Shows
Highlights of the Carolina OutdoorsHigh School Football Preview with Langston Wertz, Jr.As summer ends, it’s back to school season – and in North Carolina, back to school means high school football. Langston Wertz Jr., sports journalist for The Charlotte Observer, joins the Carolina Outdoors this week to talk new conferences, coaching changes, and top players and teams. Hear his take on the upcoming season and learn which matchups to keep an eye on this fall.
More Liner Notes are available online at Jesse Brown’s
2025-08-2218 min
The Scoreboard w/ Joe BergLangston Wertz Jr., NASCAR Playoff Preview, MLB Playoff WatchJoin Joe Berg as he talks about local, regional, and national sports! The Scoreboard with Joe Berg is live every day from 5-6pm. Today, Joe is joined by Langston Wertz Jr. with the Charlotte ObserverCall in at 844-STUDIO-4
2024-09-0543 minHighlights of the Carolina OutdoorsHigh School Football in the Charlotte-Area 2024 with Langston Wertz, Jr.Segment 3, August 24th, 2024
It is one of the favorite times of the year on the Carolina Outdoors. Backpacks are put into the corner, the fly rods are leaned against the wall, & we give our hiking boots a chance to rest. Then we take a peek at our local newspaper for what’s happening on a Friday night in our community.
Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors Radio Program & Podcast (with over 80,000+ Downloads & Counting) sponsored by Jesse Brown’s, welcomes Langston Wertz, Jr., of The Charlotte Observer. Wertz has been a sports journalist in Charlotte for over th...
2024-08-2319 min
Processing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastCarolina Panthers make play-calling change as they head into bye week. Will it help?Alex Zietlow and Langston Wertz Jr. discuss the status of the Panthers as they head into the bye week, Frank Reich's decision to hand off play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1925 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastWhere have the Carolina Panthers struggled most during their 0-5 start to the season?On this episode of "Processing Blue," Langston Wertz Jr. and Alex Zietlow discuss where Carolina's struggled the most during its 0-5 start, Austin Corbett's potential return to the lineup, WR trade targets for the Panthers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1223 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastWhat's wrong with the Panthers' offense and can it be fixed?On the latest episode of "Processing Blue," Langston Wertz Jr. and Scott Fowler attempt to figure out the sluggish offense of the Carolina Panthers, what life without Bryce Young might have looked like, how long until there's a winning team in Charlotte and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-0524 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastPanthers offensive line struggles continue, looking ahead to NFL Trade Deadline and moreOn the newest episode of "Processing Blue," Langston Wertz Jr. and Scott Fowler discuss the Panthers' 0-3 start after their latest loss in Seattle, how the offensive line continues to struggle, what the team could potentially do at the NFL Trade Deadline and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2822 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastIs the Panthers’ coaching staff living up to its billing?In The Observer’s latest Panthers podcast, Langston Wertz Jr. and Mike Kaye address Carolina’s 0-2 start, injuries and the team’s outlook for the immediate future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2127 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastReaction to Bryce Young’s NFL debut. Can Panthers improve after loss?Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler and host Langston Wertz Jr. discuss Bryce Young, the Panthers’ start and Aaron Rodgers on this week’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-1423 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastProjecting Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young’s rookie season ahead of Week 1 vs. Atlanta FalconsOn the latest episode of Processing Blue, Langston Wertz Jr. and Mike Kaye look ahead to the Week 1 showdown between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons, discuss expectations for Bryce Young's rookie season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-0723 minHighlights of the Carolina OutdoorsLittle League World Series with Lee ClintonAugust 26, 2023 Segment 2
North Carolina has a state law that declares that public schools don’t start class until after August 25th. There are several school districts that are rebelling against the state law & starting a bit earlier. This has lengthened the time that we speak on the Back-to-School time period including speaking with Langston Wertz, Jr., about high school football.
It’s a time to celebrate one of the heritage sports of America, Baseball. The Little League World series takes place in Williamsport, PA each August and our friend & local man, Lee Clinton, always takes his pla...
2023-08-2516 min
Keep Pounding Network: A Carolina Panthers podcastInside The Vault: A Carolina Panthers PodcastHosted by Ryan SmithThis week Ryan interviews Charlotte Observer Sports Reporter Langston Wertz Jr on the upcoming 2023 Carolina Panthers seasonPart of the Keep Pounding Podcast Network. Powered by Fans First Sports Network.Previous episodes of Inside the Vault available on all major podcast platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-1930 minHighlights of the Carolina OutdoorsEvents-Football-Fly FishingSegment 1, August 19th, 2023
All aboard this train called the Carolina Outdoors. Whether an early riser, late comer-in, or listening via the podcast–we’re glad you are here.
This week:
Raz Reid with Sage Fly Rods & Fishpond joins us to talk about the health of the fly fishing industry.
Langston Wertz, Jr from the Charlotte Observer talks Charlotte-area high school football.
with:
Host Bill Bartee, from Charlotte fly fishing outfitter, Jesse Brown’s.
Plus, upcoming events happening with & at the brick & mortar, Jesse Brown’s
2023-08-1807 minHighlights of the Carolina OutdoorsHigh School Football in Charlotte-area with Langston Wertz, Jr.Segment 3 August 19th, 2023
We love heading into this part of the year that brings us all back together. One of the places that people unite is in local high school football fields. The players have been pumping iron, running drills & working through summer practice. Langston Wertz, Jr. has had an upfront view of Charlotte-area high school athletics for over thirty-years. He is the host of the Talking Preps podcast & journalist for the Charlotte Observer.
On this segment of the Carolina Outdoors, Wertz speaks on the health of high school football in this area & what to expe...
2023-08-1819 minHighlights of the Carolina OutdoorsQuick Review of the ShowSegment 4, August 19th, 2023
Great conversation with:
Langston Wertz, Jr., the host of Talking Preps & senior journalist from The Charlotte Observer. His conversation with Bill Bartee from Charlotte outdoor retailer, Jesse Brown’s, gave us some great insight on the teams, players, & games that are upcoming this high school football season in the Charlotte area.
Raz Reid of Reid & Associates represents some of the finest fly fishing brands that are found in the fly shop of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s, & other fly shops around the country. Brands like Sage, Tibor Reels, Rio Fly Line, & Reding...
2023-08-1802 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastEarly concern on Bryce Young + Could the Panthers win the NFC South?On this weeks episode of Processing Blue Langston Wertz Jr. and Scott Fowler talk Bryce Young, Panthers title hopes, receiving corps, and Hayden Hurst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0318 minProcessing Blue: A Panthers' PodcastPanthers podcast: Why Bryce Young is ready to handle the burden of being a franchise QBIn the first episode of the “Processing Blue” Carolina Panthers podcast, Mike Kaye and Langston Wertz Jr. discuss Bryce Young’s outlook entering training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-2625 min
ACC NowHow many ACC players will go in the NFL Draft first round?On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman is joined by Charlotte Observer reporter Langston Wertz for an NFL Draft discussion focusing on ACC prospects.How many ACC players will be picked in the first round? Who will be the first ACC players selected? Will it be Clemson’s Myles Murphy or Bryan Bresee? Or Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey? Where will UNC wide receiver Josh Downs be drafted?Host: Steve WisemanGuest: Langston WertzProducer: Justin PelletierEdited by: Laura Brache
2023-04-2621 min
Talking PrepsBonus Episode: 4 coaches & 4 interviewsOn this special bonus episode of Talking Preps the guys interview the four A coaches headed to the state championship games on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-0942 minTalking PrepsNCHSAA State Finals PreviewWe preview all 8 NC high school basketball state championship finals, hear from the 4A coaches and hand out the state's biggest awards, Mr and Ms Basketball to the NC players of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-071h 44Talking PrepsReviewing the NCHSAA state quarterfinalsNorth Meck star Isaiah Evans stole the night with a 62-point performance, but Kevin Durant watched a game and Charlotte schools dominated. We react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-0156 minTalking PrepsThe NCHSAA Elite 8 preview showWe preview the N.C. state quarterfinal high school basketball playoff games, honor the players of the past week and reveal the three finalists for the NC player of the year awards, Mr. and Ms. Basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-281h 49Talking PrepsReaction after Thursday's NCHSAA, NCISAA state playoffsThe Talking Preps crew talks Lake Norman girls, North Meck, Myers Park boys and more after a big night of playoff games in North Carolina Tuesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-241h 06Talking PrepsThe NCHSAA, NCSIAA playoff preview showPreviewing the public and private school state playoffs in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-211h 31
Talking PrepsMr. and Ms. Basketball Final 8 introducedWe trim the list of nominees for Mr. and Ms. Basketball, the NC high school players of the year, introduce Charlotte regional conference coach and players of the year and preview the postseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-141h 45
Talking PrepsNew Myers Park football coach Chris JamesJust hours after being named Myers Park's fifth coach in five seasons, new Myers Park High football coach Chris James joins Talking Preps to talk about his new job. Also: previews for the final week of the HS basketball regular-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-071h 32
Talking PrepsWho's the best NC high school basketball player you've ever seen.The Talking Preps crew debates the N.C. high school basketball goat, previews this week's game and honors the top players from a week ago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-241h 16Talking PrepsAre high schools playing too much?The crew honors the top players from last week, including from the big Carmel Christian-Myers Park game, and previews a busy week of NC high school hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-171h 21
Talking PrepsIt's basketball season!In the first basketball episode of the season, we reveal candidates for Mr and Ms Basketball, our midseason all-star teams and break down the week's top games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-101h 20
Talking PrepsMr. Football and NCHSAA state finals previewThe Talking Preps crew breaks down the final week of the 2022 high school football season and names Mr. Football in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-072h 29
Talking Prepsregional championshipWe preview all 8 of Friday's regional championships, plus new state rankings, players of the weeks and player interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-301h 53
Talking PrepsNCHSAA, NCISAA Round 2 preview, plus basketball kicks offWe preview the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs and NCISAA semifinals. Rick and Randall join to break down basketball season with boys and girls preseason NC rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-092h 14
Talking PrepsWe preview the NC public and private school playoffsThe Talking Preps crew previews the NC High School Athletic Association and NC Independent Schools Athletic Association playoffs, which begin Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-022h 03
Talking PrepsYour NC high school football rivalry week previewThe Talking Preps crew previews the final week of the NC high school football regular season, introduces the state players of the week and talks Charlotte 49ers football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-262h 12
Talking PrepsDaylan 'Hollywood' Smothers of Oklahoma stops by as we preview Week 10Talking Preps previews Week 10 of the NC high school football season, introducing the state's best games and last week's players of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-192h 09
Talking PrepsPreview of NC high school football Week 9An in-depth preview of Week 9 of the NC high school football season with rankings, key games, top players plus a discussion about how former West Charlotte High player Steve Wilks got the head job with the NFL's Carolina Panthers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-122h 03
Talking PrepsPreviewing Week 8 of the NC high school seasonA preview of Week 8 of the NC high school football season, plus discussion of how a mock slave auction ended a team's season, which rule is toughest to officiate in high school and new statewide rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-051h 56
Talking PrepsNew Mr. Football update as we preview Week 7The crew discusses a botched call that hurt West Meck's playoff chances, fans upset in Garner, plus the state's best preview of Week 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-281h 52
Talking PrepsWeek 6 preview on Talking PrepsThe Talking Preps crew breaks down Week 6 of the NC high school football season, with new state rankings, a discussion about RPI playoff rankings and Dale is out about referees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-211h 55
Talking PrepsWeek 5 preview on Talking PrepsWe preview week 5 of the HS football season. Guest include Weddington coach Andy Capone, Chambers' Brandon Wiggins, Millbrook QB Mason Fortune and local sports talk host Matt "Pepman" Morrow. We've also got a new Mr. Football Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-141h 42
Talking PrepsNC high school football Week 4 previewHickory Ridge coach Jupiter Wilson and Chambers' Brandon Wiggins are among this week's guest as we preview Week 4, release new statewide rankings and discuss the future of the Shrine Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-072h 02
Talking PrepsTalking Preps: previewing Catholic-Providence DayPreviewing Week 3 of the NC high school football season with Charlotte Catholic coach Mike Brodowicz and Providence Day's Chad Grier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-071h 40
Talking PrepsTalking Preps OT: Providence Day QB Jadyn DavisProvidence Day QB Jadyn Davis, the No. 2 recruit at his position nationally, has thrown for 10 TDs in his first two weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-0123 min
Talking PrepsCharlotte Catholic's Sean Boyle joins to talk about the NC game of the week: Providence Day-Charlotte CatholicWeek 3 NC high school football preview with Catholic coach Mike Brodowicz, QB Sean Boyle and Providence Day's Chad Grier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-311h 43
Talking PrepsChambers AD Montis Lash on winning state, social media and his ‘petty’Chambers High AD Montis Lash talks social media, building a brand, winning titles on Talking Preps OT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-2535 min
Talking PrepsSam's back and we break down Week 2 of the NC high school football seasonOn a busy episode Sam Greiner returns and Independence High QB Justin Little joins the show. Chelsea interviews Olympic's Eliyt Naire, a Liberty recruit, and we celebrate the return of Fresh Faces and Grice's Gems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-241h 44
The Sports BackdropSportsMatterz | College Basketball Needs to Change with Fran Fraschilla“College basketball is on an island.” – Coach Alan Major in conversation with Fran Fraschilla
Who better to talk to about the practical and essential changes college basketball needs to make in order to evolve and keep up with basketball globally. In today’s game, college basketball is just one of the options that exist before entering the NBA. It wasn’t that long ago that this sport was the only option. International basketball, The G League, and Overtime Elite are the other options that exist for graduating high school players. And the thing is, each one of those alte...
2022-08-1809 min
Talking PrepsGibbons’ Steven Wright talks Chambers rematch, being Billy Graham’s grandsonAhead of Saturday’s huge showdown with Chambers, Cardinal Gibbons coach Steven Wright sits down on Talking Preps OT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-1827 min
Talking PrepsTalking Preps Season 6 Kickoff: Mr Football candidates, state rankings, previews.In our first show of the 2022 season, we break down the top games, and introduce our first statewide polls and reveal the first Mr. Football watchlist of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-171h 10
SportsEpreneurAthMindset | Trey Wertz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Langston Wertz Jr of The Charlotte ObserverThe way you show up in the world is reflective of your character. That is exactly what Trey Wertz and his father Langston Wertz Jr. strive to do every day — show up and be good citizens. Join us for this special episode that shines a spotlight on what it means to truly dedicate yourself completely on and off the court. Trey and Langston epitomize commitment in all they do.
In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space with Trey Wertz and Trey’s father, Langston Wertz Jr. Trey is in his senior year at Notre Dame...
2022-06-021h 00
Athlete MindsetAthMindset | Trey Wertz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Langston Wertz Jr of The Charlotte ObserverThe way you show up in the world is reflective of your character. That is exactly what Trey Wertz and his father Langston Wertz Jr. strive to do every day — show up and be good citizens. Join us for this special episode that shines a spotlight on what it means to truly dedicate yourself completely on and off the court. Trey and Langston epitomize commitment in all they do.In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space with Trey Wertz and Trey’s father, Langston Wertz Jr. Trey is in his senior year at Notre Dame...
2022-06-021h 00The Sports BackdropAthMindset | Trey Wertz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Langston Wertz Jr of The Charlotte ObserverThe way you show up in the world is reflective of your character. That is exactly what Trey Wertz and his father Langston Wertz Jr. strive to do every day — show up and be good citizens. Join us for this special episode that shines a spotlight on what it means to truly dedicate yourself completely on and off the court. Trey and Langston epitomize commitment in all they do.
In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space with Trey Wertz and Trey’s father, Langston Wertz Jr. Trey is in his senior year at Notre Dame...
2022-06-021h 00
Talking PrepsIs leaving your home school the best thing?We look at if high school kids need to leave their home schools to make it big, plus state rankings and Mr./Ms. Basketball updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-261h 30
Talking PrepsTalking Preps crew debates how COVID has changed HS recruitingHas high school basketball recruiting changed forever? The Talking Preps crew debates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-191h 09
Talking PrepsMr. and Mrs. NC Basketball Watchlists announcedThe first Talking Preps Basketball Podcast of the 21-22 season and we've got state rankings plus our Mr./Ms. Basketball Watchlist, Weddington High's Chase Lowe and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-131h 22
Talking PrepsHough football coach Matt Jenkins says winning isn't the only thingAfter 31 years of coaching, Hough High football coach Matthew Jenkins says winning a state championship isn't the most important thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-0237 min
Talking PrepsAn in-depth discussion of the N.C. high school football semifinalsA deep dive into the NCHSAA state semifinals games, plus updates to the NC Super Team and Mr. Football Awards. South Meck star Jacob Newman drops by and Chris drops new statewide rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-12-011h 40
Talking PrepsThird-year Chambers coach Glenwood Ferebee won state titles his first two season, but not after facing some challengesGlenwood Ferebee said he applied and didn't several jobs in Charlotte before he landed at Chambers High -- and won two state titles. He's trying to a third. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-1846 min
Talking PrepsBasketball in preseason, previewing Round 3 of footballThe crew breaks down Round 3 of the football playoffs; UNC recruit Omarion Hampton and Porter Ridge's Will Hart join the show. We release preseason all-state boys, girls basketball teams and rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-171h 58
Talking PrepsPreview week 2 of the NC high school playoffsThe crew breaks down Week 2 of the NC high school football playoffs, updates the Mr. Football Watchlist and breaks down Chambers-Hickory Ridge, the state game of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-101h 43
Talking PrepsRichmond Senior football coach Bryan Till brings the passionHe coaches with a lot of passion and wears his heart on his sleeve. Richmond Senior's Bryan Till joins the show for an electric and emotional interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-0438 min
Talking PrepsPreviewing the NCHSAA and NCISAA playoffsPreviewing the NC public school and private school football playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-031h 52
Talking PrepsFormer Colts and Panthers DB turned pastor Derwin GrayA former star at BYU, Derwin Gray played for the Colts and Panthers before becoming a pastor. He talks about prayer, football and more on Talking Preps OT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-0317 min
Talking PrepsReaction after thin blue line flag flown at Charlotte high school football gameThe crew discusses the fallout after a thin blue line flag was flown at a Charlotte high school football game, the new NCHSAA state playoff formula and we breakout new Mr. Football and state rankings, plus a preview of the week's top games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-271h 48
Talking PrepsSouth Meck running back Jacob Newman has Sabres on verge of league titleSouth Mecklenburg senior RB Jacob Newman had to wait his turn but is delivering his senior season. He's got the Sabres on the verge of a rare league title Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-2507 min
Talking PrepsState championship football coach Chad GrierHis kids are internet celebrities and an NFL quarterback for Jerry Jones, but Chad Grier's high school coaching career has been stellar: multiple state championships, dozens of college recruits and a dream to make Providence Day a national power. In Year 2, in south Charlotte, Grier gets candid on Talking Preps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-2139 min
Talking PrepsA banner made by a NC cheerleading staff led to a controversy in Charlotte this weekWe talk about a banner that got a NC cheerleading team and staff disciplined, break down the week's top games and cut our Mr. Football list to 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-201h 40
Talking PrepsNortheastern High football coach Antonio Moore: FBI dreams, coaching loveAn all-CIAA player at Elizabeth City State, Antonio Moore dreamed of working for the FBI and his first job at a prison, but the tug of community and building young men brought him back to high school. And he's done very, very well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-1532 min
Talking Preps2020 Presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen stops by Talking Preps2020 US presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen was on Talking Preps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-131h 39
Talking PrepsFormer North Carolina Governor Pat McCroryHe's been a referee and a long time sports fan, and a mayor and a Governor. Pat McCrory stopped by Talking Preps last year to discuss his career and his future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-131h 07
Talking PrepsCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Supt. Earnest Winston on Talking PrepsCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Supt. Earnest Winston joined the show in July 2020 and talked about the district and its future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-131h 48
Talking PrepsCollege football stars Chazz and Sage Surratt stop by the showIn April 2020, brothers Chazz and Sage Surratt joined the show to talk about growing up in football, college and the then looming NFL draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-131h 30
Talking PrepsCharlotte 49ers coach Will Healy visits Talking PrepsCharlotte 49ers football coach Will Healy talks about how Club Lit got started and how he's steering his program forward on Talking Preps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-131h 16
Talking PrepsAre pop-up schools hurting prep basketballthe Talking Preps crew examines whether pop-up schools and new schools like Kanye West's Donda Prep will seriously disrupt the sport. Plus a breakdown of the week's biggest prep football games in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-131h 43
Talking PrepsFormer North Carolina Tar Heels QB Marquise WilliamsAfter a stellar career at Charlotte's Mallard Creek High School, Marquise Williams went onto play four years with North Carolina. He discusses the highs and lows of his career, as well as getting to play alongside Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, who still sends him Christmas gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-0728 min
Talking PrepsNC high school football player wears ankle monitor, plays a gameThe Talking Preps debates after an Olympic High football student, facing sexual charges, plays in a game and young women who protest that were suspended. Also new Mr. Football, state rankings and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-061h 43
Talking PrepsNew Mallard Creek girls basketball coach Karlyn DixonShe's in talks to become one of the first, if not the first, female to run a shoe-sponsored boys travel basketball team and she may be on the cover of SLAM Magazine to boot. Meet new Mallard Creek High girls basketball coach Karlyn Dixon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-0119 min
Talking PrepsIs NC State that good? Or is Clemson slipping? And CMS losing more talentWe talk ACC football, like who's the best team, introduce new statewide polls and update our Mr. football watch list. We also debate crowds storming courts after big wins and CMS' talent retention problem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-291h 41
Talking PrepsTalking Preps OT gone 'Hollywood', Chambers High RB Daylan Smothers stops byDaylan Smothers has the nickname "Hollywood" because of how he plays under the biggest of lights. He's got more than 25 scholarship offers from big name schools like Michigan and Tennessee and Louisville. He has a big game against nationally ranked Hough coming up with his teammates. He discusses on Talking Preps OT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2321 min
Talking PrepsBig Debate on high school sports and politicsWe have five new teams in state rankings, a new No. 1 in our Mr. Football Watchlist and we debate high school recruiting changes and politics in NC prep sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-221h 40
Talking PrepsFormer Carolina Panther DB Captain Munnerlyn talks his career and his old teamHe played with Cam Newton and Steve Smith and former Carolina Panthers defensive back Captain Munnerlyn opens up about both of them as well as former coach Ron Rivera and former owner Jerry Richardson. He also talks about the current team and QB Sam Darnold and star RB Christian McCaffrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-1625 min
Talking PrepsNC State Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren joins Talking PrepsNC State football coach Dave Doeren was on Talking Preps and talked about wanting to play Duke more and offered advice to parents who want to get their kids recruited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-151h 41
Talking PrepsAfter a huge game Friday, Rocky River's Rashaad McCollum stops byTwo days after his grandmother passed away, Rocky River (NC) High School star Rashaad McCollum put up a five sack game. A year ago, he lost his father and other grandmother to COVID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-1309 min
Talking PrepsIrmo football coach Aaron Brand talks building state powers, NC vs SC footballAaron Brand has learned the game from a legend, Dutch Fork coach Tom Knotts, and he stops by Talking Preps OT to talk about Knotts, coaching at West Charlotte, Independence and Mallard Creek -- plus how he laid the foundation for a dynasty at Julius Chambers High in Charlotte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-0948 min
Talking PrepsChambers star Jalen Swindell stops byIn a new Talking Preps, the crew reviews a busy week of action, a dire prediction from a health expert on Wake County Schools, we update the Mr. Football and statewide ranking and debate Leesville Road and New Hanover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-081h 45
Talking PrepsTarboro's Jeff Craddock on coaching Todd Gurley, winning 6 ringsJust an hour away from Raleigh, Tarboro High School football coach Jeff Craddock has built a high school football dynasty. He's won six NC High School Athletic Association state championships and coached dozens of college players, including a future Georgia Bulldog and NFL running back named Todd Gurley. Craddock talks Gurley, winning and staying on top on Talking Preps OT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-0243 min
Talking PrepsTalking Preps 08.31.21We recap a big week of games, look ahead to an even bigger one and reveal new No. 1s in the Mr. Football Watchlist and top 15 statewide rankings. Chelsea interviews South Meck lineman Taron Williams and Providence's Nate Hajduk takes on Sam on the Game Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-011h 40
Talking PrepsButler's Brian Hales on Talking Preps OTButler High football coach talks about how a Carolina Panthers player brought him to Charlotte, how he built his state championship resume, and finally beating his arch rival, Tom Knotts' Independence Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-2635 min
Talking PrepsCMS hires new athletic director, Mr. Football updateCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools names history-making new athletic director, we rank the Mr. Football candidates and preview the week's top games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-251h 54
Talking PrepsState Senator Vickie Sawyer, state association spokesperson James Alverson discuss a bill to end NCHSAANC state senator Vickie Sawyer joins the show to discuss House Bill 91, which could eliminate private schools from the association and, at one point, could've ended the NCHSAA.Chris Hughes ranks every public school football-playing team in the state and we reveal our top 25 Mr. Football Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-182h 16
Talking PrepsFormer Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory sits down with the Talking Preps crewIn June 2020, former Charlotte mayor and NC Governor Pat McCrory stopped by Talking Preps last spring to talk about possibly running for office again (he is, for NC Senate), the George Floyd protests, and his views on his days as Senator and he talks about the N.C. school system at length Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-041h 04
Talking PrepsNorth Carolina football coach Mack Brown on Talking PrepsUNC football coach Mack Brown stops by again to chat with the Talking Preps crew. Brown talks recruiting statewide and nationally, where he thinks the Tar Heels are on the national landscape and navigating through the current world we're living in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-032h 23
Pod of FameEpisode 64: Muggsy Bogues with Langston Wertz Jr.Jim is joined by Langston Wertz Jr, Sports Columnist at The Charlotte Observer, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Charlotte Hornets point guard Muggsy Bogues. Jim and Langston first discuss how Muggsy was an icon in Charlotte in the 90s (5:47). Next, they talk about Calvin Murphy, Muggsy's stellar high school and college career, and how it isn't even close when it comes to Bogues owning the best assist to turnover ratio in NBA history (11:22). Finally, they discuss whether Muggy's size should play a factor in his hall of fame candidacy (25:32), before coming to a conclusion on...
2021-07-2641 min
The Jeff Johnson ShowTJJS - Best Of JJ - Ep 50 - Langston Wertz, Jr - writer, technology lover, sports nut, husband, father, and sports columnist at the Charlotte ObserverA true Charlotte native son, who is a seasoned veteran of sports journalism in the area. His Twitter handle describes him as a writer, technology lover, sports nut, husband, father, and sports columnist at the Charlotte observer. And I'm going to, yeah. And one more thing to this description.He's a man with a dream. He was a young man at the time with a dream of writing about sports and he worked hard and he made it happen. Langston Wertz Jr. Follow JJ: Facebook, Twitter
2021-04-1535 min
High School Sports DailyInterview with Mr. Langston WertzIn this interview I talk with Mr. Langston Wertz and his thoughts about the upcoming season for the city of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County.
2020-09-1210 minHigh School Sports DailyI got an Interview!!!I got my first interview with Langston Wertz Sr. Mr. Wertz is the high school sports writer and analyst for the Charlotte area high school sports teams.
2020-09-0900 minThe Jeff Johnson ShowTJJS - Ep 20 Langston Wertz, Jr - writer, technology lover, sports nut, husband, father, and sports columnist at the Charlotte ObserverA true Charlotte native son, who is a seasoned veteran of sports journalism in the area. His Twitter handle describes him as a writer, technology lover, sports nut, husband, father, and sports columnist at the Charlotte observer. And I'm going to, yeah. And one more thing to this description.He's a man with a dream. He was a young man at the time with a dream of writing about sports and he worked hard and he made it happen. Langston Wertz Jr. Follow JJ: Facebook, Twitter
2020-09-0935 min
Heel Tough Blog PodcastHeel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 144: Charlotte Observer's Langston Wertz Jr. on Power EcholsIn this edition of the podcast, the Charlotte Observer's Langston Wertz Jr. stops by to discuss what Power Echols commitment means for the Tar Heels and give us answer some questions about the Tar Heels other top targets in the Charlotte area in the 2021 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-01-3120 min
Heel Tough Blog PodcastHeel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 87: The Charlotte Observer's Langston Wertz Jr. on Charlotte-Area Tar Heel CommitsIn this episode of the podcast, Langston Wertz Jr. of the Charlotte Observer hops on to give us some insight on the six Tar Heel commits in the Charlotte area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-06-0623 min
Heel Tough Blog PodcastHeel Tough Blog Podcast-Ep. 58: Langston Wertz Jr. on Mack BrownWe talked to Langston Wertz Jr. of the Charlotte Observer about the Mack Brown hire and what he has to do to make his hire an impactful one in the Charlotte area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-11-3010 min