Shows
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 75: Recapping Fordham and Close Losses, Evolving Player Roles and Rotations, Puzzling Trends in Usage Rate and Shot Distribution, Current Best-Case ScenariosSBUnfurled and Chris Lockwood recap a win in Fordham and several close games losses during the A10 slate, how player roles and rotations are evolving, trends with usage rates among recent Bona players and 3PT shot distribution, best-case scenarios for the rest of the season
2026-02-091h 02
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 74: Takeaways From An 11-2 Non-Con, Previewing VCU, A Tightening Rotation, Diving into Player MetricsEPISODE 74: Recapping an 11-2 non-conference slate and looking into some curious trends over the last three games. Plus, previewing the start of A10 play against VCU, talking about another tightening rotation, diving into what the metrics say on player plus/minus, how Amar’e Marshall can be a key variable in conference play
2025-12-3041 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 73: Florida Trip Recap, SUNY-Amherst Preview, Debut of Atlantic 10 NET RatingsEPISODE 73: SBUnfurled and Chris Lockwood recap a successful trip to Florida where the Bonnies beat ECU and FAU after a loss to UNC. They also analyze SBU’s bench impact and player tendencies, preview Saturday’s matchup against UB, talk the NET release and how the Atlantic 10 stacked up in the new rankings.
2025-12-0552 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 72: Bonnies vs. Tar Heels Preview with Lenzell Graham of 94ftofUNC!EPISODE 72: SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X are joined by 94ftofUNC host Lenzell Graham to preview this season’s marquee non-league matchup against North Carolina (0:00 - ).
We then preview the rest of the Florida trip with games against ECU and FAU (XX:XX) and touch on SBU’s previous two wins against Youngstown State and Robert Morris.
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2025-11-251h 05SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 71: Bonnies 3-0 After MAAC Sweep, Youngstown State Preview, Q&A on Big Joe, Ermakov, & MoreRecapping a Siena win that put the Bonnies at 3-0 on the season. Looking ahead to Youngstown State and Robert Morris. Answering questions from Twitter on Ermakov, Grahovac, team depth, and more.
2025-11-141h 02SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 70: Rewinding the Win over Bradley, Previewing Canisius and Siena with Sam Federman, Woj Hoax Goes ViralEpisode 70: Rewinding the Win over Bradley, Previewing Canisius and Siena with Sam Federman, Woj Hoax Goes Viral by SBUnfurled & Friends
2025-11-051h 00SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 69: Bona Pro Day with Joe Budzelek! Roster Preview, A10 Projections, Conference ScheduleSBUnfurled and LilBonaX are joined by Stretching The Floor’s Joe Budzelek to recap his day at St. Bonaventure’s first ever Pro Day at the NBPA in NYC. We take a deep dive into each player on the Bonnies’ 2025-26 roster, including projections on starting lineups and rotations. We also get into the Atlantic 10’s outlook after KenPom’s preseason release, and what we like and don’t like about the recently released conference schedule.
2025-10-151h 12
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 68: Scheduling Guru Rocco Miller! Tourney Expansion, Elusive At-Larges, Tales from The Hickey TavernSBUnfurled & Friends Lil Bona X, Eddie Ball, Uncle Gridsy, JP Butler, and Frank DeBari get into our ideal NCAA Tournament Expansion format, and at-large bids becoming increasingly beyond reach for non-power programs (0:00 - 29:19). College basketball analyst and scheduling guru Rocco Miller joins us to talk about the Bonnies’ schedule, the future of Multi Team Events, creative match-making, conference challenges, and his ideal format for Atlantic 10 scheduling (29:19 - 55:37). We close with Lou Ruby and Eddie stories from the Hickey Tavern (55:37 - 1:00:40).
2025-08-141h 00
3 Bid LeagueCoaches, Logos and New Recruiting Tyler is joined by GW Head Coach Chris Caputo to discuss the best thing about being a head coach, talent retention, dealing with expectations and more.Then, Matt Rhein of A10 Stats joins (32:00) to go through the historical performances on #FridA10, Dayton's impactful late recruit and power rank the A-10 school logos.Later, SBUnfurled (1:15:30) breaks down the St. Bonaventure roster and discusses the reality disconnect for a prominent media member.Follow us on Twitter! @3BidLeaguePodEmail: 3bidleague@gmail.com
2025-08-062h 00
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 67: NIL/Transfer Portal, Ending Jay Bilas Propaganda, EA Sports NCAA Basketball WishlistsSBUnfurled & Friends Lil Bona X, Eddie Ball, Uncle Gridsy, JP Butler, and Frank DeBari get into St. Bonaventure basketball being publicly branded as a stepping stone program (0:00 - 20:49). Uncle Gridsy debuts his new audio-only cuisine show designed only for those with a well-refined palate (20:50 - 24:46). SBUnfurled takes down Jay Bilas and his endless propaganda about the modern era of college athletics (24:47 - 49:09). We also give our wishlist for what we'd like to see featured in the newly-announced EA Sports NCAA Basketball video game (49:09 - 1:01:40).
2025-07-111h 00
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 67: NIL/Transfer Portal, Ending Jay Bilas Propaganda, EA Sports NCAA Basketball WishlistsSBUnfurled & Friends Lil Bona X, Eddie Ball, Uncle Gridsy, JP Butler, and Frank DeBari get into St. Bonaventure basketball being publicly branded as a stepping stone program (0:00 - 20:49). Uncle Gridsy debuts his new audio-only cuisine show designed only for those with a well-refined palate (20:50 - 24:46). SBUnfurled takes down Jay Bilas and his endless propaganda about the modern era of college athletics (24:47 - 49:09). We also give our wishlist for what we'd like to see featured in the newly-announced EA Sports NCAA Basketball video game (49:09 - 1:01:40).
2025-07-071h 00
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 66: Return of the MAACLil Bona X and SBUnfurled recap a huge win for St. Bonaventure over Providence at Mohegan Sun! We're also joined by Sam Federman of Mid-Major Madness for some insight into the Bonnies' next opponents in Siena and Niagara. Plus, the annual Festivus airing of grievances and the new Bonnies WWE belt that's sweeping the nation!
2024-12-161h 11
College Hoops Chat ShowTalking St. Bonaventure Bonnies & Providence Friars who play this Sat!CLICK HERE for our new episode!
I chat with Derek Howard from www.sbunfurled.com about the 9-1 St. Bonaventure Bonnies & Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye) about the 7-4 Providence Friars.
The Bonnies and Friars play this Saturday, December 14 at 5pm on a neutral court at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT - this fun game will be shown on CBSSN - enjoy our preview of this game!
Thanks, Jim MaisanoX: https://x.com/CollHoopsChatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimMaisanoCollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
2024-12-1318 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 65: Friar Fight at Mohegan SunSBUnfurled and Lil Bona X get you ready for the showdown between the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Providence at Mohegan Sun. They're joined by Mike from The Providence Crier podcast to talk about the Friars' up-and-down start to the season and how two rabid fanbases will do at the casino.
2024-12-121h 21SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 64: Thanksgiving in Disney WorldLil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down the Bonnies' hot 6-0 start to the season, preview the NIT Season Tip-Off at Walt Disney World and take your hard-hitting questions!
2024-11-271h 10SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 63: The Woj NukeESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is now the first general manager in St. Bonaventure men's basketball history! Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down this incredibly seismic news in the entire basketball world.
2024-09-1947 min
USCHoops.com College Basketball PodcastMay 22, 2024 Podcast: Evaluating the USC basketball transfer classChase, Nick & Jason discuss the commitment of USC's Kevin Patton, Jr., who rounds out the USC roster, are then joined by @SBUnfurled to discuss his transfer rankings, and look at where USC may project in next season's Big Ten
2024-05-231h 13SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 62: Double OT Beats A Double ByeEpisode 62: Double OT Beats A Double Bye by SBUnfurled & Friends
2024-03-1635 min
3 Bid LeagueMini-Episode: Night Game Tyler is joined by Lil Bona X of SBUnfurled and Friends and Rich O'Donnell of Gola Standard to cover St. Bonaventure's win over La Salle.Later, Tyler goes over Duquesne's win over SLU with Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets and Hunter Hensel of A10 Talk.
2024-03-1418 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 61: Fixing the Broken BonniesEpisode 61: Fixing the Broken Bonnies by SBUnfurled & Friends
2024-03-1148 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 60: The Psychopaths We NeedEpisode 60: The Psychopaths We Need by SBUnfurled & Friends
2024-02-261h 30SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 59: Riding the Bona CoasterEpisode 59: Riding the Bona Coaster by SBUnfurled & Friends
2024-02-201h 32SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 58: An Urgonomic RamcessionEpisode 58: An Urgonomic Ramcession by SBUnfurled & Friends
2024-01-1141 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 57: The Atlantic 10 InsurrankingsEpisode 57: The Atlantic 10 Insurrankings by SBUnfurled & Friends
2024-01-031h 16
Midtown Madness PodcastS4 E21 New Year, ________ Billikens?Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local grocery stores or online where they ship nationwide!
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ACC/FSU Lawsuit: Why it could be...
2024-01-021h 34SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 56: Southern Tier Festivus Eve ClassicEpisode 56: Southern Tier Festivus Eve Classic by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-12-2150 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 55: Wise Words From a Young OwlEpisode 55: Wise Words From a Young Owl by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-12-1353 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 54: Return of the MAACtionEpisode 54: Return of the MAACtion by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-12-0542 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 53: SUNY Amherst KenPomographyEpisode 53: SUNY Amherst KenPomography by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-11-2953 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 52: Bison, RedHawk on Thanksgiving MenuEpisode 52: Bison, RedHawk on Thanksgiving Menu by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-11-2055 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 51: MAACtion MiseryEpisode 51: MAACtion Misery by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-11-141h 14
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 50: Artificial MuppintelligenceEpisode 50: Artificial Muppintelligence by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-11-041h 20SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 49: Defend the RimeterEpisode 49: Defend the Rimeter by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-10-2755 min
Hawk Talk PodcastA10 Round UpGet ready for a round-up of the top 5 Atlantic 10 basketball experts on what to expect this season!
Join us as we hear from @3MW_CBB, @HHHardwood, @Jelly_Morelli, @3BidLeaguePod, @SBUnfurled, @dirty___g, @TheBluffBlog, and @VCURamsRewind as they share their insights on the top teams, players, and storylines to watch in the A10 this year.
This episode is a must-listen for any A10 fan who wants to get the inside scoop on what to expect from the conference this season.
2023-10-041h 55SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 48: Summer Session in the Panic RoomOn a special summer session from Uncle Gridsy's Panic Room, we talk offseason hobbies before getting into the schedule and new roster, including how some of the new pieces from Dana Valentine's recruiting haul will make everyone's life easier. Also, Fiske's secrets, a new documentary on the ascent of Bona Rugby, Spring Weekend memories, NIL and the transfer portal, Manhertz's role as AD, and much more.
2023-06-211h 13
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 47: Return to the BarclaysEpisode 47: Return to the Barclays by SBUnfurled & Friends
2023-03-0629 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 46: Avoiding the Pillow FightEpisode 46: Avoiding the Pillow Fight by SBUnfurled & Friends
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Midtown Madness PodcastS3E20 Billikens Beat Saint Joseph's in Philly; Kyla McMakin's 40 Piece vs VCU; SBUnfurled Previews Bonaventure; Band Saga ContinuesSeason 3 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local grocery stores or online where they ship nationwide!
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On This Episode
2022 Year in Review
Men’s Basketball
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2023-01-021h 57SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 44: Looking for an Indiana DoubleEpisode 44: Looking for an Indiana Double by SBUnfurled & Friends
2022-11-2140 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 43: Community Bank(s) III Point TeeOn the debut episode of SBUnfurled and Friends Season 4, we preview the new-look Bonnies roster and schedule, and discuss expectations for a season full of question marks.
New Bona guard Daryl Banks III also joins us to talk about his recruitment by and visit to SBU, what fans should expect from this year's team, how guys are getting accustomed to the Schmidt playbook, and what he's looking forward to most this season.
2022-10-3146 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 42: Bonnies in (a) Final FourWe're getting you ready for the Bonnies in the Final Four! Well, it's not THE Final Four, but a Final Four. SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X preview the NIT semifinals between St. Bonaventure and Xavier. We talk about the key matchups and how it's a renewal of an old Atlantic 10 matchup.
We're also joined by Joe Enoch, who leads the Bonnies alumni group in New York City. He talks about the overwhelming fan turnout expected at Madison Square Garden and what you can expect to see in New York City with the Bonnies this week.
2022-03-2842 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 41: Sword of Domocles Slices P5 TeamsOn this episode, we're talking with Dominick Welch, fresh off the Bonnies clutch win at Virginia in the NIT quarterfinals. We ask him about hitting an enormous three with less than 23 seconds left, the team's mindset during the NIT and how the Ironman Five 2.0 is looking at their futures.
We're also joined by Captain Beer to talk about how he helped organize about 50 Bonnies students to travel all the way to Virginia in less than 48 hours, as well as how they're trying to get to Madison Square Garden and New York City for the NIT semifinals. Also sitting in with...
2022-03-241h 07
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 40: WINNsurrectionOn this episode of SBUnfurled and Friends, we break down the keys to the Bonnies huge Senior Night win over Richmond to clinch an Atlantic 10 tournament double bye. We also talk about the special postgame tribute to the members of the Ironman Five 2.0.
SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X break down the possible matchups for the Bonnies at A10s and we talk about our plans for going to Washington DC for the tournament.
2022-03-081h 09
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 39: The NET CuttersSBUnfurled and Lil Bona X discuss the Bonnies three dominating wins over UMass, Duquesne and Rhode Island. The guys also break down the upcoming St. Joseph's and VCU rematches, the Bonnies Atlantic 10 double bye chances and how you're supposed to celebrate the anniversary of an event that happened on a Leap Day.
2022-02-2453 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 38: St. Louis SweepAfter some prematurely wrote off the Bonnies hopes this season, SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X break down the back-to-back wins against Saint Louis. They're also joined by Rusty Tutton of BracketForecast.com to talk about the Bonnies tournament resume and why the NET rankings can be flawed. Finally, the guys talk about three games in six days in the Reilly Center and hear why it's crucial for the Bonnies to reschedule the canceled GW game.
2022-02-161h 07
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 37: Salute Green's ShortsAfter a long, midseason pause, SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X are back before a huge game vs. Davidson. The guys talk about the up-and-down performances by the Bonnies recently, how to stop Davidson from 3 and they take your questions!
2022-01-3155 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 36: Challenging ConnecticutSBUnfurled and Lil Bona X react to the thrilling end of the rivalry game win over SUNY Amherst on Saturday. They also discuss what the Bonnies will look like with Kyle Lofton likely out for a few weeks with an ankle injury.
The guys are joined by Russell Steinberg, a writer from Boardroom.tv and a UConn fan. They break down the big showdown in Newark between St. Bonaventure and the Huskies. We also tell you about some alumni events planned in the Brick City before Saturday's game.
2021-12-0753 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 35: Re-rank the BonniesOn this edition of SBUnfurled and Friends, the guys work through the Charleston hangover that was the Bonnies loss to Northern Iowa. Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down the warning signs seen in earlier wins that made the UNI loss not so surprising. They also look at the positives from a fun weekend, especially in the demolition of Marquette.
The guy also talk about what they'd like to see out of the bench in what should be an easy win over Coppin State. They also talk about the upcoming game against hated rival SUNY Amherst and how the teams...
2021-11-3057 min
College Hoops Chat ShowDuke/Gonzaga, Iona, Bonnies, Big East & Friars; Derek Howard, Patrick Madden & Mike Surette; 11/29/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (50 mins) from November 29, 2021.
I open the show with thoughts on 3 big games during Feast Week: Duke over Gonzaga, Iona over Alabama and Dayton over Kansas. Next up are 3 guests: 1) Derek Howard from SBUnfurled website on St. Bonaventure Bonnies; 2) Patrick Madden from Big Big East Blog; and 3) Mike Surette from the Providence Crier website on Providence Friars. I'm joined in final segment by Ken Nixon a/k/a #KennyFromRye and we discuss Duke/Gonzaga game and Iona's 3 games in the ESPN Events Invitational in Disney.
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2021-11-3050 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 34: Doing the CharlestonOn this week's episode of SBUnfurled and Friends, we dissect the Canisius win that unfortunately, was way too exciting of a win. We also talk about how it was to have fans back in the Reilly Center, how the athletic department can capitalize on this season's (hopefully) success and what the rest of the Atlantic 10 did.
We also get you ready for the Charleston Classic, whether or not you go down to the Palmetto State. We break down Boise St., some of the other teams in the tournament and give you a tourist outlook on what to do in the...
2021-11-1658 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 33: 2 Franciscans, 1 CupSt. Bonaventure basketball is finally back! We're joined by Kevin Sweeney from Sports Illustrated to break down the opening night game against Siena for the Franciscan Cup. He also talks about how growing up near Siena fueled his passion for college basketball. We also get into the Bonnies matchup on Sunday against Little 3 rival Canisius.
2021-11-0835 minSBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 32: Ranked The BonniesSBUnfurled has your 2021-22 St. Bonaventure Bonnies preseason preview... preview! SBUnfurled gives us some inside information about what he's seen out of the newcomers in the preseason (2:10). The guys also talk about Fan Jam and some of the highlights from the dunk contest and other activities.
Captain Beer makes his third official appearance on SBUnfurled and Friends (22:53). He talks with us about his work with the Bona athletic department as a face of the Wolfpack student section, as well as his growth from a freshman meme to a bona (literally) fide professor. The guys also talk about the A10 media...
2021-10-3149 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 31: Detroit MuscleSBUnfurled and Friends is breaking down the Bonnies Atlantic 10 schedule for you (3:51). We're also joined by Bona's guard Jaren Holmes and how he's getting ready for this season (16:13).
Holmes talks about a date no one will ever forget, January 6, 2021, and it's definitely because of his 38-point performance against St. Joe's (25:39). We also talk with Holmes about his passion for journalism (40:25), changing his last name to honor his mother (44:36) and the possibility of using an extra year of eligibility (56:28).
2021-10-041h 03
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 30: Summertime Schedule TalkSBUnfurled and Friends are back for an August episode as we get closer to what hopefully will be a historical Bonnies season. The guys discuss Bonaventure's reported new athletic director and what he could hopefully do for the athletic department (2:23). The guys are also joined by Matt Pappano, director of basketball operations for the Bonnies men's team.
Pappano explains the chaos the team faced navigating last season's COVID-altered season en route to an Atlantic 10 title (9:32). He also gets into this season's schedule, including a possible game against UConn, and how some of the new Bonnies are playing in the offseason (40:52...
2021-08-171h 25
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 29: Previewing the Brown & White in TBTSBUnfurled and Friends is taking a break from summer... well, break... to get you ready for St. Bonaventure's first alumni team appearance in The Basketball Tournament. Steve Marcus, who's a former Bonnies student manager, joins us to talk about coaching The Brown and White.
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2021-07-2124 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 28: Geaux BonniesCome celebrate your 2021 Atlantic 10 double champion St. Bonaventure Bonnies with SBUnfurled and Friends! Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down how the Bonnies defeated VCU in the title game and what it felt like to finally see Bona basketball in person at Dayton (5:41). The guys also talk about the controversy postgame after a security guard wrongfully grabbed the team's official videographer and the Selection Sunday experience after winning A10s (19:47).
We then get you ready for LSU and talk about where the Bonnies matchup well and don't (29:25). Finally, the guys briefly go through the rest of the East region and...
2021-03-1850 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 27: Atlantic 10 Super Bowl WeekSBUnfurled and Friends is fired up after a couple dominating performances in the A10 quarterfinals and semifinals! After an all-time epic introduction, Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down how the Bonnies were able to overpower a very physical St. Louis team (14:35). They also get into why Duquesne is becoming a much more hated rival lately (27:42).
The guys then do a deep dive on the team's celebration dance in the locker room after beating St. Louis (33:52). Finally, we get you ready for the Bonnies to play their third game of the season against VCU in the 2021 Atlantic 10 Championship (40:04)!
2021-03-1156 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 26: Ready for Richmond (and Other Teams)We're getting you ready for the Bonnies trip to Richmond for what will hopefully be the first two of three Atlantic 10 tournament games!
Proud SBU alum and New York Post sportswriter Mike Vaccaro joins us for some historical perspective on the regular season champion Bonnies in 2020-21 (0:47). He also gets into the keys for the Bonnies offense and tries to settle a debate among former and current players about which 21st century team is the best (13:26). We also get some very hot takes from one of Vac's dogs and how this season could set the program's future (20:12).
SBUnfurled and Lil...
2021-03-041h 04
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 25: The Davidson DoubleAfter a brief segment from ODNN (One Dayton News Network), SBUnfurled and Friends celebrates with an instant reaction after the Bonnies escape from North Carolina and earn their second win over Davidson in four days!
Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down the keys to victory in both games and how they (relatively) contained Davidson's sharpshooters (3:43). The guys then get you ready for the two teams that stand in the way of the Bonnies and their first Atlantic 10 outright regular season title.
First, the mayhem is finally coming to the Reilly Center and the guys talk about how George Washington...
2021-02-2547 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 24: The Cats' PauseThis episode of SBUnfurled and Friends gets off to a rough start after it's interrupted by a stalker who REALLY likes geography for some reason. SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X discuss how the Bonnies lost a really close one at VCU (4:37). We also announce the 1st Annual Schmidty Award winners, including at least one surprise (15:32).
The guys are joined by someone despised by many Bona fans after the 2016 A10 Tournament: former Davidson star Jack Gibbs (21:53). We talk about that infamous night in the Barclays Center and how he's gotten hate from Bonnies fans on Twitter at least four years later.
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2021-02-1853 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 23: The L.A.S.A.L.L.E. SystemIt's always sunny on SBUnfurled and Friends, even after a Bonnies loss! SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X break down how the Bonnies lost to Saint Louis on Saturday (3:13). We then have the second and final part of the Schmidty Awards with three loaded categories (13:12).
We are joined by the guys from The Gola Standard podcast, who are A10 Twitter phenoms. They help us talk about La Salle's inconsistent season and depth (25:44). We also get into the Sheetz/Wawa debate and how Gritty has become so iconic (43:48). Finally, Unfurled and Lil Bona X get you ready for the surprise game on...
2021-02-0957 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 22: The Schmidty AwardsIt's the 1st anniversary of SBUnfurled and Friends and no expense was spared to bring in some enormous guests for this special: Stugotz and Greg Cote from The Dan LeBatard Show! Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down the Bonnies dominant win over George Mason (4:32).
We also celebrate our first year with the debut of The Schmidty Awards (10:02)! Our first three categories are Best A10 Fan, Best Segment and Best Fake Mark Schmidt. Before getting into the showdown against Saint Louis, the guys take a quick call from someone who's a little too reckless with all the WallStreetBets action on...
2021-02-0450 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 21: Dickie V's Pepto ProblemWe celebrate our 21st with some Pepto-Bismol and a regular season sweep of Duquesne! SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X break down last weekend's victory over the Dukes, which was a little closer than the first game (2:51). The guys then talk about how the bench can contribute when the starting five dominates the minutes played (15:24).
Lil Bona X then tells you about the first Schmidty Awards (21:22)! The guys then get you ready for a hastily scheduled George Mason game on Saturday (27:23). Then, we talk about how the A10 tournament is moving to Richmond, despite our sales pitch to have it at...
2021-01-2849 min
3 Bid LeagueHere Come The Bonnies Tyler and Matt open the mailbox and discuss potential A-10 tournament dark horses. Then Tyler is joined by SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X to discuss St. Bonaventure's hot start and the season going forward.
2021-01-261h 07SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 20: St. DunkaventureAn instant reaction podcast after a tremendous second half surge by the Bonnies to crush VCU! After hearing from one of the most reviled VCU fans, SBUnfurled reads some halftime tweets when many Bonnies fans were giving up hope (3:03). The guys then break down the keys to that victory over the Rams and if there is a new Iron Five forming at Bonaventure (8:17).
Lil Bona X then reveals his sales pitch to the Atlantic 10 to get the conference tournament to move to the Reilly Center (24:13). Finally, the guys get you ready for a somewhat surprise game on the road against...
2021-01-2138 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 19: Are You Afraid of the Bonnies?SBUnfurled and Friends is back after a week full of mayhem on and off the court. Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down the Holmes and Adaway show that was the Bonnies win over St. Joe's that was played at an awkward time (3:14). Then, George Washington superfan Ryan Puleo joins the guys to explain himself as to why the Colonials only took a 48-hour pause to cancel their trip to Olean (10:26). He also talks about who has the most mayhem in the Atlantic 10 and why GW's head coach has unusual PPE.
The guys also get you ready...
2021-01-1142 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 19: Are You Afraid of the Bonnies?SBUnfurled and Friends is back after a week full of mayhem on and off the court. Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down the Holmes and Adaway show that was the Bonnies win over St. Joe's that was played at an awkward time (3:14). Then, George Washington superfan Ryan Puleo joins the guys to explain himself as to why the Colonials only took a 48-hour pause to cancel their trip to Olean (10:26). He also talks about who has the most mayhem in the Atlantic 10 and why GW's head coach has unusual PPE.
The guys also get you ready for the Fordham...
2021-01-1143 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 18: Bonnies Scoop the SpidersSBUnfurled and Friends is back after a Christmas break for the first episode of 2021! SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X talk about if Mark Schmidt will go to Boston College and a certain jump shot hit by Kyle Lofton at Richmond (1:53). They also talk about how Justin Winston's departure has affected the Bonnies, including the loss at Rhode Island, as well as how other players have stepped up since then (14:32).
The guys are joined by Noah Goldberg from the Spider Scoop podcast on ESPN Richmond (25:23). They get his instant reaction to the crushing defeat for his Spiders, don't worry, no tears...
2021-01-0459 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowDerek Howard, SBUnfurled 12/28/20Episode 11 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on December 28, 2020, where I interview Derek Howard from SBUnfurled Podcast/Website about St. Bonaventure hoops, plus Kenny from Rye and other callers.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
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2020-12-2949 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 17: Airing of Grievances About SUNY-AmherstSBUnfurled and Friends is back after the first two Bonnies games were not only successfully played, but ended in two Bona wins! Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled have a complete breakdown of the Bonnies' wins over Akron and Hofstra (2:42). They also talk about what it felt like watching the first Reilly Center basketball game without fans (20:17).
The guys the shift to the final (?) game of the nonconference schedule against the SUNY-Amherst Bulls (20:17). They give you a preview of how the Bonnies match up with them and debate if this has become a rivalry (26:01). Finally, we take your questions about the...
2020-12-2150 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 16: SBUnfurled's Christmas VacationSBUnfurled and Friends is back with what we hope is finally our first pregame preview podcast of the 2020-21 Bonnies season! Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled break down how the Bonnies matchup with the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash (5:48). They also discuss what's expected to be a huge showdown at point guard between the Bonnies and Akron Zips.
The guys also talk about what it will be like in the Reilly Center with only virtual or cardboard fans (26:01). They also take some of your hard-hitting questions (32:46). Finally, it's the first Final Forecast of the season and it's a warm one (37:13)!
2020-12-1043 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 15: Office Hours with The ProfessorSBUnfurled and Friends is back after COVID-19 forces the Bonnies to pause their season. Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled react to the cancelation of the Bonnies' trip to Mohegan Sun and what games they could end up playing in December (1:44).
Bonnies legend Andrew Nicholson joins the guys to talk about his time at Bonaventure, the NBA and China (11:26). Drew also talks about making great TikTok videos in quarantine and the 2012 Atlantic 10 title run (24:52). They also talk about possibly playing on The Brown and White TBT squad and how he's getting ready to resume playing basketball in China (36:10).
2020-11-2448 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 14: A Schedule for Captain Beer's BirthdayWe finally have an Atlantic 10 schedule and with only 2 weeks to spare before the season begins! Lil Bona X and SBUnfurled talk about how Mark Schmidt drops some Woj bombs of his own by revealing some nonconference opponents at A10 Media Day (3:23). Then, the guys go through some of the good and the bad in the Bonnies' conference schedule (10:40).
The guys also talk about fans being locked out of the Reilly Center for the foreseeable future and who we most want to have as a cutout in the stands (20:24). That's when Captain Beer makes his return for a sequel to...
2020-11-1239 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 13: Now Boarding Flight 33SBUnfurled and Friends is excited that we finally have a Bonnies basketball schedule! Ok, we only know 3 games, but it's something! The guys talk about SBU's opponents in Bubbleville. They also talk turkey and how the Bonnies will play their first game on Thanksgiving Day in program history. (15:34)
The guys are joined by Jalen Adaway, who's getting ready to finally play for the Brown and White after a redshirt season. (18:27) Adaway talks about his awesome sideline celebrations and his playing style. (23:41)
Adaway and the guys also talk about why he chose St. Bonaventure when transferring and his passion for designing...
2020-11-0244 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 12: Joe Lunardi Enters the Bona BubbleSBUnfurled and Friends is back from summer vacation/quarantine/unrest/whatever you want to call it and ready for the 2020-21 Bonnies basketball season! We are joined by Joe Lunardi, a St. Joseph's Hawk who invented Bracketology.
SBUnfurled and Lil Bona X discuss the limited hints of what the Bonnies' schedule will look like (2:29). We also answer some fan questions about yetis and conspiracy theories. (7:55)
Joe Lunardi joins us to talk about the infamous 2016 snub and OUAnon (12:19). Lunardi also discusses what scheduling, seeding and tournament resumes will look like during a pandemic-altered season (20:54). Lunardi also talks about new NCAA transfer...
2020-10-2259 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 11: Shoon's Secret StuffSBUnfurled and Friends is back with someone who needs no introduction, Bonnies center Osun Osunniyi! We start off by breaking down the awesome 2021 Charleston Classic that SBU will play in (2:34).
Osun joins us to talk about how he has developed his game since the coronavirus lockdowns and what it was like to have the Atlantic 10 tournament canceled hours before SBU's first game (8:16). He also discusses why he chose Bonaventure and how he's joined by players from his prep school of Putnam Science Academy (16:07).
Osun also shares his feelings in the wake of the George Floyd protests (21:13), as well as what...
2020-06-0959 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 10: Quarantined with SBU's Director of Basketball OperationsSBUnfurled and Friends is back in quarantine with Matt Pappano, who's the director of basketball operations for St. Bonaventure, to reflect on parts of last season, along with the future of the Bonnies.
On this episode, we discuss a potentially exciting nonconference home game against Yale, along with how last year's Toronto game against Rutgers happened (1:36). We also talk about the Bonnies will (hopefully) go to the U.S. Virgin Islands in November for the Paradise Jam Tournament (9:13).
We also ask Pappano about how the Bonnies would be affected if the Atlantic 10 follows other conferences and has a 20-game schedule (13:36...
2020-05-0558 min
3 Bid LeagueSocial Distancing with a Simulated A10 Championship In this episode, we are joined by our St. Bonaventure friends - Bona Commenter and SBUnfurled. We're all sad about the A10 Tournament and March Madness getting cancelled, but fortunately a 2K stream was able to provide us with some closure for the 2019-20 season. We talk about the attention garnered from that stream, and also share a few thoughts on the official A10 awards. Stay tuned for part 2 of our conversation, which should be coming out in a few weeks.
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2020-03-1740 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 9: Coronaventure EmergencyWe didn't want to have to put this out on the Friday of A10s, but here we are...
We guide you through why this happens, what this means for the A10 and what NBC Sports will show in the A10's absence...
2020-03-1331 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 8: Atlantic 10 Tournament Extravaganza Pt. 2We finish up our Atlantic 10 Tournament extravaganza with plenty of great guests to get you ready for Brooklyn!
BonaCommenter, SBUnfurled and WestEndStench debate best places to eat on the way to NYC, as well as if George Mason or St. Joseph's will be a tougher Thursday opponent (2:20). Zac Miller from Saint Louis returns with an awesome story about the not-so-awesome Billikens 2019 A10 title (7:14).
Ryan Puleo from George Washington somehow brings even more mayhem to our podcast (14:30). Tyler from 3 Bid League helps us talk Fordham, St. Joe's, VCU and why the Bonnies are his Barclays dark horse (22:16).
BonaCommenter and SBUnfurled rock...
2020-03-101h 11SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 7: Atlantic 10 Tournament Extravaganza Pt. 1We have a two-part extravaganza to get you ready for the 2020 Atlantic 10 Tournament! We'll have representatives from all 13 other A10 teams! BonaCommenter and SBUnfurled discuss the Bonnies' loss at St. Louis that cost SBU the double-bye, as well as their chances in Brooklyn (2:45).
We're joined by several fellow A10 podcasters and fans, including Petey Buckets from George Mason (11:43), our likely 2nd round opponent. Also on this episode are the guys from the Spider Scoop podcast from Richmond (21:58), The Bluff Blog from Duquesne (30:06), RhodyRampage from URI (46:29), and Grant Labedz from Davidson (53:01).
We also hear from the Bona's NYC alumni chapter about...
2020-03-0959 min
The House That Rick BuiltEpisode 60- Recap George Mason- Preview Bonaventure with sbunfurled and Bona Commentor- Recap Women's early success in the post season
2020-03-071h 10
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 6: Gateway to the Double ByeIt's the last episode of SBUnfurled and Friends before the Atlantic 10 tournament! Mark Schmidt refuses to suspend the Bonnies campaign after a Super Tuesday surge (0:00). BonaCommenter and SBUnfurled talk about the differences between Bonaventure's loss at La Salle and win at home vs. St. Joe's (3:58). We answer some of your Twitter questions about the path to an at-large bid and which A10 coaches Schmidt could beat in arm wrestling (8:30).
The guys are joined by Zac Miller from the St. Louis Billikens podcast called "The House That Rick Built." We discuss Tyler Relph's dominating 2008 performance at SLU (14:08). Miller talks about what...
2020-03-0540 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 5: It's Always Empty in Gola ArenaIt's our fifth episode of SBUnfurled and Friends, and there are only three games left before Brooklyn. Bona Commenter and SBUnfurled talk about our chances to get a double-bye and 3-seed after a win against Richmond and loss to Duquesne. The guys also go into detail about what happened and went wrong against the Dukes (3:28).
Differences between our performances against Richmond and Duquesne are explored, as well as some free throw shooting woes (14:47). We talk about 80's Weekend and Bona Commenter and Captain Beer quiz current Bona students on 80's trivia (19:53).
A Banned Wagoner infiltrates our phone lines with a...
2020-02-2747 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 4: 80s Weekend with WojFor 80s Weekend, we're joined by Adrian Wojnarowski, the best NBA reporter in the world and St. Bonaventure class of 1991! BonaCommenter and SBUnfurled try to explain what exactly happened to the Bonnies in Davidson's huge blowout win in the Reilly Center (2:31).
The guys ask Woj about his time at Bona's, watching basketball and going to downtown Allegany (8:42). He also talks about his favorite SBU basketball memory and breaks down the current team (14:18). Woj also talks about how he watches Bonnies basketball courtside at NBA game and lets everyone at ESPN know where he went to school (21:37).
A surprise guest joins...
2020-02-2059 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 3: Dear Tooch, You Ain't CallingWe're joined by Atlantic 10 commentator Matt Martucci of Stadium and ESPN+ on this Valentine's Day edition. We'll hear some romantic advice from "Jon Rothstein" (0:00) and we break down the big Bonnies win at Duquesne (4:04).
Martucci joins the guys for a great interview, starting with a breakdown of St. Bonaventure's win at St. Joe's (8:36). He also talks about the best places to hang in western New York and all over the A10 (14:10). Martucci talks about meeting his new on-air partner, former La Salle coach Dr. John Giannini (23:55). He also talks about getting a cool opportunity to call Muay Thai and powerlifting (36:45...
2020-02-131h 03
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 2: Stone Cold Beer Hat ManOn the second episode of SBUnfurled and Friends, find out which 80s sitcom star looks like Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot. We break down two comfortable wins for the Bonnies (4:07). A caller claiming to have the coronavirus infiltrates the podcast (9:25). Beer Hat Man enters the ring and we interview the major face of the Wolfpack (11:27). We break down the big rivalry at Duquesne (20:53) and SBUnfurled uncovers some Super Bowl-style prop bets for it (26:04). We also talk next Tuesday's game at St. Joe's (31:53) and give you a weather forecast for indoor games (34:41).
2020-02-0639 min
SBUnfurled and FriendsEpisode 1: Welch's Jungle JuiceOn the debut episode of SBUnfurled and Friends, we discuss how the Bonnies somehow covered in an OT win at Fordham and we also ask if Duquesne fans are for real (6:14). The guys take a look back at the loss to Rhode Island and make observations about student sections (8:08). We also get ready for a couple games against Georges Mason and Washington, but really focus on how alumni weekend falls on Super Bowl weekend (15:05). Story time with SBUnfurled about parallels between The Joker and Seinfeld (23:05). We also take a few minutes to reflect on the death of Kobe and his...
2020-01-3039 min