Western Wednesdays
Welcome to Western Wednesdays, the podcast edition! While Western Wednesdays have been around for 18 months, we’re excited to bring it to you in the world of podcasts. Every month we’ll be sitting down with alumni from all different backgrounds to talk about how WCU influenced them and their careers.
Podcasting since 2022 • 37 episodes
Western Wednesdays
Latest Episodes
Champion for Children, Catamount for Life ft. Celina Woods
We close out the 2025 season with Celina Woods, a distinguished 1985 graduate of Western Carolina University, award-winning attorney, and passionate advocate for children. With nearly 20 WCU graduates in her family, Celina’s story is one of dee...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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46:44
Naylor Nation ft. Larry Naylor
This episode celebrates Larry Naylor, a proud Western Carolina University alumnus and retired Lt. Colonel whose legacy runs deep in Catamount country. With two brothers and two daughters also graduating from WCU, the Naylor family—affectionatel...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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48:45
From SoCon to Show Time ft. Zebby Matthews
This week, we catch up with Zebby Matthews, Minnesota Twins pitcher and proud Western Carolina University alumnus. Zebby reflects on his time as a Catamount, how WCU helped shape his path to professional baseball, and what life is like now in t...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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57:50
Engineering Innovation ft. Monty Graham & Brett Banther
This week, we spotlight Monty Graham and Brett Banther, two Western Carolina University alumni who now help lead innovation and industry collaboration at the WCU RAPID Center. As part of the College of Engineering and Technology, they share how...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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49:48
From Catamount to CEO ft. Jake Robinson
In this episode, we feature Jake Robinson, a former WCU student-athlete, current member of the Board of Trustees, and CEO of Champion Credit Union. From the court to the boardroom, Jake shares how his experiences at Western Carolina University ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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45:50
