The Hoosiers delivered their biggest whipping of the season on Wednesday. Up next, their biggest test of the season on Saturday.

To discuss Indiana’s 97-60 beatdown of arch-rival Purdue and the team’s upcoming showdown with No. 1 Michigan, Podcast on the Brink hosts Matt Dollinger and Justin Albers are joined by Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz on this week’s program.

Among the topics discussed:

· What Indiana did right in its rout of Purdue
· Tom Crean’s decision to keep the starters in late
· Biggest challenges the Wolverines will present
· Who will Victor Oladipo guard on Michigan?
· Predictions, matchups to watch and more

So tune in and enjoy. As always, feel free to drop us a note at podcastonthebrink@gmail.com.

Listen in the embedded media player below, download the episode, subscribe via iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

· Programming note: As you may have noticed, Greg Rosenstein is no longer co-hosting Podcast on the Brink. Greg recently accepted a job with ESPN Insider and thus his time with POTB has come to an end. We wish Greg the best of luck in Bristol, where he undoubtedly will do a great job of getting Stuart Scott coffee and meticulously cleaning Chris Berman’s car. Just kidding, Greg.

First place in the Big Ten is on the line when Wisconsin comes to Assembly Hall on Tuesday. Can the Hoosiers stay on top?

Fresh off its big win against No. 8 Minnesota, Indiana look to keep its momentum going when it takes on the plucky Badgers, who are coming off a huge victory against Illinois of their own.

To break it all down, Podcast on the Brink hosts Matt Dollinger and Greg Rosenstein are joined by Herald-Times IU beat writer Dustin Dopirak to discuss what went right — and wrong — in IU’s win Saturday and what the team has to do to handle Wisconsin.

Among the topics discussed this week:

· The MVP debate: Cody Zeller vs. Victor Oladipo
· What went wrong in the second half vs. Minnesota
· Yogi Ferrell’s recent play and impact on the team
· How the Hoosiers matchup against the Badgers
· Shawshank Redemption, Luck vs. RGIII and more

So tune in and enjoy. As always, feel free to drop us a note at podcastonthebrink@gmail.com.

Listen in the embedded media player below, download the episode, subscribe via iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

To break down the showdown with the Gophers, Podcast on the Brink is joined by Inside The Hall’s Alex Bozich and Justin Albers this week.

With Greg Rosenstein packing up his RGIII jerseys and moving to Connecticut, host Matt Dollinger anchors the podcast and talks to Bozich and Albers about the challenges No. 8 Minnesota will present and the likelihood of No. 5 Indiana pulling out the win.

Among the topics discussed in this week’s show:

· The importance of the battle on the boards Saturday
· How Indiana will attempt to neutralize Trevor Mbakwe
· Who is the best team in the conference right now?
· The sparse usage of Hanner Mosquera-Perea and Peter Jurkin
· Takeaways from Indiana’s thrashing of Penn State
· Which games will be toughest for IU in January?

So tune in and enjoy. As always, feel free to drop us a note at podcastonthebrink@gmail.com.

Listen in the embedded media player below, download the episode, subscribe via iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

The Hoosiers ended 2012 on a high note with a rare Big Ten road win at Iowa. What does 2013 have in store?

Podcast on the Brink dives into Monday afternoon’s win and looks forward at Indiana’s road ahead with Indianapolis Star beat writer Terry Hutchens and ITH’s Justin Albers.

Hosts Matt Dollinger and Greg Rosenstein discuss IU’s 69-65 win in Iowa City and speak with this week’s guests about the significance of the conference-opening victory.

Among the other topics discussed:

· Victor Oladipo’s role in IU’s win
· Where the victory stacks up this year
· Jordan Hulls’ 0-for-10 shooting night
· IU’s use of zone defense against Iowa
· Fran McCaffery’s blow-up in the huddle
· Big Ten picks and IU’s upcoming games

So tune in and enjoy. As always, feel free to drop us a note at podcastonthebrink@gmail.com.

Listen in the embedded media player below, download the episode, subscribe via iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Indiana is No. 1 no more as the Hoosiers fell victim to Butler on Saturday in overtime at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

To break down Butler’s stunner, Rick Bozich of WDRB.com joins hosts Matt Dollinger and Greg Rosenstein on this week’s Podcast on the Brink. Bozich shares his insights on what went wrong for the Hoosiers and how this loss could ultimately benefit the team going forward.

Among the topics discussed this week:

· Butler’s game-winner and Cody Zeller’s absence on the floor
· Whether or not Brad Stevens out coached Tom Crean
· Indiana’s lack of rebounding, especially on the offensive end
· The role of missed free throws in Indiana’s first defeat
· The difficulty of the Hoosiers’ non-conference schedule
· Tweets from IU fans on why the team lost on Saturday

So tune in and enjoy. As always, feel free to drop us a note at podcastonthebrink@gmail.com.

Listen in the embedded media player below, download the episode, subscribe via iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Can Butler pull off another upset and knock off No. 1 Indiana in the Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this weekend?

The Hoosiers face their first real challenge since dominating No. 21 North Carolina in Assembly Hall two weeks ago.

To break down IU’s matchup with the Bulldogs, Indianapolis Star Butler beat writer David Woods and Inside The Hall’s Ryan Corazza join Podcast on the Brink. Hosts Matt Dollinger  and Greg Rosenstein discuss the Bulldogs’ upset chances against IU and preview the Saturday clash in Indianapolis.

Among the other topics discussed this week:

· The debuts of Hanner Perea and Peter Jurkin
· Cody Zeller’s matchup with Andrew Smith
· How to contain Butler guard Rotnei Clarke
· Will Sheehey’s persona and role as sixth man
· Christian Watford’s offensive role going forward

So tune in and enjoy. As always, feel free to drop us a note at podcastonthebrink@gmail.com.

Listen in the embedded media player below, download the episode, subscribe via iTunes or subscribe to the RSS feed.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

(Photo credit: Associated Press)