Porch Talk

Porch Talk

By Jeremiah Lester, Cameron BarbettoNewsSports News
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Porch Talk episodes

  • Special Guest #6 - Jeff Lester (Part 2)

    Our two-part series concludes with former Garden standout, turned coach/educator, Jeff Lester.

    We pick up where we left off in college with Jeff. He shares stories from his college playing days and many great stories about his coaches and teammates.

    We finish our interview by discussing his coaching days and time as a teacher.

    2 hr 7 min
  • Special Guest #6 - Jeff Lester (Part 1)

    This is part 1 of our convo with former Garden Dragon Jeff Lester. We cover his younger years, and through high school, with good stories and laughs in between. Keep an eye out for part 2 coming soon.

    1 hr 53 min
  • "Destiny" - Interview With Eastside's Taylor Clay, Lexi Carter, Head Coach Terri Anne Funk - Episode #26

    Virginia's 1A State Champions - Eastside Spartans


    Interview with:

    Taylor Clay

    District & Region Player of the Year

    District & Region Defensive Player of the Year

    1st Team All Region & District


    Lexi Carter

    1st Team All Region & District


    Head Coach Terri Anne Funk

    Head Coach of the Year - Cumberland District


    Amidst some technical difficulties with Cameron, J-Mar & our guests delivered one of our best episodes yet.

    During this episode, we get to hear a recap of Eastside's historical season from their Head Coach and two of their star players.


    This episode is sponsored by:

    Cantrell Holdings, LLC

    Wyatt's Pole Holders

    1 hr 1 min
  • From One Cobra To Another - Interview With Ella & Neil Rasnake - Episode #25

    Current star Sophmore from Council High, Ella Rasnake joins the pod.

    Ella averaged 20 PPG, 5 RPG, 3.5 APG, and 2.4 SPG this season.

    She is one of the best young players in Southwest Virginia and if her work ethic is any indication, she is only getting started.

    Former Council and Southwest Virginia Hoops legend, current Council Varsity Girls Head Coach, Neil Rasnake joins his daughter for this interview.

    Neil shares some insight on Ella's training and Council girls earning their first regional berth since 2019.

    J-Mar and Cameron talk Region 1D and 2D tournaments in Varsity Boys and Girls.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    Wyatt's Pole Holders

    Cantrell Holdings, LLC

    1 hr 3 min
  • Just Like Old Times - Episode #24
    Scheduling and the stomach bug had us waiting longer than usual to put an episode out and on short notice wasn't able to do a player interview for this week.
    With that being said, the guys approached this episode like they had done when they first started. Hit on our local sports and then touched a bunch of different topics.
    Cameron gives his reaction to his 49ers losing the Super Bowl
    Salute to a legend in Toby Keith
    Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball
    UFC300 Main Event?
    Bristol's Country Thunder Lineup
    This episode is sponsored by:
    Cantrell Holdings, LLC
    Wyatt's Pole Holders
    2 hr 1 min
  • Redemption - Interview With Andy Lambert, Travis Viers - Episode #23
    Stand out guard from Lebanon High School, Senior Andy Lambert joins the porch.Andy just surpassed 1,000 points and he’s a leader on one the best teams in Southwest Virginia.Andy talks about his childhood, overcoming an injury, and expectations going forward for this season.We also welcomed Travis Viers on the pod.Travis is a former Council Cobra basketball player, former Patrick Henry basketball coach, and now runs SWVA Hoops Podcast.The guys share memories of basketball in Southwest Virginia, thoughts on our podcasts, and ideas for the Buchanan Country consolidationThis episode is sponsored by:Cantrell Holdings, LLCWyatt’s Pole Holders
    1 hr 51 min
  • Rebel Yell - Interview With Landon Bailey, Cole Payne - Episode #22

    We welcome two great guests on for this episode

    Landon Bailey, Senior from Hurley High School, just surpassed 1,000 career points in basketball. Landon is also a 1,000 yard rusher in football.

    The guys ask Landon about his childhood and his senior seasons in both football and basketball.

    We also have on Twin Valley Head Coach for the varsity boys, Cole Payne.

    We have a great conversation with Cole about some of the challenges he faces coaching a young team in his first year as the HC.

    To finish out the episode, Cameron and J-Mar give a rundown on the games from Monday & Tuesday in Varsity Boys & Girls basketball


    This episode is sponsored by:

    Cantrell Holdings, LLC

    Wyatt's Pole Holders

    2 hr 1 min
  • Memory Lane - Interview With Chance Keen - Episode #21

    Unique episode from the crew.

    J-Mar and Cameron begin the episode with an interview of Chance Keen. Chance is a current King College basketball player and former player at Twin Valley.

    After the interview, the guys discuss the Boys & Girls varsity games from last Wednesday & Thursday.

    To finish the episode, we welcome the "Boys Join The Porch" crew for a trip down Memory Lane. Logan Cantrell, Thomas Burniston, Rusty Yates, and John Ward join to discuss memories from their time in sports and share tons of funny stories.


    This episode is sponsored by:

    Cantrell Holdings, LLC

    Wyatt's Pole Holders

    2 hr 53 min

About Porch Talk

From the publisher's feed

Jeremiah Lester and Cameron Barbetto team up to bring you "Porch Talk." This podcast will give weekly breakdowns and previews of High School, College, and Professional sports. We're not limited to just that though, we will also share our love for country music and talk about the top stories going on in the country right now.