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Titus & Tate

184 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.7K ratings

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier, from the diehard hoop states of Indiana and North Carolina, unite to crack the mysteries in the world of basketball and beyond!

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Episodes

Jay Bilas’s Titanic Tweet, Luka Loses, and Summer League Blues

August 06, 2021 13:12 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier link up to try to decipher the meaning of Jay Bilas’s tweet about the NCAA, and then look at Luka Doncic and Slovenia’s loss to France. Next, they go through their favorite NBA Summer League rosters before an Emoni Bates update, as well as Duke’s non-conference schedule.

NBA Free Agency, Team USA Needs Zion, and the NCAA’s Existential Crisis

August 04, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier team up to dive into the Duncan Robinson news and the latest from the NBA Free Agency frenzy. They then pivot to Team USA’s struggles in the Olympics, and why Zion Williamson would have been the perfect face of the team. They wrap up the show discussing the NCAA’s upcoming “constitutional convention” in November, Duke landing its first post-Coach K five star recruit, and more.

2021 NBA Draft Reaction + Draft Winners & Losers

July 30, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate break down the entire 2021 NBA Draft, including why Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham is the perfect No. 1 overall pick. They also explain why this was such a great draft for college basketball & react to perhaps the best moment of the night: Kendrick Perkins' hilarious mispronunciation of Moses Moody. Finally, Titus & Tate anoint their winners & losers of the draft.

The Maui Jim Maui Invitational Bracket Announcement! Plus The SEC Super Conference and NBA Draft Preview

July 27, 2021 14:37 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier are back with the official brackets for the Maui Jim Maui Invitational! Then, Sam Vecenie from The Athletic joins the show to preview Thursday’s NBA Draft. They wrap up the show with a spirited debate on the SEC’s transformation into a super conference.

NBA Finals Recap & the Swirling Speculation of Texas/OU to the SEC

July 23, 2021 05:12 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier celebrate Giannis’s MVP performance to bring the NBA Championship to Milwaukee, Then, they look at Wednesday’s rumor of Texas and OU joining the SEC, and what that means to college sports. They wrap up the show with “Shoutouts and Closeouts”, which includes a story of a young Mark Titus meeting a young Bucks legend.

Space Jam 2 Review + Bucks in 6

July 20, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate jump into LeBron's new movie 'Space Jam 2' (spoilers warning), the new additions to team USA, why the Bucks are winning the NBA Finals in 6 and Shoutouts & Closeouts!

Giannis Greatness, Team USA Solutions, and the Transfer Portal

July 16, 2021 13:42 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate break down NBA Finals Game 4 and the greatness that Giannis has shown throughout the Finals, how USA Basketball can right their wrongs after Bradley is declared out for the Olympics, a look into where prized transfer, Kofi Cockburn, will end up and Shoutouts & Closeouts!

Fixing USA Basketball + NBA Finals Recap

July 13, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate figure out how to save USA Basketball following the huge upset loss to Nigeria. Plus, a breakdown of the NBA Finals after the Bucks take Game 3 and Shoutouts & Closeouts!

Johnny Juzang returning to UCLA + Still Too Early Top 5

July 09, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate break down the multiple players withdrawing from the NBA draft to return to college ball, Coach K’s farewell tour, their still too early top 5 and Shoutouts & Closeouts!

NIL Open Season + Flowers for CP3

July 02, 2021 00:36 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate give you all the info on the new NCAA rules allowing NIL deals for athletes, then dive into who really leaked the tapes at Wisconsin, Chris Paul finally getting his flowers and Shoutouts & Closeouts!

ACC-B1G Challenge + Fraud Power Rankings

June 29, 2021 14:53 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate give their thoughts on NC State forfeiting from the College WS, Mark unleashes his 'tiers' of the 2021 ACC - B1G Challenge matchups, Penny Hardaway possibly taking the Orlando Magic job, Fraud Power Rankings and Shoutouts & Closeouts!

Greg Oden’s Return

June 18, 2021 22:50 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate bring on legendary third co-host and former #1 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, Greg Oden! The guys get into what Greg’s been up to lately, his return to the ‘BIG 3’, the current state of the big man in the NBA, reflecting on his time in Portland and why Dame Lillard is the real deal, his thoughts on the current CBB landscape for players returning to college, the mentality of Kevin Durant and Greg’s experience with becoming a millionaire at 19!

Chris Paul Appreciation & Is Nets vs Bucks Over?

June 15, 2021 04:41 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate break down Chris Paul’s playoff run, and the new appreciation for him at this stage in his career. They also discuss whether the Suns have what it takes to win an NBA Title. The playoff talk continues with a their thoughts on the Nets/Bucks series, Mark’s updated fraud power rankings, and a dive into Finals MVP odds.

Mark Few is the New Voice of CBB, NIL Hearings & NBA Playoff Reaction

June 11, 2021 13:47 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate anoint Gonzaga head coach Mark Few the new voice of college basketball after his criticism of the NCAA in the NIL hearings. Plus, Tom Izzo’s subtle dig at Coach K’s farewell tour and more NBA Playoff reaction.

Clippers’ Curse Broken, Trae Young Loves the Haters & Fraud Power Rankings

June 08, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate break down the NBA Playoffs, including the Clippers' win over the Mavs, Tate's championship pick of the 76ers, and the future of the league. Plus, updated NBA Fraud Power Rankings

LeBron Isn't Fun Anymore & Coach K Farewell Tour Begins (Already)

June 04, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour

The Coach K Farewell Tour has kicked off with a bang! Titus & Tate react to the... interesting... Coach K press conference video announcing his retirement. Plus, full thoughts on LeBron & the Lakers' lackluster exit from the NBA Playoffs.

T&T Emergency Podcast: Coach K's Farewell Tour

June 03, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate react to Tate scooping Coach K's decision to retire and hold a farewell tour this season, plus give their thoughts on Brad Stevens moving into a front office role with the Celtics.

Is the League in Good Hands? Plus Updated Fraud Power Rankings

June 02, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate break down the NBA Playoffs going through each series, then analyze whether the future of the NBA is in 'good hands' followed by Mark's 'Fraud Power Rankings'!

Free For All Friday: CBB's Most Tortured Program + NBA Banning Fans

May 28, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour

Description: Titus and Tate explain why Illinois is the most tortured program in CBB, Derrick Rose's Knicks resurgence, the NBA having to ban two fans from attending future games, the rise of Ja Morant and shoutouts!  

NBA Playoffs + Fraud Power Rankings

May 25, 2021 03:11 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate dive into the 2021 NBA Playoffs and give their thoughts on each series. Plus, Titus reveals his updated NBA Fraud Power Rankings.

MIKE RUTHERFORD ON NEW LOUISVILLE SCANDAL + NBA PLAYOFFS

May 21, 2021 01:38 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate break down the new scandal hitting the University of Louisville and bring on reoccurring guest from the Card Chronicle, Mike Rutherford, to help paint the picture of what has taken place down in Louisville this time. Then the guys dive into the NBA Play-in games before closing out with shoutouts!

Mike Rutherford on Louisville's Latest Scandal

May 21, 2021 01:38 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate break down the new scandal hitting the University of Louisville and bring on reoccurring guest from the Card Chronicle, Mike Rutherford, to help paint the picture of what has taken place down in Louisville this time. Then the guys dive into the NBA Play-in games before closing out with shoutouts!

‘The Offseason’: McClung to the NBA + Andy Katz

May 18, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate delve into Mac McClung declaring for the NBA Draft, and the possibility of Jon Scheyer being the next head coach at Duke, before bringing on FOX Sports College Basketball analyst Andy Katz to break down the current state of transfers, and why college basketball is a better avenue for start players out of high school than the G league.

Free-For-All Friday

May 14, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate cover a wide range of topics on this Free-For-All Friday episode, starting with a Pac-12 update on the conference’s new commissioner. Plus, the Angels’ struggles, Columbus Crew rebrand, J. Cole playing in the BAL, Teddy Bridgewater calling out the Panthers, and new NBA Hall of Fame inductees Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan & Kevin Garnett. 

Will Wade, the Lost Art of Bag Dropping, & Tebow Talk

May 11, 2021 21:01 - 50 minutes

Titus & Tate discuss LSU head coach Will Wade landing five-star center Efton Reid. They also cover Remy Martin leaving LSU, other transfer portal updates, and Tim Tebow’s return to the NFL. 

Kentucky Is Back & NCAA Proposed Rule Changes

May 07, 2021 01:11 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate declare Kentucky BACK after former Hawkeye guard CJ Frederick lands with Calipari. Plus, they react to the new proposed NCAA rule changes and G-league prospect Jalen Green’s statement on how if he played in college he’d be the #1 draft pick.

Titus & Tate Off-Season AMA

May 04, 2021 14:31 - 1 hour

Mark Titus & Tate Frazier answer your most burning college basketball (and... not college basketball) questions in this offseason edition of Titus & Tate. Come for which school Titus wouldn't become the head coach for & stay for fake Quin Snyder vs Brad Stevens to Duke scenarios. The guys also give their dream venues for venues for the Final Four and field a request to roast a listener's ex-boyfriend's favorite team. Buckle up.

T&T Emergency Sunday Special

May 02, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate team-up over the weekend to tackle the biggest weekend news dumps in the college basketball world including Emoni Bates re-opening his recruitment, Igor Milicic committing to Tony Bennett, Mark Gottfried's expected dismissal, and Adam Miller's re-recruitment to Will Wade land.

Way Too Early Good Guys & Bag Guys and Coach K Successor Power Rankings

April 27, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate break down their way way way too early good guys & bag guys for the 2021-22 season, then save college basketball with their conference realignment ideas. Plus, Tate reveals his updated Coach K successor power rankings.

Titus & Tate's 2020-21 NBA Season Guide

April 23, 2021 02:50 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier decide to get all the Friends of the Program™ up to speed on what's happening in the NBA from their vantage point!

College Basketball Super Leagues, Chet Holmgren and “Way Too Early” Tiers with Andy Katz

April 20, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate draft teams for their College Basketball “Super Leagues,” the number one recruit in the country (seriously this time…), Chet Holmgren, has finally landed at Gonzaga, and Andy Katz joins the show to discuss all the latest offseason college basketball stories. 

A Titus & Tate Offseason HodgePodge

April 16, 2021 03:52 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier officially welcome the college basketball offseason by embracing the madness happening with the transfer portal, discussing the coaching carousel across the country including Sean Miller's exit from Arizona, and examining the ever-changing CBB landscape!

The 2021 Duffy Awards

April 13, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour

To wrap up one of the strangest college basketball seasons ever, Titus & Tate hand out their Duffy Awards for Excellence in Journalism, Player of the Year, Bag Drop of the Year and everything in between.

Scott Drew is a Good Coach: Baylor wins the National Championship

April 06, 2021 06:14 - 1 hour

 Titus & Tate react live to Baylor’s convincing win over Gonzaga to claim the program’s first ever National Championship!

Live Final Four Rapid Reactions and Championship Preview

April 04, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour

The Championship game we’ve all been waiting for is happening! Titus & Tate break down both Final Four games including Jalen Suggs’ incredible buzzer beater to defeat UCLA in overtime, and preview Monday’s matchup between Gonzaga and Baylor.

Roy Williams Retirement Reactions and Reflections

April 02, 2021 03:41 - 1 hour

Titus and Tate react to Roy Williams's decision to step down as the head coach of North Carolina, then reflect on the 18 seasons at UNC leading the Tar Heels to national titles in 2005, 2009 and 2017, coaching Kansas for 15 seasons and taking KU to four Final Four appearances, and the future for UNC Basketball.

Elite Eight Rapid Reaction and Final Four Preview

March 31, 2021 13:11 - 45 minutes

Pac-12 Update: Mick Cronin is in the Final Four. Titus & Tate react to UCLA outlasting Michigan, Gonzaga cruising past USC, and debate where this Gonzaga team belongs in the GOAT conversation. Plus, the guys preview both Final Four matchups before jetting off to Indy!

Elite Eight Rapid Reactions: Day 1

March 30, 2021 07:14 - 48 minutes

Everything is bigger in Texas! Scott Drew finally gets over the hump and Baylor is in the Final Four, alongside Kelvin Sampson and Houston. Titus & Tate react live to all the action from the first day of the Elite Eight including the end to Oregon State’s Cinderella run and what’s next for Arkansas and Eric Musselman. 

Sweet Sixteen Rapid Reactions: Day 2

March 29, 2021 06:32 - 58 minutes

Mick Cronin, the head men’s basketball at UCLA, is heading to the Elite Eight. Titus & Tate react to another great day for West Coast basketball including Gonzaga cruising past Creighton, Evan Mobley leading USC, and Michigan being the only team East of the Mississippi to make the Elite Eight. Plus, the search is over… Indiana has found its next head coach in Mike Woodson.

Sweet Sixteen Rapid Reactions: Day 1

March 28, 2021 05:55 - 49 minutes

Titus & Tate react live to all the biggest moments from Day 1 of the Sweet Sixteen including Arkansas ending Oral Roberts’ Cinderella run, Oregon State guaranteeing the Pac-12 will make up 25% of the Elite Eight, and Syracuse mucking it up against Houston.

Live Sweet Sixteen Preview Show

March 24, 2021 18:44 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate discuss what’s at stake for each program in this year’s Sweet 16, including which teams must make the Final Four and who’s just happy to be here. Plus, Creighton’s Marcus Zegarowski joins the show, breaking the Titus & Tate curse once and for all, and Andy Katz tells the guys about his first week on the March Madness TNT desk.

Round of 32 Rapid Reactions: Day 2

March 23, 2021 13:03 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate react live to all the action from the final day of a WILD first weekend of the NCAA Tournament including Luka Garza and Iowa failing to make the Sweet 16, West Coast Basketball continuing to dominate, and Creighton making the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1974.

Round of 32 Rapid Reactions: Day 1

March 22, 2021 06:04 - 54 minutes

Titus & Tate react to biggest surprises from day three of the NCAA Tournament including Buddy Boeheim tearing through West Virginia, Oregon State becoming the first Pac-12 team to advance to the Sweet 16, and Florida letting Ohio State off the hook by losing to Oral Roberts.

Round of 64 Rapid Reaction: Day 2

March 21, 2021 06:51 - 1 hour

It’s officially the Pac-12’s tournament. Titus & Tate recap all the Day Two NCAA Tournament action including Colorado’s convincing win over Georgetown, VCU being disqualified because of COVID-19 protocols, and react live to Abilene Christian’s upset over Texas. Plus, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton and Ohio standout Jason Preston join the show!

Round of 64 Rapid Reactions: Day 1

March 20, 2021 12:07 - 47 minutes

After waiting two years for a tournament… Titus & Tate’s hopes for their alma maters came crashing down on day one of the NCAA Tournament. The guys do their best to overcome their pain and react to all the day-one action and Barstool’s Dan Katz joins the show to rub the Wisconsin win in Tate’s face.

Emergency State of the Hoosiers Address on Brad Stevens

March 18, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour

Mark Titus and Tate Frazier discuss why Brad Stevens returning home to Indiana isn't as far-fetched of an idea as many pundits would lead you to believe.

Live Full Bracket Picks Show

March 15, 2021 22:41 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate fill out their 2021 NCAA Tournament brackets, plus Moses takes center stage with a bracket of his own.

Live Selection Sunday Special

March 15, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour

After two long, long years… we finally have a bracket! Titus & Tate go live and share their immediate thoughts on the entire field of 68, and are joined by some very special Friends of the Program™ including Eric Musselman literally on the Muss Bus, a face-shield wielding Josh Pastner, and the longest reigning MOP in college basketball history, Kyle Guy.

Patrick Ewing is Back, the End of the Road for Indiana and Duke, and More Conference Tournament Updates

March 12, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour

Titus & Tate reflect on Indiana officially missing the Tournament for the fourth-straight year and help Hoosiers fans cope by listening to your voicemails. Plus, Duke’s season is cut short after a positive COVID test, Patrick Ewing isn’t recognized in Madison Square Garden, and the Syracuse Orange, once again, find themselves on the bubble. Then, Andy Katz joins the show from Indianapolis where he’s covering the Big Ten Tournament.

Titus & Tate’s Conference Tournament Preview Show

March 09, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour

Conference tournaments are finally here! Titus & Tate preview all the major conference tournaments, fill out their Big East Tournament brackets, and end with a short “Good Guy, Bag Guy”. Plus, UConn head coach Dan Hurley joins the show to discuss UConn’s return to the Big East Tournament and guarantees you’ll see nothing less than a “killer” if he faces his alma mater, Seton Hall, in the tournament.