The Drive with Paul Swann

On this episode of The Drive, Paul Swann is joined by Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation. 

Kara Richey of Jonesboro’s Ticket Radio Network joins Paul Swann to preview the WNIT Fab 4 matchup between Marshall and Arkansas State.

Paul Swann broadcasts live from the Cam Henderson Center ahead of today’s WNIT Great 8 matchup between Marshall and Army. Guests include Marshall Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison and ESPN+’s Bobby Iddings. Tim Stephens and Tyler Kennett of HD Media Sports also join the program to preview and analyze the game. 

It’s finally Opening Day! To celebrate, we’re opening the text lines to answer your biggest questions. We break down who belongs on Paul’s Mount Rushmore of professional wrestlers and tackle the controversial question: Is it time for Pete Rose to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, we welcome Marshall women’s basketball senior Meredith Maier to to discuss her final season with the Thundering Herd. Plus, Kylie Fisher from The Big Green Scholarship Foundation joins the show.

Comments from Marshall head football coach Tony Gibson highlight today's episode of The Drive with Paul Swann

Paul Swann is joined by Bobby Iddings from ESPN+ to preview the Marshall women's basketball game against WMBC in the WNIT.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Drive with Paul Swann for March 17, 2026.

Former Marshall football coach Mark Snyder joins Paul Swann on The Drive to discuss his new role as the first-ever head football coach at Shawnee State University.

The 2026 Marshall football schedule has been released, and it includes a rare Tuesday night game. How are Marshall fans reacting to the midweek matchup? Plus, Louisiana Tech appears on the 2026 schedules for both Conference USA and the Sun Belt. How did that happen, and what does it mean for the college football schedule?

Emily Suter, director of premium seating and donor experience at Marshall University, joins Paul to discuss rental opportunities available through Marshall’s athletic department and how fans and businesses can utilize premium spaces at Marshall football games and events. Later in the show, HD Media’s Tyler Kennett recaps Marshall Football Pro Day and what it means for Thundering Herd players hoping to reach the NFL.

Reaction to the Title IX lawsuit filed against Marshall University. 

Paul Swann breaks down Marshall’s loss to Georgia Southern and shares fan reactions in this episode of The Drive with Paul Swann. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for March 6, 2026. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for March 5th, 2026. 

Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletic Director of Revenue Generation for Marshall University, joins Paul Swann on today's edition of The Drive.

Comments from former Marshall defensive end Mike Green are a highlight of today's edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.

Comments from Marshall men’s head coach Corny Jackson and women’s head coach Juli Fulks 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul talks with Matt Lewis, director of marketing and fan engagement at Marshall University, about Friday’s Marshall basketball doubleheader and the Marshall Thundering Herd baseball home opener. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for February 23, 2026

Reaction to Marshall’s gritty one-point road win over App State, plus a breakdown of Team USA capturing hockey gold and an early look ahead to Coastal Carolina. 

Jadan Hudson, Director of Student-Athlete Development, joins today’s edition of The Drive with Paul Swann. 

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul speaks with Gerald Harrison, vice president and director of athletics at Marshall University, about the Board of Governors’ decision to discontinue the women’s swimming and diving program following a special meeting.

The board voted to end the program and add women’s STUNT.

On this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann, we break down the latest reports that Marshall University plans to discontinue its women’s swimming and diving program at the end of the 2025-26 season. Athletic department officials reportedly informed team members of the decision, which comes as the program prepares for the American Athletic Conference championships.

Reactions to the Marshall come-from-behind win at Old Dominion highlight this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.  

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Marshall women’s basketball guard Timaya Lewis-Eutsey joins the show to discuss earning her third Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week award and being named one of five Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week honorees by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). 

The Drive with Paul Swann for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. 

Comments from Marshall men's basketball coach Corny Jackson ahead of action on the road at Old Dominion and Georgia Southern. 

Marshall football general manager Alex Jones joins Paul Swann to break down the Thundering Herd’s 2026 National Signing Day class. Later, Bill Cornwell sits down with Swann to preview Southern Miss at Marshall in men’s basketball.

The Drive with Paul Swann for February 3, 2026

Marshall Softball's Diamond Leslie joins Paul Swann on this edition of The Drive. 

The Drive with Paul Swann for January 30, 2026.

The Drive with Paul Swann previews an exciting week for Marshall basketball. Bobby Iddings, Marshall ESPN+ play-by-play announcer, joins the show to break down the women’s team (17–5, 8–2 SBC) as they return home Wednesday to host Troy (16–4, 7–2 SBC) in a key Sun Belt matchup.

Plus, Emily Suter, Marshall’s director of premium seating, donor experience and special events, discusses her new role and how fans can take advantage of sky deck rentals at basketball games and other athletic spaces for private events.

All that and more on The Drive with Paul Swann.

The Drive with Paul Swann for January 27, 2026. 

The Sun Belt Conference postponed Saturday’s men’s basketball matchup between Marshall and South Alabama due to a winter storm expected this weekend, plus the Marshall women win on the road against ULM.  

The Drive with Paul Swann recaps Marshall’s 115–60 win over ULM, a record-setting night from beyond the arc. The Thundering Herd hit 26 3-point baskets, setting both a Marshall team record and a Sun Belt Conference mark in the lopsided victory. Swann breaks down the shooting performance, key contributors and what the win means going forward. 

Marshall’s Associate Athletics Director — Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement, Ryan Crisp, joins Paul Swann to discuss the reasons behind the schedule change for Marshall men’s basketball. 

Head coach Cornelus Jackson shares his thoughts on the week ahead, including upcoming matchups against ULM and South Alabama, on today’s episode of The Drive podcast. 

Paul Swann reacts to the Marshall Thundering Herd’s home loss to Coastal Carolina, breaking down what went wrong and what it means moving forward on this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.