Podcast

DN-R MEDIA

News, News Commentary, Sports News

Podcasts from the Daily News-Record, including Purple & Bold and more.

Episodes
50
Releases
Daily
Typical length
32 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

50 episodes, newest first

  1. VALLEY PREPS: District Races Coming Down To The Wire

    Show notes

    John and Cody return to talk about big high school football games across the Shenandoah Valley this week, including Stuarts Draft and Buffalo Gap fighting for the Shenandoah District title. Meanwhile Broadway looks to stay unbeaten, and Turner Ashby gets ready for Rocktown.

    21 min
  2. PURPLE & BOLD: How To React To A Rare JMU loss

    Season 2, Episode 14

    Show notes

    How will JMU respond to a loss at App State with Troy coming to Harrisonburg for another Thursday night contest? Of the Dukes and Trojans, who is coming off the most disappointing loss last week? And what to expect from JMU's men's and women's basketball teams as opening night is right around the corner.

    35 min
  3. VALLEY PREPS: Injuries force Harrisonburg to cancel game with TA

    Show notes

    Cody and John sit down to break down all the week's upcoming high school football games and discuss the tough luck that's left Harrisonburg without enough players for its homecoming contest against rival Turner Ashby.

    27 min
  4. PURPLE & BOLD: What's The National Perception of JMU?

    Season 2, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Evan Bosanko, aka Ebo, from Mostly Sports joins the pod to discuss how JMU is viewed outside the Sun Belt Conference bubble and also discuss the Dukes' Thursday night game at App State. Plus, what to expect from JMU basketball.

    31 min
  5. VALLEY PREPS: Broadway looks to stay unbeaten after thrilling win

    Show notes

    John and Cody dive into the local prep volleyball scene before breaking down last week's biggest games on the high school gridiron and looking ahead to the Harrisonburg area's best matchups this week.

    29 min
  6. PURPLE & BOLD: JMU officially moving the American Conference

    Show notes

    Libby Mercer from The Breeze broke the news of JMU's Board of Visitors voting to switch conferences and she joins us to discuss the reaction on campus to leaving the Sun Belt, what's ahead for the Dukes in the American. But there's also actual football this weekend, so we preview JMU versus Georgia State in a key Sun Belt East battle.

    33 min
  7. PURPLE & BOLD: How much has JMU improved since Week 1?

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Ed Lane from the Fast Lane in Lynchburg joins Catie and Shane to discuss what he's seen from the Dukes, how JMU and Liberty might help each other's strength of schedules and what to expect when JMU heads to Georgia Southern this weekend.

    36 min
  8. VALLEY PREPS: Broadway & Turner Ashby set for game of the year?

    Show notes

    Rockingham County rivals Turner Ashby and Broadway roll into this week's matchup still unbeaten while Rocktown shook up the Valley District race last week and Buffalo Gap looks to gain control of the Shenandoah District.

    41 min
  9. VALLEY PREPS: Unbeaten teams roll into Week 6

    Show notes

    John and Cody return to discuss unbeaten starts for Turner Ashby, Broadway and East Rock, plus a look at how Buffalo Gap has moved into the top spot in the Shenandoah District.

    29 min
  10. PURPLE & BOLD: Realignment again? Plus Previewing JMU-Marshall

    Season 2, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Diving into what the report on JMU and others talking to the American Conference really means, what could be in the Dukes future, changes coming to Bridgeforth Stadium and looking ahead to this Saturday's game against Marshall.

    32 min
  11. PURPLE & BOLD: Dukes begin Sun Belt play with the Royal Rivalry

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Coming off a road win at San Diego State, JMU heads Norfolk to take on Old Dominion in a game that could set the tone for the Sun Belt East race.

    32 min
  12. PURPLE & BOLD: JMU Dukes heading to San Diego

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    After a record-breaking day against Wagner at Bridgeforth Stadium, JMU should get a much stiffer test on the road against San Diego State.

    32 min
  13. VALLEY PREPS: East Rock, Rocktown emerging in Valley District

    Show notes

    John and Cody return to take a look at last week's high school football slate in and around the Shenandoah Valley with East Rockingham, Rocktown and Spotswood continuing to impress alongside Valley District favorites Broadway and Turner Ashby. Plus a big game coming up this week in Augusta County and more.

    31 min
  14. VALLEY PREPS PODCAST: Previewing Week 3 of high school football

    Show notes

    The Daily News-Record's Cody Elliott and John Breeden break down the matchups in and around Harrisonburg this week and discuss who are the top teams in the Shenandoah Valley so far.

    24 min
  15. PURPLE & BOLD: Are injuries a concern following JMU's win over Liberty

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    As we wait to see who takes the field at quarterback for JMU on Saturday against Wagner, we take a look back at last week's season-opening game against Liberty and discuss what else to expect from Billy Napier's team against an FCS opponent.

    34 min
  16. VALLEY PREPS PODCAST: Week 2 Of High School Football Is Here

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    Daily News-Record high school sports reporter John Breeden looks back at the opening week of the prep football season across the Shenandoah Valley and previews Week 2, including a big matchup in Broadway.

    26 min
  17. PURPLE & BOLD: Previewing JMU vs. Liberty

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    It's finally game week at Bridgeforth Stadium. JMU prepares to take on Liberty with neither team naming a starting quarterback. How much does that matter and is there an area where the Flames have an advantage?

    34 min
  18. PURPLE & BOLD: JMU football is right around the corner

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Updating the JMU quarterback battle, discussing what makes Smoke Collins stand out in the wide receiver room and letting everyone know what we really get to see during Dukes practices.

    32 min
  19. PURPLE & BOLD: Is JMU close to choosing a QB?

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    In the latest episode of the Purple & Bold Podcast from @DN-RMEDIA we discuss a historic night for JMU women's soccer, who will start at quarterback for the Dukes when Liberty comes to town and if JMU will have another dominant defensive line.

    33 min
  20. PURPLE & BOLD: JMU opens camp, could Trent Hendrick return?

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    JMU opens up training camp ahead of Billy Napier's first season with the Dukes. Could the 5-in-5 rulings mean Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year Trent Hendrick is back in Bridgeforth this fall? Plus, JMU receives a big contribution toward the stadium district project.

    31 min

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