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The best podcast host in the Universe is back a new episode of Husky Talk with guest Sean Rabinowitz, who I have a blast conversing with. He keeps it real, and we truly had a great episode.

Sean is back by popular demand to talk about a little bit of everything. We hit on Coach Dan Hurley deciding to stay in Storrs and Sean is happy as a UConn fan to see our team go for a 3 peat, which would be the first since the 70's.

He also looks at it from the other side, it's the LA Lakers, a legendary franchise with Lebron James, what more could you want? We discuss Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic team and he shares his thoughts.

We talk about work/life balance, the influence of his parents in developing work ethic. How he dedicated himself to building his career and own business. At times now, kids graduating college expect 6 figure paying jobs. Sean remembers starting off at 28K a year and the hard work that pays off in the end. UConn's future in athletics and how without a conference for football, it will be a challenge to get into the black for a public University without a major television contract.

Sean is a fantastic guest and I love being able to talk about many different topics. We may try to set up a regular episode with him. Whether monthly or biweekly, never a dull moment and always entertaining.

Thank you to Matt Nuzie, Geoff Heyl, Kyle Muncy, Erika Higgins and Jeff Larsen for donating to Husky Talk. We are able to record more episodes and upload them faster. Any contribution is appreciated, Venmo @Husky-Talk, last 4 digits 9729. We are grateful for all the support, and we have only just begun.

Thank you to our sponsors Matt Nuzie of REMAX, the top real estate agent in Connecticut 8 years running, Geoff Heyl, Kyle Muncy, Tommy Collins and Sean Rabinowitz. We appreciate any donations which allow more episodes, Venmo is @Husky-Talk, last 4 digits 9729. You will be featured with your business as a sponsor of our show.

We are moving up in land of Husky Talk with our first former UConn Baseball player joining as a guest. Jason Grabowski was nice enough to come on the show and had an outstanding career, also my first opportunity to interview a baseball player!

Grabowski graduated from The Morgan School in Clinton, Connecticut and was drafted by the Yankees in the 17th round of the 1994 draft out of high school. Jason was a huge fan of the team but at 175 pounds, he did not think it was in his best interests to sign. Instead, to play college baseball at UConn for legendary Coach Andy Baylock.

In 1995 and 1996, Grabowski played summer baseball with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod League. Coincidently, Freddie Prinze Jr was there shooting the movie Summer Catch at the time. A cool experience and players were extras. Jason describes himself as versatile with many skills but a master of none. Able to play catcher, shortstop and in the outfield, he was then drafted by the Texas Rangers in the second round of the ⁠1997 MLB Draft⁠.

Jason spent time in the minors from Single A to Triple A developing. In the Major League he was also in Seattle, LA where one of his fondest memories was hitting a home run off Cubs ace Kerry Wood.

He played in Japan, sharing stories of the culture differences and having an interpreter before injuries forced him to retire in 2007 with Tampa Bay.

Jason is a great guy, humble, and went very far in his career. He shared some cool stories and we definitely will have him on our Worcester Red Sox show.

All new Husky Talk with the man himself, Sean Rabinowitz who played Rugby at UConn. We discuss how he played football and was offered scholarships by several colleges including Stony Brook. His love for Rugby changed things and a talk with his father helped him choose UConn.

Sean shares his feeling on UConn Alumni affairs and believes we can do better. He has spoken at UConn a few times and wants to make a difference. Sean reflects on how all of us were family and supported each other. He has gone on to selling insurance and then starting his own business. Its never easy but it's his baby and he has been very successful.

Thank you for your support of Husky Talk starting with Sean and his donation. Matt Nuzie, Geoff Heyl, Kyle Muncy and Tommy Collins, I appreciate your donations. Venmo @Husky-Talk, last 4 digits are 9729. We appreciate any contributions. We will mention you and your business as a sponsor on a podcast that is growing in popularity all over the country. Thank you!

Arena Football League Team President Jeff Levack joins the show to talk about the Albany Firebirds, their amazing, undefeated season and chance to win another championship.

We talk about the coaching staff, signing Free Agents to put the team together and the family atmosphere he helped create. Albany has the most rabid, passionate fans and it is great to see them on top where they belong. Jeff wears many hats but does not micromanage. The play-offs are around the corner, nothing will be more exciting than seeing the Firebirds at home throughout! Check out the team website at

A truly bombastic Husky Talk with the very successful Nicki Marie of Nicki Unplugged as our guest. She was a dominate field hockey player at UConn and was nice enough to come on the show, produced by Erika Higgins.

Nicki excelled as a three-sport athlete in high school doing field hockey, indoor track and softball. Attending camp at UConn, along with her official visit secured her to commit and become a Husky. She does believe softball was her best sport and also was a two-time state champion in the Shotput for Indoor track.

At UConn, she redshirted before becoming at 3-year starter even after switching positions for coach Nancy. Her teams made it to the Final 4 as a junior and senior. Nicki was an outstanding player and learned by watching the upperclassmen.

We talk about her several careers out of college before COVID hitting and starting Nicki Unplugged. It originated on Tic Tok and Nicki uses Instagram because it offers many features. Being a single mom after a recent divorce, she is an incredible content creator. Nicki is devoted to her children; they play sports and do well in school.

I give Nicki all the credit in the world, betting on herself, becoming a content creator, growing her audience, building a brand and being extremely successful. I said she has amazing talent, and her fans will continue coming back. Nicki will grow new followers because of her hilarious personality and ability to entertain. Thank you, Erika, for setting up the interview, thank you Nicki for coming on my little podcast and I appreciate the advice!

All new episode on Moneyline on 97.9 Unity Radio, Executive Producer Ernie Flyod, the best sports show in Worcester today. We talk about all the major news in sports and have a fantastic episode this week.

Kelly Greene is our special guest and did an outstanding job bringing a different perspective for our listeners. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified National Counselor and Licensed Hypnotherapist. She was able to offer unique insight on the Grayson Murray suicide.

We talk briefly about the Celtics sweeping the Pacers and are clearly the best team in the league. Dallas is taking care of business in Minnesota in the West which will make for a fierce battle for the title.

Kelly discusses Grayson Murray and offers condolences to their family. Not knowing all the information, she did not want to speculate, but understands the pressures of sports, along with expectations can be difficult to handle. Athletes, men in general are less likely to ask for help, if you see someone struggling, encourage them to talk to an expert.

We mention the Harrison Butker speech and how he clearly had an agenda that was not typical for a commencement ceremony. Kelly shares about how she is inclusive to everyone. If women choose to be stay at home mom's, if they choose to have careers, she supports their decisions. Men telling women how they should live their lives is inappropriate.

At the end, we discuss Jason Kelce and CTE. Kelly has first hand experience seeing symptoms in myself this past year. Kelly has been very special to me and did an outstanding job co-hosting the episode. Don't miss Moneyline, only on 97.9 Unity Radio.

Thank you for all the support Husky Talk is receiving. Husky Nation is coming together and we are speaking to alums all over the country. Matt Nuzie, Geoff Heyl, Tommy Collins, Kyle Muncy, Sean Rabinowitz, and Erika Higgins for their generous donations. We can produce more shows and reach former athletes, I appreciate all the contributions. To donate, Venmo @Husky-Talk, last 4 digits are 9729. We will recognize you and promote your business

An assistant coach at Maryland was now at UConn and he gave him a call, the rest is history. Coach Tom Jackson put him in to hit a 43 yard field goal, he nailed it, and never looked back. Playing for 4 different head coaches, Skip Holz came to UConn and Dave felt something special happening. In his senior year, 1995, he kicked 3 game winning field goals for the first time in his career.

An amazing kicker who was the first Husky to play in the Blue/Shrine game and Senior Bowl, he also went to the NFL combine. Dave attended NFL camps before working in IT for the Department of Defense. He now is a principal, athletic director and high school football coach. He is having quadruple bypass surgery soon and everyone please wish him well in his recovery. Dave is a great guy and mentoring kids the right way, we wish him the best!

Moneyline episode with the gang back together! Frank Cristiano, Mr. Wells, and the best host in the UNIVERSE Steve Cully bringing you the number one sports talk show in Worcester!

Erika Higgins joins Husky Talk, as a loyal follower of our podcast, she was very much a part of UConn Football and offers a different perspective from her experience. She has been an amazing friend, and I was looking forward to having her on.

Erika grew up in Orange, Connecticut, in a family who loved the Huskies very much. She played basketball and excelled at Volleyball in high school.

Applying to college, she was accepted at UConn, but a clerical error had her at our Avery Point campus. Thankfully, her guidance counselor called and cleared things up to make sure she was attending in Storrs.

Erika has an outstanding work ethic and got involved working in the equipment room for the legendary Larry Hare and Chris Stasaitis, both avid listeners. Quickly, she became a member of our football family and spent time with us off the field.

It's a tough job working behind the cage, washing clothes, providing equipment to players and being close to our locker room where chaos may ensue, or might not smell like roses. Erika also worked with other teams like hockey, she loves Larry and Chris for helping her out.

Erika and her family never missed home games, she traveled to as many away games as she could, including hitting the road to places like Boston College, Akron, and Buffalo to name a few.

After college, she worked 6 jobs, always staying busy. Meeting her husband was unexpected and a hilarious story. They married after 3 years of dating at a beautiful venue.

She became a mom to Owen and switched career paths working in the health care industry, including spending a lot of time in Hospice, where she shares a beautiful story. Recently she took a new job with a start-up company working as a Director/Supervisor.

We talk about being a mom and parenting as she had two more children. Owen is 15, she also has a 13- and 6-year-old, all active in sports. Having a career, along with a very busy household, she and her husband do a fantastic job making it all work.

Erika and I discuss the challenges facing kids playing sports. Parents with unrealistic expectations that add pressure, allowing children to fail, bullying and more.

Sadly, she lost her father recently and he was extremely close to her. He was a huge UConn fan, proud of Erika and his grandchildren. She credited our UConn family for helping her through a tragic time, especially Uyi Osunde and Chris Stasaitis.

Erika has been a wonderful friend to me after we reconnected two years ago, and I met her husband who is a saint. Erika never hesitated when I was struggling, she was ready to drive 3 hours at night to make sure I was safe. She will do anything for people, I appreciate how supportive she is and always lets me know she cares.