Best IU Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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Ohio State victorious over Penn State, rematch coming in the Big Ten Championship? 31:59

2h ago31:59

31:59

Welcome back to another episode of the always exciting, Bleav in Big Ten show hosted by Rhett Lewis and Tom Hanafin! In this one, the guys tackle the crazy Big Ten matchup we all saw play out this past week between Ohio State and Penn State, which resulted in an Ohio State victory, unfortunately for Tom, and what the ramifications of the game are f…

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Experts discuss MSG Trump rally, and America's future 53:12

3h ago53:12

53:12

Stream the show LIVE Donald Trump called it a “lovefest.” The New York Times called it “a carnival of grievances, misogyny and racism.” Trump’s presidential campaign rally at Madison Square Garden last Sunday started with a comedian saying Puerto Rico is a “floating island of garbage.” Speaker after speaker offered a dark assessment of America, wit…

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Penn State vs Ohio State w/ FOX Sports’ Rob Stone 26:53

1d ago26:53

26:53

Rhett Lewis and Tom Hannifan welcome Fox Sports Rob Stone to dive into the Penn State vs. Ohio State showdown. They discuss the intense prep for Big Noon Saturday, breaking down why Ohio State has no margin for error this week, the unique challenges both teams face, and the high stakes on the line. The conversation covers Ohio State’s leadership dy…

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Penn State beats Wisconsin, Indiana continues surging + more stories from around the Big Ten! 33:25

1d ago33:25

33:25

Rhett is back this week with his favorite guest, who is now going to be a permanent co-host of the Bleav in Big Ten show; Tom Hanafin, in order to talk all the latest in big time Big Ten news. This past weekend came with no shortage of big ten happenings such as the fiery game between Penn State & Wisconsin as well as Illinois & Oregon. We keep the…

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Experts talk about Indiana childcare issues and their effects 53:29

5d ago53:29

53:29

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently published “Untapped Potential in IN,” a report on how childcare issues affect the state’s economy. The report concluded that Indiana is losing more than $4 billion annually — including more than $1 billion in tax revenue — because of childcare issues. Read the report here. The data came from a survey in Marc…

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Indiana's Athletic Director shares insights into recent success 22:45

13d ago22:45

22:45

Rhett is joined this episode by a very special guest, Scott Dolson who is the sitting Athletic Director of the University of Indiana, which is also his alma matter. Scott takes us through his first conversation with Curt Cignetti that helped him land the job that seems to be going extremely well so far as well as what next years College Football pi…

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Guest Guy Haberman : Tayven Jackson Taking Over For Kurtis Rourke 25:50

8d ago25:50

25:50

Guy Haberman joins Rhett Lewis to discuss the transition within the new Big Ten. As they recap the Nebraska vs. Indiana game, they talk about Indiana's dominance and how the indefinite absence of Kurtis Rourke due to injury could impact the Hoosiers, with backup quarterback Tayven Jackson now stepping up. Guy also shares a funny story involving his…

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Media school merges IDS, WUIX and IUSTV 53:29

14d ago53:29

53:29

IU’s Media School recently announced a merger of its three student media organizations --- the Indiana Daily Student, WIUX radio and IUSTV. They will share business operations and advertising revenue in hopes of putting the Daily Student on stronger financial footing within three to five years. The IDS had a $1 million deficit that the Office of th…

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Massive win for Oregon over Ohio State with Jonathan Stewart + Indiana has Big Noon Kickoff! 22:57

13d ago22:57

22:57

In this episode of Bleav in Big Ten, Rhett is joined by former Oregon Ducks RB (and former pro) as well as co-host of the Bleav in Panthers podcast, Jonathan Stewart in order to talk about what the season looks like ahead of this past weekends MASSIVE win for the Ducks over the Buckeyes. He also spends some time talking about his alma matter, India…

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The Big Ten is Not the #2 Conference in Football : Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State 26:04

21d ago26:04

26:04

Rhett Lewis welcomes Tom Hannifan from State of State to discuss the weekend's Big Ten games. They start with Oregon, where Tom shares his thoughts on Dillon Gabriel's impressive performance and how he continues to showcase the same skill set he had at Oklahoma. They then move on to Penn State, where Tom discusses Will Howard’s playmaking ability a…

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2024 Election coverage LIVE from the Courthouse 53:28

25d ago53:28

53:28

This week, Noon Edition will broadcast live at the Monroe County Courthouse in advance of the Nov. 5 election. Join WFIU's Noon Edition host Bob Zaltsberg and a panel of political experts for a discussion about the upcoming general election, key races in the state and issues important to Hoosiers. This special Noon Edition will have a live audience…

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Fox Sports Brock Huard & Bill Connelly's, Iowa vs. Washington, Oregon vs Ohio State plus CFB rankings 35:54

21d ago35:54

35:54

Bleav in Big Ten is back this week, focusing on the University of Washington with former quarterback Brock Huard. He will be calling the game this week for Fox Sports versus Iowa. Brock will break down Jedd Fisch's impact and discuss where this team is headed. Then, we'll shift gears to our guest, Bill Connelly, who will take us through his viral r…

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Row the boat: Gophers Stun USC with guest Yogi Roth 27:23

22d ago27:23

27:23

Rhett Lewis welcomes Yogi Roth to Bleav in the Big Ten! As part of the Big Ten coverage team, they recap the USC vs. Minnesota game they called over the weekend, breaking down key moments and analyzing the impact for both teams. They also dive into Washington’s big win, discuss what Michigan needs to improve, and share insights on their alma maters…

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R-BB school board members discuss upcoming election, and policies 52:49

1M ago52:49

52:49

The three school board members who are up for reelection in the Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation are running unopposed in November. They are Jimmie Durnil, Larry DeMoss, and Brad Tucker The district has almost 3,000 kids attending six schools. The board’s budgeting and federal programs allow students at Edgewood Primary and Interm…

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Who's HOT in the Big Ten right now? Big Ten teams to watch with Joe DeLeone 24:49

28d ago24:49

24:49

In this episode of Bleav in Big Ten, Rhett is joined by Joe DeLeone, cohost of Ruffino & Joe podcast here on the Bleav network, in order to talk about some good ole fashioned Big Ten football. Who's hot? Who's not? How does the Big Ten rank against the top schools of the SEC. Listen in NOW to hear what Big Ten schools are off to a hot start by week…

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The current state of Rutgers ahead of big time Big Ten matchup 24:49

29d ago24:49

24:49

Rhett Lewis is back this week with special guest Mike Broadbent from the Knights Report podcast in order to talk all things Rutgers after coming off a big win from Washington and about to head into a massive game against the red hot Cornhuskers from Nebraska. Listen in NOW!By Bleav

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IU sends 20 athletes and coaches to the 2024 Paris Olympics 52:59

1M ago52:59

52:59

IU had 20 athletes and coaches in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Together, they brought home one gold and two silver medals, increasing IU’s all-time medal count to 124. Six Hoosiers competed in the Paralympics. IU athletes participated in five sports, and has had a diver in every Olympics since Toyko in 1964. Tokyo 2020 medalist Andrew Capobianco travel…

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Does Ohio State have what it takes to top the Big Ten? 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

Rhett is joined this week by Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning of the Bleav in Ohio State podcast in order to do a deep dive on the roster in order to see what has been going right and what's been going wrong in the land of Ohio State. This episode also provides a sneak peak into the two Big Ten games this week that Rhett is most looking forward to…

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Watch out for Curt Cignetti & the Hoosiers Plus Big Ten Recap 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

Rhett Lewis recaps the Big Ten weekend, starting with the USC vs. Michigan game, focusing on USC's struggles against the run. He discusses Michigan State's loss at Boston College and Aidan Chiles's need to limit turnovers. Rhett highlights Rutgers' big win and upcoming matchup against Washington, emphasizing the connection between Steve Belichick a…

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Nebraska is BACK, Nebraska vs Illinois preview with Jay Foreman 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

Rhett speaks with Nebraska legend Jay Foreman about how exciting this season has been so far for Nebraska football fans. The pair also help preview and predict the upcoming matchup between Nebraska and Illinois that takes place on Friday night.By Bleav

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This Oregon team is a PROBLEM for the Big Ten 18:30

1M ago18:30

18:30

Rhett is joined this week by Zachary Neel, from the Bleav in Oregon podcast in order to highlight the danger that this Oregon Ducks football team poses to the rest of their new conference, the Big Ten.By Bleav

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IU receives $16 million grant from Lilly Endowment 52:09

2M ago52:09

52:09

Indiana University received a $16 million Lilly Endowment grant to help connect the university to the Bloomington community. The grant money will be used for the development of the Trades District. The partnership is prioritizing building out more spaces for upcoming business startups to keep local talent in the city. Read more: IU Innovates nurtur…

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Wisconsin vs Alabama + Week 3 Previews 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

Rhett is joined this week by the co-hosts of Bleav in Badgers Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins in order to help preview Wisconsin's chances in this week's Big Ten game of the week: Wisconsin vs Alabama. Later in the show, we also preview the marquee matchups throughout the rest of the exciting new Big Ten landscape. LISTEN IN NOW!…

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Bonus Episode Rhett visits Bleav in USC 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

In this episode of the Bleav in USC podcast, Coop is joined by Big Ten Network sideline reporter and host of the Bleav in Big Ten program, Rhett Lewis. After seeing USC play in person for the first time, Rhett offers his perspective on the Trojans.By Bleav

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MCCSC board members discuss policies, local education 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

The Monroe County Community School Corp. has four of seven board member seats open for election. Incumbent board members in districts two, five and six are running unopposed. A non-incumbent candidate is unopposed for the District 4 seat, where current board member Cathy Fuentes-Rohwer is not seeking re-election. The four candidates who have no opp…

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Michigan vs Texas: Game of the Year? 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Rhett is joined this week by one of the voices of Michigan Football as well as a former Pro, Jon Jansen to talk all about Michigans marquee matchup next week, and one of the biggest football events of the year, Michigan vs Texas. Rhett Also highlights some of the other matchups that are happening around the Big Ten this upcoming week, including som…

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A New Drew Allar and Lockdown U 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

Tom Hannifan joins Rhett Lewis on "Bleav in Big Ten" to discuss the emergence of a new Drew Allar, highlighting standout performances from players like Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, and KJ Winston. They explore what's ahead for Penn State, emphasizing the importance of getting acclimated to both offense and defense during September before the toug…

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Bloomington mayor and service providers discuss city strategy to reduce homelessness 53:18

2M ago53:18

53:18

Earlier this month, the City of Bloomington announced it is partnering with local housing groups to tackle issues related to homelessness. The plan calls for a short-term pause on welcoming people who are unhoused from outside the region to overnight emergency shelters, focusing on reunification services instead. Long term, the plan calls for incre…

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Big Ten Week 1 Matchups Preview 20:34

2M ago20:34

20:34

Join Rhett as he takes you through EVERY game involving a Big Ten team this first week of College Football. Looking forward to Minnesota vs UNC? Rutgers vs Howard? Maybe Wisconsin vs Western Michigan University? Rhett takes us through how he believes every matchup will go this week. Lets get ready for College Football with the Bleav in Big Ten pod.…

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USC vs LSU Week 1: Big Ten Marquee Matchup 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

In this very special episode of Bleav in Big Ten on the brink of the start of the kickoff of this season, Rhett Lewis is joined by 2 very special guests in back to back segments in order to preview the biggest matchup in the Big Ten and a beginning of a new Big Ten career for USC as they take on the LSU Tigers. First, Cooper Perkins host of Bleav i…

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IU's New Expressive Activities Policy 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

Universities across the country responded to pro-Palestine encampments and protests in a variety of ways this summer. In July, Indiana University implemented an Expressive Activities Policy, joining schools like the University of Pennsylvania and University of Southern Florida in creating new restrictions for protest on campus. The policy – technic…

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Jim Nagy's 2025 Watchlist 22:54

2M ago22:54

22:54

Rhett Lewis is joined by Jim Nagy to talk about the newly released list of college football players that the committee is eyeing for the 2025 Senior Bowl. They also do a dive into a bit of University of Washington and Oregon.By Bleav

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Experts talk housing market trends 54:02

3M ago54:02

54:02

After a slow summer for home sales nationally, experts say mortgage rate decreases signal an upturn in the housing market toward the end of the year. Affordability is the main constraint on the housing market now. Home prices increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and homebuilding has not kept pace with population growth. But the avera…

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USC and UCLA Summer Series Roster Breakdown 47:19

3M ago47:19

47:19

Adam and Rhett are back with another installment of the Summer Roster Breakdown series leading up to the start of the upcoming College Football season, this time previewing two of the new additions to the Big Ten; USC and UCLA. Who are the breakout players, what question marks do these franchises have this year in the roster and on the schedule? Li…

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Changes coming to Indiana high school diplomas and graduation requirements 52:19

3M ago52:19

52:19

Indiana is set to revise its high school diploma options and graduation requirements. State officials have voiced that the current diploma options such as General, Core 40, Academic Honors, and Technical, lack hands-on courses and career training for students. The diploma changes proposed by the IDOE this year would go into effect for the class of …

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Nebraska and Indiana Summer Series Roster Breakdown 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Rhett and Adam are back this week to talk about their alma matters rosters and records this year, which players they think will stand out as well as what they think will happen this the latest scandal to involve Michigan.By Bleav

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Adam Carriker interviews Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule 13:24

3M ago13:24

13:24

Adam Carriker sat down for an interview with the Head Coach of Nebraska Football, Matt Rhule.By Bleav

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Cybersecurity and state experts talk about recent ransomware attacks 52:50

3M ago52:50

52:50

Cyber-attacks on state and local governments increased from 2022 to 2023, according to the Center for Internet Security. The FBI 2023 Internet Crimes Report said ransomware reports increased 18 percent from 2022 to 2023. Losses from the attacks totaled nearly $60 million. Last month, Monroe County Government was hit by a ransomware attack, halting …

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Michigan and Ohio State Summer Series Roster Breakdown 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

Adam and Rhett are back with their usual discussion about the Big Ten, this time putting them against the best of the SEC to see which conference is tougher. This episode also includes the Roster Breakdown of both the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes coming into this year.By Bleav

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Both Vice President Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance visit Indiana 53:27

3M ago53:27

53:27

This week, both Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance visited Indiana. Harris’ visit was planned before President Joe Biden’s announcement Sunday that he would be dropping from the presidential race and endorsing Harris as the democratic party nominee. Harris spoke to a crowd of thousands of Black women at the Zeta…

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Big Ten Media Day 45:28

3M ago45:28

45:28

Rhett and Adam check in from Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis where they debate the newest Big Ten football preseason poll while giving impressions from each team's time at the podium. The guys also take a look at the new technology teams will have access to on the sideline.By Bleav

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Implications of shooting at Trump rally Saturday 53:32

4M ago53:32

53:32

It’s been almost a week since Secret Service ushered Donald Trump off stage after a man shot at him during a rally in Pennsylvania. The gunfire killed one attendee and injured two more. Secret Service killed the suspected shooter, a 20-year-old man, who was set up on a rooftop outside the rally when he opened fire. The shooting is under investigati…

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College Football (video game) Is Back! 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

Rhett and Adam check in this week after the extremely hyped up return of the beloved College Football video game and even react to a few Big 10 school's walkouts. They also tackle some of the top matchups for this upcoming season and Rhett gives his highlights from the Manning QB camp.By Bleav

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Experts discuss 2024 Supreme Court rulings 53:37

4M ago53:37

53:37

The Supreme Court issued several major decisions, including Trump v. The United States, which ruled the former president is partly immune for his involvement in efforts on Jan. 6 to overthrow the 2020 election results. In another case, it overturned the precedent set by the 1984 Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which had given deferenc…

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The Importance of the Senior Bowl 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

Rhett and Adam talk about the importance of the Senior Bowl and take a look at some clips of interviews that Rhett was able to get with some newly inducted Senior Bowl Hall of Famers like Carson Palmer, DeMeco Ryans, Roddy White and Eric Weddle. They also tackle the issue of Mike Gundy's comments.By Bleav

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Indianapolis vies for MLA soccer stadium 53:41

4M ago53:41

53:41

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved a new plan for a Major League Soccer stadium in June. It's the second Professional Sports Development Area created for a soccer team in Indianapolis. The first was planned for Indy Eleven. But the plan approved for an MLA stadium ends any potential financial support from the city for the…

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Community responders take questions about storm assistance 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

Storms with winds reaching 70 mph tore through Monroe County and surrounding areas Tuesday evening, leaving approximately 42,000 homes without power. Monroe County Commissioners declared a local disaster emergency that night. By Wednesday, Indiana 211 received 36 damage reports for Monroe County. Crews have been working to repair power lines and re…

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Has Michigan experienced the most dramatic turnover in college football history? 49:20

4M ago49:20

49:20

Adam Carriker is joined by Brandon Brown, host of Bleav in Michigan, to discuss the loss of Jim Harbaugh, their quarterback, offensive linemen, and several coaches. Then, they go through Michigan’s schedule game by game, break down each game, and make some predictions.By Bleav

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Landscape of reproductive care two years after Dobbs v. Jackson 53:08

5M ago53:08

53:08

Indiana lawmakers passed a near total abortion ban after the US Supreme Court overturned its landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Indiana’s ban went into effect in August 2023. The ban only allows an abortion if the pregnant person’s serious health or life is at risk; if there’s a lethal fetal anomaly up to 20 weeks post-fertilization; and …

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Thoughts on the new Big 10 Landscape with Ben Hartsock 43:53

5M ago43:53

43:53

Adam and Rhett are joined by Ben Hartsock to discuss their predictions for what this new Big 10 landscape will look like with 4 new teams entering the historic conference as well as the addition of the 12 team college football playoffs.By Bleav

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