Front Row Hoopcast

Episodes

1. 20

   Season 4 Episode 5: Lukas Harkins Breaks Down Big East

   Lukas Harkins from Busting Brackets joins the podcast. We discuss Butler's recent games, preview the IU-Butler game and take an in-depth look at the Big East.

   Dec 11, 2018

   30m
2. 19

   Season 4 Episode 4: Joey Brunk Bonanza!

   Marko Tomich joins the Hoopcast. The Dawgs are 2-0 and there have been some big surprises. Brunk, Gillens-Butler and Jorgensen. We also debate Sean McDermott vs Kellen Dunham

   Nov 14, 2018

   27m
3. 18

   Season 4 Episode 3: 2018-19 Season Preview

   David Woods of the IndyStar joins the podcast. We preview this upcoming season of Butler. Which players will step up? The latest in recruiting and more!

   Oct 24, 2018

   28m
4. 17

   Season 4 Episode 2: Barstool Butler vs Fake Brad Stevens

   The showdown you've all been waiting for. The man behind Barstool Butler joins the Hoopcast after Ari called out his account. Ari runs the Fake Brad Stevens account and finally has a showdown with his rival

   Aug 31, 2018

   18m
5. 16

   Season 4 Episode 1- Butler Open Gym Report

   Jimmy Lafakis joins the Hoopcast to break down Butler players in off season open gyms, we discuss the Butler way and Barstool Butler

   Jul 16, 2018

   30m
6. 15

   Season 3 Episode 14- Tom Davis Interview

   News Sentinel's Tom Davis upset a lot of Butler fans recently with a column he wrote. He joins the Hoopcast to respond to the criticism.

   Apr 18, 2018

   10m
7. 14

   Season 3 Episode 13- David Woods, 2018 Season Review, 2019 Season Preview

   Butler's season is over after a 3 point loss to Purdue in the NCAA Tournament. David Woods of the IndyStar joins the podcast to discuss and preview next season

   Mar 19, 2018

   25m
8. 13

   Season 3 Episode 12-Does Butler Make the Tournament?

   They legend, Marco Tomich is back! We're talking Butler's recent struggles, their chances for the tournament and a stats update from Brian.

   Mar 6, 2018

   27m
9. 12

   Season 3 Episode 11: Butler Advanced Stats

   There has been a lot of talk about Butler players, strategy and coaching this year. We have Brian Weitz, developer of an advanced basketball algorithm, to take us inside the stats. Who is Butler's best isolation player? Where do Lavall's out-of-bounds plays rank? Who is Butler's best defender in...

   Feb 21, 2018

   34m
10. 11

    JMV Roasts Ari

    JMV, host of The Ride on ESPN 1070 The Fan, and his producer Tony D were talking trash about Ari on the air last night. Referred to him as a "pipsqueak"

    Feb 20, 2018

    1m
11. 10

    Season 3 Episode 10: Butler Hoops Founder Jared Grubbs

    Jared Grubbs joins the Hoopcast. We talk about Butler's recent losses to Xavier and Villanova, Butler fans on social media and a recruiting update.

    Feb 11, 2018

    30m
12. 9

    Season 3 Episode 9: David Woods Joins the Hoopcast

    This was awesome. We've got David Woods from the IndyStar on the show. We talk about some great stories during his time on the beat, his top 5 favorite Butler players and an Undersawgs movie?

    Jan 30, 2018

    27m
13. 8

    Season 3 Episode 8- Does The Butler Way exist?

    Responding to a recent Butler Collegian article saying "The Butler Way doesn't exist." Plus Jordan Tucker and what Butler has to do to make the tourney? 1:00-Does the Butler Way Exist? 12:00- Jordan Tucker 16:00-News and Notes 17:20- Ari was right about Jorgensen?

    Jan 25, 2018

    22m
14. 7

    Season 3 Episode 7- Tyler Whittemore Interview & Jordan Tucker Transfer

    Ari sat down with Godwin Heights head coach, Tyler Whittemore. He's the head coach of Butler commit Markeese Hastings and Butler recruiting target Lamar Norman. We finish off with the latest on Jordan Tucker

    Jan 15, 2018

    9m
15. 6

    Season 3 Episode 6

    The Dawgs have dropped 3 straight games. We discuss how Butler has looked, some criticism for fans and a look at recruiting. 0:43-3 game losing streak 2:25- Butler fans on twitter 7:00- Aaron Thompson to the bench? 10:15- Henry Baddley stepping up 14:30- Worry about recruiting? 16:15- Should we…

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    Jan 10, 2018

    20m
16. 5

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Butler squeaked out an OT win vs Georgetown, then beat #1 Villanova. They lost to top 5 ranked Xavier on the road, and plenty of questions remain about the team. 1:00- Conference Play Begins 5:20- Nova Win a Fluke? 8:01- Team Goes With Paul Jorgensen 11:05- Kelan & Kamar Show 14:10- Aaron…

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    Jan 3, 2018

    21m
17. 4

    Season 3 Episode 4

    The Dawgs offense is looking shaky as they approach Big East play. Do we have a coaching issue? 0:30- Offense looking rough 3:19- Coaching troubles at BU? 7:40- Butler defense. Not as good as you think. 9:20- Christian David Discussion 10:40- Kamar Baldwin Sophomore Slump? 11:40- Talking…

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    Dec 20, 2017

    16m
18. 3

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Bulldogs went 2-0 this week, but there was some controversy. Ari and Brendan debate the polarizing Paul Jorgensen and look at this team so far to determine where they are heading. 0:36- Ari trolling Jorgensen 6:32- Baddley the next Vanzant? 9:00- What to do with Nate Fowler 11:20-Feed the Big Cat...

    Dec 6, 2017

    16m
19. 2

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Butler returned from the PK80 with a 2-1 record. While they had a winning record, the offense looked sloppy and Sean McDermott suffered an injury. Where does Butler go from here? 1:00- PK80 Recap 2:05- Butler's offensive struggles 6:55- McDermott Out, Who Steps up? 9:11- Did Holtmann Do Butler...

    Nov 29, 2017

    16m
20. 1

    Season 3 Episode 1

    We're back! Discussing Lavall Jordan as the new man in charge, which players have stood out so far and what should Butler fans be worried about? 1:00- Lavall Jordan 3:22-Review of first 3 games 4:38- Player grades- Aaron Thompson, Kelan Martin 8:55- Sean McDermott- Better than Dunham? 10:55- Paul...

    Nov 17, 2017

    16m