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The Wyatt Wheeler Podcast

The Wyatt Wheeler Podcast

By Wyatt Wheeler

Hot takes, in-depth interviews and fun from the mind of Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler.
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One-on-one with Dana Ford on race in America

The Wyatt Wheeler PodcastJun 05, 2020

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One-on-one with Dana Ford on race in America

One-on-one with Dana Ford on race in America

News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler goes one-on-one with MSU head coach Dana Ford to discuss race in America. 

Jun 05, 202001:05:05
Dana Ford press conference from Jan. 14, 2020

Dana Ford press conference from Jan. 14, 2020

Missouri State men's basketball coach Dana Ford talks about the status of his team as it goes into a game against Bradley. 

Jan 14, 202018:22
Episode 11: 2019 Missouri State basketball media day

Episode 11: 2019 Missouri State basketball media day

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler takes you through the sounds of Missouri State men's and women's basketball media day. Hear from Dana Ford, Ross Owens and Kabir Mohammed on the men's side along with new Lady Bears head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton and Abby Hipp on the women's side. 

Oct 22, 201955:11
Episode 10: Lady Bears at 2019 Missouri Valley Conference media day

Episode 10: Lady Bears at 2019 Missouri Valley Conference media day

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler sits down with new Lady Bears head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton to talk about her expectations as she takes over a Sweet 16 roster. Wheeler also went one-on-two with Alexa Willard and Brice Calip to talk about life after the Sweet 16  and what's motivating them this upcoming season. 

Oct 01, 201923:46
Episode 9: Men's 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Media Day

Episode 9: Men's 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Media Day

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler attended the Missouri Valley Conference's annual media day in St. Louis on Sept. 24 and came back with sound for your earholes. Learn more about the Missouri State men's basketball team along with other squads around the conference. 

Oct 01, 201926:03
Episode 8: One-on-one with MSU hoops coach Dana Ford

Episode 8: One-on-one with MSU hoops coach Dana Ford

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler sits down with Missouri State head men's basketball coach Dana Ford before the 2019-20 season to talk about how the coaching staff rebuilt the roster and turned it into what should be the preseason favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference. 

Sep 17, 201945:60
Episode 7: Sports are back! 2019 Missouri State football preview

Episode 7: Sports are back! 2019 Missouri State football preview

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler gives his thoughts on Missouri State football entering the 2019 season. He breaks down Dave Steckel, Peyton Huslig, the team's schedule and Northern Arizona in advance of Thursday night's game. Wheeler also talks about the Missouri State men's basketball team and what the loss of Anthony Masinton-Bonner means for the Bears. 

Aug 25, 201932:01
Episode 6: Missouri State hoops and Justin Timberlake

Episode 6: Missouri State hoops and Justin Timberlake

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler and Brotha Blaine Wheeler discuss everything going on in Missouri State athletics along with what they want to ask Justin Timberlake at Bass Pro Legends of Golf.
Apr 24, 201954:38
Episode 5: Kellie Jolly Harper to the Lady Vols? Wyatt also makes chicken.

Episode 5: Kellie Jolly Harper to the Lady Vols? Wyatt also makes chicken.

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler makes chicken while talking about the state of the Missouri State women's basketball program — whether Kellie Harper leaves for the University of Tennessee or not. He also talks about the subtraction of the Wojcik twins and what it means for the Missouri State men's basketball team. 

Apr 05, 201931:12
Episode 4: Isiaih Mosley, Lady Bears and Bracketology of Random

Episode 4: Isiaih Mosley, Lady Bears and Bracketology of Random

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler is joined by the Columbia Dailey Tribune's Eric Blum to talk about the three Missouri State commits from Rock Bridge High School. You will also hear from Lady Bears head coach Kellie Harper and senior guard Danielle Gitzen as they talk about reaching the NCAA Tournament following a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament victory. Wyatt is also joined by Brotha Blaine Wheeler to breakdown the entire field for Wyatt's Second Annual Tournament of Random. 

Mar 19, 201901:14:26
Episode 3: 2018-19 Missouri State men's hoops recap and my trip to the zoo

Episode 3: 2018-19 Missouri State men's hoops recap and my trip to the zoo

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler puts the 2018-19 Missouri State men's basketball season in perspective along with Brotha Blaine. The two also talk about their trip to the zoo. You will also hear from Missouri State signees Dajuan Harris and Ja'Monta Black in addition to Dana Ford's postseason press conference and the emotional press conference where former MSU coach Barry Hinson announced his departure from Southern Illinois.
Mar 12, 201956:11
Episode 2: Biscuits, gravy and Arch Madness

Episode 2: Biscuits, gravy and Arch Madness

News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler was busy this week and forgot to prepare for his second podcast, so on the night before it was due, he called two of his friends out of the blue to talk about biscuits and gravy, pizza buffets and Missouri State basketball.
Mar 05, 201936:31
Episode 1: Will Missouri State win the Missouri Valley Conference?

Episode 1: Will Missouri State win the Missouri Valley Conference?

In the official debut of The Wyatt Wheeler Podcast, Wyatt is joined by Blaine Wheeler to discuss a wild Sunday in the Missouri Valley Conference along with MSU's title chances as it controls its destiny heading into the final two games. 

Feb 25, 201931:51
Episode 0 - The podcast name makes me look like a donkey

Episode 0 - The podcast name makes me look like a donkey

Springfield News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler introduces his podcast while explaining the name and what he wants to bring to your ears.
Feb 23, 201902:17