Hoosier Town Breakdown

The guys jump back on the pod for a first ever summertime episode to break down a Post-Season, Pre-Season look at Hoosier Football and Basketball.  The effort to reload on the gridiron and rebuild in The Hall is seriously underway in Bloomington. And we are here to talk about it.  All this and a new theme song, a new show sponsor, and the ever-present mailbag provide all the fixins' for A Sum...

We breakdown the three game stanza for the IU hardcourt Hoosiers against Purdue, UCLA and USC. From the mailbag we explore what the "brand" of DeVries' basketball team is, and get a prediction for IU's next game against the Badgers.  So, while it is February and we now need to talk about basketball, like all Hoosier fans we remain in the toasty warmth and glow of the national c...

Celebrating History - From the beaches of Miami to the streets of Bloomington, the Hoosiers bring home the unlikeliest of Natty's.  We feel lucky to be able to break it down for our deserving fans because this championship belongs to all of us. From unnoticed to undisputed! Support the show

We break down the Hoosiers' best down of the Ducks at the Peach Bowl and look forward to the National Championship game against the Miami Hurricanes. Support the show

We break down a little about the Big 10 Championship, the Rose Bowl and the lead up to the Peach Bowl this Friday.  But mostly, we just bask in the fun and excitement of the 2025-26 dream season of the 14-0 Indiana Hoosiers.   Support the show

The title says it all.  We are living in a Hoosier Football Fever Dream of an undefeated season, 25-2 over the last 2 seasons, the hottest coach in the country, the leading Heisman Trophy candidate, the #1 ranking, the top seed in the CFP. It is a dream we do not want to wake up from.....so let's don't! Support the show

We had lots of wins to breakdown, as IU football in consecutive weekends dispatched MSU and UCLA with beatings in Memorial Stadium and IU's new basketball team and coach got off to a nice start in Gainbridge with an exhibition win over the Baylor Bears. As our guest predictor said "What a time to be alive (as an IU fan)."  Indeed it is.   Support the show

We talk about one thing: Indiana University Football success. Let that sink in. After being the losingest team in Division I history, IU Football, led by Coach Cig, is winning, winning big games, rising to heights never imagined and appears to have road to run ahead.  We break down the Oregon win and what it means to the program. Plus, there is a mailbag question, Predict-a-hotline, and even some...

We recap an absolutely dominate win by the Hoosiers over the Illini and their Coach who never missed an opportunity to run scores up on IU when he was at Wisconsin.  The Hoosiers feed he and his 9th ranked Illini a 63-10 fast, furious and relentless beatdown. IU moves to 4-0 and we look ahead to the Iowa Game, get another mailbag question and fan favorite Predict-a-hotline.   Support the show

Just like Hoosier the Bison parachuted onto Merchant bank Field at The Rock, Memorial Stadium on Saturday, The Hoosier Town Breakdown parachutes back into your earholes for Season Ocho!  We breakdown the ODU game, we dig in the old mailbag and introduce a new segment that reaches out and touches people.  Get in here and listen to the HTB!  Support the show

After a hiatus, we are back, much like our beloved Hoosiers.  IU is playing it best basketball of the year over the last month, despite (or some might argue because) Mike Woodson's announced retirement at season's end.  IU marches into March with a chance to make the NCAA tournament, which seemed all but lost mid-conference play.  We discuss what is ahead for the tourney, a new coach, a...

After a month hiatus, we get started in 2025 with a new episode discussing IU football's off-season recruiting and transfers, as the only 2 teams to beat the Hoosiers played in the National Championship Game on Monday.  We get into the mailbag and talk about whether the hardcourt Hoosiers are what we saw against OSU in a tough win on the road or the dismantling against Illinois at home and th...

We breakdown the true Tale of Two Programs that is IU Basketball and IU Football right now.  Hoosier basketball feels evermore like it is at a crossroads and always trying to "get over the hump" and IU Football is reaching new heights, if not the most important game in its history when the Hoosiers head into South Bend on Friday in the College Football Playoffs. Support the show

We revisit the first loss of the season to OSU and look ahead to the Purdue game.  A look back at IUBB's last 2 games which were both wins, but had mixed results in quality of play.  IU Women's basketball and Men's Soccer also discussed in this 2 sponsor show (It Really is Feast Week!).  Support the show

We look back at the victory at MSU after chants of "overrated". The first College Football Playoffs rankings are out and we discuss the Hoosiers sitting at #8.  A look forward to IUBB opening their season against a collection of alphabet schools and a new sponsor is in the house! Support the show

The undefeated Hoosiers beatdown the Cornhuskers and will face the Washington Huskies with ESPN Game Day on campus Saturday.  It is all unknown territory for the Hoosier Faithful. But we are loving every second off it.    Support the show

The Hoosiers have reached 5-0 on the gridiron for the first time in 57 years, as Curt Cignetti starts his era at IU with a hot start.  We breakdown the most recent victory over Maryland, look ahead to what "could be" for this team and its culture shift in football.  We also take a quick look at IUBB recruiting and dig into the mailbag. Fun awaits! Give it a listen. Support the show

We open up the 7th season of the Hoosier Town Breakdown and discuss the start of the Cignetti Era and the win over FIU. We make our season predictions, dig into the mailbag, introduce our newest "sponsor" and more (and tried to knock off our podcasting rust with mixed results). Support the show

A look back at the Hoosier's win over Minnesota and Michigan State, as well as the retention of Coach Woodson and the decommitment of Liam McNeely (not Neeson).  Predictions for the tournament outcome and we're telling you there's a chance. Support the show

A look back at a 4 game losing streak and then some life shown in wins against Wisky and the Turtles.  We talk about what's ahead for this season and beyond and that sometimes as a fan, you just got to be ride or die with your team. Mailbag, a tasty sponsor, and Knight School. Support the show

We breakdown the Hoosiers' games against Illinois, Iowa, Penn State and the huge comeback in Columbus against the Buckeyes, as well as Anthony Leal's ascendant recent performances.  The pulse is weak, but it is still beating.  We get back to Knight School and the Mailbag and even swing by H&R Bakery for the best donuts in Hoosier Town. Support the show

We take a look at the state of the IUBB program, look ahead to the next 4 game stanza, get some support from a new sponsor, and much more.   Support the show

The Hoosiers started the New Year with taking a beatdown by the Huskers.  We breakdown what went wrong (hint: it was a lot) and where the Hoosiers go from here.   Another Knight School Session and a quick look at the Hoosier Women's team and Football off-season being put in by Coach Cig. Support the show

After a lopsided loss to Auburn, a look at reasons the Hoosier faithful may have to stay away from panicking, a look ahead to the upcoming tilt with Kansas in Assembly Hall, and a visit to Knight School.    Support the show

The guys recap the Empire Classic and the battle of the crimsons against Harvard in Indy, as well as discuss some surprises and disappointments from the start of the season.   A final look at the end of the LEO era as IU parts ways with Coach Tom Allen and so much more (debatable, but that always sounds good). Support the show