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Eye on the Storm

David Berov
St. John's Basketball
Rick Pitino
St. John's
Big East Conference
St. John's University
Kadary Richmond
Kadari Richmond
Big East
Chris Mullin
NCAA Tournament
Deivon Smith
Fordham Rams
St. John's Red Storm
Baylor
Game Strategy
Ed Kull
Quinnipiac
Seton Hall
Uconn
College Basketball

A podcast dedicated to all things St. John's Basketball. From interviews with former great players and coaches, to shining a light on current Johnnies and recruits. The mission of this podcast is to bring you the most up to date and accurate St. John's Red Storm basketball news possible. With some help from my friends, those in the media and in the know, this is your one stop shop for St. John's b... more

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Latest Episodes

For the first time since 1999, St. John's is headed to the Sweet Sixteen! After leading by 14 points in the 2nd half, Kansas mounted a come back. Tied with seconds left on the clock, Dylan "Church Bells" Darling drove to the rim and scored as the buz... more

The game was out of reach shortly after the ball was thrown in the air. Before most fans were in their seats it was 13-0. Northern Iowa was dead in the water. Led by Zuby Ejiofor who had a bad game by his standards, Bryce Hopkins continued strong pla... more

The Big Dance is here, March Madness is here, the NCAA Tournament is finally here. And there are plenty of storylines going into the week for the Red Storm. Much has been made of St. John's getting a 5 seed and sent out West for their first two round... more

St. John's did it. Back to Back Big East Tournament Champions. Back to Back Big East Conference Champions. The first team in Big East History to do so outright. It was an unbelievable performance from the boys from Queens. Three wins in three days, k... more

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Recent Guests

Zuby Ejiofor
St. John's University player
St. John's University
Episode: Episode 194: St. John's Wins the Big East Tournament, Again!
Brad Wachtel
Lead bracketologist on Hoops HQ
Hoops HQ
Episode: Episode 195: St. John's Selection Sunday Preview with Brad Wachtel
Travis Ford
Former head coach (St. Louis, Oklahoma State, UMass)
Coach; Pitino-era connections
Episode: Episode 193: Playing for Pitino in March With Coach Travis Ford
Mike Repole
Entrepreneur and St. John's alumnus, notable for brand partnerships and philanthropic efforts around sports and education.
Noble
Episode: Episode 185: Mike Repole
John Fanta
Basketball commentator and analyst, known for covering college basketball.
Episode: Episode 180: The Pulse of the Big East with John Fanta
Matt Jones
Host of Kentucky Sports Radio, covering Kentucky sports
Kentucky Sports Radio
Episode: Episode 174: #22 St. John's Improves to 7-3 + Kentucky Preview with Matt Jones
Justin Grammer
Guest providing insights on St. John's basketball
Episode: Episode 172: St. John's Craps Out in Las Vegas
Jackson Pence
Covers the Iowa State Cyclones for Cyclone Fanatic
Cyclone Fanatic
Episode: Episode 171: #14 Johnnies Get Back to Back Blow Out Wins + Preview of Players Era Festival
Charles Branch
Covers Alabama for the Crimson Crossover Podcast
Crimson Crossover Podcast
Episode: Episode 170: Alabama Backcourt Too Much For St. John's in 103-96 Loss

Host

David Berov
Host of Eye on the Storm

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Fabulous Podcast!

    David’s Eye of the Storm podcast is terrific.

    I look forward to every episode!

    He’s a pro!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Real Johnnie Z
    United Statesa month ago
  • BIG EAST BASKETBALL BBY

    If you’re looking for a podcast that gives you insight on all things Johnnie’s basketball this podcast is for you! I’ve been in and out of the 2025 season and I take a quick listen to this after every game and I’m automatically caught up and with the insight at David and crew bring to the table I feel like I watched the game myself. One of the best NCAA Basketball Podcasts you can listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew LoPuzzo
    United States2 months ago
  • Best show

    The best St. John's podcast in the world and the most dedicated host. Big fan of the show and all the work Dave does with St. John's

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foxbrzypnt
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show

    Quality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    6Lav
    United States2 months ago
  • SJU POD

    This is my go to podcast before and after every St. John’s game. By far the best Basketball knowledge for Johnnie’s basketball. Dave and Justin are phenomenal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🔴⛈️
    United States2 months ago

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Guests from the media bring credibility and depth to discussions about St. John's.
The host delivers insightful, no-fluff basketball analysis valued by true fans.
Listeners praise the show's coverage of NIL and program-building stories, with strong engagement from alumni.

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#107
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#191
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#196
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Apple Podcasts
#203
Philippines/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 193: Playing for Pitino in March With Coach Travis Ford
Q: How has the perception of the point guard position evolved under Pitino, and how does St. John's currently manage playmaking with Dylan Darling and Ian Jackson?
Ford notes the shift away from a traditional point guard toward versatile, scoring-oriented guards; Darling has emerged as a capable primary ball-handler while Jackson has had ups and downs but the overall group can execute Pitino's system with multiple players facilitating the ball and making reads.
Episode 189: Streak Snapped as #6 UConn Dominates #15 St. John's in Nightmare 72-40 Loss
Q: Kevin, what was your initial reaction to seeing that? I mean, obviously, we've been talking since, and much like myself and many others, the big takeaway is like, how does this even possibly happen?
I think everything I could draw from this game has to come from the first half. St. John's could not generate any easy looks, which was alarming.
Episode 189: Streak Snapped as #6 UConn Dominates #15 St. John's in Nightmare 72-40 Loss
Q: Roger, the overwhelming sentiment after a game where you score 40 points was flush it, burn the tape, move on short memory. But is that really what's best from the lack of movement on offense?
It's important to learn from the loss, as their performance showed concerning patterns that should be addressed rather than just forgetting the game completely.
Episode 185: Mike Repole
Q: How do you look at the NIL donations when people ask, yeah, well, where's the return on the investment?
Repole argues that the emotional experience and joy St. John's brings to its fans, encapsulated in moments like championships, are the real returns on investment.
Episode 185: Mike Repole
Q: Does St. John's Basketball for you, is it kind of like an escape?
Mike Repole describes it as pure enjoyment, a vital part of his life despite all his business interests, emphasizing the emotional connection he has to the fans and the team.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye on the Storm

What is Eye on the Storm about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides in-depth coverage of St. John's basketball through game recaps, tactical analysis, and culture-focused discussions. Regular episodes feature post-game breakdowns, guest perspectives from media members, and interviews with players and alumni, with a consistent emphasis on leadership, NIL-era branding, and the program's trajectory under coach Rick Pitino. The format blends sharp analysis, fan calls, and storytelling that highlights the program's history, current momentum, and March challenges, making it useful for fans, recruits, and sponsors seeking access to a focused college basketball audience tied to a single program.

Noteworthy aspects include extended game-by-game breakdowns, insider commentary from media guests, an... more

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1. Zuby Ejiofor
2. Brad Wachtel
3. Travis Ford
4. Mike Repole
5. John Fanta
6. Matt Jones
7. Justin Grammer
8. Jackson Pence

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