Banter on the Parkway
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe boys from Banners on the Parkway bring you their take on the week in Xavier basketball.
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The portal is wide open
March 27, 2024 16:46 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBXavier's season came to an end in the NIT, but it's the transfer portal that is the big news now. We discuss what Xavier has lost, what they can gain, and who may yet still leave. There's plenty of time for the NCAA tournament, the mess at Louisville, and our player of the year on this episode of Banter.
Crash landing into Championship Week
March 12, 2024 16:39 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBXavier had to do something to help themselves last week and didn't. Instead of dwelling on that we talk Quincy Olivari's snub, the Big East bubble picture, and all the goings on during the best time of the year.
We're going streaking!
March 05, 2024 17:28 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBTwo wins on the trot, two dominant performances, and one Brad Colbert three have everyone feeling a little better as March hits. Xavier still has a chance, but there's work to do. We'll discuss that, your questions, and the bubble today on Banter.
Sean Miller is mad
February 27, 2024 18:12 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBSean Miller isn't happy with his team and isn't afraid to express it. Xavier collapsed in games they needed to win and is now off the bubble. We get into the coaches comments, the losses, the bubble, and your questions about this team on this episode of Banter.
Hanging by a thread
February 16, 2024 18:55 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBXavier's chances for an at large are all but gone. A week ago the Musketeers needed five wins from eight games. Now, they need five from six. It's all still there, but we have to mine deep into your questions to find a silver lining.
Xavier on the Bubble
February 09, 2024 18:13 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBX has played themselves into contention, as has most of the Big East. We dig into the tournament scenarios, talk about Quincy's big game, and discuss whether you should attempt a game tying shot or just let the clock run out.
An optimistic look at things
February 01, 2024 17:41 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWe could dwell on a 43 point loss, or we could choose to stay positive. Xavier is still in a decent spot and they picked up a win they desperately needed last night. We talk about three games, the bench, and the unsung hero of Xavier's season in this episode of Banter.
Back to winning ways
January 23, 2024 19:12 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIt's three on the trot for Xavier, who are playing their way back into contention. We break down the last vital week and look ahead to another one. There's also questions, court storming, Mick Cronin being a goof, and the trash fire at DePaul in this episode of Banter.
Previewing the Most Important Week (until next week)
January 16, 2024 18:06 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBXavier picked up the Q1 they needed and has a chance to consolidate their position this week. We break down what they need to do to get themselves into the at-large conversation, praise Steven Izzo, laugh at Mick Cronin, and talk about six Big East teams in the field in this episode of Banter.
An inch away from a great holiday period
January 09, 2024 17:10 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBXavier picked up a nice win before Christmas, but came two Des Claude misses short of another. We talk about Des, Xavier's resume, and the weird world of Mick Cronin on this episode of Banter.
A really bad start
December 21, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBXavier dispatched Winthrop, but the start of Big East play could hardly have gone worse. We break down a bad loss, the problems with the offense, and try to find a way back into the at large race for X.
Kings of the Queen City
December 14, 2023 19:15 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWant to spend an hour talking about Xavier winning the Crosstown Shootout again? We did.
Oh no
December 07, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOne Q3 loss is bad, two can doom a season. Xavier looked good against Houston but somehow dropped two potentially season ruining games to Oakland and Delaware. We discuss those, your questions, and how this team can win the Shootout in this episode of Banter.
Xavier rallies for a positive Feast Week
November 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThings started late and poorly, but Coach Miller rallied X for two crucial wins. We recap those three, talk rotations and depth, and try to figure out what's going on with Abou Ousmane in this episode of Banter.
Was that a #goodloss? Purdue and a Continental preview
November 18, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBXavier punched with Purdue gamely for all but a stretch of the first half and in doing answered some questions about a callow team. They get a chance to kick on this weekend in their MTE. We discuss that, Ed Cooley losing a lot, and Pitbull in this episode of Banter.
2-0 and looking... decent
November 11, 2023 19:29 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBAfter two games you can't ask for more than two wins. Xavier isn't in top gear yet, but they're winning with a team that is just coming together and getting to know each other. It's good so far, but a seriously stern test awaits.
2023 Season Preview
November 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIt's finally time to start talking college basketball again. Xavier is back, but not at all how you remember them. The Musketeers have completely retooled under Coach Sean Miller after losing 10(!) players from last season. We'll break down the roster and talk about how we see it playing out in our season preview episode.
Season Review of a Return to the Promised Land
April 06, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBXavier went back to the Sweet 16 where... things could have gone better. Still, this season was a return to doing what Xavier does. The train is back on the tracks. We discuss that, name an MVP, talk about the impact Sean Miller had, and break down what we know of the roster. There's all of that, and plenty of discussion of the NCAA tournament that gave us more great moments, on the season finale of Banter.
Sweet 16 Preview
March 23, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThere are only 16 teams left in the NCAA tournament, and Xavier is one of them. This episode focuses on that pivotal Xavier-Texas matchup, how Xavier can win it, and where the danger lies. We'll also look at Xavier's last two wins, coaching changes galore, and preview the other seven games as quickly as we can. Have you remember to tag Coach Miller in your favorite transfer's announcement? Don't worry, we got you.
Xavier Tournament Preview
March 16, 2023 02:09 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBIt's nearly a full hour of breaking down every game Xavier could possibly play both this weekend and all the way through the region. We get into all the detail we can fit in that time, and talk about why every team terrifies us on this episode of Banter.
NCAA Tournament Preview
March 15, 2023 00:47 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! We break down each region and tackle the favorites, players to watch, the best matchups, and which teams you can pick to spring big upsets. We leave no stone un-turned in the first of our two preview specials.
Big East Tournament Championship Preview
March 11, 2023 20:12 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThere's less than three hours until tip, and we've got the perfect way to fill half of one of them. We talk about how these teams got here, how to defend Marquette, and the one number that will decide whether or not Xavier walks away with their first ever Big East Tournament Championship.
Xavier survives February
February 28, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThe Musketeers capped off the month that has tripped them up recently by hammering Seton Hall on the road. That leaves X in a great position entering March and gives us a chance to peak ahead to the conference tournaments. There are big comebacks to discuss, Nate Oats being a coward, Fran McCaffery doing God knows what, and your questions on this episode of Banter.
Is February happening again?
February 22, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBXavier is down to six players and has dropped three of four. The Musketeers are fighting fatigue and their own propensity for throwing the ball to the wrong team. We've got three game breakdowns, a discussion of Cesare Edwards, why being good at basketball means you can do crimes, and how Mick Cronin can't wait to tell you Die Hard is his favorite Christmas movie. All that and all your questions on this episode of Banter.
Oh yes, we are talking refs
February 14, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBXavier lost against Butler in large part because of their own efforts, but also due to the stylings of a tragicomic officiating crew. We know 15.2.a, but they evidently don't. You will know it better after this pod. Souley Boum is getting tired and Xavier is struggling over the last seven. We discuss whether either is worth worrying about. There's that, some NSFW hazing at New Mexico St, yet another campus shooting canceling games, and your questions on this episode of Banter.
The train keeps rolling down the tracks
February 08, 2023 12:55 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBLosing Zach Freemantle wasn't a good thing, but Xavier grabbed two more wins in his absence. Jerome Hunter stepped up, Colby Jones, just kept being himself, and Souley Boum iced the wins. There's our breakdown of that, players punching fans, a bizarre clash in Iowa, and more Bison Dele chat that you probably bargained for. Throw in your questions and you have this week on Banter.
We are holding our own
January 31, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIt wasn't a great end to the week, but Xavier still sits in a really good spot... unless Zach Freemantle is hurt. He may be, which puts the Musketeers February in jeopardy. We break down each power conference to see how strong they are and where that could put X, answer questions about the (lack of) depth, and get into the ridiculous schedules refs choose to work on this episode of Banter.
Losing to teams that lose to Georgetown
January 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBXavier had their worst week in quite some time in losing to DePaul before playing badly enough to lose but getting bailed out by it being Georgetown. The Musketeers defense is still a serious problem and the offense can't be electric every time. We tackle all that, a travesty in New Mexico, Brad makes a bold prediction about Georgetown, answer your questions, and finally clear the air on the "nuclear winter" tweet... sort of.
Rolling
January 17, 2023 23:19 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBXavier is on fire right now. We break down two big Q1 wins, talk about Souley Boum and Jack Nunge, and get into where this team is in bracketology and why that's different from last year when we were in close to the same place. There's all that, your questions, the Darius Miles tragedy, cursed arenas, and why we think Pat Kelsey would be the perfect coach with just one little rule change. That's all on this episode of Banter.
Should we be concerned?
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBXavier has ripped off a 5-0 start and has one of the best offenses in the nation. The defense and depth, though, are not nearly so good. How do teams that profile like X get on at the pointy end of the season? We'll discuss that, Zach Freemantle, and answer all your questions on this episode of Banter.
#1 in the nation, #2 in their own conference
January 03, 2023 01:11 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBXavier knocked off UConn in a huge Q1 home win. Resume burnished, the Musketeers now sit 21st in the NET, where the Big East is rising rapidly. Georgetown remains a whole landfill fire, College of Charleston is, somehow, ranked, and the Big East is breaking into tiers. We discuss all of that, onanism (?), Jerome Hunter, and yell loudly about Dylan Sinn in this episode of Banter.
3-0, but tired
December 29, 2022 19:56 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBXavier hung on against St. John's to get to 3-0 in the Big East. The all access broadcast was amazing, but most of what Xavier Nation wanted to know after the game is how someone's voice can get that high and how Xavier can avoid the fatigue that seems to be catching them at the end of games. We'll get into that, the emergence of Jerome Hunter, the struggles of the freshman, answer your questions, and implore you to quit taking F'd up shots in this episode of Banter.
2-0 and looking good
December 22, 2022 17:53 - 50 minutes - 47 MBXavier is 2-0 in the Big East, but does that mean what it used to? The Big East is a bit weaker this year, but the Musketeers look primed to make a serious run at contention. That could depend on how far the offense can carry them, because the defense is a real area of concern. We'll get into all of that, the player of the week, whether the World Cup final was the best championship we've seen, and more on this episode of Banter.
#FreeSeanMiller and another Shootout win
December 14, 2022 23:43 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThe only way to upstage a Shootout win is with news that Xavier's coach has been found not guilty in the IARP investigation. Xavier remains squeaky clean, the best program in town, and in the premier basketball conference in the nation. Souley Boum is the latest Xavier transfer to exceed expectation, we break down the Big East so far, and our outro... could use some work. All that, Chris Beard, Fran McCaffery, and our tribute to Mike Leach by ranking coaching rants on this episode of Banter.
Crosstown Preview
December 08, 2022 12:35 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBUC has beaten no one, Xavier has almost beaten the best of the best. The Shootout is the best basketball rivalry going, and we've got the details. How has UC been this year? Who should we hate the most? How do you only score 11 in a half against NKU? The answers to that, all your questions, everyone fighting off colds, and more on this episode of Banter.
There are no good losses!
November 29, 2022 01:04 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBXavier went 1-3 over their toughest stretch. Is that good? Bad? Does it matter? Can Xavier fans be excited even if the resume hasn't improved? There's a lot of questions to answer on this episode of Banter.
Thanksgiving Special!
November 24, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBWith the gang all together for the holiday we break down Xavier's 3-1 start, a close but encouraging loss to Indiana, and try to decide if Xavier is better now than they were this time last year.
A perfect start
November 15, 2022 15:48 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB2-0! Freemantle playing well!! Tandy is playing!!! It's (almost) all coming up roses for Xavier so far. We break down the fast start and look at where the team still has some gaps to fill. Is the front court the main problem, or is it point guard play?
2022-23 Season Preview!
November 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBSean Miller is back, Xavier is back, basketball is back, and we're back! We'll talk coaching change, the best players on the team, how the Big East will shake out, and a plethora of other things as we, finally, finally, get back to talking basketball. It's only three days until tip off, let's go!
Titles and transfers
April 06, 2022 23:13 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBXavier won the NIT in an incredible game over Texas A&M. That whole team, and its coach, won't be back next year as the highly debated transfer wheel has already started to spin. That, the NCAA final, and Gonzaga rumors on this episode of Banter.
Sean Miller is back
March 25, 2022 01:47 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBXavier finally ceded to the inevitable and named Sean Miller the head coach. We break down what could happen with his suspension, who he needs to keep on the team, and what his first steps as Xavier coach need to be. After that, we delve into the NIT and that other tournament that is going on. It's a new dawn for Xavier.
NCAA tournament preview
March 16, 2022 21:33 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MBIn a slightly delayed podcast, we break down all four regions, name the best double digit seeds, and name our Final Four(s) as the best week of the year gets rolling.
Travis Steele is out at Xavier! What next?
March 16, 2022 20:20 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Travis Steele era is over at Xavier. In a shocking move, Xavier has parted ways with their coach between NIT games. Why did it happen now? Who could be next? Why do we all want it to be Sean Miller?
Big East Tournament Preview
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWe go in depth on the Big East Tournament and what Xavier needs to do (win some games) there to get off the bubble. Nate Johnson returns, there's a fight Wagner-Bryant, Zach Freemantle is hurting this team, and Georgetown is really bad. That, and the second best week in basketball on this week in Banter.
Xavier gets booed at home
March 02, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBBoth the results and the behavior were disgraceful as Xavier dropped two games they could scarcely afford to lose. The Musketeers were booed off the court at home, and that wasn't even the worst of the crowd behavior. On the court the defense was appalling and the offense wasn't able to keep up. We tackle all that and all your questions on this episode of Banter.
Talking the coach question
February 23, 2022 03:47 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis extra long episode centers around the one the thing Xavier Nation can't stop talking about: metrics. No, we're talking almost just all about the coaching situation, who might be available, and whether Xavier should even consider changing coaches. That, and your questions, in this episode of Banter.
Finally, a big win (Fixed)
February 16, 2022 18:22 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBXavier built on a tough Seton Hall game to knock off UConn at home. Jack Nunge led the way all week with consistently great play. That raises X's tournament chances, but is ESPN conspiring to damage them? Will Georgetown ever make the tournament again? Answers to that, news of a big invite next November, and a lot more on this episode of Banter.
What to make of Travis Steele?
February 08, 2022 23:58 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIt has been three and a half years. Xavier is 16-6 (6-5) and almost a lock for the NCAA tournament. They also just lost to DePaul in a familiar February slump. Is it the coach? Is the team not developing? Is this just a team in a tough conference? We answer our questions, and yours, in this episode of Banter.
Our Beloved Metrics
February 02, 2022 00:39 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThe numbers, and the better players, told the story as Xavier overcame a huge deficit to record a huge win at Creighton. That comeback cured the ills of a loss to Providence and sent X into a stretch of two winnable games. Nate Johnson has rediscovered his shot and Xavier is better off for it. It's all that, your questions, and some untoward giggling on this episode of Banter.
Panic! At the Cintas
January 26, 2022 00:43 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThe sky is falling as Xavier loses a road game to a top 25 opponent. Could it be Zach Freemantle? Is it the fact the team makes free throws at a coin toss rate? More importantly, just how hard should we panic? It's that, Chris Mack on the way out at Louisville, conspiracy theories, and your questions on this episode of Banter.