Around The Ozarks Sports Scene
Around The Ozarks Sports Scene
One of the best-known names in Ozark’s sports, Scott Puryear, is back with his own sports podcast! In each podcast Scott will talk area sports and national sports topics of local interest, plus have interviews with area sports personalities from past and present.Social links:
Follow the podcast:
Matt Derrick, ChiefsDigest.com
The road to the Super Bowl begins on Monday Night Football as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos. To get you ready, we’re joined by ChiefsDigest.com publisher and leading beat writer Matt Derrick. Thanks to our sponsors Thompson Sales, Colton's Steakhouse, and D…
32:06
Sparky Woods, MSU Football Assistant Coach (& Father of Head Coach Casey Woods)
When you shout "Coach Woods" on the Missouri State sideline, you might want to be a little more specific! 🏈 Legendary 72-year-old coach Sparky Woods is back on the field as an assistant for the Bears—coaching alongside his son, MSU first-year head coach Casey Woods. Sparky joins the podcast to tal…
39:55
Adam McKnight, Nixa High School Senior Quarterback
Can the Nixa Eagles get back to the state title game for a third straight year? Senior quarterback and Missouri State commit Adam McKnight joins the show to give us the inside scoop! The three-sport standout talks about the high expectations for Nixa football this season, his preparation for the gr…
28:28
Chris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone, Fall Sports Preview
Friday night lights and fall sports are officially back! 🏈 When a new high school season kicks off, there is only one person to call: Chris Parker, Chief Editor of Ozarks Sports Zone. Chris breaks down everything you need to know heading into the new school year—from contenders on the gridiron and…
40:40
Wyatt Vincent, Former Nixa HS Baseball Standout And New York Mets Minor-Leaguer
From Nixa star to the New York Mets system. ⚾️ Former Eagles three-sport standout Wyatt Vincent joins the podcast as he navigates his first full season of professional baseball! Now patrolling the outfield for the Single-A St. Lucie Mets in the Florida State League, Wyatt pulls back the curtain on …
29:44
Lyla Louderbaugh, Ozarks Golf Standout
The former Springfield Catholic High and current University of Kansas standout golfer returns next week to the US Women's Amateur, where she opened eyes nationwide by reaching the match play semifinals in the 156-player field of top golfers in our country. This time she heads to Tennessee, looking …
32:27
Reagan Zibilski, Professional Golfer
One month into her professional career, Springfield’s own Reagan Zibilski is just getting started. ⛳️ Fresh off an incredible run with the Arkansas Razorbacks (including a top-10 individual NCAA finish) Reagan joins host Scott Puryear to give us the lay of the land from the Epson Tour. She opens u…
33:58
Lance Kettering, Executive Director of the Springfield Sports Commission
Major sporting events don’t just happen by accident in the Springfield area—they are won. 🏆 Joining us to pull back the curtain on sports tourism is Lance Kettering, Executive Director of the Springfield Sports Commission. Since 2010, Lance and his team have been aggressively bidding on and securi…
36:56
Nyla Milleson, Drury University VP and Director of Athletics
What a year to be a Drury Panther! 🐾 Drury VP and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson joins the podcast to celebrate an incredible year of sports achievements. We’re recapping the major highlights—including Drury capturing the prestigious GLVC All-Sports Trophy and breaking ground on an exciting …
43:11
Angie Wiley, Sports Mental Performance Coach
With Father’s Day right around the corner, we’re tackling a relatable topic: how to be a better sports dad. To help us navigate the fine line between supportive and overbearing, we’re sitting down with our favorite sports psychology expert, Angie Wiley. The founder of YouAreStrong.com shares essent…
31:26