Hawk Talk Podcast: Recent Episodes
Peter Carney and Anthony Morelli
Welcome to Hawk Talk, the one and only podcast for all things St. Joe’s basketball. My name is Peter Carney and each week me and St. Joe’s hoops aficionado Tony Morelli will talk news and notes to keep you in the know on the St. Joe’s 2021-2022 Men’s Basketball season. This season is set to be an exciting one on Hawk Hill and you won’t want to miss a moment of it. HawkTalk will keep you covered.
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 flies solo as he recaps the amazing Saint Joe's upset over the #1 seed Richmond Spiders. With the win the Hawks advance to play VCU in the A10 tournament. Tony discusses if this is the best win of the Billy Lange Era. What the team did in order to beat both Mason and Richmond. Finally, we close the show out by opening the mailbag!
On this episode, Tony is joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain) of Mid Major Madness and The Portal Report. The two talk about what is needed for Saint Joe's to succeed against Mason. As well as what they define as success in the tournament. Other topics include prediction, end of season awards.
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 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
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!
Tony and Pete sit down for a brief week 1 recap and outlook for the next two games. They also tell you who the next guest star will be. Please send us your questions now!
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!
Tony and Pete sit down and discuss the Dayton/GW/and Loyola games, what's on the horizon for the program, and March Madness. Enjoy!
The voice of St. Joe's basketball Matt Martucci (@ToochPXP) joins the Hawks to sit down and talk March basketball ahead of St. Joe's taking on the Ramblers on 3/7/23. Matt shares his favorite march moments, what he's excited about for this young group, and more. You don't want to miss this one! #THWND
Tony and Pete are lucky to be joined by fellow Hawk alumni, D1 Coach/Player, and college basketball expert, John Gallagher. Gallagher gives an excellent high level outlook and shares his optimism for the future. Don't miss it!
A really fun conversation with Hawk fans and Matt Gifford about St. Joe's beating GW and other causes for optimism
Matt Gifford @HHHardword joins Tony and Pete to talk our 3 game win streak coming after a 4 game skid. They talk what felt sustainable and what the Hawks should look to improve to be competitive
Tony and Pete talk with the enemies, Rich and Dennis (they're good guys) about La Salle vs. SJU, the direction of the programs, and Big 5 basketball. Enjoy!
Tony and Pete are lucky to be joined by Sully from the Talking Out LOWD podcast records a special episode after the tough Dayton loss.
Tony and Pete break down the stats of non-conference play to see where the Hawks rank against the rest of the confernece. The two recap some individual matchups, including the Villanova game. Finally, the two talk about Saint Joe's A10 schedule and what to expect!
Tony and Pete take a step back and talk what is the big picture for a young Hawk team that is 4-5 after a must win over St. Peter's. It's a great episode for those who are avid supporters and suffering after tough recent loses.
UAlbany Assistant Coach Ryan Daly joins the show to talk his playing career, St. Joe's hoops, and what it means to be a high level player and coach. Coach Daly shares some insights on his formative mentorship from Coach Martelli, Killings, his grandfather/father, and Lange and talks about the start of his own journey in coaching.
Matt Gifford of 247 sports (@HHHardwood) joins us to talk the 2022-2023 St. Joe's Hawks after their exhibition matchups against Towson and Widener and ahead of an daunting but exciting matchup against Houston. #THWND
The 2022-2023 season is around the corner. Tony and Peter are reunited to talk what to expect-- but also won't speculate too much until tip off happens. We all want to know how good this team will be. But that's why they play the games!
Co-Captain of the 2022-2023 Hawks joins the show to talk this past season, the off-season, and what to expect for this upcoming season.
In this episode, Tony and Pete talk about a new era arriving at St. Joe's as Mark Reed departures to a newly found A10 conference competitor, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. They also talk some quick notes on the exciting addition of Chester legend, John Linehan and the new additions from the portal and class of 2022.
In this episode, with Pete out on vacation, Tony is joined by Mid-Major Madness writer Riley Frain. Riley and Tony talk La Salle's three game sweep of Saint Joe's. They also talk about how the transfer portal has arrived, and the players it is taking along with it. Next, the two talk about the latest statement from Saint Joe's AD Jill Bodensteiner, and what it means for Coach Lange's future. Finally, Tony and Riley close the show with the mailbag!
We are joined by A10 Champion and Hawk legend Isaiah Miles (@freakyzeke_32). He gives his perspective on this years team and shares what it takes to get to an elite level in the A10. We also talk some more memories from his St. Joe's hoops days. He also shares some insights into his ongoing professional career and his plans for life after basketball. We are also fortunate to be joined by Matt Gifford (@HHHardwood) who talks his thoughts on the season, the Hawks upcoming stretch in the month of March, and what this team's identity will look like in the upcoming season. We end the episode as usual with a discussion from Tony and Pete. Enjoy! #THWND
Tony and Pete break down the recent SLU and St. Bonaventure matchups, keys to success in the La Salle game, and read fan mailbag comments. Enjoy!
We are lucky to be joined by the voice of St. Joe’s basketball himself, Mr. Matt Martucci (recorded February 21st). We get insights into his thoughts on the season and what he considers a reasonable expectation for the rest of the year. The second part of the episode is Tony and Peter (recorded after the Dayton Game on February 19th) discussing our past three games of UMass, George Mason, and Dayton.
Enjoy! #THWND
In this episode of Hawk Talk, Tony and Peter talk about the last four games: VCU, George Mason, Duquense, and St. Bonaventure. They dive into what it means to be a team that is 9-11 with a potential 1st round draft pick, an elite shooter, and a dominant big man while still being weary of the fact it's a 7 man rotation. There's no simple answer to what is wrong or how to fix it. They do however give simple answers to the fan mailbag. Enjoy!
Love is hard, especially when it comes to loving a team that hurts you again and again...In this episode, Tony and Pete catch up on the La Salle loss and GW win. With the range of outcomes this year, there's no certainty with what the future holds but what is certain is Hawk Talk will work endlessly to bring fans together in some capacity (Al Sham live recording coming soon). Also in this episode is a shout out to Pete's dog (Kobe) for interrupting the audio pretty badly during the fan mailbag.
In this episode, Tony and Pete are joined by none other than the notorious Gola Boys. They talk Ashley Howard, the state of both programs, predictions for the season series, and thoughts on how La Salle may revitalize their team and program. The episode finishes in a lovely fashion- with fan mailbag questions/comments. Enjoy!
In this episode, Tony and Pete address the people cordially about the team's most recent struggles against a solid URI team and the hottest team in basketball, Davidson. The episode begins broadly with a call to one's sense where fans- mostly, the haters- are asked to simply be more neutral when considering the outcomes of a game against a versatile and talented URI team. Tony shares what it took for him to win an A10 championship (spoiler alert, it doesn't have to do with fretting about the past). The episode ends beautifully with the fan mailbag and some closing thoughts heading into La Salle.
In this episode of Hawk Talk, Tony and Pete breakdown the Richmond win, Tony defends his A10 Talk Lange defense article (hence the "Lange Gang" episode title), and we finish by reading mailbag comments. We talk Lynn Greer III, predictions for Davidson, and St. Joe's newfound sense of balance with Cam Brown as the fifth starter, and even talk about the meaning of beauty.
Matt Gifford, @HHHardwood, joins the show for a holiday special and an exciting preview of conference play. Tony, Pete, and Matt talk the past, future, and present of St. Joe's basketball. The conversation starts with thoughts about Bradley and the overall impression and takeaways from non-conference play. They get into what to expect for the second half of the season, who Matt thinks the most notable guard to look out for, and much more. Enjoy!
In this episode, Tony and Pete are on cloud 9. Their new frenemy, @WeGiveAHootTU gets a wonderful new profile picture thanks to some good family fun. The guys sit down and talk SJU's Big 5 wins over Penn and Temple. They then read fan mailbag comments, ranging from the Women's Basketball Team's Hawk to Pete's brother who is very sadly a Nova fan.
In this Holy War Episode Special, we have the Full 40 pod guys Chris and Rob on to talk this year's Villanova team, expectations for the team, and predictions for the matchup. Our second guest Eric Watkins from VUSports is a Villanova sports guru who shares his opinion on what St. Joe's must do to steal a victory. The end of the episode we recap the Binghamton game and read our fan mailbag comments. Tony and Pete also do some detective work on a Mandeville Parking miscreant.
On this episode, Peter returns to the podcast and talks the Hawk's trip to California at the Wooden Classic. Tony and Peter also discuss how Hawk's fan should breath a sigh of relief after a great win over Georgetown and get excited for the next 4 games, with 3 matchups against Big-5 schools. Tony and Peter read fan's mailbag questions and comments. Finally, the Hawk Talk experts talk about topic everyone is waiting to hear about: Harold Hawk Sr and his claim to Billy Lange's job.
On this episode Tony recaps Saint Joe's loss to both Drexel and Monmouth. Tony then discusses the areas of improvement for Saint Joe's which include: more half court set plays, better transition offense, an increase in defensive intensity, and overall play strategy. Tony also talks stats from the Monmouth game as well as notable alumni who were at the game. (24:00) Finally, Tony opens the mailbag to answer questions and air grievances.
On this episode Tony and Peter dive into how Saint Joe’s fits within the larger landscape of a struggling Atlantic 10 conference, key takeaways from the first two games against UMES and MSM, and read some fan comments. (37:12) Drexel Assistant Coach, Justin Jennings, joins the show and highlights key newcomers how this City 6 matchup may pan out for both teams. (47:07) To end the episode, Steve Edleson, a NJ sports columnist breaks down Monmouth Basketball and a potential center matchup to keep an eye on ahead of the Saturday November 20th matchup.
On this, the first ever episode of HawkTalk, Anthony Morelli, A10 Talk’s Saint Joe’s correspondent and Hawks enthusiast, Peter Carney, talk about Saint Joseph’s Men‘s basketball and the closely approaching 2021-2022 season. This episode highlights how significant this season is for the Hawks as this is Billy Lange’s most talented and deepest team, the new faces and potential starters on Hawk Hill, key takeaways from the exhibition game and more. Like, listen, and subscribe to the one and only St. Joe’s basketball-centric podcast on Spotify, Itunes, or wherever you listen to podcast