Inside the Dragon's Lair

Going beyond the box scores, Inside the Dragon's Lair is the definitive sports podcast capturing the people and stories shaping Howard Community College Athletics.

The featured episode, "No Days Off: The Grind Behind HCC Softball's Success," serves as a premier example of localized audio journalism, balancing a comprehensive showcase of the entire spring sports landscape and chronicling the softball team's historic, record-breaking season. Rather than relying on statistics, the production embeds the listener directly into the team's culture. Produced entirely in-house by Ryan Record, the episode elevates traditional collegiate sports coverage through immersive storytelling, sharp editorial pacing, and engaging student-athlete interviews that reveal the relentless work ethic behind their playoff run.

By bringing the audience directly into the action, Inside the Dragon's Lair bridges the gap between campus sports and premium audio journalism—celebrating athletic excellence and setting a bold new standard for student-media storytelling.