The Friar Podcast

Dec 08 2024 64 ep. 47 mins 3
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Podcast by Bill Ricci about the Providence Friars Men's Basketball Team and all things Rhode Island. https://www.instagram.com/friarpodcast/ https://twitter.com/FriarPodcast https://friarpodcast.com/

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Episode 56 | What What Wrong at URI and Where PC Goes From Here

Dec 08 2024 42 mins  
Billy and Kevin talk about their experiences at the Ryan Center -- taking a look at how the Rams pulled it out, what went wrong for the Friars, and breaking down where Providence goes from here.

Episode 55 | Redemption Week with Ted Bancroft

Dec 01 2024 50 mins  
Ted Bancroft makes his return to The Friar Podcast and we are talking Battle 4 Atlantis, Redemption Week, and why Providence was so good at stopping mini-losing streaks during Ted's time on the team. We also give a shout-out to PC great Bryce Cotton after his ridiculous 59-point game last week.

Episode 54 | The Comeback

Nov 25 2024 35 mins  
Welcome to Feast Week! Bill and Kevin get you ready for Providence’s opener in the Battle 4 Atlantis against Oklahoma with a look at the Sooners, as well as our thoughts on Bryce Hopkins’ return, the play of Jayden Pierre and Wesley Cardet, questions surrounding Jabri Abdur-Rahim and the Friar centers, and much more.

Episode 53 | Impressions Through Two Games, PLUS Bill has a new favorite player

Nov 10 2024 38 mins  
Billy and Kev are back and share their impressions through the first two games of the season.

Kim English and Steve Napolillo Return to The Friar Podcast

Oct 29 2024 62 mins  
Bill and Kevin welcome back Providence Head Coach Kim English and Athletic Director Steve Napolillo to talk about the upcoming 2024-25 season, English's impressions of the roster to date, and a number of other topics related to PC athletics and the Big East.

Episode 51 | Big East Preview

Oct 17 2024 65 mins  
With the start of the season just over two weeks away, Bill and Kevin break down all 11 teams in the Big East Conference.

Episode 50 | Oswin Erhunmwunse

Sep 25 2024 21 mins  
Bill and Kevin welcome Friar freshman Oswin Erhunmwunse on the latest episode. Oswin talks about growing up in Nigeria, adjusting to life in the US, fighting his way back from shoulder surgery, what he loves about this Providence team, the bond he made with the staff, and more. If you missed it, you can also check out our player preview of Oswin: https://friarbasketball.substack.c

Catching up with Christ Essandoko

Sep 04 2024 35 mins  
Bill and Kev are joined by Christ Essandoko, who details his basketball journey from France to the United States, and his roundabout route to Providence College. Christ talks about playing alongside Victor Wembanyama as a teenager, Kim English's aggressive recruiting pitch, how PC's three-headed monster at center is coming together, and more!

Episode 49 | Jalen Lindsey On The State of the Friars

Aug 12 2024 33 mins  
Bill talks with Jalen Lindsey to get his thoughts on the direction of the program under Kim English, how NIL is changing the game, and to talk about some of the key players on the 2024-25 Friars.

Episode 48 | An Offseason Interview with Providence Assistant Dennis Felton

Jul 30 2024 67 mins  
Bill Ricci and PC assistant Dennis Felton sat down to discuss Dennis' career as a college coach and in the NBA. They also talk about Dennis' return to Providence, earning the trust of Devin Carter after taking over at PC, what makes Kim English special, and go in-depth on the 2024-25 roster.