99.9 The Fan and WRALsportsfan.com are teaming up with ACC Insider & WRALsportsfan.com contributor Lauren Brownlow to air a special eight week podcast series on the supernatural history about North Carolina State University and a possible curse that haunts Wolfpack Nation and its fans.
The first episode was published today along with a weekly column from Brownlow on WRALsportsfan.com. The history of ‘the curse’ will be addressed by fans, local media, and a physiologist. Plans are to feature former players, coaches, and NC State sports personnel, and take listeners through periods of time in NC State sports history where things went terribly wrong.
Regarding the new podcast series, Brownlow says, “Growing up in North Carolina and covering the area teams for over a decade, I’ve long been fascinated with the dedication of NC State fans in spite of a recent string of bad luck, which contrasts sharply with a rich and successful overall athletic history. When I learned about the recently-conceived concept of ‘NC State Stuff – What can go wrong for NC State will go wrong’, and that it had a name, I knew I had to learn more about it. I’ve never believed in it, but I kept an open mind going into this podcast and wanted to figure out, once and for all, if there’s anything to it.”
Dennis Glasgow, Capitol Broadcasting sports radio Operations Manager/Program Director and Executive Producer for the Podcast series says, “We’re very excited that Lauren is taking on this local sports lore that’s been taboo to talk about with most NC State Fans and alumni for decades. It’s one of those stories that everyone thinks they know about, but are in for a wild ride to hear what fans, former players and other NC State alumni think, and if the curse is myth, reality or somewhere in-between.”
You can download/subscribe to the 8-part series at WRALsportsfan.com and on the WRALsportsfan App in the iTunes and GooglePlay stores.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
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