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'Something crazy'

Well, it's sure been an interesting week for the Blue Devils. Max Rego and Micah Hurewitz discuss Duke's chaotic 76-74 win against Wake Forest and Coach K's absence in the second half. They also break down a couple newly-released excerpts from New York Post sports columnist Ian O'Connor's upcoming book 'Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski', particularly some revelations about the search process for Coach K's successor and Krzyzewski's relationship with Bobby Knight. Recorded February 16, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Old Foes Meet Again

Coach K vs. Hubert Davis. Wendell Moore Jr. vs. Leaky Black. Mark Williams vs. Armando Bacot. The storylines are aplenty for this one, and Max Rego, Jake Piazza, Sasha Richie, Micah Hurewitz and Jonathan Levitan have you covered with a preview of Saturday's bout between the Blue Devils and Tar Heels.

'Hanging in there'

18 games in, what do we know about these Blue Devils? Host Max Rego, along with Alex Jackson and Sasha Richie, go through listener questions and the current rotation to break down where Duke stands after a loss to Florida State and win over Syracuse. Recorded January 23, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Can Duke men’s basketball still be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament?

Stormy Weather (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

After Duke fell 76-74 to Miami Saturday night, there's a lot to discuss. Host Max Rego and Jonathan Levitan talk the final 44.9 seconds, Paolo Banchero's performance and how Trevor Keels can get back on track. Recorded January 10, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

College Basketball Talk with Patrick Felts (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

We've got another guest podcast! Patrick Felts, founder and director of the Student Media Poll, joins host Max Rego to talk about the general state of college basketball. They go through some surprise teams, disappointing teams and their current favorites to make a run at a national title. Thanks to Patrick for coming on the show. Recorded December 30, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Holiday Compilation (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

Happy New Year! With 2022 upon us, we figured it was time for a special podcast. We talked with 14 former Chronicle sports editor's and sports managing editor's about their respective times covering the program. Each gave their insight into Coach K, the teams that they each covered, the star players they covered and a whole lot more. In chronological order, today's guests are Jon Scher (1:22-11:03), Charley Scher (11:15-17:54), Ben Cohen (18:08-30:15), Andrew Beaton (30:25-38:55), Amrith Ramkumar (39:08-44:26), Hank Tucker (44:42-52:30), Mitchell Gladstone (52:42-1:05:23), Michael Model (1:05:37-1:11:16), Winston Lindqwister (1:11:40-1:17:08), Derek Saul (1:17:24-1:28:35), Conner McLeod (1:28:55-1:34:07), Evan Kolin (1:34:20-1:37:39), Shane Smith (1:37:51-1:41:48) and Jake Piazza (1:42:00-1:47:30). Thanks to everyone for taking the time to sit down. Recorded October 7, 2021-December 27, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

ACC O'Clock (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

Host Max Rego, along with Jake Piazza and Alex Jackson, get you ready for ACC play. They go through five over/unders, including Duke's total number of conference wins and the number of ACC teams that will end up in March Madness. Recorded December 21, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Mitchell Marks the Spot (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

Host Max Rego, along with Vol. 116 Sports Editor Evan Kolin, react to 2022 five-star Mark Mitchell committing to the Blue Devils. They talk Mitchell's fit on next season's roster, Jon Scheyer's credentials as a recruiting ace and more. Recorded December 10, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Tenting updates and a graduating senior's reflections

This is the last episode of DukeWeek to feature Jake Sheridan and Matthew Griffin as co-hosts. Jake is graduating, so in this episode he reflects on this time at Duke and what he'd tell his first-year self. Also, staff reporter Audrey Wang discusses updates to tenting policies for the Carolina men's basketball game. Good luck on finals! Host and producer: Matthew Griffin Graphic designer: May Fu December 7, 20201

No. 1 and Done (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

Host Max Rego, along with Alex Jackson, discuss a hectic week for the Blue Devils. They talk the thrilling win over Gonzaga followed by the tight loss to Ohio State. They finish with some rapid fire questions, where they talk Banchero, Moore and AJ Griffin. Recorded December 2, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

The Chronicle’s Duke men’s basketball Gonzaga review/Ohio State preview

Could Men's and Women's Soccer Win Their NCAA Tournaments?

It’s a bad week to be a turkey, but a good one to be a Duke soccer player. Duke’s men’s and women’s soccer teams both won flashy victories in this Sunday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. How good are these teams, and could they win the championship? Sports reporter and Blue Zone Editor Sasha Richie takes a look at our soccer teams’ wins and the road ahead. Evictions are “alive and well” after a national moratorium ended, says guest Jesse McCoy, the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic’s supervising attorney. Fortunately, Durham is well prepared and faring better than other counties across the state. What does eviction in Durham look like right now, and where is it headed? The new QuadEx housing system is set to transform the undergraduate experience next fall. Features Managing Editor Katie Tan went to the first information session on the incoming policy to learn more about it. What’s going to change, and how do students feel about the dramatic housing makeover? So can we just call the semester off here? Host and producer: Jake Sheridan Graphic designer: May Fu November 23, 2021.

The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast: Season Five, Episode Six

Host Max Rego is joined by sports editor Jake Piazza for this week's episode. They first report on the recent DWI-related charges for Michael Savarino and Paolo Banchero, and Savarino subsequently being away from the team. After that, they talk about the week on the court for Duke. It has not been the most difficult slate for the Blue Devils besides the Kentucky matchup, but Duke is 5-0 nonetheless. Lots to talk about, including AJ Griffin's Friday night breakout and the impressive performances on the defensive end. Recorded November 21, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Are new climate agreements enough? A Duke climate scientist reflects

Drew Shindell, Nicholas distinguished professor of earth science, has been an author or reviewer on multiple United Nations reports on climate change. He was also at this month’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. On this episode of DukeWeek, he talks about his work and the agreements nations made at the summit to try to limit climate change. Features Managing Editor Katie Tan discusses the history of housing inequality in Durham, and staff reporter Adway Wadekar breaks down which Duke employees make the most money. It's basketball season! Time to start getting those tenting spreadsheets ready... Host and producer: Matthew Griffin Graphic designer: May Fu November 16, 2021

Peaks and Valleys (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

Host Max Rego, along with fellow men's basketball beats Jonathan Levitan and Micah Hurewitz, break down the Blue Devils' 3-0 start to the season. They talk the usage of a small-ball lineup (5:53) against Campbell, the season-opening Kentucky win (24:57), Wendell Moore's triple double (39:27) and of course, a whole lot of Paolo Banchero. Long podcast today, but make sure to stay tuned until the end. Recorded November 14, 2021 Producer: Max Regoo

Duke Basketball Preview: Coach K’s Last Year

Duke Basketball is back! The men’s team kicks off their season — Coach K’s last — with a season opener against the 10th-ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday. The women’s team starts their’s with a game against Winthrop. Chronicle Sports Editor Jake Piazza comes on to tell us what to expect from the Blue Devils, what new players will be stars and how he thinks the season will go. Then, Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam talks about her campaign for U.S. Congress. She entered the race to fill the House seat soon to be vacated by David Price on Monday. Hear why she's running and what she hopes to accomplish. After that, Chronicle Managing Editor Nadia Bey joins us to share details about a plan to revamp the Trinity curriculum. What could change and when might changes come? Clear heart, blue face, can't lose. Go Duke! Host and producer: Jake Sheridan Graphic designer: May Fu November 10, 2021.

The Chronicle's Champions Classic Preview

Raining Cats and Devils (The Chronicle's Duke Basketball Podcast)

At long last, college basketball is on the horizon. Host Max Rego is joined by features editor and men's basketball beat Alex Jackson to preview Duke's matchup with Kentucky on Tuesday night. Tune in for key players to look out for, score predictions and some general college basketball picks near the end. Recorded November 7, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Duke Immerse students lose items worth thousands in theft

Items worth more than $20,000 were stolen from students in a Duke Immerse program during a trip to Oakland, Calif. Duke has tried to help students recover from the loss and replace their belongings — but some aren't satisfied with the response. Identity groups leaders say they were left out of the decision to move the Career Center to Bryan Center office space, and that the office should become dedicated space for marginalized students. Keith Upchurch discusses how he and his dog, Nugget, have seen campus change over time since March 2020. It's that time of year when it's freezing in the morning and hot at noon. Welcome to North Carolina. Host and producer: Matthew Griffin Graphic designer: May Fu November 2, 2021.