Hawk Talk Podcast
Welcome to Hawk Talk, the one and only podcast for all things Saint Joe’s basketball. My name is Peter Brutschea and each week me and Saint Joe’s hoops aficionados Matt Gifford and Tony Morelli will talk news and notes to keep you in the know on the Saint Joe’s 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball season. This season is set to be an exciting one on Hawk Hill and you won’t want to miss a moment of it. HawkTalk will keep you covered.
Episodes
Tony and Pete break down St. Joe’s top-ranked A-10 transfer class—Al Amadou, Deuce Jones, and Jaiden Glover—and reflect on the departure of X Brown. They dive into NIL’s impact on college basketball and tackle fan questions, from walk-on battles with Will Lange to the value of season tickets and the future of Hawk hoops.
We’re back with a packed episode: Florida pulls off a W, Martelli drops some gems in a new interview, and there’s movement in the Saint Joe’s transfer portal. Tony slaps a tariff on all transfers, and we dive into the SJUhawk4ever letter to Jill—plus, what to expect from their upcoming meeting.
The postseason giveth and the postseason taketh away. Tony and Pete recap the emotional swing from the Hawks’ win over Dayton to tough losses against Mason and UAB. Then things get weird: Kyle Pagan angered the Hawk faithful, and Ryan MBA responded like a wizard scorned—casting Twitter spells that will live in infamy. Tony and Pete talk fan beef, portal whispers, divine returns, and the eternal question: should Billy come back? Plu...
Tony and Pete are joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain) of Mid Major Madness as well as Matt Gifford (@HHHardwood) to preview the Atlantic 10 Tournament. After that, Tony and Pete move from serious basketball, to some more fun topics which includes talking to some SJU fans directly.
Hawk Rock Intro - 0:00
Pete and Tony Preview - 1:20
Riley Frain - 20:50
Matt Gifford - 42:52
Meditation on the A10 - 1:07:15
Ryan MBA - 1:08:30
Closing Remarks...
Tony and Pete enjoy good banter as the Hawks look to finish February strong
Short recap of the Hawk’s performance of late and their FridA10 matchup…
The hashtag says it all. Expectations are high and hopes are low. Tune into hear Tony’s masterclass exposé on why #BillyOut may be the only way forward…
Tony and Pete break down the Hawks’ rough 1-2 start to non-conference play and dive into what’s gone wrong, including double losses in the A10 and why the conference needs to ditch these lower-tier teams like GW and UMass. Plus, they discuss the Hawks’ new red room/practice space, preview upcoming games, and tackle the NBA’s three-point problem with Pete’s unique take and Tony’s controversial fixes for basketball.
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Aaron Bracy and Riley Frain join the show for a fun, hoops-filled episode! Aaron previews his debut book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph’s Hawks, and shares insights from nearly 30 years of covering Philly sports— and what he thinks about the Hawks this season.
Riley, our Long Island correspondent (ha) and also fellow St. Joe’s alum, helps us break down the Hawks’ non-conference...
247Sports and Saint Joe’s insider Matt Gifford (@HHHardwood) joins the show! Charleston steals a win and what was left of our hopes and dreams!
Princeton beats Saint Joe’s and Pete is in shambles as Rich of the Gola Boy joins the pod ahead of the Big 5 Classic Championship at the Wells Fargo.
Tony and Pete recap the UKG Winter Classic after the Hawk’s fall short in the Championship game versus Texas after winning convincingly against Texas Tech….
Saint Joe’s moves to 3-1 after Big 5 wins over city rivals, Villanova and Penn. They move onto a huge stretch of matchups, starting with Texas Tech…
In this episode, Tony and Pete dive into Saint Joseph’s Men’s Basketball’s kickoff to the 2024-2025 season. They break down the season opener win against Navy. But not everything has been smooth sailing—Tony and Pete also tackle the Hawks’ recent stumble against Central Connecticut State and what it might mean for the season ahead. Are early strengths just flashes in the pan, or can the Hawks build on them for long-term success...
As we gear up for the 2024-2025 season, we talk with fans from some of the top teams around the A10. In this episode, we feature conversations with West Pine Bills, VCU Rams Rewind, Talkin Blers, and OF COURSE, the 3 Bid League guys.
Join us for insights as we dive into the upcoming A10 basketball season!
Tony flies solo as he recaps the amazing Saint Joe's upset over the #1 seed Richmond Spiders. With the win the Hawks advance to play VCU in the A10 tournament. Tony discusses if this is the best win of the Billy Lange Era. What the team did in order to beat both Mason and Richmond. Finally, we close the show out by opening the mailbag!
On this episode, Tony is joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain) of Mid Major Madness and The Portal Report. The two talk about what is needed for Saint Joe's to succeed against Mason. As well as what they define as success in the tournament. Other topics include prediction, end of season awards.
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