Straight Shooters
If you like college basketball and you like the truth, then this is the podcast for you. Each episode you’ll find Tyler Kaplan, Mike Erickson, Matt Stern, and Zach Reynolds discuss the week prior: recapping games, bad beats, bad coaching as well as looking ahead to March Madness. If we find something interesting, we’ll always share, and we hope that at the end of each episode you learned something new, or disagreed with at least one thing we said... or both.
Episodes
In this episode of Straight Shooters, we dive deep into the Final Four matchups, featuring Auburn vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston. We break down what makes each of these powerhouse teams a contender and explores the key factors that will determine the outcome for each 1-seed. From standout players to team strategies, we analyze it all.
We also take a step back to reflect on the biggest storylines from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, dis...
In this episode of Straight Shooters, the crew dives into the thrilling chaos of the first weekend of March Madness, breaking down the biggest upsets, buzzer-beaters, and standout performances that shook the tournament.
They also look ahead to the Sweet 16, discussing key matchups, potential upsets, and what to expect as the road to the Final Four intensifies. Expect insights on standout players, strategies, and what teams are poi...
In this episode of Straight Shooters, the crew dives deep into the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket on the road to San Antonio. They tackle the controversial decision to leave West Virginia out of the tournament and break down their thoughts on each region. The Straight Shooters analyze which #1 seeds might have the most flaws and highlight their trendy upset picks for the first round. Plus, the team calls out the "Idiots of the Week" ...
Live from New York the Straight Shooters breakdown the final week of the regular season. They dive into the conference tournaments that are set to get going in the week ahead. Tune in as we are a week from Selection Sunday.
In this episode of The Straight Shooters, we break down all the hottest topics as the college basketball regular season winds down. With just one week left, we debate who holds the edge between Auburn and Duke for the title of the best team, analyze the disastrous bubble teams fighting for tournament spots, and dive deep into the latest trends, surprises, and storylines you need to know heading into March Madness. Tune in for all t...
In this episode of The Straight Shooters, we’re joined by Hunter Sansom, also known as The NKY Bracket Guy, a well-respected bracketologist. Hunter takes us behind the scenes of bracketology, sharing how he got started, the metrics he uses to evaluate teams, and his approach to predicting the NCAA Tournament. We dive deep into the latest news in college basketball, including Utah's shocking coaching change and the controversy surro...
In this episode the Straight Shooters discuss their Pretenders vs Contenders in College Basketball. They break down the past week in CBB including a #1 vs #2 matchup in the form of Auburn and Alabama. They talk about the disaster class in Illinois this weekend as the main Idiot of the Week and so much more.
Get up to speed on all the latest college basketball talk here!
If you have been watching been watching football all year, and are just now tuning into college basketball the Straight Shooters have you covered.
Listen to their College Basketball 101 episode where they breakdown the top teams and story lines around the country. They dive into the top players, top freshmen, and the Power 5 Conferences.
The Straight Shooters are joined by the legendary college basketball reporter John Fanta. They discuss John's rise in the world of college basketball, and then breakdown the current landscape of CBB.
Check out their conversation with John, and then get up to date on the latest hoops news!
The Straight Shooters break down the week in college basketball which included 2 of the craziest endings all year in Houston vs KU and Iowa St. at Arizona. With conference play halfway completed, Matt Stern, Tyler Kaplan, and Zach Reynolds discuss the teams that impressed them, the teams faltering, those flying under the radar, and of course the idiots of the week.
Check out all the latest updates in college basketball here!
This week the Straight Shooters breakdown the 19 ranked teams that lost, along with Indiana's and Gonzaga's down fall. They shed light on idiots ranging from the Miami and Miss St to Mercer and Southern Charleston.
In a new segment Mike discusses his Coach of the Year nominees while Zach, Tyler, and Matt debate. They also look forward to the week ahead.
Tune in here to get up to date college basketball news.
Join the Straight Shooters this week as hosts Tyler Kaplan, Zach Reynolds, and Matthew Stern dive into a thrilling week of college basketball with conference play stirring up excitement. Tune in for discussions on unpredictable upsets, comedic coach meltdowns, and notable performances across various teams.
Matthew Stern is ready to unleash some criticism, especially towards Tennessee, whose performance is under scrutiny after their...
Welcome back to the Trade Shooters Podcast, where we dive into the world of college basketball. In this episode, we gather on a festive Monday night with our hosts Tyler Kaplan, Matthew Stern, Mike Erickson, and Zach Reynolds to discuss the latest happenings in college hoops.
The crew reviews recent games, focusing on impressive performances from the Michigan schools leading the Big Ten, and debates which team, Michigan or Michigan...
The Straight Shooters breakdown Week 6 of the college basketball season. Zach provides his Mid-Major report, Mike answers fan questions, and they all dive into the week ahead around the country.
The Straight Shooters breakdown the conference challenges, their idiots of the week, and how the top transfers are looking. From the SEC dominating to the ACC in shambles, and everything in between, the Straight Shooters have you covered as they look ahead to the last week of non-conference play.
The Straight Shooters break down the shining stars and the biggest losers of Feast Week. They also discuss the initial Net Rankings and the Conference Challenges set to get underway this week.
The Straight Shooters breakdown the early Multi-Team Events, and discuss the top tournaments coming up this week. They also share their CBB thankful list, idiots of the week, and the mid majors they are looking out for. Get up to speed with all relevant/comedic college basketball news here!
The Straight Shooters break down the second week of college basketball: Kentucky's big win over Duke, Purdue knocking off Alabama, the idiots of the week, bad beats, and so much more. Tune in here to stay up to date on all the top CBB news, the Champions Classic, and what to look forward to in Week 3.
This episode the Straight Shooters breakdown the first week of the season. We talk about Kansas, Auburn and Gonzaga making statements, as well as all the hot topics: teams who surprised us, idiots of the week, and much more. Check it out here!
This week the Straight Shooters breakdown what to expect in the first week of the college basketball season. They discuss what games to look forward to, what players will breakout, what upsets to expect, and much more. Tune in to be ready for the beginning of the road to the Final 4.
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