TalkinBlers
A podcast talking about Loyola University Chicago basketball.
Episodes
98 episodes
Jesuit Jammed
Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk the losses to St. Joseph's and VCU and preview the week ahead playing La Salle and Davidson.
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1:07:35
The Road to Recovery Isn't Linear, It's a Death Spiral
Stop me if you've heard this one before... Dave, Tom, and Bryan walk into a pod to talk about the Ramblers two most recent losses and preview the week ahead. Get it? This team is a joke.
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1:08:26
MRIye Carumba
"The title of the episode is hard to read and not that funny of a pun"Yeah well have you ever titled a podcast?.. That's what I thought.Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap the losses against Dayton and George Mason and preview the upcoming...
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1:17:52
DO NOT Call It A Comeback
I apologize for contributing to the hype around this team coming into the season. Gonna be a Debbie Downer from here on out.In this episode Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk about Loyola's losses to Davidson and George Washington and preview the...
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1:00:17
A Tale of Two Teams with Christian Thomas
RHODE DOOOOOOOGS!!Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk about Loyola's win over Rhode Island and last second defeat to Dayton. Then Christian Thomas shares his perspective on the teams struggles and their outlook as the Blers dive into conference pl...
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1:18:42
What Is This Team?
Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap the Blers trip to California and preview the start of A10 conference play.
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1:00:49
It's the Least Wonderful Time of the Year
[please read the following while listening to A Long December by Counting Crows]Welp... There's always next season. Dave, Bryan, and Tom talk about the Ramblers crushing 2nd ever loss to Chicago State (you read that right CHI...
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1:00:40
Blers Gave Us Something to Talk About
Dave and Tom go over the two home wins and Loyola's upcoming games. I needed this.
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59:47
Fear and Loathing in Rogers Park
A little behind the scenes, I (Bryan) intentionally kept some sighs and prolonged silences while editing so you can really feel just how crushed we are. In this one Dave and Bryan recap our losses against Northern Illinois, Northe...
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32:46
Falling When We Should Be Balling
Vibes at an all time low. I legitimately considered adding a bible verse from the book of Job as the episode description. Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap the Blers latest 2 losses and take a look at the losses... I mean uh... opportunities ahead.
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54:54
The Epitome of Brutality
I hope you are doing well dear listener. This is a kind of a bummer of an episode. Dave, Bryan, and Tom recap this week in Blers discussing the 3 most recent games and previewing opponents on the horizon.
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1:11:24
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Twas the night before the season opener when all through the pod Dave, Bryan, and Tom raved about hoops they blabbed and they jawed.Idk I think I lost the plot there. Welcome to season 5 of TalkinBlers...
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44:54
Prepping for the Season
In this episode, Dave and Bryan give a tribute to Sister Jean before jumping into commitment news, a breakdown of the preseason polls, reacting to the exhibition game against DePaul, and look at the long-awaited 2025-2026 schedule.
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35:52
Offseason Ramblings with Blers Breakdown
In this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss the departure of assistant coach Sean Dwyer, Bryan discusses his thoughts on the open practice, and we sit down with Blers Breakdown to talk about the new 2026 commit as well as the incoming freshmen/firs...
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1:06:06
Talkin Transfers with Kevin Sweeney
In this episode, Dave and Bryan sit down with Kevin Sweeney to discuss Loyola's transfer and international class. We also talk about how the roster looks as a whole as well as potential scheduling strategy.
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54:29
Senior Send-Off with Sheldon Edwards
In this episode, Dave and Bryan say thank you to Loyola's graduating seniors, Francis Nwaokorie, Jalen DeLoach, Des Watson, and Sheldon Edwards. Dave and Bryan are also joined by Sheldon Edwards to reflect on his three years in Rogers Park.&nbs...
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1:03:43
24-25 Season In Review
In this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's season-ending loss to Chattanooga in the NIT Final Four. They also break down current transfer portal news, the confirmed players for next year, and look back on the 2024-2025 season.
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56:24
(NIT) Final Four Bound
In this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's win over Kent State to punch their ticket to the NIT Final Four. They also discuss their Semifinal matchup against the Chattanooga Mocs and look ahead to North Texas and UC Irvine, who Loyola ...
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39:12
Survive and Advance in the Bay Area
In this episode, Dave and Bryan discuss Loyola's NIT wins holding on against San Jose State and San Francisco. Dave and Bryan also look ahead to the Ramblers' matchup at home against Kent State in the NIT quarterfinals.
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47:31
NIT Bound Blers
In this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's performance in the A10 Tournament with their win over SLU in the quarterfinals and their loss to VCU in the semifinals. Dave and Bryan then look ahead to Loyola's placement in the NIT focusing...
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32:43
That Double Bye Feeling w/ Matt of 3 Bid League
In this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's 2-0 week with wins over Davidson on Senior Night and in Amherst over UMass to clinch a double bye for the A10 Tournament. Dave and Bryan discuss the tournament bracket then are joined by Matt ...
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1:46:13
Closing out the Regular Season w/ Curry Hicks Sage
In this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's dominant home win over George Washington and their blowout loss in Saint Louis. Dave and Bryan look at Loyola's current position in the double-bye race and break down the return matchup with D...
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1:43:21
Ramblers Running Wild (Berry)
In this episode, Dave and Bryan break down Loyola's 2-0 week with victories at Davidson and at home against Dayton. Dave and Bryan take some time to highlight a couple Ramblers then are joined by Liam of the GW Basketball Insiders Podcast to di...
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