Hoosier Town Breakdown
All things Hoosier Athletics we feel like talking about, but mostly obsessive discussions about Indiana Hoosiers' basketball. Hosts Allen Platt & Greg Nash, life-long Hoosier fans break it down. It's a podcast by Hoosiers, for Hoosiers. Support the HTB at https://www.patreon.com/hoosiertownbreakdown
Episodes
74 episodes
The Podcast Comes Back to Life Like the Hoosiers
After a hiatus, we are back, much like our beloved Hoosiers. IU is playing it best basketball of the year over the last month, despite (or some might argue because) Mike Woodson's announced retirement at season's end. IU marches int...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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46:48
A "Meaningful" Hoosier Football and Basketball Discussion
After a month hiatus, we get started in 2025 with a new episode discussing IU football's off-season recruiting and transfers, as the only 2 teams to beat the Hoosiers played in the National Championship Game on Monday. We get into the mai...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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48:20
IU Basketball and IU Football - A Tale of Two Programs
We breakdown the true Tale of Two Programs that is IU Basketball and IU Football right now. Hoosier basketball feels evermore like it is at a crossroads and always trying to "get over the hump" and IU Football is reaching new heights, if ...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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40:41
IU Football Is Still Going to the College Football Playoffs: Google It!
We revisit the first loss of the season to OSU and look ahead to the Purdue game. A look back at IUBB's last 2 games which were both wins, but had mixed results in quality of play. IU Women's basketball and Men's Soccer also discuss...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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57:34
The Votes Are In - Hoosier Football Is 9-0 and Preparing to Sweep the State of Michigan
We look back at the victory at MSU after chants of "overrated". The first College Football Playoffs rankings are out and we discuss the Hoosiers sitting at #8. A look forward to IUBB opening their season against a collection of alphabet s...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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47:00
IU Football is Undefeated, We Don't Know How to Act! But We're Lovin' It!
The undefeated Hoosiers beatdown the Cornhuskers and will face the Washington Huskies with ESPN Game Day on campus Saturday. It is all unknown territory for the Hoosier Faithful. But we are loving every second off it.
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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39:58
IU Football at 5-0 and in the Top 25! What in the Cignetti is Going on Around Here?
The Hoosiers have reached 5-0 on the gridiron for the first time in 57 years, as Curt Cignetti starts his era at IU with a hot start. We breakdown the most recent victory over Maryland, look ahead to what "could be" for this team and its ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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46:24
Smokin' Start to Cignetti Era and Season 7 of the Hoosier Town Breakdown
We open up the 7th season of the Hoosier Town Breakdown and discuss the start of the Cignetti Era and the win over FIU. We make our season predictions, dig into the mailbag, introduce our newest "sponsor" and more (and tried to knock off our po...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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53:27
Heading Into the Big 10 Tourney: Hoosier Nation Remains Passionate & a Bit Dysfunctional
A look back at the Hoosier's win over Minnesota and Michigan State, as well as the retention of Coach Woodson and the decommitment of Liam McNeely (not Neeson). Predictions for the tournament outcome and we're telling you there's a chance...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:06:31
Sometimes You Just Have to Be a 'Ride or Die' Fan
A look back at a 4 game losing streak and then some life shown in wins against Wisky and the Turtles. We talk about what's ahead for this season and beyond and that sometimes as a fan, you just got to be ride or die with your team. Mailba...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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48:41
The Leal Deal Is the Hoosiers Still Have a Pulse
We breakdown the Hoosiers' games against Illinois, Iowa, Penn State and the huge comeback in Columbus against the Buckeyes, as well as Anthony Leal's ascendant recent performances. The pulse is weak, but it is still beating. We get ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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56:37
Is It time to Pull the Fire Alarm on the Hoosiers?
We take a look at the state of the IUBB program, look ahead to the next 4 game stanza, get some support from a new sponsor, and much more.
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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58:06
Hoosiers Shucked in Nebraska, Can They Turn It Around?
The Hoosiers started the New Year with taking a beatdown by the Huskers. We breakdown what went wrong (hint: it was a lot) and where the Hoosiers go from here. Another Knight School Session and a quick look at the Hoosier Wome...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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53:55
Hoosiers - Reasons to Stay Away from the Panic Button
After a lopsided loss to Auburn, a look at reasons the Hoosier faithful may have to stay away from panicking, a look ahead to the upcoming tilt with Kansas in Assembly Hall, and a visit to Knight School.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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49:31
The Woody Way and The End of The LEO Era
The guys recap the Empire Classic and the battle of the crimsons against Harvard in Indy, as well as discuss some surprises and disappointments from the start of the season. A final look at the end of the LEO era as IU parts ways wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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49:57
X-amining IUBB's Start of the Season: Is the Cupp Half Full? Depends Ware You Look.
Allen & Greg break down the start of the Hoosier's season and where they expect the season to take this team. A bit of football, soccer, and women's basketball sprinkled in and you have our first regular podcast of Season 6.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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43:18
Season Six Begins: RIP RMK - Bob Knight Remembered
The Hoosier Town Breakdown is back for Season 6 and opens with a show dedicated to remembrances of Coach Robert Montogomery Knight. RIP RMK
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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39:46
Hoosiers Head Into Tourney Time (And Dancing Guaranteed)
Following the Hoosiers finishing the regular season with a sweep of Purdue and a win against Michigan to secure the double bye in the Big10 Tournament, the Hoosiers ready themselves for Tourney Time. We breakdown the end of the season and...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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48:32
Hoosiers Heading Down the Stretch
We recap the Hoosiers' recent up and down performances, going 2-2 over the last 4 games and look forward to the next 3 starting with the Boilermakers in Mackey coming up on Saturday. A quick look at the Hoosier Women's season which has re...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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48:43
The Hoosiers Winning Ways, Here to Stay?
The Hoosiers have been on a tear, winning 7 of the last 8 games and vaulting into a tie for 2nd place in the Big Ten. HTB breaks down the recent games and TJD's historic level of play and looks forward to the upcoming road battles.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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47:31
IU Basketball: Reversal of Fortunes
We Hoosier Town Breakdown IUBB's reversal of fortunes as IU runs off 3 straight victories by an average margin of 15. Wins against Wisconsin, at Illinois, and Michigan St. have IU Nation feeling a different kind of way as we head into the...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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47:55
IU vs PSU Post-Game: Trying To Never Be Daunted (Trying Being Key)
We thought it would be a good idea to do a podcast right after the Penn State game. Hmm. Who knew IUBB was going to run into an absolute buzzsaw? Nonetheless, Allen and Greg try to find some perspective and just keep it together.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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43:45
Hoping the Arizona Loss Will Stay in Vegas; IUBB Moves Forward Toward the Jayhawks
The guys discuss a trio of games, Rutgers, Nebraska and Arizona. JHS remains sidelined with back issues, but the Hoosiers march on toward a Saturday matchup with Kansas. The 3s have started to fall, but will it be enough? Quick disc...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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42:34
Hoosier Podcast on the Road (Literally) for a Victory over UNC
Allen and Greg take the cast on the road and do a pre and post show travelling to and from Indiana's impressive win over the UNC Tar Heels.
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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30:16
The Hardwood Hoosiers (Men and Women) Are Good...Real Good
The optimism for the Hoosiers (both the men and the women) is completely unchecked as the HTB guys discuss the Men's first two games and look forward to the coming battles with Xavier, North Carolina and others, as well as the Women's impressiv...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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39:46