CrimsonCast

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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.

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Ep 1190 - Eyewitness Reports with Allie Sanzenbacher

Jan 18 2025 37 mins

Indiana men’s basketball continued their confusing season with an exciting and unpredictable chapter last night, traveling to Columbus and knocking off Ohio State by a point in overtime. It certainly wasn’t perfect, with IU surrendering a double-digit lead late and allowing OSU to force the extra frame, but strong games from Luke Goode and Oumar Ballo helped propel the Hoosiers

Ep 1189 - This Isn't Looking Promising

Jan 17 2025 50 mins

Indiana men's basketball has some serious issues, most of which were laid bare in the 25-point home loss to Illinois earlier this week. We discuss the difficult situation that the program and the athletic department are in, and the likelihood that things get uncomfortable and unpleasant over the next two months.

Ep 1188 - Back to Square One, Again

Jan 12 2025 61 mins

Indiana came into Saturday night's game versus Iowa with a ton of momentum --- winners of five straight games, owners of a 4-1 record in the conference, and taking on an Iowa team that had a very casual relationship with good defense. Poised to potentially pick up a big Quad 1 win in Iowa City, the Hoosiers instead reverted back to a depressingly familiar form, getting blown out by

Ep 1187 - Big Win vs Penn State + Some Football Thoughts

Jan 06 2025 64 mins

Scott and GC reunite to talk about IU men's basketball's big win at The Palestra on Sunday. We discuss the statistical highlights from the game, and look at some recent trends for Indiana that look positive (albeit in a small sample size). We discuss the impact that the forced lineup change has had on IU, and whether or not what we're seeing is sustainable. We then turn to football

Ep 1186 - New Year's Episode Part 2: A Much-Needed Win for IU Men's Basketball

Jan 03 2025 21 mins

Part Two delves into Indiana's 10-point win against Rutgers on Thursday. There were some definite positives for IU in this game, particularly their three point shooting and offensive rebounding. There are also some still-worrying signs - including whether or not Indiana's performance at home against Rutgers is repeatable against stronger teams, as well as why the Hoosiers continue

Ep 1185 - New Year's Episode Part 1: College Football Narratives

Jan 03 2025 47 mins

Part One of a two-part episode to ring in 2025! This first podcast talks through some of the narratives we saw and heard throughout the first two rounds of the College Football Playoff. Were Indiana fans right to feel aggrieved and picked upon in the process? Why did ESPN (and others) persist in pushing a narrative that has been undone by reality? GC goes solo on this as he talks t

Ep 1184 - Bloomington Food Revue V - Goodbye Cafe Pizzaria

Dec 31 2024 51 mins

GC is joined by friend of the pod (and occasional contributor) IU Artifacts for a renewal of the Bloomington Food Revue. We tackle some of the big changes and happenings in town, including the sudden closure of Cafe Pizzaria and our memories of the place, the introduction of food at The Upstairs Pub and Heartwork Brewing (sort of), the arrival of Taco Bell Cantina on the east side

Ep 1183 - Men's Basketball Returns to Familiar Ground

Dec 24 2024 56 mins

IU men's basketball finds itself in an uncomfortably familiar spot at the holiday break - as a team that has failed to rack up any tournament-caliber wins, with an advanced statistical profile that does not appear to be March Madness-caliber. We talk about the underwhelming performance of the team over the last couple of weeks, look at some of the key statistical indicators and ana

Ep 1182 - Indiana's Magical Ride Ends at Notre Dame

Dec 22 2024 111 mins

Indiana's magical 2024 season came to a disappointing close on Friday, as the Hoosiers lost 27-17 on the road to Notre Dame. We discuss the game, with a lot of focus on Indiana's offensive struggles, Notre Dame's athleticism and defensive game plan, and the uncharacteristic lack of execution and efficiency from IU. We also talk about the season as a whole, trying to take in all the

Ep 1181 - Nicole Auerbach Previews Indiana at Notre Dame

Dec 19 2024 40 mins

We are delighted to welcome NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach to the show. We chatted at length with Nicole about Indiana's magical season and the impact that Curt Cignetti has had on the program, as well as the investments the school has made in the program. We also talked in-depth about the matchup between Indiana and Notre Dame - what makes this one special in particular, how the weat