Hoosier Town Breakdown
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAll things Hoosier Athletics we feel like talking about, but mostly obsessive discussions about Indiana Hoosiers' basketball. Hosts Allen Platt & Greg Nash, life-long Hoosier fans break it down. It's a podcast by Hoosiers, for Hoosiers. Support the HTB at https://www.patreon.com/hoosiertownbreakdown
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Episodes
Heading Into the Big 10 Tourney: Hoosier Nation Remains Passionate & a Bit Dysfunctional
March 13, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBA look back at the Hoosier's win over Minnesota and Michigan State, as well as the retention of Coach Woodson and the decommitment of Liam McNeely (not Neeson). Predictions for the tournament outcome and we're telling you there's a chance. Support the show
Sometimes You Just Have to Be a 'Ride or Die' Fan
March 05, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBA look back at a 4 game losing streak and then some life shown in wins against Wisky and the Turtles. We talk about what's ahead for this season and beyond and that sometimes as a fan, you just got to be ride or die with your team. Mailbag, a tasty sponsor, and Knight School. Support the show
The Leal Deal Is the Hoosiers Still Have a Pulse
February 09, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWe breakdown the Hoosiers' games against Illinois, Iowa, Penn State and the huge comeback in Columbus against the Buckeyes, as well as Anthony Leal's ascendant recent performances. The pulse is weak, but it is still beating. We get back to Knight School and the Mailbag and even swing by H&R Bakery for the best donuts in Hoosier Town. Support the show
Is It time to Pull the Fire Alarm on the Hoosiers?
January 26, 2024 03:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBWe take a look at the state of the IUBB program, look ahead to the next 4 game stanza, get some support from a new sponsor, and much more. Support the show
Hoosiers Shucked in Nebraska, Can They Turn It Around?
January 05, 2024 02:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Hoosiers started the New Year with taking a beatdown by the Huskers. We breakdown what went wrong (hint: it was a lot) and where the Hoosiers go from here. Another Knight School Session and a quick look at the Hoosier Women's team and Football off-season being put in by Coach Cig. Support the show
Hoosiers - Reasons to Stay Away from the Panic Button
December 14, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAfter a lopsided loss to Auburn, a look at reasons the Hoosier faithful may have to stay away from panicking, a look ahead to the upcoming tilt with Kansas in Assembly Hall, and a visit to Knight School. Support the show
The Woody Way and The End of The LEO Era
November 29, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThe guys recap the Empire Classic and the battle of the crimsons against Harvard in Indy, as well as discuss some surprises and disappointments from the start of the season. A final look at the end of the LEO era as IU parts ways with Coach Tom Allen and so much more (debatable, but that always sounds good). Support the show
X-amining IUBB's Start of the Season: Is the Cupp Half Full? Depends Ware You Look.
November 15, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAllen & Greg break down the start of the Hoosier's season and where they expect the season to take this team. A bit of football, soccer, and women's basketball sprinkled in and you have our first regular podcast of Season 6. Support the show
Season Six Begins: RIP RMK - Bob Knight Remembered
November 14, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Hoosier Town Breakdown is back for Season 6 and opens with a show dedicated to remembrances of Coach Robert Montogomery Knight. RIP RMK Support the show
Hoosiers Head Into Tourney Time (And Dancing Guaranteed)
March 08, 2023 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFollowing the Hoosiers finishing the regular season with a sweep of Purdue and a win against Michigan to secure the double bye in the Big10 Tournament, the Hoosiers ready themselves for Tourney Time. We breakdown the end of the season and what may be ahead. Support the show
Hoosiers Heading Down the Stretch
February 23, 2023 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWe recap the Hoosiers' recent up and down performances, going 2-2 over the last 4 games and look forward to the next 3 starting with the Boilermakers in Mackey coming up on Saturday. A quick look at the Hoosier Women's season which has resulted in an outright B1G Championship, mailbag and a new sponsor! Support the show
The Hoosiers Winning Ways, Here to Stay?
February 09, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Hoosiers have been on a tear, winning 7 of the last 8 games and vaulting into a tie for 2nd place in the Big Ten. HTB breaks down the recent games and TJD's historic level of play and looks forward to the upcoming road battles. Support the show
IU Basketball: Reversal of Fortunes
January 24, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe Hoosier Town Breakdown IUBB's reversal of fortunes as IU runs off 3 straight victories by an average margin of 15. Wins against Wisconsin, at Illinois, and Michigan St. have IU Nation feeling a different kind of way as we head into the remainder of the season. We also touch on IU Women's continued awesome season, and some surprising (t Greg) news about IUFB. Support the show
IU vs PSU Post-Game: Trying To Never Be Daunted (Trying Being Key)
January 12, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWe thought it would be a good idea to do a podcast right after the Penn State game. Hmm. Who knew IUBB was going to run into an absolute buzzsaw? Nonetheless, Allen and Greg try to find some perspective and just keep it together. Join us, won't you? Remember, Never Daunted! Support the show
Hoping the Arizona Loss Will Stay in Vegas; IUBB Moves Forward Toward the Jayhawks
December 14, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThe guys discuss a trio of games, Rutgers, Nebraska and Arizona. JHS remains sidelined with back issues, but the Hoosiers march on toward a Saturday matchup with Kansas. The 3s have started to fall, but will it be enough? Quick discussions also on the IU Men's Soccer team's battle for the College Cup and IUWBB's 10-0 start. Support the show
Hoosier Podcast on the Road (Literally) for a Victory over UNC
December 01, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBAllen and Greg take the cast on the road and do a pre and post show travelling to and from Indiana's impressive win over the UNC Tar Heels. Support the show
The Hardwood Hoosiers (Men and Women) Are Good...Real Good
November 17, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThe optimism for the Hoosiers (both the men and the women) is completely unchecked as the HTB guys discuss the Men's first two games and look forward to the coming battles with Xavier, North Carolina and others, as well as the Women's impressive win at #4 Tennessee. Support the show
Martha The Mop Lady Tells Us Basketball Is Back
November 03, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBWe break down the first exhibition game vs Marian U and the arrival of Hood-Schifino and Reneau, two freshman that will make a difference in 22-23 (and perhaps beyond). Support the show
Hoosier Hysteria, Hiller, and Basketball Hype
October 12, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe recap Hoosier Hysteria and IUFB's loss to Michigan, as well as the end of Darren Hiller's job as Offensive Line Coash for the Hoosiers. We also take a quick look at the hype surrounding IU basketball at today's Big Ten Media Day. Support the show
IUFB and the Annual, Desperate Search for Reasons for Optimism
October 05, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe HTB guys look back to the losses to Cincy and Nebraska. They discuss the concerns that are developing with the 2022 team and search, as we IU fans seem eternally destined to do, for some possible reasons for optimism. Support the show
Starting Season 5: Talking Hoosiers Football and Basketball 2022 Editions
September 21, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe rust and dust on the mics and stat sheets had to get knocked off (literally, ignore the early static) as we start our 5th Season of the Hoosier Town Breakdown! Allen and Greg dig into the 3-0 start for IUFB and take an early look at IUBB and make some way-too-early predictions for IU's starting lineup and record. Let's Go! Support the show
Starting Season 5: Talking Hoosiers Football and Basketball 2022 Editions
September 21, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe rust and dust on the mics and stat sheets had to get knocked off (literally, ignore the early static) as we start our 5th Season of the Hoosier Town Breakdown! Allen and Greg dig into the 3-0 start for IUFB and take an early look at IUBB and make some way-too-early predictions for IU's starting lineup and record. Let's Go! Support the show
The Finale - End of the NCAA Road, Dane Fife's Tenure, and Rob and Others' Time at IU
April 01, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBHTB wraps-up the IUBB season and discusses the NCAA loss to St. Mary's, takes a look at the Hoosiers that are in the portal and who may still be moving on, and the end of Dane Fife's short stint at IU as an Assistant. Support the show
Hoosiers Fly on to Portland (After a Win VS Wyoming and a Plane)
March 17, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA quick breakdown of the Hoosiers First Four NCAA win over the Wyoming Cowboys in Dayton on Tuesday, which had the feel of an important program win. Also look forward to the Thursday matchup with the St. Mary's Gaels. Support the show
Dancing Again!
March 15, 2022 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Indiana Hoosiers are playing their playing their best basketball of the seasons. With wins over Michigan and Illinois in the Big ten Tournament, they are back in the Big Dance again for the first time in 6 years! We look back at the B1G Tourney and look forward to the Wyoming match-up. Support the show
Dancing Again!
March 15, 2022 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Indiana Hoosiers are playing their playing their best basketball of the seasons. With wins over Michigan and Illinois in the Big ten Tournament, they are back in the Big Dance again for the first time in 6 years! We look back at the B1G Tourney and look forward to the Wyoming match-up. Support the show
Hoosiers Having to Win Their Way In: Must Win Vs Rutgers
March 02, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHTB breaks down the wins against Maryland and Minnesota and previews the Rutgers game. Support the show
Hoosiers Were Shorthanded and Shortsighted at Northwestern
February 11, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAn in-depth discussion of the loss at Northwestern and the effect of the suspension of 5 players due to violation of team rules. Support the show
A Tale of Two Games: Hoosiers Show Highs and Lows Against Michigan and Penn State
January 28, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBHTB breaks down the loss to the Wolverines and the follow-up win against Penn State, featuring the Hoosiers' best half of basketball this season. Support the show
Big Shot Rob Leads to Court Mob: Down Go the Boilers
January 22, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBRob Phinisee Leads the Hoosiers over the Purdue Boilermakers for a key season and program win at the start of the Woodson era. An emergency episode to mark the occasion. Support the show
IUBB Gets Back to the Winning Ways (vs OSU & Minny Too)
January 13, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBDiscussion of IUBB's wins against OSU and Minny; we pick our mid-season MVP, surprise player and (slightly) disappointing player; and do a quick hit on football recruiting and the new Defensive Coordinator. Support the show
The Penn St. Loss Dissected with HTB's First Guest Ever, The BigEZ
January 06, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBGreg and Allen are joined by a guest for the first time in HTB History. Sports Radio and Podcast veteran and all-around good guy, Zach "BigEZ" McCrite joins in to dissect the PSU loss and to determine whether the game bodes trouble on the horizon for the Hoosiers. Support the show
END OF HIATUS! Catching Up on Our Hoosiers (and Christmas Wish Lists)
December 18, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAfter too long away, Hoosier Town Breakdown is back to catch up on the end of the football season, recruiting, women's and men's basketball, and we make our Christmas Wishes for Hoosier Athletics for the coming year! Support the show
Basketball Is Back: Woodson's First Win Opens the 21-22 Season
November 11, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHTB host, Greg, comes off the IR to join a quick discussion about the opening of the Woodson Era in Assembly Hall as the Hoosiers beat back a feisty Eastern Michigan team to go 1-0. The guys look back at the brutal last few weeks for IUFB and discuss what might be ahead for the Tom Allen team. Support the show
How Many Top 10 Teams Can IUFB Play? The Hits Keep Coming
October 21, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThe HTB Boys breakdown the most recent loss to yet another top 10 team (Sparty). We look ahead to the backside of the schedule and get in a little IUBB and even baseball talk. Support the show
Hoosiers Get Right Against Western (and a quick look back at the not-so-right Cincy Game)
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBHTB discusses the win on the road versus WKU and takes a quick look back at the loss to No. 8 Cincinnati. Discussion on IUBB in advance of the upcoming Hoosier Hysteria and even a new "sponsor" that will keep all you Hoosier gentlemen looking dapper. Support the show
WE'RE BACK: SEASON 4 BEGINS - IUFB GETS LEASHED BY IOWA, AND MORE
September 10, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBSeason 4 of the HTB is here with discussion of IUFB's season opening loss to Iowa and how the team moves forward from there. We touch on IUBB's summer games in the Bahama's and look forward with some basketball talk. Plus, we introduce ICTs and shop for a NIL deal for the Podcast. To support HTB, go to: https://www.patreon.com/hoosiertownbreakdown Support the show
Basketball Off-Season Continues to Impress; plus Derby Picks, Soccer & Football
May 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIt is a breakdown of the Woodson Whirlwind that continues the exciting developments for IUBB. New coaches, players, retained players, energy and excitement are all in place for a new era for the Hoosiers. The HTB boys also talk Derby, Soccer and LEO. Support the show
Arch Out; Woody In. A New Era of Hoosier Basketball Begins!
April 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSupport the show
Post-MSU Loss: Were Tourney Hopes and Archie's Job Casualties?
February 23, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThe Breakdown of the bad loss at home to MSU and whether this trainwreck left both IU's tourney hopes and Archie's time at Indiana as casualties or is there still a chance to rise from those ashes? Support the show
Another Loss to PU - How Can This Keep Happening? (Language Warning: RMK Tirade included)
January 16, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHTB breaks down another loss to Purdue and discusses what the continued losing to a rival means to the program and to Archie Miller's future at IU. Recorded immediately after the game, there's plenty of sad and mad to go around. Come on in if you dare. Plus, a Bob Knight tirade (he apparently was also sick and tired of losing to Purdue at a point in his career). Support the show
HTB 2021 - Fresh and Full of Resolutions, Bowl and Basketball Talk
January 07, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThe HTB Boys are back after a holiday hiatus and get down to business with some New Year's resolutions, discussion of #iufb's loss of the Outback Bowl, but the end of a great season a look back at the start of #iubb's start of the Big Ten season and run down a quick review of each player's progress this year. Support the show
Part 2 - Hard Day to Be a Hoosier, Avoiding Disrespect to #iufb with Earmuffs and Blinders
December 11, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe HTB Boys breakdown the darkest day in IU football history as Big Ten bends the knee to the Golden Child (O$U) of the conference and CFP Committee is still unsure IU has a football team. Join us for rants and demands for R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Support the show
Part I - Hard Day to Be a Hoosier, FSU Post Game Discussion
December 10, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBHTB breaks down the overtime 2 point loss to FSU right after the game (and a couple of drinks). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/hoosiertownbreakdown)
Part I - Hard Day to Be a Hoosier, FSU Post Game Discussion
December 10, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBHTB breaks down the overtime 2 point loss to FSU right after the game (and a couple of drinks). Support the show
Sizzling with IUBB's Return and IUFB's Continued Roll - It's Like a Bill Walton Fever Dream!
December 04, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBHTB breaks down the first 4 games of IUBB's young season and young team. A look back at the OSU loss and Maryland win. Tuttle is in, can we win? And much more! Support the show
From East (and West) Lansing to the Hoosier Mount Rushmore, HTB Breaks it Down
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThe HTB Boys break down the MSU shutout by the 9th ranked Hoosiers, they look ahead to the pre-conference games on the hardwood, they build a Hoosier Mount Rushmore, and even deliver an Autumn poem for your listening pleasure. It's worth its cost ( which is zero) even at double the price (which admittedly would still be zero, but you get the point). Give it a listen. Support the show
The One About the Hoosiers (3-0) Beating the Wolverines and Other Cool Stuff
November 13, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe guys breakdown the Hoosiers' impressive victory over the Michigan Wolverines; the Logan Duncomb signing; Tigger makes an appearance in the studio; and Greg faces the dreaded hot seat. All this and more (or less depending on your expectations). It's Season 3, Episode 3 of the Hoosier Town Breakdown! Support the show
Hear We Go Again! We've Heard a Rumor!
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Boys breakdown the Rutgers win, the rise to #13 in the polls, the Trey Kaufman decision, and the Wolverines upcoming visit to The Rock. Support the show
Hear We Go Again! We've Heard a Rumor!
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBThe Boys breakdown the Rutgers win, the rise to #13 in the polls, the Trey Kaufman decision, and the Wolverines upcoming visit to The Rock. Support the show