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Hour 2 of Sportsline on July 30, 2025 Jacob Townsend plays Josh Heupel's press conference after the first practice of fall camp on Wednesday. Then, Jacob squashes the rumors of a Nick Saban/Arch Manning partnership in the future of the Cleveland Browns. Also, Jacob talks about former ETSU running back Jacob Saylors signing with the Detroit Lions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 197 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything! This week we are joined by the Nationally Recognized Addiction Medicine Physician, Speaker, and Public Health Leader, Dr. Stephen Loyd!Episode in a Glance:In this episode, Dr. Steven Lloyd and I discuss the profound impact of addiction on individuals and communities, emphasizing the importance of recovery, the role of dental care in rebuilding lives, and the need for open conversations about addiction and its stigma. He highlights the opioid crisis, the dangers of fentanyl, and the significance of community support and faith-based initiatives in combating addiction. We also touch on the importance of personal stories in fostering hope and understanding, as well as the need for resources and non-judgmental approaches to support those in recovery.Key Points:- Smiles for Recovery provides essential dental care for those in recovery.- Addiction has caused more deaths than all U.S. wars combined.- The stigma surrounding addiction prevents open discussions.- Genetics, trauma, and opportunity play significant roles in addiction.- Dental health is crucial for rebuilding confidence in recovery.- Shame can be a barrier to recovery but can also lead to humility.- Parents should have open conversations with their teens about addiction.- Fentanyl poses a significant risk, even in small amounts.- Community efforts are vital in addressing the addiction crisis.- There are more individuals in recovery than in active addiction.About our guest: Dr. Stephen D. Loyd, M.D., is a nationally recognized addiction medicine physician, speaker, and public health leader. He serves as Medical Director at Cedar Recovery, New Hope Treatment Center, and The Next Door, and volunteers at Renewal House and Mending Hearts. A graduate of ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine, Dr. Loyd also teaches at ETSU and lectures at Vanderbilt. He's a former Tennessee Assistant Commissioner for Substance Abuse Services and National Medical Director at Journey Pure. As a physician in long-term recovery, he brings personal insight to his advocacy for evidence-based treatment. Dr. Loyd has advised the DEA, FBI, and U.S. Attorney's Office, and his story has been featured in NPR, CBS, The New York Times, and Dopesick, where Michael Keaton's character was partly based on him. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a White House Advocate for Action award recipient. His mission: change how America sees addiction—and save lives.Follow and contact:Instagram: @drstephen_loydwww.cedarrecovery.comSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter
Hour 2 of Sportsline on July 24, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with SoCon John about SoCon Media Days with ETSU, Will Healy, quarterbacks, expectations, and commissioner Michael Cross' comments. Then, Jacob does another edition of Monster Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend talks with SoCon John about SoCon Media Days with ETSU, Will Healy, quarterbacks, expectations, and commissioner Michael Cross' comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 of July 23, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the developments in the Boo Carter situation at Tennessee, including comments from Volquest's Brent Hubbs from The Morning Monster. Then, ETSU head football coach Will Healy spoke at SoCon Media Days earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of July 22, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about ETSU being picked fourth in the SoCon preseason poll and 9 Bucs being placed on the preseason all-conference list. Then, plenty of rumors are swirling about Boo Carter's future at Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of July 22, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about ETSU being picked fourth and whether that is fair in the SoCon? Also, Tennessee will now be playing Tennessee State in 2027, why do they continue to schedule like this and why the example of why didn't help matters in comments on Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of July 17, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the players that Will Healy will be taking with him to SoCon Media Days next week for ETSU. Then, ETSU baseball coach Joe Pennucci and former Buc and now member of the Atlanta Braves organization Cody Miller spoke with the media on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 of July 14, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about Providence Academy's Josh Owens being drafted by the Texas Rangers in the third round, as well as ETSU shortstop Cody Miller being drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the third round. Then, Tennessee sets record on night one of the draft and had three of the top recruits drafted in the first 25 picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of July 11, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about where Tennessee stacks up going into the season when it comes to the specific units on the football team. Then, Tennessee baseball picks up another transfer portal commit and former ETSU baseball player finds a new home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 of July 11, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the College Sports Commission's memorandum released on Thursday about their expectations on what NIL will be moving forward and whether or not he buys it. Then, Tennessee picks up a transfer infielder. Also, former ETSU football coach had a big day on the links on Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of Sportsline on July 10, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the College Sports Commission's update on NIL Go and what its goal is and why it is upsetting some people. Then, Congress is once again getting involved in college athletics with a bill being introduced in the House on Thursday. Also, where does ETSU rank when it comes preseason FCS Top 25 and in the SoCon in one of the preseason CFB magazines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend and Bud are joined by ETSU tight end Charlie Browder to talk about his upcoming football camp, as well as his college football career, returning to Knoxville this year, differences between the Will Healy who recruited him six years ago and now, and is he good with two quarterbacks playing this fall?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 of July 8, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about Clayton Kershaw being given a commissioner's exemption into the All-Star Game. Then, they are joined by ETSU tight end Charlie Browder to talk about his upcoming football camp, as well as his college football career, returning to Knoxville this year, differences between the Will Healy who recruited him six years ago and now, and is he good with two quarterbacks playing this fall?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 of July 2, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with Don Helman about ETSU's upcoming football season. Then, Jacob talks about former Sullivan East pitcher Hunter Stratton being traded from the Pirates to the Braves on Tuesday. Also, it looks like Cleveland will be getting a dome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of June 30, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about Tennessee's busy weekend in football recruiting. ETSU Men's Basketball heading to North Carolina in December. Then, ETSU football will be going to Florida State in 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 of June 30, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about Tennessee picking up four commitments over the weekend in football and whether or not it shows that they're starting to make some head way in the 2026 cycle. Then, ETSU football is heading to Florida State in November 2027, what else is coming up for the Bucs and what does future schedules look like with the 12-game schedule being approved for FCS. Also, the first round of the NASCAR in-season championship is in the books, what does the bracket look like now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of June 24, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about Tennessee having 7 more pitchers go in the transfer portal on Monday. Then, Jacob talks about why ETSU is a more interesting game for Tennessee this season than was being given credit for on a show in Knoxville on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of June 23, 2025 Jacob Townsend recaps Oklahoma City's NBA Finals Game 7 victory over Indiana along with the Tyrese Haliburton injury. Then, ETSU picks up a transfer portal commitment in baseball, while a former Buc finds a new home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 of June 20, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with Matt Brown, founder and publisher of Extra Points, to talk Sacramento State being denied FBS membership, Texas State going to the Pac-12, what is next for the Sun Belt, what happens with the CAA, who is paying for NIL Go, and what is enough for bang for your buck in non-revenue sports. Then, Jacob talks about what Tennessee invested in baseball, softball, and basketball sports, as well as ETSU in baseball. Also, Jacob gives a pick in the College World Series National Championship series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU Women's Basketball Coach Brenda Mock Brown about the offseason, transfer portal pickups, roster returnees, offensive improvement, coaching staff changes, addition of David Blackburn, and the program's camps next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of June 17, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk about whether it's a good idea for ETSU to play both quarterbacks this fall. Then, as usual Jacob and Bud get off track by talking about answer machine messages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we are joined by Kimberly Masker, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapy, and Tauni Bird, also an occupational therapist who have been researching and educating others on treating patients in the context of substance use. They share with us what substance use disorder is, the stigma that surrounds these patients, and what we as hand therapists can do to mitigate that stigma and provide harm reduction. Welcome to Hands in Motion, Kim and Tauni.Guest bio: Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT received her undergraduate degree from ETSU in 1995, her Master's in OT degree from Washington University in 2000, and received her post-professional doctorate in OT from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) in 2015. She earned her Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) specialty certification in 2007. She is an assistant professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at East Tennessee State University. Kim's clinical practice is as senior therapist at The Hand Center at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Tennessee. Her professional interests have focused on hypermobility, wound care, upper extremity multi-trauma, substance use disorders and stigma, and treatment of musicians. She enjoys writing for various hand therapy related publications and blogs. She serves as a consultant for Axogen on studies such as pain and peripheral nerve injuries. She currently serves as Secretary Treasurer of the Northeast District of the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association. She has volunteered for many years with the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), is co-editor of the 4th edition of the CHT Test Prep Book and Clinical Reference (2022), and is the current President of ASHT.Tauni Bird, OTD, OTR/L (she/her) is an occupational therapist and hand and upper extremity therapist. She is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists, American Association for Hand Surgery, and American Occupational Therapy Association. She is interested in harm reduction and health equity. Her work on these topics includes conference presentations, non-research articles, and special grant projects. The views and opinions expressed in the Hands in Motion podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ASHT. Appearance on the podcast does not imply endorsement of any products, services or viewpoints discussed.
Jacob Townsend is joined by ETSU Head Football Coach Will Healy to talk about the Bucs post-spring, where the depth of the quarterback room is, what are the plans with Cade McNamara and Jacolby Criswell both sticking around for the fall at starting quarterback, and they previewed some events that ETSU Football has coming up soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of June 12, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about now former ETSU pitcher Brady Frederick transferring to Tennessee on Wednesday, as well as third baseman Grant Gallagher going into the portal on Wednesday. Then, reports have what the matchups are for this year's ACC/SEC Basketball Challenge. Also, ESPN and SEC announce timeslots for football games this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of June 11, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about ETSU pitcher Brady Frederick visiting Tennessee on Tuesday and another ETSU pitcher, Carter Fink, going into the portal. Another coaching change at David Crockett. Then, the TSSAA is thinking about making a change to their state tournament for basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of June 10, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about SoCon Pitcher of the Year for ETSU, Brady Frederick, going into the transfer portal on Monday. Then, Jacob recaps Murray State's win over Duke on Monday night to go to Omaha. Also, goes through what the College World Series could be like later this week. Then, big news in the SEC at Kentucky with Vince Marrow leaving Mark Stoops' staff to go to Louisville as general manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys discuss ETSU baseball and golf's June successes as they prepare for their "offbeat" sports seasons - Canadian football and cricket. Keith sits down with women's basketball head coach Brenda Mock Brown to talk roster, coaching advice, and a big piece of scheduling news. Presented by First Horizon. Recorded June 9-10, 2025.
Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU men's basketball head coach Brooks Savage to talk about the offseason roster additions, staff changes, youth camp, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 of June 4, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU men's basketball head coach Brooks Savage to talk about the offseason roster additions, staff changes, youth camp, and more. Then, Jacob is joined by FOX Sports NHRA broadcaster Brian Lohnes as we get closer to Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend is joined by SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross to talk about ETSU representing the league in the NCAA Tournament, but also his position paper on the future of college athletics and what he believes the NCAA needs to do moving forward to most importantly stay out of further anti-trust issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend is joined by former Auburn and MLB pitcher and current ESPN college baseball analyst Gregg Olson to talk about the Nashville Regional, his expectations for ETSU, Joe Pennucci, and this year's Vanderbilt squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 of May 30, 2025 Jacob Townsend speaks with former Tennessee Lady Vol and current ESPN softball analyst Madison Shipman about the Lady Vols loss to Oklahoma, did Karen Weekly make the right call?, how does Tennessee bounce immediately back, and how Oklahoma continues to roll. Then, Jacob is joined by former Auburn and MLB pitcher and current ESPN college baseball analyst Gregg Olson to talk about the Nashville Regional, his expectations for ETSU, Joe Pennucci, and this year's Vanderbilt squad. Also, Jacob is joined by SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross to talk about ETSU representing the league in the NCAA Tournament, but also his position paper on the future of college athletics and what he believes the NCAA needs to do moving forward to most importantly stay out of further anti-trust issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of May 30, 2025 Jacob Townsend previews the Nashville Regional for ETSU, specifically Louisville the Bucs first opponent. Then, Tony Vitello decides to go with Liam Doyle as his starter in game one of the Knoxville Regional, right call? Also, the National Football Foundation has changed the criteria for coaches to get in the College Football Hall of Fame, it will allow a deserved few, but not all who are deserving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of May 30, 2025 Jacob Townsend recaps Tennessee's brutal loss to Oklahoma to open up the College World Series. Then, head coach of the Lady Vols spoke with the media after the game. Also, Jacob starts getting set for the ETSU opener in the Nashville Regional this afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Sean Moth, voice of Louisville baseball, about what ETSU will be facing on Friday and why Louisville has missed the last couple of postseasons before 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Andrew Allegretta, voice of Vanderbilt Commodores, as the Nashville Regional gets started this weekend with ETSU, Louisville, and Wright State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Jacob Rudner, national baseball writer for Baseball America, about ETSU heading to the Nashville regional, their chances, the job that Joe Pennucci has done, whether he likes Tennessee moving forward this weekend, and who his national championship pick is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 of May 29, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with Andrew Allegretta, voice of Vanderbilt Commodores, as the Nashville Regional gets started this weekend with ETSU, Louisville, and Wright State. Then, they talk with Sean Moth, voice of Louisville baseball, about what ETSU will be facing on Friday and why Louisville has missed the last couple of postseasons before 2025. Then, it is time for birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of May 29, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with studio sponsor, K.D. Bowen owner of Fanatics 101. Then, they talk with Jacob Rudner, national baseball writer for Baseball America, about ETSU heading to the Nashville regional, their chances, the job that Joe Pennucci has done, whether he likes Tennessee moving forward this weekend, and who his national championship pick is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 of May 28, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about the question he received "why are we still in the NCAA?". Then, what will the pitching plans be for Tennessee this weekend and ETSU gets ready for Nashville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Lee and Alfred Ezman preview the Nashville Regional, where host Vanderbilt was the country's overall No. 1 seed. Topics include: The host Commodores may have the deepest pitching staff in the country. It's headlined by lefty JD Thompson, righties Cody Bowker and Connor Fennell and a big-time, back-end arm in right-hander Sawyer Hawks. The Commodores are one of the country's best defensive teams, and talented hitters RJ Austin, Brodie Johnston, Braden Holcomb, Rustan Rigdon and Riley Nelson came on late as Vanderbilt came out of nowhere to get the tournament's top seed. Perennial rival Louisville could push the Commodores. Coach Dan McDonnell's pitching staff has struggled at times, but Patrick Forbes and Tucker Biven are talented and could help Louisville push anyone in the regional. Center fielder Lucas Moore (.470 OBP, 43 steals) is a sparkplug at the top of the lineup and the Cardinals have power from Eddie King Jr. (14 HR), Tague Davis (18) and Zion Rose (11). East Tennessee State travels west to face Vanderbilt for the first time this year; the Buccaneers knocked off Tennessee for the Vols' first loss this year and have the talent to do damage. ETSU mashed 116 home runs, with Cooper Torres (23), Cody Miller (16), Jamie Palmese (16) and Grant Gallagher (20) all having big years. The Buccaneers also have some really good arms in Michael Harpster and Brady Frederick and certainly have the talent to win games in Nashville. Wright State bashed 20 home runs, getting 23 from Boston Smith, 20 from JP Peltier and 13 from Cam GIlkerson. The Raiders must get quality pitching from Cam Allen, Garrett Peters and Jarrett Heilman in the regional if they're to advance.
Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with ETSU pitching coach Jamie Pinzino about the Bucs winning the SoCon Tournament, finding out their going to Nashville, the pitching staff going into the postseason, and his experience in the NCAA Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 4 of May 27, 2025 Jacob Townsend and Bud talk with ETSU pitching coach Jamie Pinzino about the Bucs winning the SoCon Tournament, finding out their going to Nashville, the pitching staff going into the postseason, and his experience in the NCAA Tournament. Then, it is time for birthdays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 1 of May 27, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about ETSU baseball heading to Nashville for their regional. Then, head coach of the Bucs, Joe Pennucci, spoke with the media on Monday about their placement in the bracket. Also, Tennessee will be hosting once again this weekend in Knoxville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this inspiring episode of Why I Teach, Dr. Christy Lawson, a trauma, critical care, and acute care surgeon at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine, reflects on her journey from a rural community in Georgia to the operating room and classroom. Blending stories of family, mentorship, and personal growth, Dr. Lawson reveals how formative experiences—from learning through storytelling with her grandfather to assisting in surgery during a mission trip in Honduras—ignited her passion for medicine and teaching. She discusses the emotional complexities of surgical training, the power of individualized mentorship, and the importance of nurturing students as whole people. ETSU Quillen College of Medicine: https://www.etsu.edu/com/ ETSU Health: www.etsuhealth.org ETSU Department of Surgery: https://www.etsu.edu/com/surgery/ ETSU Great Lecture Series: https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2025/01-january/great-lectures-feature-handy-herrmann-lawson.php
The guys discuss the latest addition to the ETSU men's golf dynasty and their prospects for the Reno Regional before diving into the transfer portal for football and hoops and the future size outlook for SoCon frontcourts. Bucs baseball closes in on a regular season crown for the first time in 43 years. Keith advocates for real home court advantage in tennis. Presented by First Horizon. Recorded May 5th, 2025.
Recapping HOPA 25 and Portland *Great food (not discussed, the most excellent ETSU dinner at Arden) *COCOON *Pharmacists make everyone's job easier and keep patients out of the ED *A few more tidbits too!
Fox Sports Radio Host Aaron Torres joins to talk about Tennessee's QB situation. He also tells the story of one of his favorite articles as a writer involving Masters winner Rory McIlroy Bob takes a look at some guys we could target in the football transfer portal (Haynes King???) Thanks to Aaron for joining @Aaron_Torres You can find the guys here: Sam: @_beard11 on X Bob: @TheHoundBB on X Don't forget to check out @fanrunsports on Instagram! or 'Fanrun TV' on Youtube. Might as well check out our Tik Tok, "Fanrun Radio" Lots of great writing over at www.fanrunradio.com
Chase Thomas is Tennessee's Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Omaha Productions' Jack Foster to talk who will lead Tennessee football in interceptions next season, Year 2 jumps for Mike Matthews and Jordan Ross, what happened against ETSU for UT baseball, Ryan Combs issues at closer, and how the Alabama series will go. Then, Locked On Vols & Volquest's Eric Cain joins the program to talk about Tennessee baseball's offensive issues, Manny Marin's hot start to his freshman season, Tennessee's new wrinkles in their passing game, what Mike Matthews will be this season and much more. Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Jack Foster, Eric CainTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a 5-star rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.