Central Time

The MLB appears to be coming back, and Cubs fan/WLOX sports reporter Michael Dugan joins Central Time to discuss it. Furthermore, he explains his new-found KBO fandom.

The recent protests against racism and police brutality have sparked conversation around the world. Sports is not exempt from the discussion. James Boyd of the NWI Times joins Central Time to discuss what it's like being a black sports reporter. Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins to discuss how race has become a conversation in the NFL — more specifically with the 2017 Colin Kaepernick protests.

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the greatest racing spectacles in the world, and Grace Ybarra and Sam Barloga have witnessed it firsthand multiple times. This year, like many events, the Indy 500 was postponed due to COVID-19. So, Central Time looks back on what this past Memorial Day weekend should have been.

Murphy Wheeler has grown up playing and watching high school sports in Indiana — particularly basketball. Unlike most states, Indiana has an incredible passion for its high school sports and Murphy has experienced it firsthand.

DeAntae Prince of the Chicago Tribune joins Central Time to talk about the impact Michael Jordan and the 90s Bulls had on basketball culture in Chicago and around the world. Prince also delves into how basketball culture has changed and where we still see Jordan's imprint on the game.

In the days following what should have been Kentucky Derby weekend, Louisville native Jack Grossman joins Central Time to discuss all the culture that surrounds the most famous horse race in the world.

Central Time is joined by five guests this week to discuss the Little 500 race at Indiana University. The culture surrounding the race has led to the it being tagged "The World's Greatest College Weekend." Galen Clavio, Jess Hamilton, Ann Marie Matheny, Mary Kate Hamilton and Josh Eastern all joined to give their various perspectives on the race.

Ben Ladner, who covers the Atlanta Hawks for Sports Illustrated, and Jon Sauber of the Centre Daily Times join Central Time to discuss what they miss most about the NBA during what should be the playing of the league's playoffs. They also discuss The Last Dance and ways in which basketball has changed for better and for worse. The crew also determines what the official food of NBA games is.

Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird joins Central Time to discuss his experiences in sport around the world. From curling at the 2010 Olympics and Irish Uncles at the Masters to big touchdowns at the Iron Bowl, Aird has seen it all. And he explains how he hopes his program can bring fans unforgettable experiences like those.

Central Time hosts — Stefan Krajisnik, Dylan Wallace and Cameron Drummond — discuss what the podcast is all about while providing some personal experiences. Cam discusses his time in empty arenas before and after covering games. Dylan describes the unique atmosphere surrounding a WWE event. Stefan gives a look into the mood throughout Chicago thanks to the winning and energy provided by a resurgent Blackhawks organization.