Boardwalk Sports Talk

Jeremy Ito, aka "The Judge", tells his football story from California to NJ Episode includes great banter on his: - Favorite moments - Top games - Inside stories behind the iconic moments from the golden age of Rutgers 2004-2007

BWST previews the 2022-2023 Rutgers basketball season with Paul Mulcahy - The new guys - The returning guys - Paul as captain and grad student - Battle stories from the big ten - What's next for his game - What we can expect from this team

...Just win, Rutgers football, no more excuses. And other rants and raves from a wild up and down weekend in New Jersey sports Its a great day to be Jersey

- Reflections on an Octoberfest event and jousting with Penn State fans - Recap of Ohio St vs Rutgers and an open question on how much adoration can one have for Aron Cruickshank making his body into a projectile - Look ahead to Nebraska - Preview next week of mens hoops with a prominent current player

- Rutgers tailgating is a ball - The Rutgers ferris wheel is a must - Recapping Iowa - Looking ahead

- The co-hosts do a little counseling session - Rutgers football is 3-0 (deal with it!) and Jersey rules - Temple vs Rutgers recap - Iowa preview

Josh Youngblood comes on Boardwalk Sports Talk. Topics include: - His story in football -- running back, quarterback and wide receiver?! - His recruitment to K-state, and then Rutgers - Reflections on a near big play at Boston College - Who's faster -- him or Aron?! - Who's the toughest D-back to face at Rutgers day to day in practice? - Goals for the season - Preview of Temple/Iowa And much more. See you in Piscataway BWST faithful

Taj Harris (WR, Rutgers) introduces himself to New Jersey in a wide ranging interview covering: - His start in football - Highschool football in Palmyra - Collegiate recruitment and the transfer portal - Rutgers as his landing spot and his motivations - His impressions of playing Rutgers football from the other sideline - His views on the offense, defense, and the season ahead

Kessawn Abraham joins BWST to talk his start in football, those big plays this year he was a part of, and what the future holds.

We found ourselves behind enemy lines at a Penn State wedding and that experience has unleashed a flood of emotions about the dark side of sport in this pivotal 50th episode of BWST!

We talk some MLB, NFL, and an innovative new offense Rutgers football can install to get some points on the board through Adam Korsak called "The RPO" - The Run Punt Option.

BWST tries to digest the OSU game, previews MSU, and brings in a new guest -- *MY BROTHER JARED* -- to regale us in tales from the ash era

This episode we talk the Michigan game, Greg Schiano, NIL, and preview Ohio State with Rutgers grad and message board legend Kyle Kovats (KYK).

BWST welcomes Michael "Pete" Peterson, University of Michigan grad ('09) and college football enthusiast, to talk state of the UM program and preview the upcoming match up with RU. 

Boardwalk Sports Talk welcomes John, University of Delaware '98 grad and NJ resident, about the upcoming Scarlet Knights vs Blue Hens match up

Boardwalk Sports Talk welcomes Rutgers safety and budding defensive star Christian Izien Jr to the program to tell his story, top moments from 2020, impressions on this years defense, the temple game and his goals. Part 2 of the program (15:00) we preview the Syracuse game with 'Cuse grad and host of the Troy Nunes is an Absolute Livecast show Andy Pregler. We talk state of the Syracuse program, Rutgers and Syracuse nostalgia, this year's game and the implications, review of offense/defense/special teams, and predictions.

The title says it all, Rutgers comes out and absolutely dominates the Temple Owls 61-14. We break down the good, bad and ugly from the game. Is Rutgers that good or is Temple that bad? Favorite moments from the game. Greg Schiano is our savior. We are glowing and we love college football! We end by spending a few minutes on the Yanks, Mets and Phils because they are still playing baseball (barely). Enjoy!

BWST previews the Temple game with "The Nest" podcast host Chris from Philly. We also make our predictions for the Rutgers football season ahead. We wrap up by talking about the Mets "thumbs down gate," as well as the Yankees win streak ending and the Giants and Jets final preseason games. Enjoy!

BK is joined by his cousin Eric from Philly who for some reason actually likes the Phillies god awful blue uniforms. The guys debate those uniforms as well as other uniforms both new and old, they also touch on the crappy NL East and Yankees hot streak. Finally they talk a little trash about the Giants and Eagles upcoming seasons because this wouldn't be a Jersey podcast if that didn't happen. Enjoy all!

Paul Mulcahy talks to BWST about his journey in hoops, from Bayonne to Piscataway, how he models his game, the moments he's savored and those he won't forget, plus his Grateful4 initiative and what lies ahead for him on the banks

Mets, Yanks, Lundqvist, and Tales of the Ash part 2 with my brother Vinny

Tales from the Ash (part 1) features athletic department insider my brother Vinny, chronicling the short lived dalliance between head football coach Chris Ash and his staff, team and Rutgers University.  Eccentricities were many. Wins were few. Go into the locker room with my brother Vinny to better understand Chris Ash the man. We trust you'll enjoy the stories.

Rutgers game breaker Mo Toure tells his story, talking through his origins in the game of football, proudest moments to date on the field at Rutgers, his inspirations at edge rusher, who he'd least like to play on Saturdays on this Rutgers offense, fence the garden South Jersey, and more. For official BWST apparel visit bowteamis on etsy.  https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/959290826/bwst-graphic-tee-great-day-to-be-jersey?ref=shop_home_active_5

Jacob Young joins Boardwalk Sports Talk to tell his story in hoops and reflect on his time at Rutgers, including his top moments, the fans, the RAC, teammates, and more. We also talk about where he's taking his indelible career next.

D.C. Jefferson joins BWST and shares his personal story. Topics include origins of D.C., Rutgers vs LSU recruiting battles, Hale Center magic, competing for the quarterback spot at Rutgers, FAMILY, thriving at tight end, playing in the NFL, his music through Faxc Jefferson, and other reflections on a life in sport.

Interview with one time Rutgers commit and fine Canadian import Patrice Rene, who tells his football story. Patrice reflects on being recruited by 3 Rutgers head coaches, best places he played in the ACC, what he's looking forward to in the B1G and on the schedule, and addresses just how good this Rutgers secondary can be in 2021.

BK reacts to another horrific Yankees loss.

The guys start off talking about the Mets? Yes the Mets. The team that almost got swept by the Pirates if it wasn't for a heroic 9th inning home run to bail them out. Pete Alonzo won the HR derby, Edwin Diaz is a disgrace and is pointing at grand slams as they fly out of the park, they also gave up a 3 run swinging bunt but rallied back to win and then took 2 out of 3 in Cincy. BK then goes on a mini covid rant in regards to the Yankees Red Sox postponement and we recap that series including a fan throwing a ball at Alex Verdugo of the Boston Red Sox. Was it on purpose? And finally we are joined by a very special guest to recap the battle of the turnpike! Enjoy!

It's a great day to be Jersey as the #97s, Mike and Pete Tverdov, Union born and raised, Scarlet Knights defensive linemen, Rutgers alumni, and brothers, join the program for a dynamic interview. Mike and Pete share perspectives and experiences spanning two eras in NJ athletics, with recollections (and some spirited debate) on notable moments, best games, best defense, and more. Mike and Pete personify the secret sauce that is NJ: tough, gritty, resilient, high motors, and high character. It was a pleasure having them on the program for our maiden NIL interview. Enjoy it!

It's not a great day to be jersey if you are a New York baseball fan as both team suffer horrific loses to wrap up the first half of the season. BK gets what he deserves for laughing at the Mets misery as the Yankees somehow find a way to blow a 5 run lead in the 9th inning and Chapman wasn't even pitching! The Mets blow a 5 run lead of their own and drop 2 out of 3 to the last place Pirates, they guys discuss the loss and what they think the Mets need going forward. The Phillies take 2 out of 3 in Boston (thanks from us Yankees fans, even though our team can't help themselves) and England loses an absolute heart breaker in PK's to Italy. Karl breaks down the Euro finals and the guys decide that the only way it's a great way to be Jersey today is if you are an Italian Phillies fan. See you next time!

The title says it all, the guys had to do a bonus episode this week as Robbinsville, NJ native Ross Colton scores the game winning, Stanley Cup clinching goal for the Tampa Bay lightning. What kind of jersey guys would we be if we didn't talk about it? The guys also discuss Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr. decided to come back to Rutgers for their senior season. What are the expectations for this team? BK and Karl close out the episode talking a little bit of baseball (Yankees and Mets), NJ county fairs (BK almost yakked on a tilt-a-whirl) and Karl learning how to use Twitter! Enjoy Jersey!

The guys start off talking the 4th of July- best parts of the holiday weekend, America, freedom, bbq, fireworks, wiffle ball. Speaking of wiffle ball, BK's family bbq had a hilarious incident he talks about. We then get into this weekends subway series, to no ones surprise, BK is DONE with Chapman. The Mets take 2 out of 3 from the Yankees, where do the Yankees go from here? Blake Coleman (former NJ Devil) and Ross Colton (NJ native, went to Princeton Day School) are on the verge of winning the Stanley cup with Tampa Bay as is former Ranger Ryan McDonagh. The guys talk about the Cup finals and their feelings if these guys go on to win. Hope you all enjoy and had a great holiday weekend! This should get you back into the swing of things.

The guys recap Karl's interviews with Quincy Douby and Steve Ostergren from scarlet fever. The Yankees are a triple play machine, baseball has become a sticky soap opera, the Mets are still in first in the NL East. The isles are in a win or go home after being embarrassed 8-0. College athletes are getting paid, Ronnie from Jersey Shore is engaged, our PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF! Enjoy!

Boardwalk Sports Talk interviews NJ entrepreneur, Scarlet Fever owner and Rutgers grad Steve Ostergren as he tells his story from rutgers athletics mascot to the hottest third party provider of apparel on the banks, with a lot of juicy stories in between.

HUGE interview this week as Karl got the chance to chat with Rutgers Basketball legend Qunicy Douby.  Quincy tells his basketball story growing up in Brooklyn, playing at Rutgers, going off in the Carrier Dome for 41 against Syracuse, playing in the NBA and overseas and even mentions maybe coaching at Rutgers one day!  Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Welcome back boardwalkers! Karl and BK are back from the ashes with an action packed episode to make up for lost time! The guys talk about everything that's been going on since the last episode including: Rutgers spring game, Rutgers recruiting, Rutgers lacrosse? The NHL playoffs. The Yankees no hitter and triple play. The NFL schedule. A new segment titled "I don't know." The guys also shout out their favorite sub shops in NJ and much more! Give it a listen and enjoy! We missed you guys!

Topics: BK and Karl start off the show talking about last night draft festivities. Specifically the Eagles and Cowboys conspiring against the Giants so the Eagles got Devonta Smith instead of the Giants. BK is heated. Karl thinks Zach Wilson is going to be a good player for the Jets. BK says, it's still the Jets so proceed with caution with the optimism. The guys recap BK's rants from earlier in the week about the Yankees and Devils and react to the NHL's deal with Turner sports. New Jersey was voted best pizza state in the country!

Couldn't wait for this weeks episode, BK had to spit some thoughts out into the universe after last nights Yankees debacle and the Devils pathetic loss 2 nights ago. Enjoy.

Topics: The guys start the show by discussing what's going on in their lives which leads to them reminiscing about little league. Both guys share some funny stories about book reports?! Housing market talk? Millennials have gotten screwed over and over. Karl breaks down the new College Football overtime rules to BK. BK finally attended a live sporting event for the first time in over a year. Baseball talk: Yankees are struggling, Jacob DeGrom is really good. BK hates on Domingo German. Hockey talk: The Devils may finish the year as the worst team in the league. The Rangers are looking like they are gonna miss the playoffs. Karl tried to convince BK to watch old games from the 70's, it didn't work.

The guys start off talking about the Devils and the Rangers. The Devils stink and the Rangers are making a push for the playoffs. They then get into some of the controversial calls of the last week including the Mets Conforto walk off. the ending of Phillies/Braves and also discuss the Yankees struggles. Rutgers football got themselves a 4 star QB and have the #6 recruiting class in the country! The guys debate the future of college athletics and other current events. Enjoy!

Topics: Houston is in the Final 4, nothing to see here. (1:00) Rutgers Basketball news (4:20) Rutgers is the first school in the country to have a vaccine mandate.  They guys react to this news.  (8:40) The Devils may have ruined their season last night, the Rangers are still hanging around the playoff picture.  (18:40)

Live from Bloomfield with victory cigars in hand!

Topics: Geo Baker of Rutgers starts the #notNCAAproperty movement on twitter to try to protest the NCAA not allowing its student athletes to use their name or likeness to make money.  The guys don't quite see eye to eye on this one, they discuss: - Is this the right time for this?   - Will this actually work?  BK says that all 68 teams must get on board and boycott the tourney if they want to make a difference (not that he wants that to happen) - Would players being able to cash in on their likeness help or hurt a school like Rutgers?   The guys break down their brackets and discuss who they think will win the whole thing.  Rutgers obviously, BK says if you are from NJ or went to Rutgers and you don't pick them to win you are a fraud and stop listening to this podcast. #NotMyCockburn BK goes on a rant about how the Devils got hosed on Sunday night and says replay is ruining sports.  But is he out on replay altogether?  Spoiler alert: yes!  Also, the guys may have come up with a common ground replay solution. See you next week, or hopefully sooner if Rutgers wins on Friday night! twitter: @talkboardwalk

BK and Karl are joined by long time friend Rich Factor who predicted that Rutgers would be in March Madness 15 years ago (he was only about a decade off).  They guys discuss this years run, the upcoming matchup with Clemson, their position in the bracket and swap college war stories from the old days.  This is one you don't wanna miss!

Topics: What should happen to once proud Indiana Basketball now that they have lost to lowly Rutgers 3 times this season and 5 out of their last 6?  Karl says relegate them out of division 1 basketball and send them to the MEAC.  BK says they should be forced to play NJ high schools until they prove they can hang with the Jersey big boys.  Someone tell the IU athletic department that Don Bosco has some openings on their schedule next season. Does Rutgers have a shot to upset #2 seed Illinois tonight? Karl has another t shirt giveaway idea.  Find out what you need to do to get one. Rutgers football lands a 4 star WR and still has a top 10 recruiting class for next season.  Wanna hear who they are ranked ahead of right now? BK and Karl have discovered some of Alexa's magic tricks. NHL Talk- Karl tries to talk smack about the Rangers beating up on the Devils, BK pretends he does not know of this sport he speaks of called hockey. We have passed 1,000 listens! You guys are the best! Tweet at us @talkboardwalk or message us on any of our social media if you want to hear us recap tomorrow nights game against Illinois. The guys theorize about if RU is so unlucky/cursed that it can get March Madness canceled again? Closing thoughts, see you next week!   

Topics: The Devils and Rangers both stink, especially the Devils.  BK's son is slowly becoming a Rangers fan and it is killing him inside, Karl makes sure to twist the knife a little bit. What is happening with Rutgers Basketball?  Are they still going to be dancing in March?  Is just making the tournament at this point a letdown?  Is something wrong in the locker room?  Did coach Pikes mismanage some of the personalities on the team?  Are any of the seniors going to come back?  BK and Karl answer all of these questions and then some. We end the episode with the ramblings of two men whose teams are literally driving them crazy.  Saturday has the chance to be really bad for either BK or Karl if Rutgers doesn't win, because the Devils play the Rangers right after RU ends.  Godspeed to us all. See you guys next week! Twitter: @talkboardwalk Instagram: @BoardwalkSportsTalk Fbook: Boardwalk Sports Talk

Topics (In order, mostly) Interview with former Rutgers Safety '06-'09 Zaire Kitchen.  Zaire tells us his football story and answers our world famous rapid fire questions! The guys also ask him a question that is 15 years in the making! Rutgers Basketball- (Loss vs Michigan, Loss vs Maryland, Win over Indiana) Things I never thought I'd say:  Did Rutgers just punch its ticket to March Madness?  How did this team go from looking so dead to so alive in a matter of minutes?  NHL Talk- The Devils get BK's send help this week as he is very concerned about their play (0-3) in last 3 games.  What is wrong with their PK? The Rangers have an international incident on their hands as the guys weigh in on the Artemi Panarin situation and what it means for the team. The Islanders had a pretty quiet week, but JG Pageau is still scorching hot! The Flyers played at Lake Tahoe and BK says he wants his ashes sprinkled at that rink because it was so beautiful and he is a wierdo. Jersey Takes Tiger Woods reactions- did the media go too far? Carson Wentz Traded to Indy, was it the right move?  Did the Eagles get enough in return? The Yankees resigned their longest tenured player. Ray Rice and Blessaun Austin are helping out their communities. Jersey guy/jersey boo of the week. 41st Anniversary of the Miracle on Ice! See you next week! Twitter: @TalkBoardwalk Insta: @Boardwalk Sports Talk Fbook: Boardwalk Sports Talk

Topics: Rutgers football lands 4 star linebacker Anthony Johnson (Philadelphia, PA) over Alabama, Auburn and Oregon!  Currently hold the 9th best 2022 College Football recruiting class in the nation!  Lets go Jersey! JR Inman joins the show to talk everything New Jersey basketball, from high school to Rutgers to the Westchester Knicks of the G-League.  JR is a true jersey guy! Rutgers Basketball Talk- Nice win over Northwestern on Saturday to complete the season sweep (Kick NW out of the B1G!)  Karl and BK would like to see RU stop some of these long extended scoreless draughts.  The guys preview Thursday nights HUGE matchup at #3 Michigan, talk about if they think the team has a legit shot and what a win would mean for this team.   NHL Talk- Devils beat the lowly Rangers, again!  Karl resorts to cheap shots about the Devils players looks because that is all he has at this point.  Should the Rangers fire their coach?  JG Pageau of the Islanders is on fire!  The guys do some impromptu best hockey movies ever talk. The NHL has some awesome outdoor games planned for this weekend at Lake Tahoe!  The Flyers are still in covid hell. Closing thoughts- Happy Gilmore is 25 years old?!  TJ Oshie became and American Hero 7 years ago!  This country should be ashamed about what it has done to Britney Spears! twitter: @talkboardwalk insta: @BoardwalkSportsTalk fbook: Boardwalk Sports Talk

Topics: Thanks to all of our new listeners! Last week we more than tripled our average listens per episode! Karl and his wife share some big news!  Baby Freemyer is on the way!  Will it be a boy or girl? Super Bowl- Game stunk, Tom Brady is the GOAT X 1,000,000.  Mahomes is still pretty good too. #PEC "Greatest Super Bowls of all time." Rutgers Basketball- was the nice win over Minnesota overshadowed by the loss to Iowa?  Spoiler alert: Yes.  Is there a more hate-able team in the country than Iowa?  Spoiler alert: No. Luka Garza is a flopping coward.  BK wants to fight another Iowa player.  Lots of fun and positivity in this segment! NHL Talk- will the Devils ever play again?  Rangers had another tough week.  Impromptu reminiscing of some of the best goalie fights of all time.  Will there be fans allowed at games soon?  Isles had a low key solid week.  Flyers may be entering covid hell with the Devils. Send Help/ Jersey peeps of the week. See you next week! Twitter: @talkboardwalk Insta: @BoardwalkSportsTalk FBook: Boardwalk Sports Talk  

Topics: -In the wake of the #1 player in the state choosing to go to Ole Miss of all places... BK and Karl go on a rant about kids from NJ who don't rep their home state and why they should want to "Rep Jersey." -Interview with former RU QB Chas Dodd.  Chas explains his decision to come to Rutgers when he is from South Carolina, his favorite RU memories, how he got into football, playing with talented NFL receiver's like Mo Sanu, where he sees the program going and answers our rapid fire questions. - Who will win the Super Bowl?  Best Super Bowl Foods?  Commercials? - NHL Talk: Devils are in covid hell, Rangers finally beat the penguins, Isles are cancelling games as well. - Mikey Callaway joins Jared Porter as the latest person connected to the Mets who cant take a hint. See you on Monday! Twitter: @talkboardwalk Insta: @BoardwalkSportsTalk Fbook: Boardwalk Sports Talk