This page links to podcasts to select interviews from The Zone on XL 950. You can listen live to The Zone with Derek Schultz weekday afternoons from 3-6 PM, or listen live online by following our streaming link.
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JULY
Jeff Saturday 7-30-10
Colts Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday talks to Derek Schultz about beginning Training Camp, the holdouts of Wayne and Mathis, and why you'll never hear him singing the Notre Dame fight song.
Marty Brennaman 7-29-10
The Hall of Fame voice of the Reds joins The Zone to preview the weekend series against Atlanta, praises Walt Jocketty, and why he believes the team is OK standing pat at the trade deadline.
Brad Daugherty 7-28-10
The former NBA All-Star and Inside NASCAR analyst joins a back-from-vacation Derek Schultz to recap the Brickyard 400, the attendance woes at Indy, and defends JPM's call to pit late.
Clark Kellogg 7-26-10
Pacers' VP of Player Relations Clark Kellogg talks to Jay and Dave about the responsibilities of his new gig, the current state of the Pacers, and pulling some strings for Dave to be the mop guy.
Jake Fox 7-23-10
Guest host Brad Wochomurka talks to Cathedral grad Jake Fox about his new role in Baltimore, security response to fans going on the field, and his memories at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Reed Sorenson 7-22-10
Jay Baker and Dave Scoggan fill-in for Derek Schultz and talk to the driver of the #83 Red Bull car Reed Sorenson. He looks back on his debut at ORP and what to expect at the Brickyard on Sunday.
Travis Kvapil 7-22-10
The driver of the #34 car talks to Jay and Dave about coming back to Indianapolis for the first time since the tire fiasco in 2008, and whether or not he gets free Long John Silver's in victory lane.
Kevin Conway 7-21-10
Rookie points leader and the driver of the #34 car talks to Derek Schultz about his first trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the experiences of his first full-time Sprint Cup Series ride.
Narain Karthikeyan 7-20-10
The driver of the #60 truck in the Camping World Series talks about being the first Indian driver in NASCAR, being one of the six cars to run in the '05 U.S. Grand Prix in Indy, and possibly trying out IndyCar.
Todd Wright 7-19-10
We talk anything and everything with Todd Wright, host of Todd Wright Tonight on Sporting News Radio. From WWE, to the Brickyard 400, to the contending Reds, Todd gives his take on the sports world.
Randy Bernard 7-16-10
The head of the IZOD IndyCar Series joins The Zone to talk about the new Dallara chassis, what the future may hold for venues such as Watkins Glen, and taking promotional ideas from Lady Gaga.
Larry Bird 7-15-10
Pacers President Larry Bird talks to Derek Schultz about Indy's Draft class, the point guard possibilities for next season, and what he would've done in LeBron's shoes.
Grange Insurance All-Stars 7-15-10
Cathedral's Kofi Hughes (IU), Southport's Joe Gilliam (Purdue), and Phil Dudley of Ben Davis (Ball State) talk to Derek Schultz about the upcoming All-Star Game and look forward to their college careers.
Steve Sax 7-14-10
With the passing of George Steinbrenner on Tuesday, former Yankee and All-Star Steve Sax gives his memories of The Boss, and discusses his involvement in the greatest Simpsons episode of all-time.
Andy Van Slyke 7-13-10
The three-time All-Star and author joins Derek Schultz to talk about his new book, discusses his experience in the All-Star Game, and whether Instant Replay should be utilized in baseball.
Tully Bevilaqua 7-13-10
Everyone's favorite Aussie talks about being in Connecticut for the All-Star Game, looks the rest of the Fever season, and analyzes the performance of her home country in the World Cup.
Anthony Schoettle 7-12-10
Indianapolis Business Journal Sports Business reporter Anthony Schoettle talked to Derek Schultz about the Pacers new agreement with the CIB, and gives an early grade for IndyCar Series president Randy Bernard.
Mark Boyle 7-9-10
The long-time voice of the Pacers gives his take on LeBron's departure, the Pacers wrapping up Summer League play, and his Wish Walk across central Indiana this summer.
Pat Williams 7-9-10
No stranger to losing a franchise player, Orlando Magic VP Pat Williams talks about Shaq's departure to LA in 1996, how the Magic are preparing for the big three in Miami, and talks Pacers' Summer League.
Randy Pemberton 7-7-10
Inside NASCAR co-host Randy Pemberton joins Derek Schultz to talk about the wild finish at Daytona, Dale Jr.'s surge into The Chase, and why Kevin Harvick may finally dethrone the #48 car.
Lance Stephenson 7-6-10
After falling to the Pacers with the 40th overall selection, Lance Stephenson discusses his potential, responds to the criticism over his "coachability" issues, and possibly moving over to point guard.
Magnum Rolle 7-6-10
The Pacers rookie joins Derek Schultz to talk a bit about his game, his impressions of Paul George from going up against him in the WAC, and the surprising origin of his first name.
Brad Stevens 7-2-10
Butler's head coach talks about the completion of the Bulldogs' summer camp, why Utah is a perfect fit for Gordon Hayward, and the struggles of his beloved Cubs.
Justin Wilson 7-1-10
The driver of the #22 car talks about defending his title at Watkins Glen, what the first few races have been like with his new Dreyer & Reinbold team, and his home country's disappointing ouster from the World Cup.
JUNE
L. Jon Wertheim 6-30-10
Sports Illustrated's tennis analyst and native Hoosier talks about Roger Federer's stunning upset at Wimbledon, U.S. Open favorite status for Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick's legacy.
Nate Dunlevy 6-29-10
The founder of 18to88.com and author of the new book "Blue Blood" talks about his piece on the history of the Colts in Indianapolis, why Baltimore should move on, and the holdouts of Wayne/Mathis.
Jonny Gomes 6-28-10
After a 5-1 week, a key part of the Reds' surge back to first joins Derek Schultz to discuss his season, his role in the lineup, and the phenomenon known as "Jonny Gomes' Facts".
Alex Presley 6-28-10
One of the new additions to Indianapolis Indians talks about hitting for the cycle on Sunday, his expectations now that he's reached the Triple-A level, and the 2010 outlook for his hometown Saints.
Paul George 6-25-10
The newest Pacer joins guest-host Dan O'Brien to talk about being a member of the Blue and Gold, look back on his time at Fresno State, and an interesting bet with Chargers RB Ryan Mathews.
Jacques McClendon 6-24-10
The big Colts rookie recaps his first experience in OTAs, how Peyton Manning has helped him along, and gives his take on the Kobe vs. Jordan debate.
Mike DeCourcy 6-23-10
Sporting News' basketball writer analyzes the upcoming NBA Draft, what the Pacers should do at #10, and why he thinks former Butler star Gordon Hayward will be a great pro.
Ryan Carr 6-22-10
The Pacers Director of Scouting talks to Derek Schultz about the upcoming Draft, the players that the team is interested in, and getting value with the 2nd round selections.
Greg Lansing 6-21-10
New Indiana State head basketball coach Greg Lansing talks about his new gig, the returning talent in Terre Haute, and renewing rivalries with Indiana and Purdue.
Gary Player 6-18-10
Nine-time Major champion Gary Player discusses his new book "Don't Choke", looks back on his duels with fellow greats Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and discusses the current state of the PGA Tour.
Ryen Russillo 6-18-10
Co-host of The Scott Van Pelt Show, Ryen Russilo of ESPN Radio recaps Game 7 of the NBA Finals, compares Kobe to other Laker greats, and looks forward to the summer of LeBron.
Tony Gonzalez 6-17-10
Perhaps the greatest tight end of all-time, the Falcon talks about year #2 in Atlanta, the progression of his quarterback Matt Ryan, and his specialized diet plan.
Drew Storen 6-16-10
The former Brownsburg star and Nationals reliever talks to Derek Schultz about his time so far in the bigs, going through Strasburg-mania, and donning the Elvis wig.
Michael Waltrip 6-15-10
Inside NASCAR analyst and driver of the #55 car Michael Waltrip talks about getting back behind the wheel in Sonoma, Denny Hamlin's hot streak, and whether or not we'll see him in Indy in July.
Ebony Hoffman 6-14-10
The Indiana Fever forward talks to Derek Schultz about the season so far, what it's going to take to take home a Championship, and the NCAA sanctions at her alma mater.
Kolbrin Vitek 6-11-10
Drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 20th overall pick, the former Ball State star talks about his chance to play in the bigs, working out at Fenway, and his future at third.
Philip Wheeler 6-10-10
Colts' starting linebacker Philip Wheeler talks to Derek Schultz about his offseason, having a breakout season in 2010, and how his famous dreadlocks are looking.
Justin Allgaier 6-10-10
The driver of the #12 Verizon car in the Nationwide Series discusses his 2010 season, Team Penske's disappointing performance in the Indy 500, and his take on Danica's jump into stock-car racing.
Daniel Muir 6-9-10
Defensive tackle Daniel Muir of the Colts talks to Derek Schultz about OTAs, his breakout 2009 season, and what he thinks about his teammates holding out and skipping mini-camp.
Steve McClain 6-8-10
Indiana's new assistant coach talks about working on Tom Crean's staff, recruiting his roots in the Northwest, and the late addition of Guy-Marc Michel to the 2010 recruiting class.
John Feinstein 6-7-10
The best-selling author talks about his new book "Moment Of Glory" about the 2003 PGA Majors captured by first-time winners, and looks back on "Season on the Brink" and the current state of IU basketball.
Patrick Patterson 6-4-10
We continue to talk Pacers' Draft with potential pick Patrick Patterson. He discusses how his workouts for NBA teams have gone so far, and possibly playing for John Calipari in the pros.
Hoosier Reunion Classic (Boys) 6-4-10
Three of the senior stars from the Hoosier Reunion Classic in Knightstown join Derek Schultz in Danville's Travis Carroll (Purdue), Bloomington South's Erik Fromm (Butler), and Terone Johnson of North Central (Purdue).
Hoosier Reunion Classic (Girls) 6-4-10
Three of the senior stars from the Hoosier Reunion Classic in Knightstown join Derek Schultz in Mooresville's Maegan Callaway (Valparaiso), Decatur Central's Anna Munn (Indiana State), and Dee Dee Williams of Ben Davis (Purdue).
John Cena 6-3-10
The WWE Champion talks to Derek Schultz about waving the green flag at this weekend's Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 at Pocono, his respect of Peyton Manning, and his split loyalties in baseball.
Dahntay Jones 6-3-10
Pacers forward Dahntay Jones joins The Zone to discusse his offseason, what it's like guarding Kobe Bryant, and if the Blue and Gold are moving in the right direction.
Jordan Crawford 6-2-10
He wasn't able to workout for the Pacers due to an injury, but Jordan Crawford talks about the potential of donning the Blue and Gold, his 25-footer to force overtime against K-State, and looks back on his time at IU.
Ekpe Udoh 6-1-10
The former Baylor star talks to Derek Schultz about possibly becoming a Pacer, a storybook season for the Bears program, and what he brings to the table for an NBA team.
Ryan Newman 6-1-10
Stewart-Hass driver Ryan Newman talks about capturing another pole in Charlotte, his 2010 season thus far (including his win in Phoenix), and his Purdue vehicular engineering degree paying off.
Listen to past Zone interviews with the Podcast Archive: Spring 2010 (March, April, May) Winter 2009-10 (December, January, February) Fall 2009 (September, October, November) Summer 2009 (June, July, August)
