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What did Purdue basketball show during back-to-back wins that has staying power, and what issues still need to be addressed for the postseason? Also, what did we see at the first spring football practice that tells us about the foundation Barry Odom is laying for 2025 and beyond?

Answering our listener questions about what has gotten off track with Purdue basketball. Plus, what we learned from Barry Odom this week.

Purdue men’s basketball enters its February portion of the schedule a half-game back of Michigan State for the Big Ten lead. Outside of the Boilermakers’ established top three players, who is the most crucial player for the drive towards a third consecutive championship.

With Braden Smith on the verge of becoming Purdue basketball's all-time assists leader, what are the Boilermaker records which will never be broken? Nathan and Sam count down their candidates.

As Big Ten Conference play resumes, we look at the path ahead of Purdue basketball and explore the reasons why the Boilermakers could win a third straight championship and why they might not have the team to win this tough league again.

What sort of first impression did Purdue football coach Barry Odom make in his introduction at Mackey Arena? What did we learn about the school’s financial commitment to football, and what coaches and players he might bring along? Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss after Tuesday’s press conference.

Purdue moved on from football coach Ryan Walters the day after a 66-0 loss to Indiana in the Old Oaken Bucket game capped a 1-11 season. How did this all go so wrong in only two years, and where could the Boilermakers turn next?

What does Purdue basketball need to accomplish at the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego this week? How will the Old Oaken Bucket affect the near future of Purdue football? Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss. Happy Thanksgiving!

Marquette exposed some of Purdue’s flaws while ending the Boilermaker men’s 39-game non-conference regular-season winning streak on Tuesday night. Nathan Baird and Sam King discuss the aftermath from Milwaukee. Also, thoughts on Purdue football’s endgame as it heads to Michigan State.

Alabama visits Mackey Arena on Friday for one of the biggest non-conference games in the country this season. Who else do we want to see the Boilermakers play in future home-and-home series? Also, predictions on football’s senior day against Penn State.