Hanni and The 'Hawks

Hanni and The 'Hawks

Brian Hanni the voice of the Jayhawks bring you inside the Jayhawks with past and present player interviews.

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May 26, 2026 44 mins

On this week’s episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks” two stars from KU’s Big 12 Champion Baseball team, Boede Rahe and Augusto Mungarrieta, join Brian to discuss the team’s first conference title in 77 years. This pitching and catching tandem has dazzled fans all season-long and the duo discusses each othe’rs strengths as well as KU’s outstanding team chemistry that has lead to unpreceden...

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On this week’s edition of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks”, Brian sits down with two stars from the nationally ranked KU Baseball team. Cade Baldridge and Tyson LeBlanc comprise one of the best middle-infields in America and have the Jayhawks enjoying one of the best seasons in school history. Brian talks with the tandem about their journey to Kansas, what sold them on Coach Fitz and the KU culture, as well as discuss...

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April 17, 2026 74 mins

On this week’s episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks,”  Brian sits down with former Jayhawk football player and legendary Kansas broadcaster, David Lawrence, to look back on his nearly 50 years behind the mic of Kansas Athletics.

 

The two talk about David’s original path to Kansas as a tight end and offensive lineman in the late 1970’s, and then how he got his big break as a broadcaster wit...

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March 15, 2026 50 mins

March Madness is upon us and on this episode of “Hanni & the ‘Hawks” one of the key pieces of KU’s 1986 Final Four team, Calvin Thompson, drops by to reminisce on that special 35-4 season that culminated in Larry Brown’s first trip to the Final Four.

 

Calvin shares insights on Ted Owens and JoJo White first recruited him to Kansas from nearby Wyandotte High School, as well as what it was like...

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March 6, 2026 50 mins

On this week‘s edition of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks,” the #8 scorer in the history of Kansas Basketball, Keith Langford, joins Brian to relive some of the biggest moments of his KU career. 

The two talk about Langford’s journey to KU and what it was like playing for both Roy Williams and Bill Self. They also revisit KU’s run to the 2003 title game and Langford’s game-winner on New Y...

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February 27, 2026 52 mins

In this episode, Brian sits down with a member of the 1988 National Championship team, Scooter Barry. Scooter hails from a legendary basketball family, as the son of Hall of Famer, Rick Barry. Between, Scooter, his brothers and his dad, the Barry boys have a combined 63 seasons of professional basketball experience, 3 NBA titles, 1 Olympic gold and 1 NCAA Championship – Scooter’s, as a member of that “Danny and th...

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February 21, 2026 54 mins

On this edition of Hanni & the 'Hawks, Brian sits down with former KU Hoops big man Eric Chenowith. Eric talks about his time at KU, including what it was like playing for Roy Williams and playing with the multitude of KU legends during his time in Lawrence. Eric also listed out a first and second string of all Kansas teammates that he played with.

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February 20, 2026 53 mins

Former Kansas men’s basketball guard Elijah Johnson joins Brian Hanni on Hanni and the Hawks Elijah talks about shares his time in Lawrence, playing for Coach Bill Self, and what it truly means to wear the crimson and blue. It’s a candid, conversation filled with insight and memorable moments from Elijah & Brian.  

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February 7, 2026 20 mins

The Truth'' Paul Pierce joins Brian Hanni and Greg Gurley for a special episode of Hanni and The 'Hawk's.

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February 6, 2026 39 mins

Join the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, as he sits down with Brennan Bechard. 
Brennan Bechard is in his 14th season with Kansas men’s basketball and currently serves as the program’s Director of Scouting. A Lawrence native, Bechard’s journey with KU spans nearly two decades, beginning as a graduate student manager in 2009, later serving as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations, and then Directo...

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January 15, 2026 50 mins

Join the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, as he sits down with former Kansas point guard Tyshawn Taylor

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December 15, 2025 39 mins

The winningest player in Kansas basketball history, collecting a record of 132-17 during his four-year career… An Academic All-American First-Team Selection his senior year and a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team member… A regular in the rotation over his last three seasons… Was a part of one NCAA National Championship, two NCAA Elite Eights, three NCAA Sweet 16s, four Big 12 regular-season titles and t...

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December 9, 2025 26 mins

Join the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, as he sits down with former Kansas center Sasha Kaun — a key member of the 2008 National Championship team. Kaun went on to represent Russia in the 2012 Summer Olympics, earning a bronze medal and becoming the first Jayhawk basketball player to compete in the Olympics since Danny Manning in 1988. A great conversation with one of KU’s most accomplished big men — Hanni &a...

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November 25, 2025 42 mins

Alonzo Jamison - Zo joins Hanni and the ' Hawks. A fan favorite who left a lasting impact on the Jayhawks' identity with averages of 9.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.1 steals in just under 23 minutes per game while shooting 58% from the field.

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November 17, 2025 44 mins

As a standout running back for the Jayhawks from 1988-1991, Sands amassed 3,788 yards on 778 and 28 touchdowns in his Jayhawk career, which all stood as school records upon his departure. Sands may be most known for his final game of his KU career, where he set the FBS record for rushing attempts with 58 and rushing yards with 396 in a 53-29 victory over Missouri in 1991.

Sands still owns the KU records in both of those categories,...

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November 8, 2025 34 mins

Kenny Logan Jr. During his time at Kansas led the Big 12 in tackles in 2021, earned Second-Team All-Big 12 honors, and became one of the most consistent and respected defenders in program history. Kenny's versatility, and impact on both defense and special teams for the Jayhawks.

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October 31, 2025 51 mins

Brian Hanni welcomes Kerry Meier to Hanni and the 'Hawks. Kerry was a quarterback turned wide receiver at KU, he broke multiple Kansas receiving records and played a key role in the Jayhawks winning the 2008 Orange Bowl his sophomore year as well as helping lead the Jayhawks to the Insight Bowl his junior year. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft.

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October 17, 2025 45 mins

Brian Hanni the voice of the Jayhawks welcomes Joe Dineen.

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October 13, 2025 43 mins

Brian Hanni the voice of the Jayhawks welcomes Jared Casey

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October 8, 2025 34 mins

Brian Hanni the voice of the Jayhawks welcomes Kansas record holding quarterback Todd Reesing to Hanni and The 'Hawks.

 

Career passing records:

Passing yards: Todd Reesing (11,194 yards, 2006–2009).

Passing touchdowns: Todd Reesing (90, 2006–2009).

Completions: Todd Reesing (932, 2006–2009).

Passing percentage: Todd Reesing (63.8%, 2006–2009).

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