The Full 40 - A Villanova Basketball Podcast

with Chris,Trevor and Willy
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"We got back to playing a full 40 minutes of Villanova Basketball", said every Nova player ever. That's music to our ears, and now we've got a podcast for yours. This is The Full 40 Minutes with Chris and Rob, a not-so serious podcast about all things related to Villanova Basketball. Available on Spotify, Apply, Google, Stitcher, and other podcast providers. Just search "The Full 40 podcast" Spotify: https://goo.gl/MtUQTp Twitter: @thefull40 Instagram: @thefull40 email: full40nova@gmail.com

  1. S09E13: The 40's & Portal Talk

    Apr 15

    S09E13: The 40's & Portal Talk

    Willy, Tommy & Brian break down where things stand for Nova as the offseason gets rolling. From portal movement and roster questions to what this team needs to get back to competing at a high level, we cover all the major storylines shaping the program right now. We also look back at how the season wrapped up, what worked, what didn’t, and where there’s real reason for optimism heading into next year. Plenty of discussion on player development, coaching decisions, and how the Wildcats stack up in today’s college basketball landscape. In the second half of the show, it’s time for our annual awards, The 40s. We hand out honors across a range of categories, highlighting the standout performances, key moments, and players who defined the season.

    1h 33m

  2. Mar 25

    S09E12 So.....we lost

    Willy and Tommy discuss the Utah State and the Texas Tech game, the rest of the week that was and what's next for the cats

    1h 6m

  3. Mar 16

    S09E11: Selection Sunday Podcast: The Cats Go Out West

    Willy and Chris hop on this week to talk about the Mens and Womens selections in the NCAA tournament and the path forward for them, they then breakdown some thoughts around the reveal and this years bracket

    1h 46m

  4. Mar 11

    S09E10 - The Conference Tournaments Begins

    S09E10 - The Conference Tournaments Begins by with Chris,Trevor and Willy

    1h 30m

  5. Mar 4

    S09E08: Hodge Heartbreak & Big East Bracketology

    Welcome back to The Full 40! This week, Willie, Tommy, and Chris break down a rollercoaster week of Villanova basketball as the regular season winds down. We kick things off by recapping the recent slate of games, starting with a tough reality check against a title-contending UConn team and a bounce-back win over Butler. We also dive into a concerning trend of the Wildcats sputtering out of the halftime break , before unpacking the brutal blowout loss to St. John's where the team was overwhelmed from the jump. Then, we discuss the most devastating news of the week: the loss of Matt Hodge to a season-ending torn ACL. We analyze how Kevin Willard will need to adjust the rotation and why Malachi Palmer is the most likely candidate to step up as the team shifts toward a smaller, four-guard lineup. To close things out, we look ahead to the Big East Tournament. With the Wildcats locked into the 3-seed, we debate potential matchups we want to avoid (like Providence and DePaul) and discuss the team's realistic ceiling as March Madness approaches. Drop a comment with your Big East Tournament predictions, and don't forget to like and subscribe! 0:00 - Intro & The UConn Reality Check 14:04 - Beating Butler & Halftime Struggles 18:05 - The St. John's Beatdown 23:33 - Matt Hodge's Torn ACL & Replacing His Minutes 36:04 - Big East Tournament Scenarios & Matchup Preferences 1:06:27 - Villanova's MVP Debate & Final Thoughts

    1h 11m

  6. Feb 18

    Gemini said S09E07: Acaden Lewis' Flowers & The Cintas Rock Fight

    Villanova survives the Cintas Center! S09E07 of The Full 40 breaks down the 92-89 OT win over Xavier. Hosts Tommy, Willie, Brian, and Chris discuss the "Acaden Lewis Era," the terrifying free-throw stats, and the upcoming massive home game against UConn. +4 Timestamps: 00:00 – Xavier Rapid Reaction: The Cintas Rock Fight +1 10:45 – Acaden Lewis is the real deal +1 18:30 – The Free Throw Curse: 296th in the country? +1 25:15 – Tyler Perkins vs. Josh Hart: The Jamal Mashburn Take +1 35:00 – Previewing UConn: The Willard Bellwether +1 44:00 – Mailbox: Bryce Lindsay, Malachi Palmer, and Portal Rumors +1

    1h 16m

  7. Feb 11

    S09E06 Where would we be without Tyler Perkins?

    Willy and Tommy go live immediately after Villanova’s 77–74 win over Marquette to break down everything from the Cats’ strong first half to the second-half scoring drought that nearly flipped the game.

    54 min

  8. Jan 21

    S09E05: Road Warriors & Paint Problems

    The Full 40 crew is back to break down a wild two weeks of Villanova Basketball. We kick things off by recapping the Cats' incredible "Road Warrior" stretch, analyzing the huge Big East wins at Marquette (76-73) and Providence (88-82). We discuss the emerging chemistry of the backcourt, highlighted by clutch performances from Tyler Perkins and Devin Askew, and what clicked for the offense away from home. Then, we dive into the reality check against St. John's. We break down the 86-79 loss at the Finneran Pavilion, focusing on the issues that plagued the Cats: the struggle to contain the Red Storm's frontcourt size, the rebounding disparity, and the costly second-half turnovers. Finally, we turn the page and preview Wednesday's matchup with Georgetown. What adjustments does Kyle Neptune need to make to get back in the win column? Tune in for the full breakdown! ::Timestamps:: 0:00 - Intro & The "Road Warrior" Mentality 12:30 - Recap: huge win at Marquette 24:45 - Recap: closing it out at Providence 38:10 - St. John's Review: "Bigs" problems & turnovers 52:00 - Previewing Georgetown & Final Thoughts

    1h 5m
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"We got back to playing a full 40 minutes of Villanova Basketball", said every Nova player ever. That's music to our ears, and now we've got a podcast for yours. This is The Full 40 Minutes with Chris and Rob, a not-so serious podcast about all things related to Villanova Basketball. Available on Spotify, Apply, Google, Stitcher, and other podcast providers. Just search "The Full 40 podcast" Spotify: https://goo.gl/MtUQTp Twitter: @thefull40 Instagram: @thefull40 email: full40nova@gmail.com

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