Episode 19: Ken Corbitt of the Topeka Capitol Journal

Longtime sportswriter and relatively new Kansas State beat writer Ken Corbitt was kind enough to join the podcast by phone from Lubbock, where the 'Cats will look to finally get a non-TCU road win tonight. We talked about that game, as well as Saturday's matchup vs. Iowa State in Bramlage, and tried to pinpoint why K-State always seems to come up short in opponent's gyms.

Other topics included some good insights on how the coaches and freshmen feel about their play this season, where the 'Cats might end up in the NCAA tourney in some different scenarios, and if you stick around until the end, why the Corbitt Curse might actually be the reason for Jevon Thomas' unfortunate slump. To stay up to date for the latest on K-State hoops and everything else purple, be sure to check out Ken's coverage on the TCJ's website and follow him on Twitter at @KenCorbitt.

Episode 18: Jordan Esco talks Sooner basketball

Kansas State plays Oklahoma this week, so really it only makes sense that we'd get a guest who primarily writes about football at OU's "The Football Brainiacs" website. Don't worry, though, Jordan Esco knows plenty about the Sooner basketball team as well, and he helps break the team down, player-by-player. You can follow him on Twitter at @Jordan_Esco.

We also discussed Lon Kruger's relationship with Kansas State and the many parallels between the coaches and team for Oklahoma and Kansas State this year. I apologize this podcast is getting to you a little late, but it's not like you had anything better to do with your Friday afternoon.

Episode 17: mattisbear of Our Daily Bears

If K-State fans are playing with house money based on preseason and November expectations, Baylor fans mostly find themselves deep in the red with only eight Big 12 games remaining. OurDailyBears contributor mattisbear comes on the podcast this week to talk with Ahearn Alley and Derek Smith about how he hasn't given up all hope just yet heading into Saturday's game against Kansas State in Waco, but he seems to be getting pretty close.

Listen in as we learn more about Baylor's moderately effective (3rd Big 12 scoring defense, 5th FG% defense) 1-3-1 zone and why preseason All-Big 12 selections and NBA prospects Cory Jefferson and Isaiah Austin haven't been performing up to par this season. Matt also told us why he believes it's ridiculous to put Scott Drew on any kind of hot seat and what it would take to reach that point, even if some impatient message board posters don't agree. Stick around to the end and you'll hear Matt's take on which is the best campus tradition: Live bears or Call Hall ice cream?

We also recommend following Matt on Twitter and if you're into podcasts, check out the good stuff they do over at Our Daily Bears from time to time. They're quality people.

Episode 16: Jonathan Tjarks of Barking Carnival

Barking Carnival writer Jon Tjarks (tjarks) joins this week's podcast, which sadly does not include BotC's Derek Smith due to some internet issues. Nonetheless, we spent some time talking about Texas' advantage in the interior and Jon's concerns about playing in Bramlage this Saturday as the Longhorns look to extend their winning streak to eight games.

Even though Jon's still understandably skeptical about UT's chances to win in Lawrence, it's clear the Longhorns put themselves into the title race by handling KU 81-69 on Saturday. Jon and I spent some time talking about the rest of the Big 12, including the reasons Jon believes co-preseason favorites Oklahoma State may be in big trouble.