This week, Todd Golden talks about being back at Hulman Center, ISU basketball's two wins at the Junkanoo Jam, a last look at ISU football, and thoughts on the circular and tortured lack of logic applied by the FCS playoff selection committee as another MVFC team was denied an at-large bid it deserved.

It's the Down In The Valley Podcast with Todd Golden. This week? The tough, unforgiving situation ISU basketball finds itself in and ISU football calling it a season on Saturday at Missouri State.

This week, Todd Golden takes a look at Indiana State's start to the men's basketball season, some thoughts on Evansville's huge win at No. 1 Kentucky and thoughts on ISU football, including an interview with ISU linebacker Jonas Griffith.

This week Todd Golden gives his (almost) preseason thoughts on all 10 of the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball teams.

This week the pod delves into ISU football and the storm of self-inflicted problems it has had. We also opine about the NCAA's decision to move in the direction of allowing student-athletes to be compensated for their likenesses. And our first interview! ISU basketball legend Jake Odum joins the pod to discuss his role on ISU basketball's support staff. 

This week, Todd Golden looks back at the South Dakota State football game and the various ways ISU's football season could be described. Also, Todd talks about ISU basketball and his disdain for secret scrimmages. That and silliness on the Down In the Valley podcast.

The Down In The Valley podcast features news and thoughts on Indiana State athletics and the Missouri Valley Conference. It is hosted by Tribune-Star sports editor and ISU beat writer Todd Golden. This is the inaugural episode of the podcast.