Rounding the State

Elijah Boone

Recapping the last week in the sports world, breaking down games, key matchups, and the biggest plays. elijahboone.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Nov 3

    Rounding the State: Episode 6

    The Brew Crew won the Commissioner’s Trophy, but how did they do it? Jonas and Spencer reflect on the 2026 MLB season before previewing the offseason and breaking down the possibility of a league-wide lockout. With the NFL season at the halfway point, the playoff hunt is starting to take shape. Who are the contenders and pretenders (and what on earth are the Colts doing)? Bryce Garrett, producer of the viral movie "Bring It Home: A Homestead High School Baseball Story,” joined the set to talk about his production process and film background. He also discusses his new role with the Fort Wayne Komets. Finally, Elijah takes his government-mandated weekly look at Purdue athletics. The football team fell at the hands of the Penn State Nittany Lions, but there is finally light at the end of the tunnel: Boilermaker basketball is back! Episode 6: Available wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for reading The Boiler State! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elijahboone.substack.com

    Rounding the State: Episode 6

  2. Oct 27

    Rounding the State: Episode 5

    With the Brewers on the verge of a World Series victory, Elijah, Jonas, and Spencer break down the series. Can Tampa Bay climb back into it, or will the Commissioner’s Trophy head to Milwaukee for the first time? Week 8 of the NFL season has come and gone, and the boys break down the week's biggest matchups and try to help struggling teams. Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up: Purdue basketball is almost here. Elijah talks Boiler hoops and manages expectations for the young squad. The group also talks NBA opening week, specifically the struggles in Chicago and the return of Tyrese Haliburton. Listen to Episode 6 now. Thanks for reading The Boiler State! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elijahboone.substack.com

    Rounding the State: Episode 5

  3. Oct 13

    Rounding the State: Episode 4

    This week on the mic, Elijah Boone and Jonas Loy talk about Week 5 of the NFL season, including a breakdown of the Packers’ thrashing of the Bears and the wild walkoff ending in London. Folks, Purdue is on a win streak. Elijah talks Boiler football and takes a look at the upcoming revenge game against Ryan Walters and Washington. Finally, Jonas takes us into the NLCS and ALCS. Can the small-market Brewers prevail against LA? Do the Guardians have a chance against the Rays? Episode 4 is live now. Thanks for reading The Boiler State! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elijahboone.substack.com

    Rounding the State: Episode 4

  4. Oct 9

    Rounding the State: Episode 3

    In this week’s episode of Rounding the State, Jonas Loy and Elijah Boone take a look at Week 4 of the NFL season and preview some of the biggest Week 5 matchups. After Purdue’s big win over Illinois, Elijah breaks down what went right for the Boilermakers and how they can keep the momentum rolling. With the MLB postseason in full swing, Jonas breaks down what went wrong for the Cubs and Red Sox in the Wild Card before previewing the upcoming Divisional Round matchups. Listen now to this week’s episode of Rounding the State. Thanks for reading The Boiler State! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elijahboone.substack.com

    Rounding the State: Episode 3

  5. Sep 29

    Rounding the State: Episode 2

    In the second episode of Rounding the State, Jonas and I talk about Week 2 of the NFL season. We break down the problems in Green Bay and New England and try to figure out how they can get better. After the NFL recap, we discuss Purdue’s brutal loss to Notre Dame. We look at what is wrong with the Boilermakers and how to fix them. (Hint: It involves Kevin Kane.) Finally, we break down the MLB playoff bracket and preview all the upcoming Wild Card series. Some matchups could get heated. Bold predictions were made. Thanks for reading The Boiler State! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elijahboone.substack.com

    Rounding the State: Episode 2

  6. Sep 23

    Rounding the State: Episode 1

    I teamed up with Jonas Loy, the writer of the Rounding Third page, to record a weekly podcast that takes listeners around the sports world and breaks down the key games and matchups to watch going forward. In this episode of Rounding the State, we discuss Week 2 of the NFL season. We break down the week’s biggest games, talking stats, game recaps, and fantasy football. We also took a look at college ball, examining Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford, as well as Purdue’s loss to UCLA. Finally, we take listeners inside the final week of the MLB playoff race. What do the Arizona Diamondbacks’ chances look like? Can the Chicago White Sox hold off the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros for the final Wild Card spot? Listen and find out on this week’s episode of the Rounding the State podcast. Thanks for reading The Boiler State! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit elijahboone.substack.com

    Rounding the State: Episode 1
  • 6 Episodes

About

Recapping the last week in the sports world, breaking down games, key matchups, and the biggest plays. elijahboone.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Elijah Boone
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elijah Boone
  • Show Website
    Rounding the State