Rock Chalk Unplugged

Rock Chalk Unplugged

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  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 21 | Devonte Graham On Life In The NBA, Untold Stories From KU & First Impression Of Victor Wembanyama

    Devonte Graham joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Devonte Graham reflects back on his playing days for Kansas Basketball and opens up about his adjustment to life in the NBA. Devonte talks about his draft night experience, finding his groove with the San Antonio Spurs, and his first impression of Victor Wembanyama. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 - Intro

    03:35 - Recruiting Journey to Kansas

    07:35 - Welcome to Kansas Moment & Staying at KU

    12:54 - Playing in a Final Four & Favorite Game at KU

    18:45 - Learning from Bill Self

    19:55 - Adjusting to the NBA

    24:13 - Draft Night Experience

    27:05 - Getting a 2nd Contract & First Purchase in the NBA

    31:12 - Victor Wembanyama

    33:09 - Hardest Guy to Guard in the NBA

    34:26 - Expectations for KU in 2023 

    36:54 - Dallas Cowboys 

    39:31 - Kansas Football

    41:03 - NIL & Sponsorship Deals

    46 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 20 | Carter Stanley On KU Football Career, Jalon Daniels Injury & Les Miles | Rock Chalk Unplugged

    Carter Stanley joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Carter Stanley reflects back on his KU Football career, sharing some of his best storis from his time playing for the Jayhawks. Carter gives his take on Jalon Daniels' injury, shares some Les Miles stories, retells the story of beating Texas in 2016, and more. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00 - Intro

    03:56 - Carter’s Life After KU

    08:29 - 2019 Season

    11:07 - Deciding to Stay at KU

    12:35 - Les Miles vs. David Beaty

    19:14 - Jalon Daniels & Playing in the Big 12 

    22:05 - Recapping Texas Game & Jason Beam

    25:51 - 2016 Texas Game

    32:39 - Craziest Playing Environments

    34:51 - KU Football Renovation Plan & Black Jerseys

    40:11 - 2016 Texas Tech Game

    43:50 - Worst Workouts at KU

    46:30 - Mitch’s Overseas Update

    50 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 19 | Svi Mykhailiuk On Joining The Boston Celtics, Playing w/ LeBron, Bill Self & Best Stories At KU

    Svi Mykhailiuk joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Svi Mykhailiuk opens up about his NBA journey -- from getting drafted to the Lakers and playing with LeBron James, to getting traded, signing with the Boston Celtics this offseason, and more. Svi also shares some of his best stories from when he played at KU for Coach Bill Self. The episode begins with Chris and Mitch providing an update on Kansas Football. Tune in for another great episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged!

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00-Intro

    01:26-KU Football Update

    10:35-KU Basketball Bootcamp

    14:08-Joining the Boston Celtics

    16:30-Rookie Season w/ the Lakers

    22:34-Business of the NBA

    24:09-Playing w/ LeBron & Getting Traded

    28:15-Adjusting to KU

    33:40-Getting Recruited by Coach Self

    37:12-Is an NBA Champion a World Champion? 

    40:57-2018 Season at KU

    47:19-Thoughts on Coach Self 

    53:51-Quick Fire Segment

    1 hr 4 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 18 | Breaking Down KU Basketball’s Offseason & Bill Self’s Deadliest Practice Ever | Rock Chalk Unplugged

    On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down the biggest headlines and stories of Kansas Basketball's offseason. The boys recap the Jayhawks' trip to Puerto Rico, make bold predictions for the starting lineup, reveal their hardest practice at Kansas, and more. Chris & Mitch also break down Bill Self's latest roster moves in the transfer portal, and discuss Eli Drinkwitz's comments regarding conference realignment.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00-Intro

    01:46-Recapping the Puerto Rico Trip

    08:34-Breaking Down The Starting 5  

    15:44-Hardest Practice at KU…

    24:45-Elmarko Jackson, Arterio Morris & Nick Timberlake

    28:23-Johnny Furphy

    31:54-Bill Self’s Transfer Portal Moves 

    36:51-Conference Realignment 

    40:21-Kansas Football 

    46:11-Eli Drinkwitz

    49:43-Mitch is Going Pro!

    53 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 17 | Rock Chalk Unplugged Goes Golfing At The Crimson & Blue Classic | Kansas Basketball Podcast

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    On this special episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan hit the links to showcase their golfing skills at the Crimson & Blue Classic. 

    Tune in to find out if Chris and Mitch's basketball skills translate to the golf course. The boys also answer some fan questions, talk about the upcoming Kansas Basketball season, reveal some of their favorite moments playing at KU, discuss the transfer portal at KU, and more!

    Chris and Mitch also share their thoughts on the season outlook for Kansas Football and Coach Lance Leipold.

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    20 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 16 | Bill Self Reveals 2023 Starting Lineup & Hunter Dickinson Expectations | Rock Chalk Unplugged

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    In this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, Chris Teahan and Mitch Lightfoot host exclusive interviews with Coach Bill Self, Coach Lance Leipold, KJ Adams, Dajuan Harris, and Patrick Cassidy.

    Coach Self reveals his expectations for the 2023 season, what fans can expect from Hunter Dickinson, why KJ Adams is primed for a bounce back season, and more.

    Chris & Mitch also get the chance to talk with Kansas Football Head Coach Lance Leipold. In their conversation, Coach Leipold gives a preview for the Jayhawks' 2023 season.

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    CHAPTERS

    01:18-Coach Bill Self

    10:43-KJ Adams

    12:00-Dajuan Harris

    13:59-Patrick Cassidy

    15:34-Coach Lance Leipold

    19 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 15 | Cole Aldrich On KU Basketball Career, Morris Twins Drama, 2008 National Title & NBA Journey

    Former Kansas Jayhawk Cole Aldrich joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on this week's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Cole shares some of his best stories and moments from his Kansas Basketball career, opens up about the highs and lows of his NBA career, reveals what it took to win the national championship in 2008, explains what it was like playing with the Morris twins at KU, and more.

    Cole Aldrich also reflects on his relationship with Coach Bill Self, shares his welcome to the NBA moment, and gets personal about getting traded during his career in the NBA.

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    CHAPTERS

    00:00-Intro

    00:29-Life After the NBA

    03:20-Playing with KD & Russell Westbrook

    04:47-Guarding Dirk Nowitzki

    07:12-Time with Oklahoma City Thunder

    13:34-Adjusting to New Teams & Being an NBA Journeyman

    17:09-Welcome to the NBA Moment

    20:16-2008 Kansas Basketball Team & Morris Twins

    27:16-2008 Final Four Game Against UNC

    30:46-Playing Steph Curry at Davidson

    32:42-Getting Recruited by Bill Self

    35:28-Deciding to Return to KU

    40:08-Becoming an Academic All-American

    41:47-Living in New York

    44:32-Getting Fined in the NBA

    48:50-Skipping Class at KU

    51:00-Mario Chalmers’ 30-30 Day & KU Bootcamp

    56:26-Cole’s Freshman Recruiting Class

    59:31-Triple-Double Against Dayton in March Madness

    01:04:39-Losing to Northern Iowa in 2010 NCAA Tournament

    1 hr 11 min
  • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 14 | Hunter Dickinson on Leaving Michigan for Kansas, Bill Self & NIL Rumors

    The Kansas Jayhawks' newest big man, Hunter Dickinson, joins Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan for the first-ever live episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. In addition to the live episode, a handful of Kansas fans got to participate in a live Q&A with Hunter, take pictures with the big man, and even get his autograph.

    In this exclusive sit-down interview, Hunter Dickinson reveals:

    • Why he left Michigan and decided to enter the transfer portal
    • His first conversation with KU Head Coach Bill Self
    • Why he committed to Kansas Basketball
    • How NIL played a factor in his decision to play at KU
    • How he's adjusting to the Kansas offense
    • What he's working on this offseason
    • Why he and Dajuan Harris Jr. will be a dynamic duo
    • His goals for next season
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      CHAPTERS

      00:00-Intro

      00:46-Transfer Portal Experience

      03:25-First Convo w/ Bill Self

      04:23-What Hunter is Working on

      06:16-Thoughts on NIL

      07:38-Juwan Howard vs. Bill Self

      08:39-Adjusting to Life in Lawrence

      09:52-Goals for Next Season

      13:49-Practices at KU

      16:04-Team Chemistry

      17:28-Leadership & Learning KU’s System

      19:25-NIL Recruiting & Media Rumors

      24:31-Allen Fieldhouse

      27:30-Welcome to KU Moment

      28:42-Gradey Dick’s Draft Night Fit

      29:58-Mottos Hunter Lives By

      33:14-Big 12 Environments

      35:21-Favorite KU Basketball Players

      37:20-Transitioning to KU’s Offense

      39:25-Giant Jay???

      40:30-Elmarko Jackson

      41:24-Third Side & Ball Movement

      43:20-Favorite Restaurants in Lawrence

      44:46-Being a Bills Fan

      48 min
    • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 13 | David McCormack Reveals Untold Stories of 2022 Championship Run & Reflects on KU Basketball Legacy

      Former Kansas Jayhawk, David McCormack, joins the Rock Chalk Unplugged podcast for a conversation covering: untold stories from KU's 2022 National Championship run, David's game-sealing shot during the natty, his funniest moments with Coach Bill Self, David's adjustment to playing basketball overseas, his legacy at Kansas, and more...

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      TIME STAMPS 00:00-Intro 00:35-Life Since the Natty 04:11-Playing Overseas 18:17-Thoughts on NIL & Transfer Portal 28:25-Recruiting Journey & Coach Self 35:27-Football Career 38:23-Intense Diet & Workout Plan 43:05-Playing Through Injuries 45:34-Dealing w/ Social Media Haters 49:50-National Championship Run & Coach Self 54:09-Hitting “The Shot” 59:39-Advice to Hunter Dickinson

      1 hr 5 min
    • Rock Chalk Unplugged: Ep. 12 | Kevin McCullar Reveals Bill Self Convo That Made Him Transfer To Kansas | Rock Chalk Unplugged

      For the first time ever, Kansas Basketball guard Kevin McCullar opens up about his shocking exit from Texas Tech to KU. In this exclusive interview, Kevin McCullar shares the private conversation he had with Coach Bill Self that inevitably led to McCullar's transfer to Kansas. Tune in to learn what went down in that conversation, how McCullar has adjusted to life at KU, and how he has thrived in a new leadership role with the Jayhawks. Kevin McCullar also discusses how the addition of transfer Hunter Dickinson will impact the Jayhawks' offense, what went wrong in the 2023 March Madness, what NIL is like for Kansas Basketball players, and more...


      TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Deciding to Return to KU 03:55 - Texas Tech 07:48 - New Transfers 08:15 - KU Bootcamp 09:35 - Being a Leader 10:31 - Transfer Portal Experience 14:01 - Allen Fieldhouse 14:59 - Reaching 1000 Points 15:48 - Craziest Road Environment 18:07 - Dajuan Harris Jr. 19:12 - NIL & Transfer Portal at KU 21:58 - How Hunter Dickinson Will Change KU’s Offense 23:58 - New Guards & Taking Criticism 26:32 - Kansas vs. Texas Tech 27:07 - March Madness Recap 29:28 - Why KU Has a Target on Their Back 31:12 - One Player to Play with… 32:57 - Looking Back on 2023 Season 35:16 - Best Coach Self Story 37:21 - Best Player in the Big 12 38:44 - Impact of NIL & Zach Edey 41:51 - Outlook on Next Season

      47 min

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    After playing 5 seasons together at Kansas, former Jayhawks Chris Teahan & Mitch Lightfoot have joined forces again to host unfiltered conversations with the best athletes to ever wear the crimson…