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Talkin’ Friars
by Talkin’ Friars
Covering all things Providence Men’s Basketball throughout the 2023-2024 season.
Episodes
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54 I Breaking Down Providence’s Loaded Non-Conference Schedule + Early Starting Five Prediction
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf breaks down Providence’s non conference schedule and gives an early starting five prediction. IG: @talkinfriars Go Friars!
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53 I Ten New Players, One New Vision: Bryan Hodgson’s First Providence Roster
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf analyzes the hire of Bryan Hodgson and the 10 new players he has brought in since he took the job. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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52 I The Venting Episode
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf vents about the current state of the program. IG: @talkinfriars
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51 I Youth Movement Ignites in Friartown: Holy Cross Recap & Virginia Tech Preview
The Friars opened their season with an 89-79 win over Holy Cross, powered by the dazzling freshman duo of Stefan Vaaks and Jamier Jones. We break down what we learned from Game 1 - the new identity taking shape under Kim English, the encouraging depth, and the defensive lapses that nearly let the...
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50 I Kim English’s Make-or-Break Season Begins
The Providence Friars are coming off their worst season in 40 years - back when Prince ruled the charts with “When Doves Cry” and Apple launched the Macintosh. Now, under third year head coach Kim English, the Friars look to silence the noise and return to March Madness In this episode, we break...
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49 I Closing Time
On the last episode of Talkin’ Friars (for now) Ralf & Rich reminisce on the journey of the show from beginning to end, their favorite moments, and memories. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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48 I Transfer Portal Additions + Final Four Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich discuss the Bryce Hopkins and Christ Essandako commitments in addition to the four other players in the transfer portal. Then the guys talk about the additions of Daquan Davis, Cole Hargrove, Jason Edwards, and Stefan Vaaks. The two close out the…
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47 I The Ernie D Episode
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by Friars legend Ernie DiGregorio. The guys discuss everything from Ernie’s time as a Friar, the Big East conference, and his movie coming to a theater near you soon. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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46 I Father Dom + Jordan Join the Show!
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by two very special guests in Father Dom and Justin. The guys discuss everything from basketball to life in the priory, then end the show with rapid fire questions. Make sure to tune in! IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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45 I Creighton Recap + Butler Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest game vs. Creighton and preview their next game against Butler. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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44 I URI, DePaul Recaps + St. Bonaventure (ft. Sean Gryglewicz)
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by special guest Sean Gryglewicz. The guys recap the Friars’ last two games against URI and DePaul and then preview tomorrow nights game vs. St. Bonaventure. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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43 I Battle 4 Atlantis, BYU Recaps + URI Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ performance in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament and their most recent game against BYU. The guys close out the show by giving a URI preview before tomorrow afternoon’s game. IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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42 I The Kieran O’Haire Episode
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf and Rich are joined by Providence’s own Kieran O’Haire! The guys discuss Kieran’s basketball journey and time being here at Providence College. IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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41 I G Money Joins The Show!
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by special guest Garrett Brady! The guys discuss and recap the Friars’ latest two victories against Stonehill & Hampton and then preview tomorrow nights game vs. Green Bay. IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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40 I CCSU Recap + Stonehill Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ first win of the ‘24-‘25 season against CCSU and then preview their next game tomorrow night versus Stonehill. IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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39 I Non-Conference Overview + CCSU Preview
Happy Halloween! On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich discuss the non-conference schedule and preview the Friars’ first game of the season against Central Connecticut State. IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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38 I Roster Overview + Season Expectations
Welcome to season three of Talkin’ Friars! On this episode, Ralf & Rich discuss roster subtractions and acquisitions and forecast the 2024-2025 season. IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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37 I Transfer Portal Update
On the final season two episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich dive into the new transfer portal acquisitions of Bensley Joseph, Christ Essandoko, Jabri Abdur-Rahim, and Wesley Cardet Jr.
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36 I Off-Season Update
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich break down the recent offseason news and talk about the final four this weekend. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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35 I Big East Tournament Recap, Selection Sunday, + Boston College Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf and Rich discuss the Friars’ performance in the Big East tournament. Then the guys touch on the upcoming NIT tournament before closing out the show with a Boston College preview.
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34 I Georgetown Recap + UConn Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf recaps the Friars’ latest win over Georgetown and then previews their must win game against UConn. See you at the AMP Saturday night. Go Friars!
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33 I Villanova Recap + Georgetown Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich break down the Friars’ latest loss against Villanova at home and then preview their next game versus Georgetown tomorrow night. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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32 I Marquette Recap + Villanova Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest loss versus Marquette and preview their next game against Villanova at the AMP tomorrow. See you there. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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31 I Xavier Recap + Marquette Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest win over Xavier and preview their next game at #5 Marquette on Wednesday night. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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30 I Xavier Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by special guest Stephen Kurczy who is a journalism professor at Providence College. The guys discuss their takeaways from the Friars’ last two games in St. John’s and DePaul and then preview tomorrow nights game against Xavier. IG:...
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29 I Creighton, Butler Recap + St. John’s Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf recaps the Friars latest two games in Creighton and Butler and then previews the Friars’ next game against St. John’s tomorrow night at the AMP. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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28 I UConn, Villanova Recap + Creighton Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest two losses against UConn and Villanova and preview the Friars’ next game against Creighton tomorrow night at the AMP. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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27 I Georgetown Recap & UConn Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest win against Georgetown and preview the Friars’ game tomorrow against at UConn. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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26 I DePaul Recap & Seton Hall + Georgetown Previews
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest win over DePaul and then preview tonight’s game against Seton Hall and Saturdays game against Georgetown. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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25 I Big East Play Recap
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich discuss and analyze the Friars’ Big East conference play thus far. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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24 I Oklahoma Recap & Brown Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest game versus Oklahoma and the battle of Providence against Brown. IG:@talkinfriars. See you at the AMP tomorrow afternoon. Go Friars!
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23 I URI Recap & Oklahoma Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest win against URI and preview their next game versus Oklahoma Tuesday night. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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22 I The Recap Episode
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ last three games in Kansas State, Georgia, and LeHigh. See you at the AMP tomorrow night. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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21 I Wisconsin Recap & Kansas State Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf analyses the Friars’ latest win over Wisconsin and previews their next game versus Kansas State in the Baha Mar tournament. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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20 I Milwaukee Recap & Wisconsin Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich analyze the Friars’ latest win against Milwaukee and preview Tuesday nights game versus Wisconsin. See you at the AMP. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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19 I Columbia Recap & Milwaukee Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich analyze the Friars’ win over Columbia and preview tomorrow nights game versus Milwaukee. IG: @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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18 I Big East Preseason Honors & Columbia Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich analyze and discuss the Big East preseason coaches poll and preseason honors. Next the guys preview the season home opener against Columbia. See you Monday night. Instagram: @talkinfriars.
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17 I Big East Analysis (ft. Ryan Carroll)
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by second time guest Ryan Carroll. The guys break down and analyze the Big East conference as a whole and develop predictions for the upcoming season. You can follow the podcast on IG @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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16 I Season Two: The English Era (ft. Sam Furey & Matthew Oullette)
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by Friar super fans Sam & Matthew. The guys discuss the Spain trip, project the starting five lineup, and then wrap the show up with a non conference and conference schedule preview. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars.…
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15 I Kim English Hire, Roster Update, + Final Four Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich discuss the new hiring of Kim English, player retention, and new transfers/recruits. Then the guys discuss Big East performance in the tournament so far before giving a brief Final Four preview. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars.…
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14 I Ed Cooley Departs For Georgetown
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf and Rich discuss what has been on everyone’s mind: The Cooley situation. Listen to the breakdown, analysis, and dilemma regarding Cooley’s decision of leaving Friartown. Follow us on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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13 I Kentucky Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich break down and analyze the upcoming round of 64 March Madness first round game against Kentucky. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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12 I Villanova, UConn Recap
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich are joined by special guest Kevin Martin as the guys recap the Friars last two games against Villanova and UConn. The guys also discuss their trip, time, and experience at Storrs as they tell several fun stories even though the Friars lost. You can...
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11 I St. John’s, Creighton Recap + Villanova Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, special guest Ryan Caroll joins Ralf & Rich to break down the Friars’ last two games against St. John’s and Creighton. Then the guys discuses and preview the Friars next game tomorrow vs. Villanova. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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10 I Georgetown Recap + St. John’s Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars’ latest win in Georgetown and preview tomorrow afternoon’s game vs. St. John’s. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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9 I Villanova, Xavier Recap
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars two latest games in Villanova and Xavier. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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8 I DePaul, Butler Recap + Villanova Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap the Friars latest two episodes wins against DePaul and Butler and then preview their next game on Sunday afternoon on the road vs. Villanova. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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7 I WE’RE BACK! BIG EAST PLAY RECAP
We’re back! On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich discuss and recap the historic 6-0 start to Big East play along with the two consecutive losses to Creighton and Marquette. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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5 I TCU Recap + URI Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich recap Wednesday nights loss vs. TCU and preview tomorrow nights must win battle of Rhode Island game vs. URI. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @talkinfriars. Go Friars!
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4 I Hall of Fame Tipoff, Merrimack, Columbia Recap + TCU Preview
On this episode of Talkin’ Friars, Ralf & Rich break down and analyze the Friars’ last two losses against Miami and Saint Louis and the two wins vs. Merrimack and Columbia. Then they preview tonight’s game vs. TCU. You can follow the podcast on Instagram: @talkinfriars
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