Straight Shooters

Straight Shooters

Tyler Kaplan, Mike Erickson, Matt Stern & Zach Reynolds

Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (16)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
61%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Ep. 46: The Final 4 & The Greatest Shot Ever?

Mar 31, 2026 55m

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…

Ep. 45: Sweet 16 and The Coaching Carousel

Mar 24, 2026 1h 4m

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…

Ep. 43: Champ Week '26

Mar 09, 2026 1h 6m

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…

Ep. 43: MARCH IS HERE!

Mar 02, 2026 1h 8m

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,…

Ep. 42: 1 Week til March: Who is REALLY at the Top?

Feb 23, 2026 1h

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…

Ep. 41: The Bubble, Top Prospects, and Coaching Hot Seats

Feb 02, 2026 53m

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…

Ep. 40: Purdue Dies, Freshmen Rise, and Alabama...

Jan 25, 2026 1h 9m

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.

Ep. 39: Coach Meltdowns & Elite Teams Back and Better than Ever

Jan 20, 2026 54m

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.…

Ep. 38: Michigan Loses, Sleeper Teams, & Idiot of the Season

Jan 14, 2026 1h 1m

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…

Ep. 37: State of College Basketball Heading into 2026

Jan 07, 2026 46m

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…

Ep. 36: College Basketball Metrics Deep Dive

Dec 17, 2025 51m

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…

Ep. 35: Who is the True #1 in CBB

Dec 08, 2025 46m

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…

Ep 34: Feast Week Breakdown

Dec 02, 2025 56m

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…

Ep 33: Getting Ready for Feast Week

Nov 24, 2025 56m

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…

Ep. 32: Early Non-Con Games Make a Splash

Nov 16, 2025 54m

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…

Ep. 31: First Impressions of the 25-26 CBB Season

Nov 10, 2025 56m

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…

S3E30 Ep. 30: Welcome to the 2025-26 College Basketball Season

Nov 03, 2025 41m

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…

Ep. 29: Final Four Breakdown

Mar 31, 2025 56m

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…

Ep. 28: Sweet 16 & First Weekend Breakdown

Mar 24, 2025 54m

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…

Ep. 27: Bracket Breakdown 2025

Mar 17, 2025 56m

In this episode of Straight Shooters, the crew dives deep into the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket on the road to San Antonio. They tackle the controversial decision to leave West Virginia out of the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Straight Shooters have?

Straight Shooters has published 46 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Basketball, Comedy.

Is Straight Shooters still active?

Straight Shooters is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.

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