TalkinBlers

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TalkinBlers

A podcast talking about Loyola University Chicago basketball.

  1. 105

    I Get the Portal Now

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Tom recap all of the changes to the Ramblers rosters. This was recorded before like 80,000 newsworthy things happened so sorry for that.

  2. 104

    25-26' Senior Send-Off

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Thomas go over the Blers performance in Pittsburgh, and talk about the graduating seniors.

  3. 103

    Talkin A10 Tourney with Rocco Miller

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Tom recap Loyola's games against SLU and GW and preview our first round matchup in the A10 tournament. To round out the show college basketball analyst and bracketologist Rocco Miller joins the podcast to talk about Loyola's season and the A10 tourney.

  4. 102

    Surviving the Spiders Before the End of Conference Play

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Tom celebrate a rare winning week. They cover the win over Richmond and the final two games of conference play. 

  5. 101

    Sulkin Blers

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Tom go over Loyola's losses against Fordham and St. Joe's and sort of preview the game against Richmond (give us a break it's been a long season). 

  6. 100

    Billiken Beatdown

    Send us Fan MailDave and Thomas (no Bryan [me, I was sick but now im better thanks for asking]) go over the Ramblers loss to SLU and preview their upcoming games against Fordham and St. Joe's.

  7. 99

    Talkin NIL with Noah Henderson

    Send us Fan MailOn this episode Dave, Bryan, and Tom discuss the Blers first (only?) win of 2026,  their loss against Davidson, and the upcoming matchup against the Saint Louis Billikens. Then Noah Henderson, Director of Sport Management at Loyola Chicago, shares his thoughts on the changing landscape of NIL. You can find more of Noah's work at The College Front Office.

  8. 98

    Jesuit Jammed

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Tom talk the losses to St. Joseph's and VCU and preview the week ahead playing La Salle and Davidson.

  9. 97

    The Road to Recovery Isn't Linear, It's a Death Spiral

    Send us Fan MailStop me if you've heard this one before... Dave, Tom, and Bryan walk into a pod to talk about the Ramblers two most recent losses and preview the week ahead. Get it? This team is a joke.

  10. 96

    MRIye Carumba

    Send us Fan Mail"The title of the episode is hard to read and not that funny of a pun"Yeah well have you ever titled a podcast?.. That's what I thought.Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap the losses against Dayton and George Mason and preview the upcoming games against St. Bonaventure and Duquesne. 

  11. 95

    DO NOT Call It A Comeback

    Send us Fan MailI apologize for contributing to the hype around this team coming into the season. Gonna be a Debbie Downer from here on out.In this episode Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk about Loyola's losses to Davidson and George Washington and preview the upcoming games against George Mason and Dayton. 

  12. 94

    A Tale of Two Teams with Christian Thomas

    Send us Fan MailRHODE DOOOOOOOGS!!Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk about Loyola's win over Rhode Island and last second defeat to Dayton. Then Christian Thomas shares his perspective on the teams struggles and their outlook as the Blers dive into conference play

  13. 93

    What Is This Team?

    Send us Fan MailDave, Bryan, and Tom recap the Blers trip to California and preview the start of A10 conference play.

  14. 92

    It's the Least Wonderful Time of the Year

    Send us Fan Mail[please read the following while listening to A Long December by Counting Crows]Welp... There's always next season. Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk about the Ramblers crushing 2nd ever loss to Chicago State (you read that right CHICAGO STATE!) and preview Loyola's upcoming games in California.Hope you all have a happy holidays. May all the other sports teams in your life have long and successful seasons.Go Blers

  15. 91

    Blers Gave Us Something to Talk About

    Send us Fan MailDave and Tom go over the two home wins and Loyola's upcoming games. I needed this.

  16. 90

    Fear and Loathing in Rogers Park

    Send us Fan MailA little behind the scenes, I (Bryan) intentionally kept some sighs and prolonged silences while editing so you can really feel just how crushed we are. In this one Dave and Bryan recap our losses against Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, and San Jose State and preview our future losses to Central Michigan and Princeton... Go Blers!

  17. 89

    Falling When We Should Be Balling

    Send us Fan MailVibes at an all time low. I legitimately considered adding a bible verse from the book of Job as the episode description. Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap the Blers latest 2 losses and take a look at the losses... I mean uh... opportunities ahead.

  18. 88

    The Epitome of Brutality

    Send us Fan MailI hope you are doing well dear listener. This is a kind of a bummer of an episode. Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap this week in Blers discussing the 3 most recent games and previewing opponents on the horizon. 

  19. 87

    It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Send us Fan MailTwas the night before the season opener when all through the pod Dave, Bryan, and Tom raved about hoops they blabbed and they jawed.Idk I think I lost the plot there. Welcome to season 5 of TalkinBlers! In this episode we recap the most recent exhibition, preview the first 3 games of the season, and give our hottest takes on how things will pan out for your Loyola Ramblers.

  20. 86

    Prepping for the Season

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan give a tribute to Sister Jean before jumping into commitment news, a breakdown of the preseason polls, reacting to the exhibition game against DePaul, and look at the long-awaited 2025-2026 schedule.

  21. 85

    Offseason Ramblings with Blers Breakdown

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss the departure of assistant coach Sean Dwyer, Bryan discusses his thoughts on the open practice, and we sit down with Blers Breakdown to talk about the new 2026 commit as well as the incoming freshmen/first year players.

  22. 84

    Talkin Transfers with Kevin Sweeney

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan sit down with Kevin Sweeney to discuss Loyola's transfer and international class. We also talk about how the roster looks as a whole as well as potential scheduling strategy.

  23. 83

    Senior Send-Off with Sheldon Edwards

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan say thank you to Loyola's graduating seniors, Francis Nwaokorie, Jalen DeLoach, Des Watson, and Sheldon Edwards. Dave and Bryan are also joined by Sheldon Edwards to reflect on his three years in Rogers Park. 

  24. 82

    24-25 Season In Review

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's season-ending loss to Chattanooga in the NIT Final Four. They also break down current transfer portal news, the confirmed players for next year, and look back on the 2024-2025 season.

  25. 81

    (NIT) Final Four Bound

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's win over Kent State to punch their ticket to the NIT Final Four. They also discuss their Semifinal matchup against the Chattanooga Mocs and look ahead to North Texas and UC Irvine, who Loyola would play in the final. 

  26. 80

    Survive and Advance in the Bay Area

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's NIT wins holding on against San Jose State and San Francisco. Dave and Bryan also look ahead to the Ramblers' matchup at home against Kent State in the NIT quarterfinals.

  27. 79

    NIT Bound Blers

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's performance in the A10 Tournament with their win over SLU in the quarterfinals and their loss to VCU in the semifinals. Dave and Bryan then look ahead to Loyola's placement in the NIT focusing on their opening game against San Jose State and their path through the San Francisco Region.

  28. 78

    That Double Bye Feeling w/ Matt of 3 Bid League

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's 2-0 week with wins over Davidson on Senior Night and in Amherst over UMass to clinch a double bye for the A10 Tournament. Dave and Bryan discuss the tournament bracket then are joined by Matt of the 3 Bid League Podcast to discuss Loyola's A10 season and their prospects in DC.

  29. 77

    Closing out the Regular Season w/ Curry Hicks Sage

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's dominant home win over George Washington and their blowout loss in Saint Louis. Dave and Bryan look at Loyola's current position in the double-bye race and break down the return matchup with Davidson. Curry Hicks Sage joins the show to discuss the matchup with UMass in their final regular season A10 game and to talk about what the A10 has meant to him both as a fan of UMass basketball and in his work on #SearchSZN.

  30. 76

    Ramblers Running Wild (Berry)

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's 2-0 week with victories at Davidson and at home against Dayton. Dave and Bryan take some time to highlight a couple Ramblers then are joined by Liam of the GW Basketball Insiders Podcast to discuss Loyola's game against the Revolutionaries on Wednesday. Dave and Bryan also discuss the second game of our home-and-home series with the Billikens at St. Louis this weekend.

  31. 75

    Players Make Plays

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's two wins last week on the road against Richmond and at home against St. Louis. Dave and Bryan are then joined by Luke of Belk Report and Christian Thomas of Rambler Sports Network to break down Loyola's two matchups this week: on the road in Davidson and at home against Dayton.

  32. 74

    Jekyll and Hyde 2: Electric Boogaloo

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's biggest A10 win against St. Bonaventure and their double digit road loss to Duquesne. Dave and Brian are then joined by Jimmy James and West Pine Bills to break down Loyola's matchups at Richmond and in Chicago against Saint Louis.

  33. 73

    Lockdown Defense

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's OT loss on the road against George Mason and their nail-biter win over St. Joe's at home. Dave and Bryan are then joined by Lil Bona X and Jonny Heller to talk about the Ramblers' matchups against St. Bonaventure and Duquesne this week.

  34. 72

    Jesuit Jamming

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's win over Fordham in their annual Jesuit Jam game. Dave then sits down with Joe Szymanski of GMU Giant Killer to talk about the keys to the matchup between the Ramblers and the Patriots in Fairfax. Dave and Bryan then discuss the keys to the return game of Loyola's home-and-home series against the St. Joe's Hawks

  35. 71

    Building on the Positives

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan talk about Loyola's home win over Rhode Island and their OT loss in Dayton to the Flyers. Bryan also sits down with Sam Basel of A10Talk and House Enterprise to break down the matchup between the Fordham Rams and the Ramblers for our annual Jesuit Jam.

  36. 70

    Jekyll and Hyde in Philly

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's road win at LaSalle and their crushing loss at St. Joe's. Dave and Bryan are also joined by Dave of Rhody Rampage and Sully formerly of Talking Out LOWD to talk about the Ramblers' upcoming games at home hosting the Rams and on the road against the Flyers.

  37. 69

    Philly Road Trip with Gola Standard and Hawk Talk

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's home loss to VCU and are joined by the Gola Standard and Hawk Talk podcasts to discuss the Ramblers' road matchups against LaSalle and St. Joe's.

  38. 68

    Non-Con Round-Up and VCU Preview with George Templeton

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's performance in the Diamond Head Classic and talk about the non-conference as a whole. Dave and Bryan and then joined by George Templeton to discuss Loyola's home game against VCU to open up A10 conference play.

  39. 67

    By the Numbers with A10 Stats

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's loss to San Francisco and their bounce back win at home against Canisius. TalkinBlers is then joined by Matt Rhein of A10Stats to go by the numbers into Loyola's season so far. Dave and Bryan finish out the show by discussing Loyola's path through the Diamond Head Classic.

  40. 66

    Staying Undefeated: Eastern Michigan and South Florida

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's 2-0 week against Eastern Michigan and South Florida. Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's at-large hopes then move on to talk about the keys to victory against San Francisco and Canisius.

  41. 65

    Home Cooking: Southern Utah and Tulsa

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan talk about Loyola's 2-0 week at home against Southern Utah and Tulsa. Dave and Bryan then look ahead to Loyola's home games against Eastern Michigan and South Florida after the Thanksgiving break and talk about what they've been thankful for so far this season.

  42. 64

    Winning Teams Make Winning Plays: Princeton

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan do a status report on Loyola Women's Basketball and break down the Men's win on the road against Princeton. Dave and Bryan also look ahead to Loyola's matchups at home against Southern Utah and Tulsa, reach into the mailbag, and check in on a couple alumni G League players.

  43. 63

    Finding Our Footing: 3-0 Week 1

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's 3-0 start with wins over Chicago St, Detroit Mercy, and Eureka. Dave and Bryan discuss their takeaways from Week 1 then look ahead to the Ramblers' matchup against the Princeton Tigers next week.

  44. 62

    Off-season Round-Up and 2025 Preview

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's offseason additions from the portal and their freshmen class. They also talk about the two commitments from the class of 2025, the keys to the non-conference, and make some A10 and overall season predictions.

  45. 61

    Senior Send-Off

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, John and Dave discuss Loyola's end to the season in Peoria. They also salute the seniors leaving the program and look ahead to Loyola's portal activity. 

  46. 60

    NIT Bound!: Bona Reactions and NIT Bracket Analysis

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, John and Dave discuss what went wrong in our A10 tournament quarter final loss to St. Bonaventure. Dave then moves on to discuss Loyola's path in the NIT, including their opening round matchup against Bradley in Peoria.

  47. 59

    A10 Co-Champs!: Davidson, LaSalle, and Brooklyn Preview

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, John and Dave break down Loyola's end to the A10 regular season with double digit victories over Davidson on the road and LaSalle at home on Senior Day to clinch a share of their first-ever A10 title. They reflect on the drastic improvements from year 1 to year 2 in the conference and look ahead to Loyola's path in the A10 Tourney in Brooklyn.

  48. 58

    Bouncing Back Strong:St. Bonaventure and Dayton

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, John and Dave break down Loyola's loss on the road to St. Bonaventure and their thrilling win over Dayton at home. They spend some time looking back on Braden Norris's Rambler career and look ahead to Davidson, LaSalle, and A10 seeding possibilities.

  49. 57

    That Double Bye Feeling: Kevin Sweeney and George Mason

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dave sits down with SI's Kevin Sweeney about Loyola's recent success and the impact of their newest recruiting commitments. Then, John and Dave break down the dominant victory over George Mason as well as the keys to victory over St Bonaventure on the road and at home against Dayton.

  50. 56

    Everything Coming Up Ramblers: Recruitment, St. Joe's, and URI

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, John and Dave briefly discuss top 100 recruits, Daniil Glazkov's and Seifeldin Hendawy's, commitments in the past week as well as Loyola's wins at home against St. Joe's and in Kingston over Rhode Island. John and Dave then break down the keys to victory over George Mason this coming week. 

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A podcast talking about Loyola University Chicago basketball.

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