The latest episode of the Hawk's Nest podcast is packed with local sports insight, featuring two prominent voices from the East Tennessee State University community. First up, ETSU Buccaneers head football coach Will Healy joined hosts Kenny and McKenzie to break down the team's progress this spring.

Coach Healy shared his key observations from the squad's first scrimmage, offering a glimpse into the team's development during these crucial preseason practices. He detailed the specific areas of team chemistry and on-field execution he's focused on improving as the Bucs build toward their annual Blue-Gold Spring Game on April 25th. For fans eager to see the foundation being laid for the fall campaign, this was an essential listen.

Shifting gears from the gridiron to the racetrack, the show then welcomed Hall of Fame NASCAR reporter and ETSU alumna Deb Williams. The conversation turned to the high-octane action at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 500. Williams provided expert analysis on the weekend's events, including the big win for Joe Gibbs Racing and her early assessment of the performance of Goodyear's new tire compound at the iconic "Last Great Colosseum."

You can catch new episodes of the Hawk's Nest every Monday at 6:30 p.m. on WJHL+.