Best CrimsonCast Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 1261 - Indiana waxes Illinois and is 4-0 on the season 1:33:08

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Indiana waxed 9th-ranked Illinois on Saturday, winning 63-10 behind a dominant performance in all three phases of the game. Scott and Galen did a live show to recap the game, talk about the key moments for the Hoosiers, celebrate the incredible atmosphere in Memorial Stadium, and discuss where Indiana currently sits within the College Football Play…

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Ep 1260 - Illinois Preview w/Rhett Lewis Live from Tracks 53:24

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CrimsonCast and The Big Red Carpet partnered with Homefield Apparel to bring the people a live football podcast from Homefield at Tracks on Kirkwood Avenue on Friday September 19. Galen Clavio and Rhett Lewis were on the mic to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of both the Indiana Hoosiers and the Illinois Fighting Illini, discuss the atmosph…

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Ep 1259 - Indiana vs Illinois Preview | Advanced Stats, Keys to the Game & Big Ten Impact 51:53

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Galen Clavio is joined by Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison to preview Indiana’s huge matchup with Illinois. We dig into the advanced stats—EPA, success rate, red zone efficiency—and break down the keys that will decide the game. Can IU’s offense find explosive plays against Illinois’ man-to-man defense? Will the Hoosiers’ front seven control the l…

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CrimsonCASH - Week 4 22:52

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Join Scott and James for Week 4 of Crimson Cash! This episode is packed with college football betting analysis, including a deep dive into the highly anticipated Illinois vs. Indiana game. They'll also recap last week's results, share their picks for other Big Ten matchups, and give you all the details on upcoming fan events. Don't miss out on thei…

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Ep 1258 - Illinois Preview with Mitchell Paige 43:50

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Get ready, Hoosier fans! Scott is joined by special guest and former IU football player, Mitchell Paige, on CrimsonCast to break down everything Indiana football and get you ready for the Illinois game this weekend. Hear why the offensive line is the team's biggest strength, how Mendoza is thriving, and who Mitchell's secret MVP is (it's not who yo…

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Ep 1257 - Indiana Crushes Indiana State 73–0 | CrimsonCast Recap + Illinois Preview 1:08:23

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Indiana football made history with a 73–0 demolition of Indiana State — the program’s biggest shutout win since 1901. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down the Mendoza brothers’ video-game stats, Omar Cooper Jr.’s 4-TD night, and the Hoosiers’ third straight 300+ yard rushing game. Then it’s on to Illinois: a primetime, sold-out showdown agai…

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CrimsonCASH - Week 3 26:41

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CrimsonCASH Week 3 is here! Join James and Scott as they dive into college football betting, covering spreads, money lines, and their "Hoosier Hot Streak" picks. They discuss big lines for teams like UCLA, Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, and Iowa, and share their thoughts on surprising upsets and team performances. Plus, they ann…

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Ep 1257 - Indiana is 2-0 / Kennesaw State Recap 1:29:18

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Indiana moves to 2-0 after a dominant 56–9 win over Kennesaw State, and Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield are here to break it all down. From Fernando Mendoza’s efficient passing to a rushing attack that piled up yards, the Hoosiers looked strong on both sides of the ball. We also dive into defensive takeaways, special teams impact, and what IU fans…

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CrimsonCASH - Week 2 22:05

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This week on CrimsonCASH, we’re back with Week Two picks after going 12–6 against the spread last weekend. We recap the highs and lows — from crushing Texas money line bets to early action on Indiana spreads — and share what we’re eyeing next. Plus, don’t miss Keegan’s Slice of the Pie bet of the week, spotlighting the Oklahoma–Michigan showdown, w…

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Ep 1256 - Indiana vs Old Dominion Recap and Analysis 1:06:42

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Scott & Galen break down Indiana’s 27–14 Week 1 win over Old Dominion. We dig into why the run game (309 yards on 57 carries) set the tone, what the 41:28 time of possession says about control, and where red-zone execution must sharpen. We also hit the two explosive QB keepers that produced ODU’s scores, Mendoza’s timing with receivers, WR/TE usage…

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CrimsonCASH - Week 1 29:46

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CrimsonCASH is back, and so are the bets! 🎙️ Hosts Scott and James run through a full slate of Big Ten bets, including Penn State’s massive spread and why they like Tulane to cover in Week One. The guys also bring back the fan-favorite Hoosier Hot Streak 🔥 and debut a brand-new weekly feature: Keegan’s Slice of the Action 🍕. College football bettin…

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Ep 1254 - IU Football 2025 Picks + Memorial Stadium Upgrades w/ Jeremy Gray 1:28:45

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Galen Clavio and Scott deliver their annual game-by-game IU Football predictions for 2025—then IU Senior Associate AD Jeremy Gray joins to detail the new Memorial Stadium gameday experience. Highlights Win–loss picks from Old Dominion → Purdue, swing games, and bowl odds Why Week 1 vs. Old Dominion is a tone-setter Schedule stress points: Iowa, Ore…

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Ep 1253 - IU Football 2025 Preview w/ Mitchell Paige & Olivia Ray 1:04:12

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Former IU WR Mitchell Paige and veteran reporter Olivia Ray join CrimsonCast for a smart, insider look at Indiana Football 2025—from roster identity and leadership under Curt Cignetti to Week 1 vs. Old Dominion, position battles, and what it’ll take to keep momentum rolling this fall. Highlights What defines IU’s identity right now—and why it matte…

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Ep 1252 - IU Football Over/Unders with Taylor Lehman 1:02:34

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Here’s a Spotify-optimized episode description: Indiana football’s 2025 outlook—by the numbers. Galen Clavio is joined by Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison to run through IU’s Over/Unders and what they reveal about the Hoosiers’ ceiling in Year 2 under Curt Cignetti. We dig into TE usage and target share, Fernando Mendoza’s rushing value, Roman Hem…

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Ep 1251 - Connor Onion of Big Ten Network - IUFB and Big Ten Season Preview 56:42

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Join us as we welcome Connor Onion back to the show! We dive deep into Indiana University football, previewing the Big Ten season, and discussing the excitement around quarterback Fernando Mendoza. We explore the impact of his health on the playbook and the team's potential for contention this year. Plus, we get Connor's take on Coach Curt Cignetti…

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Ep 1250 - Rick Bozich on IU Football’s rise and IU Basketball’s reset — career stories, culture shifts, and what’s next 45:27

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Hall-of-fame columnist Rick Bozich joins Galen for a wide-ranging conversation: Rick’s career highlights and storytelling approach, the culture change under Curt Cignetti in IU football, and how Darren DeVries is reshaping IU basketball’s identity. What you’ll hear Rick’s path in sports media, memorable IU stories, and how access has changed IU foo…

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CrimsonCASH - 2025 B1G Over/Under Preview 35:56

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CrimsonCASH is back for a new season! In this preview, Scott and James dive deep into their Big Ten football season predictions, going team by team through over/under win totals. They discuss: Wisconsin's "brutal" schedule: Are they headed for an under? USC and Washington's Big Ten transition: Can the Trojans exceed expectations? UCLA's tough road …

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Ep 1249 - Todd Yeagley on IU Men's Soccer 2025: Replacing 7 Starters, GK Battle & more 26:48

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Indiana head coach Todd Yeagley joins CrimsonCast to preview the 2025 season: replacing seven starters, where the goals come from, why restarts/aerial play could be a new edge, and the ongoing goalkeeper competition heading into the season opener vs. Clemson at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Yeagley also digs into scheduling philosophy, roster building in…

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Ep 1248 - Youth Sports Part 2: Navigating a Broken System 48:52

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Galen and Scott continue the deep dive into youth sports—from early specialization and travel-ball economics to how the U.S. pipeline differs from European academies. We talk burnout, coaching quality, access and cost, and why changes in college athletics (NIL, revenue sharing, transfer portal) could reshape Olympic and non-revenue sports developme…

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CrimsonCast LIVE is coming to Bloomington! 3:02

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Galen and Scott are taking the show to the stage at the Buskirk–Chumley Theater on Friday, September 5 at 7:00 PM ET. Join us for a one-night event packed with IU football talk, season outlooks, and audience Q&A—all with that classic CrimsonCast energy. Event details • When: Fri 9/5, 7:00 PM ET • Where: Buskirk–Chumley Theater, Bloomington, IN • Wh…

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Ep 1247 - Indiana Football Coaches Poll Reaction & Predictions 1:02:18

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Join Galen and Scott as they dive into the latest Indiana football rankings with the release of the Coaches Poll. After years of under-the-radar status, the Hoosiers are sitting pretty at 19th in the poll to start the season, and the guys have a lot to say about how Indiana stacks up. How will this ranking impact the team’s confidence, and what doe…

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Ep 1246 - IU Football Questions Part 2 46:57

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Scott has returned from his vacation, so it's time to get cracking by answering more CrimsonCast listener questions about this year's Indiana football team. On this episode, we discuss our travel plans for IU football road games, how the running back room is shaping up and who will get the lion's share of the carries, who will start at slot receive…

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Ep 1245 - IU Football Questions 51:12

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Today’s episode focuses entirely on your questions related to IU Football. We had a bunch of questions in this batch about Indiana’s schedule this year, their place in college football and the overall discourse, and how Cignetti’s comments at Big Ten Media Days have resonated across the college football landscape. We also discuss what record Indian…

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Ep 1244 - Youth Sports Part 1: The Backstory 57:35

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As the pre-football summer starts to wind to a close, we wanted to take some time to tackle a few topics that might be of interest to you folks. Today's episode is the first of a multi-part podcast about the youth sports scene in the United States and elsewhere. We start off by discussing the backstory of why the United States has the (largely) edu…

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Ep 1243 - What Happened to ESPN? 1:53:20

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Happy Fourth of July! With not a lot going on in the sports world, we decided to tackle a lingering problem in sports media --- namely, why does ESPN seem like it's so out of touch these days? CrimsonCast contributor Greg Gottfried and the doctor sit down for an extended conversation about the recent criticisms of ESPN, the disconnect between the n…

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Ep 1242 - IU Football Recruiting Summer Recap with Taylor Lehman 48:51

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Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins the show once again, as we talk about the recruiting successes of the spring and summer for Indiana football, Curt Cignetti, and his staff. We discuss the large haul of recruits for the Hoosiers this spring and summer and how that compares to the program's recent history, the reasons for the changes, the stra…

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Ep 1241 - IU lands Prince-Alexander Moody 33:38

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IU men's basketball secured their first commitment of the 2026 class, pulling in 4-star guard Prince-Alexander Moody. GC is joined by Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth from X's and Joe's to scout the newest Hoosier, discuss his future fit within the program, and talk about Indiana's renewed recruiting efforts in the DMV.…

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Ep 1240 - Pacers Lose Game 7 in Excruciating Fashion 45:46

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Scott and GC talk through an absolute gut punch of a loss for the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. We discuss the impact of Haliburton's achilles tear, the difficulty in processing the injury in real-time, where this loss lands in the ranking of "worst losses ever" that the two of us have experienced as fans, and the implications of the …

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Ep 1239 - Indiana Pacers Game 7 Preview 1:28:41

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Scott and Galen recap an amazing night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where we both were in attendance to watch the Indiana Pacers run away with Game 6. We walk through the biggest moments and top contributors, and talk about the atmosphere leading into the game. We then preview Game 7 between the Pacers and the Thunder --- talking through the keys for …

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Ep 1237 - Ben Portnoy talks House Settlement 43:35

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We welcome back Ben Portnoy from Sports Business Journal, as we continue to unpack the House Settlement and its effects on college sports. We discuss the NIL clearinghouse, the sudden wave of optimism in certain college sports leadership circles, how revenue sharing may end up working, and some of the other key elements that Ben is hearing about in…

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Ep 1236 - How College Athletics Got Here 1:04:42

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On this episode of CrimsonCast, we take a look at the financial and organizational elements that have led to the current situation in college athletics. Huge increases in revenue, the creation of new television networks, and a lack of willingness to include athletes in the business structure have combined with predictable court rulings that leave t…

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Ep 1235 - Examining the House Settlement, and recapping Pacers - OKC Game 1 1:21:30

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Welcome to the post-settlement era. At 9 PM eastern on Friday June 6th, the presiding judge in the House settlement approved the terms of the deal --- effectively waving the green flag on an era where athletes can be paid directly by athletic departments, where NIL deals are evaluated through a fair market value system, and where schools can opt in…

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Ep 1234 - Crimsoncast Goes Right Up Meridian 1:12:50

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We're back with more Pacers talk, as Scott and GC are joined by Tony Adragna to talk about the team's exciting 4-2 series win over the Knicks and preview the NBA Finals matchup against the Thunder. We discuss how the Pacers got here in terms of roster construction, how they beat the Knicks, and how they match up against Oklahoma City.…

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Ep 1233 - Recapping an Indianapolis Memorial Day Weekend 40:51

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Galen and Scott throw down some non-IU content, talking about their experiences at this year's Indianapolis 500 --- from the weather issues to the lack of exciting racing down the stretch to the tech inspection issues that overshadowed so much of the race this year. We then pivot to our experiences at Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.…

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Ep 1232 - Bringing Back The Bison 46:13

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Scott and the doctor are joined by Jeremy Gray, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for IU Athletics, to talk about the long-awaited return of Hoosier The Bison -- an actual mascot for Indiana. Jeremy talks through the background of the bison as a mascot concept at IU, the student-led movement that took things to the next level over the past few…

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Ep 1231 - Indiana Football Check-In with Taylor Lehman 1:12:33

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Taylor Lehman of Bite-Sized Bison joins DoctorGC to talk IU football! We recap Indiana's spring season, discussing the transfer portal additions that the Hoosiers made and how they have shaped the roster for the upcoming season. We also take an in-depth look at each of the position groups and get Taylor's thoughts on where they stand --- and how th…

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Ep 1230 - 2025 Indianapolis 500 Preview 1:10:34

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Scott and Galen revive a yearly tradition --- it's Indy 500 preview time! We start off by talking about our observations from watching old races on YouTube, with a focus on the 1983 Indianapolis 500 broadcast. We then move to discussing the bizarre series of events that took place over the course of qualifying weekend, including a rookie winning th…

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Ep 1229 - Football and Basketball Recruiting with Zach Browning 46:37

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We welcome Zach Browning from The Hoosier and On3 to talk about the recent recruiting successes for IU football, how this class looks a lot different than classes in the past, and what message Curt Cignetti and his staff have for potential recruits. We then pivot to basketball (25:58) and talk about the flood of official offers and visits that we a…

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Ep 1228 - Pacers vs Knicks NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview 1:06:48

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Scott and Galen tackle the NBA, as we preview the looming Pacers-Knicks series in the Eastern Conference Finals. We discuss everything that has changed for the Pacers since a conversation that we had two years ago at IMS, and what it is about this current Indiana team build that works so well. We also discuss how similar the Pacers feel to the Indi…

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Ep 1226 - CrimsonCast Live 5/15 1:11:44

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We take to the live airwaves to cover a bevy of topics, including the slow-motion car crash of the House Settlement, Kentucky Athletics becoming an LLC, Arkansas exempting NIL payments from taxation and FOIA requests, and the real dangers awaiting college sports. We also talk about Indiana men's basketball and their recent recruiting offer spree, I…

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Ep 1225 - May Mailbag Part 2 40:37

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A relatively quick podcast --- well, relatively quick by CrimsonCast standards, at least --- talking about IU football's new portal commitment from California, the increasingly confusing NIL space and the possibility of an executive order (and why that won't matter much), a short update on Bloomington restaurants, and a few other items left over fr…

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Ep 1224 - May Mailbag 1:12:15

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Scott and the doctor dive into the CrimsonCast mailbag, and field a bunch of questions about IU football and IU basketball. We discuss IU football fending off big programs for assistant coaches and players, what fan expectations in 2025 should reasonably be, and what the attendance is likely to look like in August and September. We also discuss whe…

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Ep 1223 - Emergency Pod! Three New Signings 58:49

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On Friday 4/25, the CrimsonCast crew and Tony Adragna did an emergency podcast to talk about the three newest IU men’s basketball signings - Nick Dorn, Jason Drake, and Sam Alexis - and how they fit into the roster. We talk about the strengths of each new player, play some video to see them in action, and try to get a sense of what Darian DeVries i…

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Ep 1222 - Little 500 Preview Episode 30:48

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It is Little 500 week in Bloomington, so it's time to preview the races! Zion Brown and Austin Platt, play-by-play commentators for the 2025 Women's Little 500 and Men's Little 500 (respectively) join the show to preview both fields and talk about their experiences in broadcasting the race.By CrimsonCast

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Ep 1221 - Emergency Pod: Miles and Conerway Commit 58:56

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Indiana has some new portal signings! Jasai Miles and Tayton Conerway were announced as new transfers for the Hoosiers on Wednesday night, continuing a great week for Darian DeVries and his staff as they continue to assemble the 2025-26 roster. GC is joined by Tony Adragna, Ryan Phillips, and Jerod Morris as they break down the new additions and ho…

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Ep 1220 - Spring Game Preview and Basketball Recruiting Thoughts 1:02:20

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Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison rejoins the show after a long absence to talk about the IU Football spring game taking place on Thursday 4/17 at 8 PM at Memorial Stadium. We discuss some of the things that stood out from last year's spring game, the importance of the game in recruiting, some key position groups to look at, and how to watch the sp…

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Ep 1219 - Updates 35:37

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A short weekend update as we discuss some IU football spring practice items, IU basketball coaching and recruiting updates, and some NCAA sports updates.By CrimsonCast

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Ep 1217 - Two Co-Pilots 1:09:29

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Scott is joined by Ryan Phillips of Assembly Call for their regular two co-pilots show. They chat about the current NCAA Tournament, which leads to a Kelvin Sampson discussion, leading to some historical IU talk, before they un-pack some of the Woodson era and wrap up with their thoughts on the current state of the program and what lies ahead.…

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Ep 1216 - Tom Ackerman talks IU Basketball 29:10

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We are joined today by KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman! In this episode, Tom gives his thoughts on the Darian DeVries hire and recounts his observations from seeing DeVries as the head coach at Drake. We also discuss the keys to getting IU basketball back into a nationally competitive position, and learn about Tom's history with the university.…

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Ep 1215 - Men's Basketball Roster and Coaching Moves 1:13:42

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Scott and Galen are back, talking about Indiana men's basketball and the various roster and coaching moves happening within the program. No news is not necessarily bad at this stage, so we talk through the elements at play and discuss how the timetable for roster additions may have changed a bit from what was initially anticipated. We also discuss …