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Divine Providence: The Podcast

by Matthew Lebeau

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Episodes

  1. 2026-2027 Season Preview

    The wait is OVER! The Friars play basketball in under a week and thus commences the Hodgson Era in Friartown. The guys make their season predictions, talk about the team, what they can expect, the exhibitions, and much much more. They also preview Maine.

  2. Blue Collar Basketball

    On episode of Divine, the guys talk about the Pitt exhibition, the upcoming game Saturday, recruits, talk to some rabid student fans, and much much more. Don't forget to subscribe and follow on X, IG, and TikTok.

  3. Shark Bytes

    On this episode of Divine Providence- the guys listen to sound bytes from media day, talk about 5 star recruits, Andy Katz's love for PC, Dink Pate, and give Tee Butters his flowers. They also announce the Moonshine Alley live shows- 11/14, 12/12, 1/20, and 3/6. Please subscribe and rate 5 stars!

  4. Roster Roulette

    On this episode of Divine Providence, we talk about Derek Simpson, who is going to be on the roster, more 5 stars recruits that are on campus, and finally we dive into some player previews toward the end. Please rate us 5 stars on Apple, Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe on YouTube!

  5. Boston Friar

    On this episode of Divine Providence, the guys talk about the season ticket party, Devin Carter to the Boston Celtics, recruiting updates, and much much more. Also stay tuned for more details on Divine Providence events at your local bars, etc

  6. A New Standard

    The summer is almost over and Bryan Hodgson has been spending his time recruiting HARD. We talk about that, the Friars at Fenway, and much much more.

  7. The Outing III + Non-Con

    In the 57th episode of Divine Providence, the guys talk about the Outing at Cranston Country Club, the Avid dox, non-conference schedule, Dink Pate waiver, and more.

  8. Friars Jeopardy

    On this episode of Divine Providence, the guys talk about the off-season, the Hodgson press conference, some roles for this season, and much more. They also roll out their first episode of Friars Jeopardy!

  9. Clyde Walters Commits

    In this episode, we discuss Clyde Walters reclassifying from the class of 2027 to class of 2026 and how Bryan Hodgson has been recruiting him since 2022 at Alabama. We talk about the World Cup in Providence/Foxboro and the newly announced neutral site game vs. Syracuse at TD Garden next season

  10. Johnny Basketball

    On episode 54 of Divine Providence, we interview John Jackson of the Providence Friars. We talk about Johnny's story, his battle with cancer, his expectations for the team and himself, and of course have a little fun with the Friars' guard!

  11. Summer Has Arrived

    It was a long winter in the northeast but the heat has finally arrived. We talk about all things summer, burner madness, UNLV transfer Jacob Bannarbie, and so much more on the 53rd installment of Divine Providence Podcast.

  12. This Is May

    It is May! The portal is dying down but things are heating up in Friartown. We talk Burner Madness, changes to the CBB world, and also have Finn Keating on the show, creator of Hardwood Empire and current PC student!

  13. SHARK ATTACK

    The Shark is filling up the roster! We talk about every portal addition since we left you off with a shark GIF.

  14. We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

    There are sharks in the water in Friartown. Bryan Hodgson is off to a hot start with gets like Miles Byrd and Dink Pate. We break it down and more. What does Avid know??

  15. The Shark Has Landed

    In this episode the guys talk about the new coach of the Friars, Bryan Hodgson. It is exciting times in Friartown! Pick up your Hodgson Era shirt today at divineprovpod.com

  16. We Are Coachless

    This past Friday, Kim English was officially relieved of his duties as head coach of the Friars. In our first ever in-person episode, we are officially coachless, and talk about potential candidates including the battle between us and Syracuse for Bryan Hodgson. We also recap our time in New York...

  17. The Kim English Era Is Over

    Kim English is done as the Friars coach. The guys talk about it and more on this episode of Divine Providence.

  18. DLTFGH

    JUST DONT

  19. The Foul Heard Around the World

    Providence lost to St. John's this past weekend, but the big story is Duncan Powell's hard foul against Bryce Hopkins, who injured Powell's teammate Jamier Jones in their previous matchup. We talk about the terribly misinformed reporting from national media outlets, and try to provide some…

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  20. Swept by Seton Hall

    Friars get swept by Seton Hall, but the guys still talk hoops, the Super Bowl, and food.

  21. Search Szn

    On this episode Mike comes back and we dive deep into the different coaching candidates. We also have a lot of laughs

  22. One Giant Loss

    On this episode of Divine Providence, Mac and Leb talk about the disastrous Georgetown game, the UConn game, and dive into the candidates of who would make a good replacement for Kim English

  23. The Return Part 3

    The Demon is coming back,

  24. Friars Take Down Creighton

    On this episode of DP, the guys talk about the Creighton game and a little bit about the future of the program

  25. Dunk South Lives

    The Friars topple the Johnnies in the Garden. Dunk South was ROCKING. Bryce Hopkins got bent. What a day in Friartown. The guys break it all down and talk about the matchup with UConn on this glorious episode of Divine Providence

  26. 2025 was bad

    It was a rough year in Friartown. But Divine Providence is BACK! We talk about the state of the program and more

  27. The Battle of the Ocean State

    One of the oldest rivalries in sports lives in the smallest state in the country: Rhode Island. On Saturday, Providence and URI matched up for their 135th meeting. The Friars walked away with the win with some more heroics from their freshmen, Stefan Vaaks and Jamier Jones. We talk about Duncan...

  28. State of The Program

    In this episode the guys give an honest breakdown about what's going on. Laugh, smile, and cry with us.

  29. The Mohegan Curse Is Broken

    New team, new kidney, and the boys are onto San Diego. Things are great in Friartown, but NOW is the time to move. The fellas talk about it and more on this installment of Divine Providence.

  30. The Three C's

    It's time to Reverse the Curse at Mohegan Sun. The Friars take on Penn St on Saturday and the boys will be hosting a live show at the sports book at 2:30 PM ET. The fellas also talk about the three C's. Listen to find out what they are.

  31. Mohegan is Still Cursed

    The Friars took down Penn convincingly at home, but not before falling to Virginia Tech at Mohegan Sun behind an unreal performance by Greek prospect, Neoklis Avdalas. The Friars are back in the win column and we talk about the offensive performance the team has put on this season behind guys…

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  32. The Freshmen Have Arrived

    We love Estonia. We love Freshmen. The boys break down the first game vs. Holy Cross. They talk about the good, the bad, and the delicious on this episode of Divine Providence.

  33. It's Time to Play the Game

    Last off-season episode. In this episode, the fellas talk about the Harvard exhibition, Muldowney's, Jamier Jones, and food. Also at the end, hear from Kim Spainglish who was on the call for the Harvard game.

  34. Derkack is a FRIAR

    Friars get a new commitment. We also talk about Bryce Hopkins not starting for SJ and much more in a fun hour of Friars basketball.

  35. Season Preview

    It's finally here. The fellas break down the season ahead and go game by game to see where the Friars shake out.

  36. Player Preview

    On this episode of Divine Providence, the guys talk about the players from an in depth standpoint and riff about Chipotle.

  37. Welcome Back Friartown/Friars Trivia

    In this episode of Divine Providence, we introduce Mike Emond and have some fun with Friars Trivia

  38. Episode 26- Summertime Sadness

    Dog days of summer but we grind

  39. Episode 25- Burner Interviews

    On this episode, we talk to Fanta Friarini, Money Mela, Dangy Sack, Gansett Guzzler, and Infantry Friar

  40. The Final 4

    SHAG MAN SHAG MAN JANKY MAN CORNER MAN

  41. Episode 22- Soon Come Szn

    Yesterday was GET DAY again. The Friars got three big gets in Edwards, Vaaks, and Sellers. We break it down and talk about where they go from here. Friar. Friar. Friar. Problem?

  42. Episode 21- EMERGENCY Portal Pod

    It was GET DAY. Two big GETS. We talk about it and the Bryce Hopkins departure. There is hope in Friartown.

  43. Episode 20- The Portal

    We talk portal, who's leaving, and more.

  44. Episode 19- The Perfect Bracket

    The guys are perfect.

  45. Episode 18- Friars Need Fixing

    On this episode of DPP, the fellas take a deep dive int0 what needs to be done to fix the Friars, if Kim should be given a third year, and more.

  46. Episode 17- Pain.

    The Friars are in the mud. We talk about it, the injuries, and more. We also bring you a Big East draft, where we draft teams made up of the best BE players.

  47. Episode 16- MSG Bri

    On today's episode, Mac and Leb break down the SJU game, look ahead to Creighton, and more.

  48. Episode 15 - Down Goes Cooley

    Ed Cooley loses again to the Friars. He is 0-4 vs. Kim. We talk about that, Corey Floyd, Thomas Sorber, Seton Hall, and more.

  49. Episode 14- Divine Providence Part 2

    It is here. Ed Cooley comes back to the Dunk for 2nd time since his departure from Providence. The guys talk about the Ed Cooley timeline, the documentary from last season, and the Ed Cooley era.

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How many episodes does Divine Providence: The Podcast have?

Divine Providence: The Podcast has 63 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 28, 2026.

What is Divine Providence: The Podcast about?

Your #1 source for Friar content all year round.

How often does Divine Providence: The Podcast release new episodes?

Divine Providence: The Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 63 episodes since October 2024.

Who hosts Divine Providence: The Podcast?

Divine Providence: The Podcast is created and hosted by Matthew Lebeau.
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