BoilersXTRA
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJournal & Courier sports staff on all the latest Purdue news.
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Previewing Nebraska with Lincoln Journal Star's Chris Basnett
February 08, 2019 16:29 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJournal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider Nathan Baird discusses Saturday's game against Nebraska with Lincoln Journal Star Cornhuskers beat writer Chris Basnett.
A look at Purdue's NCAA Tournament resume with Delphi Bracketology's Brian Tonsoni
January 30, 2019 16:16 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBJournal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider talks with Delphi high school teacher Brian Tonsoni, who heads up the Delphi Bracketology club. They discuss the club's origins and success and how the Boilermakers have improved their NCAA Tournament resume over the course of the season.
Purdue men's basketball's surge and Ross-Ade Stadium survey
January 25, 2019 17:45 - 32 minutes - 35.1 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss how the past month has changed the perspective on men's basketball. Also, what results could come from the Ross-Ade Stadium fan survey?
Previewing Purdue-IU, Round One
January 16, 2019 21:20 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MBJournal & Courier Purdue men's basketball insider Nathan Baird talks with Indianapolis Star IU insider Zach Osterman to previews the first of two meetings between the rivals Saturday at Mackey Arena.
Purdue football roster news + getting to know Trevion Williams
January 08, 2019 00:35 - 32 minutes - 37.8 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the addition of David Bell to football's 2019 recruiting class and Markus Bailey's decision to stay for his senior season. Also, a conversation with senior center Trevion Williams.
Remembering Tyler Trent and the Big Ten basketball re-up
January 02, 2019 23:52 - 42 minutes - 46.5 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the impact and legacy of the late Tyler Trent. Also, where Boilermaker basketball stands as Big Ten play resumes Thursday against Iowa.
Music City Miserable: Purdue vs. Auburn recap
December 29, 2018 19:08 - 52 minutes - 58.3 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird break down the Boilermakers' 63-14 loss to Auburn in the Music City Bowl, recapping the 2018 season and looking ahead to the offseason and 2019.
BoilersXtra: Conversation with Purdue quarterback David Blough
December 25, 2018 19:40 - 37 minutes - 34 MBPurdue quarterback David Blough talks Christmas Day memories, seven trips to South Africa, Tyler Trent and reveals a nickname from his past that he hasn't shared until now.
BoilersXTRA: In the Huddle with Purdue's Dennis Edwards
December 25, 2018 16:01 - 12 minutes - 11 MBPurdue graduate transfer Dennis Edwards joins Purdue insider Mike Carmin for the In the Huddle Podcast leading up to the Music City Bowl in Nashville
Music City Bowl preview: Purdue vs. Auburn
December 24, 2018 18:06 - 41 minutes - 43.8 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird delve into the angles of Friday's Music City Bowl. Personnel updates for both teams. Breakdowns of how the teams matchup. Also, what does the game mean in the big picture for the Boilermakers?
Live on tape delay: Purdue basketball's slump and football signing day preview
December 17, 2018 19:59 - 54 minutes - 60.1 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin on men's basketball's 2-5 stretch heading into its final two non-conference home games. They also break down the class Boilermaker football expects to sign on Wednesday.
Assessing basketball after 10 games and talking Big Ten realignment
December 11, 2018 18:05 - 57 minutes - 83.7 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss men's basketball's 6-4 start in-depth, looking at potential answers on both offense and defense. Also, thoughts on the Crossroads Classic, personnel shifts in football and potential Big Ten realignment.
Purdue bowling on Broad Street and basketball bumps
December 04, 2018 18:06 - 46 minutes - 50.3 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the end (?) of Jeff Brohm job speculation, the Music City Bowl, the football roster and Boilermaker basketball's recent 1-3 skid.
And Now His BrohmWatch Is Ended
November 29, 2018 17:57 - 22 minutes - 13.9 MBNathan Baird, in Tallahassee after Boilermaker basketball's loss to Florida State, calls Mike Carmin back at the home office to discuss what Jeff Brohm's decision to rebuff Louisville means for Purdue and the football program.
BrohmWatch continues and basketball preps for challenging stretch
November 27, 2018 17:12 - 46 minutes - 50.8 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the purgatory of the Jeff Brohm situation, Big Ten awards and Boilermaker men's basketball's upcoming road tests.
BoilersXtra Podcast: Purdue 28, Indiana 21
November 25, 2018 04:13 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBInsider Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap the victory over the Hoosiers and talk about Jeff Brohm's situation
Win or go home for Purdue football and Charleston Classic recap
November 20, 2018 17:50 - 49 minutes - 55.7 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss the Jeff Brohm situation, the senior class legacy and what's at state in Saturday's Bucket Game. Also, a recap of basketball's runner-up finish at the Charleston Classic.
BoilersXtra Podcast: Wisconsin 47, Purdue 44, 3 OT
November 18, 2018 06:24 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBInside Mike Carmin along with special guest Mike DeFabo break down the Boilermakers' tough loss to the Badgers
BrohmWatch 2018 and Purdue basketball preps for Charleston
November 13, 2018 17:02 - 53 minutes - 59.6 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin on the speculation around coach Jeff Brohm and Louisville. Pros and cons of the two jobs and how the Boilermakers manage the distraction. Also thoughts on basketball's upcoming tournament and signing day.
BoilersXtra Podcast: Minnesota 41, Purdue 10
November 11, 2018 05:16 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBInsider Mike Carmin breaks down Saturday's loss by the Boilermakers at Minnesota
From Muncie to Minnesota, a big week for Purdue
November 06, 2018 18:18 - 55 minutes - 56 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss what the opening couple of weeks of the basketball season will reveal about this Boilermaker team. Ryan O'Gara joins to break down Ball State. And the hosts look ahead to Purdue's bid for bowl eligibility at Minnesota.
BoilersXtra Podcast: Purdue 38, Iowa 36
November 04, 2018 04:19 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBInsiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the Boilermakers' thrilling victory over Iowa when Spencer Evans hit a 25-yard field goal with eight seconds to play
Football's November crossroads and basketball exhibition analysis
October 30, 2018 16:36 - 45 minutes - 50.4 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss Jeff Brohm job speculation, the loss at Michigan State, Saturday's "elimination game" against Iowa and Thursday's men's basketball exhibition.
BoilersXtra Podcast Postgame: Michigan State 23, Purdue 13
October 28, 2018 04:14 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBPurdue Insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap Saturday's 23-13 loss at Michigan State, snapping the Boilermakers' four-game winning streak
Ohio State afterglow and Michigan State preview
October 23, 2018 17:08 - 45 minutes - 49.6 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin reflect on the magnitude of the upset rout of Ohio State and what it means in the big picture of the season and the program. They also look ahead to Saturday's road trip to Michigan State.
BoilersExtra Podcast: Purdue 49, Ohio State 20
October 21, 2018 08:50 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBInsiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird, along with special guest Mike DeFabo, recap Saturday's impressive win by the Boilermakers over the second-ranked Buckeyes
Mid-season awards and big night vs. the Buckeyes
October 16, 2018 16:30 - 38 minutes - 42.4 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird look back on the first half of the season. Carmin hands out his mid-season awards. Also, a look ahead to Saturday's big night game against No. 2 Ohio State.
BoilersXtra Postgame: Purdue 46, Illinois 7
October 14, 2018 04:34 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPurdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the Boilermakers' third straight win and what it means heading into the big game against Ohio State
Drew Brees, Illinois preview and Carsen Edwards' preseason hype
October 09, 2018 16:32 - 44 minutes - 49.4 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss Drew Brees' ascent to become the NFL's all-time passing leader, a big football game at Illinois, and Carsen Edwards' Player of the Year candidacy.
Bye week musings and Purdue supports one of its own
October 03, 2018 16:19 - 31 minutes - 33.4 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss Boilermaker football's recent surge into the bye week and expectations going forward. Also, a nod to Tyler Trent, who has earned the respect of the Purdue community during his cancer fight.
Purdue-Nebraska postgame
September 30, 2018 04:49 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBInsiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss Purdue's 42-28 victory at Nebraska
Purdue heads west, Brandon Newman interview and basketball re-up
September 25, 2018 17:06 - 45 minutes - 46.7 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss Boilermaker football's upcoming trip to Nebraska and the state of the Big Ten Conference West. Also, an interview with new basketball commit Brandon Newman and a look ahead to the 2018-19 season as practice begins.
BoilersXTRA Postgame: Purdue earns first win of the season
September 23, 2018 00:53 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBInsiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird recap Purdue's 30-13 win over Boston College to break a three-game losing streak and earn its first victory over the season
Where does Purdue football belong on the bell curve?
September 18, 2018 16:20 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Nathan Baird and Mike Carmin discuss whether the Boilermakers, at 0-3, are a good or bad football team. They also reflect on the Big Ten Conference so far and look ahead to Saturday's game against Boston College.
BoilersXtra: Postgame wrap from Purdue's third straight loss
September 16, 2018 13:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBInsiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird evaluate the Boilermakers' 40-37 loss to Missouri and the program's 0-3 start.
BoilersXTRA: Reassessing Purdue football after an 0-2 start
September 13, 2018 21:56 - 36 minutes - 39.3 MBJournal & Courier Purdue insiders Mike Carmin and Nathan Baird discuss the loss to Eastern Michigan, the pitfalls that led to an 0-2 start and what the Boilermakers can do to turn their season around.