Husky Talk with Steve Cully

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Steve Cully speaks with alumni from the University of Connecticut. Husky Talk is our flagship show, we catch up with alums, where they share their journey through college and life after graduating. Our graduates are strong, successful, have families and we reconnect. We talk about winning back-to-back National Championships in basketball being astonishing. Everyone wants football returning to having consistent success, Coach Mora has an incredible staff built to win. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cully/id1652970662

  1. Aug 4

    Coach Andy Baylock Golf Invitational

    🏈 HUSKY TALK — Coach Andy Baylock Invitational: Brotherhood, Legacy, Leadership. For the best coverage of UConn Football, go to http://huskyhub.net and register. Husky Huddle with the I.C.O.N. Legendary Voice Of The Huskies Joe D'Ambrosio offers top insights. Dave Schuman created a spectacular site. Our guests are all-stars led by former UConn Football Captain of the 1998 team Phil Hunt now working in the Office for UConn's President as Chief Of Staff. Former UConn Offensive Lineman Steve Darby, who runs Forty Second Brew Co in Kingston, MA Former UConn Linebacker @hparm97 works in medical device sales in Ashville, NC. Talk about successful alumni? All were members of the 1998 team, best in school history with a record 10 wins. Oh yeah, they defeated the National Champions UMass twice during the season. At 86 years young, the legendary Coach Baylock remains the heartbeat of UConn athletics — he played, coached, mentored across football and baseball for decades. We dive deep into his impact, unmatched energy, he connects with players, and alumni today. Phil is magnetic. A UConn alum with a master’s and law degree, Phil assented and came back to Storrs. His brilliant mind, forward‑thinking, continue to elevate the university’s athletic and academic presence. He shares insight into: Importance of student‑athlete development, preparing for life after sports. His belief in collaboration, creating a plan to grow the Husky brand. We also discuss stories from golfing — Phil, Steve, and Butch share hilarious moments from the event, how we develop bonds with teammates. Coach Candle and staff were outstanding. Coach took time to meet everyone, wanted to know us on a personal level, while also hitting great drives. Coach gave a speech and I had goosebumps.We all BLEED BLUE Coach Candle’s talk was truly admirable and many of us were talking about coming to games.

  2. 08/06/2025

    Husky Talk- Afa Anoa'i

    Afa Anoai is the best for allowing me to interview him on Husky Talk this week. I was able to discuss with Afa about my two favorite passions, football and wrestling. Plus, he let our interview go longer than planned. Hearing Afa’s experience growing up, performing in wrestling at 14 years old, getting back into football in 10th grade, the special father he had was incredible. Afa had a successful career in pro wrestling that took him all over the globe. He started Battlefield Pro Wrestling in 2020 during the Pandemic and it has now become a top Independent Wrestling promotion in the country. Afa learned from the best, his legendary father, he is an exceptional trainer of young talent, and they have a wrestling school. He knows how to promote, draw numbers for shows and have amazing production values. Most importantly, Afa knows how to book, put together a card that will leave his fans wanting more! To start playing high school football at a top program, Freedom High in Pennsylvania, and dominate shows Afa being a great athlete. Guys who play from 8 years old on rarely achieve success like he did. A kind, funny dude that I had a pleasure interviewing. Support Battlefield Pro Wrestling, watch shows with outstanding production, with great, young talent on their YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@battlefieldprowrestling Procyon⁠ is owned by Sean Rabinowitz⁠ They specialize in wealth management, employee benefits, and retirement planning. Sean built his successful business from the ground up. Sean is a proud supporter of our podcast network. Go to ⁠http://procyonpartners.net⁠ to set up a meeting. Green Street Trust International is run by Ronel Jumpp and UConn Men's Basketball legend Jake Voskuhl. They specialize in tax plans for businesses large or small and offer other services. Ronel will save you money or get you a return on your. Go to www.greenstreettrust.com to schedule your free strategic tax planning session today. Pete Finch and The Finch Firm LLC is the top attorney if you suffered any personal injury. A car accident, slip and fall, your mother in-law ran you over, your wife decided to stab you, hire The Finch Firm. Pete isn't afraid of insurance companies and has won legal battles all over Connecticut. He will go to war to get every dollar you deserve in compensation. In a pinch? Call Finch? Go to ⁠http://thefinchfirm.com⁠ Dynamic Human Performance LLC is run by UConn Football legendary RB Andre Dixon.⁠ He trains boys and girls of all ages, all sports. Andre started a new boot camp program, 7 days a week, that will get you into shape. Also, a successful athletic development program training boys and girls in the sport of their choice, from the ground up to make them the best they can be, He has sent boys and girls of all sports to college on scholarship. Go to www.dynamichumanperformance.com and sign up. Julius Trenches runs the Trench Mob in Decatur, Georgia. He and his team train Linemen. They attend in 5 vs 5 tournaments and camps. Julius has sent kids to top colleges everywhere. From tournaments and every college showcase camp attended, a member of the Trench Mob received a scholarship offer from a university, which is a tremendous accomplishment. If you're a lineman, work with the best, at https://www.battleofthetrenches.com and remember, you are investing in yourself because a full ride now is worth 300K to 400K in tuition you are not spending. ⁠ Nedvonne Young runs FreshFold Laundry Co⁠ in Chapel Hill, NC. A high-end laundry service that will come pick up your clothes, wash, dry, fold them at lightning speed and have them ready. You schedule online; they...

  3. 07/22/2025

    Anthony Guest Hosts

    Only on 97.9 Unity Radio, we bring you Moneyline, back with an all-new episode. We have senior producer Anthony joining us from the Felger & Mazz show, Catching up on all the top Sports news stories of the week. Anthony will give us his expert insight and analysis on several hot issues from last week. We talk about Anthony's leadership being a Quarterback and how it has grown tremendously over the last few years. Football starts for his team and Anthony is excited for the season. Also, learning the offense diligently, as football has grown into his favorite sport, despite being an extremely talented at several. What an amazing feat because it takes a tremendous amount of work to be a special athlete. During games, Anthony is calm, cool, collected and earned respect from his teammates. He always stays positive, encouraging kids the next play is right around the corner. Anthony also will lead by example, rising to the occasion in big moments. Anthony is a huge Boston Celtics fan and injuries during the playoffs derailed their chance at repeating as NBA Champions. However, he does believe they will be a formidable opponent in the Eastern conference and selected them as one of the top 3 teams from the East. Still a big Patriots supporter, with the NFL training camps beginning, Anthony has grown more of a fan for the Philadelphia Eagles. Anthony likes what he sees from Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, along with a strong variety of weapons, he has high hopes for the defending Superbowl Champions. Moving to Baseball, Anthony is an outstanding infielder, playing shortstop and second base, while being able to hit the ball exceptionally well. What I am most impressed with is Anthony is not a whiner, complainer, or a gloater, regardless of the sport he is playing at the moment. Quiet, focused, and most importantly respectful, he understands improvements do not happen overnight. Putting in work to become better each day, he has a natural desire to reach his potential Anthony has interest in becoming a sports broadcaster, yes, I know, so do a million other kids. We are not going to reveal his age, and I promise if we did, our listeners would be shocked. For his first radio/podcast Co-Hosting appearance, this young man performed admirably. He can host better than I can, I would have no problem letting Anthony take the reins for our shows. The only problem, I would Wally Pipp myself out of a job! Well, I hear Starbucks is hiring! Anthony threw a TD pass, nailed a clutch 3 pointer, and hit a Grand slam homerun! Phenomenal episode with a kid who handled himself like a pro.... much more than I did!!!

  4. 06/27/2025

    Rebel Republic

    REBEL REPUBLIC with Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON Frank Cristiano and the most oblivious person around , Steve Cully!!! We recap the news in politics and get an inside perspective from our expert analysts!

  5. 06/16/2025

    Cassie Kerns Part 3, Our fans ask and I DELIVER!

    Husky Talk returns with a familiar face, the wonderful former UConn Women's Basketball National Champion Cassie Kerns. She has developed into a gifted artist with a ton of talent, along with being a mental health specialist. Cassie works as a model and loves being a mother. Back again by popular demand, she answers your questions!She shares how an eating disorder is an addiction. Cassie helps a 10th grade girl who is 6'4 and being bullied because of her height. She shares being that tall is a Superpower, and since the girl already has scholarship offers for Volleyball, she can laugh knowing college will be free. Cassie is an exceptional listener and chooses her words carefully before speaking. After receiving a ton of feedback in questions, she took the time to answer as many as possible. A therapist, artist, model, and loving mother, Cassie is happy she has finally figured out life. She shared a lot of personal information on this episode and it's because Cassie cares about helping others. Now, if she can finally figure out all that is wrong with me!

  6. 06/04/2025

    Husky Talk- Stacey Nasser

    Husky Talk returns with special guest Stacey Nasser, who is a high school administrator, along with being an assistant at Western Connecticut State University for Head Coach Maria Conlon. Stacey was born and raised in Trumbull, Connecticut, always had an interest in sports. From an early age, she played soccer, softball, basketball, and also danced. She loved being competitive, she had a coach's mindset from the start. Basketball developed as her love, although she was an exceptional talent in soccer. It becomes very challenging to play multiple sports as we get older because each one has expectations that require an extended commitment, which roll into other seasons. At 5'9, Stacey was competing at a position for girls who are traditionally over 6 feet tall. She did not see herself as a dynamic athlete, but loved basketball so much, she decided to walk on at UConn. She found her calling as a manager who really transformed into more of a student coach during her last few years. Stacey majored in Sports Management, and it is an amazing story. Stacey met Maria when she came back for a season to be a student assistant, however they interacted mostly in passing. Tonya Cardoza was named Women's Head Basketball Coach at Temple University and offered Stacey the job as Director of Operations. She is pragmatic, analytical, and used the opportunity to obtain her Master's Degree. Temple was a different experience than what she had been used to and Stacey made the best of her time. After leaving, Stacey became an Associate Athletic Director and crossed paths with Maria again. She would practice or help out whenever necessary, along with building a phenomenal AAU program. In October, Maria was officially named Head Coach at Western Connecticut State University and Stacey came along with her. She has such a great mind for basketball, understanding the intricacies that go along with it, and I can see her passion for the game. They are also business partners in Square Peg Pizzeria, which I can't wait to have again. With a big recruiting class, 2025-2026 we should see a major improvement at West Conn. Thank you Stacey!

  7. 05/11/2025

    Husky Talk- Cassie Kerns Returns

    Husky Talk with Cassie Kerns, former UConn Women's Basketball National Champion, back by popular demand, we try to give our viewers what they want and Cassie was kind enough to come on another show. She is one of a kind, multi-talented, way smarter than I am, and always gives back. We received a huge amount of feedback and questions from Cassie's first appearance; she was gracious to answer our viewers questions. Cassie handles crisis mental health cases currently and is an excellent therapist. She diagnoses and helps many people set up for aftercare. Currently, she isn't taking on new clients. Cassie hopes to start a private practice by the end of the year, and then she will open her doors to new clients. She talked about her art and how important it has been in her life. Cassie uses art to express herself, this is where you see her creativity come out. She does have pieces for sale and you can e-mail her at Cassandra.Kerns@gmail.com to see what is available and get more information. Cassie answered many questions from our viewers, I could not keep her all day, but we got through a good amount. She has a tremendous amount of knowledge and wisdom to offer. From life experiences and her work as a therapist. Such an amazing story of someone who set goals, wouldn't take no for an answer, overcame incredible adversity to become an inspiration. Working as a therapist, artist, model, she is also a wonderful mother. A polarizing episode where you can learn more than you can imagine. It was a pleasure, and we wish her a happy Mother's Day!

  8. 05/11/2025

    Husky Talk- Rashamel Jones

    An unbelievable Husky Talk with former UConn Men's Basketball Star Rashamel Jones, who helped the Huskies win their first National Championship in 1999. Growing up, Rashamel was a three-sport guy playing basketball, baseball and football. “I was playing football and baseball before I ever picked up a basketball.” Rash had been on football and baseball teams starting around 5 but didn’t join a basketball team until around the age of 12. It wasn’t long before he realized basketball was becoming his favorite of the three sports. One day in the spring of the eighth grade, Rash’s gym teacher asked him what his plans were for high school. Having grown up in Mount Vernon, New York, Rash said he’d probably go to Mount Vernon or Port Chester. Rash’s gym teacher went on to tell him that he had accepted a new job as head football coach at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, Connecticut, and wanted to take Rash with him to play on his team. Rash visited Trinity Catholic with his teacher and while there he saw the varsity basketball team practicing. The basketball coach asked Rash if he wanted to jump in. First time he touched the ball, he tomahawks a dunk on Trinity’s player who started at center. Basketball was going very well, and he didn’t want to take the chance of getting hurt playing football. “The decision made sense, and I have no regrets.” Although Rash’s eighth grade gym teacher had invited Rash to Trinity to be on his football team, Rash actually never even played on the football team. Rash proceeded for the next four years to get on a 7:00 a.m. train in Mount Vernon arriving in Stamford, CT at 8:00 AM, then taking the city bus arriving at Trinity Catholic around 8:20 AM every morning, then returned to Mount Vernon each night. Rash was named Fairfield County Player of the Year three out of his four years, and during his senior year was the state of Connecticut and the Gatorade Player of the Year. For college, his top choices were UConn Huskies, Boston College, and UMass. He remembers Coach John Calipari from the Minutemen visiting him at home. Calipari told Rash he would start as a freshman, blow teams out with the tandem of him and Marcus Camby. When he left, Rash's grandmother said he sounded like a used car salesman and no way was he attending UMass. Coach Calhoun visited, there was no pomp in circumstance, only truth and transparency. Coach said he would get a few minutes playing behind UConn Legend and NBA star Ray Allen as a freshman. All playing time was earned by who worked the hardest, there were no promises. Rash's grandmother signed off, UConn was the best fit. Among some great memories while at UConn were winning the Big East Championship three out of his four years, and winning UConn’s first National Championship but more importantly, “The number one thing that I remember from UConn is the brotherhood. The team is around each other so much that you get the opportunity to know who these people are not only as student athletes, but getting to know these guys who are trying to accomplish the same things that I am.” A captain, a leader, who got up at 5am each day to take the train to high school, not arriving home until late at night. Not many teenagers have that kind of discipline, work ethic, or desire. Rash played professionally for several years and now has a job as a social worker helping the elderly. He cares and is giving back to a community who gets tossed aside. Rash allows senior citizens to live at home comfortably and they are well cared for. Also, he has 3 children who are extremely talented and are already having success. Such a fun show, we laughed, he told great stories. I get nervous interviewing basketball players, Rash was beyond nice, I admire all the amazing work he has done, and it was a pleasure talking with him!!

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Steve Cully speaks with alumni from the University of Connecticut. Husky Talk is our flagship show, we catch up with alums, where they share their journey through college and life after graduating. Our graduates are strong, successful, have families and we reconnect. We talk about winning back-to-back National Championships in basketball being astonishing. Everyone wants football returning to having consistent success, Coach Mora has an incredible staff built to win. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cully/id1652970662

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