The Sports Huddle with Chris Kelly
The Sports Huddle is Western North Carolina's home for local sports conversation, analysis, and storytelling. Hosted by your ringmaster Chris Kelly, the show airs mostly on Thursdays at 6–8 PM on Bigfoot Country WBRM/WZGM, bringing listeners the latest on high school athletics, college sports, and professional teams across the region and beyond.
With multiple years of play-by-play experience and deep roots in the local sports community, Chris delivers insightful interviews, game breakdowns, coaching perspectives, and lively discussion that keeps fans connected to the athletes, teams, and stories that matter most. Whether it's Friday night football, championship basketball, recruiting news, or the biggest headlines from around the sports world, The Sports Huddle is where Western North Carolina sports fans gather each week to talk the game.
Tune in live on Bigfoot Country or catch the podcast anytime to stay informed, engaged, and connected to the Carolina sports scene.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
The Sports Huddle returns with another packed show! Chris Kelly welcomes Western Carolina play-by-play voice Gary Ayers for an in-depth conversation about Catamount football, basketball, the transfer portal, spring practice, and the future of Western Carolina athletics. Plus, Gary shares stories from his broadcasting career and championship martial arts days.
Later, Brian Franklin joins the studio to break down the NCAA Tournament, analyze the dramatic road to the Final Four, discuss UConn, Arizona, Illinois, and Michigan, and make championship predictions. The crew also previews the Women's Final Four, talks Atlanta Braves baseball, local sports headlines, and gives away tickets to upcoming events.
From college hoops and football to MLB and local sports, it's another action-packed edition of The Sports Huddle.
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Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
🎙️ The Sports Huddle is back with another packed edition featuring Chris Kelly and the Sports Huddle team as they break down the biggest stories from around the sports world.
In this episode:
🏀 College Basketball Headlines
The surprising departure of Hubert Davis at North Carolina and what it means for the Tar Heels moving forward.
NCAA Tournament analysis, Sweet 16 and Elite Eight matchups, bracket busters, and championship contenders.
Insights from North Buncombe head basketball coach Chuck Robinson and the Sports Huddle crew on the changing landscape of college basketball.
⚾ Baseball Season Arrives
Atlanta Braves spring training updates and expectations for the upcoming season.
Health concerns, key players to watch, and whether Atlanta has what it takes to make another postseason run.
Major League Baseball opening storylines and what fans can expect this season.
🏈 Football Talk
NFL offseason moves, quarterback changes, and free agency reactions.
Analysis of key signings around the league and how they could impact the upcoming season.
🏃 Local & Regional Sports
Coverage of Western North Carolina athletics, upcoming track and field discussions, and continued spotlight on area programs and athletes.
Featuring contributions and analysis from Stan Pamfilis, Jay Alverson, Chuck Robinson, Bruce Ollis, Brian Franklin, and the Sports Huddle team.
Whether you're a fan of college hoops, Braves baseball, NFL football, or local sports across the Carolinas, there's plenty to huddle up about in this week's show.
Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation as the Sports Huddle delivers weekly sports news, interviews, analysis, and coverage from Western North Carolina and beyond.
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Friday Jun 12, 2026
Friday Jun 12, 2026
🏈🏀⚾ Welcome to the debut episode of the Sports Huddle Podcast!
Host Chris Kelly kicks off the very first edition of the Sports Huddle as the show expands across Western North Carolina and beyond. In this packed premiere episode, Chris is joined by longtime sports insider Stan Pamfilis, legendary football coach Bruce Ollis, and McDowell basketball coach Brian Franklin for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest stories in sports.
Topics include:
NCAA Tournament predictions, sleepers, and Final Four contenders
Duke, North Carolina, Clemson, Furman, and other regional teams heading into March Madness
Atlanta Braves spring training and expectations for the upcoming MLB season
NFL offseason moves and quarterback storylines
High school athletics, transfers, NIL, and the changing landscape of sports
Coach Bruce Ollis shares memorable stories from his coaching career and his experiences with the beloved "Radio" from the hit movie Radio
Coach Brian Franklin breaks down tournament matchups, bracket busters, and players to watch
Whether you're a fan of college basketball, football, baseball, or local sports across the Carolinas, this inaugural episode has something for everyone.
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🎙️ Sports Huddle Podcast – Episode 1: March Madness, Braves Baseball & Stories from the SidelinesHosted by Chris Kelly | Produced by Cameron Crisp and the Sports Huddle Team
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