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Run That Back

By Scott Bunn

Run That Back is a sports talk show with a dash of comedy. Correspondents from across the region and around the world will join us to talk about their favorite teams, special sports events, and personal histories. Mostly, we will find guidance from the words of that great sports philosopher Rasheed Wallace: “Both teams played hard.” This is indie sports radio.
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April 21, 2021 - Super League and more with Gerry Leonard

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March 20, 2024 - NC State and College Basketball with Edwin Arnaudin

March 20, 2024 - NC State and College Basketball with Edwin Arnaudin

March Madness is here! As the Big Dance kicks off, we're pleased to welcome back Edwin Arnaudin of Asheville Movies and Asheville Stages to talk about NC State's ACC Tournament run and their chances in the big tourney. We also talk NFL news and the mysterious baseball opener.

Mar 21, 202443:52
March 6, 2024 - Southern Conference Hoops Tourney with Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission

March 6, 2024 - Southern Conference Hoops Tourney with Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission

The Southern Conference Basketball Championships are back! We're pleased to welcome Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission to tell us about everything that's happening over the Asheville weekend for men's and women's hoops. Plus, more March Madness talk!

Mar 07, 202448:47
February 28, 2024 - Anthony Cerrato of the Asheville Hockey League

February 28, 2024 - Anthony Cerrato of the Asheville Hockey League

It's hockey night on Run That Back as we talk with Anthony Cerrator, President of the Asheville Hockey League! We'll discuss the league's new rink and the next steps to getting it indoors as well as the latest in NHL news.


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Feb 29, 202446:02
February 21, 2024 - North Carolina Sports Update

February 21, 2024 - North Carolina Sports Update

It's a Tom and Scott show! We discuss all manner of Carolina sports, including the Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Hurricanes, and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs men's basketball team! All this and more!

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Feb 22, 202446:25
February 14, 2024 - Chiefs Super Bowl Victory with Ryan Smartt

February 14, 2024 - Chiefs Super Bowl Victory with Ryan Smartt

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs did it again! Ryan Smartt joins us to talk about the repeat champs and everything that made this possible. Also, a little Kansas Jayhawks talk as well!


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Feb 15, 202446:10
February 7, 2024 - Super Bowl Party Planning Tips with Waylon Wood

February 7, 2024 - Super Bowl Party Planning Tips with Waylon Wood

It's the week of the big game, and we're excited to carry on our annual tradition of Waylon Wood sharing his Super Bowl party planning tips! Plus, Tom and Scott share the funniest and strangest in Super Bowl prop bets.

Feb 08, 202448:14
January 31, 2024 - Jurgen Klopp Departure with Gerry Leonard

January 31, 2024 - Jurgen Klopp Departure with Gerry Leonard

Jurgen Klopp shocked the soccer world by announcing that he is stepping away from Liverpool FC following this season. This week, we talk with Reds fan Gerry Leonard about the announcement as well as Liverpool's top-of-the-table season. Also, Tom and Scott look back on the NFL conference championship Sunday and preview the 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl!

Feb 01, 202447:54
January 24, 2024 - Detroit Lions Playoffs with Jessica Tomasin

January 24, 2024 - Detroit Lions Playoffs with Jessica Tomasin

Everything is coming up roses for the Detroit Lions, winners of two straight home playoff games! To celebrate this run and preview their upcoming clash with the 49ers, welcome Jessica Tomasin back to the show! Tom and Scott will also discuss the - ahem - other NFL playoff games as well as late-breaking NBA news.

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Jan 25, 202446:58
January 17, 2024 - Interview with Scott Friedholm of UNC Asheville Baseball

January 17, 2024 - Interview with Scott Friedholm of UNC Asheville Baseball

We are pleased to welcome our guest Scott Friedholm of the UNC Asheville baseball team! He will join us to discuss their Baseball Night in Asheville event, featuring keynote speaker Leo Mazzone. Also, Scott and Tom will review the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend and look forward to the rest of the playoff schedule.

Jan 18, 202448:16
January 10, 2024 - Michigan Champions & Nick Saban's Departure with Tim Jackson

January 10, 2024 - Michigan Champions & Nick Saban's Departure with Tim Jackson

We have a college football national champion! On this week's show, we welcome back our Senior College Football Correspondent Tim Jackson on Michigan's victory. And just before we went to air, we heard about Nick Saban's retirement, so we got instant reactions from Tim as a Crimson Tide fan.

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Jan 11, 202446:15
January 3, 2024 - Michigan in the College Football Championship Game with Jeff Kingsley

January 3, 2024 - Michigan in the College Football Championship Game with Jeff Kingsley

We welcome back Michigan fan Jeff Kingsley to talk about the Wolverines' big playoff win over Alabama as well as preview next week's national championship game. Plus, 2024 sports resolutions!

Jan 04, 202447:51
December 20, 2023 - Buffalo Bills with Paul Scinta & 2023 Sports Movies with Edwin Arnaudin

December 20, 2023 - Buffalo Bills with Paul Scinta & 2023 Sports Movies with Edwin Arnaudin

Big show as we gush with Paul Scinta about James Cook and the Buffalo Bills while also considering the Bills' playoff chances. Then we talk with Edwin Arnaudin about the year in sports movies.


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Dec 21, 202348:17
December 13, 2023 - Lakers In-Season Tournament Win & Shohei Ohtani with Nathan Duvall

December 13, 2023 - Lakers In-Season Tournament Win & Shohei Ohtani with Nathan Duvall

Everything is coming up LA over the past sports week with the Lakers winning the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament and the Dodgers securing the services of outfielder/pitcher extraordinaire Shohei Ohtani. We welcome back our Senior Los Angeles Correspondent Nathan Duvall to discuss these landmarks for the LA sports scene.

Dec 14, 202346:21
December 6, 2023 - College Food Playoffs & Alabama with Tim Jackson

December 6, 2023 - College Food Playoffs & Alabama with Tim Jackson

What's another college football playoff season without controversy? As always, Alabama seems to be in the thick of it, so it's a good time to bring back college football and Alabama freak Tim Jackson to help us sort it all out!

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Dec 07, 202348:30
November 29, 2023 - Liverpool-Man City & NBA In-Season Tournament with Gerry Leonard

November 29, 2023 - Liverpool-Man City & NBA In-Season Tournament with Gerry Leonard

We're back after a Thanksgiving break to talk with Gerry Leonard about this past weekend's big Man City-Liverpool match, the NBA's in-season tournament, and much more!

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Nov 30, 202346:36
November 15, 2023 - Georgetown Mens Basketball Coach with Author Wiley Cash

November 15, 2023 - Georgetown Mens Basketball Coach with Author Wiley Cash

Big show this week as we talk with author Wiley Cash, previewing his event at UNC-Asheville in which he will be interviewing former basketball player Eric "Sleepy" Floyd about the biography on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.


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Nov 16, 202348:02
November 1, 2023 - World Series with Josh Batenhorst

November 1, 2023 - World Series with Josh Batenhorst

The Texas Rangers won the World Series! For this week's show, we will talk with Texas-native Josh Batenhorst about this Rangers team and "rooting for laundry." We'll also discuss the Josh McDaniels firing and much more!


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Nov 02, 202345:23
October 25, 2023 - Charlotte Hornets & Carolina Panthers with Phillip Chester

October 25, 2023 - Charlotte Hornets & Carolina Panthers with Phillip Chester

Time for an update on North Carolina professional sports! When we do so, we turn to Phillip Chester. We'll preview the Charlotte Hornets season as well as the rest of the NBA. Then, we'll turn our sights to the winless Carolina Panthers and find out if there are glimmers of hope in an otherwise forgettable season.

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Oct 26, 202347:24
October 18, 2023 - Sports Movies with Writer/Director Jessica Bendinger

October 18, 2023 - Sports Movies with Writer/Director Jessica Bendinger

We're pleased to welcome back Jessica Bendinger, the creative mind behind two great sports movies: Bring It On and Stick It! We'll talk about what makes sports movies compelling, movie soundtracks, and much more!


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Oct 19, 202334:05
October 11, 2023 - Asheville Championship with Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission

October 11, 2023 - Asheville Championship with Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission

We're pleased to welcome Chris Smith of the Asheville Regional Sports Commission to talk about the upcoming Asheville Championship! Held November 10-12, the third year of the tournament features Maryland, Clemson, Davidson, and UAB. We'll also preview the upcoming NHL season and much more.


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Oct 12, 202346:44
October 4, 2023 - MLB Playoffs and Formula 1 with Matt Pogatshnik

October 4, 2023 - MLB Playoffs and Formula 1 with Matt Pogatshnik

We're excited to kick off October, a great sports month, with the return of the baseball playoffs. We welcome back Matt Pogatshnik to talk about the Minnesota Twins and their playoff run. When we have Matt on the show, we also need to talk Formula One as he tells us the highlights from the past season.

Oct 05, 202348:06
September 27, 2023 - Blue Ridge Roller Derby and Stella Bunn

September 27, 2023 - Blue Ridge Roller Derby and Stella Bunn

Big show this week as we welcome members of the Blue Ridge Roller Derby to talk about their upcoming season! Then, Stella Bunn returns to discuss Taylor Swift's appearance at Arrowhead Stadium this past weekend.

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Sep 28, 202349:49
September 20, 2023 - College Football with Writer Ed Southern

September 20, 2023 - College Football with Writer Ed Southern

We are pleased to welcome back Ed Southern, author of Fight Songs: A Story of Love and Sports in a Complicated South! The book is now out in paperback, and Ed will discuss the changes we've seen in college football and the ACC since the hardover was published. Plus, plenty of Demon Deacons, Crimson Tide, and Braves talk!


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Sep 21, 202345:38
September 13, 2023 - NFL Week 1 with Sarah Spooner

September 13, 2023 - NFL Week 1 with Sarah Spooner

Sarah Spooner is back on Run That Back! That means we'll talk about the Commanders win during week 1 of the NFL season and what it means to be a Washington fan now that Dan Snyder is gone. We'll also discuss the takeaways from the Aaron Rodgers injury as well as Coco Gauff's big US Open win.

Sep 14, 202346:26
September 6, 2023 - NFL Preview with Josh Batenhorst

September 6, 2023 - NFL Preview with Josh Batenhorst

It's football season, people! Last week saw the return of college football and now we get ready for week one of the NFL season. To help us wrap our heads around all things football, we welcome back Josh Batenhorst, the king of dirty fantasy football team names, to preview the NFL season and make as many pun-based observations as possible.

Sep 07, 202345:51
August 30, 2023 - College Football Preview with Tim Jackson & Remembering Rick Jeanneret with Paul Scinta

August 30, 2023 - College Football Preview with Tim Jackson & Remembering Rick Jeanneret with Paul Scinta

We have another exciting show this week! First, we welcome back Tim Jackson to celebrate the return of college football as we preview the season. Then, Paul Scinta calls in to recognize the passing of longtime Buffalo Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret. Paul will lead us through some of RJ's best and most famous calls.


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Aug 31, 202346:25
August 23, 2023 - Baltimore Orioles Talk with Nathanael & Kim Roney

August 23, 2023 - Baltimore Orioles Talk with Nathanael & Kim Roney

Which team currently has the second-best record in all of baseball? That's right, the Baltimore Orioles! To tell us all about this Orioles season, we welcome back big fans Kim and Nathanael Roney! We'll also ask Kim to put on her Asheville City Council hat to talk about the latest with McCormick Field in Asheville.

Aug 24, 202342:52
August 16, 2023 - Atlanta Braves and Baseball Talk with DJ Dub

August 16, 2023 - Atlanta Braves and Baseball Talk with DJ Dub

Don't look now, but the Atlanta Braves are in first place and have the best record in baseball. We welcome DJ Dub back to the show to get the scoop on the Braves and more.

Aug 17, 202346:05
August 9, 2023 - Women's World Cup & Breaking Away

August 9, 2023 - Women's World Cup & Breaking Away

Big show this week as we have two guests! First, Liddell Shannon stops by to figure out what happened with the US Women's National Team at the Women's World Cup. Then we talk with Robin Dreyer about the charming 1979 cycling film Breaking Away and his connections with the movie.

Aug 10, 202350:48
August 2, 2023 - NBA Summer League in Vegas with Rod Murphy

August 2, 2023 - NBA Summer League in Vegas with Rod Murphy

Rod Murphy and "Intern" Fran Murphy join the show this week to talk about their experience at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas last month with observations about Victor Wembanyama, the Celtics, and more. We'll also discuss the Women's World Cup and the somewhat lackluster USWNT.

Aug 03, 202344:43
July 19, 2023 - Women's World Cup with Liddell Shannon

July 19, 2023 - Women's World Cup with Liddell Shannon

The 2023 Women's World Cup starts this week! We welcome back Liddell Shannon, a superfan of the USWNT to break down the USA squad, players to track, and countries who could be threats to the USA's women's team.

Jul 20, 202346:28
July 12, 2023 - Football Stories and More with Simpsons Writer Michael Price

July 12, 2023 - Football Stories and More with Simpsons Writer Michael Price

It's always a thrill to welcome back Michael Price of The Simpsons! Tonight, we'll check in with him on lots of things, including the New York Mets, the writer's strike, and especially, the piece he contributed to the new book The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football

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Jul 13, 202349:60
July 5, 2023 - European Sports Adventures with Bryan Morrissey

July 5, 2023 - European Sports Adventures with Bryan Morrissey

Always fun to welcome Bryan Morrissey back to the show in which all kinds of things might be discussed, including skiing, Italian sports, and more. Also Fran "Intern Fran" Murphy returns to help us sort through NBA free agency.

Jul 06, 202346:01
June 28, 2023 - Sports Movies with Edwin Arnaudin & Bob Chalmers

June 28, 2023 - Sports Movies with Edwin Arnaudin & Bob Chalmers

It's movie week on Run That Back! We welcome Edwin Arnaudin of Asheville Movies to share his views on recent sports movies and what makes for a good sports movie. Additionally, it will be fun to have Tom's brother Bob Chalmers on the show with his spicy Boston Celtics takes!

Jun 30, 202345:15
June 21, 2023 - NBA Draft and Trades with Gerry Leonard

June 21, 2023 - NBA Draft and Trades with Gerry Leonard

Lots of basketball talk this week as we welcome back Gerry Leonard to talk about the Bradley Beal trade and his beloved Washington Wizards finally seeking to bottom out. We'll also hit the NBA Draft and the sale of the Washington Commanders and much more!


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Jun 22, 202347:34
June 14, 2023 - Manchester City Wins the Treble with Chris O'Donnell

June 14, 2023 - Manchester City Wins the Treble with Chris O'Donnell

Lots of endings in sports this week, including the crowning of new champions in the NBA and the NHL. We'll discuss both and welcome Chris O'Donnell to the show to talk about his love for Manchester City and how they concluded the season with a long-south Champions League crown and secured the historic treble.

Jun 15, 202346:00
June 7, 2023 with Director Paul Bonesteel and Miami Heat Fan Joe Glatstein

June 7, 2023 with Director Paul Bonesteel and Miami Heat Fan Joe Glatstein

Great show tonight as we welcome back Paul Bonesteel to talk about his new documentary Shadow of A Wheel! It's the story of 31 kids who biked across the country in 1982. Spoiler alert: Paul was one of the kids! Then we check in with Miami Heat fan Joe Glatstein as Miami's run keeps going.

Jun 08, 202347:11
May 24, 2023 - Premier League and Champions League with Jeff Carnivale

May 24, 2023 - Premier League and Champions League with Jeff Carnivale

Manchester City has done it again! They clinched the English Premier League title and have advanced to the Champions League final. Jeff Carnivale returns to the show to discuss this dominance and tries to explain what happened to his beloved Arsenal. All this plus the NBA playoffs!

May 25, 202342:32
May 10, 2023 - 10th Anniversary Extravaganza

May 10, 2023 - 10th Anniversary Extravaganza

Tune in as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tom and Scott providing indie sports radio! Tin or aluminum is the traditional gift to give to symbolize the strength and resilience of the relationship. So let's break out the precious antique cans! We welcome Phillip Chester back to the show as he was our first guest, and we also hear from an array of guests from throughout the 10 years of the show. Plus, NBA playoffs and Bryce Young - tune in!

May 11, 202348:40
May 3, 2023 - Mocking the NFL Draft with Clark Aycock

May 3, 2023 - Mocking the NFL Draft with Clark Aycock

No mock drafts for Run that Back we prefer to mock the NFL Draft! We welcome back Clark Aycock who will help evaluate what happened at the draft - the world's most popular job fair. We'll also discuss the wild NHL hockey playoffs and the fascinating NBA playoffs.

May 04, 202347:28
April 26, 2023 - NHL and NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft with Bob Clausen

April 26, 2023 - NHL and NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft with Bob Clausen

It's playoffs time for both basketball and hockey! This week, we'll discuss the NHL playoffs with our friend Bob Clausen talking through all of the different series. We'll also consider the latest in the NBA and, of course, the NFL Draft!

Apr 27, 202345:46
April 19, 2023 - Miami Heat and NBA Playoffs with Joe Glatstein

April 19, 2023 - Miami Heat and NBA Playoffs with Joe Glatstein

The NBA playoffs have started and we welcome Joe Glatstein to the show discuss the different first round matchups, especially looking at his favorite team, the Miami Heat, going up against the Bucks and the questionable status of their star Giannis Antetokounmpo. All this and more!


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Apr 20, 202342:05
April 12, 2023 - NBA Playoffs Preview & Premier League Talk with Gerry Leonard

April 12, 2023 - NBA Playoffs Preview & Premier League Talk with Gerry Leonard

April is fabulous sports month with so much happening across the world of sports. To help us sort through it all, we welcome back Gerry Leonard to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs, the always fun UEFA Champions League, the tail-end of the Premier League season, and much more.

Apr 13, 202342:53
March 22, 2023 - March Madness and Carolina Panthers Trading up with Phillip Chester

March 22, 2023 - March Madness and Carolina Panthers Trading up with Phillip Chester

The Madness of March is certainly mad this March! Two #1 seeds out along with a #2 seed! We'll cover all of this along with welcoming back Phillip Chester, our Senior Carolina Correspondent, to talk about UNC-Asheville's quick visit to the tourney. We'll also discuss the Carolina Panthers trading up to the first pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Mar 23, 202348:09
March 15, 2023 - McCormick Field with Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission

March 15, 2023 - McCormick Field with Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission

In the wake of Asheville City Council voting in favor of a funding plan to renovate McCormick Field, we welcome Chris Smith of Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission back to the show to talk about what this means for the Asheville Tourists and the community. Also, March Madness, NFL news, NBA talk, and the return of Intern Fran!  

Mar 16, 202347:47
March 8, 2023 - March Madness with UNC-Asheville Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Morrell

March 8, 2023 - March Madness with UNC-Asheville Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Morrell

A big weekend of college hoops for Asheville! To recognize it, we're pleased to welcome UNC-Asheville men's basketball coach Mike Morrell to the show. WE'll talk with him about winning the Big South Conference and the Bulldogs first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2016 and much more!

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Mar 09, 202345:27
March 1, 2023 - Southern Conference Hoops Tournament and Formula 1 Season Preview

March 1, 2023 - Southern Conference Hoops Tournament and Formula 1 Season Preview

On this week's show, we celebrate the start of two sporting events: March Madness and Formula 1! First, we welcome back Chris Smith of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission to go through this weekend's Southern Conference men's and women's basketball tournaments in Asheville. Then we preview the new Formula 1 season with Matt Pgatshnik. 

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Mar 02, 202347:02
February 22, 2023 - The Past and Future of Asheville Baseball with Justin McGuire

February 22, 2023 - The Past and Future of Asheville Baseball with Justin McGuire

Pitchers and catchers have begun reporting to spring training, so we're covering baseball on this week's show. Specifically, we talk to Justin McGuire, reporter with the Mountain Xpress, to explore the past and future of baseball at Asheville's McCormick Field. 

Feb 23, 202347:53
February 15, 2023 - Super Bowl Champion Chiefs with Ryan Smartt

February 15, 2023 - Super Bowl Champion Chiefs with Ryan Smartt

What do you say about Patrick Mahomes at this point? We'll find out as we welcome back Ryan Smart to discuss Mahomes, Andy Reid, and the Chiefs' run as Ryan ends his jinx-proof strategy of avoiding appearing on Run That Back before big games! Also, Tom and Scott respond to the NBA's active trade deadline.

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Feb 16, 202348:05
February 8, 2023 - The Future of McCormick Field with Kim Roney Plus Super Bowl Party Planning Tips

February 8, 2023 - The Future of McCormick Field with Kim Roney Plus Super Bowl Party Planning Tips

Big show this week as we welcome Asheville City Council Member Kim Roney on the show to talk about her ideas for the future of McCormick Field. Then we help you get ready for Sunday's game by once again welcoming back Waylon Wood to give you the best in Super Bowl party planning tips!

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Feb 09, 202351:07