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30 episodes on the books
On this pre-season episode, the guys are joined by their friends, and fellow NIU alumni Trent & Niko. The fab 5 are drafting their perfect tailgate out in beautiful, always sunny, DeKalb, Illinois. Make sure to support the show by following the social handles @huskieguys on X, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ https://cliffordsearchpartners.com/ SloppySteaks_ on Twitch & ttv_sloppysteaks_ on Instagram.
Aug 31h 12m
The guys are joined this week on a special episode with social media superstar and proud NIU alumnus Darryl Postelnick (aka Cooking with Darryl) [1983-1987]. The conversation covers his successful career in business, the rapid rise of his Tik Tok and Instagram channels, cooking, and his time at NIU amongst other things. Make sure to follow Darryl on TikTok (@cookingwithdarryl) and Instagram (@cookingwith_darryl) and look for his book R.U. Kidding Me? Cooking with Darryl available now. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ https://cliffordsearchpartners.com/ Follow SloppySteaks_ on Twitch & ttv_sloppysteaks_ on Instagram.
Jun 3056 min
The guys are back for the first time in 2026. The episode starts discussing NIU baseball's greatest season in team history which culminated in the first NCAA tournament regional appearance since 1972. Also discussed is the positivity surrounding both the men's basketball and football programs with the new coaches (Matt Majkrzak & Rob Harley). Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners Follow SloppySteaks_ on Twitch & ttv_sloppysteaks_ on Instagram
Jun 1055 min
The guys are joined this week on a special episode with former NIU legend (2009-2013), and current Mount Carmel High School Head Football Coach Jordan Lynch. First half of the episode talks about his transition into coaching and the success that has followed as the head of the Caravan football team. Back half whips through his tenure at NIU with a fun trip down memory lane. Lynch had a decorated playing career at NIU, a 2013 Heisman Trophy Finalist as well as a first team All-American that season. A 2x MAC MVP in both 2012 & 2013, a MAC Champion in 2011 & 2012. Lynch threw for over 6,200 yards and 51 TDs, he also added over 4,300 yards rushing with 48 TDs. He managed to break several single season records, as well as single game records during his illustrious career. He also won a Grey Cup in the CFL in 2015. Follow what Jordan is up to now on Instagram at jordanlynch06 as he and Mount Carmel look to win their 5th straight state championship in 2026. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
Dec 958 min
NIU finished its 2025 season with a home loss to Kent State. The guys are rejoined by recurring guest, friend of the show, former NIU Quarterback Drew Hare to discuss the game and look ahead to the future of NIU football. Make sure to follow Drew on X: @DrewHare12 Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
Dec 11h 7m
NIU dropped to 3-8 on the season with a Tuesday night loss at home to Western Michigan. The guys and Vinny Barra discuss the loss, as well as some other items around the sports teams. Sponsors: https://www,herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
Nov 2041 min
NIU picked up their 3rd victory of this season on Wednesday, beating the University of Massachusetts 45-3. The guys and guest Vinny Barra discuss the win, as well as the future for NIU football in this weeks episode. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
Nov 131h
The guys are joined by former NIU offensive lineman and MAC Champion Daron "Ron" Brown to talk about the loss in the Glass Bowl to the Toledo Rockets. He is the current head Varsity coach at Rauner College Prep in Chicago (in football, basketball, and track). Follow Ron on Instagram at thepeopleschamp_ Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com Clifford Search Partners
Nov 752 min
The guys are joined this week by NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sean T. Frazier. Topics covered include the Toledo game, the move to the Mountain West, football scheduling, and the upcoming winter sports seasons.
Nov 544 min
The guys got together for a quick NIU Men's Basketball preview show with the regular season beginning Monday, November 3rd against UL Monroe in the Convo. They talk about the all new roster, team identity, and some games to watch for this season. Sponsors: Herbster Hockey Clifford Search Partners
Oct 3027 min
The Bronze Stalk is coming back to DeKalb! The Huskies picked up a victory at home against the Ball State Cardinals and former MAC Champion and NIU LB Nick Rattin (2019-2022) joins the guys to talk about the game. Follow Nick on X @Rattin0344. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com Clifford Search Partners
Oct 271h 4m
Huskies drop a 6th straight game on the road in Athens against the Ohio Bobcats. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion WR, and DeKalb native, Cole Tucker (2017-2022) to talk about the game. Follow Cole on X at @cole_tucker15. Sponsors: https://www.herbsterhockey.com/ Clifford Search Partners
Oct 191h 11m
Fifth straight loss for the Huskies on the road in Ypsilanti against Eastern Michigan. The guys are joined by a couple former MAC Champions in punter Tom Foley (2020-2024) and Erik Abrell (2018-2021) to talk about the game and their playing days. Make sure to follow the guys on social media (tomfoley22 & erikabrell85 on X).
Oct 131h 4m
NIU lost its fourth straight game to the Miami Redhawks 25-14 in Dekalb. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion offensive lineman Levon Myers (2012-2016) to talk about the game. Make sure to follow Levon on social media @levonthelight and if interested in his design work head to levonthelight.com
Oct 51h 9m
NIU suffered a tough loss at home at the hands of San Diego State 6-3. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion Tight End Liam Soraghan (2017-2022) to talk about the game in Dekalb.
Sep 291h 16m
NIU suffered a defeat on the road in SEC country at the hands of Mississippi State in the first ever meeting between the schools. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion Quarterback Drew Hare (2012-2016) to talk about the game in Starkville.
Sep 211h 11m
The guys discuss the MAC and the season so far, the current state of college football, NIU's upcoming matchup against Mississippi State, and wrap up with some tailgate stories and memories.
Sep 1532 min
The NIU Huskies suffered their first setback of the 2025 season with a loss on the road to Maryland. The guys are joined by former Huskie wide receiver & 8 year CFL veteran Juwan Brescacin (2011-2015) [3x MAC Champion] to talk about the game in College Park.
Sep 81h 10m
The NIU Huskies opened up their 2025 season with a victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders at Huskie Stadium. The guys and guest Vinny Barra dig into what they watched in the first current season episode of the podcast.
Aug 311h 8m
The 2025 Northern Illinois season preview episode. The guys start with some current topics in the world of NIU football, before going into a position group discussion. The episode ends with the guys talking through the schedule via a confidence pool. Go Huskies!
Aug 261h 14m
This week the guys discuss NIU's upset victory over #5 Notre Dame. They discuss what it was like being at the game, what this meant for the program and fans, while also breaking down the game itself.
Aug 191h 24m
The guys catch up this week with former Huskie long snapper Erik Abrell (2018-2021), a 2x MAC Champion. They also talk about the 2021 MAC Championship victory over Kent State, and draft their favorite Dekalb area restaurants. 2:40 - Dekalb Restaurant Draft 15:30 - Questions for Erik 30:00 - Kent State Game Rewatch 49:00 - More Questions for Erik
Aug 131h 15m
This week the guys are rewatching the Huskies take on Georgia Tech in game 1 of the 2021 season. This is the first rewatch game that features our current head coach, Thomas Hammock. The guys also discuss some current college football topics and how they relate to NIU, and reminisce on their favorite dorm food items via a draft. 1:40 - NIU Dorm Food Draft 14:12 - College Football Discussion 31:25 - NIU vs Georgia Tech Discussion
Aug 61h 9m
The Huskies win their fourth MAC Championship game, and do so in dramatic fashion with a huge second half from Marcus Childers and the defense The guys also discuss if this is the hardest non-conference schedule of all time, and some dream non-conference opponents.
Jul 3056 min
NIU defeats Northwestern for the first time in school history and we are joined by the quarterback who helped engineer it, 2012 & 2014 MAC Champion Drew Hare. The guys draft Convocation Concerts they wish they attended. Football conversation with Drew starts around the 10:45 mark.
Jul 231h 18m
Taking it back to January 1, 2013 in South Beach where the #15 NIU Huskies took on #12 Florida State in the Discover Orange Bowl. An iconic moment in program history as NIU became the first school from the Mid American Conference to crash the BCS.
Jul 161h 4m
This week the guys rewatch NIU take on Kent State in the 2012 Mid American Conference Championship game. The Huskies win in double overtime to claim their second straight MAC championship. Rewatch discussion begins around the 5:20 mark.
Jul 101h 5m
This week the guys are rewatching the Huskies take on #1 Ohio State in game 3 of the 2015 season. Heavy underdogs, NIU give the Buckeyes everything they can handle in this near upset. Rewatch discussion begins around the 7:45 mark.
Jul 31h 4m
This week the guys are breaking down NIU opening the 2016 season in Laramie, Wyoming against Josh Allen and the Cowboys. Rewatch discussion begins around the 9:20 mark. While the dogs ultimately come up a little short, it is a fun trip down memory lane watching them take on a future NFL MVP in his first full collegiate start.
Jun 2658 min
The inaugural episode of the podcast - the guys introduce themselves briefly and move into a re-watch of the 2013 game at Kinnick Stadium against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jordan Lynch, Tommy Lee Lewis , and the rest of the Huskies go into Big Ten territory and walk away with the program's first victory over Iowa which started the journey to an undefeated regular season. Re-watch discussion starts around the 2:45 mark.
Jun 2657 min
