Happy Big East Tournament Day, Friartown. For episode 13, we sat down with the great Kyron Cartwright. He shared his story of growing up in Compton, his experiences playing for PC, and his current career playing professionally overseas for Pheonix Hagen.

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Ep 013 | Kyron Cartwright | 03/10/21

The Friars' season may be over, but it's still Tourney Time. For Ep 014 of the Friar Podcast, we are joined by the voice of the Big East, John Fanta. We discuss tourney picks, sports media, and the future of the Friars.

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Ep 014 | John Fanta | 03/19/21

Friarbasketball.com and the Friar Podcast have partnered to bring Providence fans a special look back at the 2003-04 season. This four-part podcast series will chronicle the Friars’ rise from middle-of-the-pack Big East team to one that proved it could play with anyone in the country. 

The ‘04 Friars are most remembered for being on the cusp of a Big East championship and a potentially deep NCAA Tournament run (they were ranked 12th in the country with a 20-5 record heading into March) before the unthinkable happened -- they lost their final four games of the season. 

In episode one of the series, listeners will hear from All-American Ryan Gomes, as well as core members Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and assistant coach Bob Walsh as they provide a behind-the-scenes look at how this roster was constructed and when they started to turn the corner as a program.

The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar.
Produced and Edited by Mike Whalen.
Special Thanks to Ryan Gomes, Marcus Douthit, Donnie McGrath, Sheiku Kabba, and Bob Walsh.

Friar Pod Series: The 03-04 Providence Friars | Episode 1 of 4 | Competition Breeds Success

Friar 3-Point Snipper and Roxbury, MA native AJ Reeves joins the podcast to discuss his Friar career as a whole, how he became "Big Shot A" and plays the first ever installment of "Friar Word Association" with some of his former and current teammates .  

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Episode 024 | AJ Reeves | 05/25/22

Al "The Closer" Durham joins the podcast to talk about his journey that led him to becoming a Friar, how he ended up with his strong feel for the game, and how much this Sweet 16 run meant to his basketball career. 

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Episode 025 | Al Durham | 06/16/22

Friarbasketball.com and the Friar Podcast have yet again partnered to bring Providence fans a second Friar Podcast Series, bringing you back to the 2013-2014 season. This four-part series follows the Friars throughout their amazing run to become Big East champions. 

The Friar Pod Series is hosted by Bill Ricci and Kevin Farrahar.
Produced and Edited by Justin Kanka.

Friar Pod Series: The 13-14 Providence Friars | Episode 1 of 4 | A New Big East

Billy and Kevin are back with episode two of the Friar Pod Series. This episode breaks down the first half of the season into the start of Big East play. A hot start, a Kentucky matchup in New York and an unfortunate injury are all part of the Friars first chapter of the 2013-2014 season.

Friar Pod Series: The 13-14 Providence Friars | Episode 2 of 4 | An Injured Past

In Episode 3 of the Friar Pod Series, Kev and Billy discuss the back half of the Big East schedule leading into the Big East tournament. This is really where things start to come together for these Friars and the glimpses of greatness show.

Friar Pod Series: The 13-14 Providence Friars | Episode 3 of 4 | A Senior Night to Remember

Former Friar Forward Ben Bentil joins the Podcast, where he discusses his unique story of how he ended up at PC, his time as a Friar, his decision to declare for the NBA draft and his time as a pro in the NBA/G-League/Overseas.

Episode 027 | Ben Bentil | 02/07/23

The final episode of the 2013-2014 Friar Podcast series has it all covered: "The Shot," Bryce Cotton's magical postseason run, heartbreak against North Carolina, and a legacy that will last for decades to come. Heart & Soul...Big East Champs!

Friar Pod Series: The 13-14 Providence Friars | Episode 4 of 4 | Heart & Soul: Big East Champs!

Kevin and Billy team up in an emergency episode of the Friar Podcast to discuss the Ed Cooley departure and the strong likelihood of Kim English assuming the next head coaching role of the Providence Friars. You will not want to miss this one!

Episode 028 | The Departure of Ed Cooley | 03/23/23

Carson Desrosiers & Ted Bancroft stop by the Pod to talk all things PC Basketball. The end of the 22-23 season, Ed Cooley's Exit, Georgetown vs. PC as a college basketball job and how Kim English has done thus far as head coach.

Episode 29 | Friar Roundtable with Ted and Carson | 04/04/23

Billy sits down with the Former MC of Friar Basketball, Harry Grigsby aka Jon Hope (stage name). Harry is an artist and entrepreneur who owns his own non-profit (Hope Scholars), his own clothing brand (Hope Signature Collection), and has his own media company (Zayn Butler Media Group). Billy would like to personally thank Harry for coming on and being the voice of the Friar in-game experience for well over a decade!

Episode 30 | Jon Hope | 04/25/23

Kevin and Billy chop it up with the “Three and D King” Jalen Lindsey about being the #32 recruit in the nation coming out of high school as well as the pressure Jalen faced as an upper class-men and his 30 point performance at MSG after Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil left the program.

Episode 31 | Jalen Lindsey | 06/22/23

Bill and Kevin sit down with current PC guard Corey Floyd Jr. where we chop it up about CFJs transfer to PC, his Freshman year experiences, his decision to stay at PC and his excitement to expand his role and have a successful 2023-2024 season.

Episode 32 | Corey Floyd Jr. | 07/18/23

Billy and Kevin sit down in person to talk with Friar Basketball Head Coach Kim English and Friar Athletic Director Steve Napolillo.

Episode 33 | Steve Napolillo & Kim English | 08/10/23

Kevin sits down with Josh Oduro to talk more about the transition into Providence College, his time under Kim English, and his excitement for Friar Basketball.

Episode 34 | Josh Oduro | 09/14/23

Billy and Kevin are back with a look at the Friars a little less than a month away from the 2023-24 season. The guys cover the George Mason transfers, incoming recruits and the impact Garwey will have.

Episode 35 | Season Preview 23/24 | 10/13/23

Billy and Kev are back with the start of a new tradition, reviewing the annual fan survey on friar.basketball.substack.com! We review topics including how far will PC go this season, who are the fans most excited to see, and do fans dislike Dan Hurley or Jeff Goodman more?

Episode 36 | Season Preview 2: Fan Survey | 10/31/23

Providence graduate student Ticket Gaines joins the show to talk about a basketball journey that has taken him from Buffalo to Hargrave Military Academy to Tennessee, George Mason, and now Providence. Hear Gaines talk about his experience at Providence to date, his insight into some of the bigger games this year, his relationship with Kim English, and much more.

Episode 37 | Ticket Gaines | 12/14/23

Bill and Kev break down the Friars' win over #6 Marquette, preview Saturday's PC/Butler game, and then talk with Providence Athletic Director Steve Napolillo. Steve shares his thoughts on Kim English's first season at PC, the school's latest NIL efforts, Thursday's announcement of a transformational $5 million commitment, and much more.

Episode 38 | Steve Napolillo | 12/22/2023

Bill and Kevin break down Saturday's loss to Creighton, take a look at St. John's, and share how they think Providence can win in a post-Bryce Hopkins world.

The Friars Are Off to MSG

The return of Ed Cooley to Providence is just two days away. Billy and Kev talk about an unprecedented game on Saturday, share their thoughts on PC/Seton Hall, what to look for from the Friars in the coming weeks, and appreciate the amazing play of Devin Carter.

Episode 40 | Not-so Welcome Home

Billy and Kevin break down all facets of Ed Cooley's return and Providence's matchup with Georgetown, plus they preview the upcoming games with UConn and Villanova.

Episode 41 | Ed Cooley Returns to Providence, but Devin Carter Steals the Show

Providence legend Ernie DiGregorio joins Bill to talk about all facets of his great career, and to discuss his new book "Star with a Broken Heart"

Episode 42 | Ernie DiGregorio

It's Big East Tournament week and we are previewing what's ahead for the Friars. Bill and Kevin also take a look back on the highs and lows of the regular season, Friars receiving Big East honors, and more.

Episode 43 | Big East Tournament Time

In this jam-packed episode of The Friar Podcast, Bill and Kevin wrap up the 2023-24 season, and dig deep into the offseason -- with looks into players who have departed, transfer portal names to keep an eye on, and how Kim English and his staff will look to rebuild the roster in the offseason. Plus, Devin Carter's draft stock, most intriguing players on next year's roster, and more!

Episode 44 | Transfer Portal Season is Upon Us!

Bill and Kev are back and they are talking about Providence's four-man transfer portal class after Kim English and his staff moved quickly to identify and land their priority targets.

Episode 45 | Breaking Down the Transfer Portal Class

One of the great fan favorites of the Friar Faithful, Ray Hall, joins the Friar Podcast. He speaks about what brought him from growing up as one of the best players in Colorado to Providence College, battling back from injury, mentoring his teammates, and the energy of the Dunk.

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Ep 007 | Ray Hall | 01/14/21

For Episode 11 of the Friar Podcast, Jamel “530” Thomas joins the pod. 6th all time in Friar scoring at 1,971 points, part of the illustrious 1997 Elite 8 team and a Providence College Hall of Famer, Jamel speaks about his life in New York, his time playing basketball in Providence, the NBA, and abroad, as well as his new apparel line.

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Ep 011 | Jamel Thomas | 02/18/21

Podcast by Bill Ricci about the Providence Friars Men's Basketball Team and all things Rhode Island. 

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