The Racer Insider Podcast

Episode 44 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast celebrates the the magic created and electricity generated by Racer basketball in what was perhaps the most exciting season in program history. Lindy reflects on the Racers' dismantling of Marquette, the night in, night out brilliance of Ja Morant, and the enduring passion of Racer Nation as we wrap up another great year in the banner-hanging business.

Episode 43 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast gets Lindy's immediate reaction to the Selection Sunday reveal that the Racers will face Marquette on Thursday in Hartford, Connecticut. 

Episode 42 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast celebrates another championship for the Murray State Racers. Hear Lindy talk about the 'Racer Nation Reunion' that manifested in record-breaking crowds in Evansville as Matt McMahon's team cut down the nets at the Ford Center for a second straight year. Lindy and Travis highlight some of the biggest moments from the semifinal and championship wins and marvel at the tremendous energy that continues to course through that Racer Family. 

Episode 41 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast reflects back on a very special Senior Night at Murray State, an evening that brought a record-breaking crowd in to see the Racers claim a share of the OVC regular season title. Lindy and Travis discuss the remarkable energy that continues to build around the program as Matt McMahon's team gets ready to battle for another trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Episode 40 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast celebrates 23 years of the Racer Insider and 23 wins for Racer basketball. Lindy and Travis check in on the red-hot Racers and the surging Racer women's team, as both clubs prepare for a big final week in OVC regular season action.

Episode 39 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast offers a review of the Racers' home wins over Eastern Illinois and SIUE, but this week's focus is on Thursday night's nationally-televised battle at Austin Peay. Lindy and Travis discuss the highlights of last week's victories, and they welcome the return of high stakes basketball to the Racers' rivalry with the Governors.

Episode 38 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast finds the Racers with no margin for error in the chase for another OVC title. Last week's 1-1 record leaves the Racers in a four-way tie at the top at 8-2, but with no room to lose again after head-to-head losses to Belmont and Jacksonville State. Lindy and Travis discuss the state of the Racers as they prepare to host EIU and SIUE.

Episode 37 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast previews Thursday night's Murray State-Jacksonville State battle, a heavyweight matchup that will put the winner in the driver's seat to claim the OVC regular season title. Lindy and Travis spotlight the JSU rotation, take a look at Saturday foe Tennessee Tech, and examine the OVC standings as the conference's second half gets underway.

Episode 36 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast takes a look back at a week that featured incredible energy coursing through Racer Nation. Huge crowds and the national spotlight made the trip to Murray last week, and despite a disappointing loss to Belmont, every Racer game feels like a must-see event. Lindy and Travis review the 1-1 week that left the Racers 7-1 and tied for first place in the OVC.

Episode 35 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast finds the Racers 6-0 in OVC play after sweeping games at Eastern Illinois and SIUE. Ja Morant's national profile continues to rise as the ascendant star defies gravity and breaks records on a nightly basis. Lindy and Travis continue to marvel at the national publicity generated by the All-American guard, and they look ahead to what should be an incredible Thursday night in Murray, KY. Belmont. A potential sell-out. A national television audience. And another step on the road to an OVC championship.

Episode 34 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider Podcast features a look back at a pair of OVC road wins that lifted the Racers' conference record to 4-0. Lindy and Travis spend most of their time discussing the national spotlight that continues to find this incredibly entertaining team, a club that pairs highlight-reel sizzle with championship-level effort and resolve.

Episode 33 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast features a review of the Racers' 2-0 start in league play. Lindy and Travis focus on Murray State's rally to beat EKU, an effort that featured a highlight reel full of the Racers' relentless effort, expansive talent, and exuberant passion for the game. Lindy also weighs in on the OVC after the first week of conference play. 

Episode 32 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast features Lindy and Travis looking at the road ahead as the Racers prepare to begin OVC play on Thursday night. 

Episode 31 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast looks back at the Racers' impressive effort at Auburn and Saturday night's return to action against Bethel. 

Episode 30 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast features reflection on the Racers' thrilling escape v. Evansville, as well as a look ahead to Saturday's showdown with Auburn. Lindy and Travis also discuss the nation-wide attention Ja Morant and the Racer brand continues to receive, and they talk about the family connections that make the Murray State tradition so special.

Episode 29 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast opens with a tribute to the great Racer legend, Johnny Reagan. Lindy also talks conference power rankings and offers an update on the Racers' talented basketball signees. 

Episode 28 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast finds Lindy and Travis taking a look at the Racers after a 7-1 start. Just how good is this team? Questions also addressed...how do you deal with Anthony Smith's absence? How important will DaQuan Smith be as he tries to play his way into the rotation? Lindy also shares fond memories of former Racer head coach Tevester Anderson. 

Episode 27 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast puts the spotlight on a brilliant 3-0 week for Matt McMahon's Racers. Lindy and Travis look back at the dominant road wins at MTSU and SIU, plus Saturday's home victory over Jackson State. 

In episode 26 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast, Lindy and Travis break down the Racers' 83-67 win over Prairie View and look ahead to Saturday's game at Middle Tennessee. 

Episode 25 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider Podcast provides a deep dive into the Racers' loss at Alabama. Lindy and Travis take a look back at Monday's game, discussing the fight the team showed in their first road test, and they marvel at the extraordinary efforts of Ja Morant. The guys also offer a brief preview of Saturday's game with Prairie View. 

Episode 24 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast reflects on the Racers' 77-66 win over Missouri State on Saturday night. Lindy and Travis talk about Ja Morant's incredible 29-point, 13-rebound, 12 assist performance, and they also focus on the impressive chemistry and effort on display with Matt McMahon's team. The guys also look ahead to Monday's road game at Alabama. 

Episode 23 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast showcases another busy weekend for Racer athletics. Travis has previews for basketball and football, and he highlights volleyball's pursuit of an OVC championship.

Episode 22 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast shifts the focus to the hardwood, and Lindy and Travis have praise aplenty for Matt McMahon's team and the crowd supporting them after the Racers throttled a very good Wright State team on Saturday night. An outstanding all-around effort in front of an energized crowd gave MSU a non-conference win to be proud of, and the performance should raise the excitement level of Racer fans. Lindy shares his thoughts on the All-American level work of Ja Morant, and he breaks down the fantastic Murray State debuts for Tevin Brown, Darnell Cowart, and Mike Davis. 

Episode 21 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider Podcast finds Lindy amazed and impressed by two incredible comebacks in an 18-hour span. On Friday night, his alma mater, Murray High, found themselves down 26-0 to Owensboro Catholic before rallying to a 41-38 win. Hours later on Saturday afternoon, Lindy watched the Racers fall into a 31-0 hole against SEMO. And then he got to see another jaw-dropping comeback as Murray State pulled off one of the most thrilling wins in school history, ending the RedHawks title aspirations by a 40-38 margin. Lindy and Travis discuss the highlights and salute the heart that kept two teams fighting until the final snap.

Episode 20 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast features a recap of the sensational opening night win for the Racer women, as Rechelle Turner's team trumped Evansville's Aces, 81-53. Travis also previews Saturday's games with SEMO (football) and Wright State (men's basketball), while offering reminders on the excellence of soccer (NCAA match at Vanderbilt), volleyball (final OVC regular season matches), and rifle (#1 in the nation).

Episode 19 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast tips off Racer basketball as Lindy and Travis review MSU's exhibition win over Brescia. Lindy breaks down the positives he saw up and down the roster, and the guys take a brief look ahead at Saturday night's big-time battle with Wright State.  Lindy also talks about a critical closing stretch for the football Racers that begins with a Saturday morning kickoff against OVC-leading Southeast Missouri.

Episode 18 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast turns its attention to OVC Basketball Media Day. The league gathered in Evansville on Tuesday to prepare for the coming season, and Lindy and Travis review and discuss some of the league's preseason projections.

Episode 17 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast sets the stage for a major showdown between the red-hot Racers and nationally-ranked Jacksonville State. Lindy and Travis take a look at the offensive and defensive balance that has powered Murray State's rise to the top of the conference. JSU remains a formidable and dangerous foe, and the championship stakes on Saturday's game should make for a Homecoming to remember.

Episode 16 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider features a review of another very impressive effort from Racer Football. Lindy and Travis spotlight the many outstanding efforts from the Racers' dominant win over Tennessee State, a win that kept MSU perfect in league play. They also offer a preview of Saturday's critical battle at EKU, and Lindy offers more insight on hoops as Racer Mania signals the return of basketball. 

Episode 15 offers a trip down Memory Lane to visit four of the finest Racer men's basketball teams of recent vintage. Lindy and Travis review the 2009-2010 team (31 wins, NCAA victory), the 2011-2012 team (31 wins, top ten ranking, NCAA win), the 2014-2015 team (29 wins, 25-game win streak, 2 NIT wins), and the 2017-2018 team (26 wins, NCAA appearance). And after much reflection and discussion, Lindy makes his pick for best of the best. 

Episode 14 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast starts with a look at the Rumblin' Racers, as Mitch Stewart's club uses a record-setting ground game to move to 2-0 in OVC play with a win at Eastern Illinois. Lindy and Travis reflect on the win and look ahead to Saturday's contest with Tennessee State. Episode 14 also provides an update on men's basketball, as more good news arrives in recruiting for Matt McMahon and his program.

Episode 13 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast puts the spotlight on Murray State's very impressive win over Tennessee-Martin in the Racers' OVC football opener. Lindy and Travis also reflect back on four outstanding Racer basketball teams of the last decade as they prepare to decide which of these great teams was best. 

In episode 12 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast, Lindy and Travis take a look at Racer Football's critical OVC opener with Tennessee-Martin. Lindy also discusses good news for Racer Basketball, as Matt McMahon's programs adds two very talented 2019 commitments. 

After a week away, the Racer Insider is back as Lindy joins Travis to discuss Murray State football's trip to Lexington. The guys took note of the mascot 'controversy' (you would think they would know more about horses in that part of the world), and they share their thoughts on the media and fans that flamed it. And a text to Lindy from a former Racer coach prompts a discussion on the many great guards to grace the Racer back court over the years. 

Episode 10 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast features a visit with Murray State's first African-American varsity athlete, Dennis Jackson. When Dennis broke the color barrier at Murray State, he was also leading athletic integration in the OVC and across the South. Dennis starred in track and on the football field for the Racers, and he leaned on his faith and family as he faced various challenges through his career. His focus on his primary mission...completing his education...never wavered, and Dennis used his degree to carve out a career in education that has allowed him to serve young people and his community for 50 years. 

Episode 9 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast features a visit with one of Murray State's most decorated athletes. Tommy 'T-Bird' Turner was the first OVC athlete to win a national championship, and his indoor title in the 600 yard dash was just one of many great achievements during a career that eventually took Turner to the 1972 Olympic Games. As special as he was as an athlete, Tommy's life as an educator and coach is even more impressive. Join us to hear from a proud Racer who has spent over 40 years serving the young people in his care. 

With Lindy away on assignment, Travis tackles Racer football on his own. He reflects on Murray State's strong effort at Central Arkansas, and he takes a look ahead as the Racers travel to Lexington to face Kentucky. 

Murray State's basketball excellence stretches back for decades. But in the late 1970's the program was at a critical crossroads. Ron Greene's arrival from Mississippi State signaled a desire to restore the program to the top of the OVC, and Coach Greene's teams did that in very short order. Lindy and Travis review the Greene era in episode 7.

Episode 6 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider podcast explores how Lindy Suiter became the Racer Insider. We explore his journey as a Racer fan, and Lindy also shines the spotlight on one of his all-time favorites, two-time OVC Player of the Year Les Taylor.

As August comes to a close, we can begin to anticipate the return of Racer Basketball. Lindy provides an update on the Racer men, and he and Travis take a look at a host of new names on the men's and women's rosters. 

Lindy and Travis reflect on a tough opening night for Racer football, as Murray State falls 49-10 at the Stew against visiting SIU.

Travis and Lindy discuss the potential impact of a NFL-level talent at quarterback for the Racers, and the talk about potential pros continues when they turn their attention to Racer basketball's high-flying sophomore, Ja Morant. Lindy also shares his thoughts on the recently released 2018-2019 men's basketball schedule. 

Winds of change came for the highest levels of Murray State administration this summer, and in Episode 2, Lindy talks about a critical time as the Racer family looks for the next athletic director...and the next university president. 

Season 2 of The Murray Bank Racer Insider Podcast gets underway with Lindy taking us back to the origins of the Racer Insider, and he and Travis take a look at the future as they move into another campaign with the Racers.