Triangle Women's Sports Podcast

Hoops, Science, & Resilience with NCCU's Morgan Callahan

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:52:17 GMT

North Carolina Central graduate forward Morgan Callahan joins the show to discuss her historic career as the Eagles' all-time leading scorer in the Division I era. She opens up about overcoming a major hip injury early in her career, her intense passion for clinical research while earning her pharmaceutical science degrees, and her thoughts on the future of the program under new head coach Olivia Gaines. It’s an inspiring conversation detailing exactly what it means to truly dominate both on the court and in the lab.

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The Worst Runner-Up Shirts: Triangle Heartbreak Edition

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:56:20 GMT

In this episode, we’re digging through the back of the closet to find the most painful "almost" apparel in local sports history. From regular-season Shields to deep tournament runs that fell just short, we rank the worst runner-up shirts that Triangle fans are still holding onto. It’s a celebration of the milestones we’d rather forget and the gear that serves as a permanent reminder of "what could have been."

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Daiyah Bailey | NCCU's #1 Hitter, Base Stealer, Eye Black Specialist

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:27:56 GMT

In this episode, Jared chats with NCCU outfielder Daiyah Bailey, who opens up about her move from Moreno Valley to Durham and how that transition sparked a period of rapid personal growth. She reflects on a pivotal moment at age 14 when she nearly walked away from softball entirely, only to have her passion reignited by a coach who placed immense trust in her defensive abilities. Daiyah also breaks down the keys to becoming an elite hitter, her role as the team’s designated eye black artist, the personal significance behind wearing the #1 jersey, and more.

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The Tar Heel Who Toppled the NCAA

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:28:16 GMT

UNC tennis star Reese Brantmeier just secured a massive legal settlement that changes the game for college athletes and pro prize money forever. We break down the "Brantmeier Effect" on the NCAA’s amateurism rules before previewing a huge opening weekend of NCAA Tennis for UNC, NC State and Duke.

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Campbell Week: Charlie Montgomery | International Roots & The Steady Rise

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:36:41 GMT

To wrap up Campbell Week, we’re joined by softball center fielder Charlie Montgomery to discuss her journey from the international diamonds of Italy to her breakout success with the Camels. Charlie dives into the mechanics behind her rising season-to-season numbers and how she’s preparing for a career in Nutrition and Dietetics.

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Campbell Week: Amber DeSena | The Future of the Mental Game

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:12 GMT

Campbell softball star Amber DeSena joins the show to discuss her cross-country journey from California to Iowa and finally to Campbell as one of the final "COVID-year" athletes. She opens up about the family legacy behind her walk-up music and her future mission to support collegiate mental health through sports therapy. It’s a deep dive into the heart and hustle of a veteran leader at the Creek.

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Campbell Week: Allyiah Swiney | The Iron Woman of Buies Creek

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:38:11 GMT

We’re kicking off Campbell Week with the "Iron Woman" herself, Allyiah Swiney. With over 200 career games played, Allyiah is a cornerstone of the Camels' softball program. In this episode, we discuss:

The Classroom & The Field: What it’s really like balancing student-teaching with leading the team in runs.
The "Mojo" Look: Allyiah settles the debate on the best Campbell uniform combination and reveals which one is her favorite.
The Walk-Up: From Hurricane Chris to Drake, we break down the two tracks Allyiah uses to set the tone at the plate.
The Record Books: Her mindset as she climbs the Campbell all-time ranks in hits, runs, and RBIs.

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UNC Lacrosse Deep Dive with The Daily Tar Heel's Eva Patel

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:25:24 GMT

We sat down with Sports Journalist for The Daily Tar Heel, Eva Patel, to dissect the absolute dominance of UNC women’s lacrosse this season. From Chloe Humphrey’s record-shattering pace to Jenny Levy’s masterful tactical adjustments, Eva gives us her expert breakdown of how talented this team really is—plus, she shares exclusive insights from the locker room that you won't hear anywhere else.

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Softball Record Chasers

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:28:21 GMT

Jared deep dives into the standout softball stars across the Triangle who are currently shattering program records and climbing the all-time leaderboards. This episode breaks down the high-stakes statistical races across all five local programs and previews a massive weekend of rivalry matchups.

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Triangle Tilt: Tournament Heartbreak & The 2027 Blueprint

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:12:22 GMT

Jared gives his final thoughts for every college hoops team in the Triangle and looks ahead to each school's recruiting class.

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Hot Takes & Gripes

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:07:00 GMT

Maybe Zam Jones leaving NC State is a good thing. Is Jordan Wood the most important player for Duke this postseason? Why can't NCCU be an HBCU powerhouse? All of these things and more on this week's Triangle Women's Sports Podcast.

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The Greatness of Chloe Humphrey and UNC Lacrosse

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:29:02 GMT

Jared finally gives Chloe Humphrey & UNC Lacrosse the attention it deserves. He discusses the team's undefeated start & how much of a realistic chance Humphrey has to break some all-time NCAA records.

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Courage Season Preview

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:32:54 GMT

Jared previews the upcoming season for the Courage, predicts where he thinks they will finish and shares his impressions of what he thinks the fans expect from the team.

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Campbell Softball Gets No Respect

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:50:07 GMT

Campbell softball has been one of the most successful mid-majors in the country, but they still don't get the respect they deserve, even locally in the Triangle. Jared shines a light on one of the most talented teams in the country and explains why more respect should be put on their name.

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NCCU WBB Resurgence

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:44:29 GMT

The Eagles have recovered from their slow start and look like a potential threat to win the MEAC. Jared breaks down how they've turned it around and how the team may fare in the conference tournament.

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The UNC Super Team That Never Was

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:51:04 GMT

With commits like Olivia Moultrie, Jaedyn Shaw and others, Jared wonders just how good the 2024 UNC women's soccer team could have been. His conclusion may surprise you.

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Triangle WBB All-Star Saturday Night

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:22:17 GMT

Jared wants to incorporate the NBA All-Star Saturday Night competitions with players from the Triangle and he lays out how it can be done and who he would like see compete.

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Softball Preview: NCCU & Campbell

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:21:17 GMT

Jared previews the upcoming softball season for NCCU & Campbell, and explains how he decided who to root for in Super Bowl 60.

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WBB Record Chasers

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:32:35 GMT

Jared talks about a few players in the Triangle who could break school records in women's hoops.

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ACC Softball Preview

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:56:58 GMT

Jared previews the upcoming softball season for Duke, UNC and NC State and gives his predictions on where he thinks each team will finish.

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News & Notes

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:51:11 GMT

A lot of sports news to get to so Jared goes around the horn and discusses the new Courage signings, the AUSL coming to Durham, the Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes and more.

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Gymnastics Season Preview

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:11:19 GMT

Jared talks about his Cameron Indoor experience after attending Duke vs. Notre Dame over the weekend and previews the upcoming gymnastics season for UNC and NC State.

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Busy Offseason for Courage

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:22:34 GMT

Jared deep dives the North Carolina Courage's offseason signings, extensions and departures and tries to figure out if the front office is building a contender or not.

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How Special Was Duke Women's Soccer This Season?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:48:54 GMT

Jared discusses how special the Duke women's soccer team was this past season and where he thinks the team ranks all time in school history.

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Triangle WBB Rankings

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:01:25 GMT

After a jam-packed week of hoops, Jared ranks the division 1 Triangle women's basketball teams and previews Duke soccer's college cup game against Stanford.

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Triangle Women's Sports Podcast Preview

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:16:49 GMT

Follow me, Jared Gilkerson, a television and podcast producer, on my women’s sports journey in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. From college to the pros, the Triangle has a bevy of talented women athletes, so why aren’t we talking about them? I won’t just recap the games, but will bring a unique perspective into the world of women’s sports in the Triangle, and interview past, current and up-and-coming legends of the game along the way.

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