There might have been a change or two (or 75) over the summer at Wichita State. Just when it seemed like things were calming down there was more happening. Dustin and Taylor are back to start the 10th (!!!) season of Talk Angry. On this episode we discuss: The biggest story has to be new Athletic Director Kevin Saal (and early perspectives on his tenure) The new reality of NIL Trying to turn around more than just basketball Matching resources to expectations New assistant Butch Pierre All the ro...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr•Season 10Ep. 1
Wichita State is going to need something very special to happen this weekend to make the season last any longer. Dustin and Taylor break down the path that is in front of the Shockers at the AAC conference tournament. On this episode we discuss: With the season over, finishing 7th is a disappointment for everyone involved Positive momentum heading into the conference tournament Becoming less dependent on the 3 pointer Dexter Dennis named Conference Defensive POY Ricky Council IV named the 6th Ma...
Mar 10, 2022•31 min•Season 9Ep. 9
The offense is playing better and there is more optimism around the team, but the Shockers still split the games over this past week with a close loss to UCF and a more challenging win over USF than they wanted. Dustin and Taylor recap where the team is headed and what they will have to do during this critical week in games against Cincinnati and Houston. On this episode we discuss: Playing better but a missed opportunity against UCF The controversial calls at the end of the game Wichita State f...
Feb 16, 2022•49 min•Season 9Ep. 8
With back to back wins (and a convincing one over SMU), Wichita State looks to be regaining its footing as a team. This Saturday's game against USF features the Coaching for Literacy campaign from the United Way of the Plains and President and CEO Pete Najera joins Dustin and Taylor to talk about how we can support our Shockers and literacy in our community. On this episode we discuss: Donate to the local Coaching for Literacy Campaign at unitedwayplains.org/literacy SMU win felt as important as...
Feb 08, 2022•50 min•Season 9Ep. 7
After losing 3 of 4 games (and getting swept by Tulane), Wichita State finds itself in the place it least expected before the season started. Dustin and Taylor break down the current situation and how the Shockers can get themselves back on an upward trajectory. On this episode we discuss: The offense is bogging down in critical moments The defensive swing with Morris Udeze on/off the floor Comparing this season's close games to last season The probability of losing both Tulane games Must-win ga...
Feb 01, 2022•54 min•Season 9Ep. 6
There's no way around it, Wichita State has struggled over the last 6 weeks of playing basketball. Dustin and Taylor discuss what the Shockers need to do to get back on track with an important homestand against Tulane and Cincinnati on tap this week. On this episode we discuss: Thin margin of error when you can't make open shots The decline of Tyson Etienne's efficiency Lack of shooting gravity around the team Tulane a must-win game? Should the starting lineup change? How valuable was Alterique ...
Jan 12, 2022•49 min•Season 9Ep. 5
After a solid 5-1 start to the season, Wichita State finds itself with an opportunity to take on two Big 12 programs in the same week. Dustin and Taylor give the aerial view of where the team is at and it's potential while breaking down these key upcoming games. On this episode we discuss: Leaving analytics points behind at the free throw line 2nd half Tyson Etienne Half-court offense developments Transition struggles Using Tyson as a decoy Kenny Pohto named American Athletic Conference Freshman...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 4
The season is underway! But with two tight wins to start the season and struggles shooting the basketball, Wichita State has lots of question marks heading into a critical week that includes a trip to Las Vegas in the Roman Main Event against Arizona. Dustin and Taylor are here to break everything down. On this episode we discuss: Shooting struggles and statistics Tyson Etienne going viral (he is not a normal college basketball player) Checking off the boxes for recruiting target Tre King Kenny ...
Nov 16, 2021•47 min•Season 9Ep. 3
The schedule is set, the roster is final, conference realignment is back on the menu. You know that means it's time for the start of another season of Shocker basketball! Dustin and Taylor are ready to guide you through all the intricacies of this college basketball season. On this episode we discuss: More conference realignment (thanks Big XII) Who might be coming to the American Athletic Conference Are we now in a glorified Conference USA? Does Wichita State have any other conference options? ...
Oct 20, 2021•54 min•Season 9Ep. 2
We are BACK for SEASON 9! And with the huge news of Tyson Etienne returning and the TBT just around the corner we have a ton of content to get to on this episode. But don't worry, we bring the goods as Dustin and Taylor are joined by Ron Baker and Zach Bush to break down the TBT and CJ Moore from The Athletic shares his thoughts on Isaac Brown and the Shockers for this coming season. On this episode we discuss: Everything about the TBT! Reunion with 40+ former Shocker players, including all rece...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 9Ep. 1
The season ended in heart-breaking fashion for WSU as they fall by a single point to Drake during the First Four of the NCAA tournament. Dustin and Taylor recap that game and look back on a unique season that will be remembered for the many storylines it contained. Newly minted Head Coach Isaac Brown joins the crew to talk about his perspective on the season and how he is approaching the future of Wichita State basketball on the recruiting trail. On this episode we discuss: Recap of the loss to ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 157
The early exit from the AAC tournament created a lot of sweat and nerves for 24-hours, but the Shockers are in the Big Dance! Matching up with Drake in the First Four on Thursday at 5:27pm CST. Dustin and Taylor break down the action at the conference tournament but the focus here is squarely on the opportunity Wichita State has to make a memorable NCAA tournament run. On this episode we discuss: The nerve-wracking 24 hours after exiting the AAC tournament The disappointing finish against USF an...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 156
CHAMPIONS! AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS! So much to discuss in a season full of incredible storylines, but Dustin and Taylor are here to break it all down. Of course we also have to dive into Head Coach Isaac Brown getting the full time gig, and we take a deep dive on the NCAA tournament chances the Shockers have as they get ready for the conference tournament. On this episode we discuss: Isaac Brown removes the "Interim" tag The excitement the team has around Head Coach...
Mar 09, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 155
One game to recap but it was the biggest win of the season for the Wichita State Shockers. And while Dustin and Taylor are back in the studio in person, chaos is still wreaking havoc on the basketball schedule with no games currently planned for the remainder of the week. But that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to talk about. All gas and no breaks on this episode of Talk Angry! On this episode we discuss: The constantly evolving schedule Looking for a non-league game fails so far AAC looking at...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 154
With Taylor on vacation this week, Producer Bryan steps behind the mic with Dustin to discuss the big schedule shuffle that brings a top 10 Houston to Wichita State a week early. Although it must be the 13th episode of the season because the virtual service we were recording with kept glitching on Bryan's mic. Regardless of sub-zero temps or bizarre audio, the Talk Angry crew is here to bring you Shocker Basketball discussion. On this episode we discuss: COVID causes a big shakeup in the Shocker...
Feb 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 153
With the winter weather and bitter cold, the crew decided to take this week's episode remote. But don't worry, we are diving into all the details of Wichita State's wins over Tulane and Temple before diving into the road trip to UCF and SMU this week. Each game had some nervous moments, but the Shockers emerge victorious and got some big help with ECU beating Houston. Dustin and Taylor break down the developments in each game and look ahead to a big road trip that is expected to precede a 5-game...
Feb 09, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Only one game this week, but it was enough to take your breath away. The Shockers come from 8 down in the final minutes to force overtime and beat UCF in the extra period. Dustin and Taylor are joined by GoShockers.com writer Paul Suellentrop to recap the game and how perfect Wichita State had to win this game. On this episode we discuss: Thrilling back and forth action against UCF Playing perfect down the stretch The spark and energy of Clarence Jackson The Shockers staying solidly alone in 2nd...
Feb 02, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 151
The Shockers looked flat in a disappointing loss on the road to Memphis, and then turned around to have yet another 2 games postponed in matchups against USF and Cincinnati as those programs are on pause due to COVID issues. Dustin and Taylor break down the struggles the Shockers experienced against the Tigers and look ahead to the lone matchup this week against UCF at Charles Koch Arena. On this episode: The ugly offense against Memphis How shots not falling started affecting the defense Memphi...
Jan 26, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 150
The Shockers had an undefeated week with a sweep of Tulsa, but one of their two scheduled games was postponed due to COVID issues at SMU. Dustin and Taylor are joined by CJ Moore from The Athletic as they recap the season thus far and look ahead to key matchups against Memphis and South Florida. On this episode we discuss: The improved offensive execution against Tulsa Morris Udeze (named AAC player of the week) exploding onto the scene and taking advantage in the post The beginnings of some bra...
Jan 19, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 149
We are now in the heart of the season. As long as the American Athletic Conference can keep COVID at bay, the games are coming fast and furious. Dustin and Taylor look back at the split that Wichita State had this past weekend against Houston and Cincinnati while looking ahead to key matchups against Tulsa and SMU. If the Shockers are going to make their case as a contender for the conference title, this is a good week to do it. This week Mike Kennedy, the Voice of the Shockers, joins the crew t...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 148
The Shockers find themselves road warriors again with a come from behind victory against Ole Miss on the road in their last opportunity against a major out-of-conference opponent. Dustin and Taylor break down what happened and the reasons for optimism around the Wichita State program. Then the crew is joined by Joseph Duarte, who covers the Houston Cougars for the Houston Chronicle, to preview this Wednesday's next major test. On this episode we discuss: Tyson Etienne's incredible performance ag...
Jan 05, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Just as we were getting into the swing of conference play with a big OT win against South Florida, COVID-19 strikes again. This time, East Carolina has several cases hit their program and the game Wednesday has been postponed and will be replaced with a game against Newman University. Bob Hull joins Dustin and Taylor this week to break down the progress of the Shockers this season and what lies ahead for this team as they continue to improve. On this week we discuss: The big OT win against USF S...
Dec 29, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Wichita State gets back to its winning ways with a key road victory against Tulsa to start AAC play and then a tune-up against Emporia State. Now the Shockers head back out on the road for another big test against a team also picked to be in the middle of the pack in conference play: South Florida. Dustin and Taylor dive into the week that was and the challenge ahead from a very good rebounding team. On this episode we discuss: The big victory against Tulsa, finally getting off to a fast start a...
Dec 22, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 145
After a last-second loss to Oklahoma State, the Shockers find themselves in the unusual position of a being frustrated about coming up short while also feeling better about the way they are competing against top flight talent. Now with conference play beginning after an abbreviated start to the season Wichita State must begin to find wins. This week Dustin and Taylor are joined by Shane Dennis, co-host of Sports Daily on KFH and broadcaster for Shocker television broadcasts. On this episode we c...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 144
After the Wichita State men's basketball team had to withdraw from the Crossover Classic due to positive COVID tests, we finally got to see the Shockers (albeit shorthanded) in action as they beat Oral Roberts and fell to Mizzou last week in Koch Arena. The competition continues to be stiff as the team will now face Oklahoma State on Saturday, but the good news is that they should be able to return many of the players that were being held out. This week Dustin and Taylor discuss: Recap of the Or...
Dec 08, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This week Dustin and Taylor dive into the roster and outlook for the Shockers during the 2020-2021 season and what to expect from Interim Head Coach Isaac Brown. Producer's Note: This episode was recorded before the Wichita State Men's Basketball team had to withdraw from the Crossover Classic in South Dakota. On this remote episode we discuss: What to expect from a team led by Isaac Brown How Alterique Gilbert can unlock the Wichita State offense Growth in the Shocker frontcourt Which of the ne...
Nov 24, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 142
We are back for Season 8! After a three-month investigation into allegations of physical and verbal abuse, Gregg Marshall has resigned from the Wichita State University men's basketball program with a severance of $7.75M. With only a week before the start of the season, the Shockers look to Isaac Brown as the interim leader of the program. On this episode, Dustin and Taylor dive into the background and history of the situation and the next steps for Wichita State moving forward. For more informa...
Nov 19, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Last time we met, everyone was getting ready for the conference tournament and looking forward to the postseason. And then crazy things happened. First, all basketball was cancelled. Then, half the team transferred out. Finally, the coaching staff went out and got a whole bunch of new players to commit. This was a crazy whirlwind and it's going to take some time to break down. To help Dustin and Taylor through the details, C.J. Moore from The Athletic joins the podcast to unravel just what was g...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Wichita State didn't take advantage of the big opportunity against Memphis on the road, but turned around and dominated conference co-champion Tulsa on senior day at Koch Arena. Now with the 4 seed for the conference tournament (and first round bye) firmly in hand, the Shockers turn their attention to Ft. Worth and one final opportunity to make their case for an NCAA at-large (or just take the automatic bid while they are at it). Dustin and Taylor break down the week that was and give Wichita St...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 139
The last two games were filled with drama as Wichita State came from behind to win both. The SMU game was particularly noteworthy for being the largest come from behind victory in program history. Dustin and Taylor break down a week filled with heart palpitations and get you ready for the crucial final two games on the road against Memphis and senior day against Tulsa. There's plenty of bubble talk as now the resumes are beginning to be solidified and we spend some time going through some blind ...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 138
