Around The Ozarks Sports Scene

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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.

  1. Curry Sutherland, Missouri State Baseball Standout

    6D AGO

    Curry Sutherland, Missouri State Baseball Standout

    Missouri State junior Curry Sutherland is off to a strong start at the plate, and the former Logan-Rogersville standout joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene to talk about his breakthrough season. Host Scott Puryear visits with Curry about the adjustments that have helped him take a big step forward, what it means to be leading the Bears in hitting early on, and how he plans to keep the momentum going as the season unfolds.   Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  2. Eli Hoff, Mizzou Sportswriter - St. Louis Post Dispatch

    FEB 26

    Eli Hoff, Mizzou Sportswriter - St. Louis Post Dispatch

    All things Mizzou are on the table as Eli Hoff, beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene. Host Scott Puryear catches up with Eli to break down the outlook for Tigers men’s and women’s basketball, the state of the baseball program, and a full evaluation of Mizzou Football coming out of transfer portal season. It’s an in-depth look at where the Tigers stand now and what fans can expect next.   Thanks to our sponsor, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  3. Kaci Bailey, Drury Lady Panthers Basketball

    FEB 19

    Kaci Bailey, Drury Lady Panthers Basketball

    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.

    40 min
  4. Leslie Hanchey, Kickapoo Lady Chiefs Basketball Coach

    FEB 12

    Leslie Hanchey, Kickapoo Lady Chiefs Basketball Coach

    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.

    29 min
  5. Rogersville Basketball Standouts: Chase Branham, Marcus Moore and Sutton Shook

    FEB 5

    Rogersville Basketball Standouts: Chase Branham, Marcus Moore and Sutton Shook

    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.

    28 min
  6. George Schroeder: Can College Football Be Fixed? Does It Need To Be?

    JAN 29

    George Schroeder: Can College Football Be Fixed? Does It Need To Be?

    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.

    46 min
  7. MSU Bears Football: Ramone Green Jr. and Caden Wiest

    JAN 22

    MSU Bears Football: Ramone Green Jr. and Caden Wiest

    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.

    27 min
  8. Matt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com - Can The KC Chiefs Be Fixed?

    JAN 15

    Matt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com - Can The KC Chiefs Be Fixed?

    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.

    46 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Mid-West Family Marketing
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mid-West Family Marketing
  • Show Website
    Around The Ozarks Sports Scene