Episode 44 - Larry "The Cliz" Clisby
Co-Host Larry Clisby talks publicly for the first time about his battle with cancer.

Co-Host Larry Clisby talks publicly for the first time about his battle with cancer.
Former Purdue Basketball beat writer and author Mark Montieth visits the podcast to talk sports, Purdue Basketball history and much more.
Former Boilermakers Vincent Edwards checks in with the Podcast. Edwards played at Purdue from 2014 to 2018 and was a member of the 2017 Big Ten Championship team.
Purdue Basketball’s analytics expert Andrew McClatchey visits the podcast to talk about the ever expanding area of sports analytics and how the Boilermaker use his info to strategize and game-plan.
Cliz and Bloom look back at the NCAA Tournament in Detroit.
Purdue athletics videographer Kylaan Scheidt stops by the podcast to discuss working with the basketball team, social media and what’s behind the videos encapsulating Purdue Basketball.
CBS Sports Bracketologist and Purdue grad Jerry Palm talks March Madness and his time in West Lafayette on the podcast.
Purdue radio personality Rob Blackman talks hoops and broadcasting on the podcast.
Sporting News Basketball Columnist Mike DeCourcy visits the podcast to discuss basketball, soccer and other topics. In addition to his work with the Sporting News, DeCourcy has been an analyst with the B1G Network and is a member of the US Basketball Writers Hall of Fame.
Former Boilermakers P.J. Thompson checks in with the Podcast. Thompson played at Purdue from 2014 to 2018 and was a member of the 2017 Big Ten Championship team.
The patriarch of the Purdue Basketball Family, Gene Keady chats about life and basketball. Keady was head coach of the Boilermakers from 1981 to 2005 and won more than 500 games and six Big Ten Championships.
Cliz and Bloom field questions from listeners of the Podcast.
Former head women’s swimming coach at Purdue, Cathy Wright-Eger stops by the podcast to discuss her current role with the Boilermaker Basketball program. Wright-Eger created and run the John R. Wooden Leadership Institute to help develop student-athletes off the court.
Former Boilermaker standout and assistant coach Cuonzo Martin stops by the podcast. Martin played at Purdue from 1992 to 1995. Following a professional career, he was assistant coach at his alma mater from 2001 to 2008. Martin talks about his time as head coach of Missouri State, Tennessee, California and Missouri.
Former assistant coach Paul Lusk joins the podcast. Lusk was an assistant coach at Purdue from 2004 to 2011. He was head coach at Missouri State from 2012 to 2018.
A conversation with former Boilermaker All-American Dave Schellhase. Schellhase played at Purdue from 1964 to 1966 and was the first draft pick in franchise history for the Chicago Bulls.
Former Boilermaker Carson Cunningham joins the podcast to talk about several topics, including coaching, history and his time at Purdue. Cunningham played at Purdue from 1998 to 2001, was head coach at Carroll College and currently coaches Incarnate Word in San Antonio. In addition, he has authored five books on sports.
A chat with former Boilermaker and assistant coach Brandon Brantley. Brantley won three Big Ten Championships as a player from 1992 to 1996.
Former Boilermaker Isaac Haas checks in with the Podcast. Haas played at Purdue from 2014 to 2018 and was a member of the 2017 Big Ten Championship team.
Former Boilermaker Dakota Mathias checks in with the Podcast. Mathias played at Purdue from 2014 to 2018 and was a member of the 2017 Big Ten Championship team.
Cliz and Bloom spend time with Purdue Volleyball Coach Dave Shondell.
A look back at the 2017 World University Games with Head Coach Matt Painter.
An interview with Purdue Basketball Assistant Coach Steve Lutz who joined the Boilermakers in the spring of 2017.
A conversation with Sean Ford, the Director of USA Basketball’s National Men’s Team. Ford shares stories about USA Basketball, and it’s connection to Purdue.
An interview with Purdue Track and Field Coach Lonnie Greene. Greene was Boilermakers head coach for six seasons prior leaving for Kentucky in the spring of 2018.
A look back at the 2016-17 season with Head Coach Matt Painter.
A look back at the first two rounds of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
An interview with Purdue Basketball’s sports information contact and point person for the team’s social media accounts.
An interview with ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas. Bilas has been with ESPN since 1995 and played at Duke from 1982 to 1986.
Former player Caleb “Biggie” Swanigan chatted on the podcast during his season and final season at Purdue. He played for the Boilermakers from 2016 to 2017 and has his jersey retired in the Mackey Arena rafters.