These are the tales of college basketball past as you&#39;ve never heard them before. Our guests tell stories blending team seasons, on- and off-court moments, memories of personal fandom catastrophe and elation, and, yes, alcohol.

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We are joined by a traumatized trio of @MaryLizyBrown @HurleyMania &amp; @MisterHotBalls w/ countless beers (+ Mary’s entire box of cookies) to talk Andrew Bynum, stolen laptops, Maui, young @DAonCBS &amp; a team from Fairfax. <a href="https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories</a>

Episode 28 - UConn Huskies (2005-06)

We are joined by a traumatized trio of @MaryLizyBrown @HurleyMania &amp; @MisterHotBalls w/ countless beers (+ Mary’s entire box of cookies) to talk Andrew Bynum, stolen laptops, Maui, young @DAonCBS &amp; a team from Fairfax.

https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

UConn (2005-06)

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Before this year’s bracket is set, we recap last year’s tourney talking thiccc Brey, St. Peter’s, the cheerleader who saved the world, Foster Loyer revenge game, Jay Wright Night, Coach K funeral tour, Eric Church &amp; Tom Gola.<a href="https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories</a>

Before this year’s bracket is set, we recap last year’s tourney talking thiccc Brey, St. Peter’s, the cheerleader who saved the world, Foster Loyer revenge game, Jay Wright Night, Coach K funeral tour, Eric Church &amp; Tom Gola.

https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

NCAA Tournament (2022)

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as told by NIT Stu of The Barking CrowWe are joined by @nit_stu of The Barking Crow before this years NIT to revisit last years memories. We talk about the A10 participation, #1 overall seed Dayton heading on the road twice, Xavier/A&amp;M final + a preview of 2023.<a href="https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories</a>

as told by NIT Stu of The Barking Crow

We are joined by @nit_stu of The Barking Crow before this years NIT to revisit last years memories. We talk about the A10 participation, #1 overall seed Dayton heading on the road twice, Xavier/A&amp;M final + a preview of 2023.

https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

The NIT (2022)

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as told by Ghost Mike ToscanoWe are joined by @mtosc98 and some adult milks to tell the story of Jim Calhoun’s run with Hasheem &amp; young Kemba, a showdown with the Zags, Dyson’s injury, Blair beatdown x2, 6 OTs, and a waterworks Final Four.<a href="https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories</a>

as told by Ghost Mike Toscano


We are joined by @mtosc98 and some adult milks to tell the story of Jim Calhoun’s run with Hasheem &amp; young Kemba, a showdown with the Zags, Dyson’s injury, Blair beatdown x2, 6 OTs, and a waterworks Final Four.

https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories

UConn (2008-09)

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as told by Andy Clark and Sam Whiteley of The Payton Years PodcastWe are joined by the guys of @YearsPayton to tell the story of Wayne Tinkle making it a family affair. We talk Young Glove, Jarmal’s Chick-fil-A, good losses, The Beaver Bias, and a magical run to the tourney.<a href="https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories</a> Also available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Please like/subscribe:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theCBBstories?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@theCBBstories?sub_confirmation=1</a> Listen to the episode on our podcast feed on Apple, Google, Spotify or Stitcher:<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories?ltsid=27aed03e-7f50-4c16-83c8-34f52ecdb4d5&utm_source=linktree_profile_share" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=27aed03e-7f50-4c16-83c8-34f52ecdb4d5</a>

as told by Andy Clark and Sam Whiteley of The Payton Years Podcast

We are joined by the guys of @YearsPayton to tell the story of Wayne Tinkle making it a family affair. We talk Young Glove, Jarmal’s Chick-fil-A, good losses, The Beaver Bias, and a magical run to the tourney.

https://linktr.ee/thecbbstories


Also available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Please like/subscribe:

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Listen to the episode on our podcast feed on Apple, Google, Spotify or Stitcher:

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Oregon State (2015-16)

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as told by Andrew Buchholz and Thomas Smyth of Podcast 63 We are joined by the guys of @Podcast63 to tell the story of Porter on lunchroom tables, King Krut, stunners in The Swamp, court storming, scorer Ben Richardson, Sister Jean &amp; the birth of the Blers we know today.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Andrew Buchholz and Thomas Smyth of Podcast 63


We are joined by the guys of @Podcast63 to tell the story of Porter on lunchroom tables, King Krut, stunners in The Swamp, court storming, scorer Ben Richardson, Sister Jean &amp; the birth of the Blers we know today.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories



Loyola (2017-18)

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as told by Ryan Token and Matt Rechtien of The Golden HurricastWe are joined by the guys of @GoldenHurricast to tell the story of Nolan Richardson taking an entire JUCO roster to the MVC &amp; talk Mike Anderson, an early Louisville statement, The Rubberband Man &amp; the NIT. <a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Ryan Token and Matt Rechtien of The Golden Hurricast

We are joined by the guys of @GoldenHurricast to tell the story of Nolan Richardson taking an entire JUCO roster to the MVC &amp; talk Mike Anderson, an early Louisville statement, The Rubberband Man &amp; the NIT. 

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories


Tulsa (1980-81)

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as told by Michael Macon of Viva the MatadorsWe are joined by @mikemacon23 of @vivathematadors &amp; @HomersHub to tell the story of Beard’s national title run behind a defensive scheme, a KU drubbing, wins over Few/Izzo, &amp; eventual rotational breakdown.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Michael Macon of Viva the Matadors

We are joined by @mikemacon23 of @vivathematadors &amp; @HomersHub to tell the story of Beard’s national title run behind a defensive scheme, a KU drubbing, wins over Few/Izzo, &amp; eventual rotational breakdown.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories



Texas Tech (2018-19)

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as told by Andrei Greska of Paint TouchesWe are joined by @AndreiGreska of @PaintTouches &amp; tequila to tell the story of the Buzz breakthrough, new unis, a double dose of Norfolk St., DLTD, half-half suspensions, a snake oil salesman &amp; lots of sweat.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Andrei Greska of Paint Touches

We are joined by @AndreiGreska of @PaintTouches &amp; tequila to tell the story of the Buzz breakthrough, new unis, a double dose of Norfolk St., DLTD, half-half suspensions, a snake oil salesman &amp; lots of sweat.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Marquette (2011-12)

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as told by Tim Best of The Igloo PodcastWe are joined by @TheRealTimmyIce of #TheIgloo Podcast to tell the story of the Kevin Willard redemption tour alongside The Prophet, divine Delgado, a chef costume &amp; lobsters.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Tim Best of The Igloo Podcast

We are joined by @TheRealTimmyIce of #TheIgloo Podcast to tell the story of the Kevin Willard redemption tour alongside The Prophet, divine Delgado, a chef costume &amp; lobsters.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Seton Hall (2015-16)

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as told by John and Danny of West Pine BillsWe are joined by the guys of @WestPineBills to tell the story of the Larry Hughes Year of Spoonball talking Dust/Doost, Baniak the Maniak, loaded Conference USA, the UCLA game, stacked Puerto Rico tourney &amp; NCAA tourney trip.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by John and Danny of West Pine Bills

We are joined by the guys of @WestPineBills to tell the story of the Larry Hughes Year of Spoonball talking Dust/Doost, Baniak the Maniak, loaded Conference USA, the UCLA game, stacked Puerto Rico tourney &amp; NCAA tourney trip.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

St. Louis (1997-98)

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as told by Ghost McHistoryWe are joined by @GhostMcHistory to tell the story of the Last March of Arch complete w/ Big Steve’s tragic death #RIP, Josh’s leg, Sam Miller’s face, 4-straight tourneys for the winningest class &amp; the bballwife4life.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Ghost McHistory

We are joined by @GhostMcHistory to tell the story of the Last March of Arch complete w/ Big Steve’s tragic death #RIP, Josh’s leg, Sam Miller’s face, 4-straight tourneys for the winningest class &amp; the bballwife4life.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Dayton (2016-17)

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as told by Conner Caldwell of the Beers and Buckets Podcast and Michael Beard of OSM BracketologyWe are joined by @connerjcaldwell of @beersandbuckets &amp; @AllMikedUp_ of @osmbracketology to tell the story of Cal’s philosophy, #BBN, preseason #1, Robert Morris revenge, FLLLorida, and a trip to the title game.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Conner Caldwell of the Beers and Buckets Podcast and Michael Beard of OSM Bracketology

We are joined by @connerjcaldwell of @beersandbuckets &amp; @AllMikedUp_ of @osmbracketology to tell the story of Cal’s philosophy, #BBN, preseason #1, Robert Morris revenge, FLLLorida, and a trip to the title game.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Kentucky (2013-14)

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as told by NIT Stu of The Barking CrowWe are joined by @nit_stu of the thebarkingcrow.com to tell the story of the most exclusive tourney, NIT friend - Al McGuire’s Marquette turning down the NCAA, Apollo 11 bowling warmups, 94 ft on the moon &amp; Stu’s crusade.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by NIT Stu of The Barking Crow

We are joined by @nit_stu of the thebarkingcrow.com to tell the story of the most exclusive tourney, NIT friend - Al McGuire’s Marquette turning down the NCAA, Apollo 11 bowling warmups, 94 ft on the moon &amp; Stu’s crusade.

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The NIT (1970)

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as told by Peter Hale &amp; Zac Miller of the Midtown Madness PodcastWe are joined by @peterisatweeter &amp; @ZacMillerMMP of @MidtownMadPod to tell the story of the final year &amp; legacy of the late Rick Majerus, a West Coast trip, a brief AP ranking, a Conklin screen &amp; a Columbus takeover.https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

as told by Peter Hale &amp; Zac Miller of the Midtown Madness Podcast

We are joined by @peterisatweeter &amp; @ZacMillerMMP of @MidtownMadPod to tell the story of the final year &amp; legacy of the late Rick Majerus, a West Coast trip, a brief AP ranking, a Conklin screen &amp; a Columbus takeover.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

St. Louis (2011-12)

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as told by Brett Ludwiczak of Land-Grant Holy LandWe are joined by @BLeez17 of @Landgrant33 to tell the story of the unstoppable freshman trio of Oden/Conley/@clubtrillion dropping top-ranked Badgers &amp; solidifying a new rivalry after another title vs the Gators.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Brett Ludwiczak of Land-Grant Holy Land

We are joined by @BLeez17 of @Landgrant33 to tell the story of the unstoppable freshman trio of Oden/Conley/@clubtrillion dropping top-ranked Badgers &amp; solidifying a new rivalry after another title vs the Gators.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Ohio State (2006-07)

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as told by Rich O&#39;Donnell and Dennis Grove of The Gola Standard We are joined by the fellas of @TheGolaStandard to tell the story of Dr. G’s unprecedented run w/ a core of Philly musicians. We talk Tom Gola Arena architecture, pools, bad unis, Econ tests, The Big 5 &amp; The 6 Men. <a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Rich and Dennis of The Gola Standard

We are joined by the fellas of @TheGolaStandard to tell the story of Dr. G’s unprecedented run w/ a core of Philly musicians. We talk Tom Gola Arena architecture, pools, bad unis, Econ tests, The Big 5 &amp; The 6 Men.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

La Salle (2012-13)

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as told by Ryne HancockWe are joined by @TheRHancock19 to tell the story of the bball-rich city of Memphis, integration of the program, opening The Pyramid, Huggins heart attacks, Cincy nightmares and people to be afraid of in New Orleans.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Ryne Hancock

We are joined by @TheRHancock19 to tell the story of the bball-rich city of Memphis, integration of the program, opening The Pyramid, Huggins heart attacks, Cincy nightmares and people to be afraid of in New Orleans.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Memphis (1991-92)

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as told by Justin HindersWe are joined by @DaytonMBB’s Twitter recruiting specialist @UDers_1 to tell the story of OP, BG, a 4-seed, not-Andre Iguodala, Maui, the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy &amp; his ongoing recruitment of Gabe Cupps.<a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Justin Hinders

We are joined by @DaytonMBB’s Twitter recruiting specialist @UDers_1 to tell the story of OP, BG, a 4-seed, not-Andre Iguodala, Maui, the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy &amp; his ongoing recruitment of Gabe Cupps.

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Dayton (2002-03 & 2003-04)

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as told by Lissa Tripp and Diana BergerWe are joined by the hot mess/perfect combo of @LissaT1818 &amp; @dlynnbergs to tell the story of PK80, Vegas tuck &amp; rolls, Kispert attractiveness, BYU TV, San Diego hatred, acronym dyslexia, and FSU trauma. <a href="https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories</a>

as told by Lissa Tripp and Diana Berger

We are joined by the hot mess/perfect combo of @LissaT1818 &amp; @dlynnbergs to tell the story of PK80, Vegas tuck &amp; rolls, Kispert attractiveness, BYU TV, San Diego hatred, acronym dyslexia, and FSU trauma. 

https://linktr.ee/theCBBstories

Gonzaga (2017-18)

These are the tales of college basketball past as you've never heard them before.  Our guests tell stories blending team seasons, on- and off-court moments, memories of personal fandom catastrophe and elation, and, yes, alcohol.