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BoilersXTRA

286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Purdue 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 MB

Purdue 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Nathan 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insider 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Inside 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insider 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insiders 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Purdue 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insiders 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Purdue 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insiders 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insiders 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 MB

Journal & 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 MB

Insiders 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 MB

Journal & 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.