101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

Hammer Down Show 9-6-23

September 06, 2023 20:18 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

Central Catholic's Brian Nay calls in (11:05). Jared ranks his top 5 Purdue teams most likely to win a national title next.

Hammer Down Show 9-5-23

September 05, 2023 20:08 - 39 minutes - 1 Byte

Pat Shanley (11:15) from Jeff football is on to talk the team's first win and trip to Richmond this week. Purdue Women's Golf set some pretty big records on Kampen yesterday, while Men's golf compete's at Erin Hills. Jared talks his takeaways from the Football loss on Saturday.

Hammer Down Show 9-1-23

September 01, 2023 20:06 - 39 minutes - 1 Byte

Sam King (11:31) from the J&C stops by to talk week 3 of HS football. Then Jared tackles the Purdue Fresno St matchup and the new ACC expansion.

The Hammer Down Show 8-31-23

August 31, 2023 20:36 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

Let's talk HS Fooball with McCutcheon's Josh Strasser (11:45) and West Side's Shane Fry (23:55). Jared also talks the Colts words vs their actions on Jon Taylor yesterday.

Hammer Down Show 8-30-23

August 30, 2023 20:31 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Coach Brian Nay talks his Knights after a loss in the battle for the Bishop's Cannon (11:29). Then, the Colts were never going to trade Jonathan Taylor. So why go thru all this drama?

Hammer Down Show 8-29-23

August 29, 2023 21:06 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

We start on NFL roster watch for your Boilers. Terry Peebles is our guest (13:13) and tells us his best player is back this week. Plus, Stephanie from Purdue Sports gives us the details on how the new Ross-Ade upgrades will impact your game day Saturday and what you need to know.

Hammer Down Show 8-28-23

August 28, 2023 20:13 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

We get our first look at Purdue's 2 deep. What are some of the biggest surprises? Coaches Poll is out for high school after week 2 and it wasn;'t kind to local teams. What's next for our 5 area programs in week 3?

Hammer Down Show 8-24-23

August 24, 2023 20:13 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

2 great coaches, Brian Nay of CC (12:28) and Josh Strasser of McCutcheon (24:30) talk last week and their matchups as CC plays for the Bishops Cannon, and McCutcheon takes on West Side where the coaching staffs have a ton of connections to each other. Plus Adam Schenk has a great start to the Tour Championship.

Hammer Down Show 8-23-23

August 23, 2023 20:32 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

On today's show, the White Sox fire their VP and GM and Jared thinks more pink slips are coming. Pat Shanley is our guest (11:15 mark), and the Netflix Swamp Kings is out, and it's just a recruitment ad for Urban Meyer's next coaching stop.

Hammer Down Show 8-22-23

August 22, 2023 20:03 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Harrison's Coach Terry Peebles calls in (9:30) to talk the win over West Side and prepping for Plainfield this week. Then Jared talks the Colts letting JT seek a trade and why it might all be a ruse.

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August 21, 2023 20:22 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

It's was a big weekend for local football! Jared recaps it from the NFL to AOC to High School. Then Tom Dienhart calls in to give us the latest on Purdue football, Jamari Brown leaving, the South Endzone, and answers to some big personnelle questions just 2 weeks before kickoff.

Hammer Down Show 8-17-23

August 17, 2023 20:39 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared talks with Coach Strasser (10:30) of the McCutcheon Mavs about their opener. Plus, Jared talks expectations for the Mavericks this season, and why he thinks they can be one of the more intriguing teams.

Hammer Down Show 8-16-23

August 16, 2023 20:17 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

Coach Brian Nay of Central Catholic (12:51) calls in to talk about the Knights opener against Seeger on Friday. Also, IU got a beer.

Hammer Down Show 8-15-23

August 15, 2023 20:23 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

2 guests today as Purdue Soccer coach Drew Roff (14:55) and Pat Shanley of the Jeff Bronchos (24:55) both call in to talk about their openers. Plus, Anthony Richardson gets the starting QB role and Purdue gets a 2025 QB commitment

Hammer Down Show 8-14-23

August 14, 2023 20:07 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

NFL IS BACK! How did your Purdue rookies do week 1? And how about your Colts and Bears? Jared reviews it all. Plus the AP College Football Poll is out, and to Jared, it seems pointless to have one this early.

Hammer Down Show 8-11-23

August 11, 2023 20:06 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Purdue Football changes up their Unis, and Jared has thoughts. Also, Basketball dominates in Austria.

Hammer Down Show 8-10-23

August 10, 2023 20:18 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Indy Car Radio's Nick Yeoman is back (10:00) to talk working all 4 races at IMS this weekend. Then, rumors abound about the Big Ten title game moving to Vegas.

Hammer Down Show 8-9-23

August 09, 2023 20:28 - 43 minutes - 1 Byte

Austin Cindric kicks us off at the top of the show as Nascar heads back for a packed weekend at IMS. We check in on Purdue Men's Basketball's trip to Europe as they come away with their first win. And watching ESPN is going to look a lot different this fall with their new Sportsbook launching. Jared tells you what worries him the most about it.

Hammer Down Show 8-7-23

August 07, 2023 20:01 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared says the addition of Oregon and Washington will be a good thing for Purdue and athletes in the Big Ten. Also the first Football coaches poll is out.

Tom Dienhart talks Big Ten expansion and Purdue

August 04, 2023 19:58 - 14 minutes - 1 Byte

With the Big Ten set to add Washington and Oregon, we talk to GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart about expansion and the Boilermakers in training camp.

Hammer Down Show 8-2-23

August 02, 2023 20:04 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Purdue's first day on the field ends well. What should we be watching for? And the Big Ten is starting a sub group to look at 4 Pac-12 teams to add. Jared has been giving you those 4 teams all along. Now, he says, there's a wild card that should look into swooping in.

Hammer Down Show 8-1-23

August 01, 2023 20:17 - 37 minutes - 1 Byte

Trade deadline looms in MLB, Corey Trice goes down with an injury at Steeler camp, Kelly Hallinan (13:45) talks with Jared at Big Ten Media day and those rumors about the Big Ten adding today appear to be just rumors.

Hammer Down Show 7-31-24

July 31, 2023 20:14 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared talks to Dub Jellison from Boiler Upload (11:40) at Big Ten Media day about football. Then, rumors abound about the Big Ten adding 4 teams, 2 of which seem highly unlikely. Jared tells you what could happen and why 2 ACC teams are begging to leave.

Hammer Down Show 7-28-23

July 28, 2023 20:07 - 45 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared is back from Big Ten Media day. He talks to Sam King (12:20) about what he had seen and heard, and Jared shares the same.

Jared Jesulaitis reports in from B1G media day in Indy

July 27, 2023 20:02 - 16 minutes - 1 Byte

The latest news and notes from Indianapolis, after Ryan Walters spoke to the media.

Hammer Down Show 7-25-23

July 25, 2023 20:24 - 43 minutes - 1 Byte

On the eve of B1G Ten Media Days, Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh is reportedly negotiating a 4 game suspension with the NCAA, Northwestern's President is making their situation worse as well. Then Purdue get's the Maui Invite draw and it's promising

Hammer Down Show 7-24-23

July 24, 2023 19:59 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

NFL Camps are starting, and we got injuries already, massive rookie deals, and the league's running backs coming together for better pay.

Purdue commitment Keonde Henry talks Boilermakers

July 21, 2023 20:05 - 8 minutes - 1 Byte

Wide receiver Keonde Henry loved his visit to Purdue so much so that he decided to commit. Listen to him talk about the Boilermakers.

Hammer Down Show 7-18-23

July 18, 2023 20:14 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

Edey and Hudson are Purdue's Athlete's of the Year, and while you know Zach, you may not know Eva Hudson. Her season has been nothing short of incredible. Then, NFL running backs are up in arms about their deals on Twitter, but the league has changed. Are they right that they've been devalued too much?

Hammer Down SHow 7-17-23

July 17, 2023 20:05 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Ex Northwestern football players lawyer up, what happens next and what will the university do? And could that impact the Big Ten season? Then, Tennessee was able to dodge serious punishment (and circumvent minor ones) thanks to NIL and it's state's legislator/AG

Hammer Down Show 7-14-23

July 14, 2023 20:23 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared has a talk with Tony Cherchi, MLS Season Pass Studio Host (14:15) then Purdue announces who it's brining for Meida Day and Jared's top questions going into the event.

Hammer Down Show 7-13-23

July 13, 2023 20:03 - 35 minutes - 1 Byte

Kannon Catchings to Overtime Elite, Jared talks about what that means as a Purdue fan. And the NCAA Basketball committee wisely declines to expand the tourney.

Hammer Down Show 7-12-23

July 12, 2023 20:18 - 38 minutes - 1 Byte

Pat Fitzgerald sounds like he's gonna sue NW. They'll settle because no one wants more details out. Then, a senator's comments on NIL started a small social media fight.

Fallout from the firing of Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald

July 11, 2023 20:04 - 11 minutes - 1 Byte

Our conversation with Saturday Tradition news editor Paul Harvey about the fallout of the dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing allegations at Northwestern.

Hammer Down Show 7-10-23

July 10, 2023 20:32 - 39 minutes - 1 Byte

On today's show, the Northwestern hazing allegations take a turn, as well as the saga of Bob Huggins. Then Andrew Luck was thrown under the bus over the weekend for a tweet from some account saying he was eligible next year.

Hammer Down Show 7-7-23

July 07, 2023 19:57 - 37 minutes - 1 Byte

We discuss what we think will be a Jamari Payne commitment for Football, the Pat Fitzgerald suspension, and Purdue has a race car!?

Hammer Down Show 7-6-23

July 06, 2023 20:01 - 37 minutes - 1 Byte

A quiet Thursday but Jared breaks down the Homer Run Derby bracket that just came up and he's high on White Sox Luis Robert Jr to make the final. Then the Saudis have announced a new sports investment fund, and they may go after the NFL. Not just a team...the whole thing.

Hammer Down Show 6-28-23

June 29, 2023 12:48 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

Notre Dame wants to remain independent, but also wants to triple it's payout on football. Is that realistic? Or do they need to join the Big Ten? Also, the NCAA sent out a memo beggins schools to follow it's rules it can't/won't enforce.

Hammer Down Show 6-27-23

June 27, 2023 20:01 - 43 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared tries to compare the 2024 class to Jeff Brohm's previous classes and the numbers are a little surprising. Later, Jared argues for a moratorium on arguing sports with your rivals in the off seasons.

Hammer Down Show 6-26-23

June 26, 2023 20:20 - 38 minutes - 1 Byte

Busy day of commits on Sunday with local kids and Purdue Football and Women's basketball getting verbals. Then, Coach Walters gets another 4 star while we're on the air, and the Blackhawks make a trade for a former MVP. Wild breaking news Monday.

Hammer Down Show 6-22-23: @TomDienhart1 & @PurdueSoftball @CoachMFrezzotti

June 22, 2023 16:44 - 43 minutes - 1 Byte

Tom Dienhart of Gold and Black (11:03) talks the newest football recruits and what to expect for July. Then new Purdue Softball coach Maggie Frezzotti (22:11) calls in to talk about taking over as head coach and what she invisions for the team.

Hammer Down Show 6-21-23: @DustinDopirak

June 21, 2023 20:06 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

Pacers beat writer Dustin Dopirak joins us to talk Pacers draft. What does Indy need? What are they willing to trade? And could either of the 2 IU players end up in blue and gold?

Hammer Down Show 6-20-23

June 20, 2023 20:36 - 41 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared debates a Hopkins/Cook combo to the Bears. Would that work or make sense? And EA's College Football game is being sued already. Jared's worried the lawyers are gonna cost kids money.

Hammer Down Show 6-16-23

June 16, 2023 20:29 - 39 minutes - 1 Byte

Rurmors rumors rumors. Who's reportedly in the dog house for the Chicago Bears and why? And will the Pacers trade out of their 7th overall pick?

Hammer Down Show 6-14-23

June 14, 2023 20:10 - 42 minutes - 1 Byte

Jared talks about the 2 newest commits to Purdue football and what he sees on the tape. Also, a Colts rookie goes down for the season, and some Purdue tid bits to discuss.

Hammer Down Show 6-13-23: @LccKnightsball Tim Bordenet

June 13, 2023 20:16 - 45 minutes - 1 Byte

Central Catholic is looking to go back to back state titles this weekend and Coach Tim Bordenet is on (19:39 mark). Also Jared is hyped about yesterday's football commit, but still doesn't buy into the rankings hype.

Hammer Down Show 6-12-23

June 12, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 1 Byte

On today's show, Jared tells you why he loves getting Arizona on the MBB schedule. The Athletic made cuts again, and a prominent Indy writer is out. Why fans shouldn't be so quick to celebrate. And things we missed asked how much you'd pay for a million old pennies.

101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

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