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Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

880 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 758 ratings

Check out the best podcast for Big 12 football and general college football and college basketball fans. We cover the Baylor Bears, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, TCU Horned Frogs and the West Virginia Mountaineers! All part of HeartlandCollegeSports.com!

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Episodes

The Big 12 Set to Welcome Cincinnati, UCF and Houston in 2023, Plus Big 12 NFL Draft Steals

May 04, 2022 17:04 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Join Pete Mundo this week as he discusses the news that UCF, Cincinnati and Houston are set to join the Big 12 Conference for the 2023 college football season. Plus, Bob Stoops rips the NCAA, which is always welcomed, while we also run through the top Big 12 steals of the 2022 NFL Draft!

Cyclone Fanatic's Jared Stansbury on Iowa State Football, Basketball

April 28, 2022 20:55 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Iowa State Cyclones spring football is in the books, while the basketball program is reeling following the departure of Tyrese Hunter. Who are the new football players to keep an eye on and how can Iowa State handle the new world of Name, Image and Likeness. Plus, Pete Mundo wraps up the show discussing news for the Big 12 that Cincinnati, UCF and Houston will join for the 2023 football season.

Oklahoma's Spring Game Blowout, Baylor QB Decision, NFL Draft Concerns

April 27, 2022 19:28 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week join Pete Mundo as he discusses why the Oklahoma Sooners spring game turnout proves the fan base was ready to move on from Lincoln Riley, plus Baylor picks Blake Shapen at quarterback. Meantime, Mark Emmert is leaving the NCAA (GOOD!) and the Big 12 could get shut out of the first round of the NFL Draft.

Top Big 12 Spring Football Game Storylines to Watch This Weekend

April 20, 2022 17:02 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Join Pete Mundo as he discusses the the top Big 12 football spring game storylines heading into this weekend, also, here's why Name, Image and Likeness is officially out of control with the transfer portal. Tyrese Hunter is the latest example at Iowa State.

Jarret Johnson, Inside the Red Raiders on Texas Tech Spring Game

April 19, 2022 19:57 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Tune in as Jarret Johnson from Inside the Red Raiders joined Pete Mundo to discuss Texas Tech crushing it on recruiting trail for football, along with Mark Adams' new contract, plus the baseball season is up and down in Lubbock.

J.T. Daniels to West Virginia, Chris Klieman's Spring Practice Mistake and More!

April 14, 2022 18:29 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

The West Virginia Mountaineers landed five-star QB transfer J.T. Daniels from Georgia, re-shaping the Mountaineers for the 2022 Season. Plus, Chris Klieman is making a mistake not having an open spring practice for fans. Also, the latest on the Big 12 commissioner search.

D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers on the Big 12 Baseball Race

April 12, 2022 19:19 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

This week Pete Mundo is joined by D1Baseball.com's managing editor Kendall Rogers to talk about the Big 12 baseball race which has the West Virginia Mountaineers in first place, while Texas Tech, Texas and Oklahoma State remain the teams to beat. But who else can surprise around the league?

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is Leaving, Plus Congrats to the Kansas Jayhawks

April 06, 2022 16:14 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

The Big 12 Conference announced this week that commissioner Bob Bowlsby will be leaving his position sometime this year. What is his legacy? Pete Mundo discusses that and also what direction the conference might go moving forward. Also a big congratulations to the Kansas Jayhawks on winning the NCAA Tournament!

The Kansas Jayhawks are 2022 NCAA Tournament Champions!

April 05, 2022 20:28 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

The Kansas Jayhawks beat the North Carolina Tar Heels in the National Championship on Monday night, giving the Big 12 a second-straight National Title. Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they discuss the game and what the win means for the Big 12 Conference.

Kansas Jayhawks Advance to NCAA Tournament Championship Game vs. UNC Tar Heels

April 03, 2022 20:35 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they discuss the Kansas Jayhawks beating the Villanova Wildcats to advance to the NCAA Tournament Championship Game where they will meet the North Carolina Tar Heels, who defeated Duke in the Final Four. We give you our game predictions and more on the show!

2022 NCAA Tournament Final Four Preview: Kansas vs. Villanova

April 01, 2022 16:06 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they preview the 2022 NCAA Tournament Final Four with the Kansas Jayhawks playing the Villanova Wildcats. Picks, predictions and a look at Duke vs. North Carolina!

Pete's Alma Mater, Villanova, Gets Set to take on Kansas in the Final Four

March 31, 2022 18:38 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Join Pete Mundo as he discusses the Kansas Jayhawks getting set to take on his alma mater, the Villanova Wildcats, in this weekend's Final Four. He also runs through the recent NCAA Tournament history between the two teams and who are the players to keep an eye on in this match up.

Kansas Jayhawks Advance to Final Four, While Iowa State, Texas Tech Come Up Short

March 28, 2022 17:06 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they recap the Kansas Jayhawks advancing to the Final Four, while the Iowa State Cyclones and Texas Tech Red Raiders end up losing in the Sweet 16. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867)...

Sweet 16 Preview Show: Kansas, Texas Tech and Iowa State Take the Court

March 23, 2022 17:28 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

It's our Sweet 16 Preview show as three Big 12 teams, the Kansas Jayhawks, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Iowa State Cyclones are set to take the court this weekend and look to reach a Final Four! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (...

The Big 12 Advances Three Teams to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2022 16:52 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they look back on a thrilling first weekend of the 2022 NCAA Tournament, including the Kansas Jayhawks, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Iowa State Cyclones advancing to the Sweet 16. We also discuss the Big 12 teams that ended up losing and what went wrong. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-52...

Pete's 2022 NCAA Tournament Final Four Predictions

March 16, 2022 16:53 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Join Pete Mundo as he talks about the Big 12's six teams set to play in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Who can make a deep run? Which team is he most worried about? Plus, he makes his Final Four picks, that includes one Big 12 team! The show is sponsored by DraftKings: Use our promocode "HCS" to bet $5 on any team to win and get $200 in free bets! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) ...

Six Big 12 Teams Make the NCAA Tournament: Previewing the First Round

March 15, 2022 18:32 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they look at the NCAA Tournament bracket from a Big 12 perspective and look at the six first round match ups for Kansas, Baylor, Texas Tech, Texas, TCU and Iowa State.

Big 12 Basketball Tournament: Kansas vs. Texas Tech Championship Game, Plus Semifinals Recap

March 12, 2022 16:20 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they recap Kansas rolling TCU and Texas Tech hanging on against Oklahoma in the Big 12 basketball tournament semifinals. Is OU in the NCAA Tournament? Also, we preview tonight's Big 12 Championship Game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Texas Tech Red Raiders!

Big 12 Tournament Semifinals Preview: Kansas vs. TCU, Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech

March 11, 2022 17:13 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they recap the Big 12 basketball tournament quarterfinals, including a pair of upsets, while they look ahead to the Big 12 semifinals where the Kansas Jayhawks play the TCU Horned Frogs and Oklahoma Sooners take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Kansas State Wildcats Fire Bruce Weber, Kansas City Wants to Keep Big 12 Tournament

March 10, 2022 19:29 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Join Pete Mundo as he discussing the breaking news of the Kansas State Wildcats firing Bruce Weber as the head coach. Can they land Illinois head coach Brad Underwood? Plus, the Kansas City Mayor makes the pitch to keep the Big 12 Tournament in town well beyond the contract that currently runs out in 2025.

2022 Big 12 Basketball Tournament Preview Show

March 07, 2022 18:36 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Join Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins as they preview the 2022 Big 12 Basketball Tournament. Which team(s) can make a big run? Who has the most to gain and most to lose? And we do we predict to win the conference tournament before Selection Sunday and the NCAA Tournament next week! The show is sponsored by DraftKings: Use our promocode "HCS" to bet $5 on any team to win and get $200 in free bets! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can b...

Erik Gee Joins the Heartland College Sports Podcast Network on Sooners, Cowboys

March 04, 2022 18:43 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week I'm joined by Erik Gee, our newest addition to the Heartland College Sports podcast network to discuss the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys, and what each football program is going through ahead of spring football.

Big 12 Basketball Season Takes a Twist, Plus Oklahoma-Texas Departure Plans

March 02, 2022 19:28 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

This week I discuss how the Big 12 basketball regular season race is heading down the home stretch after a couple of big upsets this week, plus a new report says the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns may be staying around the Big 12 Conference until at least 2024.

Why College Baseball Has a Chance to Thrive, Plus Big 12 Basketball Hits Home Stretch

February 24, 2022 16:43 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week I discuss why college baseball has a chance to thrive due to the MLB Lockout, also why the Big 12 Tournament should not have left Oklahoma City, and I also dive into the latest on the Big 12 basketball scene with Matthew Postins, with just a week to go in the regular season!

D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers Previews the 2022 Big 12 Baseball Season

February 22, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week i'm joined by Kendall Rogers, the managing editor of D1Baseball.com, to preview the 2022 Big 12 Baseball season. Who can compete with the Texas Longhorns? Who else can end up in the College World Series? Plus, we preview the entire conference from top to bottom!

Never Forget ESPN Trying to Destroy the Big 12, Plus Basketball Preview

February 17, 2022 19:56 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

This week I discuss how ESPN should never be forgotten for trying to destroy the Big 12 Conference, and how now the only way the Big 12 can get hurt is through its own doing. Also, I talk the latest Big 12 basketball with Matthew Postins as the regular season heads down the home stretch.

Kevin Kietzman on the Big 12's Future, Bruce Weber and Kansas Basketball

February 16, 2022 18:44 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

I'm joined this week by Kevin Kietzman from the podcast "Kevin Kietzman Has Issues" to discuss why the Big 12 should leave Texas and re-locate to Kansas City, plus, what is Bruce Weber's future at Kansas State, along with how the Kansas Jayhawks season is shaping up.

ESPN Actually Praises the Big 12, While Basketball Season Sees Upsets

February 10, 2022 18:58 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week I discuss an actual complimentary piece from ESPN about the Big 12 Conference. Why did then do it and why now? Also, Matthew Postins joins me after some Big 12 basketball upsets this week and we look ahead to this weekend's schedule!

Jarret Johnson, Inside the Red Raiders on Texas Tech Basketball and Football

February 09, 2022 17:56 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

I'm joined this week by Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders to discuss Texas Tech basketball ranking inside the Top 10 in the nation, how surprised Lubbock is by it, the wild scene with Chris Beard back last week and how Joey McGuire is bringing a new energy to the football program!

Can College Basketball and its Media Partners Save Itself?

February 03, 2022 18:19 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Pete Mundo and Matthew Postins discuss another great week of Big 12 basketball, Chris Beard coming back to Texas Tech, which Big 12 teams are likely to miss the NCAA Tournament, plus we look ahead to the Kansas Jayhawks vs. Baylor Bears game this weekend.

Chris Beard's Epic Return to Texas Tech, ESPN Screws Up Royally

February 02, 2022 16:28 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Chris Beard returned to Texas Tech in one of the best moments college basketball has seen in a long time. But of course, the anti-Big 12 bias at ESPN didn't give it the attention or hype the game deserved. We discuss that, plus the Kansas Jayhawks and Iowa State game and more!

Pete's First Visit to Allen Fieldhouse, Plus the Big Ten May Copy the Big 12

January 27, 2022 21:47 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

This week I discuss my first-ever trip to Allen Fieldhouse for an epic game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Plus, the Big Ten may be copying the Big 12 by dropping divisions. And we talk with Matthew Postins about everything happening in the Big 12 basketball scene and talk about the Big 12-SEC match ups this weekend.

Dylan Buckingham, KFOR and The Franchise in Oklahoma City

January 26, 2022 22:56 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week, I'm joined by Dylan Buckingham from KFOR and The Franchise Radio in Oklahoma City to discuss the horrible car crash involving Oklahoma State wrestler A.J. Ferrari, the Cowboys hiring Derek Mason as defensive coordinator and where Caleb Williams ends up!

How the Big 12 Conference Should Split into Seven-Team Divisions

January 21, 2022 18:02 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

With news this week that the Big 12 Conference is going to split into seven-team divisions for a couple of seasons, I discuss how the league should divide itself. Plus, we talk the latest around the Big 12 basketball scene with Matthew Postins!

Ashley Hodge, SicEm365 on the Baylor Bears and Big 12 Basketball

January 20, 2022 18:17 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ashley Hodge of SicEm365 joins me to discuss the Baylor Bears basketball season thus far, who is most likely to beat Baylor for the Big 12 title, along with a look around the rest of Big 12 hoops and how deep the league is this season.

Can the Transfer Portal Bring Parity Back to College Football?

January 13, 2022 17:33 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

With the college football season over after Georgia beat Alabama, could the transfer portal bring parity back to college football? We also talk about the incredibly tough Big 12 basketball season as it unfolds with Matthew Postins, and much more.

College Football News' Pete Fiutak Recaps 2021 College Football Season

January 11, 2022 21:57 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

This week, I'm joined by Pete Fiutak from College Football News to put a bow on the 2021 college football and Big 12 football season. Plus, we discuss what the top off-season storylines will be and how the Big 12 is positioned going forward.

Big 12 Finishes 5-2 Bowl Season, Basketball Hits Conference Play

January 07, 2022 21:08 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week I put a bow on the Big 12 football bowl season, as the league finished with a 5-2 record during its bowl games, the best record in the Power 5, plus conference play begins in basketball as we discuss it all with Matthew Postins.

Tim Fitzgerald, Go Powercat on the K-State Wildcats 2021 Football Season

January 06, 2022 19:07 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

This week I'm joined by Tim Fitzgerald from Go Powercat to discuss the Kansas State Wildcats win over LSU in the Texas Bowl, how Skylar Thompson will be remembered, and what's to come in the offseason for K-State football.

Iowa State Loses Cheez-It Bowl, Oklahoma Wins Alamo Bowl

December 30, 2021 19:24 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

The Big 12 went 1-1 in its bowl games on Wednesday with the Iowa State Cyclones losing to the Clemson Tigers in the Cheez-It Bowl and then the Oklahoma Sooners beating the Oregon Ducks in the Alamo Bowl. I'll dive into the biggest storylines coming out of the game and more!

Big 12 College Football Bowl Games Picks: Part 2

December 29, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

It's time for my Big 12 football bowl game picks against the spread, including the Fiesta Bowl between Oklahoma State and Notre Dame, Sugar Bowl featuring Baylor and Ole Miss, plus the Texas Bowl between K-State and LSU. Also, I recap an exciting win for Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, while West Virginia lost to Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.

Big 12 College Football Bowl Games Picks: Part 1

December 23, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

I started rolling out my Big 12 college football bowl game picks straight up, and against the spread, in this show! Also, we get into some recent personnel moves around the league, and the crazy College Football Playoff forfeit plans!

Dan Rubenstein, Solid Verbal Podcast on Big 12's Season and Future

December 22, 2021 16:51 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Join Pete Mundo who spoke with Dan Rubenstein from the Solid Verbal Podcast to discuss what's happened for the Big 12 Conference the last several months, recapping the 2021 season and looking ahead to the bowl season and what's to come for the league.

Josh Pate, 247Sports on the Big 12 Recruiting Classes and Transfer Portal

December 16, 2021 17:38 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

This week, I'm joined by Josh Pate from 247Sports to discuss the Early Signing Day for the Big 12 Conference and where each team ranks, who had a great day and who came up short. Plus, we discuss how to fix the college football transfer portal.

Ranking the 2021-22 Big 12 Football Bowl Games

December 14, 2021 19:15 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

It's time to rank the Big 12 football bowl games for the 2021-22 season from best to worst. Plus, Pete Mundo dives into how to fix the college football transfer portal and how to change the college football recruiting calendar.

Big 12 Coaching Moves, Plus CFB Playoff Bias and More!

December 08, 2021 21:53 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join Pete Mundo as he reacts to Brent Venables being the next head coach for the Oklahoma Sooners, Jim Knowles leaving Oklahoma State for Ohio State, plus Tim Brando nails Kirk Herbstreit on the continuing College Football Playoff bias and our final Big 12 football Power Rankings!

Chris Plank, Sooner Radio Network on Lincoln Riley's Departure, Brent Venables' Arrival

December 07, 2021 22:47 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

This week, I'm joined by Chris Plank from the Sooner Radio Network and Sooner Sports Podcast to talk about one of the craziest weeks in Oklahoma Sooners football history with Lincoln Riley leaving for USC and Brent Venables being hired as the next head coach.

Big 12 Championship Game Recap and College Football Playoff Announced

December 05, 2021 18:23 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Join Pete Mundo to recap the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game as the Baylor Bears hang on to beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 21-16. Plus, we then discuss the College Football Playoff announcement as Alabama, Michigan, Georgia and Cincinnati make the Top 4, while the Big 12 gets hosed. Also, the Oklahoma Sooners are reportedly set to hire Brent Venables as their next head coach.

Big 12 Championship Game: Oklahoma State vs. Baylor Preview and Prediction

December 03, 2021 20:25 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Join Pete Mundo as he discusses the path for Oklahoma State to make the College Football Playoff, along with his prediction for the Big 12 Championship Game between the Cowboys and the Baylor Bears.

Big 12 Championship Preview: Marshall Levenson, Pokes Report

December 02, 2021 19:38 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

I'm joined by Marshall Levenson of Pokes Report to preview the 2021 Big 12 Football Championship Game from an Oklahoma State perspective as the Cowboys get set to take on the Baylor Bears on Saturday.

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