Hawk Talk: The Official Monmouth Athletics Podcast

Monmouth men's soccer defender Olle Brorsson is episode 56's feature guest and we talk to the Hawk center back about the team in the middle of a CAA run, pregame routines, growing up in Sweden playing futbol and ice hockey, his intensity on the field and more.

A surprise co-host in Athletics Department employee Rosaly Rivera joins the back end of the show.

A one-on-one with Monmouth Women's Soccer Goalie Cassie Coster - who dishes on who has the hardest shot on the team, what her pregame rituals are, what the mindset is of this team (which as of the taping had not let up a goal in CAA play) and more! Gary and Greg preview the homecoming game against Lehigh and touch on the upcoming basketball season including some key dates.

Former linebacker Christian Runza joins the show to chat about his time at Monmouth, coaching professional football and his where he gets his gourmet cooking skills from. 

Episode 52 features the final interview with departing Director of Athletics Jeff Stapleton. Jeff recaps 33 years with some of his favorite moments, the hiring of Coach Kevin Callahan and the start of the football program, a very important solicitation of TAPES, athlete of the year announcements and what Gary plans on doing for the 4th of July.

Head Basketball Coach King Rice joins the show to cover a wide range of topics, including NIL, the four newest Hawks, adding Xander Rice to the roster and what the most important quality in a recruit is. The final section of the show will touch on the Golf Outing, Jeff Stapleton's retirement, Trey Dombroski's dominance in Fayetteville and more.

Monmouth's all-time leading scorer in Men's Lacrosse joins the podcast to talk about his journey from MU to the U and his current position as the Tennessee Titans Manager of Football Strategy. Lots of CAA Talk, Lots of NFL Talk and Gary and Greg break down current Hawks in the pros with football and baseball taking center stage. 

Men's golf coach and former PGA Tour Pro Bill Britton is this the guest, talking about the Master's (which he finished 7th), why the US Open is his favorite major, a rundown of the 2022-23 Hawks heading into the final two weeks of the season and much much more. Gary and Greg break down the new pitch clock in college baseball, talk about an article you should be checking out and what events to keep on your calendar coming up. 

Men's lacrosse senior defenseman Tommy Gray is this episode's guest, covering the rise of Shore area lacrosse, getting an advanced degree in lacrosse from Coach Geison, an NFL opportunity, why he came to Monmouth and DMX ahead of this weekend's Family Day event at Kessler Stadium. Gary and Greg cover Giving Days, recap NIL Speaker Series held on campus, Steve Bazaz gets a shoutout and more on Hawk Talk Episode 48.

Big time episode of Hawk Talk presented by RWJBarnabas as Women's Lacrosse graduate student MK George joins the show to talk about the '23 Hawks, MU WLAX's first win over Elon, competing with her family in lifeguard competitions, Adam Sandler and more! 

Stick around to hear about 2023 Giving Days - all the challenge gifts and the easiest way to help support the Hawk teams you love! 

Head Women's Basketball Coach Ginny Boggess recaps the CAA Championship, talks about her group of seniors, the matchup with Tennessee Tech and more. 

Hawk running back Owen Wright is Episode 45's guest. Wright takes us through his journey training for Monmouth's Pro Day, what his experience in the NFLPA Bowl was like, his record-tying 99-yard run, the lessons off the field football and his grandfather taught him. 

Monmouth Baseball Coach Dean Ehehalt is the guest on episode 44 of Hawk Talk. Coach Ehehalt covers keeping the team focused for the comeback win over Maine, the impressive success of his former assistants, recruiting New Jersey and some bonus content on the best concert he's ever attended.

Gary and Greg breakdown the upcoming weekend's events and the almost manic schedule of last weekend's Virginia trip.

On the heels of a three-game win streak and a dominant performance against Drexel, Monmouth sophomore guard Tahron Allen joins the podcast to talk about NYC basketball, why he chose Monmouth, an inside scoop at his tattoos and the best places to eat in Monmouth County and in NY. 

The focus of Episode 41 is on Monmouth Women's Basketball as guards Ariana Vanderhoop and Bri Tinsley stop by to give us their thoughts on the season, handling the pressure of expanding roles, who the best opponent guard is in the CAA, the team's biggest win this season, why pregame TicTok's lead to threes and you might even get a few baking tips (well one really)! 

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Football alum Shawn Clarke joins the podcast, educating on the rules of Rugby, his favorite Monmouth football moment, which of his former MU teammates would make the best rugby players, trying out for the US National Team and something we can all use, Valentine's Day tips!  Greg and Gary breakdown the CAA Football Schedule, upcoming hoops promotional schedule and the FCS and FBS National Championship games.

One of MU Baseball's best, Andrew Meyers '09 joins Hawk Talk and reflects on his time in West Long Branch, including the impact Coach Ehehalt had on him, the correct way to say Nevada, what makes a "Cowboy", his incredible success as an entrepreneur (check out Kaptyn.com), the secrets to keeping child birthing a secret & more. Gary and Greg spend a little bit of time covering Football Signing Day.

Bear Spray, Aviator sunglasses, working with clay for money and launching yourself 16 feet in the air on a carbon pole, we've got it all covered with Hawk Talk Episode 38's guest junior Dalton Yeust of the men's track and field team. 

We also cover the upcoming men's and women's basketball games and a quick recap of the Syracuse MBB matchup.