Query & Schultz Podcast

The guys discuss the Boilers marching on to the Sweet 16 after an impressive double-dip in St. Louis and the importance of Fletcher Loyer. Plus, have bloated NIL budgets for the power programs killed off Cinderella in the Big Dance and Rake fills in to enjoy his absolute favorite sandwich on the Hoagies & Hopes menu!

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Pitt Twist
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Phillyapolis (Blonde / Golden Ale)

After a surprise run in Chicago, folks seem to be back on the Boilermaker train (no pun intended). We talk about Purdue's turnaround and NCAA Tournament path, IU falling short of the field again, and whether or not Chris Ballard's Colts have actually gotten worse this offseason.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Regular cheesesteak
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Mama Tried (Dark Mexican Lager)

The guys discuss the importance of the Colts bringing back star wide receiver Alec Pierce and the much-needed locker room refresh of moving on from Michael Pittman Jr. and Zaire Franklin. Plus, the latest on the Daniel Jones contract saga, a college hoops update, and Jake has gotten really into a very inappropriate British television show.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire cheesesteak
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Dark Side of the Munich (Munich dunkel)

As the calendar turns to March, the guys react to both Indiana and Purdue playing some of their worst basketball of the season. Plus, tag decisions loom for Colts (the deadline is right after this episode was taped), worst state colleges, and the guys get into a debate on high vs. low seeds, for some unknown reason.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The Very Best
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Phillyapolis (Chocolate blonde)

It's NFL Combine week in Indy and while the guys find the event overrated, they get into the Colts' approach to their in-house free agents as decisions loom on Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Also, the Pacers tank-a-thon continues, Purdue's ceiling, IU's standing as an at-large team, and Derek reminds Jake about his birthday.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always Sunny
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built to Last (German pilsner)

How does the NBA fix (or can it fix) the tanking problem? The guys discuss that while also expressing frustration over the Pacers' slap on the wrist. Also, a look at the potential of the Colts franchise-tagging either QB Daniel Jones or WR Alec Pierce, a college hoops rundown, and which Winter Olympic event looks the most insane?

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire Cheesesteak
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Comfortably Numb (Pale Ale)

After a Seahawks triumph with Sam Darnold under center, do you need a franchise quarterback to win a Super Bowl or just an upper half one? The guys discuss that, plus the pros of the Ivica Zubac deal for the Pacers, Purdue and Indiana's big week ahead, and how much a Query-Schultz Amazing Race team would either dominate or be destroyed.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hog Island
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Into the Blue (again!)

It's Super Bowl Week, but the guys are pretty "meh" about Patriots-Seahawks and it seems like they aren't alone. Also, Pascal Siakam gets what he deserves with another All-Star bid, IU turning things around behind Nick Dorn, Purdue rebounds, and... guy's night out in Jake's courtside Pacers' seats?

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Dutch Country
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Kind of Blue

The NFL Combine has re-upped with Indianapolis, but city officials teased pitching the league on hosting the NFL Draft in our city - should it happen? We'll discuss that, plus what Patriots-Seahawks reveals about the current state of the Colts and spending some time to appreciate Andrew Nembhard's individual contributions during a difficult Pacers season.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: The original cheesesteak!
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Blood on the Tracks

It's all Hoosiers, all the time on this week's national championship edition of Query & Schultz. The guys dig into IU's historic win in Miami, what it means for the program moving forward, and briefly discuss their own loose connection to IU football as alums of the university.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hoosier Hoagie
Chilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Sticky Fingers