The Ruden Report Podcast

The CIAC semifinals are Monday and Dave and Sean break it all down and tell you all you need to know. They're also joined by Ridgefield's Michael Salimbene and Wilton's Alan Osta.

The postseason has arrived! Dave and Sean review the Thanksgiving games and preview the state playoffs, including the Darien-New Canaan rematch with the Blue Wave's Ryan Gately and the Rams' Henry Stein.

Does Connecticut have too many trophies in the showcase sports of football and basketball? Ludlowe coach Mitch Ross joins the show to discuss solutions to improve the CIAC football playoffs.

Dave and Sean break down Wilton-St. Joseph's - plus, right now, nine FCIAC teams would qualify for the state playoffs. What's it all mean? Greenwich coach Anthony Morello and Ludlowe's Timmy O'Neill will join us as well.

Dave has a packed show with guests Joe Della Vecchia, Dennis Dustin, Jeff Jacobs, and Chris Silvestri.

Dave and Sean break down St. Joseph's decisive win over Staples and talk some Danbury and Darien football with their coaches - Augie Tieri and Andy Grant.

New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli joins Dave and Sean to recap the Rams' 14-7 win over Greenwich, while St. Joseph's defensive standout Kyle Wicker helps break down the Cadets' 24-8 win over Darien.

Dave and Sean hand out midseason awards and preview the big New Canaan-Greenwich game with Mikey Hiraman and Jack Kelly.

Dave and Sean discuss Wilton's 41-7 win over Staples with coach EJ DiNunzio. Ludlowe quarterback Ryan Love helps break down the Falcons' dramatic OT win over Norwalk. And New Canaan/Greenwich is on the clock.

Dave breaking down Saturday's three big games with the people who covered them for the Ruden Report: Jeff Jacobs and John Nash. Plus, Jamie Reed joins to discuss Ridgefield's big win.

The FCIAC was 9-4 in Alliance games Friday. Dave and Sean break down the games and look ahead to a huge slate next Saturday. Today's guests include Staples kicker Mickey Ross and New Canaan manager Anabel James.

Dave and Sean discuss Wilton's impressive win over Trumbull and Greenwich's more difficult than expected victory against Norwalk. Joining them are Wilton's Charlie Calabrese and Warde's Christian Parisi.

It's the opening week of the football season, which saw the FCIAC finish with a 12-4 mark. Joining Dave this week is Greenwich linebacker Justin Carroll and Fairfield Ludlowe coach Mitch Ross.

Summer's over and Dave Ruden is back with Sunday Morning Quarterback with Joe Della Vecchia, Lou Marinelli, Anthony Morello, and Nick Weil.

It's the final show of the season and Dave previews the state girls lacrosse and softball finals and talks Staples sports with an all-star lineup: David Goldshore, Rita Jagodzinski, and Kristin Woods.

It's the semifinals of the state playoffs and Dave talks baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse with Sophie Haas, Ryan MItchell, Brett Conner, Emily Dowd, Griffin Palladino and Caitlin DeBernardis.

Today it's all about the FCIAC baseball and boys lacrosse finals. Plus, the 21 year old interim coach who led her team through adversity to a share of the regular season title. Guests include Chris Colsey, Ken Geriak, and Brie Muro.

Today's show is a full hour on the controversy in Westport after the Board of Education voted in support of the superintendent's decision not to renew the contract of Staples boys soccer coach Russell Oost-Lievense. Dave is joined by Robert Harrington, Russell Oost-Lievense, Steve Shackelford and Dan Woog.

On this Mother's Day edition, Dave recaps a Fairfield Warde softball-baseball doubleheader with guests Annabell Adams, Jimmy Dobbs, Emma Hamilton, and Andrew Oppenheimer.

It's softball and boys and girls lacrosse coverage on today's show, with guests Will Hayes, Lisa Lindley and Griffin Palladino.

This week Dave talks softball with Darien coach Nick DeMaio, New Canaan’s Marissa DelCarmine and Danbury’s Chloe Trimandilis and baseball with Norwalk’s Matthew Rinaldi.

This week, Dave talks baseball, softball, and boys and girls lacrosse with Emily Dowd, Hope Hapgood, Josh Marcus, and Phil Pacelli.

On today’s show, Dave talks boys lacrosse with a little bit of baseball as well with Jake Carney, Bobby Lutz, Ryan Mitchell, and Mike Nazzaro.

Dave transitions into Spring sports, talking baseball and softball with Maddie Collins, Brett Conner, and Jack McFarland.

Dave is back from break and is talking FCIAC vs. private schools and parental overreach - along with girls' lacrosse. Joining today's show is Sam Clachhko, EJ DiNunzio, David Goldshore, Doug Marchetti, Ceci Patterson, and Dan Woog.