RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_28a7dba0-e603-4a66-9eaa-3873d022d0e5 -- Rendered At Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:24:41 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/celtics-strong-podcast en 2025 Connectd Podcasts Two fans on a journey through Boston Celtics history and lore working backwards from the present. Connectd Podcasts A podcast that journeys through Boston Celtics history and lore! Each episode highlights Celtics Strong moments and players through every Celtics era- the good, the bad, and everything in between. 28a7dba0-e603-4a66-9eaa-3873d022d0e5 A podcast that journeys through Boston Celtics history and lore! Each episode highlights Celtics Strong moments and players through every Celtics era- the good, the bad, and everything in between.

]]> episodic no Connectd Podcasts connectdpodcasts@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/28a7dba0-e603-4a66-9eaa-3873d022d0e5 true full 3 Jays = NBA Champions!! We Got One For Big Al!!! 19 Connectd Podcasts With Jrue in the mix the Celtics take home the chip and Big Al gets his first ring! Eli is back after a long hiatus to celebrate and revel in banner 18!! He breaks down some of the major factors that allowed the Cs to finally break through starting with the addition of a 3rd Jay, Jrue Holiday. He couldn't be happier for the most deserving and hard working Celtic Al Horford! JB stepped up in a major way and the bench showed up and showed OUT. We hope all the fans out there stay Celtic Strong throughout the offseason and beyond. Thanks as always to Celtics Strong! Eli is back after a long hiatus to celebrate and revel in banner 18!! He breaks down some of the major factors that allowed the Cs to finally break through starting with the addition of a 3rd Jay, Jrue Holiday. He couldn't be happier for the most deserving and hard working Celtic Al Horford! JB stepped up in a major way and the bench showed up and showed OUT. We hope all the fans out there stay Celtic Strong throughout the offseason and beyond. Thanks as always to Celtics Strong! 13eba104-4e8f-11ef-a858-570e9a2826fd https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:56:10 +0000 1188 false full Goodbye Marcus, Hello Banner #18?! 18 Connectd Podcasts Eli gets into the 2023 Offseason which saw the C's trade away Marcus Smart & Grant Williams to his delight! Eli talks 2023 Offseason which saw the C's trade away the longest tenured Celtic, Marcus Smart and also Grant Williams while acquiring Kristaps Porzingis. Eli is excited that the C's finally pulled the plug on Marcus as our starting point guard opening up more of a role for D. White and hopefully allowing the Two Jays to step up into leadership roles. He is excited about the prospects for the coming season and has a BOLD prediction! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com! Eli talks 2023 Offseason which saw the C's trade away the longest tenured Celtic, Marcus Smart and also Grant Williams while acquiring Kristaps Porzingis. Eli is excited that the C's finally pulled the plug on Marcus as our starting point guard opening up more of a role for D. White and hopefully allowing the Two Jays to step up into leadership roles. He is excited about the prospects for the coming season and has a BOLD prediction! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com! 793db98a-353f-11ee-a373-8bb9ce22f858 https://www.celticsstrong.com/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:28:31 +0000 1493 false full Halfway Point Heat Check, Two Jays = Two All-Stars! Connectd Podcasts Cory joins the pod again for a Mid-Season check-in on the league leading Boston Celtics! The guys are joined by Cory again for a Mid-Season check-in on the league leading Boston Celtics! They chop it up about the hot start, the new level of aggression and leadership shown by the Two Jays, Joe's coaching style, and much more! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com The guys are joined by Cory again for a Mid-Season check-in on the league leading Boston Celtics! They chop it up about the hot start, the new level of aggression and leadership shown by the Two Jays, Joe's coaching style, and much more! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com a0180c0a-94e4-11ed-b88d-8b51868d52e4 https://connectdpodcasts.com/shows Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:55:00 +0000 3716 true full HOT Takes Only! A New Season Has Begun! Connectd Podcasts The dudes are back with ALL THE HOT TAKES for the 2022-2023 Season! The dudes are back with ALL THE HOT TAKES for the 2022-2023 Season! Optimism reigns after the Celtics hot start! Banner number 18 awaits, is this the season we bring it home?! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com the premiere fan forum for Celts fans! The dudes are back with ALL THE HOT TAKES for the 2022-2023 Season! Optimism reigns after the Celtics hot start! Banner number 18 awaits, is this the season we bring it home?! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com the premiere fan forum for Celts fans! 6a303180-555b-11ed-87bb-c74f974bc03d https://connectdpodcasts.com/shows Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:26:06 +0000 2652 true full Summer Thoughts... The Celtics are Title Favorites! What will the rotation look like? Connectd Podcasts Eli is joined by Cory for a Summer session as they dig into offseason moves and living up to expectations! Eli is joined by Cory for a Summer session as they dig into questions and excitement around the offseason and being title favorites! What will the rotation look like? Do we need a backup 5 still? Can this core live up to the Title favorite hype?? Eli is joined by Cory for a Summer session as they dig into questions and excitement around the offseason and being title favorites! What will the rotation look like? Do we need a backup 5 still? Can this core live up to the Title favorite hype?? bca66fba-247d-11ed-b761-ff764986fd58 https://connectdpodcasts.com/shows Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000 3484 true full Offseason Excitement! Do Brogdon & Gallo make Cs Title Faves? Connectd Podcasts The guys wrap-up the amazing 2022 Finals run and get excited for next season! Steve and Eli wrap-up the amazing Boston Celtics 2022 post-season run! Though disappointed in the outcome the guys stay positive and excited for the young core to build don the experience. With the trade for Malcolm Brogdon and free agent signing of Danilo Gallinari, are the Celtics favorites to get back to the Finals and win next year? Listen and find out what the guys really think heading into the offseason! Steve and Eli wrap-up the amazing Boston Celtics 2022 post-season run! Though disappointed in the outcome the guys stay positive and excited for the young core to build don the experience. With the trade for Malcolm Brogdon and free agent signing of Danilo Gallinari, are the Celtics favorites to get back to the Finals and win next year? Listen and find out what the guys really think heading into the offseason! 6ebc5860-0069-11ed-a780-7735dcbfdbf8 https://connectdpodcasts.com/shows Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:02:58 +0000 2691 true full 2022 Finals Preview with Justin & Cory! Connectd Podcasts Friends of the pod Justin and Cory return for a 2022 Finals Preview! Friends of the pod Justin and Cory return for a 2022 Finals Preview! Eli, Steve, and Cory try to recap the previous playoff rounds against Nets, Bucks, and Heat, while Justin is bursting at the seams to talk about the upcoming finals match up with the Warriors. They have to cover the Nets sweep, the herculean effort by Al Horford against the Bucks, and the too close for comfort victory over the Heat in a road game 7. Finally Justin gets his wish as the guys dig into this match up against this current Warriors roster! These guys aren't experts but they bring the optimism and the energy, as they look ahead to the 2022 NBA Finals! Let's go Cs!!! Banner number 18 awaits! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com Friends of the pod Justin and Cory return for a 2022 Finals Preview! Eli, Steve, and Cory try to recap the previous playoff rounds against Nets, Bucks, and Heat, while Justin is bursting at the seams to talk about the upcoming finals match up with the Warriors. They have to cover the Nets sweep, the herculean effort by Al Horford against the Bucks, and the too close for comfort victory over the Heat in a road game 7. Finally Justin gets his wish as the guys dig into this match up against this current Warriors roster! These guys aren't experts but they bring the optimism and the energy, as they look ahead to the 2022 NBA Finals! Let's go Cs!!! Banner number 18 awaits! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com c7848c28-e1fc-11ec-af6c-77edecf7db72 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 4287 true full F the Nets, Historic Finish, and All the Hyperbole with Justin & Cory Connectd Podcasts The Hot Takes never stop in this Bonus season ending episode featuring special guests Justin and Cory! Steve is on one and the rest of the guys jump onboard with the hot takes! From bold predictions to overdue reckonings this episode goes hard. Friend of the pod Justin returns with longtime pal Cory and all 4 of these diehard Celtics fans get rowdy in anticipation of the postseason and beyond. Let's go Cs!!! Banner number 18 awaits! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com Steve is on one and the rest of the guys jump onboard with the hot takes! From bold predictions to overdue reckonings this episode goes hard. Friend of the pod Justin returns with longtime pal Cory and all 4 of these diehard Celtics fans get rowdy in anticipation of the postseason and beyond. Let's go Cs!!! Banner number 18 awaits! Thanks as always to celticsstrong.com a9abd66e-bde6-11ec-8c5e-4fd4bba8069e https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3178 true full Big 3 Era (Pt 3) - Celtics Gear Travels Well w/ Brian & Garrett 10 1 Connectd Podcasts Big 3 Era (Pt 3) - Celtics Gear Travels Well w/ Brian & Garrett The Season 1 finale wraps up our 3-part series about the last Big 3 Era! Part Three closes the discussion on some fond memories, stories of rocking Celtics gear in other cities, and of course the end of the last Big 3 Era including Ray Allen leaving for Miami and the inevitable Brooklyn trade. Thanks again to our listeners and celticsstrong.com The Season 1 finale wraps up our 3-part series about the last Big 3 Era! Part Three closes the discussion on some fond memories, stories of rocking Celtics gear in other cities, and of course the end of the last Big 3 Era including Ray Allen leaving for Miami and the inevitable Brooklyn trade. Thanks again to our listeners and celticsstrong.com 67bfbe8e-8f7c-11ec-b7af-6b4d8129b79d https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2218 true full Are the 2022 Celtics Title Contenders? Connectd Podcasts Old friend and Celtics fan Justin joins the guys to talk Trade Deadline and if the C's have turned it around! Old friend and Celtics fan Justin joins the guys to talk Trade Deadline and if the C's have turned the corner on this special Bonus episode! Old friend and Celtics fan Justin joins the guys to talk Trade Deadline and if the C's have turned the corner on this special Bonus episode! d412383c-931e-11ec-8d9a-ffdbebf7eeeb https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3476 true full Big 3 Era (Pt 2) - We Shoulda Had 2! w/ Garrett & Brian 9 1 Connectd Podcasts Part Two goes beyond the banner to what could've been and the sting of losing to the Lakers in 09-10. The guys are joined by old friends Garrett and Brian (founder of celticsstrong.com) to talk about the last Big 3 Era! Part Two goes beyond the banner to what could've been and the sting of losing to the Lakers in 09-10. This is the second of a three parter where we talk about our memories from the Last Big 3 Era! The guys are joined by old friends Garrett and Brian (founder of celticsstrong.com) to talk about the last Big 3 Era! Part Two goes beyond the banner to what could've been and the sting of losing to the Lakers in 09-10. This is the second of a three parter where we talk about our memories from the Last Big 3 Era! e73f8ba2-8ec9-11ec-9d37-534062dad4d6 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2678 false full Big 3 Era (Pt 1) - Banner 17 w/ Garrett and Brian 8 1 Connectd Podcasts The guys are joined by old friends Garrett and Brian to talk about the start of the last Big 3 Era The guys are joined by old friends Garrett and Brian (founder of celticsstrong.com) to talk about the start of the last Big 3 Era! They dive into the trades that brought them together, the luck of everyone staying healthy, and if any coach other than Doc Rivers would have thrived with this dynamic group. This is part one of a three parter where we talk about our memories from the Last Big 3 Era! The guys are joined by old friends Garrett and Brian (founder of celticsstrong.com) to talk about the start of the last Big 3 Era! They dive into the trades that brought them together, the luck of everyone staying healthy, and if any coach other than Doc Rivers would have thrived with this dynamic group. This is part one of a three parter where we talk about our memories from the Last Big 3 Era! 2f50c4e4-8441-11ec-9b36-3fa04bdcf7c2 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:58:00 +0000 2972 true full Intro to the Last Big 3 Era 7 1 Connectd Podcasts Steve and Eli intro to the Last Big 3 Era without getting into the meat of it yet! Steve and Eli intro the Last Big 3 Era. They talk about lasting impressions, wishing for a 2nd 'ship, and what preceded the last Celtics Big 3 Era! Join the guys and get primed for the Paul Pierce, KG, and Ray Allen Big 3 Era. Steve and Eli intro the Last Big 3 Era. They talk about lasting impressions, wishing for a 2nd 'ship, and what preceded the last Celtics Big 3 Era! Join the guys and get primed for the Paul Pierce, KG, and Ray Allen Big 3 Era. b7b92ab8-788b-11ec-9006-5fc402b0f77b https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1936 true full WTF is happening in the 4th quarter!?! Connectd Podcasts An emergency 2021-2022 update about the recent state of the Celtics! Steve and Eli hold an emergency Celtics Strong podcast about the very recent state of affairs concerning the Boston Celtics run of 4th quarter collapses. Steve helps to walk Eli off a cliff as both the guys try to stay positive and true to their Celtics Strong roots against impressive odds and many losses. They discuss all three phases of culpability for the recent struggles: Roster Construction, Coaching, and Player Leadership. The Two Jays Era is in trouble and Steve and Eli are here to talk about what's going on, the possibility of shaking things up, and turning if we can turn it all around! Steve and Eli hold an emergency Celtics Strong podcast about the very recent state of affairs concerning the Boston Celtics run of 4th quarter collapses. Steve helps to walk Eli off a cliff as both the guys try to stay positive and true to their Celtics Strong roots against impressive odds and many losses. They discuss all three phases of culpability for the recent struggles: Roster Construction, Coaching, and Player Leadership. The Two Jays Era is in trouble and Steve and Eli are here to talk about what's going on, the possibility of shaking things up, and turning if we can turn it all around! 2a0fc962-7005-11ec-a915-2779a4d8e7aa https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:59:01 +0000 3314 true full The Big Brooklyn Trade and 2013-2015 Rebuild 6 1 Connectd Podcasts We look back at the franchise-altering Brooklyn trade and quick 2013-2015 rebuild. Steve and Eli get into the mega franchise-altering 2013 Brooklyn Nets trade that thrusted the Celtics into a multi-year rebuild. They talk about what it was like to have to say good bye to players that had made such an impact in our lives and the tough rebuilding years that followed. Steve and Eli get into the mega franchise-altering 2013 Brooklyn Nets trade that thrusted the Celtics into a multi-year rebuild. They talk about what it was like to have to say good bye to players that had made such an impact in our lives and the tough rebuilding years that followed. f18f0aca-6da8-11ec-93a1-f7913a8dd059 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2211 true full The Isaiah Thomas Years 5 1 Connectd Podcasts Join the us as we celebrate the Isaiah Thomas Years! Steve and Eli celebrate the Isaiah Thomas years! A little throw away trade with the Phoenix Suns that lead to a city and fanbase being captivated by a 5'9 point guard who lit up their lives for over 2 years. Steve and Eli celebrate the Isaiah Thomas years! A little throw away trade with the Phoenix Suns that lead to a city and fanbase being captivated by a 5'9 point guard who lit up their lives for over 2 years. 88197dd2-5c5a-11ec-a531-b3fde1d3c2fe https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 2253 true full What a Ride! The 2017-2018 Season 4 1 Connectd Podcasts Steve and Eli dive into the thrilling 2017-2018 Boston Celtics season! Steve and Eli dive into the thrilling 2017-2018 Boston Celtics season. A major injury opens the door for a rookie and a second year player to step up into stardom. From utter shock on opening night, to 7 games against Lebron this season was one for the books! Steve and Eli dive into the thrilling 2017-2018 Boston Celtics season. A major injury opens the door for a rookie and a second year player to step up into stardom. From utter shock on opening night, to 7 games against Lebron this season was one for the books! 001b23ca-5243-11ec-83ad-8f4bf7b78994 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 2122 true full The Disappointing 2018-2019 Season 3 1 Connectd Podcasts Steve and Eli look back at the much hyped but ultimately very frustrating 2018-2019 season. Steve and Eli look back at the much hyped but ultimately very frustrating 2018-2019 season. A roller coaster ride starting with high hopes and ending in a disappointing playoff exit. Highlighting the development of the two Jays and moving on from a team that was well built on paper but couldn't overcome injury and chemistry issues. Steve and Eli look back at the much hyped but ultimately very frustrating 2018-2019 season. A roller coaster ride starting with high hopes and ending in a disappointing playoff exit. Highlighting the development of the two Jays and moving on from a team that was well built on paper but couldn't overcome injury and chemistry issues. 5e252676-472d-11ec-a424-0bed4aa912df https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 1490 true full The Covid Shortened-Season and Orlando Bubble 2 1 Connectd Podcasts We discuss the Covid-shortened 2019-2020 season and the exciting playoff run in the Orlando bubble! The guys discuss the Covid shortened 2019-2020 season and the Orlando bubble. They talk about the first iteration of the mini play-in tournament, which teams thrived in the bubble, and which teams struggled. They also dig in to how the Celtics came together in the first season post-Kyrie Irving and Al Horford to make an exciting run under very challenging circumstances! The guys discuss the Covid shortened 2019-2020 season and the Orlando bubble. They talk about the first iteration of the mini play-in tournament, which teams thrived in the bubble, and which teams struggled. They also dig in to how the Celtics came together in the first season post-Kyrie Irving and Al Horford to make an exciting run under very challenging circumstances! 765165c4-3c1b-11ec-af06-ff279881e508 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1844 true full Dawn of the Two Jays Era 1 1 Connectd Podcasts Steve and Eli kick off episode 1 with a look back at the 2020-2021 season and the ushering in of the Two Jays Era. Steve and Eli begin their journey backwards through Boston Celtics history starting at the end the 2020-2021 season which had a flurry of head office, coaching, and roster shake ups. They also focus on the promise and potential of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown truly being the centerpieces of the team going forward and starting a new era in Celtics history: The Two Jays! Steve and Eli begin their journey backwards through Boston Celtics history starting at the end the 2020-2021 season which had a flurry of head office, coaching, and roster shake ups. They also focus on the promise and potential of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown truly being the centerpieces of the team going forward and starting a new era in Celtics history: The Two Jays! dbcf16bc-2f91-11ec-99c4-db4451aea61a https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 2400 true trailer Celtics Strong Podcast Trailer Connectd Podcasts A journey through Boston Celtics history and lore working backwards from the present! A journey through Boston Celtics history and lore working backwards from the present.  Each episode highlights CelticsStrong moments and players as the hosts go back in time through every Celtics era- the good, the bad, and everything in between. Hosted by Steve and Eli - two lifelong Boston sports fans with differing levels of knowledge on the Celtics storied past. Their uniquely positive spin on all Celtics moments make this an enjoyable listen for all sports enthusiasts. A journey through Boston Celtics history and lore working backwards from the present.  Each episode highlights CelticsStrong moments and players as the hosts go back in time through every Celtics era- the good, the bad, and everything in between. Hosted by Steve and Eli - two lifelong Boston sports fans with differing levels of knowledge on the Celtics storied past. Their uniquely positive spin on all Celtics moments make this an enjoyable listen for all sports enthusiasts. 443e671c-2ece-11ec-9930-5354fde622d6 https://connectdpodcasts.com/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:09:22 +0000 36 false