Duck on a Rock

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Duck on a Rock is a Connecticut-based sports podcast hosted by Colin McDonough, Matthew McDonough, and Matthew Ouimette. This podcast delivers irreverent, insightful conversations on basketball, football, baseball, and the sports culture moments that matter - plus the occasional detour into life, nostalgia, and whatever’s rattling around our group chat.

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Episode 15: UConn Men - Home Stretch and the Home Crowd

In this quick-hitter, Colin breaks down UConn’s dominant-but-not-perfect 2026 season and why a 24–3 resume still comes with real March questions. He digs into Dan Hurley’s Valentine’s Day crowd comments and the fan backlash, then zooms out on how UConn’s success has changed Big East home-court expectations. From there, the focus shifts to March Madness and why the ceiling stays high. The episode wraps with the ultimate goal -chasing another national title.

17 min
12/20/2025

Episode 14: Return of Mike from West Roxbury

Mike from West Roxbury rejoins the DoaR crew to dive into a wide-ranging conversation on Boston sports. The episode opens with a breakdown of the Patriots’ stunning collapse against the Bills after jumping out to a 21–0 lead at home, raising big questions about what the loss means for their division hopes, defensive reliability, and overall playoff readiness. From there, the discussion turns to the Celtics and their climb out of a 7–7 start, examining whether Jaylen Brown’s emergence as a leader during Jayson Tatum’s absence is enough to sustain momentum in a crowded Eastern Conference. The crew also digs into the NBA Cup debate, asking whether the tournament carries any real meaning after the Knicks opted not to hang a banner, before checking in on the Bruins’ steady play and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Red Sox offseason. The episode closes by looking ahead to Jake Paul’s upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua on Netflix - a fight that sparks debate about legitimacy, spectacle, and what it could mean for boxing moving forward.

1h 14m
12/11/2025

Episode 13: Andrew Callahan

Andrew Callahan, Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald, joins the DoaR crew to discuss the Patriots 11-2 start and impending playoff possibilities. Callahan not only analyzes Drake Maye’s development and Mike Vrabel’s leadership, but touches on aspects of his job on the Pats beat. Callahan and crew also chat Celtics, their shared alma mater UConn, and Callahan’s previous stop in journalism: Penn State football. Listen to Andrew on the Pats Interference Football Podcast and follow him on X @_AndrewCallahan.

34 min
12/08/2025

Episode 12: Reaction to UConn football's new head coach, Jason Candle

In this episode, the DoaR crew reacts to the hiring of Toledo's Jason Candle as the new head coach for UConn football.

30 min
12/01/2025

Episode 11: Who's the Next Coach for UConn Football?

Colin and Matt McDonough return to the Duck on a Rock Sports Podcast, joined by executive producer Matt Ouimette behind the glass - fitting, since Coach Jim Mora might want to rethink that whole “glass houses” thing. A year after blasting other programs for poaching Huskies, Mora has packed his bags for the Rockies, taking on a new rebuild at Colorado State after guiding UConn to three bowls in four years. But instead of dwelling on his exit, we’re turning the focus to the future - who should be the next head coach of UConn football? From realistic options like Tony Reno and Joe Moorhead to intriguing dark horses like Kashif Moore and Dan Orlovsky and even wild fever dreams such as Chip Kelly and Matt Patricia, the crew debates every possibility, from practical hires to headline grabbers. If you bleed Husky blue and need to make sense of the Mora-to-Mountain State saga, this is your go-to episode.

1h 32m
11/19/2025

Episode 10: Mike from West Roxbury

In this episode, Colin is joined by Mike from West Roxbury for a full tour of Boston sports, talking all things Patriots, Celtics, Boston College, and Bruins.

1h 11m
10/27/2025

Episode 09: Early NBA Thoughts

In this episode of the DoaR podcast, the crew dishes out Celtics reactions (or overreactions?), covers the NBA betting scandal, reviews how new TV partners are shaking up broadcasts, and provides our bold early-season predictions - all packed into one quick-hitting episode. Tune in! 🏀🦆

1 hr
10/13/2025

Episode 08: October Updates

In this episode Colin fires up the mic to talk Patriots optimism, UConn football’s rise, Jayson Tatum giving Celtics fans hope, and a dose of Yankees - Red Sox nostalgia. A quick, spirited ride through the highs and heartbreaks of New England sports.

30 min

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Duck on a Rock is a Connecticut-based sports podcast hosted by Colin McDonough, Matthew McDonough, and Matthew Ouimette. This podcast delivers irreverent, insightful conversations on basketball, football, baseball, and the sports culture moments that matter - plus the occasional detour into life, nostalgia, and whatever’s rattling around our group chat.

Creator

Duck
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Clean
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