Bracket Busters

Welcome to Bracket Busters! Where hosts, Ben, Jacob, and Michael take you through all the latest news in College Basketball and College Football. Enjoy as they joke, argue, and debate all things to prepare you for the Madness of college sports.

ACC/Big 12 Preview

Week 0 is here and the boys are back with a 2-for-1 podcast previewing the Big 12 and ACC conferences. Clemson is the big dog from these conferences, but which other teams will emerge as playoff contenders? Matt and Jacob break down all the teams and give their takes on who will win each conference and who secures a CFP berth. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and we would LOVE if you shared with anyone else that loves college football!

08-23
56:19

Football is BACK! SEC Preview

Bracket Busters is back for another glorious season of college football and basketball. We welcome a new member to the podcast, Matt Eifert! In this episode, the boys breakdown the landscape of the CFP, what changes have been made and what the future holds. Then, we get into one of the most exciting conferences in college football: the SEC! We discuss contenders, pretenders, and dark horse picks. Who can make the CFP and who can't? Check out the 1st episode of our FIFTH season of Bracket Busters and be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. Please share with any and all college football and basketball fans! Follow us on X @BracketBustPod and check out our Instagram page @bracketbusterspod.

08-14
59:38

COLLEGE HOOPS SZN

College Football is officially in rearview mirror and we have transitioned to full time basketball for the next 2 and a half months! In this episode, the boys discuss what's going on with Michigan basketball and take a look at the rest of the Big Ten landscape. Then, the math nerds look into some KenPom standings and some past history into KenPom, as well. We finish up with some current Final 4 predictions and look at the glorious Saturday slate of college hoops! Thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share with any and all college hoops fans!

02-01
01:05:37

Episode 1: Welcome to Bracket Busters! Introduction, Champ Week Preview, Mid Major Talk, Preview of Large Conference Tourneys

Welcome listeners! Take a journey with Ben and Jacob as we travel through the madness that is March. This is our first episode and is longer than most episodes will be as we introduce ourselves and give you some background on what the podcast will be like. We also spend time capturing a lot that has happened in this college basketball season thus far to provide you with the information you need to pick your bracket a week from now. If it seems too long for you and you're looking for certain information look at the breakdown of times we have below. Pleases follow, subscribe, and make to Rate/Review the podcast to help us. If you want to interact with us more follow us on Twitter @DontchaKSports, @BeanKoeck, @J_Schwark11. And make sure to check out the blog at dontchaknowsports.com  0-5Min Introductions  5-10Min Awesomeness of Championship Week 10-41Min On Going Tourneys/Mid-Major Talk/Bid Stealers 41-55Min Big Ten Preview 55-1:12 SEC Preview 1:12-1:23 Big East Preview  1:23-1:33 ACC Preview  1:33-1:37 Pac-12 Preview 1:37-1:44 Big-12 Preview 1:44-1:52 1 Seeds/Our Current Final Fours/Closing

03-07
01:52:07

Vandy vs IU for the natty?

Welcome to Bracket Busters! Another awesome week of college football is in the books and Matt and Jacob take you through all of the big time action. Ope of the week returns with some real potatoes and the parlay has some bonus picks this week that are sure to (maybe) win. Be sure to rate review and subscribe to the podcast and share with any and all college football lovers!

10-21
56:07

Where does Michigan go from here?

Welcome to bracket busters! Matt and Jacob dive into all of the week 7 results and come to realization that Indiana might be a national powerhouse? Check out this weeks winners of the Bracket Buster Parlay and Ope of the Week returns! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. Thank you for all of the support!

10-17
50:57

Loaded Week 7 Slate

Welcome to Bracket Busters, the #1 college football/basketball podcast in all the land! In this week's episode, Matt and Jacob catch up on all the action from the last TWO weeks and also preview an awesome week 7 slate. We go back to the well with a familiar parlay pick from a team that has doomed us in the past. Will we finally start a winning streak? Time will tell. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and share with others! As always, thank you for your support!

10-10
52:40

Is "The U" finally back?

What's up everyone? Welcome to Bracket Busters, the greatest college football/basketball podcast in all the land! In this episode, Michael and Jacob break down all the action from Week 4 and preview an EPIC Saturday of action this upcoming weekend. Ope of the week and another bracket buster parlay (we are going to get on track at some point). Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and share with any fellow college football/basketball lovers.

09-25
01:01:18

Is Michigan BACK? Maybe.

Welcome to Bracket Busters! In this week's episode the boys recap an insane Saturday of college football and offer up some spicy takes. Plus, another edition of "Ope of the week" and the boys finally cook up a parlay that we feel good about. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and share with any and all college football lovers out there!

09-19
56:28

Michigan Vent Session

Welcome to Bracket Busters where the guys break down the disappointing Michigan/Oklahoma game, dive into all the week 2 action, Ope of the Week, preview week 3, and craft up a winning parlay for the people. As always, thank you for your support!Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram @bracketbusterspod and X @bracketbustpod

09-12
46:46

Biting at the Chomp

Confused at the title? Well, Matt and Jacob were too. Check out this episode to listen to our favorite "ope" from the podcast, potentially ever. In other news, football is so back and we had numerous unexpected results from week 1. The boys break down all the big time games and look ahead to week 2. The bracket busters parlay will surely bounce back and we have our 1st official "Ope of the Week" of the year, as well. Please rate review and subscribe and share with all of your college football friends!

09-03
45:49

BIG TEN PREVIEW

It's the episode you've all been waiting for! It's time for the Bracket Busters Big Ten preview where we definitely don't include ANY Michigan bias, whatsoever. The boys break down college football's BEST conference and give their takes on who can, and should, make the CFP. Then, Michael, Matt, and Jacob give their predictions for the College Football Playoff with a couple of surprise teams listed! Finally, we have the 1st full Bracket Busters Parlay that is sure to be successful this weekend. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and we would appreciate if you shared with anyone else who has a passion for college football. Happy Week 1 everyone!

08-29
01:04:18

March Madness Recap of Sweet 16/Elite 8 and Previewing the Final 4

Welcome into Bracket Busters! In this episode, the boys dive into the games of the last weekend recapping the sweet 16 and elite 8 set of games. They then dive into a final 4 preview and what the games may look like and who they think is going to come out on top. Thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share!

04-01
59:41

March Madness First Weekend Recap and Sweet 16/Elite 8 Previews

Welcome into Bracket Busters! In this episode, the boy recap both a dull and thrilling weekend of March Madness! They talk is the tournament dead with no cinderellas and has this happened before? They then dive into the sweet 16 matchups and discuss the potential elite 8 matchups that might happen. They finish it off by bringing back the fan favorite Bracket Buster's Parlay for the sweet 16 games. Thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share.

03-25
55:37

The Bracket is HERE! March Madness Preview

Welcome to Bracket Busters, the #1 college basketball podcast in the country! Championship week is complete and we have our official March Madness Bracket. The boys take a deep dive into the bubble talk and who was snubbed. Next, they discuss the most difficult regions and who has the easiest path to the Final 4. Finally, the guys break down each matchup and fill out an entire bracket on the podcast. We discuss each team in the 1st round matchups and then, make our picks through the rest of the bracket until we crown a champion! Please be sure to rate, review, and share the podcast with all your friends and family that will be filling out brackets this year! Follow us on X for more content and our ESPN tournament challenge where you have a chance to win a jersey of your choice.X/Twitter: @BracketBustPod @j_schwark11 @BusterBeanK @JustHiddingBracket Challenge: Click HERE to join

03-17
02:00:39

Tips and Tricks for March Madness

Check out one of the best episodes from Bracket Busters! Michael and Jacob give you their top 10 tips and tricks to filling out your bracket BEFORE the bracket is announced. Check out the trends, stats, and patterns from previous years to help you win your bracket pool this year. Wondering which seeds are making deep runs? Who are the most likely upsets? What KenPom trends are there? This episode has all the answers! Please like, subscribe, and share with any and all that love March Madness!

03-14
54:26

Champ Week Preview and Bubble Talk as Madness Approaches

Welcome in to Bracket Busters! In this episode, the boys give you a full Champ Week preview for College Basketball's biggest conferences! They preview the SEC, ACC, Big 10, Big East, and Big 12. But before they hop into that they cover the bubble teams and who's in and who's out and what needs to happen for those teams on the outside looking in! Thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share! And be sure to follow us on Twitter/X(below) where once the bracket it released we will be doing a bracket challenge with prizes! X/Twitter: https://x.com/BracketBustPod

03-11
01:19:19

March is here and we are BACK

Bracket Busters returns after a couple weeks off just in time to gear up for the MADNESS! In this episode, Jacob and Ben go through the Power 5 conferences and the outlooks of the teams that will be going dancing in a couple weeks. We start with the Big Ten and discuss the outlooks for our Gophers and Wolverines and then dive into the rest of the conference. Then, we talk about which teams we like the most in the SEC and Big 12 and look at the few contending teams in the Big East and ACC. Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and share with a friend that also loves March Madness!

03-05
01:13:18

The waters are becoming more clear

It was a heck of a week of college basketball! Michael and Jacob have learned some things but still need more questions answered. In this episode, they discuss the current status of the Big Ten and the middle of the pack SEC teams. A couple of teams are HOT in the Big 12 and what do we make of Gonzaga/St. Mary's after Saturday's result? Check out this weeks episode and please share with anyone else you know that loves college hoops! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and thank you for the support!

02-07
01:06:44

S4E19: We're Back! The CFP Road Thus Far and Natty Preview, and the Current Landscape of College Basketball

Welcome into Bracket Busters! In this episode, the boys recap the first 3 rounds of the college football playoff, bringing you up to speed on everything. They then discuss what works with the playoff format and what they would change. They then preview the Natty. And then finish up with diving into the landscape of the College Basketball season thus far. Thanks for listening and be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share!

01-15
01:10:59

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