The Rodcast!

THE RODCAST! WITH JEFF PEARLMAN

The Rodcast is back! Our guest is New York Times Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman, the author of the new book "Three Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty." Jeff spent three years on this project, and just as he was finishing work, Kobe Bryant tragically died in January. In this interview, Jeff discusses what Kobe's relationship with Shaquille O'Neal, how Phil Jackson handled the big egos to win three consecutive championships from 2001-2003, and how Shaquille related to his teammates. If you're an NBA fan or a fan of books about complicated relationships among people in the public eye, you'll want to check out "Three Ring Circus."

RODCAST #10 WITH ELTON FAULK

On this edition of the Rodcast, we're joined by trainer Elton Faulk. Elton runs www.gamma-fitness.com [http://www.gamma-fitness.com]. After graduating from Jordan High School, he joined the Army and was stricken by a respiratory illness that left him barely able to walk. He fought back from adversity to become a kickboxer and start his own gym, which is located at the old location of North Duke Mall. Elton joined us to discuss own he's operating a gym during COVID-19, as well as trying to stay healthy himself during a pandemic. Plus, plans to return to the kickboxing ring and his own graphic novel. Learn more about Elton here: https://www.thumbtack.com/nc/durham/personal-trainers/elton-e-faulk/service/196977197755942082 [https://www.thumbtack.com/nc/durham/personal-trainers/elton-e-faulk/service/196977197755942082]

RODCAST #9 WITH CORY LEA

On this edition of the Rodcast, we're joined by new Cedar Ridge football coach Cory Lea. Cory has been successful wherever he's gone in coaching circles. At Northern Vance, he led them to a winning season in his second year. At Riverside, Lea coached the Pirates to the 2018 Triangle 8 Championship. It was only the second conference title for Riverside in school history. Cory was a walk-on at UNC during Mack Brown's first stint in Chapel Hill, and is now focused on leading Cedar Ridge to the top of the Big 8 Conference.

RODCAST #8 WITH CURRAN CAMPBELL

The Rodcast is back! On this edition, we talk with Curran Campbell of Hillsboroughsports.com. Curran is a basketball expert who weighed in on ESPN's Greatest College Basketball Player of All Time poll from March. Curran, who graduated from Cedar Ridge in 2019, now attends Syracuse University. We also discuss the biggest sports conspiracy that we put stock in, as well as what's ahead for sports once the COVID-19 pandemic ends. Thanks to Curran for his time!

RODCAST #7 WITH DAVE GLENN

The summer of 2000 will be a time that no UNC fan will ever forget...no matter how hard they try. On this edition of the Rodcast, we're joined by Dave Glenn of the ACC Sports Journal and the Athletic. Dave is one of the foremost insiders about ACC Sports and covered Bill Guthridge's resignation in late June 2000. Dave discusses why Roy Williams turned down the UNC job in 2000, how much friction that caused between Roy and the UNC basketball family, Larry Brown's infamous interview, the pursuit of George Karl and why UNC ended up with Matt Doherty. Dave gives lots of inside information about this search. You can check out Dave's work at the Athletic.com and ACCsports.com. Thanks to Dave Glenn for being so generous with his time for this comprehensive look at a memorable time in ACC history.