Talkin' Sports with Jim Shovlin
Hosted by Jim Shovlin
Talkin’ Sports is your source for all things Fort Wayne sports. Host Jim Shovlin talks with local athletes, coaches, managers and others who work in athletics about everything sports in Fort Wayne.
All Episodes
5 29 21 Talkin Sports
Host Jim Shovlin welcomes in Fort Wayne TinCaps president Mike Nutter as well as Fort Wayne Komets general manager Michael Franke to talk the latest. We also talk Indianapolis 500. Join us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/8/21 Talkin Sports
Jim begins the show with a tribute to his late friend Gerry Houck. Mike Nutter and Michael Franke also join the show to talk TinCaps and Komets, while producer Justin Kenny shares the story of his adventure as a chaperone[...]
5/1/21 Talkin Sports
Pickleball! Jim Shovlin talks the trendy sport with Heidi Kleinrichert. The "Three Mikes" also join the show, with Mike McCaffrey talking Opening Day for the TinCaps, Mike McCaffrey discussing the latest on the Saint Francis Cougars and Michael Franke on[...]
4/17/2021 Talkin Sports
Justin Kenny is back! After a sizable hiatus, Jim Shovlin welcomes his producer back on the airwaves and is also joined by University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey and Fort Wayne Komets president Michael Franke to the show.
4/17/21 Talkin Sports
Justin Kenny is back! After a sizable hiatus, Jim Shovlin welcomes his producer back on the airwaves and is also joined by University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey and Fort Wayne Komets president Michael Franke to the show.[...]
2/27/21 Talkin Sports
A full show on the last Saturday of February welcomes Sim Spahiev of Leo High School softball, as well as Mike McCaffrey of the University of Saint Francis and Fort Wayne Komets president Michael Franke.
2/27/2021 Talkin Sports
A full show on the last Saturday of February welcomes Sim Spahiev of Leo High School softball, as well as Mike McCaffrey of the University of Saint Francis and Fort Wayne Komets president Michael Franke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/6/2021 Talkin Sports
It is the "Big Game" edition of Talkin' Sports as Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny give their thoughts on a weekend that includes girls basketball sectionals. University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins the show to discuss[...]
02/06/2021
It is the "Big Game" edition of Talkin' Sports as Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny give their thoughts on a weekend that includes girls basketball sectionals. University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins the show to discuss[...]
1/30/21 Talkin Sports
Mike McCaffrey, athletic director of the University of Saint Francis joins the show to discuss the latest in Cougars athletics. Ryan Stevens also joins the show to talk his role with the Indiana Fever and his experience in the "Wubble"[...]
1/31/21 Talkin Sports
Mike McCaffrey, athletic director of the University of Saint Francis joins the show to discuss the latest in Cougars athletics. Ryan Stevens also joins the show to talk his role with the Indiana Fever and his experience in the "Wubble"[...]
1/23/2021 Talkin’ Sports
Jim celebrates the 13th anniversary of the start of Talkin' Sports with Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey and Fort Wayne Komets radio announcer Shane Albahrani as both discuss what is to come with the start soon of Cougars football[...]
1/16/2021 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin welcomes Mike McCaffrey of the University of Saint Francis to talk the latest in Cougar athletes. Mike DeLaGarza of the Summit Sity Sluggers also joins the show to talk about a unique and free opportunity for baseball coaches[...]
01/16/2021 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin welcomes Mike McCaffrey of the University of Saint Francis to talk the latest in Cougar athletes. Mike DeLaGarza of the Summit Sity Sluggers also joins the show to talk about a unique and free opportunity for baseball coaches[...]
1 09 2021 Talkin Sports
Host Jim Shovlin welcomes University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey to discuss the latest in Cougars athletics. Fort Wayne Mad Ants president Tim Bawmann also joins the show to discuss the return of the G League and the[...]
1/9/2021 Talkin Sports
Host Jim Shovlin welcomes University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey to discuss the latest in Cougars athletics. Fort Wayne Mad Ants president Tim Bawmann also joins the show to discuss the return of the G League and the[...]
01 02 2021 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny ring in the new year by taking a look at Notre Dame's loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff. Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey of the University of Saint Francis also joins the show[...]
12 26 2020 Talkin Sports
Shovlin returns on the day after Christmas and talks to University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey in the weekly Cougar Chat. Lincoln Kaleigh Shrock also joins the show to talk the Fort Wayne Spacemen of the USPHL.
12 26 2020 Talkin’ Sports
Shovlin returns on the day after Christmas and talks to University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey in the weekly Cougar Chat. Lincoln Kaleigh Shrock also joins the show to talk the Fort Wayne Spacemen of the USPHL. See[...]
12 19 2020 Talkin Sports
Shovlin welcomed back producer Justin Kenny after a one-week hiatus and the duo talked high school basketball, including a "what if" with the canceled SAC Holiday Tournament and what the seedings would be. Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey also[...]
12 12 2020 Talkin’ Sports
Guests Mike McCaffrey (USF Athletic Director) and Mike Nutter (Tincaps President) join Jim Shovelin's Talkin' Sports!
10/17/2020 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny take a final look at Week 9 of the high school football season, and also preview the sectional matchups that begin next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talkin Sports 10/10/2020
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny break down all things Week 8 of the high school football season, including the conference championship races. The duo also discuss their favorite topic...officiating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/2020 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny break down Week 7 of the high school football season and the impact on the SAC and NE8 title races. Shovlin also welcomes Dr. Jason Russell of Optimum Performance Sports to discuss the new[...]
9/26/2020 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny break down all of the happenings of Week 6 of the high school football season, including big wins for South Adams, Norwell and Fairfield. The duo also take a look at Week 7 and[...]
9/19/2020 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny take on Week 5 of the high school football season and break down all of the happenings in northeast Indiana on the Friday gridiron. The duo also discuss the continued abuse of officials by[...]
9/5/2020 Talkin’ Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny break down Week 3 of the high school football season. Fort Wayne TinCaps president Mike Nutter joins the show to talk about where minor league baseball is at, as well as Fernando Tatis Jr.[...]
8/29/2020 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny recap Week 2 of the high school football season, including a full rundown of scores, stats and analysis. Shovlin is also joined by Officer Josh Hartup of the Fort Wayne Police Department to discuss[...]
8/8/2020 Talkin’ Sports
Host Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny discuss the upcoming high school football season and break down some of the top individuals and teams across the four major area conferences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/01/2020 Talkin’ Sports: Blake Sebring joins Co-Host chair
Jim Shovlin is joined in-studio by Blake Sebring to talk St Francis and high school football plus much more!
7/25/2020 Talkin’ Sports
Jim Shovlin is joined in-studio by Blake Sebring to talk Fort Wayne Komets and the career of legend Len Thornson and much more including MLB!
7/18/2020 Talkin Sports
Host Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny discuss the situation regarding fall sports - especially football - in a country still being ravaged by COVID-19. What are the challenges, risks and rewards in following through with athletics? The duo are[...]
7/11/2020 Talkin’ Sports
Host Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny discuss the new addition to the Homestead boys basketball team. Andy McManama of the World Baseball Academy joins the show to talk about a special Senior Night event that is being held on[...]
6/27/2020 Talkin Sports
Jim Shovlin talks social media and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on how organizations and teams approach it. Allie Lane of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and John Nolan of the Fort Wayne TinCaps break down their approaches and[...]
5/09/2020 Talkin’ Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny discuss Outside the Huddle's top 10 football facilities in northeast Indiana. They are also joined by Blake Sebring to talk the latest in sports and how they are being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.[...]
Talkin’ Sports 5/2/20
Jim Shovlin talks top 10 football fields in northeast Indiana with Justin Kenny of OutsidetheHuddle.net and also takes a look at what a Northeast Indiana Sports Hall of Fame would look like with Blake Sebring.
Talkin’ Sports 4/25/20
Jim Shovlin is joined by former News-Sentinel sports reporters Dan Vance and Blake Sebring to talk about the 'good ol' days' of afternoon print media in northeast Indiana.
Dean Pantazi joins the show
Jim Shovlin and producer co-host Justin Kenny are joined by 21 Alive's Dean Pantazi to talk about returning to the sports scene for another season. Longtime journalist Blake Sebring joins the show as well.
Local Sports Being Postponed/Cancelled
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny talk about local sports being postponed and cancelled from this week and more. Fort Wayne Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann and Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke join.
Boys Sectional Championship Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny preview Sectional Championships and more. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey, Fort Wayne Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann, and Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke all join for their[...]
Boys HS Sectionals
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny talk HS Boys Sectionals. Team Presidents from Fort Wayne Komets (Michael Franke) and Fort Wayne Mad Ants Tim Bawmann joins and more.
Girls Regional Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny preview some girls high school basketball Regional action and talk boys hoops/SAC conference shake-up. The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey, Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke and Fort Wayne Mad[...]
Tamika Catchings joins the show
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by former Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings, The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey, Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke, and Media Relations for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants[...]
Rock Summit Basketball Joins in-Studio
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined in-studio by coaches and players from Rock Summit Basketball. Also, The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey and Fort Wayne Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann joins to preview some[...]
12-Year Anniversary
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny celebrate the 12-Year Anniversary for Talkin' Sports. Members of Team Focus basketball join in-studio. Also, Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann joins to preview road game vs. South Bay and much more.
Shake-up in Boys Hoops in the SAC
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny talk about a shake-up in the SAC in boys hoops. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey, Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann join for their weekly chats and much more
Justin is back!
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap a crazy week of local sports. The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey joins to talk some Cougar hoops and more. Team Presidents from the Fort Wayne Komets and Mad Ants[...]
Start of a New Decade for Local Sports
Jim Shovlin is joined by The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey to talk some Saint Francis hoops, Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke, and Fort Wayne Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann to look ahead to[...]
Wrapping up 2019
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by veteran hoops coach Keith Edmonds, Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke, and Fort Wayne Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann to wrap up 2019 and more.
Talkin’ Sports: Holiday Edition
Jim Shovlin and Justin Kenny celebrate a Holiday Edition of Talkin Sports. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey, Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann and Komets Team President Michael Franke join the show and a special guest[...]
Talkin’ Sports: 12/14/2019
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey to talk USF athletics/hoops. Also, Fort Wayne Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann joins to recap Mad Ants win over Erie and[...]
Talkin’ Sports: 12/7/2019
Jim Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny talk some high school hoops. The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCafrey joins to talk USF hoops. Mad Ants Team President Tim Bawmann joins to preview home game vs. Raptors 905 and[...]
Baseball Fundraiser
Talkin Sports is presented by OPS. Jim Shovlin and Caleb Hatch (filling-in for Justin Kenny) are joined by Mark Delagarza to talk about an unique fundraiser. Also, Weekly chats with The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey &[...]
HS FB State Championship Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer co-host Justin Kenny recap HS Football and preview some State Championships. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey to preview the football team's playoff game, talks men's hoops that are undefeated. Fort Wayne Komets[...]
HS Football Regional Championship Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap Regional Championship week in hs football. The University of Saint Francis Cougars Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey joins to talk Cougar football and basketball. Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke previews their game[...]
HS FB Sectional Recap/Regional Preview
Justin Kenny and Dan Vance fill-in for Jim Shovlin this week to recap Sectional Championship week and look ahead to Regionals in high school football. Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke joins to talk Komets hockey/Kalamazoo road games and[...]
HS FB Sectional Championship Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap hs football/preview Sectional Championships next week. They were joined by The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director to talk USF basketball, preview football game vs. Lawrence Tech. Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael[...]
HS Football Sectionals 1st Round Recap
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap 1st round of Sectionals in high school football. The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey previews USF-Sienna Heights and Komets Team President Michael Franke talks Komets hockey.
2019 IHSAA HS Football Sectional Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny preview the IHSAA high school football Sectionals. Also, The University of Saint Francis Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey joins to preview USF vs. Indiana Wesleyan. Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke joins to preview[...]
Week 8 HS Football Recap
Jim Shovlin and producer Caleb Hatch recap Week 8 in high school football with Justin Kenny. Also, Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke joins to preview home opening night at the Coliseum. The University of Saint Francis athletic director[...]
HS Football Week 7 Recap
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap Week 7 of high school football. Also The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to preview USF-Marian football match-up and more.
Crazy Week 6 of HS Football
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap a crazy Week 6 of high school football. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to preview homecoming for USF vs. St. Ambrose and more.
Bigger Draw in HS Sports: Football or Basketball?
Jim Shovlin and producer Caleb Hatch (filling-in for Justin Kenny) talk Week 5 of high school football. The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to preview the upcoming football game vs. Robert Morris and more. In terms[...]
Week 4 HS Football Recap
Jim Shovlin and producer co-host Justin Kenny recap Week 4 of high school football. Also, The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to talk Cougar football and more.
Parkview Field Expanding
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap Week 3 of HS Football. Also, the University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to talk Fall Sports in 2019. Fort Wayne Tincaps President Mike Nutter joins to talk about a[...]
Week 2 Recap for HS Football
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap Week 2 of high school football. Also, Judge Phil joins to talk about the debut episode for the Fighting Irish preview for the 2019 season. Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins[...]
HS Football Week 1 Recap
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny recap Week 1 of high school football and more. Also, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to talk about the final returns to Parkview Field this season and more.
The Boys of Fall
Jim Shovlin and producer Caleb Hatch (filling-in for Justin) are joined by Outsidethehuddle.net's Dan Vance to talk some high school football. They're also joined by Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter for his weekly chat and more.
2019 Northeast Indiana HS FB Preview
Jim Shovlin and producer co-host Justin Kenny were joined by Outsidethehuddle.net's Dan Vance to preview the 2019 high school football season. Also, Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to forecast the rest of the season as they push for the[...]
Ready for Some Football?
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by new Purdue-Fort Wayne Mastodons baseball coach Doug Schreiber, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter and more.
Prospect Select Inc Great Lakes Invitational Coming to FW
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by Tony Gongaware from Prospect Select Baseball Inc. to talk about the upcoming Great Lakes Fall Invitational coming to Fort Wayne. Also, they're joined by Brent Harring from the TinCaps and Tim[...]
Guns N Hoses Charity Golf Outing
Jim Shovlin and producer co/host Justin Kenny are joined by Josh Hartup to talk Guns N Hoses Charity Golf Outing, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting Geared Up For HS FB Season
Justin kenny and Caleb Hatch fill-in for Jim Shovlin to talk some high school football and Fort Wayne Tincaps baseball. Carroll head football coach Doug Dinan joins the show and Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins for his weekly chat[...]
Goalball/Judo Events Going on in Fort Wayne
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by Turnstone CEO Mike Mushett to talk about goalball/judo events going on in Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to talk Tincaps baseball and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for[...]
Approaching Moratorium Period in HS Sports
Jim Shovlin and producer/co host Justin Kenny discuss how to handle Moratorium period in high school sports, Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to talk current home stand vs. Great lakes and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Officiating in HS Sports
Jim Shovlin is joined by Jeff Lytle and Joe Rudolph in-studio to talk about officiating high school sports. Also, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to preview the 2nd half of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will The Komets Struggle To Make The Playoffs?
Caleb Hatch is in for Jim Shovlin. Caleb talks about if the Fort Wayne Komets will make the playoffs. He's also joined by Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter to talk about the homestand, Kenny Barr joined to talk races at[...]
Summertime is Baseball Time!
Jim Shovlin is joined by Fort Wayne native Eric Wedge (taking over at Wichita State as coach), Wildcat Baseball League President Bill Derbyshire and Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter to all talk summertime baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HS Baseball Teams Advancing To Regionals
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by South Side Baseball coach Ryan Dellinger and New Haven baseball coach Dave Bischoff to talk about advancing to Regionals. Also, Tincaps Team president Mike Nutter joins to preview the current homestand.[...]
Memorial Day Weekend Edition
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by Caleb Hatch and Judpge Phil Houk to preview the Indianapolis 500 and more on this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Talkin' Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Very Special Golf Outing
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny are joined by Amy Torres-Alfaro to talk about a very special golf outing and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Training to Run The Big Races
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny talk local sports of sorts. Mike Else joins to talk about training to run the big races, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter in the weekly chat, and Caleb Hatch joins to preview[...]
May The 4th Be With You
Jim Shovlin and producer/co-host Justin Kenny talk local sports of all sorts. Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to talk about the current home-stand, The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to talk some Cougars'[...]
Tincaps Road Trip To South Bend/ Komets Season Recap
Jim Shovlin and producer Caleb Hatch (in for Justin Kenny) talk local sports of all sorts. Shovlin is joined by Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter to preview their road trip to South Bend. Also, Fort Wayne Komets Team[...]
Annual NEI Baseball Hall of Fame
Jim Shovlin and Justin Kenny are joined by Steve Warden to talk about the 2019 NEI Baseball HOF, The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey joins to talk some spring Cougars sports, and Fort Wayne Komets Team President[...]
Shovlin is Back!
Jim Shovlin is back after being out sick last week! Shovlin and producer Justin Kenny talk some Tincaps baseball with Team President Mike Nutter and some Komets with Team President Michael Franke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NCAA Final Four/Championship Preview
Justin Kenny and Dan Vance fill-in for Jim Shovlin to preview the NCAA Tournament Final Four/Championship, Fort Wayne Tincaps Team President Mike Nutter joins to preview the 2019 season, Komets Team President Michael Franke joins to look ahead to the[...]
Rock Summit Basketball
Jim Shovlin is joined in-studio by Derrick Jackson from Rock Summit Basketball, The University of Saint Francis athletic director Mike McCaffrey to talk about the start of baseball/softball season, and Fort Wayne Komets Team President Michael Franke to preview the[...]