The Orange Zone

About The Orange Zone

The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

Publisher

CNY Central (NBC3, CBS5 & CW6)

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Sept 2022

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

243 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026

   DIRE situation for SYRACUSE Football ahead of taking on UCONN

   On this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Rachel Culver, Kody Bair, and former SU running back and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse's upcoming matchup against UCONN. The group looks at what Head Coach Fran Brown said about the Quarterback situation moving forward and an exciting addition to the passing game. Plus, they take a look at the Huskies' strengths and weaknesses before the massive road game for the Orange. That and more on this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Syracuse Football WOES continue, they fall to 1-2 after LOSS

   On this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Rachel Culver, Kody Bair, and former SU running back and Super Bowl champion James Mungro break down Syracuse’s loss to Pittsburgh. The team discusses another game riddled with penalties and turnovers. Plus, Head Coach Fran Brown’s response to yet another loss to Pitt. Will there be a Quarterback controversy? What does accountability look like? How does the team use their week off to regroup? That and more on this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Can SU get it RIGHT in first road test against PITT?

   In this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Rachel Culver, Kody Bair, and former SU running back and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse dropping its ACC opener to Cal, 21-18, in a game filled with costly mistakes. The team breaks down the penalties, Steve Angeli’s three second-half interceptions, the missed special-teams opportunities, and the bright spots from the Orange defense and passing game. Then, it’s on to Pitt. The Panthers are 2-0 and have one of the nation’s toughest run defenses. What does Syracuse need to clean up on a short week, and what should you watch for in Thursday night’s first road test?

Who has been a guest on The Orange Zone

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Semaj Beals
• Allyson Trice
• Paige Crandall
• Jimmy Gregg
• Kayla Treanor

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

198,114

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

91

YouTube

86

Engagement

75

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