Hawk Talk Podcast

Peter and Tony

Welcome to Hawk Talk, the one and only podcast for all things Saint Joe’s basketball. My name is Peter Brutschea and each week me and Saint Joe’s hoops aficionados Matt Gifford and Tony Morelli will talk news and notes to keep you in the know on the Saint Joe’s 2023-2024 Men’s Basketball season. This season is set to be an exciting one on Hawk Hill and you won’t want to miss a moment of it. HawkTalk will keep you covered. read less

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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 fixes for basketball.Later, they touch on Phil Martelli’s legacy (while making it clear they don’t care… or do they?), Tony’s recap of the Mummers Parade, and Big Cat’s “Mr. Chicago” reveal—raising the age-old question: What does it really mean to be a fan?All that, and more unfiltered opinions, because that’s what we do. Sorry, Phil.

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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 fixes for basketball.Later, they touch on Phil Martelli’s legacy (while making it clear they don’t care… or do they?), Tony’s recap of the Mummers Parade, and Big Cat’s “Mr. Chicago” reveal—raising the age-old question: What does it really mean to be a fan?All that, and more unfiltered opinions, because that’s what we do. Sorry, Phil.

Aaron Bracy and Riley Frain

Aaron Bracy and Riley Frain

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 down the Hawks’ non-conference play and what’s next. It’s Big 5 banter, St. Joe’s talk, and a few good laughs—don’t miss it!

Hawks fall to 6-4

Hawks fall to 6-4

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!

The Nerds Strike Back

The Nerds Strike Back

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.

All My Ex’s Live in Texas 🤠

All My Ex’s Live in Texas 🤠

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….

//\\ Down, Hawks Up!

//\\ Down, Hawks Up!

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…

Season 4: We’re back

Season 4: We’re back

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 build on them for long-term success? Tune in for a passionate discussion filled with insights, stats, and a hopeful look at upcoming challenges!

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!

NIT Loss and Campion Omelettes

NIT Loss and Campion Omelettes

Tony and Pete discuss the true end to the Hawk’s season, the future for the Hawks including NIL and the transfer portal. If you listen to the end we even talk Conshohoken Brewery’s THWND Hazy IPA and how Phil’s Pilsner could bring back Martelli to campus- this time, to stay. Enjoy. THWND

HAWKS SQUASH THE SPIDERS!

HAWKS SQUASH THE SPIDERS!

Tony flies solo as he recaps the amazing Saint Joe's upset over the #1 seed Richmond Spiders. With the win the Hawks advance to play VCU in the A10 tournament. Tony discusses if this is the best win of the Billy Lange Era. What the team did in order to beat both Mason and Richmond. Finally, we close the show out by opening the mailbag!

Atlantic 10 Tournament Preview: Mason v SJU

Atlantic 10 Tournament Preview: Mason v SJU

On this episode, Tony is joined by Riley Frain (@rileyfrain) of Mid Major Madness and The Portal Report. The two talk about what is needed for Saint Joe's to succeed against Mason. As well as what they define as success in the tournament. Other topics include prediction, end of season awards.

Tony and Pete talk Saint Joe’s loss to VCU, the rocky road of conference play, and their hope for warmer weather bringing better play from the Hawks. THWND

Hawk’s VCU Preview

Hawk’s VCU Preview

We’re joined by George Templeton from @vcuramsrewind to chat Saint Joe’s recent performance, VCU, and the coming month.

Tony and Pete are joined by Matt to talk Saint Joe’s hoops after SLU win and ahead of the Loyola matchup

Tony and Pete talk Dayton loss and the ensuing mess on twitter

Half Way Through A10 Play

Half Way Through A10 Play

Tony and Pete talk the Hawk’s recent success in A10 play, preview a HUGE Dayton game, speak toward a potential future in radio with 97.5 The Fanatic, and much more. Enjoy #THWND

Instant Recap: UMass Thriller

Instant Recap: UMass Thriller

Tony and Pete are joined by Matt Gifford to talk about the thrilling one point W over UMass

Saint Joe’s @ URI Instant Re-cap

Saint Joe’s @ URI Instant Re-cap

Tony and Pete talk after the URI game

Coach Tobin Anderson: Zach Edey or Zach Efron

Coach Tobin Anderson: Zach Edey or Zach Efron

Iona’s Coach Tobin Anderson joins the show to talk his journey from Division III to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. Coach shares his insights on how mid-major programs can remain competitive, what it means to build culture, and what type of player he looks for when he’s building a team. This one is a treat- you don’t want to miss it.

Saints Joe’s Beats Local Safety School

Saints Joe’s Beats Local Safety School

Tony and Pete soar through the thrilling highs of beating Princeton, dive into your mailbag for some mid-air maneuvers, explore the soaring significance of home court advantage, and give you a sneak peek into our upcoming show. Buckle up. THWND. PSA: the title is a joke 😱