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By Desmond Johnson

A variety of sports shows powered by TobaccoRoadSportsRadio.com....topics range from NFL, NBA, ACC SPORTS, MLB, NASCAR, WWE and more.

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Franchise Players Sports Podcast - Season 1 Episode 3 - Is Coach K Overrated - July 8th 2019

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Franchise Players - Thurs April 11th 2024

Franchise Players - Thurs April 11th 2024

Hosted by Desmond Johnson


with Outta Pocket host Michael Davis, Everything College Basketball podcast hosts Josh and Peyton Burton!


- What are the Top 5 College Basketball Coaching jobs in the country today?

- Best College Basketball National Champion of the past 50 years

- Is the Transfer Portal helping or hurting College Basketball?


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Apr 14, 202401:02:20
Where Are They Now - Triad All Stars - UNC WR Alex Taylor - Weds March 27th 2024

Where Are They Now - Triad All Stars - UNC WR Alex Taylor - Weds March 27th 2024

Hosted by Ryan Smith


This week Ryan interviews former Grimsley WR and now UNC WR Signee Alex Taylor on the transistion from High School to College, preparing for ACC play and more


Part of the Grimsley Sports Network powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Mar 27, 202414:18
Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Tues March 26th 2024

Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Tues March 26th 2024

Hosted by Michael Davis

Tuesday panel: Wayne Thomas, Mike Mele, Desmond Johnson (Producer)


- NFL News: Hip Drop Tackle Banned by league, New Kickoff rules

- Top Rope Tuesday: Whats the biggest match youre looking forward to at Wrestlemania?

- That Aged Well


Live 1230pm weekdays at Youtube.com/@TobaccoRoadSportsRadio!

Mar 26, 202436:46
Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Mon March 18th 2024

Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Mon March 18th 2024

Hosted by Michael Davis

Monday Panel: Carsen Williams, Shawn Lucas (Grit and Grind Podcast), Desmond Johnson (Producer)


On Monday's Show:

- ACC Tournament Fallout....NC State's Cinderella Story

- NFL: Steelers trades, Pickett to Philly, Fields to Pittsburgh, Is Caleb Williams the #1 pick?

- That Aged Well: What 1 seed falls first? UConn, Houston, Purdue, UNC


Presented by Tobacco Road Sports Radio. Fans can participate live at Youtube.com/@TobaccoRoadSportsRadio

Mar 18, 202430:04
Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Fri March 15th 2024
Mar 16, 202435:51
Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Thursday March 14th 2024

Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Thursday March 14th 2024

Hosted by Michael Davis

Thursday Panel: Jackson Cordray, Derek Pauly (Pauly's Pickems) Desmond Johnson (Producer)


- NFL Free Agency...who has won/lost so far?

- Fill in the Blank

- That Aged Well


And much more! Tune in during your lunch break weekdays at 1230pm for the ONLY live sports talk mid day in the Triad!


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Mar 14, 202432:03
Drop the Mike Podcast - Weds March 13th 2024

Drop the Mike Podcast - Weds March 13th 2024

After his appearance on Outta Pocket, Mike Mele (from Mouthing off w/Mike) joins the podcast this week to talk about WWE's main events at WrestleMania, the tag title scene, and AEW with the pending debut of Mercedes Mone.
All this and more on Drop the Mike this week! You can catch Mike's appearance on Outta Pocket and other Drop the Mike episodes on the Tobacco Road Sports Radio YouTube channel.

Mar 14, 202455:53
Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Tues March 12th 2024

Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Tues March 12th 2024

Hosted by Michael Davis

Tuesday's Panel: Shannon Smith (The Cat Cave), Mike Mele (Mouthing Off with Mike), Desmond Johnson (Producer)


- NFL Free Agency: Brian Burns to the Giants, Sign Robert Hunt. Losing Frankie Luvu and Vonn Bell.

- Biggest free agency signings across the league


Fan Focus segment


That Aged Well


And More!


Part of Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Mar 12, 202433:38
Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Monday March 11th 2024

Outta Pocket with Michael Davis - Monday March 11th 2024

Hosted by Michael Davis

Monday Panel: Brendan O'Neill, RL Bynum (Tar Heel Tribune) Desmond Johnson


Monday Rundown:

- UNC/Duke recap

- Flipowski/Ingram trip

- Duke fans/UNC team interaction


- In Pocket or Outta Pocket - Is Coach K the Greatest Coach of All Time?

- That Aged Well...ACC Tourney Predictions


Part of Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Mar 11, 202428:54
Franchise Players - Fri Feb 23rd 2024

Franchise Players - Fri Feb 23rd 2024

Hosted by Desmond Johnson This week on Franchise Players... - East Forsyth 4A Wrestling State Champion Taylor Williams plays "Get To Know" - NC Sports Network's David Glenn stops by for the Sports Buffet! College Football playoffs, can the NBA All Star game be saved, ACC Big 4 Hoops weekend - Drop the Mike Podcast Host Michael Davis previews this weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber PPV on the road to Wrestlemania Powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Feb 23, 202458:44
Where Are They Now - Triad All Stars - Grimsley DT Keenan Hatcher - Fri Feb 23rd 2024

Where Are They Now - Triad All Stars - Grimsley DT Keenan Hatcher - Fri Feb 23rd 2024

Hosted by Ryan Smith

Grimsley Senior DT and Coastal Carolina signee Keenen Hatcher joins the show.

Keenan discusses his commitment to play at Coastal and why it was the right place for him, describes his love for collecting shoes, and more!

@khatcher_06

Feb 23, 202413:57
Where Are They Now - Triad All Stars - Grimsley DB Khristian Tyson - Fri Feb 23rd 2024

Where Are They Now - Triad All Stars - Grimsley DB Khristian Tyson - Fri Feb 23rd 2024

Grimsley Senior DB and NC A&T signee Khristian Tyson joins Ryan.


Khristian talks about his commitment to play at NC A&T, walks through his experience of the college recruiting process, and more!


@ 6Khris


Feb 23, 202413:07
Triad All Stars - Where Are They Now - Grimsley DL Andre Smith Jr - Sat Feb 17th 2024

Triad All Stars - Where Are They Now - Grimsley DL Andre Smith Jr - Sat Feb 17th 2024

Hosted by Ryan Smith

Grimsley DL Andre Hill Jr joins Ryan. He discusses his upcoming senior football season, why he isnt playing baseball this spring, the college recruitment process and more!


Presented by Grimsley Sports Network powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Feb 17, 202413:15
Triad All Stars - Where Are They Now - East Forsyth's Jayvontay Conner - Mon Jan 29th 2024

Triad All Stars - Where Are They Now - East Forsyth's Jayvontay Conner - Mon Jan 29th 2024

Ole Miss Freshman TE and former East Forsyth WR Jayvontay Conner joins the show.


Jayvontay and Ryan discuss his freshman season in collegiate football, his offseason goals for 2024, give us some Lane Kiffin behind the scenes stories, and more!


@ConnerJayvontay

Jan 29, 202422:00
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 12 - Fri Jan 26th 2024

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 12 - Fri Jan 26th 2024

Hosted by Desmond Johnson


This week on Franchise Players...

- Cat Crave Blog Contributor and Kitty Lit Podcast Host Ricky Raines talks about the Panthers busy week this week, hiring Dan Morgan as GM and Dave Canales as Head Coach

- All Hornets SI Contributor Sam Dracula talks rebuilding the Hornets roster and surprise NBA Teams in the Eastern and Western Conference

- NC Sports Network's David Glenn steps to the Sports Buffet...NFC/AFC Championship predictions, thoughts on Panthers, ACC Big 4 Hoops and more!


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Jan 27, 202457:09
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 11 - Fri Jan 12th 2024

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 11 - Fri Jan 12th 2024

Hosted by Desmond Johnson


This week on Franchise Players...


- OG Triangle Media's Demetri Ravanos talks about the legacy of Retiring Alabama HC Nick Saban

- B Daht stops by to give all 6 picks for all NFL WildCard Weekend

- David Glenn checks into the Sports Buffet. UNC/Duke hoops, Belichick leaving NE, Panthers GM search and more!


Part of the Tobacco Road Sports Network. Subscribe to the Youtube channel at Youtube.com/@tobaccoroadsportsradio

Jan 12, 202456:47
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 10 - Fri Jan 5th 2024

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 10 - Fri Jan 5th 2024

Hosted by Desmond Johnson This week on Franchise Players.. - WFMY2 Sports Anchor Jaelen Gilkey stops by to talk David Tepper and Panthers - Panthers Radio Network's Jim Szoke hands out Panthers End of Season Awards - Devils and Deacon Illustrated Publisher Conor ONeill previews a big ACC Hoops Weekend! Part of the Tobacco Road Sports Radio Podcast network

Jan 05, 202452:17
Drop The Mike - Season 3- Ep 1 - Weds Jan 3rd 2023

Drop The Mike - Season 3- Ep 1 - Weds Jan 3rd 2023


Drop the Mike is back! It's the Season 3 premiere and the first episode in 4 months with an all-star lineup of guests!

Desmond Johnson, Shannon Smith, Nate Warden, and Mike Mele (Mouthing Off w/Mike) all join the show to recap 2023 in a special Nomination Ceremony!

Follow The Wrestling Movement on Facebook and @DropTheMikeWrestling on Instagram to vote on all these awards over the next week.

Jan 05, 202452:25
This is Whirlie Nation - Basketball Season 1 - Ep 1 - Thurs Jan 4th 2024

This is Whirlie Nation - Basketball Season 1 - Ep 1 - Thurs Jan 4th 2024

Hosted by Chase Williams

A weekly look into the Grimsley Basketball Team. Exclusive to the Grimsley Sports Network. With Coach Darren Corbett


Recaps of Holiday tournaments and big win this week over Eastern Guilford

Jan 05, 202428:29
Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 9 - Fri Dec 29th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 9 - Fri Dec 29th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson


This week on Franchise Players...


- The 4 Man Rush's Kevin Avery plays True or False - Panthers Edition

- Award winning sports talk host David Glenn talks Florida State vs ACC

- Bleav Podcast Network's Joe Deleone gives his College Football Playoff Preview

Part of Tobacco Road Sports Radio's Podcast Network

Video available weekly at Youtube.com/@TobaccoRoadSportsRadio

Dec 30, 202353:12
Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 10 - Fri Dec 15th 2023

Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 10 - Fri Dec 15th 2023

A weekly look at Reagan High School's Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Distance teams.



Week of Fri Dec 15th 2023

Dec 15, 202342:16
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 8 - Fri Dec 8th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 8 - Fri Dec 8th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson

This week on Franchise Players...

- The Athletic's Joe Person stops by to discuss the bombshell article this week from Dianna Russini and himself detailing dysfunction within the Carolina Panthers Front Office

- Bleav's Joe Deleone discusses the College Football Playoffs. Did the committee get it right? Who will win the National Championship?

- Tapouts and Touchdowns host Ryan Frick joins the show to discuss WWE. The Road the Wrestlemania starts early with the returns of CM Punk and Randy Orton. Plus whats next for The Bloodline?


Part of the Tobacco Road Sports Radio Podcast network

Dec 08, 202356:06
Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 8 - Fri Dec 1st 2023

Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 8 - Fri Dec 1st 2023

A weekly look at Reagan High School's Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Distance teams.


Week of Fri Dec 1st 2023

Dec 01, 202358:23
Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 7 - Fri Dec 1st 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 7 - Fri Dec 1st 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson

This week on Franchise Players (Week ending Dec 1st 2023)

- NC Sports Network's David Glenn steps into the Sports Buffet! ACC/SEC Challenge, Thoughts on the Panthers, Aaron Rodgers, and more

- WSJS's host of The Drive, Josh Graham stops by to play "Common Sense" with potential candidates for the Carolina Panthers HC gig.


Weekly in the Triad on:

5pm: WWBG 1470am

6pm: WTOB 980am/96.7fm


Online every Friday at Youtube.com/@tobaccoroadsportsradio and the Tobacco Road Sports Radio Podcast Network

Dec 01, 202348:36
This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Episode 13 - Mon Nov 20th 2023

This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Episode 13 - Mon Nov 20th 2023

Hosted by Ryan Stone. Live from Natty Greene's in Greensboro every Monday night 730pm in season.



The Whirlies advanced to the 4th round of the 4A NCHSAA State Football Playoffs with a wild 42-35 win over Hough. Next up a huge matchup with top seeded Weddington to advance to the Western Regional Finals next week!



Guests this week include WR Alex Taylor and RB Mitchell Summers


Nov 22, 202346:46
Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 6 - Fri Nov 17th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 6 - Fri Nov 17th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson - Week of Friday Nov 17th 2023 This week: - Young Gun Podcast host Lauren Brownlow talks Carolina Panthers woes. Is this the end of the line for HC Frank Reich? - All Hornets SI contributor Sam Dracula talks Charlotte Hornets including Miles Bridges return Friday night, Brandon Miller's Future plus a glance around the NBA Listen in the Triad every Friday afternoon! 5pm - WWBG 1470am (Guilford County) and online at TobaccoRoadSportsRadio.com 6pm - WTOB 980am/96.7fm (Forsyth County)

Nov 18, 202342:57
This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Episode 12 - Mon Nov 13th 2023

This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Episode 12 - Mon Nov 13th 2023

Hosted by Ryan Stone. Live from Natty Greene's in Greensboro every Monday night 730pm in season.


The Whirlies advanced to the 3rd round of the 4A NCHSAA State Football Playoffs with a 56-24 win over Sun Valley. Next up a huge matchup with Hough to advance to the Western Semifinals


Guests this week include Safety Khristian Tyson and DE Jahkai Eason


Part of the Grimsley Sports Network

Nov 14, 202347:36
Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 5 - Fri Nov 11th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Episode 5 - Fri Nov 11th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson This Week on Franchise Players - The Devils Den Podcast Hosts Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe stop by to preview 2023-24 Duke Men's Basketball! - North Carolina Sports Network's David Glenn hits the Sports Buffet! Michigan/Jim Harbaugh, Panthers/Bears Fall out, Caleb Love returns to Durham and more! Part of Tobacco Road Sports Radio Listen in the Triad every Friday! 5pm WWBG 1470am 6pm WTOB 980am/96.7fm

Nov 11, 202345:26
Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 7 - Thurs Nov 9th 2023

Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 7 - Thurs Nov 9th 2023

A weekly look at Reagan High School's Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Distance teams.


Week of Thurs Nov 9th 2023

Nov 11, 202342:19
Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Season 4 Episode 12 - Weds Nov 8th 2023

Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Season 4 Episode 12 - Weds Nov 8th 2023

Hosted by JP Mundy live from Mossys Eats Ales and Spirits every Wednesday night in season 730pm


The Titans advanced to the 2nd round of the 4A NCHSAA State Football Playoffs with a big 32-15 win over Ardrey Kell. This week the Titans take on another team from the 704 as they travel to Matthews to take on Butler.


Guests this week: LB/RB Caleb Davis, Coach Perez

Nov 09, 202301:02:07
The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Episode 12 - Tues Nov 8th 2023

The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Episode 12 - Tues Nov 8th 2023

Hosted by Rod Funderburk, live every Tuesday night 730pm from Monte De Rei Mexican Restaurant in season.

The Eagles advanced from the 1st round of the 2023 4A State Playoffs with a convincing 42-6 win over Page. Next up for the Eagles, another home game in the 2nd round vs Independence.

Guests this week include LB Brooklin James and WR Jaire Richburg

Part of the East Forsyth Sports Network

Nov 08, 202359:32
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 4 - Fri Nov 3rd 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 4 - Fri Nov 3rd 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson

- The Athletic's Brendan Marks stops by to preview UNC hoops

- Demetri Ravanos talks Panthers

- Marc Pruitt previews his top 3 HS Football Games of the week Rd 1 of the State Playoffs

Nov 03, 202351:48
Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Season 4 Ep 11 - Thurs Nov 1st 2023

Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Season 4 Ep 11 - Thurs Nov 1st 2023

Hosted by JP Mundy live from Mossy's Eats Ales and Spirits in Clemmons 730pm Weds Nights in Season


The Titans fell to the East Forsyth Eagles in the regular season finale 45-35 but finished 2nd in the CPC. West Forsyth will face Ardrey Kell at home in the 1st round of the 4A NCHSAA State Football Playoffs Friday night at 7pm. Coach Wallace and JP Mundy discuss the East Forsyth game plus preview the upcoming matchup vs Ardrey Kell

Guest this week: OL Devon Eaves

Nov 02, 202301:00:00
The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Episode 11 - Tues Oct 31st 2023

The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Episode 11 - Tues Oct 31st 2023

Hosted by Rod Funderburk, live from Monte De Rey Mexican Restaurant in Kernersville 730pm Tuesday in season

The Eagles defeated rival West Forsyth Friday night 45-35 to clinch the Central Piedmont Conference crown for the second season in a row! The Eagles finished 9-1 overall, 6-1 in conference and landed the 7 seed in the 4A West Regional for the 2023 NCHSAA State Playoffs vs Page.

This week's Guests include QB Bryce Baker and Offensive Lineman Xavier Crawford

Part of the East Forsyth Sports Network, powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio!

Nov 01, 202301:02:41
This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Episode 10 - Mon Oct 30th 2023

This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Episode 10 - Mon Oct 30th 2023

The Whirlies finish the 2023 regular season undefeated at 10-0 and win the Metro 4A conference for the 5th season in a row with a season finale 49-6.


Grimsley drew a 4 seed in the 2023 4A Western Regional for the NCHSAA State Playoffs. This week's guests include QB Faizon Brandon and LB Bryce Davis


Hosted by Ryan Stone, Live from Natty Greene's in Greensboro every Monday 730pm in season

Nov 01, 202352:30
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 3 - Fri Oct 27th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 3 - Fri Oct 27th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson

This week on Franchise Players...

- WRAL Sports Anchor Chris Lea discusses his new WRAL documentary "Ghosts in the Stadium" Now Streaming on Youtube! Discussions on how Kenan Stadium was named, whats underneath Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh and more!

- NC Sports Network's David Glenn talks Hornets and Panthers in the Sports Buffett

Tune in every Friday across the Triad!

5pm: WWBG 1470am (Guilford)

6pm WTOB 980am/96.7fm (Forsyth)

Online at TobaccoRoadSportsRadio.com

Oct 28, 202338:04
Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Season 4 Ep 10 - Thurs Oct 25th 2023

Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Season 4 Ep 10 - Thurs Oct 25th 2023

Hosted by JP Mundy, Live from Mossy's Eats Ales and Spirits in Clemmons, NC every Weds Night 730pm in season.


The Titans defeated RJ Reynolds 54-12 to set up a CPC Championship game vs rival East Forsyth this week in one of the biggest games in the state! Coach Wallace and JP recap the Reynolds game, preview the game vs the Eagles and the team has their annual regular season final show segment picking favorite Halloween Candy.


Guest: DB Sean Davis

Oct 26, 202301:00:21
Deepwater with Glenn HC Antwon Stevenson - Season 2 Ep 9 - Tues Oct 24th 2023

Deepwater with Glenn HC Antwon Stevenson - Season 2 Ep 9 - Tues Oct 24th 2023

Hosted by Chase Williams. Live from Ledo Pizza in Kernersville 730pm every Tues night in season.

The Bobcats fall to cross town rival East Forsyth 42-12 to move to 3-6 overall. Glenn still has an outside chance to make the 4A State Playoffs but will need to win the season finale vs Davie at home to have a shot.

This week's guest Women's Basketball Head Coach Carlton Seward

Oct 25, 202351:32
The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Ep 10 - Tues Oct 24th 2023

The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Ep 10 - Tues Oct 24th 2023

Hosted by Rod Funderburk. Live from Monte De Rei Mexican Restaurant every Tues night 730pm in season.


The Eagles defeated cross town rival Glenn 42-12 to move to 8-1 on the season and now head into a CPC Championship game on the road in Clemmons vs rival West Forsyth in one of the biggest games in the state with playoff seeding implications!


This weeks guests include RB Brandon Sutton and S Van Baldwin

Oct 25, 202301:01:02
This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Ep 9 - Mon Oct 23rd 2023

This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Ep 9 - Mon Oct 23rd 2023

Hosted by Ryan Stone, live from Natty Greene's Downtown Greensboro every Monday night in season 730pm.


The Whirlies dominated rival Page on Friday after a hail storm 54-0. Next up the regular season finale vs Northern Guilford. Can the Whirlies finish undefeated at 10-0?


Guests this week include OLB Chris Young and DT Andre Hill plus Men's Varsity Basketball HC Darren Corbett


Part of the Grimsley Sports Network. Find us on Facebook and Twitter and follow for the latest on Whirlie Athletics!

Oct 25, 202350:06
The Score with Brett Wiseman - Ep 98 - Sat Oct 21st 2023

The Score with Brett Wiseman - Ep 98 - Sat Oct 21st 2023

Will Higdon and Josh Scott join the show to offer solutions to the Panthers struggles over the bye


Steve Wiseman discusses the impending showdown between Duke and Florida State and looks ahead to the rest of the weekend in the ACC and the country in CFB


Oct 21, 202348:32
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 2 - Fri Oct 20th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 2 - Fri Oct 20th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson


This week on Franchise Players...

- Hornets Radio Network pxp voice Sam Farber stops by to preview the 2023-24 Charlotte Hornets

- Tarheel Tribune's RL Bynum and Devils Illustrated's Conor O'Neil preview ACC Football action this weekend #10 UNC vs Virginia and #4 FSU vs #16 Duke

- WS Journal Preps Beat Writer Marc Pruitt talks Thursday Night HSFB including the upcoming East Forsyth vs West Forsyth showdown for the CPC title next week


Part of Tobacco Road Sports Radio


Oct 21, 202353:13
Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Weds Oct 18th 2023

Titans Talk with West Forsyth HC Kevin Wallace - Weds Oct 18th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson

The Titans prepare for Reynolds and look ahead to a showdown for the CPC vs East Forsyth

Oct 21, 202331:21
Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 5 - Thurs Oct 19th 2023
Oct 21, 202345:06
Deepwater with Glenn HC Antwon Stevenson - Season 2 Episode 9 - Tues Oct 17th 2023

Deepwater with Glenn HC Antwon Stevenson - Season 2 Episode 9 - Tues Oct 17th 2023

It's Tuesday so that means it's DEEPWATER with

Glenn Football HC Antwon Stevenson!


The Bobcats fell to Mt Tabor Friday 28-7 to fall to 3-5 on the season. But, the playoffs are still within reach. Next up a huge rivalry game vs cross town rival East Forsyth on Thursday!


Guest this week: New Glenn Men's Basketball HC Kellen Parrish


Part of the Glenn Sports Network powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio


Oct 18, 202349:03
The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Episode 9 - Tues Oct 17th 2023

The Nest with East Forsyth HC Todd Willert - Season 5 Episode 9 - Tues Oct 17th 2023

Hosted by Rod Funderburk, live from Monte De Rey Mexican Restaurant every Tuesday in season 730pm


The Eagles moved to 7-1 (4-1) on the season with a huge 52-0 Homecoming win over RJ Reynolds. Next up two huge rivalry games with the conference championship on the line. This week the Eagles face Glenn in the Kernersville Cup.


This week's guests include Nathan Stewart and Booster Club President Shawn Cofer.


Presented by the East Forsyth Sports Network powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Oct 18, 202301:01:33
This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Ep 8 - Mon Oct 16th 2023

This is Whirlie Nation - Season 1 Ep 8 - Mon Oct 16th 2023

Hosted by Ryan Stone, live from Natty Greene's in Greensboro every Monday night in season at 730pm


Grimsley keeps rolling with a 46-6 win over SW Guilford on Friday night. Next up for the Whirlies, a big rivalry game vs Greensboro Page at home.


This week's guests include Senior Captains Alex Taylor, Jamarie Davis and Jaden Staton plus Grimsley Principal Ged O'Donnell


Part of the Grimsley Sports Network powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio.

Oct 17, 202351:51
Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 1 - Fri Oct 14th 2023

Franchise Players - Season 2 Ep 1 - Fri Oct 14th 2023

Hosted by Desmond Johnson


This Week on Franchise Players:


WXII 12 Sports Director John Johnson stops by to talk Panthers and ACC Football


Award winning Sports Host and Writer David Glenn steps up to the Sports Buffet! MLB playoffs, Miles Bridges, Can NC get a MLB Franchise?


WS Journal Prep beat writer Marc Pruitt talks about the top 3 HS Football Games for Fri Oct 13th 2023


Tune into Franchise Players every Friday in the Triad!

5pm: WWBG 1470am (Guilford County) online at TobaccoRoadSportsRadio.com

6pm: WTOB 980am/96.7fm (Forsyth County)

Oct 14, 202347:02
Third Line Grinders - Ep 1 - Fri Oct 13th 2023

Third Line Grinders - Ep 1 - Fri Oct 13th 2023

Welcome to Third Line Grinders! Your source for NHL news from Tobacco Road Sports Radio! This week Brett Wiseman and company analyze the Canes offseason... can they compete for a Stanley Cup if they stay healthy? Plus a Deep dive into rest of Metro Division Also....A look at all other divisions, a little about panel, stories about the game and predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals! Presented by Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Oct 13, 202351:35
Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 4 - Thurs Oct 12th 2023

Getting Spiked with Reagan Distance - Ep 4 - Thurs Oct 12th 2023

Episode #4 at the Track Shed today!


Host 👉Brennan Kaplan🎤


Panel Members 👉 Harrison Wright, Charlotte Miller and Ian Campbell!


Powered by Tobacco Road Sports Radio

Rate and subscribe at Youtube.com/@TobaccoRoadSportsRadio


Oct 13, 202334:01