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Kurt's Korner is a podcast focused on updating Big 12 fans on their Big 12 teams, hosted by a reporter covering the Big 12 Conference.

Kurtis Quillin


    • Nov 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 175 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Kurt's Korner: Life in Big 12 Country

    How did we end up here? - Nov. 30, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 32:32


    Kurt sets the stage for the 2023 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Conference Championship Game between Texas and Oklahoma State. Plus, 7 teams in NCAA Volleyball Tournament and The Picks in men's basketball. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

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    Eternal Bedlam Champs - Nov. 9, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 48:03


    Kurt discusses the meaning of Oklahoma State's win in the final Bedlam matchup for the foreseeable future. Plus, Arizona needs Dave Ramsey's phone number & the Big 12 adds two sports. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    West Virginia. Mountain Meltdown. - Oct. 25, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 24:10


    Kurt recaps Week 8 of the college football season and makes The Picks for Week 9. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    I have no idea what is happening - Oct. 19, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 42:54


    Kurt recaps Week 7 of the 2023 college football season and sets the stage for what should be an absolutely wild 2023-24 men's college basketball season. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Not this, again - Oct. 11, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 29:22


    Kurt recaps Week 6 of the 2023 College Football season. Plus, The Picks ahead of Week 7 and the return of an old, speculative conversation. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Welcome to the Big 12, newbies - Oct. 4, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 30:59


    Kurt debuts a new format to review the previous week's action and the return of "The Picks." Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Explaining my absence and where we are in the Big 12 - Sept. 20, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 33:35


    Kurt explains his lengthy absence from the pod and where his life has shifted. Plus, how we got where we are in realignment + this football season. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    RIP Conference of Champions - July 28, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 29:01


    Kurt discusses Colorado's return to the Big 12, how it happened, what's next, who's next and then previews his thoughts on the coming season. Plus, the biggest questions for all 14 teams in 2023. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Frogs in semis, Huggins' career ends in disgrace - June 21, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 21:39


    Kurt updates us on TCU's run through the Men's College World Series, previews the NBA Draft, realignment news and Bob Huggins' summertime resignation after a DUI arrest. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Surprise, the Sooners are in the Champ Series. Plus, OSU, what happened?? - June 6, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 20:31


    Kurt sets the stage for the WCWS Championship Series between No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 3 Florida State and how four of the six Big 12 baseball teams to get in to the baseball regionals were bounced. You won't believe who the lone team to go two-and-queue was, either. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    K-State got screwed & a WCWS preview - May 31, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 27:25


    Kurt previews the Women's College World Series, which features two Big 12 teams, and the NCAA Baseball Tournament which features six. Plus, how Kansas State got screwed. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Softball Super Regional & Big 12 Baseball Tourney preview - May 23, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 21:50


    Kurt previews the 2023 NCAA Softball Super Regionals & the Big 12 Baseball Tournament. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Baseball & Softball postseason fields set & What does the ACC & Pac-12 news mean for the Big 12? - May 18, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 29:47


    Kurt runs through the NCAA Softball regional brackets and discusses what Big 12 teams have a shot and which ones are on upset alert. Plus, the Big 12 Baseball Tournament field is set in a historic first. Finally, a Big 12 school has athletes caught gambling & what, if anything, does the recent Pac-12 and ACC news mean for the Big 12? Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Softball is nearing the postseason & What does the Pac-12's current lack of a deal mean for CFB? - April 27, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 29:16


    Kurt sets the scene for the tail end of the Big 12 baseball and softball seasons and discusses whether the Pac-12's current lack of a deal means anything for the Big 12 and/or college football. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    From 13 down to 2: A 1st-weekend NCAA Tournament recap & The Picks - March 21, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 39:21


    Kurt recaps the first weekend of the NCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournaments, when 11 of the 13 Big 12 teams vying for a national title were eliminated. Plus, The Picks as we get set for a full weekend of Big 12 play in baseball and a look at this weekend's softball schedule. Kurt's Korner Bracket Challenge Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    WE'RE BACK! Bracket Breakdowns & The Picks - March 14, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 39:27


    Kurt explains the extended absence (We're really sorry about that). Plus, full bracket breakdowns for both NCAA Basketball Tournaments and The Picks as Big 12 play opens in Baseball. Kurt's Korner Bracket Challenge Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Sometimes, it just means... More - Jan. 30, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 32:46


    Kurt recaps the final Big 12-SEC Challenge, which the Big 12 won 7-3. Plus, an update on Mike Miles and The Picks as we enter Week 13 on the hardwood. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    The inaugural Kurt's Korner Big 12 football awards & Big 12-SEC Challenge preview - Jan. 27, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 36:54


    Kurt runs through his inaugural Kurt's Korner Big 12 Football Awards after the 2022 season. Plus a midweek recap as Kansas loses its third-straight game, a women's recap and preview and The Picks ahead of the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    TCU did what, exactly, inside Allen Fieldhouse? - Jan. 23, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 44:03


    Kurt recaps a hectic weekend on the hardwood and gives his latest Big 12 Power Rankings in men's hoops. Plus, The Picks and a quick WBB discussion. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    TCU appears to be making a controversial hire as offensive coordinator - Jan. 19, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 38:53


    Kurt discusses several reports of TCU hiring Kendal Briles and the baggage that comes with the move, if it's made official. Plus, basketball recaps and The Picks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Oh, TCU. Plus, why Texas Tech isn't an NCAA Tournament team right now - Jan. 10, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 31:02


    Kurt recaps Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship Game and why TCU's blowout loss is more about Georgia than it is the Frogs. Plus, why Texas Tech isn't currently an NCAA Tournament team and The Picks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Natty preview, Texas fires Chris Beard - Jan. 6, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 29:39


    Kurt previews the College Football Preview National Championship Game between No. 3 TCU and No. 1 Georgia. Plus, Texas officially fires Chris Beard. Then, The Picks in men's basketball and a run through this weekend's women's schedule. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    All hail Hypnotoad - Jan. 3, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 38:53


    The TCU Horned Frogs are heading to the CFP National Championship Game. Plus, an update on Chris Beard's arrest in Austin and The Picks in hoops. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Texas MBB coach Chris Beard arrested - Dec. 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 32:31


    Kurt discusses what we know after Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested Monday in Austin on domestic violence-related charges and what steps may come next. Plus, The Picks as Finals wrap up in the Big 12. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Bowl SZN, Hypnotoad wins even after losing and K-State is your Big 12 Champion - Dec. 5, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 51:46


    Kurt recaps the 2022 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship Game, where Kansas State won and TCU still made the College Football Playoff. Plus, why the Big 12 is fine, where all 12 (including the four new members) are bowling and The Picks. Then, some hoops talk after the Big East-Big 12 Battle. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    A new, cooler Big 12 is here. Plus, The Picks - Dec. 1, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 20:58


    Kurt explains the biggest sign, yet, that the "newer, cooler" Big 12 new commissioner Brett Yormark promised is here. Plus, The Picks as we enter a huge weekend for the conference. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    The final football power rankings, the future of the Big 12 changes and The Picks on the hardwood - Nov. 28, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 34:37


    Kurt gives his final power rankings for the 2022 football season. Plus, a coach at a future Big 12 school leaves and The Picks for this week's midweek basketball games. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    A new No. 1, plus ”Fun with Flags” - Nov. 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 44:48


    Kurt discusses his latest Big 12 Football Power Rankings, recaps Texas-Gonzaga, makes both sets of "The Picks" for the weekend. Then, he has some fun with the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    A Big 12 AD is out, The Picks and a CFB tragedy - Nov. 14, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 38:29


    Kurt discusses West Virginia firing AD Shane Lyons, recaps Week 11 in the Big 12 football world. Plus, a hoops recap and The Picks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    TCU gets its respect and now gets its test in a massive week in the Big 12 - Nov. 10, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 32:38


    Kurt sets the scene for a massive saturday on the gridiron in the Big 12. Plus, a Week 1 recap on the hardwood and The Picks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    MEGASHOW | Final Hoops preview, basketball season debut of The Picks, Week 10 recap, latest Big 12 Power Rankings - Nov. 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 71:39


    In the longest-ever episode of Kurt's Korner, Kurt finishes his season preview of the Big 12 men's hoops world, makes his Monday-Thursday picks on the hardwood, recaps Week 10 of the Big 12 football season and the latest Big 12 Power Rankings after a season which took the title game race down to just four teams. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    TCU got screwed, Power Rankings & The Picks - Nov. 3, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 27:05


    Kurt discusses why the College Football Playoff screwed TCU and what the path forward looks like. Plus, the Power Rankings and The Picks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Dykes & TCU make history, talking hoops & media rights - Nov. 1, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 35:32


    Kurt recaps Week 9 of the Big 12 football season, including how TCU's Sonny Dykes made history in the league. Plus, we talk hoops and media rights. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Luck of the... Frogs? Plus, is a rights deal imminent? - Oct. 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 37:10


    Kurt recaps Week 8, including a discussion on TCU's luck in football. Plus, the Power Rankings, The Picks and is a Big 12 media rights deal imminent?  Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Don't listen to the hype man, wait for it all to play out - Oct. 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 40:13


    Kurt recaps Week 7 of the college football season, gives his latest Power Rankings (which saw a whole lot of shuffling) and makes The Picks for Week 8. Plus, why it doesn't matter what anyone says about Texas and Oklahoma at this point. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Short episode: Power Rankings & The Picks - Oct. 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 21:01


    Kurt quickly runs through the new Big 12 Power Rankings and how they may change this week. Plus, The Picks as he packs to go to Morgantown. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    The Picks & I'm sorry, you said WHO was picked to win? - Oct. 6, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 20:52


    Kurt makes his picks for Week 6 of the college football season and then uses Dennis Dodd's hot seat rankings to address how deep the Big 12 is this season. Plus, the Big 12 women's basketball preseason poll is released and it's a doozy. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    The cowards ranked them! Plus, will Wisconsin be the opening that dooms Iowa State? - Oct. 3, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 47:58


    THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS ARE A RANKED FOOTBALL TEAM. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Plus, the Power Rankings and whether Wisconsin is the Big Ten opening that finally lures Matt Campbell away from what he's built in Ames. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    More realignment, The Picks & When somebody tells you who they are, believe them - Sept. 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 27:16


    Kurt discusses the latest report from CBS' Dennis Dodd regarding conference realignment, a former Big 12 coach refusing to discuss her former player and The Picks. Also, yes, I got the episode number wrong Monday and shouts to Brian Shrull for correctly guessing the Kansas fight song. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Who'd have thought a sunflower wielded this much power - Sept. 26, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 34:45


    What a year in the Sunflower State, as Kansas State enters the Top 25 and Kurt recaps a weekend in which Kansas improved to 4-0 for the first time in a long time. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Hopefully this week is better - Sept. 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 17:32


    A shortened episode makes The Picks for Week 4 of the college football season. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    A rough week for The Picks - Sept. 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 31:51


    Kurt recaps Week 3 of the college football season in the Big 12, which included a devastating injury. Plus, the season debut of Kurt's Big 12 Football Power Rankings & volleyball starts conference play tomorrow. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Wheels are in motion for OU & Texas' exit, The Picks, quick volleyball & soccer scene-setter - Sept. 15, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 30:54


    Kurt sets the scene for volleyball and soccer this weekend as we near Big 12 Conference play. Plus, wheels are finally in motion for Oklahoma and Texas' exit of the Big 12 for the SEC and The Picks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Is Texas... back? And, is Neal Brown's seat warming up? Your Week 2 recap - Sept. 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 35:04


    Kurt recaps Week 2 of the college football season in the Big 12, including how impressing Texas was in a loss, what the Longhorns are up against at QB, is Neal Brown's seat at WVU warming up and the insanity at Baylor-BYU. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Week 1 recap, why caffeine is your friend Saturday, the CFP is finally expanding & The Picks - Sept. 8, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 33:29


    Kurt gives a quick recap of Week 1 of the Big 12 football season and The Picks for Week 2. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Big 12 talks TV, When will it end for the B1G & The Picks - Sept. 1, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 28:14


    Kurt discusses the latest update from the Big 12 offices in Irving. Plus, the Big Ten is talking with another Pac-12 school, which could lead to more realignment changes. And, the debut of The Picks for the 2022 college football season. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Most indicative non-conference football game for each Big 12, Big Ten inks MASSIVE rights deal - Aug. 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 42:24


    Kurt sets the scene for the Olympic sports in the fall and recaps the ENORMOUS rights deal the Big Ten Conference inked last week. Plus, which non-conference football game is most indicative of what's to come for each Big 12 team in 2022? Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Big 12 Media Days recap - July 25, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 26:27


    Kurt returns to recap Big 12 Media Days, especially new commissioner Brett Yormark's introductory press conference in Arlington. Plus, 1-on-1's with Baylor president Linda Livingstone and CBS Sports national writer Shehan Jeyarajah. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin New Big 12 commissioner: "I'm actively engaged in realignment." Understanding why the Big 12 opted for Yormark as commissioner

    The return: A new commissioner & LA is clearly in the Midwest - July 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 33:15


    Kurt returns from his wedding, honeymoon and everything else under the sun to discuss the Big 12 hiring Brett Yormark as its new commissioner, preseason All-Big 12 football and, yes, more conference realignment dominoes dropping. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    The WCWS is set, the NCAA Baseball Tournament is set & Baylor needs a new coach - May 31, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 31:30


    Kurt discusses the softball Super Regionals and the Women's College World Series field. Plus, the NCAA Tournament bracket was unveiled in baseball and Baylor needs a new baseball coach. Column: Expect Baylor's next baseball coach to come from within driving distance Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

    Softball Super Regionals, Big 12 Baseball Tournament & KU's Price retires - May 24, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 22:16


    Kurt recaps the first weekend of the NCAA Softball Tournament and who from the Big 12 is still alive for a spot in Oklahoma City. Plus, a preview of the Big 12 Baseball Tournament. And, why episodes might be sporadic for the next few weeks. Twitter: @KurtsKorner_ | @KurtisQuillin Facebook: Kurt's Korner | Kurtis Quillin

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