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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.
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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 streak and make another push for a GLVC Championship. Host Scott Puryear gets to know the leader of one of the nation’s perennial Division II powers, diving into her coaching philosophy, the culture driving this year’s surge, and what it will take to keep Drury among the elite. Thanks to our sponsors, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 ranking. Now in her third season and off to a remarkable 77–6 start to her coaching career, Hanchey reflects on her lifelong connection to Kickapoo, the culture fueling this year’s success, and what the future holds for one of the Ozarks’ premier programs. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 sits down with Chase Branham, Sutton Shook, and Marcus Moore to talk about what’s fueling one of the Ozarks’ most impressive basketball runs, highlighted by dominant wins of 40, 30, and 40 points on the way to the Nixa Invitational title. From team chemistry to confidence on the court, the trio explains what makes this Wildcats squad so tough to beat. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 co-host of the Gridiron & The Gospel podcast, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to wrestle with the sport’s biggest questions. Host Scott Puryear talks with Schroeder about the current state of the game, the rapid changes reshaping college football, and what Indiana’s stunning rise from the depths to an NCAA championship says about parity, opportunity, and the future of the sport. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 stars join Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk with host Scott Puryear about the Bears’ historic 2025 season, their first at the FBS level and in Conference USA, highlighted by a trip to the Xbox Bowl. They also share insight on the transition from Coach Ryan Beard to new head coach Casey Woods and what the future looks like for Bears football. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Puryear. From roster needs and offseason moves to bigger-picture fixes, Matt breaks down what the Kansas City Chiefs must do in the coming months to get back to their dominant, championship-level form. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Scott, director of the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, to preview next week’s 41st annual showcase at Great Southern Bank Arena—an event loaded with elite talent. Plus, get to know Jonathan Lorence, owner of new sponsor Deadeye Gun in Sparta, as he joins the show to talk about his business and connection to the Ozarks. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 KOLR10’s Chris Pinson for a lively discussion on the hottest sports topics in the region. The crew debates Missouri State’s coaching shakeup and who could take the helm after Coach Ryan Beard, questions whether the Chiefs’ dynasty days are over, and sizes up early high school basketball title contenders across the Ozarks. Plus, Miles Thompson, president of sponsor Thompson Sales, stops by with an update on what’s new at the dealership. Thanks to our sponsors Thompson Sales, Colton's Steakhouse, and Dead Eye Gun & Pawn in Sparta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 6 state runner-up finish as quarterback. The 6’4”, 208-pound junior breaks down what’s ahead for basketball and baseball season, how he balances it all, and what the future looks like as college recruiters start to take notice. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, Bowl-Bound Missouri State Bears football program competitive in this new world of NIL and the transfer portal. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nyla Milleson, Drury Director of Athletics, discusses the efforts of the Panthers Fall sports teams, previews the basketball season and special home dates and more! Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Soccer" podcast join us to talk about their projects! Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 a complete rundown of the fall high school sports action. From volleyball to Friday night football showdowns, plus soccer and more, Chris breaks down which local teams and athletes are making headlines and chasing titles. It’s your all-in-one guide to the biggest moments of the Ozarks fall sports season. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 consecutive state individual title. Then, baseball legend and STL Cardinals Hall of Famer Willie McGee joins the show to reflect on his storied career and share the heartfelt message he’s bringing to kids at next week’s Boys & Girls Club fundraiser in Branson. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 season leading the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats to an impressive 6–2 record. Coach Wells reflects on his career path, the culture he’s building in Rogersville, and the growing “arms race” of high school athletic facilities across the region. Plus, Tyler Thompson, GM of sponsor Thompson Sales, joins the show to talk great fall deals, the arrival of the 2026 models, and a brand-new tire promotion you won’t want to miss. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 STLSportsPage.com to evaluate a turbulent season, the direction under new GM Chaim Bloom, and what’s next for the Redbirds. Who stays, who goes, and who might emerge as a breakout player in 2026? Rob has the insider insight you don’t want to miss. Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Puryear. From the ongoing Arkansas football coaching search to whether former Missouri State head coach Bobby Petrino is a serious contender for the full-time job, Jones shares insider perspective on what it’ll take to land the gig. Plus, get an early look at the upcoming Razorbacks basketball and baseball seasons as one of the state’s top sports voices weighs in on all things Hogs. Thanks to our sponsors The Pitch Pizza & Pub, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Nasby to preview the annual Battle for Bell charity baseball game, set for October 8th. The crosstown showdown raises funds for the CoxHealth ALS Clinic and brings together two powerhouse programs for a cause that hits close to home. Then, Scott catches up with former Ozark High and University of Miami football star Rusty Medearis, who reflects on his standout career and his upcoming induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame. Thanks to our sponsors Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo, The Pitch Pizza & Pub, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 native and former University of Missouri standout, who carved out a professional playing career before turning his short-game mastery into a teaching legacy. Now recognized by Golf Digest as one of America’s Top 15 instructors, Utley shares stories and what it’s like to teach at one of the most prestigious courses in the country. Thanks to our sponsors, The Pitch Pizza & Pub, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Missouri State Athletics), Chris Parker (Ozarks Sports Zone), and Sully Engels (KY3 Sports Director) for a roundtable on the stories driving conversation across the region. From early-season panic in Chiefs Kingdom to prep football surprises, the Cardinals’ slipping hold on the Ozarks, and Missouri State football’s uprising, it’s a fast-paced, no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss. Thanks to our sponsors, The Pitch Pizza & Pub, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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