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Heartland College Sports: The Big 12 Sports Podcast

Pete Mundo
Big 12 Conference
Big 12
Texas Tech
BYU
College Football Playoff
Iowa State
Kansas State
Kansas Jayhawks
Arizona State
Cincinnati
Houston Cougars
Houston
Oklahoma State
Arizona Wildcats
Big 12 Football
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Arizona
TCU
Baylor
Iowa State Cyclones

Heartland College Sports is your go-to podcast for independent Big 12 coverage. We break down college football, college basketball, realignment, and the biggest stories impacting the Big 12 — without the national media bias. New episodes every weekday.

Part of HeartlandCollegeSports.com.

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Latest Episodes

Are you buying what the SEC is selling?! SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey told Paul Finebaum there is no interest in a super conference with the Big Ten. But Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo explains why Big 12 fans, and the rest of college football,... more

In this week's winners and losers across the Big 12, Pete Mundo runs down three BIG winners, and three BIG losers, from Texas Tech owning all the blue bloods, to the Big Ten and SEC crying to congress, and the great run of college baseball, there was... more

The NCAA Baseball Super Regionals get underway this weekend, and at Heartland College Sports, we want to know if the Big 12 can get two teams to Omaha?!

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo is joined by College Baseball Central's Noah Darling to dis... more

In this Big 12 mailbag episode, Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo runs down the top Big 12, college football and other top college sports stories of the week, plus your mailbag questions!

0:00 Intro

0:30 ESPN Selling CFP Games?

5:45 College Sof... more

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Recent Guests

Noah Darling
Analyst covering college baseball for collegebaseballcentral.net
collegebaseballcentral.net
Episode: BIG Finish in Big 12 Baseball Has Shocked the Experts: College Baseball Net's Noah Darling Interview
Mike Craven
Writer for Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Episode: Is the Big 12 Tilting Towards Texas Teams? | Mike Craven, Dave Campbell's Texas Football Interview
Kendall Rogers
Managing Editor of d1baseball.com
d1baseball.com
Episode: Big 12 Baseball Preview as Conference Play Heats Up: Kendall Rogers, D1Baseball.com
Matthew Postons
Lead Big 12 basketball columnist
Heartland College Sports
Episode: March Madness BIg 12 First Predictions: Who Advances?
Pete Fiutak
Publisher of College Football News
College Football News
Episode: 2025 Big 12 Football Preview + What's Next for the Conference | Pete Fiutak Joins HCS
Ryder Lyons
5-star quarterback from Folsom, California
BYU Cougars
Episode: BYU STEALS Big 12 Thunder With Ryder Lyons Commitment: How Will the Big 12 React?
Brennan Presley
Wide receiver for Oklahoma State, preparing for the NFL Draft
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Episode: BONUS Podcast Exclusive: Interview with Oklahoma State WR Brennan Presley
Matthew Postins
Lead Big 12 basketball writer
Heartland College Sports
Episode: Big 12 Basketball Tournament Predictions
Barrett Sallee
College football analyst and writer
OutKick
Episode: Barrett Sallee Interview: Big 12's Chaos and College Football Playoff Chances

Host

Pete Mundo
Host of Heartland College Sports: The Big 12 Sports Podcast; provides independent Big 12 coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • STOP “YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE” PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS PETE!!!!!

    More and more podcasts are adding this incredibly inconsiderate and annoying feature that adds a bunch of unsubscribed podcasts to my feed which messes up podcast playlists I carefully selected and curated. It makes my feed a mess, and I’m unsubscribing from any podcasts that causes Oprah to autoplay.

    Stop this nonsense and I’ll give it 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mattavitch
    United States3 months ago
  • New to the Big 12

    So I kept the title but I’ve totally changed my review. I came into the Big 12 with one of the Pac 12 teams and this was my first introduction to football in the Big 12. My initial review was five stars because I was learning a lot of things but over the year since I left that review, he’s just driven me absolutely bonkers with his whining. Maybe it’s just the Pac 12 and me where I just could care less about any other conference and what they’re doing and what they’re not sure maybe that’s why I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cageyjames
    United States5 months ago
  • Pete’s growing old

    Pete made a big deal over a nothing burger. Coach Jimmy Rogers drops an accidental fbomb and Pete thinks he is the worst person in the world. Pete getting like Finebaum, annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Loyal son in Iowa
    United States6 months ago
  • Bonus “You Might Also Like…” pods

    Love the pod, but why are bonus “you might also like” podcasts that have nothing to do with the Big 12 or my interests showing up in the episode list? Don’t think it’s a setting issue on my phone. Hopefully you didn’t sell out for advertising revenue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WVUBAKE
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesomeness

    Great job Pete. Wonderful show as usual. How do I get another HCS koozie?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G$ Cracker
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate deep dives into scheduling, media rights, and realignment discussions.
Positive coverage of Big 12 focus and strong host perspectives make it a reliable conference resource.
Some feedback highlights audience engagement and value of honest, non-national-media analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#235
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Mexico/Sports/Football
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#119
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Apple Podcasts
#176
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#237
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Talking Points

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Big 12 Baseball Tournament Predictions: Top Storylines to Watch
Q: Do you look at KU and West Virginia as the heavy favorites, or is there another team you'd point to as a frontrunner?
KU and West Virginia are the obvious favorites, with Oklahoma State as a strong challenger given their late-season run and pitching depth; outside of those three, a major upset would be surprising.
BIG Finish in Big 12 Baseball Has Shocked the Experts: College Baseball Net's Noah Darling Interview
Q: What have been the biggest surprises and takeaways this season in Big 12 baseball?
Noah notes that the Kansas Jayhawks currently lead the league and are building their program through a novel approach, emphasizing under-recruited JUCO and lower-level talent rather than chasing the top transfer portal targets, which has produced surprising, sustainable gains.
Brendan Sorsby's LAST Ditch Effort is Pathetic: Big 12 Mailbag Q&A
Q: Dwayne, is the NCAA going to investigate Indiana or Cincinnati for the cover-up of Sorsby?
The host views it as uncertain and delays any firm conclusion, noting that the NCAA typically acts slowly and that it's unclear who, if anyone, ratted out Sorsby.
Big 12 Mailbag: Brendan Sorsby's Gambling Addiction Story Could SHOCK Big 12 Expectations
Q: Is it possible Cincinnati leaked the information to the NCAA?
The host presents a theory that Cincinnati might have leaked information, notes it as an interesting possibility, and discusses the broader implications of intra-conference transfers and scrutiny.
Big 12 Mailbag: Brendan Sorsby's Gambling Addiction Story Could SHOCK Big 12 Expectations
Q: Did Sorsby bet on college games after the rulechange in 23?
The host indicates that Sorsby reportedly bet on Indiana in 22, and that the 2023 rule change does not retroactively exempt past bets; the discussion compares to Hunter Deckers' situation for context.

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A weekday-focused, Big 12–centric show delivers deep dives into football and basketball along with realignment chatter and media dynamics. It leans into strong opinions, data-driven takes, and fan interaction to break down team performances, conference politics, and market strategies around the Big 12, often highlighting scheduling, broadcasting rights, and NIL implications. The host's candid, energetic style stands out, offering a plain-spoken, independent perspective with a clear focus on the conference's stories and its member programs.

Noteworthy pieces include a willingness to challenge perceived media narratives, a frequent emphasis on scheduling and TV rights, and a hands-on, listener-involved format (live mailbags, chats, and audien... more

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