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Tuesday 6/25: Olympic swimmers Lilly King & Chris Guiliano join + Chris Ballard on AR, the massive WWE/Indy deal & more! Jun 25, 2024

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00:00 – 20:08 – Keivn is trying to grasp the enormity of the WWE/Indianapolis deal, last night was a loaded sports evening: Game 7, College World Series, breaking down the Panthers win, the upcoming NBA Draft

20:09 -32:54 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

32:55 – 42:59 – Chris Ballard talks to Michael Lombardi about the health of Anthony Richardson and being ready for training camp

43:00 – 1:10:02 – NBA Draft projections for Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware, better for them to go to a good team or a bad team?, Jarace Walker’s future, what would the loss of Obi Toppin do to the roster and playing time, J.J. Redick’s four-letter response to a question in his Lakers introductory press conference, are the Jeff Saturday/Redick comps fair?, Morning Checkdown

1:10:03 – 1:29:10 – Indiana University Olympic swimmer Lilly King joins us and discusses her live television engagement, her thoughts on the Lucas Oil Stadium Olympic Trial experience, what does her prep time look like ahead of heading to Paris, is this her final Olympics?, new rivalry with the Australians?, who is the second most cocky on the Team USA women’s team, her favorite Bloomington establishment, how much has she followed the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, Jordan Love gets engaged

1:29:11 – 1:32:17 – Kevin tells a golf/beer story

1:32:18 – 1:58:31 – Why is the NBA Draft Night 2 at 4pm on Thursday?, Colts Question of the Day: Chris Ballard running it back with the Colts defense in 2024, Ballard on Richardson’s health heading into training camp, Ballard says the Colts fan base is scarred from shoulder issues and Andy says rightly so,

1:58:32 – 2:09:54 – Notre Dame Olympic swimmer Chris Guiliano joins us to discuss heading to Paris in three major swimming events, setting personal bests in all three events, his thoughts on the Lucas Oil Stadium atmosphere, how he ended up at Notre Dame, celebrating his 21st birthday today, seeing the Team USA gear in the Colts locker room, his favorite spot in South Bend

2:09:55 – 2:19:54 – POP QUIZ, Lilly King’s four-letter response to us

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Beat of Monday 6/24: Anthony Richardson's potential + Bob Kravitz, OSU's Steve Lutz & Tony East all hop on! Jun 24, 2024

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00:00 – 15:00 – Shaq Leonard’s future in the NFL looks murky, Dan Orlovsky’s tweet about Anthony Richardson this morning, encouragement for Anthony Richardson

15:01 – 32:51 – Long-time columnist Bob Kravitz joins us and gets us ready for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, have the Fever finally gotten back to basketball now, Christie Sides hate on social media, Pacers thoughts, Colts expectations and the temperature on Chris Ballard’s seat

32:52 – 53:38 - Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and discusses draft goals for the Pacers this week, would packaging all three draft picks put the Pacers into the first round?, the Bronny James drama, would Ware or Edey fit the Pacers better, the Siakam deal, the Pacers financially with and without Obi Toppin, McConnell extension incoming?, the Fever’s 4-1 stretch

53:39 – 1:05:52 - Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz joins us to discuss his involvement in recruiting Zach Edey to Purdue, how he came to learn about Edey, how he got him to Purdue, where he’s improved, how he’ll feel when Edey hears his named called in the draft, landing at Oklahoma State

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Monday 6/27: Recapping the sports weekend, Bob Kravitz, OSU's Steve Lutz + Tony East all join! Jun 24, 2024

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00:00 – 22:54 – We’ve got a busy night of sports on a rare Monday in late June, Fever fall to the Sky late and finish 4-1 on their five-game stretch, Gam 7 of the Stanley Cup Final + win or go home in the College World Series, last night’s final night of the Olympic swim trials

22:55 – 31:33 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

31:34 – 46:32– Shaq Leonard’s future in the NFL looks murky, Dan Orlovsky’s tweet about Anthony Richardson this morning, encouragement for Anthony Richardson

46:33 – 1:18:33 – Long-time columnist Bob Kravitz joins us and gets us ready for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, have the Fever finally gotten back to basketball now, Christie Sides hate on social media, Pacers thoughts, Colts expectations and the temperature on Chris Ballard’s seat, getting hacked, Zach Edey’s O/U NBA Draft number, Morning Checkdown

1:18:34 – 1:31:47 – Pacers thoughts heading into the NBA Draft: what would be ideal for the Pacers?,

1:31:48 – 1:34:43 – Andy’s alma mater had a good weekend, his garage sale

1:34:44 -2:01:23 – Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and discusses draft goals for the Pacers this week, would packaging all three draft picks put the Pacers into the first round?, the Bronny James drama, would Ware or Edey fit the Pacers better, the Siakam deal, the Pacers financially with and without Obi Toppin, McConnell extension incoming?, the Fever’s 4-1 stretch, Morning Checkdown

2:01:24 – 2:20:19 – Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz joins us to discuss his involvement in recruiting Zach Edey to Purdue, how he came to learn about Edey, how he got him to Purdue, where he’s improved, how he’ll feel when Edey hears his named called in the draft, landing at Oklahoma State

2:20:20 – 2:23:00 – The potential WWE/Indy Sports Corp news, Happy Birthday Chris Ballard!

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Friday 6/21 - Fever look for four straight + Pacers & Colts and more! Jun 21, 2024

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00:00-20:20 - The Wake Up Call with Andy Sweeney and Marc Dykton starts on a Friday previewing a busy show. The Fever look for their fourth straight win, starting a five-game road trip in Atlanta tonight. Lilly King and other Indiana swimmers are dominating the Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Pacers are giving Pascal Siakam a 4-year extension, what is next for the Indiana offseason? Plus, Marc previews the wrestling news that has kept him up all night.

20:20-28:11 - Morning Checkdown

28:11-45:48 – Andy and Marc break down the comments from Purdue coach Matt Painter regarding the decommitment of Kanon Catchings. Painter says ‘I can’t anoint a role for you out of thin air’ and breaks a little news, saying that Catchings asked to come back the day after asking out of his National Letter of Intent, but Painter decided it was best to part ways.

45:48-1:18:41 – Andy and Marc open Hour 2 talking about Anthony Richardson, previewing the end of show conversation with Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice. What is the potential for Richardson, how worried are we about AR’s health.

1:18:41-1:29:06 – Andy and Marc talk about the big WWE news for the city of Indianapolis that broke last night, with Lucas Oil Stadium set to host the 2025 Royal Rumble, as well as a future WrestleMania and SummerSlam events.

1:29:06-1:34:45 – Andy and Marc wrap up the second hour.

1:34:45-2:03:01 – Alex Golden covers the Pacers on the podcast ‘Setting the Pace’, but the conversation with Andy and Marc begins with the latest breaking news of Golden becoming a father. Then, the conversation shifts to Pacers talk with the Pascal Siakam extension this week. How advantageous is a 4-year extension instead of five years for both sides? What comes next for the Pacers? Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard should be the next pair of Pacers to get a new deal. Where does Bennedict Mathurin fit into this starting lineup?

2:03:01-2:08:34 - Pop Quiz!

2:08:34-2:21:35 - To finish the show, Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports joins to talk about his most recent article, a breakdown of the film and the potential of Colts QB Anthony Richardson. What does Richardson do well and what is Shane Steichen working on with the second-year pro? What is the optimism level for the Colts if AR plays a full, healthy season?

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Best of Friday 6/21 - Fever look for four straight + Pacers & Colts and more! Jun 21, 2024

Show notes

00:00-12:52 – Andy and Marc break down the comments from Purdue coach Matt Painter regarding the decommitment of Kanon Catchings. Painter says ‘I can’t anoint a role for you out of thin air’ and breaks a little news, saying that Catchings asked to come back the day after asking out of his National Letter of Intent, but Painter decided it was best to part ways.

12:53-36:39 – Alex Golden covers the Pacers on the podcast ‘Setting the Pace’, but the conversation with Andy and Marc begins with the latest breaking news of Golden becoming a father. Then, the conversation shifts to Pacers talk with the Pascal Siakam extension this week. How advantageous is a 4-year extension instead of five years for both sides? What comes next for the Pacers? Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard should be the next pair of Pacers to get a new deal. Where does Bennedict Mathurin fit into this starting lineup?

36:40-48:23 - To finish the show, Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports joins to talk about his most recent article, a breakdown of the film and the potential of Colts QB Anthony Richardson. What does Richardson do well and what is Shane Steichen working on with the second-year pro? What is the optimism level for the Colts if AR plays a full, healthy season?

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Best of Thursday 6/20 - Fever make it three straight/Pacers pay Pascal + Colts thoughts, Scott Agness & Mike Vorkunov! Jun 20, 2024

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00:00 – 21:13– Our upcoming event at Back 9, a quiet Colts off-season but the elevated expectations, can Jelani Woods take the reins and become TE1 on the depth chart?, AD Mitchell’s rookie season expectations, Bill Belichick dating a 24-year old

21:14 - – 41:05 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Fever getting their third straight win last night, Caitlin Clark’s improvements, Aliyah Boston stepping up, the Pacers signing Pascal Siakam to a 4-year extension, why was there no fifth year on this contract, how can they improve defensively, Bennedict Mathurin and Team Canada, NBA Draft thoughts

41:06 – 54:25 - NBA Reporter for The Athletic Mike Vorkunov joins us to discuss some NBA Draft prospects: Zach Edey’s stock heading into the draft, Siakam contract extension, who gets the Lakers job now?

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Thursday 6/20: The Fever make it three straight W's, Scott Agness/Mike Vokunov & Purdue VR all join us! Jun 20, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 20:29 – Andy Sweeney and James Boyd recap the Fever’s third straight win as they top the Washington Mystics, it was a busy night in downtown Indy between the Fever/Indians/Olympic Trials, what’s next for the Paces after they locked up Pascal Siakam?

20:30 – 30:55 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

30:56 – 46:01 – Kendrick Lamar destroyed what remained of Drake last night at the Kia Forum, do the Pacers need to make another big move this off-season

46:02 – 1:11:05 – Our upcoming event at Back 9, a quiet Colts off-season but the elevated expectations, can Jelani Woods take the reins and become TE1 on the depth chart?, AD Mitchell’s rookie season expectations, Bill Belichick dating a 24-year old, Morning Checkdown

1:11:06 – 1:31:10 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Fever getting their third straight win last night, Caitlin Clark’s improvements, Aliyah Boston stepping up, the Pacers signing Pascal Siakam to a 4-year extension, why was there no fifth year on this contract, how can they improve defensively, Bennedict Mathurin and Team Canada, NBA Draft thoughts

1:31:11 – 1:36:34 – The Olympic trials in time, Katie Ledecky’s dominance

1:36:35 – 1:59:30 – What should the Pacers do with Andrew Nembhard, expanding playoffs in college basketball, will Nembhard get an extension with the Pacers, Pacers hot takes

1:59:31 – 2:14:22 – NBA Reporter for The Athletic Mike Vorkunov joins us to discuss some NBA Draft prospects: Zach Edey’s stock heading into the draft, Siakam contract extension, who gets the Lakers job now?

2:14:23 – 2:24:28 – Jason Guy of Purdue joins us in-studio to show off the virtual reality swim experience on Georgia Street for the Olympic Swim trials

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Best of Thursday 6/19: BREAKING: Pacers sign Siakam to an extension, Fever GM Lin Dunn & WTHR's Dave Calabro join + RIP Willie Mays Jun 19, 2024

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00:00 – 22:50 - RIP Willie Mays, Fever/Mystics tonight, Olympic swimming last night, Lin Dunn joining us later in the show and we’ve got a 4-pack of tickets for Fever/Mystics to give away, how close are the Pacers to re-signing Pascal Siakam to a contract extension, how can the Pacers improve defensively next season

22:51 – 32:37 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us to discuss the Fever’s hot streak, where she still wants to see improvement, has Caitlin Clark gotten more whistles since we last spoke to her, the Angel Reese foul on Clark

32:38 – 36:35 - The Pacers and Pascal Siakam agree on a 4-year extension, Carlisle’s comments with us about Siakam being their top priority this off-season

36:36 – 51:45 - Pacers sign Pascal Siakam to a 4-year/$189-million-dollar extension, WTHR’s Dave Calabro joins us and discusses helping Kevin’s dad with cross country, his upcoming retirement, why now?, how sports media has changed from when he started to now, the highlights of his career: shooting hoops with Kobe and Shaq/being a smart ass to Vladamir Putin, the night Andrew Luck retired

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Wednesday 6/19: Pascal Siakam/Pacers agree on an extension, Fever GM Lin Dunn & Dave Calabro join + RIP to Willie Mays Jun 19, 2024

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00:00 – 22:50 – RIP Willie Mays, Fever/Mystics tonight, Olympic swimming last night, Lin Dunn joining us later in the show and we’ve got a 4-pack of tickets for Fever/Mystics to give away, how close are the Pacers to re-signing Pascal Siakam to a contract extension, how can the Pacers improve defensively next season

22:51 – 32:28 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

32:29 – 46:33 – The NFL continues to steal calendar dates from other leagues, the latest on Andy’s insanely long fantasy football draft, what will a Pascal Siakam contract extension look like and what does it mean for the Pacers long-term, the expectations that will come with a big money extension

46:34 – 1:22:52 – Matt Ryan going into the Falcons Ring of Honor, Yahoo Sports’ Krysten Peek joined us yesterday and we react to her thoughts on her draft projections for Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware, NBA Draft names we may know, Back 9 fun yesterday, Morning Checkdown

1:22:53 – 1:30:16 – Kanon Catchings heading to BYU and did his mom take a subtle shot at Purdue’s ability to produce NBA talent?, why BYU over Purdue?

1:30:17 – 1:33:39 – Could the Pacers possibly get OG Anunoby if he tests the free agent market?.

1:33:40 – 2:02:48 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us to discuss the Fever’s hot streak, where she still wants to see improvement, has Caitlin Clark gotten more whistles since we last spoke to her, the Angel Reese foul on Clark, Dave Calabro’s upcoming retirement, Morning Checkdown: Breaking news: Pascal Siakam and Pacers agree on a contract extension

2:02:49 – 2:17:59 – Pacers sign Pascal Siakam to a 4-year/$189-million-dollar extension, WTHR’s Dave Calabro joins us and discusses helping Kevin’s dad with cross country, his upcoming retirement, why now?, how sports media has changed from when he started to now, the highlights of his career: shooting hoops with Kobe and Shaq/being a smart ass to Vladamir Putin, the night Andrew Luck retired

2:18:00 – 2:22:22 - The Pacers and Pascal Siakam agree on a 4-year extension, Carlisle’s comments with us about Siakam being their top priority this off-season

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Best of Tuesday 6/18: The Celtics win again, Pat Forde talk Olympic Swimming Trials & Krysten Peek previews the NBA Draft! Jun 18, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 22:56 - The Boston Celtics win their 18th championship, NBA mock draft projections for Kal’el Ware and Zach Edey, Brad Stevens and would he consider heading back to college, how quickly will a Pascal Siakam contract extension get done, Marc attended last night’s Olympic swim trials

22:57 – 40:16 – Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde joins us and weighs in on attending the Olympic Swim Trials and how Lucas Oil Stadium has handled the event, big storylines outside of Lilly King and Katie Ledecky, will Indianapolis host another swimming event down the line, Dan Hurley sticking with UConn, his producer had to do a 24-hour McDonald’s punishment for losing in fantasy football, Andy’s insane fantasy draft

40:17 – 53.37 - Yahoo Sports NBA Draft expert Krysten Peek joins us to discuss her latest mock draft projection for Zach Edey, Edey’s best landing spots in the NBA, her projection of Kal’el Ware, player she likes the most in this draft, why is the NBA Draft now two nights?, Trentyn Flowers

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