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Playmakers with Dave Calabro
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Playmakers with Dave Calabro

Hosted by IBJ Media · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 10 episodes

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Episodes
10
Last ep.
9 days ago
Avg length
19m
Booking Probability™
27
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Listen Score
15
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Virality (30d)
46
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About this podcast

IBJ Media's Playmakers With Dave Calabro features behind-the-scenes conversations with athletes, coaches, executives and leaders connected to Indiana sports. Host Dave Calabro spent 32 years in local TV sports and continues as a track announcer at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Each episode digs into the turning points, pressure and decisions behind the wins, plus what these playmakers do beyond the spotlight. New episodes publish twice a month. Presented by Indiana Members Credit Union.

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IBJ Media hosts Playmakers with Dave Calabro, a sports show with 10 episodes published.

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Kyle Hupfer on ScatterGun Lodge, Indiana Politics, and Hard Work

Apr 17, 202626m0

Kyle Hupfer built a career spanning law, Republican politics, and business before purchasing ScatterGun Lodge, a 2,200-acre pheasant hunting operation in South Dakota, in 2025. He talks with host Dave Calabro about what

Adam Vinatieri on the Hall of Fame, Super Bowls and IndyCar

Apr 3, 202616m0

Adam Vinatieri reflects on his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, the kicks that defined an era, and his new venture as an IndyCar team owner. The greatest kicker in NFL history sat down with host Dave Calabro at a rac

Don Fischer on 53 Years as the Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers

Mar 27, 202621m0

Don Fischer has called Indiana Hoosiers games for 53 years, from a chaotic first broadcast to a football national championship. The longtime play-by-play announcer reflects on the moments that defined his career and the

Tamika Catchings on the 2012 WNBA Title, Caitlin Clark, Kobe Bryant and Life After Basketball

Mar 18, 202624m0

WNBA legend Tamika Catchings joins host Dave Calabro for the first episode of IBJ Media's Playmakers at Tea's Me tea shop in Indianapolis to reflect on her decorated career, including the Indiana Fever's 2012 WNBA champi

Dave Calabro joins IBJ Media with new podcast, Playmakers

Feb 20, 202616m0

IBJ Media owner and CEO Nate Feltman is joined by Dave Calabro to announce a new podcast hosted by the longtime Indiana sports broadcaster. Calabro joins IBJ Media to tell the stories behind the stories, featuring in-dep

Introducing IBJ Media's Playmakers with Dave Calabro

Feb 13, 20260m0

IBJ Media's Playmakers With Dave Calabro features behind-the-scenes conversations with athletes, coaches, executives and leaders connected to Indiana sports. Host Dave Calabro spent 32 years in local TV sports and contin

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Audience demographics

Age
18-54
Consumer type
Sports fans

Topics covered

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Who is the host of Playmakers with Dave Calabro?

Playmakers with Dave Calabro is hosted by IBJ Media. The show is categorised under sports and has published 10 episodes.

How many episodes does Playmakers with Dave Calabro have?

Playmakers with Dave Calabro has published 10 episodes.

What topics does Playmakers with Dave Calabro cover?

Playmakers with Dave Calabro regularly covers sports. It sits in the sports category.

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How long are Playmakers with Dave Calabro episodes?

Episodes of Playmakers with Dave Calabro average 19 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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