If you like college basketball and you like the truth, then this is the podcast for you. Each episode you’ll find Tyler Kaplan, Mike Erickson, Matt Stern, and Zach Reynolds discuss the week prior: recapping games, bad beats, bad coaching as well as looking ahead to March Madness. If we find something interesting, we’ll always share, and we hope that at the end of each episode you learned something new, or disagreed with at least one thing we said... or both.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you like college basketball and you like the truth, then this is the podcast for you. Each episode you’ll find Tyler Kaplan, Mike Erickson, Matt Stern, and Zach Reynolds discuss the week prior: recapping games, bad beats, bad coaching as well as looking ahead to March Madness.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 47: The Natty - Best Team Ever or Best Dynasty Ever?" (6 April 2026, 26 minutes), "Ep. 46: The Final 4 & The Greatest Shot Ever?" (31 March 2026, 56 minutes), and "Ep. 45: Sweet 16 and The Coaching Carousel" (24 March 2026, 64 minutes).
Straight Shooters publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for Straight Shooters is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Straight Shooters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Straight Shooters's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #47
The Straight Shooters breakdown the 2026 National Championship game. UConn, the potential greatest dynasty of the modern era or Michigan, the greatest team ever - get our picks and x factors here! We also discuss one...
Episode #46
The Straight Shooters breakdown Braylon Mullins magical shot and the impending Final 4. Who will win... Uconn, Michigan, Arizona, or Illinois. It all comes down to 3 games in Indianapolis to crown a champion. Get our...
Episode #45
The Straight Shooters breakdown the sweet 16 matchups ahead this weekend. With detailed analysis of each game, provide insight into who you should be taking during each of these games. Additionally they dive into the...
Episode #44
Champ Week is here and the Straight Shooters breakdown all the key tournaments in the week ahead. With a bracket a week away, we discuss the current bubble, potential bid stealers, and who will win each conference...
Episode #43
The Straight Shooters break down the state of college basketball a mere 2 weeks from having a bracket. What players can fuel a tournament run, who had a down season, what are flaws of some top teams, and more! Get tuned...
Episode #42
The Straight Shooters breakdown the potential final 4 preview we saw over the weekend. They take a closer look a the bubble, debate who the best duos and trios are in college basketball, and make some predictions as to...
Episode #41
The Straight Shooters breakdown the week in college basketball including a battle of the top 2 prospects, multiple B10 ranked matchups, and so much more. We are in February and college basketball is heading towards its...
Episode #40
The Straight Shooters discuss all the hot topics in CBB. They breakdown incredible freshmen performances, Purdue's disastrous defense, and the scandal surrounding Alabama basketball.
Episode #39
The Straight Shooters discuss some... well interesting coach press conferences, which are a microcosm of this week in college basketball. Kansas, Florida, and UVA are back and better than ever. Scandals once again take...
Episode #38
The Straight Shooters discuss Michigan's loss to Wisconsin, the mid major landscape, and the past week of college basketball. They laugh at what might be the biggest blunder of the college basketball season, and some...
Episode #37
In this week's episode, the Straight Shooters discuss the hottest topics heading into 2026. They breakdown which conference's are the best/worst heading into conference play, who the true #1 team in the country is, and...
Episode #36
The Straight Shooters discuss the key games from this past week including, the Jimmy V classic, Arkansas, and Arizona. They then dive into the current Kenpom rankings analyzing which metrics are important or not. Next...
Episode #35
The Straight Shooters start by highlighting Duke's impressive performance, showcasing their big wins and solidifying their position in the rankings. Next, we analyze Iowa State's astounding onslaught against Purdue...
Episode #34
The Straight Shooters breakdown the Players Era Tournament and other key MTEs throughout Feast Week. They discuss Michigan's elite run, Gonzaga and other top teams. They later breakdown the SEC vs ACC challenge and an...
Episode #33
The Straight Shooters get you prepared for Feast Week. They break down the key games in the week leading up to it including the Champions Classic, Purdues run through the Baha Mar tourney and UConn Vs Arizona. Next they...
Episode #32
This week on Straight Shooters, Tyler Kaplan & Co. fire off the sharpest takes in college basketball as they break down everything that went down from 11/10 to 11/16. The crew dives into the top five games of the week...
Episode #31
The Straight Shooters are back with their first impressions of the new college basketball season, and there’s plenty to talk about. The crew dives into the heavyweight Florida–Arizona matchup that lived up to the hype...
Episode #30
The Straight Shooters Podcast tips off the 2025–26 college basketball season with a bang, diving into the biggest storylines and boldest predictions. The crew breaks down which powerhouse programs look poised for a...
Episode #29
<p>In this episode of Straight Shooters, we dive deep into the Final Four matchups, featuring Auburn vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston. We break down what makes each of these powerhouse teams a contender and explores the...
Episode #28
<p>In this episode of Straight Shooters, the crew dives into the thrilling chaos of the first weekend of March Madness, breaking down the biggest upsets, buzzer-beaters, and standout performances that shook the...
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