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Kenny Wallace discusses Keelan Harvick signing a development deal with Toyota. He also talks about NASCAR TV coverage and Mark Martin continuing to try and improve the sport.#nascar #racing #kennywallace #markmartin #keelanharvick
Mark Martin, Matt Martin and Charlie Marlow are back with episode #7 of the Mark Martin Archive Podcast! The guys break down an exciting weekend at Atlanta across all three NASCAR series. Mark also gives his opinion on Joe Gibbs lawsuit against former competition director Chris Gabehart. Mark & Matt discuss why Mark was such a great qualifier in his racing days. Plus Keelan Harvick is now a Toyota development driver!#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/
The Drive with Paul Swann for February 23, 2026
Reaction to Marshall's gritty one-point road win over App State, plus a breakdown of Team USA capturing hockey gold and an early look ahead to Coastal Carolina.
Jadan Hudson, Director of Student-Athlete Development, joins today's edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.
Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul speaks with Gerald Harrison, vice president and director of athletics at Marshall University, about the Board of Governors' decision to discontinue the women's swimming and diving program following a special meeting.The board voted to end the program and add women's STUNT.
Mark Martin, Matt Martin and Charlie Marlow are back with episode #6 of the Mark Martin Archive Podcast! The guys break down a wild Daytona 500 won by Tyler Reddick that was filled with drama. A last lap wreckfest and seemingly endless fuel saving that left a lot of fans and podcast hosts frustrated. Then Mark and Matt share some classic Dale Earnhardt memories as we approach the 25th anniversary of his death at Daytona.#nascar #racing #markmartin #daytona500 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/
On this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann, we break down the latest reports that Marshall University plans to discontinue its women's swimming and diving program at the end of the 2025-26 season. Athletic department officials reportedly informed team members of the decision, which comes as the program prepares for the American Athletic Conference championships.
Reactions to the Marshall come-from-behind win at Old Dominion highlight this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.
Jeff Hammond, Darrell Waltrip's longtime crew chief and former Fox Sports commentator, makes his debut as co-host of The Scene Vault Podcast as we drop news of the upcoming re-release of the 10-episode docuseries Firestorm: 2000-2001 -- The Years That Forever Changed NASCAR. Ben Leslie drops some bombshells when it comes to fuel cells and trick noses, one of which helped Mark Martin win the 2002 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. We then dig into the July 15, 1999 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Jeff Burton wins for the third year in a row at New Hampshire, but it's Tony Stewart who dominates the event until running out of gas with a couple of laps to go … and you just IMAGINE how well that went over with the fresh-faced rookie. Dale Jarrett and Jeff Gordon have a last-lap run-in, which leads to a bit of a POST-RACE confrontation between the two future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Kenny Wallace gets a second-place finish, the best finish of his Winston Cup career. Mark Martin guts his way through a series of injuries he'd sustained at Daytona the week before to finish sixth. We've got lug nuts … and talk of franchising … flying all over the place. Finally … a news story and host Rick Houston's column discuss Busch Series driver Jeff Krogh's career-ending injury and the reaction of his friends and family to the mishap. NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand. Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Marshall women's basketball guard Timaya Lewis-Eutsey joins the show to discuss earning her third Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week award and being named one of five Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week honorees by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).
Mark Martin, Matt Martin and Charlie Marlow are back after a week off with episode #5 of the Mark Martin Archive Podcast! The guys briefly discuss the Super Bowl, the upcoming Daytona 500 & Ryan Preece's win at "The Clash." They also preview the NASCAR season and wonder who will benefit from bringing back the Chase format. Mark and Matt then dive deep into Mark's 1999 season and how it all started at Daytona: "The World Center Of Pain."#nascar #racing #markmartin
The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Comments from Marshall men's basketball coach Corny Jackson ahead of action on the road at Old Dominion and Georgia Southern.
Kenny Wallace discusses Mark Martin saying on X that we all need to be kinder to each other and sometimes focus on the good that NASCAR is doing.#nascar #racing #kennywallace
Marshall football general manager Alex Jones joins Paul Swann to break down the Thundering Herd's 2026 National Signing Day class. Later, Bill Cornwell sits down with Swann to preview Southern Miss at Marshall in men's basketball.
This week in the first of what will be three segments, Ben Leslie follows his older brother Tracy up the racing ladder, a path that led them from Michigan to the Busch Series. Ben ends up begging Roush Racing's Steve Hmiel and Robin Pemberton for a job and eventually lands a gig with the team in September 1994. Once there, he works with Roush drivers Ted Musgrave, Mark Martin and Johnny Benson. We then dig into the September 29, 1994 issue of Winston Cup Scene. Rusty Wallace dominates at Martinsville less than two weeks after one of the most important dates in the history of Winston Cup Scene. Dale Earnhardt comes back from a couple of early-race spins to finish second, while Kenny Wallace captures the best showing of his Winston Cup career to that point. Ernie Irvan surprises EVERYBODY by calling in to a legendary Charlotte radio show after surviving a near-fatal crash at Michigan the month before. There are feature stories on NASCAR memorabilia collector Wayne Keith … a news story about Travis Carter, Hut Stricklin and crew chief Pete Wright going their separate ways ... and early nominations for spots on the coveted Copenhagen/Skoal All Pro team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Victory Lane to Life's True Finish Line: NASCAR Legend Carl Edwards on Fame, Family, and Finding GodJoin host John Coleman for an intimate conversation with NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl Edwards, recorded at the Main Street Summit in Carl's hometown of Columbia, Missouri. Carl shares his remarkable journey from sweeping floors at a NASCAR truck team to becoming one of the sport's most celebrated drivers—and why he walked away from it all at the height of his career.This episode goes beyond the back flips and victory celebrations to explore the deeper questions of identity, purpose, and what it means to truly succeed. Carl vulnerably discusses the intoxication of fame, the moment he realized he'd built his life on sand, and the divine intervention that led him to faith through an unexpected encounter on a mountaintop.From racing with legends like Mark Martin and Jimmy Johnson to the life-changing phone call that made him rethink everything, Carl's story is a masterclass in knowing when to accelerate—and when to walk away.Key Topics:Breaking into NASCAR: The entrepreneurial hustle from dirt tracks to the Cup SeriesThe dark side of fame: When public image becomes an idolWelcome to the league: Racing against—and learning from—the sport's greatest driversThe retirement decision: Walking away from millions to prioritize family and faithIdentity crisis: What happens when you lose the thing that defined youFinding God on a mountaintop: How a dystopian book club led to a Damascus road momentRaising a son who wants to race: Breaking generational patterns while honoring passionStewarding resources: Wrestling with scarcity mindset and learning radical generosityNotable Quotes:"I had actually wet myself completely just because I was completely shaken by what I'd experienced." - Carl Edwards (on his conversion dream)"I'm gonna keep racing for another 10 years. I'ma hit my head another 25 times. 30 years from now, I'll be on the other end of this phone. My son will be sitting on the stairs. I don't know my kids." - Carl Edwards"If you haven't seen God walking beside you your whole life, you're blind." - Stephen Garber to Carl Edwards
The Drive with Paul Swann for February 3, 2026
Marshall Softball's Diamond Leslie joins Paul Swann on this edition of The Drive.
The Drive with Paul Swann for January 30, 2026.
The Drive with Paul Swann previews an exciting week for Marshall basketball. Bobby Iddings, Marshall ESPN+ play-by-play announcer, joins the show to break down the women's team (17–5, 8–2 SBC) as they return home Wednesday to host Troy (16–4, 7–2 SBC) in a key Sun Belt matchup.Plus, Emily Suter, Marshall's director of premium seating, donor experience and special events, discusses her new role and how fans can take advantage of sky deck rentals at basketball games and other athletic spaces for private events.All that and more on The Drive with Paul Swann.
The Drive with Paul Swann for January 27, 2026.
It's episode #4 of the Mark Martin Archive with Matt & Mark discussing, in great detail, the rise of Roush Racing in the late nineties to early 2000's. Charlie Marlow also joins to get Mark's opinion on NASCAR ditching the Roval for a second race on the Charlotte oval. Plus what are Mark's memories of his 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction, and driving in the Rolex 24 with actor Paul Newman of all people? This episode is full of amazing racing 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/
The Sun Belt Conference postponed Saturday's men's basketball matchup between Marshall and South Alabama due to a winter storm expected this weekend, plus the Marshall women win on the road against ULM.
The Drive with Paul Swann recaps Marshall's 115–60 win over ULM, a record-setting night from beyond the arc. The Thundering Herd hit 26 3-point baskets, setting both a Marshall team record and a Sun Belt Conference mark in the lopsided victory. Swann breaks down the shooting performance, key contributors and what the win means going forward.
It's episode #3 of the Mark Martin Archive after Mark just experienced a small earthquake in southern California! Matt Martin and Charlie Marlow are alongside as well discussing young racers at the Chili Bowl and Mark being the first "child" driver back in the 1970's. Mark tells us about some of his favorite young drivers in NASCAR and takes a bunch of questions from the audience. What was Mark's favorite race and race car ever? He answers that and more!#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/
Marshall's Associate Athletics Director — Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement, Ryan Crisp, joins Paul Swann to discuss the reasons behind the schedule change for Marshall men's basketball.
Head coach Cornelus Jackson shares his thoughts on the week ahead, including upcoming matchups against ULM and South Alabama, on today's episode of The Drive podcast.
It's episode #2 of the Mark Martin Archive and this is one you don't want to miss. Mark discusses NASCAR returning to a 10-race chase format, in large part because of him lobbying so hard for full season points. Matt Martin and Charlie Marlow are alongside as well discussing how NASCAR moved forward by going back. How did they reach this compromise that seemingly came about in the last month? Mark gives his perspective from the initial meetings to the announcement in Charlotte where he was in attendance. The fellas also talk about Steve Phelps' resignation, Tony Stewart running the Daytona truck race and the impact of Cleetus McFarland.#nascar #racing #markmartinBig Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Chase is back and this week on NASCAR Live Wide Open we talk to 2 men who played major roles in that decision. Steve Post talks with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Mark Martin about his vocal role in the process. Steve also chats with NASCAR's Tim Clark who was tasked with leading the playoff committee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Drive with Paul Swann for January 14, 2026
Paul Swann reacts to the Marshall Thundering Herd's home loss to Coastal Carolina, breaking down what went wrong and what it means moving forward on this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.
Monday was a banner day for NASCAR as the return to The Chase format that was used from 2004 through 2013 was announced. We cover it from all angles on this week's NASCAR Live. First, we showcase highlights from the huge announcement. Then, Chase Briscoe joins the show to give us the driver's perspective. Mark Martin, who was on the playoff committee also gives us his thoughts. We then continue to countdown to the Daytona 500 by showcasing the 1981 running of the Great American Race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2026 is starting off with a bang as NASCAR announced it's new championship format ahead of the racing season. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were live on the scene as a press conference was held featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Steve O'Donnell and others to introduce a ten-race Chase for the Championship-style points format. The guys react to the news and welcome Mark Martin onto the show to talk about how this change came to be and what fans can look forward this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Marshall women's basketball guard Blessing King joins The Drive with Paul Swann as the Thundering Herd ride a 10-game winning streak and remain undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play. King discusses the run, the team's mindset, and what's driving the success.
Paul Swann reacts to the Marshall Thundering Herd's road loss to Georgia State, breaking down what went wrong and what it means moving forward on this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.
The Drive with Paul Swann returns with a look at Marshall football and the transfer portal. Which departure stings the most, and which new addition brings the most optimism for the Thundering Herd? Paul breaks it down and invites listeners to weigh in with their thoughts as the roster takes shape.
Marshall wins on the road at James Madison, Paul Swann breaks down the victory.
On this episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Marshall tennis coach John Mercer joins the show to discuss the upcoming season. Plus, ESPN+ analyst Bobby Iddings breaks down the Marshall women's basketball matchup against Old Dominion.
Ryan Crisp joins The Drive with Paul Swann to discuss Marshall women's basketball and how you can get in on the action.
It's the first ever episode of Mark Martin Archive! Mark & his son Matt share some great stories celebrating Harry Gant & Kurt Busch, who are both going into the NASCAR Hall of Fame this year. Mark also discusses having Rodney Childers as a crew chief late in his career. Charlie Marlow has some questions from the audience like how did Mark recommended Matt Kenseth to Jack Roush? Did you know that Mark scored more points than any other NASCAR driver in the 1990's? And was it weird being sponsored by Viagra? Mark answers all these questions & more!#nascar #racing #markmartin
On the January 5 edition of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul Swann reviews Marshall men's basketball following an 88-81 win over Appalachian State that moved the Thundering Herd to 10-5 overall and 2-1 in Sun Belt play. Jalen Speer leads the discussion, with contributions from Noah Otshudi and Wyatt Fricks also highlighted. The show previews Wednesday's matchup against James Madison and examines early Sun Belt standings and team trends.Marshall women's basketball is also covered after improving to 13-3 overall and 4-0 in conference play with a road win at Appalachian State. Paul breaks down the defensive performance, roster health, and positioning in the Sun Belt race.The episode includes Marshall football end-of-season awards, transfer portal updates, College Football Playoff semifinal analysis, NFL playoff positioning, and listener response.
We're kicking off the new year this week on Outdoor Magazine radio. First, Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet talks about the state of archery today. Then, "Mr. Angler Quest", Brad Dupuie talks about the upcoming boat show season. Hour two kicks off with Jay Woiderski of the Black Lake chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He talks about the sturgeon restoration program and wintertime spearing for pike and muskies. Interim MUCC Executive Director Mike Mitchell joins me next to talk about the status of that organization and what the future might bring. We're talking ice fishing and more in Hour 3 with Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member Mark Martin. The show wraps up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar and another great venison recipe.
Mark Martin and his son Matt are starting a weekly podcast on Kenny Wallace Media! Charlie Marlow talks with the Martin's about the new show and all things racing, including the NASCAR lawsuit, the points format and the tragic Greg Biffle plane crash.#nascar #racing #markmartinCool Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Every week, Freddie Kraft, Tommy Baldwin, and Karsyn Elledge are joined by a guest from the NASCAR industry, and we're never disappointed with the moments it creates. From breaking down the video of a tow-truck driver yelling at Tommy to Connor Zilisch recapping his nasty victory lane fall, we compiled the best moments from Door Bumper Clear this season!Best Moments in order of Appearance:Ryan Blaney on getting married.Steve Park recalls Dale Sr. teaching him how to win Rockingham.Jimmy Spencer talks about the current state of NASCAR racing.Kyle Busch on racing Legends cars at 15…allegedly.Ryan Blaney denies crashing out on the radio.Bob Pockrass tells a one-night stand story.Connor Zilisch and Josh Williams recap Connor's scary Victory Lane fall at Watkins GlenDerek Kneeland on Juan Pablo Montoya coining his nickname “Daddy”.Mark Martin's opinion on Austin Hill wrecking Aric Almirola at Indy.For spotter Doug Campbell's wedding, Tommy will be known as Pastor Tommy Baldwin.Butterbean Queen talks about his ARCA win at Daytona and working with Helio Castroneves.Regan Smith's hilarious story about Tommy screaming on the radio.Ryan Blaney asks Tommy about his infamous fight with Tony Stewart's crew in 2004.Michael McDowell recaps the Cup race at Watkins Glen.Michael Waltrip drops the flag at North Wilkesboro.The cast read bad DBC Reviews.Tommy talks about the Earnhardt documentary.Connor Zilisch on his Watkins Glen win…before the incident.Jamie McMurray breaks down Tommy's “tow-truck driver” altercation.Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gets into a bidding war with Tommy over paddle boards.Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.
Paul Swann looks back at the weekend that was in Marshall sports, plus your texts on today's episode of The Drive.
Kenny Wallace wonders what it would be like if Mark Martin & Kelley Earnhardt Miller were in charge of NASCAR.#nascar #racing #kennywallaceBrought to you by JEGS! Click here: https://jegs.ork2.net/c/5722600/3417334/8482
On today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, we cover staff changes at Marshall and a major off-field development in college football. Marshall Athletics has named Max Remy the department's new Chief of Staff. Marshall Football has hired Alex Jones as its new General Manager. The show also includes discussion of former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staffer and is now facing felony home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering charges. Listener questions round out the hour, including one suggestion that Marshall football players should eat bison.
Marshall University's Director of Premium Seating and Donor Experience, Emily Suter, joins Paul Swann live from the Cam Henderson Center for the Wednesday, December 10th edition of The Drive. Tune in for insights on Marshall Athletics, premium seating updates, donor engagement, and the latest happenings around the Herd.