{"podcast":{"title":"SoCon Fast Break","slug":"socon-fast-break-7564186","podcast_index_feed_id":7564186,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/socon-fast-break/","website_url":"https://socon-fast-break.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/faaa8530-9acc-410d-8d5a-aa2295bdc2a7/SoConFastBreak-1x1Cover-FINAL-v1.jpg","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":52,"summary":"SoCon Fast Break is the essential podcast that defines SoCon basketball. Get game breakdowns, including previews for matchups and keys to victory, along with detailed recaps while granting insider access through exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and analysts. Hosted by former college basketball assistant coaches Richmond Weaver and Darren Angell, there's no content void, no surface-level chatter—just the in-depth coverage and insight you need.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T16:17:22.946668+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186"},"episode":{"title":"SoCon Tournament Saturday Preview: Samford vs. Furman + WCU vs. Mercer","slug":"socon-tournament-saturday-preview-samford-vs-furman-wcu-vs-mercer","published_at":"2026-03-06T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186/socon-tournament-saturday-preview-samford-vs-furman-wcu-vs-mercer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186","url":"https://socon-fast-break.captivate.fm/episode/socon-tournament-saturday-preview-samford-vs-furman-wcu-vs-mercer","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/db905f11-6dc0-43b4-bc9a-4f03e4daded9.mp3","summary":"Richmond and Darren Angell look at the high-stakes Saturday evening sessions of the 2026 Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships in Asheville. As the tournament heat intensifies, it's a clash between the league's most efficient offenses and the hottest teams entering the weekend. In this episode: Samford vs. Furman (6 p.m.): We discuss why Samford is considered the \"scariest\" team in the league despite Furman’s regular-season sweep. The Norris Brothers & Jaden Booth: We analyze the impact of the newly named SoCon Player of the Year and why the Norris brothers are the ultimate X-factor for the Bulldogs. Perimeter Battle: A look at Samford’s league-leading three-point shooting against Furman’s elite perimeter defense. The Health Factor: We explore how the return of Eisa Thomas and Cooper Bowser changes the dynamic for the Paladins. Western Carolina vs. Mercer (Nightcap): A breakdown of the 4 vs. 5 seed matchup featuring Defensive Player of the Year Armani Mighty and the \"machine\" Talon Pettway. Living at the Stripe: Why Baraka Okojie’s ability to draw fouls makes Mercer’s offense so dangerous, with 23% of their points coming from the free-throw line. Which team survives? Presented by Ingles Markets","meta_description":"Richmond and Darren Angell look at the high-stakes Saturday evening sessions of the 2026 Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships in Asheville. As the tourna…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1033,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/socon-fast-break-7564186/episodes/socon-tournament-saturday-preview-samford-vs-furman-wcu-vs-mercer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186/socon-tournament-saturday-preview-samford-vs-furman-wcu-vs-mercer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}