The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

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AC Radio: Jakai Newton Scouting Report and Lingering IU-EMU Thoughts Nov 12, 2021

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue to discuss the season opening win against Eastern Michigan. We then breakdown recent IU commit Jakai Newton.

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AC Postgame: Eastern Michigan Nov 10, 2021

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On Tuesday, Indiana edged out Eastern Michigan. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the show we discuss the close call in the Mike Woodson debut against the Eagles, where IU built a big lead only to let it nearly evaporate before holding on.

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates Episode 3: Community AMA Nov 05, 2021

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In the third episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we do the first of several community AMA (Ask Me Anything) episodes.

We gathered questions from our private community members and Tamar answered them.

Among the topics discussed:

How he’s feeling health-wise with the season fast approaching
What he gained from the secret scrimmage even without playing
How they are preparing for Eastern Michigan
The mentality he’s taking into the season with regard to his role on the team
The key component that has solidified his belief that Indiana is the right place for him
His scouting report of Mike Woodson, the player … and the trash talk that goes on between them
The impact Rob Phinisee has had on him as he transitions to college
Current and past players he patterns his game after
One non-basketball thing he wants to get better at this year
The story behind his nickname, Scoop

And much more.

(Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.)

About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

Speakeasy Sales copy was founded in 2020 by award-winning copywriter Clay Manley, formerly the “voice of Petco.” After years of watching entrepreneurs suffer from mediocre copy, Clay now helps them turn their words into leads, sales, and loyalty by leveraging the billion-dollar secrets he uncovered writing for the world’s biggest brands.

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AC Radio: Biggest Questions, Bold Predictions, and a Big Announcement Nov 05, 2021

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we make a huge announcement about the future of the show and site as we are joined by Crimson Cast's Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield. We then answer some burning questions about the upcoming season and make some bold predictions.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 2 AMA Nov 03, 2021

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In episode #2 of The Grace Berger Show, members of our private IU sports discussion community get the opportunity to ask Grace anything. It leads to a lively and insightful conversation between and Grace and Coach Marlow.

Among the questions asked:

Does Grace worry about any burnout or fatigue after playing for Team USA this offseason?
Who will be the surprise player this year?
Who is her favorite basketball players? And who did she pattern her game after? (She reveals why she wears the number 34.)
Is it more stressful to enter a season with such high expectations, as opposed to being more of an underdog?
What led to a player from Kentucky committing to Indiana?
What is the bar for success for this year’s team?
Any thoughts of revenge against Kentucky after getting “hosed” there last year?
Is there one game she has circled on the calendar for this season?

And much more, including a bunch of great follow-up questions from Coach Marlow. Enjoy!

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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AC Radio: Coaches Roundtable Oct 29, 2021

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This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a panel of coaches from various levels on the show to discuss IU

basketball and rank the Big Ten and top 25 teams.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 1 Oct 25, 2021

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Today, we are excited to introduce another new show made possible by the new NIL rules: the Grace Berger Show, presented by Farrall Wealth.

This episode begins with an intro from Jerod, who explains how the show came about, what you can expect, and why Coach Jeff Marlow from our community was the obvious choice to host this show.

Then, around the 6:00 mark, Coach Marlow’s first discussion with Grace begins.

They cover a wide range of topics, including:

• What it will be like playing in front of fans again

• How expectations for this season feel a little different

• When Grace and her teammates started to realize they could have a special team

• How having so many experienced returnees affects practice and preparation for the the new season

• What it feels like to be in the midst of a tripe-double

• How Grace’s handles those nights when shots just aren’t falling

• How she and her teammates handled last year’s winning streak

• Grace’s memories of last season’s big win in Iowa City

• How she uses (and, importantly, doesn’t use) social media

• How long it took to get over the Elite 8 loss to Arizona

• How the opportunity to play for USA basketball came about (and where she stores her gold medal)

• What is was like playing for Dawn Staley on Team USA

• How Grace assesses her strength and weaknesses as a player

• What Grace has been working on this offseason — including her 3-point shooting

• Who influenced Grace to develop her midrange game as a young player

• What she learned from her teammates playing on Team USA

• How Teri Moren is approaching this season from a mindset perspective

• What Ali Patberg is like as a leader, and the impact Ali had on Grace as a young player

• Grace’s prediction for which players will take a big step forward this season

• Grace’s favorite road venue to play in

• And more

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

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AC Radio: 2021-22 Season Over-Unders Oct 22, 2021

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Episode 2: The Inside Scoop ... on Scoop (with Special Guest Trey Bates) Oct 20, 2021

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In the second episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we have a special guest.

It’s the person who knows Tamar, and his game, better than anyone.

His brother, Trey Bates.

So we take an entertaining trip down memory lane to get the best stories from their earliest days playing one-on-one, to teaming up for a state title in high school, to their goals of one day playing together again.

One of the most insightful sections of the conversation occurs when Trey gives his own scouting report on Tamar. If he was Tamar’s coach, what would he run to set him up for success? And on the flip side, if he was coaching against Tamar, what would he do to frustrate him? The answers are pretty telling for the kind of player we’re likely to see this season in the Cream and Crimson.

And while there is plenty of love and appreciation directed at their father, there also is some trash talk too … which means we may need to get him on a future episode to defend himself (since he apparently couldn’t defend Trey).

All of that and much more on Episode 2 of The Inside Scoop.

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AC Radio: Mike Woodson's Incredible but Incomplete Indiana Story (with IU Artifacts) Oct 15, 2021

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This week on AC Radio, one of our favorite recurring guests hosts is here: Chris Williams aka @IUArtifacts.

Chris has some of his most prized Mike Woodson memorabilia possessions (well, all except for one) to show us and share the stories behind. We all know how amazing Mike Woodson's career at Indiana was, but it's still fun to linger on some of the incredible details, and to lament his few missing accomplishments -- one in particular that he undoubtedly hopes to achieve now as coach.

In addition, Coach shares his takeaways from being at Big Ten Media Day, the guys run through some Hoosier Headlines, and then they answer your questions -- including one about which home games should be the favorites in a ticket draft.

All of that and more this week on Assembly Call Radio.

On the mics: Coach and IUArtifacts

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