Best Danny Breslauer and Jon Newman Podcasts (2024)

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Danny Breslauer & Jon Newman - The Final Countdown (EP.116) 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

The Scarlet Spotlight is signing off. Thanks to our loyal listeners for an incredible five-year run. Danny and Jon recap things with one final episode. No guests, just us. Rutgers fans, you're a special group. We'll still be around, just doing different things! Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gm…

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Jerry Carino - NJ Hoops Haven on the Pikiell Era (EP.115) 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by the NJ Hoops Haven, Jerry Carino, for Episode 115 of the podcast. Carino, who is the dean of the local college basketball beat, covers the opening week of the Rutgers men's basketball season -- from style to personnel. In the wide-ranging conversation, Carino provides your Scarlet Knights hoops fix. Af…

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Steve Pikiell - Speed Limit Club (EP.114) 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited for our yearly chat with Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell on Episode 114 of the podcast. The seventh-year head coach of the Scarlet Knights discusses his 2022-2023 squad, and the expectations of being an NCAA team the last few seasons (including the COVID pandemic shortened year). Pikiell goes playe…

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T.J. Hitchings - Building a Rutgers Brand (EP.113) 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

46:32

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined on Episode 113 of the podcast by Barstool Sports senior producer T.J. Hitchings. The 2019 Rutgers alumnus discusses his upbringing and path to RU, student experience and way into Barstool Sports through internships in New Brunswick and at the flagship office in NYC. Hitchings discusses Rutgers football an…

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Steve Politi & Brian Fonseca - The Boys are Back in Town (EP.112) 43:06

1+ y ago43:06

43:06

The Scarlet Spotlight returns for its fifth athletic year with the 2022-2023 Rutgers fall season underway. Joining the show for Episode 112 are NJ Advance Media's Steve Politi and Brian Fonseca to preview the upcoming year for the Scarlet Knights' programs. With the focus primarily on football just days from the season opener at Boston College, the…

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Jim McElderry - From Rose Hill to the Banks (EP.111) 44:39

2y ago44:39

44:39

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers men's soccer head coach Jim McElderry, who took over the Scarlet Knights program prior to the 2019 season. McElderry discusses his New Jersey upbringing in soccer, college career at Fairfield and path in coaching. He comments on coaching future pros at Fordham and bringing that mindset to Pis…

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Sean DeDeyn - Anything But Typical (EP.110) 41:37

2y ago41:37

41:37

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Sean DeDeyn, former Rutgers wrestler and current managing partner of The Axel Group. DeDeyn discusses his life in wrestling at the Jersey Shore, a roundabout path through multiple colleges and sports on his way to RU and his transition into broadcasting and business. DeDeyn comments on the ascension …

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Rick Mercurio - A Life in Lacrosse (EP.109 35:31

2y ago35:31

35:31

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers men's lacrosse player and current announcer Rick Mercurio for Episode 109 of the show. Mercurio was a part of three NCAA Tournament teams at RU in the 1970s, before embarking on a very successful coaching career on Long Island. He discusses his time in Piscataway, path to coaching and …

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Bobby Brownlie - The Often Stolen Street Sign (EP.108) 52:30

2y ago52:30

52:30

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers baseball ace Bobby Brownlie for Episode 108 of the podcast. Brownlie set a plethora of pitching records in Piscataway from 2000-2002, before being selected in the 2002 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs in the first round. Brownlie shared stories about Edison boys baseball, Fred Hill, his S…

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Knights of The Raritan: Jason Belzer (EP.107) 55:11

2y ago55:11

55:11

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Student Athlete NIL founder Jason Belzer, who will be running the day-to-day of Knights of The Raritan, the new Rutgers NIL collective. Jason brings his expertise to the podcast on Episode 107, breaking down the NIL space and the opportunities that Rutgers fans can create for current student-athletes…

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Steve Owens - Sweeps in the Big Ten (EP.106) 40:01

2y ago40:01

40:01

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to return from a short, warranted hiatus and to be joined by Rutgers Baseball head coach Steve Owens. The third-year Scarlet Knights head coach has architected a 36-9 start on the diamond in 2022, with 15 Big Ten wins in RU's first 18 conference games. Owens covers his baseball upbringing in upstate New York, and coac…

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Geo Baker - Geo with the Trio (EP.105) 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball guard Geo Baker for the final interview of his NIL deal with the show. On Episode 105, Baker walks through some of his career highlights, including a scintillating 2021-2022 campaign with many ups and downs. Baker also touches on the locker rooms throughout his time at R…

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Phil Sellers - Phil the Thrill (EP.104) 36:31

2y ago36:31

36:31

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by Rutgers men's basketball's all-time leading scorer, Phil Sellers, on Episode 104 of the podcast. Phil The Thrill discusses his upbringing in the NYC hoops scene, recruitment by Dick Vitale to Rutgers and playing time during the 1970s glory days of RU hoops. Sellers tells stories about his time On the…

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June Olkowski - A Forgotten Champion's Story (EP.103) 42:52

2y ago42:52

42:52

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers women's basketball great June Olkowski on Episode 103 of the podcast. One of only a handful of jerseys retired in the rafters in Piscataway, Olkowski's No. 45 was iconic in the early 1980s, when she helped lead Rutgers to the 1982 AIAW title. Olkowski joined the show to discuss her hoops infl…

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Kevin MacConnell & Keith Sargeant - Bob Mulcahy Remembrance (EP.102) 35:54

2y ago35:54

35:54

The Scarlet Spotlight honors the memory of former Rutgers athletic director Bob Mulcahy, who passed away on Feb. 7 at 85 years old. We are joined on Episode 102 by his former deputy AD Kevin MacConnell and NJ Advance Media reporter Keith Sargeant. KMac and Sarge cover Mulcahy's legacy -- from hiring Greg Schiano, to his time at the NJEA to his rela…

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Todd Frazier - Toms River's Finest (EP.101) 36:11

2y ago36:11

36:11

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers baseball legend Todd Frazier for Episode 101 of the podcast. Frazier, who was drafted in the Top 35 by the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, has enjoyed a successful MLB career over the last decade, including a famous Home Run Derby championship in 2015 on his home field. Frazier discusses his Toms Ri…

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Mike O'Neill & Geo Baker - We Made It (EP.100) 47:05

2+ y ago47:05

47:05

We made it. Thanks to all of the fans of The Scarlet Spotlight podcast. This week, we are releasing our 100th episode of the show. We're excited to be joined by Rutgers women's soccer head coach Mike O'Neill and RU men's basketball player Geo Baker, who is continuing his NIL deal with the podcast. First, Coach O'Neill covers an historic 2021 season…

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Richie Schnyderite - Signing Day Special (EP.99) 38:11

2+ y ago38:11

38:11

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers.Rivals.com publisher Richie Schnyderite for Episode 99 of the podcast. Richie recaps Rutgers football's National Signing Day from last week, and sets up the 2022 Scarlet Knights football season. In addition to breaking down the prospects that Greg Schiano signed following his second season back…

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Austin Johnson & Brian Fonseca - Let's Go! (EP.98) 40:13

2+ y ago40:13

40:13

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by two Rutgers men's basketball related guests for Episode 98 of the podcast. Former RU hoopster and current radio analyst Austin Johnson is paired with NJ Advance Media's Scarlet Knights hoops beat writer Brian Fonseca. AJ relives a week in viral land after Ron Harper Jr.'s shot to beat No. 1 Purdue an…

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Ryan Hart & Mike Teel - Dual Quarterbacks (EP.97) 45:20

2+ y ago45:20

45:20

The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes two former Rutgers quarterbacks to the podcast for Episode 97. Ryan Hart and Mike Teel, who each joined the show previously, return for a joint podcast recapping the 2021 Rutgers Football season. In addition to a variety of topics about the Scarlet Knights' season (5-7, 2-7 in the Big Ten) and Greg Schiano 2.0, the du…

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Jerry Carino - The Dean of the Beat: A Dance Repeat? (EP.96) 45:09

2+ y ago45:09

45:09

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Gannett New Jersey's Jerry Carino, the NJ Hoops Haven, for his yearly appearance on the Rutgers men's basketball preview show. Jerry last joined the podcast after RU broke its 30-year NCAA Tournament drought in March. For Episode 96, Carino breaks down the 2021-2022 version of the Scarlet Knights, whic…

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Meredith Civico - Beach Flag (EP.95) 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

35:57

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers field hockey head coach Meredith Civico for Episode 95 of the podcast. Civico, in her 10th year leading the program, is in the midst of a banner year at RU. The Scarlet Knights field hockey program is 15-3, Top 5 in the nation and hosting the Big Ten Tournament this week. Civico discusses her h…

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Scott Goodale, John Poznanski & Geo Baker - There's Some Fire There (EP.94) 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

51:18

It's a super-sized Episode 94 of The Scarlet Spotlight. First, Rutgers wrestling head coach Scott Goodale and All-American 184-pounder John Poznanski join the podcast. Goody and Poz preview the 2021-2022 season, and the return of fans to the RAC. Goodale highlights wrestle-off expectations, lineup and weight management and the Scarlet Knights Wrest…

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Terry Shea - Seven Decades of Football (EP.93) 36:17

2+ y ago36:17

36:17

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Terry Shea for Episode 93 of the podcast. The head coach of Rutgers football from 1996-2000, Shea discusses at length what he would have done differently with another shot in Piscataway. He runs through his storied career in football, coaching at almost every level of the game, including the NFL. Shea …

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Matt Colagiovanni and Isaih Pacheco - Buildings, a Hurricane and a Pandemic (EP.92) 50:26

2+ y ago50:26

50:26

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped for a super-sized Episode 92 of the podcast. The show starts with Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco returning for the second interview of his NIL deal. Pacheco breaks down RU football's 3-2 start, discusses the running back room and provides insight into a week in the life of a college football player. Then, Rutgers…

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Steve Pikiell - The Sellout Streak (EP.91) 47:54

2+ y ago47:54

47:54

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell for Episode 91 of the podcast. The sixth-year head coach looked back at the 2021 NCAA Tournament, which broke RU's 30-year drought. Pikiell also commented on roster turnover, previewed his full suite of newcomers and returnees, and covered the Geo Bak…

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The Knights Brigade - Tailgate Party (EP.90) 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by The Knights Brigade tailgate for Episode 90 of the podcast. In a special, tailgate party themed edition of the show, Danny and Jon talk with one of the more well-known tailgate groups at Rutgers football games. The Knights Brigade is situated in the Green Lot in Piscataway, and is made up of an inter…

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Keith Sargeant & James Kratch - Rutgers Athletics 2021-2022 Preview (EP.89) 38:06

2+ y ago38:06

38:06

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by NJ Advance Media's Keith Sargeant and James Kratch for our Rutgers Athletics 2021-2022 Preview Podcast. Sarge and Kratch cover all things Rutgers football -- from camp coverage to Noah Vedral to position group strengths to a schedule breakdown. They provide opinions on NIL's effect on journalism, confe…

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Mike Williams - From Brooklyn to the Banks (EP.88) 31:31

2+ y ago31:31

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The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball player Mike Williams for Episode 88 of the podcast. Williams discusses his upbringing in NYC basketball and his path to RU under Eddie Jordan. He touches on the transition to the Steve Pikiell era, the 2018 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at MSG and more about his me…

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Greg Brown - Private Jets with Mike Ditka (EP.87) 38:18

3y ago38:18

38:18

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown for Episode 87 of the podcast. Brown covers his childhood in Highland Park, time as a commuter student at Rutgers and post-graduation career choice at AT&T. He also touches on his path to CEO, the makeup of the Board of Governors at Rutgers (for which he…

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Geo Baker - Stepback Challenge (EP.86) 36:03

3y ago36:03

36:03

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to announce our NIL deal with Rutgers men's basketball guard Geo Baker. The fifth-year senior will join the show a handful of times throughout the season, including this week's full episode. Baker discusses NIL legislation, the COVID year, his basketball history in New Hampshire and the parallels between the finishes …

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Isaih Pacheco - NIL (EP.85) 41:55

3y ago41:55

41:55

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to do the first NIL deal with a Rutgers athlete, as RU running back Isaih Pacheco joins the podcast for Episode 85. Pacheco discusses how his teammates have welcomed name, image and likeness rights and provides backstory on his upbringing in South Jersey's Vineland. He also covers the heartbreaking story of his sist…

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Greg Schiano - No More Quarterback Controversies (EP.84) 36:24

3y ago36:24

36:24

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano for Episode 84 of the podcast. Schiano discusses recruiting after the COVID-19 pandemic, his new emotional approach to running a program, and facility goals for football. Additionally, Schiano touches on special teams improvements, quarterback Noah Vedral's pl…

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Doug Graber - The Dinner in New Brunswick (EP.83) 38:54

3y ago38:54

38:54

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers football head coach Doug Graber for Episode 83 of the podcast. Graber discussed his path from the NFL to Rutgers, how he thought RU was in New York City and what went into continuing to build the program after the Dick Anderson era. Graber tells a never-before-heard story about a star-…

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Justin Price - Racing on the Raritan River (EP.82) 39:50

3y ago39:50

39:50

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers women's rowing head coach Justin Price for Episode 82 of the podcast. In his fourth season as RU head coach, Price has the Scarlet Knights ready to compete in this weekend's NCAAs after a third place finish at the Big Ten Championships. Price discussed how he came east to Rutgers, how the progr…

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Neil Solondz - From Bull Durham to the Big Leagues (EP.81) 39:24

3y ago39:24

39:24

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers alumnus and Tampa Bay Rays pre and postgame host Neil Solondz for Episode 81 of the podcast. Solondz, who attended RU in the early 1990s, describes his time with WRSU and path in radio out of college. Solondz details a winding road through Minor League Baseball, time with the Durham Bulls and c…

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Tiquan Underwood - Thomas Sweet VIP (EP.80) 39:22

3y ago39:22

39:22

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to be joined by Rutgers alumnus and current RU football wide receivers coach Tiquan Underwood for Episode 80 of the podcast. The 2009 Scarlet Knights alumnus discussed his career On the Banks, his time in the NFL and CFL and his path from coaching with the Miami Dolphins to rejoining Greg Schiano in Piscataway. In an…

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Brian Brecht - NASCAR Style (EP.79) 38:35

3y ago38:35

38:35

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers men's lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht. In his 10th season leading the Scarlet Knights, Brecht covers the perils of a COVID-postponed 2020 season, the protocols in 2021, clearing the NCAA Tournament for the program and an uncharacteristic year for the Big Ten. He discusses the impact of the Rod…

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Sue Wicks - Oysters & Small Gyms (EP.78) 49:02

3y ago49:02

49:02

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by former Rutgers women's basketball star Sue Wicks for Episode 78 of the podcast. Wicks discussed growing up in Long Island, being recruited by Theresa Grentz to RU in the 1980s, her interaction with Jim Valvano during that recruitment and her playing days at the RAC. Wicks also touches on her career i…

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The Selection Special - Bob Wenzel, Brad Wachtel, Jerry Carino & Brian Fonseca (EP.77) 1:25:15

3y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

The drought is over! Rutgers men's basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to bring you our Selection Special. First, it's Bob Wenzel, the head coach of RU's 1991 NCAA Tournament team, giving a RU history lesson and providing perspective for this team's accomplishments. Then, it's …

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Dr. Jonathan Holloway - Mr. President (EP.76) 44:43

3y ago44:43

44:43

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by Dr. Jonathan Holloway, the 21st President of Rutgers University, for Episode 76 of the podcast. Dr. Holloway discusses taking over at RU during a global pandemic and his goals for Rutgers at large. Holloway covers topics ranging from his big ideas to post-COVID reopening to academics and athletics co…

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Sebastian Joseph-Day - Blooming Like a Flower (EP.75) 37:57

3y ago37:57

37:57

The Scarlet Spotlight is thrilled to be joined by current Los Angeles Rams and former Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound D-tackle plays alongside the NFL Defensive Player of the Year (Aaron Donald) on the Rams. Joseph-Day, who goes by "Bash," discussed his path to Rutgers, transition from Kyle Fl…

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Geoff Billet - The Shot and a Cheer (EP.74) 40:34

3y ago40:34

40:34

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball guard Geoff Billet, who played during the Bob Wenzel and Kevin Bannon eras. Billet (now the basketball coach at his high school alma mater Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft) details his path to Rutgers from the Jersey Shore, his recruitment by Wenzel and the transit…

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Gary Waters - Coaching with Character (EP.73) 43:34

3+ y ago43:34

43:34

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball head coach Gary Waters on Episode 73 of the podcast. Waters discusses his Detroit roots, path through Eastern Michigan and Kent State, and how he got to Rutgers in 2001. He covers the transition post Kevin Bannon, rocky start to '01-'02, the NIT run in 2004 and more. W…

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Chris Paladino - Reimagining New Brunswick (EP.72) 36:04

3+ y ago36:04

36:04

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to announce our new partnership with the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), and to welcome its president Chris Paladino on the podcast for Episode 72. A Rutgers alumnus, Paladino shares his journey to DEVCO and what the non-profit does for New Brunswick's community at large. Additionally, he discusses hi…

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Pat Hobbs - My Famous Twitter Dance (EP.71) 41:01

3+ y ago41:01

41:01

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers' Director of Athletics, Pat Hobbs, for Episode 71 of the podcast and our final show of 2020. Hobbs recaps the RU football season, the implementation of COVID protocols and how the athletes responded to the challenge to get through all nine games. Additionally, Hobbs discusses his relationship w…

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Steve Politi - Happy Holidays, Rutgers Fans! (EP.70) 35:46

3+ y ago35:46

35:46

It's a special holiday edition of The Scarlet Spotlight, as NJ Advance Media's Steve Politi joins us for the entire podcast on Episode 70. We cover a ton of ground, including: Rutgers vs. Penn State football, the football program's expectations, the state of the athletic department, playing college sports in a pandemic, RU fans, NJ.com, President J…

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Scott Goodale & C. Vivian Stringer - Super-Sized Thanksgiving 2020 (EP.69) 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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The Scarlet Spotlight has a holiday surprise for Episode 69 of the podcast. It's two interviews for the price of one. First, Rutgers wrestling head coach Scott Goodale joins the show to talk through junior nationals, COVID protocols, Big Ten duals, NCAA eligibility and his new wrestling room. Then, Hall of Fame women's basketball head coach C. Vivi…

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Joe Martinek - Jersey Joe: Pizza, Pasta & FIFA (EP.68) 36:56

3+ y ago36:56

36:56

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to be joined by former Rutgers football running back Joe Martinek for Episode 68 of the podcast. Martinek looked back at his high school career in Sussex County, accomplishments at Rutgers and the pressures of the RU running back room post-Brian Leonard and Ray Rice. Martinek also analyzed his relationship with Greg …

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Rob Roselli - Polish Ping Pong (EP.67) 38:12

3+ y ago38:12

38:12

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers' Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Rob Roselli, on Episode 67 of the podcast. Roselli discusses working with Greg Schiano, preparing for a season without fans at SHI Stadium and RU's "Rutgers Football On the Go" initiative. Roselli provides a sneak peak at the athletic department's mar…

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