Pirates Talk

Jon Paparsenos, Seton Hall University's VP, University Advancement, sits down to discuss SHU's current initiatives, including the construction of a new practice facility for Kevin Willard's team and the establishment of the Center for Sports Media within the College of Communication and the Arts. Plus, how the over 100,000 worldwide alumni can help strengthen Seton Hall's 165-year mission as it navigates 21st century waters.

Former Pirates assistant coach Fred Hill joins the podcast to discuss his two stints as an assistant coach, one under Tommy Amaker, one under Kevin Willard, plus a incredible basketball reunion he's putting together that will take place in April and will celebrate NJ basketball.

The New York Post's Zach Braziller discusses all things college hoops from the national scene to the Big East, from Seton Hall to St. John's. Who are the surprise teams in the Big East? Will Seton Hall find its way in February? Zach answers those questions and more.

This week's guest is Fox broadcaster Dave Sims who discusses what's gone wrong lately with the Pirates. Plus, he talks about his career arc that has taken him from the NY Daily News, to WFAN, to the Seattle Mariners, national radio and TV work, and more.

With the Pirates looking to end a two-game losing streak, and facing a home-and-home with St. John's, JP Pelzman joins me to discuss what's gone wrong lately for the Hall and how to go about fixing it. The thirty-years-plus veteran of the NJ/NY media world also talks about what lies ahead for the Pirates, how the Big East will shake out, and more!

Seton Hall Associate Coach Grant Billmeier is the guest this week as he discusses what makes this year's team special, his relationship with Head Coach Kevin Willard, and the reasons why he's known as a big-man whisperer.

Lauren Park-Lane is on the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list as one of the nation's top point guards. The junior was voted to the preseason All-Big East first team, and is a key cog in Seton Hall's hopes for the season. What led her to The Hall? Where will the Pirates finish in the Big East? What does her future hold? Those topics and more are part of the newest episode of "Pirates Talk".

My guest this week is Mark Bryant who was PJ Carlesimo's most important recruit. Bryant's commitment to the Hall put the Pirates back on the college basketball map and placed them on the road to the 1989 NCAA championship game. After playing for 15 years in the NBA, Bryant is now in his 18th season as an assistant coach, currently with the Phoenix Suns.

With Sunday's Garden State Hardwood Classic between Rutgers and the Hall as the backdrop, Michael Nzei is my guest as he discusses the Seton Hall-Rutgers rivalry, his nascent business career, his hard work in the classroom, emigrating from Nigeria, and more.

It's a big week for the Hall as they play nationally-ranked Texas on Thursday followed by a showdown with Rutgers on Sunday in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. Fran Fraschilla is my guest this week as the noted ESPN college basetball analyst dishes on the Pirates, the Big East, the national hoops scene, and much, much more.