The Finger WAG Podcast

After a brutal loss to Seton Hall, frustration and disappointment are at an all-time high, and the team and program are at a low point. It felt like an important moment to talk through some of the frustration, what Cooley said post-game, and what seems to be the biggest issues the team is facing. I try to give some context and perspective on how I think about where this team, staff and program are.  

We're back for a #FingerWagFridays edition of the Pod after...a tough couple of weeks. We attempt a hard reset of the season after a historically bad performance against DePaul. Why we still have (some) hope and what to look for against Seton Hall. 

YOUR Georgetown Hoyas are officially 1-0...in Big East play! We've got a full breakdown of Georgetown's convincing win against Marquette in Wisconsin. We also talk (briefly) about the St. Peter's game, even though we really didn't want to. Finally, we've got you covered with a preview of the BE home opener against Xavier.

YOUR undermanned Georgetown Hoyas fail to become the 16th team to beat North Carolina at home in a NonCon game since '97. We recapped the game, discussed the rotation challenges the Hoyas are facing right now, and explained why their depth may not be as bad as it currently looks. Then we get you ready for BE play with a preview of two BIG games: Georgetown starts conference play at Marquette and at home against Xavier (with a date with St. Peter's at McDonough sprinkled in).

Let's vent! And talk about a tough Thanksgiving MTE for your Georgetown Hoyas. We talk about the bad and some good. And answer the question: "Should you still have hope?" Spoiler Alert: Yes! Also, bonus content discussing LEGIT NBA-guy, Micah Peavy! 

A hodgepodge episode for an off-week roundup as your Hoyas gear up to return to action on Saturday vs. Wagner before the big MTE in Orlando. We process the devastating Vince news. And recommend you read the story of his initial cardiac arrest and improbable return: How USC Trainers Saved Vincent Iwuchukwu after Cardiac Arrest.

Then we discuss the analysis from Jake Foote up on the Finger WAG site, four games in: Are We Right to Be This Hyped? Georgetown’s Four-Game Numbers Tell the Story

Finally, we have some housekeeping for the next we...

The Georgetown Hoyas are undefeated, and the only Big East team to have two wins against power conference opponents. We break down Georgetown's biggest home NonCon win in a long time as the Hoyas handle a very good Clemson team 79-74. We've got some monster performances to discuss - Malik! KJ!! Vince!! A Finger WAG-worthy block from Isaiah Abraham. The Hoyas are riding high, and you should be too! 

After a great start to the year (2-0, beat down of UMD), your Hoyas enter a critical week in their season, culminating in the biggest home non-conference game in a while vs. Clemson. To discuss the vibes on campus, get the truth on issues stifling student support, and hear about (and brainstorm) how Georgetown can drive student engagement, we talked with Hoya Blue Exec, Colin Daliwhal. If you're wondering how you can help encourage student support, this is a must-listen.  

We are back with Jake Foote (@Footahh) to break down Georgetown's dominant victory over Maryland. Your Hoyas walk into College Park and take the DMV crown from the Terps in a statement 70-60 win. We talk defense, Centers, Caleb!, and how Georgetown put together their best win since the '21-'22 season (at least).  

What a week for the Hoyas! Jake Foote (@Footahh) joins us for an emergency pod to break down the commitment of the 5-Star, Alex Constanza, the highest rated recruit since Greg Monroe! We also get his reactions to the Kentucky game and a preview of the Morgan State opener and the UMD game that increasingly looks like the most important of the season, and a great opportunity for a signature road win.

John Kurkjian (@JohnKurkjian_) is back to break down a surprising "BTA" beatdown of Kentucky at Rupp Arena. We talk through the big takeaways from this game and the exhibition season as a whole, and get you ready for the regular season opener on Monday against Morgan State before the Hoyas travel to College Park for THE Maryland game. 

Quick #FingerWAGFriday episode to get you ready for the weekend. We've got a rundown of Media Days, Open Practice info, preparing for Kentucky and some notes on Justin Caldwell

Malik Mack Passing Highlights
Ed Cooley Presser (Courtesy of MTC)
Justin Caldwell

In this episode of the Finger Wag Podcast, hosts Gideon Hertz and Jake Foote discuss the Hoyas' recent exhibition game against George Washington. They provide a detailed analysis of player performances, big takeaways and what you should be excited about from an intense exhibition.

For this #FingerWAGFridays edition of the Pod, we've got a practice report ahead of Georgetown's opening exhibition game against George Washington. We'll give you a full rundown of everything we saw and heard at Georgetown's Gameday-eve practice, and talk through what to expect from a GW team with sky-high expectations this season. 

Gideon Hertz (@GMHertz) and Jake Foote (@Footahh) are joined by Bulldog aficionado, Michael DeRosa (@MDtheDream), to accurately and unequivocally predict how the '25-'26 Big East Basketball season will play out for the Georgetown Hoyas, including:

What is KenPom getting wrong about the Big East (in general) and Georgetown (specifically)?
Are the Hoyas really the second-worst team in the conference?
Who is better, UConn or St. John's?
Which BE Bulldog will reign supreme?
Predicting all of the BE Awards

With Hoyas basketball officially getting underway, the Finger WAG has you covered...

Gideon Hertz (@GMHertz) and Jake Foote (@Footahh) dive into a comprehensive preview of the Big East basketball conference, and aren't afraid to ask the tough questions!
 
Can talent save Kim English's job? 
Does DePaul no longer suck?
What happens when you give one of the greatest CBK coaches of all time, one of the most expensive rosters ever?
Is Creighton, Iowa?
Is Kevin Willard actually good?

We answer those burning questions and so many more to get you ready for a Big East season for the ages (but maybe not in a...

The Finger WAG Podcast is back! And gearing up for a make-or-break year for the Hoyas. Gideon Hertz (@GMHertz) and Jake Foote (@Footahh) preview the 2025 Non-Conference schedule, including key matchups against teams like Maryland, BYU (hopefully), and North Carolina, and share their wildly accurate predictions.

TGIF! You know, Thank God It’s FingerWAG Fridays. The new series from the FingerWAG will give you a quick recap of the week that was in Georgetown Hoops and get you prepped for the weekend. During the season, we’ll focus on brief recaps of the previous week’s games and getting you ready for the weekend tilts. For now, we’re bringing you news, notes and recaps for a quick listen with your Happy Hour Cocktail or Saturday morning coffee.

This week, on the inaugural #FingerWAGFridays episode, we are closing out our GLOBL JA...

We are back in DMV, and breaking down everything from the GLOBL JAM tournament. Gideon and Jake evaluate where each player stands after the tournament and whether they are buying or selling stock after the trip north. 

We have post game reaction, analysis and comments from Coach and players after Georgetown beats Brazil 76-74 and earns a trip to the Gold Medal Final at GLOBL JAM, where they will play...Brazil! The Hoyas and Brazil will face off for the third time in 6 days and fight for the 2025 Gold. We've got you covered from the arena with Big Takeaways, Player Analysis and Quotes from Coach Cooley, Vince Iwuchukwu, Malik Mack and DeShawn Harris-Smith, including a banger on the DMV brotherhood on this Georgetown roster.

We've got post game reaction from Jake Foote after a tough loss to a talented Canada team. The Finger WAG pod has you covered with big takeaways, player notes, behind the scenes details and full post game comments from Coach Cooley.  

We have a post-game pod! Georgetown HANDLED Japan in their GLOBL JAM opener. Without two (probably) starting guards, others stepped up. We break it all down from our view in-arena, including player notes, big takeaways, quotes from Coach Cooley and DHS, and even some questions from you all. 

The Finger WAG is north of border and ready to cover real Hoyas basketball in August. We're kicking off our GLOBL Jam coverage with a quick preview from Toronto ahead of Georgetown's opening game against Japan.

Gideon Hertz and Jake Foote finishes up the roster preview to get you ready for the GLOBAL Jam tournament and answer the question, "which returning player is the key to Georgetown's success?" It's Malik Mack. They analyze the commitment of Justin Caldwell for the 2026 recruiting class, reflect on the performance of returning players like Caleb Williams and Malik Mack, and discuss the potential impact of the redshirt bigs.

A quick emergency pod to celebrate the immortality of newest Hoya commit, Justin Caldwell. We've got you covered with initial reactions about the 4 Star PF whose stock is on the rise. We'll have more analysis next week. Welcome to the Hilltop, Justin! 

The Finger WAG Pod is back getting you ready for real Georgetown Hoyas Basketball in August. In Part One of our roster breakdown, Jake Foote (@Footahh) joins us to break down the new Hoyas and what to expect from the incoming transfer class.

In this episode of the Finger WAG podcast, we're getting you ready for the recruiting event of at least the summer (if not the decade!). Georgetown has four primary 2026 targets playing at the summer showcase, and we give you a rundown on each of them. 

We've got news! And We've got notes!! Jake Foote (@Footahh) returns to talk NBA Hoyas, including Micah Peavy preparing to start his domination of the NBA, recruiting news as the Hoyas hosted a couple of blue chippers, and an in-depth look at Julius Halaifonua's run at the FIBA U19 World Cup. 

John Kurkjian is next on our intro series, introducing you to the contributors you'll hear from on The Finger WAG. He talks about his reaction to the best NBA draft night in a long time for your Georgetown Hoyas, his all-time favorite players, his takeaways from last season and predictions for the upcoming season. 

The Finger WAG is back to prepare you for the NBA draft. Jake Foote (@Footahh) returns to breakdown strengths and weaknesses of both NBA-bound Hoyas, Thomas Sorber and Micah Peavy, and play a game of ceiling and floor - projecting the best and and worst case comps for both guys. We also talk predictions of where each will end up and our bold predictions for their short and longterm futures in the league.

The Finger WAG's first intro series episode features Jake Foote (@Footahh), who will be a regular contributor to the Pod and site. Jake and Gideon talk about his Hoya story, all time favorite Hoyas, his big takeaways from the 24-25 season, and his bold prediction for the 25-26 team involving a certain incoming transfer. 

We will feature all of the regular contributors to the pod and site on intro series episodes over the coming months. Jake is first up because he created the face of the Finger WAG - our logo (but mostly because he was the f...

The Finger WAG podcast is here. This trailer gives you a peak into what you can expect from the podcast and sets up the intro series, introducing the Finger WAG contributors. The first official Finger WAG podcast episode imminently, followed by a draft preview. Subscribe and stay tuned.