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Holy Nova

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Holy Nova is your all-access pass to Villanova basketball. Hosted by Matt Janus and David White, this twice-weekly show dives deep into both the men’s and women’s programs—breaking down games, spotlighting players, and delivering sharp, insider-driven analysis from the heart of Nova Nation. Whether it’s a clutch win at the Pavilion or a rising star on the women’s roster, Holy Nova brings the energy, insight, and passion every Wildcat fan deserves.

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What is Holy Nova about?

Holy Nova is your all-access pass to Villanova basketball. Hosted by Matt Janus and David White, this twice-weekly show dives deep into both the men’s and women’s programs, breaking down games, spotlighting players, and delivering sharp, insider-driven analysis from the heart of Nova Nation.

Who hosts Holy Nova?

Holy Nova is hosted by Big East Energy. The show has published 42 episodes to date.

What has Holy Nova covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Villanova's 10 BIGGEST Questions: Suigo, Royal, Perkins & More!" (30 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Denise Dillon & Kennedy Henry Break Down Nova WBB’s Season + Geno’s Thoughts" (2 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "Villanova Basketball Preview: Chuck Everson on Luigi Suigo, Roster Size, & Barkley Stories" (9 September 2026, 52 minutes).

How often does Holy Nova publish?

Holy Nova publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 42 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Holy Nova?

Booking probability for Holy Nova is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Holy Nova requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Holy Nova's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Holy Nova?

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Big East Energy hosts Holy Nova, a sports podcast with 42 episodes published.

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  • Holy Nova

    Villanova's 10 BIGGEST Questions: Suigo, Royal, Perkins & More!

    Oct 30, 202641 min

    Villanova's 10 BIGGEST Questions Entering the Season | Holy Nova Podcast How good can Villanova basketball be this season? And what are the biggest questions Kevin Willard and the Wildcats must answer? With the college...

  • Holy Nova

    Denise Dillon & Kennedy Henry Break Down Nova WBB’s Season + Geno’s Thoughts

    Oct 2, 202627 min

    Welcome to another episode of Holy Nova! In this episode, we break down all the big takeaways for Villanova from Big East  Media Day. Our focus is on women's basketball, but we open discussing Kevin Willard...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova Basketball Preview: Chuck Everson on Luigi Suigo, Roster Size, & Barkley Stories

    Sep 9, 202652 min

    In this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus is joined by Villanova legend and "Mr. Villanova" Chuck Everson to break down the latest surrounding Nova Basketball! Chuck gives his firsthand impressions of 7'3" Italian...

  • Holy Nova

    What Does Landing Luigi Suigo Mean For Villanova? Holy Nova Instant Reaction

    Jun 13, 202628 minS0

    <p>Luigi Suigo is officially a Villanova Wildcat! In this Holy Nova instant Reaction show, Matt Janus breaks down why the "Italian Wemby" choosing college over the NBA draft completely changes the upcoming season and...

  • Holy Nova

    Can Villanova Culture & the "Nova Knicks" Stop Wemby & the Spurs

    Jun 2, 202642 minS0

    <p>The "Nova Knicks" Vie to Make NBA Finals History! 🏀 | Can Villanova Culture Stop Wemby & The Spurs?</p> <p>The New York Knicks are on the precipice of NBA history, and the entire basketball world can’t stop talking...

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    The Luigi Suigo Gamble: Why Villanova Is Betting Big on a Shot at Landing the Italian Standout

    May 20, 202655 minS0

    <p>🏀 Villanova Basketball Transfer Portal Update | Will Luigi Suigo Commit to the Wildcats? | Holy Nova Podcast</p> <p>Villanova’s offseason may come down to one decision… and one name: Luigi Suigo.</p> <p>On this...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova Transfer Portal Update: The Search for a Big Man Continues

    Apr 30, 202656 minS0

    <p>🏀 Villanova Transfer Portal Update:</p> <p><br></p> <p>We’ve hit a lull in the NCAA Transfer Portal season, making it the perfect time to take stock of the Villanova Wildcats' roster for the 2026-27 season. In this...

  • Holy Nova

    Did Villanova Go From Portal Disasters to Portal Masters?

    Apr 21, 202641 minS0

    <p>Villanova Basketball: Portal Madness & The New-Look Wildcats 🏀</p> <p><br></p> <p>The transfer portal has been a rollercoaster for Nova Nation, swinging from a week of "utter disaster" to a bounty of new talent...

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    Villanova's Portal Pain: Reaction to Acaden Lewis and Bryce Lindsay Leaving the Cats

    Apr 7, 202654 minS0

    <p>The "modern reality" of college basketball just hit the Main Line like a freight train. On this edition of Holy Nova, we break down a gloomy Easter Sunday that saw the Villanova program rocked by the departures of...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova’s Season Ends in Heartbreak & the Interview Quote That Melted the Internet

    Mar 25, 202658 minS0

    <p>Villanova Season Over: Disaster in the First Round & Kevin Willard’s Viral "Fire the Staff" Quote</p> <p><br></p> <p>Villanova’s season ended in heartbreak with an 86-76 loss to Utah State in the NCAA Tournament's...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova vs. Utah State: NCAA MBB Tournament First Round Preview & Predictions 🏀

    Mar 18, 20261h 7mS0

    <p>Villanova vs. Utah State: NCAA Tournament First Round Preview & Predictions 🏀</p> <p>The drought is over! For the first time in four years, Villanova Basketball is back in the Big Dance. But the road doesn't get any...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova vs Texas Tech: Preview WBB NCAA Tournament First Round Predictions & Analysis

    Mar 17, 20261h 5mS0

    <p>Villanova vs. Texas Tech: WBB NCAA Tournament First Round Preview 🏀</p> <p>The bracket is out, and the task gets real for Denise Dillon and the Wildcats. After what some call a "slap in the face" 10-seed—despite...

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    Villanova Star Jasmine Bascoe Talks Her Game, Her Teammates' Growth & Cats' Postseason Potential

    Mar 4, 202647 minS0

    <p>Villanova’s sophomore sensation, Jasmine Bascoe, joins Matt Janus on this edition of Holy Nova to discuss the Wildcats’ incredible 23-win regular season and their upcoming run in the Big East Women’s Basketball...

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    St John's vs. Villanova Preview: Red Storm REDEMPTION or Wildcat BREAKTHROUGH

    Feb 27, 20261h 5mS0

    <p>In this episode of Holy Nova, host Matt Janus is joined by St. John’s expert Jay Holahan from the Johnnies Report to preview the high-stakes Saturday night rematch between Villanova and St. John’s at Madison Square...

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    Big East Battle: Villanova vs. UConn Preview & Predictions | Energy Exchange

    Feb 20, 202648 minS0

    <p>The Big East is heating up as Villanova (21-5) prepares to host UConn (24-3) in a massive Saturday night showdown at XFinity Mobile Areana in Philly. In this episode of Energy Exchange, Matt Janus (Holy Nova Podcast)...

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    Villanova SURVIVES Overtime Thriller at Xavier! | UConn Week Preview

    Feb 18, 20261h 6mS0

    <p>Villanova survives an absolute thriller in the Queen City!. After a "hair-pulling" overtime victory against the Xavier Musketeers, UConn week has officially arrived on the Main Line. We preview both the men's and...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova-Georgetown Preview: Key Matchups, Stats & Predictions for Saturday's Big East Rematch

    Feb 6, 20261h 4mS0

    <p>In this edition of Energy Exchange on the Big East Energy Network, hosts Matt Janus (Holy Nova podcast) and Rasheen Carbin (Bleeding Blue and Gray podcast) preview the upcoming Saturday rematch between Villanova and...

  • Holy Nova

    Villanova Sweeps Seton Hall: What do Malachi Palmer & Tyler Perkins' Performances Mean?

    Feb 5, 20261h 7mS0

    <p>Villanova took care of business at home, sweeping the season series against Seton Hall and building crucial leeway in the Big East standings. In this edition of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White are joined by...

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    Villanova Beats Georgetown: Why are These Two Programs Headed in Opposite Directions?

    Jan 22, 20261h 2mS0

    <p>Villanova runs away from Georgetown in the second half and the crews from the Holy Nova Podcast and Bleeding Blue and Gray break down the two distinctly different places these programs currently reside. While it was...

  • Holy Nova

    A Conversation with Nova WBB Head Coach Denise Dillon

    Jan 21, 202641 minS0

    <p> This edition of Holy Nova features host Matt Janus sitting down with head coach Denise Dillon to discuss the Wildcats’ impressive 14-3 start, their defensive identity, and the upcoming challenge of facing the...

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