BuckeyeXtra Basketball Podcast

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The story behind the Columbus Dispatch Brutus story May 22, 2026

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Columbus Dispatch reporter Sheridan Hendrix, photographer Adam Cairns answer reader questions about their extensive coverage of Brutus, the popular Ohio State Mascot. Vodcast moderated by digital editor Eleanor Kennedy.

Full project: Being Brutus: A year behind the scenes with Ohio State's iconic mascot

Ohio State's Brandon Noel joins the podcast May 13, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with a special guest on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra Basketball podcast. During this edition, we speak with forward Brandon Noel on his time at Ohio State and what’s next for him in the fall.

Take the Schottenstein Center survey with us May 07, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about everything college basketball on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During the edition, we take the Schottenstein Center survey and discuss what’s on it.

Memphis beat writer Jason Munz talks new Ohio State transfer Curtis Givens III Apr 28, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks with special guest Jason Munz on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we talk about new Ohio State transfer Curtis Givens III.

Bracket challenge winner Matt Hartel joins the show Apr 23, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with special guest Matt Hartel on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we talk about how Matt won this year’s bracket challenge and much more about the Buckeyes.

Kentucky beat writer Ben Roberts talks Andrija Jelavic, and Jimmie Williams commits to Ohio State Apr 20, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy speaks with a special guest on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk with Kentucky reporter Ben Roberts on the new player commitments to Ohio State.

Cal beat writer Jeff Faraudo talks Justin Pippen's Ohio State commitment Apr 17, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks to Cal beat writer Jeff Faraudo on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we discuss Justin Pippen's Ohio State commitment.

Ohio State lands Justin Pippen, Andrija Jelavic: What's next? Apr 13, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about new portal players on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we break down what Justin Pippen and Andrija Jelavic mean for the Buckeyes.

Setting the table as the transfer portal opens Apr 07, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about how the transfer portal has opened on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. In this edition, we discuss what this means for the Buckeyes and the impact it has on specific players.

Buckeyes retain two key players in build-up to transfer portal opening Apr 01, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about two key players on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast. During this edition, we talk about Amare Bynum and John Mobley Jr. and discuss recent news about these players.