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X"s and Joe"s

Back Home Network

X"s and Joe"s, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball.Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions.And while Bob

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00:59:11

[28] Analyzing the Darian DeVries Hire at Indiana

X"s and Joe"s ·

2025/03/19

In this special live episode, hosts Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth break down Indiana's hiring of Darian DeVries as the program's 31st head basketball coach

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01:57:55

[27] Season in Review: The SEC's Dominance and CBB's...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2025/03/17

Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth analyze the shifting conference power dynamics, team regressions, and unexpected success stories while reflecting on what these patterns reveal about modern college basketball.

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01:51:44

[26] Coaching Searches: What To Expect When You're...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2025/03/03

Bob and Mike welcome Ryan Phillips to discuss coaching search dynamics in college basketball, particularly focusing on Indiana’s current situation.

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01:40:51

[25] Into the Great Wide Open: How Spacing &...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2025/02/17

Bob and Mike explore how the 3-point shot has revolutionized basketball, examining its evolution from gimmick to fundamental strategy and its impact on modern offensive systems.Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth trace the history of the 3-point line from its origins in early professional l

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01:25:18

[24] How Program Expectations Are Set -- at IU and...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2025/02/02

Episode 24 of Xs and Joes, hosted by Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth, explores the complex dynamics of program expectations in college basketball, with special guest Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call.

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01:39:01

[23.5] We've Seen This Before: Assessing the Current...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2025/01/21

Hosts Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth provide an emergency analysis of Indiana University basketball's current state following concerning recent losses and program developments.

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01:58:49

[23] Is There Really Such A Thing as ‘Program Momentum’?

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/12/27

Hosts Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth explore the concept of momentum in college basketball programs - what it really means, how it manifests, and what drives it in both positive and negative directions.

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01:55:58

[22] How Programs Try To Use Pace of Play To Their...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/12/03

The episode examines how tempo and pace interact with personnel, recruiting, and program philosophy in modern college basketball.

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01:57:45

[21] Regression or Bounce Back? Looking at the...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/11/18

This episode examines how college basketball programs experience and handle regression, exploring both historical patterns and current examples of teams navigating performance declines.

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01:59:20

[20] NIL, Revenue Sharing And The (Not So) New Era of...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/11/05

Bob, Mike, and special guest Robie Malcomson discuss how opportunities for athletes to earn NIL and share revenue are transforming the competitive landscape in college basketball.

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01:54:04

[19] “Modern” Basketball: What Is It, Exactly?

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/10/22

Bob and Mike discuss the concept of "modern" basketball that we hear so much about. What does that term mean? And how (and why) are offensive and defensive system evolving?

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01:58:09

[18] Sports Fans' Biases: All Our Kids Are Above Average

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/10/08

Bob and Mike analyze fan biases and how they’re evolving. They also discuss the impact of these biases, and the expectations they create, on programs and coaches.

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01:46:29

[17] The Football Show

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/09/18

Bob and Mike take a little detour from their typical college basketball deep dives to discuss the most exciting current topic in Indiana sports: college football!

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01:41:16

[16] Is the Blue-Blood Job Really Dead?

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/09/03

Bob, Mike, and special guest Beau Haynes discuss the past, present, and future of the vaunted blue-blood head coaching job. How much have things really changed?

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01:57:47

[15] Transfer Portal Case Studies

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/08/10

Bob and Mike look back at last season and trace some highs and lows from different teams that went heavy in the portal to build their rosters.

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01:52:59

[14] Knight Fall: Perspectives on the End of an Era

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/07/25

Bob and Mike are joined by Galen Clavio to reflect on one of the most tumultuous times in the history of Indiana University sports: the final years of the Bob Knight.

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01:49:07

[13] College Basketball History: Does A School's Past...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/07/12

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike discuss a topic of paramount importance to so many college sports programs across the country: history and legacy. How much does it actually matter for present-day winning?

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01:54:50

[12] College Basketball Freshmen: How Productive...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/06/27

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike record an episode they’ve been wanting to record for a while: a deep dive on freshman expectations.

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01:41:39

[11] Hoosiers: It's Not a Documentary

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/06/04

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike step back into their wheelhouse: busting myths … or in this episode’s case, maybe killing sacred cows?

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01:40:46

[10] Data Driven Basketball Coaching and Talent...

X"s and Joe"s ·

2024/05/15

On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike welcome Coach Adragna to the show. The main topic is how analytics can and should be used to analyze and improve team performance.

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