Joe Ovies

In the latest "Brief History of Triangle Sports", 99.9FM The Fan's Joe Ovies explores an important time in Raleigh through the lens of the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks. While the area ended up with th...

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/how-close-did-raleigh-come-to-getting-an-nfl-team/20729101/

In the final episode of "Roy: That Dadgum Legend", Joe Giglio and Joe Ovies throw former North Carolina head coach Roy Williams everything from his least favorite basketball official to his great...

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/that-dadgum-legend-ep-6-answering-a-bunch-of-frickin-questions/19949708/

Roy Williams is the last connection to a time that was on Tobacco Road.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/that-dadgum-podcast-ep-5-the-last-connection-to-old-tobacco-road/19948504/

Dadgum. Frick. Frip. Roy Williams has made an effort not to curse and has famously incorporated substitute words. But when Williams does use an actual bad word? He makes it count, including the t...

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/that-dadgum-podcast-ep-4-how-cursing-explains-roy-s-return-to-unc/19946753/

The easiest way to pick a fight with former North Carolina head basketball coach Roy Williams is to simply say “Roy knew.”

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/that-dadgum-legend-ep-3-from-ncaa-scandal-to-ncaa-title/19938464/

How do you know when it's over? There are signs, but they aren't always easy to decipher. The decision for Roy Williams to leave the Tar Heels wasn't easy, and now that it's over, what will his l...

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/that-dadgum-legend-ep-2-repairing-unc-family-not-titles-is-roy-s-legacy/19936218/

In a new 6-part podcast, 99.9FM The Fan's Joe Giglio and Joe Ovies get insight from former North Carolina head basketball coach Roy Williams on his hall-of-fame career.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/that-dadgum-legend-ep-1-how-roy-williams-bet-on-himself-and-impressed-dean-smith/19934831/

It has been 10 years since Russell Wilson left NC State but the story has never quite been told like this. In the final episode, 99.9 the Fan's Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio ask the ultimate question ...

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/never-failed-a-tale-of-russell-wilson-s-two-grad-speeches/19685659/

It has been 10 years since Russell Wilson left NC State but the story has never quite been told like this.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/never-failed-how-russell-wilson-was-driven-by-his-late-father/19670450/

Beer in a bracket.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/cast-your-vote-in-the-919-beer-podcast-battle-of-the-brews/19621272/

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper invited Adam Gold, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio to go over his NCAA Tournament

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/gov-cooper-on-nc-teams-in-ncaa-tournament-canes-and-sports-wagering/19582173/

The Carolina Hurricanes drop the puck on another season. The Fan asked a spiritual adviser to provide guidance for the team.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/reading-into-the-carolina-hurricanes-season-with-tarot/19471745/

As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for their next season, many fans are scrambling to find them on television.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/carolina-hurricanes-are-back-where-are-they-on-tv/19461520/

Golfers of all ability levels are welcome to play the new "Lollygagger Links" at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/lollygagger-links-at-the-dbap-invites-a-different-kind-of-pitch/19359561/

Jeff Hogan, WRAL morning anchor, explains how he got hooked on marathons.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/wral-s-jeff-hogan-hoping-to-run-30th-marathon-soon/19078677/

Joe Ovies never knows what he'll find while digging the crates of his favorite local record stores.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/the-curious-case-of-mighty-wolfpack-and-tar-heel-fever-novelty-records/19057211/

PGA pro and Raleigh native Chesson Hadley found a new use for his drone.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/pga-pro-chesson-hadley-delivered-bojangles-with-a-drone/19057397/

Simple common sense can go a long way when observing acceptable social distancing while you're on a run route.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/if-you-re-running-use-common-sense-to-help-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19/19057084/

eSports has truly entered the mainstream, but getting into the top tier of the business is not compatible to traditional sports.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-so-you-want-to-be-an-esports-star/18572997/

The eSports gold rush is underway, but how we talk about eSports reveals one major flaw that could keep the industry from going truly mainstream.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-how-esports-is-presented-reveals-a-major-flaw/18422253/

Virtual 5K and 19K races will help support North Carolina craft brewery employees who have been impacted by business declines due to the risks created by COVID-19.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/flatten-the-curve-virtual-race-to-help-nc-craft-brewery-employees/19038131/

"Tecmo Super Bowl" is iconic. The other Tecmo football games? Not so much.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-ranking-every-tecmo-bowl-in-the-series/19020521/

Our State Magazine's Jeremy Markovich joined the Runologie Podcast to discuss his upcoming season of Away Message and NC's Mountain to Sea Trail.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/running-and-hiking-can-help-sanity-during-social-distancing/19016014/

Before Tecmo Bowl became a sensation on home consoles, it had a humble beginning in the arcades.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-oldies-tecmo-bowl-s-arcade-beginning/19015755/

Tom Nobles, a recent UNC-Charlotte grad, qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/local-runner-experiences-u-s-olympic-marathon-trials/18991999/

SB Nation's Caroline Darney joined the Runologie Podcast to discuss he transition from Naval Flight Officer to managing college sports brands and all the running along the way.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/trading-in-naval-service-dress-for-cool-run-kicks/18981679/

Running 50 kilometers is hard enough on the human body. A Raleigh man wants to add Taco Bell to the mix.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/testing-limits-of-a-human-body-by-running-30-miles-while-eating-taco-bell/18934969/

"Run Disney" can be a magical experience, but it will run up your travel budget.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/run-disney-will-run-up-your-travel-budget/18904639/

Jon Frey will be running for 24 straight hours at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery to raise money for Healing Transitions.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-raleigh-runner-will-go-24-straight-hours-to-raise-money-for-healing-transitions/18795241/

Streaming services come in two flavors - with sports or without sports.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-yet-another-streaming-service-debuts-while-another-shutters/18761368/

Tina and Grayson Haver Currin sold their home, traveled the country in a Sprinter van, hiked a couple mountains, and ran a few races. As if that wasn't enough, they recently tackled the Appalachi...

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/an-nc-couple-s-journey-to-and-through-the-appalachian-trail/18730250/

J. Cole is routinely seen inside the gyms of North Carolina and NC State. So what's his game like?

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-acc-hoops-scouting-report-on-j-cole/18703908/

NCFC's Austin da Luz joined the Runologie Podcast to discuss training, recovery, and pizza.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ncfc-s-austin-da-luz-has-a-love-hate-relationship-with-running/18671476/

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour has a legendary fitness reputation. How did running play into it?

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/does-running-and-hockey-mix-it-depends/18642443/

Joe Ovies, Alex Warren, and Brent Francese chat with LK Lancaster from the Bond Bros. Run Club. The crew also answers listener questions, including the mystery of the "runner's high".

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/cary-run-club-empowering-women-by-getting-active/18610805/

The Carolina Hurricanes will have a house beer at PNC Arena thanks to a new partnership with R&D Brewing.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/carolina-hurricanes-partner-with-r-d-brewing-for-new-beer/18600173/

Joe Ovies drank gallons of flavored sparkling water and stayed up all night to watch the first 24 hours of the ACC Network

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-diary-of-the-first-24-hours-of-the-acc-network/18587854/

In the latest episode of the Runologie Podcast, learn about the "Pop Up Cross Country" at Dix Park, recovery beers, and whether or not cushioned shoes are really effective.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/pop-up-cross-country-returns-to-dix-park-in-october/18580690/

NC State and North Carolina outlined separate procedures and policies for stadium beer sales ahead of the football season.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/nc-state-unc-detail-stadium-beer-sales-policies/18579488/

The ACC Network debuts Aug. 22.

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/ovies-acc-network-announces-carriage-deal-with-spectrum/18558006/