The Providence Crier Podcast

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Crier recaps his visit to Providence last weekend where he attended the Bryan Hodgson Day in the Life Camp. BOC asks all the questions one would think of not being at the event and Crier answers.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we sit down with legendary sports columnist Bob Ryan. A college basketball diehard at heart, Bob has covered the NBA and college over 40+ years. We discuss where the game is today, where it is going, Bob shares stories of Big East days of old and PC stories as well. It's an in-depth convo that is a must listen for PC, Big East or any basketball fans in gen...

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Crier got hacked and we take your questions with a summer mailbag episode. We discuss rotations, Best Case/Worst Case scenarios for the upcoming season, recruiting and more.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we have a special interview that Friar fans and all basketball fans are sure to enjoy. We interview John Linehan who will be going into the PC Hall of Fame this weekend. We chat how he ended up at PC, his playing days, coaching Anthony Edwards and AJ Dybantsa and what this weekend means to him.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we discuss Jacob Bannarbie committing to PC. We then talk about the overall roster from BOC's article on the blog. We then finish the show some of the latest stories and chat MDW.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast amidst a slow portion of the offseason, we take the time to discuss two major changes in NCAA basketball, the 5/5 rule and NCAAT expansion. We then discuss a recent visit to Providence in UNLV transfer Jacob Bannarbie. We wrap talking about the Crier going to camp and Burner Madness.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the transfer portal has closed in college basketball. We recap PC's three latest commitments Malik Mack, Arrinten Page, and Leonardo Marangon. We wrap discussing other big news across the Big East.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we get back to talking about the transfer portal. We breakdown the commitments of Gavin Hightower, Devin Vanterpool, Ryan Sabol, and Samson Aletan. We then talk about the latest chatter and who the Friars can be targeting next.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we are joined by PC Athletic Director Steve Napolillo. He gives us a peak behind the curtain of the hiring of Bryan Hodgson and the future of PC hoops.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we recap what was a massive day in the portal on Thursday for Coach Hodgson and staff with the addition of Miles Byrd and the stunner of landing G-League guard Dink Pate. We break down both players, their fits to PC and the momentum PC's building to have a huge offseason. We end with some chatter we've heard around other guys in the portal.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we start with recapping the National Championship game from Monday with Michigan defeating UConn 69-63. When the clock struck midnight after that game the transfer portal officially opened. With that we spend much of the episode discussing USF players in the portal, guys PC may be linked to and players we'd like PC to pursue.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down the decisions of Ryan Mela returning to the Friars and Oswin entering the portal. We also talk about a big-name entry in the portal to follow in Wes Enis. We wrap by discussing Hurley's "nuzzle??", the Final Four, and who we think will walk away Monday with the national championship.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we discuss the hiring of PC's 17th head mens basketball coach Bryan Hodgson. We recap his introductory press conference discussing the most important points. Then we take a look at who we think may stay or leave Providence's shark infested waters.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we have Billy Ricci and Kevin Farrahar from Friarbasketball.com on the show for a roundtable of the state of PC hoops. We discuss the end of the Kim English Era, what the next coach should bring to the program and discuss who that next coach may be.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we recap PC's two games in the Big East Tournament, as their season ends at the hands of St. Johns. We then react to the official news today of Kim English being terminated as head coach of the Friars. We discuss what went wrong and who is in line to lead the Friars next.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we breakdown PC’s 79-80 loss to Georgetown to finish the regular season. We then discuss the Big East awards and then preview PC’s first round matchup of the Big East Tournament against Butler.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we are joined by the founder of #SearchSZN CurryHicksSage. We discuss how he got into the college basketball coaching carousel scene, the impeding Providence opening and all the names possibly tied the vacancy.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we try to breakdown the Providence's 22 -point loss to Marquette on Senior Night but can't avoid the headlines post-game. We discuss the report from Adam Zagoria then confirmed by Matt Norlander and CBS Sports that Providence informed Kim English he will be fired at season's end. We discuss how this may have impacted the game against the Golden Eag...

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Friars are starting to get hot with Jaylin Sellers leading the way. We recap PC's win over Creighton and preview a highly anticipated senior night against Marquette.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Friars defeat Xavier 94-84 and now have won two straight and four of their last six. With the win the Friars are in 7th place and actually have a chance to get a bye in the Big East Tournament. In order to do that though it starts with beating Creighton Saturday on the road. We preview that game as well. DLTFGH

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we recap PC's 71-68 victory and preview PC's game against Xavier which moved from Tuesday to Wednesday due to the Blizard of 2026. The Crier also discuss his mental gaffe on a latest episode of Fanta Spaces. We wrap by discussing a polarizing tweet from the Field of 68 regarding Providence's potential coaching vacancy.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we bring on @TheArmChairAD to chat about the Friars program and names to look out for this upcoming coaching carousel. After that we preview Saturday's game against DePaul as the Friars try to get out of a Wednesday night date at MSG.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we recap the events that unfolded on Saturday between St Johns and Providence. We discuss the flagrant 2 for Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins, the fight that ensued, and the suspension handed out after. We also have Jackson on who was in Sec 118 and gives his perspective being close to the action. We wrap talking about #SearchSzn spaces.

Today on the Providence Crier podcast we recap the Friars blowout home victory over DePaul on Saturday. We discuss who is really cursed going to games at the AMP. The Crier ends up doing the double dip and takes in the PC hockey game after hoops. We wrap by previewing a big week ahead with a big road game vs Seton Hall on Wednesday.

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down PC's 97-87 2OT win over Butler on Wednesday. It was a wild one with a lot of twists and turns and we break it all down. We then preview PC hosting DePaul on Saturday.