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Let's Talk with Carl Lee — 195 episodes

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WVU and MU Get Totally Different Results, NCAA Officiating, NFL Luxury Taxes, and More

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Let's Talk with Lisa Otey, Carl Lee, and Hollis Lewis - Lisa asks the questions this episode!

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NCAA 5 Year Elegibility Issues, The Cleveland Browns Problem (Many?), and Football's Decline in Youth Sports

4

LA Lakers For Sale, Jayden Daniels and NIL, and Pro Mindsets

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An Evening With MLB Former All-Star and NL Manager of the Year Dusty Baker

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Hard Hitting Versus Safety, and More Betting Woes (This Time In The WNBA)

7

Notre Dame's Playoff "Agreement," Ruining a Career through Substance Abuse, and LeBron to Philly

8

Let's Talk – Christy Martin: Sports Illustrated Legacy, Christy's Champs, and the Fight Against Domestic Violence

9

2026 NFL Top 10 Quarterbacks, WNBA Drama, and Youth Sports

10

07/09/26 Let's Talk – World Cup Soccer, NBA Blockbuster Trades, and the Brain Damage Crisis in Football

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Let's Talk – Stephen Verplanken: From Belgium to the Pros, NBA Draft Eligibility Debate, and Chris Johnson's ALS Battle

12

WV HS Standout Malcolm Brown, plus Punishments for Sportsbetting and the FIFA World Cup

13

Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler-Goodwin Talks US Pro Road Cycling Championships and Sportsmenship: Do You Shake Hands?

14

NBA Finals: A Big Time Price Tag! Plus, WVSSAC Rules Updates, and WVU Baseball in the College World Series

15

A Chat with WVSU Baseball Coach Sean Lloyd

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee – Coach Bryce Casto: State Championship Leadership, Education-Based Athletics, and the Transfer Portal Problem

17

A Talk with Basketball Scoring Legend Archie Talley

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A Conversation with Long-Time College and NFL Coach Willie Shaw

19

A Conversation with Anthony Bass, Former Minnesota Viking, Pastor, and Community Activist

20

The NFL Draft - Drama, Big Money, and More with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis

21

A Talk with WVU Football Legend Major Harris - With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis

22

Ken Tackett, WV Native, on The Masters at Augusta National, Plus G.O.A.T. Legacy?

23

More Transfer Rule Changes, March (April) Madness, and Special Guest Dr. Brian Monteleone, Sports Psychology

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Tiger Crash, UFL Rule Changes, NFL Minor League, and Vikings' Joey Browner

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March Madness: HS Hoops, College Hoops, NBA Hoops - with Guests Rick Greene, and Justin Phillips Sr.

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March Madness & G.O.A.T. Status with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy

27

Let’s Talk with Carl Lee – Capitol Basketball Controversy, Transfers, and Youth Sports Culture

28

Online Sports Betting + Capital High Regional Seeding w/ Guests WV Del. Shawn Fluharty and Principal John Anderson

29

2026 Winter Olympics Wrap-Up: Go for GOLD with Carl, Hollis, and Lisa

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Recognition Done Right? Let's Talk with Carl, Lisa, Producer Matt, and Sterling Sharpe

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Let's Talk! The Big Game and Even Bigger Controversies!

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Let's Talk: The Super Bowl and the Super Snub

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Let’s Talk – Pro Bowl Debate, Youth Sports Burnout, and Parenting in Athletics

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Fired! NFL Drama and Playoffs, Plus the College Football Championship

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Let’s Talk – Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Breaking NFL Rules, and Leading Like a Champion

36

An Hour with George Washington HS Head Coach Steve Edwards, Jr. - With Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis

37

2025: Year End Review - From Nationally Known Hall of Famers to Under-Celebrated WV Athletes

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee - High School Coaching Crisis, NIL Fallout, and When Fans Cross the Line

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Quarterbacks, Playoffs (Who's NOT In), and More - With Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey

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Let’s Talk – Coach Mark Snyder on NIL Chaos, College Football’s Future, and the Legacy of We Are Marshall

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The Lane Kiffin Saga!

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Brian Hughes on Weather, Mascots, College Football Chaos, and Stuffing Pants

43

Shedeur Sanders First NFL Start, Sports Betting, and More - With Carl, Lisa, and Hollis

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Let’s Talk – Coach Donnie Mays and South Charleston’s Rebuild: Culture, Commitment, and the War Eagles

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Christy Martin’s Story, Strength, and the Spirit of West Virginia

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Sports Gambling - With Guest Attorney Brandon Lawhead - Let's Talk with Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis

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NBA Gambling Woes, Long-Term Injuries to Former NFL Players, and More - With Carl Lee and Lisa Otey

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College Eligibility: 5 Years? No Red Shirts? - Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis

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An Hour with Darryl Talley - Former WVU Mountaineer and NFL All-Pro Linebacker - with Hosts Carl Lee and Lisa Otey

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Rough Seasons Continue for WVU and MU + Money Games and more - Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis

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Coach Pennington on the WVSU Homecoming + High School Program Rebuilding with Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis

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From the Trenches to Today: Brian Jozwiak on WVU, the Backyard Brawl, and Football’s Future

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A WVU & MU Fiasco Weekend + NFL Gamesmanship and more! With hosts Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey

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NFL Loyalty, Trades, and High School Redemption

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Coach Pat Kirkland, Dr. Jaclyn Swayne on Let's Talk with Carl Lee, with Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis

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The High School NIL with Attorney Paul Saluja - Hosted by Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey

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Charleston Distance Run - A talk with Victoria Barksdale and Sissy Laing - With hosts Carl Lee and Lisa Otey

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Hall of Fame Inductee Sterling Sharpe with Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey

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All Things FOOTBALL on Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey

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The Face of the Game: Clark, Contracts, and Community Coaching

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee, with Co-Host Lisa Otey - TBT Coaches Edition, featuring Ot Elmore and Jarrod West

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Zone Vision: Dante Culpepper on Leadership, Legacy, and Life After Football

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee featuring Boxing Legend Christy Martin

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Heat, Hits, and Humility: Let's Talk with Carl Lee & Lisa Otey

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An Hour with NFL Hall of Famer Sterling Sharpe

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Jay Jordan’s Juneteenth Freedom Ride, NCAA’s $20M Pay Cap & NIL Oversight, Rodgers’ Steelers Gamble & Fire-Hose Fiasco

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Pat Carter on Golf and Grit, Plus Tough Talk on Accountability and Change

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From Pineville to the Pros: Curt Warner on Legacy, Lessons, and Loyalty

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Grit, Goals, and Going Pro: Candace Morris & Mayor Amy Goodwin Join Let's Talk

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Brotherhood, Bump-and-Run, and the Business of Football: A Vikings Secondary Reunion

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Seven Rounds and a Dream: Chris Reed's Baseball Story

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Draft Day Fallout, Shifting Offenses, and the Shilo Sanders Saga

73

Championship Mindsets, WNBA Growth, and Two-Way Dreams: Alexis Hornbuckle Joins Let's Talk

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Agents, Athletes & the NCAA: Who Really Runs the Game?

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Class, Contracts & Controversy: Rewriting the Playbook for West Virginia Sports

76

The Price of the Game: NIL, College Sports, and Who Really Wins

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Championship Insights & WVU's NCAA Tournament Snub Controversy

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The Next Generation of Athletes, LeBron vs. Stephen A., and the Evolution of College Sports

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The NIL Impact & College Sports Revolution

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The Evolution of Sports: Leadership, Coaching, and Competitiveness

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The GOAT Debate, Aaron Rodgers' Future, and the All-Star Game Struggles

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Super Bowl Shockwaves, Pat White’s Return, and the State of High School Football

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Blockbuster NBA Trade, Super Bowl Predictions, and the Future of the Pro Bowl

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Jimmy Butler’s Attitude, NBA’s Ratings Decline, and Super Bowl Strategy

85

Helmet Throws, Hall of Fame Snubs, and the Business of Sports Gambling

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The Future of Quarterbacks: From Sam Darnold to Shedeur Sanders

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High School Transfers, NBA Challenges, and Football’s Evolution

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NIL Chaos, Officiating Overload, and Collegiate Sports in Flux

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Marshall’s Bowl Game Fallout, NIL Chaos, and Paying High School Players

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Randy Moss, WVU Football, Marshall's Coaching Shakeup and Gambling

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Marshall Football, Sports Tempers, and the Future of NIL at Smaller Schools

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Marshall's Coach Huff, WV High School Playoff Fights, and Officiating Issues

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WVSSAC Playoff Resolution and the State of WVU & Marshall Football Programs

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WVSSAC Postseason Turmoil: Points System Flaws and Charleston's Hosting Challenges

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Youth Sports, Social Media, and Quarterback Challenges: A Panel Discussion

96

Youth Football, Travel Sports, and the Parent-Athlete Dynamic with Lisa Otey

97

A Legacy of Leadership: Earl Monroe's Impact on WVSU Football

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Friendships, Power Plays, and the NIL Effect on College Football

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Homecoming Games, Heisman Hype, Colorado's Travis Hunter and the Legacy of Two-Way Stars

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UNLV Sluka's NIL Fallout, Brett Favre, and the physical attrition of a long football career

101

Concussions, Massive Underdogs, and WVU + Marshall Recruiting Struggles

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Football Kickoff: NIL, Transfers, and High School Reclassification

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High School Football and Media Relations

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Coaching Youth Football with coaches James Kinder and Fred Waldron

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West Virginia High School Football's New Landscape and Olympic Reflections

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Media Portrayals, Youth Scouting, and Pro Athlete Expectations

107

Training Camp Realities and 2024 Summer Olympic Favorites

108

Charting Success: A Conversation with Vikings Great Henry Thomas

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Diminishing Black Participation in Baseball and Defining Greatness in Sports

110

Empowering Youth Sports: Insights from Candice Morris and Chris Kessell

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Charter School Sports and Elite Basketball: A Conversation with Jonathan Frazier

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Legacies and Legends: Honoring Willie Mays and Jerry West

113

Breaking Barriers: Kayla Ross's Journey in Women's Professional Football

114

A Conversation with Karley Walker - Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, WNBA, NIL and the controversies

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The Caitlin Clark Experience and the Gambling Sponsorship Debate

116

The Evolution of Athlete Compensation: Direct Payments and Back Pay Settlements

117

Sports and Society: Challenges and Opportunities in West Virginia

118

Celebrating a Coaching Legend: Nitro Girls Basketball Coach Lawrence Scott Swayne

119

Coaching Chronicles: Shaping Lives on and off the Field

120

Aaron Dobson: A Father-Son NFL Draft Discussion

121

OT - Team Memories: High School Through Pro

122

Elevating Women's Basketball: A Conversation with Andrea Stinson

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Overtime - The Next Level: Advice for Parents and College Athletes

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Overtime - Women's Basketball: A Tribute to Dedication and Teamwork

125

NFL Draft Reflections: Then and Now

126

Exploring Women's Basketball with Coach Charles Marshall

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Overtime - Marshall's New Era: Discussing Cornelius Jackson's Hiring

128

Caitlyn Clark, Paying Student Athletes, and Crisppi's Chicken Drama

129

Overtime: Athlete Parent Insights from Coach Moles

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From Player to Champion: A Coach's Journey with Hunter Moles

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Fueling Your Fitness: A Deep Dive into Nutrition and Training with Andrew Wright

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Overtime: Training and Dedication

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Unlocking Potential: Sports Training with Andrew Wright | GW Girl's HC Pat Jones

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OT - Youth Sports Culture: Carl's Unscripted Insights

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Balancing Youth Athletics: Navigating the Risks of Year-Round Sports

136

Honoring Coach Criddle: A Tribute to Disciplinarian Leadership

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02/27/24 - Football Playoffs Return to Charleston and What Cam Newton Tells Us About Youth Sports

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02/24/24 Carl Lee's Overtime - Youth Sports: Your Ticket to the Next Level

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Super Bowl & Sportsmanship: Where Do We Draw the Line?

140

Hard Work & Hustle with Keith Millard

141

Here Comes the Politics: Youth Football Realities

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Redefining the 'Student Athlete' Paradigm

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Exploring Youth Football Challenges and Division Issues in West Virginia High School Sports

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OVERTIME: High School Transfer Rules Under Scrutiny

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The Dark Side of Youth Sports in the Kanawha Valley

146

01/18/2024 OT: Winning, Losing, and the Student-Athlete Experience

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01/17/2024 Navigating the High School Sports Transfer Policy: A Closer Look with Eric Tarr

148

Unleashing the Champion Mindset: Lessons from Dwayne Harris

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From Huntington High to Kent State: Dwayne Harris' Journey

150

OT with Carl & Hollis - State of College Football: Opt-Outs, Playoffs, and the Quest for Meaningful Games

151

Celebrating West Virginia's Sporting Standouts: A Look Back and Ahead

152

From South Charleston to the NFL: Aaron Dobson's Journey

153

Homecoming and High School Football | The Return of Coach Carp

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OT: The Impact and Challenges of Youth Travel Football

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Navigating Youth Travel Football: Insights from the West Virginia Warriors

156

12-05-23 Inside the Gridiron: A Chat with Coach Bob Pruett

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OVERTIME: The Whisper Network: The Truth About Coaching Dismissals

158

A Deep Dive into Fitness and Motivation with Bodybuilders and a Powerlifter

159

Navigating Athlete-Parent Dynamics and New Rules with Referee Jason Wilkinson

160

Will Dawgs Hunt? with Woody Woods and Special Guest Varian Cunningham

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Student Athletes: Attitudes, Influences, and Scholarships

162

Challenges of Responsibility and Leadership

163

The Impact of Transfers, Politics, and Student Athlete Environment in High School Sports | OT with Carl Lee

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10/31/23 High School Football's Unseen Game: Impact on Athletes, Families, and Communities | Let's Talk

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Navigating Victory and Defeat: Life Lessons On and Off the Field

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Shaping Student Athletes: Responsibilities and Values | Let's Talk

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Parental Perspectives in Athlete Recruitment: Navigating the Path to Success | Carl Lee's OT

168

Inside College Athletics: A Conversation with Marshall University AD Christian Spears | Let's Talk Podcast

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The Coaching Challenge: Balancing Expectations and Team Building with David and Karley Walker

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Overtime with Carl Lee: The Realities of Sports | Let's Talk

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Maximizing Opportunities: Navigating the High School to College Athletic Journey

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Dismantling Youth Sports: Community, Race, and the Productization of Young Athletes | Let's Talk Podcast

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Racism's Stealthy Influence: Impact on City School Athletes' Policies and Opportunities with Former Capital Coach Jon Carpenter

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Competitive Imbalance in High School Football: Examining Transfer Rules | Overtime with Carl Lee

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Brian Reed on High School Athletics: Preparing for Collegiate Success and the Evolving Sports Landscape

176

SCHFC Dustin Resler on High School Sports: Competitive Balance and Coach-Parent Dynamics | Overtime with Carl Lee (Bonus Episode)

177

Recruitment and Coaching from High School to the Pros. What do Recruiters look for and how does it represents us?

178

What's Wrong With Transfer Rules & High School Sports? Balancing Sportsmanship and Competition

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Exploring Legislative Dynamics: Laissez-Faire Transfer Rules and Hope Scholarship Bill | Overtime with Carl Lee

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Behind the Scenes of High School Athletics in West Virginia: Coach Carpenter, Coach Resler, and DJ Woody Woods

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Uncovering Scandals: High School Sports' Pressing Issues & Unequal Treatment

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Navigating the Crossroads: Politics, Athletes, and Social Issues in Sports

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The Transformative Journey of Sports: Impact on Maturity and Community | Overtime with Carl Lee

184

Fostering Community Engagement and Addressing Discipline Divide in WV Schools | Let's Talk Carl Lee

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Youth Sports: Fueling Inspiration and Growth in South Charleston | Time Out with Carl Lee

186

Empowering Youth Through City Sports: A Discussion on Funding and Impact | Let's Talk with Carl Lee

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Time Out with Carl Lee: Embracing Integrity, Personal Growth, and Success in the Game of Life

188

Playing Field Dynamics: Private Schools in Public Sports | Let's Talk with Carl Lee

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Let's Talk: Politics, High School Sports, and Football's Evolution ft. Bryce Casto, Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, and DJ Woody Woods

190

From High School to College Athletics: Insights and Inspiration | Let's Talk with Carl Lee

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee - Navigating Turbulence: Bob Huggins Drama and Coach-Player Dynamics

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee - Exploring the Complexity of Youth Athletics with Hollis Lewis, Rich Sherrod, and Donald Cunningham

193

Let's Talk with Carl Lee - Coach Responsibility Unveiled: Reflecting on Bob Huggins' Retirement Scandal

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee - Defining Role Models: Unveiling the Power of Respect

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Let's Talk with Carl Lee - Episode 1, featuring Hollis Lewis, John Pennington, and Michael Ferrell.