The Drive with Paul Swann

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Chris Dickerson, president of the SOJMC Alumni Advisory Board, joins the show to discuss Jeff Hopson and Jerod Smalley, who will be inducted into Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame. Hopson is an Emmy-winning videographer who has covered global sporting events, while Smalley is a six-time Ohio Associated Press Best Anchor and advocate for autism awareness.

Get tickets to the Hall of Fame dinner here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marshall-university-sojmc-2025-hall-of-fame-dinner-tickets-1716149602659?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Creators and Guests

Host
Paul Swann
Sports broadcaster and radio host of The Drive on WRVC-AM 930. 2022 NSMA West Virginia Sportscaster of the Year & 5-time WVBA Excellence in Broadcasting winner.

What is The Drive with Paul Swann?

The Drive with Paul Swann is Huntington, West Virginia’s longest-running sports talk radio show on WRVC 930 AM.

Paul Swann covers Marshall Thundering Herd athletics with exclusive interviews, game previews, postgame analysis, and expert local insight. An award-winning broadcaster recognized by the National Sports Media Association and West Virginia’s top media organizations, Swann keeps fans informed on Marshall football, basketball, and more—live or on demand.