Inside Drive Podcast

Inside Drive

Born from the airwaves of Northwest Florida’s ESPN radio, Inside Drive takes the energy and insight of the original show and brings it to the podcast world. Each episode dives into the latest in sports, culture, and community with sharp commentary, local flavor, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan, a casual listener, or just someone who loves a good story, Inside Drive keeps you plugged into what’s happening both on and off the field.

  1. 19.12.2025

    Episode 32 - Jay Henley on Golf, Bay County Sports Championships & College Football Playoff Picks

    In Episode 32 of the Inside Drive Podcast, Ryan welcomes golf professional and instructor Jay Henley for an in-depth conversation covering golf instruction, local Bay County sports, and college football playoff predictions. The episode highlights major Bay County high school sports achievements, as the UA girls basketball team and boys soccer team both win county championships in thrilling fashion. Ryan breaks down key moments from each title run and celebrates the growing culture of athletics in the community. Jay Henley shares his personal golf journey, from starting the game at five years old to building a career as a respected golf instructor and teaching professional. He discusses the importance of fundamentals, coaching beginners and juniors, and how modern tools like 3D swing analysis and golf technology are changing the way players learn and improve. Listeners also get a first look at Jay’s new mobile golf simulator business, designed for private lessons, corporate events, birthday parties, and on-location golf experiences across Bay County and beyond. The episode rounds out with college football playoff breakdowns, preseason rankings vs. reality, thoughts on PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf, Brooks Koepka’s potential return, NFL playoff clinching scenarios, and plenty of fun segments including Christmas movie rankings, bizarre sports stories, and golf-related oddities. This episode is packed with golf tips, sports analysis, local athletics coverage, and entertaining conversation, making it a must-listen for golf fans, sports enthusiasts, and anyone connected to Bay County.

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  2. 12.12.2025

    Episode 30 - College Football Playoff Chaos, NIL Shakeups & NFL Division Race Breakdown

    In Episode 30 of the Inside Drive Podcast, Ryan is joined by Jay Henley and Jaye Chapman for a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the latest College Football Playoff controversies to wild NIL developments, NFL division battles, and even a few unbelievable off-the-wall news stories. The guys dive deep into the CFP rankings—debating Notre Dame vs. Miami, Alabama’s roller-coaster season, Georgia’s defensive dominance, Oklahoma’s rematch, and Indiana’s shocking rise behind star QB Mendoza. They break down every matchup in the new 12-team playoff format and make bold predictions on who’s headed to the national title game. On the NFL side, all three hosts revisit their preseason division picks and compare them to where things actually stand as the playoff picture starts to solidify. From the surprising Broncos to the struggling Chiefs and the unpredictable NFC South, no team is off the table. The crew also reacts to the stunning news of Philip Rivers returning to the NFL and debates whether he or Cam Newton would be the better emergency QB. The episode also features:A look at new sports-tech innovations like Sportsbox 3DThe growing impact (and chaos) of NIL and transfer-portal rulesMichigan’s ongoing off-field controversiesJuCo sports stories and coaching insightsViral culture moments like the “6-7” crazeA few unbelievable real-world stories—including a cocaine-stuffed DeLoreanPacked with laughs, strong opinions, real football knowledge, sponsor spotlights, and local sports updates, Episode 30 brings energy from start to finish. A must-listen for college football diehards, NFL fans, and anyone who loves sports talk with personality.

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Born from the airwaves of Northwest Florida’s ESPN radio, Inside Drive takes the energy and insight of the original show and brings it to the podcast world. Each episode dives into the latest in sports, culture, and community with sharp commentary, local flavor, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan, a casual listener, or just someone who loves a good story, Inside Drive keeps you plugged into what’s happening both on and off the field.