Best Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 113 43:35

4+ y ago43:35

43:35

CIACcast is back with episode 113. Joe Calafiore from Hartford Athletic talks about the new Team of the Week program, and Glastonbury High School Junior Erin Cabana discusses some of her exciting video projects.By CIAC

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Episode 112 56:32

4+ y ago56:32

56:32

By CIAC

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Episode 111 36:53

4+ y ago36:53

36:53

By CIAC

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Episode 110 38:09

5y ago38:09

38:09

The fall season winds down and CIACcast Episode 110 looks into a few different topics. Bryant Carpenter from the Meriden Record Journal discusses his moving remembrance of John Fontana, and then Jonathan Law AD VJ Sarullo talks about a new information program.By CIAC

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Episode 109 29:59

5y ago29:59

29:59

Time for soccer talk on CIACcast Episode 109. GameTimeCT writers and hosts of the "Just For Kicks" podcast Scott Ericson and Joe Morelli join the 'Cast to cover the ongoing Connecticut high school soccer season. They hit on teams, players, and games to watch as the season unfolds.By CIAC

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Episode 108 43:07

5y ago43:07

43:07

It's a three-guest lineup for CIACcast Episode 108, covering a wide-range of topics. Vickie Fulkerson from The Day of New London covers interesting early-season stories, Tim Jensen talks about the coverage from Patch.com, and DyeStat.com's Mary Albl goes over things to watch for the 2019 cross country season.…

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Episode 107 1:00:09

5y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

CIACcast Episode 107 looks ahead as the 2019-20 high school sports season ramps up. CIAC staff member Dr. Bob Lehr discusses the upcoming CIAC Block Party Tournament girls volleyball tournament, and then The Day of New London's Ned Griffen offers his week-by-week high school football schedule in the 6th edition of "Ned Griffen's Ultimate Connecticu…

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Episode 106 47:02

5y ago47:02

47:02

A new high school sports season is imminent and CIACcast Episode 106 can help get you ready. This edition features conversations with a pair of athletics organization leaders. CAS-CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini makes his first CIACcast appearance, and Matt Perachi, Shepaug Valley Athletic Director and CAAD President talks about beginning a…

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Episode 105 42:28

5y ago42:28

42:28

Episode 105 of the CIACcast is here to help pass the time before fall sports begin shortly. It's a one-guest episode of the podcast as Joe Palladino, longtime and recently retired writer for the Waterbury Republican American joins for a wide-ranging conversation on what it's like to cover high school sports.…

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Episode 104 32:28

5+ y ago32:28

32:28

CIACcast provides a break from the summer heat with Episode 104. A pair of guests cover a variety of topics. NFHS Network broadcaster Tom Felice discusses the #CIACMomentsVote and what it's like to broadcast as CIAC Championship, and then Shawn McFarland from the Hartford Courant discusses his first year on the Connecticut high school sports beat.…

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Episode 103 20:05

5+ y ago20:05

20:05

CIACcast returns from its hibernation for Episode 103. It's a quick one-guest return as DyeStat.com's Mary Albl returns to preview today's Outdoor Track & Field State Open.By CIAC

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Episode 102 44:34

5+ y ago44:34

44:34

The CIACcast is back and it's time to talk tournaments in Episode 102. Gerry deSimas Jr. of Ctwrestling.com (6:10-20:00) helps recap the Wrestling Divisional Championships and preview the State Open, and Scott Ericson from the Stamford Advocate (20:55-42:00) looks at the recently released girls basketball tournament pairings and previews the compet…

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Episode 101 44:23

6y ago44:23

44:23

It's a special year-end celebration on Episode 101 of the CIACcast. With 100 episodes in the books, we ask nine different guests from the world of Connecticut high school sports to join and answer one question: what do you love about high school sports, what makes it special? Marc Allard, Bryant Carpenter, Mathew Conyers, Scott Ericson, Vickie Fulk…

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Episode 100 56:17

6y ago56:17

56:17

The CIACcast turns 100 and the centennial episode is focused on football. Ned Griffen from The Day of New London and Sean Patrick Bowley of GameTimeCT join to cover all the angles for the 2018 Football Championships this Saturday.By CIAC

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Episode 99 1:02:38

6y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

It's championship time and Episode 99 of the CIACcast has you covered. DyeStat.com's Mary Albl (6:00-17:20) breaks down the upcoming CIAC Cross Country Championships, CCC Commissioner Dan Scavone (18:40-43:00) discusses officials recruitment efforts, and Bryant Carpenter (43:40-1:00:10) from the Meriden Record-Journal talks about area teams enjoyin…

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Episode 98 1:16:39

6y ago1:16:39

1:16:39

A new CIACcast goes deep on a variety of topics for Episode 98. First psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Matern (8:10-44:40) joins to provide insight into mental health challenges facing adolescents, then Dan Nowak (45:25-55:45) from the New Haven Register discusses the 2018 field hockey season, and then the Hartford Courant?s Shawn McFarland (56:15-1:14:0…

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Episode 97 53:08

6y ago53:08

53:08

Episode 97 of the CIACcast covers a wide range of topics. New CAS-CIAC team member Cherese Miller (6:50-17:05) discusses student activities and the launch of a new student-led program, Larry Kelley from the Norwich Bulletin (18:10-31:50) shares some teams and stories to follow from Eastern CT, and then Joe Morelli & Scott Ericson (32:45-50:40) from…

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Episode 96 45:02

6y ago45:02

45:02

The fall sports season has nearly arrived and CIACcast is talking some football in Episode 96. The Day of New London's Ned Griffen returns for the 5th anniversary of the Ned Griffen Ultimate Football Road Trip (trademark pending) giving fans one (or two) games to see each week for the high school football season.…

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Episode 95 46:21

6y ago46:21

46:21

CIACcast gets a little introspective with Episode 95. Approximately one year after his first appearance, CIAC Associate Executive Director Gregg Simon joins us again for a deep dive into CIAC topics including what he learned in his first year, issues and challenges for the organization and some good old-fashioned rules explanations.…

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Episode 94 57:28

6+ y ago57:28

57:28

CIACcast engages in some weighty but important topics in Episode 94. Tom Pincince (8:30-28:20) from CCSU discusses responsible use of social media for students, and Dave Ruden (29:00-55:10) from TheRudenReport.com talks about his series on parental interference and some other topics.By CIAC

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Episode 93 41:35

6+ y ago41:35

41:35

It's a summertime edition of CIACcast with Episode 93. Noah Finz from Vantage Sports (9:35-21:30) talks about the Vantage Cup and covering high school sports, and then outgoing CAS-CIAC Executive Director Karissa Niehoff (22:30-39:25) discusses her tenure leading CIAC.By CIAC

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Episode 92 1:08:49

6+ y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

It?s a CIAC championship blowout with four guests on episode 92 of the CIACcast. The Coach George DeMaio (5:55-22:05); Xavier CIAC Golf Open winner Chris Fosdick (23:05-31:25); Tom Felice (31:15-42:10) of the NFHS Network (31:15-42:10) and Scott Ericson (42:55-1:05:05) of the Stamford Advocate all join to discuss softball, golf, boys volleyball/gir…

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Episode 91 48:34

6+ y ago48:34

48:34

It's CIACcast episode 91 and it checks in with some CIAC Championships in progress. DyeStat.com's Mary Albl (8:25-20:20) discusses the track championships and previews the State Open, and Dave Ruden (21:55-45:15) from TheRudenReport.com offers thoughts on FCIAC teams pursuing girls and boys lacrosse titles.…

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Episode 90 1:04:08

6+ y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

CIACcast stays on schedule with Episode 90. North Branford softball coach Nick DeLizio (10:20-27:50) talks about his team's season and postseason hopes, Mike Anthony (28:55-44:45) from the Hartford Courant discusses his new role as columnist, and GameTimeCT's Pete Paguaga (45:45-1:01:15) chats about what's new with the website.…

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Episode 89 57:02

6+ y ago57:02

57:02

CIACcast finally returns after a mysterious absence for Episode 89. We had some great guests join us at Chiney Ogwumike from the Connecticut Sun (8:15-16:05) previews her keynote for the CAS-CIAC Scholar Athlete Banquet, best-selling author Jeff Pearlman from The Athletic (17:55-33:00) talks about a recent feature story, and the Waterbury Republica…

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Episode 88 38:54

6+ y ago38:54

38:54

The winter championship season rolls on and CIACcast Episode 88 continues a deep look at the championship events. CIAC gymnastics tournament director Pat Simon (9:00-18:45) talks about this weekend's Gymnastics Class Championships, and on the day the girls basketball tournament pairings came out, Scott Ericson (19:30-35:55) gives thoughts on what t…

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Episode 87 40:20

7y ago40:20

40:20

After a long hiatus, CIACcast is back with Episode 87 and two great guests, just in time for the winter championships. Dyestat.com's Mary Albl (8:10-21:20) previews the upcoming CIAC Indoor Track Championships, and then Luke Devoe (22:20-37:35) from CTHShockey.org helps break down the current high school hockey season.…

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Episode 86 43:30

7y ago43:30

43:30

CIACcast Episode 86 goes deep on the upcoming CIAC Football Championships. Ned Griffen from The Day of New London and Sean Patrick Bowley of GameTimeCT break down all four finals, and suggest players, teams, and stories to watch.By CIAC

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Episode 85 1:01:04

7y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Time for more fall tournament talk with Episode 85 of the CIACcast. Boys and girls soccer tournament director Tom Malin (5:45-15:30) helps preview the release of the tournament pairings, The Day of New London's Vickie Fulkerson (15:50-30:40) talks about some teams and stories to watch, and Sean Patrick Bowley from the New Haven Register (31:20-58:5…

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Episode 84 34:11

7y ago34:11

34:11

Amazingly it's nearly fall championship time and CIACcast Episode 84 helps get you ready. Mary Albl (9:10-21:40) of DyeStat.com breaks down the upcoming cross country championships and then Jimmy Zanor of the Norwich Bulletin (22:25-31:20) covers some happenings in the eastern part of the state.By CIAC

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Episode 83 44:01

7y ago44:01

44:01

CIACcast Episode 83 takes a deep dive into the high school football season. The Stamford Advocate?s Scott Ericson discusses his favorite high school football venues (7:30-21:20) and then Ned Griffen of The Day of New London (22:25-41:30) returns for a 4th time to offer the ultimate week-by-week Connecticut high school football itinerary.…

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Episode 82 1:01:42

7y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

After a brief hiatus the CIACcast returns with Episode 82. We talk "The Year of the Quarterback" with the Meriden Record Journal's Bryant Carpenter (10:00-31:35) and old friend Matthew Conyers of the Hartford Courant shares thoughts on the high school soccer season (32:10-1:00:10).By CIAC

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Episode 81 33:12

7+ y ago33:12

33:12

It's a summer conversation edition of the CIACcast with Episode 81 featuring a single guest. We get to know new CIAC Associate Executive Director Gregg Simon and talk about his background, his hopes for CIAC and what he's learned so far.By CIAC

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Episode 80 1:24:26

7+ y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

It's a massive year-in-review with Episode 80 of the CIACcast. Ten guests join us to answer just one question: what were your favorite stories, games, moments from the 2016-17 high school sports season?By CIAC

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Episode 79 43:06

7+ y ago43:06

43:06

CIACcast Episode 79 takes one more look back at the CIAC spring championships. DyeStat.com's Mary Albl (7:40-18:20) recaps the outdoor track & field championship season, Class M boys volleyball championship coach Curt Burns of Newington (18:50-28:10) talks about his team's title run, and Don Boyle of the NFHS Network (29:15-40:30) offers thoughts o…

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Episode 78 58:35

7+ y ago58:35

58:35

A whole lot of championship talk on CIACcast episode 78. We cover the softball finals with Joe Palladino (8:30-23:35); girls lacrosse with Steve Kirck II (23:35-30:50), softball, baseball and more with Scott Ericson (30:50-48:10) and boys lacrosse with Dan Nowak (48:40-56:25).By CIAC

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Episode 77 1:03:58

7+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Spring championships and a great feature story take center stage for Episode 77. Staples girls tennis coach Paco Fabian (8:25-19:55) talks about his team's season, Kyle Brennan from the Waterbury Republican-American (20:45-37:50) discusses a recent feature on celebrating a beloved umpire and the Hartford Courant's Matthew Conyers (39:20-1:01:40) pr…

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Episode 76 37:49

7+ y ago37:49

37:49

Two guests stop by for Episode 76 of the CIACcast. Former Connecticut high school girls basketball star Dr. Jennfer Monti (7:45-19:00) talks about the impact of high school sports before she speaks at the Scholar Athlete Banquet this weekend, and Vickie Fulkerson (20:00-35:25) from The Day of New London offers some of her favorite stories from the …

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Episode 75 1:02:38

7+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

It's a two-guest edition of the CIACcast in Episode 75, with some general conversation. First, Davis Whitfield of the NFHS (8:15-21:30) discusses a new initiative to recruit new high school officials, and then it's a long chat with legendary college volleyball coach Larry Bock (23:45-1:00:10) covering a range of sports topics.…

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Episode 74 1:08:57

7+ y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

With the change of seasons CIACcast Episode 74 brings some behind-the-scenes insight along with spring previews. East Haven athletic trainer Mark Aceto (7:25-26:10) talks about the role of trainers, Dave Ruden (26:45-47:40) discusses FCIAC spring sports, and Stafford AD Damian Frassinelli (48:15-1:07:15) offers the perspective and challenges of an …

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Episode 73 1:17:51

7+ y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

It's a super-sized CIACcast as Episode 73 recaps the concluded winter championships. Joining us in order are Rich Gregory on Danbury wrestling (5:20-15:50), Steven Cusano on Boys Swimming Open (15:30-25:25), Lori Riley talking girls basketball (25:25-40:05), Don Boyle on boys ice hockey (40:10-52:05) and Tom Yantz & Joe Morelli discussing boys bask…

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Episode 72 1:10:14

7+ y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

CIACcast Episode 72 covers some winter tournaments and other news. Woodstock Academy gymnastics coach Kasey Fillmore (7:00-16:55) discusses the gymnastics championships, CAS-CIAC's Dave Maloney (17:40-23:35) chats about the Battle of the Fans, and we get lots of CIAC ice hockey tournament talk with Matthew Conyers (24:25-1:08:10) of the Hartford Co…

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Episode 71 59:41

8y ago59:41

59:41

Four guests come onboard for Episode 71 of the CIACcast. First it's time for some winter championship previews as Mary Albl talks indoor track & field (8:25-17:00) and Gerry deSimas Jr. weighs in on wrestling (17:40-30:55). Then Noah Finz discusses covering Connecticut High School sports on the Vantage Sports Network (31:45-46:30) and Sean Patrick …

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Episode 70 1:00:21

8y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

After a brief holiday hiatus CIACcast is back with Episode 70 which takes a look at several items around the high school sports landscape. The Hartford Courant's Jeff Jacobs (7:45-28:55) talks about a recent story and his coverage of high school sports, Mike Sportini of Laxworm.com (29:35-42:05) talks about the boys swimming & diving season and Sta…

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Episode 69 1:13:35

8y ago1:13:35

1:13:35

CIACcast Episode 69 goes long on the just concluded CIAC Football Championships. Tom Yantz, Sean Patrick Bowley, Scott Ericson, Kyle Brennan, Dave Ruden, and Ned Griffen all join to weigh in on the championship games and the football season as a whole.By CIAC

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Episode 68 59:36

8y ago59:36

59:36

A handful of guests join CIACcast episode 68 to break down CIAC championships from the past weekend. Guests offer insight on the swimming Open (4:25-13:00); Class S boys and girls soccer finals (13:00-17:30); all four girls volleyball finals (17:30-34:05); boys soccer Class L (34:05-40:45); and Class LL boys and girls soccer (40:45-58:00).…

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Episode 67 43:11

8y ago43:11

43:11

With the regular season winding down CIACcast Episode 67 starts looking ahead to the postseason. Scott Ericson from the Stamford Advocate (7:20-17:50), Marc Allard from the Norwich Bulletin (18:10-25:25), and GameTimeCT's Derek Turner (26:45-40:50) all offer thoughts on teams and stories to watch with the tournaments coming up fast.…

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Episode 66 51:08

8y ago51:08

51:08

CIACcast returns with Episode 66 covering varied topics from around the country. Three first-time guests stop by as Mark Koski of the NFHS (6:20-18:45) talks about the #MyReasonWhy campaign, Amity boys cross country coach Jon Faitsch (19:20-34:10) discusses the cross country season and we get a breakdown of the NFHS Network School Broadcast Program…

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Episode 65 27:01

8y ago27:01

27:01

Head into the weekend with some light listening of Episode 65 of the CIACcast. The Hartford Courant's Lori Riley talks about one of her recent features, and CIAC's Bob Lehr discusses the upcoming event with Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn.By CIAC

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Episode 64 1:05:08

8y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Episode 64 of the CIACcast covers a few topics as the fall season starts to unfold. John Lecardo of Shore Publishing (6:40-21:55) discusses a recent behind-the-scenes story on high school sports, The Hartford Courant's Matt Conyers (22:25-52:20) goes deep on the high school soccer season, and Joe Palladino of the Waterbury Republican-American (52:5…

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