Hawk Talk Podcast

St. Joe’s isn’t going to be on the MainStage in 2025 in Vegas, but they are in the Players Era JV bracket — and that matters too :) NIL is already shaping how the program recruits, builds, and brands, and playing in a tournament like this (fingers crossed 2026) is key to building for the future. We talk NIL, roster moves, and what identity means for SJU in 2025. Guests Ryan MBA and HHHardwood join for a great convo on Player Era news, communication surrounding the players era, and more. Enjoy!

As we gear up for the 2024-2025 season, we talk with fans from some of the top teams around the A10. In this episode, we feature conversations with West Pine Bills, VCU Rams Rewind, Talkin Blers, and OF COURSE, the 3 Bid League guys.Join us for insights as we dive into the upcoming A10 basketball season!

Tony and Pete discuss the true end to the Hawk’s season, the future for the Hawks including NIL and the transfer portal. If you listen to the end we even talk Conshohoken Brewery’s THWND Hazy IPA and how Phil’s Pilsner could bring back Martelli to campus- this time, to stay. Enjoy. THWND

Tony and Pete talk Saint Joe’s loss to VCU, the rocky road of conference play, and their hope for warmer weather bringing better play from the Hawks. THWND

We’re joined by George Templeton from @vcuramsrewind to chat Saint Joe’s recent performance, VCU, and the coming month.

Tony and Pete are joined by Matt to talk Saint Joe’s hoops after SLU win and ahead of the Loyola matchup

Tony and Pete talk Dayton loss and the ensuing mess on twitter

Tony and Pete talk the Hawk’s recent success in A10 play, preview a HUGE Dayton game, speak toward a potential future in radio with 97.5 The Fanatic, and much more. Enjoy #THWND

Tony and Pete are joined by Matt Gifford to talk about the thrilling one point W over UMass

Tony and Pete talk after the URI game

Iona’s Coach Tobin Anderson joins the show to talk his journey from Division III to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. Coach shares his insights on how mid-major programs can remain competitive, what it means to build culture, and what type of player he looks for when he’s building a team. This one is a treat- you don’t want to miss it.

Tony and Pete soar through the thrilling highs of beating Princeton, dive into your mailbag for some mid-air maneuvers, explore the soaring significance of home court advantage, and give you a sneak peek into our upcoming show. Buckle up. THWND. PSA: the title is a joke 😱

Join Tony and Pete in this episode as they celebrate Saint Joe's Big 5 City of Philadelphia Classic CHAMPIONSHIP. Get the inside scoop on the buzz around the program and hear them tackle your burning questions in the mailbag segment!

Join us on this special episode of Hawk Talk as we sit down with the versatile and accomplished Matt McCall. A man of many hats, McCall has seamlessly transitioned from the high-stakes sidelines as the former head coach for Chattanooga and UMass to the analytical world as an NBS sports analyst. With an illustrious career that includes being an integral part of Billy Donovan's coaching staff at the University of Florida, McCall shares unique insights into the world of college basketball. In this episode, we delve into McCall's experiences coaching at the collegiate level and the challenges he faced, both on and off the court. As a key member of the Field of 68, McCall provides a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamics of college basketball and offers expert analysis on the current season. Discover the stories that shaped McCall's journey, from his days on the Florida Gators' coaching staff to insights he's made from watching FAU's Dusty Mays to his role as a trusted voice in sports broadcasting. Get ready for an engaging conversation that transcends the game itself, as we explore the multifaceted career of this basketball luminary. Don't miss Matt McCall's insights on this exciting episode of Hawk Talk!

Enjoy Tony and Pete as they talk about the exhibition matchup against Manhattan, roster expectations, and what to expect in the upcoming season. They also answer and speak about fan questions and comments-- as always, enjoy!

Get ready for a round-up of the top 5 Atlantic 10 basketball experts on what to expect this season! Join us as we hear from @3MW_CBB, @HHHardwood, @Jelly_Morelli, @3BidLeaguePod, @SBUnfurled, @dirty___g, @TheBluffBlog, and @VCURamsRewind as they share their insights on the top teams, players, and storylines to watch in the A10 this year. This episode is a must-listen for any A10 fan who wants to get the inside scoop on what to expect from the conference this season.

ESPN's bracketology expert, Joe Lunardi, joins the Hawk Talk Podcast with 247Sport's Matt Gifford (@HHHardwood) and Peter Brutschea to discuss the Saint Joe's Hawks and their chances of making the NCAA Tournament this year. Joe breaks down the Hawks' non-conference schedule and highlights some of the key games that will impact their seeding. He also discusses the team's strengths and weaknesses, and what the team's identity as it began to take its shape at the end of last season. In addition, Joe gives his thoughts on the Atlantic 10 Conference and how he sees the Hawks competing. He also shares his insights on what the Hawks need to do to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. This is a must-listen episode for any Saint Joe's fan!

After the joy of having an interview with Coach Donahue, the Hawk Talk crew add their newly minted co-host to the show, Ryan MBA. This episode previews the “Don” of a new era which starts 11/3 as the Hawks take on Lafayette. Enjoy!

Coach Steve Donahue sits down and joins the Hawk Talk guys for their first episode of season 5. The Don of a New Era is upon us and Steve tells us all about what this new era might look like.Look how sharp the tie looks!

We sit down with Ryan to talk through hawk and barrel, all the evidence of how Jill has mishandled the last six years, how Billy’s departure makes him the worst coach in Saint Joe’s history, what the players era news past week means for scheduling and recruiting, and if tearing down the whole basketball admin would actually help, along with the fears that come with that idea.