GC is joined by friend of the pod (and occasional contributor) IU Artifacts for a renewal of the Bloomington Food Revue. We tackle some of the big changes and happenings in town, including the sudden closure of Cafe Pizzaria and our memories of the place, the introduction of food at The Upstairs Pub and Heartwork Brewing (sort of), the arrival of Taco Bell Cantina on the east side and the overall dining scene there, and some other random items of interest. Hope you all had a delightful 2024, and...
Dec 31, 2024•51 min
IU men's basketball finds itself in an uncomfortably familiar spot at the holiday break - as a team that has failed to rack up any tournament-caliber wins, with an advanced statistical profile that does not appear to be March Madness-caliber. We talk about the underwhelming performance of the team over the last couple of weeks, look at some of the key statistical indicators and analyze what they may mean, and ponder what the Hoosiers have to do to get over the ever-present hump.
Dec 24, 2024•56 min
Indiana's magical 2024 season came to a disappointing close on Friday, as the Hoosiers lost 27-17 on the road to Notre Dame. We discuss the game, with a lot of focus on Indiana's offensive struggles, Notre Dame's athleticism and defensive game plan, and the uncharacteristic lack of execution and efficiency from IU. We also talk about the season as a whole, trying to take in all the factors and items that made the year so special to so many people. And we spend some time taking aim at the toxic n...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 51 min
We are delighted to welcome NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach to the show. We chatted at length with Nicole about Indiana's magical season and the impact that Curt Cignetti has had on the program, as well as the investments the school has made in the program. We also talked in-depth about the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame - what makes this one special in particular, how the weather may affect the game, how to evaluate both of these teams given their wins and losses, and what the keys to victo...
Dec 19, 2024•40 min
James gives you all his picks for the CFP First Round, along witih some IU Props and the Hoosier Hotstreak. James is fired up (even for James), so be aware and prepared for some adult language. ;)
Dec 18, 2024•22 min
Scott is joined by Tyler James from Inside ND Sports to preview the CFP game this Friday. What does Notre Dame need to do to take control of the game? What can IU do to win? What will the vibe be like for a night game at Notre Dame Stadium, and some larger talk of now important is it for Notre Dame to join a conference?
Dec 18, 2024•33 min
Game day is getting ever closer, and the preview podcasts keep coming. We welcome the NFL Network's Rhett Lewis to the show to discuss the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Rhett gives us his evaluation on how the two teams compare, what sorts of things Indiana may be able to exploit in the matchup, the relative strengths of the teams, and the overall vibe of the game from Indiana's perspective.
Dec 18, 2024•27 min
Scott and Galen convene an episode of the podcast to talk through the big picture items related to Indiana vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff. We discuss the relative magnitude of the game, what it means for Indiana, how the fan bases of the Hoosiers and Fighting Irish are intertwined in a lot of ways, and the overall feelings both of us have going into Friday’s matchup.
Dec 17, 2024•41 min
Our friend Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins us to talk about the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup. It's quite a contest on paper, featuring two teams that look almost lab-grown in terms of their efficiency and effectiveness. We discuss some of the major statistics and trends for both teams, the unit matchups, how the weather might affect what each team tries to do, and which personnel could play the biggest role. We also look back at both teams' performances this season and try to parse out w...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min
We got Mitchell Paige back on the show by popular request! We discuss the amazing ride that Indiana football has been on since the last time we recorded an episode together, the building sense of pride that the former players have in the program and what's going on in Bloomington, and some of the key elements of the matchup between the Hoosiers and the Fighting Irish.
Dec 15, 2024•39 min
On this episode of Bison Chat, Joe and Galen catch you up on what happened this week with IU coach and player availability, with quotes from Curt Cignetti about this week's preparation for the CFP. We discuss the Indiana - Notre Dame matchup and what the keys might be for both teams. Finally, we discuss the surprise soft launch of...the bison.
Dec 13, 2024•56 min
Indiana is in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and Galen and Scott are here to tell you about it. We discuss the Hoosiers' matchup vs Notre Dame, and how Indiana measures up statistically against the Fighting Irish. We also discuss the importance of Indiana getting named to the CFP field as an at-large team, and talk about the framing of the selection show.
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On this week's Bison Chat, Galen and Joe look back on Indiana's record-setting win against Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket game, and talk about the overall atmosphere of the game and everything around it. We then pivot to talking about Indiana's recruiting haul on National Signing Day and what the Hoosiers will be looking for in the transfer portal. Finally, we discuss Indiana's future in the College Football Playoff, with a look at what Indiana would like to have happen in the conference champio...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Indiana men's basketball had a fairly disastrous trip to the Bahamas, losing their first two games in the Battle 4 Atlantis and showing that a bunch of problems from last year still haven't been resolved. We (finally) do our first proper basketball podcast of the year, talking about the lack of enthusiasm and general issues that hovered over the program this offseason, before diving in to look at the statistical realities of the current squad, their very real issues in terms of trying to build a...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Indiana capped off the greatest regular season in program history with a complete demolition job against Purdue, defeating the Boilermakers 66-0 on a glorious snowy night at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers showed up with extra motivation after last weekend's frustrating loss to Ohio State, and put any question of their offensive prowess or overall level of play to bed with a dominating performance. The win brought the Hoosiers' record to 11-1 on the campaign, and should see them sit securely on t...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min
A preview of the 2024 edition of the Old Oaken Bucket game, as 10-1 Indiana looks to move closer to a playoff berth. They take on a Purdue team that has struggled mightily this season. We look at the statistical matchup between the two teams and discuss the atmospheric conditions expected for the first-ever night Bucket Game.
Nov 30, 2024•21 min
James gets you all the betting lines for the final week of the college football season, along with his Hooiser Hotstreak pick of the week.
Nov 29, 2024•15 min
A bit late due to some technical difficulties with uploading - thank you for your patience. On this week's Bison Chat, we take a look back at IU's difficult loss to Ohio State, look ahead to the Old Oaken Bucket Game, and live-react to the latest CFP Committee rankings.
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Hoosiers had big aspirations for their top-5 matchup versus Ohio State in Columbus, but a fast start was quickly soured by mistakes, scheme issues, and old-fashioned physical dominance by the Buckeyes. We discuss what went wrong for Indiana, the aspects of the game that led to the defeat, and what it means in the big picture. We also take a look at the CFP rankings and analyze what the committee will probably do when they release the updated rankings on Tuesday.
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Scott and Galen reunite after an extensive week of podcasting content to talk about what awaits us this weekend as Indiana takes on Ohio State. We discuss the discourse that has made up the last several days, Indiana's place in the CFP order, and what (if anything) Indiana "owes" college football's media establishment in this game. Plus other stuff!
Nov 22, 2024•33 min
James and Scott break down all the lines in the B1G this week, quickly, so they can talk all about the IU v OSU game this weekend. Also, get your Hoosier Hotstreak picks for the weekend.
Nov 21, 2024•30 min
We are joined by longtime friend of the pod Stefak Krajisnik to talk about Indiana-Ohio State this weekend. Stefan (who covers Ohio State for Cleveland.com) talks us through the overall atmosphere among the Buckeyes fanbase coming into a game that matters a great deal to both teams. We also discuss some of the various matchups and factors - the relative statistical similarities between these two teams, the weather forecast, the physical matchups, and the
Nov 21, 2024•42 min
Indiana plays one of the biggest games in program history this Saturday, and who better to break it down with than Taylor Lehman of Bite-Sized Bison? We go deep on a number of fronts relating to the game, including Indiana's mentality coming into the contest, the advantages that the bye week potentially gave to the IU coaching staff, the key matchups in the trenches, and the importance of IU finding a way to match up against Ohio State's skill position talent.
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min
On this edition of Bison Chat, Joe and Galen recap the weekend, as we discuss Curt Cignetti's extension and what it means for IU athletics. We also hear from Cignetti as he discusses Ohio State, as we break down some of the key items related to the huge upcoming showdown in Columbus. Finally, we do our newly traditional live breakdown of the CFP rankings, with some analysis of what the committee did this week and what it means for Indiana.
Nov 21, 2024•53 min
On the latest edition of CrimsonCast, we sit down for a lengthy and enjoyable interview with Dane Sanzenbacher, former Ohio State WR, former NFL player, and currently an analyst on 97.1 FM in Columbus. We discuss Dane's very unique connection to Indiana University (and CrimsonCast), and then dive deep into the various aspects of this top-5 matchup. We talk about the mentalities of both teams, the surprisingly even statistical profiles of both, the advantages Ohio State may have in this type of a...
Nov 19, 2024•53 min
Suck Month continues, as we enter Ohio State Week --- and the stakes are huge. IU arrives ranked in the top 5, taking on another top 5 team in the Buckeyes. On this episode, we tackle some items leading into tomorrow's updated CFP reveal, including the Indiana-SEC war on X, the framing of the debate around Indiana, who to root against in the next couple of weeks, the new football stadium plans at Northwestern, and more.
Nov 19, 2024•43 min
Scott is joined by Connor Onion of Big Ten Network and Fox. They discuss, why everything Cignetti has said has come true, will there be ANOTHER renegotiation in a few weeks, the crazy swings in programs in college football, how he views our game against Ohio State, and why he’s excited to come to Bloomington if we host a CFP game.
Nov 18, 2024•35 min
Indiana and Curt Cignetti signed a contract extension and raise on Saturday, upping his guaranteed salary to $9 million per year and lengthening the deal through 2032. We do an emergency podcast to digest the news and talk about why this is so important for IU athletics and Indiana football specifically.
Nov 16, 2024•39 min
Indiana is on a bye this week, but many of the teams they are competing against for a CFP bid are in action. Which results are best for the Hoosiers? Matt Blaszka joins the podcast as we discuss some of the games and potential outcomes for this weekend. (Note that Matt was on the phone for this interview, so some of the audio quality isn't as good as normal. Thanks for your patience!)
Nov 15, 2024•32 min
The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, in one of the most monumental victories in school history. The Hoosiers rode some solid offensive execution to a first half lead, then white-knucked their way to a victory in the second half thanks largely to their defense and special teams. It was the first time that IU has truly been tested for a full 60 minutes, and they figured out a way to pull out the win. We discuss the game in detail, talk about the CFP implications, and ...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
