No-Middle Madness: Recent Episodes
Emory Lyda
No-Middle Madness is back! Almost a year later, the most in-depth podcast about Texas Tech Basketball makes its return, with returning host Emory Lyda giving you a brief look at everything that is coming up on NMM as the 2022-23 Texas Tech Basketball season is just over a month away. Stay tuned for the first proper episode coming next week, and be sure to subscribe for weekly episodes on everything you need to know about Tech basketball.
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After Texas Tech cruises to a 56 point win over Omaha, Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) just had two things that caught his eye in the dominant win.
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In case your eyes couldn’t watch the ESPN+ broadcast any longer, Emory (@eracer41) delivers his quick takes on what he saw in the game.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) is jumps on the mic immediately following the Prairie View A&M game to break down what stood out to him.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) deliver an absolute bomb shell of a preview. They decide to kill four birds with one stone and break down the next four matchups of non-con play.
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Emory (@eracer41) is covering the Grambling State game after Texas Tech won their second game of the season.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) is flying solo to kick off the Quick Recap series. Hear his overarching thoughts on the North Florida game.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are back in the swing of things with basketball season on the horizon. In this episode, we preview Texas Tech's first two opponents: North Florida and Grambling State.
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It's finally basketball season!!! Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) bring you a conclusive preview on the upcoming season. After hearing our thoughts on the roster, schedule and expectations, you'll end the episode hyped for the season ahead.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) end their Player Profiles series by talking about the new big men. They discuss Kevin Obanor, Bryson Williams, and Daniel Batcho.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) continue their Player Profiles series, and this week it's all about the things. Three-and-D, on-ball playmakers, and more versatility. We bring our takes on Sardaar Calhoun, Adonis Arms, KJ Allen, and then wrap up with a discussion on the commitment of Robert Jennings.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) continue their Player Profiles series, and now move on to the team's newcomers. They kick off the rundowns with a look at the guard position, which includes Mylik Wilson, Davion Warren, and Ethan Duncan.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) break down two of their favorite Red Raiders on the active roster. They touch on why the young players might not have the most jaw dropping numbers, but still show plenty of promise for a big year next season.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are back after a refreshing break in their offseason. They get the ball back rolling with an in-depth look at three huge returners for the Red Raiders -- Terrence Shannon Jr., Kevin McCullar, and Marcus Santos-Silva.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to discuss the biggest acquisition of the offseason -- Kevin Obanor. The forward will do wonders for the offense, and we cover why in this episode.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s official return to the program. They break down what he can bring as a junior, what he could add to his game, and what the Red Raiders do from here.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to breakdown the long anticipated addition of Bryson Williams. He's an interesting player with a ton of tools, and we make sure to break them all down for you.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) is back from a break, so Emory (@eracer41) joins to catch him up on the past few weeks. We've got the rundown on Arizona Daniel Batcho, Avery Benson's decision to follow a certain someone, and the potential to add Bryson Williams or Kevin Samuel.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) have the rundown on Mac McClung's decision to turn pro and Sardaar Calhoun joining Texas Tech.
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For the first time in the podcast's history, Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) stay on topic. They talk exclusively about Lousiana transfer Mylik Wilson bringing his talents to Texas Tech. Here's all you need to know on him.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to update you on all things Texas Tech basketball. First, they break down the addition of Davion Warren, the grad transfer from Hampton. Then, then analyze the way Mark Adams is building his first roster in Lubbock. And they finish things off by answering your questions. Thanks for asking them!
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are back to break down the first four additions to Mark Adams's first roster as Texas Tech's head coach. We give you the rundown on their games and what they can bring to Lubbock next season.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to discuss the two newest additions to Texas Tech's staff. Learn everything there is to know about Barret Peery and Corey Williams. What will they bring to Lubbock? We give you our best evalulation.
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It hasn't been a quiet week. Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are on to talk about every move that has happened in Raiderland. From Mac McClung to Vlad Goldin, we give you our thoughts.
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It's breaking news! Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to break down the Mark Adams hire. We're excited about it, and we hope you are as well.
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Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) dig deep and get brutally honest on Chris Beard quitting the Texas Tech basketball team and going to Texas. It's ugly, raw, and emotional at times. We hope you enjoy it.
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After it ended in heartbreaking fashion, Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) are back to recap the final moments of Texas Tech's 2020-21 season. We also touch on potential draft declarations and what Tech could do in the transfer portal.
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After Tech defeated Utah State in the opening round of the tournament, Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) bring you everything you need to know about Arkansas before Sunday. We breakdown Moses Moody, if their tempo skews the adjusted efficiencies, and why a guy like Justin Smith is so important.
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March Madness is finally back! After Tech was selected as a six seed, Ryan (@RMainvilleLBK) and Emory (@eracer41) bring you everything you need to know about their first opponent -- Utah State. We touch on what makes them a top-10 defense in the country, how good Neemias Queta truly is, and what type of game to expect on Friday. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review wherever you listen and follow us on Twitter (@nomiddlemadness). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are back with one of the most entertaining episodes yet! After the Big 12 announced their season awards, we nominate our own selections. From the Player of the Year to the All-Defensive team, you get to hear all of our picks. Then, we briefly touch on Tech's upcoming battle in Kansas City and the importance of the conference tournament.
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Just as Texas Tech has started to catch fire, Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are here to break it all down. We touch on what Tech has done well these three games, as well as what it could mean going forward. We also preview the rematch against Baylor, and detail how Tech can give themselves the best chance at a victory.
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Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are back after missing a week due to the winter weather. We hope you all stayed safe, and bring you an extra-long episode to compensate! We kick things off by discussing Texas Tech suffering another overtime loss to Oklahoma State. Then, we discuss what Tech needs to do to finish the season sweep against Texas. To end the episode, we talk about how three more games for Tech could have huge tournament seeding implications.
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Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) had to touch on the viral Chris Beard ejection. As always, they also bring all the basketball-related analysis from West Virginia's victory over Tech in Lubbock. Then, they took a look at the baseball-style series against TCU awaiting next week. To finish things off, they talk about if the Big 12 will be able to schedule all the remaining postponed games. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review wherever you listen and follow us on Twitter (@nomiddlemadness) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are back after Tech is able to defeat one of the hottest teams in the nation -- the Oklahoma Sooners. After breaking down that loss, we take a look at Kansas State before they face Tech on Saturday. The Wildcats may not be good, but we still fill you in on what you need to know.
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After some scheduling changes caused a nine-day layoff for Texas Tech, Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are back. We discuss the unbelievable loss to West Virginia and remind you of every emotion you felt that night. Then, we preview a sneaky good LSU team. We discuss their talent, address the concerns about their defense, and end the episode with a VERY spicy score prediction.
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Just a few days removed from a HUGE victory over the Longhorns, Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) hop on the mic. We discuss all the details from the rollercoaster Texas win, including Mac McClung's shot and why Mark Adams has some serious guts. Then, we preview one of the best teams in the nation -- the no. 2 Baylor Bears. We talk about their arsenal of guards, just how good they have been as a team and why Mark Vital is underrated.
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It's one of the most important weeks of the season, so Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are recording a special episode to get you ready. We open with a discussion on the dominant win over Iowa State, where Texas Tech's offense looked the best it has all season. Then, we break down the #4 Texas Longhorns and all their talented pieces. You'll want to hear about their trio of guards, the anomaly of Greg Brown, and why we think this game has Tyreek Smith written all over it.
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Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) are back to review a frantic week. We first touch on Tech making national headlines, as the highest-rated recruit in program history, Nimari Burnett, left the program. Then, we talk about the controversial Oklahoma State loss and the sneaky win over Kansas State. To wrap things up, we look ahead to the Iowa State matchup on Saturday.
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Welcome to the first episode of No-Middle Madness! We're glad you're here. In our first episode, we discuss the Texas Tech season so far, all things from a dominant Incarnate Word victory, and preview the game ahead against Oklahoma State. Ryan (@ryanmainvilleDT) and Emory (@eracer41) also give you a breakdown of the dominant Cade Cunningham. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and follow us on Twitter (@nomiddlemadness). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices