
The Drive with Paul Swann is Huntington, West Virginia’s longest-running sports talk radio show on WRVC 930 AM. Paul Swann covers Marshall Thundering Herd athletics with exclusive interviews, game previews, postgame analysis, and expert local insight. An award-winning broadcaster recognized by the National Sports Media Association and West Virginia’s top media organizations, Swann keeps fans infor... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1641 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNewsSports | |||

On today's edition of The Drive, Paul Swann welcomes Michael Adams of West Virginia Sports Digest to preview the upcoming West Virginia State Baseball Tournament at Jack Cook Field and talk about the new statewide sports publication covering high sch... more
Paul Swann has comments from Andrew Brown, Marshall University's Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Capital Projects and Championship Facilities, as he discusses the upcoming West Virginia State Baseball Tournament at Jack Cook Field and Mars... more
Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation, joins Paul for today's edition of The Drive.
Today on The Drive with Paul Swann:
Paul spoke with Wayne Ryan, Executive Director of the WVSSAC, about the upcoming state baseball tournament at Jack Cook Field on the campus of Marshall University.
During the second half of the show, Paul welcome... more
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A locally focused sports talk program centered on Marshall University athletics, with frequent game previews, postgame analysis, and interviews with coaches, players, and local media. Episodes blend practical information for fans—ticketing, travel, and promotions—with behind-the-scenes looks at how the athletic department engages donors and sponsors, all framed by community pride and regional sports culture. The show often features prominent guests tied to Marshall athletics or regional sports media, and maintains a fast-paced, listener-driven format with sponsorship reads and live caller interactions that enhance the community feel. Notably, the host consistently brings insider perspectives on fan experiences, venue updates, and conference... more
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