Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:34:53 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520977 en-us © 2026 Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight yes f1b39390-bd44-5611-8d5d-9275ed741757 The Sumter Item episodic false Get closer to the action with Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight! Each week, native Sumterite Jenkins Dwight shines a light on local teams and stories, bringing you insightful analysis, expert commentary, and compelling guest. Perfect for busy sports fans, this show is your go-to source for everything from the sidelines to the dugout — all with a Sumter focus.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Sumter Item https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0wp0q2jr9zff9oxj5r370rk92bt7?.jpg Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight Sumter Sports Talk - Evan Lewis, Golfer/YouTuber Sumter Sports Talk - Evan Lewis, Golfer/YouTuber Listen to Jenkins sit down with Evans Lewis as he talks about his journey from picking up golf late in his high school career and going from a walk-on D2 player all the way to playing for a national championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks and now playing on YouTube with Grant Horvat and Jason Day.

]]> Listen to Jenkins sit down with Evans Lewis as he talks about his journey from picking up golf late in his high school career and going from a walk-on D2 player all the way to playing for a national championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks and now playing on YouTube with Grant Horvat and Jason Day.

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-19102608 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1957 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Jeff Schaffer, Sumter Women's Basketball and Men's Golf Sumter Sports Talk - Jeff Schaffer, Sumter Women's Basketball and Men's Golf Tune in to the latest episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight as he sits down with Sumter High women’s basketball coach and men's golf coach Jeff Schaffer. Coach Schaffer shares insights from his coaching career, discusses the challenges of leading two programs, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at building success in both basketball and golf.

]]> Tune in to the latest episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight as he sits down with Sumter High women’s basketball coach and men's golf coach Jeff Schaffer. Coach Schaffer shares insights from his coaching career, discusses the challenges of leading two programs, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at building success in both basketball and golf.

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-18876214 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2629 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Curtis Johnson - East Clarendon Athletic Director, Sumter Native, Former USC Gamecock Sumter Sports Talk - Curtis Johnson - East Clarendon Athletic Director, Sumter Native, Former USC Gamecock Sumter native and baseball star Curtis Johnson joins Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight to talk about his journey from Lakewood High School to Florence-Darlington Technical College , competing at the University of South Carolina, and now leading the baseball program at East Clarendon High School. We discuss leadership, player development, and what it takes to build a winning culture in small-town South Carolina baseball.

]]> Sumter native and baseball star Curtis Johnson joins Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight to talk about his journey from Lakewood High School to Florence-Darlington Technical College , competing at the University of South Carolina, and now leading the baseball program at East Clarendon High School. We discuss leadership, player development, and what it takes to build a winning culture in small-town South Carolina baseball.

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-18694991 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 4033 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Brandon Cisse, USC Defensive Back and NFL Draft Prospect Sumter Sports Talk - Brandon Cisse, USC Defensive Back and NFL Draft Prospect 📣 New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Sumter native and Lakewood High School graduate, Brandon Cisse 🏈

Jenkins sits down with Brandon to break down his football journey — from his early days at Lakewood High School, to NC State, and ultimately becoming a starter in the South Carolina Gamecocks’ secondary in the SEC.

Brandon reflects on what it was like playing at two major programs, the differences between NC State and South Carolina, and how building relationships with teammates, coaches, and support staffs shaped him both on and off the field. He opens up about the bonds formed in locker rooms, the challenges of transitions, and how those experiences helped prepare him for the next level.

He also discusses his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, what went into that choice, and how he’s preparing mentally and physically for the opportunity ahead.

Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown standout chasing his NFL dream.

👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.

#SumterSportsTalk #BrandonCisse #LakewoodHigh #NCState #Gamecocks #SEC #NFLDraft #HometownHero #FootballJourney

]]> 📣 New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Sumter native and Lakewood High School graduate, Brandon Cisse 🏈

Jenkins sits down with Brandon to break down his football journey — from his early days at Lakewood High School, to NC State, and ultimately becoming a starter in the South Carolina Gamecocks’ secondary in the SEC.

Brandon reflects on what it was like playing at two major programs, the differences between NC State and South Carolina, and how building relationships with teammates, coaches, and support staffs shaped him both on and off the field. He opens up about the bonds formed in locker rooms, the challenges of transitions, and how those experiences helped prepare him for the next level.

He also discusses his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, what went into that choice, and how he’s preparing mentally and physically for the opportunity ahead.

Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown standout chasing his NFL dream.

👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.

#SumterSportsTalk #BrandonCisse #LakewoodHigh #NCState #Gamecocks #SEC #NFLDraft #HometownHero #FootballJourney

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-18487785 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1619 full false Sumter Sports Talk - JP Sears - Pitcher, San Diego Padres and Sumter Native Sumter Sports Talk - JP Sears - Pitcher, San Diego Padres and Sumter Native 📣 New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring MLB Pitcher and Sumter native, JP Sears!⚾
JP sits down with Jenkins to share his journey from his early days on the fields atWilson Hall, to The Citadel, through the grind of the minor leagues, and ultimately his rise to the Major Leagues.
He also breaks down what it’s really like to be traded multiple times, how he handled the pressure of those transitions, and what his offseason preparation looks like as a pro.
Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown star making it at the highest level!
👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.
#SumterSportsTalk #JPSears #WilsonHall #TheCitadel #MLB #HometownHero #BaseballJourney
 

]]> 📣 New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring MLB Pitcher and Sumter native, JP Sears!⚾
JP sits down with Jenkins to share his journey from his early days on the fields atWilson Hall, to The Citadel, through the grind of the minor leagues, and ultimately his rise to the Major Leagues.
He also breaks down what it’s really like to be traded multiple times, how he handled the pressure of those transitions, and what his offseason preparation looks like as a pro.
Tune in, share with your fellow local fans, and enjoy an inside look at a hometown star making it at the highest level!
👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.
#SumterSportsTalk #JPSears #WilsonHall #TheCitadel #MLB #HometownHero #BaseballJourney
 

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-18311790 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 3092 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Caleb Yoder, Pastor Sumter Sports Talk - Caleb Yoder, Pastor Join Jenkins for a conversation with Caleb Yoder — pastor, speaker and lifelong sports fan — to talk about his recent “Fields of Faith” message and the role sports play in shaping young people.  He shares stories from ministry, his University of Alabama backgrounds and what he sees happening in high school and college sports today.

Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight is presented by State Farm Charles Bostic Insurance.

]]> Join Jenkins for a conversation with Caleb Yoder — pastor, speaker and lifelong sports fan — to talk about his recent “Fields of Faith” message and the role sports play in shaping young people.  He shares stories from ministry, his University of Alabama backgrounds and what he sees happening in high school and college sports today.

Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight is presented by State Farm Charles Bostic Insurance.

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-18233464 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1845 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Adam Jarecki, Head Football & Baseball Coach at Wilson Hall Sumter Sports Talk - Adam Jarecki, Head Football & Baseball Coach at Wilson Hall 🎙️ New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Wilson Hall Head Football Coach, Adam Jarecki! 🏈

Coach Jarecki shares his coaching journey, insights on the Barons’ season so far, and how his team is gearing up for the upcoming playoff run.

Tune in, share with your fellow Baron fans, and get ready for some great football talk!

👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.

#WilsonHallFootball #SumterSportsTalk #GoBarons #HighSchoolFootball #PlayoffTime

]]> 🎙️ New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Wilson Hall Head Football Coach, Adam Jarecki! 🏈

Coach Jarecki shares his coaching journey, insights on the Barons’ season so far, and how his team is gearing up for the upcoming playoff run.

Tune in, share with your fellow Baron fans, and get ready for some great football talk!

👉 Listen now on Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight — available wherever you get your podcasts.

#WilsonHallFootball #SumterSportsTalk #GoBarons #HighSchoolFootball #PlayoffTime

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-18133948 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1340 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Ben Burress, USC Football Passing Game Specialist and Sumter Native Sumter Sports Talk - Ben Burress, USC Football Passing Game Specialist and Sumter Native Guest, Ben Burress, Sumter native and current Passing Game Specialist for the South Carolina Gamecocks.  Listen in as we discuss his career in the NFL and now in the SEC for his alma mater

]]> Guest, Ben Burress, Sumter native and current Passing Game Specialist for the South Carolina Gamecocks.  Listen in as we discuss his career in the NFL and now in the SEC for his alma mater

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-17974426 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400 2282 full false Sumter Sports Talk - Yankees Legend Bobby Richardson Sumter Sports Talk - Yankees Legend Bobby Richardson Jenkins sits down with Yankees legend-and Sumter native Bobby Richardson, fresh off his 90th birthday, for a heartfelt conversation on baseball, leadership, and faith, plus timeless lessons for today's players and fans.

]]> Jenkins sits down with Yankees legend-and Sumter native Bobby Richardson, fresh off his 90th birthday, for a heartfelt conversation on baseball, leadership, and faith, plus timeless lessons for today's players and fans.

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-17775231 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2424 full false Sumter Sports Talk - LMA Head Football Coach Jimmy Noonan Sumter Sports Talk - LMA Head Football Coach Jimmy Noonan In this interview, first-year Laurence Manning Football coach Jimmy Noonan talks about the upcoming season for the Swampcats, how he went about this offseason to prepare, and also talks about his career growing up and how he got into coaching.

]]> In this interview, first-year Laurence Manning Football coach Jimmy Noonan talks about the upcoming season for the Swampcats, how he went about this offseason to prepare, and also talks about his career growing up and how he got into coaching.

]]> The Sumter Item Buzzsprout-17656108 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1730 full false Sumter Sports Talk - P15s Coach Randy Twitty Sumter Sports Talk - P15s Coach Randy Twitty On the first episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight, P15s head coach Randy Twitty talks regular season, line up adjustments and what the post season could look like. 

]]> On the first episode of Sumter Sports Talk with Jenkins Dwight, P15s head coach Randy Twitty talks regular season, line up adjustments and what the post season could look like. 

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