The Orange Zone

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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. 5D AGO

    Gill Jr. to the PORTAL..PLUS, Syracuse men's, women's basketball open ACC PLAY

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with updates on Syracuse sports as we head into 2026! SU football loses WR1 to the NCAA transfer portal...plus, Syracuse men's and women's basketball head into ACC play this week. What are your New Years wishes for Syracuse athletics? Join us! 00:00-11:28: Syracuse WR Darrell Gill Jr. announces he will enter the NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL - does SU need a WR1 now out of the portal? 11:29-22:00: Syracuse men's basketball opens ACC play against Clemson on WEDNESDAY - keys to the game, Donnie Freeman return, looking ahead to January schedule 22:01-26:05: Syracuse women's basketball opens league play with a 20-point loss to Duke #syracuse #syracusefootball #cfb #cbb #collegefootball #collegebasketball #ncaa #ncaafootball #ncaabasketball #acc #accbasketball #accfootball #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #podcast #sports _______________ 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: Sponsored by APEX Entertainment 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!

    28 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Is SU men's basketball READY for ACC play? PLUS, SU football portal updates

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of The Orange Zone Podcast. Syracuse men's basketball closed out non-conference play on Tuesday with a 77-48 win over Stonehill. Now, the Orange look ahead to opening ACC play against Clemson on December 31st. PLUS, SU RB Yasin Willis unexpectedly hits the transfer portal. Join us! 00:00-6:30: Syracuse starting RB Yasin Willis announces he will enter the NCAA transfer portal 6:31-10:26: Other SU football transfer portal updates 10:27-12:18: SU men's basketball turns it on in the second half to top Stonehill, JJ Starling eclipses 1000 career points 12:19-19:35: Adrian Autry and "Level 5" - the culture of this team 19:36-27:06: Things to be encouraged by in the Stonehill win, looking ahead to Clemson #cbb #collegebasketball #collegefootball #cfb #transferportal #ncaa #acc #accbasketball #accfootball #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #syracusebasketball #adrianautry _______________ 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!

    29 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    JIM BOEHEIM: On Syracuse men's basketball, Adrian Autry, and NIL

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by former Syracuse men's basketball Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim! Coach gives us his thoughts on everything from this year's team, to current head coach Adrian Autry, where SU falls in the competitive landscape of NIL, and much more. Join us!  00:00-7:05: Life after basketball - working as an analyst for ACC Network, teaching as a professor at SU 7:06-10:33: What was it like coaching his sons, Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim? How often do they still seek his advice? 10:34-21:50: How he feels about Syracuse men's basketball this season - what is the ceiling for this team? Strengths, weaknesses? Where do they fall in a competitive ACC? 21:51-27:22: Is SU men's basketball competitive in terms of the NIL budget? How much money do they need to build a winner? 27:23-36:08: Thoughts on Adrian Autry - how many years should first-time college head coaches get to build a program? 36:09-37:16: Relationship with Carmelo and Kiyan Anthony 37:17-39:12: Remembering Lawrence Moten 39:13-41:23: His message to Syracuse fans #sports #cbb #collegebasketball #basketball #collegeathletics #jimboeheim #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #syracuseuniversity #acc #accbasketball #podcast _______________ 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!

    43 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    Is the College Football Playoff BROKEN? PLUS, SU staff changes, recruiting class

    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU and NFL RB and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro are back to wrap up the football season! Discussing all things College Football Playoff - did the Committee get it right? How can a broken structure be fixed? PLUS, an end of season wrap up for Syracuse football...talking staff changes, the 2026 recruiting class, and much more! 00:00-11:55: Syracuse football will have an ENTIRELY new defensive staff next season, with edge coach Nick Williams headed to Florida State. Is Fran Brown showing a shift away from recruiting in his coaching hires? What will new DC Vince Kehres bring? 11:56-17:09: Discussing SU football's 2026 recruiting class - the best EVER for the Orange at No. 30th nationally, five-star WR Calvin Russell makes it official 17:10-22:00: What are SU's BIGGEST NEEDS in the transfer portal? 22:01-35:31: Is the College Football Playoff BROKEN? Did Notre Dame get snubbed? How can the selection process be fixed? #cfp #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoff #playoff #cfb #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #franbrown #notredame _______________ 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

  5. 12/03/2025

    SYRACUSE tops No. 13 Tennessee in ACC/SEC Challenge THRILLER

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski give immediate reaction to Syracuse men's basketball's 62-60 win over No. 13 Tennessee at the Dome. How crucial was this win for the Orange's NCAA Tournament chances? #collegebasketball #cbb #syracuse #syracuseorange #podcast #sports #tennessee #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #syracusebasketball #basketball _______________ 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!

    13 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    SU gets STOMPED ON by NOTRE DAME in HISTORIC LOSS

    In this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss the 70-7 stomping that SU endured against Notre Dame over the weekend. At least it can only go up from here? #collegefootball #college #collegebasketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #basketball _______________ 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!

    26 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    OZ OVERTME: Sit Down with the Marketing Director of APEX Entertainment

    In this episode, Samantha Croston sits down with the marketing director of APEX Entertainment, Rob Luzzi, to discuss the brand's current NIL deals with Syracuse Athletes. _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bf... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram:   / theorangezonepod   The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok:   / theorangezonepod   Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    17 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    SU football heads to face No. 9 Notre Dame, coaching updates

    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU runningback and Super Bowl champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse football's game against No. 9 Notre Dame this weekend. Freshman walk-on Joe Filardi has been tabbed to start at QB for the Orange...PLUS, Fran Brown announces that BOTH OC Jeff Nixon and DC Elijah Robinson will return in 2026. 00:00-3:50: Joe Filardi to start at QB vs. Notre Dame...the Irish have their eyes set elsewhere 3:51-9:59: Will Luke Carney start the Boston College game? 10:00-16:07: Fran Brown announces that BOTH OC Jeff Nixon and DC Elijah Robinson will return to SU next season 16:08-18:30: Will Notre Dame cover the spread? #cfb #collegefootball #sports #syracuse #syracusefootball #sufootball #syracuseorange #notredame #notredamefootball _______________ 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/ Sponsored by APEX Entertainment The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    20 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
14 Ratings

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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Show Website
    The Orange Zone

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