Podcast appearances and mentions of zach osterman

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the lack of CFB related news from President Trump's appearance with Josh Pate. Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star discusses what's next for the national champs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:23) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss the news that Alan Henderson’s son, Joshua, left University on Wednesday and will transfer to Carmel, highlights some teams that are performing well right now as sections for boys basketball starts in less than two weeks, and reveals which story that he has covered this season that really made an impression on him. (12:23-32:40) – Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star tips off the second hour of the show by previewing tonight’s Indiana vs Purdue game. He details how the Hoosiers can pull off the upset in West Lafayette to go 2-0 in Darian DeVries first season, admits he is fascinated with how tonight’s game could define where the Boilermakers are among headed going into the tournament, and comments on Curt Cignetti’s restructured contract. (32:40-44:27) – The Lafayette Journal & Courier’s Sam King makes an appearance on Query & Company to further explain why Purdue’s three-point defense is the key for the Boilermakers, shares what was going wrong during the three-game losing skid for Matt Painter’s team that seems to have corrected itself, and details how far the Boilermakers have to go in the NCAA Tournament for it to not be a failed season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:23) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indiana Pacers nearly pulling off another comeback victory against a team that is in the tanking sweepstakes. Jake shares some thoughts on why the NBA is suddenly making a forceful attempt to enact anti-tanking rules despite this being an issue for decades. (24:23-38:49) – The IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss the news that Alan Henderson’s son, Joshua, left University on Wednesday and will transfer to Carmel, highlights some teams that are performing well right now as sections for boys basketball starts in less than two weeks, and reveals which story that he has covered this season that really made an impression on him. (38:49-44:38) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake previewing tonight’s IU vs Purdue game by putting the Boilermakers in the Alex Smith Phenomenon. (44:38-1:06:19) – Zach Osterman from the Indianapolis Star tips off the second hour of the show by previewing tonight’s Indiana vs Purdue game. He details how the Hoosiers can pull off the upset in West Lafayette to go 2-0 in Darian DeVries first season, admits he is fascinated with how tonight’s game could define where the Boilermakers are among headed going into the tournament, and comments on Curt Cignetti’s restructured contract. (1:06:19-1:19:26) – The Lafayette Journal & Courier’s Sam King makes an appearance on Query & Company to further explain why Purdue’s three-point defense is the key for the Boilermakers, shares what was going wrong during the three-game losing skid for Matt Painter’s team that seems to have corrected itself, and details how far the Boilermakers have to go in the NCAA Tournament for it to not be a failed season. (1:19:26-1:29:09) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query having Eddie share what the injury report for the Indiana Pacers looks like tonight. Plus, they provide some updates on what has gone on in the Olympics today. (1:29:09-1:53:15) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen calls into the show for his weekly visit to chat with Jake Query about whether there is any chance that the Colts could trade back into the first round, admits that he doesn’t envision the Colts targeting an offensive player on day two of the draft, and shares where he believes the most depth is at in this draft class. (1:53:15-2:05:36) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares a story about the artistry, historical notes, and basketball team at Shortridge High School. (2:05:36-2:11:39) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ISB Radio, February 20th with guests Zach Osterman and Kyler Staley. Hoosiers head to Mackey tonight! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - 18:58 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show hops on! Greg and Kevin discuss Notre Dame basketball traveling to Rome to start next season! What did Kevin think of the Pacers getting the win over the Knicks last night? Who will be the first Hoosier to hear his name called in the NFL Draft other than Fernando Mendoza? 18:59 - 32:42 - Nick Yeoman from PRN joins the show to discuss his new gig calling races from the booth, the upcoming Daytona 500, the difference between calling NASCAR vs IndyCar and more! 32:43 - 47:14 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Is Zach surprised by any of the Hoosiers returning to the Indiana football program? What are Zach’s thoughts on the basketball program? 47:15 - 56:19 - Josh Mullins, father of UConn star and Greenfield alum Braylon Mullins, joins the show as his son and the Huskies prepare to take on Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse! 56:20 - 1:04:27 - Carmel grad and current shooting guard for the Miami Redhawks Pete Suder joins the show! Pete gives the rundown on the Redhawks season! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:55 - Greg Rakestraw fills in for JMV on a Wednesday edition of the show! Greg first discusses the death of James Van Der Beek. Greg talks Butler basketball as they get set to take on UConn. He recaps the Boilermakers close win over Nebraska. 24:56 – 35:57 – Greg goes over the Pacers injury report ahead of tonight's game against the Nets 35:58 – 45:37 – Greg wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 45:38 – 1:06:53 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show hops on! Greg and Kevin discuss Notre Dame basketball traveling to Rome to start next season! What did Kevin think of the Pacers getting the win over the Knicks last night? Who will be the first Hoosier to hear his name called in the NFL Draft other than Fernando Mendoza? 1:06:54 – 1:21:14 – Nick Yeoman from PRN joins the show to discuss his new gig calling races from the booth, the upcoming Daytona 500, the difference between calling NASCAR vs IndyCar and more! 1:21:15 – 1:36:51 – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Is Zach surprised by any of the Hoosiers returning to the Indiana football program? What are Zach’s thoughts on the basketball program? 1:36:52 – 1:56:40 – Josh Mullins, father of UConn star and Greenfield alum Braylon Mullins, joins the show as his son and the Huskies prepare to take on Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse! 1:56:41 – 2:05:17 – Greg previews the upcoming NFL Combine and the Indiana Hoosiers that’ll be participating! 2:05:18 – 2:17:12 – Carmel grad and current shooting guard for the Miami Redhawks Pete Suder joins the show! Pete gives the rundown on the Redhawks season! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star to discuss a few IU football offseason topics and preview IU basketball's stretch run.Support Inside the Hall and Podcast on the Brink with a donation: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/donate-to-inside-the-hall/Subscribe to Peacock to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/peacock (affiliate link)Subscribe to B1G+ to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/big-ten-plus/ (affiliate link)Buy IU basketball tickets at Vivid Seats: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/vivid-seats (affiliate link)

ISB Radio, February 6th with guests Alec Lasley, Zach Osterman, and Sam Michel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman catch up on football's offseason reset, storylines for Curt Cignetti's team heading toward spring, Darian DeVries' bubbling resume and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:53 -- Checking in with football 7:30 -- Offseason storylines 21:46 -- Hoops heading into February 32:30 -- What makes a successful first DeVries season? Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/02/03/indiana-football-roster-khobie-martin-future-players-step-up-returning-win-coach-curt-cignetti/88478021007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-27:16) – The IndyStar’s Pacers beat writer, Dustin Dopirak, joins Query & Company to share what he is hearing about the future of Bennedict Mathurin with the Indiana Pacers. He weighs in on some of the centers that could be available at the trade deadline, gives his opinion on which team makes the most sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and explains why the Pacers would have some interest in acquiring Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls. (27:16-50:39) – The IndyStar’s IU athletics beat writer, Zach Osterman, makes an appearance on today’s show to give his thoughts on last night’s loss for the Indiana Hoosiers against the USC Trojans. He examines where things are at right now for IU’s tournament resume, shares some thoughts on the struggles from Tucker DeVries lately, and the decision made by Curt Cignetti to bring one of his guys back on the coaching staff yesterday.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:40) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s loss, but win, for the Indiana Pacers against the Utah Jazz. They also question why any NBA team would want to trade for James Harden at this stage in his career considering it doesn’t feel like he elevates players. (25:40-38:14) – Rick Carlisle made his weekly appearance on the Fan Morning Show and was asked by Kevin Bowen about the trade deadline. Jake plays what the Pacers head coach said and kind of believes what Carlisle was saying. (38:14-47:00) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing what city they would start their NBA franchise with and if they would rather start their franchise with Cooper Flagg or Victor Wembanyama. (47:00-1:15:42) – The IndyStar’s Pacers beat writer, Dustin Dopirak, joins Query & Company to share what he is hearing about the future of Bennedict Mathurin with the Indiana Pacers. He weighs in on some of the centers that could be available at the trade deadline, gives his opinion on which team makes the most sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and explains why the Pacers would have some interest in acquiring Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls. (1:15:42-1:22:48) – Last night the Indiana Hoosiers snapped their three-game winning streak with a loss to the USC Trojans. Jake and Eddie discuss what’s going on with Tucker DeVries lately and if they believe last night’s struggles for Nick Dorn is a sign of things to come. (1:22:48-1:30:53) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie wondering how many people actually went out of their way to watch the Pro Bowl Games last night. (1:25:33-1:56:12) – The IndyStar’s IU athletics beat writer, Zach Osterman, makes an appearance on today’s show to give his thoughts on last night’s loss for the Indiana Hoosiers against the USC Trojans. He examines where things are at right now for IU’s tournament resume, shares some thoughts on the struggles from Tucker DeVries lately, and the decision made by Curt Cignetti to bring one of his guys back on the coaching staff yesterday. (1:56:12-2:07:46) – Jake and Eddie provide an update on the trades that have been made today in the NBA and some injury news. They also provide an update on where things stand with Walker Kessler in Utah and wonder if Bennedict Mathurin won’t be moved until the offseason. (2:07:46-2:16:18) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing how much, or not, of the Pro Bowl Games they consumed last night and then JMV joins the show to preview the show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 10:09 - Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV talk boys and girls high school basketball across the state of Indiana! 10:10 - 33:46 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Zach and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award, what 2026 will hold for the Hoosiers on the football field, the basketball program and more! 33:47 - 48:49 - Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Will the Pacers trade Bennedict Mathurin? What could they expect to get for him if they do? What does Mike think about the Bill Belichick-Hall of Fame controversy?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:31 – JMV talks IU and Purdue basketball as the sports schedule starts to slow down. How long until we get above freezing? John also gives a sky point to Catherine O’Hara. 26:32 – 41:50 – Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV talk boys and girls high school basketball across the state of Indiana! 41:51 – 46:17 – JMV tells a Tom Moore story as the 1st hour ends! 46:18 – 1:12:32 – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Zach and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award, what 2026 will hold for the Hoosiers on the football field, the basketball program and more! 1:12:33 – 1:28:25 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Will the Pacers trade Bennedict Mathurin? What could they expect to get for him if they do? What does Mike think about the Bill Belichick-Hall of Fame controversy? 1:28:26 – 1:31:24 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:31:25 – 1:56:21 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:56:22 – 2:11:33 – Does anyone around here really care that Bill Belichick won’t be a first ballot Hall of Famer? 2:11:34 – 2:17:02 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:17:03 – 2:20:06 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss IU football's off ramp from winning a CFP national championship into preparations for 2026, plus an important win for Darian DeVries' team over Purdue that might just have put the Hoosiers back on a path to the NCAA tournament. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:15 -- Football finally settling down 9:01 -- How Cignetti's Hoosiers move on 12:58 -- Thoughts on how IU's roster settled out 24:03 -- Shifting to basketball, big Purdue win 33:11 -- Nick Dorn's emergence, and what IU needs from LA trip Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/29/indiana-basketball-nick-dorn-stats-potential-coach-darian-devries-ncaa-tournament-hopes/88399661007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

ISB Radio, January 23rd with Zach Osterman, Alec Lasley, and Coach Griff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman check in from Miami to try and capture what Monday night's 27-21 win over the Hurricanes, clinching the 2026 CFP national championship, means to both this team and this program. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/20/indiana-football-national-championship-vs-miami-curt-cignetti-jamari-sharpe-fernando-mendoza/88261018007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-11:30) – Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes a gameday appearance on Query & Company to preview tonight’s College Football Championship Game between IU and Miami. Don shares some comments that he has heard from Curt Cignetti this week about the Hurricanes, explains what this IU football team means to him, reveals if he will have any nervous energy in the final moments leading up to the start of the game tonight, and admits that he will blame Jake if he starts crying tonight if Indiana defeats Miami. (11:30-28:04) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joining the show to weigh in on the Buffalo Bills deciding to fire Sean McDermott despite all his success in Buffalo, examines what the four remaining teams remaining have in common compared to the Colts, assesses if the Colts organization is not proactive enough with making decisions, and the collapse of the Houston Texans yesterday against the New England Patriots. (28:04-53:36) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins the show from Miami to preview tonight’s CFP Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. Zach senses that the attitude for the Hoosiers has not shifted to nervousness this week with this being the biggest game in school history, compares Miami playstyle to Ohio State’s, and shares some names of people that he will think about if Indiana wins tonight.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:23) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing tonight’s College Football Playoff Championship between Indiana and Miami. Jake also talks a little bit about the significance of today being Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well. (23:23-35:15) – Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes a gameday appearance on Query & Company to preview tonight’s College Football Championship Game between IU and Miami. Don shares some comments that he has heard from Curt Cignetti this week about the Hurricanes, explains what this IU football team means to him, reveals if he will have any nervous energy in the final moments leading up to the start of the game tonight, and admits that he will blame Jake if he starts crying tonight if Indiana defeats Miami. (35:15-44:47) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake opening the phone lines for people to call into the show to share who they will be thinking about tonight if the Hoosiers are able to defeat the Hurricanes. (44:47-1:11:48) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joining the show to weigh in on the Buffalo Bills deciding to fire Sean McDermott despite all his success in Buffalo, examines what the four remaining teams remaining have in common compared to the Colts, assesses if the Colts organization is not proactive enough with making decisions, and the collapse of the Houston Texans yesterday against the New England Patriots. (1:11:48-1:23:19) – Following his conversations with Mike Chappell and J Law, Jake takes more phone calls for listeners to talk about why they are, or have become, fans of Indiana football. (1:23:19-1:28:16) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the NFL playoff games from the weekend by recapping how their picks went. They also debate if the Buffalo Bills got screwed by the officials or not on the interception in overtime. (1:28:16-1:55:31) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman joins the show from Miami to preview tonight’s CFP Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. Zach senses that the attitude for the Hoosiers has not shifted to nervousness this week with this being the biggest game in school history, compares Miami playstyle to Ohio State’s, and shares some names of people that he will think about if Indiana wins tonight. (1:55:31-2:04:48) – Former IU quarterback, Chris Dittoe, calls into the show from his tailgate in Miami to share what the environment is like in South Beach, believes that there will still be more IU fans in attendance based off walking around the tailgate area, and shares who he will be thinking about tonight as the game kicks off. (2:04:48-2:12:25) – Today’s show closes out with Jake welcoming JMV to the show from Miami to discuss tonight’s CFP Championship Game!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final pregame Mind Your Banners of the Indiana football season, Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the build-up to the CFP national title game, the matchup between Indiana and Miami, predictions for Monday night and what this season means for the Hoosiers.

ISB Radio, January 16th with guests Zach Osterman, Rick Bozich, and Bill Bender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to break down the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami. Breaking down the title bout with beat writers Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel & Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star. Plus, NFL head coaching jobs and the best candidates to fill them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 – 13:33 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups 13:34 – 36:49 - D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland 36:50 – 52:17 - IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D’Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run? 52:18 – 1:07:22 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU’s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:34 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups 13:35 – 20:17 – Morning Checkdown 20:18 – 43:31 –D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland 43:32 – 1:03:24 – Caller who attended the Peach Bowl describes the atmosphere and says he’s headed to the national championship, more IU fallout, Morning Checkdown 1:03:25 – 1:19:13– IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D’Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run? 1:19:14 – 1:26:47– The Hoosiers are a disciplined and sound football team, national championship ticket prices, how will university ticket allotments get distributed? 1:26:48 – 1:49:01 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU’s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl? 1:49:02 – 1:57:42 – The Packers sound like they’re bringing back Matt LaFleur, GOATs of the Week 1:57:43 – 2:07:35 – Kevin thinks the national championship winner should have an asterisk because Notre Dame wasn’t allowed in the playoffs, are NFL teams going to call on Cignetti, Monday Night Football tonightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman, road-weary but returned to Indiana after a riveting Peach Bowl, to recap the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff semifinal win against Oregon, setting up a national-title bout with Miami next Monday night. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/10/indiana-football-historic-season-national-championship-fans-mark-cuban-pam-whitten-scott-dolson/88109670007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

(00:00-28:40) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing what Chris Ballard said during his press conference this morning before the show and play some things that stood out during the forty-minute session with the local media. (28:40-41:45) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins Jake Query to chat all things Indiana Pacers. Jake asks Tony what to make of the coaching staff starting to give Kam Jones some minutes in the last week or so, evaluates how much a toll this season is taking on Pascal Siakam, and assesses if we should compare Jarace Walker and Johnny Furphy’s production against each other. (41:45-46:41) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query highlighting a text he received from a listener on what he said about Chris Ballard in the opening segment of the show. (46:41-1:12:07) – Indiana football legend, Anthony Thompson, joins Query & Company to discuss how much he has enjoyed watching IU football since Curt Cignetti’s takeover. He compares what he has seen from Cignetti to Bill Mallory and Terry Hoeppner, reveals that he is really good friends with Andre Ware, and discusses his plans this weekend and next if the Hoosiers defeat the Oregon Ducks. (1:12:07-1:31:20) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman makes an appearance on the show from Georgia to preview tomorrow’s Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl between IU and Oregon. He shares something that IU defensive coordinator Bryant Haines told him last night, what he has learned as to how the two former Alabama assistant coaches have been navigating preparing for the game and the transfer portal at the same time, and reveals why he’s picking IU over Oregon. (1:31:20-1:35:05) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake highlighting something Chris Ballard said that contradicted himself. (1:35:05-2:00:02) – Bob Kravitz joins Jake Query on today’s show and the two guys discuss how applicable what Chris Ballard said today to what he has said each of the last four years, evaluates the first end of season press conference from Carlie Irsay-Gordon earlier this week, believes that Charvarius Ward and DeForest Buckner will both be back, evaluates the future of some veterans on the Colts roster, and shares his thoughts on whether IU is a football school now. (2:00:02-2:13:58) – With Chris Ballard speaking for forty-minutes today, there were some comments he made that Jake hasn’t gotten around to just yet. He plays what Ballard said about building roster depth, Anthony Richardson, and what he saw from the team in the final month of the season. Jake shares his thoughts on each of those things. (2:13:58-2:23:50) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to discuss what he will be talking about during his show today about what Chris Ballard had to say earlier today.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman break down Friday night's Peach Bowl matchup between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon, a rematch from the Big Ten regular season now playing out in a College Football Playoff semifinal. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/08/indiana-football-news-preview-oregon-peach-bowl-2026-big-ten-sec-dominance-cfb-playoff-atlanta/88057622007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Chuck and Heath discuss assorted transfer portal developments. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 looks at Tennessee's movements on their staff and in the portal. Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star analyzes how the Hoosiers have gotten to the top of CFB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss Indiana's remarkable start to the 2026 transfer portal, as Curt Cignetti balances Peach Bowl preparations with setting his roster up for another College Football Playoff run next season. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2026/01/01/who-won-indiana-alabama-game-rose-bowl-college-football-great-story-curt-cignetti-fernando-mendoza/87984031007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

00:00 - 14:14 - Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! Stephen gives his thoughts on Carlie Irsay-Gordon's press conference, and what changes we could see during the offseason. 14:15 - 30:50 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show to talk IU football! JMV and Zach discuss the transfer portal, the upcoming showdown with Oregon, and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:09 – JMV first tunes into the season-ending press conference by Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon. He then gives his reaction to what she had to say! 26:10 – 43:38 – JMV takes some calls from frustrated Colts fans who are sick of the mediocrity. 43:39 - 51:37 – JMV takes some more calls as the first hour draws to a close! 51:38 – 1:13:37 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show to talk IU football! JMV and Zach discuss the transfer portal, the upcoming showdown with Oregon, and more! 1:13:38 – 1:30:35 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 1:30:36 - 1:39:32 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with more calls! 1:39:33 – 2:03:09 – Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! Stephen gives his thoughts on Carlie Irsay-Gordon's press conference, and what changes we could see during the offseason. 2:03:10 – 2:23:27 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 2:23:28 – 2:29:17 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Indiana football's rise is no longer a fluke — it's a blueprint. Zach Osterman, Indiana football beat writer for The Indianapolis Star, joins the show to break down how Curt Cignetti has transformed the Hoosiers through culture, efficiency, and smart roster building. From disciplined practices to portal success and a confident fan base, Osterman explains why this program believes it's exactly where it belongs — and why the momentum feels sustainable as Indiana eyes its next major test. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #bigten #indiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman check in from Los Angeles, where the Hoosiers will soon arrive ahead of Thursday's Rose Bowl. Indiana faces Alabama in the CFP quarterfinal. Zach and Mike break down the matchup, offer predictions and more. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/23/indiana-football-coach-curt-cignetti-alabama-kalen-deboer-career-connections-kane-wommack-nick-saban/87887446007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

(00:00-27:22) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing another frustrating loss for the Indiana Pacers last night against the short-handed New York Knicks. As the losses start to further pile up, so to the trade rumors surrounding Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker. How should the Pacers approach the trade deadline with those two players? (27:22-38:11) – Was last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the LA Rams the best game of the season thus far? Jake and Eddie discuss and Jake explains why he wasn’t a fan of the Seahawks uniforms last night. (38:11-45:33) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison examining the games this weekend around the NFL to identify which game would be shown in a Pocatello, Idaho penitentiary that would be disappointing to the inmates to watch. (45:33-1:11:19) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat all things IU football and basketball with Jake Query. Their conversation starts out by debating which team IU matches up better against between Oklahoma and Alabama. They get into how Curt Cignetti will get his group refocused and motivated to go out and continue this historic season in the CFP. Finally, they debate if the fan interest for regular season college basketball is dying. (1:11:19-1:26:45) – Voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, joins the show to preview another upcoming challenge for Matt Painter’s team tomorrow against the Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rob explains what the Boilermakers learned from their blowout loss to Iowa State, evaluates if Trey Kaufman-Renn has regressed at all, and agrees with Jake that all college basketball fans should hope for their program to admire the blueprint Matt Painter has developed. (1:26:45-1:34:17) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query comparing two players that have/had all the traits to be an elite player, one that is current and one that is no longer playing, but their body simply isn’t letting them. (1:34:17-1:56:59) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Indianapolis Colts. Kevin shares what he knows about how Anthony Richardson sustained the orbital bone fracture injury, weighs in on last night’s game in relation to how the Colts performed against the Rams and Seahawks, and provides his thoughts on what he’s doing with all the brass for the Bennedict Mathurin statue. (1:56:59-2:02:34) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake is joined by Dr. Ryan Daly from Franciscan Health to discuss heart disease, some risk factors for heart disease, and what it means to have a risk factor for heart disease. (2:02:34-2:17:56) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Whiskey Business to preview what he’s got going on for the next three hours and last night’s Pacers game.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-24:09) – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar makes an appearance on Query & Company to chat all things IU football and basketball with Jake Query. Their conversation starts out by debating which team IU matches up better against between Oklahoma and Alabama. They get into how Curt Cignetti will get his group refocused and motivated to go out and continue this historic season in the CFP. Finally, they debate if the fan interest for regular season college basketball is dying. (24:09-37:24) – Voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, joins the show to preview another upcoming challenge for Matt Painter’s team tomorrow against the Auburn Tigers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rob explains what the Boilermakers learned from their blowout loss to Iowa State, evaluates if Trey Kaufman-Renn has regressed at all, and agrees with Jake that all college basketball fans should hope for their program to admire the blueprint Matt Painter has developed. (37:24-53:56) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Indianapolis Colts. Kevin shares what he knows about how Anthony Richardson sustained the orbital bone fracture injury, weighs in on last night’s game in relation to how the Colts performed against the Rams and Seahawks, and provides his thoughts on what he’s doing with all the brass for the Bennedict Mathurin statue.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman cover a lot of ground during a quiet period just before the Hoosiers' Rose Bowl preparations really begin to ramp up. The boys take a look at potential CFP matchups, pending portal needs, early projections for the Rose Bowl and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 2:15 -- First look at potential quarterfinal opponents 18:17 -- Early Rose Bowl projections 27:11 -- HeisMendoza, and moving on 31:09 -- The DL after Daley 43:30 -- Projecting roster questions Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/16/indiana-football-cfp-rose-bowl-fernando-mendoza-heisman/87782120007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman pack a lot into this week's show, discussing Indiana basketball so far, the Hoosiers' outlook at Kentucky, the shape of the Heisman Trophy race and how Fernando Mendoza fi

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down a whirlwind 24 hours, after Indiana defeats No. 1 Ohio State to win the Big Ten championship, clinching for the Hoosiers the No. 1 ranking and overall seed in this year's College Football Playoff, as well as a place in this year's Rose Bowl. Zach and Mike recap the game, analyze the Hoosiers' Playoff path and try to make some sense of what all this means for IU fans.

IndyStar's Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek of The Herald-Times break down a whirlwind 24 hours, after Indiana defeats No. 1 Ohio State to win the Big Ten championship, clinching for the Hoosiers the No. 1 ranking and overall seed in this year's College Football Playoff, as well as a place in this year's Rose Bowl. Zach and Mike recap the game, analyze the Hoosiers' Playoff path and try to make some sense of what all this means for IU fans.

Happy Friday! It's Big Ten Championship Eve for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers! Howard Griffith of the Big Ten Network joins the show. We play Overs and Unders but not really. The weight of the CFP world lies on every football team playing this weekend. We play Under Pressure. We make our CFB Picks. Tim May joins the show. George Pickens gets called out by Richard Sherman for his horrendous effort throughout last night's Thursday Night Football loss against Detroit. Zach Osterman of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to talk OSU-IU. And we predict the final score of the Big Ten Championship in Tell the Truth.

Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch joins IndyStar's Zach Osterman for a BuckeyeXtra/Mind Your Banners crossover, previewing Saturday night's Big Ten championship game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. Kaufman and Osterman break down everything from the quarterback matchup, to these teams' dominant defense, to what a win would mean for both sides, its effect on the Heisman race and more. Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/02/indiana-football-pat-coogan-leader-proven-winner-motivator-speeches-curt-cignetti-big-ten-cfp/87557306007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman convene for the most anticipated Mind Your Banners in history: The Big Ten championship game preview. Zach and Mike break down the matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, what the keys are for both sides, who and what might turn the game, what a win means to each side and more. Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 1:53 -- Initial thoughts 8:10 -- What this game means 12:11 -- Quarterback battle 17:03 -- Defenses staying fresh all season 26:18 -- Potential x-factors 36:24 -- Most important player each side 41:29 -- Mike's got questions 51:21 -- Potential CFP implications 1:01:01 -- Final thoughts, predictions Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/02/indiana-football-pat-coogan-leader-proven-winner-motivator-speeches-curt-cignetti-big-ten-cfp/87557306007/ Get IndyStar's IU coverage sent directly to your inbox with our IU Insider newsletter: https://profile.indystar.com/newsletters/iu-insider/?ipid=NLsignupIU

USA Today Co.'s Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss the Hoosiers' forthcoming matchup with Ohio State in this year's Big Ten football championship game, how IU got there, what we learned from the Purdue win and what to expect in Indy.

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman discuss Indiana's quest to complete a perfect 12-0 season with Friday night's Old Oaken Bucket game in West Lafayette. Does Purdue have hope of an upset or will the Hoosiers punch their ticket to the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis?

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On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star to discuss early takeaways from the 2025-26 IU basketball season and the Big Ten's flirtation with private equity.Support Inside the Hall and Podcast on the Brink with a donation: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/donate-to-inside-the-hall/Subscribe to Peacock to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/peacock (affiliate link)Subscribe to B1G+ to watch Indiana men's and women's basketball: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/big-ten-plus/ (affiliate link)Buy IU basketball tickets at Vivid Seats: https://www.insidethehall.com/recommends/vivid-seats (affiliate link)

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-17:25) – Stephen Holder from ESPN.com joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to discuss his level of confidence with the Colts secondary being able to help out the pass rush without DeForest Buckner, his thoughts on the Colts struggles in pass protection the last two weeks, the likelihood of Jonathan Taylor being an MVP finalist and Tyler Warren being the Offensive Rookie of the Year, and weighs in on the remaining schedule for the Colts. (17:25-28:40) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman makes an appearance on the show with Greg Rakestraw to decipher how crazy it is the IU fans were complaining about a 24-point win over Wisconsin, the future of Memorial Stadium and adding more seating for fans, IU launching the Fernand HeisMendoza campaign, and predicts how many Hoosiers are draftable on the current roster. (28:40-41:33) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Greg Rakestraw by discussing what the rest of the season looks like for the Pacers. Scott doesn’t believe that the franchise will make any moves despite the struggles and assesses the recent performances for Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, and Isaiah Jackson.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 - 11:57 - Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins JMV live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Zach discuss Indiana Hoosiers basketball, and how this group looks under 1st-year coach Darian DeVries. They also discuss the football program, as the 2nd-ranked Hoosiers gear up for a Big Ten matchup with Wisconsin. 11:58 - 19:29 - Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Colts during their bye week, the recent turnover issues of Daniel Jones (and how he still made some plays in Berlin)! 19:30 - 33:17 - Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins John live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Don discuss how the Hoosiers basketball team under Darian DeVries has looked so far! They also dive into 2nd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers football program.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:25 – JMV is out at The Upstairs Pub in Bloomington, and he kicks things off with betting analyst Brent Holverson by previewing the upcoming slate of games for Week 11 of the NFL season! Brent and JMV also discuss IU basketball, as well as the Pacers. 23:26 – 38:48 – Zach Osterman of the IndyStar joins JMV live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Zach discuss Indiana Hoosiers basketball, and how this group looks under 1st-year coach Darian DeVries. They also discuss the football program, as the 2nd-ranked Hoosiers gear up for a Big Ten matchup with Wisconsin. 38:49 – 43:13 – JMV and Brent Holverson wrap up the 1st hour of the show! 43:14 – 1:14:03 – JMV and Brent Holverson make their picks for Week 11 of the NFL season! 1:14:04 – 1:23:18 – JMV keeps the show rolling with Brent along with Matt, Mike and Jake from The Upstairs Pub! 1:23:19 – 1:29:58 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:29:59 – 1:53:48 – Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Colts during their bye week, the recent turnover issues of Daniel Jones (and how he still made some plays in Berlin)! Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins John live at The Upstairs Pub! JMV and Don discuss how the Hoosiers basketball team under Darian DeVries has looked so far! They also dive into 2nd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers football program. 1:53:49 – 2:04:15 – Kevin Todd from The Sports Brokers joins to give a quick rundown on this weekend in sports betting! 2:04:16 – 2:12:11 – JMV, Brent and the gang wrap up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.