Rich Take On Sports

Richmond Weaver

Host Richmond Weaver explores the influence and impact of sports through conversations with personalities and luminaries who have been impacted, built, and inspired by the role of sports in their lives as they share their personal stories.

  1. DON'T think in terms of CEILINGS with Josh Pate

    08/22/2025

    DON'T think in terms of CEILINGS with Josh Pate

    Josh Pate is a leading voice in college football, hosting Josh Pate's College Football Show with On3. Hailing from Columbus, GA, Josh’s passion for the sport took him from practicing sports commentary in his truck to a breakout role in local radio and TV. Now based in Nashville, TN, he delivers sharp, authentic analysis, blending insider intel, game breakdowns, and a fan-first perspective. His journey reflects a relentless drive to push beyond limitations, making him a trusted source for college football fans nationwide.

    57 min
  2. FEELING the sights and sounds of sports with Ross Taylor

    11/29/2024

    FEELING the sights and sounds of sports with Ross Taylor

    A proud Dallas, TX, native and University of Missouri graduate, Ross Taylor has carved a remarkable path in sports communications. Before becoming an integral part of Clemson’s football program as the Associate AD of Football Communications & Strategic Initiatives, Ross honed his skills with the Washington Redskins, gaining valuable experience at the professional level. Now, he oversees Clemson Football's media strategies and storytelling initiatives, playing a vital role in shaping the program's public image and communications strategy. You'll also learn that at an early age, he enjoyed the emotions of sports, even the sights and sounds, which ultimately led him to want to pursue a career in sports.

    50 min
  3. Sports is FAMILY with Victoria Carmen

    12/31/2021

    Sports is FAMILY with Victoria Carmen

    The daughter of a high school football coach growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Victoria Carmen has only known that sports and family are synonymous which is one of the reasons she wanted to pursue a career in sports. Her journey as a sports reporter and anchor has taken her to Wyoming, Ohio, Florida, upstate NY and now she continues that journey in Greenville, SC as the news anchor for Fox Carolina News where sports continues to be one of her loves.

    1 hr
  4. Roy Philpott: Being GREAT where you are

    11/26/2021

    Roy Philpott: Being GREAT where you are

    Live moves so fast that most of us only focus on what's next but once Roy Philpott truly understood the importance of being great where you are in life he began to see how this would guide him on his path to follow his passion becoming a play-by-play broadcaster. Now he's living that dream as an ESPN play-by-play broadcaster and you can even find him on SiriusXM as a sports talk radio host as well.

    1h 1m
  5. Andrea Adelson: The power of GOALS

    10/29/2021

    Andrea Adelson: The power of GOALS

    ESPN Senior Writer Andrea Adelson has been able to flourish in a male-dominated industry because of her belief that strength is power and the importance of setting goals which include even having incremental goals. After telling her dad as a kid that she wanted to be a sports writer, Andrea would attend the University of Florida before she would embark on her career with various stops ultimately landing with ESPN where you can find her covering colleges sports with an ACC emphasis.

    52 min
  6. William Qualkinbush: Saying YES in life

    09/24/2021

    William Qualkinbush: Saying YES in life

    Sports talk radio host and play-by-by broadcaster William Qualkinbush understands that in life there will be times that we must choose a side but he also believes that sometimes the answer to which side you choose can simply be yes. Currently, you can find him co-hosting "Out of Bounds" from 12-3 PM each weekday with Kelly Gramlich heard on 105.5 & 97.5 The Roar while he also serves as the radio play-by-play voice for Clemson baseball and women’s basketball.

    1h 2m
  7. The POWER of paying it FORWARD with Jonathan Gantt

    07/30/2021

    The POWER of paying it FORWARD with Jonathan Gantt

    Jonathan Gantt has experienced the power of paying it forward throughout his life from his mentors which is why it's so meaningful for him to do the same in his Associate AD/Creative Solutions role at Clemson University where he's been helping lead the digital transformation for Clemson Athletics beginning in 2013. His team’s work has helped the Tigers earn recognition from Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, and others. He would begin understanding the power of social media and digital content while working for Ripken Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays in media relations roles before helping Clemson Athletics become a nationally recognized leader in social and digital content. To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Jonathan Gannt on Twitter: @Jonathan_Gantt Photo Credit: Jonathan Gantt

    58 min
  8. Understanding what DRIVES you with Jason Donnelly

    06/25/2021

    Understanding what DRIVES you with Jason Donnelly

    "What drives you?" is a question that Jason Donnelly not only has asked himself but also uses this question to help understand what motivates others throughout his basketball coaching career in high school and college where he served as an integral part of the 2 National Championships in 2016 and 2018 for Villanova University and Hall of Fame Coach Jay Wright. Since 2019, Jason has served as the Director of Athletics for Furman University in Greenville, SC where he continues to focus on the Optimist Creed while striving to inspire, educate and develop outstanding student-athletes through a culture of excellence, prestigious liberal arts, and sciences education, and nationally competitive athletics programs. To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: Rich Take On Sports To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Jason Donnelly on Twitter: @JDFurmanPaladin Photo Credit: Furman University Athletics

    1h 6m
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Host Richmond Weaver explores the influence and impact of sports through conversations with personalities and luminaries who have been impacted, built, and inspired by the role of sports in their lives as they share their personal stories.

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  • Creator
    Richmond Weaver
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Rich Take On Sports
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