Unwired Appalachia

Inside UPIKE’s New Weight Room & Summer Camps | Corey Fipps Joins Unwired Appalachia

Randy makes the short trip over to the UPIKE Bears Hoops Family Athletic Facility to sit down with Corey Fipps, UPIKE Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, to talk about the university’s brand-new weight room and what the upgraded facility means for student-athletes across campus. The two also discuss the overall success of UPIKE athletics over the past year, the growth of Bear programs, and take a look ahead at the summer lineup of camps being offered on the hill. A full conversation about investment, development, and the future of UPIKE athletics.

Inside UPIKE Athletics | Rick Bentley Talks Spring Sports & Summer Outlook

This week, Randy is joined by UPIKE Sports Information Director Rick Bentley to talk about everything happening on the hill at UPIKE. From spring sports action to offseason developments and summer outlooks, the two cover a wide range of topics surrounding UPIKE Athletics. They break down team performances, upcoming storylines, and what fans should keep an eye on as the athletic calendar shifts toward summer.

Keian Worrix Reflects on UPIKE Career | Rick Bentley Joins | Unwired Appalachia Podcast

This week on Unwired Appalachia, Randy is joined by UPIKE basketball standout Keian Worrix along with UPIKE Sports Information Director Rick Bentley. Worrix reflects on wrapping up his career as a Bear, what it meant to play at UPIKE, and looks back on his basketball journey through Pike County. The conversation highlights the moments, challenges, and growth that defined his career on and off the court. A sit-down focused on legacy, local talent, and what it means to represent the mountains at the next level.

Bengals Pre-Draft Trade Reaction & Draft Outlook | Unwired Appalachia Podcast

This week, Randy is joined once again by Jacob Bryant to break down the latest buzz around the Cincinnati Bengals. The two react to the Bengals’ pre-draft trade, what it means for the roster, and how it could shape their overall draft strategy. They also look ahead at how the draft may fall, key positions to watch, and what the Bengals could do with the rest of their picks. A full breakdown for Bengals fans heading into draft week.

Bengals Draft Strategy Breakdown | Unwired Appalachia Podcast

This week on Unwired Appalachia, Randy is joined via Zoom by former Shelby Valley standout and Wildcat Construction owner Jacob Bryant. The two take a focused look at the Cincinnati Bengals and how they can address key needs in the upcoming NFL Draft. They break down roster gaps, potential draft targets, and how the Bengals could build through the draft to stay competitive moving forward. A detailed conversation for Bengals fans looking ahead to the next step.