Iconic Seasons | Hardwood History | College Basketball
Iconic Seasons is a podcast that takes you back to the greatest college basketball seasons of all time. Through the voices of players, coaches, and journalists, we relive the excitement, the drama, and the unforgettable moments that made these moments and seasons iconic.
We use interviews, audio from the games, as well as scripted storytelling, to bring the past to life.
Whether you're a die-hard college basketball fan or just a casual observer, Iconic Seasons is a must-listen for anyone who loves basketball and basketball culture.
Episodes
207 episodes
Larry Bird and ISU's Undefeated 1979 Season
1979 marked a pivotal year in basketball history, with Larry Bird leading the Indiana State Sycamores to an undefeated regular season. Before this, Bird remained relatively unknown, despite his exceptional talent. The national broadcast of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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8:10
Larry Bird's Silent Season
This week, we take a look at the media frenzy surrounding basketball star Larry Bird during his undefeated season at Indiana State. Bird's refusal to engage with the media created a unique challenge for Ed McKee, the school's sports in...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:48
Michigan State's Crushing Defeat and Magic Johnson's Triumph
This podcast episode will discuss the Michigan State Spartans' shocking loss to the Northwestern Wildcats in 1979. The Spartans, a strong team led by Magic Johnson, were expected to easily defeat the struggling Wildcats. However, the Spartans p...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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10:15
1979: The Season that Ignited a Basketball Revolution
The 1979 college basketball season was a pivotal moment in the sport's history. It was the year that two future NBA legends, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, first faced off in the NCAA championship game.The game was a clash of styles, with...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:15
Magic and Bird: The Genesis of a Rivalry
Before the legendary rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, there was a coach named Judd Heathcote who shaped the destiny of the 1979 NCAA championship. This episode explores Heathcote's demanding coaching style and his complex relationship w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:48
The Making of Larry Legend: From Garbage Truck to Basketball Icon
This episode explores the incredible journey of Larry Bird, from his humble beginnings in French Lick, Indiana, to becoming a global basketball icon. It looks at his unexpected rise to fame, his shy personality that defied the spotlight, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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11:50
Magic & Bird: Choosing Their Paths
While Larry Bird and Magic Johnson would become forever linked in basketball history, their paths to success were starkly different. Magic, from the start, was a showman, and sought out the spotlight
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:21
The Big Bang of Basketball: Magic vs. Bird 1979
In 1979, a seemingly ordinary college basketball game between Michigan State and Indiana State became a cultural phenomenon. The game, featuring future NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, captivated the nation and breathed new life...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:10
Before the Legend: Larry Bird's High School Years
This podcast episode explores Larry Bird's formative high school years in French Lick, Indiana. Growing up in poverty with a father battling PTSD, Bird developed a sense of grit and determination early on. His older brother's basketball scholar...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:09
Iconic Seasons Season 2 Trailer - 1979 When March Went Mad
Episode Title: The Making of Magic vs. BirdEpisode Summary:The game was significant not only for the intense rivalry between these two future NBA stars, but also for its record-breaking viewership.The g...
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Season 2
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3:39
Two Nights with The War on Drugs and a My Morning Jacket Encore
This episode of The Anxious Rambler podcast focuses on the host’s recent concert experiences seeing The War on Drugs for two nights in Ohio and Kentucky and a solo trip to see My Morning Jacket in Savannah, Georgia.The host...
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1:03:12
Iconic Seasons Off Season - Live Drugs Again Review & Dream Setlist
In this episode the hosts take a deep dive into the music of their favorite band, The War on Drugs, and discuss their newly released live album, Live Drugs Again. https://ww...
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1:02:03
Iconic Seasons Off Season - The Road to Incubus Pt. 2
In this podcast episode, the hosts and their guest, Ana Ruge-Rodela , reflect on their experience attending an Incubus concert during the band's Morning View tour. The conversation is a blend of nostalgia, excitement, and reminiscence of their ...
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51:15
Iconic Seasons Off Season - The Road to Incubus Pt. 1
The Anxious Rambler has her own feed but I am posting one final episode to encourage anyone interested to subscribe. I am contributing as a producer and sometimes co-host. The voice is all her own. This episode is a dose of nostalgia as we prep...
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Episode 237
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41:56
Iconic Seasons Off Season - The Anxious Rambler: 90s and The Music that Shaped You
Welcome to episode three of The Anxious Rambler! After a light-hearted start (thanks to an unmuted laugh track!), we're excited to dive back into our exploration of music and more. In this episode, Cassie shares the story behind the podcast's...
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Episode 236
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1:19:05
Iconic Seasons Offseason - The Anxious Rambler: The Ultimate Singer Showdown
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Anxious Rambler! If you missed Episode 1, you can catch it on our crossover podcast, Iconic Seasons, or on our new feed search for The Anxious Rambler. Today, Cassie joins me for a lively discussion we've had many ti...
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Episode 235
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1:07:30
Iconic Seasons Offseason: Rediscovering Music with The Anxious Rambler
In this special episode of Iconic Seasons Offseason, we're joined by a very special guest: The Anxious Rambler, who also happens to be my wife! As the NBA finals draw to a close, we shift gears and dive deep into the world of music, exploring...
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Episode 234
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45:07
Iconic Seasons x 2nd Prime (Craig Miller) Mind, Body, and Purpose
Today's episode delves into the transformative journey of merging mind and body for ultimate wellness and purpose-driven living. We explore the evolution of fitness and wellness practices, bridging the gap between traditional training methods a...
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Episode 233
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1:11:15
Shifting Tides: NIL & Transfer Portal's Impact on College Basketball
Dive deep into the evolving landscape of college basketball with "Shifting Tides: The Transfer Portal's Impact on College Basketball” Join us as we dissect the seismic shifts caused by the transfer portal and its implications for teams, ...
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47:43
They Call Me Goose: A Kentucky Legend Takes Flight our interview with UK Legend Jack "Goose" Givens and his collaborator Doug Brunk
They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond is an intimate and all-encompassing look at the life and career of the basketball legend, from growing up in a housing project in Lexington, his success with UK me...
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53:58
Beyond the Buzzer: Iconic Moments and Wellness Tips
Iconic Seasons is all about college basketball. We talk about the greatest moments in the sport's history with interviews from players, coaches, and journalists. Occasionally we go deep on other topics like health and fitness. In this week's ...
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23:13
All the Hoosiers Stories in One Place (Bonus Episode)
It's all the Hoosier Stories in one place. In what has been an up-and-down season for this years crew it is wonderful to look back at this team. Let's remember that this team had no players that made it in the NBA though several had pro caree...
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1:58:38
Rewind Time: The Epic 1987 NCAA Championship and a Preview of Bird & Magic’s Unforgettable Journey
Get ready for a time-warp back to the legendary 1987 NCAA championship game between Indiana and Syracuse, where we dissect the strategies, the defining moments, and the players who made history. Promise us one thing; you'll be on the edge of...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:04:12
Basketball Time Machine: Indiana's 1987 National Championship
Get ready to hit rewind as we take you back to 1987 for a deep dive into the NCAA basketball championship, with a former player who was there on the court! We've got former Hoosier 6-man, Joe Hillman, with us to share what it was really like...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:36:14
The Spectacular 1987 Final Four: Indiana Hoosiers Triumph Over UNLV Rebels
The Indiana Hoosiers managed to overcome the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in the unforgettable 1987 Final Four match-up. Joe Hillman, former Hoosier Six man, sheds light on the contrasting strategies that played out on the Superdome court. Joe will s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:16:11
