The Hoosier Hysterics Podcast

Sharp-shooter. Sniper. Assassin from beyond-the-arc. Matt Roth literally dreams of draining three-pointers. His historic accuracy from deep is only matched by the guts & determination it took to march into Bloomington and do the dirty work of restoring a decimated program to its former glory. Matt began his journey on the worst Indiana team since 1916, only to leave it with a Wat Shot, a trip to t...

Averaging 40 points a game as senior, Roderick "Hot Rod" Wilmont roared out of Miramar High School in Florida and arrived in Bloomington ready to rock Assembly Hall. The ultimate grinder he used the disappointment of being redshirted as fuel to become one of the most passionate Hoosiers we've ever seen. Rod reflects on his time at IU, his teammates, and his time under both Coach Davis & Coach Samp...

One of the deadliest members of The Magnificent Seven recruiting class, Greg Graham soared to unimagined heights during his days in candy-stripes. His accolades on both ends of the court place him among the finest to ever to represent the Hoosiers. And his success went well beyond his own stunning stats & accomplishments. Greg and his teammates led Indiana to more victories over three seasons than...

If you thought if was fun to watch Jamal Meeks play, wait until you hear him talk. Who knew one of the most intimidating hoopers to ever don the candy stripes was so damn funny?? This scrappy bulldog of a point guard battled his way up from the playgrounds of small-town Illinois and found himself playing in the real Assembly Hall across the border in Bloomington. Once there, he became an integral...

Imagine your time as an undergrad coincided with Bob Knight's first four years at head coach, some of his players your fraternity brothers. Fantasize scoring tickets to the 1987 Final Four and watching our beloved Hoosiers claim their 5th banner, while you merrily bounce between the Superdome & Bourbon Street. Pretend, if you will, becoming National Chair of the IU Alumni Association mere days bef...

Most folks would be considered to have had a wildly successful basketball career if they were a 4-time high school all-star and co-captain of the 1981 National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. But Glen Grunwald was just getting started. After earning his MBA and a law degree, he went on to become GM of the fledgling Toronto Raptors and then GM of the storied New York Knicks, reuniting with former IU tea...

Few Hoosiers have ever fired us up like Will Sheehey. He swaggered into Bloomington with his explosive dunks, ferocious defense and legendary smack-talk, bringing an edge IU had been sorely lacking & desperately needing. Will's competitive intensity was instrumental in not only his own success, but in turning around the entire Indiana program. He's also happens to be a really cool dude with a grea...

South Florida high school hoops legend Charlie Miller arrived in Bloomington hailed as the 2nd-coming of Calbert Cheaney... an impossible expectation to fulfill. Charlie delves into the hype and the reality of his time under Coach Knight as the program struggled to maintain the elite level of success established over the prior two decades. The candor, humor and irresistible energy of Charlie is no...

De'Ron Davis is a survivor. He grew up in the crosshairs of the Bloods & the Crips, raised by a strict father who knew his son was destined for greater things. De'Ron became the #1 rated player in the country, only for his father to pass away. His ranking fell, but he took his high school team to back-to-back state titles and punched his ticket for Bloomington. The hardships were far from over, ho...

D.J. White was born & raisedin football-frenzied Alabama, but soon realized his destiny lie north, in basketball-bonkers Indiana. His IU career blasted off to an incredible start, only to be hampered by injuries and thrown into uncertainly by the firing of Mike Davis. Being the true Hoosier he was, D.J. stuck around for Kelvin Sampson & Eric Gordon, finding himself leading a team with legitimate F...

What do Christian Watford, Cody Zeller, Jordan Hulls, Derek Elston, Will Sheehey & Kory Barnett all have in common? They agreed to be on this podcast! And oh yeah, they were on the last great Indiana Hoosiers team, ranked #1 for the majority of that glorious 2012-13 season. Join The Hysterics in crashing this party of good times & great stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Born & raised in hoops-crazed Philly, Bruiser Flint was a star guard in high school who went across the street to play his college ball at St. Joe's. There he realized coaching was his destiny and soon found himself at UMASS, building a juggernaut alongside John Calipari. After Cal left for the NBA Bruiser took over the program for 5 seasons, only to return home and lead Drexel for 15 years, winni...

Both paths to Bloomington were long and winding for Mike Roberts. A childhood hooping in Terre Haute instilled in him a burning passion and determination to come back home and play for IU. Weeks before his freshman season Bobby Knight was fired, but "Boss" stuck by his teammates and they ended up playing for a national title. Roberts then set his sites on coaching and began his career with none ot...

The captain of the 1953 national champion Hurryin' Hoosiers. The coach of the Indiana Pacers, who he led to 3 ABA titles to become the most successful franchise in league history. The voice that uttered "Boom, Baby!" every time Reggie Miller hit a 3-point dagger. Bobby "Slick" Leonard is as important, iconic and beloved in the state of Indiana as anybody ever associated with the game of basketball...

George McGinnis is one of the greatest basketball players to ever play the game. He was an Indiana superstar at the high school, college and professional levels. He won Mr. Basketball on his way to an undefeated state championship. His one season in Bloomington is arguably the greatest single season by a Hoosier ever. He was an ABA MVP and lead his beloved Pacers to multiple championships. They do...

Recorded live in the friendly confines of The Grand Havana Room, the Hysterics share a stogie with Jeremiah Rivers in a good times gab-fest. Hear about what it was like to grow up the son of an NBA legend and become of the top rated high school recruits in the country, to playing on a loaded Georgetown team in the Final Four, to overcoming his own mysterious injury and fight his way onto the floor...

Socks... shorts... 1-2-3... swish.  Steve Alford is on a very short list of the most popular, productive and successful Hoosiers to ever play at Indiana.  Listen in as he fondly reminisces about his classic hoops upbringing, playing for his dad in the biggest high school gym in the world.  Hear how he made the legendary 1984 Olympic squad only to end up starting in the Gold Medal game alongside Mi...

The one & only head coach of Indiana University men’s basketball team, Archie Miller. In a relaxed and humorous conversation, Coach Miller reveals how his family, staff and players are adapting to these unprecedented times. He then runs it back to a hoops-filled childhood and takes us on his fascinating journey, both as a player and coach, that ultimately leads to Bloomington. The energy, passion...

Not just one of the all-time IU greats, Isiah Thomas is one of the best players to ever pick up a basketball. From a prep star growing up desperately poor in Chicago, to leading our beloved Hoosiers to a national title in 1981, to being a two-time world champ with the Pistons, Zeke is a bonafide legend with Hall of Fame credentials to match. Please enjoy this revealing conversation into the life a...

Bobby Knight liked his players tough, smart, skilled, versatile and intensely competitive -- Randy Wittman checked every one of those boxes and then some. Hear how he lead the charge to finally bring Coach back to Assembly Hall this year, then stay tuned for Randy's fascinating take on bringing home Banner #4 alongside the likes of Isiah Thomas, Landon Turner, Ted Kitchel and Ray Tolbert. See Priv...

Coach Mark Galloway had a Culver Military Academy team loaded with talent, none greater than his own son, Trey. In a conversation that took place mere moments after cancellation of the IHSAA basketball tournament, the Galloways discuss the frustration of a season that might have been. Soon, however, they reflect on happier times... from Mark's glory days as an outstanding player in his own right,...

Just wow. Arguably the world's most famous Indiana alum, and without question the wealthiest, Mark Cuban regales us with hilarious adventures from his beloved days in Bloomington and beyond. Listen in as he talks about being extra in Breaking Away, playing against Isiah at the HPER, and even creating a world-class media center in Assembly Hall. Don't even try to resist the infectious joy and passi...

The basketball careers of the Van Arsdale twins are unique not just to Indiana, but to the entire history of the sport. We converse with the delightful Tom, (with a brief but hilarious cameo by Dick), to talk about it all. From witnessing Bobby Plump’s historic shot for Milan, to playing for their childhood hero Branch McCracken, to squaring off against each other in their first ever NBA game, the...

Listeners do we have a treat for you. Not one, not two, but three Geronimos... 2020 IU commit Jordan and his two bad ass basketball parents, Dawn & Jose. The only thing this family has more of than basketball talent is love for the game and each other. The infectious joy of this trio will not only have you smiling throughout our conversation, but for all of Jordan's career as an Indiana Hoosier. S...

Double the legends, double the awesome. This dynamic duo of Indiana icons Dean Garrett & Keith Smart grace us with their presence yet again, this time to talk about life after hanging Banner #5. They tell of playing in the Pan Am Games together and being co-captains for their senior year. And then hold tight for mind-blowing tales of their life in professional basketball and oh so much more. The o...