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Not a good week record wise for Hartford Athletics, however still some bright spots with Men's Golf and Hartford Track/Field!

Dan and Drew have everything you need to know about the records broken this week and what happened in Hartford Athletics this past week.

That said overall, the Hawks will look to reset and have a great week to come across all sports! So look out for the preview segment at the end of the episode as always, getting you caught up on what to look out for in the week to come!

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Softball has begun so all spring and fall sports are underway in Spring 2021! Get caught up on all that's happened in the last week around Hartford Athletics. Then get ready because the guys got you covered for the next week of sports here at Hartford. Lots to watch so make sure to click the video link next to each game in the schedule at hartfordhawks.com. And as always, Go Hawks!

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The weather is heating up and spring time is here! Baseball has opened up and softball set to open up soon, as all spring and fall sports are in full swing. As always catch the recap of this past week and the preview of the week to come right here with Dan and Drew. The guys breakdown everything and get you the results and the best performances from all of the spring and fall sports currently playing.

And remember, Go Hawks!

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#16 Harford vs #1 Baylor in the South region will square off, catch them on Tru TV @ 3:30 tomorrow, March 19!

Lots to recap and preview, also time for the 2021 Hartford Baseball Preview, so check that out. Apologies for the Internet issues, but that still won't stop us from getting you your weekly dose of the Red Tail Talk Show!

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There is a whole lot of sports and only so little time, so give this a listen to get caught up on EVERYTHING that has and will happen in Hartford Athletics. Catch Men's Basketball in the Championship vs UML on ESPN2 @ 11am!!

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Men's Basketball is off to Vermont for an America East Championship rematch with the Catamounts! Get caught up on how they got there and what to expect in the semifinals this weekend.

Women's and Men's Lacrosse is back and ready to get going with the women today and the men Saturday.

This weeks Season Preview entails Men's Soccer as they gear up for Albany on the road this Friday.

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AE Men's Basketball Playoffs start this weekend, get caught up on the bracket and the regular season awards!

Cross Country opened its season this past weekend and look forward to the America East Championships coming up.

MLAX and WLAX season previews this episode as they near the start of their seasons.

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The AE Men's Basketball postseason format has been altered, the Hawks regular season is over and they await seeding based on the final few games left in the conference. Dan has all possible scenarios as the Hawks will enjoy an off weekend to prepare for the tournament as a 3, 4, or 5 seed. Also, get caught up on last weekend's action against NJIT.

The madness begins! Changes to basketball postseason and the beginning of Spring/Fall sports is kicking off what can be assumed will be a chaotic Spring season.  Get the first taste of the Spring/Fall sports previews with Cross Country and Volleyball, both of which are the first to kickoff this Spring sports season.

Stay safe and stay healthy.......and Go Hawks!

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Yes, that awesome car Herbie is the inspiration for this week's episode, and for good reason. With much to cover this episode is fully loaded with information and content! You WILL NOT want to miss out!!

Nothing to recap this week, but for Women's Basketball, they have elected to forego the remainder of the season. The news of this coming out just the other day to ensure the health and safety of the players and coaches in light of recent teams also opting out on the women's side. As for Men's Basketball they are choosing to still have a season, and you can catch the preview of this weekends matchup and more postseason news in this episode.

You will also find in this episode the first look into Spring and Fall Sports! Get caught up on all of the Preseason Polls for each sport and their opening games as we near closer to kicking off their seasons. On future episodes to come, the guys will dive into these sports on a deeper level and let you know what to look for in the upcoming Spring/Fall Sports seasons.

Catch us back at the regular time slot of 8am ET, next Thursday!

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Brief previews this week of the road ahead and playoff format. As it stands both Men's and Women's Basketball however, are on a BYE this weekend. Get your recap of what happened last weekend for both programs against Stony Brook. 

Its never too late to buy a cardboard cutout, even with basketball season nearing the end, spring and fall sports is still on the horizon. Get your cutout today! Go to hartfordhawks.com/FillTheNest for more information.

Need a laugh? We hear Drew went airborne with some skis on a mountain, that can't be good!

Join us next Thursday @ 8am for another episode of the Red Tail Talk Show #FlyHigh #HawksUp

This week, college basketball returns for Hartford. Both the men and women square up with Stony Brook. Dan and Drew break down everything you need to know about the upcoming matchups. Find out where and how to watch the games and get more information on the Flights For Four promotion presented by Thomas Hooker Brewing Company.

With no recaps this week following the weekend off, the guys make their slightly early Super Bowl predictions, so join in on the conversation and let us know on social media what you think!

We thank you and value your continued support during these times and will catch you next Thursday morning! #FlyHigh #HawksUp

More Breaking News this week on the Red Tail Talk Show. There will be no Preview segment this week due to the wait of the announcement later today or tomorrow by the America East on this weekends games. Stay tuned to all Hartford Hawks social media and hartfordhawks.com as well as the America East's social media and website for all updates to come.

Dan and Drew still recap the past weekend's games and remind you that it is still time to buy a cardboard cutout! Help us FILL THE NEST and go to hartfordhawks.com/FillTheNest for more info and to purchase.

We thank you for being patient during these crazy times and appreciate your support! Remember, as always Go Hawks!

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This Just in! Women's basketball will now play @ NJIT on January 16 & 17 @ 2pm instead of home vs UMBC due to COVID-19 protocols. 

Get caught up on all things Hartford Athletics this week as Dan and Drew recap another week of basketball in Hartford. With the breaking news coming in, the guys give you the latest on what to expect this weekend as the Men's basketball team travels to UMBC for a pivotal matchup a-top the America East standings. Meanwhile, Women's Basketball heads to NJIT for their weekend series.

Its never too late to get your Hartford fan cutout! In addition to the Thomas Hooker Brewery fan of the game, flights for 4, find out the many new prizes you could win just by simply buying a cutout. Help us FILL THE NEST, and give yourself a chance to win.

NHL and NBA return, Dan and Drew share their personal ties, but don't worry, all that matters still is Hartford Athletics! #FlyHigh #HawksUp

Hartford men's and women's basketball both took on the Binghamton Bearcats this past weekend. The guys recap the games and get you the results, storylines and stats from another weekend of America East basketball. Then, it is time to preview the upcoming matchups with Umass Lowell. Get all the storylines and standings updates as the guy preview both men's and women's basketball.

Never miss a beat, Dan and Drew continue to keep you up to date on all things new around Hartford Athletics, such as cutout information, highlight videos, post-game press conferences, and MORE!

The first attempt at the famous New Girl, Goosebumps walk away doesn't go so well. But don't worry, the guys will be back next week in hopes to leave you speechless as we sign off on yet another episode of the Red Tail Talk Show. Just remember, GO HAWKS!

Next Episode: Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 8am ET

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Catch up on all the latest around Hartford Athletics from the last TWO weeks! Men's and Women's Basketball both took on Maine followed by New Hampshire to open up conference play. Dan and Drew give you all the scores, stats, and key takeaways as America East play gets underway. Then, find out what you need to know on the upcoming games against Binghamton as the Hawks get set to kick off the New Year!

Don't forget, you can keep up with Hartford Athletics and all the events with the Hawks Rewards App, available in the App or Google store. Also, cardboard cutouts are STILL AVAILABLE, go to hartfordhawks.com/FillTheNest to get yours today! Be a Hawk. Be a Hero. Help us Fill The Nest TODAY!!

From all of us at the Red Tail Talk Show, we wish you a safe and Happy New Year, 2021 couldn't come any faster. Thank you for your support of this show through just over a season, and thanks for supporting Hartford Athletics, GO HAWKS!

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In a galaxy not so very far away from you, Drew Holtgrieve and Dan Szewczak are back! In this pandemic, the Red Tail Talk Show Strikes Back, and you won't want to miss this. The guys get you caught up on new things to look forward to and participate in with Hartford Athletics. Between the launch of a new app, Filling the Nest, and Virtual Programs, find out what you missed in the abscence of sports and the talk show. 

Then, dive into a recap of the Hartford Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule. Followed by a Men's and Women's Basketball Season Preview as we head into America East Conference play. Lastly, find out where and when to catch up on ALL things Hartford Athletics with the Red Tail Talk Show.

Next Episode: December 31, 2020 ; 8:00am ET 

On the Season Finale of the Red Tail Talk Show, Dan and Drew welcome Christian Deaconson onto the show. The fans wanted him, so here we give you, the midfielder from Men's Soccer and influential member of SAAC. Find out what Christian has been up to during quarantine and what he thinks of sports returning. He will also attempt the last try of Season 1 at Stumping the Szewczak, will he be our Season 1 Champ? Or will it be Rob Carmody from Baseball?

An update and outlook on Season 2 and its return is talked about, along with a special guest appearance from Ginger. With this being the final episode for co-host Drew Holtgrieve in Missouri, this is your opportunity to see Ginger one last time. Trick Shot of the Week wraps up and Dan and Drew make final comments on Season 1. 

In the end, the show will go on, the story will continue, and there is just one twist at the end. So, join us this fall for Season 2 of the Red Tail Talk Show.  And as always, Go Hawks! 

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/NfBrL15u1uU 

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 TWO GUEST SPECIAL!! That's right, Dan and Drew bring you two guests this week from the Hartford Baseball team. Rob Carmody and Nik Pagan have stayed roommates during quarantine. Find out what they have been up to, and how things have been going in this unique situation. From their video game history, to baseball, a battle of Stump the Szewczak, and the always controversial topic of Boston sports. This episode has everything, as Dan and Drew get to the bottom of a certain batting cage incident, and the competitiveness of our two guests.  

Find out more inside Hartford Athletics, as the guys bring you a recap of the Hawk Choice Awards. Also, get information on the upcoming Season 1 Finale of the show featuring a Trick Shot of the Season bracket to come. Lastly, don't forget the Hartford Soccer Golf Tournament.  

Remember you can visit us on YouTube for the video podcast version and leave us comments and suggestions. LINK BELOW. We listened to YOU this week, and so next week, Christian Deaconson will join the show! Thanks for all your support, and as always, GO HAWKS!  

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wIkdvAzxq8E

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The guys have an UPDATE on the Hawk Choice Awards, Hartford Athletics' virtual end of the year award show! It starts this Monday, May 11 and Dan and Drew have all the info you'll need for this award show that will be cast across all social media platforms. In addition, the Guys remind you about the Hartford Soccer Golf Tournament, July 27th.  

This week's guest is Debbie Phillips from Hartford Women's Lacrosse. Find out what the British Columbian native has been doing quarantine, and how she is keeping busy. She also takes her attempt at Stumping the Szewczak. Find out if she succeeded, and where she stands against the previous guests.  

Remember to smash that like button and leave us your comments if you visit us on YouTube. **Link Below** There is a new Trick Shot of the week, each week, so keep sending in your creative trick shots! You can view the Trick Shot of the Week, each week, at the beginning of the video podcast version on YouTube. Don't forget you can see all nominees and vote for your favorite every Wednesday on our Twitter, and as always GO HAWKS! 

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**As Quarantine continues Dan and Drew will continue to produce this as a video podcast. If after listening to this you'd like to check out what you missed, like this week's first edition of Trick Shot of the Week, head over to Youtube. The link to this episode is below.**

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Drew Holtgrieve has a special announcement to open this episode. Trick Shot of the Week is a new poll the talk show will be running that makes its debut this week. All student-athletes, coaches, staff, and their families are able to send in their shots, but anyone who follows our content on Twitter can vote for the top one each week. Voting is always on Wednesday so look out for that. The talk show just wants to give Hartford a chance to come together and have some fun during these times apart. 

After this special open, Dan and Drew are back at it with more of the latest Hartford Athletics news. Virtual Awards Banquet, Hartford Golf, and the longest golf shot ever are the topics touched on this time around.  This week's guest is Elias Gross from Hartford Men's Golf. Find out what he has been up to during quarantine, and why the kid from California is still out east. Golf talk and another edition of Stump the Szewczak come your way with Elias as well. 

Dan and Drew will continue to update you on Hartford Athletics each week so remember to smash that like button and come back every Friday for the latest edition of The Red Tail Talk Show. Go Hawks! 

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As we continue to move forward through these tough times, things are starting to move forward. Now you can look forward with Dan and Drew in this week's episode of the Red Tail Talk Show. Find out about Senior Salutes, a new form of content designed to pay tribute to our Senior class. The guys also have some BREAKING NEWS, as they update you on the Hartford Soccer Golf tournament. Then, Hartford Women Soccer's very own, Anna Cronin,  joins the show to talk about what she has been up to during quarantine. She also talks about this past season's run to the America East Championship and tries to Stump the Szewczak. 

Remember that you can view the video version of the podcast on Youtube, or just go there to leave us comments and feedback, click the link below. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time of quarantine.

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Find out the latest from Dan and Drew during Quarantine. This week's guest is the one and only Jimmy Slayton. Hartford goalkeeper this past fall, now goalkeeper for the Real Monarchs of Real Salt Lake. Coming from the state of Utah, Jimmy joins the show as we talk about his senior season for the hawks, what it has been like with the Monarchs, and what he has been doing during Quarantine Corner. He, like our last two guests, will take a shot at Stumping the Szewczak. A fun time and a great interview as always. 

To all of our listeners we appreciate the support very much, but we want to know what you think. To leave comments and suggestions for us on the show, head over to Youtube where you can also watch the video version of this podcast during Quarantine. We want to know what you like, and want to see on this show, so don't hesitate to click the link below and head over there to give us your feedback. 

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With the Coronavirus causing the end to Spring Sports, Dan and Drew are bringing you the Podcast weekly from now on. This week, find out what the two-time AE Player of the year and All American, Jenna Bridges, is up to during quarantine. Dan and Drew talk to her about the 2019 volleyball season, and let her take a crack at stumping "The Szewczak" . In addition to Jenna, there is a special guest appearance from an unknown creature. Look us up on Youtube to checkout the full video podcast and find out who it is.

Next Episode: April 17 @ 9am ET

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Dan and Drew return for the first episode under the new quarantine format. Check out the new segments like, Quarantine Corner and Stump the Szewczak. The guys will continue weekly now to bring you this podcast with an additional option of watching the video version of the podcast. If you want to see the video version of this podcast, check out Hartford Athletics on youtube and look for The Red Tail Talk Show. 

Next Episode: April 10th 9am ET

Terribly unusual and unforeseen times have struck the world. With NO SPORTS for the foreseeable future, it has been, and will continue to be challenging for all who love sports. But, Dan and Drew have still managed to find a way to bring you sports related content. The guys are back to recap the final games of the 2020 spring sports season. No interviews this time, as Dan and Drew talk about the future of the Red Tail Talk Show. 

Next Episode: Friday, April 10th at 9am ET

To conclude the special back to back week episodes, Dan and Drew get you caught up on the latest in Hartford Athletics. Traci Carter from men's basketball drops by to hangout as he talks about the season and the AE Playoffs on the horizon. The men get set for tomorrow afternoon, Saturday March 7, at 5pm to take on Umass Lowell. They talk Terrel Davis and his trip to the NCAA Championships for the first time in school history. Then, it is on to more spring sports talk and a special interview with Hartford Baseball's Nate Florence. 

The Talk Show returns to its regular schedule following this episode.

Next Episode: Friday, March 19 @ 9:00 am

Join Dan and Drew for the first ever episode of the Red Tail Talk Show. We talk about the podcast, what to expect on upcoming episodes, and provide a recap of the last 2 weeks in Hartford Athletics. Also, we will give you all the info you need on upcoming games and promotions. #RTTS