THE STORM

Legendary music producer Steve Rifkind joins Shawnelle Scott and special guest host Hassan Johnson at Sweet Chick in Queens for this episode of The Storm. Rifkand shares incredible stories from his journey including his entry to hip-hop, discovering the Wu-Tang Clan, building his own record label, to coaching youth basketball and his love of Mark Jackson. This is a dynamic episode you don't want to miss!

Bryce Hopkins joins Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick in Long Island City as he shares why he chose St. John's, his very unique basketball journey, the closeness of this years team, his excitement around playing for Coach Pitino and the continued quest to achieve greatness and bring St. John's back to the college basketball mountain top.

New Red Storm transfer Dillon Mitchell joins Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick as Dillon shares his journey to St. John's, including his time at Montverde Academy, Texas and Cincinnati, along with his astounding 66 dunks last season! Dillon is part of the exciting new group of transfers that is working to bring the Red Storm to the mountaintop in 2026.

Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant take The Storm on location to St. John's as they sit down Red Storm Athletic Director Ed Kull on the hardwood. From the Red Storm continuing to rise, Coach Pitino's greatness and what it takes to build a winning culture they cover it all on this very special episode you don't want to miss.

The legendary Boo Harvey joins THE STORM for this very special episode at Sweet Chick. From his high school stardom and his all-time great Gauchos team with Rod Strickland to finding his way to St. John's from JUCO in Texas where he encountered the KKK, and becoming one of the most clutch players in program history, Boo Harvey shares gems from his journey with Shawnelle Scott, Tyrone Grant and David Cain.

THE STORM celebrates the continued impact and legacy of the late great Malik Sealy 25 years removed from his passing in 2000. Amir Sealy, David Cain and Brian Reese join Shawnelle Scott and Ty Grant at Sweet Chick for this celebration of who Malik was on and off the court. From Riverside Church to the high school national championship at Talentine high school in the Bronx, his stand out career at St. John's, to his NBA career and impact on countless people, the crew shares stories about KG, Jay-Z, NYC nightlife, Malik's work ethic, value system and so...

Brooklyn, New York native and NBA referee Zach Zarba sits down with Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweetchick as this is a NYC reunion vibe you don't want to miss. Zach shares his journey to the NBA with the whistle, his Brooklyn roots, the height of the Nike Pro City Tournament, stories about the greats including the late Kobe Bryant and much more!

St. John's alum and Long Island native Matt Brust joins Shawnelle Scott & Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick in Long Island City for this special episode of THE STORM. From starting his college career at North Carolina playing for Dean Smith, transferring to St. John's to play for Lou Carnesecca alongside the great Mark Jackson, battling UCLA's Reggie Miller at MSG and later being invited to Chicago Bulls training camp to battle Michael Jordan in practice this is an episode you can not miss!

Former St. John's standout and member of the 2000 Big East Championship team Anthony Glover sits down with Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick for this special episode. Glover shares his journey through NYC city basketball from Rice High School to Riverside Church, his choice to attend St. John's, reflections on the 2000 Big East tournament triumph and the Red Storm in the present, with high hopes for 2025-26.

On this special episode of THE STORM Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant are joined by Executive Producer Eric Newman as Shawnelle and Ty share their unique introductions to NYC basketball, the impact the Knicks have on the city when successful, an epic Lloyd Daniels story, Riverside vs Gauchos and much more! Special thanks to Sweet Chick for hosting us and the hospitality. Please follow wherever you get your podcasts and on social media @thestormnyc.

Erick Barkley joins Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick on the of THE STORM as he reflects on his Brooklyn upbringing, his legendary Riverside Church team with Ron Artest, Elton Brand and Lamar Odom, St. John’s memories, his conflict with the NCAA, his time with the Trailblazers, overseas stories and much more! Please subscribe on youtube, follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. On social media please follow us out on Instagram, X & TikTok @thestormnyc

Tarik Turner joins Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant at Sweet Chick on the latest episode of THE STORM as he shares his journey to St. John's from Charlottesville, VA via Oak Hill Academy, his recruiting class with Felipe Lopez and Zendon Hamilton, Malik Sealy’s impact, Allen Iverson's high school greatness, how he became a basketball analyst and much more!

Former Boston College and overseas star, now assistant coach at University of Rhode Island, Duane Woodward joins THE STORM. Nicknamed "Forty" he sits down with Tyrone Grant and Shawnelle and shares his basketball journey from starring at Cardozo in Queens to Boston College in the BIG EAST, stories from playing overseas, his pivot into college coaching and the ever changing NCAA landscape and much more! Special thanks to Sweet Chick for hosting another terrific episode. Please subscribe on YouTube and follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Zuby Ejiofor joins Tyrone Grant and Shawnelle Scott for this first ever live episode taping of The Storm from Sweet Chick in Queens. Zuby shares why returning to St. John's as a senior was a no brainer, playing for Rick Pitino, his journey from Kansas to St. John's, continuing to build a winning culture, embracing New York City and much more!

MARCUS HATTEN joins THE STORM with TYRONE GRANT and SHAWNELLE SCOTT as they explore Marcus' unlikely basketball journey beginning in Baltimore, to JUCO in Tallahassee and then under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden playing for St. John's. Marcus shares many of the hurdles and challenges he had to overcome before becoming a two-time All-Big East player, while sharing valuable lessons and experiences along the way.

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BOOTSY THORNTON joins THE STORM with form teammate TYRONE GRANT and SHAWNELLE SCOTT as they cover Bootsy’s basketball odyssey which began in Baltimore as he found his way to St. John’s and over a decade of international success. Bootsy shares what it was like starting his college career on the JUCO level before helping lead St. John’s to the Elite 8 in 1999 and the Big East Championship in 2000, while dropping countless basketball gems for our young listeners. 

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DAVID CAIN "THE DIRECTOR" joins THE STORM with former teammate Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant as they explore David's journey through New York City basketball from the Gauchos to St. John's. Cain shares what it was like having to wait his turn to lead St. John's, memories of Malik Sealy, the strength of the Big East along with Cain and Scott reflecting back on St. John's 1993 NCAA Tournament matchup with Arkansas with a birth in the Sweet 16 on the line.

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WELOME TO THE STORM, FEATURING SHAWNELLE SCOTT & TYRONE GRANT

Welcome to THE STORM featuring St. John's native sons Shawnelle Scott and Tyrone Grant. The Storm will spotlight St. John’s past, present and future including deep dive interviews with former players, current members of the squad and explore the heartbeat, history and culture of NYC hoops.