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Ocean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome former PawSox/Red Sox pitcher Trevor KelleyWe’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. We’re taking a trip down memory lane as our guest is former PawSox/Red Sox pitcher Trevor Kelley. Originally from Barrington, Kelley attended PawSox games at McCoy Stadium before moving to North Carolina and enjoyed a full-circle moment when he took the mound at the ballpark that used to serve as the home of the Triple-A affiliate of the Red Sox.
Currently, Kelley is pitching in independent ball in Mexico. Besides the Red Sox, he’s also appeared in MLB games with th...
2025-05-0133 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome new PC Friar forward Duncan PowellWe’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. Our guest is Duncan Powell, who became the latest college basketball player to commit to the Providence Friars via the transfer portal.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (14 minutes, 22 seconds)
1:10 – Recapping the decision to re-enter the transfer portal and saying yes to the Friars.
2:25 – Personal timeframe of looking to commit to a school.
2:43 – What ultimately sold Duncan on the Friars.
3:48 – Thoughts on joining the PC roster that’s been construc...
2025-04-2414 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome former PC Friar A.J. ReevesWe’re back with a freshman episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. Our guest is former Providence College basketball player A.J. Reeves, who recently wrapped up his second season in the NBA G League. A member of PC’s 2022 Big East regular-season title winner and Sweet 16 entry from the same year, Reeves talks about life as a pro, looks back his time with the Friars, and looks at the current climate surrounding college basketball.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (29 minutes, 54 seconds):
1:30 – Returning to the court...
2025-04-0829 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome NBC Sports President/Providence College alum Rick CordellaWe’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. We welcome Rick Cordella, president of NBC Sports and three-year member of Providence College’s men’s basketball program. Cordella talks about his rise in the sports broadcasting industry and what were some of the factors that led to NBC getting involved in the Big East’s television rights package. The Foxboro native also reflects on his time with the Friars, specifically with the memorable ’97 team that reached that year’s Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
As always, we’re sponsored by GLG Athletic...
2024-12-1819 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome Mount St. Charles President Alan TenreiroThe latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Mount St. Charles President Alan Tenreiro. The arrival of the 2024-25 academic year meant the ushering in of a new era for Mountie athletics, as the Woonsocket-based Catholic school made the move to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). Recently, Mount held a dedication ceremony for Sacred Heart Field, a multi-purpose turf surface, and announced a partnership regarding the status of Adelard Arena. We also look back at the time when Tenreiro was the principal at Cumberland High and current New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek starred on the hardwood.
2024-10-1521 minOcean State SidelinesOcean Sidelines Podcast: Welcome Kevin Randall, the man who sold Tom Brady football cardsWe’re back with a fresh episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. This episode’s guest is Kevin Randall, who spends his winters coaching boys basketball at Burrillville High School. Randall is also heavy into the sports card trading/selling world and experienced a viral moment last month when he sold cards to Tom Brady at a show in NYC.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (31 minutes, 1 second)
1:05 – Tracing the origins of Kevin’s passion for collecting.
2:50 – Touching up some hobby trends.
4:44 – Making the switch from full-time high school teacher to full-time collector & why Kevin’s wife...
2024-09-2631 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome former Friar Sharaud CurryThe latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Sharaud Curry, who scored over 1,600 points during his five seasons with the Providence College men’s basketball program (2005-10). After a 13-year pro career overseas, Curry has launched Worldwide Basketball Academy, a hoops school located in Pawtucket.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (20 minutes, 53 seconds)
1:15 – Where the inspiration came from to launch a basketball school.
2:52 – The perks of having your own space to conduct workouts.
3:55 – Calling Worldwide Basketball Academy a basketball school where you’re the teacher and...
2024-09-2020 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome '25 Friar commit Jaylen HarrellThe latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Jaylen Harrell, a Class of 2025 high school prospect joining Call/Times sportswriter Brendan McGair. Harrell supplied the Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this summer.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (13 minutes, 33 seconds)
1:15 – On a personal level, how much has your life changed since committing to the Friars.
2:00 – With your recruiting process behind you, talk about how much you’re looking to build your relationship with Kim English and the staff before arriving on campus next summer.
2:57 – How important it was to announce your college choice before heading...
2024-09-0913 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome new PC Friar addition Christ EssandokoThe latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Christ Essandoko, who hopped out of the NCAA transfer portal last week and joined the PC Friars. Essandoko originally committed to Providence in high school before spending the past two seasons at St. Joseph's.
The interview was conducted by Call/Times sports writer Brendan McGair. The podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
2024-04-1618 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome former PC Friar Ed CroswellThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features Call/Times sports writer Brendan McGair catching up with former Friar Ed Croswell, a member of the program's memorable 2022 squad that captured the Big East regular-season title and reached the Sweet 16. Presently, Croswell is in his first season playing professional basketball in Turkey.
PODCAST BREAKDOWN (29 minutes, 41 seconds):
1:21 - Sorting through the many different facets of pro life in Turkey.
11:06 – Following the Friars from afar.
13:50 – Thoughts on Providence not getting selected to the NCAA Tournament.
15:45 – The NBA Draft process...
2024-04-0229 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines: Welcome Pawtucket native/NHL broadcaster Dave GoucherBy BRENDAN McGAIR
Call/Times Sports writer
The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Dave Goucher, a graduate of Tolman High and current TV play-by-play announcer for the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights. Before heading out west, Goucher was the longtime radio voice of the Boston Bruins and also served in the same capacity with the Providence Bruins.
2024-03-0426 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome Cumberland native/Red Sox MiLB pitcher Zach FogellThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast - sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance - welcomes Cumberland native Zach Fogell, who's currently down in Fort Myers, Fla. experiencing his first spring training as a member of the Red Sox organization. Hear from the lefthanded pitcher about the road he's traveled to get to this point in his baseball journey.
2024-02-2321 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome new Mount St. Charles Prep Boys Basketball Head coach Joseph "Ladi" OdugbelaThe latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast makes the turn in the direction of the prep school ranks. Sports writer Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) welcomes Joseph "Ladi" Odugbela, who was recently named boys' basketball head coach at Mount St. Charles, as the Woonsocket-based Catholic school prepares to transition its sports programs to the NEPSAC beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Hear from Coach Ladi about his vision for Mount and watching one of his AAU players (Erhunmwunse Oswin) get recruited by Providence College.
2024-02-0213 min2024-01-2602 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome Smithfield native/World Series champion Kayla BaptistaThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Kayla Baptista, a Smithfield native who is entering her third season as a player development coach with the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. Hear from Baptista about being part of the best MLB club in 2024 and why coaching means a great deal to her.
This podcast is sponsored by GLG Athletic Performance.
2024-01-2516 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Ben Steele (Marquette)The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines Podcast coincides with the Big East basketball opener between Providence and Marquette. Joining Ca//Times Sports Writer Brendan McGair on the podcast is Ben Steele, who covers Marquette hoops for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ben gives his thoughts on Marquette making a strong statement during non-conference play, how Tyler Kolek has grown as a player after being named last year's Big East Player of the Year, and some of the matchups to keep an eye on between the Friars and Golden Eagles.
2023-12-1922 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: It’s RIIL Super Bowl weekend!Breaking down the four RIIL Super Bowls that will be taking place Saturday (11/18) and Sunday (11/19) are sports writers Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent Emeritus).
Schedule of Games:
Saturday, November 18
Noon - Division II, Barrington vs. Cumberland
3 p.m. - Division III, Middletown vs. West Warwick
6 p.m. - Division IV, Davies Tech vs. West Warwick
Sunday, November 19
Noon - Division I, Bishop Hendricken vs. North Kingstown
2023-11-1714 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Bring on the RIIL Football SemifinalsIt's time to gear up for the RIIL football playoff semifinals, which are being contested over three days. Sports writers Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent Sports Editor Emeritus) talk about the eight matchups that are on the docket.
2023-11-0914 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Talking Patriots with NBC10’s Nicole MennerThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Nicole Menner, who covers the New England Patriots for NBC10. Nicole talks about returning home to R.I. after previously working in Green Bay where she covered the Packers. Plus, Nicole and sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talk about the current state of the Pats, plus Nicole weighs in on Jrue Holiday joining the Boston Celtics.
2023-10-1312 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Sizing up the RIIL football slate on the final weekend in SeptemberIt's the final weekend in September and sports writers Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) size up the Friday-Saturday gridiron slate. Plus, how do Division I teams approach their non-leaguers against D-II teams?
2023-09-2914 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: R.I. high school football season is in full swingIt's Week 3 of the RIIL high school football season and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) Will Geoghegan (Sports Editor Emeritus of The Independent) talk about some of the big games on the docket this week plus the need for Thursday night football in response to the referee shortage.
2023-09-2114 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome 2024 PC verbal commit Ryan MelaThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Ryan Mela, who supplied Kim English's Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this month. Get to know the Massachusetts product who has earned high marks for his ability to get to the basket.
2023-08-1218 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome incoming PC Friar freshman Richard BarronThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Richard Barron, who is officially signed, sealed & delivered to join new head coach Kim English and the Providence Friars next season. Get to know the Chicago product who prides himself in being versatile on both ends of the court.
2023-04-2516 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast (Welcome newest PC Friar addition Justyn Fernandez)It's been a busy stretch with respect to the Providence Friars. The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes one of the program's newcomers as guard Justyn Fernandez talks about spending the weekend at his soon-to-be school as well as his relationship with new PC head coach Kim English.
2023-04-1716 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Weclome future URI football teammates Moses Meus & Patrick ConserveThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast features not one but two guests who come next fall will be on the same college football sideline. Welcome St. Raphael senior Moses Meus and Cumberland High senior Patrick Conserve as both talk about their respective recruiting journeys and why each one ultimately chose the University of Rhode Island.
2023-02-2231 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome PC Friar alum Cayleigh GriffinIt's the first Ocean State Sidelines podcast of 2023 as sports writer Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Cayleigh Griffin to talk Providence College basketball. A 2014 graduate of PC, Griffin is currently in her seventh season covering the NBA and in the midst of her second stint chronicling the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2023-01-0411 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: PC-URI on tap and yes, it is a rivalryThe annual PC-URI contest is set for Saturday night at the Ryan Center (5 p.m.). Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) break down the matchup in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast.
2022-12-0215 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Welcome URI football player/Cranston native Malik GavekIt's time to look back and look forward in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast as sports writer Brendan McGair (Woonsocket Call/Pawtucket Times) welcomes Malik Gavek, a member of the URI football team who hails from Cranston. Gavek joined the Rams as a walk-on in 2017 and eventually earned a scholarship. It's a story of perseverance where the reward demonstrates that hard work does pay off.
2022-11-2623 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines: Welcome former PC coach Bob Walsh, now an assistant coach at IonaIn the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast, sportswriter Brendan McGair welcomes Bob Walsh, a long-time fixture on the Rhode Island college basketball scene. Walsh recently took a job as an assistant coach with Iona. Walsh looks back at his time with the Friars, his thoughts on Ed Cooley, what led him to take a job on a Gaels staff led by head coach Rick Pitino, and why caddying is an extension of coaching.
2022-11-1118 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: It’s Playoff Time for RIIL FootballThe first Friday in November can mean only one thing - the start of the postseason march for RIIL football teams. Division II and III swing into action with quarterfinal-round games, but there are some noteworthy games in Division IV to keep an eye on. Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) set the table as far as the postseason matchups in the latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast.
2022-11-0417 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: A conversation with 2023 PC Friar commit Donovan SantoroThe latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast welcomes Donovan Santoro, who supplied the Providence Friars with a verbal commitment last week. Santoro becomes the third member from the Class of 2023 to pledge to PC. He joins fellow Southern California Academy teammates Garwey Dual and Drew Fielder as part of Ed Cooley's latest recruiting haul.
2022-10-2110 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome Ch. 12’s Taylor Begley & Sam KnoxIn the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines, sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catches up with WPRI 12's Taylor Begley & Sam Knox. Suffering from a case of Zappe Fever? Time to give credit to Matt Patricia & Joe Judge? Besides discussing the Patriots, stock is put into the RIIL football scene. Plus, thoughts on Johnston native Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics opening the 2022-23 NBA season with a win over the Philadelphia Sixers.
2022-10-2020 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Interview with John Gillooly, author of Friday Night ThunderboltsIn the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines, sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talks with John Gillooly about his new book titled "Friday Night Thunderbolts." A retired sports scribe who covered R.I. high school sports for the Providence Journal for 50 years, Gillooly followed the Cranston East football team for an entire season (2018) and ultimately produced a book that's more than just a football story. From coaches to players, to the climate surrounding the Cranston East program, Gillooly produced a book that will keep you turning the pages.
2022-10-0629 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: In RIIL football, it’s time for a few teams to step up in weight classThe final Friday in September and the first Saturday in October will feature a few non-league high school football matchups that offer plenty of intrigue (Woonsocket at Central, St Raphael at North Kingstown). Plus, sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview Saturday's Governor's Cup showdown between Brown & URI.
2022-09-3011 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Noticing a trend in RIIL high school footballSportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) discuss a noticeable trend based off last week's RIIL high school football results and break down the Week 3 slate of games.
2022-09-2317 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Get to know newest PC Friar commit Drew FielderThe latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Drew Fielder, a four-star prospect from the Class of 2023 who supplied Ed Cooley's Providence Friars with a verbal commitment earlier this week. Fielder talks about his love of football while growing up in Idaho along with the person who helped change his viewpoint regarding basketball and the potential avenues it could open. Of course, we get into his recruitment and why he felt comfortable in slamming the brakes on the process when he had additional official visits on the docket.
2022-09-2121 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome PC coach LaDontae HentonOne of the top Providence College basketball players in the Ed Cooley Era stops by for the latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines as sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes LaDontae Henton, who's gearing up for his second season as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Henton looks back at his standout career with the Friars and also reflects on the similar traits between last year's special PC squad and the PC team that captured the 2014 Big East Tournament.
2022-09-1619 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Thursday Night Lights on tap for RIIL football; Huge game on tap at Meade StadiumBring on Thursday Night Lights! Four RIIL high school football games are on tap Thursday as sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan break down the games that will take place over three days. There's also a big-time college football game involving a pair of nationally ranked teams as URI hosts Delaware at Meade Stadium Saturday.
2022-09-1516 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome Bryant men’s basketball associate head coach Phil Martelli Jr.We're now t-minus eight weeks until the start of the 2022-23 college basketball season with sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcoming Bryant University associate head coach Phil Martelli Jr. to the Ocean State Sidelines podcast. From the role his father played, to finding his way in the coaching circles, to forming a connection with Bryant head coach Jared Grasso, to life as the primary scheduler of non-conference games, Martelli provides plenty of insight over the course of this wide-ranging conversation.
2022-09-1435 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Let’s ring in the new R.I. high school football seasonA new R.I. high school football season is afoot and sports writers Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) talk about the games that are on tap this week along with a few other additional pigskin-related matters.
2022-09-0917 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome former PC Friar basketball player Emmitt HoltSportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Providence Friar basketball alum Emmitt Holt to the latest episode of the "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast. Holt looks back at his time with the Friars as he gears up for his latest professional stop that has seen him touch down in Brazil.
2022-08-2426 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast: Welcome PC basketball assistant coach Ivan ThomasSportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Providence College basketball assistant coach Ivan Thomas to the latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast. Thomas has been a member of the PC coaching staff since 2015 and a Friar assistant coach since 2016.
2022-08-0822 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast (Welcome PC basketball alum Andrew Fonts)Sportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes PC basketball alum Andrew Fonts to the latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast. Fonts spent the past five seasons as a preferred walk-on and was part of the Friars' memorable 2021-22 season.
2022-07-0637 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast: Get to know 2023 Friar commit Garwey DualSportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) welcomes Garwey Dual, a 2023 guard prospect who supplied a verbal commitment to the Providence Friars last week, and Mike Saunders, Dual's AAU coach with the George Hill All-Indy program.
2022-06-2421 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast (Welcome Bryant newcomer Doug Edert)The latest episode of Ocean State Sidelines welcomes Bryant University newcomer Doug Edert, one of the stars of last year's NCAA Tournament. Get to know Edert as he looks back at his special season at Saint Peter's, what went into his decision to transfer to Bryant, and his thoughts on Name, Image, and Likeness.
2022-05-1816 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines podcast (Welecome newest Friar Noah Locke)The latest episode of the Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Noah Locke, who will be joining the Providence Friars as a graduate transfer next season. Locke previously played at Florida and Louisville.
2022-04-2310 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Welcome newest PC Friar Clifton Moore)The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast welcomes Clifton Moore, who is joining the Providence Friars as a graduate transfer next season. Moore opened his college career at Indiana (where he was teammates with former Friar Al Durham) before spending the past three seasons at La Salle (where he was teammates with current Friar Ed Croswell).
2022-04-1910 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Catching up with future Friars Quante Berry & Jayden Pierre)The latest "Ocean State Sidelines" podcast features Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catching up with a pair of future Friars - Quante Berry & Jayden Pierre. Both are current high school seniors and will be joining Providence next season.
2022-04-1216 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Friars keep on marching; Archie Miller era begins at URI)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) get together to talk some college basketball, from the Friars getting set to tango with Kansas in the Sweet 16, to Archie Miller taking over as head coach at URI; putting a bow on memorable seasons for Bryant men & URI women.
2022-03-2516 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast (End of an era at URI; Bryant set to go dancing; Big East Tournament semifinals await PC FriarsSportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) break down the news of URI parting ways with David Cox after four seasons. Plus, Bryant off to the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division I participant and PC gearing up for the Big East Tournament semifinals.
2022-03-1116 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Podcast (End of an era at URI; Bryant set to go dancing; Big East Tournament semifinals await PC FriarsSportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) talk about URI parting ways with David Cox after four seasons; Bryant heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division I participant; Providence gearing up for Big East Tournament semifinals.
2022-03-1114 minOcean State SidelinesOCEAN STATE SIDELINES: (Catching up with Cumberland’s Chris Wright before heading off to Giants’ spring trainingMinor League spring training is about to swing into action, hence it seemed like a good time to catch up with Cumberland native Chris Wright before he heads off to Arizona. Chris talks about a new pitch he worked on during the offseason & a particular change to Minor League Baseball concerning housing for players.
2022-02-1514 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Talking College Basketball)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) & Will Geoghegan (The Independent) team up to talk about the local R.I. Division I men's college basketball scene - from high-flying PC and Bryant to struggling URI and Brown. Plus, the guys talk about the URI women's basketball program and Cumberland native Tyler Kolek fitting in at Marquette.
2022-02-0422 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidlines (Special Guest Ben Steele of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)The latest Ocean State Sidelines podcast welcomes Ben Steele of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ben covers Marquette basketball as we talk about the hot streak the Golden Eagles will carry into their next Big East game against Providence. Plus, we talk about the impact Cumberland native Tyler Kolek has made in his first season out in Milwaukee.
2022-01-2719 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Talking Patriots with WPRI 12’s Taylor BegleyThe Patriots might be done as far as the 2021 season but there's still plenty to talk about heading into the offseason. WPRI 12's Taylor Begley joins the "Ocean State Sidelines" to look back at the season and what lies ahead.
2022-01-2021 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (RIIL high school playoff football season continues)Super Bowl champs will be crowned and title matchups will be solidified. It'll be another busy weekend on the R.I. high school gridiron as sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) set the table for what's on tap.
2021-11-1812 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (RIIL Football Playoffs, Week 2)The second week of the RIIL football postseason is upon us and sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) look at all the matchups on the docket for Friday and Saturday.
2021-11-1112 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (College Baskeball Preview edition)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview the R.I. college basketball scene.
2021-11-0913 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season IV, Episode V)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) huddle up to talk about the first weekend of RIIL high school playoff football.
2021-11-0512 minOcean State SidelinesPODCAST: Ocean State Sidelines (Season IV, Episode IV)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) look at the final weekend of the regular season in RIIL Division I football along with several key games around the state.
2021-10-2912 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season 4 Episode 4Previewing the high school football slate
2021-10-2114 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season II, Episode III)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) preview this week's R.I. high school football slate.
2021-10-0812 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 4, Episode 2)The latest in R.I. high school football as COVID concerns persist as the calendar flips to October.
2021-09-3012 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season IV, Episode I)Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) look ahead to the 2021 R.I. high school football season.
2021-09-0912 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines: (High School Super Bowl Edition)Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) preview the five high school football championship games that are on this weekend's docket.
2021-05-0712 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines: High School Playoff EditionSportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) break down the matchups as the R.I. high school football playoffs swing into action.
2021-04-2912 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Final week of R.I. high school football's regular season on tap)Sportswriters Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) and Will Geoghegan (The Independent) breakdown the key games as the final week of R.I. high school football's regular season is upon us.
2021-04-2312 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines: Interview with Tyler KolekSportswriter Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) catches up with Cumberland native Tyler Kolek and talks about his decision to join Shaka Smart and the Marquette University men's basketball team.
2021-04-1912 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Following the bouncing ball that is RIIL high school football)Sportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) attempt to kept their heads above water amidst all the cancellations and rescheduled games in RIIL high school football.
2021-04-1612 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Looking ahead to Week 3 of the R.I. High School "Fall II" Football SeasonSportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call) look back at the previous week in RIIL football action and look ahead to a Week 3 slate that includes games spread over four days. Plus, an idea to have teams who were affected by COVID to be allowed to play an extra game that takes place the same weekends as the playoffs.
2021-04-0812 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Week 2, 2021 High School Football "Spring 2" SeasonSportswriters Will Geoghegan (The Independent) and Brendan McGair (Pawtucket Times/Woonsocket Call)
2021-04-0212 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Ringing in the 2021 High School Football "Fall II" SeasonSportswriters Will Geoghegan and Brendan McGair discuss the start of the eagerly-anticipated R.I. high school football season.
2021-03-2512 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (special guest Ch. 12 sportscaster Rosie Langello)Talking Patriots' free-agent spending frenzy, local college basketball moves, public shaming of the difference between how the Men's & Women's NCAA Tournament is run.
2021-03-2212 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State SidelinesWill Geoghegan and Brendan McGair talk R.I. high school basketball.
2021-02-1112 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Interview with Ch. 12 sportscaster Rosie LangelloRecorded on Feb. 4, the latest episode of "Ocean State Sidelines" featuring Ch. 12 sportscaster Rosie Langello.
2021-02-0512 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 3, Episode 5)Brendan McGair interviews Bryant University baseball head coach Ryan Klosterman.
2021-01-0812 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 3, Episode 4)Covering college basketball with Fox Sports broadcaster John Fanta
2020-12-0512 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 3, Episode 2)Interview with PC Class of 2021 signee Legend Geeter and his head coach Lamonta Stone.
2020-11-2112 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 3, Episode 1)Discussing fall 2020 RIIL sports lineup, looking back at summer baseball and former URI, Bryant college football players with ties to NFL teams.
2020-09-1012 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 2, Episode 24)The return of baseball and what fall 2020 high school sports might look like.
2020-07-1512 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 2, Episode 23)Brendan McGair interviews Bryant men's basketball head coach Jared Grasso.
2020-05-1922 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 2, Episode 22)Brendan McGair & Will Geoghegan talk about RIIL football realignment for the 2020 season.
2020-05-0820 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines (Season 2, Episode 21)Brendan McGair interviews PC incoming freshman Jyare Davis.
2020-05-0612 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season Two: Episode 20Discussing Will Geoghegan's new book, Summer Baseball Nation
2020-04-0922 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season Two: Episode 19Wrapping up the college basketball season
2020-03-2717 min2020-03-1222 min2020-03-0321 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season Two: Episode 16College hoops and college baseball opening day
2020-02-1416 min2020-01-3020 min2020-01-1423 min2020-01-0321 min2019-12-0516 min2019-11-2114 min2019-11-1521 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season 2: Episode 9Football playoffs and the start of college hoops
2019-11-0719 min2019-11-0316 min2019-10-2517 min2019-10-1815 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season Two: Episode 5High school football, Big East preseason poll, URI’s trip to Virginia Tech
2019-10-1117 minOcean State SidelinesOcean State Sidelines Season 2: Episode 4High school football, Governor’s Cup and a little college hoops talk
2019-10-0315 min