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(00:00-26:26) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Friday with Jimmy Cook and James Boyd discussing the extension comments made by Michael Pittman Jr. yesterday. Jimmy compares the way MPJ has carried himself during this as someone who miraculously wins Survivor. Plus, James shares some tidbits as to what he’s learned from reading the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
(26:26-45:45) – Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic joins James Boyd and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to discuss his perspective on how the Jonathan Taylor situation will play out, why he likes the draft that Chris Ballard put together, provides an angle as to why the Colts would not extend Michael Pittman Jr., and when he expects Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott, and Kareem Hunt to sign with a team.
(45:45-49:21) – Jimmy and James close out the first hour of the show by sharing the news of Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten in 2024 pending vote from presidents from schools in the Big Ten.
(49:21-1:21:02) – ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst joins the Fan Midday Show with James Boyd and Jimmy Cook to explain how important it was for the Pacers to sign Tyrese Haliburton to a max extension, what he thought of the Pacers overspending to bring in Bruce Brown, explains why he likes the move to acquire Obi Toppin from the Knicks, and how the Pacers success this season could be contingent on what the other teams in the Eastern Conference do between now and the start of the season.
(1:21:02-1:42:14) – Earlier in the show it was announced that Washington and Oregon will be joining the Big Ten in 2024. Jimmy and James dive into the additions and voice their opinions on what it means for fans, the conference, and broadcasting.
(1:42:14-1:41:14) – The one o’clock hour concludes with Jimmy, James, and Eddie talking about the contract situation with Michael Pittman Jr. because there is a likelihood that he won’t have an extension before the season.
(1:41:14-2:13:29) – One host of Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen joins the Fan Midday Show with Jimmy Cook and James Boyd to dissect the additions of Washington and Oregon to the Big Ten Conference, when the Jonathan Taylor situation needs to be resolved in order for him to be out there for week one, and explains the story behind James taking a picture of him in a Milwaukee Brewers tank top.
(2:13:29-2:24:50) – Just as we concluded the segment with KB, it was announced that Colts DB Chris Lammons would be suspended for three games along with Saints RB Alvin Kamara. They discuss aspects of both suspensions for each team.
(2:24:50-2:28:16) – Today’s show ends with Jimmy sharing his plays of the day! Plus, we give another look at why Big Ten fans should be happy with the latest conference realignment moves.
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(00:00-12:02) – Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic joins James Boyd and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to discuss his perspective on how the Jonathan Taylor situation will play out, why he likes the draft that Chris Ballard put together, provides an angle as to why the Colts would not extend Michael Pittman Jr., and when he expects Dalvin Cook, Leonard Fournette, Ezekiel Elliott, and Kareem Hunt to sign with a team.
(12:02-49:11) – ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst joins the Fan Midday Show with James Boyd and Jimmy Cook to explain how important it was for the Pacers to sign Tyrese Haliburton to a max extension, what he thought of the Pacers overspending to bring in Bruce Brown, explains why he likes the move to acquire Obi Toppin from the Knicks, and how the Pacers success this season could be contingent on what the other teams in the Eastern Conference do between now and the start of the season.
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(00:00-24:03) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Thursday with Jimmy Cook discussing the latest news from Grand Park after this morning’s practice for the Indianapolis Colts. Michael Pittman Jr. spoke after practice mentioning that he essentially is going to go out there and play this season and then the contract situation will play itself out.
(24:03-46:12) – Earlier today it was announced that Jim Irsay will be spending twenty million dollars to move an orca whale from Miami to Seattle to return it with her mom. Jimmy and producer Eddie Garrison discuss how the optics look horrible considering what is going on with Jonathan Taylor. Plus, they share an A+ tweet regarding the matter.
(46:12-52:27) – Jimmy and Eddie conclude the first hour of the show by discussing the comments made by Michael Pittman Jr. regarding a potential contract extension before the start of the season.
(52:27-1:22:43) – George Bremer, Sports Editor of the Herald Bulletin in Anderson, joins the Fan Midday Show with Jimmy Cook to provide an insight on DeForest Buckner’s foot injury that sidelined him during the 11-on-11 session during today’s practice, how the week one practice approach for Shane Steichen is benefitting the health of the team, the optics of Jim Irsay investing $20M in moving an orca whale, and what would happen if Chris Ballard extended Michael Pittman Jr. before Jonathan Taylor.
(1:22:43-1:38:03) – Colts offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann joins Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to reflect on his expectations from last year entering his rookie campaign, what led to him playing better down the final month of the season, the vibe of the offensive line room since the hiring of Shane Steichen and Tony Sparano Jr., if he has a different blocking approach when Anthony Richardson is quarterbacking compared to Gardner Minshew, and how adding muscle this offseason has resulted in him feeling more comfortable during training camp.
(1:38:03-1:41:14) – The one o’clock hour concludes with Jimmy and Eddie sharing some of their favorite Fantasy Football team names following a piece on the website pertaining to some of the best fantasy football team names for the 2023 season.
(1:41:14-2:07:43) – ESPN 1000’s David Kaplan joins Jimmy Cook on The Fan to weigh in on the way the NFL is valuing the running back position, the turnaround of the Chicago Cubs over the last month of the season, what part of the game the Cubs hang their hat on in order to win games, what he is expecting from Justin Fields this season with a lot of bets being placed on him to win MVP, and why he believes that this is a prove it year for Fields with the team having two first round picks.
(2:07:43-2:25:04) – Earlier today there were reports circulating that the Big Ten is looking to add a couple teams from the PAC-12. Jimmy and Eddie debate on what it would mean for the conference if they were to add a couple west coast colleges.
(2:25:04-2:30:50) – Today’s show ends with Jimmy and Eddie sharing their plays of the day not only for the MLB, but for the Hall of Fame game tonight!
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(00:00-12:02) – Colts offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann joins Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to reflect on his expectations from last year entering his rookie campaign, what led to him playing better down the final month of the season, the vibe of the offensive line room since the hiring of Shane Steichen and Tony Sparano Jr., if he has a different blocking approach when Anthony Richardson is quarterbacking compared to Gardner Minshew, and how adding muscle this offseason has resulted in him feeling more comfortable during training camp.
(12:02-37:11) – George Bremer, Sports Editor of the Herald Bulletin in Anderson, joins the Fan Midday Show with Jimmy Cook to provide an insight on DeForest Buckner’s foot injury that sidelined him during the 11-on-11 session during today’s practice, how the week one practice approach for Shane Steichen is benefitting the health of the team, the optics of Jim Irsay investing $20M in moving an orca whale, and what would happen if Chris Ballard extended Michael Pittman Jr. before Jonathan Taylor.
(37:11-1:00:55) – ESPN 1000’s David Kaplan joins Jimmy Cook on The Fan to weigh in on the way the NFL is valuing the running back position, the turnaround of the Chicago Cubs over the last month of the season, what part of the game the Cubs hang their hat on in order to win games, what he is expecting from Justin Fields this season with a lot of bets being placed on him to win MVP, and why he believes that this is a prove it year for Fields with the team having two first round picks.
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(00:00-25:07) – Wednesday’s show begins with Greg Rakestraw taking over the DriverHubler.com Studio. Rake opens the show by taking us through what today will look like from covering the latest at Colts camp to taking a trip to Marian University. Plus, Greg gives his thoughts on Jonathan Taylor battle for a contract extension and the way things have played out.
(25:08-44:02) – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts vs Jonathan Taylor battle. Zak looks at how things changed so suddenly for JT and what if any moves he has left. Plus, we discuss how we got to this point and where things could go from here. Zak also looks at why he feels the team has shifted away from their previously philosophy of taking care of their own.
(44:03-52:35) – Hour number one ends with Rake talking about how cool it is to see so many Colts fans out at training camp.
(52:36-1:17:20) – Rake opens up the second hour of the show by discussing the position the Reds find themselves in post MLB trade deadline and how he feel the deadline went as a whole.
(1:17:21-1:30:32) – Greg looks at the rest of today’s show and takes a phone call from the audience on the USWNT. Plus, we talk more on the contract situation of Jonathan Taylor.
(1:30:33-1:44:12) – The legend Ted Karras Jr. joins the program to give us an update on his return to Marian University football as head coach and expectations for this season. Plus, Coach takes us through his journey, what the game means to him, and how things have changed since he last coached.
(1:44:13-2:06:32) – Rake brings us back from break with more on the USWNT and why this shouldn’t be a surprise that the gap has closed between them and other teams. Also, we discuss the latest from Colts camp and current observations about rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson.
(2:06:33-2:25:33) – We replay our conversation with Zak Keefer of The Athletic. Zak joins to give his thoughts on the Colts vs Jonathan Taylor battle. Zak looks at how things changed so suddenly for JT and what if any moves he has left. Plus, we discuss how we got to this point and where things could go from here. Zak also looks at why he feels the team has shifted away from their previously philosophy of taking care of their own.
(2:25:34-2:33:06) – Wednesday’s show ends with Greg asking Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Plus, Rake talks some more on Colts camp and looks back at the conversation he had with Zak Keefer early today.
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Today’s Best of Features:
(0:00-17:26) – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts vs Jonathan Taylor battle. Zak looks at how things changed so suddenly for JT and what if any moves he has left. Plus, we discuss how we got to this point and where things could go from here. Zak also looks at why he feels the team has shifted away from their previously philosophy of taking care of their own.
(17:27-29:12) – The legend Ted Karras Jr. joins the program to give us an update on his return to Marian University football as head coach and expectations for this season. Plus, Coach takes us through his journey, what the game means to him, and how things have changed since he last coached.
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(00:00-26:29) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Tuesday with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook having a conversation with Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox. Their conversation starts with what song Mo would pick to play during practice, what kind of head coach Shane Steichen is when he talks, what it’s like competing with several other tight ends for the top spot on the depth chart, and which aspects of Anthony Richardson’s game has stood out to him the most so far in training camp. Following their conversation, they start focusing on Anthony Richardson after listening to what Mo had to say about him because Brian wonders if he will get the start week one this season and next season to end the streak of different week one starters at eight for the Colts.
(26:29-41:53) – Following the way the everything played out with Saquon Barkley, Brian and Jimmy debate if Taylor would sit out the entire season to try and break through to receive the contract he feels like he desires.
(41:53-53:59) – Brian and Jimmy round out the first hour of the show by continuing the Jonathan Taylor conversation by examining the destinations for Jonathan Taylor if the Colts were to trade him.
(53:59-1:18:48) – Last week Brian and Eddie tried to predict seven new playoff teams in the NFL this season and removed seven playoff teams from last year because that’s a trend since playoff expansion. Brian asks Jimmy to list his seven teams for each category and provide an explanation as to why he chose the teams he did.
(1:18:48-1:31:43) – Following their playoff conversation, Brian shifts the conversation to how nearsighted fans get with their team. He questions Jimmy on teams that could bounce back and play closer to how they performed in 2021.
(1:31:43-1:41:44) – The one o’clock hour concludes with Brian, Jimmy, and Eddie continuing a conversation they had yesterday on the impact of running backs when it comes to winning Super Bowls. This conversation was sparked by a tweet/xeet from a listener yesterday.
(1:41:44-2:06:33) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, of CBS4/FOX59 joins the Fan Midday Show with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook to share his thoughts on Taylor saying he isn’t dealing with a back injury, how Jim Irsay hasn’t helped in trying to repair the relationship with JT, explains how the agent has changed Jonathan Taylor’s viewpoint on playing on the final year of his contract, and breaks down the journalistic reporting from his source on Taylor’s back pain.
(2:06:33-2:22:37) – Former NFL player Geoff Schwartz joins the Fan Midday Show to weigh in on the Jonathan Taylor situation, if the players association should be blamed at all for not negotiating the abolishment of the franchise tag, debates if JT has a way out other than playing for the Colts, and the difference in trade requests in the NFL compared to NBA.
(2:22:37-2:29:55) – Today’s show ends with Brian asking Jimmy and Eddie for their plays of the day on MLB Trade Deadline day!
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(00:00-12:02) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Tuesday with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook having a conversation with Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox. Their conversation starts with what song Mo would pick to play during practice, what kind of head coach Shane Steichen is when he talks, what it’s like competing with several other tight ends for the top spot on the depth chart, and which aspects of Anthony Richardson’s game has stood out to him the most so far in training camp.
(12:02-27:50) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, of CBS4/FOX59 joins the Fan Midday Show with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook to share his thoughts on Taylor saying he isn’t dealing with a back injury, how Jim Irsay hasn’t helped in trying to repair the relationship with JT, explains how the agent has changed Jonathan Taylor’s viewpoint on playing on the final year of his contract, and breaks down the journalistic reporting from his source on Taylor’s back pain.
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(00:00-31:05) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Monday with Brian Noe welcoming Jimmy Cook back from vacation. Eventually they start discussing the saga that is becoming Jonathan Taylor and his trade request, look at who would even trade for JT with all the questions regarding his health between the report of back soreness and his ankle surgery recovery, and debate what the Colts should do.
(31:05-43:16) – Brian proposes a question to Jimmy regarding who the Jonathan Taylor drama impacts the most. They discuss how much of an impact it would have on Anthony Richardson if JT does not suit up this season for the Colts.
(43:16-51:15) – Brian and Eddie round out the first hour of the show by listing their top three Colts with the most to prove. With the number of players that have something to prove, Eddie and Brian had one player in their top three.
(51:15-1:19:33) – Colts reporter Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins the Fan Midday Show with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook to share his opinion on who is to blame where things are for the Colts and Jonathan Taylor, where he thinks this situation ends up, if he anticipates Taylor to be out there week one for the Indianapolis Colts, and how much an affect it would have on the offense if he’s not out there.
(1:16:01-1:31:15) – Brian, Jimmy, and Eddie continue talking about Jim Irsay’s tweet regarding the running back position and getting paid because there are some disagreements on the reason why Irsay and Taylor met on his bus. Additionally, Eddie brings up a point that this all dates back to JT’s decision on who his new agent is.
(1:31:15-1:38:32) – The one o’clock hour concludes with Brian and Jimmy discussing the news of Anthony Richardson undergoing nose surgery.
(1:38:32-2:08:26) – Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports joins Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to provide his thoughts on Jim Irsay’s tweet not helping the Jonathan Taylor situation, if $16M annually would be an overpay for a running back in today’s NFL, what kind of return would the Colts seek in order to trade JT, and explains why the players association should be receiving more blame for the way RB’s are being devalued after adding an extra game.
(2:08:26-2:22:42) – Former NFL player Geoff Schwartz joins the Fan Midday Show to weigh in on the Jonathan Taylor situation, if the players association should be blamed at all for not negotiating the abolishment of the franchise tag, debates if JT has a way out other than playing for the Colts, and the difference in trade requests in the NFL compared to NBA.
(2:22:42-2:21:00) – Monday’s show ends with Brian highlighting a bad argument for NFL running backs to be paid. Plus, Brian asks Jimmy for the JCook Plays of the Day and Eddie gives his best bets!
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Today’s Best of Features:
(00:00-14:05) – Colts reporter Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins the Fan Midday Show with Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook to share his opinion on who is to blame where things are for the Colts and Jonathan Taylor, where he thinks this situation ends up, if he anticipates Taylor to be out there week one for the Indianapolis Colts, and how much an affect it would have on the offense if he’s not out there.
(14:05-31:26) – Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports joins Brian Noe and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to provide his thoughts on Jim Irsay’s tweet not helping the Jonathan Taylor situation, if $16M annually would be an overpay for a running back in today’s NFL, what kind of return would the Colts seek in order to trade JT, and explains why the players association should be receiving more blame for the way RB’s are being devalued after adding an extra game.
(31:22-42:12) – Former NFL player Geoff Schwartz joins the Fan Midday Show to weigh in on the Jonathan Taylor situation, if the players association should be blamed at all for not negotiating the abolishment of the franchise tag, debates if JT has a way out other than playing for the Colts, and the difference in trade requests in the NFL compared to NBA.
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