{"podcast":{"title":"X's and Joe's","slug":"x-s-and-joe-s-6715022","podcast_index_feed_id":6715022,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/xs-and-joes","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/xs-and-joes","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/9c/64/c6/96/9c64c696-d505-4684-b21d-b2003394fc0f/9d5001cd25f7ce8f59a565ee9317ae97eef05e29f5af21c6084fd4f8abafc8a4ebf2d3078ee333fdfb67d73bfa5e57c92d737ddcb427be9e14c3115365581d28.jpeg","author":"Back Home Network","episode_count":60,"summary":"X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball. Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions. And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington. In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T10:19:42.402309+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022"},"episode":{"title":"[58] Why Are IU Fans So Angry?","slug":"58-why-are-iu-fans-so-angry","published_at":"2026-04-24T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/58-why-are-iu-fans-so-angry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/0d7c3223-1c67-4b2c-98e0-7524ff5c23a3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/0d7c3223-1c67-4b2c-98e0-7524ff5c23a3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In this episode of Xs and Joes , Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth dig into a topic many Indiana fans can feel but struggle to explain: why so much frustration around IU basketball now feels deeper than just wins and losses. Using recent reactions, historical context, and a few memorable pop-culture references, they explore how decades of unmet expectations have shaped the current mood around the program. Why IU Fans Are So Angry The conversation starts with the obvious question—and goes well beyond the surface. Why this frustration feels more like exhaustion than outrage How years of near-misses, resets, and false starts compound over time The difference between a disappointed fan base and a burned-out one Why anger often shows up when expectations still exist The Weight of Three Decades Indiana’s history matters—but so does everything since. The guys look at how few truly memorable seasons IU has had in the modern era, and why long stretches of mediocrity hit differently at a program with this much tradition. How optimism slowly erodes Why “just be patient” lands differently now than it once did Dusty May, Braden Smith, and the Ones That Got Away Recent tournament storylines reopened old wounds. The episode explores why certain names trigger such strong reactions from IU fans—and why those reactions are often about more than one player or one coach. Can Darian DeVries Change the Mood? There’s real momentum from the portal haul, but skepticism remains. Why this offseason has created genuine intrigue What still has to happen before fans fully buy in How year two could shift the entire tone around the program This Isn’t Just an Indiana Problem IU may be unique in some ways—but not in this one. The discussion branches into Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Nebraska, and other f…","meta_description":"In this episode of Xs and Joes , Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth dig into a topic many Indiana fans can feel but struggle to explain: why so much frustration a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6294,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/episodes/58-why-are-iu-fans-so-angry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/58-why-are-iu-fans-so-angry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}