Beers & Buckets Basketball Podcast
by Conner Caldwell
Bad Takes, Good Beers. The only college (and sometimes NBA) basketball podcast that reviews beer, and the only beer podcast that talks college (and sometimes NBA) basketball. Join us weekly as we discuss all things CBB and try a new beer each episode.
Episodes
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93 - Cupcakes or Gauntlets? Contenders or Pretenders?
In this episode of Beers and Buckets, the BnB boys sans Skid discuss their weekends, share their beer choices, and dive into the strategies of scheduling in college basketball. They analyze Alabama's current performance and make predictions for the upcoming Final Four, debating the strengths and...
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92 - Fight AND Flight
In this episode of Beers and Buckets, the BnB Boys dive into the latest happenings in college basketball, focusing on the Florida Gators' Todd Golden controversy, the Auburn plane incident, and the amusing tale of Providence's good luck duck. They also discuss the Shark Tank Upsets for the week,...
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91 - College Basketball is back, and so are we!
Summary In this episode of Beers and Buckets, hosts Conner and Dowell discuss their personal updates, including job changes and coaching experiences. They also delve into the future format of the podcast, emphasizing a more conversational style. The episode concludes with game predictions and...
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90 - Week 3 Part 1 - Feast Week & Mastodons
Mastodons? More like MastoDON'T lose! Conner & Dowell preview the first half of Feast Week games that are available. Conner reviews his beer and it doesn't disappoint! Dowell gives some Maui Invitational Trivia as well. Check out Variety Sports Network for more shows like this one.
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89 - Week 2 Part 2 - Weber State: Game, Wildcats
It's a Friday edition of BnB. Listen in for the happy hour as Conner and Dowell discuss the first half of the week, pitch some shark tanks upsets, do a beer review, and pick some games! Check out Variety Sports Network for more shows like this one!
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88 - Wames Wadison Wukes (11.13 - 11.16)
Wames Wadison Wukes? A W in their name for each win they have so far this season, in 3 attempts... BnB is back to the regular season grind! Shark Tank Upsets, Beer Review, Pick 'Em Games, Question of the Day, and more! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Follow @varietysports for...
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87 - 2023-24 Fantasy College Basketball Draft
Conner and Dowell are joined by Josh Linke (Zagaholic & Switch Everything Podcast) and Matt Sak & Bradley Smith (Rupp To No Good) to do the annual Fantasy College Basketball Draft. Listen to find out who drafted best, who drafted busts, and who got snubbed!
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86 - 23/24 SEC Preview w/ David from Hoops Southbound
Conner is joined by David from the Hoops Southbound podcast, a Variety Sports Network show, to discuss SEC basketball! This episode includes: - SEC Hot Topics - All-SEC Draft - Season Superlatives - and more!
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85 - 2023-24 Pac-12 Preview
Conner and Dowell, known east-coasters, (California) love to talk about the Pac-12 in the newest BnB episode! This episode includes: - Beer Review - Pac-12 Hot Topics - Team Rankings - All-Pac-12 Team Draft - Season Superlatives - and more! Check out Variety Sports Network for more shows like…
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84 - Fanta, Fanta! Don't You Want A Fanta? w/ John Fanta of Field of 68
Conner & Dowell are joined by John Fanta, analyst for Fox College Basketball and contributor for The Field of 68. What started with some trolling turned into a fantastic interview! Listen as John pleads his case for either snubbing your favorite team or blowing smoke up their butts! Beers &…
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83 - 2023-24 Big Ten Conference Preview
Conner and Dowell look north to the Big Ten in the newest BnB episode! This episode includes: - A Beer Review - Big Ten Hot Topics - Team Rankings - All-Big Ten Team Draft - Season Superlatives - and more! Check out Variety Sports Network for more shows like this one!
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82 - 2023-24 Big 12 Conference Preview w/ Steven Rodriguez (Talkin' Tech Podcast)
The official BnB correspondent for the Big 12 is back to preview the conference with the Beers & Buckets boys! Like always, there is: - conference hot topics - projected team rankings - all-Big 12 draft - season superlatives - and more! Check out Variety Sports Network for more shows like this one!
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81 - 2023-24 Big East Preview
Two episodes in one week? Get used to that! Conner and Dowell preview the loaded Big East with hot topic questions, end of season Big East ranking predictions, All-Big East Team Draft, and season superlatives. Go check out Variety Sports Network on X for more shows like this one!
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80 - 2023-24 ACC Preview
Conner and Dowell are back for the 2023-24 season with some conference preview episodes, starting with the ACC! Some hot topic discussions, team ranking predictions, All-ACC first team draft, and season superlatives! Be sure to check out Variety Sports Network on X for more shows like this one!
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78 - NBA Draught ‘23: Tall, Playmaking Point Guards
Might we interest you in three draft prospects that resemble one Ben Simmons? Conner and Dowell talk Jalen Hood-Schifino, Anthony Black, and Amen Thompson. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of Variety Sports Network. Follow them on twitter @varitey_sports_.
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77 - NBA Draught '23: Protect That Rim, Baby!
The BnB boys are back into off-season mode talking about three rim-protecting prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of Variety Sports Network. Follow them on twitter @varitey_sports_.
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76 - Fantasy College Basketball Redraft
Conner is Dowell-less, but is joined by former BnB guests, Matt Sak, Bradley Smith, and Michael Beard to recap the fantasy basketball draft from before the season. The boys also talk about some off-season discussions like who committed this week and who is going portaling. Follow us on Instagram…
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75 - S2E16 - UConn Huskies, Sharpie
Conner and Dowell recap the Title Game. The BnB boys also do a terrible job at picking a Way Too Early Top 25, but they think y'all will enjoy the discourse... (finally, no longer super long episode descriptions due to legal reasons)
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74 - S2E15 - And then there were four...
Conner and Dowell are joined by Max Thomas to recap the Sweet 16 & Elite 8, and preview the Final Four. They also discuss some coaching changes and transfer portal. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. Gambling Problem?…
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73 - S2E14 - First Weekend Reactions, Sweet 16 Preview, & Off-Season Talk
Conner gives his First Weekend Tournament Reactions & Sweet 16/Elite 8 Previews. He also dabbles in some coaching carousel and transfer portal talk. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. Gambling Problem? Call (800) 327-5050...
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72 - S2E13 - Conference Tournament SZN
We take TWO nights to record ONE episode and cover the power 6 conference tournaments. Go check it out and see how poorly it ages, or not, we don’t care. (We do care tho). Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or...
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71 - S2E12 - One Week ‘til the Madness
Conner and Dowell are back after a short hiatus to talk about Bama, Oats, and Brandon Miller. They also talk about some upcoming games that have serious tournament implications. Also, if the Shark Tank Upsets hit, it's a bad week to be a Bruin. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod...
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70 - S2E11 - Crunch Time
Conner and Dowell discuss the Orlando trip, recap SEC vs Big 12 games, and discuss the week ahead with a loaded slate of games. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis...
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69 - S2E10 - NICE (Orlando Beer Week & UCF Game...)
So we realized that last week's episode didn't post... Oops! No worries, we got a fresh one for ya. Conner and Dowell record in person for the first time ever as they take on Orlando breweries, basketball 1v1 games, Hollywood Studios, and the UCF vs Houston game! Don't miss this one! Follow us on...
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67 - S2E8 - Bluegrass Blues
Conner and Dowell discuss Texas, Kentucky and Calipari issues, and other hot topics in the ever changing world of college basketball. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,...
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66 - S2E7 - Execute Episode 66
The boys are back after some much need r&r over the holidays with family. General recap of college basketball, Christmas gift discussion, and a little beer talk. As always, beer review, shark tank upsets, and throwdown games. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is...
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65 - S2E6 - Texas, seriously, what actually happened?
Conner and Dowell discuss Chris Beard, Mike Leach, Rutgers getting robbed, and much more! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can…
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64 - S2E5 - What the heck is a Hokie?
Dowell and Conner recap last week's games, pitch some upsets, drink some beers, and talk this week's games. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and...
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63 - S2E4 - 4OT Game is CBK's Catalina Wine Mixer
Episode length? Still shorter than a 4OT game! Conner and Dowell recap of Feast Week and preview some big time matchups in college basketball! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling...
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62 - S2E3 - Feast Week w/ Steven Rodriguez of the Talkin' Tech Podcast
Conner and Dowell are joined by Steven Rodriguez of the Talkin' Tech podcast to talk hoops and hops. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral...
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61 - S2E2 - Heating Up
Week 2 of college basketball is here! A lot of solid matchups going down. Stay caught up by listening to B&B! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and...
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60 - S2E1 - Basketball is Back!
College Basketball is back, and so are the fun in-season segments for BnB! Conner and Dowell are back to talk about Shark Tank Upsets, Throwdown Games, Beer Review, and more! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network! If you or...
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59 - The Offseason 24: Fantasy College Basketball Draft w/ Matt Sak, Michael Beard, and Bradley Smith
Conner and Dowell are joined by Matt Sak, Michael Beard, and Bradley Smith as they draft a starting 5 plus 6th man on the eve of the college basketball season! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER...
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57 - The Offseason 23: Conference Breakdown - Big Ten
Conner and Dowell break down the Big Ten and give their projected order to finish, players to watch for, player of the year and coach of the year predictions! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network! If you or someone you know...
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56 - The Offseason 22: Conference Breakdown - Big East
Conner and Dowell break down the Big East and give their projected order to finish, players to watch for, player of the year and coach of the year predictions! Beer Untappd links - Conner: https://untappd.com/b/ingenious-brewing-company-smarty-boo-berry-fluff/2851716 Dowell:...
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55 - The Offseason 21: Conference Breakdown - ACC
Conner and Dowell are back after a hurricane/football/new job hiatus. Fret not though, the boys broke down the ACC conference as a whole and are pumped for you to listen! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network! If you or…
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54 - The Offseason 20: Gonzaga - #TimmeTime
Conner and Dowell are joined by Steven Karr, Video Broadcast and Production Coordinator for Gonzaga Basketball, to talk about Gonzaga’s off-season and previewing the season ahead. Beer Untappd links - Conner:...
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53 - The Offseason 19: Arizona #BeerDown
Conner and Dowell break down Arizona’s off-season, talk a little football, and try some beer! Beer Untappd links - Conner: https://untappd.com/b/swamp-head-brewery-florida-slush/3845089 Dowell: https://untappd.com/b/country-boy-brewing-cougar-bait-blonde/129151 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok...
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52 - The Offseason 18: Baylor Beers
Conner and Dowell are back talking about Baylor’s off-season, House of the Dragon, She-Hulk, Beer, and more! Beer Untappd links - Conner: https://untappd.com/b/spoetzl-brewery-orale/4794165 Dowell: https://untappd.com/b/blake-s-hard-cider-co-tropicolada/4425112 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok...
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51 - The Offseason 17: Tiger? War Eagle? Make Up Your Mind, Auburn!
Conner and Dowell sit down with Doug of the WarEagleTV.com to break down Auburn’s off-season and preview the 2022-2023 season. Beer Untappd links - Conner: https://untappd.com/b/florida-avenue-brewing-co-passion-of-the-heights/2001007 Dowell:...
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50 - The Offseason 16: The University of Kentucky - Everything School
Conner & Dowell break down a busy off-season for the Cats. Conner is joined by Matt Sak of the Courtside Connect podcast and Cats Coverage. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @beersandbucketspod Beers & Buckets is part of The Basketball Podcast Network! If you or someone you know has a gambling...
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49 - The Offseason 15: That’s “National Champion, Kansas Jayhawks” to You w/ Nick Schwerdt
Conner and Dowell sit down with Nick Schwerdt of the Wavin’ The Wheat Kansas Athletics podcast to break down the reigning National Champion’s off-season. Foreign Trip link: https://watchstadium.com/comprehensive-list-of-every-2022-college-basketball-foreign-tour-05-19-2022/ Beer Untappd links -...
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The Offseason 14: dUKe Week w/ Duke Update (@UpdateDuke)
Duke's most active off-season in a long time, including roster, staff, and GM (?) changes... Conner and Dowell break down all of these with Grant's help to give you a better idea of what to expect from the Blue Devils this season.
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The Offseason 13: Villa-Whoava
Discount Nachos (but not what you think it is), Neptune, condors, and Villanova basketball, baby!
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The Offseason 12: Guys Being Purdudes
Conner and Dowell get nostalgic over video games, drink some beer, and talk Boilermaker basketball!
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The Offseason 11: Friar?! Badger?! I Hardly Know Her!
Conner is back from his Arizona/Covid trip. Dowell was just DYING to talk about both Providence AND Wisconsin, so we chose to break down both team's off-seasons. Do you think it's smart for NBA teams to shut down their young talent after a few Summer League games?
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Conference Realignment Madness w/ Cam Lemons Debro
Dowell does his best Conner impression by hosting Cam Lemons Debro to talk about the craziness of the conference realignment in this special edition of Beers & Buckets!
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The Offseason 2022 NBA Draft Reaction Episode
Conner and Dowell break down the 2022 NBA Draft and give their takes that no one asked for to begin with. Spoiler alert: Conner is feeling super Italian all of a sudden... Be sure to follow us on Twitter @beersandbuckets
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The Offseason 10: What's Bruin with UCLA?
Conner and Dowell were going to make this one episode, but they decided to split it up. UCLA's offseason, Simply Spiked Lemonade, and final NBA mock draft preview.
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The Offseason 09: Return of the Red Raiders w/ Tristan and Steven of the Talkin' Tech Podcast
The Lubbock Lovers themselves, Tristan McGonigal and Steven Rodriguez of the Talkin' Tech Podcast, make their Beers & Buckets return. Dowell lost the good fight with hotel wifi in San Diego, which of course in German means " a whale's v*gina" Conner drinks a liquid churro. Texas Tech loses 9...
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Bad Takes, Good Beers. The only college (and sometimes NBA) basketball podcast that reviews beer, and the only beer podcast that talks college (and sometimes NBA) basketball. Join us weekly as we discuss all things CBB and try a new beer each episode.
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Conner Caldwell
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