Jayhawker Talker: A Kansas Jayhawks Sports Podcast

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The Jayhawker Talker is a Kansas Jayhawks sports podcast as part of the Heartland College Sports podcast network. The show will cover the biggest stories in the week for Kansas athletics.

6D AGO

Kansas' EPIC Night at Allen Fieldhouse: Can They Keep it Going vs. Iowa State?

Kansas picks up a BIG win over Arizona on Big Monday for their 8th consecutive win in the Big 12! Mark Van Sickle reacts to the huge night at Allen Fieldhouse and talks about the big test coming up on Saturday at Iowa State!

11 min
JAN 22

KU Deals With Bill Self Health Scare, Plus Football Schedule Released!

In this episode, Mark Van Sickle discusses the Bill Self health scare, what it means for KU, and about how Jacque Vaughn lead the Jayhawks to a win at Colorado. Also, the 2026 football schedule is out for Kansas and the Big 12!

15 min
JAN 15

Kansas Jayhawks Continue Roller Coaster Season After Iowa State Upset

The Kansas Basketball season's roller coaster season continued with an upset win vs. Iowa State this week. Mark Van Sickle gives the State of the State for KU hoops and where things stand with Big 12 Conference play getting underway.

17 min
12/30/2025

Kansas Jayhawks 2025 Year in Review!

In this episode, Mark Van Sickle is looking back at what went wrong with KU football and basketball in 2025 with a positive outlook at what could happen for Jayhawk hoops in 2026!

14 min
11/07/2025

Kansas Football Close to Bowl Eligibility and Hoops goes to UNC!

Kansas is ONE win away from bowl eligibility and KU hoops is 1-0 as Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga lead the way with a national spotlight game against North Carolina on Friday! Mark Van Sickle catches you up this week!

13 min
10/24/2025

Sunflower Showdown Preview Show

It's time for the Sunflower Showdown this Sunday as Kansas hosts Kansas State. Mark Van Sickle gives a full preview and breakdown of the game. Can KU finally break the streak?!

10 min
08/21/2025

Predicting Each Kansas Jayhawks Football Game

Football season is here! Mark Van Sickle predicts every KU game plus an update on Bill Self's health and a new assistant basketball coaching hire!

26 min
06/29/2025

Kansas Basketball Recruiting News Makes for a BIG Week

Kansas basketball adds two new freshmen to go along with a bunch of new faces in the program for the 2025-2026 season plus NO former Jayhawks get their name called on NBA Draft night.

13 min

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Jayhawk Talk for Everyone Everywhere

08/31/2023

Paul_DJ

There’s no KU coverage on the West Coast. Mark and the Jayhawker Talker podcast makes me feel like I’m back in Kansas listening to local sports talk radio. Lots of great insights and takes. Rock Chalk!
A must for any Jayhawk!

06/28/2023

Chiefsrok

I love hearing Mark’s commentary on the Jayhawks. If you’re a Jayhawk like me and you want all the KU content possible, this is a must-listen for any KU fan!
PFM824

08/20/2022

PFM824

Mark knows his Jayhawks and has passion! Great addition for Heartland College Sports.
Box Score Reading

02/22/2023

Senska11

Super unfortunate, but this pod is nothing more than box score reading. Pretty clear this guy has nothing to add. Zero analysis, deep diving, nothing more than the standard regurgitated box score.

The Jayhawker Talker is a Kansas Jayhawks sports podcast as part of the Heartland College Sports podcast network. The show will cover the biggest stories in the week for Kansas athletics.