The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara

Kevin McNamara
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Join Rhode Island Sports Journalist and basketball scribe Kevin McNamara with guests from the Ocean State sports scene and beyond.

  1. NOV 25

    University of Rhode Island Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn Departs For UMass

    Kevin McNamara visits with departing URI Athletic Director, Thorr Bjorn to recount 18 successful years in Rhode Island and explain why now it's time for a new challenge. Bjorn has overseen URI football's ascension into a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) powerhouse in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) under Jim Fleming. Now, Bjorn looks to rebuild a UMass football program on the verge of going winless this season in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    26 min

  2. OCT 27

    Providence College Friars Men's Basketball Season Preview

    Kevin McNamara previews the 2025-26 Providence College men's basketball season! He recently attended Big East Media Day at Madison Square Garden and spoke with Jason Edwards, Jaylin Sellers, and Oswin Erhunmwunse about the Friars aspirations for the upcoming season. Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    17 min

  3. MAR 19

    The 401 Podcast: Boston College Basketball Analyst & Announcer - Kevin Collins

    In this edition of The 401 Podcast with Kevin McNamara, we are joined by Kevin Collins of the Boston College Sports Radio Network from Van Wagner. Kevin is a Play-by-Play announcer and Color Analyst for BC men's basketball, the producer of "This Week in the Big East" from Westwood One Sports, and has been covering college basketball for over a decade.  This podcast dissects the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket. We provide picks for each region of the bracket, national championship game predictions, and upset alerts for each region.  Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    39 min

  4. 11/01/2024

    Providence College & Rhode Island NCAA Basketball Season Preview

    Join host Kevin McNamara as he previews the 2024-25 Providence College Friars men's basketball season. Hear from Friars head coach, Kim English as he breaks down his team's roster and schedule. This podcast also previews Rhode Island, Brown, and Bryant men's college basketball heading into the new season.  Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    18 min

  5. 11/28/2023

    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 Ernie discuss the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 PC Friars run to the Final Four and how Ernie, Marvin, and Coach Gavitt captured basketball hearts all over New England.  Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    26 min

  6. 08/16/2023

    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 financial landscape of NCAA conferences.  Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    31 min

  7. 04/24/2023

    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 development.  Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    25 min

  8. 03/27/2023

    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.  Haxton's LiquorsHaxton's has been Rhode Island's leading liquor store for 70 years! 1123 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    18 min
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