Kalyn Kahler

As the lawsuits start flying in, we had the great honor to welcome The Athletic's own Kalyn Kahler back to the show to give her thoughts and perspectives from reporting on the increasingly messy hazing scandal.

As the lawsuits start flying in, we had the great honor to welcome The Athletic's own Kalyn Kahler back to the show to give her thoughts and perspectives from reporting on the increasingly messy hazing scandal.

Episode 538: Kalyn Kahler

A week after the hazing scandal broke and Pat Fitzgerald was fired we still have more questions than answers. Tonight, we examine the failures of the Athletic Department in this case and the horrible situation surrounding Jim Foster and the baseball program

A week after the hazing scandal broke and Pat Fitzgerald was fired we still have more questions than answers. Tonight, we examine the failures of the Athletic Department in this case and the horrible situation surrounding Jim Foster and the baseball program

Episode 537: Administration in Turmoil

Where even to begin. This has been an incredibly difficult weekend for anyone associated with and fans of the Northwestern program. With the investigation into the hazing scandal finishing and leading to the firing of Pat Fitzgerald, we try to work through our feelings, talk about what happened and begin to think about where we go from here.

Where even to begin. This has been an incredibly difficult weekend for anyone associated with and fans of the Northwestern program. With the investigation into the hazing scandal finishing and leading to the firing of Pat Fitzgerald, we try to work through our feelings, talk about what happened and begin to think about where we go from here.

Episode 536: Fitzgerald Firing Aftermath

For so many years, Ohio State ran roughshod over the rest of the Big Ten. But recently, Michigan has swung the pendulum the other way. Does OSU have what it takes to get back on top?

For so many years, Ohio State ran roughshod over the rest of the Big Ten. But recently, Michigan has swung the pendulum the other way. Does OSU have what it takes to get back on top?

2023 Summer Previews: Ohio State

We start off our summer previews by examining the Big Ten teams not on Northwestern's schedule. We kick things off with a look at the defending Big Ten Champion Michigan Wolverines.

We start off our summer previews by examining the Big Ten teams not on Northwestern's schedule. We kick things off with a look at the defending Big Ten Champion Michigan Wolverines.

2023 Summer Previews: Michigan

We had the tremendous opportunity to catch up with Northwestern Basketball's all-time points leader, MVP of the EuroCup Finals, the Baby-Faced Assassin and all-around great guy John Shurna. Join us in a wide reaching conversation about his career overseas, NU Hoops and much, much more.

We had the tremendous opportunity to catch up with Northwestern Basketball's all-time points leader, MVP of the EuroCup Finals, the Baby-Faced Assassin and all-around great guy John Shurna. Join us in a wide reaching conversation about his career overseas, NU Hoops and much, much more.

Episode 535: Catching Up with John Shurna

With a dominant performance in NC this weekend, the NU Lacrosse team brought home their 8th National Championship! Tonight, we break down this incredible squad and reminisce about their amazing journey. We also reflect on the remarkable performance of the Softball team as their bid to go back to OKC came up just short against Bama. 

With a dominant performance in NC this weekend, the NU Lacrosse team brought home their 8th National Championship! Tonight, we break down this incredible squad and reminisce about their amazing journey. We also reflect on the remarkable performance of the Softball team as their bid to go back to OKC came up just short against Bama.

Episode 534: National Champions!

NU Lax is back in the Final Four for the fourth consecutive year with a decisive win over Loyola Maryland. They'll head out to Cary, NC to take on Denver with a bid in the Championship game on the line. Softball advanced to the Super Regionals with dramatic wins in the Evanston Regional. Tonight, we discuss all this in addition to some news from the Football recruiting trail.

NU Lax is back in the Final Four for the fourth consecutive year with a decisive win over Loyola Maryland. They'll head out to Cary, NC to take on Denver with a bid in the Championship game on the line. Softball advanced to the Super Regionals with dramatic wins in the Evanston Regional. Tonight, we discuss all this in addition to some news from the Football recruiting trail.

Episode 533: Final Four and Super Regionals

Noah Coffman

With Softball winning the Big Ten Tournament and Lacrosse advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight, we welcome back the voice of NU Spring Sports, Noah Coffman to dive deep into the details of these two amazing teams.

With Softball winning the Big Ten Tournament and Lacrosse advancing to the NCAA Elite Eight, we welcome back the voice of NU Spring Sports, Noah Coffman to dive deep into the details of these two amazing teams.

Episode 532: Noah Coffman

As Softball and Lacrosse enter the postseason tournaments, we got a very welcome surprise from the world of basketball. Boo Buie is coming back for one more season to build on an incredible run last year. Tonight, we get into why this is such a big deal for the team and for the fans.

As Softball and Lacrosse enter the postseason tournaments, we got a very welcome surprise from the world of basketball. Boo Buie is coming back for one more season to build on an incredible run last year. Tonight, we get into why this is such a big deal for the team and for the fans.

Episode 531: A Boo-tiful Return

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We continue our Summer preview spectacular with an examination of Michigan State.

We continue our Summer preview spectacular with an examination of Michigan State.

2018 Summer Previews: Michigan State

What a roller coaster of a Music City Bowl! Sam and Erik go through all the ups and downs as we look back at the Northwestern victory and briefly look ahead to the National Championship game.

What a roller coaster of a Music City Bowl! Sam and Erik go through all the ups and downs as we look back at the Northwestern victory and briefly look ahead to the National Championship game.

Episode 336: Northwestern 24-Kentucky 23

Wow. Talk about a perfect weekend for Northwestern Football. A resounding win over Wisconsin and some help from Penn St. and Michigan St. puts the Cats alone in first place in the west. This weekend brings in Notre Dame for a game that is both massive and inconsequential at the same time.

Wow. Talk about a perfect weekend for Northwestern Football. A resounding win over Wisconsin and some help from Penn St. and Michigan St. puts the Cats alone in first place in the west. This weekend brings in Notre Dame for a game that is both massive and inconsequential at the same time.

Episode 366: Northwestern 31-Wisconsin 17

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opening weekend trip out west to take on Stanford. The Cardinal had a bit of an odd season last year, can they right the ship or will they continue to ride on their reputation.

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opening weekend trip out west to take on Stanford. The Cardinal had a bit of an odd season last year, can they right the ship or will they continue to ride on their reputation.

2019 Summer Previews: Stanford

Emily Harriott

This week, outgoing Wildside president Emily Harriott joins the pod to talk NU Fandom, the "Shriek" and much much more.

This week, outgoing Wildside president Emily Harriott joins the pod to talk NU Fandom, the "Shriek" and much much more.

Episode 383: Wildcat Fandom with Emily Harriott

Another week, another overtime, another Wildcat victory! This week, we recap the game and celebrate the first ever FBS team to win three consecutive overtime games. We also touch on the Men's Basketball squad as they begin their quest to go back to the NCAA tournament this week.

Another week, another overtime, another Wildcat victory! This week, we recap the game and celebrate the first ever FBS team to win three consecutive overtime games. We also touch on the Men's Basketball squad as they begin their quest to go back to the NCAA tournament this week.

Episode 328: Northwestern 31-Nebraska 24

A dismal offensive performance leaves us with a ton of questions and very few answers. We try to wrap our heads around the issue of NU's lackluster offense while also looking ahead to this weekend's first ever trip to Maryland.

A dismal offensive performance leaves us with a ton of questions and very few answers. We try to wrap our heads around the issue of NU's lackluster offense while also looking ahead to this weekend's first ever trip to Maryland.

Episode 324: Penn State 31-Northwestern 7

Our annual tradition continues! We welcome in Gary Segars from the Winning Cures Everything Podcast as we watch and analyze the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Our annual tradition continues! We welcome in Gary Segars from the Winning Cures Everything Podcast as we watch and analyze the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

2019 Live NFL 1st Round with Winning Cures Everything

This week, we discuss the Basketball team's much needed 2 game win streak as they try to turn things around as they move into February. We also talk about our deep dive into  Northwestern Recruiting and Development and look at some of the more surprising position groups that we found. 

This week, we discuss the Basketball team's much needed 2 game win streak as they try to turn things around as they move into February. We also talk about our deep dive into <a href="https://westlotpirates.com/2019/01/07/developmental-deep-dive-part-1-introduction-and-methodology-final-grade-positional-rankings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Northwestern Recruiting and Development</a> and look at some of the more surprising position groups that we found.

Episode 378: Basketball Turnaround?

Adam Rittenberg

This week, we welcome in ESPN Senior Writer Adam Rittenberg to the show. As Northwestern is set to announce the hiring of Mike Bajakian as the new OC, we need to tap into the knowledge of an expert to tell us more about what to expect from the hire. We also discuss the state of the program and get a quick sense of the college football landscape as we rapidly approach bowl season. All this and more in this week's episode. 

This week, we welcome in ESPN Senior Writer Adam Rittenberg to the show. As Northwestern is set to announce the hiring of Mike Bajakian as the new OC, we need to tap into the knowledge of an expert to tell us more about what to expect from the hire. We also discuss the state of the program and get a quick sense of the college football landscape as we rapidly approach bowl season. All this and more in this week's episode.

Episode 409: Adam Rittenberg

In a game that was both monumental and meaningless at the same time, Northwestern showed out very well against a very good Notre Dame squad. Fortunately, with Purdue's win over Iowa, we have strengthened our hold on the top of the Big Ten West going into Iowa City this weekend.

In a game that was both monumental and meaningless at the same time, Northwestern showed out very well against a very good Notre Dame squad. Fortunately, with Purdue's win over Iowa, we have strengthened our hold on the top of the Big Ten West going into Iowa City this weekend.

Episode 367: Notre Dame 31-Northwestern 21

Our 2018 Summer previews start next week! This week, we preview our previews and recap the wild group stage of the World Cup.

Our 2018 Summer previews start next week! This week, we preview our previews and recap the wild group stage of the World Cup.

Episode 355: Summer Pre-Preview and World Cup

As we get closer and closer to our Summer Previews, it's time we take a look at some of the burning questions we have going into the season.

As we get closer and closer to our Summer Previews, it's time we take a look at some of the burning questions we have going into the season.

Episode 391: 10 Burning Questions

Mike Bajakian

As Mike Bajakian officially takes the OC job at Northwestern, many people are wondering what we should expect to see out of his offense. This week, we look into Bajakian's career to this point and try to glean some insights. The Early Signing period begins tomorrow for Football as well and there may be some excitement surrounding the Cats. We also begin our annual Bowl Previews. All this and more in this week's episode. 

As Mike Bajakian officially takes the OC job at Northwestern, many people are wondering what we should expect to see out of his offense. This week, we look into Bajakian's career to this point and try to glean some insights. The Early Signing period begins tomorrow for Football as well and there may be some excitement surrounding the Cats. We also begin our annual Bowl Previews. All this and more in this week's episode.

Episode 410: Mike Bajakian Deep Dive and Bowl Preview Pt. 1

There's not a lot to say about the 'Cats retention of the LOLHat but we do give that game its due before we look ahead to the Big Ten Title game this Saturday against Ohio State.

There's not a lot to say about the 'Cats retention of the LOLHat but we do give that game its due before we look ahead to the Big Ten Title game this Saturday against Ohio State.

Episode 371: Northwestern 24-Illinois 16 and B1G Title Preview

In recent years, the game against Wisconsin has been pivotal in determining the winner of the Big Ten West. No reason to think this year will be any different.

In recent years, the game against Wisconsin has been pivotal in determining the winner of the Big Ten West. No reason to think this year will be any different.

2018 Summer Previews: Wisconsin

To take your mind off of the state of the world, we bring you an interesting thought experiment. Today, we look back at the past 10 years of Northwestern football recruiting and look at it from a different perspective. 

To take your mind off of the state of the world, we bring you an interesting thought experiment. Today, we look back at the past 10 years of Northwestern football recruiting and look at it from a different perspective.

Episode 423: Recruiting Thought Experiment

Chris Giannini

With the Super Bowl just days away, we welcome in Chris Giannini from the Winning Cures Everything podcast to break down the matchup. We also talk about the shooting woes of the Men's Basketball team and the newest RB recruit for Football.

With the Super Bowl just days away, we welcome in Chris Giannini from the Winning Cures Everything podcast to break down the matchup. We also talk about the shooting woes of the Men's Basketball team and the newest RB recruit for Football.

Episode 379: Super Bowl Preview with Chris Giannini

Another week, another OT, another great win for the Cats! We look back at this thrilling game and turn the calendar to November as we hit the road to Lincoln, Nebraska where Northwestern takes on the Cornhuskers.

Another week, another OT, another great win for the Cats! We look back at this thrilling game and turn the calendar to November as we hit the road to Lincoln, Nebraska where Northwestern takes on the Cornhuskers.

Episode 327: Northwestern 39-Michigan State 31

Ella Brockway

In this episode, we are so excited to welcome in Ella Brockway, Sports Editor of the Daily Northwestern and winner of the 2019 William R Reed award for B1G Student Journalism. We talk NU Football and how things are looking from an on-campus perspective.

In this episode, we are so excited to welcome in Ella Brockway, Sports Editor of the Daily Northwestern and winner of the 2019 William R Reed award for B1G Student Journalism. We talk NU Football and how things are looking from an on-campus perspective.

Episode 393: Ella Brockway

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