101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

After 38 years as the head men's swimming and diving coach at Purdue, Dan Ross is retiring. We caught up with the longtime Boilermaker to talk about his tenure.

Purdue wrestler Matt Ramos had a dramatic run to the NCAA Championship, including an upset of a 3-time winner. Our conversation here.

Saturday Tradition columnist Alex Hickey talks Big Ten, after the conference failed to get a team past the Sweet 16. What does the league need to do to get rolling again?

Gelen Robinson talks about his time in the XFL, with the St. Louis Battlehawks, his ties to Purdue and playing professional rugby.

With MSU out, the Big Ten is eliminated from the tourney again. Does the league need to rethink it's style of play? And how would you change it? Also, Will Levis pro day today, is he the Colts next QB?

Sam King of the J&C (9:45) talks the aftermath of Purdue's loss Friday, player reactions, and how much is on Matt Painter. Also, with the portal talk back, so is NIL. Jared discusses the question of why Purdue fans still seem reluctant to jump on board.

After being out sick the last 2 days, Jared is back and defending Matt Painter. Plus, the IHSAA adjusting the classes? And Jared can't wrap his head around the Ed Cooley move.

The Boilermakers lost in Round 1 in the NCAA Tournament. How do they recover going forward? Let's talk to Mike Carmin to try to find answers.

Jared gets to know Greg Braggs of Braggs in the Stands. They talk his love of Purdue and the Bears free agents. Then, Jared breaks down who is the better opponent for Purdue on Friday night.

On today's show, Jared discusses the early moves by the Bears and Colts in free agency. Then, lots of math points to Purdue's success in the tournament, despite Duke being the darling. And are they First Four games or Play in games?

Brackets are set! So we invite Sean Green of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network to help you out with your picks. Lots of bracket talk, did Rutgers get screwed? It's the Monday after Selection Sunday so what else would we talk about?

Tom from Gold and Black (12:10) talks what he saw and heard and Purdue's pro day and some unexpected names in attendance. Then, Jared talks Purdue's win over Rutgers.

Coach Byrd is in his first year here at Purdue. He talks to Jared about the uniqueness of recruiting international golfers, the big advantages Purdue has in facilities, and a story about why he and former teammate Dustin Johnson are just like the rest of us when we play Kampen.

Our final show of the season! Jared and Jeff recap the Illinois win, the postseason awards, and who got snubbed. Alan Karpick and Nate Barrett join as always to reflect on this team's season, and what still lies ahead! Thank you for listening all year!

Brian from Delphi Bracketology (10:40) tells us if Purdue is a 1 seed, what the committee looks at, and the difference between them and UCLA. We also discuss the Big Ten Bubble Teams. Then, with the B1G post season awards out, Jared talks what they got right, and who got snubbed.

Sam King calls in (10:40) to talk about this weekend's boys sectionals, Purdue Men's hoops reaction to winning the title on Sunday after the loss, shuffling the line ups last night, and the momentum of the Women's team.

With title 25 in Purdue's possession Jared and Jeff talk about what it means, how did you feel Sunday about it after the loss, and what last night's win did for this team. Alan Karpick and Nate Barrett also join to discuss Big Ten tourney seeds, and the craziness of the B1G season.

Crazy night in the Big Ten that eliminates 1 team from the title. Kyle Charters (22:20) calls in to talk about Purdue Baseball's start.

Sam King calls in (11:40) to discuss boys hoops sectional draw, Wrestling state, Swim state, and the latest quotes from Purdue Basketball's press availability moments earlier. Jared also talks about the path for a B1G title, and 2 Boilers in the top 20 at the Honda Classic.

Jared and Jeff are pumped after Illinois comes back to beat Northwestern. That means Purdue wins against IU, they get at least a share of the Big Ten Title. Jared takes a victory lap for calling out the scenario 3 weeks ago. Alan Karpick & Nate Barrett call in as well. Then Jared and Jeff go through the upcoming week's action to try and figure out B1G tourney seeding.