UVA and NOVA Legends Podcasts®

About UVA and NOVA Legends Podcasts®

NOVA, Virginia, and UVA Legends Podcasts are interviews with the best of Virginia and DC Area homegrown talent and with sources that provide insightful information about local and statewide sports. I talk to national figures like Grant Hill, Tommy Amaker, and Jill Ellis but also terrific local athletes, coaches and even business/legal leaders. Hundreds more interviews available on NOVA Legends Podcast's Youtube channel.

Publisher

Julian Brown

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Sept 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 203 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Brady Conklin: Woodson's Two-Sport Star Chooses Basketball | NOVA Legends

   Woodson standout Brady Conklin joins me to discuss his remarkable career as one of Northern Virginia's top two-sport athletes.A First-Team All-State basketball player and All-Region soccer midfielder, Brady recently committed to Washington and Lee University to continue his basketball career. But his path wasn't always clear. At one point, he seriously considered giving up basketball to concentrate on soccer.Brady reflects on Woodson's rich athletic tradition, playing for basketball coach Doug Craig and soccer coach Burke, and the Cavaliers' memorable 2025 basketball postseason run. He previews Woodson's highly anticipated 2026–27 basketball season, discusses the fierce competition in the Patriot District, and shares his thoughts on the benefits of playing multiple sports rather than specializing at an early age.We also talk about his family's athletic background, the challenges of balancing two sports, and why the friendships and memories of high school athletics are so special.NOVA Legends celebrates the great athletes, coaches, and personalities of Northern Virginia sports, past and present.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Jose Olivero: From Woodson Star to European Pro Basketball | NOVA Legends

   From standout high school basketball player to international pro to military officer, Jose Olivero has led a life defined by discipline, adaptability, and leadership.Olivero joins me to reflect on a basketball journey that began at Woodson High School, where he emerged as one of Northern Virginia's top players after transferring from Tampa. An All-Met and All-State selection, he went on to star at Lehigh University, scoring 1,762 career points, earning First Team All-Patriot League honors twice, and helping lead the Mountain Hawks to a Patriot League championship and NCAA Tournament appearance.He then spent several years playing professionally in Europe and the Caribbean, competing in Lithuania, France, the Dominican Republic, and beyond. Olivero shares stories from the international game, including a memorable championship run, the intensity of overseas basketball culture, and the experiences that shaped him both on and off the court.The conversation also revisits the golden era of Northern Virginia high school basketball, the influence of legendary Woodson coach Mike Pflugrath, and the relentless work ethic that helped transform talented players into Division I athletes.After his playing career, Olivero embraced a new challenge by joining the United States Army. He discusses the transition from professional sports to military service, the similarities between athletic and military leadership, and the lessons that carried over from one career to the next.Olivero also offers thoughtful insights on NIL, the transfer portal, loyalty, resilience, and how the modern college game differs from the one he experienced.It's a conversation about basketball, leadership, service, and the unexpected paths that can follow a dream pursued to its fullest.NOVA Legends® Podcast is proudly sponsored by Foley Mechanical, the DMV’s elite HVAC company.

3. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Loudoun Valley Football: 6–0, Revenge on Loudoun County & a State Title Dream | NOVA Legends

   Loudoun Valley football is 6-0, and the Vikings have already avenged one of the most painful losses in recent program history.Quarterback Zach Detweiler, running back Ethan LaFollette, and lineman Aiden Oliver join NOVA Legends after Loudoun Valley's dramatic 23-20 victory over longtime rival Loudoun County, the team that ended the Vikings' season in last year's regional championship.The three seniors discuss what that win meant after an offseason fueled by disappointment, why they believe Loudoun Valley can contend for a Virginia state championship, and what must improve before the playoffs.We also explore the unique football culture of Purcellville, the rivalry with Woodgrove, and what sets western Loudoun County athletics apart from the rest of Northern Virginia.Zach, Ethan, and Aiden reflect on playing both sides of the ball, the teammates who have emerged this season, and the leadership of head coach David Bishop. They also discuss their college football aspirations and what they're seeking in their next program.Most memorably, the three friends look back on growing up together, the bonds forged through football, and the realization that this is their final season wearing a Loudoun Valley uniform.From a thrilling rivalry win to dreams of a state championship, this is a conversation about football, friendship, community, and one last chance to make history.Featured Guests Zach Detweiler, Quarterback Ethan LaFollette, Running Back Aiden Oliver, Offensive and Defensive Lineman

Inside a recent episode

Executive Coach Liz Bentley: What AI Can’t Tell You

Published 5 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Like, go ask them for that advice. Like, that's great. You know? So you get a sense that many of your clients are using AI chatbots. And if they're not, as you said, you're instructing them for some things. Just do that. It's quicker. You can do that. Like I do the same thing. I had a contract, a lease I was trying to revise. And in the old days, I would just send a lease to my lawyer. You know, I'm an attorney as well. But now, you know, you can get AI to kind of cut down a little bit on your cost. So I will identify the issues so that your lawyer can really focus in on what is the most important things that are left. […]

Who has been a guest on UVA and NOVA Legends Podcasts®

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nicky Wolcott
• John Balkey
• Aiden Bakewell
• Zach Miller
• Fletcher Saaty

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

300,986

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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