https://www.spreaker.com/show/sports-conversations-with-loran-smithenSportsCopyright 640 WGST (WGST-AM)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/988f5153ad8678714e304aa86cad5809.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/sports-conversations-with-loran-smithFri, 07 Jan 2022 11:58:40 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)640 WGST (WGST-AM)feeds@spreaker.comEach week legendary UGA broadcaster and columnist Loran Smith talks with major sports figures about their lives and careers. Sports stars such as Jack Nicklaus, Roger Staubach, Bobby Bowden, Vince Dooley, Fran Tarkenton, Mark Richt and many more.cleanepisodic640 WGST (WGST-AM)feeds@spreaker.comEach week legendary UGA broadcaster and columnist Loran Smith talks with major sports figures about their lives and careers. Sports stars such as Jack Nicklaus, Roger Staubach, Bobby Bowden, Vince Dooley, Fran Tarkenton, Mark Richt and many more.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-adam-wainwrighthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/48201992Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:58:38 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Adam Wainwright is a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Atlanta Braves selected him 29th overall in the first round of the 2000 amateur draft from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia.3241braves,cardinals,wainwrightcleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Adam Wainwright is a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Atlanta Braves selected him 29th overall in the first round of the 2000 amateur draft from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Georgia.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-mark-richthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47441666Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:36:32 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Mark Richt spent 15 seasons as the head football coach at UGA and 4 seasons as head coach at Miami. He is currently an analyst for the ACC Network and has just released a book called Make the Call.3231dawgs,loran,richt,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Mark Richt spent 15 seasons as the head football coach at UGA and 4 seasons as head coach at Miami. He is currently an analyst for the ACC Network and has just released a book called Make the Call.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-greg-mcgarityhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47330908Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:38:25 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Greg McGarity is the former Athletic Director for the University of Georgia. He is now President/CEO of The Gator Bowl.3239gator,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Greg McGarity is the former Athletic Director for the University of Georgia. He is now President/CEO of The Gator Bowl.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-tom-harthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47215403Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:31:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Tom Hart is a play by play announcer for ESPN, calling college football and basketball. He is the former field reporter on Braves Live, a pregame/postgame show for the Atlanta Braves.3241braves,espncleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Tom Hart is a play by play announcer for ESPN, calling college football and basketball. He is the former field reporter on Braves Live, a pregame/postgame show for the Atlanta Braves.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-bill-lewishttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46756362Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:00:44 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bill Lewis was Head Coach at Georgia Tech from 1992-94. He was a Defensive coach at UGA from 1980-88. He also served as Head Coach at Wyoming and East Carolina.3240georgiatech,uga,wyomingcleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bill Lewis was Head Coach at Georgia Tech from 1992-94. He was a Defensive coach at UGA from 1980-88. He also served as Head Coach at Wyoming and East Carolina.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-scott-howardhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46565006Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:33:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Scott Howard is the radio voice of the Georgia Bulldogs for football and basketball.3241bulldogs,howard,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Scott Howard is the radio voice of the Georgia Bulldogs for football and basketball.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-holly-rowehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46260709Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:01:19 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Holly Rowe is a longtime ESPN sidelines reporter best known for her coverage of college football and basketball.3241espn,holly,rowe,sec,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Holly Rowe is a longtime ESPN sidelines reporter best known for her coverage of college football and basketball.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-frank-roshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46173851Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:58:55 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Frank Ross was Captain of the Georgia Bulldogs in the 1980 National Championship. An executive with the Coca-Cola Company, Ros is the 2009 recipient of the Bill Hartman Award.3237coke,loran,ros,uga,walkercleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Frank Ross was Captain of the Georgia Bulldogs in the 1980 National Championship. An executive with the Coca-Cola Company, Ros is the 2009 recipient of the Bill Hartman Award.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-brad-johnsonJohnson is the brother in law of Mark Richt and is currently a coach at Oconee County High School.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46079347Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:45:14 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Brad Johnson spent 17 years in the NFL and played for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dallas Cowboys. He is perhaps best known for his time with the Buccaneers, whom he led to their Super Bowl XXXVII title over...Johnson is the brother in law of Mark Richt and is currently a coach at Oconee County High School.]]>3235bucs,cowboys,fsu,oconee,redskins,richt,vikingscleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Brad Johnson spent 17 years in the NFL and played for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dallas Cowboys. He is perhaps best known for his time with the Buccaneers, whom he led to their Super Bowl XXXVII title over the Oakland Raiders. Johnson is the brother in law of Mark Richt and is currently a coach at Oconee County High School.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-bill-hartmanhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45992098Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:47:34 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bill Hartman spent 35 years as a television sportscaster in Atlanta on WAGA-TV and WSB-TM.3241fox5,hartman,uga,waga,wsbcleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bill Hartman spent 35 years as a television sportscaster in Atlanta on WAGA-TV and WSB-TM.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-kevin-butlerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45902446Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:02:04 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Kevin Butler was a kicker at UGA then went on to an NFL career with the Chicago Bears (1985–1995) and the Arizona Cardinals (1996–1997) . He is now co-host of the pre and post game shows for UGA football. He was the first Kicker elected to the College...3241arizona,bears,butler,cardinals,chicago,uga,wrfccleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Kevin Butler was a kicker at UGA then went on to an NFL career with the Chicago Bears (1985–1995) and the Arizona Cardinals (1996–1997) . He is now co-host of the pre and post game shows for UGA football. He was the first Kicker elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-jim-grobehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45637110Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:37:56 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Jim Grobe was head coach at Baylor, Wake Forest and other college teams. In 2006, he was named ACC Coach of the Year by a unanimous vote and AP Coach of the Year for coaching Wake Forest to an 11–2 regular season and the Atlantic Coast Conference...3241grobe,loran,wakecleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Jim Grobe was head coach at Baylor, Wake Forest and other college teams. In 2006, he was named ACC Coach of the Year by a unanimous vote and AP Coach of the Year for coaching Wake Forest to an 11–2 regular season and the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-hugh-nallhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45259603Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:16:59 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Hugh Nall coached football at TCU, Ole Miss and Auburn. He was an Offensive Lineman on UGA’s 1980 National Championship team. He is currently President and CEO of Southern Ag Carriers in Albany.3241680,albany,auburn,fan,miss,nall,ole,southernag,tcu,the,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Hugh Nall coached football at TCU, Ole Miss and Auburn. He was an Offensive Lineman on UGA’s 1980 National Championship team. He is currently President and CEO of Southern Ag Carriers in Albany.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-lynn-swannhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/45076835Fri, 28 May 2021 12:41:00 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Lynn Swan was a Wide Receiver for 9 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and on 4 Super Bowl Champion teams. He played college football at Southern Cal and spent a number of years as a sports analyst for ABC.3238oconee,steelers,swann,usccleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Lynn Swan was a Wide Receiver for 9 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and on 4 Super Bowl Champion teams. He played college football at Southern Cal and spent a number of years as a sports analyst for ABC.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-dick-flavinhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44947422Fri, 21 May 2021 11:27:44 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Dick Flavin is a poet known as the 'Poet Laureate of the Boston Red Sox, as well the team's public address announcer at Fenway Park. He is a former journalist, TV commentator and playwright.3233boston,flavin,mlb,poet,soxcleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Dick Flavin is a poet known as the 'Poet Laureate of the Boston Red Sox, as well the team's public address announcer at Fenway Park. He is a former journalist, TV commentator and playwright.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-randy-watkinshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44811058Fri, 14 May 2021 11:27:16 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Randy Watkins is a longtime SEC and ACC baseball Umpire. He is a former high school football referee and is a native of Athens.3241acc,sec,uga,unc,watkinscleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Randy Watkins is a longtime SEC and ACC baseball Umpire. He is a former high school football referee and is a native of Athens.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-josh-brookshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44678069Fri, 07 May 2021 11:17:04 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Josh Brooks is Athletic Director at the University of Georgia.3240brooks,bulldogs,dawgs,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Josh Brooks is Athletic Director at the University of Georgia.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-paul-fersenhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44572902Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:31:10 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Paul has been with The Orvis Company for 18 years, starting as the outdoor copywriter and editor of The Orvis News. Since then he has worked in both the wholesale and retail fishing divisions of the company, and is now the Manager of Sales Activism,...3240fersen,fishing,orviscleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Paul has been with The Orvis Company for 18 years, starting as the outdoor copywriter and editor of The Orvis News. Since then he has worked in both the wholesale and retail fishing divisions of the company, and is now the Manager of Sales Activism, overseeing the work of Orvis's team of copywriters.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-richey-augerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44459120Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:34:21 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)3241auger,verocleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-bob-goalbyhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44358407Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:54:16 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bob Goalby is the winner of the `1965 Masters.3241augusta,goalby,masterscleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Bob Goalby is the winner of the `1965 Masters.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-tommy-aaronhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44165753Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:10:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Tommy Aaron was a member of the PGA Tour during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Aaron is best known for winning the 1973 Masters Tournament.3240aaron,gainesville,masters,pga,tourcleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Tommy Aaron was a member of the PGA Tour during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Aaron is best known for winning the 1973 Masters Tournament.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-john-hollandhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44061640Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:55:20 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)John Holland is Visiting Clubhouse Manager for the Atlanta Braves. Starting as a Bat Boy in 1969 he is in his 52nd year with the Braves organization.3240atlanta,braves,loran,mlbcleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)John Holland is Visiting Clubhouse Manager for the Atlanta Braves. Starting as a Bat Boy in 1969 he is in his 52nd year with the Braves organization.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-cris-carpenterhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43964922Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:02:39 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Cris Carpenter is a former Major League Baseball player for the Cardinals, Brewers and Marlins. He was the punter for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1985 and 1986. Carpenter now works at Gainesville High School, in Gainesville, Georgia as a social studies...3241brewers,cardinals,cris,marlins,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Cris Carpenter is a former Major League Baseball player for the Cardinals, Brewers and Marlins. He was the punter for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1985 and 1986. Carpenter now works at Gainesville High School, in Gainesville, Georgia as a social studies teacher.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-matthew-bolinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43750478Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:53:57 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Matthew Boling is an American track and field athlete specializing in the sprints and long jump. He won four gold medals at the 2019 Pan American U20 Championships and helped set world under-20 records in both of the relay races for the United States....3240boling,loran,olympics,track,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Matthew Boling is an American track and field athlete specializing in the sprints and long jump. He won four gold medals at the 2019 Pan American U20 Championships and helped set world under-20 records in both of the relay races for the United States. He joined University of Georgia's track and field team in late 2019.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-with-loran-smith-mahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43651029Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:43:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Manuel Diaz is the long-time head tennis coach at the University of Georgia. He has coached the Bulldogs to four NCAA championships. He was inducted into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000.3241tennis,uga,ustacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Manuel Diaz is the long-time head tennis coach at the University of Georgia. He has coached the Bulldogs to four NCAA championships. He was inducted into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame in 2000.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-malcolm-mitchelhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43420510Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:51:41 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Malcolm Mitchell is an author, poet, and a former Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Georgia and high school football for the Valdosta Wildcats. His NFL career lasted only two years due to knee...3240bulldogs,loran,uga,valdosta,wildcatscleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Malcolm Mitchell is an author, poet, and a former Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Georgia and high school football for the Valdosta Wildcats. His NFL career lasted only two years due to knee injuries.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-terrell-davishttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43302227Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:32:45 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Terrell Davis as a running back for the Denver Broncos from 1995 to 2001, winning 2 Super Bowls. Davis was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.Davis was drafted by the Broncos out of UGA in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He is...3236broncos,nfl,terrell,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Terrell Davis as a running back for the Denver Broncos from 1995 to 2001, winning 2 Super Bowls. Davis was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.Davis was drafted by the Broncos out of UGA in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He is the Denver Broncos all-time leading rusher, with 7,607 rushing yards.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-with-loran-smith-sthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43181985Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:39:12 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Stewart Cink has been a fixture on the PGA TOUR for many years and is winner of the 2009 British Open3240british,cink,loran,masters,pga,r&a,tour,usgacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Stewart Cink has been a fixture on the PGA TOUR for many years and is winner of the 2009 British OpenNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-brian-snitkerhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43062104Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:56:05 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Brian Snitker is the Manager of the Atlanta Braves. He has been in the Braves organization in different roles since becoming a minor league player in 1977. He became their manager in 2016.3241680thefan,atlanta,braves,loran,mlb,snitkercleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Brian Snitker is the Manager of the Atlanta Braves. He has been in the Braves organization in different roles since becoming a minor league player in 1977. He became their manager in 2016.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/9808934/sports-conversations-with-loran-smith-johttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42950820Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:44:13 +0000640 WGST (WGST-AM)Josh Brooks was named Director of Athletics for UGA Jan. 6, 2021, after serving 11 years as Senior Deputy Director of Athletics. Brooks returned to UGA in 2016 as Executive Associate Director of Athletics after serving as Deputy Athletics Director at...3241brooks,bulldogs,dawg,dawgs,loran,ugacleanfull640 WGST (WGST-AM)Josh Brooks was named Director of Athletics for UGA Jan. 6, 2021, after serving 11 years as Senior Deputy Director of Athletics. Brooks returned to UGA in 2016 as Executive Associate Director of Athletics after serving as Deputy Athletics Director at the University of Louisiana Monroe from 2015-16 and Director of Athletics at Millsaps College from 2014-15.No