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Today, we welcome back members of the Division of Student Success to Webbchat. On episode 19, we explore how the division provides guidance and support for students as they move towards the goal of graduation. *Episode 19 is hosted by Noel T. Manning II. #### This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University; you can subscribe to podcasts like these on many of your favorite platforms. **Background music for this episode features: “Reap What You Sow” By Carter McDevitt (2022)

After a national search process, on March 27th, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs has named one of its own, GWU Associate Coach Jeremy Luther as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. In his 11 seasons at GWU, Luther contributed a wealth of knowledge and played a vital part of the program’s 188 wins. Luther also helped lead the program to its first NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament in 2018-2019. Today on Dawg Tracks, Phil Constantino talks with Luther about his desire to lead the Runnin' Dawgs, and what's ahead for the program

Today, according to autismspeaks.org, one in 36 children, and one in 45 adults identify with some form of Autism. On this episode of Screen Scene, we meet Evan James, an individual whose infectious spirit radiates the world around him. Diagnosed in the early 90s with Autism, Evan's world is brilliantly displayed in the documentary "You Have No Idea." Released on April 2, World Autism Day, on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+, this award-winning doc explores the power of love and community. Music for this episode provided by Zac Nelson, "Moonlight Kiss."

Meet me at the Movies travels back in time and explore what may have happened to the lost 18 1/2 minutes of Richard Nixon tapes with director Dan Mirvish. Mirvish brings a "what-if story" to life, and on Meet me at the Movies 541, he covers the behind the scenes stories of the making of this film. 18 1/2 is available for home delivery with a special edition DVD complete with a 113 minutes "making of" doc, commentary track, live audience track from the world premiere at the Woodstock Film Fest and more. 18 1/2 stars Willa Fitzgerald and John Magaro.

Alexander Jeffery joins Meet me at the Movies 542 to engage in dialogue about the feature documentary "You Have No Idea." This is the story of Evan, an autistic individual whose impact on the community around him is mind-blowing. It is also the story of family, friends and the bonds that form through love, compassion and perseverance and the thirst for understanding. The documentary releases on April 2, World Autism Day, on Amazon and Apple TV+. Noel T. Manning II is host of Meet me at the Movies and is a registered film journalist and film critic with various guilds and groups.

The Meet me at the Movies crew reviews Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

Join Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs for Episode One of 1st Downs. Travel with us today as we visit GWU alumna and current head women’s basketball coach for Shelby High School, Carley Plentovich Tallent. Tallent was a standout student-athlete at GWU, and was one of the most prolific shooters in program history. Tallent finished her career ranked first all-time in free throw percentage, second in three-pointers made, single game records, and 17th overall in points. Today, Tallent speaks with President Downs about her career at GWU, her transition into coaching, NIL, the transfer portal, her future goals, and more.

This Meet me at the Movies review explores the Well Go Entertainment release of The Moon (now on Blu-ray). If you're looking for a sci-fi disaster film with the same heart as Ad Astra, Apollo 13 & the Martian, you may want to consider The Moon. Official Synopsis: Set in an alternate future, seven years after Korea's first fully manned mission to the moon ends in disaster, a second human spaceflight is launched successfully—until a strong solar wind causes the spacecraft to malfunction. With an astronaut left stranded in space and quickly running out of oxygen, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director to avert yet another fatal catastrophe.

Dawg Tracks 18: featuring GWU Head Softball Coach Bailey Wigness Third year Head Softball Coach Bailey Wigness joins us for this episode of Dawg Tracks. Wigness offers an outlook of the season ahead, talks the transfer portal, chats about the Brinkley Softball Stadium and facility improvements, and explores the future of the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Wigness played at national power Arizona State University, three times earning All-Pac 12 honors and leading the Sun Devils to the 2011 National Championship. She finished her career with a spectacular .371 batting average, stole 40 bases and scored 130 runs. Wigness remains ranked among the program's all-time leaders in career batting average (8th) and stolen bases (11th). The Casa Grande, Ariz., native graduated from Arizona State with a degree in communications and political science. She earned her master’s degree in educational leadership in 2018 from Boise State. Episode 18 of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director

Dawg Tracks 17: featuring GWU Head Baseball Coach Jim Chester Fifth year Head Baseball Coach Jim Chester joins us for this episode of Dawg Tracks. He provides a preview of the season ahead, reflects on his time at GW, and offers a snapshot of the First Pitch Celebration featuring Guest Speaker – Clint Hurdle [Former MLB Player (Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and St. Louis Cardinals) + Manager (Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies)]. Chester also chats about plans for the future of Runnin’ Bulldog Baseball. Episode 17 of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gwusports.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. #### Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker

On Jan. 12th, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs named Erik Solberg the next head coach of the GWU women’s soccer program. Solberg joins GWU after four seasons as the head coach at the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff (UAPB). During his tenure at UAPB, Solberg coached 12 all-conference players, including a SWAC Offensive Player of the Year (2022), Defensive Player of the Year (2023), and Freshman of the Year (2022), with eight SWAC Player of the Week recognitions. Solberg is the only head coach in UAPB history to lead his team to four consecutive SWAC Tournament appearances. In each of Solberg’s four seasons at UAPB, the Golden Lions outperformed their preseason ranking. Episode 16 of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for ⁠⁠⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠⁠⁠ and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠gwusports.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

11th year Head Men's Basketball Coach Tim Craft is back for another edition of Dawg Tracks (episode 15). This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for ⁠⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠⁠ and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at ⁠⁠⁠gwusports.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs.

Phil Constantino welcomes Gardner-Webb VP and Director Athletics Andrew Goodrich to Dawg Tracks episode 14. Goodrich offers a reflection on the year, changes in GWU sports, and the landscape of college athletics. *Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gwusports.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. #### Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker/Oland Summers

Gardner-Webb University welcomed new Head Football Coach Cris Reisert on Thursday, Dec. 14. Students, student-athletes, faculty and staff were joined by alumni, the community and media for the event held in the GW Football Center at Spangler Stadium. On this episode of Dawg Tracks, Phil Constantino offers a meet and greet with Reisert. Reisert comes to GWU from Tiffin University (Ohio). At Tiffin, Reisert led his team to three GMAC championships (2019, 2020, 2023) and was named GMAC Coach of the Year in each of those championship seasons. This past season, his most successful team posted an 11-1 record, completing the regular season unbeaten before losing in the second round of the Division II national playoffs. With Reisert also handling offensive coordinator duties, the 2023 Tiffin Dragons finished ranked in the top 25 nationally in scoring offense (43.7 PPG, 6th), total offense (482.9 4th), scoring defense (16.2 PPG allowed, T-16th), and total defense (281.2 YPG allowed, 22nd). During his tenure at Tiff

GWU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tim Craft is back on Dawg Tracks: episode 12. Today, Craft talks about the impact of the Paul Porter Arena home crowd, the community value of the basketball program, and why he likes playing regional teams like Western Carolina. Craft also offers an outlook of this week’s matchup with Wofford College. This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for ⁠⁠@GWUSports⁠⁠ and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at ⁠⁠gwusports.com⁠⁠. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. #### Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker/Oland Summers

Tim Craft has helmed Runnin’ Bulldogs Men’s Basketball for 11 years. On this episode of Dawg Tracks he reflects on his time in Boiling Springs, offers a day in the life of coaching, shares notes on where to find joy in life, weighs in on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and much more. This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for ⁠@GWUSports⁠ and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at ⁠gwusports.com⁠. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. #### Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker/Oland Summers

Tyrell Nelson made his mark as a Runnin’ Bulldog for four seasons on the Men’s Basketball squad. During that time, he scored nearly 1700 points over the course of 133 games, and averaged 12.5 points per game. His time at GW provided the foundation for the 2019 team that earned a spot in the NCAA tourney vs. eventual national champion Virginia. Today on Dawg Tracks, Brendon Boylan speaks with Nelson about his time with the Dawgs, and his international professional basketball playing career. This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by GWU alumnus and award-winning documentarian, Brendan Boylan. Boylan has been covering college and pro athletics for several years as a commentator, analyst & contributing writer. #### You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at for Men’s and Women’s basketball at ⁠gwusports.com⁠. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker/Oland

Filmmaker Earl Owensby launched a motion picture studio in Rural North Carolina in 1973, today, hundreds of alumni from E.O. Studios continue to thrive in the entertainment industry. On this episode of Screen Scene, we salute this indie film pioneer. Hosted by Noel and Thomas Manning, Screen Scene airs weekly on WNCW 88.7 FM and WNCW.org. Both are registered entertainment journalists with multiple film guilds. Clips are used by permission for review, commentary and educational purposes. Music on today's episode is: Tell a Different Story" by Caroma.

Thomas Manning offers his thoughts on one of the year's most critically acclaimed films - Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers" on this episode of Screen Scene from WNCW 88.7 FM. Clips are used by permission for review, commentary and educational purposes. Manning is a registered film journalist for the Critics Choice, SEFCA and the N.C. Film Critics. Screen Scene airs weekly on WNCW and is shared with WGWG.

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Football team is riding a four-game winning streak heading into this weekend’s regular season finale. The contest against CSU has a conference championship on the line, and an opportunity to head to the FCS playoffs for the second consecutive year. On this episode of Dawg Tracks, Head Coach Tre Lamb offers a reflection on the season, a look at the evolution of GWU football, and a forecast of things to come. This episode of Dawg Tracks is hosted by Phil Constantino. Constantino is Assistant Athletic Director for Broadcasting & Strategic Communication for @GWUSports and calls play-by-play for GWU athletics. You can track out all that’s happening in Runnin’ Bulldog athletics and find your season tickets at gwusports.com. Follow the ‘Dawgs on social @gwusports and search #RunninBulldogs. #### Music on today’s episode is the: GWU Fight Song by Jerry Hill/Bob Decker/Oland Summers