BOONE, N.C. –– Mountaineer Talk, the Appalachian IMG Sports Network's weekly coaches call-in show, will shift its focus to basketball starting on Tuesday, Jan. 8. The show will air LIVE from Cafe Portofino (970 Rivers Street) on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 p.m.
Harrison Battle returns to host the weekly show. He will be joined by men's basketball head coach Jim Fox, women's basketball head coach Angel Elderkin and a student-athlete from each program.
"I am excited for another season of Mountaineer Talk," Fox said. "It's a great way to be able to communicate with our fans and gives them an opportunity to get to know both programs."
The show can be heard every Tuesday at 7 p.m. during basketball season and will air live nine times throughout conference play.
"The coaches' show is a great time to meet with fans that support both programs," Elderkin mentioned. "It's an excellent opportunity for them to get to know the student-athlete that is appearing on the show. I know it will be a fun atmosphere at Cafe Portofino."
Mountaineer Talk can be heard live on the following Appalachian IMG Sports Network affiliates:
• WKBC 97.3 FM (North Wilkesboro, Charlotte, Hickory, High Country)
• WZGM 1350 AM (Asheville)
MOUNTAINEER TALK SCHEDULE (7-8 P.M.)
1. Tuesday, Jan. 8
2. Tuesday, Jan. 15
3. Tuesday, Jan. 22
4. Tuesday, Jan. 29
5. Tuesday, Feb. 5
6. Tuesday, Feb. 12
7. Tuesday, Feb. 19
8. Tuesday, Feb. 26
9. Tuesday, Mar. 5
The Mountaineer Talk radio broadcast will also be streamed live and can be heard by clicking HERE (no subscription needed) or through the TuneIn app.
Fans are encouraged to interact with Battle, Fox, Elderkin and guests during each broadcast by using #MountaineerTalk on Twitter, emailing mountaineertalk@gmail.com or texting 828-351-6878.
