NBA talk and a local coaching story share the same easy, chatty lane.
Inside Drive moves between NBA talk and the coaching path that brought Albert Floyd Jr. to the Rutherford Rams, giving both strands room without forcing them together.
Panama City Beach sports, close to home.
The gist
Inside Drive Podcast keeps one foot on local fields and one on the national sports calendar. Episodes move from Bay County playoff runs and youth golf to NBA, MLB, the Masters, the Kentucky Derby, rodeo events, and local businesses.
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About Inside Drive Podcast
Inside Drive Podcast is built around sports as a local habit, not just a scoreboard. Its center of gravity is Panama City Beach, Bay County, and the nearby schools, fields, courses, businesses, and events that make up the area’s sports life. Episodes give serious room to local athletics, from flag football and baseball playoff pushes to football program rebuilding and junior golf development. The show also keeps a steady eye on national sports. NBA playoff matchups, MLB trends, the NFL Draft, the Masters, LIV Golf, the Kentucky Derby, and NHL playoff talk all show up in the same conversational stream. That range gives the show a loose, radio-bred feel. It does not separate community updates from pro sports debate; it lets them bump into each other the way they would in a morning sports conversation. Guests are central to the format. Coaches, business guests, sports voices, local guests, and event organizers get space to tell practical stories about what they do and what people should expect. Albert Floyd Jr. talks through coaching stops and the work of earning trust on a staff. Jim Jenkins explains the appeal of a rodeo event by focusing on the reaction of kids and families. Golf guests discuss instruction, fitting, indoor simulators, repairs, camps, and the small details that matter to players. The result is a show that often works as both sports talk and community bulletin board. It is sponsor-heavy, but the sponsor segments match the local tone instead of feeling detached from it. The conversations can be funny, wandering, and lightly skeptical, especially when the subject shifts to playoff teams, injuries, contracts, or betting angles. It suits listeners who want a familiar regional sports voice with enough national context to keep the feed from feeling narrow. Inside Drive Podcast’s signature is the overlap: young athletes, local businesses, pro debates, golf talk, event previews, and community pride all sharing the same room.
Made for: For listeners who follow Bay County athletics, youth sports, golf, and local events while still wanting regular NBA, MLB, NFL, horse racing, and playoff talk. It especially fits people who like sports coverage with local names attached.
What sets it apart: Inside Drive Podcast stands out by treating local athletes, sponsors, coaches, and businesses as part of the main sports conversation. National debates and community shoutouts are not separate segments; they run through each other naturally.
In their own words
Born from the airwaves of Northwest Florida’s ESPN radio, Inside Drive takes the energy and insight of the original show and brings it to the podcast world. Each episode dives into the latest in sports, culture, and community with sharp commentary, local flavor, and engaging conversations. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan, a casual listener, or just someone who loves a good story, Inside Drive keeps you plugged into what’s happening both on and off the field.
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Inside Drive Podcast connects Bay County competition, local sporting figures, and national league talk through direct, practical conversation.
Inside Drive Podcast keeps one foot in Bay County sports and the other in the national conversation. The host moves from local school playoffs and a Rutherford Rams football rebuild to the NBA and NHL playoffs, MLB form, and the NFL draft, treating community competition as part…
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Bay County football coaches and NBA playoff arguments share airtime; your team loyalties can come along.
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- your local school teams to get as much attention as your NBA playoff opinions
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Best episodes of Inside Drive Podcast
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A local sports conversation that folds financial planning into baseball and playoff chatter.
Episode 64 keeps a clear, plain-spoken pace, starting with financial planning and then moving into baseball and NBA talk. Jay Chapman presents Chapman Wealth Management in practical terms, touching on investing, budgeting, qualified and non-qualified accounts, and the work…
A Bay County sports show that moves from fishing details to Derby talk while keeping its local feel.
Episode 63 keeps a steady local rhythm by pairing fishing with Captain Greg Gladden and a Kentucky Derby preview with Steve Wiley. The fishing talk is at its best when it stays concrete: a 25-foot center console, a four-passenger limit, early mornings versus sunset, live bait,…
A local sports check-in that moves from school-year talk into a loose but lively playoff debate.
Inside Drive episode 62 opens with David Hayes in studio while Jay is out, and the focus stays grounded in local sports as the 2025-26 school year edges toward its finish.
A rodeo preview and Thursday draft check-in, despite a sponsor-heavy opening.
Episode 61 splits its morning between rodeo talk and the NFL draft, with Jim Jenkins and Alan Sandage both joining by phone. Jenkins covers Bulls at Bay Point, the kids on sheep, and the appeal of watching faces light up inside the arena, while Sandage handles the Thursday draft…
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Episodes
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MLB Playoffs, Alabama vs Mississippi State & Bay County Football | Jaye Chapman | Ep. 102
Oct 3, 2026·1h 1m - 2
Panama City Comedy, Gulf Coast State College & Bay County Sports | Jason Hedden | Ep. 101
Oct 1, 2026·1h 7m - 3
The Inside Drive EP. 100 | MLB Playoffs, Presidents Cup & Bay County Football
Sep 25, 2026·1h 3m - 4
Back Nine PCB, Bay County Football, College Football & NFL Talk | Inside Drive Ep. 99
Sep 22, 2026·46m - 5
Were the ’90s Better? Sports, Nostalgia & Buffalo Bills Stadium | Ep. 98
Sep 17, 2026·1h 4m - 6
Dat Cajun Place Story, Bay County Football & NFL Week 1 Recap | Inside Drive Ep. 97
Sep 16, 2026·51m - 7
Justin Busch: Youth Football & Leadership | Ohio State vs Texas, 49ers vs Rams | Inside Drive 96
Sep 11, 2026·1h 13m - 8
Bailey Knaggs: Fore Awareness, Autism & Inclusive Golf | Inside Drive Ep. 95
Sep 8, 2026·37m - 9
MLB Playoff Race, College Football Week 1 & Bay County Football Preview | Inside Drive Ep. 94
Sep 3, 2026·1h 7m - 10
Josie On The Go: Inside Bay County’s Go-To Local News Source | Inside Drive Ep. 93
Sep 1, 2026·42m - 11
Mosley Football, Wild Sports Takes & Broadcast Confessions | Inside Drive Ep. 92
Aug 27, 2026·1h 7m - 12
2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy & DFS Secrets | Keith Fleming | Inside Drive Ep. 91
Aug 26, 2026·33m - 13
Inside Drive Turns ONE! Brain Cancer Advocacy + Mosley Volleyball Preview | Episode 90
Aug 20, 2026·1h 26m - 14
Fantasy Football Draft Strategy + The Lost Era of Paper Fantasy Sports | Inside Drive Ep. 89
Aug 18, 2026·1h - 15
Bay County Football Power Rankings + 2026 Kickoff Classics | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 88
Aug 14, 2026·1h 2m - 16
Bay County Athletics 2026: Josh Laatsch on Growth, New Facilities & the Future | Inside Drive Ep. 87
Aug 12, 2026·52m - 17
College Football's Biggest Changes? NIL, Congress, Rivalries & NFL Division Picks | Episode 86
Aug 7, 2026·46m - 18
Mosley Football 2026 Preview | Coach Tommy Joe Whiddon on Leadership, JP Holsombake & Season Goals
Aug 5, 2026·54m - 19
Former MLB Pitcher Jay Chapman on MLB Playoff Predictions, Jackson Koivun & Baseball Stories
Jul 31, 2026·48m - 20
Coach Jim Burant on Akron Football, Coach Hale Stories & Jackson Koivun's Historic Rise | Ep. 83
Jul 29, 2026·43m - 21
Bay County Real Estate Secrets, Crazy Realtor Stories, SEC Football & NFL QB Draft Busts | Inside Drive Ep. 83
Jul 24, 2026·1h 19m - 22
2026 World Cup Recap, Georgia Bulldogs Football Preview & Gulf Coast Handy Bros | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 82
Jul 22, 2026·58m - 23
World Cup Final Preview, Bay County Football Rankings, Home Run Derby Changes & NIL Debate | Inside Drive Ep. 81
Jul 16, 2026·1h 7m - 24
The Open Championship Preview + Back Nine PCB Growth + Golf Club Fitting Secrets | Inside Drive Ep. 80
Jul 15, 2026·1h 7m - 25
USA World Cup Debate, Behind-the-Scenes Radio Stories & Panama City Beach Favorites | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 79
Jul 10, 2026·58m - 26
Bozeman Football's New Era | Coach Sean Maddox Talks Leadership, Winning Culture & 2026 Season Preview | Episode 78
Jul 8, 2026·1h 7m - 27
Bay High's New Era | Coach Jonah Hammond & FC Groningen's Floris van Es | WC Analysis | Episode 76
Jun 26, 2026·1h 9m - 28
Former MLB Pitcher Jay Chapman Reveals Untold Baseball Stories, MLB Clubhouse Secrets & Financial Success | Inside Drive Ep. 74
Jun 18, 2026·52m - 29
Back Nine PCB Explodes in Growth | Scott Pullen on Golf Simulators, Memberships & Grand Opening | Ep. 73
Jun 10, 2026·1h 27m - 30
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 72 | NBA Finals, College Baseball Chaos, Auburn Golf National Champs
Jun 5, 2026·51m - 31
🎙️ Inside Drive Podcast Episode 71: David Hayes Talks Mosley Football, NCAA Baseball Regionals & Sports Deep Thoughts
May 30, 2026·59m - 32
North Bay Haven Softball’s Final Four Run | Coach Butch Bernard Talks Championship Culture, Team Chemistry & Bay County Softball
May 28, 2026·53m - 33
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 69 | Cade Fowler’s Back-to-Back State Titles, Weightlifting Mindset & Bay County Sports Talk
May 22, 2026·53m - 34
Episode 68 - The 99th Sherman & The Mental Game with Mike Walker & Noah Zediker
May 20, 2026·51m - 35
Episode 67: Mortgages, Markets, and a Month Out from the World Cup
May 13, 2026·1h - 36
Bay County Arts Fair, NBA Playoff Reactions, Braves Baseball & This or That Fun | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 66
May 8, 2026·57m - 37
🏀 NBA Playoffs Chaos + Rutherford Rams Rebuild | Inside Drive Podcast Episode 65
Hidden gemThe show opens on a Tuesday morning and keeps moving.
May 6, 2026·1h 11m·5 clips - 38
Episode 64 - Financial Journeys, Local Sports Standouts, and the Evolution of the MLB Save
Hidden gemEpisode 64 opens with a Thursday morning check-in and a little studio shuffle before Jay Chapman joins the conversation.
May 1, 2026·1h 3m·4 clips - 39
Fishing Panama City Beach + Kentucky Derby 2026 Preview 🐟🏇 | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 63
Hidden gemEpisode 63 opens on fishing talk in Bay County and keeps that easy, local rhythm going.
Apr 29, 2026·56m·3 clips - 40
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 62 | Local Playoff Push, NBA & NHL Playoffs, NFL Draft Talk + Zombie Story
David Hayes is in studio while Jay is out.
Apr 25, 2026·57m·4 clips - 41
Bulls at Bay Point Rodeo Preview + 2026 NFL Draft Breakdown | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 61
Hidden gemEpisode 61 opens on a Tuesday morning with a slightly different setup.
Apr 23, 2026·49m·3 clips - 42
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 60: Masters Recap, Rory Debate, LIV Golf Drama, NBA Playoffs & Wild Stories
This episode promotes golf instructor Jay's programs including junior camps, lessons, and special events like birthday parties through GolfWithJay.com.
Apr 18, 2026·1h 1m - 43
Inside Drive Podcast Episode 59 | Masters Recap, Back Nine PCB Grand Opening, Rory McIlroy Wins + Local Sports & NBA Playoffs
This episode features an interview with Scott Pullen about the new BAC9 PCB indoor golf facility in Panama City Beach, discussing its 24-7 access and operations, while also mentioning plans to recap the Masters and other sports topics.
Apr 15, 2026·59m - 44
Masters Week Preview 2026 ⛳ | Picks, Predictions, Traditions + Golf Plus & DFS Strategy | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 58
This episode previews Masters Week 2026 with discussions on betting favorites, DFS strategies, and features an interview with Alan Watson from Golf Plus about their golf fitting and retail services.
Apr 7, 2026·57m - 45
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 57 | Masters Week, Tiger Woods Update, NFL News & Wild Sports Stories
Three friends casually discuss sports updates, personal anecdotes, and laundry habits in a lighthearted podcast episode.
Apr 4, 2026·1h 4m - 46
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 56 | Tiger Woods Controversy, March Madness Drama & Inspiring Comebacks
This episode discusses Tiger Woods controversy, March Madness drama, and inspiring comebacks with guests including Coach Bradley Stanford and Al Carl, while promoting sponsors like Juice and Sunsets and Golf Plus.
Apr 1, 2026·1h - 47
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 55 | March Madness, NFL Flag Football Debate & Local Sports Spotlight
Hosts and Panama City Beach local David Hayes and golf instructor Jay quiz each other on the most expensive youth sports, using the Aspen Institute's 2019 National Youth Sports Survey, which lists ice hockey at $30,700 and tennis at $34,900 per child annually.
Mar 27, 2026·1h 8m·2 clips - 48
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 54 | FSU Women’s Golf Coach Amy Bond Interview + March Madness, USA FLAG
Inside Drive Ep.
Mar 25, 2026·55m·2 clips - 49
Mosley Football Coach Tommy Joe Whiddon Interview | Bay County Sports + WBC Controversy | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 53
Mar 13, 2026·1h 2m - 50
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 52 | Bay County Economic Growth with Becca Hardin + Players Championship Betting Picks
Mar 11, 2026·57m - 51
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 51 | Coach Thomas Guidas, Local Sports, Faith, Family & Local Playoff Talk
Mar 6, 2026·1h - 52
Bay High Girls Wrestling Coach Anna Branch + Sarah Makes HISTORY | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 50
Mar 4, 2026·41m - 53
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 49: Team USA Olympic Gold vs Canada + NFL Combine Preview + Girls Flag
Feb 27, 2026·1h 5m - 54
Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 48: McKenzie Hatcher, 2-Time State Champ + Coach Aaron Paille
Feb 25, 2026·36m - 55
Alana Rhodes Wins Olympic Weightlifting State Title | Bay High Coach Greg Bailey Interview (Ep. 47)
Feb 20, 2026·52m - 56
USA vs Canada Hockey, Olympic Controversies & Anthony Kim’s Comeback | Inside Drive Ep. 46
Feb 19, 2026·59m - 57
Terrance Gore Tribute, NBA Talk with Steve Alexander & Jay Chapman | Inside Drive Podcast Ep. 45
Feb 11, 2026·52m - 58
Arnold Marlins Chase Three-Peat + Super Bowl Prop Bets & Local Sports Update | Inside Drive Ep. 44
Feb 6, 2026·59m - 59
Super Bowl 60 Prop Bets, Bill Belichick HOF Debate & College Basketball History | Inside Drive Ep. 43
Feb 4, 2026·52m - 60
Building a Championship Team: Mosley Hoops, Coaching Leadership & | Episode 42
Jan 30, 2026·44m - 61
Inside Drive Podcast – Episode 41 | Sports Nutrition, NFL Playoffs, College Football NIL & More
Jan 28, 2026·1h 6m - 62
Episode 40 - Girls Flag Football, Scholarships, and the Future of the Game with Coach Chris Ash
Jan 23, 2026·48m - 63
Episode 39 - Indiana Wins It All, NFL Divisional Round Drama & College Football Takeaways
Jan 21, 2026·53m - 64
Episode 38 - Brooks Koepka’s PGA Return, LIV Golf Questions, CFP Chaos & NFL Playoff Picks
Jan 16, 2026·51m - 65
Episode 37 - Coach Jim Brandt on a Lifetime in Football, Championship Runs & the State of CFB
Jan 14, 2026·49m - 66
Episode 36 - SEC vs Big Ten, NIL Chaos, NFL Black Monday & College Football Playoff Picks
Jan 14, 2026·57m - 67
Episode 35 - Indiana’s Rise, College Football Chaos & NFL Playoff Drama
Jan 7, 2026·1h 8m - 68
Episode 34 - Coach DaShoan Olds on Coaching Legacy, Bay County Sports, and CFB Talk
Dec 31, 2025·1h 5m - 69
Episode 33 - University Academy Girls Basketball Undefeated Championship Run with Coach Jason
Dec 24, 2025·29m - 70
Episode 32 - Jay Henley on Golf, Bay County Sports Championships & College Football Playoff Picks
Dec 19, 2025·1h - 71
Episode 31 - Coach Sam Clement on UA Athletics, Youth Sports Development & the CFB Playoffs
Dec 18, 2025·54m - 72
Episode 30 - College Football Playoff Chaos, NIL Shakeups & NFL Division Race Breakdown
Dec 12, 2025·1h 5m - 73
Episode 29 - With Special Guest Max Daleiden
Dec 10, 2025·59m - 74
Episode 28 - With Special Guest Brant Dillard
Dec 5, 2025·47m - 75
Episode 27 - With Special Guest Jason Kovaleski
Dec 3, 2025·1h - 76
Episode 26 - With Special Guest Coach Stanford
Nov 19, 2025·43m - 77
Episode 25 - With Special Guest Colby Pitts
Nov 14, 2025·1h 3m - 78
Episode 24 - With Special Guests Mary Gordon and Brandy Cox
Nov 12, 2025·46m - 79
Episode 23 - With Special Guests Jay Hendley and Jaye Chapman
Nov 7, 2025·1h 1m - 80
Episode 22 - With Guests Dan Jordan and Keith Flemming
This episode features phone interviews with Dan Jordan discussing his decreased interest in college football and thoughts on Auburn Tigers, and Keith Fleming providing DFS insights and lineup advice for Week 10.
Nov 5, 2025·56m - 81
Episode 21 - With Special Guests Coach Luke Logan and Jay Hendley
Nov 3, 2025·1h 2m - 82
Episode 20 - With Special Guest Coach Bradley Stanford
This episode features an interview with Coach Bradley Stanford, owner of Clutch Athletics, discussing college football and how his program gives kids an edge in sports.
Oct 29, 2025·1h 3m - 83
Episode 19 - With Special Guests Jason Hedden, Jonah Hammond, and Jay Hendley
Oct 24, 2025·50m - 84
Episode 18 - With Special Guest Alan Watson
Oct 22, 2025·1h 4m - 85
Episode 17 - With Special Guests Coach Griffin and Jay Hendley
This episode features an interview with Coach Griffin of the Arnold Marlins football team and co-host Jay Hendley, discussing sports, community sponsorships, and golf equipment.
Oct 17, 2025·1h 3m - 86
Episode 16 - With Special Guests Jay Hendly and Coach Donnie Walker
Oct 10, 2025·56m - 87
Episode 15 - With Special Guest Coach Manley
Oct 8, 2025·1h 7m - 88
Episode 13 - With Special Guests Chris McClain and Jay Hendley
Oct 3, 2025·56m - 89
Episode 12 - With Special Guest Jay Hendley
This episode features an interview with Jay Hendley, discussing baseball, football, and the upcoming Ryder Cup event, along with sponsor mentions and contest giveaways.
Sep 26, 2025·55m - 90
Episode 11 - With Special Guest Max Daleiden
Sep 24, 2025·1h 14m - 91
Episode 10 - With Special Guests Josh Latch and Jay Hendley
This episode features an interview with Coach Josh Latch, the county athletic director for Bay County, discussing his role and experiences.
Sep 19, 2025·1h 2m - 92
Episode 9 - With Special Guest Jaye Chapman
Sep 17, 2025·53m - 93
Episode 8 - With Special Guests Beth Mulvey, Jay Hendley, and Coach Michelle Mask
Sep 12, 2025·1h 1m - 94
Episode 7 - With Special Guest Jaye Chapman
Sep 10, 2025·55m - 95
Episode 6 - With Special Guests Jay Hendley and Jaye Chapman
Sep 5, 2025·1h 9m - 96
Episode 5 - With Special Guest, Colby Pitts
Sep 3, 2025·58m - 97
Episode 4 - With Special Guest Jay Hendley
Aug 29, 2025·1h 3m - 98
Episode 3 - With Special Guest Max Daleiden
Aug 27, 2025·57m - 99
Episode 2 - With Special Guests David Hayes and Jay Hendley
Aug 22, 2025·1h 2m - 100
Episode 1 - With surprise guest, original co-host Colby Pitts
Aug 20, 2025·58m