Rock Chalk Unplugged: Recent Episodes
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After playing 5 seasons together at Kansas, former Jayhawks Chris Teahan & Mitch Lightfoot have rejoined forces to host unfiltered conversations with the best athletes to ever wear the crimson and blue.
On today's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan break down the biggest headlines and stories of Kansas Basketball's offseason. The boys recap the Jayhawks' trip to Puerto Rico, make bold predictions for the starting lineup, reveal their hardest practice at Kansas, and more. Chris & Mitch also break down Bill Self's latest roster moves in the transfer portal, and discuss Eli Drinkwitz's comments regarding conference realignment. Tune in for another great episode of The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast! Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code rockchalk50 to get 50% off! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:46-Recapping the Puerto Rico Trip 08:34-Breaking Down The Starting 5 15:44-Hardest Practice at KU… 24:45-Elmarko Jackson, Arterio Morris & Nick Timberlake 28:23-Johnny Furphy 31:54-Bill Self’s Transfer Portal Moves 36:51-Conference Realignment 40:21-Kansas Football 46:11-Eli Drinkwitz 49:43-Mitch is Going Pro!
Head to https://factormeals.com/rockchalk50 and use code rockchalk50 to get 50% off! On this special episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, co-hosts Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan hit the links to showcase their golfing skills at the Crimson & Blue Classic. Tune in to find out if Chris and Mitch's basketball skills translate to the golf course. The boys also answer some fan questions, talk about the upcoming Kansas Basketball season, reveal some of their favorite moments playing at KU, discuss the transfer portal at KU, and more! Chris and Mitch also share their thoughts on the season outlook for Kansas Football and Coach Lance Leipold. This episode is presented by Charlie Hustle! BUY MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/collections/new-releases FOLLOW ROCK CHALK UNPLUGGED HERE: ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockchalkunplugged/ ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/GoRockChalk FOLLOW MERCURY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeSportsCo?sub_confirmation=1 The Rock Chalk Unplugged Podcast is co-hosted by former Kansas Basketball players Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan and is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@teammercury.io
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In this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged, Chris Teahan and Mitch Lightfoot host exclusive interviews with Coach Bill Self, Coach Lance Leipold, KJ Adams, Dajuan Harris, and Patrick Cassidy.
Coach Self reveals his expectations for the 2023 season, what fans can expect from Hunter Dickinson, why KJ Adams is primed for a bounce back season, and more.
Chris & Mitch also get the chance to talk with Kansas Football Head Coach Lance Leipold. In their conversation, Coach Leipold gives a preview for the Jayhawks' 2023 season.
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CHAPTERS
01:18-Coach Bill Self
10:43-KJ Adams
12:00-Dajuan Harris
13:59-Patrick Cassidy
15:34-Coach Lance Leipold
Former Kansas Jayhawk Cole Aldrich joins Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan on this week's new episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. Cole shares some of his best stories and moments from his Kansas Basketball career, opens up about the highs and lows of his NBA career, reveals what it took to win the national championship in 2008, explains what it was like playing with the Morris twins at KU, and more.
Cole Aldrich also reflects on his relationship with Coach Bill Self, shares his welcome to the NBA moment, and gets personal about getting traded during his career in the NBA.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
00:29-Life After the NBA
03:20-Playing with KD & Russell Westbrook
04:47-Guarding Dirk Nowitzki
07:12-Time with Oklahoma City Thunder
13:34-Adjusting to New Teams & Being an NBA Journeyman
17:09-Welcome to the NBA Moment
20:16-2008 Kansas Basketball Team & Morris Twins
27:16-2008 Final Four Game Against UNC
30:46-Playing Steph Curry at Davidson
32:42-Getting Recruited by Bill Self
35:28-Deciding to Return to KU
40:08-Becoming an Academic All-American
41:47-Living in New York
44:32-Getting Fined in the NBA
48:50-Skipping Class at KU
51:00-Mario Chalmers’ 30-30 Day & KU Bootcamp
56:26-Cole’s Freshman Recruiting Class
59:31-Triple-Double Against Dayton in March Madness
01:04:39-Losing to Northern Iowa in 2010 NCAA Tournament
The Kansas Jayhawks' newest big man, Hunter Dickinson, joins Mitch Lightfoot & Chris Teahan for the first-ever live episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged. In addition to the live episode, a handful of Kansas fans got to participate in a live Q&A with Hunter, take pictures with the big man, and even get his autograph.
In this exclusive sit-down interview, Hunter Dickinson reveals:
- Why he left Michigan and decided to enter the transfer portal
- His first conversation with KU Head Coach Bill Self
- Why he committed to Kansas Basketball
- How NIL played a factor in his decision to play at KU
- How he's adjusting to the Kansas offense
- What he's working on this offseason
- Why he and Dajuan Harris Jr. will be a dynamic duo
- His goals for next season
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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
00:46-Transfer Portal Experience
03:25-First Convo w/ Bill Self
04:23-What Hunter is Working on
06:16-Thoughts on NIL
07:38-Juwan Howard vs. Bill Self
08:39-Adjusting to Life in Lawrence
09:52-Goals for Next Season
13:49-Practices at KU
16:04-Team Chemistry
17:28-Leadership & Learning KU’s System
19:25-NIL Recruiting & Media Rumors
24:31-Allen Fieldhouse
27:30-Welcome to KU Moment
28:42-Gradey Dick’s Draft Night Fit
29:58-Mottos Hunter Lives By
33:14-Big 12 Environments
35:21-Favorite KU Basketball Players
37:20-Transitioning to KU’s Offense
39:25-Giant Jay???
40:30-Elmarko Jackson
41:24-Third Side & Ball Movement
43:20-Favorite Restaurants in Lawrence
44:46-Being a Bills Fan
Former Kansas Jayhawk, David McCormack, joins the Rock Chalk Unplugged podcast for a conversation covering: untold stories from KU's 2022 National Championship run, David's game-sealing shot during the natty, his funniest moments with Coach Bill Self, David's adjustment to playing basketball overseas, his legacy at Kansas, and more...
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TIME STAMPS 00:00-Intro 00:35-Life Since the Natty 04:11-Playing Overseas 18:17-Thoughts on NIL & Transfer Portal 28:25-Recruiting Journey & Coach Self 35:27-Football Career 38:23-Intense Diet & Workout Plan 43:05-Playing Through Injuries 45:34-Dealing w/ Social Media Haters 49:50-National Championship Run & Coach Self 54:09-Hitting “The Shot” 59:39-Advice to Hunter Dickinson
For the first time ever, Kansas Basketball guard Kevin McCullar opens up about his shocking exit from Texas Tech to KU. In this exclusive interview, Kevin McCullar shares the private conversation he had with Coach Bill Self that inevitably led to McCullar's transfer to Kansas. Tune in to learn what went down in that conversation, how McCullar has adjusted to life at KU, and how he has thrived in a new leadership role with the Jayhawks.
Kevin McCullar also discusses how the addition of transfer Hunter Dickinson will impact the Jayhawks' offense, what went wrong in the 2023 March Madness, what NIL is like for Kansas Basketball players, and more...
TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Deciding to Return to KU 03:55 - Texas Tech 07:48 - New Transfers 08:15 - KU Bootcamp 09:35 - Being a Leader 10:31 - Transfer Portal Experience 14:01 - Allen Fieldhouse 14:59 - Reaching 1000 Points 15:48 - Craziest Road Environment 18:07 - Dajuan Harris Jr. 19:12 - NIL & Transfer Portal at KU 21:58 - How Hunter Dickinson Will Change KU’s Offense 23:58 - New Guards & Taking Criticism 26:32 - Kansas vs. Texas Tech 27:07 - March Madness Recap 29:28 - Why KU Has a Target on Their Back 31:12 - One Player to Play with… 32:57 - Looking Back on 2023 Season 35:16 - Best Coach Self Story 37:21 - Best Player in the Big 12 38:44 - Impact of NIL & Zach Edey 41:51 - Outlook on Next Season
Christian Braun joins the Rock Chalk Unplugged podcast to talk about his adjustment to the NBA, his best stories from playing at Kansas, the Nuggets' playoff series with the Phoenix Suns, and more! Christian Braun also explains how fines in the NBA work, how he's improved his diet since playing for the Kansas Jayhawks, what the differences are between Coach Bill Self and Coach Michael Malone, and how he's found his role with the Denver Nuggets. Get to see a side of Christian Braun that you've never seen before...
No one anticipated Dajuan Harris Jr. becoming the starting PG for the Kansas Basketball Team. In fact, he wasn't supposed to be a Jayhawk at all. For the first time EVER, Dajuan Harris Jr. opens up about his unlikely rise at KU, Bill Self's health scare, and what it was like growing up with Christian Braun. This is the story of Dajuan Harris Jr.
2023's March Madness has had everything. Shocking upsets, first-round exits, and even TWO teams making their first-ever appearance in the Final Four. To get you ready for the weekend's madness, Chris Teahan & Mitch Lightfoot have broken down both matchups with insights and stories you need to pay attention to. Aside from the Final Four, the guys also break down the Purdue upset, Kansas State's Elite Eight run, Texas falling short in the tournament, the biggest moves of the transfer portal so far, and how the Kansas Jayhawks will look to rebound in the 2023-24 season.
They were a part of Kansas' National Championship Team in 2022. Now, they host their own podcast and are ready to give you the perfect bracket and help you win your March Madness pool. Tune in as former Jayhawks Mitch Lightfoot and Chris Teahan share their March Madness bracket picks! From cinderella picks to final four predictions, this episode has everything you will need to get ready for the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
After fighting for minutes in 2022, KJ Adams returned to Kansas on a mission to break into the starting lineup. 2023 has proved to be an outstanding season for KJ as he has established his case as the most improved player in college basketball. Chris Teahan and Mitch Lightfoot sit down with KJ on the latest episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged to discover what has been the key to KJ's breakout season for Kansas Basketball. After accepting and understanding his role, KJ started to blossom and become a truly versatile player for the Jayhawks. A big part of KJ's versatility comes from his jump shot and chemistry with PG Dajuan Harris. KJ also opens about his relationship with head coach Bill Self and sheds some light on Coach Self's habit of breaking clipboards during games.
This week, Chris & Mitch hop on with former Kansas Basketball teammate Ochai Agbaji. Ochai talks about his adjustment to life in the NBA, getting traded to the Utah Jazz, reveals some hilarious stories about Coach Bill Self, and even replays the time he got dunked on by Joel Embiid. These guys have not skipped a beat since going their separate ways. Clearly, the bond they forged at KU will stay with them forever.
This week, Chris is joined by his new co-host and former Kansas Basketball teammate, Mitch Lightfoot. Together they take a deep dive into the current state of Kansas Basketball and explain why fans shouldn't worry about the 3 game skid or Coach Self's rumored retirement. The guys also answer the best questions submitted by fans from KU Twitter! Tune in for a great episode full of hot takes, insights, and more on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.
This week, Chris sat down with his former Kansas Basketball teammate, close friend, and leader of KU's scout team, Michael Jankovich. Together they trade their best stories from their time hooping at KU, shed light on the role and importance of Kansas' scout team, give their funniest moments with Coach Self, and talk through the highs and lows of being a role player at a premier college basketball program on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.
This week, Chris connects with Kansas Football walk-on and Rock Chalk legend, Jared Casey. Together they talk about the highs and lows of being a walk-on at Kansas, how Coach Leipold has changed the culture of KU Football, Jared's NIL deal with Applebees, and how one touchdown changed his life forever on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.
This week, Chris visits Lawrence to catch-up with his former Kansas Basketball teammate, close friend, and future NBA draft pick, Jalen Wilson. Together they trade their best never-heard-before stories from the National Championship, laugh about their near-death experience, and get personal as Jalen opens up on his struggle to fight through injuries on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.
This week, Chris sat down with his former Kansas Basketball teammate, best friend, and the winningest player in KU Basketball history, Mitch Lightfoot. Together they trade their funniest stories rooming together, their best 'welcome to Kansas Basketball' moments, reveal what it took to win a National Championship, and give fans a look inside the brain of Coach Bill Self on this week's episode of Rock Chalk Unplugged.