Let's Talk with Carl Lee

The conversation starts with all of the showmanship and extra attention players seem to be seeking in today's NFL. Is it just part of the greater era of self-branding, or is it taking away from the greater good of the game? Then the discussion switches gears to the not-so-good facts of the 2026 football season for the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Marshall Thundering Herd. Can either team be competitive in the NIL/Transfer Portal Era? Is it an issue with the players or are the coaches to blame? That and more on Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy.

Former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Famer Sterling Sharpe calls in and talks with the crew about the rough start for the 2026 Packers team, and dives into some of the behind-the-scenes action that takes place within a team in these situations. The discussion digs into the roles of players and their coaches, and ultimately who is responsible when expectations don't meet reality. Plus, is it okay for the fans to boo if they aren't happy with how things are going? When do jobs go on the line? This episode is full of banter and the occasional roasting of Carl Lee! 

Guest Sterling Sharpe joins Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, Hollis Lewis, and Producer Matt Murphy.

WVU knocked off 25th ranked UVA last weekend. Does this legitimize this WVU team? Will it hush the Rich Rodriguez haters? Then, the conversation goes toward practice time and penalties in high school football and beyond. Are players practicing enough to avoid penalties, and at what point should the officials let players work through some of it? Finally, the conversation looks into the latest advancements in safety technology in football. All that and more on Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy.

This episode dives into the new Senate bill up for consideration, The Protect College Sports Act. Hollis gives an overview before the discussion dives deep into the matter. From contracts to school affiliation, conference realignment to revenue sharing, and a host of other issues, this discussion touches on several of the toughest matters hitting college sports today. Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy.

The discussion hits on a variety of hot button issues within sports this week. First, WVU and MU played last weekends to very different results. Was the WVU win that notable? Was the MU loss a sign of things to come? Then, the officiating controversy in Michigan. Game clocks... officials clocks... Multiple clocks?! The discussion also turns to the NFL and luxury taxes, with a look into the role of the Player's Association in that sort of thing. Are the players invested in their fanbases anymore, or is it all about the bottom line? Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, Hollis Lewis, and Producer Matt Murphy.

Lisa Otey takes the reigns on this week's episode, asking Carl and Hollis a variety of questions regarding the upcoming college football seasons for WVU and Marshall, coaching/player philosophies, broadcasting, and more! Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis!

After lawsuits and discussions within the NCAA, 5 years of elegibility has been granted to players as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, but it's creating an interesting scenario: NFL rookies considering going back for one last year in college football. The discussion then moves to the Cleveland Browns and the QB1 problem it has on its hands. Deshaun Watson is still owed over $40 million on his contract, but Watson comes with some issues, and Shedeur Sanders is showing a lot of talent. Finally, the discussion puts ties everything back to youth sports and a notable shift away from football. New studies have shown that contact football should be withheld until kids are age 14, but participation numbers are showing that football may be on a slow decline as other Olympic sports take hold. Let's talk with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, Hollis Lewis, and Producer Matt Murphy.

The LA Lakers' sale is raising some eyebrows as questions arise on the standards for selling a professional team. Plus, Jayden Daniels has been making headlines regarding LSU using his image and likeness. Do the modern NIL deals limit his options here? Finally, the conversation moves to professional athletes mentality and the differences between rookies and seasoned veterans. Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, Hollis Lewis, and Producer Matt Murphy.

Two-time MLB All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and three-time NL Manager of the Year Dusty Baker spends an evening with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Producer Matt Murphy talking about his 50+ years playing and coaching in the Majors. From winning the World Series in 1981 with the Dodgers, to catching another in 2022 as the Astros' skipper, Baker talks philosophy, racial tones, coaching All-Star sluggers, and more. Let's Talk! with Major League great Dusty Baker!

Old school vs. New School - Where does safety fall in today's football game? Plus, little WNBA bets between players. Is it a non-issue or is there a bigger systemic problem at hand? Join Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, Hollis Lewis, and Producer Matt Murphy for Let's Talk!