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Could Be Wrong

Nick Schwerdt & Mike Vernonwww.buzzsprout.com

The world is broken. And the only thing that could possibly fix it is two guys talking about KU sports.

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Episodes

How KU Showed Us Their Ceiling and Floor in Three-Day Span

In this episode, Mike and Nick react to Kansas Basketball's OT loss to K-State in Manhattan and debate if there's cause for concern. They also compare the game to KU's beatdown of Houston two days prior and wonder which version of Kansas they'll see in the NCAA Tournament. Also discussed: Kevin McCullar's draft stock, surprising stats from Big 12 play (glasses on!), and give final record predictions with 8 games remaining. Finally, a take courtesy of the Show it All Gang inspires a draft of 'Guy...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The Year of the Furph: A Star is Born for Kansas Basketball

In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss the incredible, beautiful, awe-inspiring emergence of KU's freshman phenom, Johnny Furphy. They wonder what his ascension means for the Jayhawks and how sustainable it is the rest of the season. They also discuss why Kansas has lost 2 of their last 5 games and what the biggest questions remaining for the squad are. Then, they discuss Lance Leipold's future at Kansas as questions loom regarding a potential opening at Michigan and if the program would be inte...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Memorial Stadium is Gone and Allen Fieldhouse COULD BE NEXT!

In this episode, Mike and Nick return from a holiday break and are joined by the wise Tully Corcoran who is confused and enraged that David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has been demolished. The guys wonder what would have happened had Kansas Football hired Jim Harbaugh in 2009 and how those ripple effects would have impacted the college sports landscape. The guys also discuss where KU Football would have been if Jason Bean hadn't returned for the 2023 season and share a not-so-crazy conspiracy ...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Kenpom on Fraud Watch? KU Bowl Game and 2023 Talk with Jayhawk Talk.

Jayhawk Talk and Mike go 1:1 in this special guest episode. The two are higher on KU hoops than Kenpom... and a lot of fans on Twitter. We get into our expectations for the team moving forward. We also discuss what we want to see out of KU's bowl game? What are we gonna be watching for? And what matters for this team going forward? Plus, we get in our feelings with the Memorial Stadium teardown and the potential (likely) season at Arrowhead Stadium. And we ask the question: What one KU event fro...

Dec 21, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Kansas Basketball’s Big Win + Football’s Big Loss

Kansas Basketball: Is KU confirmed elite after beating UConn? McCullar>Dickinson? We love KJ Adams. Who is to blame for Bill Clingan’s rage? And KU-Mizzou week DRAFT! The greatest dunkers in KU Hoops history Kansas Football: Will the Jayhawks be OK without Andy Kotelnicki? Fans aren’t thrilled about the bowl game in Phoenix… but is that really fair? Tune in for the best takes on Kansas Jayhawks sports. Follow and subscribe for weekly episodes!...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Kansas Football Season Awards + A KU Basketball Expectation Check

We are NOT about ‘What Ifs...?'. Instead, we focus on a great regular season for the Jayhawks, what it means going forward, talk bowl games, and give out our regular season awards. Meanwhile KU basketball expectations are out of control right now. How can we judge the team through non-conference play? Also discussed: Devin Neal's historic season, Shaka Smart becoming public enemy No. 1, Kevin McCullar's insane growth this year, and a back-and-forth competition of who is the true alpha of the sho...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Kansas Loses to K-State and Vibes are Low

In this episode, Nick and Mike recap KU Football's soul-crushing loss to Kansas State and try to spin the result into positives for Kansas. The guys talk about Lance Leipold's future in Lawrence, give Devin Neal his flowers for an incredible 2023 season, and rant on the online discourse between KU and K-State fans. The Show it All Gang shows out once again and we discuss some suckbags we're thankful for this year.

Nov 21, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Darnell Jackson on KU's Win over Kentucky, His Triumphs and Trauma, and Wally Szczerbiak's Financial Advice

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!!! In this bonus episode, Mike and Nick are joined by Kansas legend, national champion, and author Darnell Jackson. "D-Block" discusses KU's win over Kentucky in the Champions Classic, Bill Self getting back in his bag with Hunter Dickinson, and why guys like Dajuan Harris are able to thrive with the Jayhawks. Darnell also discusses his new book, "Behind the Smile" (link below) which details his incredible journey before, during, and after his time with the Jayhawks. His st...

Nov 15, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Kansas Falls to Texas Tech: Lance Leipold, Kansas State week, Cole Ballard, and KU-Kentucky.

Is Lance Leipold on fraud watch after the Texas Tech loss? Not really, but the Jayhawks couldn’t #ShowMuch against Texas Tech. At least Cole #BeefcakeBallard #ShowedIt. Now we’re onto Kansas State in the biggest game of the year for the Jayhawks. Don’t worry, we also talk Kansas basketball ahead of the Kentucky game and the Champion’s Classic.

Nov 13, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Kansas Football is 7-2... Is Jason Bean QB1??

In this episode, Mike and Nick recap KU's win vs. Iowa State in Ames and respond to some fans who believe Jason Bean should be the starting quarterback for Kansas regardless of Jalon Daniels availability. The #ShowItAllGang shows out AGAIN and people are wondering if Lance Leipold is the greatest coach in program history. Most importantly: Kansas officially does not suck at football anymore and there's nothing wrong with dreaming about playing in the Big 12 Championship in Arlington. Texas Tech ...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Dream Season or Bust for Kansas Football?

Can KU football really do this? Dream Season? Arlington? Lance4Life? It’s all on the table after Kansas Football's massive upset win over Oklahoma. We take your DM submissions and go off talking about the current opportunity for KU football. Yes, we talk about the student section, the jerseys, Lance Leipold job interest, and Iowa State. But this is about so much more, as the Jayhawks have a chance to make history this year.

Oct 30, 20231 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Kansas-Oklahoma: The Ultimate Statement Game?

Dive into the biggest game of the year as Kansas looks to make a program-defining statement against the Sooners. We discuss the potential return of QB Jalon Daniels, make the claim that Lance Leipold might just be a Jayhawk for life, and get hyped for Urban Meyer’s potential Lawrence brewski as part of FOX's Big Noon Kickoff. Plus, Hunter Dickinson AND Bill Self's are talking trash and we love it. And because it’s hoops time, we play some Jayhawks basketball trivia. Can you do better than the Sc...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Kansas Football Collapses vs. Oklahoma State and Fans Have Takes

In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss KU's frustrating loss to Oklahoma State and the fan reaction online Saturday afternoon. Listeners were justifiably upset and sent their takes in blaming Jason Bean, Lance Leipold, Andy Kotelnicki, and the refs. Is the dream season officially dead again? That question is answered and we discuss the vibes around the team heading into the bye week. We nominate candidates for this week's 'Fraud Watch' and give out the 'Suckbag Loser of the Week' and 'Sick Rich ...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Bill Self Defeats the NCAA and Kansas Football Has Us Dreaming Again

In this episode, Mike and Nick are joined by a (non-practicing) lawyer, podcast host, and NIL contributor whose government name is Kevin Mechtly, but is referred to on the Twitter streets as Jayhawk Talk. The trio open the show by discussing the IARP's ruling on Bill Self and Kansas and what the biggest takeaways are from this six-year saga. The guys then turn their attention to Kansas Football who moved to 5-1 on the season by rushing for one million yards vs. UCF (who may or may not be a Divis...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 7

KU Football Nightmare Seasons and Jalon Daniels Rumors

Mike and Nick address the Jalon Daniels rumors and put an end once and for all to the absurdity. They talk Jason Bean, a bad KU defense, and wonder if the nightmare season is now possible after Travis Goff called out the fans. BUT HEY, it’s Late Night in the Phog time. An argument about Flo Rida and the drafting of the best KU Hoops newcomers in the Bill Self era.

Oct 03, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Jayhawks are HOT: Dream Seasons and Bowls of Cigarettes

Mike and Nick are getting worried about Lance Leipold’s future in Lawrence. They draft their favorite bars in Lawrence, discuss Devin Neal's journey toward maybe becoming an All-American, and wonder if Jalon Daniels is getting the recognition he deserves. What are the stakes for the Texas game and do the Jayhawks really have anything to lose? The basketball roundup touches on Arterio Morris’ situation and the dynamics of Cooper Flagg's recruitment. Is Bill Self going nuclear?

Sep 25, 20231 hr 20 min

KU Football's First Bad Win in 14 Years + 'Kansas What Ifs' with Tully Corcoran

With Mike traveling overseas in an attempt to evade authorities, Nick opens this episode by discussing Kansas' ugly win over Nevada last week and wonders when was the last time Kansas Football was in a position to have a 'bad win'. Then, Mike and Nick are joined by Tully Corcoran to discuss his time covering Kansas Athletics, why Lance Leipold has been able to do something the past four Kansas coaches couldn't, why he will always hold a special place in his heart for the Morris Twins era of Kans...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Is KU Football a Big 12 Contender?!

Fresh off KU's beatdown vs. Illinois, Nick and Mike go there, asking if KU is ready to compete in this Big 12. The two dive into Jalon Daniels being better than they remember, whether or not that was the best game of the Lance Leipold era, and talk about game attendance. “You Mad?” Finally, will the Jayhawks live up to the #RANKUS hype vs. Nevada? Tune in to find out what the guys expect moving forward.

Sep 11, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 3

It's Time for KU Football to Show It + What's Going On with Jalon Daniels?

Nick and Mike go deep on the strange Jalon Daniels injury saga, give Jason Bean his love, and talk about BigGameBoomer getting denied a media credential. Nick brings an important scoop in Hearing Kansas Football will #ShowItAll in Week 2 vs. Illinois. While they’re excited to Black Out at The Booth (and maybe sell out), everything boils down to one question: are they optimistic right now about the Jayhawks?

Sep 05, 20231 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Kansas Football Expectations and Jalon Daniels Heisman Hype

Our dreams and nightmares for KU Football this year. The Saturday Commitment: Love and KU football Can Jalon Daniels actually be a Heisman candidate? KU Basketball NCAA Investigation nears the end Why we love Johnny Furphy How we’ll bet KU and top picks for Week 1 Predictions for KU’s opener and the season

Aug 28, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 1

Welcome to Could Be Wrong

Welcome to Could Be Wrong - a podcast for humanity. Mike Vernon and Nick Schwerdt will take you on a weekly journey through life, love, and Kansas sports. Could this show change the world? Who's to say? Episode 1 coming August 28.

Aug 25, 202320 min
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