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. 5d ago

    North Bay Haven Softball’s Final Four Run | Coach Butch Bernard Talks Championship Culture, Team Chemistry & Bay County Softball

    North Bay Haven softball head coach Butch Bernard joins Episode 71 of the Inside Drive Podcast after leading the Buccaneers to another incredible Final Four appearance in Florida high school softball.Coach Bernard breaks down what made this team special, the culture behind the program’s success, player development, leadership, the future of North Bay Haven softball, and the challenges of coaching in today’s high school sports landscape. The episode also dives into youth softball development, travel ball culture, NCAA softball, college baseball regionals, NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, and much more.Hear stories about: ⚾ Back-to-back Final Four appearances ⚾ Team chemistry and leadership ⚾ Addison Mallon, Bailey Gladden, and rising stars in the program ⚾ Coaching philosophies and building championship culture ⚾ Bay County softball growth ⚾ NCAA Women’s College World Series predictions ⚾ College Baseball Regional breakdowns ⚾ NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs ⚾ NBA Playoff discussionSpecial thanks to our amazing sponsors:Juice & SunsetsAmerican Charlie’s Grill & TavernBack Nine Panama City BeachPanhandle Credit UnionGolf+Firefly PCB🎙️ Subscribe for more local sports coverage, interviews, and conversations from around Bay County and beyond. #InsideDrivePodcast #NorthBayHaven #Softball #HighSchoolSoftball #FloridaSoftball #BayCountySports #GirlsSoftball #TravelSoftball #CollegeSoftball #WCWS #NCAAsoftball #PanamaCityBeach #PCB #FloridaHighSchoolSports #SoftballLife #SportsPodcast #YouthSports #CoachInterview #FinalFour #BayCounty #FloridaSports #HighSchoolSports #SoftballCommunity #Fastpitch #FastpitchSoftball #WomenInSports #LocalSports #SportsTalk #PodcastLife #InsideDrive

    53 min
  2. May 22

    Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 69 | Cade Fowler’s Back-to-Back State Titles, Weightlifting Mindset & Bay County Sports Talk

    In Episode 70 of the Inside Drive Podcast, Ryan Mulvey is joined by Jay Hendley and special guest Cade Fowler — a two-time Florida traditional weightlifting state champion from Mosley High School. Cade breaks down the discipline, sacrifice, faith, and mindset it takes to become a state champion, including his incredible journey from beginner lifter to elite competitor in less than a year. The guys also talk Bay County sports, the South Walton Seahawks’ state championship baseball run, Hudson Quinn’s viral suicide squeeze bunt, North Bay Haven softball’s Final Four season, NBA and NHL playoff action, golf instruction at Back Nine Panama City Beach, and hilarious viral stories from around the internet. Plus, hear from local sponsors including American Charlie's Grill & Tavern, Golf+, Firefly, Juice & Sunsets, Panhandle Credit Union, and The Back Nine PCB. If you love high school sports, golf, local athletes, inspirational stories, and authentic conversations, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe now and follow the Inside Drive Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms!  #InsideDrivePodcast #CadeFowler #FloridaWeightlifting #MosleyDolphins #BayCountySports #HighSchoolSports #StateChampion #Weightlifting #CleanAndJerk #BenchPress #PanamaCityBeach #PCBFlorida #FloridaSports #LocalSports #SouthWaltonBaseball #HudsonQuinn #GolfLife #BackNinePCB #GolfInstruction #RyanMulvey #PodcastLife #SportsPodcast #FloridaAthletes #YouthSports #Motivation #AthleteMindset #NBAPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #FaithAndSports #AmericanCharlies

    53 min
  3. May 8

    Bay County Arts Fair, NBA Playoff Reactions, Braves Baseball & This or That Fun | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 66

    Episode 66 of the Inside Drive Podcast is packed with local sports, community events, golf talk, NBA and NHL playoff reactions, Braves baseball, and one of our funniest “This or That” segments yet. Ryan Mulvey, Jay Henley, David Hayes, and special guest Jason discuss the upcoming Bay County Arts Fair at the Atlantis Event Center in Lynn Haven, bringing together local artists, theaters, musicians, creators, and community organizations under one roof. The crew also breaks down:North Bay Haven softball and boys volleyball playoff runsMosley Dolphins baseball playoff actionSouth Walton Seahawks dominating the baseball playoffsNBA playoff storylines including the Knicks, Thunder, Lakers, Spurs, and CavaliersNHL Stanley Cup Playoff reactionsAtlanta Braves updates and MLB talkThe growing concerns surrounding Division I sports cuts and NIL impactsCrazy news stories and hilarious facts that sound fake but are realA massive rapid-fire “This or That” segment featuring sports, golf, beach life, food, and morePlus, Ryan talks about getting the golf bug back thanks to The Back Nine and indoor simulator golf. Sponsored by:Juice and SunsetsThe Back NinePanhandle Credit UnionGolf PlusFireflyAmerican Charlie's Grill & Tavern🎙️ Subscribe for more local sports, community stories, interviews, golf talk, and Northwest Florida coverage. #InsideDrivePodcast #PanamaCityBeach #BayCounty #NBAPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #AtlantaBraves #Golf #HighSchoolSports #FloridaSports #PCB #BayCountyArtsFair #NorthBayHaven #MosleyDolphins #TheBackNine #GolfLife #SportsPodcast #LocalPodcast #PanhandleSports #Baseball #Softball

    57 min
  4. May 6

    🏀 NBA Playoffs Chaos + Rutherford Rams Rebuild | Inside Drive Podcast Episode 65

    Episode 65 of the Inside Drive Podcast is loaded with NBA playoff reactions and an inspiring football coaching journey. NBA Hall of Fame fantasy writer Steve Alexander joins the show to break down the biggest surprises from the NBA Playoffs, discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder are the clear favorites, and explain why teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers could shake things up. Then, Rutherford Rams head football coach Albert Floyd Jr. shares his incredible coaching journey, the culture shift happening at Rutherford High School, and how the “Brick by Brick” mentality is transforming the program. From perseverance and leadership to building young men and changing culture in Bay County football, this interview is packed with motivation and insight. Plus: American Charlie’s Athlete of the Week: Addison Mallon from North Bay Haven Charter Academy softballNBA Playoff betting insightBay County football culture discussionTribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John SterlingSponsor shoutouts from Juice & Sunsets, The Back Nine PCB, Panhandle Credit Union, and American Charlie’s, and Firefly 🎧 Subscribe, like, and follow the Inside Drive Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms! #InsideDrivePodcast #NBAPlayoffs #RutherfordRams #BayCountyFootball #OklahomaCityThunder #SteveAlexander #AlbertFloydJr #HighSchoolFootball #PanamaCityBeach #NBA #FootballCulture #SportsPodcast #BasketballTalk #FloridaFootball #PanhandleSports

    1h 11m
  5. May 1

    Episode 64 - Financial Journeys, Local Sports Standouts, and the Evolution of the MLB Save

    Join the hosts for a deep dive into Panama City Beach’s local sports scene and expert financial planning advice. In this episode, we spotlight the grand opening of The Back Nine PCB, celebrate our latest Athlete of the Week, and debate the shifting strategies in professional baseball and the NFL draft. Key Discussion Points Financial Wellness with Jaye Chapman:Guest Jaye Chapman of Chapman Wealth Management discusses partnering with individuals throughout their financial journeys.Topics include navigating qualified and non-qualified accounts, budgeting, and the importance of professional expertise in today's economy.The Back Nine Panama City Beach:A look at the newly opened 24/7 golf simulator facility in Magnolia Plaza.Features include state-of-the-art simulators used by the PGA, membership perks like 24-hour access, and "The Clubhouse" atmosphere.Local Sports Highlights:Athlete of the Week: Congratulations to Dave Olds of Rutherford High School for her record-breaking 400m performance.Softball & Volleyball: Coverage of the North Bay Haven Buccaneers’ district championship win in softball and their entry into the boys' volleyball state tournament.Baseball: Previewing the Mosley Dolphins vs. Niceville series.NFL Draft Grades:Reviewing The Sporting News grades, featuring "A+" marks for the Tennessee Titans and high praise for the Raiders, Jets, and Ravens.The "Death of the Save" in MLB:An in-depth debate on why the traditional "closer" role is fading in favor of "leverage index" and specific batter matchups.First-hand insights into the physical toll of relief pitching and the psychological hurdles of the ninth inning.

    1h 3m
4.9
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16 Ratings

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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.