Unwired Appalachia

This week, Randy is joined by newly appointed Belfry Lady Pirates head basketball coach Bobby Varney.
Coach Varney discusses his journey to becoming the leader of the Belfry girls' basketball program, his coaching philosophy, and what excites him most about taking over the Lady Pirates. As a Belfry native with deep roots in the community, Varney also shares what it means to have the opportunity to lead a program that has meant so much to him throughout his life.
The conversation looks ahead to the upcoming season, offseason development, summer workouts, and building a foundation for future success while continuing the proud tradition of Belfry athletics.
Get to know the new face of Belfry girls' basketball and hear his vision for the program moving forward.

This week, Randy sits down with Pikeville Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Shane Simpkins to discuss the exciting things happening throughout Pikeville athletics.
The conversation highlights the upcoming Pikeville Athletics Gala on June 19 at 7 p.m., which will be emceed by Brian Milam, and what the event means for Panther athletics moving forward. Simpkins also shares insight into the continued success of Pikeville's athletic programs, the culture that drives that success, and the vision for the future.
From championship-level performances to exciting opportunities ahead, this episode provides a look inside one of the region's premier athletic programs.

This week, Randy is joined by Brent Perry, head coach of the Belfry Pirates boys' basketball team, to discuss his journey to Belfry and the path that led him to the head coaching position.
The conversation takes a look back at Perry's first two seasons leading the Pirates, the progress the program has made, and the lessons learned along the way. They also discuss what lies ahead this summer, including workouts, team development, and the camps that will help prepare Belfry for the upcoming season.
A great look inside the Pirates program as Coach Perry enters another year at the helm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This week on Unwired Appalachia, Randy reveals the official All Mountain Boys’ Basketball Teams. He breaks down the selections and gives insight into how this year’s list came together, highlighting the players who made the biggest impact throughout the season.
From dominant performances to consistent play night in and night out, this episode shines a light on the top talent across the region.
Tune in to find out who made the list.
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This week on Unwired Appalachia, Randy reveals the official All Mountain Girls’ Basketball Teams. He runs through the selections and gives insight into how this year’s list was put together, highlighting the performances, consistency, and impact that set these players apart.
From standout seasons to game-changing moments, this episode breaks down the talent across the region and recognizes the athletes who earned their spot.
Tune in to see who made the list.