The Hoosier Hysterics Podcast

Keith Smart hit one of college basketball's all-time greatest buzzer beaters, and bar none the most celebrated shot in the history of Indiana University. Listen to Keith warmly recall his unlikely path to championship glory... from his youth in Louisiana, to playing JUCO ball in Kansas, to finally etching his name alongside the biggest icons to ever don the candy stripes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's even better than have the greatest scorer in the history of Big Ten basketball agree to come on your podcast?? Having him comeback!!! That's right, the one and only Calbert Cheaney graces us with his magnificent presence yet again, this time to talk about Coach Knight's return, his own return to the Indiana bench under Tom Crean, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff like filming Blue Chips, buying his suit for the NBA Draft, and coaching with fellow Hoosier greats Keith Smart and Jim Crews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With all of Hoosier Nation still abuzz from Coach Knight’s emotional return to Assembly Hall, Pat Knight graciously shares his thoughts on the momentous occasion. After that, it’s time to take a comical and fascinating trip down memory lane, hearing what it was like to grow up in Assembly Hall, then to play there, and finally to coach there. Pat’s account and perspective on he and his father’s time at Indiana University is, quite simply, a must-listen for any Hoosier fan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From a basketball town in a football state, Kirk Haston found his way to Bloomington and became everybody's All-American. Few Hoosiers have ever endured the tragedy or achieved the glory he experienced in his time at IU. Now back home in Tennessee serving as a State Representative for Perry County, Kirk opens up about his incredible life both on and off the court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once described by AJ Moye as "The Nicest Guy in the World," this sharp-shooting guard from tiny Anacoco, Louisiana made a huge impact on IU's magical run to the 2002 National Championship. Now back living in Bloomington with his Hoosier wife and two sets of twins, Horny takes a break from moving to reflect upon his tumultuous yet glorious playing days under both Coach Knight & Coach Davis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics! chat about the big win at Nebraska before diving in deep with Tom Abernethy, who just so happened to be a starting forward on the undefeated national champion 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. KIND OF A BIG DEAL, but you'd never know it by talking to Aber, who is exceedingly modest and the ultimate team player. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is more glorious than our mighty Hoosiers stomping the detestable Buckeyes? To eye-witness said stomping! The Hysterics! hit the road for another weekend of blurry times in Btown, meeting up with old friends and making new ones. And if listening to a couple of hoarse wackos isn't enough, we include a few quick-hit interviews with former IU players and managers to assure your mind is completely blown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Nover has been living his best life from the jump. Raised in "The Region," he brought his hometown Chesterton sectional glory, then became a vital piece of our dearly beloved Hoosier teams of the early 90's. And if winning three Big Ten titles and a trip to the Final Four wasn't enough, Matt then teamed up with Shaq and Penny and turned into a freaking a movie star! After a long and successful career hooping it up in Europe, Ricky Roe then returned to the greatest place on Earth... Bloomington... to raise his family, embark on a new gig, and most importantly, talk to the Hysterics! about all of the above and much, much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ward finds a strip mall with cell service on the edge of the Sonoran desert while Eric hotboxes himself with a nice stogie somewhere in Encino. Also, they reminisce about Year 1 of the Hysterics podcast and return to their original and on-going debate regarding the direction of our beloved program. (Sorry for the rough audio but hey... it was the edge of the Sonoran desert.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All good things must come to an end... even when sometimes it seems like they never, ever will. In our many conversations with Dane we all got a little older, a little weirder, and somehow became even bigger fans of this one-of-a-kind Hoosier legend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The one that started it all.... now available on the Peegs Podcast! Hard to believe it was just a year ago the Hysterics drove out to Thousand Oaks to conduct their very first podcast interview. They set up their solitary microphone in a big, weird, room with terrible acoustics next to a basketball gym. Surrounding themselves with a wall of tumbling matts to dampened the echo, Eric & Ward sat down on some folding chairs and let'er rip with the one & only AJ Moye. The rest, as they say, is history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Snowman is back, dishing out the latest on Hoosier recruits, his take on IU and how Archie stacks up against Holtmann & Mack, plus giving us the monster lineup for this his very own basketball bonanza, the Forum Tipoff Classic this December 16th at Southport. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer's Odyssey, The Tales of Beowulf... none compare to this, The Saga of Dane Fife. Here in Volume 1, The Hysterics of Hoosier doth gab at length with the hero himself, who tells of his adventures as a young lad in the frozen wastelands of Michigan, and how he journeyed to the Lands of Hoosier, ruled by the legendary general, Robert Montgomery Knight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Homecoming was such a magical weekend we just can't let it go. Brian Evans, Sage Steele, Todd Leary, John Laskowski, Steve Green and Sherron Wilkerson all take a turn to reflect on an event that they... along with other former IU players, fans and one legendary coach... made absolutely unforgettable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics began as two friends locked inside a garage way out in the wilds of California. Over the past year, the Hysterics family grew to include dozens of former Indiana players, a sprinkling of coaches and journalists, and countless IU fans around the world. On November 16th, almost a thousand Hysterics descended upon Bloomington and welcomed home the greatest Hoosier of them all... Robert Montgomery Knight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your hero and ours, Jeff Freakin' Rabjohns, returns to discuss the current state of Hoosier hoops. What has Rabby seen from Archie & the boys thus far?? What is latest word on Dawson Garcia?? And oh yeah, Rabs was just crowned a voting member of the AP poll, so you know we gabbed about that! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greeno is back for more! Every bit as funny and insightful as before, this time Greeno and the Hysterics dive deep into his senior year, the 1974-75 Hoosiers, considered by many to be the single greatest team in the history of college basketball. Yeah, it's kind of a big deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Green connects the eras of IU basketball like few others... from meeting Everett Dean, to attending the camps of Branch McCracken, to being Bobby Knight's first ever Indiana recruit. Greeno scored almost 17 a game for the team many consider the greatest in college hoops history, and his gift for hitting buckets might only be surpassed by his talent for telling great stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics finally suck it up and wade into the dark & depressing era of Kelvin Sampson with a player who was there for exactly those two tumultuous seasons, Lance Stemler. A good dude caught in the crosshairs of IU's historic implosion, Lance reveals what it was like inside the program during Sampson's rapid rise and devastating demise as Indiana's head coach See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humble beginnings gave way to great achievements for Mike Davis, a man whose considerable talents were eclipsed only by his hustle and dedication to the game. First as a player, then as a coach, hoops took him all over the world before he finally, unexpectedly, landed in Bloomington. Davis soon found himself thrust into the national spotlight, taking over a historic program from a ousted coach whose legend would be impossible to follow. Listen in as Coach Davis reflects on how he overcame tragedy and hardship to reach the very pinnacle of college basketball, leading the Indiana Hoosiers on an magical run to the Final Four. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After going undefeated and winning state their senior year, the dynamic duo of Steve Downing and George McGinnis headed south to join a struggling IU program led by Coach Lou Watson. Two years later, Watson was fired and McGinnis jumped to the pros, leaving only Downing to join forces with the intimidating new coach, Robert Montgomery Knight. Downing not only survived, he thrived, posting some of the most ridiculous, jaw-dropping stat lines ever produced by Hoosier, all the while leading his team to a Big Ten Championship and the Final Four. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tyra Buss arrived in Bloomington as the most heralded recruit in the history of IU Women's Basketball. Four years later she graduated as the program's all-time leader in scoring and assists, hanging a banner while making good on her promise to fill Assembly Hall. Tyra is, quite simply, one of the greatest players... male or female... to ever wear an Indiana jersey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ted Kitchel left the family farm in Galveston and made his way down to Bloomington, bringing his hard-nosed play and sweet stroke along for the ride. By the time he’d left, Kitch was an All-Conference and All-American player, a 3-time Big Ten Champ, and oh yeah… he won a National Championship in 1981.Donate to the Ted Kitchel Parkinson's Disease Research Fund at www.myiu.org/one-time-giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Few freshman ever started off their IU career making as big a splash as Mo Creek, only to suffer three absolutely devastating injuries in a row. The hope, the heartbreak, and the resolve of this young man are on full display as he talks with the Hysterics about his tumultuous time in Bloomington and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He was named Mr. Basketball, only to be stripped of the title. He had a 43 inch vertical leap, only to shatter his leg. He played for Bob Knight's Indiana Hoosiers, only to end up in jail and kicked off the team. Chart his meteoric rise, tragic fall, and inspiring quest for redemption with the man himself, Sherron Wilkerson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Redshirted as freshman, Brian Evans battled to become one of the all-time great scorers & rebounders in Hoosier history. His senior season, Brian led the conference in scoring, was named Big Ten MVP, voted third-team All-American, and ended up a 1st round NBA draft pick. Also, he's one hell of a storyteller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Victor Oladipo and Coach Archie Miller teamed up to give one Hoosier Hysteric the "greatest experience of his life." That's right, our very own Eric Pankowski gives us the play-by-play from inside the IU basketball fantasy camp, featuring audio cameos by Trayce Jackson-Davis, Coach Tom Ostrom, Rob Phinisee, Devonte Green and yes... even Victor Oladipo! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hailing from a town called Normal, this legend is anything but.... a key contributor to the incredible '75 & '76 teams, then a trusted assistant to The General, and finally himself a Division 1 head coach for the better part of 30 years. Tune in to hear all about this most extraordinary Hoosier from the man himself, Jim Crews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics welcome the latest inside-out recruit of the Archie era, Bloomington's very own Anthony Leal. Raised right by his Cream & Crimson parents, this young man is what Indiana basketball is all about... loving IU and hating Purdue. Open up your earholes and hear from the future of Hoosier hoops! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the toughest, most competitive players to ever don the candy-stripes is now among the most respected assistant coaches in all of college basketball. The Hysterics are delighted to welcome Michael Lewis not only to the podcast, but to sunny California as the newest member of the UCLA coaching staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He punched Eric Montross and saw Bob Knight naked. He led the greatest almost-comeback in IU Final Four history and became Don Fischer's color commentator. He committed crimes and went to prison. No Hoosier has ever done it quite like Todd Leary, and now he joins the Hysterics to talk about it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An all-time Hoosier great, A.J. Guyton's career statistics speak for themselves, but unfortunately, he had to endure one of the most tumultuous times in the history of IU basketball. While the negative media spotlight was focused on Bloomington, and many players transferred away from the Hoosiers, A.J. not only persevered but he also stuffed the stat sheet and the record books at IU. In this conversation, A.J. opens up about the divide he has felt between himself and the IU family and speaks very openly about how much we wants to fix it. A.J. Guyton is an IU Hall of Famer, Big Ten Player of the year, consensus first-team All-American, former NBA player and now current assistant coach in Division I. Also, he's just an awesome guy. Hoosier fans will enjoy his insight, his honesty and his continued love for IU!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlining one of the greatest recruiting classes in college basketball history, Pat Graham thoughtfully reflects on the many highs and lows of playing on Coach Knight's last great teams. Heartbreaking and humorous, this is one interview Hoosier faithfuls don't want to miss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recruited by Kelvin! Coached by Crean! Then hired by Crean! Then kept on by Archie! Derek Elston joins the Hysterics... their first ever current staff member... and serves up the stories and insights you crave from his one-of-a-kind Hoosier career that spans the past, present and future! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your friend and ours, Ken Bikoff of The Peegs Podcast, drops in to regale us with his innumerable and insightful stories from his years on the Hoosier sports beat. And of course we gotta go in-depth on his can't-miss, must-read, Peegs article, "The Perception & The Reality: IU Over the Last 25 years." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

His place in IU's past and present is absolutely unique. First as a player and then a trusted member of Coach Knight's staff, he left after 17 years in Bloomington only to return a decade later and find himself extinguishing the dumpster fire set ablaze by Kelvin Sampson. Now the most prominent and controversial voice in all of Hoosier fandom, Dan Dakich chats with the Hysterics about his long, hilarious, contentious and glorious relationship with Indiana basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This unsung Hoosier hero joins the Hysterics to relive how he, his teammates and Coach Crean collectively raised our beloved program out of the ash heaps of college basketball. Hear how they battled through three wretched seasons, before finally returning IU to glory via one historic WatShot and an invite back to the Big Dance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Big Handsome brings his laid-back persona to the podcast providing insight, anecdotes and belly-laughs from start to finish. If you don't love everything about Cody Zeller, on and off the court, you're probably a Purdue fan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana's legendary "Super Sub" jumps into the Hysterics rotation with tales of playing for Coach Knight, commentating with Kitchell & Marlowe, and even serving up some delicious Culver's frozen custard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take one freshly crowned Mr. Basketball, add almost 7 feet of ex-Butler Bulldog, then mix them together with two curious Hysterics and BOOM! You've whipped up a batch of good times and great insight into Indiana's massive front court infusion for the 2019 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Juwan Morgan battled his way into the Indiana record book and every crimson heart over the last four years. The giddy Hysterics... especially Eric... sit down for a surreal face-to-face with our Hoosier hero as he readies for the next stage of his basketball career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody's favorite walk-on co-captain just cleaned out his locker but the Hysterics aren't ready to let him go just yet. Listen in as they pick the humorous brain of this beloved Hoosier before he is forever released into the wild. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every Hoosier's absolute favorite on-air personality joins the Hysterics to talk B-town, Bobby Knight, and her incredible ascension to the highest ranks of sports broadcasting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is quite literally Powered by Peegs. Mike Freakin' Pegram tells all... about his life, his love of basketball, and how he created the epicenter of all of our lives, Peegs.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics have an epic gabfest with the one and only Jeff Rabjohns, legendary Hoosier hoops reporter from our very own Peegs.com. If you think Rabby is a great writer, just wait til you hear him talk! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hysterics join forces with the Hollywood Hoosiers & Indiana Alumni Association for a live taping of their show in Santa Monica, starring IU legends A.J. Moye & Jared Jeffries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Van Gundy did not play for IU, did not coach for IU, and doesn't even announce IU games. That said, he did go to one of Archie's practices at Dayton and is our favorite color commentator of all-time. Is that not reason enough to have him on our podcast?? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The "Wat" from the "Wat Shot" drops in to talk about everything from being recruited to IU, to the biggest shot ever at Assembly Hall, to feeling the disappointment of not winning it all, to playing in the G League, to... the recruitment of his brother, Trendon, and where IU stands in trying to welcome another Watford to Hoosier Nation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Calbert Cheaney isn't just one of the greatest Indiana Hoosiers ever, he is one of the best college basketball players of all-time. Why Calbert decided to be on our podcast we have no idea, but we're damn glad he did. Enjoy!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The tough as nails PG of the last IU Final 4 team takes us on an incredible journey. TOM COVERDALE chats it up with us about everything--from being named Mr. Basketball in Indiana, to witnessing Coach Knight do something shocking, to BEATING DUKE, to hating Kentucky, to being annoyed by Dane Fife to playing professionally and a whole lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.