Hawk Talk Podcast

Tony is joined by Riley Frian of Mid Major Madness to break down a massive week in Hawks basketball. After a stunning victory over Cal to keep their NIT run alive, Saint Joe’s has officially put the field on notice. With Colorado State and the Bears in the rearview, we look ahead to the next challenge: New Mexico. In This Episode: The NIT Run: How the Hawks beat Cal and what they need to do to kee...

Tony and Pete sit down with the legendary Ryan MBA to discuss Hawks and much more

Riley joins the show to chat with Tony about the Hawks recent success to start A10 play

Semaj from BigFiveFeautures sits down and chats a 3-0 win streak against the Hawks

HHH sits down with Tony and Pete to talk SJU’s performance to date

Tony and Pete talk KPIs for the season after a tough start to the year. Tune in for some laughs and a breath of fresh air!

After the joy of having an interview with Coach Donahue, the Hawk Talk crew add their newly minted co-host to the show, Ryan MBA. This episode previews the “Don” of a new era which starts 11/3 as the Hawks take on Lafayette. Enjoy!

Coach Steve Donahue sits down and joins the Hawk Talk guys for their first episode of season 5. The Don of a New Era is upon us and Steve tells us all about what this new era might look like. Look how sharp the tie looks!

We sit down with Ryan to talk through hawk and barrel, all the evidence of how Jill has mishandled the last six years, how Billy’s departure makes him the worst coach in Saint Joe’s history, what the players era news past week means for scheduling and recruiting, and if tearing down the whole basketball admin would actually help, along with the fears that come with that idea.

St. Joe’s isn’t going to be on the MainStage in 2025 in Vegas, but they are in the Players Era JV bracket — and that matters too :) NIL is already shaping how the program recruits, builds, and brands, and playing in a tournament like this (fingers crossed 2026) is key to building for the future. We talk NIL, roster moves, and what identity means for SJU in 2025. Guests Ryan MBA and HHHardwood join...

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 qu...

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...

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 fixe...

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 do...

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 buil...

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!