Boilers and Beyond

Purdue took care of business in wins over Iowa and USC, but it's about to get tougher as a critical two-week stretch begins. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the wins and analyzes the excellence of Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, Caleb Furst's accomplishment at a fitting time, the three-point shooting and much more. He then looks at the upcoming gauntlet and what Purdue needs to do to w...

Purdue wrapped up a great January by surviving a scare against rival Indiana. Host Jordan Jones recaps the game and discusses how Trey Kaufman-Renn's foul trouble allowed the game to remain close. What did the Hoosiers do to give Purdue trouble? He recaps the game in full before looking ahead to Iowa and USC, glancing at the Big Ten race entering February and answering your questions post-Indi...

After an up-and-down week, Purdue enters the back half of Big Ten play with an 8-2 record. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the head-scratching fashion of the Ohio State loss and the equally impressive domination over Michigan. He then discusses where Purdue stands at the midpoint of Big Ten play before previewing Indiana and answering your Boilermaker Basketball questions. If you enjoyed this week...

Purdue went out to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since Big Ten expansion, but it left with a pair of victories to extend the win streak to seven and remain unbeaten in the New Year. Join host Jordan Jones as he looks back on the week that was, as defense led the way. What has gone into the defensive excellence? How did Purdue win despite shooting poorly from outside? Jordan breaks it al...

Purdue continued its stretch of strong play with a pair of comfortable wins over Rutgers and Nebraska to improve to 5-1 in league play. Host Jordan Jones discusses Purdue's marked improvement on both sides of the ball, the players fueling it and what's allowed Purdue to surge since the New Year. He then previews the trip to the Pacific Northwest and looks at what Purdue will be facing there before...

After the calendar turned to 2025, Purdue re-opened Big Ten play with a bang. Host Jordan Jones looks at what sparked the strong performances in commanding wins over Minnesota and Northwestern. He dives into Braden Smith's impact as a scorer, Caleb Furst's emergence, the growth of the freshman guards and defensive improvement. What must Purdue do to maintain its strong performance in the upcoming...

As Purdue enters the New Year and the heart of Big Ten play, tension among the fan base continues to rise. How much concern should Purdue have? Host Jordan Jones dives into the reality of the current team, looking ahead to what's possible in conference play. He then answers your questions about Purdue basketball before touching on how familiarity seems to be driving the new era of Purdue football....

To wrap up 2024, host Jordan Jones looks back on the year that was. For basketball, it was the best of times, but for football, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Jordan looks back on what he'll remember most from 2024 while discussing the latest hires on Barry Odom's staff. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show a follow on Twitter...

Purdue fell 70-66 to Texas A&M, dropping to 8-3 on the season. How concerned should Purdue fans be? Host Jordan Jones analyzes what did the Boilermakers in and where they stand after 11 games. Then, he talks the latest from Purdue football, where Barry Odom wrapped up his first week on the job. Jordan looks back on Odom's introductory press conference, talks about the good and bad schedule dyn...

Purdue concluded its seven-day search for a head coach on Sunday when it announced the hire of Barry Odom as the next head coach. Host Jordan Jones dives into the new sheriff in town, analyzing the hire. Then, after a loss at Penn State and a win over Maryland, where does Purdue stand on the basketball court? If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give th...

After a 66-0 loss at Indiana, Purdue had no choice. Host Jordan Jones reacts to the news of Ryan Walters' dismissal as he leaves Purdue with a 5-19 record. What went wrong for Walters, who could be next for the Boilermakers and where does Purdue stand as a job? Jordan dives deep into the vacancy before discussing basketball's fourth straight MTE title as it prepares for Big Ten play. If you enjoye...

Purdue basketball tweaked the starting lineup over the weekend, moving Camden Heide and Myles Colvin into the first five in an 80-45 win over Marshall. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Purdue's new-look grouping and the benefits/drawbacks of the approach. He previews basketball's MTE in San Diego over Thanksgiving weekend and talks football. What held Purdue back in the 24-17 at Michigan State? What'...

Purdue's 39-game non-conference winning streak ended on Tuesday night in a decisive 76-58 defeat at Marquette. Host Jordan Jones discusses Purdue's turnovers, center position and more from the loss and looks at the big picture of where Purdue stands entering a buy game with Marshall. He then previews Friday's football game at Michigan State with insight on the latest report about Ryan Walters' pot...

It was the best of times and the worst of times for Purdue over the weekend. Host Jordan Jones breaks down the happenings, including Purdue's 87-78 win over Alabama in Mackey Arena and Purdue's 49-10 loss to Penn State in Ross-Ade Stadium. How good can Purdue basketball be? What's next for football after the season? He talks about it all. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star rev...

Purdue took all three of its season-opening buy games, but it came with a cost. Host Jordan Jones discusses the loss of Daniel Jacobsen and the impact it will have on the season. What will Purdue do now at the center spot? Then, he looks at the good and bad from the trio of wins before diving into Friday's showdown with AP No. 2 Alabama. Is Purdue ready for high-level competition? He then discusse...

Purdue men's basketball tipped off the 2024-25 season on Monday night with a 90-73 win over Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. Host Jordan Jones analyzes both the good and the bad from the win, including efficient offense, turnover issues, defense and what the rotation will look like. Plus, he looks at keys for the next two buy-games. Finally, Purdue football will head to Ohio State as a 38-point under...

Purdue fell for the seventh-straight time on Saturday as Northwestern escaped from Ross-Ade with a 26-20 overtime win. Host Jordan Jones dives into some of the decisions that contributed to the defeat, analyzing how Purdue let this one slide away. Then, he looks at what's next as the Boilermakers prepare for a grueling close to the season. Finally, with basketball tipping off tomorrow, he provides...

Purdue returns from a bye week to take on Northwestern, but the bye week didn't come quietly. Host Jordan Jones talks about the report regarding Ryan Walters' future in West Lafayette and provides his thoughts on the outlook for the coaching staff. He then previews Saturday's must-win contest against the Wildcats. Plus, he provides takeaways from the 99-41 exhibition win over Grand Valley State to...

Purdue begins a new chapter in its history next week as the 2024-25 basketball season tips off. Host Jordan Jones previews the season in great detail in this episode, looking at each scholarship player and their roles on this season's team. He discusses some of the biggest questions facing the Boilermakers in the upcoming season, provides some thoughts on the program's state, and answers your ques...

Purdue continued its rough season on Friday night as it fell 35-0 to the Oregon Ducks. Host Jordan Jones breaks down Friday's game and looks at how Purdue is in the spot it's in. He discusses the offensive woes, the defensive incapabilities and looks ahead to what's next for Purdue after a much-needed bye week. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give...

After some very positive signs of life in the second half comeback against Illinois, can Purdue continue building on those when heavily-favored Oregon comes to town? Host Jordan Jones looks back on the loss at Illinois with some final thoughts before previewing the Friday night matchup with Oregon. While Purdue is highly unlikely to win the game, can it find ways to compete with Ryan Browne under...

Purdue nearly pulled off the largest comeback in school history, but it fell just short in a 50-49 loss to Illinois. Host Jordan Jones discusses the loss and all of the wild happenings from the game. Ryan Browne at quarterback, Ryan Walters calling the offense, more defensive struggles and so much more! If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show...

After four straight losses, Purdue will look to continue its run of success against rival Illinois. Host Jordan Jones previews Saturday's Cannon game after his final thoughts upon re-watching Wisconsin. What does Illinois do well, and what does Purdue need to do to have a shot at the upset? He makes his prediction, answers your questions about football transfers and gives his thoughts on Purdue Ba...

The hits kept coming for the Boilermakers when Purdue lost a key starter before falling 52-6 in Wisconsin on Saturday. Host Jordan Jones looks back on the abomination with his takeaways. How was the new-look offense? What is wrong with Ryan Walters' defense? Jordan talks about everything from the game before looking at the future. What can Purdue do about this situation? If you enjoyed this week's...

Purdue will look a little different on Saturday after it fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell. After final thoughts upon rewatching the loss to Nebraska, host Jordan Jones discusses the move to dismiss Harrell and what it means for the rest of this season and beyond. He then previews the trip to Wisconsin before answering your questions to wrap up the show. If you enjoyed this week's episode...