The crew opens this week’s show with a detour into the wild world of Division I college football—predicting the playoff field, reacting to championship weekend surprises, and giving their early verdict on Penn State’s new head coach. Then it’s back to Juniata hoops, where Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley unpack a demanding stretch against Catholic and Scranton.

Coach breaks down the recurring second-half lapses, the defensive inconsistencies, and the bright spots emerging from young players stepping into bigger roles. The guys talk about the importance of the upcoming three-game home stand, the return they hope to see from Joe Bruce, and why these non-conference games matter for confidence and momentum.

And yes—the Palestra Happy Hour planning committee officially convenes as the Philly alumni army begins to assemble. A packed episode filled with big opinions, honest assessment, and the belief that the next step is still right there for the taking. Just win, baby.

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The Juniata Men's Basketball Show is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios and hosted by lifelong friends Tom Frank, Drew "Biz" Besket, and Head Juniata Basketball Coach Greg Curley. Got a question for the guys? Please contact us through Instagram @JuniataBasketballShow. Please subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on apple and spread the word #EaglesNation. Juniata College basketball is part of the The Landmark Conference, an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III.

This week on The Juniata Men’s Basketball Show, Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley serve up a Thanksgiving-sized spread of hoops talk, holiday hot takes, and a whole lot of stuffing slander. Listener Graham B. kicks things off with a very on-brand Thanksgiving question that sends the guys down a cranberry-sauce-fueled rabbit hole, complete with culinary confessions, sandwich hacks, and Biz’s pitch for the first great Thanksgiving movie.

Then it’s on to the hardwood: a heartbreaker at Susquehanna, a first-half battle with undefeated Drew, and a deep dive from Coach on toughness, pressure, leadership, and the fine art of winning the 50/50s. Joe Bruce racks up more game balls than a Black Friday shopper, the guys look ahead to Catholic and Scranton, and Coach shares meaningful reflections on two important members of the Juniata basketball family.

A little humor, a little heart, and a lot of hoops—perfect for your Thanksgiving drive or while hiding from relatives in the pantry. Happy Thanksgiving, Juniata Nation. Let's eat… and then let’s hoop.

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The Juniata Men's Basketball Show is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios and hosted by lifelong friends Tom Frank, Drew "Biz" Besket, and Head Juniata Basketball Coach Greg Curley. Got a question for the guys? Please contact us through Instagram @JuniataBasketballShow. Please subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on apple and spread the word #EaglesNation. Juniata College basketball is part of the The Landmark Conference, an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III.

This week on The Juniata Men’s Basketball Show, Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley break down a rollercoaster week: a frustrating road night at Westminster followed by an offensive fireworks display against Alfred State where the Eagles piled up 97 points, shot 52% from deep, and had the bench mob partying like it was March.

Coach talks about what clicked, what still needs tuning (hint: free throws), and why this group’s response in practice might be the best sign of all.

Then it’s time to stare down the start of Landmark Conference play:
Susquehanna and their rotating squad of 6'8" towers on Wednesday, followed by undefeated Drew, who scores like they’re auditioning for the ABA.

Plus: game balls, stat-stuffing shoutouts, and why the next four games will tell us exactly who this young team is becoming.

Conference play starts now. Let’s go 1–0.

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The Juniata Men's Basketball Show is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios and hosted by lifelong friends Tom Frank, Drew "Biz" Besket, and Head Juniata Basketball Coach Greg Curley. Got a question for the guys? Please contact us through Instagram @JuniataBasketballShow. Please subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a rating on apple and spread the word #EaglesNation. Juniata College basketball is part of the The Landmark Conference, an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III.