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Monday 7/20: World Cup Takeaways, Fever Win the Weekend, IU's First Five-Star Commit Jul 20, 2026

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00:00 – 14:38 Recapping the World Cup Final, third place game was actually awesome, it was a fantastic but close game for the Fever on Friday, good win on Saturday, IndyCar moved to today

14:38 - 22:42 Morning Checkdown

22:42 – 43:45 NBC4 Columbus' Orri Benatar joins to close out our World Cup conversations, the dominance of Spain, Was this Messi's last World Cup, Is Mauricio Pochettino here to stay, will the FIBA Basketball World Cup ever get this much attention, Caitlin Clark's technical fouls close to becoming a problem,

43:45 - 1:09:21 Trying to define this upcoming Colts season, players that are 50-50 bets, how the impact of stars trickle down to the rest of the roster, breaking down the Bryson DeChambeau situation

1:09:21 - 1:18:23 More World Cup talks, Morning Checkdown

1:18:23 – 1:27:46 GOATs of the weekend

1:27:46 - 1:52:47 Circle City Spin's Tony East joins to discuss the Fever's performances over the weekend, Kelsey Mitchell's streak of 20-point games, Pacers Summer League recap, how did Braden Smith look, growth for Jalen Slawson, final moves for the offseason, Morning Checkdown

1:52:47 – Compliment sandwiches for the Colts running backs

– 2:07:40 Wrapping the show with Jake Query

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Best of Monday 7/20: Orri Benatar, Defining this Colts Season, Tony East! Jul 20, 2026

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00:00 – 9:43 NBC4 Columbus' Orri Benatar joins to close out our World Cup conversations, the dominance of Spain, Was this Messi's last World Cup, Is Mauricio Pochettino here to stay

9:43 - 29:07 Trying to define this upcoming Colts season, players that are 50-50 bets, how the impact of stars trickle down to the rest of the roster, breaking down the Bryson DeChambeau situation

29:07 – 44:52 Circle City Spin's Tony East joins to discuss the Fever's performances over the weekend, Kelsey Mitchell's streak of 20-point games, Pacers Summer League recap, how did Braden Smith look, growth for Jalen Slawson, final moves for the offseason

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Best of Friday 7/17: Greg Rakestraw joins in-studio, Steve Wiltfong joins, and more! Jul 17, 2026

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00:00 – 8:05 Morning Checkdown

8:05 – 23:08 ISC Sports Network's Greg Rakestraw joins in-studio to join the discussion on Monshun Sales and other top recruits in the history of the state, 6A in this upcoming high school football season, World Cup action, how Lionel Messi compares to the greatest athletes of all-time,

23:08 – 36:45 On3's Steve Wiltfong joins to preview Monshun Sales' commitment decision later today, his comfort level with IU, how NIL plays a role in his decision

36:45 – 50:23 Should Jonathan Taylor hold-in on his contract, contract extensions for the Colts, compliment sandwiches for each Colts position group

50:23 – 57:49 The power of LeBron James throughout the NBA, Kevin discovers Uranus...

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Friday 7/17: Previewing Fever/Storm, Final World Cup Matchups, and more! Jul 17, 2026

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00:00 – 13:14 We are awaiting the announcement of 5-star Lawrence North WR Monshun Sales, Aliyah Boston (Questionable) and Caitlin Clark (Probable) for tonight's matchup with the Storm, LeBron's "announcements" on his podcast yesterday

13:14 - 21:19 Morning Checkdown

21:19 - 41:18 ISC Sports Network's Greg Rakestraw joins in-studio to join the discussion on Monshun Sales and other top recruits in the history of the state, 6A in this upcoming high school football season, World Cup action, how Lionel Messi compares to the greatest athletes of all-time, where is LeBron's best fit in free agency,

41:18 – 1:06:41On3's Steve Wiltfong joins to preview Monshun Sales' commitment decision later today, his comfort level with IU, how NIL plays a role in his decision, how the 5-in-5 rule plays a role in recruiting, Morning Checkdown,

1:06:41 - 1:20:18 Should Jonathan Taylor hold-in on his contract, contract extensions for the Colts, compliment sandwiches for each Colts position group

1:20:18 - 1:27:44 The power of LeBron James throughout the NBA, Kevin discovers Uranus...

1:27:44 - 1:49:41 What's the plan for Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston this weekend, Curt Cignetti talks what drew him to the Indiana job, how much work/money goes into college recruitment, Morning Checkdown

1:49:41 – 1:59:58 Most important pieces on the Colts roster, more on Tyrese Haliburton

1:59:58 – 2:09:57 Wrapping the show

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Thursday 7/16: NASCAR's Michael McDowell joins, Fever fall to the Valkyries! Jul 16, 2026

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00:00 – 13:35 Fever struggled against the Golden State Valkyries, the Lionel Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal picture is REAL

13:35 – 20:17 Morning Checkdown

20:17 - 39:55 Colts announce uniform schedule, should Jonathan Taylor hold-in on his contract, should Carlie Irsay-Gordon give Chris Ballard free rein on contract extensions, what is Tyrese Haliburton hinting at for Fanatics Fest

39:55 - 1:03:41 Kevin's voice crack during Argentina vs England, previewing the Colts schedule, dream golf sites, assessing Caitlin Clark's performance last night, Morning Checkdown

1:03:41 - 1:16:10 Colts not having success in January, would Pacers stop hating Lebron for a championship

1:16:10 - 1:23:11 Compliment sandwiches for the Colts roster, more on selling out to have Lebron on the Pacers

1:23:11 -1:47:18 Colts radio analyst Charles Arbuckle joins the show to discuss Colts training camp, the value of Alec Pierce this season, the Jonathan Taylor decision, Morning Checkdown

1:47:18 – 1:59:58 NASCAR's Michael McDowell calls in ahead of the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the passing of Kyle Busch, potentially doing the double, Michael's 20-year career

1:59:58 – 2:06:48 Jake Query closes out the show with us and joins the conversation on Lebron James possibly joining the Pacers

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Best of Thursday 7/16: Colts Radio Analyst Charles Arbuckle, NASCAR's Michael McDowell joins Jul 16, 2026

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00:00 – 6:40 Morning Checkdown

6:40 – 17:57 Colts radio analyst Charles Arbuckle joins the show to discuss Colts training camp, the value of Alec Pierce this season, the Jonathan Taylor decision

17:57 – 25:04 NASCAR's Michael McDowell calls in ahead of the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the passing of Kyle Busch, Michael's 20-year career

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Wednesday 7/15: Spain punches WC Final ticket, Fever in action, Colts future + CFB talk! Jul 15, 2026

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00:00 – 15:41 – An All-Star snoozer, Spain shuts out France and Kevin gloats and Marc’s downfall in the World Cup draft, the Fever get back to work tonight against the Valkyries,

15:42 – 22:02 – Morning Checkdown

22:03 – 40:24 – Can the Fever get on a roll?, will Caitlin Clark still have a minutes restriction?, our Colts debate yesterday got a lot of attention, our poll results pushed towards change, Alec Pierece joins the side of Lucas Oil Stadium, how many of the four players will still be there two seasons from now?

40:25 -1:05:42 – PGA Tour Radio’s Will Haskett joins us to preview the British Open, he debates the best post-win songs for the World Cup, favorites at the British, the heat wave in England wreaking havoc on the course, can and Englishman finally win the Open again?, what’s up with LIV Golf in Indy?, Kevin’s outlandish thought on the World Cup timeline, Morning Checkdown

1:05:43 – 1:16:15 – We play I GOTTA KNOW

1:16:16 – 1:22:13 – The Arden Key move and the state of the Colts defensive line, the likelihood JT Tuimoloau gets a starting spot

1:22:14 – 1:46:37 – The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us to talk college football on the best off-season story in college football, the Bredan Sorsby fallout, conference realignment, IU heading to 2026, what do they do coming off a national championship?, Big Ten thoughts, Caitlin Clark perceptions, is college football going to eventually simmer down when it comes to NIL?, Morning Checkdown

1:46:38 – 1:56:51 – Is LeBron to the Pacers even remotely possible?, would you want the player you hate the most on your team if it guarantees you a championship?

1:56:52 – ESPY’s Play of the Year nominee, Jake hops on to talk with the boys

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Best of Wednesday 7/15: Colts future, Spain blanks France, Fever in action + CFB talk! Jul 15, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 18:28 – Can the Fever get on a roll?, will Caitlin Clark still have a minutes restriction?, our Colts debate yesterday got a lot of attention, our poll results pushed towards change, Alec Pierece joins the side of Lucas Oil Stadium, how many of the four players will still be there two seasons from now?

18:29 – 30:11 - PGA Tour Radio’s Will Haskett joins us to preview the British Open, he debates the best post-win songs for the World Cup, favorites at the British, the heat wave in England wreaking havoc on the course, can and Englishman finally win the Open again?, what’s up with LIV Golf in Indy?

30:12 – 45:31 - The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us to talk college football on the best off-season story in college football, the Bredan Sorsby fallout, conference realignment, IU heading to 2026, what do they do coming off a national championship?, Big Ten thoughts, Caitlin Clark perceptions

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Best of Tuesday 7/14: Colts expectation debate rages, Fever talk + our latest What If...travels to Bloomington Jul 14, 2026

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00:00 -24:29 – What do Colts fans want this season?, our latest What If…entry focuses on if IU didn’t hire Curt Cignetti, the state of Hoosiers football before he arrived, his resume before arriving to Bloomington, the culture changer

24:30 – 35:26 – Indiana Fever radio announcer John Nolan joins us and discusses the Fever’s west coast trip, how hot it’s been, the Fever being red hot at 3-point land, will Aliyah Boston land in the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest?, Catilin Clark’s minutes restrictions going forward, getting back home tomorrow night

35:27 – 50:14 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us for our final What If…segment, other coaches that were in the Cignetti hiring cycle, Cignetti debated accepting the job even if it was offered to him, the state of Hoosier football before and after, the upcoming basketball exhibition tomorrow

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Tuesday 7/14: Colts debate rages, our latest What If... + Home Run Derby & Fever! Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:39 – Home Run Derby last night was pretty exciting, Netflix presentation, World Cup quarterfinals start today, our latest What If…entry today, what are Colts fans expectations heading into training camp, lemonade stands, Fever get back in action tomorrow

13:40 – 21:28 – Morning Checkdown

21:29 – 45:50 – What do Colts fans want this season?, our latest What If…entry focuses on if IU didn’t hire Curt Cignetti, the state of Hoosiers football before he arrived, his resume before arriving to Bloomington, the culture changer

45:51 – 1:09:44 – Indiana Fever radio announcer John Nolan joins us and discusses the Fever’s west coast trip, how hot it’s been, the Fever being red hot at 3-point land, will Aliyah Boston land in the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest?, Catilin Clark’s minutes restrictions going forward, getting back home tomorrow night, we circle back to our Colts conversation, does Ballard’s resume not follow him since Carlie took over the ownership role?, Morning Checkdown

1:09:45 – 1:18:37 – The Colts conversation rolls on: both sides of a regime change, fans starving for winning seasons, the playoff drought despite expanded playoffs

1:18:38 – 1:24:33 – Kevin’s lemonade stand etiquette question, poker chip payments at lemonade stands and whether he should love it or hate it

1:24:34 – 1:39: 37 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us for our final What If…segment, other coaches that were in the Cignetti hiring cycle, Cignetti debated accepting the job even if it was offered to him, the state of Hoosier football before and after, the upcoming basketball exhibition tomorrow,

1:39:38 - 1:47:44 – Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby win in hostile territory, World Cup today, would Ballard/Steichen not be tied at the hip?

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