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First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 46Ben and Sim discuss Omer Mayer and his performance in the Fiba U20 performance for Team Isreal. They also breakdown the latest results in the Best of the Best Purdue trio which is down to the final 2 teams - be sure to get your votes in on all the social media platforms. They wrap up the podcast by previewing the Big 10 Media Days next week in Las Vegas. 2025-07-1828 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 45Ben and Sim discuss the results of the Fiba U19 and also discuss the first round of the "Best of Purdue" bracket from the past 20 years and look ahead to the final 4 of the bracket. Be sure to check the bracket on all of our social media platforms and get your vote in!2025-07-1133 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 44Ben and Sim are back after a couple weeks off and discuss some football news with Media Day right around the corner. They also break down the Fiba U19 World Cup with Boilermakers Omer Mayer and Daniel Jacobsen participating. 2025-07-0235 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 43Ben and Sim are joined with SI Purdue writer Dustin Schutte. They talk about everything around the football and basketball program! 2025-06-111h 01First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 42Ben and Sim are back to talk about the schedule releases for both Football and Basketball and talk about the most recent news around the University. 2025-06-0251 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 41Ben and Sim are back for another episode and discuss all the latest basketball additions and breakdown the non conference schedule release and talk a little Football as well. 2025-05-1543 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 40Ben and Sim are joined for alumni episode 3 by Boilermaker legend Vince Edwards. They discuss everything from what he is doing now, to sneakers, to his time at Purdue. Really cool episode - check it out!2025-05-011h 48First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 39Sim and Ben welcome former Purdue guard Sterling Carter to the pod for episode 2 of the Alumni series. They talk about the current Purdue team, Sterling's playing days and what he is doing now! Check it out!2025-04-221h 23First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 38Ben and Sim are back and discuss some basketball portal news including the major news that Braden Smith is returning. They discuss that and what it means for the program next year and then they wrap up the pod discussing the past weekend for Purdue Baseball. 2025-04-1533 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 37Ben and Sim are joined this week by 2 of the bigger names in college hoops. Ant Wright and Raphael Davis join the pod to discuss Purdue hoops and college basketball in general. A cant' miss episode. 2025-04-021h 46First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 36Purdue has advanced to the Sweet 16 and Ben and Sim break down the win over McNeese St and look ahead to the match up against Houston! 2025-03-2651 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 35Ben and Sim break down the big opening round win against High Point and look ahead to the round of 32 match up against McNeese St. 2025-03-2141 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 34Its Tourney time! Ben and Sim preview the Round 1 match up for the Boilermakers against High Point and discuss what it will take to advance to the round of 32!2025-03-1954 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 33Ben and Sim breakdown done the final regular season game and preview the Big Ten Tournament this week and predict winners for every game. They also discuss another successful weekend for the Boilermaker baseball team. 2025-03-1256 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 32It was a nice bounce back week for the basketball team with 2 bounce back wins and Sim and Ben break those down and look ahead to the regular season finale against Illinois. They also discuss football as spring practice and the Odom era begins. The guys also discuss the Purdue baseball team and another solid weekend for them. 2025-03-0646 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 31Ben and Sim break down another disappointing week for the basketball following losses at Michigan State and IU. They look ahead to a huge match up against UCLA as they return home to Mackey. They also give a shoutout to the undefeated baseball team who has started the season 8-0. 2025-02-2749 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 30Ben and Sim breakdown a disappointing week for the basketball team and preview a huge week ahead against MSU and IU. 2025-02-1847 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 29Ben and Sim breakdown two big wins for the basketball team at Iowa and against USC and preview the massive game against Michigan the tough schedule ahead of the Boilermakers. 2025-02-1154 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 28Sim and Ben breakdown the big win against IU for the men's basketball team. They also talk about how Braden and TKR are starting to establish themselves as All-Americans and they look ahead to this week's match ups against Iowa and USC. 2025-02-0441 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast PU Episode 27It was an up and down week for Purdue basketball and Ben and Sim break down the disappointing loss against OSU but also discuss the impressive win against Michigan. They also look ahead to the rivalry game against IU and discuss their favorite rivalry moments. 2025-01-3038 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 26It was a West Coast sweep for the Boilermakers and Ben and Sim break it all done and talk about what an impressive week it was. They also look ahead to another big week and preview the match ups with Ohio State and Michigan. 2025-01-2138 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 25Another awesome week from Purdue basketball. Ben and Sim breakdown the 4 game winning streak and talk about the outstanding offensive performance in Mackey and slow look ahead to the big West Coast Trip for Purdue. 2025-01-1450 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 24It was a solid week for Purdue basketball and Ben and Sim breakdown the 2 Purdue victories from last week and look ahead to the match ups against Rutgers and Nebrska. They also discuss Purdue football and how the new coaching staff has attacked the transfer portal. 2025-01-0845 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 23Ben and Sim discuss the conclusion of non conference play for the Boilermakers and look ahead to 2 big match ups in big ten play against Minnesota and Northwestern. 2025-01-0237 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold Season 1 Episode 22A lot of news has broke since the last episode - Ben and Sim break down the new coaching hires with the football program, the basketball team loss against the Aggies and preview the big match up against Auburn and the volleyball squad season ending in a tough match up against Louisville. 2024-12-201h 06First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 21A lot of exciting news around the Purdue Athletic Department lately. Ben and Sim discuss their initial reactions to the hiring of new football coach Barry Odom, breakdown the men's basketball team past week with a couple Big 10 games, and discuss the Purdue volleyball teams 1st weekend success in the NCAA tournament and discuss the Sweet 16 match up against Louisville. 2024-12-121h 02First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 20 Part 2In a special part 2 of episode 20, Sim and special guest Nate Torvik discuss Purdue volleyball and preview the upcoming NCAA tournament. Nate shares his wealth of volleyball knowledge and goes in depth into both Purdue and this year's tournament as a whole. 2024-12-0534 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 20 Part 1 Part 1 of a 2 part episode, Ben and Sim break down the basketball teams Rady Children's Invitational Championship and preview the week ahead as Big Ten games begin with 2 big ones for the Boilermakers. 2024-12-0537 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 19Big news with the dismissal of head coach Ryan Walters and Ben and Sim discuss reactions to that as well as break down 5 potential candidates to keep an eye on moving forward. 2024-12-021h 02First and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 18Sim and Ben head into the Thanksgiving week by breaking down the football continuing to battle, a nice bounce back win for the men's team against Marshall, the volleyball team with a big senior night win and the lady Boilers with another win before their holiday tournament. 2024-11-2537 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Season 1 Episode 17Purdue basketball had a huge win last weekend against #2 Alabama but their 39 game non conference winning streak was snapped with a loss at Marquette. Ben and Sim break both games as well as highlight women's basketball and volleyball and touch on another disappointing loss for Purdue football against Penn State. 2024-11-2056 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Season 1 Episode 16One of the biggest non-conference matchups in college hoops takes place in Mackey on Friday when Purdue hosts #2 Alabama and Ben and Sim break it all down and what to look forward too. 2024-11-1538 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 15Ben and Sim break down the past 2 Boilermaker basketball games and touch on Purdue football and volleyball!2024-11-1238 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 14Lots of action around Purdue Athletics - Ben and Sim preview Men's basketball weekend games, Purdue footballs trip to Columbus, women's basketball opening win, and Purdue volleyball upcoming weekend matches - lots to discuss and always - Boiler Up2024-11-0839 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 13Basketball is back! Ben and Sim breakdown Purdue's opening win at Mackey against Texas AM Corpus Christi and also discuss the football loss against NW and the Volleyball team with a big sweep over the weekend. 2024-11-0538 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Podcast Episode 12Ben and Sim are back after the football bye week to break down the basketball exhibition games, recap the volleyball team weekend against Wisconsin and preview their weekend road trip and finally preview the football match up against Northwestern. 2024-11-0137 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Season 1 Episode 11Ben and Sim breakdown another frustrating loss for the Boilermaker Football but also highlight a record setting weekend for the Purdue Volleyball and preview a couple former Boilers ready to tip off their NBA seasons. 2024-10-2236 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 10Part 2 of the basketball preview - Ben and Sim discuss the 5 incoming freshman and the potential impact they can have on this season and preview the big football game under the lights against Oregon. 2024-10-1839 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 9We finally saw some positive moments from the football game this past weekend and Ben and Sim break it all down. 2024-10-1537 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 8Sim and Ben begin their basketball preview episodes and focus on the returning players from last years Final 4 run. 2024-10-1038 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 7Sim and Ben break down the loss at Wisconsin and highlight a nice bounce back weekend for the lady Boilers Volleyball and Coach Shondell becomes the winningest coach in Purdue volleyball history. 2024-10-0738 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 6Ben and Sim preview the Purdue Wisconsin game and what they want to see from the Purdue offense. Also they highlight Braden Smith pre season awards and discuss Purdue Volleyball big bounce back win and preview their weekend Big 10 matchups. 2024-10-0438 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 5Ben and Sim are back to breakdown the past couple weeks of Purdue Football and discuss the firing of OC Graham Harrel and what they want to see moving forward with new OC Jason Simmons. 2024-10-0138 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 4Ben and Sim look ahead to this weeks football match up against the Oregon St. Beavers and break down what they expect to see on the offensive and defensive side of the ball along with the coaching staff. 2024-09-1938 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 3 The guys break down the disappointing game against Notre Dame, Ben vents about targeting calls and we discuss a little volleyball and the undefeated start to the season for the Lady Boilers and the big week that lies ahead. 2024-09-1737 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 2Its Notre Dame week! We breakdown the game, give score predictions and we also discuss Purdue Volleyball and another dominating week the lady Boilers had. 2024-09-1329 minFirst and Gold PU PodcastFirst and Gold PU Episode 1We breakdown Purdue's week 1 victory over Indiana St and discuss the highs, the lows, and our Player of the Game. We also highlight the awesome week the ladies with Purdue Volleyball had to start their season.2024-09-0536 min