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Let's Talk with Carl Lee
Podcast episodes release Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now join us every Sunday afternoon at 1:06 pm on 580 WCHS for Let's Talk with Carl Lee, where we dive headfirst into the world of sports, culture, and social issues.
Hosted by former NFL All-Pro Carl Lee, Let’s Talk is a bold, thoughtful, and unfiltered conversation about sports, culture, leadership, and life. Joined by co-hosts Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis, Carl brings real perspective to real issues—featuring guests from the NFL, boxing…
Episodes
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George Washington HS's Desean Isabell and Jaden Black, Money Games, and Prime Time Past His Time?
George Washington High School standouts QB Desean Isabell and RB Jaden Black join Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis to talk about their 2026 campaign. Plus…
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Overly Involved NFL Owners and Other NFL Drama, Plus WVU Football, Playoffs, and More
The conversation starts out by looking at at all kinds of NFL drama taking place right now, including NFL owners having a major hand in day-to-day operations…
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Remembering Frank Giardina, with Guests Mark Martin and Dana Ferrell
Remembering the former Voice of the Marshall Thundering Thundering Herd, Professor, Administrator, and Broadcaster Frank Giardina. Special guests include Mark…
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Bad Publicity is Still Publicity in the NFL + WVU and Marshall Are Looking ROUGH!
The conversation starts with all of the showmanship and extra attention players seem to be seeking in today's NFL. Is it just part of the greater era of…
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NFL Hall of Famer Sterling Sharpe on The 2026 Packers Team, Plus Coaching vs. Player Roles, Fans Booing, and More
Former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Famer Sterling Sharpe calls in and talks with the crew about the rough start for the 2026 Packers team, and dives into…
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Is WVU Legit? Plus High School Officiating and Safety Technology Advencement in Football
WVU knocked off 25th ranked UVA last weekend. Does this legitimize this WVU team? Will it hush the Rich Rodriguez haters? Then, the conversation goes toward…
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The Protect College Sports Act (S.4668): A Discussion
This episode dives into the new Senate bill up for consideration, The Protect College Sports Act. Hollis gives an overview before the discussion dives deep…
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WVU and MU Get Totally Different Results, NCAA Officiating, NFL Luxury Taxes, and More
The discussion hits on a variety of hot button issues within sports this week. First, WVU and MU played last weekends to very different results. Was the WVU…
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Let's Talk with Lisa Otey, Carl Lee, and Hollis Lewis - Lisa asks the questions this episode!
Lisa Otey takes the reigns on this week's episode, asking Carl and Hollis a variety of questions regarding the upcoming college football seasons for WVU and…
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NCAA 5 Year Elegibility Issues, The Cleveland Browns Problem (Many?), and Football's Decline in Youth Sports
After lawsuits and discussions within the NCAA, 5 years of elegibility has been granted to players as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, but it's creating an…
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LA Lakers For Sale, Jayden Daniels and NIL, and Pro Mindsets
The LA Lakers' sale is raising some eyebrows as questions arise on the standards for selling a professional team. Plus, Jayden Daniels has been making…
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An Evening With MLB Former All-Star and NL Manager of the Year Dusty Baker
Two-time MLB All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and three-time NL Manager of the Year Dusty Baker spends an evening with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt…
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Hard Hitting Versus Safety, and More Betting Woes (This Time In The WNBA)
Old school vs. New School - Where does safety fall in today's football game? Plus, little WNBA bets between players. Is it a non-issue or is there a bigger…
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Notre Dame's Playoff "Agreement," Ruining a Career through Substance Abuse, and LeBron to Philly
The conversation starts on Notre Dame's Memorandum of Understanding between it and the NCAA regarding the college football playoff seeding. Things turn to a…
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Let's Talk – Christy Martin: Sports Illustrated Legacy, Christy's Champs, and the Fight Against Domestic Violence
Carl Lee and Lisa Otey welcome boxing legend Christy Martin back to Let's Talk for a wide-ranging conversation that spans her career, her philanthropy, and her…
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2026 NFL Top 10 Quarterbacks, WNBA Drama, and Youth Sports
The discussion gets spirited as the crew dissects ESPN's 2026 Top 10 Quarterbacks list. Then, it's on to more drama in the WNBA. Who deserves respect? Who does…
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07/09/26 Let's Talk – World Cup Soccer, NBA Blockbuster Trades, and the Brain Damage Crisis in Football
Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis open with a candid conversation on the World Cup and soccer's growing appeal among fans who grew up with football, basketball, and…
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Let's Talk – Stephen Verplanken: From Belgium to the Pros, NBA Draft Eligibility Debate, and Chris Johnson's ALS Battle
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey welcome professional basketball player Stephen Verplanken, a Dominican Republic native raised in Belgium who played at…
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WV HS Standout Malcolm Brown, plus Punishments for Sportsbetting and the FIFA World Cup
South Charleston High School standout Malcolm Brown stops by the studio for a little bit of hype talk as he discusses his college atheletic plans. Plus, the…
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Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler-Goodwin Talks US Pro Road Cycling Championships and Sportsmenship: Do You Shake Hands?
Charleston, WV mayor Amy Shuler-Goodwin stops by to talk about the US Pro Road Cycling Championships, gearing up this week in the Capitol City. Then, an ESPN…
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NBA Finals: A Big Time Price Tag! Plus, WVSSAC Rules Updates, and WVU Baseball in the College World Series
The cost for tickets to the NBA Finals has skyrocketed this year for the Knicks-Spurs matchup. How much would you pay to go? Carl, Lisa, and Hollis dig into…
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A Chat with WVSU Baseball Coach Sean Lloyd
WVSU Head Coach Sean Lloyd stops by for a chat about his time as an Assistant Coach and now Head Coach of the Yellowjackets Baseball team. A native of Sutton…
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Let's Talk with Carl Lee – Coach Bryce Casto: State Championship Leadership, Education-Based Athletics, and the Transfer Portal Problem
Carl Lee welcomes retired South Charleston and Nitro High School coach Bryce Casto — a multi-sport Hall of Famer inducted into the West Virginia Sports Legends…
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A Talk with Basketball Scoring Legend Archie Talley
DC Native and Salem College (now University) basketball legend Archie Talley stops by to talk about life, from growing up on the playgrounds of Washington…
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A Conversation with Long-Time College and NFL Coach Willie Shaw
Long-time coach Willie Shaw stops by for a conversation with Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey. Shaw coached at all levels, from high school, college…
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A Conversation with Anthony Bass, Former Minnesota Viking, Pastor, and Community Activist
Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis have a conversation with Anthony Bass, former Minnesota Viking and current Pastor of Endurance Church in Brooklyn Park…
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The NFL Draft - Drama, Big Money, and More with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis
The 2026 NFL Drafter happened during the last weekend of April in Pittsburgh, bringing over 800k people, plus all of the media fanfare. The group has plenty of…
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A Talk with WVU Football Legend Major Harris - With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis
Former West Virginia University QB Major Harris (1987-1989) stops by to talk about his time at WVU, as well as his professional career through various leagues…
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Ken Tackett, WV Native, on The Masters at Augusta National, Plus G.O.A.T. Legacy?
West Virginia Native and PGA Rules Official Ken Tackett drops by to talk about The Masters at Augusta National golf tournament. From technology to how rules…
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More Transfer Rule Changes, March (April) Madness, and Special Guest Dr. Brian Monteleone, Sports Psychology
In the opening segment, hosts Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey discuss the latest WVSSAC transfer rules as they pertain to the WV Legislature. Plus, a…
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Tiger Crash, UFL Rule Changes, NFL Minor League, and Vikings' Joey Browner
The discussion opens up with the latest Tiger Woods DUI Crash. Is it ego or is it Substance Abuse Disorder? Better yet, why doesn't he hire a private driver?…
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March Madness: HS Hoops, College Hoops, NBA Hoops - with Guests Rick Greene, and Justin Phillips Sr.
March Madness is in full effect, and the discussion is heavy into hoops on this episode of Let's Talk! First, George Washington's head coach Rick Greene jumps…
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March Madness & G.O.A.T. Status with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy
March Madness is upon us! WVU women are IN the fight, plus is there a disconnect between secondary schools athletics and higher ed? Plus, the G.O.A.T…
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Let’s Talk with Carl Lee – Capitol Basketball Controversy, Transfers, and Youth Sports Culture
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and guest Woody Woods examine the controversy surrounding Capitol High’s basketball seeding in the regional tournament after a 17–4…
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Online Sports Betting + Capital High Regional Seeding w/ Guests WV Del. Shawn Fluharty and Principal John Anderson
There's LOTS to talk about in this week's episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee. Joined by Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis, the discussion opens up with West Virginia…
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2026 Winter Olympics Wrap-Up: Go for GOLD with Carl, Hollis, and Lisa
This episode begins with a brief moment talking about the legacies left behind by two Kanawha Valley football coaches who recently passed away, Roger Jefferson…
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Recognition Done Right? Let's Talk with Carl, Lisa, Producer Matt, and Sterling Sharpe
The conversation begins between Carl and Lisa on former professional athletes and their recognition and involvement in sports today throughout West Virginia…
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Let's Talk! The Big Game and Even Bigger Controversies!
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey recap Super Bowl LX. Plus, the discussion moves to a potentially shifting role for NFL quarterbacks in the coming years…
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Let's Talk: The Super Bowl and the Super Snub
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey talk about the upcoming Super Bowl from the ticket prices to the halftime show, and of course, the matchup between the…
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Let’s Talk – Pro Bowl Debate, Youth Sports Burnout, and Parenting in Athletics
On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee and Lisa Otey dive into a spirited discussion sparked by Shadour Sanders’ Pro Bowl selection, questioning whether the…
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Fired! NFL Drama and Playoffs, Plus the College Football Championship
The NFL Coaching Carousel is spinning full speed right now as the NFL playoffs are heading on to the Championship round. Ten coaches have been fired this year…
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Let’s Talk – Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Breaking NFL Rules, and Leading Like a Champion
Super Bowl–winning quarterback Jim McMahon joins Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that goes…
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An Hour with George Washington HS Head Coach Steve Edwards, Jr. - With Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis
Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis host the Kanawha Valley's most winningest coach and long-time head coach of the George Washington Patriots football team, Steve…
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2025: Year End Review - From Nationally Known Hall of Famers to Under-Celebrated WV Athletes
Carl, Lisa, and Hollis look back on 2025 and the amazing guests that were on the show. From Christy Martin to Sterling Sharpe, Alexis Hornbuckle to Dante…
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Let's Talk with Carl Lee - High School Coaching Crisis, NIL Fallout, and When Fans Cross the Line
On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey dive into a wide-ranging, candid discussion on the changing landscape of sports at every…
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Quarterbacks, Playoffs (Who's NOT In), and More - With Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey
Chiefs are OUT. Quarterbacks are a mess. Looking at the NFL picture ahead of the playoffs on Let's Talk!
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Let’s Talk – Coach Mark Snyder on NIL Chaos, College Football’s Future, and the Legacy of We Are Marshall
On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis sit down with Coach Mark Snyder — former Marshall head coach, longtime Jim Tressel…
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The Lane Kiffin Saga!
Lane Kiffin leavse Ole Miss to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers. Is the grass greener in Baton Rouge? Carl, Lisa, and Hollis, with guest Attorney Paul…
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Brian Hughes on Weather, Mascots, College Football Chaos, and Stuffing Pants
On this week’s Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis welcome WOWK-TV morning meteorologist Brian Hughes for one of the liveliest episodes of the…
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Shedeur Sanders First NFL Start, Sports Betting, and More - With Carl, Lisa, and Hollis
The conversation starts on the upcoming NFL start for Shedeur Sanders - The Browns will be the Browns, but will Sanders be any good? Plus, the conversation…
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Let’s Talk – Coach Donnie Mays and South Charleston’s Rebuild: Culture, Commitment, and the War Eagles
On this week’s Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, co-hosts Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis sit down with South Charleston High head coach Donnie Mays and standout senior…
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Christy Martin’s Story, Strength, and the Spirit of West Virginia
On this week’s Let’s Talk, Carl Lee and Lisa Odie revisit their earlier interview with West Virginia boxing legend Christy Martin as her new biopic, Christy…
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Sports Gambling - With Guest Attorney Brandon Lawhead - Let's Talk with Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis
The conversation continues with guest Attorney Brandon Lawhead discussing the implications of sports gambling, player/coach guest appearances, fantasty…
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NBA Gambling Woes, Long-Term Injuries to Former NFL Players, and More - With Carl Lee and Lisa Otey
Carl, Lisa, and Producer Matt discuss the big gambling bust this week that is rattling the NBA, and the way gambling has become so intertwined with…
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College Eligibility: 5 Years? No Red Shirts? - Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis
Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into some of the proposed changes in NCAA sports including the elimination of the Red Shirt rule in favor of five years of…
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An Hour with Darryl Talley - Former WVU Mountaineer and NFL All-Pro Linebacker - with Hosts Carl Lee and Lisa Otey
Darryl Talley, former WVU Mountaineer (1979-1982) and NFL All-Pro (Buffalo Bills 1983-1994, Atlanta Falcons 1995, Minnesota Vikings 1996) stops by to talk…
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Rough Seasons Continue for WVU and MU + Money Games and more - Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis
Carl, Lisa, and Hollis talk about the continuing season struggles for West Virginia University and Marshall University football, discussing what the rest of…
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Coach Pennington on the WVSU Homecoming + High School Program Rebuilding with Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis
Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis have West Virginia State University head coach John Pennington on to talk about the 2025 season, including the pageantry and…
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From the Trenches to Today: Brian Jozwiak on WVU, the Backyard Brawl, and Football’s Future
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey welcome WVU legend and former Kansas City Chief Brian Jozwiak to reflect on his Mountaineer days, the intensity of the…
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A WVU & MU Fiasco Weekend + NFL Gamesmanship and more! With hosts Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey
Carl, Hollis, and Lisa tackle the elephant in the room: A brutal weekend in college football as the West Virginia Mountaineers took an embarrassing defeat from…