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Dante, Sam and Shane return from the winter break! Join them to hear the sports news you need. They touch upon college football, the NFL playoffs, coach and coordinator openings in the NFL, and cast out some NBA updates.

In this episode, Jaelen and Kaitlyn welcome back Braedan (aka BShea). They discuss their winter breaks, the start of the semester and their experiences at the Hoophall Classic. Don't forget to follow them on their Instagram: @jktalkss.

In this episode of Kickin' It with BShea, host BShea talks about some of his favorite moments from his college break, and songs that would be perfect to run out to in sports.

By Olivia Gentry | Long Island Lutheran's Swords Sisters are a duo making an impact. Syla and Savannah "Savvy" Swords are two versatile players, who make major contributions to their team. Their impact on the game has granted Syla the No. 7 ranking on WESPN 2024 HS recruits, while Savvy has earned the No. 13 rank for the class of 2026.

Reese Merritt and Kaitlyn Kupiec host the recap of the 2024 Spalding Hoophall Classic for a second consecutive day, reviewing Day 5. Reese makes an NFL comparison with two Long Island Lutheran girls basketball players, while Kaitlyn addresses her journalistic experiences from the event.

By Reese Merritt | Hudson Catholic guard Tahaad Pettiford seamlessly floats with every jump, transferring that same energy through the ball as it floats into the hoop. On Sunday morning at the 2024 Spalding Hoophall Classic, Pettiford scored a whopping 33 points and discusses an artistic outlet he seeks out.

Join Reese Merritt and Kaitlyn Kupiec to recap Day 4 of the 2024 Spalding Hoophall Classic. Topics include discussing an interview with Dylan Harper, Tahaad Pettiford, and Mike G. Jones III, which happens to divulge a physical collision Kaitlyn undertook. During the Montverde Academy and Prolific Prep game on Sunday night, rapper Ice Cube made an appearance at the birthplace of basketball.

By Braedan Shea | Sidwell Friends School is led by one of the most impressive mother-daughter duos that has ever graced a basketball court, head coach Tamika Dudley and her superstar daughter, Kendall. While both have garnered success on their own, together, the two are taking over girls basketball.

Join Olivia Gentry for the Day 3 Hoophall Podcast as she recaps all 8 games. She discusses a surprise visit from Carmelo Anthony, UCLA commits Kennedy Grace and Grace Knox's performances, and the matchup between ESPNs No. 7 ranked Jaliil Bethea and No. 10 Carter Bryant. She sits down in an interview with Reese Merritt on what it was like to interview ESPNs No. 1 ranked Cooper Flagg, and how Merrit...

Join Kaitlyn Kupiec and Jaelen Daubon for the Day 2 Hoophall Podcast, recapping all six games. The JK Talks co-hosts discuss ESPN's No. 1 ranked recruit for boys high school basketball, Montverde forward Cooper Flagg, and Dwayne Pierce. Reese Merritt also appears on the episode, explaining his interviews with Flagg and teammate, Asa Newell.

By Reese Merritt | Montverde Academy forward Cooper Flagg is the top prospect in high school basketball and is the favorite to be the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. But, he is also a Newport, Maine native, and one has to wonder how a player from the northeasternmost state in the U.S. climbs to the top of the recruiting board.

Join Olivia Gentry and Jaelen Daubon as they take you through the exciting events during Day 1 of the Spalding Hoophall Classic. They'll walk you through final game score, interesting interviews from the Springfield media teams and some of the electrifying events of the day, which includes insight into what it was like in Blake Arena during the Putnam Vocational and Springfield International Chart...

By Kaitlyn Kupiec | Hoosac Valley Regional brings Hoophall victory back to Berkshire County for first time in seven years. Senior guard Joey McGovern, who won the Most Valuable Player award in his matchup versus Pioneer Valley, explained that it "is an honor" to get a chance to play in the Spalding Hoophall Classic.

A Remote Special! Join Nate and Reese on Foxborough Fanatics: The Emerton & Merritt Era as they discuss the conclusion of the Patriots 2023 season from great distances! The fanatics call in on winter break and play a game of 25 Words or Less, and unravel Bill Belichick's future. The podcast will continue during the offseason at a bi-weekly rate.

In June of 2021, the NCAA abolished rules against collegiate athletes profiting from endorsements, allowing student athletes to use their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) for their own benefit. Springfield College students Jack Habersaat, Reese Merritt and Braedan Shea explain the advantages for athletes, but also reveal the unpredictable disparities resulting from that change of policy.

(RECORDED DEC. 14) Off The Dome is back with the their sixth episode - the second part to their Christmas special. Kyle and Liam help Nick complete his final presentation, reflect on their own experience within the Communications/Sports Journalism program thus far, return to a little NFL talk, review their Christmas wishes, and go in depth on Mr. Beast and his content.

After taking a short hiatus, host BShea returns to Kickin' It to explain some of his favorite movies with rappers as actors, then later explaining how 1988 was the greatest year of hip-hop albums.

On the fifth episode of Off The Dome, Kyle, Liam and Nick touch on a variety of different topics. They discuss the stress of handling finals and their excitement for going home. They also talk about their excitement for holidays, and their childhood Elf on the Shelf character. All that and more in the newest edition of Off The Dome.

Join the Foxborough Fanatics on the twelfth episode! Nate and Reese get in the holiday spirit, recapping the Patriots game versus the Chiefs, and playing a game of Guessing Scale. Next week the fanatics will be taking a week off to celebrate Christmas, but they will be back in no time! (0:00) Introduction (1:08) Recap: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots (6:42) “I hope…” -Reese: Part 1 (9:...

On the sixth episode of 3 Guys 1 Mic, Dante, Shane, and Sam review their picks from the previous episode, providing their thoughts from the important news and controversies of the NFL. The conversation shifts into college basketball, including their top ten, as well as some NBA news. But, don't go anywhere, a segment called "What's Better" is introduced in the episode right before "Miscellaneous T...

On the eleventh episode of Foxborough Fanatics, Reese Merritt and Nate Emerton chat with a fellow Birthplace Studios podcaster, Braedan Shea of Kickin' It with BShea. Braedan, a Steelers fan, discusses the latest matchup between the Patriots and Steelers with the fanatics. Here is the rundown: (0:00) Introduction (3:10) Recap: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (12:33) “I didn’t know he...

On the fourth episode of Off The Dome, Kyle, Liam and Nick play another round of games with their guest Nate Pepin. They revisit their picks for the top Christmas movies and reorder some of their previous picks. They talk about the issues with the famous Springfield College dormitory, "Gulick Hall" and their possible move to Reed. All that and more in their newest episode!

(RECORDED DEC. 4) In a wide-ranging look at the Boston sports landscape, host Tucker Paquette gives his thoughts on the current state of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins, with a few quick items on the New England Patriots sprinkled in at the end.

In this episode, Jaelen and Kaitlyn welcome their second guest, Olivia, for some girl talk. They discuss Joe Burrow, which state has the worst drivers, sports seasons, and more. Don't forget to follow them on their Instagram: @jktalkss.

On this episode of The Boston Beat, the discussion centers around the ongoing Boston Red Sox offseason. What parts of the team are in good shape, and where are improvements needed? And who could be brought in via free agency or trade to help.