Midwest Madness

Ben and Sam are back for what isn't the busiest week, but Big 12 men's hoops is starting to take shape now in the latter stages of non-conference. The guys discussed the following topics: Texas continues to struggle against the better opponents of their non-conference schedule, get introduced to 'Fraud Watch' Kansas remains the top dog (bird?) with a mostly (but not entirely) convincing rivalry win over Mizzou Whatever the opposite of Fraud Watch is, the Oklahoma Sooners are firmly there The guys disagree on K State Houston looks ahead to their biggest non-conference test Kansas gets a true road test against a name brand opponent who hasn't had name brand results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a Thanksgiving and fatherhood (congrats, Ben) break from recording, Ben and Sam are back to discuss the following Big 12 men's hoops topics of import: Kansas is still the top dog in this league, but what weaknesses (if any) do they have? Baylor and Houston still very much look like teams that can challenge the Jayhawks and are we now BYU believers? Iowa St and K State are probably fine? Are we buying Cincy just yet? Oklahoma State and West Virginia are definitely not fine Looking ahead to the Big 12 MBB non-conf showdowns of the next week plus, including a quintet of incredible games this coming Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time this season, the regular co-hosts Ben and Sam talk the big games from the first week plus of Big 12 men's basketball now in the books and the numerous Thanksgiving MTEs to come, including but not limited to the following topics: Hunter Dickinson is somehow exceeding absurd preseason expectations and Kansas looks like a genuine #1 Sam is puffing out his chest about Baylor's strong early start w/heralded freshmen Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi K State fans shouldn't panic... yet Is BYU underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2nd part of our Big 12 men's basketball season preview, which efforts (in addition to previewing these remaining 7 teams) to answer some of the following questions: Will Iowa State finally have an efficient offense this year to go along with lockdown D under TJ Otzelberger? How do Kansas State and Jerome Tang follow up an unbelievable year 1 in Manhattan? What's the timetable on Wes Miller bringing Cincy back to being a tournament regular? Has West Virginia had the most cursed offseason imaginable? All of that, PLUS Justin Carter from HerHoopStats and many other places to give us an appetizer-sized preview of Big 12 women's basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new season of Midwest Madness is upon us! With just under a week to go to the start of the always-long awaited Big 12 men's hoops season, your new host Sam Razz guides you through previewing 1/2 of the 14 Big 12 MBB programs AND welcomes on Ethan Bock of the Portal Report/WV Sports Now to get his insights on the Mountaineers, Big 12, and the all encompassing transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

the most wonderful time of the year is here. seven big 12 teams are going dancing. enjoy this time of the year. follow the show @MW_MadnessBig12 on twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

kansas state LEGEND and current cleveland cavalier Dean Wade joins the show. plus, we discuss the biggest storylines heading into the Big 12 Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

the most loaded show in the history in the Midwest Madness. oh yeah, and it's march. prepare for the most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful conference in college basketball. love the show? follow us on twitter @MW_MadnessBig12 & @TheTrianoKidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

spoiler alert: more than onefollow on twitter @MW_MadnessBig12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

who has two thumbs and is a big dumb dumb? this guy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

baylor is going to win the conference. i explain why & discuss the rest of the league. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

bye bye, ou & texas! plus, josh neighbors of locked on big 12 joins the show to discuss this season in big 12 hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

does anyone want to win the Big 12 this year?follow on twitter: @mw_madnessbig12 or @thetrianokidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

just when i thought i buried kansas, they come crawling back...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

why did the SEC even bother showing up? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

as we hit the "halfway" point of the Big 12 season heading into the B12/SEC challenge, robbie ranks the Big 12 1-10 based on how each team has performed the first half of the conference slate + he awards the Big 12 player of the year, coach of the year & more. we close the show doing our "watchability rankings" of all 10 Big 12/SEC challenge games. enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

after losing three straight, it's time. the kansas jayhawks are dead. no more national title. no big 12 title. done.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

josh neighbors of locked on big 12 & siriusxm joins the show to discuss our favorite teams/players/storylines in the league and try to assess how many big 12 teams should be making the ncaa tournament. follow josh on twitter @joshneighbors and follow the pod at @mw_madnessbig12.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

in the best big 12 game i've ever seen, the kansas state wildcats defeat kansas in an absolute classic. robbie breaks down the game & what it means for both teams moving forward. follow us on twitter @mw_madnessbig12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

hoo boy. loaded show today as robbie recaps all five games in the conference + tiers the big 12 based on what he's seen so far. plus, we end the show with a new segment called the all "you want that guy on your team" team. follow us on twitter @mw_madness12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

is lubbock on fire? is mark adams on the hot seat? no, but it's not a good time for Texas Tech fans right now. plus, we preview the weekend games and how lame it is to have KU/ISU on ESPN+See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

you're welcome, wildcats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Still have tears on your face from TCU's performance in the National TItle? Don't worry, Robbie is here to remind you that the Big 12 is a basketball conference. Robbie recaps all the games from the weekend in the Big 12 and what he's seeing so far in the second weekend of Big 12 conference play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh boy. Texas finally did the thing and fired Chris Beard. Then, Robbie discusses the start of Big 12 Conference play and what he's liked/disliked so far. Follow on Twitter @MW_Madness12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you had your head buried into football season so deep you've neglected the non-conference schedule of Big 12 Basketball? Say less. Hit play and get caught up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbie Triano reacts to Chris Beard being arrested & suspended by the University of TexasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Robbie Triano breaks down and reacts to the the Kansas win over Duke, how they won and what this win means for the rest of the season. Robbie then discusses the TCU loss and how much the Horned Frogs are currently struggling. Robbie then brings up some of his "Favorite Things" that are happening around the Big 12. We close the show previewing Texas & GonzagaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EMERGENCY POD! WVU Athletic Director Shane Lyons is no longer with WVU, so we discussed what that means for WVU basketball & Bob Huggins heading into the new Big 12. PLUS! An interview with Geoff Haxton, the Voice of the Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team on the season, the new transfers and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After one game in the Big 12, host Robbie Triano breaks down which Big 12 teams have been the most confusing so far. We dive into each team (besides K-State because they're wayyyy too new) and try to figure out what is still left to be learned about each team. We then talk to Ethan Bock of West Virginia Sports Now on Bob Huggins' group and Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing on Oklahoma State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL IS FINALLY HERE! All Ten Big 12 teams played in action, so Robbie Triano broke down each thing and his biggest takeaways and notes to look for the rest of the season. Each Big 12 teams gets mentioned PLUS we end the show tiering the Big 12 conference on how good each team is at this current moment. Follow on Twitter: @MW_Madness12 for more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second episode of the Robbie Triano era of the Midwest Madness podcast, we break down the breaking news of the Big 12 being in talks to add Gonzaga to the conference. We'll break down what it means for the conference and how aggressive Brett Yormark has been in his early tenure as the Big 12 commissioner. We then talk to CJ Moore of The Athletic about Kansas' suspension of Bill Self and what it means for them moving forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the FIRST Edition of the Robbie Triano era of the Midwest Madness podcast! In this first episode, Robbie introduces himself and goes through his Top 5 questions heading into the 2022-23 Big 12 Men's Basketball Season (hitting on every single team). Robbie also interview SicEm365's Kendall Kaut to preview the 2022-23 Baylor Bears and if they are the best team in the Big 12 conference. Subscribe and rate 5 stars! Follow @TheTrianoKid & @MW_MadnessBig12 on Twitter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are a week out from the 2022 NBA Draft!! Christine goes through the top four Big 12 prospects in the draft and analyzes the best spot for each player. Jeremy Sochan Ochai Agbaji Kendall Brown Christian Braun Where should each player go? Do you agree with Christine? Let us know on twitter! @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

Paul Fritschner from the Big East network joins to talk about Jay Wright retiring, Big 12 transfers heading to the Big East, intra-conference transfers and of course thoughts on the Big 12/Big East Battle slate! Follow us on twitter: @MW_MadnessBig12 @CBonSports @PaulFritschner @Ten12Network

Christine Butterfield takes you through the recent changes in the transfer portal: -how the 2021 rule change affected recruiting -2021 portal facts and figures across conferences -2022 Big 12 transfers Follow us on twitter: @MW_madnessBig12 @Ten12Network @CBonSports

BIG 12 REIGNS SUPREME!!! KANSAS WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Christine Butterfield takes a trip down memory lane and discusses the Big 12's success in this year's NCAA Tournament. Then she gives allllll her reactions to the Kansas v North Carolina title game. Its a good time to be a Big 12 basketball fan, right?! Follow us on twitter: @CBonSports @MW_MadnessBig12 @Ten12Network

Kansas made the Final Four which means the Big 12 continues to be represented!! Matt Burton, sports analyst/personality on 107.7 The Franchise joins the pod to give an insight into the ACC, what Duke needs to look like and his predictions! Follow us on twitter: @IamMattBurton @CBonSports @MW_MadnessBig12 @Ten12Network

Albie Shore from the Torillas N Takes podcast joins Midwest Madness to preview the Sweet 16 slate! Follow us on twitter: @Mr_AlbieShore @CBonSports @MW_MadnessBig12 @Ten12Network

Man...Christine realllllly dives in here guys: 0:00-8:30 Texas vs Purdue Absurdity 8:31-11:42 Big 12 goes 6-0 in the first round 11:43-20:12 Fort Worth story time (it's okay not to care) 20:13-23:29 Baylor gets upset 23:30-27:00 Remy Martin saves Kansas 27:01-28:32 TJ Otzelberger is LEGIT 28:33-35:16 TCU ROBBED Follow us on twitter: @CBonSports @MW_MadnessBig12 @Ten12Network

Caroline Darney managing editor for For the Win joins the pod to breakdown the Women's Bracket!! Follow us on twitter: @cwdarney @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

Christine Butterfield gives their initial bracket reactions and brake-down the immense possibilities of this bracket. Also Blake answers the question can three Big 12 teams make it to the Final Four? Follow us on twitter: @theblakelovell @MW_MadnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

It's a battle of the coaches! Who deserves to be awarded Big 12 Coach of the Year for 2022 season: Baylor's Scott Drew or Texas Tech's Mark Adams? Albie Shore from Tortillas N' Takes argues with Matt from Between the Bears to fight for their respective coaches. Follow us on twitter: @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network @Mr_AlbieShore @mattisbear

0:00-2:30 Weekend reactions 2:31-10:14 TCU knocks out Texas Tech 10:15-15:03 Bedlam results 15:04-20:48 Texas barely beats West Virginia 20:49-23:30 Iowa State escape the Wildcats 23:31-29:59 Baylor Sics Kansas 30:00-33:00 Seeding changes? Follow us on twitter: @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

0:00-7:11 Texas being extra 7:12-15:34 Texas Tech's defense = mother in law 15:35-19:30 It's bracketology time 19:31-24:34 Baylor a wild card? 24:35-28:40 Texas Tech 28:41-39:47 Kansas ceiling in March Madness 39:48-50:24 Texas gonna Texas 50:25-58:11 Iowa State's post-season potential 58:12-1:03:48 Hot take on the Horned Frogs 1:03:49 Oklahoma v Kansas State: who's in? Follow us on twitter: @KFlaherty247 @CBonSports @MW_MadnessBig12 @Ten12Network

Jamie Steyer-Johnson joins the pod to give an update on WBB in the Big 12 plus predictions on how the top of the conference will shape itself out! Follow us on twitter: @jsteyz @CBonSports @MW_madnessBig12 @Ten12Network

Christine describes her experience in Allen FIeldhouse and then breaks down this weekend's MBB slate. Follow us on twitter: @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

Christina Huang from the Daily Texan joins the pod to talk all things Texas MBB. Also the two break down this weekend's Big 12 MBB slate. Follow us on twitter: @stina_huang @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12network

0:00-9:14 Oklahoma State wins Bedlam (Uggggggly) 9:15-12:56 Texas Tech impressive win over West Virginia 12:57-19:30 Baylor goes DOWN to Kansas 19:31-23:13 How will each team respond? 23:14-26:59 Texas upsets Iowa State 27:00-30:00 Kansas State beats TCU 30:01-32:00 Future Seeding Implications Follow us on twitter: @MW_madnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

0:00-6:09 Texas tech v Texas Reaction WBB 6:10-14:12 Oklahoma beats Baylor 14:13-16:30 upcoming matchups 16:31-18:20 Iowa State beats Kansas State 18:21-20:59 Kansas beats Oklahoma State 21:00-24:18 West Virginia beats TCU 24:19-31:30 Upcoming Men's matchups Follow us on twitter: @MW_MadnessBig12 @CBonSports @Ten12Network

Blake Lovell from Southeastern14 joins the pod to review the Big 12/SEC Challenge and discuss how this will impact March Madness seeding. Follow us on twitter: @theblakelovell @cbonsports @MW_madnessBig12 @ten12network

Writer for 247 Sports Kevin Flaherty joins the pod to preview one of the most exciting weekends in the college basketball landscape: The Big 12/ SEC Challenge! 0:00-7:14 TCU v LSU 7:15-14:40 Baylor v Alabama 14:41-21:27 Oklahoma v Auburn 21:28-28:50 Iowa State v Missouri 28:51-39:30 Texas v Tennessee 39:31-46:11 Texas Tech v Mississippi 46:12-49:54 Kansas State v Ole Miss 49:55-55:46 Oklahoma State v Florida 55:47-1:05:25 West Virginia v Arkansas 1:05:26-1:14:00 Kansas v Kentucky 1:14:01-1:20:00 Which conference will win the Big 12/ SEC challenge? Follow us on twitter: @MW_madnessBig12 @KFlaherty247 @CBonSports @ten12network