Best Seton Hall University Podcasts (2025)

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Bob Ryan: Legendary former Boston Globe basketball writer and columnist 1:05:31

11h ago1:05:31

1:05:31

On how a 23-year-old kid out of New Jersey landed on the Celtics beat for the Globe. On battles with Tom Heinsohn, tragedy with Len Bias. On his time covering the Red Sox and Don Zimmer. On today's journalism landscape.

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Jeremy Lanuti: Lead singer, Mimicking Mars 51:43

7d ago51:43

51:43

On what it is to be a young singer/songwriter trying to make it in 2025. On writing about an ex-girlfriend without pissing her off. On whether a rocker's talent is truly no illusion.

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Chris Donnelly: Author, "Get Your Tokens Ready: The Late 1990s Road to the Subway Series" 49:22

14d ago49:22

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On what draws him to chronicling the highs and lows of 1990s New York baseball. On why the 2000s Mets are more interesting than the 2000s Yankees. On the blissful joy of Dave Mlicki. On how he survives these awful times in America.

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Jonathan Eig: Author of the Pulitzer-winning, "King: A Life" 39:18

21d ago39:18

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On how one wins a Pulitzer Prize. On the moment he learned of the victory. On the impact the Pulitzer has on a career.

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Bob Ley: Legendary ESPN SportsCenter, Outside the Lines host 1:06:29

28d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

On what he misses (and doesn't miss) from life in sports television. On Chris Berman and Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen. On how media has changed and what he thinks of 2025 journalism. On the highs of the World Cup and lows of a terrifying flight.

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Langston Collin Wilkins: University of Wisconsin folklore professor and author, "Welcome 2 Houston: Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town" 44:36

1M ago44:36

44:36

On the rise of Houston as a hip-hop powerhouse. On the impact of a rapper writing about his home turf. On whether students in 2025 feel the music they listen to. On teaching ... folklore.

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Dean Van Nguyen: Author: "Words for my Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur." 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

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On being based in Dublin and digging into American hip-hop. On how Tupac's world view was impacted by the Black Panthers. On the value of "Juice" and "Poetic Justice." On the greatness of Tupac's music.

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B.J. Schecter: Former Sports Illustrated editor and executive director of Seton Hall's Center for Sports Media 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

On the glory days of Sports Illustrated. On the rise and legacy of Grant Wahl. On when he began to see the magazine business change for the worse. On running a college media program and giving students hope.

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Pirate’s Eye on Linda Schaeffer ’73 - Ep.38 34:11

2M ago34:11

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In this episode of Seton Hall's Pirate Eye Podcast, we’re joined by Linda Schaeffer ’73, the first woman in Seton Hall’s accounting program, who broke barriers in forensic accounting and now mentors the next generation of business leaders and financial professionals.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

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Justin Kanew: Founder of The Tennessee Holler 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

On fighting back even after the heartbreak of 2024. On why local politicians fear him. On the highs and lows of being confrontational. On running a long-shot campaign for congress.

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Sarah Todd: Utah Jazz beat writer for the (Salt Lake City) Deseret News 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

On enduring a full season of unfathomably bad basketball played by an organization aspiring to lose. On the nightmarish hell of covering Ben Simmons, the sadness of watching a young Markelle Fultz and the joy of speaking with Lauri Markkanen. On never cowering from confrontation.

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San Diego St. Point Guard Nick Boyd and his uncle/agent Fred Hill discuss the transfer portal process and why he chose to transfer to Wisconsin. Plus Bryan analyzes the recent portal moves for UConn, Rutgers ... 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

3:20 Nick Boyd and (uncle/agent) Fred Hill on Boyd's transfer from San Diego St. to Wisconsin. Boyd was undersized and under recruited out of St. Mary's High School in Rutherford. Now he's heading to Wisconsin and the Big Ten for his final season of college ball. Bryan analyzes the recent offseason additions for... 41:45 UConn adds Malachi Smith 45…

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Gabbie Watts: Stand-up comedian 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

On how to know what works on stage vs. what might bomb. On writing a full stand-up routine and having it flow. On the process of creating material and feeling confident in the content. On bombing.

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The Return of the Two Fit Crazies, Part I -

2M ago

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Episode 351 - Part I: The Return of the Two Fit CraziesThe Wait Is Over… The Two Fit Crazies Are BACK!Yes, it’s true! After a brief podcasting hiatus, Brian and Christine reunite for PART I of their epic return—and you won’t want to miss it. From coaching wins to wild travels, they’re spilling the tea on everything that’s gone down over the past fe…

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Marcus Lattimore: Poet (and former football superstar) 58:54

3M ago58:54

58:54

On discovering his voice via the beauty of poetry. On how the end of a football career brought him to a splendid turning point. On how the words enter his mind, then land on paper. On looking back at the sports machine.

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CBS Sports Announcer Ian Eagle previews the Final Four matchups in San Antonio "All Chalk in the Riverwalk"; plus St. John's signs Bryce Hopkins and Seton Hall lands PG Budd Clark 35:24

3M ago35:24

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:00 Ian Eagle previews the Final Four 27:15 St. John's signs Bryce Hopkins 31:00 Seton Hall lands Point Guard Budd Clark from Merrimack

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John Gonzalez: NBA host and analyst, CBS Sports and former Philly Inquirer, SI and Ringer writer 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

On hanging out far, far away with Rick Pitino; on coming up as a print guy and watching the paper and ink fade away; on life at a union-antagonistic The Ringer and a not-what-was-promised Sports Illustrated; on being part of a two-sports-journalist marriage.

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NYU Women's Coach Meg Barber on winning back-to-back D3 Championships and the Violets' 62-game win streak; St. John's upset by Arkansas in the 2nd round; UConn's streak of 13-straight NCAA wins ends; and ... 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

3:20 Interview with NYU Women’s Coach Meg Barber who’s program won a 2nd straight D3 Championship after going undefeated at 31-0 again. The Violets have won 62 straight games 26:00 St. John’s falls to Arkansas in 2nd Round of NCAAs 43:26 and what’s next as the portal opens? 47:30 UConn loses to Florida in the 2nd Round of NCAAs, snapping the Huskie…

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Mollie Edsell: New York City-based singer/songwriter 52:42

3M ago52:42

52:42

On trying to make it in the music biz in 2025. On driving 2 1/2 hours to play a gig in front of 10 people. On how a song goes from idea to reality. On the difference between good songwriting and epic songwriting.

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Pirate’s Eye on Dr. Naima Ricks '13 - Ep.37 26:00

3M ago26:00

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In this episode of Seton Hall's Pirate Eye Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Naima Ricks, Seton Hall’s 2024 Many Are One Alumni Impact Honoree and Executive Director of After-School All-Stars New Jersey. Dr. Ricks made history in 2013 as the youngest elected official in her hometown of Roselle, NJ, serving as Vice President of the Board of Education. Sh…

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Sportswriter Zach Braziller from the New York Post breaks down St. John's historic season and previews the NCAA Tournament, plus Podcaster Jim Maisano talks about the stunning and unexpected firing of ... 48:23

3M ago48:23

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2:50 New York Post sportswriter Zach Braziller on St. John’s historic season. Zach also previews the Red Storm's first-round matchup versus Omaha, and predicts how far St. John's will go in the NCAA Tournament. 26:40 Jim Maisano of College Hoops Chat Podcast discusses the sudden and unexpected firing of Tobin Anderson at Iona, why the move was made…

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Dick "Hoops" Weiss: Former Philly Daily News and New York Daily News college basketball writer 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

On the glorious days and nights of old-school Philadelphia basketball. On whether money has killed the joy of covering the game. On Villanova and Georgetown and Temple and St. John's and ... Delaware.

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Cassidy Randall: Award-winning adventure writer and author of, "Thirty Below: The Harrowing and Heroic Story of the First All-Women's Ascent of Denali" 56:09

4M ago56:09

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On the audacious attempt by a group of female adventurers to climb Denali. On why the topic moved an author. On why ones covers those who climb, dive, scale, crawl, attack the elements.

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Jaden Daly of Daly Dose of Hoops previews the MAAC Tournament; Central CT shoots for its first NEC Championship since 2007; St. John's ties UConn with 18 Big East wins; UConn wins its 4th straight; Ivy ... 59:30

4M ago59:30

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3:45 - Interview with Jaden Daly (Daly Dose of Hoops) previewing the MAAC Tournament 26:35 - MAAC Postseason Awards and NIL 32:30 - NEC Championship Preview between Central CT and St. Francis (PA) 36:00 - St. John’s ties UConn’s Big East record with 18 regular season win 42:30 - UConn ends the regular season with 4 straight wins 48:45 - Ivy League …

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NYU Men's and Women's BB are both No. 1 in D3; Coaches Dave Klatsky and Meg Barber talk about their unprecedented success; St. John's wins the outright Big East regular season title; Plus Bryan previews ... 53:48

4M ago53:48

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4:45 Interview with Dave Klatsky (NYU Men) and Meg Barber (NYU Women). Both teams are Number 1 in Division 3 36:30 St. John’s wins the outright Big East regular season title for the 1st time in 40 years 47:45 NEC Tournament Preview; can anyone beat Central Connecticut?

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A.J. Jacobs: Experiential author of "The Year of Living Biblically" and "Drop Dead Healthy" 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

On throwing yourself into a subject and refusing to let go. On whether living biblically resulted in biblical living. On the high of a TV show made from your book and the low of it sucking. On surviving the magazine apocalypse.

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Drew University Coach Michael McSloy talks about Drew's record-breaking 18-0 season in the Landmark Conference; plus St. John's sweeps UConn for the 1st time in 25 years, Rutgers wins a pair, Yale clinches ... 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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3:00 - Interview with Drew University Coach Michael McSloy 25:00 - St. John’s sweeps UConn for 1st time in 25 years 37:50 - UConn does not look like a Final Four contender 43:40 - Rutgers wins 2 games it had to have 51:05 - Yale clinches Ivy League regular season title. Princeton still has work to do to make the Ivy League Tournament 55:55 - Quinni…

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Chris Kluwe: Former Minnesota Vikings punter, writer and activist 48:14

4M ago48:14

48:14

On last week's arrest at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting. On standing up for democracy and being unafraid of the word "Nazi." On taking a stand for LGBTQ rights while playing in the NFL. On how we survive this hellscape.

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Kevin Damask: Writer-Editor, Department of Veterans Affairs 54:33

4M ago54:33

54:33

On receiving the dreaded Elon Musk notice that his job might no longer be his job. On the importance of helping veterans tell their stories. On interviewing men and women who went through hell—and giving them to space to speak freely. On the highs and lows of the written word.

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Wesleyan University Head Coach Joe Reilly has the Cardinals ranked No. 1 in D3 Hoops at 24-0; Plus St. John's is closing in on the Big East Regular Season Title; Seton Hall stuns UConn (again); and Yale ... 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

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3:00 Wesleyan University Coach Joe Reilly has his program No. 1 in D3 at 24-0 34:35 St. John’s tops Creighton for 2-game lead in Big East 43:20 Seton Hall stuns UConn and beats the Huskies for the 4th straight time at home 52:30 UConn remains inconsistent in the month of February 58:50 Yale clinches a spot in Ivy Madness while Princeton goes 0-2 an…

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Aaron Portzline: The Athletic's Columbus Blue Jackets beat writer 56:37

4M ago56:37

56:37

On covering the tragic death of Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau; on receiving a kidney from a team employee; on witnessing decades upon decades of mediocre hockey; on the good ol' days of Jeff Juden and minor league baseball.

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ESPN's Fran Fraschilla talks St. John's resurgence and how the Red Storm have won back NYC; Uconn fizzles at home; Rutgers is on life support; Yale's Big 3 soar again; and Sacred Heart and Iona surge in ... 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

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2:25 ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla talks St. John’s resurgence and their relentless Head Coach, Rick Pitino 31:40 What’s going on with UConn? 38:20 Rutgers is on life support 45:50 Yale has a stranglehold on the Ivy League 50:40 Sacred Heart and Iona are hot in the MAAC

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Lindsey Adler, former baseball writer for the Wall Street Journal and The Athletic 57:33

5M ago57:33

57:33

On why she left the Wall Street Journal and why journalism is testing her patience. On the need and use of beat writers in 2025. On life at Deadspin. On surviving.

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CBS Sports Announcer Andrew Catalon talks St. John's following their last-second win over Providence; UConn rides Solo to an upset win at Marquette; Yale flexes its muscles in the Ivy League; and the Road ... 43:58

5M ago43:58

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4:40 1st Place St. John’s analysis with CBS Announcer Andrew Catalon 23:15 UConn’s huge road win at Marquette 30:00 Yale bullies Princeton to seize control of the Ivy League 39:40 Central Connecticut takes over 1st place in the NEC

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Hamilton Nolan: Terrific political and labor writer; author of "The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor" 51:24

5M ago51:24

51:24

On what it was like covering Donald Trump's recent inauguration. On why fools continue to believe Trump cares about them. On whether American democracy can survive. On his early journalism days at Gawker.

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What's gone wrong with Rutgers? Brian Fonseca of NJ.com says there's plenty of blame to go around beginning with the coaches. But is there any hope? Plus St. John's is partying like it's 1999, & Quinnipiac ... 49:13

5M ago49:13

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3:00 Rutgers beat writer Brian Fonseca of NJ.com discusses Rutgers woes after their latest loss to Michigan State, why they've underperformed, and is there any glimmer of hope? 28:50 St. John's is back in the Top 25 and atop the Big East standings 41:20 1st Place Quinnipiac has won 5 straight in the MAAC…

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Gene Wojciechowski: Former ESPN, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune writer 1:05:37

5M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

On the jerkiness of Reggie Jackson and the trash talk of Michael Jordan. On rising from Tennessee Vols walk-on wide receiver to ESPN superstar. On joining ESPN The Magazine. On teaching journalism in 2025.

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Tyler Valencia - President of KIPS (Kinesiology Institute for Performance Specialists) - Episode 350

5M ago

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Episode 350 - Tyler Valencia - President of KIPS (Kinesiology Institute for Performance Specialists) “My secret sauce is that I have a YouTube mentality…I am willing to learn the things…to increase my digital footprint…” “I enjoy the process of content creation…the entrepreneurial side of business, the hustle, the late nights…” -Tyler Valencia It’s…

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Joanna Cohen, "Days of Our Lives" script writer and former SI staffer 49:04

5M ago49:04

49:04

On the leap from sports journalism to soap operas. On the importance of soaps in American pop culture. On bringing characters back from the dead.

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Jonathan Feigen: Recently retired Houston Chronicle Rockets beat writer 58:40

6M ago58:40

58:40

On why one spends 27 years on an NBA beat—and why one retires from the gig. On the joys of Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming and Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady. On the worst uniforms in NBA history. On a small Delaware gym and Ralph Sampson.

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Faith Masonius buzzer-beater propels the Seton Hall women to a 4-0 start in the Big East. Masonius talks about the shot and the Pirates hot start. UConn has won 8 straight; St. John's survives Butler; ... 1:01:39

6M ago1:01:39

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2:25- UConn comes back to beat Providence for its 8th straight win 12:50 St. John’s second half surge gets past Butler 26:20 Seton Hall is a no-show at Xavier 31:10 Rutgers is no match for Indiana 40:10 Interview with Seton Hall’s Faith Masonius who was named Big East Player of the Week on January 6

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Ted Spiker: University of Florida Journalism Department chair 53:03

6M ago53:03

53:03

On what we, America's journalism professors, should be teaching in 2024. On how to respond to the anti-media onslaught. On the power of surprise classroom guests. On watching a classmate pee in a urinal and receiving an A for the experience.

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Agnes Lee: The viral children's book author 42:09

6M ago42:09

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On what it is to do a Barnes & Noble signing and have no one attend. On what it feels like to follow that up with a viral video shot by a store employee. On the highs and lows of self publishing.

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Central Connecticut Coach Patrick Sellers on the Blue Devils 8-4 start; Princeton stuns Rutgers behind Pierce and Lee; St. John's and Zuby Ejiofor shoot down Providence at the buzzer; Seton Hall stumbles ... 1:13:40

6M ago1:13:40

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2:00 Central Connecticut Head Coach Patrick Sellers talks about his team's 8-4 start, beating Fairfield and Quinnipiac and his "core four" seniors 29:50 Princeton upsets Rutgers again thanks to the late heroics of Caden Pierce 47:10 Zuby Ejiofor and St. John's stun Providence at the buzzer 55:45 Seton Hall's comeback falls short against Georgetown …

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Andy Lee: Former WBO Middleweight Champion and author of, "Fighter." 48:12

6M ago48:12

48:12

On why he decided to write a book that delves into his life and career; on how a boxer knows when it's time to retire; on the strange phenomenon of people knowing about his highs and lows; on whether being an author is worth the trouble.

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Dylan Harper adds to his legacy and shoots down Seton Hall at the buzzer; Positives for Seton Hall despite the loss; UConn is back! Huskies zig past the Zags at MSG; and Around the NEC with Wagner and ... 52:50

6M ago52:50

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2:30 - Rutgers stuns Seton Hall on Dylan Harper’s 3-pointer at the buzzer 16:00 - Seton Hall's worst non-con since 1983, but Shaheen Holloway remains positive 30:40 - UConn takes down Gonzaga for its 4th straight win as Liam McNeeley stars 43:20 - NEC Central Connecticut and Wagner are the teams to beat…

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Columbia Head Coach Jim Engles on the Lions' 10-1 start; Rutgers fights off Penn State thanks to double-doubles from Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey; Princeton survives a scare from Monmouth; and Around the ... 1:02:54

7M ago1:02:54

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2:00 Columbia Head Coach Jim Engles discusses the Lions 10-1 start, roster retention, upsetting Villanova and his coaching career from Wagner to Rider to Columbia to NJIT and back to Columbia 34:05 Princeton grinds out a win over Monmouth 39:45 Rutgers holds off Penn State to snap a 3-game losing streak. Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper combine for 39 p…

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Sam Hollander: All-time great American songwriter 1:11:26

7M ago1:11:26

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On working with Def Leppard and Gym Class Heroes and Ringo Starr and Carole King; on the birth—and death—of Bad Ronald; on how one fights to sustain a career in music.

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