Hanni and The 'Hawks

On this episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks”, Brian is joined by one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Kansas football history, David Jaynes. Jaynes looks back on his standout career at KU in the early 1970s, when he rewrote the Jayhawk record book and became one of the nation’s top quarterbacks. A 1973 All-American and fourth-place finisher in the Heisman Trophy voting, Jaynes finished his Kansas career with 5,132 passing yards and 35 touchdown passes. He shares memories from his record-setting senior season and helping lead the Jayhawks to a 7-4-1 record and a trip to the Liberty Bowl. Jaynes also reflects on what it meant to play college football so close to home after growing up in nearby Bonner Springs and the legacy of being one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to wear the Crimson and Blue.

On this episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks”, Brian is joined by former KU quarterback standout, Frank Seurer. To this day, Seurer still ranks 3rd on the all-time record books in many of the major passing stats and he looks back on those productive years in the early 1980’s that paved the way not only for great collegiate success, but a brief NFL career as well.

On this week’s edition of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks”, Brian welcomes home Luke Grimm to look back on his fantastic career, including two bowl appearances under Lance Leipold. The former Raymore-Peculiar standout starts by talking about his controversial decision to pick KU despite growing up in Tiger country, but what a tremendous choice that proved to be. Grimm shares what it was like in the final season under Les Miles and KU’s rapid rise once Leipold took over in his 2nd year on campus. Grimm posted big numbers on the receiving end of passes from both Jalon Daniels and Jason Bean, and thus, weighs in the talents and legacies of both. Finally, as someone who spent more than a year in the LA Chargers organization, Grimm compares and contrasts the styles of Leipold and Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh. Catch all of that and more and this week’s episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks.”

On this episode of Hanni & the Hawks, we sit down with former Kansas football player Micah Brown, who has taken an exciting path from the football field to the world of documentary filmmaking. Now making waves as an executive producer and director, Micah has worked on projects for major platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount. He shares stories about his football career, his transition into the entertainment industry, and what it takes to tell compelling stories beyond the field. We also take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the Orange Bowl and some of the unforgettable moments from Kansas football history. Plus, Micah breaks down one of the most iconic plays in KU football history — the famous fake punt — and gives his perspective on why that play remains such a memorable moment for Jayhawk fans.

On this week’s episode of Hanni and the ‘Hawks, former Jayhawk sharpshooter Zeke Mayo drops by to recap his starring role in the recent JHX run through the TBT tournament. Zeke also looks back on his favorite moments in a Kansas uniform and tells the story of his basketball upbringing in Lawrence. Mayo shares what inspired his childhood Jayhawk hoop dreams that eventually became a reality in 2024. He also talks about his special friendship with all-time KU Football rushing leader, Devin Neal. All that and more on this week’s edition of Hanni and the ‘Hawks.  

On this week’s edition of Hanni and the ‘Hawks, former Kansas Volleyball Coach Ray Bechard drops by to preview his upcoming induction into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. Bechard takes a walk down memory lane in discussing how he wound in volleyball coaching in the first place, and what put him on a path to becoming the winningest coach in Kansas history and multi-time Hall of Fame inductee. Finally, Bechard looks back on 3 decades of coaching at Kansas and picks an all-time Ray Bechard-era team.

On this episode of ‘Hanni and the ‘Hawks”, Brian catches up with two stars from KU Baseball’s Big 12 Championship team, Josh Dykhoff and Riane Ritter. The tandem look back on a historic year for the program including matching the school wins record of 45 and hosting the first ever Lawrence Regional and Lawrence Super Regional. Both Dykhoff and Ritter hail from Coach Fitzgerald’s home state of Minnesota, so the pair discuss that emerging pipeline for KU Baseball as well as some of their sports influences from The Land of 10,000 Lakes.

On this week’s episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks” two stars from KU’s Big 12 Champion Baseball team, Boede Rahe and Augusto Mungarrieta, join Brian to discuss the team’s first conference title in 77 years. This pitching and catching tandem has dazzled fans all season-long and the duo discusses each othe’rs strengths as well as KU’s outstanding team chemistry that has lead to unprecedented success. Both also describe the diverse backgrounds on the Kansas roster as well as some common traits that unite them. They talk about their baseball inspirations, and post-baseball aspirations as well. Finally, both players’ mothers are famous on the team for special recipes they’ve made for the players – Boede’s mom’s amazing cookies and Augusto’s mother’s Venezuelan arepas. The duo discusses what makes each taste so special. All that in more with KU Baseball’s Rahe and Mungarrieta on this week’s “Hanni and the ‘Hawks.”

On this week’s edition of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks”, Brian sits down with two stars from the nationally ranked KU Baseball team. Cade Baldridge and Tyson LeBlanc comprise one of the best middle-infields in America and have the Jayhawks enjoying one of the best seasons in school history. Brian talks with the tandem about their journey to Kansas, what sold them on Coach Fitz and the KU culture, as well as discussing the team’s recent rise to national prominence. The duo also plays along with a fun Q-n-A game identifying some of their favorite teammates and coaches who stand out in a variety of ways. If you’ve caught Jayhawk Baseball fever amidst this season of remarkable success, this week’s interview is for you.

On this week’s episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks,”  Brian sits down with former Jayhawk football player and legendary Kansas broadcaster, David Lawrence, to look back on his nearly 50 years behind the mic of Kansas Athletics.   The two talk about David’s original path to Kansas as a tight end and offensive lineman in the late 1970’s, and then how he got his big break as a broadcaster with Tom Hedrick in the early ‘80’s.  Lawrence describes playing for Don Fambrough, the challenge of jugging both coaching and broadcasting ambitions and what’s ensued in a storied career of both.   David also relives some of his biggest moments on the mic and names off the favorite players and teams he’s covered in 45 years as the KU football color analyst, 26 years doing men’s basketball pre and postgame and nearly a decade of women’s basketball color analysis as well.   Enjoy all those stories as well as his thoughts on the future of Kansas Football on this week’s episode of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks.”

March Madness is upon us and on this episode of “Hanni & the ‘Hawks” one of the key pieces of KU’s 1986 Final Four team, Calvin Thompson, drops by to reminisce on that special 35-4 season that culminated in Larry Brown’s first trip to the Final Four.   Calvin shares insights on Ted Owens and JoJo White first recruited him to Kansas from nearby Wyandotte High School, as well as what it was like being coached by Larry Brown and his legendary staff of young assistants. “Pony” also educates the listener on the storied careers of 1980’s stars like Danny Manning, Ron Kellogg, Greg Dreiling, Cedric Hunter and more. Finally, Calvin shares his perspective on the most important ingredients to winning in March: great guard Play and a little bit of good fortune.      

On this week‘s edition of “Hanni and the ‘Hawks,” the #8 scorer in the history of Kansas Basketball, Keith Langford, joins Brian to relive some of the biggest moments of his KU career.  The two talk about Langford’s journey to KU and what it was like playing for both Roy Williams and Bill Self. They also revisit KU’s run to the 2003 title game and Langford’s game-winner on New Year’s Day vs Georgia Tech.  Keith also shares some untold stories of his stellar career overseas and discusses his place in Kansas history.

In this episode, Brian sits down with a member of the 1988 National Championship team, Scooter Barry. Scooter hails from a legendary basketball family, as the son of Hall of Famer, Rick Barry. Between, Scooter, his brothers and his dad, the Barry boys have a combined 63 seasons of professional basketball experience, 3 NBA titles, 1 Olympic gold and 1 NCAA Championship – Scooter’s, as a member of that “Danny and the Miracles” team. Scooter relives that legendary run in the spring of 1988, and talks about what it was like to play for Larry Brown and alongside KU’s all-time leading scorer, Danny Manning. He also shares memories of playing for a young Roy Williams who took over in the fall of 1988. All of that plus the explanation of how he got the nickname “Scooter” on this week’s Hanni & the 'Hawk's

On this edition of Hanni & the 'Hawks, Brian sits down with former KU Hoops big man Eric Chenowith. Eric talks about his time at KU, including what it was like playing for Roy Williams and playing with the multitude of KU legends during his time in Lawrence. Eric also listed out a first and second string of all Kansas teammates that he played with.

Former Kansas men’s basketball guard Elijah Johnson joins Brian Hanni on Hanni and the Hawks Elijah talks about shares his time in Lawrence, playing for Coach Bill Self, and what it truly means to wear the crimson and blue. It’s a candid, conversation filled with insight and memorable moments from Elijah & Brian.  

The Truth'' Paul Pierce joins Brian Hanni and Greg Gurley for a special episode of Hanni and The 'Hawk's.

Join the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, as he sits down with Brennan Bechard.  Brennan Bechard is in his 14th season with Kansas men’s basketball and currently serves as the program’s Director of Scouting. A Lawrence native, Bechard’s journey with KU spans nearly two decades, beginning as a graduate student manager in 2009, later serving as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations, and then Director of Basketball Operations from 2013–2019.  As a member of the Kansas staff, Bechard has been part of one of the most successful stretches in college basketball history, contributing to 10 Big 12 regular-season championships, five Big 12 Tournament titles, seven Sweet 16 appearances, five Elite Eights, two Final Fours, and the 2008 NCAA National Championship. Before joining the staff, Bechard was an invited walk-on for the Jayhawks from 2007–09, lettering three seasons and earning three championship rings. He appeared in 35 career games, including five postseason contests, and started his final home game in Allen Fieldhouse against Texas. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in sport management, Bechard remains a proud product of Lawrence and a key piece of the Jayhawks’ sustained success.

Join the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, as he sits down with former Kansas point guard Tyshawn Taylor

The winningest player in Kansas basketball history, collecting a record of 132-17 during his four-year career… An Academic All-American First-Team Selection his senior year and a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team member… A regular in the rotation over his last three seasons… Was a part of one NCAA National Championship, two NCAA Elite Eights, three NCAA Sweet 16s, four Big 12 regular-season titles and three Big 12 Tourney championships while at Kansas.

Join the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, as he sits down with former Kansas center Sasha Kaun — a key member of the 2008 National Championship team. Kaun went on to represent Russia in the 2012 Summer Olympics, earning a bronze medal and becoming the first Jayhawk basketball player to compete in the Olympics since Danny Manning in 1988. A great conversation with one of KU’s most accomplished big men — Hanni & The 'Hawks.

Alonzo Jamison - Zo joins Hanni and the ' Hawks. A fan favorite who left a lasting impact on the Jayhawks' identity with averages of 9.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.1 steals in just under 23 minutes per game while shooting 58% from the field.

As a standout running back for the Jayhawks from 1988-1991, Sands amassed 3,788 yards on 778 and 28 touchdowns in his Jayhawk career, which all stood as school records upon his departure. Sands may be most known for his final game of his KU career, where he set the FBS record for rushing attempts with 58 and rushing yards with 396 in a 53-29 victory over Missouri in 1991. Sands still owns the KU records in both of those categories, while he ranks second in school history in career rushing yards and attempts, while he owns the most 100-yard rushing games in school history with 17.

Kenny Logan Jr. During his time at Kansas led the Big 12 in tackles in 2021, earned Second-Team All-Big 12 honors, and became one of the most consistent and respected defenders in program history. Kenny's versatility, and impact on both defense and special teams for the Jayhawks.

Brian Hanni welcomes Kerry Meier to Hanni and the 'Hawks. Kerry was a quarterback turned wide receiver at KU, he broke multiple Kansas receiving records and played a key role in the Jayhawks winning the 2008 Orange Bowl his sophomore year as well as helping lead the Jayhawks to the Insight Bowl his junior year. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Brian Hanni the voice of the Jayhawks welcomes Joe Dineen.

Brian Hanni the voice of the Jayhawks welcomes Jared Casey