Privateer Island Podcast
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPrivateerIsland.net is the online home for New Orleans Privateers fans everywhere.
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28.2 - Spots 1-20 Conclusion
November 08, 2019 02:03 - 14 minutes - 14 MBThis is the conclusion to Episode 28 where we discussed spots 20 through 1 on the Top 50 All-Time Privateers list. We pick up where the audio cut out on Tuesday, wrapping up the Wayne Cooper discussion. We then discuss Ervin Johnson, the greatest Privateer basketball player in history. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @PrivateerIsland on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
28 - The Top 50, Spots 1-20
November 05, 2019 05:36 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBFollowing up on our podcast relaunch three weeks ago, we continue our discussion of UNO's Top 50 men's basketball players of all time, counting down from number 20 all the way to the top of the list. The nostalgia is especially heavy in this one, as we gear up for a new season of Privateer basketball beginning on Tuesday night at Lakefront Arena. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @PrivateerIsland on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
27 - Top 50 Privateers Part 1
October 19, 2019 18:41 - 45 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this relaunch of the Privateer Island podcast, we start gearing up for the upcoming basketball season with a discussion of the list (to date) of the top 50 Privateer men's basketball players of all-time, leading up to the tipoff of the 2019-20 basketball season. We also touch on new Green Wave coach Ron Hunter's bizarre declaration that Tulane (TULANE!) is anyone's "big brother," let alone ours, in a blatant ploy to fire up the rivalry again. Okay, maybe it kinda worked. Note: Shaun'...
26 - We're Dancing Again!
March 14, 2017 02:08 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this edition of the Privateer Island podcast, we discuss everything lilacs, including growth tips and one incredibly hot take on pruning strategies. No, just kidding, it's all about the Southland tournament and UNO winning it and the whole first-NCAA-berth-in-21-years thing, with a look at first round opponent Mount St. Mary's and the potential next matchup against (gulp) defending national champion Villanova and beyond. We don't even mention lilacs once, actually.
25 - SLC Tourney Preview
March 08, 2017 02:52 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Privateer Island podcast returns with a Southland Conference basketball tournament preview. UNO's special 2016-17 title run, the upcoming league tournament, and college basketball tournaments in general are discussed. Near the end, the conversation touches on the early fortunes of the Privateer baseball team.
24 - 2015-16 Hoops Preview
November 12, 2015 02:28 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBAfter achieving the school's first conference tournament victory since 2008, Coach Mark Slessinger's Privateers enter 2015-16 looking to build on that success. We discuss the mostly stable youthful-turned-veteran roster and the schedule for the upcoming year.
23 - March Madness returns to UNO
March 10, 2015 05:38 - 51 minutes - 5.96 MBWe lead off with a brief discussion of the suddenly interesting UNO women's basketball program, which improbably won six of its final nine contests of 2014-15 after six wins in the previous four seasons combined. Following that is a preview of the Southland Conference men's basketball tournament. The Privateers' Wednesday night first round matchup with Nicholls is dissected, as well as the rest of the draw should they advance. At the 25:50 mark, we summarize the baseball team through...
22 - Take Me Out to the Ballgame
February 13, 2015 01:38 - 1 hour - 7.81 MBTopics of discussion: We started with the continuing struggles of the basketball team; at the 27:13 mark, the 2015 baseball preview begins. Will the Privateers be able to score any runs this year? Will they get anyone out? We discussed our impressions of fall ball and look ahead to this year's schedule. PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
21 - Mid-Season Analysis
January 24, 2015 02:50 - 40 minutes - 4.72 MBEpisode #21 covers the basketball season to date, the team's struggles, the emergence of Nate Frye, and a look ahead to the upcoming schedule. What needs to happen for the Privateers to salvage a conference tournament bye? PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
20 - Basketball is BACK!
November 17, 2014 14:00 - 58 minutes - 6.78 MBPrivateer basketball is back, and so is the Privateer Island podcast! Topics of discussion: The roster, the schedule, and the expectations for New Orleans as well as a Southland Conference overview. PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
19 - The F Word
August 18, 2014 12:00 - 1 hour - 7.92 MBThe Privateer Island Podcast welcomes its first guest, as UNO football advocate Jim Tonglet joins the podcast to talk about the history of the Privateer football movement, where it is headed, and how the goal of NCAA football could be realized with the right leadership despite UNO's budget issues. PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
18 - We're ali-iiiiive!
July 19, 2014 23:57 - 1 hour - 9.32 MBAnd we're back with an offseason podcast covering the end of the baseball season and the various goings on in UNO athletics thus far this summer. Topics include outlooks on baseball and basketball going forward, updates on Privateers in the pros, as well as hoops coach Mark Slessinger's contract extension and the just-announced 2014-15 basketball schedule. PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
17 - Ohhhh, Tulane...
March 25, 2014 04:08 - 26 minutes - 3.13 MBTopics of discussion: The Baseball Privateers' disappointing 1-5 Southland start, the win over Tulane, Tulane's weaselly bunt to break up a no-hitter with two outs in the 8th inning of a blowout, the upcoming six game homestand at Maestri Field, and Stephen F. Austin's great NCAA Basketball Tournament showing. PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
16 - MBB season wrapup; BSB back at The Maes!
March 12, 2014 00:56 - 52 minutes - 6.02 MBTopics of discussion: Recapping the last four basketball games, what to make of the end-of-season four game slide, and overview of the season and the future. At the 25:12 mark, discussion begins about the previous several baseball games and where the Privateers stand heading into this week's Maestri Field re-opening/Southland season opener against nationally-ranked Sam Houston State. PrivateerIsland.net Privateer Island on Facebook @PrivateerIsland @LloydLungs @UNOPrivatr
15 - GET YOUR ***** TO LAKEFRONT ARENA!
February 25, 2014 02:13 - 38 minutes - 4.46 MBTopics of discussion: The SLU basketball win and upcoming home games vs. undefeated (did we mention they're undefeated? GET TO THE ARENA) Southland leader Stephen F. Austin as well as Northwestern State; the baseball series against South Alabama and this week's upcoming games; the bare-bones Zephyr Field experience. We don't bash Tulane fans in this one, but go ahead and download it anyway. PrivateerIsland.net Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @Lloyd...
14 - Thoughtful Critique Radio
February 19, 2014 05:32 - 1 hour - 8.42 MBTopics of discussion: Basketball games vs. Nicholls and McNeese, a look ahead to SLU and a further look ahead to playing a potentially undefeated SFA the following week, and a thoughtful critique of Southland Conference officiating. Starting at the 28:00 mark, a review of the baseball games vs. LSU and Southern over the weekend, a look ahead to the South Alabama series, and a thoughtful critique of our Tulane friends regarding the Tuesday baseball postponement. PrivateerIsland.net ...
13 - Baseball Season Preview #Maesball
February 12, 2014 05:46 - 1 hour - 7.26 MBThis is a special "baseball season preview" edition of the Privateer Island Podcast in advance of opening day. We discuss the returnees, who left the program, and do our best to guess about the 17 newcomers we've never seen. Plus a few Privateer Island Radio memories from last season, and some more reiteration that Ron Maestri is UNO's head baseball coach. We close the episode with an update on the two Privateers in Major League Baseball, Joey Butler and Johnny Giavotella. PrivateerI...
12 - After a 4-1 road trip, the Privateers are coming home
February 10, 2014 01:02 - 36 minutes - 4.24 MBTopics of discussion: The Oral Roberts loss, the Central Arkansas win, and a look ahead to this week's long-awaited return home to Lakefront Arena against Nicholls and McNeese. Also a quick review of the Southland Conference standings as the league's teams begin the home stretch of the 2013-14 season. www.PrivateerIsland.net [email protected] Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
11 - Ohhhhh what a rush!
February 06, 2014 02:09 - 37 minutes - 8.69 MBWith respect to Hawk and Animal, the Privateers have been the real Road Warriors the last two weeks. In this episode we discuss the recent three game road winning streak, look ahead to this week's games at ORU and UCA, and take a quick glance ahead at a huge week in Privateer Athletics. Also, we start the show with a rundown of UNO's part in a big day on the college athletics landscape. www.PrivateerIsland.net [email protected] Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/Private...
10 - What is a Bearkat anyway?
January 22, 2014 23:31 - 40 minutes - 9.44 MBTopics of discussion: The Matt Derenbecker situation, the Lamar win, the Sam Houston loss, and Steve's visceral annoyance with everything Bearkat. Also the upcoming long road trip, focusing in particular on this week's Houston Baptist/TAMU-CC swing as well as next week's visit to Hammond to take on SLU. BONUS: Perry Clark impersonation included. www.PrivateerIsland.net [email protected] Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @PrivateerIsland @UNOP...
09 - The sky is falling!
January 13, 2014 01:27 - 43 minutes - 4.99 MBWe discuss the Abilene Christian win, the Incarnate Word debacle and where it fits in the pantheon of bad UNO home losses, upcoming opponents Lamar and Sam Houston State, including Lamar's recent Pat Knight-related drama, and an SLC overview after two weeks of basketball. www.PrivateerIsland.net [email protected] Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @PrivateerIsland @LloydLungs @UNOPrivatr
08 - Two ugly losses, but we're coming home
January 06, 2014 20:24 - 28 minutes - 6.59 MBWe discuss the Privateers ugly 0-2 Southland start, including the 104 combined free throw farce in Thibodaux known as #WhistleFest2014. We move on to a brief recap of other week one SLC results, then look ahead to the Abilene Christian and Incarnate Word games that kick off a five game homestand at Lakefront Arena. Unfortunately, we also get rudely interupted throughout the podcast by a trio of striped-shirted visitors. www.PrivateerIsland.net [email protected] Facebook.com/Priv...
07 - Michigan St recap, Southland preview
January 01, 2014 03:17 - 53 minutes - 12.3 MBThe guys recap the Privateers game against #5 Michigan State, talk about Champion Baptist (yes, them again) then discuss the Southland Conference standings heading into conference play. They wrap up the podcast by previewing the Privateers first two SLC games this week at Nicholls and McNeese. Happy New Year! www.PrivateerIsland.net Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @PrivateerIsland @UNOPrivatr @LloydLungs
06 - OMG we BEAT Tim Floyd!
December 18, 2013 03:52 - 29 minutes - 6.88 MBIn this impromptu episode, we discuss the Privateers' thrilling upset win over Tim Floyd and his UTEP Miners. www.PrivateerIsland.net Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @PrivateerIsland @NolaShaun @LloydLungs Please forgive the slight audio issues we encountered during some of this recording.
05 - Minnesota, ChampiOMG we're playing Tim Floyd!!
December 15, 2013 04:04 - 1 hour - 15.5 MBThe guys start the podcast with a recap of the Minnesota and Champion Baptist games, then look ahead to the UTEP and Michigan State games. At the 15:30 mark, the podcast shifts to a chat about all things Tim Floyd in advance of the Privateers visit to El Paso to face Floyd's UTEP Miners. We had fun talking about Coach Floyd and some legendary times in Privateers Basketball history. We hope you enjoy it! www.PrivateerIsland.net Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland ...
04 - November recap
November 30, 2013 21:31 - 53 minutes - 13.7 MBThe guys recap the Privateers first four games of the season and discuss the 1-3 record. They also look ahead to the Minnesota and Champions Baptists games. Finally, they recap the early season results around the Southland Conference. www.PrivateerIsland.net Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Instagram.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @PrivateerIsland @IslandPodcast1 @LloydLungs @NolaShaun
03 - Men's Basketball Preview
November 10, 2013 05:35 - 48 minutes - 11.3 MBBasketball is BACK! The guys discuss the 2013-14 Privateers roster then talk about the exciting schedule, including the first ever slate of Southland Conference games. www.PrivateerIsland.net www.Facebook.com/PrivateerIsland Twitter: @IslandPodcast1 @NolaShaun @LloydLungs
02 - Joey Butler, Johnny Giavotella
September 08, 2013 06:39 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBShaun and Steve vent about the two MLB Privateers, Joey Butler and Johnny Giavotella, and their frustrating situations with their respective organizations.
01 - Summer '13 wrap-up
September 08, 2013 05:52 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBShaun and Steve discuss the unusually busy summer in Privateer athletics. Topics include officially joining the Southland Conference, the hiring of Ron Maestri as Baseball Coach, the men's basketball schedule, and the new athletics logos.