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Lehigh Valley Arts SalonPreserving Community Stories with Ilhan Citak and Alex Japha | LV Arts SalonKate Scuffle sits down with Ilhan Citak and Alex Japha of the Lehigh University Libraries to talk about their special collection of history from Godfrey Daniels.2025-06-3026 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 2/4 | Latest Mock DraftsPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss the NFL Honors coming up on Thursday, break down the latest NFL mock drafts, and take calls from fans. :00 - NFL Honors chat 8:50 - Latest mock drafts 19:30 - Calls 28:00 - Position depth in the draft 45:00 - Top of the draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-041h 02
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/30 | Quarterback and Wide Receiver ProspectsPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss some of the quarterbacks and wide receivers who are standing out at the Senior Bowl, John Schmeelk calls in to give updates from Mobile, AL, and the guys take calls from fans. :00 - John Schmeelk live from Senior Bowl 17:00 - Quarterback group 28:20 - Calls 42:15 - WRs and QBs 47:15 - More callsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-301h 06
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/29 | Updates from Senior BowlPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss stand out players from Shrine and Senior Bowl practices, John Schmeelk calls in to give updates from Mobile, AL, and the guys take calls from fans. :00 - News from Senior Bowl 10:10 - John Schmeelk live from Senior Bowl 29:00 - DLine and Cornerbacks 37:30 - Calls 49:20 - Draft chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-2959 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/27 | Nabers Named to 2025 Pro BowlPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss Malik Nabers being named as a Pro Bowler, John Schmeelk calls in to talk all things Shrine Bowl, and take calls from fans. :00 - Nabers named to Pro Bowl 8:00 - College all-star games 15:15 - Calls 33:00 - John Schmeelk live from Shrine Bowl 46:50 - Roster chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-271h 02
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/24 | NFL Honors PredictionsPaul Dottino and Matt Citak give their predictions for the NFL Honors, discuss the Giants offensive line, and take calls from fans. :00 - Hall of Fame voting 12:50 - Calls 22:00 - Quarterback conversation 30:40 - Offensive line 47:55 - NFL Honors predictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-2457 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/21 | National Championship TakeawaysPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss some takeaways from the College Football National Championship, talk about Giants players who made the NFL All-Rookie team, and take calls from fans. :00 - National Championship takeaways 23:00 - Quarterback development 29:30 - Calls 46:40 - 2024 NFL All-Rookie team 49:00 - More callsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-211h 09
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/16 | Assistant Coach DiscussionJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak discuss the Giants coaches chosen as All-Star game coaches, discuss the 2025 NFL Draft, and take calls from fans. :00 - Assistant coaches updates 4:56 - Coaches at All-Star games 16:10 - Calls 29:00 - Draft chat 44:35 - Roster buildingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-1652 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/15 | Over/Unders ReviewPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss the latest mock drafts, talk about depth on the offensive line, and take calls from fans. :00 - Quarterback chat 20:00 - Mock drafts 28:20 - Calls 43:30 - Offensive line 49:00 - NFL DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-1559 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/13 | NFL Free Agent LandscapePaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss what the 2025 free agent class could look like, talk about building depth on the offensive line, and take calls from fans. :00 - NFC East news 9:50 - Calls 25:00 - In the trenches 40:12 - Offensive lineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-1348 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/10 | Evaluating the Giants 2024 Draft ClassPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss the Giants’ 2024 rookie class, talk about the 2025 NFL Draft, and take calls from fans. :00 - 2024 draft class 9:40 - Calls 26:00 - Draft prospects 44:00 - More callsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-101h 06
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/7 | Offseason DecisionsJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak discuss the Giants roster, talk about the press conferences from yesterday, and take calls from fans. :00 - Takeaways from yesterday 12:00 - Roster chat 18:30 - Calls 36:00 - OLine and QBs 47:10 - Offseason chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-071h 00
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Season in ReviewMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss the Giants 2024 season, review what was said at the year-end press conferences, and talk about the future of the roster. :00 - Year-end pressers 3:29 - Giants roster 10:40 - Draft chat 13:00 - Self-scouting 15:02 - Giants rookiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-0721 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/3 | Giants vs Eagles MatchupsPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss the matchups against the Eagles, previous NFL drafts, evaluating players, and take calls from fans. :00 - Eagles Preview15:00 - Previous NFL Drafts27:45 - Calls46:45 - Evaluating PlayersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-031h 01
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 1/2 | Roster Updates going into PhiladelphiaJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak discuss the latest roster news for both the Giants and Eagles, talk about the rookie class, and take calls from fans. :00 - Roster updates 13:20 - Calls 21:20 - Rookie class 33:10 - Draft chat 42:10 - Week 18See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-01-0256 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | A Week 17 WinMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg review the Giants win over the Colts, discuss the play of the rookie class, and look ahead to the Philadelphia Eagles. :00 - Colts takeaways 3:38 - Rookie class 6:53 - Turnover battle 12:23 - Looking ahead to PhiladelphiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-3119 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 12/30 | Colts ReviewJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak review the Giants win over the Colts, discuss the play of the Giants offense, and take calls from fans. :00 - Colts review 14:00 - Draft chat 21:00 - Calls 39:00 - Giants offense 45:00 - Pass rushSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-301h 02
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 12/27 | Giants vs Colts MatchupsPaul Dottino and Matt Citak give the latest roster updates from practice and discuss the matchups between the Giants and Colts. :00 - Colts preview 11:00 - Colts offense 24:00 - Giants D-Line 33:00 - Playoff scenarios 40:00 - Colts defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-2745 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 12/26 | Focused on IndianapolisJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak give the latest roster updates, discuss the Colts game, and take calls from fans. :00 - Colts chat 17:50 - Calls 26:45 - Young players 41:25 - Roster chat 56:00 - More callsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-261h 04
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Prep for the ColtsMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg review the Giants vs Falcons game, discuss Malik Nabers’ rookie season, and talk about the home finale against the Colts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-2418 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 12/20 | Giants vs Falcons MatchupsPaul Dottino and Matt Citak discuss the latest roster updates, preview the Giants vs Falcons, and take calls from fans. :00 - Falcons preview 10:15 - Players stepping up 16:10 - Calls 30:50 - Giants secondary 46:50 - QB RoomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-201h 01
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 12/19 | Team BuildingJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak discuss recent roster news for both the Giants and Falcons, talk about team building strategies, and take calls from fans. :00 - Roster updates 7:00 - Falcons roster 23:40 - Calls 34:00 - Draft chat 47:40 - More callsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-191h 05
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Looking Ahead to the FalconsMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg preview Giants vs Falcons, discuss the red zone offense, and talk about the final stretch of games. :00 - Red zone offense 3:45 - Giants defense 7:50 - Falcons preview 11:12 - Final three gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1914 min
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 12/17 | League LandscapeJohn Schmeelk and Matt Citak go through each NFL team on the cusp of the playoffs to find trends, discuss how the Giants can close the gap on those teams, and take calls from fans. :00 - Playoff team traits 29:20 - NFC teams 44:00 - Final takeaways 50:00 - CallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-171h 01
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Looking Ahead to BaltimoreMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg give some takeaways from the Giants loss to the New Orleans Saints, talk areas the Giants run defense, and preview the Giants vs Ravens at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. :00 - Saints review 4:06 - Giants defense 8:42 - Talking Ravens 12:43 - Giants rookies 16:22 - Passing attackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1121 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Focusing on New OrleansMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg give some takeaways from the Giants loss to the Dallas Cowboys, talk areas the Giants run defense, and preview the Giants vs Saints at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. :00 - Cowboys takeaways 4:02 - Fighting through adversity 8:13 - Final five games 13:28 - Saints previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0318 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Short Week PreparationMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg give some takeaways from the Giants loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, talk about preparing during a short week, and preview the Giants vs Cowboys on Thanksgiving. :00 - Buccaneers takeaways 4:09 - Complementary football 6:32 - Run defense 9:30 - Previewing Cowboys game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2614 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Looking for a SparkMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss the quarterback change for the Giants, discuss the rookie class stepping up, and preview the Giants game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. :00 - Tommy DeVito 3:42 - Areas for improvement 8:56 - Bucs preview 12:53 - Giants rookie class 15:08 - Final seven gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2019 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Prepping for GermanyMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss what they saw from the Giants game against the Washington Commanders, talk about the Giants run game, and preview the Giants game in Germany against the Carolina Panthers. :00 - Explosive plays 6:01 - Complementary football 8:04 - Talking Panthers 12:21 - Playing in Germany 16:00 - ExecutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-0619 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Bouncing Back For a Divisional MatchupMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss what the Giants need to do to execute better on offense, talk about the play of rookie, Tyrone Tracy, and preview the Giants game against the Washington Commanders. :00 - Execution on offense 4:45 - Player leadership 8:30 - Tyrone Tracy 12:02 - Giants defense 15:20 - Commanders previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-3121 min
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Prepping for Monday NightMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss the Giants’ need for explosive plays, stopping the run on defense, and the matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. :00 - Explosive plays 3:58 - Consistent play 7:50 - Looking ahead to the Steelers 12:30 - Giants defense 15:43 - Complementary footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2319 min
How Would Lubitsch Do It?S5E10 - Cluny Brown [1946] and our Grand Finale with Tim Brayton
[Due to our last-minute addition of two episodes, the podcast feed mistakenly had S5E09a queued here for a few hours this morning - it should now be fixed!]
How Would Lubitsch Do It comes to a close with a grand finale. Tim Brayton returns to discuss Cluny Brown and look back on both Ernst Lubitsch’s career and the past five seasons of this show.
First, we discuss everything Cluny Brown: the film’s generosity and humanism, its commentary on British class society, its relationship with the second world war, its full-throated embrace of a...2024-10-221h 59How Would Lubitsch Do It?S5E10 - Cluny Brown [1946] - and our Grand Finale - with Tim BraytonHow Would Lubitsch Do It comes to a close with our grand finale. Tim Brayton returns to discuss Cluny Brown and look back on both Ernst Lubitsch’s career and the past five seasons of this show.
First, we discuss everything Cluny Brown: the film’s generosity and humanism, its commentary on British class society, its relationship with the second world war, its full-throated embrace of absurdism, the title character’s magnetism, Adam Belinski’s status as a revision on a stock villain, and the film’s somewhat autobiographical and wonderfully optimistic ending.
Second, we close out...2024-10-221h 36
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Executing in the Red ZoneMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss the Giants defensive performance against the Bengals, executing in the red zone on offense and defense, and the matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. :00 - Giants offense 4:56 - Giants defense 10:48 - Finishing late in the game 12:38 - Run game 15:20 - Eagles previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-1622 min
Perpetual Chess PodcastEP 403- IM-Elect Selim Citak on How a Spontaneous Decision to Return to OTB Chess Led to Him Earning the IM Title at Age 39“Coming back to classical chess was the best decision of my life,” Selim said. IM-elect Selim Citak came out of semi-retirement on a whim a few years ago, needing one more norm and some more FIDE rating points, in order to earn the IM title. Selim quickly discovered that adjustments were necessary, as his rating plummeted from over 2300 to 2150 while he grappled with the stronger new generation of chess players. Through hard work, sacrifice, and psychological adjustments, Selim turned things around and gained the 250 FIDE points and final norm necessary to earn the IM title at age 39! In our conve...2024-10-081h 28
Giants Official Podcast Network | New York GiantsGiants Hangout | Battle in the DivisionMadelyn Burke, Matt Citak and Russ Salzberg discuss the play of the Giants defense, the emergence of Malik Nabers, and what to watch for against the Cowboys on Thursday night. :00 - Showing resiliency 3:47 - Play calling 7:36 - Previewing Cowboys 10:58 - Daniel Jones 12:24 - Giants defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2518 min