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"We got back to playing a full 40 minutes of Villanova Basketball", said every Nova player ever. That's music to our ears, and now we've got a podcast for yours. This is The Full 40 Minutes with Chris and Rob, a not-so serious podcast about all things re

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    • Apr 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    S05E29: The 40 Awards are here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 93:16


    For the 3rd time in 5 years the Full 40 team hands out the 40 awards. Awards like The Arf Arf Alpha Dog of the Year & Funniest moment of the season among others are in this episode.

    S05E28: What a Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 67:55


    Chris & Rob recap their fun trip final four in New Orleans. While the result wasn't ideal they discuss how this season can only be considered a success and how the Villanova basketball program is continuing its upwards trajectory.

    S05E27: FINALly in NoLA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 44:11


    Chris & Rob bring you the podcast STRAIGHT from the home of the 2022 Final Four New Orleans with a guest host 2016 National Champion Daniel Ochefu. They give the vibe right from the center of the action and special guest appearances by Saddiq Bey & Brandon Slater's fathers.

    S05E26: Final Four Preview Allan Ray.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 67:20


    Allan Ray schools Chris and Rob on some of the finer points of basketball and gives some great insight into why Villanova basketball always gets better as the year goes on. Follow ARay on Twitter for great basketball analysis @ARayfor3

    S05E25 - Final Four Bound!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 80:43


    Final Four bound! Need we say more? In this episode, we'll celebrate the victory, mourn the loss of Justin, and just get you pumped up for our trip to NOLA. Stick with us this week - we've got plenty more content coming for you, as we head down to New Orleans to catch a few games. As always, hit us up on the twitter and IG: @thefull40 #villanova #finalfour

    S05E24: AN ELITE DATE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 30:28


    Live Post game reactions. Chris & Rob are here with LIVE reactions (2 hours after) the Villanova sweet 16 win over Michigan! The Michigan game is discussed and a very detailed and accurate preview of the Houston game is covered as well.

    S05E23: How sweet it continues to be!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 56:54


    S05E23: How sweet it continues to be! Despite a long weekend in Las Vegas Chris & Rob are still hype after Villanova wins both games in the first weekend of the NCAA tournament and is on its way to face Michigan in San Antonio in the Sweet 16. Sound familiar?? Sponsor Alert: Check out Roundhouse Band website for information on booking this outstanding Nine-piece band for any kind of event that needs some musical enhancement. http://roundhouseband.net

    S05E22 - Dela-where?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 26:50


    Chris & Rob Recap the first-round game vs Deleware Blue Hens.

    S05E21: Big East Champs AGAIN, Let's, March Nova!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 78:53


    Chris & Rob briefly discuss Villanova winning the Big East tourney over the weekend but spend most of this episode previewing the 2022 March madness bracket and take a deep dive into Villanova's potential path back to the Final Four.

    S05E20 THIS IS MARCH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 75:06


    Chris and Rob get everyone ready for the 2022 Big East tournament and in the 2nd half of the episode, they are joined by Big East Legend JOHN FANTA!

    S05E19 - Moving on to Providence prep take 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 53:57


    We back after an unfortunate loss to our new Big East foes Uconn, but we're not dwelling on that. Besides, we've got a rematch with the new Big East champs (hate to say that) coming up this week, and with the BET and NCAAs right around the corner, it's time to get pumped not down on this team.

    S05E18 You win some pretty & you win some ugly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 84:31


    Chris & Rob do not let the bad win vibes of the Georgetown gave run their elite win vibes of the Providence game from earlier in the week. In the second half of the episode, they are joined by Rob Dauster college basketball expert and founder of the field of 68. Follow Rob at @RobDauster & @TheFieldOf68.

    S05E17 We Decked the Hall (Again) + Lukas Harkins Bracket PhD.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 87:44


    Chris and Rob show the Villanova women's team some love after a HUGE week, and briefly recap the pair of 6 point wins against St Johns and Seton Hall this past week, preview what to expect at The Dunk vs Providence. In the 2nd half o the podcast they are joined by Bracketology expert Lukas Harkins to discuss some bracket science and what to expect. You can follow Lucas at @hardwiredsports

    S05E16: A big win a side of some losses.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 62:23


    Chris & Rob are back from a quick weekend trip to Philly to watch the Cats handle the Uconn Huskies in person. It wasn't all W's this week as the team also lost to Marquette and suffered injuries to Juston Moore and Collin Gillespie. The rotation narrative has also returned.

    S05E15 A Slight Blue Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 66:03


    Chris & Rob discuss the pedestrian week for Villanova basketball. Was the Light Blue out a success? Has Fox broadcast coverage gotten any better? Is Villanova priming for a long march run tune in to find out?

    S05E14 Allan Ray returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 66:51


    Chris & Rob are joined by a show and fan favorite Allan Ray for the entire episode. After the Marquette loss is it time to panic? Was the Georgetown win too close for comfort? All is discussed & more.

    S05E13 - Butler? More like BUTT-LER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 72:27


    A tight win vs Xaiver and a blowout win vs Butler have Chris and Rob getting Hyphy! The 2nd half of the episode takes a deep dive into how the bracket is starting to shape up and Nova's path to a high seed.

    S05E12 - The Creight Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 66:03


    Chris & Rob discuss the huge revenge win over Creighton and the almost battle vs DePaul. The boys have a positive outlook for the rest of the season and even complement coach Wright for the improvement of the rotation.

    S05E11: New Year Less 3's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 60:28


    Welcome to 2022 friends! Chris & Rob are back for the new years to dicsus The Cats strong 2-0 start in Big East play. They also talk about some new years resolutions they have for the team.

    S05E10: FANTA!! WE KNOW HIM!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 61:44


    Special guest John Fanta Big East resident expert and host on Fox Sports College hoops joins for the ENTIRE episode to discuss Villanova's bounce back win vs Xaiver and how the rest of the Big East will shake out in 2022. Follow him on twitter at @John_Fanta

    S05E09 Part 2 PICK the Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 61:54


    S05E09 Part 2 PICK the Nation: Full 40 vs State of the Nova Nation Podcast in a pick em for the Big East schedule. The winner wins something, we don't know what a as well as a bevy of mailbag questions. @SoNNpod Emma Houghton @emma_houghton9 Patrick Zeng @PZeng15

    Full 40 S05E09 Pt 1: Baylor is p good no cap.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 38:10


    Special 2 Part episode! Chris & Rob recap the brutal Baylor loss in vivd detail and discuss what is next for Villanova here on part 1. After you are finished be sure to check out Part 2 with the talented duo behind the State of the Nova Nation Podcast,

    S05E08 The Garden was tweeting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 60:43


    Chris and Rob discuss their return to Madison Square Garden to watch Villanova take on Jimmy B and the Boeheim boys in the Syracause Orange-people. They also preview the huge game in Waco Texas vs the #2 Ranks Baylor Bear-people.

    S05E07: Big 5 Beatdowns + Cuse Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 42:33


    LISTENER NOTE - We have two episodes this week; our second episode will drop after the Cuse game and will preview Baylor. So if you're looking for that, stay tuned. In this episode, we cover our demolition of the Big 5, look around the country at the movement in the top 25, and preview our old rivals, the Fighting Jim Boeheims. Look out for us at MSG on Teusday, and feel free to say hey! As always, hit us up on twitter and IG: @thefull40

    S05E06: OverTime with Allan Ray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 66:38


    Chris & Rob working overtime this week for a second episode. After a brief preview of the next 3 Big 5 games they boys talk to Villanova LEGEND Allan Ray about the current team and get some land standing questions answered.

    S05E05: The bench is missing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 57:33


    Chris & Rob discuss the last 3 Villanova basketball games. An in-depth dive into the tough loss to #5 Purdue and the big wins over Howard & Tennessee. A Thanksgiving themed who's who's game. Also a recap for the BIG Big East week!

    S05E04 Pt. 2: Cats Back East!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 49:14


    Part 2 of the 4th episode. Chris & Rob discuss what to expect with big time games vs TENN & Purdue / UNC coming up!

    S05E04 Pt 1: Cats Go West

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 49:42


    Part 1! Chris & Rob look back at the UCLA and Mt St Marys games & what to except with two huge Non-conference games coming up!

    S05E03: Shack Fit returns & the Big East makes a fashion choice.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 65:30


    Chris & Rob head to campus and sit down in the lab with Villanova basketball's Performance Coach John Shackleton to catch up on the summer. They also discuss Big East Coaches fashion and talk about the season opener which is rapidly approaching.

    S05E02: Super Secret Spooky Scrimmage vs. Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 55:34


    Chris & Rob discuss the secret scrimmage with Duke that the whole world knew about, some of the best hoops mania moments over the last few years and more.

    S05E01: Welcome Back & Interview with CJ Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 84:31


    Welcome back to the season premiere of the 5th season of The Full 40! The BEST podcast (IMO) about Villanova basketball. Chris & Rob are back after a six month break. They discuss some of the biggest storylines from the off-season & also interview the Big 5 beat writer from the Athletic CJ Holmes.@CjHolmes22

    s04 e15: Tournament Recap and Look Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 60:24


    Welp, Villanova's season ended 10 days ago with a loss to eventual National Champion Baylor. We recap the loss and other major storylines from the College Basketball season that was and look ahead towards what's to come in the coming months with decisions for our seniors plus JRE, and also take a quick look at our recruiting class and what next season may have in store. Not a full end of season recap podcast, we have (at least) two more episodes left in Season 4, so stay tuned!!!

    s04 e14: The Cats are BACK in the SWEET 16!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 50:13


    The Bracket opened up and Villanova took full advantage. The Cats are BACK in the SWEET 16 for the first time since 2018 and for the seventh time Jay's 20 years as head coach. We walk through the tremendous accomplishments and preview what lies ahead - the #1 seed Baylor Bears. After an in depth preview and discussion on how to win, we dive into a great and wide-ranging mail bag session. TUNE IN!!!

    s04 e13: NCAA TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 59:25


    Well folks, it's that time of the year - TOURNAMENT TIME! The Big East didn't go quite how we hoped, but that's in the rear view mirror for now. On to bigger and better prizes to be won. In this episode we'll cover: - Quick takeaways from the Big East - Winthrop Preview - Purdue Preview (yeah, let's assume we beat Winthrop) - What's in store for the rest of the Big East in the NCAAs - Final Four predictions Hit us up on twitter and IG: @thefull40

    s04 e12: PART TWO - DANA O'NEIL INTERVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 54:02


    Chris and Rob conduct a wonderful, wide ranging interview with Dana O'Neil, Senior Writer for The Athletic and former ESPN Contributor/Villanova beat reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News.

    s04 e12: PART ONE - What. Just. Happened?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 44:58


    WELCOME TO PART ONE OF A SPECIAL FULL 40. Part Two features our interview with Dana O'Neil, but first Chris and Rob cover an insane week, featuring two injuries to Wildcats, a Big East Regular Season Championship-securing victory over Creighton and a wild rollercoaster loss to Providence.

    s04 e11: JOHN FANTA helps us look ahead to the BET / NCAAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 61:27


    Well folks, that's never how you want to end the weekend, but JOHN FANTA rejoins the podcast today to help us process what we saw and keep our heads up as we look ahead to Creighton, the BET, and the NCAAs. In this episode, we cover: - What to make of what we saw - NCAA look ahead / Nova seeding - BET preview - BET Awards - Previewing Creighton + Providence As always, hit us up on IG / Twitter @thefull40

    s04 e10: Welcoming UConn Back to OUR Conference + Interview with Chris Notaro '09

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 48:12


    We are back after a nice W vs an upstart UConn Huskies team! Chris and Rob break it down, bring back the "pass the f*ing ball" award of the week", and talk about the upcoming St John's game and what fan attendance means for the NCAAs. After a word from our sponsor, Sanzo, we bring on Chris Notaro '09, host of Villanova Tip Time, a new Villanova pregame show hosted on YouTube Live and preview a new offering - postgame reactions on Clubhouse!

    s04 e09: Creightoned Again? NO! Return of Beywatch? YES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 41:26


    3 games, 2 great, 1 horrible. We obviously focus on the Creighton loss as Rob explains WTF happened. Then after some discussing around March Madness and a healthy Wojo-hate sesh by Chris, we give a big Hartmonitor/Beywatch

    s04 e08: Win against Hall, Loss against St. Johns?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 44:57


    Welp, That was a mixed bag that we didn't see coming. A good win against SHU and a rough game to watch against St. Johns. In this episode, we'll cover: - Recap from the past few games - Taking a look at the big picture - The scheduling travesty that is this weekend - Hart Monitor As always, hit us up on IG / twitter @thefull40

    s04 e07: Covid Down, V's Up + SCHEDULING CHAOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 41:04


    We have defeated COVID (for now) (finally)! We are back with the Full 40 covering the highlights from a memorable 2-0 week PLUS talking about a newcomer to the team and ABSOLUTE SCHEDULING CHAOS coming our way!

    s04 e06: JOHN FANTA INTERVIEW & BIG EAST PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 77:38


    OUR FIRST INTERVIEW OF SEASON FOUR features John Fanta, Fox College Basketball Commentator and Big East Digital & On Air Personality! This exciting 50+ minute interview includes tidbits of John's life and career so far and takes you on a journey through the 2020-2021 edition of The Big East Conference. After a word from our Sponsor, Sanzo, we talk through Nova's COVID pause and have a special/extended #HartMonitor segment as the titular player gets engaged to his long time girlfriend and the NBA Cats get back in action. STAY TUNED! The Full 40, Part of the Stay Tunes Network, Brought to you by Nova Insider

    s04 e05: 3 Games, 3 Wins + a Christmas wish list

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 49:29


    A little bit late, but we're back with the recap from the past couple weeks. What an end to a weird year, but hey, we're looking good! In this episode we'll cover: * Takeaways from the past three games * Return of the “pass the fucking ball award" * Why St Joes is especially terrible * Look around the big east * Marquette preview * 2020 year-end takeaways * Our Nova Christmas Wish list As always, hit us up on social media! @thefull40

    s04 e04: Villanova in Texas is a Win + Big East Starts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 44:39


    Another trip to Texas? Just another win for Nova! What a great way to rebound from our last loss, and a great way to get ready for Big East play. In this episode we cover: - Recap from Texas - High level Big East preview - GTown, Depaul, and Butler previews (hint: they suck) We'll be coming back next after the Butler game; in the meantime, hit us up on IG and twitter!

    s04 e03: Bubbleville takeaways and Texas preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 48:01


    What a week at Bubbleville aka Mohegan Sun. Three wins and one loss, but don't read into it too much; like we said, it's a weird year. In this episode we cover: - How to interpret our schedule so far - What we like and don't like from what we've seen - Caleb Daniels love fest - Jay Wright as the Bubbleville mascot - Texas Preview As always, hit us up on twitter and iG @thefull40

    s04 e02: First Games, New Opponents, Scheduling Chaos and the Draft!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 55:12


    Well it didn't take long for the chaos to set in! See ya, Baylor, welcome aboard Rhode Island. With the first week of games starting this week, we cover: - The chaos of Covid scheduling - BC and Arizona State previews - Expected starting 5 - The Hart Monitor: NBA Draft edition - Reviewing the review: Barstool Pizza stops by Nova As always, hit us up on IG and Twitter @thefull40

    s04 e01: New Season, New Questions, Another Title??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 49:01


    It's been a long time, not much has happened in the world or country, but ladies and gents, we are BACK! It's looking (cautiously) like we're going to have some college basketball to play soon, so we'll dive right in and give you the content you've been craving. In this episode, we're covering: - What to expect and not expect from the schedule in light of Covid - The four pre-season studs on our team - The supporting cast - How confident you should be about this team It's fun to be back, and we're just getting started, so buckle up for season 4! As always, hit us up @thefull40

    s03 e28 - RANDY FOYE on his life, Nova, and social justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 44:23


    Ladies and Gentleman, On this episode, we're lucky to be joined by Villanova legend, NBA veteran, and all around terrific guy, Randy Foye. In this powerful interview, we cover a range of topics with Randy including: - His on-court achievements building the foundation at Nova - How his upbringing and systemic racism have impacted his life - How Villanova, Nova Nation, and everyone should respond to the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the subsequent protests While you may have followed him on the court, in this interview, Randy shares deeply personal experiences and opens up about another side of his story. It's an insightful conversation that will challenge you to think differently about your actions, and one that you don't want to miss. As always, reach out to us on IG or Twitter: @thefull40

    s03 e27: DARRYL REYNOLDS Discussion on Race, @BlackVillanova & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 55:32


    We bring back one of our favorites, Darryl Reynolds, to talk more about his experience at Nova and over the past few weeks, with a particular focus on how race and religion impacted his time at nova, how he's been impacted by the recent events, our reactions to @BlackVillanova posts, and what the stay tuned network is doing in response.

    s03 e26: DYLAN ENNIS INTERVIEW - 95 mins on Race, Transferring and Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 95:29


    DYLAN ENNIS joins us on The Full 40 to dish on a variety of topics - a long and interesting interview where Dylan dishes on race, growing up celebrity status, the events which transpired that led to his transfer from Villanova to Oregon and so much more. Here's the episode map: 0:00 - Brief Introduction 3:00 - Race & Media Coverage in Europe 11:45 - "Celebrity Status" and Race 13:50 - Dylan's experiences with Racism 20:00 - Moving to NYC 31:00 - Donor Events 35:00 - Villanova, Jay Wright and Campus Culture 40:30 - NBA Season Bubble Takes 43:45 - The NC State Game & the Nastiness that followed 51:00 - Setting the record straight on why Dylan transferred (Missed shot vs NCSt, Jalen Brunson, etc) 1:01:00 - Deciding where to Transfer 1:05:30 - Coping with Injury and Meeting his Wife 1:12:30 - Fired up for his final season in college and going to the Final Four 1:16:40 - Dylan Ennis: Renaissance Man 1:26:00 - Seeing the world and spending time with family across the globe

    s03 - e25: Jay Wright's Elite Eight RESULTS w/ D.Rey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 87:15


    After a long time waiting, it's finally here - the results of Jay Wright's Elite Eight, the bracket you'd pay some good money to watch. In this episode you'll catch our breakdown of what would be some historically awesome matchups and see how it all ends up (not how you might expect)! As always, hit us up @thefull40

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