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Often Daunted: An Indiana Hoosier Basketball Podcast

Often Dauntedwww.oftendaunted.com

Join Burke as he recaps Indiana Basketball. Each episode offering a fan’s perspective, devoid of objectivity, listen as Burke discusses the ups and downs of the Indiana Hoosiers. An ignorantly optimist view of IU basketball.

Follow Burke on twitter @oftendaunted. If you are interested in contributing any material or comments that can help improve the show, please send them our way at oftendaunted@gmail.com. Not endorsed by Indiana University, just educated by them. IUBB.

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Episodes

STILL BUBBLY: Hoosiers split their west coast trip (B.S. having to visit Altman in March) as Indiana's in control of the Bubble and previewing OSU w/ JR from The Big Ten Huddle.

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. On this episode: -Recapping with a few thoughts on Indiana's 1-1 West Coast trip. First up the Washington win (4:05) and then the closer-than-the-score-would-tell-you loss at Oregon (11:10) -Then its onto the regular Indiana News (21:08) including the Indiana Hoosiers' latest bubble position. -Conference News (26:55) including a Big Ten villain's cheek turn. -The Flaunted and the Daunted for th...

Mar 06, 202556 minEp. 117

DON'T LOOK NOW: Woodson is looking to take the Indiana Hoosiers dancing on his way out.

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. On this episode: -Recapping Indiana's 2-0 week. First the Purdue game (2:20), then the Penn State matchup (14:15). -Then its onto the regular Indiana News (21:15) including the Indiana Hoosiers' latest bubble movement. -Conference News (26:45) including player only meetings at the dawn of March? Yikes... -The Flaunted and the Daunted for this week. (31:30) -Burke's Big 5: Norman Dale Quotes. (3...

Feb 28, 202552 minEp. 116

INDIANA BASKETBALL: NOW HIRING! - talking potential coaches with the Hoosier Court Pod

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. In lieu of recapping the UCLA and Michigan State games, I wanted to have on the Hoosier Court duo (@HoosierCourtPod) in order to discuss the potential shot-callers for the Indiana Hoosiers Head Coaching gig. Then its onto the regular Indiana News, Conference News, The Flaunted and the Daunted, Burke's Big 5, and a small Purdue game preview in honor of my best boy Guinness (R.I.P.) Follow me acr...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 115

NEBRASKA MOVES TO 4-0 AGAINST THE HOOSIERS IN 2024 - recapping the last two weeks of IUBB w/ The Hoosier Court Pod. Some IUFB Appreciation w/ R.D.

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. It's another Hoosier Simulcast as I recap the Nebraska game and the recent frustrations of Indiana Basketball with Geoff and Ben of the Hoosier Court Pod, go give them a follow (@HoosierCourtPod). Following that ventilation session, It's onto the Indiana News, the Conference News, The Flaunted and the Daunted, and then Burke's Big 5. After all that, in lieu of previewing 2 games THAT HAVE TO BE...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 114

Hoosiers Lifeless in Atlantis and Turning In My "True Fan" Card - Recapping Battle4Atlantis w/ Hoosier Court Pod

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. Then it's a Hoosier Simulcast as I recap the Battle4Atlantis with Geoff of the Hoosier Court Pod, go give them a follow (@HoosierCourtPod). Grateful he was able to let me vent and talk through the crushing realization that Mike Woodson just can't with the necessary neutrals it takes to hang #6. Then it's onto the latest headlines from the Hoosiers and the conference. Then it's onto Burke's Big ...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 113

PRIMED 4 BATTLE... HOPEFULLY - Previewing each of the 7 possible opponents the Hoosiers could face in the Bahamas.

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. HUGE EPISODE PREVIEWING ALL 7 POSSIBLE OPPONENTS FOR INDIANA IN THE BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS. Then it's onto a light of the Indiana-UNCG game and the rest of the Indiana news, then it's news around the conference! Then it's onto Burke's Big Five (Big Ten State Birds), and the Flaunted and the Daunted. Then it's the USS Indiana on a Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke across all socials @OftenDaunted. Th...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 112

Hoosiers find the range and beat the ‘cocks to move to 3-0. - S. Carolina recap/UNCG preview

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. On this episode Burke recaps the Hoosiers win over the Gamecocks, before heading into the Indiana News. Then it's onto some of the news around the conference! Then it's onto Burke's Big Five (Big Ten basketball coaches OAT), and the Flaunted and the Daunted. Following that, Burke previews the upcoming game with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Follow Burke across all socials @OftenDaunted. Thank y...

Nov 19, 202449 minEp. 111

The Ceiling and The Floor - I Call SIUE USIE a billion times recapping the Hoosiers' first two games, and previewing the S. Carolina matchup.

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. On this episode Burke recaps both the SIUE and the E. Illinois games that the Hoosiers had last week, before heading into the Indiana News. Then it's onto some of the news around the conference! Then it's onto Burke's Big Five (Big Ten affiliated musicians), and the Flaunted and the Daunted. Following that, Burke previews the upcoming game with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Follow Burke across ...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 110

The Hoosiers win in Knoxville and lap Marian. Season’s a go. - recapping the exhibitions and previewing SIUE and E. Illinois

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. On this episode Burke recaps both the Tennessee and Marian Exhibition games that the Hoosiers had last week, before heading into the Indiana News. Then it's onto some of the news around the conference! Then it's onto Burke's Big Five (POS Big Ten Alumni), and the Flaunted and the Daunted. Following that, Burke previews the upcoming GAMES THAT MATTER against the SUIE Cougars and the Eastern Illi...

Nov 04, 202455 minEp. 109

Hoosier Hysteria and Previewing the Tennessee Charity Game as CBB IS HERE! (ep.108)

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast, now proudly a part of the College Huddle Network. On this episode Burke recaps the latest news with Indiana including what little one can take away from a 12 minute scrimmage. Then it's onto some of the news around the conference including actual game results! Then it's onto Burke's Big Five (Big Ten Basketball Brand Identities), and the Flaunted and the Daunted. Following that, I had the pleasure of hopping on the Vol Fanatics Show to co-prev...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 108

Big Ten Media Day and Definitely Biased Power Rankings At Each Position in the Big Ten (#107/#3)

Thank you for checking out the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke will go through the usual with the Indiana News, National News, and the regular offseason show formula. The segment for this episode is a few of Burke's thoughts on Mike Woodson, Trey Galloway, Myles Rice, and the rest of the word out of Big Ten Media Day as well as his probably definitely biased power rankings for each position in Big Ten Basketball. Follow Burke across all socials @OftenDaunted. Thank you so much for ...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 107

Preseason All-Teams w/ Sunny Verma (recorded before Jalen news... still undaunted) - Often Daunted: An Indiana Basketball Pod - Ep 106/2

JALEN HARALSON DISCLAIMER: This was definitely recorded prior to the Jalen Haralson commitment. Thoughts on that on the next episode! Audio back on point next episode. Breaking down the latest news around the program as well as around the conference, in the most ignorantly optimistic manner possible! Thank you for joining this the second video episode entry and the 106th Episode of the Often Daunted Podcast. This week it's onto the more regular offseason format with the Indiana News, including t...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 106

IN 49 OTHERS - An offseason talk on the State of Basketball with The State of Basketball.

IN 49 OTHERS - Often Daunted Episode 105 (Video Episode O) w/ The State of Basketball Podcast. Welcome to the newly introduced video side of the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode I finally got the pleasure of having on Adam Miller and Jaren Wilt of the State of Basketball podcast. With no real Indiana headlines to truly dig into, it was awesome getting to pick these guys’ brains on the latest moves of Indiana (as well as some of the other programs in the state), discussing the two vastly di...

Sep 12, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 105

JUST TWO HOOSIER FANS KNOWING BALL - Watching Yogi take 3's on a Tuesday, the NCAA news-dumping new integral metrics, and discussing the Hoosiers' 2024-2025 outlook with @TreyKnowsBall

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. RELEASING EPISODES ALL OFFSEASON. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including Trey Galloway's Final Form of On-Court Accessories, it was just awesome getting to see Yogi take 3's on a Tuesday, and "Why Wasn't Kel'el Doing This Last Year? (He Was.). Then it's National Notes and News including me personally being sick of hearing from Big East coaches. The NCAA smuggling their Torvik Pact in a News Dump, and Andy Katz made some tiers....

Jul 25, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 104

NUMBERS, NON-CONS, AND CRAZY ACC GIRLFRIENDS AID THE HOOSIERS IN A DAUNTED BIG TEN - The latest Indiana news, conference news, and providing the primary "source of daunt" for each Big Ten opponent.

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. RELEASING EPISODES ALL OFFSEASON. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including whether or not he did or didn't start the #NeverDaunted discussion, numerical analytic dissection of Indiana's jersey number reveals, as well as Indiana cementing it's lackluster non-conference schedule (It's all for the NET baby!). Then it's the National/Conference news including Oregon toning down their homecourt in a humble tribute to entering this con...

Jul 10, 202452 minEp. 103

OVERANALYZING PRACTICE HYPE CLIPS, A SCHOOL LOST A COMMITMENT, AND DISCUSSING INDIANA'S OFFSEASON W/ THE HOOSIER COURT POD

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. New Episodes available every Monday. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including overanalyzing a 30 second practice video in which Jakai Newton looks like far more than found money and Bryson Tucker is looking lllllooooonnnnggg. Conference and National News including thoughts on Hurley spurning the Lake Show and Kanon Catchings showing West La how hard it is to land top talent. Then it's Burke's Big 5 Big 10 Nicknames before an awe...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 102

I'VE TAKEN A BREAK FROM YOGI HIGHLIGHTS TO PUT OUT THIS EPISODE - Yogi joins Assembly Ball, Mike's words from Huber, and thoughts on Torvik's Big Ten projections.

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. New Episodes available every Monday. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including a few words from Mike Woodson at the NIL Winery Event as well as the news of the summer: YOGI IS BACK WITH ASSEMBLY BALL. Then it's the National/Conference news including some draft decisions around the conference and thoughts on the passing of a legend. For this week's segment Burke is sharing his thoughts on Torvik's preseason outlook for the Big Ten...

Jun 03, 202459 minEp. 101

LANGDON HATTON IS A HOOSIER, THE DAUNTIES, AND THE SHOW'S 100

Thanks for the patience with this week's episode. Welcome to the 100th episode of the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode we are starting off with the Indiana news, including Indiana's latest commitment from transfer big man Langdon Hatton. Then it's onto the national and conference news including NIL tournaments and The Market is getting desperate, evidence by Washington. Then it is onto the 2024 Daunties for this week's segment. Following that it's onto Indiana making big news in the legal ...

May 21, 202447 minEp. 100

HOOSIERS FINDING THEIR WAY INTO THE RANKINGS (THAT I MUST REMIND MYSELF MEAN NOTHING) AND THE WAY-TOO-EARLY-AND-WAY-TOO-BIASED PRESEASON BIG TEN POWER RANKINGS.

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. New Episodes available every Monday. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including Devonte Green joining the Assembly Ball TBT squad and the Hoosiers in the national outlook right now. Then it's the National/Conference news including some commitments and decommitments around the nation and some minor conference realignment (not the Big Ten). For this week's segment Burke is releasing his first draft of the WAY TO EARLY BIG TEN BASKET...

May 13, 202446 minEp. 99

TROY WILLIAMS IS SO BACK AND TIERS FOR THE BIG TEN OPPOSITION DRAWS - Latest from the Indiana Hoosiers, the Big Ten, and tiering out the draws for each Big Ten team.

Thank you for listening to the Often Daunted Podcast. New episodes available every Monday of the offseason discussing your Indiana Hoosiers. On this episode Burke gets into Indiana news including Assembly Ball giving me more Troy Williams in my life! Then it's onto the conference/national news including a huge program addition for one of our rivals to come. Then it's onto the Big 5, a new microsegment Burke's workshoppin' here. Following that, it's onto this week's segment: breaking the Big Ten ...

May 06, 202441 minEp. 98

LUKE GOODE IS A HOOSIER AND THE HATERS ARE FURIOUS - Luke Goode commits to Indiana and some thoughts on last season and taking the most we can from it.

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. New Episodes available every Monday. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including the Luke Goode commitment and the nation now having no choice but to recognize what is going on in Bloomington. National/Conference news including Dusty having to still navigate academics and transfer movement around the Big Ten. For this week's segment Burke is looking back on the 2023-24 season, what personal expectations he had for the program and h...

Apr 29, 202446 minEp. 97

THE HOOSIERS CONTINUE TO CLEAN UP IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL - Kanaan Carlyle commits, and what the Hoosiers are getting in Oumar Ballo with Tyler Cole (@ArizonaWildbags)

Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. On this week's offseason episode, we are definitely talking about Mike Woodson and staff continuing to build a contender. A few pieces away, the Hoosiers have made huge leaps, the latest being the Oumar Ballo and Kanaan Carlyle Commits. Indiana News including the #1 transfer class and just how bad they want to keep us down. In the national and conference news there was plenty of Big Ten portal movement and just how did Dusty not have the abolishment of a...

Apr 23, 202446 minEp. 96

HOOSIERS LOOKIN' NICE, WITH NEW PG MYLES RICE - Short week of news and thoughts on the addition of Myles to Indiana's roster

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast. Bite size episode with the quick turnaround following last week's Championship episode. On this episode Burke gets into the Indiana News including some big time visits on the docket, as well as OG Anonouby hitting an NBA Milestone. Then its onto conference and national news including Scott Drew staying with the Lord out of Kentucky and some Big Ten Basketball transfers. Following that, the segment will be spent discussing everything Myles Rice...

Apr 15, 202427 minEp. 95

NOTE TO SELF: DON'T INVOKE AN UNINVOLVED PARTY PRIOR TO MY NEXT TITLE BOUT - The week in Indiana Basketball news and a "boots on the ground report" from W. Lafayette.

First on the latest episode of Often Daunted huge news regarding the future of the show. Free Hats? Indiana News including Teri telling Tennessee to look elsewhere and Klay Thompson actively recruiting for Mike Woodson... people are talking. Current targets scheduled for visits to Bloomington. Short Final Four Thoughts before the conference and national news including a short rant about the "respect my decision" tagline. For this week's segment Burke tries to explain hate is respect to Often Dau...

Apr 10, 202447 minEp. 94

BRYSON TUCKER KICKS OFF WOODSON'S 2024 ROSTER MOVES - the villains keep winning, the transfer portal is immense, and the IU's got a commitment.

Welcome to the first episode of the offseason. Was originally an episode to recap the season, but then Mike went ahead and landed himself a five star. First off, it's a few thoughts on the Villains finally getting over the Final Four Hill and the rest of the tournament, including Kentucky's loss to Oakland. Then it's onto the Indiana News including Mike winning some of my belief with some big time validating announcements. Conference News including some of our Big Ten brethren left gutted and Du...

Apr 01, 202440 minEp. 93

HUSKERS END THE HOOSIERS' SEASON AND IT'S TIME TO HIT THAT PORTAL - Thoughts on the third devastating loss for the Indiana Hoosiers at the hands of Nebraska. Short thoughts moving forward.

WEEKLY OFFSEASON EPISODES START 4/1/24, WITH THE 2024 SEASON IN REVIEW. Welcome back to the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke is sharing his thoughts on the devastating loss at the hands of the Cornhuskers, as well as some short thoughts on some of our guys moving forward. Then it's onto Indiana news, including no sharks in Indiana! National news, including firings and more coaches who won't just shut up and win. Then it's onto a Hoosier History Hit. Thank you so much for the listen....

Mar 18, 202432 minEp. 92

TOO BAD WE COULDN'T PUNCH A DANCE TICKET IN APRIL '23 LIKE THESE SPARTANS - Thoughts on Indiana's victory over Izzo and a floundering Michigan state, before discussing why teams can't beat another 3 times in previewing the Big Ten Tournament.

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke is sharing his thoughts on Indiana's frontcourt domination, as the Hoosiers end the season over the somehow-still-in-the-field Michigan State Spartans. Then it's onto Indiana news, including Burke's unasked for opinion on the "True fans" comment. This is followed by the conference news including Rivals' All-Big Ten teams. Then it's onto a look ahead at Indiana's route to the Big Ten Tourney Title on the back of the "can'...

Mar 12, 202437 minEp. 91

DESPITE A HUGE BLOW TO PROGRAM MORALE, WE'VE GOT A TEAM TO SUPPORT RIGHT NOW! - Processing the Liam McNeeley decommit, thoughts on Indiana's massively-fun-to-watch win over Minnesota, and time to ruin Sparty's day.

Well, right when vibes were riding high, Indiana gets dealt a huge blow as Liam McNeeley decommits. Discussing the fallout before discussing what went right for the Hoosiers in their win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Then it's onto the Indiana news including some of our ladies on the All Big Ten teams. Then it's national news, including Dartmouth players approving unionization. All of that before discussing IU's final game of the regular season with Michigan State on Sunday. Then your out o...

Mar 08, 202441 minEp. 90

JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MgARCH - Thoughts on Mackenzie Mgbako leading the Hoosiers with 24 as Indiana ruins Maryland's senior night, and looking ahead to Minnesota.

On this episode of the Often Daunted podcast, Burke delves into the Hoosiers' 83-78 win over the Terps in Maryland. It's official M(g)arch in Indiana as Mackenzie leads the way with help from a veteran backcourt locked in. Then it's onto some Indiana News, including Teri Moren being named the Team USA U18 Head Coach, as well as Bishop Luers Lady Knights winning the Indiana State Championship (It's my show, I REPORT GOOD LUERS NEWS!). Then it's onto the conference and nation wide headlines, inclu...

Mar 05, 202437 minEp. 89

I'M A SUCKER FOR AN EFFORT-FUELED VICTORY - Recapping Kel'el Ware leading a refreshing Hoosier effort as Indiana beats Wisconsin after dropping one to Penn State, and looking ahead to the game in Maryland (w/ JR of the Big Ten Huddle)

Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke is bringing up and putting down the Penn State victory over the Indiana Hoosiers before sharing his thoughts on the victory over the Wisconsin Badgers with some help with JR of the Big Ten Huddle Podcast (4:05). Then it's onto the latest Indiana News before digging into the latest around the conference and the world of college basketball. Then JR joins the show to discuss the upcoming game with Maryland. All this before ...

Feb 29, 202448 minEp. 88
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