[1080] The Bison is Back! (Plus: Puerto Rico, Huber's, and ... a Speeding Ticket?)
Coach, Ryan, and Jerod were joined by the man of the hour, Galen Clavio, for a celebration that took some unexpected turns. From technical difficulties to traffic stops, this episode has it all.
What a wild ride this episode was!
Coach, Ryan, and Jerod were joined by the man of the hour, Galen Clavio, for a celebration that took some unexpected turns. From technical difficulties to traffic stops, this episode has it all.
Key Topics Covered:
[2:24] Banner Moment: The Bison is Back! - The big news everyone's been waiting for as Indiana officially brings back the bison mascot, with Galen getting his long-awaited dream realized
[19:25] Hubers Winery Event Recap - Galen reports live from the annual Hoosier Connect event featuring new basketball coach Darren DeVries and football coach Curt Cignetti, with over 900 fans in attendance
[32:00] Puerto Rico Trip Discussion - Breaking down Indiana basketball's upcoming August trip to Puerto Rico and why these international trips are so valuable for team building with a completely new roster
[40:36] LIVE DRAMA: Galen Gets Pulled Over! - In a podcast first, Galen literally gets pulled over by police while driving back from Hubers and talking to us live on air (don't worry, he's fine!)
[1:04:00] Mailbag Segment - Answering listener questions about everything from Kentucky game nerves to how the bison will be incorporated into basketball, plus scholarship situation updates
[1:16:00] Basketball Philosophy & Expectations - Discussing Coach DeVries' comments about being "undersized" at center but having multiple ways to protect the rim, plus his emphasis on having great shooting depth
Hopefully this episode captures what makes our show special - the unpredictable moments, genuine friendships, and shared excitement about Indiana sports. Between celebrating Galen's bison campaign success and witnessing podcast history with that traffic stop, it was an unforgettable night.
The energy around both football and basketball programs feels genuinely different right now, and it's exciting to be along for the ride as this new era begins in Bloomington.
(Also, I dropped in a little song at the end, related to the discussion we had about social media.)
Live Show & Replay
Watch on our YouTube channel below. (Open the link in YouTube to see a replay of the ChatMob alongside the show.)
Thank you to our sponsors
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