Hawks Talk

Joe Major, Executive Director of the Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC) and Windsor District Vermont Senator, and Samantha Davidson Green, Executive Director of Junction Arts and Media (JAM) join the group to talk about the growth of White River Junction and the Upper Valley in recent years.

The group heads to VINS in Hartford, VT to get immersed in the natural surroundings of the Upper Valley, while also learning more about their raptor rehab program. Come along!

The gang heads to Plainfield, NH today to check out Mac's Maple and Dairy. Join them as they continue to highlight the people and places that make the Upper Valley special.

Returning Nighthawk All-Star Mateo Wells and newcomer Jimmy Love join the group to discuss the season so far and their outlook for the rest of the summer.

Nighthawks Vice President Matt Wright and Co-Mental Performance Director Phoebe Manchester join CJ, Greg, and Tatum to talk about the progression of the Upper Valley culture, the Mental Performance program, and how the area has an effect on the team environment throughout the season.

Gracie, Tatum, Brendan, and friends take you on a road trip to Cooperstown, NY and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Featuring cameo's from the likes of Blake Blechner, Caitlin Alexander, Margot Oxman, and Karch Smith.

2026 Nighthawks Manager Chase Allen and Pitching Coach Brody Ware join the team to talk about the upcoming season and their plans for the 2026 squad.

Greg, Gracie, and Brendan look ahead to the first week of the season.

Nighthawks President Noah Crane joins the group to discuss ten years of Nighthawks baseball in the Upper Valley.

The fab four are back together this week to break down what, in their mind, makes a great broadcast. They dive into themes, mentors, and their goals and hopes for the 2026 summer in Upper Valley on this edition of 'In the Nest'.

2022 Nighthawks Ryan Ignoffo (Marlins Pensacola-AA) and Aaron Munson (Blue Jays New Hampshire-AA) join CJ and Brendan to talk about their rise through MiLB, their summer in the UV, and how the time here helped to launch their professional careers including the MLB draft.

Join the group in the nest this week for a round of would you rather!

Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS) Executive Director Alden Smith joins Gracie and Brendan to talk about the UV community and why VINS is so vital to that fabric.

Former Valley News sports writers Josh Weinreb and Pete Nakos join the group to discuss their time in the UV and the original Hawks Talk podcast created by Josh on Soundcloud.

The group rank tiers this week as we inch closer to the season.

Returning Nighthawks Nick Tamburro and Nick Quagliato join the podcast this week to talk about their careers and why they keep coming back to their second home away from New Jersey.

2025 Nighthawks sideline reporter and broadcast director Grace Calandrella returns to Hawks Talk to moderate this heated debate amongst the group. They make their way through 25 questions and try to guess who said each answer that was given. Tune in.

Cleveland Guardians MiLB Manager Justin Devoid (2021-2022), Kimball Union Head Coach Chad Sturgeon (2021-2023), Vidalia HS AC Garrett Nance (2023-2024), and Mat Pause (2017-2018/2023-2025) join CJ and Greg to discuss their time in the Upper Valley and how their time in Vermont has shaped who they are today as coaches.

Join the group this week as they break down their lists of things to do this summer in the Upper Valley!

2026 Creative team members Blake Blechner, Emma Calimag-Sisson, Caitlin Alexander, and Kaitlyn Lee join the group to discuss their journey that has brought them to the UV for this summer!

Join the group this week to rank the best baseball movies of all time, as Gracie makes her co-host debut along with special guest and Press Box Director, Ray Curren!

2023 Nighthawks Dylan Palmer and Nick Monistere join the group to talk about their draft experience and live in professional baseball before they start spring training.

This week on In the Nest, the group ranks their favorite NECBL mascots and logos in the most unbiased way possible (for most of our panel). Tune in for a few surprises.

Returning staff join CJ and Greg on the podcast this week: Executive Creative Director Margot Oxman and Director of Broadcasting Brendan Bowlin sit down to talk about their decisions to return to the Upper Valley, what makes the UVN culture, and what their goals are for 2026.

CJ, Tatum, and Brendan sit down for the first episode of the 'In the Nest' series to rank ballpark foods. Send us your thoughts! Hawkstalkchat@gmail.com