101.7 The Hammer Podcasts

Jared and Jeff recap last week's football and preview the Wake matchup, soccer/volleyball, and the return of Dads vs Daughters.

HS Football coaches Brian Nay and Kyle Holderfield are on the show, and TKR is back in college basketball?

Jared and Jeff look at tonight's football game, the success of soccer and volleyball, and what's happening in B1G football this weekend.

Heat is impacting local football, LSU vs the SEC and how the B1G has avoided the same issues.

Mavs coach Michael Fenters is our guest, plus, rough weekend for Keenan Allen and TKR back to the NCAA?

Jared and Jeff talk with Purdue sideline reporter Kelly Kitchlel. The new ross-ade sponsor, and more.

Shane Fry from West Side is our guest, week 2 HS football previews, the NFL says bye bye to the pro bowl, and the NBA Union wants money from Europe.

Pat Shanley checks in from Jeff, and the B1G makes a BIG new rule on pro players.

We'll check in with coaches Fenters and Shale, recap the Friday night games, and tackle the 5th year thing for no former pros.

Jared and Jeff talk Purdue football, the buzz around running backs, plus soccer and Volleyball.

West Side HC Shane Fry is our guest. Pacers get a streaming deal, Akron accused of rigging promo, and another round of newly college eligible pros.

Faith's Jesse Shale as well as Jeff's Pat Shanley stop by. Kaitlin from Purdue sports tells us about this week's events too. Football cashes a check, and the NFL will never have an international team, despite what Godell says.

Coach Fenters from McCutcheon football joins the show. Plus, a look at week 1 of IHSAA Football in Lafayette.

Jared and Jeff look at this week's Purdue action, talk new AD, and look forward to Football.

Sam King calls in to talk Purdue football. Cubs are back. The LLWS has a weird issue.

The W has spiraled out of control after the weekend and it starts (as always) with the Fever. And the CFP wants 24 teams?

Lots of Purdue news today, and what is LSU cooking up in terms of revenue and can Purdue do the same?

Tom DIenhart of Gold and Black stops by to discuss the new Purdue AD.

Kaitlin from Purdue sports gives us all the details on Saturday's event.

Breaking down the two biggest trades for the Cubs, and Purdue could have a new AD.

Purdue football should follow IU's lead on this one thing. And He's given up on the NCAA and it's PCSA.

The PCSA is dead thanks to the SEC/B1G, but why? Capital hill is pointing fingers. And after Cig had some words for the south, how do you measure the B1G vs SEC?

Cubs trade deadline targets, and the W continues to take steps in the wrong direction.

Purdue is at Big Ten Media day, plus, did the B1G/SEC run the clock out on the PCSA?

New movement from congress on NCAA athletics and who's watching Boilerball in Canada?

The Cubs are set to open a series with the Twins and should go after this pitcher at the trade deadline. Then, the SEC is making threats over the Save College Sports act.

Where do the Cubs sit at the break? Plus, Michigan has the report, but the rumors and hearsay coming out from it don't fully line up.

The homer run derby was a success last night. But not everyone was a fan. Early rankings for Purdue football feel optimistic.

ESPN fires up the SEC hype train, and a curious double standard in the NFL that has snared the Colts.

Indy Star's Dustin Dopirak joins us to talk Braden Smith and the Pacers. The Big 12 has an interesting ask, and the NCAA back in court losing again.

USA is done, but how do we fix it? It's not just a matter of make it cheaper to play. Also, Purdue men's hoops has a home and home brewing with who?

USA catching heat ahead of tonight's game. Purdue gets another top 50 guy. And Cubs, what are we doing here?

The Cubs are on fire, and the whole country is on fire after last night's USA win/Red card.

Jared talks Dansby Swanson waking up, Free agency, and a weird NFL trade theory.

Could Purdue get a jersey patch? And who should it be? Plus, Purdue physicist explains what's going on with the World Cup ball wobble.

Jared is back from vacation, and he missed a lot with the NBA draft, Cubs, and more. Plus, what NFL coach did he meet on his vacation?

Ryan Browne has a great opportunity. Plus, Bettors hit big in NYC and I can say with confidence I could be a PGA pro on hole 1 of the US Open.

Congress passes a sports bill out of committee. What's that mean for you as a fan as well as the Big Ten.

The Sorsby drama is over, but where could he land? And Purdue football recruiting is taking off.

Cubs blow the road trip. Big 12 making moves that Big Ten fans should watch closely.

With the Sorsby ruling, college sports is forever changed.

The Bears announce they are intrested more in Hammond. But will they end up there? Are you back on the Cubs bandwagon?

Cubs hit an important stretch, the fake Caitlin Clark/White drama, and HAPPY NATIONAL BUBBA DAY!

Bears stadium bill falls thru, Cubs can't hit breaking balls, and lots more as we head into June.

Jared talks the Purdue non-con schedule, a new loop hole for college athletes, and more.

Jared on the Cubs woes, congress trying to fix the NCAA could be happening, and the Bears stadium drama wrapping up.

Jared talks with Travis from the Tiller NFF about their brunch and awards coming up. Plus, the Cubs are a disaster right now.

Indy car radio's Nick Yeoman helps break down this year's field.

Jared talks with Indy Car radio guy Nick Yeoman about Sunday's race. Purdue MBB to take on UConn, and another familiar face returns in a football role.

Back from vacation, Jared talks the impact of Purdue losing it's president, NCAA wanting to expand the CFB, and over 100 mil of NIL going unpaid.

The NCAA makes it officially the field of 76, and the Cubs have to fight thru a thin rotation again.

The IHSAA says "No" to the shot clock but "Yes" to NIL. The White Sox are taking a step forward.

Jared talks Cubs movin into first. And should their be a supplemental draft, should the Colts bid on a certain QB dealing with a scandal?

Jared recaps the Cubs win, but why they remain in trouble. And Purdue got some football commits today!

Everyone seems to be cashing in around college sports except fans. Later, Jared talks Luke Ertel being Mr basketball and why Purdue won't get some big name from the portal.

How do we feel about the Michigan natty? And it's getting worse for the Cubs just 10 games in.

Portal opened today for Basketball, and it's not about who's going in that's upsetting Jared. Plus, the Cubs are off to a bad start, and now the rotation is dealing with injuries. It's not the month for that to happen.

Tom talks change in recruiting, Kevin Kane's defense, and names to watch for this spring that are making some noise.

Tom Dienhart talks Spring football. Running backs, a true freshman standing out at wide out, and losing out on Isreal Abrams.

What's next for Purdue Basketball? And horrible starts for Chicago baseball this weekend.

With baseball's opening day here, Jared talks outlooks of the Cubs and White Sox.

Brian recaps the group's record bracket, what the committee leaned on, how weak was the bubble really, and did Purdue deserve that 2 seed?

We have Brian Tonsoni from Delphi Bracketology on to talk Selection Sunday, what did the committee lean on, and how well the kids did this year with their picks.

Sam King is back talking about the defense and the BTT. Plus, Jared evaluates the Colts FA decisions and the rumored number for Daniel Jones.

Sam King calls in to talk first football practice/basketball availability. We also keep an eye on the Colts placing tags on Daniel Jones.

Sam King discusses the first football practice, and what he heard at basketball today ahead of their game against Northwestern.

Jared talks what's ailing Purdue, and the debate over expanding the field of 68.

We lock in and get you ready for the MSU game in Mackey with special guest Sam King.

Sam helps preview the MSU matchup.

The NCAA says it's cracking down on tampering, but Jared isn't impressed. And the UFL is trying out some rules that could find it's way to the NFL.

Brian Tonsoni from Delphi Bracketology talks the Big Ten bids, bubble teams, and what seen range can Purdue expect.

Coming off the Michigan loss, Jared and Jeff prepare for the IU matchup tonight

Sam King drops by to help preview Purdue/Michigan.

Sam King talks the Purdue/Michigan matchup.

Jared and Jeff recap the mess that was the Nebraska win, look forward to Iowa, and why the national media can't wait for Purdue to lose.

Sam King stops by to talk the Nebraska game, and his time talking with Football assistants.

Let's go ahead and talk about that win at Nebraska.

Boilers host Oregon Saturday, then it's a 5 game stretch to determine if they can win the Big Ten.

Jared talks with Sam King from the J&C. Fletch back in the groove, Jaden Ivey to the Bulls, and a genius cap move by Barry Odom and company.

Sam King talks hoops, and football's offseason.

Jared breaks down the Purdue Football schedule, as well as Rutgers massive debt impacting the Big Ten.

Jared tries to find answers in the wake of the IU loss.

Jared gets you prepped for Purdue at IU.

Sam King on Coach Odom talking to the media, and Purdue basketball getting ready for IU.

Jared preps for Illini, CSC is nowhere to be found, and a not so shocking turn in what happened to get a G-league player onto an NCAA court.

Special guest Sam King, NFL Conference Championship trends to know, and why you should stop freaking out about the UCLA loss.

Sam off the UCLA loss and what to watch for Saturday vs the Illini.

Jared on Purdue's loss to UCLA, Cronin comments, pros to the NCAA, and 2 local girls hoops stars getting records.

Jared back from vacation talks about the Iowa win/USC matchup for hoops, the CBB point shaving scandal, and why baseball is headed to a dark ending.

Boilers off a win at home over Iowa head to USC Saturday as the team kicks off it's west coast trip.

Jared talks the portal with Tom Dienhart, Colts presser from Monday.

Tom from Gold and Black on the current portal happenings for Purdue.

Sam talks the portal, Purdue hoops, and the Illini adding a pro mid season.

Sam Kings stops by to talk the portal, and Purdue facing Minnesota.

The Hammer Down Show 12-10-25 with Special guest Sam King

Jared talks to Brian Tonsoni of Delphi Bracketology to discuss the new NET rankings, what you should know about them, and a new term to get ready for come Selection Sunday. Then a quick look at the signing day class for Football.

Brian breaks down the NET rankings just released, how important they actually are to the committee, and a new metric you are going to hear about this season.

Jared looks at tonight's matchup with Rutgers, and is amazed the Big Ten and it's assistant coaches have largely been left out of the coaching search madness this season.

Jared recaps the weekend, Purdue #1 in AP poll, 3rd in NET, and what comes next for football....