X's and Joe's

Dec 02 2024 23 ep. 100 mins 11
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X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball.

Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions.

And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington.

In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.

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[22] How Programs Try To Use Pace of Play To Their Advantage

Dec 02 2024 115 mins  
The episode examines how tempo and pace interact with personnel, recruiting, and program philosophy in modern college basketball.

[21] Regression or Bounce Back? Looking at the 2024-25 College Basketball Season

Nov 17 2024 117 mins  
This episode examines how college basketball programs experience and handle regression, exploring both historical patterns and current examples of teams navigating performance declines.

[20] NIL, Revenue Sharing And The (Not So) New Era of Compensated College Athletes

Nov 05 2024 119 mins  
Bob, Mike, and special guest Robie Malcomson discuss how opportunities for athletes to earn NIL and share revenue are transforming the competitive landscape in college basketball.

[19] “Modern” Basketball: What Is It, Exactly?

Oct 22 2024 114 mins  
Bob and Mike discuss the concept of "modern" basketball that we hear so much about. What does that term mean? And how (and why) are offensive and defensive system evolving?

[18] Sports Fans' Biases: All Our Kids Are Above Average

Oct 08 2024 118 mins  
Bob and Mike analyze fan biases and how they’re evolving. They also discuss the impact of these biases, and the expectations they create, on programs and coaches.

[17] The Football Show

Sep 17 2024 106 mins  
Bob and Mike take a little detour from their typical college basketball deep dives to discuss the most exciting current topic in Indiana sports: college football!

[16] Is the Blue-Blood Job Really Dead?

Sep 02 2024 101 mins  
Bob, Mike, and special guest Beau Haynes discuss the past, present, and future of the vaunted blue-blood head coaching job. How much have things really changed?

[15] Transfer Portal Case Studies

Aug 10 2024 117 mins  
Bob and Mike look back at last season and trace some highs and lows from different teams that went heavy in the portal to build their rosters.

[14] Knight Fall: Perspectives on the End of an Era

Jul 25 2024 112 mins  
Bob and Mike are joined by Galen Clavio to reflect on one of the most tumultuous times in the history of Indiana University sports: the final years of the Bob Knight.

[13] College Basketball History: Does A School's Past Matter?

Jul 12 2024 109 mins  
On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike discuss a topic of paramount importance to so many college sports programs across the country: history and legacy. How much does it actually matter for present-day winning?