Rock Chalk Podcast

In today's special episode, Andy is joined by Mike Plank, Editor-in-Chief of Rock Chalk Talk. They chat about their memories of Bob Davis before Mike interviews him about his new book, The Dream Is Real: (My Life On The Airwaves). Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS Follow Rock Chalk Talk on Twitter: @rockchalktalk Follow Jeff Bollig on Twitter: @JeffBollig Ge...

Basketball has already started conference play, and the Kansas Jayhawks face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock. To help preview the game, Andy is joined once again by Albie Shore of The Air Raid Podcast. Topics Include: Expectations for Texas Tech Lessons from the non-conference schedule Leaders on the roster How is this the #1 defense? Team MVP Isn't this supposed to be a down yea...

Fetch is back, as he and Andy quickly revisit the Kentucky week before going over lessons from Creighton and Nebraska-Omaha. Then they look ahead to the Big 12 season. Topics Include: Takeaways from the prior week Bigger story from Creighton: Jalen Wilson or David McCormack? Lucky or Good? Development of the bench Thoughts on the non-conference as a whole. Thoughts on Texas Tech #FormulaOneMinute...

The last week was very eventful for Kansas Basketball, and today Andy breaks down all the action with Brendan Dzwierzinski of 580 Sports Talk. Then they preview Creighton and another full week of action. Topics Include: Worth scheduling 5 games in 9 days? Biggest takeaway from Kentucky game. Jalen Wilson breakout Playing 5-out Smart play Most intriguing matchup against Creighton. How to guard down...

The football season is winding down, but there are still a couple of games for the Kansas Jayhawks before we can turn only to basketball. The last road game is against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Albie Shore of The Air Raid Podcast joins Andy to discuss. Topics Include: Feeling around the fanbase Bowman or Colombi? Running game Offensive Line problems What's the problem for this defense? Speci...

Last weekend wasn't what most KU fans were hoping for, but it's probably about what we expected. Steve Fetch of Rock Chalk Talk joins the podcast to recap the week and look ahead to the full slate of games coming up. Topics Include: The shortest football recap ever Was Gonzaga loss really that bad? David McCormack's struggles 5-guard lineup Christian Braun, Ochai Agbaji and Bryce Thompson Previewi...

Amidst making preparations for Thanskgiving, Andy is joined by Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs O' War to talk about what is plaguing the TCU Horned Frogs this week. They also spend a bit of time on the game before turning a bit to basketball. Topics Include: What is going on with this team? No continuity on offense Is it time for Gary Patterson to go? Defensive playmakers Getting pressure Key matchup...

It what was intended as the preview of the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Texas Longhorns, Andy was joined by Gerald Goodridge of Burnt Orange Nation.  While the game is postponed to December 12th, there is still a lot of good information, and the episode was too much fun to throw away. Topics Include: Is Tom Herman on the hot seat? Running offense for UT Has the OC actually added anythi...

It's that time of year again, as Kansas Basketball gets ready to tip off the season on November 26th. We do our annual basketball season preview extravaganza with Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star and Steve Fetch of Rock Chalk Talk. Topics Include: Silvio De Sousa affidavit Ranking the Rotation Top 3 Different for freshman this year Christian Braun Tyon Grant-Foster Will Jalen Wilson have a cha...

After KU Football was demolished by Oklahoma,  Andy is joined by Scott Chasen of Phog.net for the "recap". There isn't much talk about this specific game, but there is plenty of reflection on the state of this team and what fans should expect for the rest of the season and going into next year. Topics Include:  Why is this team so bad? Known Issues (preseason) for the OL Jalon Daniels' performance...

It's time for the annual beatdown of the Kansas Jayhawks from the Oklahoma Sooners. To help preview this opponent, I reached out to Allen Kenny of Athlon Sports and Crimson & Cream Machine. Topics Include: What happened with this team early? What's been the reason for the rapid improvement? Still expecting to make the Big Title game? Looking at the rest of the schedule? Adjusting to a freshman QB...

Andy and Mike recap the game against Iowa State, where we saw more signs of progress than we expected.  Topics Include:  Positives from the game  Youth Movement  Kenny Logan Jr.  More opt-outs  Recruiting decommit  What to look for coming up.  Coastal Carolina update  Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS  We want your input on the podcast. If you have something...

It's Iowa State week, and that means Levi Stevenson of Wide Right Natty Lite joins Andy to preview the game. As usual, it's a deep dive into the Cyclones, with plenty of weird detours to get us there. Topics Include: Corn Sileage?!? Offensive struggles Why isn't ISU going downfield? Does the defense have a weakness? Getting pressure How does Kansas stay in this game? Predictions Follow Andy on Twi...

Basketball Season is just around the corner, with games slated to start Nov. 25th. Andy is joined by Steve Fetch to break down the Kansas schedule, which is arguably the most difficult in the country by a large margin. Topics Include: Non-conference highlights Should CBB go conference only? Who is Tarleton State? Conference play before Christmas. Top-Heavy conference Silvio De Sousa opt-out reason...

Andy and Mike recap the Kansas State game at a high level. Topics Include: Special Teams Defense balls out Offense is slowly improving What to look for the rest of the year. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk about on the podcast, or any suggestions for people that we should try t...

It's time for the Sunflower Showdown, and Andy is joined by Ryan Gilbert of GoPowerCat.com and the 10 of 12 Podcast to preview the Wildcats and this game. Topics Include: Worried after Arkansas State? Oklahoma comeback Does loss of Skylar Thompson change the offense? Weapons besides Deuce Vaughn Defensive strengths How can Kansas attack? Predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Ryan...

While the West Virginia game was less painful than expected, it's still a painful recap episode for Andy and Mike. Topics Include: Surprising Defensive Effort Anemic offense Andy takes the blame for the WVU outburst Pooka opts out Recruiting update Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to ta...

In a last minute preview episode, Andy is joined by Andy of The Smoking Musket to preview tomorrow's game against West Virginia. Topics Include: Neal Brown Year 2 Expectations for WVU Offensive keys Defensive stars How can Kansas attack? Keys to the game Predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow the WVU Andy on Twitter: @statsboyandi  We want your input on the podcast. If you have so...

Andy takes advantage of the bye week to look at the conference as a whole with Ari Temkin who covers the conference for SiruisXM Big 12 Radio. Then they turn to what are the biggest issues for Kansas and whether we can find any optimism at the end of the season. Topics Include: Red River Bleh bleh-bleh Big 12 Race Playoff chances Listener question: Development or winning more important now? Line i...

Andy and Mike recap a painful Oklahoma State game, and then talk about the recruiting implications of the season that seems all but inevitable at this point. Topics Include: Biggest problem on offense Injury epidemic Big 12 race Keon Coleman decommits Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to...

After a quick Baylor recap, Andy is joined by Micah Allen of Cowboys Ride For Free to preview the game against Oklahoma State. Topics Include: Quick Baylor Recap Biggest issue for OSU this year. QB situation Focus of the running game Defensive line Weakness of the defense. Predictions Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Micah on Twitter: @micahallen18 We want your input on the podcast. If...

Andy is joined by Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to preview Saturday's game. Topics Include: COVID status update New Baylor system KU-BU Preview Big 12 status check Basketball season start announced. Best teams in the conference Dining out hot take Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Kendall on Twitter: @kendallkaut We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like t...

Andy is joined by Thor Nystrom, CFB and NFL Draft writer for Rotoworld/NBC Sports.  COVID, Preparedness and Performance on the field. Does the Big Ten having a fall season affect the Big 12? Playoff Shenanigans Evaluating Les Miles recruiting What's the right kind of "zig"? How to rebuild Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Thor on Twitter: @thorku We want your input on the podcast. If you...

Andy and Mike recap the disaster that was KU's loss to Coastal Carolina. There is a rant, some minor QB debate, and lots of laughing to avoid crying. Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyMitts12 Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikevilleKS We want your input on the podcast. If you have something you would like to talk about on the podcast, or any suggestions for people that we should try to talk to, let us know b...

Andy is joined by Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star as they preview the season for the Kansas Jayhawks and briefly touch on Saturday's game. Topics Include: Scholarship situation Expectations for this year Brent Dearmon Multiple QB Coachspeak Defensive experience Secondary holes Potential big upset What element of this game is most important for optimism? Chances that Kansas plays all 10 games...