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Often Daunted: An Indiana Hoosier Basketball Podcast

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Join Burke as he recaps Indiana Basketball. Each episode offering a fan’s perspective, devoid of objectivity, listen as Burke discusses the ups and downs of the Indiana Hoosiers. An ignorantly optimist view of IU basketball. Follow Burke on twitter @oftendaunted. If you are interested in contributing any material or comments that can help improve the show, please send them our way at oftendaunted@gmail.com. Not endorsed by Indiana University, just educated by them. IUBB.

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Join Burke as he recaps Indiana Basketball. Each episode offering a fan’s perspective, devoid of objectivity, listen as Burke discusses the ups and downs of the Indiana Hoosiers. An ignorantly optimist view of IU basketball. Follow Burke on twitter @oftendaunted. If you are interested in contributing any material or comments that can help improve the show, please send them our way at oftendaunted@gmail.com. Not endorsed by Indiana University, just educated by them. IUBB.

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HOOSIERS FINDING THEIR WAY INTO THE RANKINGS (THAT I MUST REMIND MYSELF MEAN NOTHING) AND THE WAY-TOO-EARLY-AND-WAY-TOO-BIASED PRESEASON BIG TEN POWER RANKINGS.

5/13/2024
Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. New Episodes available every Monday. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including Devonte Green joining the Assembly Ball TBT squad and the Hoosiers in the national outlook right now. Then it's the National/Conference news including some commitments and decommitments around the nation and some minor conference realignment (not the Big Ten). For this week's segment Burke is releasing his first draft of the WAY TO EARLY BIG TEN BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS. A Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke across all socials @oftendaunted. Have a great week Hoosier fans. Tune in next week for the 100th episode and this season's Daunties!

Duration:00:45:34

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TROY WILLIAMS IS SO BACK AND TIERS FOR THE BIG TEN OPPOSITION DRAWS - Latest from the Indiana Hoosiers, the Big Ten, and tiering out the draws for each Big Ten team.

5/6/2024
Thank you for listening to the Often Daunted Podcast. New episodes available every Monday of the offseason discussing your Indiana Hoosiers. On this episode Burke gets into Indiana news including Assembly Ball giving me more Troy Williams in my life! Then it's onto the conference/national news including a huge program addition for one of our rivals to come. Then it's onto the Big 5, a new microsegment Burke's workshoppin' here. Following that, it's onto this week's segment: breaking the Big Ten opposition draws into tiers. Thank you for listening to the show and feel free to follow across all socials @oftendaunted. Have a great one Hoosier fans. Go IU!

Duration:00:40:51

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LUKE GOODE IS A HOOSIER AND THE HATERS ARE FURIOUS - Luke Goode commits to Indiana and some thoughts on last season and taking the most we can from it.

4/29/2024
Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. New Episodes available every Monday. On this episode Burke dives into the latest Indiana news including the Luke Goode commitment and the nation now having no choice but to recognize what is going on in Bloomington. National/Conference news including Dusty having to still navigate academics and transfer movement around the Big Ten. For this week's segment Burke is looking back on the 2023-24 season, what personal expectations he had for the program and how each player fared over the course of their season. A Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke across all socials @oftendaunted. Have a great week Hoosier fans.

Duration:00:45:33

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THE HOOSIERS CONTINUE TO CLEAN UP IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL - Kanaan Carlyle commits, and what the Hoosiers are getting in Oumar Ballo with Tyler Cole (@ArizonaWildbags)

4/23/2024
Thank you for listening to Often Daunted. On this week's offseason episode, we are definitely talking about Mike Woodson and staff continuing to build a contender. A few pieces away, the Hoosiers have made huge leaps, the latest being the Oumar Ballo and Kanaan Carlyle Commits. Indiana News including the #1 transfer class and just how bad they want to keep us down. In the national and conference news there was plenty of Big Ten portal movement and just how did Dusty not have the abolishment of admission requirements put in place? Then Burke talks with Tyler Cole (@ArizonaWildbags) to see what Indiana is getting in Oumar Ballo from an Arizona fan's perspective. Then a few thoughts on Kanaan Carlyle before a Hoosier Hero to send you out on. Follow Burke across all socials @oftendaunted. New episode available each Monday of the offseason.

Duration:00:45:50

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HOOSIERS LOOKIN' NICE, WITH NEW PG MYLES RICE - Short week of news and thoughts on the addition of Myles to Indiana's roster

4/15/2024
Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast. Bite size episode with the quick turnaround following last week's Championship episode. On this episode Burke gets into the Indiana News including some big time visits on the docket, as well as OG Anonouby hitting an NBA Milestone. Then its onto conference and national news including Scott Drew staying with the Lord out of Kentucky and some Big Ten Basketball transfers. Following that, the segment will be spent discussing everything Myles Rice brings to this year's Hoosier team. Then it's a wrap with the Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke everywhere across socials @oftendaunted. Thank you so much for taking the time to give the show a listen. Have a great week Hoosier fans, Back with another every Monday of the Offseason.

Duration:00:27:02

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NOTE TO SELF: DON'T INVOKE AN UNINVOLVED PARTY PRIOR TO MY NEXT TITLE BOUT - The week in Indiana Basketball news and a "boots on the ground report" from W. Lafayette.

4/10/2024
First on the latest episode of Often Daunted huge news regarding the future of the show. Free Hats? Indiana News including Teri telling Tennessee to look elsewhere and Klay Thompson actively recruiting for Mike Woodson... people are talking. Current targets scheduled for visits to Bloomington. Short Final Four Thoughts before the conference and national news including a short rant about the "respect my decision" tagline. For this week's segment Burke tries to explain hate is respect to Often Daunted's Boots-On-The-Ground Correspondent, his brother, the Purdue student. National Championships are so hard to win, most don't have one. Thank you for giving the show a chance or returning for another listen. Follow Burke everywhere @oftendaunted across all socials. Subscribe for weekly episodes all offseason long (yeah, it's a long offseason... some may call for filler-tomfoolery). Have a great week Hoosier fans!

Duration:00:46:44

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BRYSON TUCKER KICKS OFF WOODSON'S 2024 ROSTER MOVES - the villains keep winning, the transfer portal is immense, and the IU's got a commitment.

4/1/2024
Welcome to the first episode of the offseason. Was originally an episode to recap the season, but then Mike went ahead and landed himself a five star. First off, it's a few thoughts on the Villains finally getting over the Final Four Hill and the rest of the tournament, including Kentucky's loss to Oakland. Then it's onto the Indiana News including Mike winning some of my belief with some big time validating announcements. Conference News including some of our Big Ten brethren left gutted and Dusty to Michigan. Then it's onto celebrating the recent Bryson Tucker commitment. Introducing Hoosier News Stories in lieu of the History Hit. New episode released each Monday of the offseason. Follow Burke everywhere @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:40:12

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HUSKERS END THE HOOSIERS' SEASON AND IT'S TIME TO HIT THAT PORTAL - Thoughts on the third devastating loss for the Indiana Hoosiers at the hands of Nebraska. Short thoughts moving forward.

3/17/2024
WEEKLY OFFSEASON EPISODES START 4/1/24, WITH THE 2024 SEASON IN REVIEW. Welcome back to the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke is sharing his thoughts on the devastating loss at the hands of the Cornhuskers, as well as some short thoughts on some of our guys moving forward. Then it's onto Indiana news, including no sharks in Indiana! National news, including firings and more coaches who won't just shut up and win. Then it's onto a Hoosier History Hit. Thank you so much for the listen. If you are interested in following the show, you can follow anywhere on socials @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:32:15

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TOO BAD WE COULDN'T PUNCH A DANCE TICKET IN APRIL '23 LIKE THESE SPARTANS - Thoughts on Indiana's victory over Izzo and a floundering Michigan state, before discussing why teams can't beat another 3 times in previewing the Big Ten Tournament.

3/12/2024
Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke is sharing his thoughts on Indiana's frontcourt domination, as the Hoosiers end the season over the somehow-still-in-the-field Michigan State Spartans. Then it's onto Indiana news, including Burke's unasked for opinion on the "True fans" comment. This is followed by the conference news including Rivals' All-Big Ten teams. Then it's onto a look ahead at Indiana's route to the Big Ten Tourney Title on the back of the "can't beat a team three times" rule, and a short attendance record for your Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke across all socials @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:37:28

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DESPITE A HUGE BLOW TO PROGRAM MORALE, WE'VE GOT A TEAM TO SUPPORT RIGHT NOW! - Processing the Liam McNeeley decommit, thoughts on Indiana's massively-fun-to-watch win over Minnesota, and time to ruin Sparty's day.

3/8/2024
Well, right when vibes were riding high, Indiana gets dealt a huge blow as Liam McNeeley decommits. Discussing the fallout before discussing what went right for the Hoosiers in their win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Then it's onto the Indiana news including some of our ladies on the All Big Ten teams. Then it's national news, including Dartmouth players approving unionization. All of that before discussing IU's final game of the regular season with Michigan State on Sunday. Then your out of here with a Hoosier History Hit. Thank you so much for giving Often Daunted a listen. Follow Burke everywhere @oftendaunted, across all socials. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:41:22

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JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MgARCH - Thoughts on Mackenzie Mgbako leading the Hoosiers with 24 as Indiana ruins Maryland's senior night, and looking ahead to Minnesota.

3/5/2024
On this episode of the Often Daunted podcast, Burke delves into the Hoosiers' 83-78 win over the Terps in Maryland. It's official M(g)arch in Indiana as Mackenzie leads the way with help from a veteran backcourt locked in. Then it's onto some Indiana News, including Teri Moren being named the Team USA U18 Head Coach, as well as Bishop Luers Lady Knights winning the Indiana State Championship (It's my show, I REPORT GOOD LUERS NEWS!). Then it's onto the conference and nation wide headlines, including a Davidson program that has called it quits on the year and other results around the Big Ten. Finally it's looking ahead to the upcoming game in the Barn with Minnesota, before the Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke everywhere across socials @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:36:46

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I'M A SUCKER FOR AN EFFORT-FUELED VICTORY - Recapping Kel'el Ware leading a refreshing Hoosier effort as Indiana beats Wisconsin after dropping one to Penn State, and looking ahead to the game in Maryland (w/ JR of the Big Ten Huddle)

2/29/2024
Thank you for tuning into the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode, Burke is bringing up and putting down the Penn State victory over the Indiana Hoosiers before sharing his thoughts on the victory over the Wisconsin Badgers with some help with JR of the Big Ten Huddle Podcast (4:05). Then it's onto the latest Indiana News before digging into the latest around the conference and the world of college basketball. Then JR joins the show to discuss the upcoming game with Maryland. All this before sending you out with a Hoosier History Hit. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports. Check out the Big Ten Huddle wherever you find your podcasts, and in video form on Youtube. Follow Burke on all socials, @oftendaunted.

Duration:00:47:42

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DAWN'S GOTTA BE HERE SOON, CUZ IT SURE IS DARK. - Discussing the Nebraska game, but moreso discussing the let downs so far in the Indiana Hoosiers season (w/ old roomies)

2/23/2024
I couldn't do the same thing and recap another historic home loss solo. So I invited my old college roommates (we ran the block 2011-2015) to come on and share some thoughts on just what is going with the Hoosiers, where does Indiana go, and just to ultimately console one another on what has become a season to quickly forget. Then it's onto the Indiana news, including a bit more bummer there as Indiana loses out on Derick Queen. Then it's to the conference news, including Olivier Nkamhoua electing for season ending surgery. Then it's a Hoosier History Hit. Often Daunted is brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports. Follow Burke everywhere across socials @oftendaunted. Have a great one Hoosiers!

Duration:00:37:59

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JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS IN... - More history made as the Indiana Hoosiers lose to Purdue and Northwestern. A look at Nebraska.

2/20/2024
Been better, thanks for asking. On this episode Burke shares his thoughts on the Purdue and Northwestern(9:40) historic losses. Then we touch on news around the program including Mackenzie Holmes claiming the Indiana scoring title. Followed by the news around the conference including Holtmann's firing from Ohio State. Results around the Conference. Then we will get you out of here with a few thoughts on the upcoming game with the Nebraska Cornhuskers and a Hoosier History Hit for you. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports. Follow Burke everywhere @oftendaunted.

Duration:00:38:28

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JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT... - The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Buckeyes in a rollercoaster of a game (w/ Views From The Schott) and previewing The Big One (w/ The Boiler Express Podcast)

2/8/2024
The highs and lows of Indiana Basketball on full display, as the Hoosiers get the win over Ohio State in Columbus. Burke shares a few thoughts before jumping on the Views From The Schott Podcast in a collaborative breakdown of this one. Then the Indiana and Conference News. Followed by a preview of the upcoming bout with the Purdue Boilermakers in a collaborative preview with Frank of the Boiler Express Podcast. All that before your Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke across all socials @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:01:13:33

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INDIANA HOOSIERS FALL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND LET A LEAD SLIP AGAIN. w/ Noah Odige (Penn State recap/OSU pre-thoughts)

2/5/2024
Indiana let's another lead slip as Burke discusses the Penn State game with Noah Odige (@noah_odige) of Cutting Down the Nits'. Then we've got the Indiana News and Big Ten Conference news including the Big Ten-SEC takeover inbound. Then we've got some pre-OSU thoughts on an OSU team worse now than when we previously beat them. Before getting you out of here with a Hoosier History Hit. Thank you so much for listening to the show and you can follow on any socials @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports. On to the Buckeyes!

Duration:00:43:25

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A 3RD HISTORIC LOSS AND A BITTER, BITTERSWEET VICTORY - Thoughts on the Hoosiers' loss in Illinois and Indiana's victory over Iowa/Penn State Preview

2/1/2024
Starting off this episode recapping Indiana's 3rd historic loss in a row, this time at the hands of Illinois in Champaign. Then Burke shares his thoughts on the win over the Iowa Hawkeyes (12:51). Indiana News including Fischer walking the Wisconsin game's comments back. Conference news including Terrence Shannon Jr's first away game since his return. Then Burke previews the upcoming game with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Followed by a Hoosier History Hit. Follow Burke everywhere @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:54:33

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CALL THE BADGERS MY DADDIES - Wisconsin steps on the Indiana Hoosiers to extend the streak to 20. (Wisconsin thoughts/Illinois preview)

1/22/2024
Thank you for listening to the Often Daunted Podcast. On this episode: Poor shot selection, lack of defensive discipline, lack of discipline at all really, and much more bad stuff as the Hoosiers fall to Wisconsin to make it 20 straight in Madison. Indiana News: pretty much just a Fanta ranking. Conference and National News: Terrance Shannon back and Izzo's 500th B1G win. Preview of the upcoming opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini. Hoosier History Hit: Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for listening. Follow Burke White everywhere @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:38:41

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Thoughts on Purdue's systematic beatdown of Indiana with (my literal) little brother. A ticked off Wisconsin up next. (Purdue recap/Wisconsin preview)

1/18/2024
To recap this one, I've brought on Lil' Brother, my literal little brother (senior at Purdue currently) as he sits and listens to my airing of grievances following Indiana's historically terrible 87-66 loss in Assembly Hall. Indiana news, including a big showing for Liam McNeeley at the HoopHall Classic. National News, including Fran setting the all-time wins record at Iowa. Results around the conference. Preview of the upcoming Wisconsin Badgers game. Hoosier History Hit: Richard Indiana. Thank you for checking out the Often Daunted podcast. Follow me, Burke White, on all socials @oftendaunted. Have a great day Hoosier fans. On to Wisconsin.

Duration:00:54:34

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It's Mgbakover for the Gophers as the Hoosiers handle business at home. Rivals heading into town next. (Minnesota thoughts/Purdue preview)

1/13/2024
New episode of the Often Daunted podcast. Starting off with Indiana's much needed 74-62 wire to wire win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Latest news from Indiana. Thoughts on Dug's away game suspensions and other conference news. Previewing Purdue's trip to Assembly Hall this Tuesday. Hoosier History Hit. Follow on all socials @oftendaunted. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports.

Duration:00:39:32