Inside Friartown with Bob Driscoll

Host Mike DeMars speaks with former volleyball player Kayla "Fitz" Fitzgerald about her favorite memories from her time in Friartown (0:00-1:16), having the team make the transition to the BIG EAST Conference during her sophomore season (1:17-1:58), getting to visit her teammates' hometowns during conference play (1:59-3:05), working as a model around the globe while still finding time to further her education (3:06-4:55) and finally how she feels at home whenever she comes back to Providence College for a visit (4:56-5:31).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with Julian Gressel, a former Friar soccer player and current member of the DC United (MLS), about the most memorable game from his college career  (0:00-1:13),  keeping up with the Friars, including their run in the NCAA tournament this past season (1:14-2:40), his favorite memories while attending Providence College (2:41-3:16), how the Providence College men's soccer coaching staff prepared him to play professionally (3:17-4:24), his transition from the Atlanta United to the DC United (4:25-5:34) how he is spending his time while the MLS season is suspended (5:35-7:28) and what he still wants to accomplish in his soccer career (7:29-8:53).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with former women's ice hockey player Christina Putigna about her favorite memories from both on and off the ice (0:00-1:27), what it felt like to record 100 career points (1:28-2:17), the differences between playing in college and professionally  (2:18-2:52), the experience of reaching the Isobel Cup in her first year with the Boston Pride (NWHL) (2:53-3:43) and what was the biggest obstacle for her to overcome during her hockey career (3:44-4:20).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with senior C.J. McCartin about her favorite memories from four years on the PC swimming and diving team (0:00-0:58), what it was like to be in Puerto Rico, training with the team, when an earthquake hit the region (0:59-1:44), what motivated her to write a "goodbye letter" to Providence College (1:45-2:32), her plans for after graduation (2:33-2:54) and what she feels is the best part of being a Friar (2:54-3:24).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with junior goalie Toby Burgdorf about choosing to play at Providence College despite the presence of two-time All-American goalie Tate Boyce  (0:00-0:52),  how his relationship with Tate has evolved (0:53-1:37), what he learned about himself this season (1:38-2:17) how the team will use this season as motivation (2:18-2:47), what he wants to work in before next season (2:48-3:13) and what he likes the most about being a Friar (3:14-3:35).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with junior Olivia Orlando about preparing for the season knowing that she would be called upon to be a team leader (0:00-1:14), the experience of being introduced at The Dunk during Late Night Madness (1:15-2:47), how a mid-season injury allowed her to see the game in a new way (2:48-4:48), what level of confidence the team had heading into the BIG EAST Tournament (4:49-5:30) and what advice she would give someone looking to play basketball at the Division I level (5:31-7:05).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with senior Madison Skeie about her favorite memories while playing field hockey at Providence College (0:00-1:27),  the steps she took to create a major that fit her career aspirations (1:28-3:33), how his team heard that the season was ending early (3:34-5:57) and how she has reached out to Providence College almus for guidance in her pursuit of a career in sports broadcasting (5:58-7:34).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with sophomore forward Tyce Thompson about what made his second season in Friartown different from the first (0:00-1:06),  attending the New Jersey Devils' development camp over the summer (1:07-2:03), how his team heard that the season was ending early (2:04-2:52) what he will be working on in the off-season (2:53-3:16), and his favorite memory from this past season (3:17-4:25).

Host Mike DeMars speaks with sophomore guard David Duke about what helped to turn the season around for the Friars (0:00-1:07),  the strong finish to the regular season, including an impressive 5-0 record against Top 25 opponents (1:08-2:10), the abrupt ending to the season (2:11-4:14) and how he is spending his time now that the season is over (4:15-5:16).

FEATURING: David Duke
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars

Host Mike DeMars and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll discuss the start of the spring sports season and future plans to help teams practice when the weather is not cooperative (0:00-2:27).  Mike catches up with former women's basketball player Jovana Nogic who is currently for Cadi La Seu in the Spanish First Division (2:28-6:40).  Bob answers questions sent in by some loyal listeners (6:41-9:41).  Mike sits down with Chris Gabrielli, the head coach of the Friars' lacrosse team, to discuss the professional career of some alums and their annual Networking Day event(9:42-14:39).   Bob lists his top three sports related movies as well as his top three non-sports related movies and he talks about this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture, Parasite (14:40-18:21). 

FEATURING: Bob Driscoll
GUESTS: Jovana Nogic, Chris Gabrielli
HOSTED BY: Mike DeMars