Best Bernie Ritter Podcasts (2024)

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John Moore talks time with WNCT, 70th anniversary 17:11

4M ago17:11

17:11

We continue to celebrate WNCT-TV's 70th anniversary by catching up with some former Channel 9 personalities. Host Ken Watlington sits down with current Farmville mayor and former "Carolina Today" host John Moore to talk about his days working with the legendary Slim Short and so much more.By WNCT-TV

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Allan Hoffman and WNCT's 70th anniversary 16:18

5M ago16:18

16:18

We've been spotlighting personalities that have helped make WNCT such a special place over the past 70 years. During December, WNCT has been celebrating and gearing up for its 70th anniversary. On December 22, 1953, WNCT-TV began broadcasting its TV signal. In this podcast, we talk with anchor Alan Hoffman, who served 27 years at Channel 9.…

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Finishing a football season unbeaten and recording back-to-back state titles 16:24

5M ago16:24

16:24

Winning a state title in any sport -- especially high school football -- is no easy task. Doing it twice is impressive. Going unbeaten during those two seasons is practically unheard of. WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with the coach of the team that did it about their accomplishments.By WNCT

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Phillip Williams reflects on time at WNCT, 70th anniversary 15:56

5M ago15:56

15:56

As part of WNCT-TV’s upcoming 70th anniversary, host Ken Watlington is catching up with some former WNCT personalities and fan favorites. The celebration continues as Ken sits down with former Channel 9 meteorologist Phillip Williams. Phillip and Ken talk about 1999's Hurricane Floyd, what it's like growing up and working in Eastern North Carolina,…

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WNCT's 70th anniversary: Meteorologist Dontae Jones 9:28

5M ago9:28

9:28

As part of WNCT-TV's 70th anniversary celebration, host Ken Watlington is catching up with some former WNCT personalities and fan favorites. This episode features meteorologist Dontae Jones who worked at WNCT from 2013-2018. Dontae talks about his memories of the station and eastern North Carolina, he and Ken's shared winter weather experiences in …

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Get to know new sports reporter Zach Kaplan 38:04

6M ago38:04

38:04

You can move states, change sports and your teams, but your role as a sports reporter will remain primarily the same. Courtney Layton sits down with new sports reporter Zach Kaplan to find out more about him, his move here and the adjustment process.By WNCT

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A record-breaking ECU golfer 10:11

6M ago10:11

10:11

The East Carolina University men's golf team has had some good athletes come through, but there's one on the roster now who is just getting started. Host Courtney Layton introduces us to Lucas Augustsson.By WNCT

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Farmville's Amiya Joyner on winning the AAC title and a 2023-24 outlook 13:06

6M ago13:06

13:06

The ECU women's basketball team defied the odds and won the AAC Conference Tournament last season. With that came just the program's third-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. Now, expectations are higher for the upcoming season. Amiya Joyner, a standout Farmville Central High School star, hopes to help make that happen. She sits down with WNCT's Cour…

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ECU volleyball team off to best start in program history 27:16

7M ago27:16

27:16

The East Carolina University volleyball team is on a winning streak and playing some of its best ball of the season. WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with two of the team members to find out what's working and how special the season has been so far.By WNCT

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Three decades of broadcasting with Jim Szoke 24:38

7M ago24:38

24:38

Jim Szoke has been with the Carolina Panthers from the start of the franchise, dating back to the first season in 1995. He is a Hall of Fame announces for WBT Radio and has now taken on the responsibility of doing play-by-play for the East Carolina University football team after the loss of The Voice of the Pirates, Jeff Charles.…

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Neuse News Sports 14:47

7M ago14:47

14:47

If you need a trustworthy place to get all your information on high school football and more in the Lenoir and Greene Counties area, this is a place for you to look. Courtney Layton talks with Trey Scott about Neuse News Sports, the work they do and the teams they cover.By WNCT

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Behind the scenes of a Carolina Hurricanes game 7:06

7M ago7:06

7:06

The Carolina Hurricanes are known as the team with the loudest fans in the NHL and there are some essential factors that play into why that's true. WNCT's Courtney Layton gets a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes into making a Hurricanes game a fun experience for the fans.By WNCT

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Life after being a student-athlete at ECU 24:51

8M ago24:51

24:51

Most collegiate athletes participated in sports their whole life and it's all they've ever known. So after college, if professionally playing the sport isn't an option, it's easy to say "What's next?"By WNCT

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Getting pumped for Hurricanes hockey with Wade Minter 36:30

8M ago36:30

36:30

It won't be long before we start cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes again. Courtney Layton speaks with Wade Minter, the man who gets the crowds pumped up during every home game.By WNCT

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Rachel Harris 10:52

9M ago10:52

10:52

Host Ken Watlington catches up with Pitt County native Rachel Harris who just finished a solo drive from Mexico to Alaska. The 22-year-old shares some of her travel experiences and how her journey is inspiring others. Plus, Rachel details some of the things that can go wrong when you're out and about in the wilderness and what trip she hopes to mak…

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Jacksonville Daily News' Chris Miller 30:46

9M ago30:46

30:46

As high school football season approaches, a lot of people are excited. But football fans in Eastern North Carolina take it up a notch. WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with Chris Miller of the Daily News in Jacksonville about the start of the season and other sports.By WNCT

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Softball analyst and 3x national champion Jenny Dalton-Hill 26:27

9M ago26:27

26:27

Jenny Dalton-Hill is one of the most decorated softball players in NCAA history. She also took a few swings playing baseball. She was in Greenville this week to call the softball world series for ESPN. Courtney Layton has more.By WNCT

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Brewery 99 in New Bern 12:00

9M ago12:00

12:00

Brewery 99 owner Pete Frey is the first two-time guest on the podcast. Host Ken Watlington catches up with Pete to talk about Brewery 99's new 2,500-square-foot taproom and all the unique things visitors will find if they come for a visit.By WNCT-TV

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WNCT's Garrett Short discusses past sports season, looks ahead 30:34

10M ago30:34

30:34

The sports season has wrapped up, sorta. What began with ECU and high school football ended with the completion of ECU's baseball season, the Major League All-Star Game and the MLB draft. WNCT's Garrett Short puts a bow on it all and talks about the highs and lows of the sason with host Courtney Layton.…

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Ellen Brabo & The Ell Hotel 10:58

11M ago10:58

10:58

Host Ken Watlington travels to Washington, NC to sit down with the owner of a century-old home that is now a boutique hotel called The Ell Hotel. After transitioning out of the US Army, Ellen Brabo found herself searching for a career in hospitality. Learn more about that, what her hotel has to offer guests and how she's become invested in the Wash…

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Responsibilities of general manager for the Morehead City Marlins 31:35

11M ago31:35

31:35

Baseball has a huge following during the summer in Eastern North Carolina. One of the bigger baseball leagues around ENC is the Coastal Plain League, which includes the Morehead City Marlins. WNCT's Courtney Layton talks with Dave Lipay, who is now the general manager of the team about its recent success and what goes on with the organization.…

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Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, the book 13:16

11M ago13:16

13:16

Host Ken Watlington chats with author Bethany Bradsher about her book "The Big Rock: Inside the Stakes Hunt for the Elusive Million-Dollar Marlin." Hear why she decided to write about one of the east coast's biggest fishing tournaments and find out what will be the focus of her next sports-related book.…

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30 minutes with the only coach in NC with 1,000 wins in a single sport 29:03

11M ago29:03

29:03

There is only one coach in North Carolina with 1,000 wins in a single sport, and there's no one like him. This week's WNCT Sports Talk podcast is a candid conversation with WNCT's Courtney Layton and J.H. Rose High School legendary baseball coach Ronald Vincent.By WNCT

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Daily Reflector's Patrick Mason talks ECU baseball, football and more 29:00

11M ago29:00

29:00

A lot of work goes into keeping The Daily Reflector up and running, including the sports columns. Patrick Mason works there and covers ECU football, basketball and baseball, among other sports. WNCT's Courtney Layton sat down with him to talk ECU in the NCAA baseball tournament, his role with the newspaper and more.…

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Alley Cat Records 18:49

11M ago18:49

18:49

Music fans are once again spinning records in record numbers. Host Ken Watlington visits Alley Cat Records in Greenville to talk about the resurgence of vinyl and much more with store manager Jeff Blinder.By WNCT-TV

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Working with the Wilson Tobs 15:08

12M ago15:08

15:08

The Wilson Tobs are starting their season during the Memorial Day weekend and General Manager Mike Bell is beyond ready. WNCT's Courtney Layton sat down with Bell to find out how he got his start, the upcoming Wilson Tobs season and much more.By WNCT

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Mutt Strutters 9:50

12M ago9:50

9:50

This podcast isn't going to the dogs but it sure is meant to spotlight those who help them. This episode takes us to the dog pound. Host Ken Watlington visits Pitt County Animal Services to learn more about a unique program called "Mutt Strutters" that is not only helping the dogs at the shelters but also a group of volunteers.…

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Stephen Igoe, a name you've probably seen on ECU sports articles 28:19

12M ago28:19

28:19

Stephen Igoe created Hoist the Colours, the East Carolina part of 247sports.com, in 2010. HTC is called the premiere place for inside information on ECU sports and recruiting. He chats with host Courtney Layton about the Pirates, his work, his new radio show and much more.By WNCT

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Leroy James Farmers’ Market in Greenville 16:15

1y ago16:15

16:15

Host Ken Watlington visits the Leroy James Farmers Market in Pitt County. He's chatting with the manager and two vendors about what makes the year-round market a destination in Eastern NC.By WNCT-TV

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ECU softball seniors reflect on career 31:06

1y ago31:06

31:06

Sydney Yoder and Sophie Wools are two athletes on the East Carolina softball team. They have put their all into the Pirate program and have brought a new feel to it, along with second-year head coach, Shane Winkler. WNCT's Courtney Layton, who actually played for the Pirates with both, sat down to talk about their time at ECU.…

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The life of a sports reporter 21:39

1y ago21:39

21:39

WNCT sports reporter and anchor Garrett Short has shot sporting events from East Carolina baseball, football and softball, Carolina Hurricanes, high school sports and more. He sits down with WNCT's Courtney Layton to talk about his job, what he loves most about it and more.By WNCT

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Perfect Perks Coffee Hut 16:05

1y ago16:05

16:05

We're pulling up to a parking lot in Washington to visit the Perfect Perks Coffee Hut, a place putting the "small" in small business. Host Ken Watlington chats with owner Micki Taylor Kinnion and employee Brittany Daniels about the Hut's 8'x8' building and what it's like working in such close proximity. Plus, we dive into the impact the business is…

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Down East Wood Ducks talk about excitement, expectations of new season 4:49

1y ago4:49

4:49

The Down East Wood Ducks will open their season at Grainger Stadium in Kinston on Thursday. WNCT's Courtney Layton spoke with members of the team about the expectations of starting a new baseball season.By WNCT

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Through the eyes of an ESPN+ play-by-play commentator 36:30

1y ago36:30

36:30

Patrick Johnson has a hefty resume with lots of experience in broadcasting, from sports to news. He also is a co-host on a morning radio/TV show but always knew sports broadcasting was where his passion lay. WNCT's Courtney Layton sits down with Johnson to find out more.By WNCT

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ECU women's golf coach bringing tremendous success to the program 27:54

1y ago27:54

27:54

In the four seasons CC Buford has had the head coaching title at East Carolina, she has brought nothing but success to the program. In this podcast episode, WNCT's Courtney Layton speaks with Buford about her time as coach, the team's progress and more.By WNCT

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LookAtDatDer BBQ House & Catering 14:04

1y ago14:04

14:04

This episode visits a hidden gem in Greenville with a one-of-a-kind name, LookAtDatDer BBQ House & Catering. Host Ken Watlington sits down with owner Ivan Hawkins to talk about the origin of the name, his love of cooking good food, why it's important to feed those in his community, and much more!By WNCT-TV

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ECU Swimming coach speaks on rebuilding the program after cut during COVID 16:10

1y ago16:10

16:10

East Carolina's swimming and diving team has had some ups and downs the last few years. In this week's Sports Talk podcast, host Courtney Layton speaks with head coach Michael Jabs about what's happened and what's next for the program.By WNCT

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ECU Softball off to best start since 2005 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

Softball season is getting into full swing and the East Carolina team is starting off hot. Host Courtney Layton sits down with Pirates coach Shane Winkler to talk about the team, his own path to success, where he sees things going and more.By WNCT

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ECU indoor track preps for AAC championships 26:07

1y ago26:07

26:07

It's been a busy week for the East Carolina University track and field team. Participants left for Birmingham, Ala., and the AAC Indoor Championships. Competition was slated for Thursday and Friday. WNCT's Courtney Layton got the chance to speak with ECU Director of Track & Field Curt Kraft and some of the participating athletes.…

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Ghost Harbor Brewing Company 25:26

1y ago25:26

25:26

Host Ken Watlington chats with the owners of Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, Thomas and Tabitha Reese. Hear the story behind how they started Elizabeth City's first craft brewery, how the beer scene has grown in the "Harbor of Hospitality," and why they think supporting small businesses can make a difference in the community.…

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One-on-one with ECU football coach Mike Houston 25:36

1y ago25:36

25:36

Mike Houston, the head coach of the East Carolina University football team, joins us to talk all things sports in this week's podcast.By WNCT

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Mackeys Ferry Peanuts 33:40

1y ago33:40

33:40

The peanut is the star of this episode. Host Ken Watlington catches up with Sharon & Chris Smith, owners of Mackeys Ferry Peanuts in Martin County, for the story behind why they bought the business. Plus, the scoop on the 30-plus varieties of peanuts that has people from all over stopping by.By WNCT-TV

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Inside the eye of the Carolina Hurricanes 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

The Carolina Hurricanes have won eight games in a row and Tuesday night's overtime winner over the LA Kings was a thriller. WNCT's Courtney Layton and Ryan Harper were at the game and talk about the win, how the team is playing, the upcoming All-Star break and more.By WNCT

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CD's Grill 14:29

1+ y ago14:29

14:29

Host Ken Watlington visits CD's Grill, a popular restaurant in Winterville, to chat with owner Lawrence Manning. From overcoming a fire and surviving the pandemic, Lawrence details what makes his restaurant special, how far away folks are coming for his cheese biscuits, and his plans for the future.By WNCT-TV

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ECU Baseball Media Day 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

33:27

This week’s Sports Talk podcast is about all things East Carolina University baseball. Media day was the past Monday and the team's first practice was scheduled for Friday. Courtney Layton and Brandon Tester break down the interviews and share more about the upcoming season.By WNCT

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ECU women's hoops success so far; Ahlers talks Hula Bowl, what's next 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

20:03

This week’s Sports Talk podcast is about all things East Carolina University. We speak with ECU women's basketball coach Kim McNeill and former Pirates quarterback Holton Ahlers.By WNCT

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'You can paint this one purple:' Jeff Charles talks 1,000th game, his career and more 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

29:38

Jeff Charles has called East Carolina University play-by-play football and basketball games for as long as many Pirate fans can remember, since 1988 to be exact. He has even been deemed "The Voice of the Pirates."By WNCT

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ECU bowl win, Carolina Hurricanes, college football's national championship 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

36:24

The Nine On Your Side Sports Talk podcast is focusing on the East Carolina football team's big win in the Birmingham Bowl.By WNCT

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Last-minute sports Christmas gifts, end of high school football, ECU headed to Birmingham 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

The Nine On Your Side Sports Talk podcast is here to save you with last-minute sports Christmas gift ideas. It's one of the features on our latest podcast.By WNCT

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High school state finals and ECU's goin' bowlin’ 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

30:37

The Nine On Your Side Sports Talk podcast is covering all things East Carolina University and Eastern North Carolina high school football this week. Listen to new host Courtney Layton to find out more.By WNCT

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