New York Empire Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -The New York Empire is a professional ultimate team playing in the AUDL. They won the 2019 AUDL Championship.
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Old Friends Meet as Empire Prepare for Glory and Royal | UFA Week 4 Preview
May 16, 2024 05:42 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta preview the Empire's match-ups with the Glory and the Royal in week four of UFA action. They talk about how the Empire might guard Jeff Babbitt, some Empire hucking stats, the danger of playing in Montreal, and more!
Empire win streak ends against Atlanta | UFA Week 2 Review
May 08, 2024 22:44 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss the Empire's loss to the Hustle in week two of UFA action. They talk about what the Hustle right, what the Empire will need to improve upon, the new title picture, and more!
Empire win 31st straight against new look Montreal | UFA Week 1 Review
May 02, 2024 13:35 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss the Empire win over the Montreal in week one of UFA action. They talk how the Royal have improved, how the Empire are fitting in their new pieces, 31 game win streak, and more!
New York Empire welcome Liam Haberfield and Connor Russell for 2024 UFA Season
April 26, 2024 04:39 - 32 minutes - 44 MBUFA veterans Liam Haberfield and Connor Russell join the New York Empire ahead of the 2024 season. They talk about the upcoming season and play a special game of New Jersey, New Zealand, or the American South.
How did the Empire take down the DC Breeze? Plus COL/SLC Preview | AUDL Week 10 Recap NY vs. DC
July 05, 2023 19:36 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss the Empire's 21-18 win over the DC Breeze. They talk about the difficulty of the Ryan Osgar match-up, the pressure that the Empire D-line applies, the tough Colorado/Salt Lake trip next week, and more!
How did the Empire use their depth to beat the Glory? | AUDL Week 8 Recap Empire vs. Glory
June 20, 2023 22:32 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss the Empire's 25-16 win over the Boston Glory. They talk about the Oliver Chartock's emergence, the most reasonable Greatest we've seen, and the east division standings.
How did the Empire out-hustle the Hustle? | AUDL Week 7 Recap Empire vs. Hustle
June 13, 2023 19:56 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss the Empire's 20-17 win over the Atlanta Hustle. They talk about the mastery of the Empire O-line and the relentless nature of the Empire defense.
How did the weather affect the BOS/MTL weekend? | AUDL Week 6 Recap Empire vs. Glory and Royal
June 07, 2023 06:58 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss and break down the Empire's wins over the Boston Glory and the Montreal Royal. They talk about the rough conditions in both games and the upcoming match-up with the Atlanta Hustle.
How did Philly push New York to their limit? | AUDL Week 4 Recap Empire vs. Phoenix
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss and break down the Empire's 18-16 overtime win over the Philadelphia Phoenix. They talk about the New York O-line without Ryan Osgar, the huck success of the Philadelphia offense, and once again, Jeff Babbitt.
Jeff Babbitt Goes Nuclear Against DC | AUDL Week 3 Recap Empire vs. Breeze
May 17, 2023 17:56 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBDan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta discuss and break down the Empire 18-17 overtime win over the DC Breeze. They talk about what went right and what could have gone wrong, starting with the difference-maker that is Jeff Babbitt.
Ben Jagt and Ryan Osgar Talk MVP Adjustments and the Championship Mentality for 2023
March 02, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB2x AUDL MVP Ben Jagt and reigning MVP Ryan Osgar discuss what it takes to get everybody's best shot and the necessary adjustments that helped win the 2022 AUDL Championship. They talk important moments in AUDL history, the improvements of other teammates, the playing career of Nick Vogt, and much more!
2023 Season Preparations with Anthony Nuñez and Charlie Hoppes
February 23, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBAnthony Nuñez and Charlie Hoppes rejoin the podcast to discuss their third year as Empire co-head coaches. They talk the 2022 Championship, shifting the mindset to 2023, new faces in the division, and much more!
Picking an All-Time Empire 7 | New York Empire 10th Anniversary
February 06, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBTo help celebrate the New York Empire's 10th AUDL season, Dan Hilton and CJ Ouellette try to pick the Empire's All-Time 7. The criteria ranges from numbers to championships to memorable moments and more. Who are the locks? Who are your picks?
Championship Weekend Preview with Ryan Osgar and Pawel Janas
August 25, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBChampionship Weekend is here and Dan Hilton is joined by the Empire's Ryan Osgar then the Union's Pawel Janas to preview all four of the semifinal teams. The New York Empire, Carolina Flyers, Chicago Union, and Colorado Summit may be the most talented foursome ever assembled for the AUDL's biggest event, and both Osgar and Janas give their keys to victories for their respective teams.
East Division Championship: DC Breeze @ New York Empire Over/Unders
August 18, 2022 17:45 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for the East Division Championship betwen the DC Breeze and the New York Empire. The Empire are 12-0 on the season and 2-0 against the Breeze, but DC's Darryl Stanley and his squad is coming off a statement win against the Philadelphia Phoenix to kick off their own championship push. The Empire, meanwhile, are full of MVP candidates and became the first franchise with two undefeated regular seasons.
Playoff Preview with Oliver Chartock and Connor Fortin
August 17, 2022 23:02 - 27 minutes - 38 MBOliver Chartock and Connor Fortin, both making their first appearances in the playoffs with the Empire this season, join the show to help preview the match-up with the DC Breeze. They talk about having brothers on the team, Connor's almost decade-long absence from the AUDL, Oliver's relationship with mosquitoes, and much more!
New York Empire @ Philadelphia Phoenix Week 13 Over/Unders
July 21, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 8.27 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 13 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Philadelphia Phoenix. While both teams have already clinched a play-off spot, the first for the Phoenix since 2013, the Empire still has an undefeated regular season on the line. Except big plays from the Hot Birds as they host the only team left in the league without a loss.
Boston Glory @ New York Empire Week 11 Over/Unders
July 07, 2022 14:30 - 6 minutes - 9.29 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 11 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Boston Glory. After a 23-19 victory for New York up in Boston, the stakes for both teams have changed a bit. The Empire has locked up the one seed in the east and hosting duties, plus their third straight regular season division crown, but the overall one seed in the play-offs is still on the line. For the Glory, they are mathematically still in the hunt for the three seed, but they must beat the E...
Montreal Royal @ New York Empire Week 10 Over/Unders
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 9.14 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 10 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Montreal Royal. The Empire has already qualified for the postseason, but now the focus shifts to keeping up the intensity and staying healthy. For Montreal, it's all about getting a win by any means necessary and staying in the play-off picture.
Ottawa Outlaws @ New York Empire Week 8 Over/Unders
June 16, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 8.49 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 8 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Ottawa Outlaws. New York dismantled Ottawa 30-18 in their first match-up and with the Outlaws having to play Boston on Friday night, it'll be an uphill climb for the Canadians for sure. But if you're New York, you have to make sure not to get caught after taking care of business last week against the DC Breeze.
DC Breeze @ New York Empire Week 7 Over/Unders
June 09, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 8.3 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 7 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the DC Breeze. The undefeated Empire host the 3-1 Breeze in a game that could very well decide the division. The Empire D has been bolstered by some high level midseason additions, while the Breeze have bounced back nicely after the opening loss to New York.
Empire Midseason Additions John Randolph and Jibran Mieser
June 08, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBJohn Randolph, fresh off a college season at Brown, and Jibran Mieser, returning after winning the 2019 AUDL title, discuss the choice to join the team midseason. They talk ultimate origins, that Empire D-line, the secrets to their success, and much more!
New York Empire @ Toronto Rush Week 6 Over/Unders
June 02, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 8.91 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 6 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Toronto Rush. While New York easily handled Toronto two weeks ago at home, the Rush may prove to be a bit more difficult up in Canada after taking the DC Breeze to their limit.
New York Empire @ Montreal Royal and Ottawa Outlaws Week 5 Over/Unders
May 26, 2022 14:00 - 4 minutes - 6 MBThe Empire are heading to Canada for the first time since 2019 to meet the Royal and the Outlaws. How will New York look to handle the big arms north of the border?
Toronto Rush @ New York Empire Week 4 Over/Unders
May 19, 2022 20:09 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 4 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Toronto Rush. It may be a storied rivalry, but will the "rebuilding" Rush be able to hang with the 3-0 Empire?
New York Empire @ Boston Glory Week 3 Over/Unders
May 12, 2022 20:12 - 5 minutes - 7.9 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 3 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Boston Glory. Can the Glory rebound from a disappointing trip to Canada as the Empire look to shake off the sloppy play against the Phoenix?
Philadelphia Phoenix @ New York Empire Week 2 Over/Unders
May 05, 2022 20:13 - 4 minutes - 5.71 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 2 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the Philadelphia Phoenix. Will Philly's blend of youth and experience be able to challenge the Empire defense on a day where weather may be a challenge?
New York Empire @ DC Breeze Week 1 Over/Unders
April 28, 2022 18:18 - 4 minutes - 5.8 MBDan Hilton has your Over/Unders for Week 1 of the AUDL season for the New York Empire and the DC Breeze. With stars everywhere, how will Jeff Babbitt, Rowan McDonnell, and Ben Jagt fare in the match-up?
East Division Preview with Daniel Cohen
April 22, 2022 14:30 - 58 minutes - 81 MBDaniel Cohen joins the podcast to help preview the rest of the East Division besides the Empire. They talk about the DC Breeze's new additions, Boston's play-off chances in year two, the questions around the Canadian teams, and much more!
Reviewing the TEP and the Empire-Breeze Showcase
April 20, 2022 21:41 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBDan reviews the TEP and the Empire's trip to Colombia, a trip that included a tournament victory and an overtime win against the DC Breeze.
Anthony Nuñez and Charlie Hoppes on Year Two of Empire Coaching
April 11, 2022 18:40 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBAnthony Nuñez and Charlie Hoppes rejoin the podcast to discuss their second year as Empire co-head coaches. They talk travel, roster turnover, new faces in the division, and much more!
Mike Kobyra and Matt Ellis bring AUDL experience to the Empire
April 04, 2022 18:05 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBMike Kobyra and Matt Ellis bring their AUDL experience to the Empire and to the podcast. They talk about their start in ultimate, Matt's 2017 UNCW experience, Mike's time with Indy and Madison, and much more!
Sam Feder and Nori To on the Secret to Improving
March 31, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBSam Feder and Nori To return to the show to discuss the secret of improving. They talk about watching film, how NY-based young players can take the next step, underrated Empire athletes, and much more!
Scott Xu and Mark Lin are the newest members of the Empire!
March 25, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBAUDL veterans Scott Xu and Mark Lin join the show as the two newest members of the New York Empire. They talk about their start with DEVYL, college at Rutgers and Maryland, their time in the AUDL for quite a few different teams, and much more!
Mike and Ryan Drost talk Blocks, Stats, and Old Teammates
March 14, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBMike and Ryan Drost return to the show (but together this time!) to discuss their place on the all-time blocks list. They talk about their ultimate origins, past teammates they'd love to see today, Seinfeld trivia, and much more!
Ethan Fortin and Charles Weinberg join the Empire
March 07, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBAUDL veterans Ethan Fortin (PHI/BOS) and Charles Weinberg (PHI/MIN) join the show to discuss their decision to play for the Empire. They talk East Division, the importance of D-line handlers, the best way to commute, and much more!
Solomon Rueschemeyer-Bailey and John Lithio return for year two
February 22, 2022 19:53 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBSolomon Rueschemeyer-Bailey and John Lithio return to the Empire for their second seasons! They talk about their rookie years, very different college ultimate experiences, the Empire basketball team, and much more!
Ben Katz and Ryan Holmes talk defense and the 2022 season
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBBen Katz and Ryan Holmes join the show to discuss the Empire defense! They talk about the ways their defensive strategies have evolved with experience, Boston ultimate then and now, board games superlatives, and much more!
Antoine Davis signs with the Empire and Elliott Chartock returns!
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBAntoine Davis and Elliott Chartock join the show to discuss Antoine being the newest signing of the Emipre! They talk about their time with the San Francisco FlameThrowers, the way team strategies could change in 2022, if the better food is on the east coast or the west coast, and much more!
Ryan Osgar and Jeff Babbitt are back!
January 31, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBRyan Osgar and Jeff Babbitt join the show to discuss re-signing with the Empire for the 2022 season. They talk the changing trends with O-lines, the ways defenses are catching up, how the Empire can get younger, and much more!
Ben Jagt and Jack Williams Re-sign!
January 26, 2022 13:59 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBBen Jagt and Jack Williams, the first two Empire signings of the 2022 season, joins Dan Hilton to preview the upcoming season and their reasons for returning. They talk offseason work, tryouts, the Empire O-line, and much more!
Preparing for AUDL Championship Weekend and Talking Tech in Ultimate with Marques Brownlee
September 08, 2021 13:30 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBOn episode 32 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by Marques Brownlee. They talk overcoming Atlanta, preparing for AUDL Championship Weekend, 10+ years of New Jersey ultimate, combining tech with ultimate, balancing work and frisbee, and much more! Make sure to check out the semifinals on AUDL.TV on Friday night!
Coaching young and old(er) and the birthplace of ultimate with Anthony Nuñez
August 19, 2021 07:35 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBOn episode 31 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by co-Head Coach Anthony Nuñez. They talk through his entire 23 years of coaching, including his alma mater Columbia High School, DEVYL, the New York Rumble, his relationship with Charlie Hoppes, and much more!
Paris to New York and everywhere in-between with Nasser M'bae Vogel
August 04, 2021 21:42 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBOn episode 30 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by Nasser M'bae Vogel. They talk through his entire 26+ year career spanning two continents, European Championships, two AUDL teams, and much more!
The Cauldron of Boston ultimate and the art of the pull with Ryan Holmes
July 29, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOn episode 29 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by Ryan Holmes. They talk Holmes' time with UMass, Boston Ironside, his five years with the Empire, the art of the pull, and much more!
The New York New York Dynasty and modern comparisons with David Blau
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBOn episode 28 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by assistant coach and USA Ultimate Hall of Famer David Blau. They talk the major changes in personnel around the league, the great New York New York/New York Ultimate team of the 80s and 90s, changes in the game over the decades, and much more!
Handling for the Empire, ant research, and math competitions with Elliott Chartock
June 30, 2021 19:23 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBOn episode 27 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined handler Elliott Chartock. They talk about how Elliott joined the reigning champs, playing in San Francisco, Australia, and Colombia, doing research on ants, the cutthroat world of high school math competitions, and much more!
First Empire win, mental health, and gas station sandwiches with Charlie Hoppes
June 10, 2021 20:04 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB*Note - this show was recorded just prior to Week 2 vs. the Philadelphia Phoenix being postponed to a later date On episode 26 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by one of the Empire co-head coaches, Charlie Hoppes. They talk about the team's narrow win over DC in week one, the new-look O-line including big showings from Ryan Osgar and John Lithio, mental health in and outside the ultimate community, the best gas station sandwiches, and much more!
Small school ultimate and the pizza debate with John Lithio
April 20, 2021 18:41 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBOn episode 25 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by John Lithio. They talk John's journey from Hope College to the AUDL, being an AUDL rookie in quarantine, the great Chicago-New York pizza debate, Lord of the Rings trivia, and much more!
Hybrid players, Minnesota ultimate, and game nights with Ryan Osgar
March 19, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBOn episode 24 of the New York Empire Podcast, Dan Hilton is joined by Ryan Osgar. They talk winning a college championship, his time with the Minnesota Wind Chill, prior relationships with Empire teammates, game nights, and much more!