The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara
Join Rhode Island Sports Journalist and basketball scribe Kevin McNamara with guests from the Ocean State sports scene and beyond.
Episodes
51 episodes
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara - Legendary PC Friar: Ernie DiGregorio
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:57
The 401 Podcast - NCAA Conference Contraction with former Big East Commissioner: Mike Tranghese
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 financ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:16
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New PC Head Coach: Kim English
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 develo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:03
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Ed Cooley's Exit & Kim English's Entrance At Providence College
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:53
The 401 Podcast - 2022 PC Friars Basketball Preview
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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20:47
The 401 Podcast - Friends of Friar Basketball Reunion Special
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".
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:55
The 401 Podcast - NCAA & National Basketball Hall of Fame Coach: Jim Calhoun
Join Kevin McNamara this week as he sits down with former Northeastern and University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Coach, Jim Calhoun to discuss his upcoming recognition at the NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City, MO. Kevin and Jim d...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:03
The 401 Podcast - PC Athletic Director Bob Driscoll: The Exit Interview
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. Kev...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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29:52
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview
Kevin is joined by WPBF Sports Anchor Yianni Kourakis for an NBA Eastern Conference Finals preview between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Yianni is a native son of Rhode Island and worked as a TV personality in Providence for many years. He...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:03
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New PC Friars Bryce Hopkins & Devin Carter
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 joi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:10
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: NCAA Men's Final Four & Ed Cooley Wins Naismith Award
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:07
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Advances to First Sweet 16 in 25 Years
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:27
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley
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 Eas...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:02
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Legend - Joe Hassett
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 j...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:01
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley & Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports
In this action packed edition of The 401 Podcast, Kevin sits down with CBS Sports Network College Basketball Reporter and Analyst Jon Rothstein and Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley. Providence has hoop fever as t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:58
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Fox & CBS Sports NCAA Basketball Analyst - Bill Raftery
Kevin is joined by CBS and Fox National Men's NCAA Basketball Analyst, Bill Raftery. Raf holds court on the Providence College Friars, The Big East Conference, and relives his glory days golfing and dining out with Dave Gavitt in beautiful Rhod...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:05
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: John Fanta - Fox Sports
John Fanta calls NCAA Basketball for Fox Sports and is also the host of Big East Shootaround and he joins Kevin this week on The 401 Podcast. Kevin and John measure the Big East's performance in non-conference play and break down the start of c...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:22
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Andrew Green - President and Principal Architect of A.H. Green Design
Kevin is joined by Andrew Green of A.H. Green Design to discuss his undertaking at Wannamoisett Golf Club in Rumford, Rhode Island. Andrew and his team are currently updating and revamping Wannamoisett which is considered one of the nicest golf...
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29:24
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Head Coach Ed Cooley has his Friars 9-1
During this week's 401 Podcast, Kevin is joined by Providence College Friars Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley and standout players such as Nate Watson, Ed Croswell, and A.J. Reeves. Don't look now Friar Fans, but your team is off to a 9-1 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:06
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Dana O'Neil - Senior Writer, The Athletic
Kevin is joined by Senior Writer Dana O'Neil from The Athletic to discuss her latest book, "The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History". Dana and Kevin discuss The Big East through the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:22
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Providence College Men's Basketball Head Coach - Ed Cooley
Join Kevin as he sits down with Providence College Men's Head Basketball Coach, Ed Cooley. Ed joins Kevin to discuss the off-season player movement via the transfer portal, and the Friars 2021-22 season outlook.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:38
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: New England Patriots Season Preview with NBCSN's Tom E. Curran & ESPN's Mike Reiss
Kevin is joined by NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran and ESPN's Mike Reiss to discuss the 2021 New England Patriots led by Rookie Quarterback, Mac Jones. Tom and Mike give their predictions for the 2021 NFL Season as well as how the Patriots wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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21:40
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: Former Boston Globe Sportswriter & Current Author Leigh Montville
Kevin is joined by former Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated legend Leigh Montville to discuss his new book: Tall Men, Short Shorts. The book chronicles a young Lee Montville's experience covering the 1969 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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30:11
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: NBA Finals Preview with ESPN's Doris Burke
Kevin is joined by ESPN NBA Analyst Doris Burke to break down the 2021 NBA Finals featuring the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. Certainly, the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul's pursuit of an NBA Title are lead storylines. Doris...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:06
The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara: RI Golf Legend Billy Andrade Previews the 121st US Open
Rhode Island golf royalty Billy Andrade joins Kevin this week to preview the 121st United States Open at Torrey Pines. Billy gives his thoughts on USGA course set up, betting favorites, betting long shots, and the state of golf during this pand...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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18:52