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Get IN. Sports is your destination for all things Indiana Sports. Follow host Dominic Miranda and his nearly decade of sports broadcasting experience as we cover high school, college, and pro sports in the Hoosier State.

  1. 20h ago

    The Football Powerhouse Hiding in the Midwest | Chris Keevers, University of Indianapolis

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, Dom Miranda sat down with University of Indianapolis head football coach Chris Keevers to preview the 2026 season, UIndy's rivalry matchup vs. Marian University on Aug. 27, and discuss his football journey.   Keevers reflects on lessons from coaches like Bob Bartolomeo, Joe Tiller, and Bill Lynch, and explains his player-first approach built on consistency, care, and trust. He highlights UIndy's program stability, staff development, conference move from the GLVC to the GMAC to reduce travel, and 2026 roster strengths on offense, defense, and special teams. He also addresses the transfer portal's impact and says UIndy's next step is winning a national championship.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - Chris Keevers' Football Career as Player and Coach - The UIndy-Marian Rivalry - The 2026 Outlook for UIndy Football   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Marian UIndy Hype 00:55 Guest Introduction: Coach Keevers, UIndy 01:29 Indy Roots 02:40 JUCO Detour 05:34 Purdue Playing Days 06:48 Rod Woodson Stories 07:54 Coaching Calling 09:28 Finding Division II 10:55 UIndy Homecoming 12:45 Bartolomeo Blueprint 16:18 Player-First Culture 17:17 Becoming Head Coach 19:00 Building Coaching Staff 21:16 Head Coach Lessons 22:11 Mentors Like Bill Lynch 23:21 Joe Tiller Tease 23:33 Pressure Cooker Season 24:52 Notre Dame Tape Story 25:35 Coaching Like Parenting 26:33 Why He Stayed Put 27:46 Monumental Matchup Hype 30:44 Conference Switch Breakdown 33:28 2026 Team Preview 37:15 Portal NIL Reality 40:06 Chasing A Title 41:06 Why Indiana Sports   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

  2. 3d ago

    Indiana's Best High School Football Atmospheres, Mr. Football Candidates, and State Title Contenders

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, host Dom Miranda and producer Will Duncan preview football across Indiana. Will tests Dom's football knowledge with Indiana Mr. Football trivia, naming the six winners who reached the NFL and identifying the last five Mr. Football winners. They then discuss 2026 Mr. Football candidates, state championship contenders, New Palestine's game vs. IMG Academy, favorite venues to cover, and college football outlooks for Purdue, IU, and Notre Dame.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - Indiana Mr. Football Winners Who Played in the NFL - The Last Five Indiana Mr. Football Winners and 2026 Candidates - Indiana State Title Contenders - New Palestine's Football Game Against National Powerhouse IMG Academy - The Best High School Football Atmospheres in Indiana   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Show Intro 00:29 Football Season Preview 01:09 High School Football Hype 01:41 Operation Football Coverage 02:01 Indiana Mr. Football NFL Trivia 07:10 Guessing the Final Two 09:28 Last Five Winners Challenge 12:20 Quarterback Clues Tease 13:22 Myles McLaughlin Records 14:27 Brady Allen Revealed 15:26 Top 2026 Indiana Mr. Football Candidates 17:47 State Title Contenders 19:11 Best Stadium Atmospheres 22:03 Hidden Gem Programs 23:24 College Football Outlook   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

  3. Aug 14

    Why Indiana Is One of America's Best States for High School Sports | Greg Rakestraw, ISC Sports Network

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, Dom Miranda sat down with Greg Rakestraw, vice president of ISC Sports Network and Colts preseason/Indy Eleven voice.   They discuss Indiana's unique sports culture and Rakestraw's path from a WTHR news internship and early radio work to leading ESPN 950, becoming program director at 1070 The Fan, and joining ISC full-time while keeping major broadcast roles. Rakestraw highlights Indianapolis as an elite sports market and the importance of connections in careers.   The conversation then previews high school football, especially a loaded 6A field with Brownsburg, Westfield, Carmel, Center Grove, Lawrence North, and Warren Central, spotlighting Lawrence North's Monshun Sales and Izayveon Moore, noting New Palestine and other storylines. They also share Colts camp takeaways, praising Daniel Jones' progress and Seth McGowan's burst, while expressing concern about Alec Pierce's health, and discuss expectations for IU football after winning last season's national championship.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - Greg Rakestraw's Journey in Sports Media and Broadcasting - Indiana High School Football 6A Contenders and Players to Watch - Why Sports Thrive in Indiana - Expectations for IU Football in 2026   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Indiana Sports Hype 00:57 Guest Introduction: Greg Rakestraw, ISC Sports Network 02:51 Early Indy Career 04:57 Channel 13 Internship 10:06 Radio Rise and ESPN 950 15:08 Running The Fan 16:57 Changing Sports Coverage 22:38 Burnout to ISC Launch 27:20 Building ISC Growth 30:34 High School Football Preview 31:48 Carmel Center Grove Outlook 32:34 Lawrence North Warren Breakdown 34:32 Monshun Sales Mr. Football Talk 36:40 Brownsburg Stars QBs 38:31 New Pal IMG Challenge 41:39 Ben Davis Reset MIC 43:15 Small School Surprises 45:22 Coaching Carousel Notes 47:19 Indiana State Finals Magic 49:02 Colts Camp Takeaways 52:18 Alec Pierce WR Concerns 53:36 IU Football Expectations 56:34 Why Indiana Loves Sports 59:11 Monon Bell at Ball State 59:53 Wrap Up and Thanks   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

  4. Aug 10

    Colts Week 1 Training Camp Takeaways + Why the Fever Can Win the WNBA Title

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, host Dom Miranda and producer Will Duncan provide updates from Indianapolis Colts training camp one week in, noting the team's upcoming joint practices in New England and a generally positive early health report. They discuss ownership transition under Carlie Irsay-Gordon and her message that the roster is playoff-capable, implying consequences for general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen if expectations aren't met. Camp storylines include Seth McGowan emerging as an impressive RB2 candidate, rookie defensive contributors getting first-team reps, concerns about Alec Pierce's extended absence, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's strong camp as a potential WR3. Dom also praises Daniel Jones' accuracy and command while calling the QB2 battle between Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard uneven.   The episode closes with beliefs that the Indiana Fever can contend for a 2026 WNBA title and Indiana football can follow up as defending national champions.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - Week 1 Training Camp Storylines for the Indianapolis Colts - Why the Indiana Fever Could Win the 2026 WNBA Championship - Why Indiana Could Defend Its College Football Playoff National Title   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Show Intro 00:34 Colts Camp Storylines Ahead 01:22 Indiana Fever And IU Football Plug 02:48 Record Prediction Backlash 03:22 Grand Park Farewell 03:57 Carlie Irsay-Gordon 06:07 RB2 Battle Spotlight 08:08 Seth McGowan Breakdown 11:09 Rookie Defense Impact 14:25 WR3 And Alec Pierce Update 16:23 WR3 Depth Concerns 17:28 Why Alec Pierce Matters 19:38 Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce Health 20:43 Daniel Jones Camp Report 23:17 QB2 Battle Update 25:36 Front Office Pressure 26:59 Josh Downs 1000-Yard Case 28:36 Indiana Fever Title Belief 30:18 IU Football Repeat Hype 32:29 Wrap Up and Guests   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

  5. Aug 7

    How JJ Stankevitz Went From Notre Dame and Chicago Bears Beat to Indianapolis Colts PA Announcer

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, Dom Miranda sits down with JJ Stankevitz, Colts senior manager of editorial and audio and Lucas Oil Stadium public address announcer, to talk about his path in sports media and life in Indiana.   Stankevitz grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, and realized in sixth grade while playing with future NBA No. 2 pick Evan Turner that writing, not athletics, was his lane. He then pursued journalism at the University of Missouri, interned at Comcast SportsNet Chicago, and pitched Notre Dame coverage that became a career launch amid major storylines.   After later covering the Bears and surviving layoffs, he was laid off in 2021 and soon joined the Colts as team writer, explaining differences between team and external media coverage. He describes how he became the Colts' PA announcer, his game-day routine, admiration for Jim Irsay and his daughters, why he loves Indiana, and shares optimism about the Colts centered on quarterback Daniel Jones and head coach Shane Steichen.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - JJ Stankevitz's Career Path in Sports Media - How Stankevitz Landed with the Colts After Covering Notre Dame and the Bears - The Differences Between Team and External Media Coverage   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Hook and Highlights 01:00 Guest Introduction: JJ Stankevitz, Colts PA Announcer 03:07 Oak Park Origins 03:32 Evan Turner Wake Up 04:59 Finding Sports Writing 06:18 Mizzou Journalism Path 06:54 Comcast Internship Break 07:43 Notre Dame Beat Launch 09:56 Notre Dame Chaos Years 15:23 Notre Dame Network Tales 17:22 Still Friends With Evan 19:28 Why Mizzou Is Elite 21:57 Early Multimedia Grind 26:14 RSN Boom Then Bust 29:17 Bears Beat Promotion 29:41 Layoff Close Call 30:19 Apache Dance Goes Viral 32:29 Colts Job After Layoff 33:23 Why Internal Access Wins 35:34 Covering Team Fairly 40:18 Leaving Chicago For Indy 42:36 Irsay Legacy And Culture 46:33 Owners Who Know Football 51:28 Becoming Colts PA Voice 56:24 Game Day Routine Breakdown 01:00:47 Postgame Rewatch Grind 01:01:32 Staying Sharp On Mic 01:02:14 Sunday Night Writing Routine 01:03:06 Living For Game Days 01:04:25 Third Down Call Demo 01:05:02 Butterflies And Intros 01:10:10 Colts Outlook This Season 01:16:24 Offensive Weapons And Line 01:22:22 Why Indiana Sports Hits 01:26:00 Wrap Up And Shoutouts   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

  6. Aug 3

    Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Updates with Colts.Report, Girls Flag Football, and Indiana College Football Predictions

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, Dom Miranda highlights the girls flag football championships at Grand Park, the NFL and Colts' support, ESPN coverage, and the sport's potential IHSAA sanctioning, makes schedule predictions for Indiana, Purdue, and Notre Dame football, and interviews John Davis of Colts.Report to talk about Colts training camp, Daniel Jones' durability, Jonathan Taylor's contract situation, Alec Pierce's ascension to wide receiver #1 with Michael Pittman Jr.'s departure, and a rookie-heavy defense.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - The Latest From Indianapolis Colts Training Camp with John Davis of Colts.Report - The Rise of Girls Flag Football in Indiana - Season Predictions for IU, Purdue and Notre Dame   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:36 Colts Camp Updates 01:41 Girls Flag Football Rise 02:45 Season Guests Preview 04:21 Indiana Football Picks 08:06 Purdue Season Forecast 10:51 Notre Dame Undefeated Run 15:18 Playoff Talk and Gameday 16:02 Meet John Davis of Colts.Report 16:51 Building Colts.Report 18:12 Training Camp Stakes 19:18 Health as Identity 21:02 Daniel Jones Gamble 23:12 Brutal Early Schedule 23:52 Jonathan Taylor Contract 28:19 Alec Pierce WR1 Debate 32:31 Latu Pass Rush Pressure 35:30 Rookie Defense Trial 38:33 Camp Storylines Wrap   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

  7. Jul 31

    The Reporter Who Covered Alex Rodriguez, Shaq, Kobe, Miami & the Colts | Stephen Holder, ESPN

    On today's episode of Get IN. Sports, Dom Miranda sits down with Stephen Holder, an NFL Nation reporter who covers the Colts for ESPN.   Holder talks about his path from growing up in Miami as a Dolphins and Hurricanes fan to covering sports professionally. He describes discovering journalism through high school classes and a University of Miami workshop where his first sports story was on Alex Rodriguez, then working at the Miami Herald, covering Miami's high school football and the early-2000s Hurricanes. He later moved to the St. Petersburg Times to cover the Buccaneers and recounts memorable NBA/Heat years, including Shaq's personality and the Shaq-Kobe feud.   Holder explains lessons on separating fandom from objectivity, building credibility, and why loving sports isn't enough for journalism.   He then details moving to Indianapolis to cover the Colts, joining The Athletic early, and eventually taking an ESPN role after turning down an earlier Dolphins offer, and discusses the Colts' constant drama, key roster questions, Jim Irsay's unique ownership style, and why Indiana sports fandom feels especially invested and unifying.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. Sports episodes where Dom talks about Indiana sports, visit getindiana.com/podcast/shows/get-in-sports.   You are going to learn about: - Stephen Holder's Journalism Career - Famous Athletes and Teams Holder has Covered - Holder's Experiences with The Athletic and ESPN - The Biggest Questions for the 2026 Colts   Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Shaq and Kobe Feud 00:58 Guest Introduction: Stephen Holder 02:24 Miami Roots and Marino 05:26 Journalism Bug Bites 06:35 First Sports Story Alex Rodriguez 09:39 Covering The U Dynasty 15:52 Miami Herald Break In 23:51 High School Talent Factory 26:50 NBA Beat and Shaq Stories 30:13 Shaq vs Bill Walton 32:30 Heat Finals Return 34:00 NFL Beat in Tampa 35:33 Building a Beat Identity 40:51 Why Leave Florida 43:27 Sold on Indianapolis 45:33 Indy Fans Hit Different 49:01 Midwest Culture Shock 52:58 Learning Colts Fandom 55:08 Joining The Athletic 01:00:01 Why Media Matters 01:00:48 The Athletic Freedom 01:01:18 Telling Leonard Story 01:03:45 Trust and Responsibility 01:05:08 ESPN Comes Calling 01:10:38 On Camera Pressure 01:12:38 Colts Chaos Years 01:15:33 2026 Colts Questions 01:22:16 Inside Jim Irsay 01:26:50 Why Indiana Sports Hits   Follow and Share For all the latest Indiana sports news and coverage, follow Get IN. Sports on Instagram and Facebook, and Dom Miranda on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Get IN. Sports is your destination for all things Indiana Sports. Follow host Dominic Miranda and his nearly decade of sports broadcasting experience as we cover high school, college, and pro sports in the Hoosier State.

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