Blue Devil Beat

Join The Chronicle's sports staff as they cover Blue Devil football, basketball and everything in between. Blue Devil Beat is our newest podcast, combining former series Blue Devil Blitz and Cameron Chronicles. The Chronicle is Duke's student-run, independent newspaper.

2025 ACC Kickoff Recap/Conference Predictions 07/26/2025

2025 ACC Kickoff Recap/Conference Predictions Welcome to the first Blue Devil Beat! In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap our trip to Charlotte for the annual ACC Football Kickoff. We offer our league predictions, sleeper teams and where Duke fits into the picture in head coach Manny Diaz's second year. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/37561715

2025-26 Men's Basketball Season Lookahead 05/03/2025

2025-26 Men's Basketball Season Lookahead Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley are back for the final episode of the season. We recap all of the action in the transfer portal and take a look at Duke's prospective 2025-26 roster. Then, we also have an ACC and national college basketball discussion. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/36419055

And Then There Were Four 04/04/2025

And Then There Were Four On this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal welcome on men's basketball beats Rodrigo Amare and Rachael Kaplan to recap Duke's wins over Arizona and Alabama in Newark, N.J. We also welcome on Camryn Alberigo, sports editor of The Cougar, to preview the Blue Devils' Final Four matchup with Houston this weekend. The pair of hosts also give their predictions for San Antonio as a whole to wrap up the season. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/36000545

Two Sweet 03/26/2025

Two Sweet In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal welcome on women's basketball beat Martin Heintzelman and men's beats Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long to recap Duke's successful first weekend of March Madness on both sides. We also preview the remainder of the region for both squads, including upcoming matchups with North Carolina and Arizona. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35873690

ACC Sweep and March Madness Preview 03/19/2025

ACC Sweep and March Madness Preview On this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal, along with sports managing editor Dom Fenoglio and women's basketball beat Martin Heintzelman, recap Duke's excellent two weeks at the ACC Tournament. After diving into what allowed both Duke teams to cut down the nets, we preview each squad's respective region for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Finally, we all give our Final Four picks for each bracket in addition to adding some sleeper teams to watch out for in the coming weeks. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35777070

It's Finally March 03/07/2025

It's Finally March In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal briefly recap Duke's last four blowout victories and the state of the squad heading into the regular-season finale. Then, we welcome Caroline Wills, Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard of The Daily Tar Heel to preview that road matchup at North Carolina. Finally, we look forward to the ACC Tournament in Charlotte and give our picks for end-of-season awards. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35582340

Blue Devil State of Mind 02/21/2025

Blue Devil State of Mind In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap Duke's offensive outburst against Stanford and convincing win at Virginia before previewing Saturday's matchup with Illinois at Madison Square Garden. To help learn about the Illini, we welcome on Ben Fader, sports editor of the Daily Illini. With March rapidly approaching, we also discuss some teams we see rising and slipping as the season winds down. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35378140

Duke vs. West Coast 02/14/2025

Duke vs. West Coast In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap Duke's 77-71 loss to Clemson and 78-57 defeat of Cal. We also discuss the Blue Devils' upcoming matchup with Stanford, and talk about the ACC and national college basketball landscape ahead of the top 16 seeds reveal. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35294320

Tigertown Tilt 02/08/2025

Tigertown Tilt In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal are joined by managing editor Dom Fenoglio to recap Duke's last two contests against North Carolina and Syracuse. We also welcome Griffin Barfield, sports editor of The Tiger, to help us preview the Blue Devils' upcoming matchup with Clemson. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35201375

Rivalry Preview 02/01/2025

Rivalry Preview In this special rivalry episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap the week in Duke basketball, with two close wins against Wake Forest and N.C. State. Then, we preview the matchup with North Carolina as the Blue Devils look to win their 15th straight game. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35106305

Winston-Salem revenge? 01/25/2025

Winston-Salem revenge? In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley are joined by Sean Kennedy, sports editor of the Old Gold and Black, to preview Duke's road matchup with Wake Forest. The Blue Devils' win against Boston College and Monday matchup against N.C. State is also covered. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/35003420

Winter Recap + BC Preview 01/18/2025

Winter Recap + BC Preview In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal take a look back at Duke's current 11-game win streak and point out some key moments and developments. Then, the pair takes a look at the ACC at large and its potential contenders before previewing the Blue Devils' road matchup at Boston College. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/34904690

ACC/SEC Challenge Preview 12/04/2024

ACC/SEC Challenge Preview Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap Duke's trip out west, where it defeated Arizona and lost to Kansas. Then, the pair previews the Blue Devils' matchup with No. 2 Auburn in Cameron Indoor Stadium, along with Duke women's basketball's marquee road contest with No. 3 South Carolina. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/34292300

West Coast Trip Preview 11/22/2024

West Coast Trip Preview In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap Duke's first loss of the season at the Champions Classic against Kentucky, while also taking a look at a blowout victory over Wofford. Then, the duo previews Duke's next two contests at Arizona and against Kansas in Las Vegas. To get a more in-depth feel of the Jayhawks, Ben Hooke, co-sports editor of the University Daily Kansan, joins the podcast. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/34110891

2024-25 Season Preview 11/05/2024

2024-25 Season Preview Welcome back to another season of Cameron Chronicles. Hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap Duke's exhibition wins over Lincoln and Arizona State, as well as previewing some big early games for the Blue Devils. The pair also makes some predictions for Duke and the entire ACC. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/33787997

Season finale and 2024-25 lookahead 04/15/2024

Season finale and 2024-25 lookahead In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley, along with guest Dom Fenoglio, recaps the second weekend of March Madness for Duke. In addition, the trio previews the 2024-25 season, with recruiting and transfer portal talk. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/30827728

Dancing Devils 03/27/2024

Dancing Devils It has been a successful week for Duke men's and women's basketball, both advancing to the Sweet 16. Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley, along with guests Sophie Levenson and Mackenzie Sheehy, analyze the March Madness action and preview the upcoming matches. Plus, check out their revised (or unchanged) Final Four picks. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/30557768

The Madness Is Here 03/20/2024

The Madness Is Here March Madness starts this week! Join hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley and guests Andrew Long and Rachael Kaplan for some bracket analysis. The group analyzes Duke's loss to N.C. State in the ACC tournament quarterfinals and previews its path in the NCAA tournament. Also, listen for everyone's Final Four and sleeper picks. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/30465868

Regular Season Concludes 03/04/2024

Regular Season Concludes In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley discuss Duke men's basketball's last couple of weeks and preview the final week of the regular season with former Cameron Chronicles host Max Rego and beat Jonathan Levitan. In addition, with the ACC women's basketball tournament on the horizon, women's basketball beat Martin Heintzelman joins the show to discuss Duke's prospects. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/30213948

Top 16 Seeds Revealed 02/20/2024

Top 16 Seeds Revealed In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal look back at Duke’s consecutive wins over Boston College, Wake Forest and Florida State. Then, along with beats Andrew Long and Dom Fenoglio, the pair looks at the ACC and discusses the conference standing as March Madness approaches. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/30033573

Downed in the Dean Dome 02/10/2024

Downed in the Dean Dome In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal and along with beats Jonathan Levitan and Micah Hurewitz reflect on the Blue Devils’ loss in Chapel Hill this past weekend and the recent win at home against Notre Dame, while gleaning some important takeaways from both contests. Then, the quartet examines the current landscape of the ACC before previewing matchups with Boston College and Wake Forest this week. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/29883018

Top 10 Tobacco Road Showdown 02/02/2024

Top 10 Tobacco Road Showdown In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal, along with guests Mackenzie Sheehy and Sophie Levenson, look back at Duke’s victories against Clemson and Virginia Tech before previewing Saturday’s primetime matchup against North Carolina. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/29774928

We Are Back 01/22/2024

We Are Back In this inaugural episode of the season, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap the Blue Devils’ season up to this point while also highlighting some areas of improvement and pleasant surprises. Then, the duo reflects on the recent loss against Pittsburgh before previewing upcoming matchups with Louisville and Clemson and examining the ACC as a whole. /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/29587738

Checking In and Out 04/19/2023

Checking In and Out It has been over a month since Duke's season ended. That means it is time to take stock of what went down in Jon Scheyer's first year at the helm, and look ahead to the future. Max Rego and Alex Jackson recap the season as a whole, predict whether Jeremy Roach will return for his senior season and preview the possible lineups Scheyer could send out in 2023-24. Recorded April 19, 2023 Producer: Max Rego /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/26596302

Regular Season Roundup 03/09/2023

Regular Season Roundup It’s ACC tournament time in Greensboro, and we are back to recap Duke’s impressive end to the regular season and preview the week ahead. Alex Jackson and Max Rego discuss takeaways from the Blue Devils’ six-game win streak, thoughts on the season as a whole and Duke’s chances of taking home the tournament crown in the Gate City. Recorded March 8, 2023 Producer: Alex Jackson /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/26172711

'I'm still angry' 02/14/2023

'I'm still angry' Well, that happened. The last 1.2 seconds of regulation in Duke-Virginia was utter mayhem, and Alex Jackson, Max Rego, Andrew Long and Rachael Kaplan are here to break down it all down. They discuss the ACC deeming the overturned foul call on Kyle Filipowski's shot attempt an of the rulebook, what went wrong (and right) for the Blue Devils the rest of the night and the immediate future for Jon Scheyer and company. Recorded February 13, 2023 Producer: Max Rego /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/25921287

Rivalry Remix 02/03/2023

Rivalry Remix Get ready, it's time for Duke-Carolina. With the Blue Devils and Tar Heels facing off Saturday at 6:30, Max Rego, Alex Jackson and Jonathan Levitan are joined by Daily Tar Heel sports editor Hunter Nelson to preview the contest. They go through their keys to the game, the future of the rivalry with Jon Scheyer and Hubert Davis at the helm and some predictions. Be sure to check out dukechronicle.com or dailytarheel.com for this years' Rivalry Fundraising Challenge! Recorded February 2, 2023 Producer: Max Rego /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/25816251

Judgment Time 01/27/2023

Judgment Time Heading into a critical five-game stretch against Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia, can Duke build any momentum? Alex Jackson and Max Rego are joined by former Chronicle sports editor Jake Piazza to discuss the Blue Devils' loss to Virginia Tech earlier this week, the implications of Dariq Whitehead's lower leg injury and the near-term future for the program. Recorded January 26, 2023 Producer: Max Rego /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/25752939

'We need to take a step forward' 01/10/2023

'We need to take a step forward' Five games into ACC play, No. 24 Duke is at a crossroads. During a Tuesday media availability, head coach Jon Scheyer said that while he's impressed with his team's attitude, "we need to take a step forward" at this point in the season. Max Rego and Jonathan Levitan evaluate whether Duke will take that crucial step forward, and how that could occur, heading into two pivotal matchups against Pittsburgh and Clemson—two of the top three teams in the conference standings. Recorded January 10, 2022 Producer: Max Rego /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/25564158

Conference Collision 12/20/2022

Conference Collision With nonconference play behind it, Duke enters a 19-game ACC gauntlet, starting with Tuesday's road clash against Wake Forest. Max Rego and Alex Jackson discuss the Blue Devils' strengths going into conference play, where they need to improve and their top competition for the regular season title, particularly Virginia, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia Tech. Recorded December 19, 2022 Producer: Max Rego /episode/index/show/chronsports/id/25380531

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