The 2 Ramblers Podcast: For Loyola Ramblers Basketball Fans

The 2 Ramblers Podcast: For Loyola Ramblers Basketball Fans

By 2 Ramblers

THE definitive Loyola University Chicago Ramblers fan podcast. The entertaining 2 Ramblers podcast with middle aged guys talking Rambler hoops from a very different perspective. Dobber is the host with the jokes and Sammy D. is the analyst with the attention to detail. Listen as they breakdown the '23-'24 Men's Basketball season. The road to March Madness starts here.
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015 - Forgive us Father for the sin of pride (Missouri State)

The 2 Ramblers Podcast: For Loyola Ramblers Basketball FansJan 24, 2022
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087 - It's the Final Podcast (Series Finale)

087 - It's the Final Podcast (Series Finale)

All good things must end. In this episode, we talk about the Ramblers NIT final four run, the end of the 2 Ramblers podcast, portal szn, and the Ramblers future. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Apr 03, 202501:10:06
086 - “Dimes” Watson and the Ramblers Still Dancing (Kent St. /NIT)

086 - “Dimes” Watson and the Ramblers Still Dancing (Kent St. /NIT)

It's the penultimate podcast for the 2 Ramblers as we bask in the glow of our Kent State NIT win. We talk about the pass, the Pack, the portal, and more. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Mar 30, 202501:02:52
085 - Road Dawgs Bay Area Sweep (NIT)

085 - Road Dawgs Bay Area Sweep (NIT)

The NIT road dawgs had a busy week, holding off San Jose State and then playing an unforgettable game against San Francisco, where JD got revenge for our December loss. The season keeps going for the Ramblers and that means more 2Ramblers. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Mar 23, 202501:11:16
084 - We're Not Done Yet! (A10 Championship/NIT)

084 - We're Not Done Yet! (A10 Championship/NIT)

The 2 Ramblers are not done yet! More basketball. More podcasts. In this episode we break down SLU and VCU games from the A10 Championship and react to breaking news about the NIT invite. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Mar 17, 202501:19:10
083 - A Week of Houinsanity

083 - A Week of Houinsanity

Ramblers finish strong with dubs against Davidson and UMASS. A big part of both wins was the emergence of junior point-foward, Kymany Houinsou. He could be the secret weapon that gets us back to the big dance. #1 in the A10

Mar 09, 202501:13:46
082 - Talkin' Blers with the 2 Ramblers

082 - Talkin' Blers with the 2 Ramblers

On this EPIC crossover episode, Dave from the Talkin’ Blers podcast joins Dobber and Sammy D. We chat with Dave about growing up in Philly and how he was introduced to the A-10 through the Temple Owls. Then, we break down last week’s matchups against George Washington and SLU, with a quick pause for our Hey Ladies segment. Finally, we turn our focus to the Senior Day (against Davidson) and the UMASS road finale. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Mar 03, 202501:16:00
081 - Rest in Pastry Dayton!

081 - Rest in Pastry Dayton!

In this SUPERSIZED episode, we break down the Davidson road-dawg victory and the wild win at home against Dayton. Alex Sotiropoulos, the PA announcer for the Ramblers and the Brand Manager for Pop-Tarts, sits in and gives us behind the scenes look at the night. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Feb 24, 202501:45:47
080 - Put a W in the Chat for the Ramblers (Richmond/SLU)

080 - Put a W in the Chat for the Ramblers (Richmond/SLU)

2 Rambler wins this week! On this episode we discuss the OT thriller in Richmond followed by the match-up everyone was waiting for: Miles v. Robby part 1 where Loyola KO'ed SLU in the final 4 mins. #1 in the Atlantic 10.


Feb 17, 202501:08:56
079 - Good Wolf / Bad Wolf

079 - Good Wolf / Bad Wolf

The Ramblers played this week like two separate teams. They dominated the Bonnies at home and then folded to the Dukes on the road. This has left Rambler Nation frustrated with more questions about what this means for the future. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Feb 09, 202543:04
078 - Ramblers in the A10 Mushy Middle

078 - Ramblers in the A10 Mushy Middle

Ramblers go 1 and 1 this past week after Fordham win at home. In the episode, we discuss another OT heartbreaker on the road (George Mason) followed by the nail-biter against St. Joes. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Feb 03, 202546:25
077 - OT In Dayton Again!?

077 - OT In Dayton Again!?

On this week's episode we discuss the OT L’Etangover in Dayton and the home win over URI. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Jan 20, 202501:01:33
76 - The Philly Split

76 - The Philly Split

Ramblers move 1-2 in A-10 play with some ominous signs. On this episode, we digest the road trip to Philly, Sammy's wifi is awful, and we have a visit from the LU the Dark Lord. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Jan 13, 202544:02
075 - 2 Ramblers After Dark (New Years Edition)

075 - 2 Ramblers After Dark (New Years Edition)

Happy New Year! Join the 2 Ramblers for a special "After Dark" show discussing Ramblers hoops over bourbon. On this episode, we talk about the last 2 weeks of Ramblers hoops in which the men went 1-3 and the women went 4-0. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Dec 30, 202446:52
074 - Trippin' in Milwaukee

074 - Trippin' in Milwaukee

There is no easy way to say it... we gave away a quality win to a top-50 San Francisco team. Free throws were the story again. We do our best to make sense of the game and the helter-skelter broadcast. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Dec 16, 202443:21
073 - Eight and OH! OH! OH!

073 - Eight and OH! OH! OH!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Rambler basketball time! Ramblers get to 8-0, this week, with a drubbing of Eastern Michigan and an ugly sweater win over South Florida. We breakdown both games, the off-court Sister Jean drama, and give an update on the chase for the Golden Sombrero. Merry Christmas! #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Dec 09, 202401:04:23
072 - The Dunk Heard Around the A-10

072 - The Dunk Heard Around the A-10

Happy Thanksgiving from the 2 Ramblers. Lots to talk about this week with two home wins against Southern Utah and Tulsa. Plus we debut a new feature with a focus on Women's sports. #1 in Atlantic 10

Nov 25, 202401:03:24
071 - Miles Rubin Says No Soup For You (Princeton)

071 - Miles Rubin Says No Soup For You (Princeton)

The road dawgs are back in 2024! On this episode the 2 Ramblers discuss the potential Quad 1 win over Princeton (73-68.) Led by Jayden Dawson and some epic play down the stretch by Miles Rubin, the Ramblers go to 4-0. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Nov 18, 202443:05
070 - From Russia With Love

070 - From Russia With Love

What a fun start to Rambler Basketball! 3 games. 3 Wins. On this episode we discuss the roster, player by player. Please note: if you're listening to the podcast on the Marquee Sports Network, you'll have to switch the app due to the Bears' post-game podcast. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Nov 11, 202455:05
069 - In JD We Trust (Chicago St.)

069 - In JD We Trust (Chicago St.)

The Ramblers are back and so are we! In today's episode we talk about the gritty win against our city rivals, the Chicago St. Cougars (79-72.) #1 in Atlantic 10.

Nov 05, 202450:49
068 - It's So Hard To Say Good-Bye (Season Finale)

068 - It's So Hard To Say Good-Bye (Season Finale)

We'll take with us the memories of 23-24 Ramblers to be our sunshine after the rain. We didn't like how the season ended to Bradley (74-62) but there is a lot to celebrate. Worst to first baby! On this episode, the 2 Ramblers give away some season awards, share the bits of the year, and celebrate the Ramblers leaving. For the last time this season. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Mar 23, 202401:03:07
067 - The Post Season Is Here... Bradley Here We Come

067 - The Post Season Is Here... Bradley Here We Come

On this episode, the 2 Ramblers kvetch about the St. Bonnie's game in Brooklyn then look ahead to our Bradley match-up. Excited to see Braden, Phil, Tom, and Co. extend their Rambler career. Another silver lining to the NIT bid for the Ramblers is at least one more podcast this season. #1 in the Atlantic 10.



Mar 18, 202448:25
066 - A10 Champs in Our Second Year

066 - A10 Champs in Our Second Year

This week the Ramblers close out the season with two double-digit wins to secure a championship and the #2 seed in the A10 tournament. In this episode we discuss our road dog win vs. Davidson (69-59) and the home finale vs. La Salle (64-54.) It was a Miles Rubin block party in both games and senior night was nothing but scarves, beers, and tears. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Mar 10, 202401:25:50
065 - Down Goes Dayton

065 - Down Goes Dayton

It's Monday and it's time for the 2 Ramblers. On this episode, we talk about epic Dayton home win and the road loss to St. Effin' Bonaventure. We check into the Dave from Talkin 'Blers late night Twitter Spaces. We break down both games and give away some awards. It's a lot of laughs. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Mar 04, 202458:23
064 - Ramblers Destroy Mason / Women Beat Dayton On Senior Day

064 - Ramblers Destroy Mason / Women Beat Dayton On Senior Day

2 games in less than 24 hours. And Dobber went to both! First the beat down of George Mason (80-59) followed by the Senior Day win by Ramblers WBB against Dayton (64-61.) In this episode we share plenty of sights, sounds, and shout outs. Dig in, it's a fun one. #1 in Atlantic 10.

Feb 26, 202401:20:55
063 - It's a Great Time To Be A Rambler Fan

063 - It's a Great Time To Be A Rambler Fan

It's the 2 Ramblers Podcast #63. On this episode, we discuss 2 more wins... including the season sweep of St. Joes (64-59) and the Roady win against Rhode Island (77-67.) Plenty of Dame Time talk, we rip on the stupid NET/Ken Pom metrics, and we look forward to the next few weeks of conference play. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Feb 21, 202401:28:24
062 - The Road Dawgs Win 2 In the DMV

062 - The Road Dawgs Win 2 In the DMV

The 2 Ramblers celebrate 2 big wins in the DMV against George Mason (85-79) and George Washington (81-73.) We discuss Jimmy P, Sheldon's Big Game, and the return of Dame Time. It's lot of laughs. #1 in the Atlantic 10

Feb 12, 202459:03
061 - Des Watson: The Man of the Elite

061 - Des Watson: The Man of the Elite

Celebrate a great Rambler home win (76-63) against the Davidson Wildcats with a super-sized 2 Ramblers podcast. In the episode we discuss Des Watson's big day against his former team, the outstanding bench play, and the electric atmosphere at the Gentile. As always give out some awards, have some laughs, and Dobber tells stories. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Feb 05, 202401:24:41
060 - Ramblers Sweep Billikens on "Old Guy Pizza Night"

060 - Ramblers Sweep Billikens on "Old Guy Pizza Night"

Sammy D was in town this week so you know we had to drop a 2 Ramblers podcast. On the show we talk about the VCU road loss (74-67) and the sweep of St. Louis at home (77-62.) Sam describes his run in with an eager VCU fan, Dobber dreams of becoming the Wolf Pack DJ, and we give away some awards. #1 in the Atlantic 10.

Feb 01, 202401:02:47
059 - Breakfast Club Edition (Umass/Fordham)

059 - Breakfast Club Edition (Umass/Fordham)

Wake up! The 2 Ramblers join the Breakfast Club this week and are getting our reps in early. First we discuss the nail-biting UMass home win (79-78.) Then we discuss the road dawg victory against Fordham in the Bronx (65-61.) Plenty of banter, a soap box, an apology to Scott Sudikoff, and of course some player awards, including our first ever "Donkey" award. 5-1 in the A10. Get hyped!

Jan 22, 202401:23:05
058 - The SJU Hawk Cries Cheeze-Wiz Tears

058 - The SJU Hawk Cries Cheeze-Wiz Tears

What a week for Ramblers' A10 basketball! We had a heartbreak loss to Richmond (58-56) after a defensive battle. Then an epic road dawg victory on Hawk Hill over St. Joes (78-75.) The 2 Ramblers are here for it with a chip on their shoulder. Family on 3. 1-2-3 FAMILY!
Jan 15, 202401:12:32
057 - The Rambler Revenge Tour (St. Louis/Duquesne)

057 - The Rambler Revenge Tour (St. Louis/Duquesne)

In this Super-sized podcast episode we revisit the roaddog victory against St. Louis (80-73) and the gritty win at home against Duquesne (72-67.) We discuss what a 2-0 conference start might mean for the rest of the season. And as always we give out some fan awards and drink just the right amount of bourbon. #1 in the Atlantic 10. Go Ramblers!

Jan 08, 202401:53:43
056 - Chippewas Get Throttled & Porkchop Closes

056 - Chippewas Get Throttled & Porkchop Closes

Happy New Year Rambler fans! We're back with the sights and sounds of Rambler Nation. On this episode, we talk about the last non-con against Central Michigan and the quintessential Rambler win we have been waiting for (73-35.) We discuss the untimely demise of Porkchop, give out some awards, a look ahead to the conference schedule. #1 in the A10. Go Ramblers!

Jan 02, 202459:39
055 - A Very Special 2 Ramblers Christmas

055 - A Very Special 2 Ramblers Christmas

Bonus holiday episode: the 2 Ramblers discuss Twitter hysteria, Charleston Southern, and Dame Adelekun. We then turn our attention to the inspired play of the Loyola Women's basketball team. Merry Christmas and go Ramblers.

Dec 22, 202301:17:56
054 - The Voice of Loyola Men's Basketball - Alex Sotiropoulos

054 - The Voice of Loyola Men's Basketball - Alex Sotiropoulos

On this week's episode the 2 Ramblers welcome Alex Sotiropoulo, the PA Announcer for Loyola Men's Basketball. Alex gives us a behind the scenes look at game day from his perspective. Also in this episode we discuss our road loss to SFU Bulls (77-64) and the inspired play of Philip "Manimal" Alston. Merry Christmas and Go Ramblers!

Dec 18, 202301:01:17
053 - JD: Can You Take Me Higher?

053 - JD: Can You Take Me Higher?

On the episode the 2 Ramblers react to a tough road loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes (88-77) and a blow out win at home against the Goshen Maple Leafs (115-64.) The story of both games is the rising play of guard Jayden Dawson (JD) and career-high 26 pts at Tulsa and 14pts against Goshen. As always we give out some awards and look ahead to our match up this week with USF. Go Ramblers!

Dec 11, 202301:07:22
052 - 3 Wins In A Row / Gotta Check The KenPom

052 - 3 Wins In A Row / Gotta Check The KenPom

The 2 Ramblers present a supersized episode with reactions from this week. First the trap game we won against Chicago State (62-53.) Then the beatdown of Harvard (75-53.) Along the way we give away some awards and debut our new song parody, Gotta Check The KenPom. Go Ramblers!

Dec 04, 202301:24:15
051 - Hall of Fame Classic

051 - Hall of Fame Classic

On this episode the 2 Ramblers discuss the Thanksgiving HOF Classic including a tough loss to #8 Creighton (65-88) and a big win against BC (71-68.) Also on the show, we introduce a new game called 90s Callback and give out some awards. Go Ramblers!

Nov 27, 202353:39
050 - In Flames / Dame Time

050 - In Flames / Dame Time

2 Ramblers are back with this week's action. We discuss the heartbreaker loss to UIC (72-67) and the not so pretty win over New Orleans (73-70.)

Nov 20, 202356:18
049 - 2 Ramblers Got That Mwamba Mentality

049 - 2 Ramblers Got That Mwamba Mentality

Regular season basketball is back and so are the 2 Ramblers. In this episode, we talk about games against EIU, and FAU. Other hot topics include: Barstool Sports, New Ramblers, and $11 Beers at the Gentile.

Nov 13, 202301:03:23
048 - Season Preview Show '23-'24

048 - Season Preview Show '23-'24

Its season 3 of the entertaining 2 Ramblers podcast. On this episode Dobber and Sammy D look ahead to the 23-24 Loyola Men's Basketball season. Basketball is back baby and so are the 2 Ramblers. Let's gooooo!

Nov 06, 202301:02:16
047 - The Year of Manimal and Benny Buckets (Finale)

047 - The Year of Manimal and Benny Buckets (Finale)

The 2 Ramblers put a bow on Loyola's first season in the Atlantic 10. On this episode, we welcome some "special guests" and the world premier of our Manimal tribute song. 

Topics discussed:

  • The Most Improved Rambler
  • Player with the Biggest Upside
  • Biggest Disappointment This Season
  • What we'll remember in 10 years of the 2022-23 season
  • If we could add another A10 player to the mix who would it be
  • What Ramblers do we expect to return next year

Thanks for listening and being a part of Rambler Nation! We love you!

#1 Podcast in the Atlantic 10


  

Mar 09, 202354:11
046 - The Return of the Road Dawgs (Rhode Island, La Salle, and No Sleep 'til Brooklyn)

046 - The Return of the Road Dawgs (Rhode Island, La Salle, and No Sleep 'til Brooklyn)

The 2 Ramblers look at the positives of a 50/50 week. First we review the 2pt loss to Rhode Island  (79-77.) Then turn to the gutsy road win over the La Salle Explorers (76-73.)  Looking ahead to our first A 10 tournament, we answer 3 important questions: Do we belong in the A 10? Is Drew the right coach? Does Loyola Twitter need some new burner accounts? All this and more on the #1 podcast in the Atlantic 10. 

Mar 05, 202301:15:11
045 - Fordham and St. Louis... What stage of grief are we on now?

045 - Fordham and St. Louis... What stage of grief are we on now?

The 2 Ramblers are here to lighten your load as the season comes to a close. In this episode, we discuss how we beat ourselves in the Fordham game (71-69.) Then discuss the loss to St. Louis aka the Missouri Massacre (81-62.) Okay maybe it was not that bad. What stage of grief are we on now? Also on the show, we share the sight and sounds, give out a few awards, and are visited by the LU the Dark Lord. Still the #1 podcast in the Atlantic 10. 

Feb 27, 202357:01
044 - UMass Road Dogs | Dog Poop Shooting Versus Dayton

044 - UMass Road Dogs | Dog Poop Shooting Versus Dayton

Join the 2 Ramblers as they break down this week's action live in Dobber's podcast studio. We discuss the road dog win against UMass (64-62.) Then turn to the disappointing Dayton game (65-49.) This game was Sammy's first game in Gentile Center since Bill Clinton was president. #90sCallback! He shares his sights and sounds of the game. We also give away some shoutouts, player awards, and have a frank talk about next year. Despite what the Dayton Flyer guy says... we are still the #1 Podcast in Atlantic 10. 

  

Feb 19, 202301:18:60
043 - Braden Goes Off / St. Joe's Woes / Freshmen Shine in Richmond

043 - Braden Goes Off / St. Joe's Woes / Freshmen Shine in Richmond

What a week! The 2 Ramblers break down all the action. First the Braden Norris career-high game in the loss to St. Joe's and their annoying mascot. Then to the road game at Richmond where all the starters got double-digits but fall short in the final 2 mins. We give out some rare player awards for the Rambler losses and are a visited by LU the Dark Lord. #1 Podcast in the Atlantic 10.

Feb 13, 202355:33
042 - Ramblers Wake Up A10 with OT Game in Dayton and GMU Win at Home

042 - Ramblers Wake Up A10 with OT Game in Dayton and GMU Win at Home

2 Ramblers are riding high after a great week of Rambler basketball. In this episode, we break down our first A10 trip to Dayton which ended with a narrow loss in OT (85-81.) Good news: Sammy D was not forced to sleep on the couch by his wife who is a Dayton Alumna. We then turn our sites to the George Mason win at home (69-61) and the return of the Ramblers' signature defense. We openly question the foul gap present in the A10 games, give out some awards, and talk to our Wolfpack correspondent, Jimmy. What else would you expect from the #1 Podcast in the Atlantic 10?   

Feb 06, 202301:13:45
041 - Ramblers Don't Deliver in Door Dash Game Against Dukes

041 - Ramblers Don't Deliver in Door Dash Game Against Dukes

The 2 Ramblers unpack the Ramblers' second-half collapse against the Duquesne Dukes (58-72.) The game included  7-minute scoring draught and the now infamous "Door Dash" prank. One highlight was Phil Alston, returning to Western Penn for the first time since his portal transfer, with a season-high 25 points. Also on the show, LU the Dark Lord was "lovin'" the second half and lets the 2 Ramblers know it. 

Jan 27, 202357:07
040 - The Return of Big Hutty and the First Rambler A10 Win

040 - The Return of Big Hutty and the First Rambler A10 Win

In this episode, the 2 Ramblers celebrate the return of Big Hutty and our first A10 win over St. Bonaventure (67-55.) We also discuss the departure of Saint Thomas, "Wolfpack Jimmy" checks in, we break down the St. Louis game, and of course provide full coverage of the Bonnie Beat-down. What else would you expect from #1 Podcast in the Atlantic 10?

Jan 23, 202359:21
039 - A Visit From "Lu the Dark Lord"

039 - A Visit From "Lu the Dark Lord"

On this episode, the 2 Ramblers almost forget to talk about the A-10 losses to VCU and St. Joseph's.  They're interrupted by a big fan, "Lu the Dark Lord." And Sammy D, ever the optimist, continues to look for the positives in this unexpected season. It's a lot of laughs. #1 Podcast in the Atlantic 10

Jan 17, 202343:47
038 - If there is no struggle there is no progress. (Davidson/GMU)

038 - If there is no struggle there is no progress. (Davidson/GMU)

After a rough conference start (0-3) the 2 Ramblers take a step back and look at the positives of this season. Yes there are positives! 

In this episode, you'll learn about "The Gap and the Gain" when it comes to measuring success. Dobber shares 10 positives about our program and our current season. Sammy D reviews the road trip to Davidson and George Mason. It's a long episode but a must listen for Rambler Nation. #1 Podcast in the Atlantic 10.

Jan 09, 202301:24:55