The Scarlet Spotlight
The Scarlet Spotlight is the preeminent podcast for all topics related to Rutgers University Athletics. Hosted by RU alumni Danny Breslauer and Jon Newman, the show looks to provide Scarlet Knights fans -- and those interested in Rutgers sports -- with a unique analysis of the athletic department and its programs. Check-in on New Jersey’s state university’s college sports and follow their journey in the Big Ten Conference. From interviews with prominent figures in the RU Athletics and New Jersey sports communities to debate segments covering on-field stories, off-the-court information and insider takes, The Scarlet Spotlight will provide your Rutgers sports fix in podcast form.
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The Scarlet Spotlight is signing off. Thanks to our loyal listeners for an incredible five-year run. Danny and Jon recap things with one final episode. No guests, just us. Rutgers fans, you're a special group. We'll still be around, just doing different things!
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The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by the NJ Hoops Haven, Jerry Carino, for Episode 115 of the podcast. Carino, who is the dean of the local college basketball beat, covers the opening week of the Rutgers men's basketball season -- from style to personnel. In the wide-ranging conversation, Carino provides your Scarlet Knights hoops fix. After the interview, Danny and Jon hit the important topi...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited for our yearly chat with Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell on Episode 114 of the podcast. The seventh-year head coach of the Scarlet Knights discusses his 2022-2023 squad, and the expectations of being an NCAA team the last few seasons (including the COVID pandemic shortened year). Pikiell goes player-by-player to highlight strengths and improvements, wh...
The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined on Episode 113 of the podcast by Barstool Sports senior producer T.J. Hitchings. The 2019 Rutgers alumnus discusses his upbringing and path to RU, student experience and way into Barstool Sports through internships in New Brunswick and at the flagship office in NYC. Hitchings discusses Rutgers football and hoops, the BarstoolRU social media accounts, and the ...
The Scarlet Spotlight returns for its fifth athletic year with the 2022-2023 Rutgers fall season underway. Joining the show for Episode 112 are NJ Advance Media's Steve Politi and Brian Fonseca to preview the upcoming year for the Scarlet Knights' programs. With the focus primarily on football just days from the season opener at Boston College, the crew breaks down what to expect from Rutgers on the gr...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers men's soccer head coach Jim McElderry, who took over the Scarlet Knights program prior to the 2019 season. McElderry discusses his New Jersey upbringing in soccer, college career at Fairfield and path in coaching. He comments on coaching future pros at Fordham and bringing that mindset to Piscataway to restore winning to a once elite program. Add...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Sean DeDeyn, former Rutgers wrestler and current managing partner of The Axel Group. DeDeyn discusses his life in wrestling at the Jersey Shore, a roundabout path through multiple colleges and sports on his way to RU and his transition into broadcasting and business. DeDeyn comments on the ascension of Scott Goodale's Scarlet Knights program, from its in...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers baseball ace Bobby Brownlie for Episode 108 of the podcast. Brownlie set a plethora of pitching records in Piscataway from 2000-2002, before being selected in the 2002 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs in the first round. Brownlie shared stories about Edison boys baseball, Fred Hill, his Scarlet Knights journey and the street sign that dons his name not far from Bainton Fi...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Student Athlete NIL founder Jason Belzer, who will be running the day-to-day of Knights of The Raritan, the new Rutgers NIL collective. Jason brings his expertise to the podcast on Episode 107, breaking down the NIL space and the opportunities that Rutgers fans can create for current student-athletes. Jon, Danny and Jason go into depth about the origins ...
The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to return from a short, warranted hiatus and to be joined by Rutgers Baseball head coach Steve Owens. The third-year Scarlet Knights head coach has architected a 36-9 start on the diamond in 2022, with 15 Big Ten wins in RU's first 18 conference games. Owens covers his baseball upbringing in upstate New York, and coaching in the Division III ranks. He discusses NJ's baseball culture, the '22 Scarlet K...
The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball guard Geo Baker for the final interview of his NIL deal with the show. On Episode 105, Baker walks through some of his career highlights, including a scintillating 2021-2022 campaign with many ups and downs. Baker also touches on the locker rooms throughout his time at RU, some post-graduation projects and the state of the R...
The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by Rutgers men's basketball's all-time leading scorer, Phil Sellers, on Episode 104 of the podcast. Phil The Thrill discusses his upbringing in the NYC hoops scene, recruitment by Dick Vitale to Rutgers and playing time during the 1970s glory days of RU hoops. Sellers tells stories about his time On the Banks, Run Rutgers Run and the 1976 Final Four. After the interview, Danny and Jon b...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers women's basketball great June Olkowski on Episode 103 of the podcast. One of only a handful of jerseys retired in the rafters in Piscataway, Olkowski's No. 45 was iconic in the early 1980s, when she helped lead Rutgers to the 1982 AIAW title. Olkowski joined the show to discuss her hoops influences, path to RU, injury-plagued time in Piscataway and coaching career. After the ...
The Scarlet Spotlight honors the memory of former Rutgers athletic director Bob Mulcahy, who passed away on Feb. 7 at 85 years old. We are joined on Episode 102 by his former deputy AD Kevin MacConnell and NJ Advance Media reporter Keith Sargeant. KMac and Sarge cover Mulcahy's legacy -- from hiring Greg Schiano, to his time at the NJEA to his relatively sudden departure from Rutgers Athletics in 2009....
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers baseball legend Todd Frazier for Episode 101 of the podcast. Frazier, who was drafted in the Top 35 by the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, has enjoyed a successful MLB career over the last decade, including a famous Home Run Derby championship in 2015 on his home field. Frazier discusses his Toms River roots as a Little League World Series champ, time spent at Rutgers under the grea...
We made it. Thanks to all of the fans of The Scarlet Spotlight podcast. This week, we are releasing our 100th episode of the show. We're excited to be joined by Rutgers women's soccer head coach Mike O'Neill and RU men's basketball player Geo Baker, who is continuing his NIL deal with the podcast. First, Coach O'Neill covers an historic 2021 season for Scarlet Knights women's soccer, including a trip to the College Cup semifinals. ...
The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers.Rivals.com publisher Richie Schnyderite for Episode 99 of the podcast. Richie recaps Rutgers football's National Signing Day from last week, and sets up the 2022 Scarlet Knights football season. In addition to breaking down the prospects that Greg Schiano signed following his second season back at the helm, Richie provides further insight into recr...
The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by two Rutgers men's basketball related guests for Episode 98 of the podcast. Former RU hoopster and current radio analyst Austin Johnson is paired with NJ Advance Media's Scarlet Knights hoops beat writer Brian Fonseca. AJ relives a week in viral land after Ron Harper Jr.'s shot to beat No. 1 Purdue and his radio call with Jerry Recco. Both Johnson and Fon...
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