Episodes

March 11, 2020

Season Recap & Offseason Preview with Harrison Bowne

Friend of the program and former CofC basketball player Harrison Bowne is here to recap the 2019-2020 season. Following a disappointing finish to the year, Tommy and Harrison chat about where things went awry and what the program needs to do to get back on course before next season. We're also reminiscing about Grant Riller's outstanding career, sharing Cam Johnson stories, and much more.
Feb. 18, 2020

Diagnosing What Ails the Cougars with Joe Wright

After Charleston's third straight loss, Tommy brings on longtime Cougar fan Joe Wright to try and figure out what is up with the Cougars. The guys recap the one-time battle for first place at Hofstra and a crushing loss at Northeastern to try and put their finger on the biggest issues. Later, they look ahead to a much-needed bye week before CofC closes out the final three games of the regular season.
Feb. 11, 2020

Highs and Lows of Mid-Major Fandom with Harrison Bowne

The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat. Former CofC basketball player Harrison Bowne is back to recap a roller coaster weekend for the Cougars. On the agenda today: a crazy Thursday Knight, Charleston's throwback defensive performance, dope retro jerseys, who is to blame for the Elon letdown, more offensive identity issues, and what's at stake against Hofstra.
Feb. 4, 2020

Cougs Complete Sweep, Riller Goes Off, and The Battle for First Place

Tommy welcomes back CofC broadcaster Everett German to recap Charleston's 2-0 road trip through JMU and Towson. On the agenda today: Grant Riller's POY performances, the Cougars' absurd three-point shooting, clutch performances from Galloway and McManus, scoreboard watching, and a preview of Thursday's must-see matchup against William & Mary.
Jan. 21, 2020

Color Commentary with Danny Johnson

Joining the podcast this week is former College of Charleston basketball player and current CofC color commentator Danny Johnson. Danny gives his thoughts on the Northeastern and Hofstra games, including: Sam Miller's clutch shooting, Grant Riller's triple-double, the value of consistency, team identity, and the importance of having tunnel vision in a league like the CAA.
Jan. 15, 2020

A Road Split, The Kaplan Curse, and CAA Talk with Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller of the Post & Courier joins the Holy City Hoops podcast to recap Charleston's road swing through Elon and William & Mary. Tommy and Andrew chat about Riller's dominant closing performance vs. the Phoenix, positive takeaways from the loss at W&M, the Brenden Tucker dunk that was not meant to be, and more. Also on the agenda is the recent news from UNCW and a preview of the CofC's homestand this week.
Jan. 7, 2020

4-0 Party, Revisiting Predictions, and CAA Chatter with Cullen Baldwin

In the latest Holy City Hoops podcast, Cullen and Tommy celebrate Charleston's hot start to conference play, including: JMU/Towson as bad pickup basketball players, Headband Brev, Cougs flipping the switch from three, and more. Then they check in on how their preseason predictions are panning out. Finally, Cullen and Tommy catch up on the rest of the CAA and preview a potential first-place game this weekend.
Dec. 27, 2019

Drexel Preview & Non-Conference Recap with Dan Crain

Here to preview the Charleston-Drexel game is Dan Crain of Always a Dragon. But before Tommy and Dan can trash talk one another, they recap the non-conference season across the CAA. Which teams and players have stood out? What's been the biggest surprise? What does the CAA need to do to improve it's national profile? Afterward, we're chatting Saturday's matchup, including: Riller's history vs. the Dragons, Cam Wynter's development, mismatches inside, and final predictions.
Dec. 20, 2019

Richmond & VCU Silver Lining with David Crowley

Tommy is joined by David Crowley of The Alley Charleston and the CofC Cougar Club to recap a big pair of games versus Richmond and VCU. They'll talk the A-10's success, Brevin Galloway and Sam Miller recording career performances, Charleston's developing identity and head-scratching outside shooting, Grant Riller's dominance against VCU, surviving Havoc, and the outlook of the CAA.
Dec. 10, 2019

CofC All-Decade Team with Martin Trojanowski

Tommy is joined by Martin Trojanowski of CofCFans.com to swap picks for Charleston's All-Decade Team. Before they get to that, they'll talk overreactions from the Coker game, Martin's Osi Smart fan club presidency, bugaboos, and the convoluted CAA. For the All-Decade selections, Tommy and Martin both nominate their starting five, plus reserves, based on career dominance over the past 10 years.
Dec. 3, 2019

Wooden Legacy Recap with Shea Santor

In this week's Holy City Hoops podcast, the Charleston Sports Network's Shea Santor joins to recap the Cougars' three games in California at the Wooden Legacy Tournament. On the agenda - a BIG (East) victory over Providence, Osi and Zep stepping up, Grant Riller's sensational Friday night, and a youth movement off the bench. Tommy and Shea also talk Charleston's inconsistency vs. Wake Forest and UCF, then take a look Around the CAA.
Nov. 21, 2019

A Record-Setting Crowd, a Road Win, and a 4-Game Check-In with Harrison Bowne

Former CofC basketball player and friend of the program Harrison Bowne returns to the Holy City Hoops podcast to weigh in on where the Cougars stand after four games. Tommy and Harrison recap the Oklahoma State game, celebrate a key road win at Marshall, chat living and dying by the three, Jaylen McManus coming up big, and try to determine the identity of this year's Cougars. Harrison also shares some stories from his playing days and previews CofC's upcoming schedule.
Nov. 11, 2019

That 2-0 Feeling + OK State Preview with Everett German

Voice of the Cougars Everett German joins the podcast to break down Charleston's 2-0 start to the season. How confident are we in the secondary scoring? Is there concern over Charleston's rebounding? Were Saturday's technical fouls legit? Plus, freshmen first impressions, getting creative with Riller's minutes, and a preview of Wednesday's BIG home matchup versus Oklahoma State.
Oct. 30, 2019

Exhibition Rapid Reactions with Cullen Baldwin

Holy City Hoops contributor Cullen Baldwin joins the podcast to take part in a measured, completely objective conversation following the Cougars exhibition win over Nebraska Wesleyan. Tommy and Cullen chat Zep Jasper's strong showing, DeAngelo Epps' impressive debut, Charleston's hot shooting, and Jaylen Richard's jaw-dropping dunk.
Oct. 23, 2019

CAA Team & Player Previews with Brian Mull

College basketball insider Brian Mull joins to weigh in on the predicted order of finish in the Colonial Athletic Association. Tommy and Brian break down the key players and trends for each team, with Brian providing the inside scoop from his interviews this summer. They also pick their All-CAA and Player of the Year favorites.
Oct. 15, 2019

AD Matt Roberts Talks Flo Sports, Elevating CofC Athletics

In this episode of the Holy City Hoops podcast, Tommy is joined by CofC Athletic Director Matt Roberts. They discuss the new CAA media deal with Flo Sports, the recently-announced UNC-CofC basketball scheduling partnership, and what The College and the CAA are doing to take their sports programs to the next level.
Oct. 8, 2019

Grant Riller and Coach Earl Grant Preview the Upcoming Season

In this episode of the Holy City Hoops podcast, Tommy is joined by Cougars' leading scorer Grant Riller and Head Coach Earl Grant to preview the 2019-20 season. Riller talks hanging out with Chris Paul, approaching Charleston's all-time scoring record, and gives his feedback on nicknames. Coach Grant recaps a busy summer, gives insight into new player roles, and highlights the biggest games on the schedule.
March 13, 2019

Northeastern Postgame Reactions with Harrison Bowne

In the final Holy City Hoops podcast episode of the season, former CofC basketball player Harrison Bowne joins immediately following the Northeastern game to break things down. Tommy and Harrison quickly recap the Cougars' victory over Drexel,
March 5, 2019

CAA Tournament Preview with Brian Mull

College basketball writer and CAA hoops aficionado Brian Mull rejoins the program for a full conference tournament preview. Tommy and Brian chime in on each matchup, make their predictions, and spend extra time on the Cougars.
Feb. 26, 2019

Another Road Split, Plus Senior Class Memories with Jeff Aschieris

March may be fast approaching, but there is still regular season basketball to process. Friend of the program Jeff Aschieris joins to talk The Kaplan Curse, the return of the Charleston bench, and early predictions on CAA Tournament seeding.
Feb. 19, 2019

Riller’s Scoring Prowess, Hofstra/NU Recaps, and the CAA TV Deal with Joe Wright

In episode 16 of the Holy City Hoops podcast, CofC superfan Joe Wright joins to recap a busy week of Cougar basketball. On the agenda: a celebration of Grant Riller's record-breaking 43-point performance, whether Charleston's game plan vs.
Feb. 12, 2019

Positive-Negative-Positive Sandwich with Virginia

In honor of Valentine's Day, Tommy is joined by his fiancé Virginia to talk Charleston's 6-game win streak and the big week ahead. We ask the questions: Is CofC's offensive efficiency sustainable? Is this the greatest bench rotation in program history?...
Feb. 5, 2019

Cougs Turning the Corner, with Harrison Bowne

Former CofC basketball player Harrison Bowne joins the latest episode of the HCH podcast to weigh in on two more conference wins, his former teammate's NBA debut, biggest trash talkers in the CAA and Grant Riller's legendary intro to college basketball...
Jan. 29, 2019

A Return to Form, 2-0 Week and Chealey’s NBA Shot

The Cougars are back to their winning ways. Cullen Baldwin returns to talk dominant victories over Elon and William & Mary, CAA standings, and Joe Chealey's recent NBA call up. Tommy and Cullen also talk about the return of The Jaylens,