The Download with DP
The Download with DP
The quality of high school and college sports in central Illinois calls for a podcast to discuss what's going on in great detail and have guests on from all walks of life to get their stories told in a special way. Channel1450 Sports Director Derek Parris breaks it all down and has fun doing so on The Download With DP.Social links:
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Download with DP Episode 28 - Alyssa Riley
Alyssa Riley (4:56) fresh off her second state championship game appearance in three seasons as head coach of the Glenwood girls basketball sits down to discuss all things Titans - from basketball, to program, to culture, to athletes and even addressing some doubters. DP talks the end of basketba…
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Download with DP Episode 27 - Grady Grisham
Pleasant Plains three sport standout Grady Grisham (3:59) talks about his ACL injury to end his high school sports career and what the mindset is moving forward. Grisham discusses his basketball, football and baseball careers and looks ahead to a long road of rehab and what motivates him moving for…
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Download with DP Episode 26 - Luke Blackford
Now the city of Springfield's all time leading scorer, Calvary Academy senior and UIS commit Luke Blackford (4:36) sits down for an amazing conversation about all things basketball. DP talks postseason basketball and wrestling and what's coming up on Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Fi…
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Download with DP Episode 25 - Blake Turner
Blake Turner (3:28) joins me this week to talk all things Lanphier and Central State Eight basketball. From the dominance of MacArthur this year, to talking about the coaches in the league and the state runs from a variety of teams along with some girl dad talk. Jamie Jones - Country Financial ag…
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Download with DP Episode 24 - John Levin
John Levin (4:18) discusses his hall of fame broadcasting career and shares some special sports stories from his time covering central Illinois sports. DP talks playoffs and big games ahead - what Channel1450 will be covering and what to watch for. All thanks to the exclusive sponsor - Jamie Jo…
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Download with DP Episode 23 - Brian Cuffle
Brian Cuffle (5:04) joins this week to talk about his quarter of a century service as a referee and official in the Springfield area for basketball and football and his retirement from working hoops. Cuffle discusses how he got into the profession, why he's getting out and talks about his three tri…
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Download with DP Episode 22 - Tony Gavin
Tony Gavin (4:48) joins this week to talk all things Rochester basketball and a little Rocket football. Gavin discusses the different start to the season and getting his guys healthy. He looks at the CS8 schedule and the 2A postseason ahead. DP recaps some City action, previews the big games ahead…
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Download with DP Episode 21 - Nick Beard
Nick Beard (4:10) joins this week to talk about the County tournament, the Bullets basketball program and plenty more hoops talk. DP discusses County, City this weekend and plenty more thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.
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Download with DP Episode 20 - Brad Scheffler
Brad Scheffler (5:50) joins this week to talk all things Springfield High girls basketball, his path into coaching, this year's Senators. squad and some baseball and dad talk. DP breaks down the County tourney so far and looks ahead to some huge games in the next week. This podcast is exclusivel…
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Download with DP Episode 19 - Seth Kunz
Seth Kunz (4:48) talks about his experiences so far as a journalism student at Mizzou, getting to call the Border War and the Braggin Rights games and talks about his future plans and goals. DP and Seth wrap it up with some County Tournament preview talk ahead of the 100th edition next week. DP di…
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