101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

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.

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!