{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On College Basketball","slug":"locked-on-college-basketball-816318","podcast_index_feed_id":816318,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/PIp0bvQq","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d4eb7c25-e793-45d2-a322-943ea1e92df3/31d5fb9c-3c46-4daa-996e-b1ed68aebbf4/3000x3000/locked-on-college-basketball-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On College Basketball podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of all the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info in college hoops. Hosted by Isaac Schade and Andy Patton, the Locked On College Basketball podcast provides your daily college basketball fix with big-name expert opinions, player and coach interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things college basketball. You’ll get all the heart-pounding action, buzzer-beating shots, and Cinderella stories that make college basketball so special. The Locked On College Basketball podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside every conference locker room. The Locked On College Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T22:19:47.925215+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318"},"episode":{"title":"DISASTER: NCAA Tournament Expansion JEOPARDIZES Ability To Add Casual Fans | NCAA Can't Get Out of Its Own Way","slug":"disaster-ncaa-tournament-expansion-jeopardizes-ability-to-add-casual-fans-ncaa-can-t-get-out-of-its-own-way","published_at":"2026-05-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318/disaster-ncaa-tournament-expansion-jeopardizes-ability-to-add-casual-fans-ncaa-can-t-get-out-of-its-own-way","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/e77422/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/d4eb7c25-e793-45d2-a322-943ea1e92df3/episodes/591e8836-7232-40fb-8b0d-3e4070a12007/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=d4eb7c25-e793-45d2-a322-943ea1e92df3&awEpisodeId=591e8836-7232-40fb-8b0d-3e4070a12007&feed=PIp0bvQq","summary":"NCAA fires up March Madness expansion, but will a 76-team tournament kill the magic of bracket mania? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down how the addition of more at-large bids and new play-in games could alienate casual fans, complicate office pools, and strip away the Cinderella upsets that make college basketball unique. Is short-term profit overriding the sport’s long-term future? Meanwhile, Duke Basketball shakes up the non-conference scene, signing a groundbreaking exclusive media deal with Amazon that brings marquee matchups versus UConn, Michigan, and Gonzaga to Prime Video. Insightful analysis covers NIL opportunities, broadcast rights negotiations with ESPN, and the broader impact of Big 12 private equity moves. Don’t miss sharp takes on St. John’s vs. Arizona, plus updates on the five-in-five eligibility rule reshaping NCAA rosters. Will these shifts redefine college hoops for fans and athletes alike?","meta_description":"NCAA fires up March Madness expansion, but will a 76-team tournament kill the magic of bracket mania? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down how the addi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1955,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball-816318/episodes/disaster-ncaa-tournament-expansion-jeopardizes-ability-to-add-casual-fans-ncaa-can-t-get-out-of-its-own-way/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318/disaster-ncaa-tournament-expansion-jeopardizes-ability-to-add-casual-fans-ncaa-can-t-get-out-of-its-own-way.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}