Let's Talk with Carl Lee

Let's Talk with Carl Lee

Podcast episodes release Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now join us every Sunday afternoon at 1:06 pm on 580 WCHS for Let's Talk with Carl Lee, where we dive headfirst into the world of sports, culture, and social issues. Former NFL All-Pro Carl Lee and his co-host, Hollis Lewis, team up with a dynamic panel of influential guests to have real and engaging conversations that challenge the status quo. We explore how sports shape our society and tackle pressing social matters, all while sharing untold stories and reimagining the role of athletes in today's world.With authenticity and a mission to inspire, Let's Talk sparks meaningful discussions, fosters understanding, and empowers listeners to be part of the change. Get ready for compelling stories, expert insights, and fearless conversations that will inform, inspire, and invite you to be part of the dialogue. Join the conversation on our Facebook page: Let's Talk Carl Lee or visit WCHSNetwork.com/LetsTalk

Episodes

Championship Mindsets, WNBA Growth, and Two-Way Dreams: Alexis Hornbuckle Joins Let's Talk

April 24, 2025 • 57 mins
In this special episode of Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, West Virginia basketball legend and WNBA champion Alexis Hornbuckle joins Carl, Hollis, and Lisa for a powerful conversation about competition, mindset, and the evolution of women’s sports. From winning four high school titles to NCAA and WNBA championships back-to-back, Alexis shares what it takes to be a champion at every level—and how mental performance coaching is shaping tod...
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Agents, Athletes & the NCAA: Who Really Runs the Game?

April 18, 2025 • 58 mins
This week on Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, the crew welcomes NFL agent and attorney Paul DeRuzel for an electric, wide-ranging conversation. From contract negotiations to NIL chaos, Paul shares stories from inside the industry—including how he helps players grow as professionals, not just performers. Carl reflects on his own experience navigating the NFL without the luxuries today’s players have, and the two connect over the power of m...
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Class, Contracts & Controversy: Rewriting the Playbook for West Virginia Sports

April 10, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into the newly proposed WVSSAC high school classification changes with special guest Dana Farrell. From enrollment-based divisions to the impact on rivalries, conferences, and fairness across the state, the crew breaks down what’s working—and what’s still broken. They tackle the looming questions around NIL money and its possible trickle-down into West Virgini...
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The Price of the Game: NIL, College Sports, and Who Really Wins

April 3, 2025 • 57 mins
On this episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee, the team dives deep into the seismic shifts happening across college athletics. Carl, Lisa, and co-host Delegate Hollis Lewis—who also serves in the West Virginia House of Delegates—break down key legislation currently moving through the statehouse that will shape the future of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for student-athletes. Hollis gives a clear-eyed breakdown of bills codify...
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Championship Insights & WVU's NCAA Tournament Snub Controversy

March 20, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee, we begin with an insightful conversation with Bo Miller, head coach of the Spring Valley girls' basketball team, discussing their recent state championship victory and the strategies behind their success. In the latter segment, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa delve into the controversy surrounding West Virginia University's exclusion from the NCAA Tournament, highlighting Governor Patrick Morrise...
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The Next Generation of Athletes, LeBron vs. Stephen A., and the Evolution of College Sports

March 15, 2025 • 56 mins
On this episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa tackle major shifts in college sports, rising athletic stars, and the ongoing debate around Daddy Ball at the highest level. West Virginia State University’s track coach, John Boisette, joins the show to discuss how he’s building a powerhouse program and developing under-the-radar athletes into national competitors. They also welcome 11-year-old AAU Champion Ashlyn...
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The NIL Impact & College Sports Revolution

March 6, 2025 • 54 mins
On this episode of Let's Talk with Carl Lee, Carl, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis dive into the rapidly changing landscape of college sports. They tackle the effects of NIL deals and the transfer portal, exploring how money and mobility are reshaping player loyalty, coaching strategies, and recruitment. With college athletes chasing bigger paydays, even powerhouse programs like Miami are struggling to keep their teams intact. The crew...
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The Evolution of Sports: Leadership, Coaching, and Competitiveness

February 27, 2025 • 56 mins
On this episode of Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, Carl, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey tackle the evolving state of sports leadership, coaching, and competitiveness. They debate the NBA’s intensity problem, questioning if today’s players lack the fire of past legends. The conversation shifts to coaching at all levels, highlighting the challenges of the transfer portal, recruiting, and parental influence on high school sports. Plus, they di...
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The GOAT Debate, Aaron Rodgers' Future, and the All-Star Game Struggles

February 20, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of Let's Talk, Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey dive into some of the biggest sports topics of the week. First up, they debate Aaron Rodgers’ next move—is there a team that can still benefit from signing the aging quarterback, or is it time for him to retire? Then, the discussion shifts to the state of the NBA and NFL All-Star Games—are these once highly anticipated events now just a waste of time? Finally, the...
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Super Bowl Shockwaves, Pat White’s Return, and the State of High School Football

February 13, 2025 • 62 mins
Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey break down the Super Bowl’s shocking outcome, discussing how Philly’s defense dismantled Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. The crew also reacts to Pat White’s return to WVU as a quarterbacks coach and what it means for the program. Plus, a deep dive into the state of high school football—why some programs are struggling, the impact of transfers, and the real issues behind program rebuilds. A must...
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Blockbuster NBA Trade, Super Bowl Predictions, and the Future of the Pro Bowl

February 6, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of Let's Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis break down one of the most shocking NBA trades in recent history—Luka Dončić to the Lakers. Why did Dallas move a generational talent in secrecy, and what does it mean for the league? The crew also makes their Super Bowl picks, debating whether the Eagles' run game can wear down the Chiefs or if Patrick Mahomes is simply unstoppable.

Plus, Carl shares insider stori...
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Jimmy Butler’s Attitude, NBA’s Ratings Decline, and Super Bowl Strategy

January 30, 2025 • 59 mins
This week on Let's Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis dive into the controversy surrounding Jimmy Butler—his behavior, contract disputes, and what it says about modern NBA player empowerment. They also tackle the NBA’s declining ratings, Adam Silver’s proposed rule changes, and whether shortening quarters is the right fix.

In the second half, the panel previews the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles, debating ...
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Helmet Throws, Hall of Fame Snubs, and the Business of Sports Gambling

January 24, 2025 • 65 mins
This week on Let's Talk, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into the week's hottest sports debates. The trio starts by dissecting the Chris Boyd controversy—his penalty, helmet toss, and shocking coach push—and discuss the fine line between emotion and professionalism in sports. They explore Patrick Mahomes' perceived "special treatment" from referees and its implications for the game's integrity, all while tying in the influence of gambl...
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The Future of Quarterbacks: From Sam Darnold to Shedeur Sanders

January 16, 2025 • 60 mins
On this week's Let’s Talk, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive deep into the ever-changing world of quarterbacks at every level of football. They start with an in-depth analysis of the Minnesota Vikings’ playoff struggles, highlighting the performance of Sam Darnold, the offensive line, and coaching decisions. The conversation expands to the broader issues of quarterback development, NFL playoff structure, and whether continuity or change ...
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High School Transfers, NBA Challenges, and Football’s Evolution

January 9, 2025 • 55 mins
This week on Let’s Talk, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa kick off the show with a roundtable discussion on the recent legislative debates surrounding high school sports transfer rules. They delve into the unique challenges of coaching high school football in West Virginia and the ripple effects of these rules on players and coaches alike.In the second segment, the panel turns their attention to the NBA's declining viewership, exploring pote...
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NIL Chaos, Officiating Overload, and Collegiate Sports in Flux

January 7, 2025 • 54 mins
On this episode of Let's Talk, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into the chaos surrounding NIL agreements and their impact on collegiate sports. They explore how the financial imbalance among schools influences championships, with Lisa presenting eye-opening research on the relationship between NIL budgets and playoff success. The panel also debates the future of collegiate athletics, from the potential involvement of corporations to th...
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Marshall’s Bowl Game Fallout, NIL Chaos, and Paying High School Players

December 22, 2024 • 62 mins
This week on Let’s Talk, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into Marshall’s inability to play in its bowl game due to a lack of players, many lost to the transfer portal. The trio explores the potential legal ramifications for the program and how NIL has created an uneven playing field, moving far beyond its original intent. Has NIL gone too far, too fast?

In the second half, Hollis steps out while Carl and Lisa continue the discussion, ex...
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Randy Moss, WVU Football, Marshall's Coaching Shakeup and Gambling

December 12, 2024 • 57 mins
This week on Let’s Talk, Carl and "The Football Queen" Lisa Otey take the helm to discuss Randy Moss and his recent health announcement, reflecting on his legacy and impact on the game. The duo also delve into the surprising return of Rich Rodriguez as WVU's head football coach and what it means for the program moving forward. 

In the second half, the conversation shifts to Marshall Football, focusing on the drama surrounding Coach ...
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Marshall Football, Sports Tempers, and the Future of NIL at Smaller Schools

December 8, 2024 • 61 mins
This week on Let's Talk, Carl, Lisa, and Hollis dive deep into the tenure of Marshall Football’s Coach Charles Huff, discussing the uncertainty surrounding his future in Huntington. Carl makes the case for Huff being one of the Herd’s best coaches ever, and the panel highlights his legacy and standout moments with the program.The conversation then shifts to tension in sports and the ethics of stoking rivalries, sparked by recent fl...
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Marshall's Coach Huff, WV High School Playoff Fights, and Officiating Issues

November 30, 2024 • 58 mins
This week on Let's Talk, Carl, Hollis, and Lisa kick things off with a deep dive into Marshall Football and the courtship of Coach Charles Huff by other teams. Carl, who served on the hiring committee that brought Huff to Huntington, reflects on Huff’s tenure, his impact on the program, and the expectations moving forward.

In the second half, the panel turns to West Virginia high school football, discussing recent playoff controvers...
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