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Brianna Frias shares her unique journey from Basketball to Politics. In her current role as Communications Director for Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Brianna emphasizes the importance of her why and the advice she would give emerging leaders.

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Kevin is joined by Providence College legend, Ernie DiGregorio to discuss his new book: "Star With a Broken Heart". In this podcast Ernie dives into his love filled relationships with the late Dave Gavitt, and the late Marvin Barnes. Kevin and Ernie discuss the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 PC Friars run to the Final Four and how Ernie, Marvin, and Coach Gavitt captured basketball hearts all over New England. 

Kevin is joined this week by former Big East Conference Commissioner, Mike Tranghese to discuss NCAA conference contraction and realignment. Tranghese makes his home in Rhode Island and shares his extremely strong opinions on the current financial landscape of NCAA conferences. 

Join Kevin McNamara as he is joined for the first time by new Providence Head Men's Basketball Coach, Kim English. In his first 401 Podcast appearance, Coach English discusses his first weeks in Providence, as well as roster and schedule development. 

Join Kevin as he gives his insights into former Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley's defection to Georgetown, and hear from new Friars Head Coach, Kim English. 

Kevin McNamara visits with Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley and star players Ed Croswell & Jared Bynum to preview the 2022 Friars. 

This week, we share the great Sunday night Q&A between host Bob Rathbun and Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley plus the Jersey Mike's News and Notes!

The event was our welcome dinner for the 2022 Jersey Mike's Celebrity Golf Classic, that was staged this past Monday at the Atlanta National Golf Club!

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Kevin McNamara is joined by former Providence College basketball stars Quinton Burton, Austin Croshere, and God Shamgod during a fun filled reunion weekend organized by "Friends of Friar Basketball".

Former Head Coach and Assistant Coach at the Division I level, Brit King discusses the mindset of an athlete  transitioning from sport (player)  to career (coach). With over thirty plus years in the coaching industry she outlines what matters most and her current role as Assistant Athletic Director for Inclusive Excellence at Bryant University. 

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Join Kevin McNamara as he sits down with retiring Providence College Athletic Director, Bob Driscoll. After 21 successful years as the Athletic Director at Providence, Bob is set to retire this summer and give way to new AD Steve Napolillo. Kevin and Bob discuss the last two decades of progress in Friar Town as well as what's to come for Bob in his retirement. 

The NCAA Transfer Portal is churning. Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley is reloading for the 2022-23 campaign. Join Kevin as he sits down with two of the newest Friars, Bryce Hopkins & Devin Carter. Hopkins joins the Friars from Kentucky while Carter heads to Providence via South Carolina. Coach Cooley is wasting no time in targeting top-tier SEC talent and landing impact players in order to defend the Friars Regular Season Big East Title. 

This week, we began our awards recaps as our Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Ed Cooley of Providence College joins host Bob Rathbun. We salute all of our men’s winners as well. Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men's Player of the Year and Walker Kessler of Auburn our Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.

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On this week's 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara, hear from victorious Kansas Head Coach Bill Self after the Jayhawks stunning comeback win over North Carolina in the NCAA Championship Game. Next, Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley gives his reaction to being named the Naismith Coach of the year, and Kevin gives us his thoughts on the Friars moving forward into the transfer portal and beyond. 

Amy Cembor,  Senior Associate Dean of Admission at Providence College (go Friars!) and former president of New England Association for College Admission Counseling, shares insights about life on the secondary and higher ed sides of the table, resistance against just going after what's next, and a story about an unfortunate mic drop moment in Las Vegas that, were this a video podcast, would reveal deep shades of red on Ken's face. 5

Shout-outs to Darryl Uy, Marie Bigham and LaSalle Bakery.

Rapid Descent

• Walkout song:  Standing Outside the Fire by Garth Brooks
• Best recent read: Untamed by Glennon Doyle.
• Eager to read next: Anything by Elin Hilderbrand that can serve as a beach read
• Favorite podcast: Dare to Lead and Unlocking Us, both by Brene Brown.
• Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Karen Chen (Oklahoma State) has a killer recipe for garlic mashed potatoes with cream cheese and bacon.
• What he uses to take and keep notes: Listmaster app ... and conference giveaway notepads.. 
• Memorable bit of advice: "People will forget what you said and what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel."
• Bucket list: Get my Ph.D!

Theme music arranged by Ryan Anselment.

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In this edition of The 401 Podcast, Kevin recaps the Friars two thrilling wins in Buffalo. Providence defeated South Dakota State 66-57 in Round 1 and then demolished Richmond 79-51 in Round 2. The Friars now draw #1 Seed Kansas in the Sweet 16 in Chicago.

Join Kevin as he sits down with Providence College Head Men's Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley. The Friars have won their first ever regular season Big East Championship and look to continue their stellar season as the number one seed in the Big East Tournament. Kevin's exclusive chat with Coach Cooley dives into the Friars Big East and NCAA Tournament preparations. 

Former Providence College star and NBA shooting guard Joe Hassett joins Kevin on this week's edition of The 401 Podcast. Joe now provides color commentary of all Friar games on WPRO in Providence alongside play-by-play partner John Rooke. Joe joins Kevin to discuss the national college basketball landscape, a historic season for Providence College, and of course a little golf!