PODCAST · sports
The Gola Standard
by Dennis and Rich
Rich O'Donnell and Dennis Grove host the only alumni produced La Salle Men's Basketball podcast.
Episodes
-
Episode 99: Rob Dockery Appreciation
Special guests Zac and Nick join us to talk about the Explorers, Saint Louis, and the remaining four games in the regular season. We also spend some time talking about Rob Dockery and his stellar season so far.
-
Episode 98: Live With The President
La Salle University President Allen, Ph.D., is the featured guest on our LIVE recording of the Gola Standard Podcast. The episode offers an inside conversation about La Salle basketball, the University’s momentum, and what lies ahead.
-
Episode 97: Saint Joe's Preview w/ Matt Martucci
We're counting down the days until Saint Joe's vs. La Salle at Glaser Arena, but a trap game awaits. We chat with Matt Martucci about how the Hawks and Explorers are hitting their stride in the A10 conference.
-
Episode 96: Brewer Gets Buckets
Explorers defeat the Bonnies! Nick, Rich, and Dennis talk about the win and look ahead to the remaining A10 schedule. The fellas also talk about the big news that broke this past week.
-
Episode 95: Atlantic 10 Tip Off
Happy New Year! We are joined by Bron Holland to discuss a competitive game against a tough George Mason team. Former Explorer Deuce Jones III was in attendance which raised a lot of eyebrows. We also talk about the remaining A10 schedule.
-
Episode 94: Winless At The Palestra
The woes continue and the Gola Boyz are disappointed. When will this team figure out how to win in tough situations? The countdown is on for the Big 5 Classic.
-
Episode 93: Three Is Greater Than Two
The Explorers are struggling to keep things competitive. Injuries continue to be the main issue, but what else can they do to fix these problems? Dennis and Rich also preview the upcoming Cathedral Classic.
-
Episode 92: Two Games, Two Wins
The Explorers are 2-0. What are the major takeaways from these two wins? We also discuss Homecoming and the two big tests coming up: Temple at Liacouras Center and Penn State at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
-
Episode 91: Season Preview w/ Coach Nichols
La Salle Explorers Head Coach Darris Nichols joins us on the podcast to talk coaching philosophy and roster as we prepare for the season opener vs. Coppin State. Rich, Dennis, and Nick also offer their record predictions for the season.
-
Episode 90: We're Talking Practice
We're back! Dennis and Rich attend the open practice at Glaser Arena and talk about expectations for this season. We also address President Allen's public comments about the Gola Boyz.
-
Episode 89: Welcome to Philly, Darris Nichols
Radford Head Coach Darris Nichols has been announced as the next Head Coach of La Salle Basketball. Rich, Dennis, and Tom Gola 2.0 (@TG2point0) break down the breaking news.
-
Episode 88: Fran And The Future
Big 5 legend Fran Dunphy wins the final home game of his career against rival Saint Joe's. We are joined by UMass fan and #SearchSZN host @CurryHicksSage to discuss head coaching candidates and preview the A10 tournament.
-
Episode 87: The Next Head Coach Is…
Who will be the next coach of the La Salle Explorers? We do a deep dive with Tom Gola 2.0 (@TG2point0) to figure out Fran Dunphy's successor. We also discuss the new revenue sharing policy which enables direct NIL compensation from colleges to athletes. How will La Salle handle this change?
-
Episode 86: Fran Dunphy To Retire As Head Coach
La Salle Head Coach Fran Dunphy will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2024/25 basketball season. We are joined by Richie Tarr and Bron Holland to discuss Dunphy's legacy and impact he had on La Salle University.
-
Episode 85: It's Mailbag Time!
Dennis and Rich answer questions from the listeners. We also talk about the second half of the A10 schedule.
-
Episode 84: Snow Day In Amherst
Two tough road loses and a big home win have La Salle in the middle of the pack of the Atlantic 10. Will they be above .500 when the week is over? Dennis and Rich also talk about their road trip to UMass.
-
Episode 83: Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot Beats Bonnies
The Explorers get a dramatic Q1 win against the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies in western New York and Rich and Dennis were in the building. It’s a great day to be an Explorer.
-
Episode 82: A10 Preview w/ 3BidLeaguePod
The boyz are joined by Tyler and Matt of the 3 Bid League Podcast to discuss the Atlantic 10 season. We also preview La Salle's first conference game against powerhouse Dayton. Happy New Year!
-
Episode 81: Big 5 Bummer
The Explorers experience a major setback at Wells Fargo Center. Dennis and Rich also preview next weekend's game in Chapel Hill.
-
Episode 80: Big 5 Championship Bound w/ Matt Martucci
La Salle beats Temple at Glaser Arena! The Explorers are set to play the Saint Joseph’s Hawks for the Big 5 Championship on Saturday. We talked with Hawks play-by-play guy Matt Martucci about the big game at Wells Fargo Center.
-
Episode 79: Daytona Recap w/ Bron Holland
We are joined by La Salle's finest, Bron Holland, to discuss the Explorer's 1-2 record in Daytona. We also preview the massive game on November 30 as Temple visits Glaser Arena for a spot in the Big 5 Championship.
-
Episode 78: Undefeated Explorers
We are joined by Tom Gola 2.0 to discuss La Salle's great start in non-conference play. Will the Explorers continue the winning streak in Daytona?
-
Episode 77: Home Sweet Home
La Salle wins their first ever game at John Glaser Arena. Dennis and Rich talk about the sights and sounds from the momentous evening.
-
Episode 76: Glaser Arena Countdown
Rich and Dennis talk about the grand opening of John Glaser Arena on November 4. We also list our three road trips on the calendar for this season.
-
Episode 75: Private Tour of Glaser Arena
Rich and Dennis get a VIP tour of John Glaser Arena. We also discuss the new look roster and the non-conference schedule.
-
Episode 74: Portal Talk w/ Ashwin and John
We are joined by Ashwin Puri and John Cox to talk about the world of NIL and the challenges of the transfer portal.
-
Episode 73: A10 Tourney Preview w/ Richie Tarr
La Salle alum, 1000 point scorer & MAAC MVP Richie Tarr joins us to talk about the Explorer’s postseason in Brooklyn.
-
Episode 72: Farewell Gola Arena w/ Bron Holland
We are joined by Bron Holland, La Salle Basketball Alum, to say goodbye to the iconic Tom Gola Arena. We also talk about the big matchup in Chicago.
-
Episode 71: Explorers Win Third in a Row
POW! Dennis and Rich recap the excitement from the past few games. We also talk about the final home game at Tom Gola Arena prior to renovation.
-
Episode 70: Matt Martucci
Rich and Dennis talk about the upcoming games against Rhody and Saint Joe’s, and are joined by college basketball play-by-play announcer Matt Martucci.
-
Episode 69: Dayton Preview w/ Sully
The 16th ranked Dayton Flyers will visit Tom Gola Arena on Tuesday. Will the Explorers pull off the upset?
-
Episode 68: UMass Preview w/ Curry Hicks Sage
Rich and Dennis are joined by Curry Hicks Sage, a UMass superfan and college basketball insider. We discuss the upcoming matchup in Amherst as well as recap La Salle’s last two games.
-
Episode 67: Atlantic 10 Preview
Rich and Dennis are joined by Tom Gola 2.0 to discuss the conference portion of the schedule. Will La Salle get to 20 wins?
-
Episode 66: Andrés The Giant
La Salle goes 2-0 thanks to sharpshooter Andrés Marrero. Dennis and Rich also talk about the big weekend matchup in Coral Gables.
-
Episode 65: Bedlam at the Big 5 Classic
The Explorers played two thrilling games in a row and we were in person to see them both. Rich and Dennis also review the Inaugural Big 5 Classic and the future of the Big 5.
-
Episode 64: 600 Wins for Dunphy
Fran Dunphy gets his 600th win! The Boyz talk about the Duke road trip and review the Explorers’ performance thus far. We also discuss the two big games coming up: at Temple and “The Big 5 Classic”
-
Episode 63: Welcome to the Big 5
La Salle defeats Drexel in a Big 5 thriller. Rich and Dennis talk about the first game of the season and prepare for homecoming against Northeastern.
-
Episode 62: Season Preview w/ Tom Gola 2.0
College basketball is back! We talk with esteemed La Salle hoops aficionado ‘Tom Gola 2.0’ about the upcoming season.
-
Episode 61: Fran Dunphy
Frantastic! College basketball legend and La Salle Head Coach Fran Dunphy talks with Dennis & Rich about the Explorers.
-
Episode 60: Ashwin Puri
Dennis and Rich spend some time with Ashwin Puri, La Salle’s Vice President for Athletics & Recreation. Topics span from his career to arena renovation plans.
-
Episode 59: John Glaser Arena
It’s happening! Tom Gola Arena is going to be renovated (and renamed). The Gola Boyz talk about the unveil event and how important this is for our alma mater and Explorers athletics.
-
Episode 58: Announcing the Announcement
The Gola Boyz are excited to finally get more details on the arena renovations. We also talk about La Salle’s full schedule and the remaining pieces of the roster.
-
Episode 57: New AD Announced
La Salle announces their new athletic director and the Atlantic 10 announces this season’s schedule pairings. Also, the Gola Boyz recap their experience at the 21st Annual Friends of Bill Raftery golf outing.
-
Episode 56: Kale Beers
POW! The voice of the Explorers, Kale Beers, joins Rich and Dennis to talk about sports broadcasting, his love for basketball and La Salle University.
-
Episode 55: Dr. John Giannini
Dennis and Rich are joined by former La Salle Head Coach Dr. John Giannini to talk about the 2013 Sweet 16 team, among other things. We also talk about the latest news in Explorer Land.
-
Episode 54: The Big 5 Is Back?
The Big 5 has officially changed. What does the future look like for this Philadelphia tradition? Dennis and Rich also talk about a few off-season developments.
-
Episode 53: Brian Baptiste to Miami
La Salle’s Athletic Director, Brian Baptiste, is going to the University of Miami. What does this mean for the arena plans? We also talk about the ending of the Explorer’s 2022-23 season and their off-season to come.
-
Episode 52: A10 Tournament Week
After losing five games in a row, we shift our focus to the Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Gola Boyz breakdown the first round matchup with Rhode Island and talk about the other opponents in the bracket, should they advance.
-
Episode 51: Jinx Boyz
Are we a jinx? La Salle loses on the road to GW after falling to Duquesne. We recap our road trip and talk about the Explorer’s final two regular season games.
-
Episode 50: Feeling .500
It took 50 episodes, but we are finally enjoying a .500 Atlantic 10 team in February. What will it take to stay in the middle of the pack by March?
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rich O'Donnell and Dennis Grove host the only alumni produced La Salle Men's Basketball podcast.
HOSTED BY
Dennis and Rich
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Gola Standard have?
The Gola Standard currently has 89 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Gola Standard about?
Rich O'Donnell and Dennis Grove host the only alumni produced La Salle Men's Basketball podcast.
How often does The Gola Standard release new episodes?
The Gola Standard has 89 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Gola Standard?
You can listen to The Gola Standard on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Gola Standard?
The Gola Standard is created and hosted by Dennis and Rich.
URL copied to clipboard!