The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

In this episode of The Hog Pod, we sit down with Arkansas assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, Chuck Martin, whose journey in basketball spans high school gyms, elite college programs, and even the NBA. Martin shares how his career has shaped his unique approach to evaluating talent, emphasizing that success goes beyond athleticism to understanding a player’s character and potential. Martin takes fans through how he developed his ability to identify top talent and the moments that opened his eyes to what is really important in player evaluation—things other teams may look over. He talks about reuniting with John Calipari and the close-knit staff that he considers family, and his vision for building a culture at Arkansas that connects the team, the coaching staff, and the community. This is an inside look at how one coach’s experience and insights are setting the stage for Razorback basketball to reach new heights.