CrimsonCast

CrimsonCast
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CrimsonCast

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. JUL 4

    Ep 1243 - What Happened to ESPN?

    Happy Fourth of July! With not a lot going on in the sports world, we decided to tackle a lingering problem in sports media --- namely, why does ESPN seem like it's so out of touch these days? CrimsonCast contributor Greg Gottfried and the doctor sit down for an extended conversation about the recent criticisms of ESPN, the disconnect between the network and the fans, and the changing culture surrounding sports media. Yes, this is a long episode, and that's on purpose. Throw this one on while you're mowing the lawn or smoking a brisket.

    1h 53m

  2. JUL 1

    Ep 1242 - IU Football Recruiting Summer Recap with Taylor Lehman

    Taylor Lehman of Bite Sized Bison joins the show once again, as we talk about the recruiting successes of the spring and summer for Indiana football, Curt Cignetti, and his staff. We discuss the large haul of recruits for the Hoosiers this spring and summer and how that compares to the program's recent history, the reasons for the changes, the strategy the staff may be taking with their recruiting, and how the unique aspects of the roster will impact what IU does moving forward. We also discuss a couple of the recent recruits and what their fit looks like in Bloomington.

    49 min

  3. JUN 30

    Ep 1241 - IU lands Prince-Alexander Moody

    IU men's basketball secured their first commitment of the 2026 class, pulling in 4-star guard Prince-Alexander Moody. GC is joined by Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth from X's and Joe's to scout the newest Hoosier, discuss his future fit within the program, and talk about Indiana's renewed recruiting efforts in the DMV.

    34 min
  4. Ep 1240 - Pacers Lose Game 7 in Excruciating Fashion

    JUN 23

    Ep 1240 - Pacers Lose Game 7 in Excruciating Fashion

    Scott and GC talk through an absolute gut punch of a loss for the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. We discuss the impact of Haliburton's achilles tear, the difficulty in processing the injury in real-time, where this loss lands in the ranking of "worst losses ever" that the two of us have experienced as fans, and the implications of the injury on the Pacers franchise moving forward. We also discuss whether the Pacers may actually be the most cursed franchise in the NBA at this point.

    46 min
  5. Ep 1239 - Indiana Pacers Game 7 Preview

    JUN 21

    Ep 1239 - Indiana Pacers Game 7 Preview

    Scott and Galen recap an amazing night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where we both were in attendance to watch the Indiana Pacers run away with Game 6. We walk through the biggest moments and top contributors, and talk about the atmosphere leading into the game. We then preview Game 7 between the Pacers and the Thunder --- talking through the keys for both teams, looking at the statistics from the first six games of the series, and talking through what an NBA title would mean for the Pacers franchise and the city of Indianapolis. NOTE: We actually did make some predictions for this game, but recorded them as a separate video on our Substack, so go check it out there!

    1h 29m
  6. Ep 1237 - Ben Portnoy talks House Settlement

    JUN 15

    Ep 1237 - Ben Portnoy talks House Settlement

    We welcome back Ben Portnoy from Sports Business Journal, as we continue to unpack the House Settlement and its effects on college sports. We discuss the NIL clearinghouse, the sudden wave of optimism in certain college sports leadership circles, how revenue sharing may end up working, and some of the other key elements that Ben is hearing about in his role as college sports business reporter.

    44 min
  7. Ep 1236 - How College Athletics Got Here

    JUN 14

    Ep 1236 - How College Athletics Got Here

    On this episode of CrimsonCast, we take a look at the financial and organizational elements that have led to the current situation in college athletics. Huge increases in revenue, the creation of new television networks, and a lack of willingness to include athletes in the business structure have combined with predictable court rulings that leave the current system in a precarious position. We aren't sure where it's going yet, but this podcast gives you some sense of where it's been and how it evolved over time. (NOTE: The audio version of this podcast on Apple has the intro music, while the video version on YouTube and Spotify does not due to some techincal issues. Apologies and we'll do better next time!)

    1h 5m
  8. Ep 1235 - Examining the House Settlement, and recapping Pacers - OKC Game 1

    JUN 7

    Ep 1235 - Examining the House Settlement, and recapping Pacers - OKC Game 1

    Welcome to the post-settlement era. At 9 PM eastern on Friday June 6th, the presiding judge in the House settlement approved the terms of the deal --- effectively waving the green flag on an era where athletes can be paid directly by athletic departments, where NIL deals are evaluated through a fair market value system, and where schools can opt in (or opt out) of being a part of top-level college athletics. We talk through the terms of the settlement and look ahead to some of the challenges that college athletics likely will face as a result of this. Later on in the show, we discuss the Pacers improbable Game 1 victory, and what that might mean for the rest of the series.

    1h 22m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    571
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CrimsonCast
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