Hysteria: A Basketball Show
Basketball is different in Indy. It always has been. The Hysteria podcast brings the stories and characters that have shaped the city's storied history with the game we love.
To celebrate the stories, legends, and moments that define the heart of the game, Visit Indy and Indiana Sports Corp, in partnership with Rococo Punch and with support from the NCAA, are launching Hysteria! A Basketball Podcast. This four-part, limited series drops throughout March Madness, building momentum toward the 2026 Men’s Final Four. Each episode is hosted by a prominent Indiana voice and explores a defining chapter in basketball history, blending behind-the-scenes storytelling with firsthand accounts from the people who lived it.From historic perfection to improbable comebacks, Hysteria! captures the spirit of Hoosier Hysteria and the role Indy continues to play on the sport’s biggest stage.
Now, meet the stories behind the hysteria.
Episode 1: The Bubble
Hosted by Sarah Myer
Chief of Staff & Strategy, Indiana Sports Corp
When the NCAA asked if one city could host the entire 2021 tournament, Indy said yes. Sarah Myer takes listeners inside the unprecedented effort that helped bring March Madness back and reignite downtown.
Featuring:
- JoAn Scott
Vice President of Men's Basketball, NCAA - Steve and Jennifer Sanner
Tournament Volunteers
Episode 2: The Breakthrough
Hosted by Julie Roe Lach
Executive Vice President, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
The rise of the women’s game did not happen overnight. Julie Roe Lach explores the evolution from overlooked to undeniable and why this moment feels like a turning point.
Featuring:
- Tamika Catchings
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA Champion, Ambassador - Pacers Sports & Entertainment - Debbie Antonelli
College Basketball Analyst, Naismith Memorial and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer - Lynn Holzman
Vice President of Women’s Basketball, NCAA
Episode 3: Undefeated
Hosted by Bill Benner
Retired, former Indy Star Sports Columnist, IU Alumni
Fifty years later, the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers remain the last men’s Division I team to finish undefeated. Bill Benner revisits the discipline, leadership, and legacy of a team that still stands alone.
Featuring:
- Quinn Buckner
IU Player on 1976 Team, Indiana Pacers play-by-play - Kent Benson
IU Player on 1976 Team - Bobby Wilkerson
IU Player on 1976 Team
Episode 4: The Shot
Hosted by Judith Thomas
President & CEO, Indy Arts Council, Bulter Alumni
One half-court attempt nearly delivered the greatest underdog ending in tournament history. Judy Thomas revisits Butler’s magical 2010 run and the moment a city held its breath.
Featuring:
- Michael Kaltenmark
Vice President of Marketing, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, former Butler Blue handler
Listen to Hysteria! A Basketball Show wherever you get your podcasts. Then, plan your Final Four weekend. Because it is always basketball season in Indy.
