Four Quarters Podcast

Episode 28 of The Four Quarters Podcast is headlined by Saint Mary's Huskies guard Aiyanna Empringham.  Host Tyler Bennett and Empringham discuss her career through two years in the AUS, and the challenges that came with it in Year One as she made the adjustment to the collegiate level.  Then. Empringham gives a look into her coaching history and how she's progressed through the ranks while working towards getting her Coaching Certification.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Part Two of Episode 27 is headlined by Red Deer College Queens Women's Basketball Head Coach Mandy Botham.  Host Tyler Bennett and Botham discuss her first season as the Head Coach of the Queens, getting her thoughts on how the season played out and playing for a playoff spot on the final weekend of the regular season.  Then, Botham gives us a look at what to expect from the Queens in 2020-21, without giving too much away ahead of time.  Then, a conversation on the state of Women's Basketball in Canada and whether or not Canada could sustain a Women's Professional League closes out the episode.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Part One of Episode 27 is headlined by Bob Murray, the ACAC President and SAIT Trojans Associate Director of Athletics.  Host Tyler Bennett and Murray discuss the state of basketball in Canada, and ways that the game can continue to grow.  Murray also gives us a look at what lies ahead for the Trojans as they gear up to host the 2021 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championships in next March. Lastly, Murray discusses the Trojans behind-the-scenes and how they strive to always be leaders when it comes to Game Day operations and social media presence in Canada. (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Episode 26 of The Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada, takes another look at the Media side of the collegiate basketball landscape North of the border.  Host Tyler Bennett chats with Michael Sun, who serves as a Reporter for both The Charlatan and Ottawa Sportspage while also doubling as the Colour Commentator for Carleton Ravens basketball.  The Masters of Journalism Student at Carleton University looked back at what got him into journalism in the first place, his inspirations, and how he's gone about finding his voice when it comes to his pieces.  Then, a discussion on both the Men's and Women's programs at Carleton closes the episode.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Episode 25 marks the quarter-century mark for The Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada.  On this episode, host Tyler Bennett catches up with Fanshawe Falcons Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Nicole Carriere (6:25), who also serves as the Sports Information Officer for the entire Falcons Athletics Department.  Carriere gives her thoughts on the 2019-20 season for the Falcons, one that came to an abrupt end ahead of the 2020 CCAA Women's Basketball National Championships due to COVID-19.  She also touches on coaching with her family, and how that gives them an advantage when it comes to the rest of the OCAA.  It was a fun interview, one that you won't want to miss!

Tyler Bennett takes to the microphone for Episode 24 of The Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada.  The 24th episode is all about the AUS.  To kick things off, Bennett chats with Cape Breton guard Osman 'Ozzy' Omar (4:10).  The pair discuss everything from his career so far at Cape Breton, from Omar leading the league in scoring for the last two seasons to being constantly overlooked and what that does to his motivation.  Then, the pair cap off their discussion with a look at a program that Cape Breton University rolled out last year: CAPERS in the Community.  Bennett closes the episode with some thoughts on the AUS being overlooked on a National level despite having two teams medal this year.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Episode 23 of The Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada, is a day late.  Logistical issues have led us to push back our interview with Rami Arabi to the month of May, but we will push through!  Host Tyler Bennett discusses the proposed rebrand at Algonquin College, as the Students' Association manipulated a vote to favour what appears to be a hidden agenda.  Then, recruiting news from coast-to-coast caps off a shortened episode.

Episode 22 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada, is all about the SAIT Trojans.  One of the most consistent teams in the CCAA as of late, the Trojans have turned into a perennial powerhouse program in Canada.  Host Tyler Bennett opens the episode with some background information on the program, including their stats from the 2019-20 season and a look at how they secured their fourth-consecutive ACAC Gold Medal.  Then, an interview with Head Coach Marty Birky (10:25) headlines the First Half of the show.  To wrap things up, an interview with third-year guard Charlie Conner (23:45) is heard in the Second Half.

Tyler Bennett takes to the microphone for Episode 21 of The Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada.  In an otherwise quiet U Sports basketball landscape, the CEBL released their 2020 U Sports draft picks on Thursday night to save the day!  Bennett takes a look at all 21 picks from all seven teams across the board and gives some candid thoughts on each pick.

Tyler Bennett takes to the microphone for Episode 20 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by College Court Report Canada.  This episode focuses on Rookies, whether its players or coaches.  Four standout rookies from across the CCAA are highlighted in the first half of the episode.  Then, in the Second Half, an interview with former Seneca Sting Women's Basketball Head Coach Kareem Griffin is heard from start to finish.  Bennett and Griffin discuss everything from his Coaching Philosophy to his time with the Sting in 2019-20.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)