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Around The Ozarks Sports Scene
One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, is back with his own sports podcast! In each podcast Scott will talk area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.
Episodes
- Around The Ozarks Sports Scene
Ron Snodgrass, NCAA Football National Director Of Officials
The long-time Springfield Public Schools and Greenwood Lab School administrator, and a referee himself in the Big Ten Conference for 26 years has a new job…
- Around The Ozarks Sports Scene
Chris Parker, Ozarks Sports Zone Fall Championships Preview
It’s the most exciting time of the year in prep sports—fall championship season! O-Zone boss Chris Parker of Ozarks Sports Zone joins the show to…
- Around The Ozarks Sports Scene
Curry Sutherland, Missouri State Baseball
Curry Sutherland didn't think he'd be back in a Bears Baseball uniform, and would be coming off his first short Summer season in the pros. But that didn't…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneRob Rains, STLSportsPage.com
It's been a surprisingly rewarding baseball season for the St. Louis Cardinals, despite their 76-81 overall record. Optimism is high for the future for the…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneReagan Zibilski, Former Springfield Catholic Golf Star
We sit down with former Springfield Catholic state champion and University of Arkansas golf star Reagan Zabilski ahead of a career milestone: her first career…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneMatt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com
The road to the Super Bowl begins on Monday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos. To get you ready…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneSparky Woods, MSU Football Assistant Coach (& Father of Head Coach Casey Woods)
When you shout "Coach Woods" on the Missouri State sideline, you might want to be a little more specific! 🏈 Legendary 72-year-old coach Sparky Woods is back on…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneAdam McKnight, Nixa High School Senior Quarterback
Can the Nixa Eagles get back to the state title game for a third straight year? Senior quarterback and Missouri State commit Adam McKnight joins the show to…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneChris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone, Fall Sports Preview
Friday night lights and fall sports are officially back! 🏈 When a new high school season kicks off, there is only one person to call: Chris Parker, Chief…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneWyatt Vincent, Former Nixa HS Baseball Standout And New York Mets Minor-Leaguer
From Nixa star to the New York Mets system. ⚾️ Former Eagles three-sport standout Wyatt Vincent joins the podcast as he navigates his first full season of…
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Lyla Louderbaugh, Ozarks Golf Standout
The former Springfield Catholic High and current University of Kansas standout golfer returns next week to the US Women's Amateur, where she opened eyes…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneReagan Zibilski, Professional Golfer
One month into her professional career, Springfield’s own Reagan Zibilski is just getting started. ⛳️ Fresh off an incredible run with the Arkansas…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneLance Kettering, Executive Director of the Springfield Sports Commission
Major sporting events don’t just happen by accident in the Springfield area—they are won. 🏆 Joining us to pull back the curtain on sports tourism…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneNyla Milleson, Drury University VP and Director of Athletics
What a year to be a Drury Panther! 🐾 Drury VP and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson joins the podcast to celebrate an incredible year of sports achievements…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneAngie Wiley, Sports Mental Performance Coach
With Father’s Day right around the corner, we’re tackling a relatable topic: how to be a better sports dad. To help us navigate the fine line…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneDan Lucy, Long-Time TV Sportscaster
For 37 years, Dan Lucy was the steady, trusted voice of Ozarks sports on KOLR 10. While his recent departure without an on-air goodbye left thousands of local…
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Corey Riggs, Voice of the Bears
What a year to be a Bear! 🐻 From unforgettable moments on the gridiron to thrilling runs on the hardwood and the diamond, the 2025–2026 school year was a…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneKeith Guttin, Former MSU Baseball Coach
No one knows Missouri State baseball quite like Keith Guttin. The legend spent 42 years leading the Bears, and now he’s bringing that unmatched wisdom to…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneSteve Warren, Kickapoo HS/Nebraska Football Standout
Joining us today is former Kickapoo standout and Nebraska football legend Steve Warren. Ahead of his induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneDr. Heath Melugin, CoxHealth Orthopedic Surgeon
Joining us for a deep dive into athlete health is Dr. Heath Melugin, an Orthopedic Surgeon at CoxHealth. As a former standout for Kickapoo High School and…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneScott McGee, Willard High School Baseball Coach
After 19 seasons and a hall-of-fame-worthy resume, Scott McGee is savoring his final run in the Willard dugout. With two state titles and six Final Four…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneDanielle King, KY3 Sports
You've seen her at just about every key sporting event in the Ozarks, lugging around that camera with a smile. Now meet one of the key sports reporters for the…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneTony Lewis and Harrison Waters, Drury Baseball Alums (20-Year Anniversary)
Twenty years ago, Drury University launched its baseball program, and they didn’t just participate... they made history. Today, we’re joined by two…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneDr. Heath Melugin, CoxHealth Orthopedic Surgeon
Joining us for a deep dive into athlete health is Dr. Heath Melugin, an Orthopedic Surgeon at CoxHealth. As a former standout for Kickapoo High School and…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneChris Parker, Ozarks Sports Zone
Spring sports are in full swing! ⚾️ When it comes to Ozarks high school athletics, nobody knows the players and the programs better than Chris Parker of Ozarks…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneRick Grayson, Ozarks Golf Legend
Golf legend Rick Grayson joins us to cover the full spectrum of the game—from local history to the global stage. We’re diving into this…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneElsie & Kinley Larsen, Strafford Lady Indians Basketball
Sisters, leaders, and now State Champions. Elsie and Kinley Larsen joined forces to lead the Strafford Lady Indians to a Class 4 State title last weekend in…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneTrish Marsh, Marshfield Lady Jays Basketball
Marshfield’s Lady Jays are chasing another championship, and the woman leading the charge knows the program as well as anyone. Trish Marsh joins Around…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneCurry Sutherland, Missouri State Baseball Standout
Missouri State junior Curry Sutherland is off to a strong start at the plate, and the former Logan-Rogersville standout joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneEli Hoff, Mizzou Sportswriter - St. Louis Post Dispatch
All things Mizzou are on the table as Eli Hoff, beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene. Host Scott Puryear catches…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneKaci Bailey, Drury Lady Panthers Basketball
Drury is heating up at just the right time. Third-year head coach Kaci Bailey joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene as her Lady Panthers ride a nine-game win…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneLeslie Hanchey, Kickapoo Lady Chiefs Basketball Coach
Kickapoo is rolling, and head coach Leslie Hanchey joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk about her unbeaten 19–0 Lady Chiefs and their No. 2 state…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneRogersville Basketball Standouts: Chase Branham, Marcus Moore and Sutton Shook
Logan-Rogersville has been turning heads all season, and three of the Wildcats driving that success join Around the Ozarks Sports Scene. Host Scott Puryear…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneGeorge Schroeder: Can College Football Be Fixed? Does It Need To Be?
Is college football broken, or finally becoming what it was meant to be? George Schroeder, former national college football writer for USA TODAY and current…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneMSU Bears Football: Ramone Green Jr. and Caden Wiest
Missouri State football is entering a new era, and junior standouts Caden Wiest and Ramone Green Jr. are at the heart of it. The former Reeds Spring and Nixa…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneMatt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com - Can The KC Chiefs Be Fixed?
The questions are piling up in Chiefs Kingdom, and Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to tackle them head-on with host Scott…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneJosh Scott, Bass Pro Tournament of Champions
The countdown is on for one of the premier high school basketball events in the country. Around the Ozarks Sports Scene host Scott Puryear visits with Josh…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneRoundtable with Chris Parker, Sully Engels and Chris Pinson
It’s roundtable time on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene! Host Scott Puryear is joined by the O-Zone’s Chris Parker, KY3’s Sully Engels, and…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneAdam McKnight, Nixa High's Three-Sport Standout
Adam McKnight, Nixa High School’s three-sport standout, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk about leading the Eagles to a second straight Class…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneTrevor Crist & Kirk Elmquist, MO State Football Players Association
Trevor Crist & Kirk Elmquist, Mo State Football Players Association talk about the behind-the-scenes work of an organization that is helping keep a red-hot…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneNyla Milleson, Drury Director Of Athletics
Nyla Milleson, Drury Director of Athletics, discusses the efforts of the Panthers Fall sports teams, previews the basketball season and special home dates and…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneDena Hildebrand and Michele Boswell
Dena Hildebrand, Director of the tremendous "Voice Unbroken" documentary on the comeback of Art Hains, and Michele Boswell, founder of the "My Mom Calls It…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneFall 2025 with Chris Parker, Ozarks Sports Zone
It’s fall championship season across the Ozarks! Host Scott Puryear welcomes Chris Parker of KY3 Ozarks Sports Zone to Around the Ozarks Sports Scene for…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneFormer STL Cardinal, Willie McGee & Page Bowman, Glendale Star Golfer
It’s a special doubleheader on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene! Host Scott Puryear first chats with Glendale golf phenom Page Bowman, fresh off her third…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneJoel Wells, Logan-Rogersville Football Coach
It’s a packed episode of Around the Ozarks Sports Scene! Host Scott Puryear sits down with Missouri Sports Hall of Famer Joel Wells, now in his first…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneRob Rains, STLSportsPage.com
The Cardinals asked for a reset... how did it play out? On Around the Ozarks Sports Scene, host Scott Puryear sits down with Cardinals authority Rob Rains of…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneMatt Jones, WholeHogSports.com
The Razorbacks are in the spotlight, and WholeHogSports.com editor Matt Jones joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to break it all down with host Scott…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneBattle For Bell, and HOF Honoree, Rusty Medearis
It’s a doubleheader on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene! Host Scott Puryear is joined first by Missouri State’s Joey Hawkins and Drury’s Scott…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneStan Utley, Former Area Golf Star And Noted Instructor
Stan Utley has taken his Ozarks roots all the way to the national stage. On Around the Ozarks Sports Scene, host Scott Puryear catches up with the West Plains…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneFour Guys, Four Topics. September 2025
Four sports voices, four hot topics. In this brand-new feature on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene, host Scott Puryear is joined by Corey Riggs (Voice of…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneArt Hains, Retiring Voice Of The Bears
A true Ozarks legend is taking his final bow. Art Hains, the longtime Voice of the Missouri State Bears, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene with host Scott…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneNick Athan, Chiefs Blitz With Season Preview
The Kansas City Chiefs are back on a mission, and Nick Athan of ChiefsBlitz.com joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to break it all down with host Scott…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneWyatt Wheeler, Departing News-Leader Sports Reporter
Wyatt Wheeler has been a fixture in Ozarks sports for the past decade, and now he’s moving on to a new chapter. He sits down with host Scott Puryear to…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneChuck Hepola, Evangel Director of Athletics
Evangel is gearing up for another big year, and Head Football Coach and new Director of Athletics Chuck Hepola joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to share…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneGolf Stars Lyla Louderbaugh and Reagan Zibilski
Local Golf Stars Reagan Zibilski and Lyla Louderbaugh, our former Springfield Catholic High star teammates and rising LPGA hopefuls, are back at it again! Lyla…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneBrad Leighninger, Championship BBQ Competitor
Smoke, sauce, and serious skill... BBQ champion Brad Leighninger joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk about his run as a finalist on Food…
Around The Ozarks Sports ScenePhil Steele, National College Football Expert // ATO Sports Scene
College football guru Phil Steele is back on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene for his annual visit with host Scott Puryear. The author of the go-to Phil Steele…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneKellen Lindstrom, Glendale HS & U of Tennessee Football
Fresh off his first season in the SEC, Kellen Lindstrom joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk all things Tennessee football. The former Glendale Falcons…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneRob Marsh, Price Cutter Charity Championship
Glendale standout Sebastian Norman is on the verge of a life-changing decision, and he’s talking all about it on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene. Host…
Around The Ozarks Sports SceneSebastian Norman, Glendale Baseball MLB Draft Prospect
Glendale standout Sebastian Norman is on the verge of a life-changing decision, and he’s talking all about it on Around the Ozarks Sports Scene. Host…