
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 | 729 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Galen Clavio is joined by Scott Caulfield and Bob Moats for a Back Home Network crossover episode reacting to a remarkable 2026 Indy 500. The conversation starts with the spectacle of race day itself — the sellout crowd, the improved IMS fan experien... more
Ben Portnoy of Sports Business Journal joins Galen Clavio for a wide-ranging CrimsonCast conversation about the unstable future of college sports.
They break down the latest fights over NIL, athlete compensation, federal legislation, the College Spo... more
What if Indiana had finished the job in 1992?
On this episode of The Crimson Era, Coach Tonsoni and Scott go back to one of the most painful “what ifs” in IU basketball history — Indiana’s legendary 1992 Final Four battle with Duke. From the controv... more
Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra are back with a packed CrimsonCast episode covering Hoosier the Bison, the reveal of Abbey Armstrong, and why Indiana’s mascot moment has landed so well with IU fans.
They also talk through the latest debate over Colleg... 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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A long-running IU-focused sports show covers football, basketball, and broader Indiana athletics with a candid, data-informed and opinionated approach. Episodes blend game analysis, roster moves, transfer portal dynamics, and historical context, often pairing on-air insight with personal anecdotes about IU culture and campus life. The hosts frequently weave in cross-sport perspectives, sponsor reads, and listener-driven topics, creating a thoughtful, no-nonsense vibe that appeals to dedicated Hoosier fans who want fair assessment, practical takeaways, and staying engaged with IU's evolving sports landscape. A notable strength is the combination of rigorous analysis from scholars and insiders with accessible, community-minded storytelling th... more
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Recent guests on CrimsonCast include:
1. Colin McMahon
2. Sydney Parrish
3. Nick Rodecap
4. Abby Gardner
5. Emma Watson
6. Griffin Gonzalez
7. Eddie Koton
8. Bill Connelly
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