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From the shores of Lake Michigan, dive deep into sports at Chicago’s Big Ten school with in-depth analysis of Northwestern football and men’s basketball, recruiting updates and more with host Zach Koons.

  1. MAR 6

    Nick Martinelli’s Northwestern Legacy

    Nick Martinelli suited up as a Northwestern Wildcat for the final time at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Wednesday’s loss to Purdue and delivered yet another signature performance on his home floor. So Zach calls in Northwestern Roundtable’s Gavin Dorsey to discuss the legacy of the star forward, given the lack of success the past two years but the undeniably impressive individual play. Plus, they discuss Northwestern’s recent win streak and general competitiveness—and if it can lead to the ‘Cats making any sort of noise in the Big Ten tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  2. FEB 13

    Northwestern Lacrosse’s Rocky Start and Season Outlook

    Spring sports are already underway and one of the best programs in Evanston is back in action! Lacrosse has two games in the book—one a blowout of powerhouse Boston College, the other a stunning defeat at the hands of unranked Colorado—so Inside NU editor-in-chief Yanyan Li joins Zach to break down the results. The pair talk about the drastically different performances around Madison Taylor in the two games, as well as what they like about how Kelly Amonte Hiller has reloaded the roster. Plus, they highlight some of the key names and figures to keep an eye one as Northwestern attempts to get back to the Final Four, which will take place at Martin Stadium later this spring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  3. FEB 5

    Northwestern Basketball Hits Rock Bottom With Loss to Illinois

    Well, that happened. Northwestern lost to Illinois by 40 points and Zach tracks his thoughts throughout the game and why it looked like both teams were playing different sports. He provides the numbers and signs that showed just how bad this loss was, along with his reaction to Chris Collins’s telling postgame comments. Finally, he projects where Northwestern goes from here this season and beyond—and wonders whether or not fans have seen the worst of the worst yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min

  4. JAN 29

    Northwestern Football 2026 Schedule Reaction and Transfer Portal Wrap-Up

    Northwestern football received its 2026 schedule early this week, and Zach is joined by Gavin Dorsey of Northwestern Roundtable to dissect the Wildcats’ slate for next season. The pair discusses how difficult the path forward is, as one of the most difficult in the conference and country. They also lament the early bye week, and hypothesize if delays in the building of the new Ryan Field resulted in the curious structure of the schedule. Then, the two go over the most recent portal additions and discuss where they think the Wildcats succeeded in offseason talent acquisition and where they may have come up short. Plus, a little bonus basketball talk as Northwestern continues to lean into its youth movement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min

  5. JAN 17

    Aidan Chiles Commitment Reaction and Grading Northwestern’s Transfer Portal Moves

    Northwestern football had a busy two weeks in the transfer portal, adding 12 new players—including a new top quarterback in former Michigan State signal-caller Aidan Chiles. Wildcat Report’s Matt Shelton joins Zach to break down Chiles’s career thus far and project what he might be able to showcase in Chip Kelly’s offense. Then, the pair talks about some of the other moves Northwestern made, highlighting some of the key new faces, as well as some of the most significant departures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min

  6. JAN 12

    What’s Wrong With Northwestern Basketball? With Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney

    Amid a hectic football offseason, Zach traveled to Rutgers to watch Northwestern basketball try to dig its way out of an early Big Ten hole—and what he saw gave him very little hope of a quick fix. He breaks down the game from Nick Martinelli’s one-man show, to frustrating guard play to KJ Windham’s status and more. Then, Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney joins the show to have it out about what happened to this Northwestern team. From missed evaluations in the transfer portal, a lack of effort and defensive buy-in, along with a coaching staff that seems to be at a loss for answers, the pair tries to figure out what can be done—or if this year is already a wash for the Wildcats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 5

    Inside the Chip Kelly Hire With ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg

    Northwestern landed Chip Kelly to be its offensive coordinator. What?!? Zach welcomes ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg to learn more about how the shocking move came to be, as well as what role Kelly will play and the latest on the Wildcats’ search for a transfer portal quarterback. Zach then returns solo to dive deeper on his reaction to the hire, and what larger trend it might indicate for Northwestern’s lofty goals. He also discusses the other staff moves from the addition of QBs coach Jerry Neuheisel to the departure of defensive line coach Christian Smith, as well as what to make of the lack of a transfer portal presence thus far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min

  8. 12/27/2025

    Northwestern Football’s Bowl Game Dominance and What’s Next

    Northwestern football is once again victorious in the postseason! The Wildcats cruised to victory over Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl and Zach is back to share his biggest insights from the win. After bidding farewell to the seniors on the roster, he then discusses the rumored “offensive reset” that could be on the horizon. He also addresses what Northwestern might do at quarterback in 2026 and emphasizes the importance of retaining the top offensive talent still left in Evanston. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min
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From the shores of Lake Michigan, dive deep into sports at Chicago’s Big Ten school with in-depth analysis of Northwestern football and men’s basketball, recruiting updates and more with host Zach Koons.

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