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This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 12.5 - Kevin Willard, Tarris Reed Jr. and Spero DedesVillanova head coach Kevin Willard, UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., and TNT Sports' play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes are the guests on the fifth episode of This Week in the BIG EAST. Now in its 12th season, This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) is distributed by Westwood One radio and is available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. This week's BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Villanova head coach Kevin Willard. In his first season with the Wildcats - and his 12th season in the BIG EAST - Willard has fast-tracked the rebuilding process on the Main Lin...
2026-01-3044 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 12.5 - Kevin Willard, Tarris Reed Jr. and Spero DedesVillanova head coach Kevin Willard, UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., and TNT Sports' play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes are the guests on the fifth episode of This Week in the BIG EAST. Now in its 12th season, This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) is distributed by Westwood One radio and is available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. This week's BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Villanova head coach Kevin Willard. In his first season with the Wildcats - and his 12th season in the BIG EAST - Willard has fast-tracked the rebuilding process on the Main Lin...
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The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast: Boston College Basketball Analyst & Announcer - Kevin CollinsIn this edition of The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara, we are joined by Kevin Collins of the Boston College Sports Radio Network from Van Wagner. Kevin is a Play-by-Play announcer and Color Analyst for BC men's basketball, the producer of "This Week in the Big East" from Westwood One Sports, and has been covering college basketball for over a decade. This podcast dissects the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket. We provide picks for each region of the bracket, national championship game predictions, and upset alerts for each region. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's le...
2025-03-1938 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.9 - Rick Pitino, Val Ackerman, Jerry WalkerThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman and BIG EAST Legend and former Seton Hall star Jerry Walker.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode....
2025-03-0744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.9 - Rick Pitino, Val Ackerman, Jerry WalkerThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman and BIG EAST Legend and former Seton Hall star Jerry Walker.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode....
2025-03-0744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.8 - Sean Miller, Stevie Mitchell, Zach BrazillerThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Xavier head coach Sean Miller, Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell and New York Post Journalist Zach Braziller.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The eighth episode of TWITBE looks...
2025-02-2844 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.8 - Sean Miller, Stevie Mitchell, Zach BrazillerThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Xavier head coach Sean Miller, Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell and New York Post Journalist Zach Braziller.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The eighth episode of TWITBE looks...
2025-02-2844 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.7 - Guests RJ Luis Jr., Steven Ashworth, Mike DeCourcyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests St. John's junior guard RJ Luis Jr., Creighton senior guard Steven Ashworth and FOX Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The seventh episode of...
2025-02-2144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.7 - Guests RJ Luis Jr., Steven Ashworth, Mike DeCourcyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests St. John's junior guard RJ Luis Jr., Creighton senior guard Steven Ashworth and FOX Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The seventh episode of...
2025-02-2144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.6 - Guests Patrick McCaffery, Isaiah Coleman, Tim WelshThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Basketball Analytics Expert Ken Pomeroy and FOX Sports and CBS Sports analyst Bill Raftery.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The sixth...
2025-02-1444 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.6 - Guests Patrick McCaffery, Isaiah Coleman, Tim WelshThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Basketball Analytics Expert Ken Pomeroy and FOX Sports and CBS Sports analyst Bill Raftery.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The sixth...
2025-02-1444 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.5 - Guests Ed Cooley, Ken Pomeroy, Bill RafteryThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Basketball Analytics Expert Ken Pomeroy and FOX Sports and CBS Sports analyst Bill Raftery.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The fifth...
2025-02-0744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.5 - Guests Ed Cooley, Ken Pomeroy, Bill RafteryThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Basketball Analytics Expert Ken Pomeroy and FOX Sports and CBS Sports analyst Bill Raftery.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The fifth...
2025-02-0744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.4 - Guests Shaka Smart, Eric Dixon, Donny MarshallThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Marquette head coach Shaka Smart, Villanova senior forward Eric Dixon and college basketball analyst Donny Marshall.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The fourth episode of TWITBE takes...
2025-01-3144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.4 - Guests Shaka Smart, Eric Dixon, Donny MarshallThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Marquette head coach Shaka Smart, Villanova senior forward Eric Dixon and college basketball analyst Donny Marshall.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The fourth episode of TWITBE takes...
2025-01-3144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.3 - Guests Kim English, Thomas Sorber, Rick CordellaThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Providence head coach Kim English, Georgetown freshman forward Thomas Sorber and NBC Sports President Rick Cordella.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The third episode of TWITBE takes...
2025-01-2444 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.3 - Guests Kim English, Thomas Sorber, Rick CordellaThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Providence head coach Kim English, Georgetown freshman forward Thomas Sorber and NBC Sports President Rick Cordella.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The third episode of TWITBE takes...
2025-01-2444 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.2 - Guests Ryan Conwell, Alex Karaban, Ed PinckneyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Xavier junior guard Ryan Conwell, UConn junior forward Alex Karaban and Villanova legend Ed Pinckney.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The second episode of TWITBE takes a...
2025-01-1744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 11.2 - Guests Ryan Conwell, Alex Karaban, Ed PinckneyThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its 11th season with guests Xavier junior guard Ryan Conwell, UConn junior forward Alex Karaban and Villanova legend Ed Pinckney.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.The second episode of TWITBE takes a...
2025-01-1744 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara - Legendary PC Friar: Ernie DiGregorioKevin is joined by Providence College legend, Ernie DiGregorio to discuss his new book: "Star With a Broken Heart". In this podcast Ernie dives into his love filled relationships with the late Dave Gavitt, and the late Marvin Barnes. Kevin and Ernie discuss the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 PC Friars run to the Final Four and how Ernie, Marvin, and Coach Gavitt captured basketball hearts all over New England. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a...
2023-11-2825 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New PC Head Coach: Kim EnglishJoin Kevin McNamara as he is joined for the first time by new Providence Head Men's Basketball Coach, Kim English. In his first 401 Podcast appearance, Coach English discusses his first weeks in Providence, as well as roster and schedule development. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2023-04-2425 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Ed Cooley's Exit & Kim English's Entrance At Providence CollegeJoin Kevin as he gives his insights into former Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley's defection to Georgetown, and hear from new Friars Head Coach, Kim English. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2023-03-2717 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.5 - Guests Jordan Hawkins, Thad Matta and Jon RothsteinThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continues its ninth season with guests Connecticut sophomore guard Jordan Hawkins, Butler head coach Thad Matta and CBS Sports Network analyst Jon Rothstein.The fifth episode of TWITBE reviews the past week of BIG EAST basketball, taking a deep dive into the league past the halfway point. As the home teams continue to dominate, the top four teams in the standings–Marquette, Xavier, Providence and Creighton–are currently 8-0 against each other on their home floors. On Wednesday, the 16th-ranked Musketeers protected their home court in o...
2023-02-0344 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.4 - Guests Tyrese Samuel, Shaka Smart and Dana O’NeilThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continues its ninth season with guests Seton Hall senior forward Tyrese Samuel, Marquette head coach Shaka Smart and The Athletic senior writer and author Dana O’Neil. The fourth episode of TWITBE reviews the past week of BIG EAST basketball, taking a deep dive into the league at the halfway point. As the league begins to stabilize, four teams have emerged as title contenders with Xavier, Marquette, Providence and Creighton all jockeying for the top position. The middle portion of the league also has...
2023-01-2744 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.3 - Guests Joel Soriano, Kyle Neptune and Jason BenettiThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continues its ninth season with guests St. John’s senior forward Joel Soriano, Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune and FOX Sports play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti.The third episode of TWITBE reviews the past week of BIG EAST basketball, taking a deep dive into how home teams continue to prevail in conference play boasting a 31-15 mark.The BIG EAST Spotlight is on St. John’s forward Joel Soriano, who discusses his growth from being a role player for the Red Storm a season ago...
2023-01-2044 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.2 - Guests Bryce Hopkins, Tony Stubblefield and Jeff GoodmanThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continued its ninth season with guests Providence sophomore forward Bryce Hopkins, DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield and Field of 68 NCAA Basketball Analyst Jeff Goodman.The second episode of TWITBE takes a look at Marquette, Providence and Xavier’s fast starts to conference play, as well as the incredible matchups already played in the opening month of BIG EAST competition.The BIG EAST Spotlight is on Providence forward Bryce Hopkins, who discusses his transfer from Kentucky to Providence and the impact head coach Ed Co...
2023-01-1345 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 9.1 - Guests Baylor Scheierman, Sean Miller and Donny MarshallThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, begins its ninth season with guests Creighton senior forward Baylor Scheierman, Xavier head coach Sean Miller and FOX Sports National NCAA Basketball Color Analyst Donny Marshall.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.
2023-01-0644 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: NBA Eastern Conference Finals PreviewKevin is joined by WPBF Sports Anchor Yianni Kourakis for an NBA Eastern Conference Finals preview between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Yianni is a native son of Rhode Island and worked as a TV personality in Providence for many years. He now covers the Miami Heat down in South Florida and gives us some insight into the last team remaining between the Boston Celtics and the NBA Finals. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading l...
2022-05-1725 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New PC Friars Bryce Hopkins & Devin CarterThe NCAA Transfer Portal is churning. Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley is reloading for the 2022-23 campaign. Join Kevin as he sits down with two of the newest Friars, Bryce Hopkins & Devin Carter. Hopkins joins the Friars from Kentucky while Carter heads to Providence via South Carolina. Coach Cooley is wasting no time in targeting top-tier SEC talent and landing impact players in order to defend the Friars Regular Season Big East Title. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's Liquors
2022-04-2630 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: NCAA Men's Final Four & Ed Cooley Wins Naismith AwardOn this week's 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara, hear from victorious Kansas Head Coach Bill Self after the Jayhawks stunning comeback win over North Carolina in the NCAA Championship Game. Next, Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley gives his reaction to being named the Naismith Coach of the year, and Kevin gives us his thoughts on the Friars moving forward into the transfer portal and beyond. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald H...
2022-04-0619 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Advances to First Sweet 16 in 25 YearsIn this edition of The 401 Podcast, Kevin recaps the Friars two thrilling wins in Buffalo. Providence defeated South Dakota State 66-57 in Round 1 and then demolished Richmond 79-51 in Round 2. The Friars now draw #1 Seed Kansas in the Sweet 16 in Chicago.MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no...
2022-03-2118 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.10 - Guests Collin Gillespie, Ed Cooley, Greg McDermottNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One wraps its eighth season with BIG EAST Coach of the Year Ed Cooley, two-time BIG EAST Player of the Year, Collin Gillespie, and Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, There is a tournament title to be won at The World’s Most Famous Arena and an NCAA Tournament on the horizon as the final episode of TWITBE takes a quick look back on the year and the accomplishments of the league for finishing the regular season. The BIG EAST Focus lens is on Pr...
2022-03-1144 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Head Coach Ed CooleyJoin Kevin as he sits down with Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley. The Friars have won their first ever regular season Big East Championship and look to continue their stellar season as the number one seed in the Big East Tournament. Kevin's exclusive chat with Coach Cooley dives into the Friars Big East and NCAA Tournament preparations. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RI
2022-03-0720 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.9 - Guests Val Ackerman, Javon Freeman-Liberty and Tim WelshNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The ninth episode of the season welcomes DePaul senior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty, BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman and former Providence coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Tim Welsh.TWITBE welcomes DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale against No. 18 UConn. Despite an injury sidelining the all-around guard for a month, including seven conference games, Freeman-Liberty is back in the...
2022-03-0444 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.8 - Guests Dan Hurley, Jared Rhoden and Mike DeCourcyNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The eighth episode of the season welcomes Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley, Seton Hall senior forward Jared Rhoden and Fox Sports and The Sporting News basketball analyst Mike DeCourcyTWITBE welcomes Seton Hall forward Jared Rhoden in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Saturday’s tilt against Xavier. The Pirates entered the season with plenty of talent and started off hot with a pair of top-10 wins over Mich...
2022-02-2544 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Legend - Joe HassettFormer Providence College star and NBA shooting guard Joe Hassett joins Kevin on this week's edition of The 401 Podcast. Joe now provides color commentary of all Friar games on WPRO in Providence alongside play-by-play partner John Rooke. Joe joins Kevin to discuss the national college basketball landscape, a historic season for Providence College, and of course a little golf! MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RID...
2022-02-2326 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.7 - Guests Tyler Kolek, Jay Wright and Jeff GoodmanNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The seventh episode of the season welcomes Marquette sophomore guard Tyler Kolek, Villanova head coach Jay Wright and basketball analyst Jeff Goodman.TWITBE welcomes Marquette sophomore Tyler Kolek in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Sunday’s tilt against Creighton. A central theme regarding the 2021-22 season has been the experienced level of play on the floor as a result of more seasoned student-athletes. However, a pair of soph...
2022-02-1844 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.7 - Guests Tyler Kolek, Jay Wright and Jeff GoodmanNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The seventh episode of the season welcomes Marquette sophomore guard Tyler Kolek, Villanova head coach Jay Wright and basketball analyst Jeff Goodman.TWITBE welcomes Marquette sophomore Tyler Kolek in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Sunday’s tilt against Creighton. A central theme regarding the 2021-22 season has been the experienced level of play on the floor as a result of more seasoned student-athletes. However, a pair of soph...
2022-02-1844 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.6 - Guests Donny Marshall, Greg McDermott and Nate WatsonNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The sixth episode of the season welcomes Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, Providence senior center Nate Watson and basketball analyst Donny Marshall.TWITBE welcomes Providence senior Nate Watson in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Saturday’s tilt against DePaul. Despite being picked seventh in the preseason coaches’ poll, the Friars are off to their best overall start since the 1972-73 season with a 20-2 mark. In league play...
2022-02-1144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.6 - Guests Donny Marshall, Greg McDermott and Nate WatsonNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The sixth episode of the season welcomes Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, Providence senior center Nate Watson and basketball analyst Donny Marshall.TWITBE welcomes Providence senior Nate Watson in the BIG EAST Spotlight, ahead of Saturday’s tilt against DePaul. Despite being picked seventh in the preseason coaches’ poll, the Friars are off to their best overall start since the 1972-73 season with a 20-2 mark. In league play...
2022-02-1144 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley & Jon Rothstein of CBS SportsIn this action packed edition of The 401 Podcast, Kevin sits down with CBS Sports Network College Basketball Reporter and Analyst Jon Rothstein and Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley. Providence has hoop fever as the Friars continue to open eyes nationally atop The Big East standings. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a p...
2022-02-0620 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.5 - Guests Ed Cooley, Jon Rothstein and Tony StubblefieldNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The fifth episode of the season welcomes Providence head coach Ed Cooley, DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield and basketball analyst Jon Rothstein.TWITBE welcomes Providence head coach Ed Cooley in the BIG EAST Spotlight, fresh off an 86-82 road victory over St. John’s on Tuesday. Despite being picked seventh in the preseason coaches’ poll, the Friars are off to their best overall start since the 1972-73 season with a...
2022-02-0444 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.4 - Guests Julian Champagnie, Stu Jackson and Andy KatzNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The fourth episode of the season welcomes St. John’s junior forward Julian Champagnie, BIG EAST executive associate commissioner Stu Jackson and basketball analyst Andy Katz.TWITBE welcomes St. John’s Julian Champagnie in the BIG EAST Spotlight, discussing how he handles the pressure of leading the Red Storm. Despite being the focus of every defensive gameplan, the junior leads the conference in scoring in BIG EAST action with 1...
2022-01-2844 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.3 - Guests Steve Lappas, Justin Moore and Kevin WillardNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2022, its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The third episode of the season welcomes former Villanova head coach and current CBS basketball analyst Steve Lappas, Villanova junior guard Justin Moore and Seton Hall head coach Kevin WillardTWITBE welcomes Villanova guard Justin Moore in the BIG EAST Spotlight, as the preseason favorite Wildcats near the top of the BIG EAST with a 6-2 conference mark. He ranks seventh in the conference and second on the te...
2022-01-2144 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.3 - Guests Steve Lappas, Justin Moore and Kevin WillardNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2022, its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The third episode of the season welcomes former Villanova head coach and current CBS basketball analyst Steve Lappas, Villanova junior guard Justin Moore and Seton Hall head coach Kevin WillardTWITBE welcomes Villanova guard Justin Moore in the BIG EAST Spotlight, as the preseason favorite Wildcats near the top of the BIG EAST with a 6-2 conference mark. He ranks seventh in the conference and second on the te...
2022-01-2144 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Fox & CBS Sports NCAA Basketball Analyst - Bill RafteryKevin is joined by CBS and Fox National Men's NCAA Basketball Analyst, Bill Raftery. Raf holds court on the Providence College Friars, The Big East Conference, and relives his glory days golfing and dining out with Dave Gavitt in beautiful Rhode Island. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at n...
2022-01-2019 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.2 - Guests Ryan Hawkins, Ken Pomeroy and Shaka SmartNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2022, its eighth season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The second episode of the season welcomes Creighton senior forward Ryan Hawkins, Marquette head coach Shaka Smart and college basketball columnist and statistician Ken Polmeroy.For the second consecutive week, the BIG EAST Spotlight is on the transfer portal, as TWITBE welcomed Creighton forward Ryan Hawkins who has made the transition from Northwest Missouri State and Division II basketball over to the Bluejays. An All-American in Maryville, Mo., Ha...
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This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 8.1 - Welcome to 2022! Guests: Justin Minaya, Dana O'Neil and Travis SteeleThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One begins its eighth season with Providence graduate senior forward Justin Minaya, Xavier head coach Travis Steele, The Athletic senior college basketball writer and author Dana O’Neil, as well as a celebration of 40 Years at Madison Square Garden with a “Blast from the Past.”With the start of a New Year, the first episode of TWITBE takes a look at the start of conference play as well as a recap of an impressive non-conference slate, with BIG EAST teams combining to go 91-27 (.771).The BIG...
2022-01-0744 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: John Fanta - Fox SportsJohn Fanta calls NCAA Basketball for Fox Sports and is also the host of Big East Shootaround and he joins Kevin this week on The 401 Podcast. Kevin and John measure the Big East's performance in non-conference play and break down the start of conference play in 2022. John also gives his thoughts on the Providence College Friars as they have started the season 13-2, but are coming off a tough loss at Marquette. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode I...
2022-01-0528 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Andrew Green - President and Principal Architect of A.H. Green DesignKevin is joined by Andrew Green of A.H. Green Design to discuss his undertaking at Wannamoisett Golf Club in Rumford, Rhode Island. Andrew and his team are currently updating and revamping Wannamoisett which is considered one of the nicest golf courses not only in New England, but in the United States.MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If...
2021-12-1629 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley has his Friars 9-1During this week's 401 Podcast, Kevin is joined by Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley and standout players such as Nate Watson, Ed Croswell, and A.J. Reeves. Don't look now Friar Fans, but your team is off to a 9-1 start! Providence is on a current four game winning streak including big home victories over interstate rival URI and Big 12 foe, Texas Tech. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIMANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping w...
2021-12-0820 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Dana O'Neil - Senior Writer, The AthleticKevin is joined by Senior Writer Dana O'Neil from The Athletic to discuss her latest book, "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History". Dana and Kevin discuss The Big East through the roaring 1980's and chronicle how the league got to where it is today. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If yo...
2021-11-2321 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Men's Basketball Head Coach - Ed CooleyJoin Kevin as he sits down with Providence College Men's Head Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley. Ed joins Kevin to discuss the off-season player movement via the transfer portal, and the Friars 2021-22 season outlook. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2021-11-0123 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New England Patriots Season Preview with NBCSN's Tom E. Curran & ESPN's Mike ReissKevin is joined by NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran and ESPN's Mike Reiss to discuss the 2021 New England Patriots led by Rookie Quarterback, Mac Jones. Tom and Mike give their predictions for the 2021 NFL Season as well as how the Patriots will fare with Jones at the helm. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2021-09-1021 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Former Boston Globe Sportswriter & Current Author Leigh MontvilleKevin is joined by former Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated legend Leigh Montville to discuss his new book: Tall Men, Short Shorts. The book chronicles a young Lee Montville's experience covering the 1969 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. The book Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2021-08-1830 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: NBA Finals Preview with ESPN's Doris BurkeKevin is joined by ESPN NBA Analyst Doris Burke to break down the 2021 NBA Finals featuring the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. Certainly, the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul's pursuit of an NBA Title are lead storylines. Doris also delves into her career at Providence College and all the reasons she loves to call Rhode Island home! Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra c...
2021-07-0621 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: RI Golf Legend Billy Andrade Previews the 121st US OpenRhode Island golf royalty Billy Andrade joins Kevin this week to preview the 121st United States Open at Torrey Pines. Billy gives his thoughts on USGA course set up, betting favorites, betting long shots, and the state of golf during this pandemic era.Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2021-06-1618 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Bruins Playoff Edition with Joe McDonaldKevin is joined this week by Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette to break down the Boston Bruins Second Round Eastern Conference playoff battle with the New York Islanders. The series is tied 1-1 heading back to Long Island and Joe gives us the latest on the health of Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask and his insights from the series thus far. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, R...
2021-06-0220 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Rhode Island PGA Tour Legend - Brad FaxonJoin Kevin this week as he sits down with Barrington, RI native and PGA Tour Legend Brad Faxon to break down Phil Mickelson's historic PGA Championship victory. At age 50, Mickelson becomes the oldest Major Championship winner in the history of golf. Lefty mastered the field and the winds on The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, SC. Brad breaks down what went right for Mickelson this week in one of the most iconic victories in the history of the sport. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodH...
2021-05-2517 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Worcester Red Sox Principal Owner & Chairman Larry LucchinoWorcester Red Sox Principal Owner & Chairman Larry Lucchino sits down with Kevin on this week's edition of The 401 Podcast. Kevin and Larry discuss the franchises decision to relocate from Pawtucket, RI to Worcester, MA ahead of the team's first ever home game at Polar Park on May 11th. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...
2021-05-0822 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New England Patriots Draft Preview with Mike Giardi (NFL Network) & Mike Reiss (ESPN)Join Kevin McNamara as he sits down with Mike Giardi of the NFL Network and Mike Reiss of ESPN to discuss what the Patriots will do with the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Will New England look to draft a quarterback? Could Bill Belichick trade up in order to draft one of the Top 5 QB Prospects? Get the latest on the NFL Draft and all things Patriots with the 2021 NFL Draft edition of The 401 Podcast. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's Liquors
2021-04-2831 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (NFL Draft Preview with ESPN NFL Insider: Field Yates)ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates joins Kevin on this edition of The 401 Podcast to break down the 2021 NFL Draft which begins next week. Kevin and Field discuss the plethora of talent at the Quarterback position in this year's draft, what the New England Patriots may do with the 15th overall pick, and where Rhode Island native Kwity Paye may be drafted. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RI
2021-04-2228 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Julian Edelman Retires: Tom E. Curran & Jim Donaldson)New England Patriots Wide Receiver Julian Edelman suddenly retired this week after 12 NFL Seasons. Edelman spent his entire career with the Patriots and was part of 3 Super Bowl Championships including being named MVP of Super Bowl 53. Jim Donaldson spent 40 years covering the Patriots for the Providence Journal, and Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston join Kevin to reflect on the decorated career of Julian Edelman. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 B...
2021-04-1428 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (RI Native & PGA Tour Legend Billy Andrade)Join Kevin for Masters week as he is joined by Rhode Island Native & PGA Tour Legend Billy Andrade! Billy regales us with tales from his first Masters appearance in 1987 along with many other great stories from his rounds at Augusta National. Kevin and Bill break down the favorites in this years field and also pick some "dark horse" candidates who could win their first Green Jacket. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 B...
2021-04-0628 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (ESPN American & Big 12 Basketball Analyst Tim Welsh)Join Kevin as he sits down with former Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach and current ESPN American & Big 12 Conference Basketball Analyst Tim Welsh. Kevin and Tim take a deep dive into previewing Houston vs Baylor and UCLA vs Gonzaga this Saturday from Indianapolis. Tim provides detailed analysis of both the teams and the coaches left standing in the NCAA Men's Final 4. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. W...
2021-04-0128 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Villanova Jr Guard Cole Swider & Stadium's Jeff Goodman)Join Kevin McNamara on The 401 Podcast as he breaks down the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 Matchups & recaps all of the action thus far during March Madness. Kevin is joined this week from Indianapolis inside the NCAA "Bubble" by Villanova Junior Forward and Portsmouth, Rhode Island native Cole Swider & Stadium's Jeff Goodman. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a...
2021-03-2622 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Big East & Boston College Legend Danya Abrams)Kevin McNamara is joined by Big East and Boston College legend Danya Abrams to break down the 2021 NCAA Tournament Field. Danya also details his journey playing for Boston College in the old Big East and the storied Big East rivalry between Providence College and BC. Kevin and Danya also discuss BC's new Head Men's Basketball Coach, Earl Grant. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: T...
2021-03-1923 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Former NCAA Coach & NBA Scout Kevin Mackey)Kevin welcomes New England basketball legend Kevin Mackey to The 401 Podcast. Kevin discusses his humble Boston basketball beginnings and his rise through the high school and college ranks to the NBA working for Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers. Coach Mackey had the pleasure of coaching and recruiting the likes of Patrick Ewing and David Robinson to name a few! Join the two Kevin's as they take a journey back to a different time in New England High School and College Basketball. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #m...
2021-03-1545 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.10 - Guests: Mike Anderson, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Rich ChvotkinThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One wraps its seventh season with BIG EAST Coach of the Year Mike Anderson, two of the BIG EAST Players of the Year, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and the voice of Georgetown radio Rich Chvotkin. There is a tournament title to be won at The World’s Most Famous Arena and an NCAA Tournament on the horizon as the final episode of TWITBE takes a quick look back on the year and the accomplishments of the league for finishing the season. The BIG EAST Focus len...
2021-03-1244 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Big East Tournament Preview with Dave Borges & Adam Zagoria)March Madness Has Arrived! This episode of The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara features UConn Huskies beat writer David Borges of Hearst Connecticut Media and Adam Zagoria of The New York Times & Forbes Magazine. Kevin, David, and Adam discuss the long march towards March for NCAA Basketball teams and fans this season along with what to expect on the hardwood at Madison Square Garden this week during the Big East Tournament. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading l...
2021-03-0825 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.9 - Guests: Val Ackerman, Steve Wojciechowski and Dick “Hoops” WeissThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One is in its seventh year. The ninth episode of the season welcomes BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman, Marquette Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski and national college basketball writer Dick “Hoops” Weiss. ** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE And REVIEW! ** The TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines Wojciechowski who discusses Marquette’s resiliency during the pandemic plagued season. The Golden Eagles recently defeated North Carolina in Chapel Hill and look to round into form in time for the BIG EAST Tournament. BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman is on TWITB...
2021-03-0544 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.8 - Ed Cooley, Dan Gavitt, Mike DeCourcyNEW YORK – This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One in in its seventh year. The eighth episode of the season welcomes Providence head coach Ed Cooley, NCAA Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Sporting News Columnist and FOX Sports College Basketball bracketologist Mike DeCourcy. ** PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW ** The TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Cooley, who discusses the Friars recent performances. He gives his take on Providence’s memorable wins this season along with some tough losses. The BIG EAST Focus narrows in on Gavitt...
2021-02-2645 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.7 - Guests: Jay Wright, Julian Champagnie and Steve LappasThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One in in its seventh year. The seventh episode of the season welcomes Villanova head coach Jay Wright, St. John’s sophomore guard Julian Champagnie and college basketball analyst Steve Lappas. *** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW *** The TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Champagnie (6:52) this week as the Red Storm sophomore gives insight into St. John’s resurgence and NCAA tournament hopes. Champagnie averages a league-leading 19.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this season. The BIG EAST Focus turns to Wright (22:46), who again has his Wildcats at the...
2021-02-1944 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Former Providence Head Coach and Current ESPN NCAA Basketball Analyst: Tim Welsh)In this edition of The 401 Podcast, Kevin sits down with former Providence College Men's Basketball Head Coach and current ESPN Color Analyst, Tim Welsh. Tim and his family loved their time at Providence so much they still proudly call Rhode Island home! Kevin and Tim reminisce about the days of the old Big East and how the national college basketball landscape has shifted in 2020-21. This podcast also discusses the recent head coach vacancy at Boston College and how March Madness may look during this pandemic. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping wi...
2021-02-1726 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.6 - Guests: Marcus Zegarowski, Mike Anderson and Andy KatzThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One in in its seventh year. The sixth episode of the season welcomes St. John’s head coach Mike Anderson, Creighton junior guard Marcus Zegarowski and national college basketball writer and analyst Andy Katz. ** RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE ** This week the TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Zegarowski, the BIG EAST Preseason Player of the Year. Zegarowski (6:42) gives the inside take on Creighton’s unique style of basketball and describes his personal journey to Omaha, his relationship with...
2021-02-1244 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (ESPN's Mike Reiss & Sal Paolantonio)It's Super Bowl Week on The 401 Podcast! ESPN's Mike Reiss and Sal Paolantonio join Kevin to break down the Super Bowl LV matchup between Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mike and Sal also speculate on the future of the New England Patriots at the quarterback position as the team continues to transition following Tom Brady's departure. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, R...
2021-02-0624 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.5 - Guests: Dave Leitao, Tyrese Martin and Zach BrazillerThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh year. The fifth episode of the season welcomes DePaul head coach Dave Leitao, UConn junior Tyrese Martin and New York Post college basketball beat reporter Zach Braziller. ** SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW! ** Send Questions via Twitter to #TWITBE! **This week the TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Husky guard Martin, who gives his take on Connecticut’s return to the BIG EAST, reacquainting with historical rivals and the surrounding buzz. Martin (7:15) talks about his transfer journey from Rhode Island to UConn as...
2021-02-0544 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.5 - Guests: Dave Leitao, Tyrese Martin and Zach BrazillerThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh year. The fifth episode of the season welcomes DePaul head coach Dave Leitao, UConn junior Tyrese Martin and New York Post college basketball beat reporter Zach Braziller. ** SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW! ** Send Questions via Twitter to #TWITBE! **This week the TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Husky guard Martin, who gives his take on Connecticut’s return to the BIG EAST, reacquainting with historical rivals and the surrounding buzz. Martin (7:15) talks about his transfer journey from Rhode Island to UConn as...
2021-02-0544 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Legendary Boston Globe Sportswriter Bob Ryan)Author, and former Boston Globe Sportswriter & Columnist Bob Ryan joins Kevin to discuss Tom Brady's departure from the Patriots and subsequent success in Tampa Bay. Bob also reminisces about his love for both college and pro basketball while entertaining us with some memorable tales from his decades on both the NCAA and NBA beats. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate l...
2021-01-3028 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.4 - Guests: Patrick Ewing, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Bill RafteryThe fourth episode of the season welcomes Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing, Seton Hall senior forward Sandro Mamukelashvili and long-time college basketball analyst Bill Raftery. ** SUBSCRIBE * RATE & REVIEW!! ** This week the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Pirate forward Mamukelashvili a veteran member of a Seton Hall squad who won a share of the BIG EAST regular-season title last season. Mamukelashvili has all the tools with the length, the height, the shooting and defensive skills. He sits down to talk about his maturation as a player and a leader (6:49). The BIG EAST Focus zeroes in on...
2021-01-2944 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.4 - Guests: Patrick Ewing, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Bill RafteryThe fourth episode of the season welcomes Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing, Seton Hall senior forward Sandro Mamukelashvili and long-time college basketball analyst Bill Raftery. ** SUBSCRIBE * RATE & REVIEW!! ** This week the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Pirate forward Mamukelashvili a veteran member of a Seton Hall squad who won a share of the BIG EAST regular-season title last season. Mamukelashvili has all the tools with the length, the height, the shooting and defensive skills. He sits down to talk about his maturation as a player and a leader (6:49). The BIG EAST Focus zeroes in on...
2021-01-2944 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.3 - Guests: LaVall Jordan, D.J. Carton, Dana O’NeilThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh year. The third episode of the season welcomes @ButlerMBB head coach LaVall Jordan, @MarquetteMBB sophomore guard D.J. Carton, and Dana O’Neil (@DanaONeilWriter), long time college basketball reporter and author. ** KEEP US ON THE TOP OF THE CHARTS! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW! **This week the TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Carton, a former five-star prep guard from Iowa who made his way through the transfer portal and found a home with Marquette (6:29). The BIG EAST...
2021-01-2244 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.3 - Guests: LaVall Jordan, D.J. Carton, Dana O’NeilThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh year. The third episode of the season welcomes @ButlerMBB head coach LaVall Jordan, @MarquetteMBB sophomore guard D.J. Carton, and Dana O’Neil (@DanaONeilWriter), long time college basketball reporter and author. ** KEEP US ON THE TOP OF THE CHARTS! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW! **This week the TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Carton, a former five-star prep guard from Iowa who made his way through the transfer portal and found a home with Marquette (6:29). The BIG EAST...
2021-01-2244 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.2 - Guests: Greg McDermott, Zach Freemantle and Rob DausterThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The second episode of the season welcomes Creighton head coach Greg McDermott (@cucoachmac), Xavier sophomore forward Zach Freemantle (@zachfreemantle) and Rob Dauster (@RobDauster), co-host of the Field of 68 podcast. *** RATE AND REVIEW US! KEEP US No. 1!!! *** This week the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Freemantle (5:47), a sophomore with the Musketeers. Freemantle discusses his growth as a player and the expectations of the Xavier squad this year. The BIG EAST Foc...
2021-01-1544 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 7.2 - Guests: Greg McDermott, Zach Freemantle and Rob DausterThis Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The second episode of the season welcomes Creighton head coach Greg McDermott (@cucoachmac), Xavier sophomore forward Zach Freemantle (@zachfreemantle) and Rob Dauster (@RobDauster), co-host of the Field of 68 podcast. *** RATE AND REVIEW US! KEEP US No. 1!!! *** This week the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Freemantle (5:47), a sophomore with the Musketeers. Freemantle discusses his growth as a player and the expectations of the Xavier squad this year. The BIG EAST Foc...
2021-01-1544 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Former Providence Head Coach & Current CBS Sports Basketball Analyst Pete Gillen)Join host Kevin McNamara as he sits down with former Providence College Men's basketball head coach Pete Gillen. Pete retired from coaching after very successful stints at Xavier, Providence, and Virginia and is currently a NCAA Men's Basketball color analyst as well as a studio analyst for CBS Sports. Gillen talks about his time coaching at Providence highlighted by the Friars 1997 run to the Elite 8. The 97' Friars were led by future NBA players: Austin Croshere, Jamel Thomas, Ruben Garces, and God Shammgod. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: K...
2021-01-1225 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Rhode Island Hockey Royalty & New York Rangers Head Coach David Quinn)Welcome to the first 401 Podcast of 2021! With NHL Training Camps opening, NCAA Hockey in full swing, and the IIHF World Juniors culminating in a gold medal game between the USA & Canada this week, Kevin sits down with Rhode Island native and current New York Rangers Head Coach David Quinn. Coach Quinn relives his humble hockey beginnings growing up in Cranston, RI and details his fascinating journey to the NHL. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor s...
2021-01-0530 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Fox Sports Play-by-Play Announcer & Host of Big East Shootaround, John Fanta)Fox Sports play-by-play announcer and Big East Shootaround host John Fanta joins Kevin on this week's edition of The 401 Podcast. John discusses his humble broadcast beginnings in Cleveland, OH as well as his thoughts on the state of college basketball amid the pandemic. Kevin and John also take a deep dive into the Big East conference and break down the contenders as the conference opens play this week. MANSCAPEDGo to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: KMC #manscapedpodHaxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store f...
2020-12-1834 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Providence College Men's Basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley)Providence College Friars Men's Basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley joins Kevin on this week's episode of The 401 Podcast. Coach Cooley and Kevin discuss the state of NCAA Men's Basketball amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Friars 4-2 start, PC's big win in Fort Worth over TCU, and the start of the Big East schedule. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2020-12-1016 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Boston Celtics Play-By-Play Announcer Mike Gorman)Join 401 Podcast Host Kevin McNamara as he sits down with Boston Celtics play-by-play announcer, Mike Gorman. Mike and Kevin dissect the 2020 NBA Draft and give a scouting report for Celtics first round picks Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard. The Voice of the Celtics also reminisces about his humble Television & Radio beginnings in Rhode Island and the loss of his longtime broadcast partner and lifelong friend, Tommy Heinsohn. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...
2020-11-1923 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (ESPN NCAA Basketball Analyst Dick Vitale)Join 401 Podcast Host Kevin McNamara as he sits down with ESPN NCAA Basketball Analyst and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Member Dick Vitale. The former NCAA & NBA Coach discusses his humble basketball beginnings, his coaching career, his broadcasting career, and what College Basketball may look like during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Vitale also discusses his new book, "The Lost Season", which discusses what the NCAA Tournament could have looked like had it not been cancelled in 2020. All proceeds from "The Lost Season" benefit The V Foundation's Research to Fight Pediatric Cancer. Dickie V also has some poignant words for College...
2020-11-1227 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Providence College Color Analyst Joe Hassett)Former Providence College legend, NBA sharp shooter, and current Providence Men's Basketball Color Analyst Joe Hassett joins Kevin McNamara on this week's 401 podcast. The all Rhode Island duo discuss the election, politics, the pandemic, and preview the Friars upcoming 2020-21 season.
2020-11-0430 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (PC Friars Head Basketball Coach Ed Cooley on Big East Media Day)401 Podcast Host Kevin McNamara is joined by Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley on Big East Media Day. Coach Cooley breaks down the Big East Pre-Season Coaches Poll and gives an update on the state of his team and the conference during the pandemic.
2020-10-2916 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (University of Rhode Island Basketball Coach David Cox)University of Rhode Island Head Men's Basketball Coach David Cox joins Kevin McNamara on the 401 Podcast to discuss the state of URI Hoops amid the pandemic. Listen to Coach Cox explain his coaching roots and basketball background as well as his thoughts on his URI Rams heading into the 2020-21 season.
2020-10-2121 minThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Providence College Friars Head Coach Ed Cooley)Join Host Kevin McNamara as he sits down with Providence College Men's Basketball Head Coach, Ed Cooley. Coach Cooley gets in depth on the current NCAA basketball climate amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and provides an outlook as to what college basketball, and the Friars, could look like during the 2020-21 season.
2020-10-1421 min
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamaraThe 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara (Joe McDonald)Host Kevin McNamara welcomes long-time Bruins and NHL beat writer Joe McDonald into The 401 Podcast to dissect the Boston Bruins elimination from the 2020 NHL Playoffs. The Bruins were eliminated Monday night at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing the best of seven Eastern Conference Semi Final series four games to one. Kevin and Joe discuss what the future holds for the Bruins core players such as Tukka Rask and Zdeno Chara as well as what life was like in the NHL Bubble.
2020-09-0226 min
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 5.3 – Guests: Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, Creighton sophomore guard Ty-Shon Alexander and Xavier radio analyst Byron LarkinSeton Hall head coach Kevin Willard is in the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight this week as hosts John Rooke and Kevin McNamara get his take on the difficult task of balancing the development of young players with winning in the BIG EAST. The Pirates have some notable non-conference wins this season over No. 9 Kentucky and on the road at Maryland, while retooling their previously veteran-heavy roster. Guard play is the topic this week for the BIG EAST Focus and National Perspective. The Focus narrows in on Creighton sophomore guard Ty-Shon Alexander and Xavier radio analyst Byron Larkin...
2019-01-2647 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 5.3 – Guests: Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, Creighton sophomore guard Ty-Shon Alexander and Xavier radio analyst Byron LarkinSeton Hall head coach Kevin Willard is in the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight this week as hosts John Rooke and Kevin McNamara get his take on the difficult task of balancing the development of young players with winning in the BIG EAST. The Pirates have some notable non-conference wins this season over No. 9 Kentucky and on the road at Maryland, while retooling their previously veteran-heavy roster. Guard play is the topic this week for the BIG EAST Focus and National Perspective. The Focus narrows in on Creighton sophomore guard Ty-Shon Alexander and Xavier radio analyst Byron Larkin...
2019-01-2647 min
This Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 4.9 – Featuring Guests: BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman, St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin and Xavier’s all-time scorer and radio analyst Byron LarkinThe #MarchToMSG is nearly complete as #BIGEASThoops season comes to a close on Saturday. No tournament seeds are set going into the regular-season finale, but one thing is known, Xavier has clinched at least a share of the title. #TWITBE John Rooke and Kevin McNamara whip around the league and discuss where the standings are with one game left for all on Saturday. For the last episode before the tournament begins, John and Kevin bring in BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman for the BIG EAST Focus. Ackerman gives her insight on the excitement of the regular season and if...
2018-03-0247 minThis Week in the BIG EAST - Weekly Overview of NCAA College Basketball's Top Conference#TWITBE Ep. 4.9 – Featuring Guests: BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman, St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin and Xavier’s all-time scorer and radio analyst Byron LarkinThe #MarchToMSG is nearly complete as #BIGEASThoops season comes to a close on Saturday. No tournament seeds are set going into the regular-season finale, but one thing is known, Xavier has clinched at least a share of the title. #TWITBE John Rooke and Kevin McNamara whip around the league and discuss where the standings are with one game left for all on Saturday. For the last episode before the tournament begins, John and Kevin bring in BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman for the BIG EAST Focus. Ackerman gives her insight on the excitement of the regular season and if...
2018-03-0247 min