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The New York Empire is a professional ultimate team playing in the AUDL. They won the 2019 AUDL Championship.

New York Empire


    • Jun 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 89 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from New York Empire Podcast

    Empire win Wildest UFA Game Ever over DC | New York Empire Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 59:55


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's Week 8 game against the DC Breeze. They break down all the crazy twists and turns of the game, culminating in a double overtime victory to keep New York's playoff hopes alive.

    Empire face Breeze in must-win after loss to Toronto | New York Empire Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 39:43


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's Week 6 game against the Toronto Rush. Then they break down the huge game coming up against the DC Breeze in a must-win for both teams.

    Empire Survive Hot Birds and Prepare for Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 37:21


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's Week 5 game against the Philadelphia Phoenix. They discuss the future of end of game situations and a legend from UFA past.

    Lots of Hope Despite 0-2 Empire Roadtrip

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 39:10


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's Week 4 games against the Boston Glory and Montreal Royal and preview what's to come, including a meeting with the Phoenix.

    Empire fall to Spiders and blow out the Bighorns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 51:09


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's Week 1 games against the Oakland Spiders and Vegas Bighorns.

    2025 New York Empire SEASON PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 52:01


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta preview the 2025 season. They talk about the Empire's roster changes, some preseason thoughts, and this season's schedule.

    Empire Season Awards | Player of the Season, Rookie of the Year, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 44:35


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta hand out their season awards for the 2024 season. They talk about their favorite play of the season, the best offensive and defensive players, and much more!

    New York Empire vs. Boston Glory | Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 37:11


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the DC Breeze in the regular season finale. They talk about what needs to change before the playoffs, the showdown with the Glory, probable match-ups, and much more!

    Chartocks and Jagt lead Empire to win over Wind Chill | Plus DC Breeze Week 13 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 29:45


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the Minnesota Wind Chill in week 12 of UFA action. They talk about Oliver Chartock and the patience of the Empire O-line, the other names pushing for spots in the 20, the playoff scenarios with DC, and much more!

    Brownlee and Empire Defense rout Salt Lake in Championship Weekend rematch | UFA Week 10 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 31:38


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the Salt Lake Shred in week 10 of UFA action. They talk about Marques Brownlee's player of the game performance, the depth of the Empire D, the stakes against Minnesota, and much more!

    Empire prepare for Salt Lake with win over Toronto | UFA Week 9 Review/Week 10 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 31:53


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the Toronto Rush in week 9 of UFA action. They talk about Detroit breaking their losing streak, the Empire's hucks against the Rush, the motivation for Salt Lake, and much more!

    Jack and Elliott lead Empire in comeback victory in Philadelphia | UFA Week 8 Review/Week 9 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 28:24


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the Philadelphia Phoenix in week 8 of UFA action. They talk about Jack Williams and Elliott Chartock, the keys to the comeback, the threats on Toronto in week 9, and much more!

    Empire slip up against Breeze with Philly on deck | UFA Week 7 Review/Week 8 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 30:29


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the DC Breeze in week 7 of UFA action. They talk about the new faces in Empire uniforms, the moments that changed the game, the team that will face Philly on Saturday, and much more!

    Empire fall to Glory ahead of HUGE match-up with DC | UFA Week 6 Review/Week 7 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 31:42


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the Boston Glory in week 6 of UFA action. They talk about the way that Boston made it difficult for New York's offense, what the Empire might missing, the importance of the game versus DC, and much more!

    Empire take care of Phoenix behind big defensive showings | UFA Week 5 Review/Week 6 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 33:36


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-up with the Philadelphia Phoenix in week 5 of UFA action. They talk about the big games from John Randolph and Axel Agami Contreras, the way the offense has settled in, preparing for Boston again, and much more!

    Empire topple Glory and Royal and Prepare for Philadelphia | UFA Week 4 Review/Week 5 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 29:03


    Dan Hilton and Matt 'Pippin' Auletta review the Empire's match-ups with the Glory and the Royal in week four of UFA action. They talk about the huge personnel changes, the bounce back performances, preparing for Philadelphia, and much more!

    Old Friends Meet as Empire Prepare for Glory and Royal | UFA Week 4 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 27:35


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 39:04


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 36:08


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 32:01


    UFA 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 31:58


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 35:05


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 29:17


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 29:15


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 30:47


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 30:53


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 32:05


    2x 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 42:18


    Anthony 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 39:23


    To 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 38:54


    Championship 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 7:48


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 27:39


    Oliver 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 6:01


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 6:45


    Dan 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 Empire to stay in the fight.

    Montreal Royal @ New York Empire Week 10 Over/Unders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 6:39


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 6:10


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 6:02


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 29:33


    John 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 6:29


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 4:22


    The 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 4:08


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 5:45


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 4:09


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 4:13


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 58:58


    Daniel 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 11:42


    Dan 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 49:16


    Anthony 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 26:22


    Mike 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 30:44


    Sam 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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:57


    AUDL 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 33:08


    Mike 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!

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