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DEATH AND with Victor M. SweeneyDeath And Stone Carving (with Matt Loughlin)In this fourth episode of "Death And," Victor M. Sweeney welcomes guest Matt Loughlin, a stone carver from Somerset, England, to delve into the fascinating overlap between death and stone carving. The conversation touches on the history and symbolism of headstones, the meaning behind motifs and emblems, and the unique artistry involved in memorializing lives through stone. Matt shares his journey from graphic and fashion design to carving meaningful, often darkly whimsical stones, while Victor opens up about the emotional impact of creating lasting tributes and grappling with creative imperfection. They discuss how grave markers can be both universal...
2025-10-221h 08
Amazin’ Conversations with Jay HorwitzHow a Lifelong Mets Fan Brought Back Kiners Korner & Became Friends with Tom Seaver w/ Matt LoughlinBefore Steve Gelbs and Kevin Burkhardt there was Matt Loughlin. Jay and Matt catch up and talk about their years working together, stories about Tom Seaver, Ralph Kiner, the important of the Mike Piazza trade to the Mets and the two share their thoughts on if the 2000 Mets are the most underrated Mets team of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1432 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Tony Bozzella 12-5-24Seton Hall head coach Tony Bozzella's team is off to a 5-2 start behind returning stars Savannah Catalon and Amari Wright, plus Maryland transfer Faith Masonius. Tony touches upon what's gone right, what needs improvement and what lies ahead, including a matchup against nationally-ranked LSU in less than two weeks
2024-12-0532 min
The WPSPJ PodcastSports broadcasters John Fanta and Matt Loughlin and NJ Advance Media reporter Adam ZagoriaSend us a textThe WPSPJ Podcast heads to a Seton Hall University men's basketball game to shadow John Fanta, a play-by-play broadcaster for Fox Sports; Matt Loughlin, the host of a Seton Hall podcast and play-by-play announcer for the New Jersey Devils, and Adam Zagoria, who covers college basketball for NJ Advance Media. Hosts Patrick Groh, Andrew Herbst, and Tommy Sherwood discuss the passion and preparation of sports journalists. This episode was edited by Tommy Sherwood.
2024-03-2520 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Dave Popkin 3-19-24Dave Popkin is the guest this week. In the aftermath of Seton Hall being snubbed by the NCAA Basketball Committee, we talk about the whys and how comes, and discuss what to expect as the Pirates begin play in the NIT as the number one seed.
2024-03-1926 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Adam Zagoria 3-15-24Adam Zagoria of nj.com joins me for a postmortem following Seton Hall's loss to Saint John's in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. What happened and why? Where do the Pirates go from here?
2024-03-1515 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 3-14-24What does Jerry Carino think about tomorrow's Seton Hall game against St. John's in the Big East Tournament? The dean of college basketball writers is my guest on this week's show. You'll also hear of an initiative of Onward Setonia honoring Dan Gioseffi, a great friend of The Hall, and the man behind PirateCrew on Rivals.com as Onward Setonia continues to develop NIL initiatives for Seton Hall student-athletes.
2024-03-1330 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Brad Wachtel 2-26-24Noted bracketologist Brad Wachtel joins the show to discuss where Seton Hall sits in the NCAA Tournament bid picture. Are the Pirates a bubble team? Are they in? Is there a margin for error? Brad explains why a team that is in third place in the Big East and has wins over nationally-ranked opponents needs to perform down the stretch.
2024-02-2731 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Dana O'Neil 2-22-24Dana O'Neil, senior writer for The Athletic, is my guest on the latest "Pirates Talk". We spoke earlier in the week before Creighton's big win over UConn about the final month of the Big East, Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament bid chances, the national college hoops scene and more.
2024-02-2229 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Al-Amir Dawes 2-6-24I'm pleased to be joined by Seton Hall guard Al-Amir Dawes, the senior guard from Newark, NJ, who is second on the team in scoring, leads the team in three-point field goals and is fifth in the nation in free throw percentage. He's a big reason why The Hall is the surprise team in the Big East Conference with a very good chance of making the NCAA Tournament.
2024-02-0622 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Adam Zagoria 1-23-24Adam Zagoria is my guest on the latest "Pirates Talk" presented by JAG Physical Therapy. How good is The Hall? How will they fare in their next game against Providence? The rise of Kadary Richmond. Those topics and more are discussed on this week's show.
2024-01-2325 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Dave Popkin 1-18-24Another game, another win for the Seton Hall men's basketball team, the surprise team of the Big East and possibly the country. Longtime radio analyst Dave Popkin joins me to discuss the Pirates fortunes, the recent win over St. John's and a look ahead to Saturday's matchup with Creighton.
2024-01-1828 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Ryan Whalen 1-8-24Seton Hall assistant basketball coach Ryan Whalen is my guest this week as he talks about working with Shaheen Holloway, the outlook the rest of the way for the Pirates, NCAA Tournament hopes and much more. Plus you'll hear from Kadary RIchmond, Al-Amir Dawes and Holloway following Saturday's win over Marquette.
2024-01-0837 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Tony Bozzella 1-2-24Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella is my guest this week. His team is off to a 9-4 start, 1-1 in the Big East as we begin 2024. The Pirates lost three stars off last year's team but, with a mix of returnees and transfers, should be in the thick of things in the conference with a chance to return to the NCAA Tournament.
2024-01-0229 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with John Morton 12-21-23Former Pirate great John Morton joins me to talk about his Hall-of-Fame career which includes a run to the NCAA men's basketball championship game in 1989 which ended in controversy and heartache for Seton Hall. We'll also catch up on what he's doing now. Plus we'll hear from Shaheen Holloway on the Pirates win last night over UConn.
2023-12-2136 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with John Fanta 12-7-23FS1 play-by-play announcer John Fanta previews the Garden State Hardwood Classic matchup between Seton Hall and Rutgers. Each team is desperate to find the winning touch. Saturday's game will be the tonic for one of them.
2023-12-0720 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Sue Regan 12-4-23As Seton Hall celebrates 50 years of women's athletics, my special guest is Sue Regan, the first women's basketball coach in school history, and a member of the university's Hall-of-Fame. She shares memories of the program's start up, the joy she feels today watching the university's women's athletics success, and more.
2023-12-0422 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 11-21-23Jerry Carino, the dean of New Jersey college basketball writers, joins me to discuss Seton Hall's 4-0 start, its upcoming Feast Week Tournament in San Diego, the early surprises, and more.
2023-11-2130 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Mike McBride 11-13-23Mike McBride, Seton Hall's Deputy Athletics Director overseeing the university's NIL initiatives, joins me to discuss what NIL is all about, it's increasingly important role in college athletics and what Seton Hall is doing to make sure the Pirates remain competitve in the Big East and nationally.
2023-11-1347 min
Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt ShoupAn Entrepreneur’s Journey From Being Acquired to Getting Fired With Cameron LoughlinCameron Loughlin is a husband, father, and entrepreneur living in Colorado. He launched and grew a residential paint contracting company in Denver that was acquired in January 2022. 18 months later he was fired by the same company that acquired him. Cameron shares with us his entrepreneurial journey, including how his personality style and wiring has contributed to his business passion and success. Cameron discusses the reality of the pain and the beauty of entrepreneurship, how to navigate it and how his faith has played into this journey. We also discuss the power of owning imperfections and asking for forgiveness in th...
2023-11-0253 min
OneLegUpAlex SportsAlex Garrett and Lou Terminello Welcome NJ Devils' Play-By-Play Man Matt LoughlinOn this very special edition of Terminello's Take, Matt Loughlin joins Lou Terminello and Alex Garrett for a New Jersey Devils/NHL preview ! Many thanks to Matt for his time and of course listen to his call of Devils hockey all season long on the Devils Hockey Network! (nhl.com/devils/team/devils-hockey-network)
2023-09-2645 min
Sports With Friends404. New Jersey Devils Play-by-Play Announcer Matt LoughlinMatt Loughlin has been with the New Jersey Devils organization for 27 years. The last 17 have been as the radio/audio broadcaster. First, on WFAN Radio, and now on the Devils Hockey Network. Loughlin started with the team as their pre/post-game host on SportsChannel, FOX Sports Net, and ultimately MSG Network and did that for 10 years before transitioning to play-by-play. On TV, he also worked on New York Mets broadcasts.In this episode, Loughlin discusses his time with the Devils franchise. He explains the transition from TV to radio. The second half of the show is a breakdown of the...
2023-05-241h 10
Sports With Friends404. New Jersey Devils Play-by-Play Announcer Matt LoughlinMatt Loughlin has been with the New Jersey Devils organization for 27 years. The last 17 have been as the radio/audio broadcaster. First, on WFAN Radio, and now on the Devils Hockey Network. Loughlin started with the team as their pre/post-game host on SportsChannel, FOX Sports Net, and ultimately MSG Network and did that for 10 years before transitioning to play-by-play. On TV, he also worked on New York Mets broadcasts.
In this episode, Loughlin discusses his time with the Devils franchise. He explains the transition from TV to radio. The second half of the show is a breakdown of the...
2023-05-241h 10
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Adam Zagoria 3-10-23With the Big East Men's BasketballTournament down to its final four, noted basketball writer Adam Zagoria joins me on this edition of "Pirates Talk" presented by JAG-One Physical Therapy to discuss the matchups, the dismissal of Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing, Seton Hall's exit from the tournament, what's next for the Hall, and more!
2023-03-1017 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 3-7-23Jerry Carino, the outstanding college basketball writer and general columnist for the Asbury Park Press, previews this week's Big East Tournament, assesses Shaheen Holloway's first year as head coach, talks about a path to an NCAA Tournament bid for the team without winning the tournament, and more!
2023-03-0730 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Fred Hill 3-1-23The latest podcast, presented by JAG-One Physical Therapy, features former Seton Hall University assistant basketball coach Fred Hill, Junior, who discusses his latest endeavor, the second annual "The Basketball Reunion" to be held at Prudential Center on April 3rd. The current CEO and Head Coach at Compass Basketball Academy also discusses the college basketball scene, March Madness, growing up in an athletic family, and more!
2023-03-0131 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with John Gallucci 2-9-23John Gallucci, Junior, is a world renown expert in the fields of physical therapy, injury prevention, rehabiliation, and sports medicine. He is the founder and CEO of JAG-One Physical Therapy and joins me to discuss his relationship with Seton Hall, the founding of his company, and how we can all live a healthier life.
2023-02-1028 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Bob Ley 2-3-23To discuss the issues facing college athletics today there is no one better than the former long-time ESPN journalist Bob Ley. The Seton Hall alum also weighs in on the job Shaheen Holloway is doing with the men's basketball team and the University's Center for Sports Media, a project begun through Bob's philanthropy. Pirates Talk is presented by Jag-One Physical Therapy.
2023-02-0427 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Dan Callandrillo 1-1823He's a Seton Hall basketball legend, a former Big East MVP, and a master storyteller. Dan Callandrillo is the guest this week on Pirates Talk presented by JAG-One Physical Therapy. You'll love the stories of his recruitment, his parking tickets, his relationship with Bill Raftery, the thrill of his game-winner against Houston in his senior year, and the heartbreak that followed.
2023-01-1934 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Sidney Cooks 1-13-23The Seton Hall Pirates women's basketball teammate is loaded with talent. Off to a 13-5 start, the Hall has its eyes on an NCAA berth, but is focused on its next opponent, UConn. Sidney Cooks is one of the many driving forces behind the team's success as she discusses her winding path to South Orange, her teammates, and the showdown with the Huskies.
2023-01-1426 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Zach Braziller 1-4-23Zach Braziller joins the show to discuss the Pirates game against Creighton and why all is not lost. The season has been a rollercoaster but postseason play is still in play!
2023-01-0423 min
What God is NotLiving Matt 25 with James ParisiThis week we're joined by special guest, James Parisi. James is a seminarian in the diocese of Cleveland. He offers a personal reflection he's had on Matthew 25, which includes how do we see and love Jesus in the people next to us. References:Matt 25: 31-46Father Michael and Mother Natalia Out and AboutMother Natalia wrote a poem reflecting on loveFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's Twitter
2022-12-281h 18
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Kim Adams 12-27-22Kim Adams can be seen and heard on a variety of media outlets including Fox Sports, FS1, ESPN, and Westwood One Radio. She has been partnered with Dave Popkin on the Pirates Sports Network while Gary Cohen has been away. She talks about tonight's game against Marquette, what to look for in the Big East this year, her start in the business, and more.
2022-12-2728 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with John Fanta 12-13-22John Fanta has become a force on the college basketball media landscape. He called the action of Seton Hall's win over Rutgers on Sunday and discusses why the Hall won, what it means moving forward. Plus he gives a Big East overview with conference play about to begin in earnest.
2022-12-1329 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Adam Zagoria 12-7-22Adam Zagoria, one of the preeminent college basketball writers in the metropolitan area, joins the show to discuss Seton Hall's start, what needs to be better, who needs to be better, and a long-range look at what the Big East holds for the team.
2022-12-0725 min
Livingston SaysLivingston Says: Puck Drop Exclusive Interview With Ken Daneyko and Matt LoughlinIn this episode of Puck Drop, Ryan, Jacob, and Jordan got the chance to interview Devils legend and current color commentator Ken Daneyko as well as longtime radio play-by-play commentator Matt Loughlin.
2022-12-0341 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Bryan Felt 12-1-22Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is here to stay in college athletics. What is Seton Hall doing to compete in the field and how will its athletes benefit? There is no one better to handle those questions and more than Bryan Felt, the Director of Athletics and Recreation at The Hall.
2022-12-0131 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 11-23-22Jerry Carino is my guest on the latest installment of the podcast. One of the premier college hoops writers in the country, Jerry provide his insights on the Hall's start, the beginning of Shaheen Holloway's run as coach, and what lies ahead in the immediate future, including their "Feast Week" tournament in Orlando, Florida
2022-11-2325 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Tony Bozzella 11-4-22After ending last season with a trip to the WNIT finals, Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella is looking for a return to the NCAA Tournament behind three returning starters including Lauren Park-Layne, one of the top point guards in the nation.
2022-11-0427 min
What God is NotVirtual Unreality with Matt FraddThis week we're joined by special guest Matt Fradd of Pints with Aquinas. Mother Natalia talks about our online interactions and the way we perceive and interact with people online vs in-person. This topic is an extension of some of her reflection on the Bridegroom's Banquet video, so check that out if you haven't already! ReferencesBridegroom's Banquet VideosPatris Corde by Pope FrancisA Father's Heart Part OneA Father's Heart Part TwoTheology of Home by Carrie Gress, Noelle Mering, Megan Schrieber, and Kim Baile
2022-10-121h 07
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 192 - Emma O'LoughlinKia ora e te whānau. This week on the podcast Eugene and Matt speak with ultramarathon runner, physiotherapist, and PhD candidate Emma O’Loughlin about her groundbreaking study into periodizing recovery around, well, women’s periods. We also discuss Emma’s history of Gaelic Football, why women are more prone to ACL injury, The Race Across America, and why if you work with your hands it’s better to injure yourself skiing not snowboarding. We cover Emma’s love of trail running, the WUU2k, strength work and so much more in this epic conversation. Enjoy!Episode Lin...
2022-05-101h 22
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Tony Bozzella 4-11-22Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella reflects on his team's run to the championship game of the WNIT, what lies ahead for the Pirates, what the transfer portal means for college basketball and more.
2022-04-1226 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino and Tony Bozzella 3-15-22It's a big week for the men's and women's basketball teams at Seton Hall. APP.com writer Jerry Carino joins me to discuss the men's opening round NCAA tournament game against TCU. Meanwhile, women's head coach Tony Bozzella talks about why his team could win the WNIT which kicks off Thursday at home against FDU.
2022-03-1534 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Dave Popkin 3-8-22Dave Popkin, the Pirates long-time radio analyst, joins me to preview Seton Hall's Big East Tournament opening round matchup against Georgetown. Get ready for the start of March Madness as the Hall chases it fourth Big East Tournament championship.
2022-03-0829 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Adam Zagoria 3-7-22The Pirates first-step to a possible Big East Tournament championship begins on Wednesday against Georgetown. Adam Zagoria gives his expert opinion on the tournament on this week's show.
2022-03-0727 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Gary Cohen 3-4-22There's no one better than Seton Hall radio play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen to discuss the Pirates' season, Big East Tournament hopes, and NCAA possibilities. Great chat with a superb broadcaster!
2022-03-0428 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jon Paparsenos 2-25-22Jon Paparsenos, Seton Hall University's VP, University Advancement, sits down to discuss SHU's current initiatives, including the construction of a new practice facility for Kevin Willard's team and the establishment of the Center for Sports Media within the College of Communication and the Arts. Plus, how the over 100,000 worldwide alumni can help strengthen Seton Hall's 165-year mission as it navigates 21st century waters.
2022-02-2529 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Fred Hill, Jr. 2-17-22Former Pirates assistant coach Fred Hill joins the podcast to discuss his two stints as an assistant coach, one under Tommy Amaker, one under Kevin Willard, plus a incredible basketball reunion he's putting together that will take place in April and will celebrate NJ basketball.
2022-02-1842 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Zach Braziller 2-3-22The New York Post's Zach Braziller discusses all things college hoops from the national scene to the Big East, from Seton Hall to St. John's. Who are the surprise teams in the Big East? Will Seton Hall find its way in February? Zach answers those questions and more.
2022-02-0426 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Dave Sims 1-28-22This week's guest is Fox broadcaster Dave Sims who discusses what's gone wrong lately with the Pirates. Plus, he talks about his career arc that has taken him from the NY Daily News, to WFAN, to the Seattle Mariners, national radio and TV work, and more.
2022-01-2924 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with JP PelzmanWith the Pirates looking to end a two-game losing streak, and facing a home-and-home with St. John's, JP Pelzman joins me to discuss what's gone wrong lately for the Hall and how to go about fixing it. The thirty-years-plus veteran of the NJ/NY media world also talks about what lies ahead for the Pirates, how the Big East will shake out, and more!
2022-01-2133 min
Courtside Pirates with Chris Paizis - Seton Hall BasketballCourtside Pirates with Chris Paizis: Pirate Talk with Matt LoughlinMatt Loughlin, one of the all-time greats to be on the airwaves at 89.5 FM WSOU joins to share his 30+ year experience in broadcasting where he is the current play-by-play broadcaster for the New Jersey Devils and host of Pirate Talk, a podcast dedicated to Seton Hall Basketball. Matt recently traveled with the team to Marquette to serve as the color commentator for the game as he shares his insights into the team. We discuss everything that led up to that controversial final foul call and how the Pirates will look to rebound against St. John’s.Courtside Pi...
2022-01-181h 00
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Grant Billmeier 1-12-22Seton Hall Associate Coach Grant Billmeier is the guest this week as he discusses what makes this year's team special, his relationship with Head Coach Kevin Willard, and the reasons why he's known as a big-man whisperer.
2022-01-1325 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Lauren Park-Lane 1-3-22Lauren Park-Lane is on the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list as one of the nation's top point guards. The junior was voted to the preseason All-Big East first team, and is a key cog in Seton Hall's hopes for the season. What led her to The Hall? Where will the Pirates finish in the Big East? What does her future hold? Those topics and more are part of the newest episode of "Pirates Talk".
2022-01-0436 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Mark Bryant 12-23-21My guest this week is Mark Bryant who was PJ Carlesimo's most important recruit. Bryant's commitment to the Hall put the Pirates back on the college basketball map and placed them on the road to the 1989 NCAA championship game. After playing for 15 years in the NBA, Bryant is now in his 18th season as an assistant coach, currently with the Phoenix Suns.
2021-12-2331 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Michael Nzei 12-11-21With Sunday's Garden State Hardwood Classic between Rutgers and the Hall as the backdrop, Michael Nzei is my guest as he discusses the Seton Hall-Rutgers rivalry, his nascent business career, his hard work in the classroom, emigrating from Nigeria, and more.
2021-12-1137 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Fran Fraschilla 12-8-21It's a big week for the Hall as they play nationally-ranked Texas on Thursday followed by a showdown with Rutgers on Sunday in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. Fran Fraschilla is my guest this week as the noted ESPN college basetball analyst dishes on the Pirates, the Big East, the national hoops scene, and much, much more.
2021-12-0831 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Tony Bozzella 11-22-21Seton Hall women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella joins this week's podcast as he discusses his team's start, its need to better, the Big East, and more.
2021-11-2322 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 11-15-21Seton Hall is off to a 2-0 start but they face a huge test on Tuesday night against #4 ranked Michigan. Asbury Park Press and app.com writer Jerry Carino joins me to discuss tomorrow's matchup, the last time these teams met 32 years ago in Seattle (who can forget?), and to give the 411 on this year's Pirates squad.
2021-11-1632 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with John Fanta 11-10-221Welcome to the third season of "Pirates Talk"! We kick things off with a visit from John Fanta, a rising media star and a fountain of information about college basketball, the Big East and Seton Hall. It's a preview of the 2021-22 college basketball season.
2021-11-1034 min
The Last ChangeDevils Radio Voice Matt LoughlinThe Devils start the season 2-0 as the boys welcome Devils radio play by play man Matt Loughlin to the show to talk about the team as well as Seton Hall basketball, Rutgers football, and more.
2021-10-2047 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 3-10-21Jerry Carino is this week's guest as the college basketball writer for the Asbury Park Press discusses the Big East Tournament. Can Seton Hall bounce back from its four-game season-ending losing streak and make some NCAA noise? Plus, hear from head coach Kevin Willard on what happened during the streak and from Sandro Mamukelashvili as he accepts the Big East Player-of-the Year Award.
2021-03-1129 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Tony Bozzella 3-4-21The Seton Hall women's basketball team traveled a bit of a rocky road this season en route to finishing third in the Big East Conference. Head Coach Tony Bozzella guided his team through COVID pauses, incorporating new faces into the lineup, his own harrowing experience with coronavirus, and more.
2021-03-0428 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Harvey Araton 2-20-21Harvey Araton, New York Times best-selling author, and former NBA columnist for The Times, is my guest this week as he discusses his latest book, "Our Last Season, A Writer, A Fan, A Friendship".
2021-02-2136 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Kevin Willard 2-10-21Seton Hall has righted the ship with two consecutive road wins, including Saturday's wire-to-wire victory over UConn. With the Pirates in the middle of a week off before their next game, I had a chance to speak with head coach Kevin Willard about where his team stacks up, what happened during that three-game losing streak, what lies ahead and more, including a good story about the late, great, high school hoops guru, Tom Konchalski.
2021-02-1027 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Val Ackerman 2-4-21Now in her eighth year as commissioner of the Big East Conference, Val Ackerman discusses her path to her current position, her Jersey roots, David Stern's influence, what the future holds, and more.
2021-02-0430 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Arturas Karnisovas 1-22-21From waiting for the KGB (yes, THE KGB) to decide his fate, to his coming to America; and from his time at Seton Hall, to his work in the NBA; Arturas Karnisovas, the Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, discusses his basketball travails and travels. What a ride it has been!
2021-01-2225 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Adrian Griffin 1-14-21A member of the Seton Hall Athletics Hall-of-Fame, and currently an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors, Adrian Griffin is my guest on this edition of "Pirates Talk." We discuss how a kid from Kansas made it to South Orange, playing for P.J. Carlesimo, the pursuit of his PhD (getting close), and so much more!
2021-01-1432 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Zach Braziller of the New York Post 1-5-21I'm excited to hear what Zach Braziller has to say about the Pirates as they continue their run in the Big East Conference. The New York Post writer discusses the Hall, the Big East and offers his thoughts on the national scene as well.
2021-01-0627 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Shavar Reynolds 12-30-20From a walk-on role to a prime-time performer, it has been an incredible road traveled by Shavar Reynolds, Jr. And he's not done yet! Listen to him talk about living in Japan, his tryout for a walk-on role, and what lies ahead for the rest of this season. And, oh! Will Kevin Hart star in the Shavar Reynolds, Jr. bio-pic?
2020-12-3024 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Robin Cunningham 12-22-20Robin Cunningham is my special guest on the latest edition of the show. She has essentially stayed at the Hall ever since stepping onto the campus as a freshman. One of the first two women to receive athletic scholarships to SHU, she made her mark on the basketball court, but, more importantly, has impacted the lives of thousands of student-athletes, and continues to provide service to the university.
2020-12-2335 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Dave Popkin 12-11-20My guest this week is Dave Popkin. He and Gary Cohen bring Seton Hall basketball to life on the radio and form one of the great broadcast crews in college basketball. From how it all began to what his expectations are for this season and how COVID has changed broadcasting, Dave discusses life with the Pirates and more.
2020-12-1133 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Walker 12-2-20He never went far from his Jersey City home but Jerry Walker has traveled a mighty road. We discuss his time at St. Anthony High School, playing for Seton Hall and his Big East showdowns, his continued community service in his hometown, and more. Including how he overcame early physical disabilities to become a basketball standout.
2020-12-0229 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with SHU Women's Basketball Head Coach Tony Bozzella 11-19-20The start of the SHU women's basketball season is right around the corner. Join me and my guest, women's basketball head coach Tony Bozzella, as we discuss the team's prospects for this season. Who will lead the way? Who might be a surprise? We discuss the return of UConn to the Big East and so much more.
2020-11-1929 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Jerry Carino and John Fanta 11-13-20COVID 19 has caused Seton Hall's men's basketball team to pause its practices. Will the season start on time? As the virus spreads, what are the implications in the Big East and around the college basketball landscape?
Jerry Carino and John Fanta, two of the most respected voices in the game, discuss what lies ahead and whether or not there will be college basketball this season.
2020-11-1338 minPirates TalkPirates Talk with Jerry Carino 9-10-20So many questions regarding the upcoming college basketball season. Will there be a season? How will it look? How will Seton Hall do in the Big East? There's one person who can help sort things out. Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press, one of the pre-eminent college basketball writers in the country, is my guest on the latest edition of "Pirates Talk".
2020-09-1037 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Rick Cerone 8-16-20I hope you enjoy this interview with former Seton Hall University baseball great, Rick Cerone. A first round pick by the Cleveland Indians in 1975, Rick had an 18-year career that included stints with the Yankees and Mets. He was a two-time All American at the Hall and helped the Pirates to two College World Series appearances. He reminisces about his time on campus, the friendships he made that are still intact, his relationship with head coach Mike Sheppard, a funny story about his book store entrepreneurship, a dust up with George Steinbrenner and so much more!
2020-08-1639 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk with Andre Barrett 6-4-20It didn't begin the way Andre Barrett hoped it would during his time at Seton Hall. But he stuck with it and ended up in the school's men's basketball record books. After traveling world-wide to pursue his pro career with stops in the NBA, Europe and South America, he's back home working for the NBA. We talk the Hall, hoops and dreams.
2020-06-0434 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Kevin Willard 5-22-20The head coach of the Pirates discusses the abrupt end to the season, his hopes for next year and why missing out on Myles Powell's graduation ceremony hurts so much.
2020-05-2231 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With John Valentin 5-14-20I'm veering off the basketball tracks but staying true blue-and-white! John Valentin, a member of the Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame, and a former player for the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets (one year) is my guest.
2020-05-1439 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Bryce Aiken 4-28-20It was a coup for Seton Hall when Bryce Aiken announced he chose the Hall as his transfer destination. He talks about why he chose the Pirates, what next season looks like, getting ready to graduate from Harvard and more!
2020-04-2816 minPirates TalkPirates Talk With Tony Bozzella 4-17-20The Seton Hall Pirates were on the verge of their sixth post-season appearance in the seven years that Tony Bozzella has been the head women's basketball coach. Then it all came to a screeching halt because of covid-19. We talk about the abrupt ending, the season that was, what lies ahead and more.
2020-04-1739 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Ian Eagle 3-26-20My conversation with the outstanding NBA, NFL and college basketball play-by-play man including what it will take for Myles Powell to take it to the next level, where Ian was when the NBA shut down and more,
2020-03-2628 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Jim Spanarkel 3-22-20Under other circumstances Jim Spanarkel would be providing his insightful breakdown on NCAA Tournament hoops games this weekend. But Co-Vid 19 forced a cancellation of all sporting events and left us all wondering what's next. He discusses what might have been, Seton Hall's chances and more.
2020-03-2224 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Jerry Carino 3-10-20Seton Hall begins Big East Tournament play on Thursday against Marquette. Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press, the best college basketball writer in the area, previews the tournament, Seton Hall's chances and more.
2020-03-1016 min
Pints With AquinasByzantine Catholics, Eastern Orthodoxy, and The Schism (Fr. Michael O'Loughlin) | Ep. 192I talk with Byzantine priest and co-host of Catholic Stuff You Should Know, Fr. Michael O'Loughlin about the Eastern Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, the Filioque, and much, much more (it's a 3 hour chat, gang). --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough...
2020-02-252h 59
Pints With AquinasByzantine Catholics, Eastern Orthodoxy, and The Schism (Fr. Michael O'Loughlin) | Ep. 192I talk with Byzantine priest and co-host of Catholic Stuff You Should Know, Fr. Michael O'Loughlin about the Eastern Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, the Filioque, and much, much more (it's a 3 hour chat, gang). --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't than...
2020-02-252h 58
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Gary Cohen 2-24-20What a delight it was to have Gary Cohen join me on this week's show! The long-time radio voice of Pirates basketball dishes on the beginning of his relationship with the Hall, how far this year's team can go, Kevin Willard, Myles Powell and, yes, a quick look at the New York Mets.
2020-02-2527 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Romaro Gill 2 - 17 - 20Romaro Gill, the Seton Hall big man and most improved player in the Big East Conference, is my guest on this week's edition of "Pirates Talk". Gill shares his story from his bucolic life in Jamaica to his road to the Hall and his emergence as a force in the middle.
2020-02-1719 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Jerry Carino 2-11-20I am pleased to be joined on this week's show by the preeminent college basketball writer in the metropolitan area. Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press talks about Saturday's win over Villanova, Seton Hall's potential seeding spot in the NCAA Tournament and more.
2020-02-1118 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With PJ Carlesimo 2-4-20PJ Carlesimo, the winningest coach in Seton Hall men's basketball history, is this week's guest. We discuss the Hall's rise from the bottom of the college basketball world to the top of the Big East Conference and the controversial call that possibly cost the Pirates a national championship. Plus PJ gives his views on this year's squad and updates us on what's keeping him very busy these days.
2020-02-0442 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Bob Ley 1 - 28 - 20Legendary broadcaster and Seton Hall alumnus Bob Ley is my guest this week on "Pirates Talk". We touch upon his days behind the microphone at WSOU-FM, his Hall-of-Fame career at ESPN, this year's men's basketball team, the changing world of communications and so much more.
2020-01-2827 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Seton Hall AD Bryan Felt 1 - 20 - 20Thanks to Bryan Felt for coming on this week's show. The men's basketball team has been great but there are so many other good things happening at The Hall, too. Bryan discusses it all from Kevin Willard's team to the renovations at Walsh to his "on screen" updates!
2020-01-2024 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk With Tim McLoone 1 - 14 - 20Tim McLoone hasn't scored a basket, blocked a shot or diagrammed an in-bounds play at Seton Hall but he is an important part of the Seton Hall basketball experience as the public address announcer for Pirates games.
2020-01-1430 min
Pirates TalkPirates Talk A Seton Hall Basketball Podcast 1-1-20Happy New Year! As we kick off the start of 2020, my special guest is JP Pelzman of Rivals.com. JP has covered college basketball and Seton Hall hoops for many years. We look back at Seton Hall's conference opening win against DePaul, look ahead to Friday's game against Georgetown and take a quick look around the Big East.
2020-01-0125 min
Pirates Talk12 - 17 - 19 Pirates Talk A Seton Hall PodcastPick whatever word you want to describe Seton Hall's week. It was bad as they not only lost twice but they also lost their top two players to injury. My special guest on this edition of the show is Dave Popkin, now in his 17th season as commentator on Pirates basketball games on the Seton Hall radio network, as we discuss the week that was and what lies ahead.
2019-12-1724 min
The IglooThe Igloo, Episode 17: Feast Week Continues, Matt Loughlin Joins to Preview the Battle 4 AtlantisAs Feast Week continues into Thanksgiving, Seton Hall alum and long-time New Jersey Devils broadcaster Matt Loughlin joins me to preview the Battle 4 Atlantis as The Hall looks to prove how good they really are against a loaded tournament field in the Bahamas. I've also got previews for the other Big East teams also competing this week in Feast Week tournaments and analysis on the past week of action.
2019-11-261h 15
The Finish LineNew Jersey Devils radio play by play man Matt LoughlinNew Jersey Devils radio play by play man Matt Loughlin stops by to give us the Devils perspective of the opening round series vs the Tampa Bay Lightning.
2018-04-1011 min