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From Way Downtown with insider Dustin Dopirak

From Way Downtown with insider Dustin Dopirak

IndyStar · Gannett Media / Consumer Products

71 episodesEN-US

Show overview

From Way Downtown with insider Dustin Dopirak has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 71 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 41 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 21 episodes published. Published by Gannett Media / Consumer Products.

Episodes
71
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
37 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Join insider Dustin Dopirak as he discusses all things Pacers on From Way Downtown.

Latest Episodes

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From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pacers lose out on a top 4 pick

May 11, 202633 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: What to do about tanking?

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they discuss the Pacers tanking the season to get a top lottery pick.

Feb 17, 202635 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pacers acquire Ivica Zubac from Clippers

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell discuss the Pacers' acquisition of center Ivica Zubal from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Feb 5, 202624 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: How would Cameron Boozer fit with the Pacers?

Insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell discuss the possibility of drafting prospect Cameron Boozer on the latest From Way Downtown podcast.

Jan 9, 202645 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pacers start the season 1-13, worst record in the league

Is it time to change the name of our Pacers podcast? IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell look at the sad state of the Pacers and debate what the best outcome of the season is and whether the negatives will out-weigh the scant few positives long term.

Nov 18, 202545 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: A season without Tyrese Haliburton

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they preview the Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 season.

Oct 21, 202552 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Myles Turner is gone. What’s next. Nothing optimal

The worst-case scenario of losing Game 7 and Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 season got even worse with Myles Turner’s decision to leave for Milwaukee. Where do the Pacers turn to now?

Jul 2, 202538 min

From Way Downtown Pacers podcast: NBA Finals preview with The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson

The Oklahoman's Jenny Carlson and Dustin Dopirak from IndyStar talk predictions, key matchups, X factors and more to preview the Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals.  

Jun 4, 202533 min

From Way Downtown: Pacers on a roll Lakers coming to town

The Bennedict Mathurin question, Pacers’ wild week. What do the Pacers do with their high-scoring bench piece? Plus, Indiana has won five in a row and welcome the Lakers to town on Wednesday to kick off a hoops-filled week in Indy.

Mar 25, 202542 min

From Way Downtown Podcast: Pacers hit new high-water mark for season Tyrese ballin'

The Pacers are on a roll and Tyrese Haliburton is scorching hot. Insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down the keys to Indiana’s improvement and what comes next.

Mar 5, 202533 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pacers on a hot streak, Haliburton injury and trade talk

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell breakdown the massive win over the Cavaliers, the NBA’s best team, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and should the Pacers make a move at the trade deadline.

Jan 13, 202531 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Is the Pacers hot streak sustainable?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopiriak and editor Nat Newell explain why Aaron Nembhard is the best player in the NBA, if the team’s recent hot streak is sustainable and what the team needs out of Tyrese Haliburton the rest of the season.

Dec 30, 202434 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: What’s wrong with the Pacers?

IndyStar Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell delve into what’s wrong with the Pacers. Is it chemistry? Is it how the pieces fit together? Should they play T.J. McConnell more? Is there a trade they need to make?

Dec 9, 202439 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Why is Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton struggling?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell dive into why Tyrese Haliburton is struggling, how worried fans should be and why Buddy Hield – yes, Buddy Hield – is a key figure in the changes in Haliburton’s game.

Nov 5, 202442 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: The battle for playing time for Mathurin, Walker & Sheppard

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell dive in on the battle for playing time between Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard and what it means for the Pacers’ ceiling, James Wideman’s promising start and how former Purdue star Zach Edey could change the NBA.

Oct 15, 202434 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: 2024-25 season preview

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell are back on the From Way Downtown Podcast. They dive into Myles Turner’s future, how Bennedict Mathurin’s role will change, Tyrese Haliburton’s defense and a quick look at where the Pacers slot into the Eastern Conference the year after making the finals.

Sep 25, 202449 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: On the draft, free agency and the Knicks

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell discuss the team's draft, free agency and the Knicks offseason moves.

Jun 28, 202442 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pascal Siakam returns, the draft and an early look at free agency

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell go in depth on the re-signing of Pascal Siakam, the draft and dream on what drafting Bronny James would mean.

Jun 24, 202438 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pacers get swept by Celtics

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell examine what happened vs. the Celtics then take a deeper dive on what is going to be a fascinating offseason.

May 28, 202454 min

From Way Downtown Pacers Podcast: Pacers face Celtics in Eastern Conference Finals

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell recap the Pacers' win over the Knicks and preview the Eastern Conference Finals.

May 20, 202424 min