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Best of Wednesday 8/12: Stephanie White's words + silencing outside noise, and Stephen Holder joins! Aug 12, 2026

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0:00 – 25:23 - With Kevin and James out, Marc Dykton and Greg Rakestraw host. Greg is in Boston for the Colts’ preseason opener against the Patriots. Joint practice was eventful: Cam Bynum picked off Drake Maye, while the backup QB battle continued. Roster talk continues, including which first-teamers will likely get more reps than others throughout the month of August.

25:24 – 41:57 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins the show to clarify the confusion with Alec Pierce’s PRP injection situation and his progress towards a return to play. Is there any weight to the rumor that Keenan Allen will be a Colts wide receiver this season? He also highlights a glaring problem with the team’s receiving corps, what we’ve learned about the linebacker group, and more!

41:58 – 1:03:36 – Returning to Stephanie White’s impassioned pregame press conference prior to Tuesday’s Fever win over the Liberty. The Fever are playing great basketball, and White had to put a stop to all the extracurriculars. Marc thinks that, eventually, the non-basketball things might be too much, and Greg thinks the WNBA’s upcoming three-week break will be beneficial for all parties.

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Wednesday 8/12: Fever beat Liberty, Colts/Pats practice thoughts, more Alec Pierce news, & more! Aug 12, 2026

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0:00 – 9:55 – With Kevin and James both out today, Marc Dykton and Greg Rakestraw host. Marc and Greg open with their thoughts on Stephanie White’s pregame press conference ahead of the Fever’s game versus the Liberty. Despite the overwhelming growth, most of the focus remains on anything but the product on the floor.

9:56 – 15:03 - Morning Checkdown

15:04 – 40:26 – Greg is in Boston for the Colts’ preseason opener against the Patriots. Joint practice was eventful: Cam Bynum picked off Drake Maye, while the backup QB battle continued. Roster talk continues, including which first-teamers will likely get more reps than others throughout the month of August.

40:27 – 1:01:09 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins the show to clarify the confusion with Alec Pierce’s PRP injection situation and his progress towards a return to play. Is there any weight to the rumor that Keenan Allen will be a Colts wide receiver this season? He also highlights a glaring problem with the team’s receiving corps, what we’ve learned about the linebacker group, and more!Morning Checkdown

1:01:10 – 1:15:56 - ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins the show to offer his takeaways from Tuesday’s Colts/Pats joint practice, including what stood out to him about Cam Bynum’s interception. He also dives into the implications of Thursday’s game on the team’s roster construction, talks about the Colts/Patriots rivalry, gives an update on the Gillette Stadium turf, and more!

1:15:17 – 1:23:22 – Marc and Greg banter about Akron football’s unique season ticket promotion to close out hour two.

1:23:23 – 1:45:01 – Returning to Stephanie White’s impassioned pregame press conference prior to Tuesday’s Fever win over the Liberty. The Fever are playing great basketball, and White had to put a stop to all the extracurriculars. Marc thinks that, eventually, the non-basketball things might be too much, and Greg thinks the WNBA’s upcoming three-week break will be beneficial for all parties. Morning Checkdown

1:45:02 – 1:58:46 – Today’s Colts Question of the Day comes from producer Nick Rodecap: What does success look like for the Colts in the month of September as they face Baltimore, Kansas City, and Houston?

1:58:47 – Wrapping up the show, Marc and Greg talk about who will get most of the attention throughout the preseason, including the backup QB battle and running backs Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens. Who else will be in the fight for a roster spot over the next three weekends?

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Best of Tuesday 8/11: Alec Pierce news + do the Colts need a veteran WR? Previewing high school football! Aug 11, 2026

Show notes

0:00 - 20:49 - What to make of Alec Pierce’s second PRP injection and when we might start to press the panic button on him potentially missing the start of the season. Looking for a veteran presence to fill the void? NBA announces opening day matchups, the first of which is a little earlier than expected. Christmas games are also set, and the Pacers aren’t on the docket. Marc has a business proposition for Kevin.

20:50 - 31:41 - IndyStar high school athletics reporter Kyle Neddenriep joins the show to talk all things football, including who could stand in New Pal’s way as the Dragons go for a repeat in Class 5A, the new Personal Branding Activities rule adopted by the IHSAA, the MIC, and more!

31:42 - 45:20 - Locked on Colts reporter Zach Hicks joins the show, spelling out why Sauce Gardner looks so good in the secondary, when the Colts are likely to reevaluate Alec Pierce’s recovery, the team’s wide receiver depth, and more!

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Tuesday 8/11: Colts release first depth chart + Alec Pierce update, Fever host Liberty, & high school football preview! Aug 11, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 16:59 – Marc is in for James, who is in New England for the Colts’ joint practice with the Patriots. Entering the next phase of the NFL offseason, more Alec Pierce news, and a big week ahead for the Fever beginning tonight as the New York Liberty come to town. High school football season is right around the corner as well.

17:00 – 23:46 - Morning Checkdown

23:47 – 44:36 – What to make of Alec Pierce’s second PRP injection and when we might start to press the panic button on him potentially missing the start of the season. Looking for a veteran presence to fill the void? NBA announces opening day matchups, the first of which is a little earlier than expected. Christmas games are also set, and the Pacers aren’t on the docket. Marc has a business proposition for Kevin.

44:37 – 1:09:08 – The Colts have released their first depth chart, does anything stand out? How will the team allocate QB reps in Thursday’s preseason opener? Plus, the importance of joint practices and playing starters in the preseason. Writing the depth chart in Sharpie, pen, or pencil? Thoughts on Curt Cignetti’s comments from Monday. Do Pacers fans care about being left out of the opening night and Christmas slates? Morning Checkdown

1:09:09 – 1:20:29 - IndyStar high school athletics reporter Kyle Neddenriep joins the show to talk all things football, including who could stand in New Pal’s way as the Dragons go for a repeat in Class 5A, the new Personal Branding Activities rule adopted by the IHSAA, the MIC, and more!

1:20:30 – 1:29:32 – Wrapping up hour two with more on Alec Pierce’s recovery timeline, the importance of him being ready to go by week one and more Colts talk.

1:29:33 – 1:54:58 - Locked on Colts reporter Zach Hicks joins the show, spelling out why Sauce Gardner looks so good in the secondary, when the Colts are likely to reevaluate Alec Pierce’s recovery, the team’s wide receiver depth, and more!Laying out the congestion in the middle of the WNBA standings as the Fever enter a pivotal week, Morning Checkdown

1:54:59 – 2:05:02 – What’s in store for the Colts between now and the start of the regular season, revisiting Kevin's 53 Colts Questions from before training camp, what qualifies as a "sneaky" addition, why some spots on the depth chart are written in pencil rather than pen, and what rookie has been the most impressive so far in camp.

2:05:03 - 2:10:31 - Kevin and Marc wrap up the show with a viral story from the golf world.

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Monday 8/10: Colts prep for Patriots, AR a cut candidate? + Fever drama & GOATs! Aug 10, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:48 – The guys are back and recap the weekend that was, Colts training camp thoughts and takeaways, Fever dust-up with the Sky, Sophie Cunningham vs. Djonai Carrington, Caitlin Clark’s technical foul gets rescinded, the latest on the Colts kicking competition and why it seems to decided barring a 180 performance

13:49 – 21:39 – Morning Checkdown

21:40 – 43:02 – Colts joint practices with the Patriots get underway ahead of their preseason game on Thursday, the guys break down how the Colts looked out at camp over the weekend, the offensive struggles, Adam Vinatieri takes a shot at Bill Belichick during his Hall of Fame speech over the weekend, Colts sign WR DJ Montgomery, kicking competition, Titans guard Peter Skoronski gets a huge payday and could mean even more dollars for Quenton Nelson, is AR on the chopping block?

43:03 -1:09:09 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his plans heading to Boston, his hot spots for food, DeForest Buckner starting to look like himself again, the wide receiver room without Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, Riley Leonard positives, the better likelihood the Cubs catch the Brewers or Anthony Richardson remains on the Colts roster after cut downs, are the Colts going to make another move at WR?, Albert Breer’s concerning note about Alec Pierce, how concerning is the Colts WR room?, Morning Checkdown

1:09:10 – 1:18:24 – Purdue AD says his IU “joke” was equivalent to hitting it in the water on the first hole, Colts CB Cam Taylor-Britt suspended for the first game of the season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy

1:18:25 – 1:29:49 – The Fever over the weekend, Kelsey Mitchell continues to dominate, what is her future with the team after this season?, GOATs of the Week

1:29:50 – 1:51:51 – Tucker Barnhart texts the show and tells an Ichiro/California Pizza Kitchen story, the Colts linebacker group, Anthony Richardson’s comments over the weekend about his trade request and if he expects to remain with the Colts, Morning Checkdown

1:51:52 – 2:01:51 – Boston Herald Patriots reporter Doug Kyed joins us to discuss the biggest strengths/weaknesses he’s seen from New England in training camp so far, Vinatieri goes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: what’s his relationship with the Patriots these days?, expectations for the Patriots after being runner-up in the Super Bowl, Belichick was a fan of AR back in the day

2:01:52 – 2:09:59 – The guys wrap the show with some state fair talk as James gets ready to hit the airport and recall hearing a couple of listeners shout out Marc at Colts camp

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Best of Monday 8/10: Colts camp weekend recap, is AR on his way out? + Fever dust up & GOATS! Aug 10, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 21:28 – Colts joint practices with the Patriots get underway ahead of their preseason game on Thursday, the guys break down how the Colts looked out at camp over the weekend, the offensive struggles, Adam Vinatieri takes a shot at Bill Belichick during his Hall of Fame speech over the weekend, Colts sign WR DJ Montgomery, kicking competition, Titans guard Peter Skoronski gets a huge payday and could mean even more dollars for Quenton Nelson, is AR on the chopping block?

21:29 – 33:24 – – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his plans heading to Boston, his hot spots for food, DeForest Buckner starting to look like himself again, the wide receiver room without Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, Riley Leonard positives, the better likelihood the Cubs catch the Brewers or Anthony Richardson remains on the Colts roster after cut downs

33:25 – 40:49 – GOATs of the Week

40:50 – 49:35 - Boston Herald Patriots reporter Doug Kyed joins us to discuss the biggest strengths/weaknesses he’s seen from New England in training camp so far, Vinatieri goes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: what’s his relationship with the Patriots these days?, expectations for the Patriots after being runner-up in the Super Bowl, Belichick was a fan of AR back in the day

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Friday 8/7: Colts night practice takeaways, Fever choke in OT & the new Purdue AD's IU gaffe Aug 07, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 16:04 – The boys are bleary eyed after a long night at Colts camp but ready to set the stage for the weekend, Fever fall in OT to the Aces, the new Purdue AD puts his foot in his mouth after a shot at Indiana falls flat, Hall of Fame game over hit last night, Jonathan Taylor’s new contract, the guys’ takeaways from last night’s Colts practice, Chelsea Gray breaks the Fever hearts multiple times, Tommy McClelland’s IU “joke” falls flat

16:05 – 21:37 – Morning Checkdown

21:38 – 47:49 – Daniel Jones lit it up last night at Colts camp, Ulysses Bentley gets some run last night, Anthony Richardson has not looked good at all, could he be a roster casualty when rosters get trimmed?, Tommy McClelland’s incredibly dumb comment about IU in his introductory press conference, what’s up with Josh Downs

47:50 – 1:11:135 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses what he saw from Daniel Jones and the Colts last night, Rake’s jinx of Blake Grupe last night, the Elwood story and football participation around the state, the guys debate how egregious Tommy McClelland’s IU comment was, Morning Checkdown

1:11:36 – 1:24:02 – On3’s Tom Dienhart joins us from Purdue football practice, he discusses Purdue AD’s Tommy McClelland’s introductory press conference and his biggest takeaways, Purdue football expectations and the changing landscape of college sports

1:24:03 – 1:32:54 – Colts camp thoughts, Jonathan Taylor’s new deal and beer for the Grand Park crowd, Jahmyr Gibbs’ new deal, standouts at Colts camp, camp battles,

1:32:55 – 1:58:29 – Colts camp thoughts, the guys go through the Athletic’s QB tier list, favorite Adam Vinatieri kicks, Morning Checkdown

1:58:30 – 2:08:02 – Colts Question of the Day centers around Alec Pierce’s availability for Week 1, Hall of Fame game last night

2:08:03 – 2:14:04 – Getting ready for the weekend, state fair food, the guys are excited for college football, where will College GameDay be on Week 1?

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Best of Friday 8/7: Colts night practice, Fever fall in OT & new Purdue AD....oh boy! Aug 07, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 26:10 – Daniel Jones lit it up last night at Colts camp, Ulysses Bentley gets some run last night, Anthony Richardson has not looked good at all, could he be a roster casualty when rosters get trimmed?, Tommy McClelland’s incredibly dumb comment about IU in his introductory press conference, what’s up with Josh Downs

26:11 – 38:03 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses what he saw from Daniel Jones and the Colts last night, Rake’s jinx of Blake Grupe last night, the Elwood story and football participation around the state

38:04 – 47:37 – On3’s Tom Dienhart joins us from Purdue football practice, he discusses Purdue AD’s Tommy McClelland’s introductory press conference and his biggest takeaways, Purdue football expectations and the changing landscape of college sports

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Thursday 8/6: Jonathan Taylor/Colts agree on 2-year extension, we react to it all + I GOTTA KNOW! Aug 06, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 11:01 – Colts go under the lights tonight, Fever host the Aces tonight, Hall of Fame game tonight, how much of a degenerate are you if you actually bet on that game?

11:02 – 20:36 – Morning Checkdown

20:37 – 45:22 – State fair food, Stefon Diggs joins the Commanders, what veteran wide receiver could the Colts go after, Kevin’s son peed in the backyard yesterday, Keenan Allen rumors, should the Colts get a better option at backup QB?

45:23 – 1:07:31 – BREAKING: Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agree on a 2-year extension, we break down the financials and if it was a good deal for both parties, could another extension be on the way, Morning Checkdown

1:07:32 – 1:18:54 – More reaction to Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agreeing on a 2-year extension, JT under contract through 2028, how front-loaded is this contract with all the Colts cap space?

1:18:55 – 1:30:06 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s contract extension and what it means for him and the Colts, what does this do for a potential Quenton Nelson extension or adding a veteran wide receiver?

1:30:07 – 1:56:47 – The guys go over the particulars of Jonathan Taylor’s extension with the Colts, we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown

1:56:48 – 2:03:03– Caitlin Clark/Aliyah Boston/Stephanie White represent Fever on USA FIBA World Cup team

2:03:04 – 2:13:59 – Football mantras we live by, Jonathan Taylor’s extension, the Colts get ready for night practice

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BREAKING: JONATHAN TAYLOR/COLTS AGREE ON 2-YEAR EXTENSION! Aug 06, 2026

Show notes

The guys react to the breaking news that Jonathan Taylor and the Colts agree on a 2-year contract extension

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