Musketeer Report Podcast

Rick talks to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Ben Steele about Marquette's offseason and the Golden Eagles' outlook for 2024-25.

Rick discusses Nyk Lewis' commitment to Xavier live right after his announcement.

Rick talks to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff Neiburg about Villanova's offseason and the Wildcats' outlook for 2024-25.

Rick talks to the Providence Journal's Bill Koch about Providence's offseason and the Friars' outlook for 2024-25.

Rick hits on the team being back on campus for the start of the semester and the latest in Xavier recruiting before diving into Creighton with Jon Walker from the Omaha World-Herald.

Rick briefly discusses the latest on Xavier recruiting and the current lull in the offseason schedule before diving into St. John's with Zach Braziller from the New York Post.

Rick talks about the Zip Em Up team in TBT, his first look at the current team during an open practice, Trevon Bluiett getting his jersey retired, the recruiting evaluation period, and Xavier's 2025 recruiting hot board.

Zip Em Up's assistant GM Jason Meyer aka CapX34 joined Rick to discuss Xavier's alumni team and the upcoming TBT. The guys also answer listener questions at the end of the show.

Kenny Frease joined Rick to discuss Xavier's offseason, the potential starting lineup for next season, and the new frontcourt.

Rick discusses Dan Hurley's decision to return to UConn with Locked on UConn host Mark Zanetto. He also ranks the Big East coaches now that Hurley is back in the fold, and talks about Xavier's first workouts of the summer.

John Fanta joined Rick and Paul to discuss where Xavier stacks up in the Big East. Plus, Fanta talks about the offseason for each Big East team and makes his case for six Big East teams in his way-too-early top 25.

Rick does a random Q&A with Xavier fans on Memorial Day. Topics discussed include Bill Walton's death, Nike EYBL in Kansas City, comparing XU's three transfer guards to previous transfers, the Musketeers' starting lineup next season, Big East expansion, and more.

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans and discusses the biggest Xavier villains of all-time, Jaylen Harrell postponing his decision, Xavier baseball in the Big East tournament, the NCAA settlement, and more.

Rick takes callers and discusses Jaylen Harrell's visit, the NCAA evaluation period, Xavier's baseball team in the Big East Tournament, Zach Freemantle on the Sean Miller Podcast, and more.

Rick takes calls from XU fans and talks about the start of the live evaluation period, close recruiting misses, and XU players who didn't work out for the Musketeers but that he always believed could have.

Rick talks about Xavier's roster in 2025-26 and how the coaching staff will look to build the team going forward. He also talks to Paul Fritschner about the latest episode of the Sean Miller Podcast with Colby Jones.

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans while discussing Xavier's newest addition in Boise State transfer Roddie Anderson and much more.

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans and discusses Florida State transfer Cam'Ron Fletcher committing to the Musketeers.

Paul Fritschner and Rick take calls from Xavier fans as they discuss Brad Colbert returning to Xavier on scholarship, what the coaches are going to do with the final two spots, and Sean Miller's comments about roster-building on the latest episode of his podcast.

Rick Broering takes calls from Xavier fans as they discuss the news of the week with Jonathan Powell decommitting from XU, Desmond Claude committing to USC, and more.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's newest commitment over the weekend, Lassina Traore. They also take a call from an XU fan.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering recap last week's events and look at what's ahead this week for Xavier basketball in the transfer portal. They also take calls and answer questions from XU fans.

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans on Twitter Spaces after Indiana State transfer Ryan Conwell commits to Xavier.

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans on Twitter Spaces after Toledo transfer Dante Maddox Jr. commits to Xavier.

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans on Twitter Spaces after Oklahoma transfer John Hugley commits to Xavier.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering are live as they discuss Xavier's recruiting efforts in the transfer portal and take questions from listeners.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering recap Xavier's 2023-24 season. The guys also talk about transfer portal updates and what's next for the Musketeers.

Rick talks to Paul Fritschner from Xavier's practice at the Cintas Center and Georgia's 247 write Jordan Hill to preview the Musketeers' NIT matchup against the Bulldogs. Then he takes questions from Xavier fans about the transfer portal.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's last two wins, Quincy Olivari and Desmond Claude's big scoring performances, Kachi Nzeh's recent emergence, the Ohio State coaching search, and what's next for Xavier.

Rick talks about the rumors regarding Sean Miller being a candidate at Ohio State and takes questions from Xavier fans.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's frontcourt issues as the team went 1-1 last week. The guys also talk about Jerome Hunter's injury, a bracketology update, the final possession of the Villanova game, and more.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss what the Musketeers need to do to make the big dance, Quincy Olivari's 43-point night at DePaul, Lazar Djokovic's re-emergence in the rotation, the future of the frontcourt, and the next two games against Villanova and Creighton.

Paul Fritschner joins Rick Broering to discuss takeaways from Xavier's win over Georgetown and loss at Creighton. The guys also preview the next game against UConn.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's improved play in the new year after consecutive wins over Providence and Butler. They also look at what's ahead for the Musketeers.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering recap Xavier's tough loss at Villanova before previewing the upcoming matchup with UConn. The guys also touch on the Sean Miller Podcast episode with Chris Mack.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's 6-5 record through the non-conference portion of the schedule. The guys also preview what's ahead in the Big East.

Paul Fritschner and Rick discuss Xavier's fifth-straight win over Cincinnati in the Crosstown Shootout.

*DISCLAIMER: There is some profanity from the callers in this episode. Listen with your kids at your own risk.* Rick takes calls from Xavier fans following the Musketeers' 84-79 win over Cincinnati in the Crosstown Shootout.

Paul Fritschner and Rick discuss Xavier's rough last two weeks after the Musketeers dropped another home game to Delaware. The guys then preview the Crosstown Shootout.

Rick talks to Chuck Walter from Chatterbox Bearcats to get his take on this year's Cincinnati team before the Crosstown Shootout.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering give their big takeaways from Xavier's loss to Oakland and discuss where the Musketeers are at going forward. The guys also preview Friday night's game against Houston at the Cintas Center.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's 1-1 trip to Las Vegas including the debut of Lazar Djokovic and Sasa Ciani moving into a starting role. The guys also preview the Musketeers' upcoming games.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering share what they've been encouraged by and what they're concerned about after Xavier's 2-1 start to the 2023-24 season. The guys also preview the Vegas Invitational.

Paul Fritschner and Rick discuss the Sean Miller Podcast, Musketeer Tip-off and closed scrimmages, the starting lineup and rotation, the strengths and weaknesses of this team, and game-by-game predictions for Xavier's entire schedule.

Paul Fritschner and Rick take questions from Xavier fans about the Musketeers after the first few week of fall practices ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier's newest addition for the upcoming season after the Musketeers landed a commitment from big man Sasa Ciani out of Slovenia.

Rick takes questions from Xavier fans about the Musketeers' offseason including the two exhibitions in The Bahamas and the new additions to the roster.

Paul Fritschner and Rick Broering discuss Xavier adding two new international players for the upcoming season, the Musketeers' two wins in The Bahamas, upcoming secret scrimmages against Notre Dame and Kent State, Trevon Bluiett and JP Macura being inducted into the XU Athletic Hall of Fame, Zip Em Up and TBT, and XU alumni signing pro deals.

Rick is joined by Ryan Reynolds, the special assistant to Sean Miller at Xavier, for a conversation about his path into basketball, his role at Xavier, his relationship with Sean Miller, Xavier's scheduling, and more.

Special guest Jason Meyer aka CapX on Twitter joins Rick to discuss this year's Zip Em Up team, a potential alumni Crosstown Shootout, what's next with the Roll Blob Podcast, the 2023-24 non-conference schedule announcement, and what to expect from this year's Xavier team. Follow Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/capx34