Hall Call Podcast

David Wright played 14 seasons in MLB for the New York Mets. The 7x N.L. All-Star chronicled his journey from little league fields in Hampton Roads to professional baseball in the Big Apple through his recently released book, The Captain: A Memoir. Wright joined the Hall Call Interview Series to discuss his career, the injuries that stripped him of much of his ability, and the message he hopes to provides to those who read The Captain.

Anthony DiComo has covered the New York Mets for MLB.com since 2007, and recently co-authored The Captain: A Memoir, with Virginia native, Mets legend, and 2020 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, David Wright. DiComo spent countless hours with David, and those close to him, helping to provide insight into one of the greatest baseball talents to come from Virginia.

3 years ago professional soccer came to the city of Newport News, when Lionsbridge F.C. kicked off their inaugural season. The team was founded through the entrepreneurial spirit of it’s founder and owner, Mike Vest, and in a short period of time has garnered one of the more passionate followings in USL League 2. While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed LBFC down, it has not stopped them from finding success. Vest and Lionsbridge F.C. Head Coach, Chris Whalley joined Hall Call to discuss the success of the club, and soccer’s growing interest in North American sports.

Online Sports Gambling officially became legal in the Commonwealth July 1, 2020, but with many details yet to be sorted out, what do the present and future hold for Virginians looking to get in on the action? Dann Stupp from PlayVirginia.com joined the Hall Call Interview Series to discuss the ins and outs of sports gambling in VA.

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame’s Hall Call Interview Series continues with Warrick Scott, the grandson of VSHF inductee and NASCAR pioneer, Wendell Scott. Wendell Scott was the first African-American driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. Scott and HoF Executive Director, Will Driscoll, discussed the work the Wendell Scott Foundation is doing to honor the life and career of Wendell Scott, and preserve his legacy.

Join the Hall of Fame as it continues its Hall Call Interview Series, with award winning fantasy sports writer, Jake Ciely. Jake is a Senior Writer for The Athletic and he’ll join us to help get you prepped for your fantasy football draft!

Williams, from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, joined Hall Call to talk about life in the WNBA’s bubble, and preparing for a season amid a global pandemic.

Dr. Rotella is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, and has worked with top level athletes including Rory McIlroy and Lebron James, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Daniel Hudson, closed out the 2019 World Series victory for the Washington Nationals. Fast forward to May 2020, and the Nats had yet to take the field to defend their crown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hudson joined Hall Call to discuss the challenges and uncertainty facing the Nationals and MLB.

21x winner on NASCAR Cup Series circuit, and current NASCAR on NBC analyst, Jeff Burton joined Hall Call to discuss how NASCAR is preparing for its return to the track after hitting the brakes on the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.