The Orange Zone

CNY Central (NBC3, CBS5 & CW6)
  • 4.3 (14)
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The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

  1. 2d ago

    Syracuse men's lacrosse falls in Final Four to Notre Dame, Spallina says goodbye

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss Syracuse men's lacrosse falling short in the Final Four once again. The Orange fell to Notre Dame, 15-7, in the NCAA Semifinals, falling just one win shy of a national championship berth for the second straight season. Was this the year to do it? Should Orange fans have hope moving forward? And what did Spallina and this senior class mean to the program? Join us! 00:00-11:35: Syracuse falls to Notre Dame in the NCAA Semifinals - the SECOND straight season that the Orange have lost in the Final Four. Why wasn't this team playing with discipline in May? And can Gary Gait get over the hump to break the title drought?  11:36-15:55: Joey Spallina's legacy, where to watch these guys in the PLL, and does Gait's staff have to consider changing their philosophy moving forward? What does the future hold for this team? #syracuse #syracuseorange #sports #lacrosse #collegelacrosse #syracuselacrosse #notredame #podcast #ncaa FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X ‪@TheOrangeZonePodcast‬ on Instagram @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    18 min

  2. May 20

    SU men's lacrosse FINAL FOUR Preview with Anish Shroff

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to PREVIEW the Final Four matchups for Syracuse men's lacrosse! The Orange return to Championship Weekend for the second straight season...can they get over the hump this time and bring home their first national title since 2009? PLUS, we are joined by special guest Anish Shroff, who will be calling this weekend's games for ESPN. How does Syracuse matchup with the Irish for the semifinals? Join us!! 00:00-14:23: A look back at the North Carolina game - what did SU do RIGHT in the Elite Eight win? How is this team still so undisciplined?  14:24-19:20: Will Joey Spallina WIN the Tewaaraton Award? 19:21-35:34: Looking ahead to the Semifinal game against Notre Dame with Anish Shroff FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X ‪@TheOrangeZonePodcast‬ on Instagram @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    37 min

  3. May 12

    St. John's, Syracuse reportedly set to face off at MSG next season, SU lacrosse to the Elite Eight

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a number of updates in the Syracuse sports world! St. John's and Syracuse men's basketball are reportedly set to face off at Madison Square Garden next season. How will the Donnie Freeman reunion go? PLUS, a full preview of the Elite Eight matchup for Syracuse men's lacrosse. Can the Orange win a national championship for the first time since 2009? 00:00-6:31: Syracuse, St. John's reportedly set to FACE OFF at Madison Square Garden next season 6:32-20:20: PREVIEW: Syracuse men's lacrosse is set to face North Carolina in the Elite Eight this weekend...do the Orange have what it takes to win a national title? 20:21-25:12: Syracuse women's lacrosse falls in HEARTBREAKER in the second round of the NCAA Tournament #syracuse #podcast #podcastclips #sports #syracusebasketball #stjohns #rickpitino #gmac #gerrymcnamara #syracuseorange #syracuseuniversity #cbb #collegebasketball #collegelacrosse #lacrosse #ncaa FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X ‪@TheOrangeZonePodcast‬ on Instagram @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    25 min

  4. May 5

    John Galloway brings Jacksonville to the NCAA Tournament

    On this week's episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, CNY Central Sports Director Samantha Croston interviews former SU goalie and current Jacksonville Head Coach John Galloway on earning his first NCAA tournament bid with the Dolphins

    11 min

  5. Apr 29

    FOLEFAC COMMITS, 'Cuse back at MSG yearly?

    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are BACK to discuss the latest movement for Syracuse men's basketball. As Gerry McNamara settles in as head coach, he says he wants the Orange to get back to playing at Madison Square Garden yearly. PLUS, Francis Folefac commits to SU and more. Join us! 00:00-3:11: Former Siena power forward Francis Folefac commits to GMac, Syracuse 3:12-8:18: Is it a red flag that Syracuse hasn't gotten ONE Power Four transfer? 8:19-10:57: GMac tells Jon Rothstein he wants to get 'Cuse back to Madison Square Garden every single year 10:58-20:30: More takeaways from the Rothstein interview, GMac's commitment to winning #syracuse #college #collegebasketball #cbb #podcast #acc #accbasketball #syracusebasketball #syracuseorange #sports #msg #madisonsquaregarden #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #ncaa FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X ‪@TheOrangeZonePodcast‬ on Instagram @ED23HOOPS @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepodSponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    22 min

  6. Apr 21

    SU Athletics launches One Orange Alliance, Freeman to St. John's

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are solo this week to discuss tons of news surrounding Syracuse Athletics. SU launches 'One Orange Alliance,' a comprehensive NIL initiative for all SU athletic programs. Does it miss the mark? Plus, Donnie Freeman commits to St. John's, SU reels in a big man, Spallina makes history, and both SU lacrosse teams look towards the ACC Tournament. Join us! 00:00-16:35: SU launches One Orange Alliance - does it miss the mark by not allowing fans to donate to specific sports? 16:36-20:26: Donnie Freeman commits to St. John's, Rick Pitino 20:27-24:03: Appalachian State big man Luke Wilson commits to GMac, SU men's basketball. Has the portal been a problem for the Orange? 24:04-32:47: SU lacrosse action: Joey Spallina becomes the all-time points leader at SU, women's lacrosse eyes ACC Tournament #syracuse #collegebasketball #cbb #collegefootball #podcast #sports #podcast #acc #accbasketball #stjohns #rickpitino #transferportal #ncaa #portal #bigeast #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #syracusefootball FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X ‪@TheOrangeZonePodcast‬ on Instagram @ED23HOOPS @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    35 min

  7. Apr 14

    Syracuse Basketball's Future Is HERE: Breaking Down the New Commits

    On this episode of the Orange Zone podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Gerry McNamara break down Syracuse's latest commitments including homegrown star Ryan Moesch. Is this roster good enough to compete in the ACC? 00:00-3:31: SU grabs Chittenango PG Ryan Moesch 3:32-6:47: Breaking Down Syracuse’s Commits + McNamara’s Roster Vision 6:48-10:06: Should Syracuse target one GREAT big or two good ONES? 10:07-12:57: Are These Commits Enough for Syracuse to Compete in the ACC? 12:58-15:16: Sadiq White is BACK - What does it mean for the program? 15:17-17:24: NIL: Are players being overpaid? 17:25-20:55: KINGZ, BETSEY depart from SU #collegebasketball #college #basketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #acc #accbasketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    21 min

  8. Apr 8

    Syracuse's Steve Angeli, Umari Hatcher give INJURY UPDATES

    Syracuse football QB Steve Angeli and WR Umari Hatcher speak to the Orange Zone team about returning from injury, losing five-star WR Calvin Russell for the bulk of the season, and the state of the team as spring practice concludes 00:00-4:55: Steve Angeli on his recovery for his torn Achilles, injury updates, WR Calvin Russell III's Achilles injury, the spring game, and more 4:56-12:13: Umari Hatcher on entering the transfer portal but returning to Syracuse, his relationship with head coach Fran Brown, and his injury in 2025 #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #syracuseny #franbrown #football #cfb #collegefootball #acc #springfootball #accfootball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    13 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
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About

The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

Information

  • Creator
    CNY Central (NBC3, CBS5 & CW6)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Show Website
    The Orange Zone

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