Purdue marches on and has NIL eliminated Cinderellas in the Tournament? | Episode 279 - 3.24.26
The guys discuss the Boilers marching on to the Sweet 16 after an impressive double-dip in St. Louis and the importance of Fletcher Loyer. Plus, have bloated NIL budgets for the power programs killed off Cinderella in the Big Dance and Rake fills in to enjoy his absolute favorite sandwich on the Hoagies & Hopes menu!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt TwistChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Phillyapolis (Blonde / Golden Ale)
Purdue bounces back, Indiana bounces out, and did the Colts get worse? | Episode 278 - 3.17.26
After a surprise run in Chicago, folks seem to be back on the Boilermaker train (no pun intended). We talk about Purdue's turnaround and NCAA Tournament path, IU falling short of the field again, and whether or not Chris Ballard's Colts have actually gotten worse this offseason.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Regular cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried (Dark Mexican Lager)
Alec Pierce staying, Pittman Jr. going, and Daniel Jones wants $50 million? | Episode 277 - 3.10.26
The guys discuss the importance of the Colts bringing back star wide receiver Alec Pierce and the much-needed locker room refresh of moving on from Michael Pittman Jr. and Zaire Franklin. Plus, the latest on the Daniel Jones contract saga, a college hoops update, and Jake has gotten really into a very inappropriate British television show.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Dark Side of the Munich (Munich dunkel)
Indiana and Purdue skid into March, tag decisions for Colts, high vs. low seeds! | Episode 276 - 3.3.26
As the calendar turns to March, the guys react to both Indiana and Purdue playing some of their worst basketball of the season. Plus, tag decisions loom for Colts (the deadline is right after this episode was taped), worst state colleges, and the guys get into a debate on high vs. low seeds, for some unknown reason.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The Very BestChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Phillyapolis (Chocolate blonde)
Colts should bring back Jones & Pierce at all costs and Pacers tank job! | Episode 275 -2.24.26
It's NFL Combine week in Indy and while the guys find the event overrated, they get into the Colts' approach to their in-house free agents as decisions loom on Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Also, the Pacers tank-a-thon continues, Purdue's ceiling, IU's standing as an at-large team, and Derek reminds Jake about his birthday.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built to Last (German pilsner)