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Evansville native, Butler alum and national broadcaster Brandon Gaudin joins the podcast to discuss his career, his work over the years calling Butler basketball and Big Ten sports, working as the voice of the Madden video game franchise and his role now as the television play-by-play voice of the Atlanta Braves.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek discuss Mike's takeaways from IU's spring football game last week, before diving into the considerable job Darian DeVries and his staff have done rebuilding the IU men's basketball roster almost from scratch, with work left to do.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek sit down to preview IU's looming Thursday spring game. The pair examine key storylines on both sides of the ball, areas the Hoosiers need more depth, where youth might be served for Curt Cignetti's team in 2025, and more.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the latest in Bloomington, as Darian DeVries begins to build out both his coaching staff and his roster, and prepares to jump back into the portal starting with a slew of visits this weekend.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss takeaways from Wednesday's news conference announcing Darian DeVries as Indiana's next men's basketball coach, with thoughts on DeVries' message and approach, IU's search process and what's next.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek jump into the live podcast engine to discuss Indiana's decision to tap West Virginia coach Darian DeVries as the Hoosiers' 31st men's basketball coach. Zach and Mike break down the pros and cons of DeVries' resume across head-coaching stops at both Drake and WVU, and what his arrival means for IU going forward.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down Selection Sunday for both IU's men's and women's basketball teams, the snub on one side and the path through the first weekend on the other. And the boys finish their podcast with a deep dive into the state of the search. Read more on what's next for IU basketball: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/03/17/indiana-basketball-coaching-search-transfer-portal-nil/82496387007/ Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:25 -- IU snubbed?? 8:42 -- Putting a bow on the men's season 24:31 -- Resetting the roster from here 27:33 -- Looking at the path for Teri Moren's Hoosiers 36:27 -- Coaching search super deep dive 1:01:29 -- Historical search comparisons

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman set the table for Indiana's potential path through the Big Ten tournament, while also exploring the Hoosiers' current NCAA tournament position and whether some left-field mid-major names might soon come into the frame for IU's soon-to-be-open head-coaching position. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:50 -- Recapping the regular season 16:50 -- Mike Woodson's legacy as IU coach 25:37 -- The season from here forward 37:30 -- Coaching search updates 50:10 -- Potential mid-major candidates

IU Insider Zach Osterman is joined this week by ESPN national college basketball insider Jeff Borzello, to discuss the latest on Indiana's coaching search, where the Hoosiers fit in the national conversation and how a process like this differs when it unfolds across a longer-than-normal timeline. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:50 -- Navigating a modern coaching search 11:35 -- Is IU the best job on the market this cycle? 17:56 -- The role of a search firm in the process 26:07 -- The impact of revenue sharing on the job's appeal 37:18 -- Best-case scenarios for the Hoosiers

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman unpack a busy end of February for IU men's basketball. The Hoosiers approach a pivotal West Coast trip riding momentum for the first time in a while, with NCAA tournament hopes growing. While behind the scenes, the search for Mike Woodson's successor rolls on toward the month in which it will likely conclude.

IndyStar's Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek of the Bloomington Herald-Times break down the Hoosiers' 73-58 upset win over No. 14 Purdue, breaking down the keys to Indiana's victory and what it means to postseason possibilities.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss where things stand here in the early stages of Indiana's search for Mike Woodson's replacement, what step in the process Scott Dolson might find himself at the moment and what key factors will inform his ultimate decision.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek pick apart the Hoosiers' three-point loss to Michigan on Saturday afternoon, a game defined as much by the atmosphere around it as what happened on the court.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the fallout from Friday's news that IU coach Mike Woodson will step down at the end of the current season. What does this mean for the Hoosiers in the short term, where will Scott Dolson go from here and what kind of job is he offering at Indiana?

Bloomington Herald-Times' Mike Niziolek and IndyStar's Zach Osterman discuss the ins and outs of the Hoosiers' last-minute loss Sunday against Maryland, a defeat that begins to set the season at large on a more difficult course to navigate.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman pick the bones out of back-to-back 25-point defeats for Mike Woodson's Hoosiers, what's gone wrong these last two games and where Indiana goes from here. Plus, a look at the importance of IU women's basketball's win at Iowa. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro, diving right in 11:05 -- What changed after a five-game win streak 20:10 -- Would lineup changes help? 29:20 -- Discussing the wider state of the program 41:15 -- Where does IU go from here 43:35 -- IU women's basketball scores a big win at Iowa

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down the keys to Indiana's 13-point home win against USC on Wednesday night, including Oumar Ballo's excellence, more strong guard play and a renewed effort from IU's bench.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek return for the first show of 2025, digging into Indiana's four-game win streak, and whether Mike Woodson's team is showing consistent improvement or just playing well in bursts. Curt Cignetti's work in the transfer portal also gets some scrutiny. Chapters: Mind Your Banners: Hoosiers starting strong in 2025 0:00 -- Intro 1:28 -- IU's last four games 14:19 -- What Penn State win means 18:21 -- The one-big vs. two-bigs debate 30:27 -- Importance of Hoosiers' next six games 37:31 -- IU football transfer portal talk 45:23 -- Additions at skill positions

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sign off the 2024 IU football season with a look back at the Hoosiers' loss to Notre Dame, the national narrative surrounding the Hoosiers, what this season will mean and where Curt Cignetti's program goes from here. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:14 -- Looking back at Notre Dame 22:15 -- Thoughts on the season overall 26:45 -- National discourse around IU 38:05 -- Where Indiana goes from here

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek pick apart the key matchups, players and potential x-factors in IU football's first-round College Football Playoff game at Notre Dame on Friday night. Will Kurtis Rourke be able to open up Indiana's passing attack and hurt the Irish? Can IU corral Riley Leonard and Notre Dame's ground game? What's the mood in both fan bases going in? And who will win? Chapters 0:00 -- Intro 1:45 -- Early thoughts on IU and Notre Dame 3:31 -- Strength-on-strength matchups both ways 5:34 -- Notre Dame against the pass 8:27 -- Teams limited mistakes 11:25 -- IU's lessons from Ohio State loss 18:57 -- Individual matchups to watch 25:29 -- The importance of Indiana's ground game 32:48 -- Ball security 36:35 -- Hoosier linebackers against Leonard, plus predictions

Mike Berardino, Notre Dame football beat writer for the USA Today Network, joins IU Insider Zach Osterman to discuss Friday's College Football Playoff matchup from the Notre Dame perspective. Where do the Irish hold potential advantages on Indiana? Where in the matchups might this game be decided? And which players will be key to the outcome?

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman recap the Hoosiers' 15-point win Monday night in their Big Ten opener against Minnesota, a game that saw five IU players score in double figures.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman take their first swings at the matchup and storylines in Indiana's College Football Playoff opener at Notre Dame on Friday, Dec. 20. Niziolek and Osterman break down the two teams, discuss the wider bracket and consider this season's larger implications.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman dive into a host of pressing topics surrounding Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers, including the looming and important portal window, staffing losses and retentions, and, of course, the Hoosiers' potential path in the College Football Playoff. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:17 -- Tino Sunseri to UCLA 9:05 -- Rest of staff retained 19:57 -- Early look at IU in the portal 37:35 -- Who can develop from current roster 48:29 -- IU's future at running back 50:41 -- IU's future at wide receiver 53:05 -- Impact of 2024 high school class 59:20 -- CFP discussion

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman recap what we learned from the Hoosiers' 26-point win, marked by Luke Goode's shooting and excellent overall bench production, Tuesday night in IU's return from The Bahamas.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down No. 10 Indiana's 66-0 victory over Purdue, a rivalry series win that by any number of measures was perhaps IU's most dominant ever in an Old Oaken Bucket game.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman recap the good, bad and (plenty of) ugly in No. 5 Indiana's 38-15 loss at No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon, the Hoosiers' first defeat of the season and a loss that will put a dent in their Playoff resume.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman recap the Hoosiers' laborious win Thursday night against a UNC Greensboro team Mike Woodson said postgame outworked and outhustled Indiana. Myles Rice led all scorers with 20 points.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek take a deep dive into the narratives and matchups that could define Indiana's visit to Ohio State this weekend, in the first top-five matchup in the regular season in IU football history.

Mike Katic, Indiana's sixth-year starting center, sits down with IU Insider Zach Osterman to discuss Katic's career, his decision to return this season and how the Hoosiers' historic campaign has unfolded from his seat.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down IU's 87-71 win Saturday afternoon against SEC visitor South Carolina. Myles Rice led all scorers with 23 points, as five Hoosiers scored in double figures.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman react Saturday morning to the news Indiana has tied football coach Curt Cignetti to a new eight-year contract that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the Big Ten.

Steven Godfrey, co-host of the podcast Who Killed College Football, joins the show to discuss his anthology series examining the various forces that have pushed the sport to where it is today. Godfrey also lends his thoughts on how IU football fashioned such an unexpected turnaround, and where the Hoosiers can go from here. Chapters 0:00 -- Intro 2:25 -- Who Killed College Football (wkcfb.com) 20:31 -- How did IU football pull this off? 27:55 -- Where can IU football go from here?

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down for their weekly show, discussing the Hoosiers' win over Michigan, their rise in the College Football Playoff rankings and how Curt Cignetti will handle Indiana's second bye week. Mike and Zach also set up IU's weekend visit from South Carolina in men's basketball. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:05 -- CFP rankings 27:35 -- IU-Michigan second look 44:25 -- Bye week 51:52 -- South Carolina preview

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman hash through the Hoosiers' 35-point win against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, and the good and bad of a performance that was far worse in the first half than it was in the second.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down No. 8 Indiana's 20-15 win against Michigan on Saturday afternoon, a victory which moved IU to 10-0 for the first time in school history. Mike and Zach pick apart a hot-and-cold offensive performance, the Hoosiers' defensive strength and winning plays that got Indiana to 10 wins for the first time ever.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down for their weekly podcast, wrapping the Eastern Illinois win in basketball before going in-depth on IU's football game this weekend against Michigan, and the Hoosiers' current path to the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down the good and bad of Indiana's 80-61 season-opening win against SIU-Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Mackenzie Mgbako scored a career-high 31 points, while Trey Galloway added nine assists.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's debut at No. 8 in the first College Football Playoff rankings released this season, what this means for the Hoosiers going forward and the stakes for their last three games.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss in depth the Hoosiers' dominant 47-10 win Saturday at Michigan State, a victory that saw Indiana outperform the Spartans decisively in all three phases to return the Old Brass Spittoon to Bloomington.

IU Insider Zach Osterman welcomes CrimsonCast's Galen Clavio back to the podcast to discuss the Indiana football season thus far, and what the Hoosiers have already accomplished that could reverberate long beyond this season.

With big football games to recap and preview, and a basketball exhibition performance to pick over, Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman dig into a busy week that was/will be for IU athletics.

IU Insider Zach Osterman runs down key moments, top performances and takeaways from Indiana's 66-62 exhibition win in a matchup of preseason top-20 teams at Tennessee on Sunday afternoon.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman recap the Hoosiers' 31-17 win against Washington, a victory Curt Cignetti called "gutty" after his team had to overcome hurdles in all phases to stay undefeated.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman run the rule back over Indiana's 56-7 victory against Nebraska, evaluate the Hoosiers' next move at quarterback with Kurtis Rourke out injured, and preview the Washington game.

Mind Your Banners welcomes special guest Harry Lyles, reporter, host, commentator and staff writer from ESPN and ESPN GameDay. Lyles talks with the pod about his strong connection to the state of Indiana, his impressions of the Hoosiers thus far this season and what he's looking forward to most about GameDay on Saturday in Bloomington.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down Indiana's 56-7 rout of Nebraska, where the Hoosiers turn with Kurtis Rourke out injured and what to expect from his backup, Tayven Jackson, with ESPN GameDay bound for Bloomington.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek recap a remarkably dominant performance from Indiana in a heavy defeat of Nebraska that should reframe so much of what college football thinks of the Hoosiers.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek reset expectations and narratives after IU's 6-0 start under Curt Cignetti, casting an eye on the Hoosiers' impending visit from Nebraska and the rest of the season to come.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman recap appearances by IU's men's and women's basketball teams at Big Ten media days, with takeaways from what they heard and saw in suburban Chicago.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down Indiana's sixth win in as many tries, a 41-24 victory Saturday at Northwestern that makes the Hoosiers the country's first bowl-eligible team.