Query & Schultz Podcast

Now that the NBA Draft lottery yielded the worst-case scenario result for the Pacers, do you reflect differently on last season's Ivica Zubac trade with the Clippers? Plus, a look at the shrinking NBA Playoff field, some early Indianapolis 500 takes, and investigating the origin of the term "balls to the wall".Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The 9th StreetChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: 500 Miles High (American lager)

The Colts don't want Anthony Richardson, Anthony Richardson doesn't want the Colts, but no one else wants Anthony Richardson (at least not via trade), so... what's next? The guys talk about next steps with the former top-five pick. Plus, a big week for the Pacers' future, whether or not you're watching the non-Indiana NBA Playoffs, and do you choose a barber or stylist?Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Plain Turkey hoagieChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Comfortably Numb (Pale Ale)

The guys discuss the Colts nabbing their new "green dot" in CJ Allen and a couple of other starters across the class. Also, the ongoing sports gambling issues involving players hits close to home, IU football loads up on draft picks, and Jake buys women's clothing on clearance.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks (Blood Orange IPA)

We spent a good chunk of this week's show remembering the beloved and iconic Bob Kevoian, who passed away late last week. Also, a look at NFL Draft week for the Colts and Anthony Richardson's trade value (or lack thereof) and vehicle engineering developing an in-car toilet!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: KeystoneChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Santeria (Mexican lager)

The Pacers wrapped up a miserable season, but the guys discuss why the short-term pain could lead to some big, long-term gain. Also, a discussion as to whether or not the Colts can find a few starters in next week's NFL Draft and Jake's favorite band makes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Market StreetChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Comfortably Numb (Pale Ale)

Dusty May and Michigan took home the crown, but Indianapolis shined the brightest (in the guys' non-biased opinions). Jake and Derek tie a bow on the college hoops season, what it means for the Big Ten to end a title drought, and they get hung up on the 1990 NBA Draft class for some reason.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Texas Tommy (bacon-wrapped hot dog!)Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built to Last (German pilsner)

It's Final Four week in Indianapolis and the guys dive into what it all means for the four participants. Also, where does Braylon Mullins' (Indiana Mr. Basketball) shot rank in all-time March Madness moments and how to evaluate Purdue's season after it ended in the regional final.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The Shipyard Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks (Blood Orange IPA)

The guys discuss the Boilers marching on to the Sweet 16 after an impressive double-dip in St. Louis and the importance of Fletcher Loyer. Plus, have bloated NIL budgets for the power programs killed off Cinderella in the Big Dance and Rake fills in to enjoy his absolute favorite sandwich on the Hoagies & Hopes menu!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt TwistChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Phillyapolis (Blonde / Golden Ale)

After a surprise run in Chicago, folks seem to be back on the Boilermaker train (no pun intended). We talk about Purdue's turnaround and NCAA Tournament path, IU falling short of the field again, and whether or not Chris Ballard's Colts have actually gotten worse this offseason.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Regular cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried (Dark Mexican Lager)

The guys discuss the importance of the Colts bringing back star wide receiver Alec Pierce and the much-needed locker room refresh of moving on from Michael Pittman Jr. and Zaire Franklin. Plus, the latest on the Daniel Jones contract saga, a college hoops update, and Jake has gotten really into a very inappropriate British television show.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Dark Side of the Munich (Munich dunkel)

As the calendar turns to March, the guys react to both Indiana and Purdue playing some of their worst basketball of the season. Plus, tag decisions loom for Colts (the deadline is right after this episode was taped), worst state colleges, and the guys get into a debate on high vs. low seeds, for some unknown reason.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The Very BestChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Phillyapolis (Chocolate blonde)

It's NFL Combine week in Indy and while the guys find the event overrated, they get into the Colts' approach to their in-house free agents as decisions loom on Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Also, the Pacers tank-a-thon continues, Purdue's ceiling, IU's standing as an at-large team, and Derek reminds Jake about his birthday.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built to Last (German pilsner)

How does the NBA fix (or can it fix) the tanking problem? The guys discuss that while also expressing frustration over the Pacers' slap on the wrist. Also, a look at the potential of the Colts franchise-tagging either QB Daniel Jones or WR Alec Pierce, a college hoops rundown, and which Winter Olympic event looks the most insane?Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire CheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Comfortably Numb (Pale Ale)

After a Seahawks triumph with Sam Darnold under center, do you need a franchise quarterback to win a Super Bowl or just an upper half one? The guys discuss that, plus the pros of the Ivica Zubac deal for the Pacers, Purdue and Indiana's big week ahead, and how much a Query-Schultz Amazing Race team would either dominate or be destroyed.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hog IslandChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Into the Blue (again!)

It's Super Bowl Week, but the guys are pretty "meh" about Patriots-Seahawks and it seems like they aren't alone. Also, Pascal Siakam gets what he deserves with another All-Star bid, IU turning things around behind Nick Dorn, Purdue rebounds, and... guy's night out in Jake's courtside Pacers' seats?Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Dutch CountryChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Kind of Blue

The NFL Combine has re-upped with Indianapolis, but city officials teased pitching the league on hosting the NFL Draft in our city - should it happen? We'll discuss that, plus what Patriots-Seahawks reveals about the current state of the Colts and spending some time to appreciate Andrew Nembhard's individual contributions during a difficult Pacers season.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The original cheesesteak!Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks

It's all Hoosiers, all the time on this week's national championship edition of Query & Schultz. The guys dig into IU's historic win in Miami, what it means for the program moving forward, and briefly discuss their own loose connection to IU football as alums of the university.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hoosier HoagieChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Sticky Fingers

Does it feel to anyone else like IU's national championship march can't be halted? The guys discuss the Hoosiers' chances in the national championship matchup with Miami, dig into the Colts offseason question marks, and Jake investigates the *other* Indiana University in Pennsylvania.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt TwistChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried

The guys jump into what it means for the Colts to have both Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard (again) back and how Carlie Irsay-Gordon handled Monday's press conference. Also, appreciating Alec Pierce, IU dumping the "Cinderella" aspect of their dominant run, and a look back on pump sneakers from the early 1990s.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Brotherly LoveChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks

In the final edition of Query & Schultz for 2025, the guys discuss the latest loss for the Colts, which drives a nail in their playoff coffin for this season, and what could await for Chris Ballard's future. Also, Indiana gears up for Alabama in Pasadena and NBA players getting college eligibility?Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Phreedom DogChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Sticky Fingers

The guys talk about another heartbreaking loss for the Colts despite a valiant effort from 44-year old Philip Rivers and what this latest season collapse could mean for the future of Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. Plus, Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman (and Diego Pavia loses with his reaction), a college hoops roundup, and a visit from Josh Rattray to discuss a new basketball event in Indy!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: KeystoneChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Santa-ria ('tis the season!)

The guys talk about Indiana beating the Big Ten's "final boss" in Ohio State to claim the conference title at status as national championship favorite, the likely signing of Philip Rivers and what it means for a Colts' season that has fallen off the rails, and recap Schultz's Mexico vacation which included a few aquatic trophies!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Chicken cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Big Chill

The guys talk about the Colts continuing their slide after a tough home loss to Houston and signing a new kicker after some issues at that spot. Also, a bold IU football prediction from Jake and Greg Rakestraw fills in for a vacationing Schultz!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Sweet Chili Queso ConeyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Santa-ria

The guys talk about the Colts blowing a late lead at Arrowhead and why it could spell doom in the suddenly tight AFC South divisional race. Plus, Boilers and Hoosiers ranked in hoops, Daniel Jones questions, and Jake's cultural learnings from spending a week in Austria.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Team Builder

The Athletic's Zak Keefer fills in for Jake Query as the guys discuss the post-bye gauntlet awaiting the Colts, starting with Patrick Mahomes and the desperate Chiefs. They also get into Jonathan Taylor's better than expected circumstances to force his way into true MVP contention, appreciate Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn, and talk Indiana's chances against Ohio State in the likely Big Ten Football Championship.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Original cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built to Last

In a chilly edition of the show from Chilly Water Brewing Co. tap room, the guys discuss the Colts' latest win and how it means good things for a team that is rounding into a supposed contender. Also, concerns with Daniel Jones, Omar Cooper's incredible catch in State College, and Schultz's propensity to withdraw from college courses.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt TwistChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Chilly Water Lager

The guys discuss Myles Turner's return, his reception, and react to what he had to say postgame. Also, a discussion over whether baseball is having a moment again and why the Colts' loss in Pittsburgh may have just been a bad afternoon at the office.(*recorded a few hours before the Sauce Gardner trade, unfortunately)Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Philly Special cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks

Greg Rakestraw fills in for a traveling Schultz as the guys talk about Jonathan Taylor forcing his way into the MVP conversation, the early Pacers' start and more!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Chili Cheese Coney DogsChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Dr. Feel Good

The guys discuss the Colts' historic offensive performance through seven games as they sit atop the NFL standings at 6-1, get into the Aaron Nesmith extension with the Pacers, talk a little college football, and Jake pretends like he's always been a huge Toronto Blue Jays fan.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Haulin' Oats

On this week's episode, the guys jump into Indiana's program statement win in Eugene and some of the reasons why Curt Cignetti would stay and buck conventional wisdom when it comes to moving to a "better" program. Also, the guys give their picks for Colts MVP to this point and discuss why they feel like this is the year to strike in the AFC.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Phillyapolis cheesesteakChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Team Builder

In our first-ever edition recording from Hoagies & Hops and Chilly Water Brewing Co. Tap Room in Midtown, the guys discuss the Colts blasting the Raiders and looking the part of an AFC contender. Also, reactions to the knee-jerk Mark Sanchez takes that ended up making some folks look stupid (if not worse), appreciating Ashton Dulin, and the Hoosiers ramp up for a trip to Oregon.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Brotherly LoveChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Santeria

In the latest edition of Q & S, we're talking about the Colts' blown opportunity in L.A. but why we're still optimistic with their season outlook. Also, IU takes another step forward with a big road win, Andrew Nembhard takes over at PG1, and Jake's car troubles' saga continues.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Market StreetChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Circle City Irish Red

The guys continue to sing the praises of Daniel Jones after another solid start and discuss whether Shane Steichen could have possibly seen this coming. Also, Indiana football continues to prove last season was no fluke, the Indiana Fever show they're not going down without a fight, and Jake reveals the naming games he plays while dealing with insomnia.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: ShipyardChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Oktoberfest

The guys bask in the glow of the Colts' 2-0 start after a thrilling win over the Broncos, discussing the magnitude of the offensive performance against Denver's D and some of the good and bad we saw from Shane Steichen last Sunday. Also, a recap of the 10th anniversary Hoagies & Hops Hoagie Eating Contest and famous sports figures with the first name "Dick".

The guys recap an incredibly encouraging season-opening performance for the Colts and discuss what it may mean going forward, not only for the team but for Daniel Jones, too. Also, Week 2 college football wrap and a discussion on how famous people get in touch with other famous people.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zern's Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Luthier Lager

It's finally Colts' game week and the guys give their thoughts on a critical opener against fellow middle-dweller Miami and their season predictions for Indianapolis. Also, Purdue and IU secure Week 1 victories, Jake has an update on IndyCar silly season, and we spend some time with Kristina from Hoagies & Hops inside the restaurant!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: KeystoneChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built to Last

The guys discuss their Colts' expectations in the wake of last week's QB1 decision, the possibility of an Anthony Richardson trade, why they're both semi-bullish on Indiana's chances to prove 2024 wasn't a fluke, and Jake's latest physical ailment.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt TwistChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Santeria

(taped before Daniel Jones was officially named the starter, because OF COURSE)A final debate between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson for the Colts' starting quarterback spot and why Jake thinks it'll be Jones instead of AR. Plus, how the Colts injuries impact their early season start and a question of whether to retrieve lost items from a portalet.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Dr. Feel Good

The guys air some frustrations over no separation in the Colts' quarterback battle, discuss the myriad of injuries at a key position, argue over a disputed Top Indiana Sports Moment (according to ESPN), and Schultz gets his SausageFest plugs in.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hog IslandChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Loose Juicy

The guys talk about the Colts' first game (kind of!) of the 2025 season and how AD Mitchell and Laitu Latu are starting to really come on in camp. Also, what the Fever's surge means for Caitlin Clark's timeline, appreciating Kyle Schwarber's insane run, and summer "floaters" in the pool.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Dutch CountryChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Team Builder

The guys jump into whether Anthony Richardson is leading the quarterback battle and what the Bernhard Raimann's contract extension means moving forward. Also, paying tribute to Ryne Sandberg, recapping Brickyard 400 weekend, and TMI about Schultz's grooming habits.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Market StreetChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks

With training camp set to begin in Westfield, the guys talk about the biggest questions facing the Colts and try to look at a glass half-full approach. Also, a WNBA All-Star Weekend recap, remembering Bob Hammel, and a re-enactment of the Coldplay concert controversy between two best friends!Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: KeystoneChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Team Builder

The guys talk "gap year" for the Pacers with Tyrese Hailburton on the shelf and Myles Turner out the door to Milwaukee, while also reacting to Kevin Pritchard's postseason availability comments. Also, apathetic expectations for the 2025 Colts, remembering Don Hein and Dick Mittman, and Jake asks if The Sopranos is worth a watch.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: LancasterChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried

*taped hours before the Myles Turner newsThe guys discuss the two newest Pacers draft picks and where they might be going as far is free agency is concerned. Plus, a debate over whether Indy would better support an NHL or MLS team, remembering Dave Parker, and Derek discusses his summer pits (gross).

The guys spend a majority of the show taking a look back at the 2025 Pacers, a special season that fell just short of a breakthrough championship. Also, in the wake of Tyrese Haliburton's devastating injury, where to the Pacers go from here? The guys discuss that and Query's weird list of favorite road trip games.

Jake and Rake (filling in for a vacationing Schultz) talk about the Pacers' first back to back losses in three months and if they can throw one last punch against the Thunder. Also, a look at Tyrese Haliburton's health entering a do-or-die Game 6 and Query's feelings on a terrific IndyCar show in St. Louis.

Can the Pacers take back control of the NBA Finals? The guys are hesitant to say so, even with Indiana returning home after getting a split. They talk about what it will take to get the best of the Thunder in what has become a best-of-five series, plus the House settlement, Colts' new ownership structure, and Schultz has a cough (again).

The guys discuss the Pacers' first trip to the NBA Finals in a quarter-century, what to expect from the Thunder, and who all deserves credit for this notable accomplishment (spoiler: just about everyone). Also, Derek has a weird gripe about state listings with cities and Jake breaks out an excellent piece of Indy-related NBA Finals trivia.

The guys get into the latest on the Pacers as they head into a critical Game 4 with New York after blowing a big opportunity. Plus, thoughts on Alex Palou's breakthrough, a "meh" 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, and the sad passing of the iconic Jim Irsay.

The guys jump into the best sports week of the year in Indianapolis by talking about Robert Shwartzman's epic Pole Day upset, more Team Penske violations, and what to expect from the 9th (!) edition of the heated Pacers-Knicks rivalry.