
Talkin' Sports is your source for all things Fort Wayne sports. Host Jim Shovlin talks with local athletes, coaches, managers and others who work in athletics about everything sports in Fort Wayne.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Jim Shovlin and producer DC Hendrix recap this week in local sports. Mike McCaffrey from the University of Saint Francis joins for his weekly chat to talk Cougars athletics, and Mitch Meinholtz from the Fort Wayne Komets joins to talk Komet hockey. more
Jim Shovlin and producer DC Hendrix talk high school hoops. Fort Wayne Tincaps team president Mike Nutter joins to talk about their new identity Puffer Bellies. VP of athletics of student life Mike McCaffrey and Fort Wayne Komets radio voice Shane Al... more
Jim Shovlin and DC talk baseball season approaching. They also discuss girls HS Basketball Sectionals. VP of Student Life & Athletics at the University of Saint Francis, Mike McCaffrey joins the show for his weekly Cougars chat, and Fort Wayne Komets... more
Jim Shovlin and DC Hendrix discuss what happened in the past week in sports. VP of Student Life & Athletics at the University of Saint Francis, Mike McCaffrey joins for his weekly Cougars chat, and Shane Albahrani joins for his weekly Komets chat.
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Jim Shovlin celebrates 18 years of Talkin' Sports. Jake Pickett joins to talk about the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. Mike McCaffrey joins for his weekly Cougars chat, and Shane Albahrani joins for his weekly Komets chat.
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Jim Shovlin and producer DC Hendrix bring another edition of Talkin' Sports. Shovlin was joined by Mike McCaffrey to talk about his new role at The University of Saint Francis as the Vice President for Student Life & Athletics. Fort Wayne Komets radi... more
Jim Shovlin recaps Friday night high school basketball and Indiana Hoosiers' CFB Playoff win over Oregon. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey and Fort Wayne Komets radio voice Shane Albahrani joins for their weekly chats.... more
Jim Shovlin brings in the New Year with the first show of 2026! He is joined by Fort Wayne native collegiate softball player Simia Spahiev to talk about her journey to UMSL Softball, and more. Jim also continues his weekly chats with the University o... more
This guy is speaking the truth every Saturday morning. Worth the listen every time.
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Content primarily revolves around local sports in Fort Wayne, featuring in-depth discussions on various teams, leagues, and athletes in the area. The host engages with notable guests, including coaches, sports directors, and local sports personalities, analyzing updates on high school, college, and professional teams. Key themes often include game recaps, player performances, community sports events, and the importance of local support for athletics. The podcast is particularly unique for its emphasis on celebrating local sports culture and promoting community engagement with athletics, making it a valuable source for regional sports enthusiasts.
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Talkin' Sports launched 7 years ago and published 100 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 Talkin' Sports include:
1. Maria Marchesano
2. Garrett Martz
3. Josh VanMeter
4. Justin Cohn
5. Phil Houk
6. Steve Warden
7. Shane Albahrani
8. Justin Kenny
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