The Ultimate Gull: Recent Episodes
Joe Casey
What a year it's been for the Endicott College Gulls in the 2022-2023. With finals week upon us and the last week of Endicott Sports fast approaching, Joe and Mike do a recap of the success the Gulls have had over the last year, which includes 5 CCC championships, 2 club national championships, and much more. We also looked back on previous guests and episodes, picking out our favorite moments, and reflected on what The Ultimate Gull and working with Endicott athletics has meant to us. A full rundown of the Gulls past year and a whole lot more on episode 31.
Endicott Softball has long been a dominating force on the regional and national front, and two of the team's stars join the episode to talk shop. Maria and Chloe give a fun and exciting conversation on all things Endicott softball, including their program success, team chemistry, coaching, and what is next to come from the Endicott Softball team. Don't miss out on two of the most spirited members of the Gulls family đź‘Š.
After a historic 2022 season and a spot in the Super Regionals, and an electrifying start to the 2023 season, two stars of the Endicott Baseball team join the pod (11:22-57:07). Rian and Caleb walk us through their experiences last year, their goals for the season, and what it takes to be one of the best at the Division III level. A fun and exciting show with two leaders of one of the best teams in program history, Caleb and Rian are guests you won't want to miss.
Ahead of the CCC championship game, two members of the Endicott Men's Ice Hockey program join the show. Fresh off a dramatic comeback win against Salve Regina on home ice, Eric and Kevin give the guys an inside look into their season, their national ranking, and Saturday's game against No. 5 Curry College. Beyond the championship game Eric and Kevin talk about their hockey backgrounds, the importance of a team-first culture, and Endicott's tight knit community. A free flowing conversation about hockey, life, and the Gulls with two really great dudes, don't miss out on Episode #28.Â
The Endicott Men's Basketball Comeback Kid Ty Vitko joined the show today to talk basketball, NBA training, life, and his comeback journey. Ty recently joined the Gulls back on the court after a devastating knee injury kept him out of the game for over 2 years. Ty gives us an insight on his injury, the recovery process, and finally getting back on the court with his teammates. Ty also details his work with Integrity Hoops, the NBA's biggest stars, and his inspirations. Check it all out and more in our conversation with the basketball star ✊ 🏀.Â
Joe and Clapp come back from winter break with a BANG as Endicott Men's Basketball Stars Jalen Echeverria and Mark Barrett join the guys in the studio (9:03-49:48). Leadership, College Basketball being "old", Barrett's #1 play, Jalen reaching the 1k club, and much more on a packed episode #26. In addition, some major breaking news regarding Jalen and his future with the Gulls basketball program (48:16). Be sure to check out one of the funniest Ultimate Gull episodes to date đź‘Š.
Joe and Mike ride solo for Episode 25 and discuss what the last year has looked like for Endicott sports. The guys talk about their favorite moments, players, and crowd atmospheres in a full breakdown of 2022. Joe and Mike also speak on the growth of The Ultimate Gull podcast and what is to come in 2023. Make sure to check out this conclusion in what has been a fun and exciting year for the Gulls.Â
Two captains from the Endicott Men's Soccer Team join the show to talk about their heartbreaking loss in the playoffs, leading their young squad, and All Conference goal celebrations. The guys talk soccer and much more with Tiago Frazao and Joe Mepham on this episode of The Ultimate Gull.
The MJ episode came with some very special guests. Amanda Gilbert and Lexi Tecun join the show to talk about their third CCC Championship in a row, leadership, how the pair became teammates and so much more for one of our most entertaining episodes. Mike and Joe also speak on the exciting game between Endicott and Springfield in the NCAAs, and Jalen Echeverria's 1,000 point achievement.Â
The Gulls Football team officially complete their undefeated regular season campaign, and move on to the NCAA tournament. Quarterback Clayton Marengi and Wideout Shane Aylward join the show to talk about their season, the upcoming game against Springfield College, the culture of Gulls Football and more. Joe and Mike also recap where Gulls athletics stand around the horn. Another great interview you won't want to miss!Â
Our first interview of the year! After 3 straight CCC championships, two members of the Endicott women's tennis team came to the studio about their season, their success, their setbacks, and more on their journey to the NCAA tournament. Mike and Joe also recapped an exciting week in Endicott sports, including conference championships from the Football team, and the women's volleyball team.Â
The Ultimate Gull is back! Joe and Mike welcome our listeners back with a brand new location, and a discussion about the state of Endicott sports. We talk CCC championships, HUGE upcoming games this week, and the dominance of Endicott sports. Interviews coming soon!Â
In this week's episode of the Ultimate Gull, Joe and Mike talk about the current status of Endicott sports in their championship pursuit. Also, talk about Endicott’s first CCC championship of the year. Finally, we have an amazing interview with 3 Men’s Soccer players on their great finish to the regular season and their upcoming playoff bout. You won’t want to miss this one!
In the newest edition of the Ultimate Gull, Joe and Mike talk a ton of Mens Rugby after their huge win over Wheaton. We even got an interview with two brand new members to the team, talking about their introduction to the sport and the team, and the progress they have made. We also highlight some more wins, awards, seniors, and continue with a new twist to our season long leaderboards. You won’t want to miss this action!
On this week's episode we welcome Micheal back after his short hiatus and we introduce a brand new segment to the show! We also had an awesome interview with Rex Bruschi, member of the lacrosse team here at Endicott, where we talked about the team's 2021 championship run, “The Program” Navy Seal team training, and more! Be sure to tune in!
On this episode of the Ultimate Gull, Joe goes solo but gets an awesome interview with Women’s Cross Country runner Ella Aldrich! She talks about the transition from high school to college cross country, her bond with the Men’s cross country team, and more! Joe also gives some updates on all things Endicott sports, and has a few award winners to shout out as Endicott has been racking up the silverware with CCC weekly honors coming out for the first time of the year. Be sure to check it out!
Hello Folks, and welcome back to another season of the Ultimate Gull. Episode 1 is led by new Co-Hosts Joe Casey and Michael Clapprood, as they take you through the first week of Endicott Sports and fall season previews. The week included a comeback win for the football team, first victories in almost 2 years, and overall great moments from the nest!
Howdy folks and goodbye. Cody, Evan and Jayra say farewell to the podcast as they prepare for graduation and the world ahead. They look back on the year that was, their favorite moments from the podcast, as well as introduce the new host of The Ultimate Gull, Joe Casey! Joe will be taking over next year, so make sure to stay subscribed to listen to more Ultimate Gull going forward. Thank you all for supporting and listening, go Gulls!
Cody, Evan and Jayra talk with Rafa Robert (San Juan, Puerto Rico) about his decision to transfer to Endicott, how he learned to adjust to his new teammates, as well as how life in the NCAA bubble is going! Make sure to check out one of the most fun episodes yet!
The gang sits down with David Le to discuss another perspective of the Endicott sports landscape: photography. David Le talks about his career leading up to this point, his passion for photography, his favorite moments in Endicott sports history, and a ton more!
Cody, Evan and Jayra sit down with Women's Lacrosse head coach Maureen Spellman. We discuss her athletics career in Division II, how her love for lacrosse took priority over her could have been soccer career, coaching at different levels and a whole bunch more. You do NOT want to is out!
Cody, Evan and Jayra finally get to discuss real sports! The crew discuss the first round of games played at Endicott for the first time since last March. They are also greeted by Women's Basketball assistant coach Julia Duggan, as she explains her career at Division I school Rider, her career overseas, and explains the emotion of being the first Endicott team to play sports at home in almost a year.
Sports are BACK! Cody, Evan and Jayra react to the CCC's and NECC's decision to have a spring season and what it means for Endicott athletics going forward. They shed light on Covid protocols, how to get involved, and which sports are having full seasons and much, much more!
The gang is back with another interview this week, this time with two NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Jenna and Alexa Brown (Belchertown, MA) from the Endicott Dance team. They talk about their experience competing in national and regional competitions, one risky decision that ended up winning them nationals, as well as a battle of knowledge as we pit the twins against each other in a fun game segment!Â
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The Ultimate Gull has flocked BACK to the nest for the winter as Cody, Evan and Jayra bring all there is to known the world of Endicott Athletics.
The gang got to sit down with some key members of the Crew team, Emily Forward (Concord, N.H.), Nicholas Giunta (Middletown, N.J.), and Caitlin Ryan (Groton, Mass.) and discuss their experience with Crew, how they joined, and how they have handled this weird year as a team.Â
Cody and Evan speak with Endicott alum Nick DiCairano (Trumbell, Conn.), former CCC Football All-Conference First Team kicker, and disucss his time at Endicott, what he has been up to since graduting and his goals to become a professsional kicker.
In this episode, Cody and Evan talk with women's rugby players Crista Alfano, Kelsey Joyce, and Natalie Shambo who discuss their experiences from last season as well as explaining what this current season has looked like. They then go head to head in a game of Gull trivia!
Cody and Evan do a deep dive on the 2019 Endicott Field Hockey team and talk about the dominant performance from start to finish. Fellow broadcaster John Silvia joins the pod to talk about his favorite moments from that season.
Cody and Evan discuss their favorite games they had a chance to broadcast over the years, as well as looking back on some of their not so great calls.
Cody and Evan discuss the Endicott Women's Basketball team and their championship season in 2020. The boys also sit down and interview Endicott Men's Volleyball star Justin Kegebein about last season and how the team is tackling this weird year.
Howdy folks and welcome to our new podcast discussing everything Endicott sports: The Ultimate Gull! Cody Chalifoux and Evan Alfano will be bringing you all that there is to know about Endicott sports past and present. In this episode, Cody and Evan introduce themselves and recap a historic year in Endicott athletics.Â