AC's Conversations
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAC's conversations highlights sports, music, TV, movies and more! Including the latest news and rumors, interviews with the biggest names in Sports, Entertainment and beyond. Hosted by Emmy Award Winning WISH-TV Sports Director, Anthony Calhoun!
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Caitlin Clark goes one-on-one with Anthony Calhoun
April 18, 2024 16:25 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBCaitlin Clark made her debut as a member of the Indiana Fever on Wednesday with a press conference at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After sharing her excitement for the next chapter of her career and the future of the Fever, Clark went one-on-one with News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun. During their discussion, Clark shares her already deep love for Indianapolis, and how special the growth in popularity for women’s basketball is. Clark also weighed in on her excitement to play with ...
The “Voice of Purdue Basketball” Rob Blackman
March 21, 2024 14:05 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBAC talks to with the “Voice of Purdue Basketball” Rob Blackman. Purdue gets ready to play Grambling State on Friday in the first round in the NCAA Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They talk about the big game, Purdue bouncing back after last year's first round upset exit in the Big Dance and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IndyCar star Alex Palou ready to defend Title
January 25, 2024 13:44 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBWISH-TV Sports Director Anthony Calhoun goes one on one with IndyCar Star and reigning series champion Alex Palou. Is this the year he finally wins his first Indy 500? Palou talks to AC about the big Month of May and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The ‘saying’ from Roger Penske that Indy 500 champ Josef Newgarden is taking to heart
January 18, 2024 01:03 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBThe 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season begins in just two months, but a lot of focus is already on the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The reigning champion of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” has his sights set on a repeat. Josef Newgarden is striving to become just the sixth driver in the history of the Indianapolis 500 to win the race in back-to-back years. In a one-on-one conversation with News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun at IndyCar Content D...
What Chuck Pagano is most looking forward to for the Colts next season
January 10, 2024 14:38 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBLast weekend, the Colts season ended heartbreakingly with a 23-19 home loss to the Houston Texans.Houston clinched the AFC South while the Colts missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season. On Sunday, former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joined “Countdown to Kickoff,” Indy’s only hour-long Colts pregame television show, and talked about what he is most looking forward to in Indianapolis next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Chuck Pagano’s message to Colts players ahead of 2 massive games
January 02, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBThe Indianapolis Colts were 8-7 tied atop the AFC South while holding on to the seventh and final AFC playoff spot with two games left in the regular season. On Sunday, the Colts will hosted the Las Vegas Raiders, and former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano put on his coaching hat and put himself back in the team meeting room for a few minutes on “Countdown to Kickoff.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...
Chuck Pagano: Colts’ Shane Steichen should be the NFL Coach of the Year
December 18, 2023 14:54 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBThe Indianapolis Colts are 8-6, holding onto the seventh and final AFC playoff spot after a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night.In that 30-13 victory, the Colts lost two of their best offensive players in the first half after Zack Moss exited with an arm injury and Michael Pittman Jr. was forced out prematurely with a concussion. This of course after the Colts were already without highly drafted quarterback Anthony Richardson for the year and All-Pro running back ...
‘You better pay the man:’ Former Colts coach Chuck Pagano on WR Pittman Jr.
December 11, 2023 18:34 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is enjoying a career year, and former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano believes that Indianapolis needs to give their best pass catcher a big contract before another team does.On “Countdown to Kickoff,’ Indy’s only hour-long Colts pregame television show, Pagano called out Colts General Manager Chris Ballard saying, “Ballard, you better pay the man.” Pagano, the coach of the Colts from 2012-2017, didn’t believe that Pittman Jr. was ...
Chuck Pagano’s advice to Coach Steichen ahead of the Colts playoff push
December 04, 2023 19:28 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBhe Indianapolis Colts are 6-5, holding onto the seventh and final AFC playoff spot ahead of Sunday’s game against the Titans.A big reason for the Colts success amid a three-game winning streak? Head Coach Shane Steichen. Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano knows what it is like to have success wearing the headset for the Horseshoe, but even Pagano is blown away by Steichen’s success of late. On “Countdown to Kickoff,” Indy’s only hour-long Colts pregame television show, Pagano ga...
Chuck Pagano’s take on why Shaq Leonard was released
November 29, 2023 20:16 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBLast week the Indianapolis Colts released four-time All-Pro linebacker and team captain Shaquille Leonard. Sunday on “Countdown to Kickoff,” Indy’s only hour-long Colts pregame television show, former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano explained why Leonard was released. Pagano, the head coach in Indianapolis from 2012-2017, believes that the early release could be a positive for Leonard as he tries to find his next home. In addition to the Leonard topic, Pagano and News 8 Sports Dire...
What Colts player has impressed Chuck Pagano the most this season?
October 23, 2023 20:10 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBFormer Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joined WISH-TV’s “Countdown to Kickoff,” and detailed one Colts player in particular who has really impressed him this season.CTK is Indy’s only hour-long Colts’ pregame television show, and Pagano joined live from his home in Boise, Idaho for his weekly segment, “Chuck Checks IN.” Pagano, the Colts head coach from 2012-2017, says that running back Zack Moss has shown flashes of greatness through the first few weeks of the season, even with the ...
Chuck Pagano talks AR and the biggest prankster on team while he was coaching with the Colts
October 16, 2023 14:27 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBChuck Pagano sits down with AC for week 6 of the NFL season and talks AR and the biggest prankster on team while he was coaching with the Colts! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colts Insider talks Richardson’s injury and what it means for the team
October 12, 2023 13:39 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBColts Insider Kevin Bowen joined News 8’s Anthony Calhoun live on WISH-TV to recap the Colts’ Week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans.Bowen is the host of “The Wake Up Call with KB and Andy,” the weekday morning radio talk show on 93.5/107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis. Live from the Colts Complex on West 56th St., the two also talk about Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury that he sustained in the second quarter and what that means for the team moving forward. KB and AC had plenty to d...
Chuck Pagano says Jonathan Taylor is perfect for QB Anthony Richardson, here’s why
October 09, 2023 20:21 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBChuck Pagano says Jonathan Taylor is perfect for QB Anthony Richardson, here’s why – plus we talk Jim Irsay. Coach Pagano opens up about what the Colts owner did for him that he’ll never forget. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chuck Pagano reminisces on his favorite memories as head coach of the Colts
September 27, 2023 20:34 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBChuck Pagano joined AC live from his home in Boise, Idaho, and talked about his two favorite memories as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He first talks about the big 28-point comeback that Andrew Luck led in the 2013 wildcard round against the Chiefs. Then, Pagano’s next favorite memory took place in Denver, where his entire family watched him and the Colts beat the Peyton Manning-led Broncos in the 2014 playoffs, sending the Horseshoe to the AFC Championship. Chuck a...
Colts Insider says Steichen “out coached” Ravens Harbaugh
September 26, 2023 15:49 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBAC sits down with WISH-TV Colts insider, Kevin Bowen, about the Colts win over Baltimore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pagano talks Jonathan Taylor
September 20, 2023 13:59 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBSunday on “Countdown to Kickoff”, Indy’s only hour-long Colts’ pregame television show, Chuck Pagano joined live from his home in Boise, Idaho, and gave his advice to Colts’ star running back Jonathan Taylor. AC also talked to Colts Insider, Kevin Bowen, about the positives in the Colts big win Sunday despite injury to QB Richardson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colts Insider believes the team is in good hands with QB Richardson, here’s why
September 13, 2023 13:25 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBColts Insider Kevin Bowen joined Sports Director Anthony Calhoun live on WISH-TV from the Colts’ complex. Bowen is the host of “The Wake Up Call with KB and Andy,” the weekday morning radio talk show on 93.5/107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis. The two had plenty to analyze from the Colts game on Sunday after a 31-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet WISH-TV's new Colts Insider, Kevin Bowen
July 27, 2023 14:42 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBWISH-TV is delighted to welcome the newest member of the Sports 8 Team, Kevin Bowen, who will be the Colts Insider. This will be Kevin’s 13th season covering the Colts so he knows all about the team. Find our more about him as AC has a conversation with WISH-TV’s new Colts Insider. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One-On-One with Josef Newgarden
May 30, 2023 13:35 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBTwo-time IndyCar champion, Josef Newgarden, finally got the one win that he really wanted, the Indianapolis 500. AC went one-on-one with him right after his big win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Taking a look at the Indy 500 field of 32
May 25, 2023 18:25 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBAC and Andrew Chernoff examine this year's Indy 500 field of 32. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Graham Rahal talks about his future in INDYCAR
May 18, 2023 19:28 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBAC sits down with Graham Rahal and talks about his future in INDYCAR. They also discuss how competitive the field is for this years Indy 500 and the series and Tony Kanaan's final ride and the impact the 2013 Indy 500 winner has had on him and his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
100 Days to Indy: Episode 3 Recap
May 12, 2023 20:11 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBAC recaps episode 3 of 100 Days to Indy and talks to driver Stefan Wilson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pato Ward on 100 Days to Indy
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBAs we inch closer and closer to race day, he latest episode of 100 Days to Indy can give you an early racing fix. AC had a chance to talk to one of the drivers featured in episode 3, Pato Ward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anthony Richardson is coming to Indy!
May 01, 2023 14:25 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBThe Indianapolis Colts faced a crossroads in their approach to the quarterback position during this year’s NFL draft. The franchise long led by conventional pocket passers, including Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, moved in a new direction by selecting Anthony Richardson of Florida with the fourth overall pick. Richardson tells us he's ready to get to work. AC went one-on-one with him in Kansas City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
Indianapolis Colts QB: Matt Ryan
September 08, 2022 16:21 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBAC catches up with Colts Quarterback Matt Ryan on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked with the 15 year NFL veteran ahead of their season opener coming up on Sunday. In the interview Calhoun and the Colts Q-B discussed the following and more: Why Indy Jim Irsay Jonathan Taylor / Michael Pittman Jr. Message to team Week 1 Any good golfers on team Peyton Manning See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
IndyCar Driver Graham Rahal - Indy 500 Preview
May 18, 2022 13:37 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAC catches up with IndyCar driver Graham Rahal as he gears up for his 15th appearance in the Indy 500. Rahal talks about how this could be the most competitive Indy 500 in recent memory and his excitement on racing in front of a full venue since the pandemic. Plus, Rahal doesn’t hold back his thoughts on racing in the wild weather on Saturday during the Indy Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Colts Head Coach Frank Reich and his Wife Linda
April 18, 2022 20:47 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAC catches up with Colts Head Coach Frank Reich and his wife Linda as they get ready to host their big charity event on Saturday, April 23rd. The Reich’s open up about their kNOTtoday foundation and their calling to give back to the community beyond the sidelines. Linda shares how life is away from the field for her husband and Frank talks about his new quarterback in Matt Ryan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
CBS Sports lead NCAA Basketball Analyst: Clark Kellogg
March 22, 2022 19:16 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAC catches up with CBS Sports Lead NCAA Basketball Analyst Clark Kellogg on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talks to Kellogg about the NCAA Tournament and the Purdue Boilermakers mission to get to the Final Four. Kellogg weighs in on the pressure of making it to New Orleans with a bracket that favors you. How good is Jaden Ivey? Who’s the team that can win it all? Kellogg answers that and more with AC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Indiana Sports Corp President: Ryan Vaughn
January 28, 2022 21:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAC catches up with Indiana Sports Corp President Ryan Vaugh on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talks to Vaughn about surviving one of the wildest sports year: From hosting the entire NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament to overseeing the biggest game in College Football last month and doing it all in ONE year. Plus Vaughn’s gives AC the inside scoop on a big event on February 23rd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that all Indy sports fans will want to ...
'WentzDay' Interview with Carson Wentz - Cardinals Week
December 22, 2021 22:15 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBAC catches up with Carson Wentz on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked exclusively with Colts Quarterback a part of their weekly segment WentzDAY on WISH-TV. In the interview Calhoun and the Colts Q-B discussed the following and more: Preview of Arizona Game Wentz’s responds to Coach Reich thoughts on Carson being “star of the game” in playoff push Wentz’s weighs in on Colts fans electric atmosphere at Patriots game His great re...
'WentzDay' Interview with Carson Wentz - Patriots Week
December 15, 2021 22:01 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBAC catches up with Carson Wentz on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked exclusively with Colts Quarterback a part of their weekly segment WentzDAY on WISH-TV. In the interview Calhoun and the Colts Q-B discussed the following and more: Preview of Patriots matchup Wentz weighs in on the “pressure” of the playoff push Wentz’s message to Colts fans ahead of the rivalry game Priority number one in beating a Bill Belichick team Wentz...
The Best of WentzDay
December 08, 2021 22:25 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBAC catches up with Carson Wentz on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked exclusively with Colts Quarterback a part of their weekly segment WentzDAY on WISH-TV. The Colts are on the bye this week – so we take a look back at some of the “Best moments of WentzDAY” with the #Colts QB1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
'WentzDay' Interview with Carson Wentz - Texans Week
December 02, 2021 02:03 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBAC catches up with Carson Wentz on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked exclusively with Colts Quarterback a part of their weekly segment 'WentzDAY' on WISH-TV. In the interview Calhoun and the Colts Q-B discussed the following and more: Preview of Texans matchup Wentz weighs in on the “pressure packed” final 5 games Why the Colts offense is clicking Colts Wide Receiver Ashton Dulin “secret weapon” ? Wentz’s family first adventure f...
'WentzDay' Interview with Carson Wentz - Tom Brady Week
November 24, 2021 22:14 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBAC catches up with Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked exclusively with Colts Quarterback a part of their weekly segment WentzDAY on WISH-TV. In the interview Calhoun and the Colts Q-B discussed the following and more: Preview of Tampa Bay matchup Wentz’s ultimate respect for Tom Brady Jonathan Taylor the MVP? Wentz weighs in Wentz candid as ever grading his ability to “slide” in game Which Colt...
'WentzDay' Interview with Carson Wentz - Jaguars Week
November 11, 2021 20:40 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBAC catches up with Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz on this edition of AC’s Conversations. News 8 Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talked exclusively with Colts Quarterback a part of their weekly segment WentzDAY on WISH-TV. In the interview Calhoun and the Colts Q-B discussed the following and more: Preview of Jaguars matchup The Reich stuff with his coach The story behind Offensive Lineman Danny Pinter touchdown vs. Jets Biggest prankster on the team Carson’s A01 Foundation...
'WentzDay' interview with Carson Wentz - Titans Week
October 29, 2021 19:35 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBOn this episode, WISH-TV Sports Director Anthony Calhoun is joined by Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz for the latest edition of 'WentzDay'. Here are the topics in this great interview! -49ers game THE wildest game Wentz has ever played in -The TD spike in San Fran & the story behind it -Wentz family loving life in Indianapolis -The AO1 Foundation food truck has arrived! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Colts Quarterback Carson Wentz (Exclusive Interview)
September 17, 2021 18:49 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBColts Quarterback Carson Wentz is ready to get Indy back in the playoffs. On this episode of AC Conversations, the Colts quarterback talks the urgency to win this week against the Rams, his praise for Colts fans in his debut, his relationship with Peyton Manning, and his passion for his AO1 Foundation. Check it out on AC’s Conversations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AC Golf Classic and Teachers Treasures
August 16, 2021 21:13 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAC Golf Classic has raised over 2 million dollars for inner-city education. On this episode we interview Margaret Sheehan the Executive Director of Teachers Treasures the main beneficiary of the golf outing. Margaret reflects on how the AC Golf Classic is having a powerful impact on teachers and inner city youth. Find out what you can do to help teachers here in Central Indiana. Check it out on AC’s Conversations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Ball State Football Coach Mike Neu
July 19, 2021 14:57 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMike Neu is coming off his best season ever as the Cards head coach. He led Ball State to its first bowl win in program history last season. We talk about the upcoming season, high expectations for his team as it tries to repeat as MAC Champs, his new contract, his passion to ride rollercoasters, and he shares a powerful story NEVER told before about what Drew Brees did for his son that left him in awe of the future Hall of Famer. Check it out on AC’s Conversations. See Privacy Pol...
The Face of the Speedway: Doug Boles
May 20, 2021 13:35 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAre you ready for the Indy 500? Everything you need to know about the biggest single day sporting event in the world. I talk to Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles: will there be a tv blackout? Can the fan capacity increase for the race? And what it’s like working for the legendary Roger Penske. Check it out on AC’s Conversations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
All ACcess Indy: Madness “Insiders” stories
April 16, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIt’s unimaginable what Indy pulled off in just 3 MONTHS of planning to host the ENTIRE NCAA Basketball Tournament. WISH-TV Sports reporters Charlie Clifford, Olivia Ray join AC with an “insiders” look at what it was like covering this unprecedented event. They share stories never told before until now. Check it out on AC’s Conversations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chris Gahl
March 11, 2021 18:36 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThe biggest stage in college sports comes to Indy next week: the ENTIRE Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament. Visit Indy's Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications Chris Gahl will play an invaluable role in making sure Indy is ready to host March Madness. He joins AC's Conversations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NFL Network's Scott Hanson
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Super Bowl is next week in Tampa, FL. Sports Director Anthony Calhoun talks to NFL Network "The Redzone" Host Scott Hanson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Clark Kellogg
November 02, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week AC chats with CBS Lead NCAA Basketball studio analyst and former Indiana Pacer Clark Kellogg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tony Dungy
October 12, 2020 15:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBAC chats with legendary former Colts coach and current NBC football analyst Tony Dungy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AC's Conversations Trailer
October 09, 2020 02:27 - 37 seconds - 587 KBFrom WISH-TV, News 8 Sports Director, Anthony Calhoun (aka AC) bring you “AC’s Conversations” A weekly podcast that features conversations with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. Presented by Betrivers.com, on the All Indiana Podcast Network, AC’s conversations includes the latest news in sports, music, TV, movies and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.