Episodes

  • Ep. 17: Conference Play - Upsets, Predictions, and Analysis
    Jan 7 2025

    Welcome back to the Trade Shooters Podcast, where we dive into the world of college basketball. In this episode, we gather on a festive Monday night with our hosts Tyler Kaplan, Matthew Stern, Mike Erickson, and Zach Reynolds to discuss the latest happenings in college hoops.

    The crew reviews recent games, focusing on impressive performances from the Michigan schools leading the Big Ten, and debates which team, Michigan or Michigan State, has the edge. They also highlight standout players and teams, including Illinois and Duke, as the basketball season gains momentum.

    Listeners can join the conversation as the hosts analyze rising stars and under-the-radar teams, such as the impressive Javon Small and Jeremiah Fears. They also tackle less successful teams, exploring what squads like Arkansas and Dayton need to turn their seasons around.

    The discussion extends to all-conference team selections, intriguing matchups, and essential games for the upcoming week, with key insights and predictions.

    Tune in for a lively conversation filled with basketball insights and passionate discussions about the season's top storylines.

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    53 mins
  • Ep 16: Week 6 of CBB
    Dec 16 2024

    The Straight Shooters breakdown Week 6 of the college basketball season. Zach provides his Mid-Major report, Mike answers fan questions, and they all dive into the week ahead around the country.

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    54 mins
  • Ep.15: Mid-Season Conference Breakdown
    Dec 10 2024

    The Straight Shooters breakdown the conference challenges, their idiots of the week, and how the top transfers are looking. From the SEC dominating to the ACC in shambles, and everything in between, the Straight Shooters have you covered as they look ahead to the last week of non-conference play.

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    57 mins
  • Ep 14: Winners/Losers of Feast Week, Conf Challenges & The Net
    Dec 3 2024

    The Straight Shooters break down the shining stars and the biggest losers of Feast Week. They also discuss the initial Net Rankings and the Conference Challenges set to get underway this week.

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 13: Feast Week
    Nov 25 2024

    The Straight Shooters breakdown the early Multi-Team Events, and discuss the top tournaments coming up this week. They also share their CBB thankful list, idiots of the week, and the mid majors they are looking out for. Get up to speed with all relevant/comedic college basketball news here!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep 12: Week 2 and the Champions Classic
    Nov 18 2024

    The Straight Shooters break down the second week of college basketball: Kentucky's big win over Duke, Purdue knocking off Alabama, the idiots of the week, bad beats, and so much more. Tune in here to stay up to date on all the top CBB news, the Champions Classic, and what to look forward to in Week 3.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 11: CBB is Back!
    Nov 12 2024

    This episode the Straight Shooters breakdown the first week of the season. We talk about Kansas, Auburn and Gonzaga making statements, as well as all the hot topics: teams who surprised us, idiots of the week, and much more. Check it out here!

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    43 mins
  • Ep. 10: Start of 2025 CBB Season
    Nov 4 2024

    This week the Straight Shooters breakdown what to expect in the first week of the college basketball season. They discuss what games to look forward to, what players will breakout, what upsets to expect, and much more. Tune in to be ready for the beginning of the road to the Final 4.

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    47 mins