S1/E2 - In The Bonus by Big East - Guest: Monica McNutt

In The Bonus by The Big East Conference

In this episode, Lisa Carlin (Roman) joins host Meghan Caffrey, Isis Young and Kim Adams to talk about the women's college basketball games kicking off the 2023-24 season. ESPN WNBA & college basketball analyst Monica McNutt joins the team to talk about her new role as radio analyst of the New York Knicks, what she expects from the women's basketball season and gives players some advice on not letting the college experience pass them by.

00:00 - Show Introduction

00:31 - Lisa joins In The Bonus for the first time.

02:05 - Kim Adams talks about Monday November 6’s early games and the excitement for this year’s women’s college basketball.

04:55 - Lisa Carlin talks about all of the great talent in women’s hoops as well as the increased fan attendance.

07:15 - Isis Young’s thoughts on the business of growing the games with NIL deals, brands, players who understand social media and television deals

08:25 - Lisa’s comments on NIL.

08:50 - Kim’s thoughts on some players who are making an impact on brands.

09:33 - The group talks about how cool NIL is for these athletes.

10:15 - If they played under NIL they would take Jimmy John’s or Wawa.

12:00 - Meghan’s toss to interview with ESPN analyst & New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt.

12:20 - Introduction to Monica McNutt. Isis Young & Kim Adams talk with ESPN broadcaster and New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt - Introduction

13:42 - What Monica likes about her announcing job with the Knicks, what the difference between television and radio is and the difference with NBA and College Basketball coverage.

15:50 - What the last couple of years has been for Monica.

17:10 - What she loves about Women’s College Basketball in today’s game.

20:33 - What Monica’s storylines are for this year’s women’s hoops.

22:40 - What her outfit is and her travel hacks when she travels.

24:50 - How Monica spends her days off.

26:35 - Message to basketball players when they are living on campus.

28:40 - Favorite Georgetown basketball playing moment.

29:50 - Interview wrap up.

30:20 - Reaction to Monica’s interview.

30:15 - Kim’s thoughts on Monica.

32:25 - Group discussion on kettle bell workouts.

34:30 - More discussion on the games from Monday 11/06 and how some teams have shown some impressive stats.

35:15 - Kim on Marquette in today’s game as well as Lisa’s thoughts on Marquette.

38:22 - Isis on Jordan King and games to watch for the rest of the week.

40:00 - Kim’s games to watch for the rest of the week.

40:45 - Kim’s pronunciation on Louisville.

43:10 - Lisa’s thoughts on building non-conference schedules.

44:05 - Kim on attention to detail by some teams and coaches.

44:55 - Isis’ perspective on the non-conference schedules.

45:25 - Thoughts on Busted Rankings

45:55 - Kim talks about being an AP voting member for the first time and giving back to the game.

46:45 - Isis enjoys some tiramisu for dessert and other treats the ladies enjoy.

47:00 - Episode wrap up with talk about sweets and candy.

48:30 - Where to listen to In The Bonus podcast.

49:05 - Goodbye.

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