Mike Ludewig

FLIGHT of the SPIRIT HORNETS and a BOBCAT

June 7th, 2022  |  50 mins 1 sec

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We're you ever curious as to how the Charlotte Hornets came to be? No? Well check out the beginning of this episode where we give an abbreviated history of the Hornets, sports fashion in the 90's, and the oldest major team in North America that hasn't won a division title.

HORNS DOWN - TEXAS BASKETBALL

May 31st, 2022  |  1 hr 7 secs

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Is it okay to boo basketball players when they transfer to Texas? Mike has some thoughts on this, along with discussion in the NBA on the 'older' players, Stanley Cup Playoffs updates, and of course our signature segments!

NO HITTER? NO PROBLEM!

May 17th, 2022  |  37 mins 15 secs

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When was the last time you heard of a team with a no-hitter losing a game? Find out in this weeks episode followed by discussion on College Basketball, the MLB, NBA, NHL, and of course our signature segments!

NIL 'GUIDANCE' FROM THE NCAA

May 10th, 2022  |  46 mins 12 secs

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Is the new NCAA 'NIL Guidance' actually doing anything or is it an attempt at patching a sinking ship with FlexTape [not-a-sponsor]? MLB humidor discussions, NBA playoff updates, some not-so-competitive NHL games (but competitive series'), and of course our signature segments.

DRAFTING VEGAS STYLE

May 3rd, 2022  |  40 mins 25 secs

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We have some NFL draft facts queued up to prepare you for an NFL draft recap, new ISU MBB commits, NBA & NHL playoff talk, and of course our Signature Segments where we breakdown and explain the Bobby Witt slide call that got Matheny ejected, and our Write That Down predictions!

CLASSLESS FANS

April 26th, 2022  |  1 hr 19 secs

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Let's take a minute to talk about sportsmanship and how a certain fanbase lacks class. Oh, other sports like college basketball, the NBA, and our signature segments are covered in this episode as well.

NIL AND THE PURSUIT OF $$$

April 19th, 2022  |  1 hr 2 mins

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How is NIL and the one-time transfer rule affecting college basketball? Join us as we discuss this is relation to Tyrese Hunter as he enters the NCAA transfer portal, with MLB and NBA discussions to follow.

NBA PLAYOFF 101

April 12th, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Ready for a primer for watching NBA as the play-ins and playoffs get started?

Join our hosts as we talk baseball, basketball, and golf as well as going over some rule differences between NCAAM and NBA basketball and of course our Write That Down Predictions!

NCAA A CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE?!?

April 6th, 2022  |  44 mins 10 secs

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Is the NCAA actually a criminal enterprise? Join us as we discuss who are the bigger cheaters in NCAAM regarding Kansas and UNC, three of the other major 4 sports in North America, the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and of course our signature segments!

A NICE YEAR TO BE A CYCLONE

March 29th, 2022  |  51 mins 34 secs

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This week we recap the Cyclones Men's and Women's basketball Sweet 16 losses then reflect on this past season. Later in the episode we go over some notable trades in the NFL and MLB, as well as some NBA updates, and of course getting some more rules knowledge in Mike's Stoopid Rulz then our write that down predictions!

IT'S A CYCLONE SWEET 16

March 22nd, 2022  |  54 mins 53 secs

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Both the Cyclone Men's and Women's teams made the NCAA Sweet-16! We'll dive into that, as well as the recap of the first and second round matchups for both teams, along with discussion on the NFL, MLB, and our signature segments!

SPECIAL: NCAAM BRACKET

March 16th, 2022  |  1 hr 4 mins

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On this special episode your four hosts fill out a collective 8311Cast team bracket based on our individual brackets and discuss these MBB matchups as we go along!

BASEBALL IS BACK BABY

March 15th, 2022  |  53 mins 49 secs

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You heard it here! Baseball is back!!!
We'll also talk about some NCAA basketball, professional basketball, NFL, and our signature segments: Mikes Stoopid Rulez, where Mike goes over MLB rule changes from the new CBA, and our Write That Down Predictions!

NCAA TOURNAMENT SELECTION OUTLOOK

March 8th, 2022  |  56 mins 49 secs

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Is the ISU Men's Basketball team comfortably "in" the NCAA tournament or is Selection Sunday going to be tense? Join us this week as we chat about that, the outlook for the ISU Women's Basketball team, an overview of the MVP race in the NBA, the lack-of-progress in the MLB lockout, and of course our signature segments!

IS BASEBALL CANCELED

March 1st, 2022  |  48 mins

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MLB negotiations aren't looking positive for play to start as soon as we like - does that mean baseball is canceled this season? Join us for that discussion, some Cyclone Men's and Women's basketball, discussion of the NBA, and of course our signature segments including when you can (and can't) call a Time-Out in NCAA basketball and our Write That Down Predictions!

SOONERS: BOOMED

February 22nd, 2022  |  42 mins 12 secs

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The Iowa State Men's Basketball team 'Boomed' the Sooners in Hilton with their 75-54 win this past weekend. Join us as we chat about the Men's team, Women's team, the NFL, an update on the MLB lockout, and of course our Signature Segments: Mike's Stoopid Rulz, and Write That Down Predictions!