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Best of Thursday 4/25: Final NFL Draft preview with Ross Tucker & The Ringer's Ben Solak + Scott Agness talks Pacers/Bucks Game 3 & our final Colts draft predictions! Apr 25, 2024

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00:00 – 18:58 – NFL analyst Ross Tucker joins us and gives the biggest pre-draft debate he couldn’t disagree with more, JC Latham’s rise on draft boards, praise for Jayden Daniels and concern for Drake Maye, what will the Patriots do at 3, JJ McCarthy’s landing spot, what should the Colts do at No. 15, the possibilities of the Colts moving up tonight

18:59 – 35:17 – Bobby Portis calling the Pacers front-runners, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Giannis’ status the rest of this series, Pascal Siakam expected extension, grading Tyrese Haliburton through the first two games, the blackout and Bally’s issues from Game 2

35:18 – 47:29 - The Ringer’s Ben Solak joins us to preview the NFL Draft on the pre-draft thought he disagrees with the most, Michael Penix’s draft stock, what should the Patriots do at 3, JC Latham’s late surge up the draft boards, why he has the Colts taking Brian Thomas at 15, our final picks for who the Colts take tonight

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Thursday 4/25: IT'S NFL DRAFT DAY! Who do we think the Colts take tonight? + Ross Tucker, The Ringer's Ben Solak & Scott Agness talks Pacers/Bucks Game 3! Apr 25, 2024

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00:00 – 20:28 – It’s NFL Draft night! What will the Colts do tonight?, is there anything the Colts can do that would surprise you tonight?, how many trades will there be in the first round?, a scandal in IndyCar

20:29 – 29:39 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

29:40 – 44:08 – What are the chances the Colts trade back tonight?, positions the Colts could and should be targeting, Brandon Aiyuk rumors

44:09 – 1:16:19 – NFL analyst Ross Tucker joins us and gives the biggest pre-draft debate he couldn’t disagree with more, JC Latham’s rise on draft boards, praise for Jayden Daniels and concern for Drake Maye, what will the Patriots do at 3, JJ McCarthy’s landing spot, what should the Colts do at No. 15, the possibilities of the Colts moving up tonight, Morning Checkdown

1:16:20 – 1:32:55 – Bobby Portis calling the Pacers front-runners, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Giannis’ status the rest of this series, Pascal Siakam expected extension, grading Tyrese Haliburton through the first two games, the blackout and Bally’s issues from Game 2

1:32:56 – 1:34:17– What is the approximate time the Colts will pick tonight?

1:34:18 – 2:03:39 – Kid Rock and the city of Detroit, over/under the amount of Colts selections being 9 ½, the final mock drafts and who the Colts are selecting, anyone we want to see not go to an AFC South rival?, biggest needs we want to see addressed in the draft, what would surprise you from Ballard tonight?, Morning Checkdown

2:03:40 – 2:09:22 – POP QUIZ

2:09:23 – 2:21:31 - The Ringer’s Ben Solak joins us to preview the NFL Draft on the pre-draft thought he disagrees with the most, Michael Penix’s draft stock, what should the Patriots do at 3, JC Latham’s late surge up the draft boards, why he has the Colts taking Brian Thomas at 15, our final picks for who the Colts take tonight

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Wednesday 4/24: Pacers handle business in Game 2, Pascal Siakam's outstanding performance + Jeremiah Johnson & NFL Draft/Colts talk with Stephen Holder! Apr 24, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 22:08 – Pascal Siakam and the Pacers take Game 2 and even their series against the Bucks, Kevin wants a mea culpa on poo pooing the Siakam trade, Bally’s Sports app fumbles during Game 2 broadcast

22:09 – 29:46 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

29:47 – 44:36 – Pacers answer the call in Game 2, Damian Lillard shows his age when his turn in rotation winds down, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah mentions the Colts may move up for Quinyon Mitchell,

44:37 – 1:16:53– ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses his ESPN reporter draft where he selected Quinyon Mitchell with the 15th overall pick for the Colts, would he trade up to draft Mitchell?, trade scenarios, missing out on Danielle Hunter and what it meant for the Colts draft plans, would he be shocked if they went offensive line at 15, Jim Irsay not attending the draft, Morning Checkdown

1:16:55 – 1:27:09 – Rick Carlisle’s rotation changes in Game 2, Siakam’s performance, Ben Sheppard and Andrew Nemhard stepping up big time

1:27:10 – 1:31:36 – Colts on the Clock: Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II

1:31:37 – 2:03:54 – Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us! How much sleep did he get last night, Pascal Siakam’s outstanding performance, Rick Carlisle’s mood heading into Game 2, Pacers’ confidence level heading back to Indy, Morning Checkdown

2:03:55 – 2:14:09 – POP QUIZ

2:14:10 – Andy is a sports nerd when it comes to the NFL Draft

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Best of Wednesday 4/24: Pacers roll in Game 2 and even up the series! + Jermiah Johnson helps us recap & Stephen Holder talks NFL Draft & Colts! Apr 24, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 22:11 – Pascal Siakam and the Pacers take Game 2 and even their series against the Bucks, Kevin wants a mea culpa on poo pooing the Siakam trade, Bally’s Sports app fumbles during Game 2 broadcast

22:12 – 43:14 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses his ESPN reporter draft where he selected Quinyon Mitchell with the 15th overall pick for the Colts, would he trade up to draft Mitchell?, trade scenarios, missing out on Danielle Hunter and what it meant for the Colts draft plans, would he be shocked if they went offensive line at 15, Jim Irsay not attending the draft

43:15 - 1:00:46– Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us! How much sleep did he get last night, Pascal Siakam’s outstanding performance, Rick Carlisle’s mood heading into Game 2, Pacers’ confidence level heading back to Indy

1:00:47 – 1:04:50 - Colts on the Clock: Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II

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Tuesday 4/23: Rick Carlisle joins us ahead of tonight's Game 2, we talk NFL Draft with Joel A. Erickson & Jeff Rabjohns talks IU transfer portal moves! Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 16:53 – A pair of great finishes in the NBA Playoffs last night, Pacers/Bucks Game 2 tonight, Giannis is listed as doubtful again, what we’re looking for in Game 2, Jim Irsay breaks his silence ahead of the draft

16:54 – 27:04 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

27:05 – 47:17– Colts draft scenarios and what is most likely Ballard will do in the draft, Ballard on if his draft philosophy has changed over the years, edge rusher or corner, trade up scenarios, trade down scenarios, Kwity Paye’s future

47:18 – 1:14:52 – Pacers/Bucks Game 2 tonight, the home teams have dominated the NBA Playoffs so far, Damian Lillard, Colts on the Clock: LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr., ran opposite from Malik Nabers, he should be there at No. 15, how much did Nabers help Thomas elevate his status?, Venturi’s thoughts on Thomas, Morning Checkdown

1:14:53 – 1:32:40 – Peegs.com’s Jeff Rabjohns joins us to discuss all the portal activity by Indiana this off-season, where is IU still lacking, Mackenzie Mgbako not going through the NBA Draft process, where does IU rank nationally when it comes to NIL?, has Mike Woodson been given a vote of confidence, the Woodson hot seat internally heading into the season

1:32:41 – 1:58:15 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us live from Milwaukee ahead of tonight’s Game 2 and discusses whether or not the team did anything different in preparation after Game 1’s blowout loss, his discussions with Haliburton heading into Game 2, any lineup changes, any “I told you so” after Game 1, is it overrated to react to Game 1 and Game 2 adjustments, Morning Checkdown

1:58:16 – 2:05:53 – POP QUIZ

2:05:54 – 2:20:46 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us on over/under Chris Ballard draft pick total by the end of the 2024 Draft, has Ballard already sprinkled the bread crumbs of where they’re leaning on the draft board?, will Ballard take an offensive lineman, Jim Irsay not attending the draft, his pick for the Colts at No. 15

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Best of Tuesday 4/23: Rick Carlisle join us ahead of tonight's Game 2, Joel A. Erickson talks Colts/NFL Draft + Jeff Rabjohns on IU's spending spree! Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 19:46 – Colts draft scenarios and what is most likely Ballard will do in the draft, Ballard on if his draft philosophy has changed over the years, edge rusher or corner, trade up scenarios, trade down scenarios, Kwity Paye’s future

19:47 – 27:52 – Colts on the Clock: LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr., ran opposite from Malik Nabers, he should be there at No. 15, how much did Nabers help Thomas elevate his status?, Venturi’s thoughts on Thomas

27:53 – 38:38 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us live from Milwaukee ahead of tonight’s Game 2 and discusses whether or not the team did anything different in preparation after Game 1’s blowout loss, his discussions with Haliburton heading into Game 2, any lineup changes, any “I told you so” after Game 1, is it overrated to react to Game 1 and Game 2 adjustments

38:39 – 52:22 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us on over/under Chris Ballard draft pick total by the end of the 2024 Draft, has Ballard already sprinkled the bread crumbs of where they’re leaning on the draft board?, will Ballard take an offensive lineman, Jim Irsay not attending the draft, his pick for the Colts at No. 15

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle joins us LIVE from Milwaukee Ahead of Tonight's Game 2! Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us live from Milwaukee ahead of tonight’s Game 2 and discusses whether or not the team did anything different in preparation after Game 1’s blowout loss, his discussions with Haliburton heading into Game 2, any lineup changes, any “I told you so” after Game 1, is it overrated to react to Game 1 and Game 2 adjustments & more!

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Monday 4/22: Pacers get blasted in Game 1 by Dame & the Bucks, Tony East breaks it down + Chris Ballard's pre-draft comments, Colts on the Clock & more! Apr 22, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 17:42 – Pacers get steamrolled by the Bucks in Game 1, Tyrese Haliburton was unassertive last night, the Bucks were just as dominant without Dame on the floor as they were with him, NFL Draft week/Chris Ballard’s comments from Friday

17:43 – 27:31 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

27:32 - 43:47 – More thoughts on the Pacers after the Game 1 rout, what to be concerned about after Game 1 and what to not overreact to, can they bounce back in Game 2?

43:48 – 1:16:59 – Pacers/Bucks Game 1 thoughts, Chris Ballard’s pre-draft press conference on Friday and why he didn’t add to the defense in free agency, is the secondar too young, the Colts draft board, having 19-20 first-round grades on picks tells Kevin that trade back is a very real possibility, Morning Checkdown

1:17:00 – 1:25:37 – Colts on the Clock: Texas WR Xavier Worthy, Rick Venturi’s high praise for Worthy and calling him his favorite player in the entire 2024 draft class, expected to be a top-50 pick but likely would be too rich to draft at No. 15

1:25:38 – 1:29:53 – Chris Ballard mentions depth at wide receiver and offensive line in the same breath, Kevin thinks fans will riot if they go offensive line early

1:29:54 – 2:03:56 – Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins us to discuss the Game 1 disaster between the Bucks, what can linger from Game 1 through the rest of the series, Damian Lillard’s insane performance, what the hell is usage rate, a giant missed opportunity for the Pacers and how to spin Game 1 into Game 2 optimism, Morning Checkdown

2:03:57 – 2:11:44 – POP QUIZ

2:11:45 – NFL Draft rumblings and nuggets ahead of Thursday night

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Best of Monday 4/22: An ugly outing by the Pacers in Game 1, Damian Lillard rolls, Tony East weighs in + NFL Draft thoughts & Colts on the Clock! Apr 22, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 17:40 – Pacers get steamrolled by the Bucks in Game 1, Tyrese Haliburton was unassertive last night, the Bucks were just as dominant without Dame on the floor as they were with him, NFL Draft week/Chris Ballard’s comments from Friday

17:41 – 26:19 – Colts on the Clock: Texas WR Xavier Worthy, Rick Venturi’s high praise for Worthy and calling him his favorite player in the entire 2024 draft class, expected to be a top-50 pick but likely would be too rich to draft at No. 15

26:20 – 41:27 - Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins us to discuss the Game 1 disaster between the Bucks, what can linger from Game 1 through the rest of the series, Damian Lillard’s insane performance, what the hell is usage rate, a giant missed opportunity for the Pacers and how to spin Game 1 into Game 2 optimism

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Friday 4/19: Pacers/Bucks preview with Chris Denari and Bucks analyst Justin Garcia, NFL Draft & Reggie Miller talk with Zak Keefer + Colts on the Clock & more! Apr 19, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 18:46 – Paul Skenes dominant again for the Indians, Pacers/Bucks looks to be without Giannis for most if not all of the series, can the Pacers take advantage of the situation and win this series?

18:47 – 28:53 – MORNING CHECKDOWN

28:54 – 44:41 – The Dick Pop Quiz rejoiner, Pacers/Bucks and the latest on Giannis’ status for the entire series, Shams Charania’s update on Giannis

44:42 – 1:13:29 – Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us and discusses the fire pit he built in his backyard, the Pacers/Bucks series and their TV schedule, the Pacers’ mentality heading into the series, Giannis’ injury status and how the Bucks try to play without him for potentially the full series, Kevin’s positional priority list for the Colts, Morning Checkdown

1:13:30 – 1:26:14 - Pacers/Bucks practice schedule, Colts on the Clock: Florida State defensive end Jared Verse, what he does well, what he needs to work on, he’s an older player in the draft, our 1-10 scale on the probability the Colts will draft him

1:26:15 – 1:31:58 - NBA Playoffs means longer minutes for starters, can Haliburton and Siakam handle the extra work

1:31:59 – 2:00:52 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us to discuss his Reggie Miller trash talk story and how it came to be, Reggie’s early email address, his thoughts on Pacers/Bucks, his thoughts on Andrew Luck’s comments last week, Andrew Luck Ring of Honor possibilities, how he won the Masters lottery to play Augusta after Tiger’s win in 2019, Morning Checkdown

2:00:53 – 2:06:08 – POP QUIZ

2:06:09 - 2:19:02 - Milwaukee Bucks analyst Justin Garcia joins us to discuss the level of optimism of Bucks fans heading into this series with the Pacers, concerns all season long, how much fan angst is due to playing the Pacers in the first round, Damian Lillard’s status, how they defend Tyrese Haliburton, the latest on Giannis and why it’s been a season-long issue

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