Former Creighton and Kansas basketball player Nick Bahe joined the show and shared his journey to becoming a college basketball analyst for Fox Sports, broke down this week's NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten, projected some surprise Big Ten t

Ep. 182 - Bo Melton

Feb 25th, 2022 52m 28s

Star Rutgers playmaker Bo Melton joined the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft, his career with the Scarlet Knights and more. Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss the home stretch

Ep. 181 - Nate Taphorn

Jan 30th, 2022 1h 3m

Northwestern alum Nate Taphorn joined and shared memories from the 2017 NCAA Tournament run by the Wildcats, the years that built up to the “First Dance” season and discussed his current career. (2:35-33:24)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Re

Ep. 180 - Maurice Ager

Jan 26th, 2022 1h 1m

Former Michigan State Basketball star Maurice Ager joined and shared his pursuits in the decade-and-a-half since suiting up for the Spartans, his favorite memories as college hooper and his Final Four run reflections from 2005. (2:20-29:40) T

Ep. 179 - Blake Hayes

Jan 14th, 2022 1h 7m

All-B1G punter Blake Hayes joined and discussed the unique process that led him from Melbourne, Australia to Illinois, the renaissance of the Punter on social media and his favorite moments from his Illini career. (2:02-34:37) Then, Big Ten N

Ep. 178 - Jake Butt

Dec 29th, 2021 1h 22m

Former All-American Michigan TE Jake Butt discussed his post-football life after retiring from the NFL, his career at Michigan, his preview of Michigan vs. Georgia, coming full circle with the 2021 Orange Bowl after 2016 and more. (3:09 - 41:16

Ep. 177 - JoJo Domann

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 12m

Former Huskers LB JoJo Domann discussed his favorite memories across six seasons at Nebraska, his prep for the NFL Draft, his charitable work through NIL and more. (2:08-25:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton reflecte

Ep. 176 - Mike DeCourcy

Nov 5th, 2021 1h 33m

Sporting News, FOX Sports and Big Ten Network basketball expert Mike DeCourcy joined for his annual Big Ten basketball preview ahead of Tuesday's start to the season. (3:21-41:21)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton recap

Ep. 175 - Brock Vereen

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 5m

Former All-Big Ten defensive back Brock Vereen joined the Take Ten Podcast and discussed his path from Minnesota to the NFL to sports media, including his favorite moments in his first year as a B1G Tailgate host for Big Ten Network. (2:20-27:2

Ep. 174 - RJ Young

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 6m

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young joined and shared his path to his current role in sports media, his approach to covering the sport and his takes on Big Ten Football. (2:20-24:35)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Sh

Ep. 173 - Charlotte Wilder

Sep 17th, 2021 1h 8m

The FOX Sports personality and host of The People’s Sports Podcast re-joined the show and shared her experiences on this season’s Ultimate College Football Road Trip, including stops at Wisconsin and Ohio State and an upcoming trip to the Nebra

Ep. 172 - Cassius Winston

Sep 2nd, 2021 48m 47s

Former Big Ten Player of the Year Cassius Winston joined and shared what Year One in the NBA was like with the Washington Wizards, reflected on his favorite moments with the Michigan State Spartans and more. (2:20-17:05)Then, Big Ten Network

Ep. 171 - Malcolm Hill

Aug 6th, 2021 1h 33m

Illinois basketball's third all-time leading scorer Malcolm Hill joined and reflected on his favorite Illini memories, discussed his upcoming opportunity with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League and more. (2:06-34:20)Then, Big Te

Ep. 170 - Ihmir Smith-Marsette

May 26th, 2021 1h 5m

Former Iowa wide receiver/kick returner and recent Minnesota Vikings draft pick Ihmir Smith-Marsette joined the show and shared his lifestyle since Draft Day, discussed his fit in the League, reflected on some electric Hawkeye memories and more

Ep. 169 - Olivia Dekker

May 21st, 2021 1h 59m

Big Ten Network and ESPN reporter Olivia Dekker joined and discussed her career path and how she’s made an impact in a competitive industry, her family ties to the sports universe and navigating life with her husband and former Badger basketbal

Ep. 168 - Jack Hoiberg

May 14th, 2021 58m 8s

Former Michigan State Basketball walk-on Jack Hoiberg joined the show and shared what it was like growing up in a hoops family as the son of an NBA and college coach, reflected on his Michigan State memories and more. (0:00-23:07)Then, Big Te

Ep. 167 - Ben Mason

Apr 22nd, 2021 1h 3m

Former Wolverine fullback, defensive lineman and special teamer Ben Mason joined and shared what makes his impact on the game unique, described his NFL Draft prep approach, reflected on Michigan memories and more. (1:45-15:40)Then, Big Ten Ne

Ep. 166 - Jenny Taft

Apr 12th, 2021 1h 41m

FOX Sports host and reporter Jenny Taft joined and discussed hosting Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, her sideline reporting experiences from Big Ten Country to the World Cup, her Midwest roots and more.Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research

Ep. 165 - Christian Watford

Apr 5th, 2021 1h 6m

Former Indiana basketball player Christian Watford joined to discuss the Hoosiers hiring Mike Woodson, his recent visit to Assembly Hall, some unique perspectives on his famous Wat Shot, and more. (1:40-23:40)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of

Ep. 164 - KJ Hamler

Mar 26th, 2021 59m 37s

Former Penn State star and Denver Broncos WR KJ Hamler joined the show to talk about what he's learned in a year post-Penn State, his 'Welcome to the NFL' moments, his favorite cartoons growing up and more. (1:41-29:18)Then, Big Ten Network M

Ep. 163 - Rapheal Davis

Feb 25th, 2021 1h 7m

Purdue's 2015 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Rapheal Davis joined the show to reflect on his role in lifting Purdue from losing seasons as an underclassmen to conference contender. He also discussed taking pride in his defense, holding hi

Ep. 162 - Jared Sullinger

Feb 5th, 2021 1h

Former Buckeye star Jared Sullinger joins the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his attempted return to professional basketball, his favorite Ohio State and NBA memories and what makes the Buckeye alumni family unique. (0:41-24:00)Then, Big Ten Net

Ep. 161 - Peter Jok

Jan 20th, 2021 58m 57s

Former Iowa star Peter Jok caught us up on his post-Hawkeye pro career, his connections to this year’s Top 5 squad and his favorite memories from his time on campus. (0:00-26:00). Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton broke d

Ep. 160 - 2020 Wrap-Up with Joshua Perry, Kenny Bell and Harold Shelton

Dec 30th, 2020 2h 9m

First, Joshua Perry and Kenny Bell discussed their first year working together as “emerging talent” at Big Ten Network while connecting with audiences from their playing days and beyond on TV and social media. The duo also offered insights on t

Ep. 159 - John Beilein

Dec 11th, 2020 1h 11m

Former Michigan head coach John Beilein joined to discuss his return to Big Ten Network, tell stories from his career in Ann Arbor and offer thoughts on this year’s college basketball season. (1:28-30:30) Then, Big Ten Network manager of resear