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Podcast episodes release Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now join us every Sunday afternoon at 1:06 pm on 580 WCHS for Let's Talk with Carl Lee, where we dive headfirst into the world of sports, culture, and social issues.
Hosted by former NFL All-Pro Carl Lee, Let’s Talk is a bold, thoughtful, and unfiltered conversation about sports, culture, leadership, and life. Joined by co-hosts Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis, Carl brings real perspective to real issues—featuring guests from the NFL, boxing, politics, and beyond. From locker rooms to classrooms, no topic is off-limits. Smart. Honest. Unexpected. Let’s Talk brings the heat every Thursday at 7 on 580 WCHS and on your favorite podcast app.
Hosted by former NFL All-Pro Carl Lee, Let’s Talk is a bold, thoughtful, and unfiltered conversation about sports, culture, leadership, and life. Joined by co-hosts Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis, Carl brings real perspective to real issues—featuring guests from the NFL, boxing, politics, and beyond. From locker rooms to classrooms, no topic is off-limits. Smart. Honest. Unexpected. Let’s Talk brings the heat every Thursday at 7 on 580 WCHS and on your favorite podcast app.
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Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and guest Woody Woods examine the controversy surrounding Capitol High’s basketball seeding in the regional tournament after a 17–4 team was voted sixth by opposing coaches. The discussion expands into broader issues in West Virginia high school sports, including the role of coaches in rankings, transfer rules, NIL implications, and the impact of youth sports culture on player development. The panel also reflects on community loyalty, competition, and how sports shape character and opportunity for young athletes.
There's LOTS to talk about in this week's episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee. Joined by Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis, the discussion opens up with West Virginia House of Delegates Member Shawn Fluharty to talk about how we got to where with are with regard to online sports betting and iGaming. Del. Fluharty explains some of the safety rails that are in place with this type of betting, and how it specifically relates to West Virginia. Then after the break, Capital High School Principal John Anderson joins the show to discuss regional seeding for the Capital High School boys basketball team. Playing in the top or second spot among all AAA this season, some of the coaches who had a vote in seed placement ranked the Cougars in last place in their region due to a schedule that was already set prior to WVSSAC classification changes. Should the WVSSAC have stepped in? Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, Hollis Lewis, with guests Shawn Fluharty and John Anderson.
This episode begins with a brief moment talking about the legacies left behind by two Kanawha Valley football coaches who recently passed away, Roger Jefferson and Scott Tinsley. The conversation then shifts to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, where the US earned 33 medals including 12 gold. Both men's and women's hockey reached gold in dramatic fashion. Plus, the conversation dives into curling, Chinese-American freeskiier Eileen Gu, curling, baseball, and so much more. With Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey, Let's Talk!
The conversation begins between Carl and Lisa on former professional athletes and their recognition and involvement in sports today throughout West Virginia. From Randy Moss to Jason Williams, Carl Lee to Curt Warner, to name a few, West Virginia has produced some outstanding athletes throughout the years. Are we engaging with them enough? Is their experience being used as a motivator for current student athletes to pursue their dreams? Producer Matt Murphy joins the discussion, and NFL Hall of Fame WR Sterling Sharpe calls in, too. Let's Talk!
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey recap Super Bowl LX. Plus, the discussion moves to a potentially shifting role for NFL quarterbacks in the coming years. As for the NFL Hall of Fame, who gets to decide who goes in and who has to wait? Better yet, who SHOULD have gone as a first ballot, and who should not? Do players have more of a right to enter the hall than coaches? This and more on Let's Talk!
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey talk about the upcoming Super Bowl from the ticket prices to the halftime show, and of course, the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Plus, Hollis gets fired up about the recently announced NFL Hall of Fame nominees! Let's Talk!
On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee and Lisa Otey dive into a spirited discussion sparked by Shadour Sanders’ Pro Bowl selection, questioning whether the honor still carries the weight it once did in the era of flag football and player opt-outs. The conversation expands into a deeper, thoughtful examination of youth sports burnout, early specialization, travel ball, and the growing inequity that keeps many kids from participating. Drawing on Carl’s NFL experience and coaching background, the episode focuses on restoring joy in sports, multi-sport development, and the role parents and coaches play in shaping long-term athletic and personal growth.
The NFL Coaching Carousel is spinning full speed right now as the NFL playoffs are heading on to the Championship round. Ten coaches have been fired this year, and Lisa, Hollis, and Carl have some opinions about it! Plus, the College Football Championship this year features two teams who aren't Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, or LSU for once. Let's Talk!
Super Bowl–winning quarterback Jim McMahon joins Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that goes far beyond football highlights. McMahon reflects on the unmatched physicality and chemistry of the Chicago Bears dynasty, brutal practices under Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan, and why that locker room forged lifelong bonds. He shares never-before-told stories behind his iconic sunglasses and headbands, including how he outsmarted the NFL rulebook to promote charities on the game’s biggest stage. The discussion spans his multi-sport roots at BYU, legendary teammates like Walter Payton, misconceptions about swagger vs. leadership, and why today’s quarterbacks—and teams—are built differently. An unforgettable hour with one of football’s true originals.
Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis host the Kanawha Valley's most winningest coach and long-time head coach of the George Washington Patriots football team, Steve Edwards, Jr. Coach Edwards talks about what's changed in coaching over the years, what's stayed the same, and how to put together a program that is steeped in success and tradition. From hiring the right assistant coaches, to knowing the right time to let young players shine, and even knowing how to admit your own mistakes, Edwards explains what it takes to be a winning coach as he pulls from his decades of experience as both a former player and as a coach. A few important connections of note: Coach Edwards and Coach Lee have long been friends, but on the field, they've been rivals as both young players and more recently as head coaches. As for Hollis Lewis, Edwards coached Lewis at GWHS before graduating and moving on to play for West Virginia State University under none other than head coach Carl Lee.Let's Talk with Head Coach Steve Edwards, Jr.!
Carl, Lisa, and Hollis look back on 2025 and the amazing guests that were on the show. From Christy Martin to Sterling Sharpe, Alexis Hornbuckle to Dante Culpepper, Curt Warner to John Pennington, and so many others! A major thanks to YOU, the listeners, for tuning in and listening to the conversation. Best to all in 2026!
On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey dive into a wide-ranging, candid discussion on the changing landscape of sports at every level. The show opens with a deep look at the high school coaching crisis, including why compensation, parent pressure, open enrollment, and player mobility are driving coaches out faster than ever. The conversation expands into NIL realities, whether coaches should become full-time employees, and how community engagement now matters as much as X’s and O’s. The second half turns national, breaking down Jake Paul’s latest boxing spectacle, the state of modern boxing promotion, college football playoff fairness, and a heated debate on fan behavior after a Steelers sideline incident — questioning when fans should be held as accountable as players. A passionate, honest episode that blends local insight with national sports issues.
Chiefs are OUT. Quarterbacks are a mess. Looking at the NFL picture ahead of the playoffs on Let's Talk!
On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis sit down with Coach Mark Snyder — former Marshall head coach, longtime Jim Tressel assistant, defensive coordinator at Ohio State, and UFL veteran — for one of the most insightful football conversations the show has hosted. Snyder breaks down how NIL and the transfer portal have transformed coaching into an NFL-style grind, why athlete development is slipping, and why multi-sport kids still make the best players. He shares rare behind-the-scenes stories about We Are Marshall, including working with Matthew McConaughey, his personal ties to Red Dawson, and memories of the program’s rebuild. The group dives into playoff controversies, SEC bias, high-school NIL, locker-room chemistry, recruiting red flags, and the future of bowl games — a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation about where college football is headed and what still makes it special.
Lane Kiffin leavse Ole Miss to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers. Is the grass greener in Baton Rouge? Carl, Lisa, and Hollis, with guest Attorney Paul Saluja talk through it, and more!
On this week’s Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis welcome WOWK-TV morning meteorologist Brian Hughes for one of the liveliest episodes of the season. Brian shares how he accidentally moved to the wrong Charleston, the wild path that led him to becoming Texas Tech’s Raider Red mascot, and why he once sprinted from a TV weather hit directly into a mascot suit. The crew dives into officiating culture, college football loyalty, NIL chaos, transfer-portal problems, coaching uncertainty, and the mounting pressure on today’s programs. They wrap with a hilarious Thanksgiving throwback involving Brian’s infamous stovetop stuffing pants, proving no story is too big—or too bizarre—for this show.
The conversation starts on the upcoming NFL start for Shedeur Sanders - The Browns will be the Browns, but will Sanders be any good? Plus, the conversation continues on sports betting and finding some way to seperate the players away from it. Can it be done?Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis.
On this week’s Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, co-hosts Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis sit down with South Charleston High head coach Donnie Mays and standout senior Malcolm “LB” Brown for an in-depth conversation on leadership, loyalty, and the evolving world of high school football. Mays reflects on rebuilding the Black Eagles program through culture and accountability, while Brown shares why he stayed loyal to his teammates amid tough seasons — earning multiple Division I offers in the process. The discussion dives into transfer rules, player development, playoff structure, and the mental health challenges facing student-athletes across West Virginia.
On this week’s Let’s Talk, Carl Lee and Lisa Odie revisit their earlier interview with West Virginia boxing legend Christy Martin as her new biopic, Christy, hits theaters. The hosts discuss her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s boxing, her harrowing story of survival from domestic violence, and the significance of her choosing to premiere the film in Beckley. The conversation expands into themes of resilience, representation, and how Martin’s courage continues to inspire new generations of athletes from her home state
The conversation continues with guest Attorney Brandon Lawhead discussing the implications of sports gambling, player/coach guest appearances, fantasty leagues, and more. Is money ruining sports? Let's Talk! With hosts Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis.
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