101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

A text message making the rounds about Zach Edey coming back may not be what you think it is. Jared tells you what he knows. Be happy for Brady Allen heading to Louisville. And the one-and-one is done in High School Hoops.

Back after Mother's Day, we talk to rookie Sting Ray Robb about where his name comes from, the grind that the 500 can be over the next 2 weeks, and what he looks forward to the most. Then, Purdue takes a historic loss in the Governor's Cup, and things we may have missed.

Sam King of the J&C (12:20) gives us the latest in HS conference realignment and says we may have more teams leave conferences soon. Then, with the NFL schedules out, Jared breaks down how dirty the league did the Bears, while the Colts shouldn't have any complaints.

Today Jared talks about the impact of losing Broc Thompson for the Purdue receiver room, plus, where do you set the bar for the White Sox? And should we be worried about the Cubs despite their metrics?

On today's show, more High School Conference breakups. How could the Sagamore's recent defections effect local schools? And why does the Big Ten want to change it's Power 5 Non-con rule in football?

Coach Shondell talks to Jared about how the spring has gone, Chloe Chicoine "Better than advertised"!?, changes in volleyball with the portal, boys volleyball in Indiana, and his upcoming camps.

Sam King of the J&C (15:20 mark) comes on and talks Baseball sectionals, Purdue draftees, and all these portal moves. Scott from Purdue sports (30:01) tells you about this weekend's fireworks night and space flag giveaways.

Derek Schultz is back to discuss the Colts draft (13:17). Richardson over Levis? Did they address needs? And who's the sleeper pick? Then, 5 Boilers drafted who landed in the best situation?

With the NFL draft tonight, Jared looks at the latest rumors that will affect the Colts and Bears. Then, the portal is active again for Purdue today.

The Portal gives, and The Portal takes. Purdue is not immune with new arrivals and departures daily. And Colorado's ability or inability to replace some 50+ recruits could provide a blue print for future coaches. Also, with news of Lewis Cass leaving the Hoosier, who could fill that spot?

The portal and commitments throw the show off course all hour. Then the Hoosier makes a surprise announcement about a defector

Tom Dienhart from Gold And Black is back (13:20) to talk the final spring football practice, Tiller Tunnel, the portal, and Purdue's draft class. Then, Jared discusses the portal in relation to Purdue, and why so many recruits are in town lately.

New Purdue Men's Swim coach Alex Jerden joins Jared (12:05 mark) to talk about taking the job, what former coach Dan Ross told him, recruiting swimmers, and his birthday tradition. Also, the NCAA will run the clock on first downs now outside the last 2 mins of halves. What, and why? We'll discuss.

On today's show, Jared takes a look at what the Bears could be, and should be doing on day one of the draft. Also, people are asking questions about Saturday's last football practice and Jared tries to answer the most common ones.

On today's show, Jared reacts to some comments made by Coach Walters about the collective. Also, how Jalen Hurts new deal affects the Colts/Lamar and the NFL as a whole, and there's a possum in the walls in Oakland's visitors broadcast box. No, really!

Jared talks a busy local sports weekend including the Women's Basketball hires, Lance Jones, and Cubs & Sox early issues.

Tom Dienhart is back (11:54) talking football. Why is the Spring Game not happening, and closed to the public? Lots of recruits in, Portal targets, local guys and more. Then Jared has to cop to a huge mistake after he gets a text from a listener.

West Side HC Aaron Wood is our guest today (11:35) to talk about his first year as the HC, coming back to the program he played in, and advice from his father. Also, Brandon Newman has hit the portal, Jared has thoughts and praise.

Clayton Richard joins (11:05) to talk Jeff baseball, differences in year 1 to year 2, and if he would have liked the pitch clock if he was still playing. Also, the Ravens have made a bold claim that could impact the Colts QB position.

Jared is back after a week off. Sam King helps preview this spring's high school athletes and teams to watch. Then, Jared tries to sort out the whole Caitlyn Clark/Angel Reese drama and talks about his disappointment that after such a great run by both teams, that's what's being talked about instead. Also, Michigan is losing their top 3 scorers and Hunter Dickinson had some interesting comments over the weekend.