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Friday Free For All

The Football Friday Free For All is a long running show about high school football in West Virginia, originally hosted by Mike King and Chris Johnson and now by Alex Wiederspiel and Chris Johnson. The show focuses much of its time on the North Central West Virginia region, while also taking a look at statewide stories, players, and storylines. New episodes every Friday during football season.

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    Philip Barbour and Doddridge County Define 'Program'

    Guests today include:Nic Mayle, Philip Barbour Head CoachBobby Burnside, Doddridge County Head CoachTravis Jones, Bridgeport play-by-playSean McNamara, North Marion play-by-playChris George, WKMZ Contributor / Bridgeport analyst

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    Fall Focus: Robert C. Byrd, Lincoln and Philip Barbour Football

    Guests today include:Bill Nestor, play-by-play voice of Robert C. Byrd footballCraig Dutton, play-by-play voice of Lincoln footballBrian Bibey, play-by-play voice of Philip Barbour footballGreg Carey, WV MetroNews Sports ReporterChris George, WKMZ Contributor

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    Endless Summer: Summer is Ending, Bridgeport and South Harrison Expectations, Legion Wrap

    On this week's show:Travis Jones on BridgeportBrett Hathaway on South HarrisonChris George on Legion Baseball

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    Lincoln Doubleheader, Big Bad Baseball Bash

    Today's guests:Greg Smith, Lincoln Baseball coach (15:16)Yancey Weaver, Lincoln Softball coach (35:55)Chris George, Bridgeport Baseball voice & WKMZ contributor (59:17)

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    Lewis County Softball, RCB Baseball, The Chris George Extravaganza

    On this week's show:Payton Campbell, Lewis County Softball Coach (5:05)Derek Bowen, RCB Baseball Coach (27:05)Chris George, WKMZ Contributor & Bridgeport baseball play-by-play (41:30)

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    Doddridge County Doubleheader, McDonald's Classic Rundown

    On today's show:Doddridge County softball coach Wes Ezell (1:57)Doddridge County baseball coach Nathan Wright (22:32)Chris George, Bridgeport play-by-play and WKMZ contributor (45:23)

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    Girl's and Women's wrestling; Eye-popping baseball scores

    On today's show, the following guests join Alex Wiederspiel and Michael Minnich:Levi Bender, Buckhannon-Upshur softball coach and Buckhannon-Upshur girls wrestling assistant coach (12:32)Jacob Orr, Buckhannon-Upshur girls wrestling head coach (36:56)Chris George, WKMZ contributor and Bridgeport baseball play-by-play (51:58)Gennaro "Coach G" Bonaventura, Fairmont State men's wrestling head coach and new Director of Wrestling on the addition of women's wrestling at Fairmont State (1:30:28)

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    State Tournament Season

    Michael Minnich of Connect-Bridgeport makes his first appearance as a co-host with Alex Wiederspiel.

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    The Winter Weather Coach Show

    On today's winter-weather inspired show:RCB Head Boys Basketball Coach Basil Lucas (0:00)RCB Play-by-play commentator Bill Nestor (15:33)South Harrison Head Boys Basketball Coach Zak Bart (42:45)Bridgeport radio contributor and statewide power rankings voter Chris George (52:50)Lincoln Head Boys Basketball Coach Jordan Toth (1:19:40)East Fairmont AD and Heath Girls Basketball Coach James Beckman (1:30:20)

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    Basketball Takes Over

    We discuss East Fairmont girls basketball, South Harrison and RCB boys, Bridgeport boys and girls, Tucker and Elkins basketball, Lincoln and some statewide stories. 

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    Semifinal Round: The Best of the Best

    Our usual cast of characters plus Philip Barbour head coach Nic Mayle and Doddridge County head coach Bobby Burnside join the program. 

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    Week 11: Calculator Szn

    Today's guests:Sean McNamara, North Marion (2:50)Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd (9:42)Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour (24:41)Travis Jones, Bridgeport (38:54)Chris George, Bridgeport (50:07)Craig Dutton, Lincoln (1:01:12)Fred Persinger, High School Game Night (1:15:23)BONUS: Brett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach (1:33:17)

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    Week 9: Must Win games

    The crew previews all the action this week across North Central West Virginia.

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    Week 8: The Playoff Push

    Today's show features:Brett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach (2:21)Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd play-by-play (10:28)John Bord, Grafton play-by-play (19:38)Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour play-by-play (25:20)Travis Jones, Bridgeport play-by-play (34:03)Chris George, High School football analyst (45:44)Craig Dutton, Lincoln play-by-play (57:25)Sean McNamara, North Marion play-by-play (1:09:15)Fred Persinger, Statewide Sportsline (1:15:55)

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    A Tribute to Chris Johnson

    The Oct. 10, 2025 show is entirely about Chris Johnson, the longest tenured host of this show who tragically and unexpectedly died on September 29, 2025. Consider this our tribute to Chris. 

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    The Missing Man

    Our first episode after the loss of Chris Johnson features:Greg Carey, MetroNews reporterBill Nestor, RCB play-by-playBrian Bibey, Philip Barbour play-by-playTravis Jones, Bridgeport play-by-playChris George, Bridgeport analysCraig Dutton, Lincoln play-by-playJohn Bord, Grafton play-by-playFred Persinger, High School Game NightSean McNamara, North Marion play-by-playBrett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach

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    Flying Solo

    On today's show:Brett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach (1:38)Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour play-by-play (10:36)Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd play-by-play (19:30)Travis Jones, Bridgeport play-by-play (30:02)Chris George, Bridgeport analyst (41:07)Sean McNamara, North Marion play-by-play (59:29)Craig Dutton, Lincoln play-by-play (1:07:47)Fred Persinger, MetroNews High School GameNight (1:15:26)

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    First WVSSAC Playoff Ratings

    The first playoff ratings are out. They don't mean much, but that won't stop us from talking about them.Brett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach (2:26)Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd play-by-play (11:28)Sean McNamara, North Marion play-by-play (21:37)Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour play-by-play (31:35)Travis Jones, Bridgeport play-by-play (43:43)Chris George, Bridgeport analyst (52:50)Craig Dutton, Lincoln play-by-play (1:07:20)John Bord, Grafton play-by-play (1:17:06)Fred Persinger, High School Game Night (1:22:35)

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    All the games are final, right?

    On today's show:Brett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach (2:54)Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd play-by-play (11:10)Sean McNamara, North Marion play-by-play (22:27)Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour play-by-play (30:44)Travis, Jones Bridgeport play-by-play (42:30)Chris George, Bridgeport color commentator (53:36)Craig Dutton, Lincoln play-by-play (1:05:20)Bobby Beltner, Grafton play-by-play (1:17:17)Fred Persinger, High School Game Night (1:22:17)

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    FF4A BONUS SEGMENT: Week Two Recap

    Now that the final game is finally over, we recap the local action from Week 2 in this bonus segment. 

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    Rivalry Renewed in Lost Creek; History in Bridgeport

    A very busy week of high school football kicks off with the Friday Free for All:Brett Hathaway, South Harrison Head Coach (8:50)Sean McNamara, North Marion play-by-play (15:55)Bill Nestor, Robert C. Byrd play-by-play (22:43)Brian Bibey, Philip Barbour analyst (34:38)Travis Jones, Bridgeport play-by-play (44:36)Chris George, Bridgeport analyst (55:55)Craig Dutton, Lincoln play-by-play (1:07:34)John Bord, Grafton play-by-play (1:14:48)Fred Persinger, High School Game Night (1:20:48)Chris & Alex Bonus Segment (1:31:05)

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    FF4A BONUS SEGMENT: Week One Recap

    A 20-minute recap of everything from week one with Alex and Chris. 

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Football Friday Free For All is a long running show about high school football in West Virginia, originally hosted by Mike King and Chris Johnson and now by Alex Wiederspiel and Chris Johnson. The show focuses much of its time on the North Central West Virginia region, while also taking a look at statewide stories, players, and storylines. New episodes every Friday during football season.

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The Football Friday Free For All is a long running show about high school football in West Virginia, originally hosted by Mike King and Chris Johnson and now by Alex Wiederspiel and Chris Johnson. The show focuses much of its time on the North Central West Virginia region, while also taking a look...

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