Query & Schultz Podcast

After an exciting start to the World Cup, the U.S. men's national team went down in flames in a blowout loss to Belgium - the guys discuss whether their overall performance was a success. Also, the NBA East continues to load up alongside the Pacers, reaction to seismic changes in the IndyCar driver landscape, and we take a look inside Jake's apartment. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Keysto...

One year ago this week, Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury threw a wrench in the Pacers' title plans - can they rebound next season to reclaim their spot atop the East? The guys discuss the changing landscape, especially post-Giannis trade, and touch on the latest with Caitlin Clark and the Fever, and Schultz's gross, summer-fueled body issue. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire (special...

The guys recap the Knicks' win being the final blow to the worst Pacers season ever and draw some comparisons between Jalen Brunson and Reggie Miller. Also, a look at the super early Pacers power rankings for the next NBA season and the Brendan Sorsby situation gets resolved (kind of). Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Chili and Beer Cheese hot dog Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: S...

The guys react to the shocking ruling which will allow former IU quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this season, despite his gambling on football games, and discuss the only real solution that we're heading towards in college sports. Plus, Jake's hot NBA Finals take, Caitlin Clark beats the buzzer in D.C., and the world's best tuna sandwich! Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Shipyard Chilly W...

The guys discuss the fragile situation involving Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever and why the scrutiny could continue. Also, Daniel Jones looks on track for Week 1, Jake likes the upset in the NBA Finals, and Schultz loses the mustache. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire (chicken) Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built To Last

Did we just witness the greatest Indianapolis 500 in modern history? The guys debate, plus comparing the 2025 Pacers to the 2026 Knicks, what the Eastern Conference playoffs this year tell us about next year's Pacers, hand out the rest of our annual Indy 500 awards, and Jake needs a bigger car. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hoagie Balboa Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Lima Ran...

It's race week in Indianapolis! The guys get to their driver tiers and talk Indianapolis 500, but also get into the Colts' seemingly light slate for next Fall and why that could lead to a surprise (in a good way) season. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hog Island Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: 500 Miles High (American Lager)

Now that the NBA Draft lottery yielded the worst-case scenario result for the Pacers, do you reflect differently on last season's Ivica Zubac trade with the Clippers? Plus, a look at the shrinking NBA Playoff field, some early Indianapolis 500 takes, and investigating the origin of the term "balls to the wall". Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The 9th Street Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of...

The Colts don't want Anthony Richardson, Anthony Richardson doesn't want the Colts, but no one else wants Anthony Richardson (at least not via trade), so... what's next? The guys talk about next steps with the former top-five pick. Plus, a big week for the Pacers' future, whether or not you're watching the non-Indiana NBA Playoffs, and do you choose a barber or stylist? Hoagies & Hops Hoagie o...

The guys discuss the Colts nabbing their new "green dot" in CJ Allen and a couple of other starters across the class. Also, the ongoing sports gambling issues involving players hits close to home, IU football loads up on draft picks, and Jake buys women's clothing on clearance. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always Sunny Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks (Blood...

We spent a good chunk of this week's show remembering the beloved and iconic Bob Kevoian, who passed away late last week. Also, a look at NFL Draft week for the Colts and Anthony Richardson's trade value (or lack thereof) and vehicle engineering developing an in-car toilet! Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Keystone Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Santeria (Mexican lager)

The Pacers wrapped up a miserable season, but the guys discuss why the short-term pain could lead to some big, long-term gain. Also, a discussion as to whether or not the Colts can find a few starters in next week's NFL Draft and Jake's favorite band makes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Market Street Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Comfortably N...

Dusty May and Michigan took home the crown, but Indianapolis shined the brightest (in the guys' non-biased opinions). Jake and Derek tie a bow on the college hoops season, what it means for the Big Ten to end a title drought, and they get hung up on the 1990 NBA Draft class for some reason. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Texas Tommy (bacon-wrapped hot dog!) Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of...

It's Final Four week in Indianapolis and the guys dive into what it all means for the four participants. Also, where does Braylon Mullins' (Indiana Mr. Basketball) shot rank in all-time March Madness moments and how to evaluate Purdue's season after it ended in the regional final. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The Shipyard  Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks (B...

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 Twist Chilly Water Brewing Co. Br...

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 cheesesteak Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried (Dark M...

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 cheesesteak C...

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 Best Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew...

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 Sunny Chilly Water Brewing C...

How does the NBA fix (or can it fix) the tanking problem? The guys discuss that while also expressing frustration over the Pacers' slap on the wrist. Also, a look at the potential of the Colts franchise-tagging either QB Daniel Jones or WR Alec Pierce, a college hoops rundown, and which Winter Olympic event looks the most insane? Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire Cheesesteak Chilly Wate...

After a Seahawks triumph with Sam Darnold under center, do you need a franchise quarterback to win a Super Bowl or just an upper half one? The guys discuss that, plus the pros of the Ivica Zubac deal for the Pacers, Purdue and Indiana's big week ahead, and how much a Query-Schultz Amazing Race team would either dominate or be destroyed. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hog Island Chilly Wate...

It's Super Bowl Week, but the guys are pretty "meh" about Patriots-Seahawks and it seems like they aren't alone. Also, Pascal Siakam gets what he deserves with another All-Star bid, IU turning things around behind Nick Dorn, Purdue rebounds, and... guy's night out in Jake's courtside Pacers' seats? Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Dutch Country Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Kind...

The NFL Combine has re-upped with Indianapolis, but city officials teased pitching the league on hosting the NFL Draft in our city - should it happen? We'll discuss that, plus what Patriots-Seahawks reveals about the current state of the Colts and spending some time to appreciate Andrew Nembhard's individual contributions during a difficult Pacers season. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The...

It's all Hoosiers, all the time on this week's national championship edition of Query & Schultz. The guys dig into IU's historic win in Miami, what it means for the program moving forward, and briefly discuss their own loose connection to IU football as alums of the university. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hoosier Hoagie Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Sticky Fingers

Does it feel to anyone else like IU's national championship march can't be halted? The guys discuss the Hoosiers' chances in the national championship matchup with Miami, dig into the Colts offseason question marks, and Jake investigates the *other* Indiana University in Pennsylvania. Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt Twist Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried