UConn's Dream Season: An Oral History

Matthew Edwards
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An oral history of the 1989-90 UConn men's basketball team, featuring interviews with players, coaches and journalists from that magical season.

  1. 01/06/2024 ·  Bonus

    Bonus - A Tribute To My Dad

    Send a text Early on New Year's Day, my Dad passed away. He is the reason The Dream Season Podcast exists, so I felt that he deserved an episode in his honor. His Obituary Donate to the Pat & Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center Fund

    15 min

  2. 10/01/2023

    Episode 15 - Heartbreak

    Send a text The Huskies square off with the Duke Blue Devils for a chance to advance to the 1990 Final Four in Denver, CO. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message (up to three minutes) with your name and location or email me an audio file (no time limit). Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself, YouTube and Wayne Norman's archives. Thanks for listening!

    46 min

  3. 08/21/2023

    Episode 14 - The Shot

    Send a text The Huskies travel to East Rutherford, NJ to take on the ACC regular season champion Clemson Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen. Scott Burrell on the Field of 68 Podcast WFAN Tribute to The Shot Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file. Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself, YouTube and Wayne Norman's archives. Thanks for listening!

    52 min

  4. 07/17/2023

    Episode 13 - The Big Dance Begins

    Send a text The 1989-90 UConn Huskies earn the #1 seed in the East Region and look to avoid becoming the first 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed, while playing in a familiar arena. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file. Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube. Thanks for listening!

    46 min

  5. 07/05/2023

    Episode 12 - The Big East Tournament

    Send a text The #2 seed UConn Huskies open the 1990 Big East Tournament with a quarterfinal matchup against #7 Seton Hall and look to build on their momentum heading into the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file. Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube. Thanks for listening!

    50 min

  6. 06/25/2023

    Episode 11 - The Regular Season Wraps Up

    Send a text The 1989-90 UConn men's basketball team closes out the regular season with their final seven conference games, including key matchups at both Syracuse and Georgetown. The squad continues to advance up the AP Top 25 and the lone senior is honored on Senior Night. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file. Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube. Thanks for listening!

    55 min

  7. 05/29/2023

    Episode 10 - Grand Opening

    Send a text The doors close on the Field House and the curtain rises on Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies crack the Associated Press Top 25 and continue to climb. BONUS: Stick around after the closing credits to hear the pregame ceremonies before the final game at the Field House, as well as an interview with Art Quimby. Sports Illustrated article from the February 5, 1990 issue Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file. Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube. Thanks for listening!

    56 min

  8. 04/20/2023

    Episode 9 - Huskymania Arrives

    Send a text Two incredible wins against perennial Big East powers Syracuse and Georgetown creates a euphoric state in the State of Connecticut. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file. Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube. Thanks for listening!

    57 min
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An oral history of the 1989-90 UConn men's basketball team, featuring interviews with players, coaches and journalists from that magical season.

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