Jayhawker Talker: A Kansas Jayhawks Sports Podcast

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The Jayhawker Talker is a Kansas Jayhawks sports podcast as part of the Heartland College Sports podcast network. The show will cover the biggest stories in the week for Kansas athletics.

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Jayhawker Talker: A Kansas Jayhawks Sports Podcast episodes:

06.12.2024
Bill Self's New Addition, Plus KU Football Playoff Odds
Bill Self lands another transfer in wake of Elmarko Jackson injury, KU Football has highest odds of any Big 12 team to make the College Football Playoff.
06.07.2024
Kansas Football is the Highest-Ranked Big 12 Team in ESPN's FPI
This week, Mark Van Sickle talks about Elmarko Jackson being OUT for 2024-2025 season with an injury. Plus, KU Football is the highest-ranked Big 12 team in ESPN's FPI Top 25.
05.30.2024
Johnny Furphy Leaves KU, Travis Goff Signs an Extension
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Johnny Furphy staying in the NBA Draft, while athletic director Travis Goff signs an extension with the Jayhawks!
05.22.2024
Way-Too-Early Big 12 Basketball Rankings: Kansas is #1
A former KU basketball player running for Congress, plus Mark Van Sickle looks at a way-too-early Big 12 hoops ranking that has KU #1, and KU football is a dark horse to win the Big 12!
05.15.2024
Kansas Football's Offense to Lead the Way in 2024?
KU Hoops lands in-state walk-on commitment, plus Mark Van Sickle dives into football looking to its high-powered offense to lead the way this fall.
05.08.2024
Riley Kugel NOT Coming to Kansas and What is Furphy's Future?
Riley Kugel is NOT coming to KU, plus Bill Self comments on Johnny Furphy's future, and the Jayhawks add offensive and defensive line reinforcements in the college football transfer portal.
05.02.2024
Hunter Dickinson is COMING BACK!
Hunter Dickinson announces his return, meantime, Mark Van Sickle also talks about a former Jayhawks making news, and Taylor Swift is a KU fan!
04.24.2024
KU Hoops Hits the Transfer Portal, Cobee Bryant to Stay in Lawrence
KU continues to hit the transfer portal in basketball, and Mark Van Sickle discusses Cobee Bryant staying at KU, despite rumors!
04.17.2024
Johnny Furphy Declares for NBA Draft, Hunter Dickinson Recruits
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Johnny Furphy declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft, what it could mean for KU next season, depending on if he returns, while Hunter Dickinson is recruiting on social media.
04.10.2024
Kansas Spring Showcase Preview, Plus Basketball Off-Season Plans
Kansas is setting itself up to win next year's college basketball national championship and Mark Van Sickle also discusses KU football's Spring Showcase on Friday!
04.03.2024
Zeke Mayo Homecoming, Hunter Dickinson Rumors
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses South Dakota State transfer Zeke Mayo homecoming in Lawrence and Hunter Dickinson coming back for another season?
03.28.2024
Kansas Jayhawks Must Hammer Transfer Portal
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas missing the Sweet 16, and why it's time for Bill Self and the Jayhawks to hit the transfer portal.
03.22.2024
Kansas Jayhawks Hang on vs. Samford
The Kansas Jayhawks hang on to beat Samford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Mark Van Sickle reacts to the game and looks ahead to the Second Round!
03.20.2024
EMERGENCY Pod: Kevin McCullar OUT for NCAA Tournament
Bill Self announces Kevin McCullar Jr is OUT for the rest of the season, Hunter Dickinson WILL play. What now for the Jayhawks?
03.18.2024
Kansas Jayhawks Prepare for 2024 NCAA Tournament!
KU lands as a 4 Seed in the Midwest bracket and will take on Samford in Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament! Mark Van Sickle discusses KU's potential path to a Final Four and more!
03.12.2024
Where do the Jayhawks Stand Heading into Big 12 Tournament Week?
The Kansas Jayhawks will be without Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar this week for the Big 12 Tournament, but Mark Van Sickle explains what that means for the NCAA Tournament starting next week!
03.07.2024
Kansas Bounces Back With K-State Win, With Houston to Wrap the Season
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses the Jayhawks win in the Sunflower Showdown on Senior Night, plus he looks ahead to big matchup with Houston, and some football news!
02.29.2024
Jayhawks Shocked by BYU: What's Next?
The Jayhawks were STUNNED at home against BYU on Tuesday night. Mark Van Sickle reacts to what the game means, and what's to come with a road game at Baylor this weekend and the Sunflower Showdown Part 2 coming...
02.20.2024
Kansas Finally Wins on the Road as March Approaches
The Kansas Jayhawks finally won a road game for the first time in a month. With March Madness coming up fast, KU has its bye week before Texas on Saturday. What needs to change the last couple weeks of the...
02.13.2024
Kansas' Road Struggles Continue at Texas Tech
The Kansas Jayhawks continue their up and down season with a win over Baylor, but loss to Texas Tech. How KU basketball can look to the Kansas City Chiefs for advice on just making it to the big dance, no...
02.06.2024
Jayhawks Up-and-Down Stretch vs. Houston and Kansas State
The Kansas Jayhawks had an up-and-down few days by beating Houston and losing to Kansas State on Monday. Where does the team stand? Plus, Mark Van Sickle takes your questions!
01.31.2024
Kansas Football Announces Schedule and Games at Arrowhead
Due to construction, the Kansas Jayhawks find two new homes for football games this fall. Plus, Mark Van Sickle dives into the tough February schedule ahead for KU hoops with #4 Houston coming to Lawrence on Saturday and a Sunflower...
01.23.2024
Johnny Furphy Lights It Up For Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks picked up a hard-fought home win over Cincinnati on Big Monday. Mark Van Sickle dives into the game on Monday and KU looks forward to Iowa State this Saturday.
01.18.2024
Lance Leipold is Staying and KU Hoops Back on Track
Lance Leipold is STAYING at KU. Mark Van Sickle discusses a dicey couple of days for the program. Also, basketball gets back on track with wins over Oklahoma and Oklahoma State while looking ahead to games at West Virginia and home...
01.11.2024
Kansas Jayhawks Drop First Big 12 Game in Shocker vs. UCF
Kansas loses to UCF in the Jayhawks' Big 12 road opener. Mark Van Sickle reacts to the lost and gets you set for KU's match up with Oklahoma coming up on Saturday.
01.04.2024
Kansas Football Gets a Key Piece Back, While Basketball Starts Big 12 Play!
In a busy week of Kansas sports news, Cobee Bryant announces his return to the football program in 2024, while Mark Van Sickle also talks about KU hoops getting ready for Big 12 Conference play, hosting TCU this Saturday at...
12.28.2023
Kansas Football Ends the Season with Bowl Win vs. UNLV
Kansas' football season wrapped up with a thrilling bowl win over UNLV and Mark Van Sickle breaks down the game and what it means for the future of the program.
12.21.2023
Kansas Gets Ready for Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. UNLV
In this week's episode, it's the Guaranteed Rate Bowl preview as the Kansas Jayhawks get set to take on the UNLV Rebels next week.
12.14.2023
Kansas Hoops Prepares for Indiana, Football Gears Up for Independence Bowl
Kansas hoops beats Mizzou and now looks ahead to Indiana. Plus, Mark Van Sickle discusses how KU football adds a good tight end in the transfer portal as the team looks ahead to playing in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
12.07.2023
Kansas Lands Bowl Game, Basketball Prepares for Missouri
KU lands in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs UNLV, plus Mark Van Sickle talks about basketball jumping to #2 after a win over UCONN, with a rivalry game against Mizzou on the horizon!
11.30.2023
Kansas Football Season Ends, Basketball Prepares for UConn
The Kansas Jayhawks football regular season ended, while the basketball season ramps up with a home game vs. UConn on Friday night! Mark Van Sickle prepares you for everything around the game.
11.21.2023
KU Hoops at the Maui Tournament and Football Looks to Wrap Up With a Win
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas basketball rolling at the Maui Tournament, plus Kansas football looks to end the regular season on a high note against Cincinnati.
11.16.2023
Kansas Beats Kentucky, Football Gears Up for Sunflower Showdown
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle recaps Kansas basketball getting a win over Kentucky on Tuesday night, while the football program gets ready for Kansas State this weekend!
11.08.2023
Kansas Football Keeps Rolling, Hoops Opens with Big Home Win
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into Kansas football as the Jayhawks continue their winning ways, plus Kansas basketball opens with BIG home win!
10.31.2023
Kansas Upsets Oklahoma, While Jayhawks Basketball Starts Next Week
The Kansas Jayhawks get a generational win over the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, with Iowa State on deck this weekend. Plus, Mark Van Sickle gets you hyped for the KU basketball season starting next week!
10.25.2023
KU Football Welcomes Oklahoma, Hunter Dickinson Named Preseason All-American as Hoops Approaches
FOX's Big Noon Saturday will be in Lawrence this weekend for Kansas vs. Oklahoma and Mark Van Sickle gets you set for the match up! Also, Kansas and Illinois set for a basketball exhibition, while Hunter Dickinson is named AP...
10.18.2023
Kansas Basketball is Preseason No. 1, Football Hits the Reset Button
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into Kansas Basketball being No. 1 in the Preseason AP Poll, plus, the football team goes back to the drawing board during the bye week.
10.11.2023
Kansas Basketball Slapped On Wrist For Infractions Case
It's a busy week for the Kansas Jayhawks as Mark Van Sickle dives into Kansas basketball getting a slap on the wrist for infractions case. Plus, KU football is ready to become bowl eligible at Oklahoma State this weekend.
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10.03.2023
Jalon Daniels' Heath Concerns, Bad Basketball News and More
This week's show with Mark Van Sickle discusses the latest on the Jalon Daniels injury, looking ahead to KU hosting UCF, plus some not-so-good basketball news and Late Night coming up on Friday!
09.26.2023
Kansas Improves to 4-0 with the Texas Longhorns Coming Up
Kansas gets a big win to start conference play, but now all eyes turn to the Texas Longhorns as Mark Van Sickle gets you prepared for the game as the Jayhawks look to pull off the upset!
09.19.2023
The Jayhawks are 3-0 and Get Ready for Big 12 Play This Week
The Kansas Jayhawks sneak out of Nevada with a win, while BYU comes to Lawrence to kickoff Big 12 play. Mark Van Sickle also dives into how and why Artereo Morris has been suspended from the basketball program and what...
09.12.2023
Kansas Rolls Illinois, Nevada Next Up, 2024 No. 1 Recruit Visits!
Kansas gets a big win over Illinois in Jalon Daniels' return, while Mark Van Sickle looks towards Nevada this weekend. Plus, KU will host No. 1 2024 Recruit Cooper Flagg for Late Night!
09.05.2023
KU Starts Off 1-0 With Jalon Daniels Returning vs. Illinois on Friday
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into the Kansas Jayhawks beating Missouri State without Jalon Daniels, and then looks ahead to Jalon Daniels returning this week against Illinois in prime time on Friday!
08.30.2023
Kansas Jayhawks Football is HERE With Week 1 vs. Missouri State
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle gets you set with a Jayhawks football preview, plus three Top 25 basketball recruits are coming to Lawrence for a visit this weekend!
08.24.2023
Kansas Football Predictions for the 2023 Season
The Kansas Jayhawks football season is one week away, so join Mark Van Sickle for this full breakdown and predictions for the KU football schedule! Plus, Bill Self talks to the media.
08.17.2023
Kansas Hoops Lands Top Recruit, KU Gateway Renderings Released
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas landing a top 2024 basketball recruit, plus the new KU Gateway Project renderings get released, and innovative NIL certification program is coming to campus.
08.09.2023
Kansas Basketball's Big Summer Addition and Puerto Rico Trip, Plus Football Updates
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle dives into KU signing Australian hooper Johnny Furphy, plus a breakdown on the basketball team's Puerto Rico trip and an update on the football Gateway Project.
08.03.2023
KU Football Camp Begins, Bomb Threat Arrest Update
In this week's show, Mark Van Sickle discusses Kansas football training camp getting underway, an update on the bomb threat, and KU travels to Puerto Rico!
07.27.2023
Bomb Threats at KU Football Facility and KU-UNC Series Announced
In this week's episode, Mark Van Sickle dives into the bomb threats at the KU football facility, plus KU/UNC home-and-home series announced and KU catches a break in Maui Invitational bracket.
07.20.2023
Hype Builds for Kansas Football and Hunter Dickinson LOVES Lawrence
The hype and excitement is continuing to build for the Kansas Jayhawks football season, while Hunter Dickinson LOVES Lawrence, and Mark Van Sickle explains why fans shouldn't be worried about losing freshman Marcus Adams Jr.

What's Jayhawker Talker: A Kansas Jayhawks Sports Podcast about?

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Jayhawker Talker: A Kansas Jayhawks Sports Podcast episodes:

Bill Self's New Addition, Plus KU Football Playoff Odds

Kansas Football is the Highest-Ranked Big 12 Team in ESPN's FPI

Johnny Furphy Leaves KU, Travis Goff Signs an Extension

Way-Too-Early Big 12 Basketball Rankings: Kansas is #1

Kansas Football's Offense to Lead the Way in 2024?

Riley Kugel NOT Coming to Kansas and What is Furphy's Future?

Hunter Dickinson is COMING BACK!

KU Hoops Hits the Transfer Portal, Cobee Bryant to Stay in Lawrence

Johnny Furphy Declares for NBA Draft, Hunter Dickinson Recruits

Kansas Spring Showcase Preview, Plus Basketball Off-Season Plans

Zeke Mayo Homecoming, Hunter Dickinson Rumors

Kansas Jayhawks Must Hammer Transfer Portal

Kansas Jayhawks Hang on vs. Samford

EMERGENCY Pod: Kevin McCullar OUT for NCAA Tournament

Kansas Jayhawks Prepare for 2024 NCAA Tournament!

Where do the Jayhawks Stand Heading into Big 12 Tournament Week?

Kansas Bounces Back With K-State Win, With Houston to Wrap the Season

Jayhawks Shocked by BYU: What's Next?

Kansas Finally Wins on the Road as March Approaches

Kansas' Road Struggles Continue at Texas Tech

Jayhawks Up-and-Down Stretch vs. Houston and Kansas State

Kansas Football Announces Schedule and Games at Arrowhead

Johnny Furphy Lights It Up For Kansas Jayhawks

Lance Leipold is Staying and KU Hoops Back on Track

Kansas Jayhawks Drop First Big 12 Game in Shocker vs. UCF

Kansas Football Gets a Key Piece Back, While Basketball Starts Big 12 Play!

Kansas Football Ends the Season with Bowl Win vs. UNLV

Kansas Gets Ready for Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. UNLV

Kansas Hoops Prepares for Indiana, Football Gears Up for Independence Bowl

Kansas Lands Bowl Game, Basketball Prepares for Missouri

Kansas Football Season Ends, Basketball Prepares for UConn

KU Hoops at the Maui Tournament and Football Looks to Wrap Up With a Win

Kansas Beats Kentucky, Football Gears Up for Sunflower Showdown

Kansas Football Keeps Rolling, Hoops Opens with Big Home Win

Kansas Upsets Oklahoma, While Jayhawks Basketball Starts Next Week

KU Football Welcomes Oklahoma, Hunter Dickinson Named Preseason All-American as Hoops Approaches

Kansas Basketball is Preseason No. 1, Football Hits the Reset Button

Kansas Basketball Slapped On Wrist For Infractions Case

Jalon Daniels' Heath Concerns, Bad Basketball News and More

Kansas Improves to 4-0 with the Texas Longhorns Coming Up

The Jayhawks are 3-0 and Get Ready for Big 12 Play This Week

Kansas Rolls Illinois, Nevada Next Up, 2024 No. 1 Recruit Visits!

KU Starts Off 1-0 With Jalon Daniels Returning vs. Illinois on Friday

Kansas Jayhawks Football is HERE With Week 1 vs. Missouri State

Kansas Football Predictions for the 2023 Season

Kansas Hoops Lands Top Recruit, KU Gateway Renderings Released

Kansas Basketball's Big Summer Addition and Puerto Rico Trip, Plus Football Updates

KU Football Camp Begins, Bomb Threat Arrest Update

Bomb Threats at KU Football Facility and KU-UNC Series Announced

Hype Builds for Kansas Football and Hunter Dickinson LOVES Lawrence