The Nico and Vinny Show

FDU-Florham Head Football Coach and #FFSP Host Jimmy Robertson sits down with Coach Rich Reichert, the Defensive Coordinator at Long Island University, a D1 FCS program in the NEC. The two coaches discuss Coach Reichert’s past experiences and what he’s learned from his previous coaching stops at Rutgers, Western Michigan, USMMA, and Stony Brook. They dive deep into Coach Reichert’s values, and how...

Andrew and Rocky are breaking down all the latest in professional sports, with Master's previews, MLB updates, the NHL standings are heating up and so much more.  Follow the socials @wideworldofrome wideworldofrome.com

FDU-Florham Head Football Coach and #FFSP Host Jimmy Robertson sits down with Coach Ryan Larsen, the Quarterbacks Coach at Columbia University in the Ivy League. The two coaches discuss Coach Larsen’s past experiences and how his persistence and work ethic have taken him from coaching in the Big 10, to being a record breaking Offensive Coordinator at the D3 level, to now landing his dream job in t...

FDU-Florham Head Football Coach and #FFSP Host Jimmy Robertson sits down with Coach Pat DelMonaco, the Offensive Coordinator of the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders . The two discuss Coach DelMonaco’s past experiences and how they have helped him reach a championship level in his professional career. They dive into how important it is for coaches to earn the trust of their players, how Coach earned his pr...

Andrew and Rocky are together again breaking down the conclusion of the NCAA Basketball season and making some rule changes to the NCAA. They discuss MLB opening weekend and their thoughts on baseball, get you ready for some football with big NFL trades and pro days and dissect  the potential moves in the NHL. Follow the socials @wideworldofrome wideworldofrome.com

FDU-Florham Head Football Coach and #FFSP Host Jimmy Robertson sits down with the Director of Athletics at the University of Maine, Ken Ralph. The two discuss Mr. Ralph’s past experiences and how he is now guiding the University of Maine Athletic Department to new heights with the recent announcement of their $110 million Athletic Facility Master Plan. They dive into Mr. Ralph’s leadership styles,...

Host Andrew Romanella sits down with the bullpen catcher for the High Point Rockers in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Albert Gonzalez. Berto, as we call him, has grown up in the game of baseball, falling in love at a young age thanks to the influence of his father and grandfather. Albert describes how that love developed, why it stuck with him so long and how, without the support of...

FDU-Florham Head Football Coach and #FFSP Host Jimmy Robertson sits down with former professional football player and the Owner/Founder of C4 Sports Performance & Fitness (OK), Sean Cooper. The two coaches discuss Sean’s past experiences and how they have shaped who he is today. They dive into Sean’s mindset of doing everything with a passion and a purpose, which has allowed him to overcome ad...

Host Andrew Romanella sits down with retired professional baseball player, and current Director of Player Development at Poly Prep Day School, Mikael Mogues. Mogues joins the podcast to discuss his love and passion for sports and how growing up, baseball wasn't the only sport he was locked into playing. He discusses his college process, his decision to turn down D1 football offers, choosing baseba...

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Host Jimmy Robertson dives deeper into what being Fast Five Star is all about and the FFS Pyramid of Success. In this episode he discusses “styles”, which are the manner of how we do things, and how elite individuals and championship programs achieve long term sustainable success by doing things instinctively. The #FFSP is presented by the Wide World of Rome. Follow our socials: @FastFiveStar @Jim...

Host, Andrew Romanella sits down with professional baseball player and Owner of Rax Hax, Zach Racusin.  Zach joins the podcast to discuss how he fell in love with the game of baseball and the places it has taken him across the United States. He discusses his journey through Junior College, NCAA Division 3 and Division 1 baseball, how those experienced shaped him on and off the field, and the impor...

FDU-Florham Head Football Coach and #FFSP Host Jimmy Robertson sits down with Bernards HS (NJ) Defensive Coordinator, Luke Maginnis. The two coaches discuss relationships, being authentic, and how important it is to bring great energy and passion into all that you do. The two also break down Coach Maginnis’s system and mentality of “Staying Sharp” and how you must “Sharpen, Swing, Repeat” in order...

Rocky Romanella fills in for Rocky Romanella with Host Andrew, to break down the MLB 2021 season preview, MLB top 10 teams ranking and the team we feel can compete. Plus, we run through the highlights of the week across professional sports, dive in the outdoor hockey game and quiz the Rocky Romanella's. All this and MORE! Follow the socials @wideworldofrome @coachromo24 wideworldofrome.com

FDU Florham Head Football Coach, Jimmy Robertson sits down with Old Dominion Offensive Coordinator, Kirk Campbell. The two coaches discuss the importance of culture, the standards at ODU and the values coach Campbell teaches his student-athletes. They also breakdown building a staff, the importance of having great character and what coaches looks for when recruiting. Presented by the Wide World of...

The guys are breaking down what they believe a modern day dynasty is and whether or not the game of basketball has changed in the last 50 years. They dive into Connor McDavid's early career success and how he will be defined when all is said and done, Tom Brady's instagram post, MLB's top-20 players list for 2021, the Rangers struggles, responding from covid as an athlete and more! Follow the soci...

Host Jimmy Robertson dives deeper into what being Fast Five Star is all about. In this episode he discusses “standards”. He dissects what standards are and how they guide elite individuals and championship programs to achieve long term sustainable success.   The #FFSP is presented by the Wide World of Rome.  Follow our socials: @FastFiveStar @JimRobertsonQB @WideWideofRome @CoachRomo24&n...

The brothers are breaking down every angle of Super Bowl 55, from QBs to defense, defense to coaching, and coaching to be selfless for your team. They aso dive deep into why fanship and ratings are down in professional sports and how can it be fixed. Plus, Hockey with Rocky, everyone's favorite segment. Follow us on the socials @wideworldofrome wideworldofrome.com

Coach Robertson sits down with the new Head Football Coach at Marshall University, Charles Huff. A former assistant under legendary Coach Nick Saban, Coach Huff joins the podcast to talk about what he has learned from great coaches he worked under, how he plans to implement a new culture into the Thundering Herd program, what his culture looks like and some lessons that coaches NEED to hear. The F...

Reacting to the MLBPA and MLB discussions about the 2021 season and the Nolan Arenado trade to St. Louis. Around the NHL standings, who's hot, who's cold and the covid issues arising. Plus a Super Bowl breakdown with Head Ball Coach, Jimmy Robertson, including what makes TB12 elevate his teammates, how can you stop Patty Mahomes and who we think has the edge! Follow on the socials @wideworldofrome...

Host Andrew Romanella sits down with St. Elizabeth University Head Softball Coach, Korrissa Aguilar. Coach K talks about the decision to change her career and become a coach, why being a coach is her true passion and some important lessons learned along the way. She also discusses the importance of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, what being a female in sports means to her and how she wants...

Coach Jimmy Robertson sits down with Assistant Football Coach from Duke University, Dan Hicks to discuss “culture” and “the process”. Coach Hicks, a Fairleigh Dickinson University Football alumni, goes into detail on how being consistent and intentional in your process can get you and your program to a championship level, the important of knowing who you are as an individual and some of the things...

Host Andrew and Rocky Romanella breakdown ALL the latest in sports news. - MLB Hall of Fame voting, options for change and why the writers should no longer hold the votes.  - The Golden State Warriors are good, Steph Curry for MVP and the Knicks need to stop a losing streak - Hockey with Rocky- the Rangers, Devils, Stars hot start and issues with Barstool and the NWHL - A voicemail from a ver...

Host Andrew Romanella breaks down audio from the AFC Championship game with Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes showing the world why they are not only the best players in the NFL, but some of the best teammates too. He also discusses why being a great teammate is the key to becoming a championship team and what characteristics make up great teammates.  Follow the Socials @wideworldofrome widewo...

Hosts Andrew and Rocky Romanella breakdown ALL the latest in sports. - Highlights of the Week- Rivers retires, Mets fire GM, Mahomess in protocol and more. - The Nets BIG 3 and what there issues are defensively. - NFL Conference round preview with FFSP host, Jimmy Robertson. - Hockey with Rocky - and MORE! Follow on socials @wideworldofrome wideworldofrome.com