the Counter: Building a Unique Retail Shop with Heart with Amy and Chris Hart   About your Chris and Keys to the Shop Chris is the founder of Keys to the Shop, a podcast + consulting company that helps coffee shop owners and leaders thrive personally and professionally. In his 26 year career in specialty coffee, he has seen great success in a wide variety of leadership positions. He also has experience as a competition judge, cafe manager, and multi-unit cafe operations manager. Having been able to spend time at the ground floor of many small growing cafes, as well as training and counseling many established larger brands, he has developed a unique approach that is grounded in creativity, emotional intelligence, and operational know-how. Follow along with Chris here: Website | Instagram   About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met…I'm Wendy Batten. I've been a small business owner, coach, and mentor for over 25 years. I help thoughtful, established entrepreneurs step into their role as CEO and build businesses that are profitable, meaningful, and supportive of the lives they want to live. My work blends real-world strategy with a life-first philosophy, shaped by lived experience, not theory. I've been there! Through honest conversations and practical insight, I invite you into bigger thinking about leadership, possibility, and how to build both business and life on purpose. For more support from Wendy Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG All of Wendy's current programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Creative Shop Talk Podcast and get the tools, inspiration, and strategies you need to thrive as an independent retailer.Click here to subscribe to iTunes!  Loved the episode? Leave a quick review on iTunes- your reviews help other retailers find my podcast, and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Geopolitiese spanning en Amerikaanse sanksies het Rusland en China gedryf om meesal Chinese yuan en Russiese roebels in hulle bilaterale handel te gebruik, in plaas van die Amerikaanse dollar en die euro. Die dollar behou egter sy posisie as die primêre internasionale veilige hawe-geldeenheid. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Suid Afrikaanse ekonoom Chris Hart gepraat wat die effek daarvan verduidelik. Volgens Hart sal dit 'n lang proses wees.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

There are people on the other side of your obedience — and this message, The Take Over, from our special guest Chris Hart, will challenge you to step into that reality. Listen and be encouraged as you find out what it really looks like to take ground in your life, trust God's process, and push past resistance without settling into comfort.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart, on ESPN Honolulu, host the show Hawaii Kai's Raising Canes.

Cole Mausolf and Chris Hart host the show from Raising Cane's Hawaii Kai location. In support of Kaiser High School, today's show is joined by Kaiser alumni Scott Chan and Rick Nakashima, current Kaiser players Finley Church (football), Caleb Hamasaki (baseball), Lia Hamamura (softball), Lauae Kamakana (girl's basketball).

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

The Broncos board fell in a way that Broncos Country did not expect. Denver selected DL Tyler Onyedim with the first pick in the 3rd round. Who is this guy? Mile High Report's Chris Hart makes an introduction. Clearly this wasn't the splash that Aqib Talib had been hinting at. Is it too late for something spectacular to happen? What's the landscape for the final four rounds of the draft? Remember, just because you don't know the pick, that doesn't mean that the pick doesn't have the potential to be a great Denver Bronco for years to come.

Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Mile High Report's Chris Hart fills us in on all the Day 1 Draft action. The draft is way more fun when the Broncos get to pick. How did the picks of day 1 set the table for day 2 for Denver? Who will the Broncos take and will they take them at 62? Hart makes a bold projection.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Chris Hart joins Jess and Tim to break down just where the Broncos stand just days away from the draft. What are the positions of need? Who should be available when the Broncos pick on day 2? What does Aqib Talib know about the Broncos plans? How may AI figure into future Broncos drafts? All this and more in a special pre-draft podcast. YouTube: @mhBroncosPods

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu.

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on ESPN Honolulu

This week on the Community Trust Bank Coaches Corner: Tonight we have on Montgomery County Softball Coach Chris Hart with Bella Baker and Kylie Maynard.  Coach is challenged with a super young team this year, tune in to hear how he's gonna handle that challenge.     Join us for an action-packed episode!   Your home for passionate sports talk—from Friday night lights to the hardwood to the diamond! We shine a spotlight on local high school athlete's sports scene. If it matters to you it matters to us!! Four voices. Four communities. All sports.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens.       Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms.   Support the show   Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on X   Subscribe on Youtube   Visit us on the Web