Episodes

  • Episode 300: Night of the Boneyard | ECU vs USF
    4 Nov 2026

    Episode 300. South Florida at East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for Night of the Boneyard. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower, with guest Colby Alfrey, celebrate 300 episodes, recap the Pirates’ 17-9 Halloween win over Temple, and preview USF — the Bulls’ defense, coaching, and what ECU has to do under the lights.

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    The Rundown:
    — Episode 300
    — Cliff Godwin’s return and the start of basketball season
    — Temple recap: 17-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen
    — USF preview with Colby Alfrey
    — Night of the Boneyard keys and prediction
    — Walk the Plank: Holy War, Green and Gold Bowl, Miami–Notre Dame
    — Gambling Corner: Week 10 picks

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    1 hr and 10 min
  • Episode 299: Halloween at Dowdy | ECU vs Temple
    29 Oct 2026

    Temple at East Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower recap the Pirates’ 41-34 overtime loss at Memphis and preview Temple — coaching changes on both sides of the American, what ECU has to clean up, and whether the Pirates can stop the slide at home.

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    The Rundown:
    — Memphis recap: 41-34 in overtime
    — How the lead got away again
    — Temple preview: coaching, players, and the matchup
    — Walk the Plank
    — Gambling Corner: Week 9 picks
    — ECU vs Temple prediction

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    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    • 02:59 Reflections on ECU's Performance
    • 05:58 Analyzing Coaching and Player Issues
    • 09:57 Temple's Struggles and Coaching Changes
    • 15:00 Guest Introduction: Sean McGady
    • 18:01 Temple's Season Overview
    • 21:54 Discussion on Conference Parity
    • 24:51 Future Prospects for Temple and ECU
    • 27:56 Fan Engagement and Community Support
    • 29:12 The Impact of Winning on Fan Engagement
    • 30:45 Evaluating Casey Keeler's Leadership
    • 32:34 Roster Challenges and Coaching Accountability
    • 35:38 Temple vs. ECU: Game Predictions
    • 38:12 The Buzz Around the Sixers
    • 40:44 Phillies' Struggles and Future Outlook
    • 43:44 Predictions and Final Thoughts
    • 53:36 Atlanta Sports Dynamics
    • 56:48 Coaching Changes and Impacts
    • 01:01:10 Upcoming Game Predictions
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    1 hr and 14 min
  • Episode 298: Thursday Night in Memphis | ECU at Memphis
    22 Oct 2026

    East Carolina at Memphis, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower recap the Pirates’ 30-17 overtime loss at UAB — 14-0 lead, then the collapse — and preview Memphis, the rivalry, and what ECU’s offense has to do to stay in it.

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    The Rundown:
    — UAB recap: 30-17 in overtime at Protective Stadium
    — How a 14-0 lead got away
    — Memphis preview: offense, coaching, and the rivalry
    — Walk the Plank: Brewers Timeless Ticket fiasco
    — Gambling Corner: Week 8 picks
    — ECU at Memphis prediction

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    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Episode Highlights
    • 04:31 Tragic Incident at UTSA
    • 07:56 ECU Women's Soccer and Volleyball Success
    • 08:31 Deep Dive into ECU vs UAB
    • 25:31 Previewing ECU vs Memphis
    • 34:30 Memphis Football Performance Overview
    • 38:57 Defensive Strengths and Key Players
    • 40:43 Coaching Dynamics and Fan Expectations
    • 44:35 Rivalry with ECU and Fan Sentiment
    • 52:00 Future Prospects and Quarterback Concerns
    • 01:01:47 Equal Playing Field in Sports
    • 01:02:20 The Milwaukee Brewers Ticket Controversy
    • 01:05:32 Lifetime Tickets and Fan Expectations
    • 01:09:23 Gambling Corner: Predictions and Insights
    • 01:17:20 ECU's Upcoming Game Analysis
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    1 hr and 19 min
  • Episode 297: Thursday Night in Birmingham | ECU at UAB
    13 Oct 2026

    James Madison is headed to the American Conference. Then ECU is at UAB, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Protective Stadium in Birmingham. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower get into what JMU’s move means for the league, recap the Pirates’ 28-12 American opener win over Rice, and preview Thursday night in Birmingham.

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    The Rundown:
    — James Madison and American Conference realignment
    — Rice recap: 28-12 at Dowdy-Ficklen
    — Second half and the defense
    — UAB preview: Thursday night in Birmingham
    — Walk the Plank: rankings, App State–Coastal, Ohio State–Indiana
    — Gambling Corner: Week 7 picks
    — ECU at UAB prediction
    — ECU Marching Band headed to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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    1 hr and 13 min
  • Episode 296: Conference Starts Now | ECU vs Rice
    8 Oct 2026

    Rice at East Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Homecoming, and the Pirates’ American Conference opener. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower preview Rice after the bye — returning pieces Sam Dankah and JD Lampley, the Owls’ offense, and what ECU has to be to start conference play 1-0.

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    The Rundown:
    — Conference season kickoff
    — Sam Dankah and JD Lampley back
    — Rice preview: offense, defense, and the matchup
    — Houston sports and conference rivalries
    — Walk the Plank
    — Gambling Corner: Week 6 picks
    — ECU vs Rice prediction

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    1 hr and 36 min
  • Episode 295: Bye Week Tape | ECU 42, NC Central 9
    2 Oct 2026

    East Carolina is 2-2 after a 42-9 win over NC Central on Sept. 26 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, then off this week before Rice. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower break down the Pirates’ Get Right Day — Emory Williams, TJ Engleman, and a 35-point second quarter — plus volleyball, golf, and the rest of the college football board.

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    The Rundown:
    — NC Central recap: 42-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen
    — Quarterback situation after Emory Williams’ day
    — ECU volleyball and golf
    — Looking ahead, including Rice
    — Walk the Plank
    — Gambling Corner: Week 5 picks

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    52 min
  • Episode 294: Ugly Ones Count | ECU vs NCCU Preview
    24 Sep 2026

    East Carolina vs. NC Central, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower recap the Pirates’ sloppy 20-17 win at Old Dominion—the defense after the half, the offensive-line and quarterback issues—and preview NC Central’s run game before the last non-conference home date.

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    The Rundown:
    — ECU vs ODU recap: 20-17 in Norfolk
    — Defense after the half vs. a stalled offense
    — NC Central preview: run game and MEAC landscape with John Duren
    — Coaching and quarterback talk
    — Walk the Plank
    — Gambling Corner: Week 4 picks
    — ECU vs NC Central prediction

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    1 hr and 10 min
  • Episode 293: First One’s the Hardest | ECU at ODU Preview
    17 Sep 2026

    East Carolina at Old Dominion, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk. ECU alumni Jared Shafit and Artie Brower recap the Pirates’ 27-24 home-opener loss to App State and preview the trip to ODU—offensive-line issues after falling to 0-2, and how ECU can get the first win of the year against a Monarchs team that’s never beaten them.

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    The Rundown:
    — Fantasy football trades
    — App State recap: 27-24 at Dowdy-Ficklen
    — Offensive line and what has to change at 0-2
    — ECU at Old Dominion preview with Mike Langston from The ODU Monarchists
    — NFL notes and quarterback talk
    — Walk the Plank
    — Gambling Corner: Week 3 picks
    — ECU at ODU prediction

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    1 hr and 20 min