In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with former Glendale High standout, Kellen Lindstrom. Scott and Kellen discuss his quick transition to football freshman at Tennessee. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Mark Collins of our sponsor, Fastbreak Sports. Scott and Mark talk about the current sports memorabilia market. Also a special guest on todays episode is Angie Wiley of 'You Are Strong/Chuck Wiley Foundation'. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with owner/publisher of ChiefsBlitz.com, Nick Athan. Scott and Nick talk on all things Kansas City Chiefs this offseason and entering the NFL Draft. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Scott Bailes. Bailes provides a "behind the curtain tell-all" from his view as a former Major League Baseball pitcher and Springfield Cardinals TV announcer.  Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with former Glendale High star, Ty Wilmsmeyer. Ty is thriving as the starting center fielder for the nation's top-ranked college baseball team, the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Kris Flood, retiring Republic High School Girls Basketball Coach. Kris reflects on her 25-year career as one of Missouri's most successful coaches. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Evangel University Head Men's Basketball Coach, Bert Capel, on why his Valor are still dancing in the NAIA National Tournament's Sweet 16 in Kansas City, big changes on campus, and more! Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Springfield Area Sports Commission Director, Lance Kettering. Scott and Lance discuss the future of events in SGF. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with two former local stars Raegan McCowan, who played Lebanon/Western Illinois Basketball, and Reagan Zibilski, who played Springfield Catholic/Arkansas Golf. Tune in for a double dose of Reagans, get an update on great things happening from both women, and more! Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Ozarks Sports Zone's, Chris Parker. Scott and Chris preview the state high school wrestling and basketball championships and the Ozarks' teams/players to watch. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with Missouri State Football Head Coach, Ryan Beard. Scott and Ryan talk all things Bears, including the perils of the portal at the FCS level, an update on former local stars, and his real MVP. Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In this episode of Around The Ozarks Sports Scene, Scott Puryear speaks with former Kickapoo and Missouri State soccer great, Dr. Heath Melugin. Dr. Heath Melugin is now a rising star in the orthopedic surgery world. Scott picks the CoxHealth doc's brain on all things youth sports injuries (and how to avoid them). Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 16, Scott Puryear speaks with the New Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director, Byron Shive. Brian talks about his path to the key role, upcoming plans/changes in approach, a new event coming to SGF that features Peyton Manning and more! Thanks to our sponsor Fastbreak Sports, the largest selection of cards & card supplies in Southwest Mo!

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 13, Scott Puryear speaks with Drury Baseball coach, Scott Nasby. Coach Scott shares the exciting details on the "new" Meador Park for his Panthers to call home, previews his 2024 squad, discusses the retirement of his former coach (Keith Guttin at MSU), and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 14, Scott Puryear speaks with Drury Baseball coach, Scott Nasby. Coach Scott shares the exciting details on the "new" Meador Park for his Panthers to call home, previews his 2024 squad, discusses the retirement of his former coach (Keith Guttin at MSU), and more! 

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 13, Scott Puryear speaks with guests about the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions! 36 of the 39 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions events to date were represented on the ATO Sports Scene podcast this week when host Scott Puryear, sat down with past tournament directors Dr. Edsel Matthews and Mark Fisher, and current director Josh Scott, to discuss their favorite stories and memories from the Ozarks' premier annual sporting event and the nation's most attended high school basketball tournament.  The 39th annual T of C is this Thursday through Saturday at Great Southern Bank Arena on the Missouri State University campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 12, Scott Puryear speaks with Kickapoo High basketball alum, Leslie Hanchey. Leslie waited 15 years for her opportunity to be Head Coach of her alma mater, and now she has the Lady Chiefs off to an 11-1 start and a Pink & White title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 11, Scott Puryear speaks with News-Leader sportswriter, Wyatt Wheeler. Scott and Wyatt talk about the Blue & Gold/Pink & White holiday high school hoops picks, young stars in the Ozarks, Bears & Lady Bears, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 10, Scott Puryear speaks with Coach Bill Armstrong, Head Coach of Branson's Link Academy. They talk about Link Academy's BIG WIN at the high school basketball national championship last year... and how the Lions are loaded again with future college and NBA talent. As well as, how an entirely new Link roster is ready to make a run at a repeat... and where last year's stars have landed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 9, Former Kickapoo and Drury basketball star Molly (Carter) Miller was all set after graduation for a career in marketing. Ten years later, she leads the Division 1 Grand Canyon University program and ranks right there with legends Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey in career winning percentage as a head coach. What the heck happened? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 8, Scott Puryear speaks with Republic High School Head Football Coach, Ryan Cornelsen. Scott and Ryan talk about a game happening for the FIRST TIME, Republic Tigers state football championship this weekend in Columbia, MO. They also speak about what did the life-long Kansas prep coach foresee in Republic three years ago, as a school and community, to want to move his family and try to wake this sleeping giant? Learn this and MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 7, Scott Puryear speaks with Dan Boever, a former World Long Drive champion. Dan, who has done more than 2,000 shows as one of the nation's premiere trick-shot artists/entertainers, joins Scott for a fun, light-hearted look at his career and how he got into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 6, Scott Puryear speaks with Art Hains, the legendary radio voice of Missouri State University Athletics and The Kansas City Chiefs' Pre- and Post-Game Shows. Scott and Art talk about KC Chiefs and post-season threats, Bears Football, Basketball, and Baseball, and his own continued amazing recovery from West Nile Virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 5, Scott Puryear speaks with Evangel University's Head Football Coach, Chuck Hepola. Hepola has quietly put together one of the best football seasons in its nearly 50-year history with a 10-0 record and No. 9 national ranking entering a huge home game on Saturday, November 11th. Scott visits with Hepola to find out what truly makes the EU experience special ... and discuss the exciting future for this program on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 4, Scott Puryear speaks with Keith Guttin, who has spent 42 years as the highly successful head baseball coach at Missouri State University. Tune in to uncover if this is indeed his final season, as reported nationally last week? Scott and Keith also preview his upcoming squad and look back on his career that ranks among the best all time in his sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 3, Scott Puryear covers all things high school sports with the all-knowing - Ozarks Sports Zone's editor/director Chris Parker. Scott and Chris discuss local conference realignment talk, football districts & playoffs, post-season teams and athletes to watch in all Fall sports for our Ozarks' schools. Plus, they take a look back and ahead at the sports weekend & "Scott's Thoughts!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 2, Scott Puryear speaks with basketball legend and current Nevada Wolfpack coach, Steve Alford. Scott also covers current sports news, both local and national, including the Nixa vs. Republic marquee matchup, 'Scotts Thoughts', and more! For more information about Around The Ozarks Sports Scene guest, Steve Alford, CLICK HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. In Around The Ozarks Sports Scene - Episode 1, learn more about your host, Scott Puryear. Scott also talks with 6 ft 8 in, 300 lbs, sophomore offensive lineman standout at Nixa High School, Jackson Cantwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.