The Road to the Garden Podcast

In this episode, Tommy, Chris and Michael break down two of the newest commits to the Big East, Kris Parker and Julius Halaifonua. Then, the guys get into three hot takes they each have for the Big East next season, and wrap it up by drafting the figures in the conference, that have the most "aura" (it's a term the kids these days use).

Time Codes:

Intro: 0:00

Julius Halaifonua: 1:30

Kris Parker: 5:58

Hot Takes: 11:00

Aura Draft: 44:05

The Road to the Garden Gang is back! Join Tommy Godin, Michael DeRosa and Chris Thedinga as they go full in-depth to give a very early look at the Big East next year!

Time Codes:

Intro: 0:00

McFlurry Review: 1:38

Providence: 4:17

Marquette: 10:14

Villanova: 16:50

Butler: 29:43

Creighton: 37:30

Seton Hall: 46:57

Xavier: 54:39

UConn: 1:04:43

St. John's: 1:14:03

Georgetown: 1:23:10

DePaul: 1:34:57

Outro: 1:41:00

Tommy and Michael were joined by special guests: BigEast Bar Room (Tyler and Ryan Cassidy), Chris Thedinga and Sara Kiernan to discuss all Big East team's seasons, and preview some very early expectations for next year!

In this shorter episode, Michael and Tommy are back to talk the stories around the Big East, including UConn's dominant run to the Final Four.

Time Codes:

Intro: 0:00

"Good Get" SZN: 1:45

In Memoriam: 2:55

Marquette: 3:11

UConn Beds & Travel Drama: 6:03

Marquette (Again): 7:26

Beds (Again): 8:24

Creighton: 9:36

Seton Hall Live NIT Reactions: 13:25

#TheReturn: 18:26

NIL Foods: 22:13

UConn and the Final Four: 25:24

More NIT: 34:33

Final Four/Outro: 35:33

In this episode, Tommy Godin steps aside so the brilliance of Michael DeRosa and Chris Thedinga can shine through, as the guys give you detailed recaps and previews for the three Big East teams in the Big Dance, and their thoughts on some other stories around the league!

Time codes:

Intro: 0:00

UConn Recap: 2:39

UConn vs SDSU Preview: 4:30

UConn Elite Eight potential Matchups: 9:48

Marquette Recap: 13:50

Marquette vs NC State: 15:39

Marquette Elite Eight Matchups: 21:04

Creighton vs Tennessee Preview: 29:59

Creighton Elite Eight Matchups: 37:04

Creighton Tennessee (again): 38:58

Creighton Recap first two rounds: 40:05

Creighton vs Gonzaga potential preview: 43:43

Chris Holtmann to DePaul: 48:22

#TheReturn: 54:35

Sha to Louisville Rumors: 57:21

Outro: 1:01:20

Tommy and Michael talk about how the Big East was snubbed, and talk about the Big East's Road in all of these tournaments. Which Big east teams make a run? Is the NIT the superior tournament? All that and more.

Tommy and Michael are once again joined by the committee, to vote for their Big East Awards!!

Time Codes:

Intro: 0:00

Player of the Year: 2:00

Most Improved Player: 6:46

Freshman of the Year: 11:55

Media Member you'd most want to have a Beer With: 14:53

Blind Date or something idk: 17:55

Sixth man of the Year: 19:52

Game of the Year: 24:41

Clutch Gene Award: 27:20

What Coach Would be the Best Chef: 29:17

Defensive Player of the Year: 33:08

Best Dressed: 36:38

Mascot of the Year: 39:12

Coach of the Year: 42:30

Fan of the Year: 49:46

Outro: 53:35

Join Tommy Godin and Michael DeRosa as they discuss the Big East Bubble and ramble on about other various things.

Time Codes:

Intro: 0:00

NYC Food: 0:42

Best Conference Tournaments: 1:43

Big East Bubble: 3:25

Seton Hall: 3:45

St. John's: 11:11

Michigan is bad: 12:05

SJU (Again): 14:20

Providence: 19:30

Wisconsin is tanking: 20:50

Providence (Again): 22:09

Food: 26:33

Nova: 29:20

Awards: 37:34

It's a five man draft day, join Tommy and Michael as they each draft a team, battling against Tyler & Ryan Cassidy and Chris Thedinga. Who's team is best, let us know!!

Time Codes:

Intro: 0:00

Outline: 1:28

Round One: 3:23

Round Two: 8:00

Round Three: 11:06

Round Four: 12:16

Round Five: 22:00

Round Six: 28:23

Round Seven: 34:20

Round Eight: 38:13

Round Nine: 46:40

Team Rankings: 53:46

Outro: 1:00:45