
CrimsonCast is the longest-running podcast focused on IU Athletics. Founded in 2008, the podcast provides regular discussion about Indiana football, Indiana basketball, and interesting things related to being an IU fan. We regularly cover Indiana University culture, Bloomington / Indianapolis / state of Indiana culture, college sports business, and a ton of other things. CrimsonCast is a proud mem... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 696 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio recap the strange lull after the first weekend of March Madness (and the real “basketball saturation → emptiness” hangover), then dive into Grace’s on-site coverage from St. Louis for the NCAA Tournament’s first and seco... more
Galen Clavio recaps a fascinating Sunday in the NCAA Tournament — a day that pushed back on the early top seed dominance and offered some encouraging signs for the Big Ten. He runs through the biggest results (including Alabama’s blowout, Arizona sur... more
Galen and Scott do a special live CrimsonCast, talking about the lack of upsets in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the most intriguing games of the second round, the UNC job potentially coming open, and a bunch of other college basketball top... more
It’s bracket time.
In this episode of CrimsonCast, Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio preview the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, going region by region through the bracket, breaking down upset picks, best bets, dangerous mid-majors, and which tea... more
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Scott and Dr. Clavio,
Thank you both so much for your coverage of this historic football team these last 2 seasons! I was at IU from ‘93-97 and really didn’t have much to cheer for. I then traveled to SFla for medical school and was introduced to ACC and SEC football. We took our first jobs in Durham where my 2 daughters were born. They are now 14 and 16 and huge Duke bball fans.
I tell you this, like many other Hoosiers my age, because I was starting to loose my IU passion. I found your pod ... more
I am awed by the football success. But I need analysis on men's BB! Thanks
Enjoy the pod but lost respect for Galen for not standing up forThe I.D.S newspaper. Looks like he sold out the kids to protect his own interests.
I have followed for decades (MD, '80 IU). Galen is the smartest and most efficient analyst I have ever heard. Strong work!
I enjoyed this show. As a boomer I watch games on ESPN but I don’t watch any of the shows. I think they are boring. I wasn’t aware of the effort to recoup money with the betting angle. But I get it now.
I prefer listening to podcasts on the Apple app over watching on YouTube. So many podcasts encourage watching on YouTube. What am I missing?
Also, I really like Substack.
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The podcast is dedicated to discussing Indiana University athletics, particularly focusing on football and basketball. Over its long run, it provides in-depth analysis, commentary on recent games, and current pressing topics surrounding IU sports. The hosts not only commentate on play-by-play action but also dive into cultural perspectives related to being a fan, reflecting on the athletic programs' history and evolution. Additionally, they engage fans by exploring related cultural phenomena in Indiana and the business aspects of college sports, making the content relevant for both devoted fans and those interested in the intersection of sports and academia.
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CrimsonCast launched 14 years ago and published 696 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on CrimsonCast include:
1. Griffin Gonzalez
2. Eddie Koton
3. Bill Connelly
4. Grace Ybarra
5. Andy Bottoms
6. Alex Paul
7. Brian Tonsoni
8. Olivia Ray
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