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    Just Being Frank Season 3; Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 79:33


    Frank sits down with the Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham to discuss the talented incoming front court for next season. Recruiting, relationships, team-building its all on the docket in this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Massachusetts Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Season 3 - Let's Do This

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 59:39


    Kicking off season three of the Just Being Frank podcast with a look at the incoming forwards for the 2025-2026 UMass Men's Basketball squad. Frank has some thoughts on a Game 1 loss for the Celtics against the Knicks and we get into the nitty gritty of what recruiting is like nowadays. Big thanks to the Massachusetts Collective for all their efforts to help support this team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF 43; 2024-2025 Season Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 43:00


    A candid look back at 2024-2025 for UMass MBB Head Coach Frank Martin. In this episode Coach Martin discusses the year that was, what went wrong and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute; Tourney Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 22:11


    UMass vs. Minnesota from Fargo ND! The NCAA Tournament is here and Jay and Nate discuss it all on this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with Colin Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:59


    UMass alum and radio broadcaster Colin Casey joins the show to breakdown the Hockey East Tournament and where UMass could land in the NCAA Bracket. Also, a look at Cole O'Hara's 50 point season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    New Mass Minute with Ryan Lautenbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 25:31


    UMass Senior Ryan Lautenbach joins the show in advance of a huge weekend vs. Maine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 42; Ready for Rhode Island From the Spoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 51:46


    Just Being Frank live from the Spoke Feb 28, 2025 presented by the Mass Collective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with John Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 26:55


    Jay and Nathan chat the series with BC and are joined by UMass alum John Leonard! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with Lucas Mercuri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 28:15


    Talking with UMass C Lucas Mercuri and discussing the Alaska series! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 40; Good Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 55:25


    In this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Massachusetts Collective, Jay and Frank dive into a two-win week for UMass Basketball. From the triple overtime winner at Rose Hill to a smashing of La Salle, Coach Martin explains the growth and improvement of his squad. Also questions from the fans!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute; Welcome to 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 24:47


    World Juniors, Arizona Desert, Bronze Medals and an 8-0 Dub. We cover the long break heading into a weekend matchup with Northeastern on this episode of the NewMass Minute. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 39; 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 36:40


    The first Just Being Frank of 2025, presented by the Massachusetts Collective. Coach Martin and Jay Burnham discuss the start of A-10 play and what are some of the areas the team is focusing on this to start the new year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with the First Half Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 15:37


    The Minutemen shutout BU for the first time ever in a win over the #6 team and prepare to send a pair of players to the World Juniors. Jay and Nate breakdown the first half of the season and touch on the finest plays so far this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 39; December 12 From the Spoke!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 27:13


    Just Being Frank from the Spoke presented by the Mass Collective on December 12. Frank talks about a few tough losses, overcoming adversity, Coach bill Belichik at UNC and more! He also takes questions from the students in preparation of a game against UMass Boston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with Owen Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 23:55


    Jay Burnham and Nathan Strauss get caught up on the win over Army and chat with junior D Owen Murray on this week's edition of the NewMass MinuteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 38; From the Spoke!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 41:56


    Frank and Jay take this show on the road, from the Spoke in downtown Amherst. Presented by the Mass Collective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with Jonny Lazarus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 31:03


    UMass alum-turned broadcaster Jonny Lazarus joins the show in advance of the Minutemen taking on Harvard and Vermont. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMassMinute with Aydar Suniev

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 22:29


    NewMass Minute with audio from Calgary Flames 3rd round pick Aydar Suniev. A look back at a tough Vermont series with a freshman forward emerging and the most extensive look at goalie Jackson Irving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 37; Country Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 25:12


    UMass Head Coach Frank Martin and the Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham discuss the first road game of the year, a tightly contested loss in Morganton, WV. UMass guard Jaylen Curry is off to an incredible start and Frank touches on his growth and the UMass defensive efforts so far this season. The two preview a tough matchup against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday prior to UMass retuning home on Saturday night vs. Hofstra. All brought to you by the Massachusetts Collective. Join today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute with Tommy Upton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 31:38


    A 4-3 win at AIC sets up UMass hockey for a weekend on the road Vermont. Assistant coach Tommy Upton joins the program this week See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 36; Win One In The Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 35:12


    In this episode of JBF Coach Martin covers the season-opening 103-74 win over New Hampshire at the Mullins Cetner. UMass senior guard Rahsool Diggins set a new career-high of 26 points and matched a program record of eight made three's as fans got a view of some new faces on the rosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute With Eric Gallanty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 25:44


    UMass Hockey is coming off a sellout crowd and a shootout win vs. UConn. On this episode Jay Burnham and Nathan Strauss cover the weekend series and talk all things Hockey East with TV Voice Eric Gallanty,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank 35; Exhibition vs. Providence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 35:46


    With one week to go before the season begins, Coach Frank Martin and the Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham break down the team's exhibition contest down in Providence against the Friars. Frank also gives his thoughts on Virginia's Tony Bennett, a coaching icon stepping aside and the life of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 43.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    NewMass Minute With Guest Brennan Baxandall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 31:29


    Jay Burnham and Nathan Strauss breakdown the series split with Sacred Heart and visit with UMass alumnus Brennan Baxandall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF Episode 34; Practice and Patience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 32:44


    Just over three weeks remain until UMass Basketball squares off in an exhibition game against the Providence Friars and Head Coach Frank Martin is dialed in to get his to ready for the season. Frank is excited to see the competition and toughness each day in practice, with plenty of players ready to take the next step forward. Additionally, Single game ticket go on sale this week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF Episode 33; Back to Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 31:49


    In this episode of Just Being Frank, Jay and Coach Martin discuss the return of the team to campus, early workouts and the release of the very competitive non-conference schedule. Frank reveals he is almost ready with his renovated backyard grilling & chilling area and the duo congratulate a good friend and radio broadcaster cohort Tyler Murray on his new role as the Voice of the New York Knicks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF Episode 32; Summer Session Part Deux, NCAA Changes and Player Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 52:31


    In this episode of Just Being Frank Jay Burnham and Frank Martin dive into the growth of the 2024-2025 team as they continue to develop over the summer in Amherst. The duo discuss the Olympics and a star from Worcester as well as the newest NCAA changes coming out of the House Settlement. Get your summer hoops fix with this episode of Just Being Frank all presented by the Massachusetts Collective!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF Episode 31; Welcome Coach Matt Figger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 77:09


    In this episode of Just Being Frank – Jay Burnham and Coach Martin are happy to welcome in new Assistant Coach Matt Figger as a summer guest. Coach Figger has an extensive resume, including an Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year Award. His experience and relationship with Frank are both vast and will help this team grow. Speaking of the team, the 2024-2025 squad is on campus for a two-week Boot Camp and have been active on the court and in the community. Check it all out on this episode of Just Being Frank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Epsidoe 30; A Lot to Unpack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 74:42


    In this Episode of JBF….there is a lot to unpack. Frank touches on the impact Assistant Coach Brett Nelson left on the program after one season in Amherst and now departing for NC State. A new former Head Coach fills his role as UMass is excited to welcome Matt Figger to the Commonwealth. The roster for the season has been completed and Frank touches on the news swirling around this season's MTE and the state of the NCAA. A can't miss episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Episode 29; Transfer News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 30:50


    In this episode of Just Being Frank Jay and Coach Martin dive into the big news of three incoming transfers who have signed on to become Minutemen next year. The additions nearly complete the roster and Frank is excited about their collective size, strength, character, and ability. The duo also touch upon the immediate impact that the new Chancellor has made and what's in store for the summer!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Episode 28; Welcome to the offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 59:59


    On this episode of Just Being Frank, Coach Martin takes a pause out of his busy day to reflect on the season that was for the 2023-2024 Minutemen and the conclusion to the year in Brooklyn. Frank talks about the ever-changing world of college athletics, recruiting in the new era of college basketball and he touches on the upcoming non-conference schedule. He closes out the show with his top five All-Time NBA lineup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF Episode 27 with Mike Corey and Brad Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 50:37


    Fresh off a 22-point win at home over VCU, UMass basketball has already reached 17 wins, something not achieved since 2014-2015 in Amherst. The Minutemen look to keep it going on Saturday, February 24th against Saint Bonaventure. Jay and Frank cover the win and welcome in a pair of dedicated UMass alumni in ESPN's Mike Corey and Brad Davidson. Mike and Brad have been working behind the scenes to build a new documentary on UMass Basketball, entitled Lightning in a Bottle (Lightning in a Bottle Sizzle Reel). The duo discuss their time at UMass, their passion project and how fans and alum can help support the project to get it to market. Fans can email Brad@gingmanagementgroup.com and mikecorey99@gmail.com to become a part of the project today and help fund the endeavor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    JBF Episode 26 with Dan Leibovitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 52:35


    Welcome to a special episode of Just Being Frank, presented by the Massachusetts Collective featuring a guest appearance from the Big East's Sr. Associate Commissioner, Dan Leibovitz. With deep-rooted ties to the A-10, Dan recounts his decade-long tenure at Temple, his heyday battles with UMass and close relationship with Coach John Chaney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank; Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 36:32


    Conference play is underway and in this episode of Just Being Frank coach Martin and Jay Burnham examine the commanding A-10 opening win over Duquesne. The Minutemen improved to 10-3 on the year and saw some key emerging figures off the bench, including Jaylen Curry and Daniel Hankins-Sanford. As always, the Just Being Frank show is presented by The Massachusetts Collective. Come along for the ride and help grow and support UMass Basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 43:06


    A lot to discuss on the final JBF of the 2023 year! The Minutemen took down West Virginia in Springfield and then set off for the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. UMass won a pair of games in Hawaii and Frank discusses how his team built resolve and responded after a heart-wrenching loss to Georgia Tech. UMass has a shot at winning nine non-conference games for the second consecutive year and we dive in on all of that on the show, presented by the Mass Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 33:11


    In this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Mass Collective, Jay and Frank cover the time off in-between games, bringing in the #1 recruiting class in the A-10 and what book is Frank currently reading. The Minutemen are gearing up for the fifth game of the year, taking on the University of South Florida Bulls on Saturday at 1:00pm at the Mullins Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Just Being Frank Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 40:24


    In this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Massachusetts Collective (join now!), Jay and Frank discuss the solid start to the year following a 102-81 win over Quinnipiac. Frank covers the growth of emerging star Rahsool Diggins, who scored a career-high 22 points in the victory. Frank also looks ahead to a Friday night matchup against Harvard, setting the stage for a game that will be a solid test for his young squad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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