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Paul Swann has comments from Andrew Brown, Marshall University's Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Capital Projects and Championship Facilities, as he discusses the upcoming West Virginia State Baseball Tournament at Jack Cook Field and Marshall's role in hosting the championship. 

On today's edition of The Drive, Paul Swann welcomes Michael Adams of West Virginia Sports Digest to preview the upcoming West Virginia State Baseball Tournament at Jack Cook Field and talk about the new statewide sports publication covering high school and college athletics across the Mountain State. 

Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation, joins Paul for today's edition of The Drive.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann:Paul spoke with Wayne Ryan, Executive Director of the WVSSAC, about the upcoming state baseball tournament at Jack Cook Field on the campus of Marshall University.During the second half of the show, Paul welcomed Jeane Chaffin and Kit Vance from the Marshall University Huntington Alumni Chapter to discuss the organization and the chapter's upcoming golf tournament fundraiser.Show NotesFor more information about the Marshall University Huntington Alumni Chapter, or to register for the chapter's upcoming golf tournament fundraiser at Creekside Golf Course, visit muhac.org.Tickets for the WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament at Jack Cook Field can be purchased online through GoFan at https://gofan.co/app/school/WVSSAC?activity=Baseball. (00:00) - Introduction (08:15) - Wayne Ryan on the WVSSAC State Baseball Tournament (16:35) - Jeane Chaffin and Kit Vance on the Marshall University Huntington Alumni Chapter and Golf Fundraiser (34:27) - Closing Thoughts

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Paul Swann is joined by Marshall men's basketball coach Corny Jackson to discuss the upcoming Herd Camps and his outlook for the season ahead. Listen now to the latest episode of The Drive with Paul Swann on demand.For more information about basketball camps: https://www.corneliusjacksonbasketballcamps.com/

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, former Marshall volleyball coach Ari Aganus joins Paul to discuss her new career path as the head volleyball coach at Fairland High School. Plus, Marshall Athletics has announced Evynn Richard as the university's first-ever STUNT head coach. 

Marshall long jumper Lara Check joins Paul Swann on today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann. The Sydney, Australia, native talks about her standout season, qualifying for the NCAA East First Round, and posting one of the top long jump marks in Marshall program history.

Marshall University Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Keith Roberts joins Paul Swann today on The Drive. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Marshall women's basketball Director of Basketball Operations Brianna Ellis joins Paul to discuss the program's upcoming camp season. 

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Emily Suter, Director of Premium Seating and Donor Experience at Marshall University joins Paul Swann. 

Darryl Strawberry joins Paul Swann live from the Tri-State Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Night of Champions. 

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomed one of the fiercest competitors and hardest workers in the NASCAR garage to the Download this week, longtime championship-winning crew chief Jimmy Fennig. Best known for his thirty-year tenure at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Jimmy helped elevate a young Kurt Busch to his lone NASCAR Cup Championship in 2004. Jimmy's journey to the top of NASCAR's crew chief rankings came from humble beginnings in southeastern Wisconsin. After growing up under the roof of two generations of dirt racers, Jimmy and his brother Jeffrey decided to try their own hand at the craft, building and racing a sportsman car out of local Hales Corner Speedway. Jimmy quickly realized he preferred turning wrenches to rubbing fenders, and he took a job preparing cars for Wisconsin legend Al Schill. It was through this connection that he'd meet Bobby Allison at Slinger Speedway, beginning a long friendship that brought Jimmy into the NASCAR fold. Jimmy experienced a short track pinnacle, winning the 1986 American Speed Association Championship with Mark Martin, and it was off to the races in stock car land. Jimmy would join Bobby at the burgeoning Stavola Brothers Racing outfit, and they'd capture the 1988 Daytona 500. After Bobby's tragic career-ending crash at Pocono, he'd take on an ownership role, and Jimmy would follow along, sitting atop the box for Hut Stricklin, Jeff Purvis, and others. When Bobby Allison Motorsports shuttered in 1996, Jimmy was the last one out of the shop, and he'd part for the Liberty, North Carolina location of Roush to reunite with Mark Martin. Dale and Jimmy's conversation covers the tough competition of ASA in the 1980s, the loyalty and grit of Bobby Allison, and achieving the top accomplishments NASCAR has to offer. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Only have 30 minutes? Spend it the best way you can - with us! It's time for the Dirty Thirty, where you get the best half hour from this week's Dirty Mo Media shows. In Dirty Air this week, Dale Jr. talks about Rockingham and ponders why the Cup Series left the track in the first place — and the possible tracks you could replace it with on the schedule. Over on Door Bumper Clear, Mark Martin joined to talk about Corey Heim's incredible start to the season, but his ineligibility for the Truck Series chase. On this week's Bless Your 'Hardt, Amy took inspiration from Ella Langley and Theo Von's conversation on what flower they would be. Her pick for Dale was perfect, and his ... got there eventually. Last but not least, on the guest episode this week, Johnny Benson and Dale Jr. discuss their lingering concussion symptoms and the crash that lingered with Johnny the longest. Thanks for tuning in this week - we hope you enjoyed it! Don't forget to check out shop.dirtymomedia.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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When Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, NASCAR didn't just lose a driver. It lost its Superman. And in the grief that followed, the sport nearly tore itself apart. A broken seat belt. A driver who liked it loose. A manufacturer forced to defend his product. A rival driver who needed protection from his own fans. And a conspiracy theory machine that rivaled the JFK assassination in its intensity — because when the unthinkable happens, someone has to be blamed. In this episode, we go deep into the nuclear fallout of February 18, 2001: The seat belt controversy — what actually happened, why the "dumping issue" matters, and why one popular theory about Dale loosening his own belt is flat-out wrong Bill Simpson under fire — how the seat belt manufacturer fought to protect his reputation, and the evolving explanations that followed Sterling Marlin's nightmare — why Dale Jr. had to step in, and what Marlin meant when he said, quietly, "It was real bad" The one o'clock impact — the biomechanical truth behind the basal skull fractures that killed Earnhardt, Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin and Tony Roper Dr. Bob Hubbard and the HANS device — how one inventor's presence at Speedweeks 2001 changed everything and why drivers from Michael Waltrip to Mark Martin were skeptical before they were sold NASCAR's measured response — why the sport didn't overreact, and why that discipline made the safety revolution stick Did NASCAR die with Dale? — the sentiment, the data and the powerful argument for what his life actually meant This isn't a conspiracy episode. It's a reckoning — with grief, with blame and with the painful, necessary process of turning tragedy into transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, we are joined by Matt Lewis from Marshall Athletics and Tyler Kennett from HD Media.

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After a week off from the Cup Series and hopefully a Happy Easter (yes, even for you Denny Bros) — the Door Bumper Clear crew is back and joined by a Hall of Famer in NASCAR and on our guest list, Mark Martin! To start the show, Mark and the gang rehash all the happenings from this weekend's O'Reilly, Truck, & ARCA Series races at Rockingham. But first, Mark tells the story of how he once tried to hire Tommy Baldwin to be his crew chief. After that, we dive into some Spot On, Spot Off, where we cover: - Should the Cup Series go to Rockingham? - Where did Cleetus McFarland perform according to our expectations of him? - Why shouldn't Corey Heim be able to compete for the Truck Series Chase? In Reaction Theatre this week, it was short, but it packed a punch, with fans calling in to thank Mark how only they can, ask about Tommy's car warranty, and more nonsense as usual. Is it really S*** Show Hall of Fame if Connor Zilisch doesn't show up? Also, Mark Martin talks about racing in the rain, Tommy calls the SMART Tour race pathetic, and we all react to the massive pile-up at Port Royal. Lastly, we call out our Weekend Winners and tease our guest for next week - and you guys will never be able to guess who it is... See you then! Don't forget to check out shop.dirtymomedia.com to get some Door Bumper Clear merch! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this compilation from The Mark Martin Archive, Mark & Matt Martin tell some great stories about Dale Earnhardt, Harry Gant & the rise of Roush Racing.#nascar #racing #markmartin #daleearnhardt #harrygant

On this episode of The Drive, Paul Swann is joined by Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation. 

Kara Richey of Jonesboro's Ticket Radio Network joins Paul Swann to preview the WNIT Fab 4 matchup between Marshall and Arkansas State.

Paul Swann broadcasts live from the Cam Henderson Center ahead of today's WNIT Great 8 matchup between Marshall and Army. Guests include Marshall Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison and ESPN+'s Bobby Iddings. Tim Stephens and Tyler Kennett of HD Media Sports also join the program to preview and analyze the game. 

It's finally Opening Day! To celebrate, we're opening the text lines to answer your biggest questions. We break down who belongs on Paul's Mount Rushmore of professional wrestlers and tackle the controversial question: Is it time for Pete Rose to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, we welcome Marshall women's basketball senior Meredith Maier to to discuss her final season with the Thundering Herd. Plus, Kylie Fisher from The Big Green Scholarship Foundation joins the show.

Comments from Marshall head football coach Tony Gibson highlight today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann

Mark Martin, Matt Martin and Charlie Marlow are back with episode #10 of the Mark Martin Archive Podcast! The guys break down an exciting race weekend at Darlington where, shocker, Tyler Reddick won again. But this wasn't just about the races, it was about NASCAR history on throwback/alumni weekend. And Mark and Matt were there, sharing all their great stories!#nascar #racing #markmartin Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Paul Swann is joined by Bobby Iddings from ESPN+ to preview the Marshall women's basketball game against WMBC in the WNIT.

Kenny Wallace discusses Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Mark Martin speaking out on social media.#nascar #racing #daleearnhardtjr #markmartin #kennywallace

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The Dirty Thirty returns, and it's jam-packed full of stories this week. We've got a brand new 30 minutes of the very best tales from our shows. Let's go for a ride! This week, we start off with one of Door Bumper Clear's most long-awaited guests, Randy LaJoie, and in this segment, he talks about following the Intimidator at Talladega, how he still hates Mark Martin's Winn Dixie car, and his MASSIVE wreck at Daytona. Then, we wanted to make sure we heard Denny right, but on Actions Detrimental, he says we could see up to 4 SECONDS of fall-off at Darlington! For the very first time, but not the last, Dirty Thirty features Sons & Daughters, Shannon Spake's new show where she talks to remarkable people with relatable pasts. This week was Coach K., just in time for college basketball's most important time of the year. Following that up is Brad Keselowski, who filled in for Dale Jr. while he was on vacation this week. The topic he wanted to talk about? Looking back, he sees how smart a move Justin Marks made in getting Shane van Gisbergen into the Cup Series. This leads Brad to tell a Jack Roush story of his own, which we know you'll love. We end this show with one of the best tales we've ever heard, from an all-time classic episode, Andy Petree's famous trick spoiler. If you haven't heard this one before, you are in for a real treat. This week is a big one! We hope you enjoy all these moments from our shows. We'll see you next week on The Dirty Thirty! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.