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The IBJ Podcast with Mason King

Mason King

Booking Overview

This is a weekly local-business news show focused on central Indiana, typically featuring interviews with Indiana entrepreneurs, executives, investors, nonprofit leaders, and other prominent local professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch Indiana-based founders, business owners, finance and real-estate experts, economic-development leaders, and creative-industry executives with a strong local business angle; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 425

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 824 subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

cspangle@ibj.com

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Host

Mason King - Business journalist and editor at the Indianapolis Business Journal.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Indiana-based founders, business owners, executives, investors, financial professionals, nonprofit leaders, or other subject-matter experts with a timely and credible connection to central Indiana business.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a notable local company, Built or financed a business or major project, Demonstrated expertise in finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, or economic development, Created measurable local nonprofit, cultural, or community impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Adam Fleddermann - Building A Family Watch Company, Sourcing And Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship During The Pandemic, And Competing In The High-end Watch Market.

Zachary Spicer - Producing The $10 Million Film Little Five, Raising Production Financing, Filming In Bloomington, And Developing Independent Film Projects.

Peter Dunn - Rising Bond Yields, Interest Rates, Inflation, Government Deficits, Financial Anxiety, And The K-shaped Economy.

Taggart Birge - Philanthropic Strategy, Scholarships And Education Programs, Support For Disadvantaged Students, And Public Art.

Jake Budler - Launching Tomorrow Bookstore, Business Financing, Dividing Responsibilities With A Spouse, And Indianapolis’s Independent Bookselling Market.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The IBJ Podcast with Mason King
:

Inside ‘Kristi’s world’ — what you don’t know about ‘Bob & Tom’s’ Kristi Lee

November 02, 2026

This week’s episode features a guest folks in central Indiana know so well – at least in one context – that she requires little introduction. Kristi Lee has been a core cast member of “The Bob & Tom Show” for nearly 40 years and is heard daily on close to 100 radio stations nationwide that carry the Indianapolis-based show. Her role is deceptively simple: reading news stories, cracking some jokes, chatting with guests and generally trying to maintain some sense of decorum. She left the show b...

Waterman family expanding annual fall festival, preserving farming legacy in Indy

October 26, 2026

The southeast side of Indianapolis has been home to seven generations of the Waterman family, which has farmed parcels in the area for much of that time. About 50 years ago, Bruce and Carol Waterman took a big step toward a new, public-facing endeavor called Waterman’s Family Farm. Those seeds planted on 50 acres at 7010 E. Raymond St. soon brought folks from across central Indiana for you-pick produce — including strawberries, tomatoes and corn — and its five-week Fall Festival for autumn en...

Cook Medical spearheaded manufacturing plant and grocery for struggling east siders. But how’s it going?

October 19, 2026

In 2020, Bloomington-based device maker Cook Medical and several Indianapolis-based nonprofits announced plans to build a $15 million manufacturing facility on Indy’s near-eastside. The goal was to create about 100 jobs for residents of the high-poverty neighborhood. Those 100 employees then would receive key services from Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to ensure the workers and their families have the food, housing and education they need to succeed. Goodwill Commercial Services woul...

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The IBJ Podcast with Mason King
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How do I get in touch with The IBJ Podcast with Mason King?

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King is hosted by Mason King. Its publicly listed email is cspangle@ibj.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The IBJ Podcast with Mason King?

The publicly listed email for The IBJ Podcast with Mason King: cspangle@ibj.com.

How many listeners does The IBJ Podcast with Mason King have?

Podseeker estimates The IBJ Podcast with Mason King reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The IBJ Podcast with Mason King?

The IBJ Podcast with Mason King typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Indiana-based founders, business owners, executives, investors, financial professionals, nonprofit leaders, or other subject-matter experts with a timely and credible connection to central Indiana business. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a notable local company; Built or financed a business or major project; Demonstrated expertise in finance, real estate, entrepreneurship, or economic development. Recent guests include Adam Fleddermann, Zachary Spicer, and Peter Dunn.

How hard is it to get booked on The IBJ Podcast with Mason King?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The IBJ Podcast with Mason King cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Local Business, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Finance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

cspangle@ibj.com

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