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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 member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ep 1335 - IU Hoops Meltdown vs Northwestern, Football Season Tickets Sell Out, NFL Combine Hype

    Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio talk through a brutal week for Indiana men’s basketball, starting with the collapse and loss to Northwestern at Assembly Hall. It’s a full therapy session: effort concerns, the offensive disappearance, rebounding issues, and the late no-call that capped a night IU fans won’t forget. Then the mood shifts to the “happy things” segment: Indiana football’s momentum keeps rolling as 2026 football season tickets sell out, and the Hoosiers send a program-record nine players to the NFL Combine—with plenty of love for Fernando Mendoza, Aiden Fisher, and the rest of the title-team stars. Plus: Team USA’s gold medal win over Canada in hockey, and (of course) a quick Max Mendoza detour to close it out.

    1h 21m

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Ep 1334 - Championship Reflections with Jerod Morris

    Indiana is a national champion. Say it again. Indiana. Is. A. National. Champion. On this celebratory edition of CrimsonCast, Scott is joined by Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call for a full-on IU football retrospective — from Bill Mallory roots and Memorial Stadium childhood memories to the Peach Bowl, the Rose Bowl, and that unforgettable national championship night in Miami. This isn’t just a recap. It’s therapy. It’s joy. It’s disbelief. It’s perspective. It’s what happens when a program that spent decades building brick by brick finally stands at the top of the sport. Jared shares what it was like growing up the son of a Mallory assistant, how Indiana football shaped his identity long before basketball ever did, and what this title means to fans who lived through 0-11 seasons, coaching changes, near-misses, and rivalry heartbreak. They dig into the signature moments — the Ohio State statement, the CFP run, the championship game atmosphere — and why this wasn’t a fluke, but the culmination of vision, culture, and belief. There’s laughter, there’s nostalgia, there’s a little Purdue ribbing, and yes — there’s a reminder that no one can ever take this away. You’re a champion. We’re all champions. (Note: These may not be clickable depending on your podcast app.) 03:30 – 14:00 – Jared’s IU football origin story: Bill Mallory, childhood memories, Memorial Stadium, and growing up in the program 14:00 – 22:00 – The Peach Bowl feeling, when belief became real, and the shift from “great season” to “we can win it all” 22:00 – 36:00 – Building a champion: culture, leadership, recruiting, development, and the vision behind the rise 36:00 – 45:00 – The National Championship Game: atmosphere in Miami, signature moments, and why beating elite teams mattered 45:00 – 54:00 – The Ohio State factor, rivalry validation, and what made this title feel complete 54:00 – 1:03:00 – The emotional aftermath: pride, identity, what it means for IU fans everywhere (even in Texas) 1:03:00 – End – Legacy talk, perspective, and the simple truth: you can never take away a national championship If you’ve ever sat in Memorial Stadium in bad weather. If you’ve ever defended IU football to skeptical friends. If you’ve ever believed — even just a little — that someday it could happen… This episode is for you.

    1h 11m

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep 1333 - IU Basketball Struggles + Indiana Football’s New Money Era

    Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield open with a quick detour into Olympic hockey chaos, then dive into two big Indiana topics. First: Indiana football’s new reality—Curt Cignetti’s massive contract extension, what it signals about IU’s willingness to spend like a true power, and why the next phase has to include real Memorial Stadium upgrades to match the program’s new level. The guys also discuss the NCAA’s latest bout of pettiness and why the Louis Moore injunction chatter isn’t something Hoosiers should lose sleep over. Then it’s basketball: Indiana’s week goes sideways with losses at Illinois and a 29-point blowout at Purdue (the biggest margin in the series since 1969). They break down why IU’s early offensive stagnation doomed the game, the troubling defensive trendlines, and why the path to the NCAA Tournament is suddenly far narrower than it looked a couple weeks ago.

    1h 36m

  4. 19 FEB

    Ep 1332 - IU Hoops Reality Check, Broyles Award for Bryant Haines, and Upgrading Memorial Stadium

    Grace Ybarra and Galen Clavio are back with a packed Hoosiers episode that starts on the hardwood and ends… in the Max Mendoza Cinematic Universe. They open with Indiana men’s basketball’s rough loss at Illinois—why the game got away from IU, what the run problems and rebounding issues reveal, and why the margin for error gets tiny fast when the supporting scoring disappears. Then it’s a forward look at the toughest test on the schedule: Purdue at Mackey, what Indiana must do to have a chance, and why this matchup is especially unforgiving given Purdue’s offensive efficiency profile. After that, it’s football: Bryant Haines winning the Broyles Award (and what it signals for Indiana’s defensive brand), plus a staff update with Bryson Bonds joining as a special teams assistant and what it says about the program’s culture. Finally, the show turns into a brainstorming session on how to upgrade the Memorial Stadium experience (bathrooms, concourses, audio/visual, lights, premium areas, and where the “National Champions” banner/trophies should live)… and then pivots to the must-follow phenomenon: The Max Mendoza Show—including clips, commentary, and a ridiculous over/under game about X follower counts.

    1h 13m

  5. 17 FEB

    The 24 Team Playoff Makes More Sense Than You Think - CrimsonCast Perspectives

    On this episode of CrimsonCast Perspectives, GC tests out some new lighting in the studio while talking about why the Big Ten's recently leaked 24 team playoff proposal makes a lot more sense than people are giving it credit. Too much emphasis is being placed on a regular season that no longer tells us very much about who the best teams in the country are --- and we're not changing that anytime soon. It's time to stop fighting playoff expansion and embrace it instead. Leave your comments below with thoughts and opinions about a 24 team playoff in college football

    13 min

  6. 16 FEB

    Ep 1331 - Championship Recap with Connor Onion

    On this episode of CrimsonCast Scott is joined by special guest Connor Onion from the Big Ten Network! Episode Highlights The Ultimate Glow-Up: A look back at the wild ride from a three-and-nine team to a 16-0 national champion.When Belief Set In: Connor and the host discuss the exact moment they realized this wasn't a fluke—the Big 10 Championship game against Ohio State.The Heisman Warrior: A breakdown of Fernando Mendoza's incredible season, balancing his "warrior" mentality on the field with his "goofy" social media persona.Breaking College Football: How Indiana’s success is confusing the national media and why Big Ten rivals are now celebrating when they don't have to play the Hoosiers.The Cignetti Factor: Why Curt Cignetti is the perfect coach for Bloomington and how he’s building a legacy that might eventually include multiple statues.Behind the FOX Curtain: Connor takes us inside the network's preseason "referee boot camp" where announcers get quizzed on targeting and new rules.The Transformation of the Rock: Celebrating the new, electric atmosphere at Memorial Stadium and how it finally became a legitimate home-field advantage.00:25 – Welcome to the show: We are national champions!01:31 – Connor Onion on following the journey from 3-9 to 16-002:54 – The turning point: Winning over the skeptics in the Big 10 title game04:52 – Remembering the ominous start vs. Old Dominion09:20 – Media shifts: Preparing for early morning "Big Noon" kickoffs14:18 – A sidebar on the "dumbest T-shirt ever"15:52 – Can anyone replicate the Indiana model?19:43 – Fernando Mendoza: Heisman winner and on-field warrior22:52 – FOX Sports referee boot camp and the mystery of the pivot foot34:55 – Five-year outlook: Is this level of success sustainable?37:51 – The legacy of Curt Cignetti48:58 – From empty tailgates to a sold-out Memorial Stadium51:43 – Closing thoughts and basketball tournament hopes

    52 min

  7. 13 FEB

    Ep 1330 - Griffin Gonzalez on IU Football’s Transformation, Hoosier the Bison & Leaving for Boston

    Galen Clavio sits down with Griffin Gonzalez for an “exit interview” that turns into a perfect snapshot of what the last few years of Indiana football have felt like from inside Memorial Stadium. Griffin shares what it was like serving as IU football’s on-field mic personality through the program’s lowest moments — and then watching the place transform into a full-blown destination as the wins (and the crowds) exploded. They talk about the unseen work that goes into fan experience, the pressure of “being the ambassador of fun” even on brutal Saturdays, and the upgrades that changed the in-stadium production along the way. Plus: Griffin explains why he’s leaving Indiana for a new on-air opportunity in Boston, tells the behind-the-scenes story of Hoosier the Bison’s return (and the stress of introducing him), and reflects on the playoff run as a lifelong IU fan who never really let himself believe something like this could happen.

    46 min

  8. 13 FEB

    Ep 1329 - Haines Wins the Broyles Award; Men's Basketball Statistical Trends

    Galen Clavio drops a quick Friday “mini episode” with updates on Indiana football and a deep dive into what’s happening with Indiana men’s basketball under the hood. First: IU football news, including Broyles Award winner Bryant Haines and what it says about the credibility (and sustainability) of Indiana’s defensive identity. Then Galen pivots to hoops with a detailed look at the advanced numbers—why IU’s season has essentially become two different teams: an early stretch powered by defense, followed by a January run where the offense has become elite while the defense has slipped. Finally, Galen explains why those trendlines matter with Illinois and Purdue looming, what Indiana can realistically change late in the year, and how Big Ten Tournament seeding (and avoiding Wednesday) should shape the stretch-run mindset.

    29 min
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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 member of the Back Home Network, the place where Hoosiers across the country gather to talk about their favorite teams.

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  • Creator
    CrimsonCast
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    683
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © CrimsonCast
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