Boilers and Beyond

After a hectic two months between being hired and National Signing Day, it's time to take a look at the new additions Ryan Walters made to the Purdue football roster. He announced the additions of five traditional recruits on Signing Day, plus the additions of five transfers. Join host Jordan Jones as he breaks down the incoming players by looking at projected fits and who could make the biggest i...

For just the second time of the 2022-23 basketball season, Purdue lost a game. Join host Jordan Jones for all of his thoughts from Purdue's loss at Indiana for the second-consecutive year. He touches on how impressive the win over Penn State was before getting into why the loss stings, but isn't the end of the world for the Boilers. Plus, a look around the Big Ten, at what's next, and what's going...

After a win at Michigan and a home win over Michigan State, Purdue swept their season matchups with the Michigan schools and now sits at 21-1 overall. Join host Jordan Jones for his thoughts from another big week of Boilermaker basketball, including deep dives on the bench production, Zach Edey's brilliance and why this week was so fulfilling. Plus, the season never stops with a home game against...

20 games have been played in the 2022-23 season and the Boilermakers sit at 19-1 (8-1) following a comfortable cruise over Minnesota and a last-second stand that was anything but comfortable against Maryland. Join host Jordan Jones for his thoughts on those games plus discussion on an array of topics. Why does Purdue struggle against the East Coast teams? Purdue's energy, Trey Kaufman-Renn and the...

After another pair of wins, including a wild Monday matinee, host Jordan Jones is back to talk about the latest in the world of Purdue basketball. From Zach Edey's dominance to Fletcher Loyer's emergence and some struggles from role players, Jordan talks on a number of topics related to the third-ranked Boilermakers. Plus, could Edey return to Purdue next year, and thoughts on the already-busy Big...

After suffering their first loss of the season to Rutgers, the Boilermakers answered the gut check with a pair of huge wins away from home against Ohio State and Penn State. Join host Jordan Jones as he recaps the week that was for Boilermaker basketball with game discussion and his takeaways. While he struggles to find words to describe Braden Smith's excellence, there's plenty to talk about at t...

After a 63-7 blowout loss in the Citrus Bowl against LSU, the Ryan Walters Era has officially begun in West Lafayette. Join host Jordan Jones as he discusses the mismatch in Orlando to mark the end of the Brohm family tenure before looking at where Walters' priorities will need to be moving into the 2023 season. While Hudson Card transferred in, there's still plenty of help wanted. Plus, basketbal...

Despite missing five of its best players, the show must go on for Purdue as they head to Orlando to take on LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Join host Jordan Jones as he previews the matchup. The Boilermakers enter as heavy underdogs, but can they pull the upset? Jordan looks at keys to doing just that and the gameplan that Purdue might take to spring a shocker on the college football world. Plus,...

New Purdue head coach Ryan Walters landed his first batch of signees as the Boilermakers inked 12 players on the early signing day. What do fans need to know about this group, and will more be coming? Plus, three defensive starters made their decisions on COVID years. No. 1 Purdue basketball looks like they will enter the new year unblemished for the first time since 2009-10, but are there concern...

Ryan Walters' first week on the job has come to an end, and it's been a busy one. Join host Jordan Jones as he gives his thoughts from Walters' introductory press conference as well as the hires of offensive coordinator Graham Harrell and defensive coordinator Kevin Kane. Plus, No. 1 Purdue basketball survived a 69-61 rock fight with Davidson, but what is the future for Purdue playing games at Gai...

After a long week of waiting and anticipation, AD Mike Bobinski announced the hire of Ryan Walters as Purdue's next head coach today. Join host Jordan Jones for his early reaction to the hire of the former Illinois defensive coordinator and how he projects Walters to fit at Purdue. Will the non-traditional move at Purdue pay off? If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five star review and t...

Purdue basketball remained undefeated despite getting all they could handle in a 65-62 overtime win at Nebraska. Join host Jordan Jones for his thoughts on the 10-0 Boilermakers before he jumps in to the football coaching search. While Todd Monken won't be the guy and Tyson Helton is where the conversation currently sits, nothing is a done deal. Plus, your questions on both basketball and football...

The inevitable has taken place: Jeff Brohm has taken the head coaching job at Louisville. Now, Purdue begins its first coaching search since 2016. Join host Jordan Jones as he looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Purdue job before discussing some candidates from the G5, the P5 and hot shot coordinators. Plus, he discusses Brohm's legacy after six years in West Lafayette. Check it out and o...

For the first time ever, Purdue football played in the Big Ten Championship Game. While they didn't win, they sure competed and played well. Join host Jordan Jones for his thoughts on Purdue's 43-22 setback before he jumps into another unbeaten week for Purdue basketball, who sits at 8-0 with some winnable games coming up. If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five star review and tell a f...

Purdue's in the Big Ten Championship Game for the first time, but it comes in as a heavy underdog against the undefeated Michigan Wolverines. Join host Jordan Jones for a deep dive preview into Saturday's game with a scouting report, keys to victory and his prediction. Then, the transfer portal is blowing up. Where are positions that Purdue will look to bolster its depth? Your questions are answer...

Host Jordan Jones spends this podcast breaking down what could quite possibly have been the best weekend in recent Purdue sports memory. On the football field, Purdue benefitted from an upset in Iowa City to allow them to clinch their first-ever Big Ten West championship with a 30-16 win over Indiana in the Old Oaken Bucket Game. Meanwhile, basketball went out to Portland and won the Phil Knight L...

Happy Thanksgiving! This week certainly features a feast of sports for Purdue fans to enjoy over the holiday. On the gridiron, the regular season concludes with the Old Oaken Bucket game in Bloomington, and on the hardwood, Purdue basketball heads to Portland to take on a strong slate in the Phil Knight Legacy beginning with West Virginia on Thursday. Join host Jordan Jones as he previews it all a...

In one of the colder games in recent memory at Ross-Ade Stadium, Purdue snuck past Northwestern in an underwhelming 17-9 final. Join host Jordan Jones for final thoughts from the win, which sent out a strong group of seniors with a "W". While Purdue did its job, it didn't get all the help it needed to win the Big Ten West. Where does it go now? Check it all out today!

Purdue's Big Ten West hopes are still alive, but they first must take care of business as a heavy favorite against the 1-9 Northwestern Wildcats. Join host Jordan Jones for a deep preview of Saturday's matchup in a frozen Ross-Ade Stadium. What does Purdue need to do to survive and move on? Plus, your questions on the football program are answered. Then, after basketball's big win over Marquette,...

Purdue earned bowl-eligibility on Saturday with a 31-24 win over Illinois to keep the Purdue Cannon in West Lafayette for the sixth time in seven years. Join host Jordan Jones for a full breakdown of the win. From Aidan O'Connell's strong performance to a great offensive line day and the defense stepping up, there's plenty of praise to go around after a road upset. Purdue still has a chance at win...

It's the busiest time of year for Purdue sports with both football and men's basketball in action, and host Jordan Jones has you covered! On this episode, it's the weekly detailed preview of the football matchup with Illinois. How do the Boilermakers stack up against the 7-2 Illini? A scouting report, keys to victory and prediction get you ready for Saturday's showdown. Plus, Matt Painter's group...

After Purdue's 24-3 blowout loss to Iowa in the wind, fans are left wondering where this season can go in the final three games. Join host Jordan Jones as he breaks down Purdue's loss and what went wrong for Purdue. Who's to blame (who's not to blame), what did Purdue do during the bye week and where can they go from here? If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five star review and tell a f...

The calendar has flipped to November, and Purdue still controls its own destiny in the Big Ten West. It'll put it on the line, however, when it hosts Iowa on Saturday. Join host Jordan Jones on the pregame episode to get you ready for the Boilermakers and Hawkeyes. A scouting report of Iowa, injury report (very long), keys to victory and answering your questions fill this episode up. You won't wan...

The leaves are falling across Indiana, and that means it's time for another season of Purdue basketball. Join host Jordan Jones as he previews the upcoming season. From the roster to the schedule to the Big Ten picture, Jordan touches it all to get you ready for the season with five big questions and five bold predictions for the upcoming season! If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five...

After a dismal 35-24 loss at Wisconsin, it's time for Purdue's bye week. Host Jordan Jones looks back at the brutal performance in Madison before reviewing the first two months of Purdue's season. At 5-3, has this season been a "success" to this point? What lies ahead for Purdue in November? Then, Jordan answers your questions! How much does Purdue miss Garrett Miller? What's wrong with the second...