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**The Fan Morning Show**

Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd—two powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio.

Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings a decade + years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for *The Athletic*, also offers sharp insights on the Colts.

Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave.

Don’t miss the dynamic duo that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

Latest Episodes:

Rick Carlisle Interview 1-17-24 Jan 17, 2024

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Best of Wednesday 1-17: IU/Purdue recap+ Rick Carlisle and Joe Reitz Jan 17, 2024

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00:00 – 18:02 – Purdue waxes Indiana, Kevin was at the game and talks about his experience, a very bad night for the Hoosiers, is IU’s season over already? A disturbing report from TMZ regarding Jim Irsay’s health.

18:03 – 38:55 - Former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz joins us and is thrilled that Purdue destroyed Indiana last night, the most satisfying part of the Colts season, biggest need on the roster, how he prepared for defensive coordinators and his thoughts on blitz heavy defenses, Anthony Richardson expectations in 2024, high school hoops thoughts with Guerin beating Cathedral.

38:56 -58:46- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to share an update on Tyrese Haliburton, Ben Mathurin going into the Arizona ring of honor, more injury updates, and looks back at the first half of the season. Plus, Carlisle previews the matchup with Sacramento on Thursday. Plus, Carlisle explains how the Pacers tell players they’re involved in trades, without discussing current trade rumors. Carlisle also shares why he has kept coaching for over 20 years in the NBA.

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Wednesday 1-17- Pacers trade rumors+ Rick Carlisle+ Joe Reitz Jan 17, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 18:00 – Purdue waxes Indiana, Kevin was at the game and talks about his experience, a very bad night for the Hoosiers, is IU’s season over already?, a disturbing report from TMZ regarding Jim Irsay’s health

18:01 – 22:50 – Morning Checkdown

22:51 – 43:42 – Former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz joins us and is thrilled that Purdue destroyed Indiana last night, the most satisfying part of the Colts season, biggest need on the roster?, how he prepared for defensive coordinators and his thoughts on blitz heavy defenses, Anthony Richardson expectations in 2024, high school hoops thoughts with Guerin beating Cathedral, the Pascal Siakam rumors seem to be very real with Shams Charania reporting on it

43:43 – 1:16:40 – More thoughts on Purdue’s dominant win over Indiana, Fletcher Loyer’s big game, Tom Crean’s thoughts on Indiana ahead of last night’s game, Andy declares the IU season over, biggest concerns for the roster going forward, Purdue’s dominance, the Irsay report from this morning on TMZ, the succession plan with the Colts, Morning Checkdown

1:16:41 – 1:27:07 – Quotes from last night’s Purdue/IU game, the rough road for Indiana to make the NCAA Tournament the rest of the season, Zach Edey’s dominance.

1:27:08 – 1:30:36 – Shout out to Greg Rakestraw! Pascal Siakam rumors, IU fans hating on Robbie Hummel’s broadcasting last night

1:30:37 – 1:55:37 – Pacers/Pascal Siakam rumors are heating up. KB and Andy discuss who could be moved by the Pacers at the deadline, KB offers skepticism to Siakam rumors, and the amount of money it would take to resign Siakam. Plus, your morning checkdown.

1:55:37- 2: 15:32 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to share an update on Tyrese Haliburton, Ben Mathurin going into the Arizona ring of honor, more injury updates, and looks back at the first half of the season. Plus, Carlisle previews the matchup with Sacramento on Thursday. Plus, Carlisle explains how the Pacers tell players they’re involved in trades, without discussing current trade rumors. Carlisle also shares why he has kept coaching for over 20 years in the NBA.

2:15:32-2:18:13 -The guys wrap up the show by reacting to their conversation with Rick Carlisle, Carlisle saying high level PLAYERS want to play with Haliburton, and more.

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Tuesday 1/16: Tom Crean and Bruce Weber help preview Purdue/IU, Colts and NFL Playoff thoughts & more! Jan 16, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 16:39 – Slick weather conditions this morning, Purdue/IU tonight, any additional coaching changes from Wild Card weekend?, divisional round match-ups, Pacers get blown out by the Jazz, Bill Belichick interviews with the Falcons, Jim Harbaugh interviews with the Chargers

16:40 – 24:27 – Morning Checkdown

24:28 – 42:14 – Purdue/IU tonight, Mackenzie Mgbako, Xavier Johnson’s role tonight, the point spread for tonight’s game is kind of shocking

42:15 – 1:15:58 – Traffic updates, Gus Bradley returning, Bruce Arians on last night’s Manningcast, Bradley’s defensive scheme and what the Colts need to do different next season to be less predictable, Rick Venturi’s thoughts on the defense, Shaq Leonard was an active scratch in last night’s playoff game, what does Shane Steichen want on defense, Andy is giddy for the Cowboys and Eagles demise, Morning Checkdown

1:15:59 - 1:25:43 – Latest on the roads, Purdue/IU tonight: Xavier Johnsons’ role, how does IU guard Edey tonight

1:25:56 – 1:30:29 – More traffic updates, NFL Playoffs, how would Colts fans have felt if they made the playoffs and lost in the Wild Card round

1:30:30 – 1:53:02 – Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss tonight’s Purdue/IU game, what has he seen from both teams this season and what it means to him, how would he handle guarding Zach Edey, where are the advantages for Indiana tonight, one of his stories with Bob Knight and Gene Keady, coaching Tyrese Haliburton and his impressions of him, Purdue being double-digit favorites tonight, Morning Checkdown

1:53:03 – 2:13:19 – ESPN (and former IU head coach) Tom Crean joins us and discusses being at the national championship game and watching Jim Harbaugh and Michigan win it all, his thoughts every time Purdue came up on the schedule when he coached at IU, his thoughts on IU from afar this season, Kevin’s court storming during Crean’s tenure, what would he tell himself about his IU coaching tenure, who he’s seen that he likes this season across college basketball, his favorite memory from his time at IU, does he want to coach again?

2:13:20 – 2:17:09 – Golf expo tickets, predictions for Purdue/IU tonight

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Best of Tuesday 11/16: Tom Crean & Bruce Weber preview Purdue/IU tonight + Colts & NFL thoughts! Jan 16, 2024

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00:00 – 25:49 - Traffic updates, Gus Bradley returning, Bruce Arians on last night’s Manningcast, Bradley’s defensive scheme and what the Colts need to do different next season to be less predictable, Rick Venturi’s thoughts on the defense, Shaq Leonard was an active scratch in last night’s playoff game, what does Shane Steichen want on defense, Andy is giddy for the Cowboys and Eagles demise

25:50 – 45:24 – Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss tonight’s Purdue/IU game, what has he seen from both teams this season and what it means to him, how would he handle guarding Zach Edey, where are the advantages for Indiana tonight, one of his stories with Bob Knight and Gene Keady, coaching Tyrese Haliburton and his impressions of him, Purdue being double-digit favorites tonight

45:25 – 1:01:52 - ESPN (and former IU head coach) Tom Crean joins us and discusses being at the national championship game and watching Jim Harbaugh and Michigan win it all, his thoughts every time Purdue came up on the schedule when he coached at IU, his thoughts on IU from afar this season, Kevin’s court storming during Crean’s tenure, what would he tell himself about his IU coaching tenure, who he’s seen that he likes this season across college basketball, his favorite memory from his time at IU, does he want to coach again?

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ESPN's Field Yates weighs in on the NFL Playoff weekend, Colts draft thoughts & more! Jan 15, 2024

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ESPN’s Field Yates joins us to discuss the NFL playoffs from the weekend, what’s the biggest storyline out of Packers/Cowboys?, C.J. Stroud’s performance, Colts draft thoughts, predictions for today’s playoff games & more!

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Monday 1/15: Recapping the NFL Playoff weekend, Pacers road trip, ESPN's Field Yates & more! Jan 15, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 15:55 – Recapping the NFL Playoff weekend, how happy were you to see the Lions win?, the emergence of C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love and the huge question marks surrounding Tua Tagovailoa and Dak Prescott, IU and Purdue get the jobs done over the weekend.

15:56 – 26:09 – Morning Checkdown

26:10 – 41:07 – Stay warm out there, Bills Mafia shoveling out their stadium, feeling good for Lions fans, does Jerry Jones fire Mike McCarthy and try to land Jim Harbaugh or Bill Belichick, Jimmy Johnson’s halftime speech, the Packers have seemingly done it again at QB

41:08 – 1:16:25 – Kevin’s love for Eminem, the Jordan Love-Colts connection, Pacers road trip, Kevin hiding medicine under his bed as a child, can the Pacers get at least one more win on this road trip?, Morning Checkdown

1:16:26 – 1:28:34 – Nick Saban’s replacement is named in Kalen DeBoer, GOAT/goat of the Week

1:28:35 – 1:29:24 – Varsity Blues anniversary

1:29:25 – 2:03:16 – ESPN’s Field Yates joins us to discuss the NFL playoffs from the weekend, what’s the biggest storyline out of Packers/Cowboys?, C.J. Stroud’s performance, Colts draft thoughts, predictions for today’s playoff games, Andy owes Marc beer for the Texans making the playoffs, what do the Cowboys and Dolphins do now at QB?, Morning Checkdown

2:03:17 – 2:10:55 – POP QUIZ

2:10:56 – 2:17:04 – Rick Pitino goes off after a loss, previewing Steelers/Bills and Eagles/Bucs today

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Friday 1/12: Reacting to the Ballard and Richardson Press Conferences + Greg Rakestraw and Joel A. Erickson join us! Jan 12, 2024

Show notes

00:00- 14:22- KB and Andy are back to recap Chris Ballard and Anthony Richardson’s comments from Thursday.

14:22- 22:55- Morning Checkdown

22:55- 43:28 - KB and Andy return to wrap up the first hour debating Anthony Richardson and Chris Ballard’s comments on AR’s play style. Plus, KB had a back and forth with Ballard on Gus Bradley, and more from Thursday’s press conference.

43:28- 1:13:15- Greg Rakestraw joins us talking about his new show on thefan, discusses Chris Ballard’s comments in the end of the season press conference, the Colts/Texans game, who Rakestraw sees as the easiest replaceable player for the Colts, and runs the guys through Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. Plus, your morning checkdown.

1:13:15- 1:22:49- KB and Andy return with breaking news from the NFL. Plus, the guys debate the news and what it means for coaches in the NFL. Plus, the guys talk about the job opening in Alabama, who would be the best candidates for the job, and more.

1:22:49- 1:31:25- Kevin and Andy continue to breakdown the Colts’ end of season press conference, the 2024 draft, and who the Colts could go with in the first round.

1:31:25- 2:07:40 - Joel A. Erickson joins us from the IndyStar. Erickson breaks down the end of season press conference, Ballard’s comments, the wide receiver market, and more. Plus, Erickson gives his take on the Colts’ getting more explosive, Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss, and others. Erickson also discusses the Colts’ explosive plays on offense and allowing explosive plays on defense and his takeaways from Anthony Richardson’s end of season press conference. Plus, your Morning Checkdown.

1:31:25- 2:15:28 - Pop Quiz

2:15:28- 2:19:24- Kevin and Andy wrap up the show giving their picks for Wildcard games this weekend and preview Monday’s show.

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Best of 1-12: Greg Rakestraw, Joel A. Erickson, and The Colts Jan 12, 2024

Show notes

00:00- 22:55- Greg Rakestraw joins us talking about his new show on thefan, discusses Chris Ballard’s comments in the end of the season press conference, the Colts/Texans game, who Rakestraw sees as the easiest replaceable player for the Colts, and runs the guys through Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. Plus, your morning checkdown.

22:54- 44:00- Joel A. Erickson joins us from the IndyStar. Erickson breaks down the end of season press conference, Ballard’s comments, the wide receiver market, and more. Plus, Erickson gives his take on the Colts’ getting more explosive, Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss, and others. Erickson also discusses the Colts’ explosive plays on offense and allowing explosive plays on defense and his takeaways from Anthony Richardson’s end of season press conference. Plus, your Morning Checkdown.

44:00- 52:37- Kevin and Andy continue to breakdown the Colts’ end of season press conference, the 2024 draft, and who the Colts could go with in the first round.

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Thursday 1/11: Bill Belichick steps down at New England, Nick Saban and Pete Carroll legacies + Pacers/Wizards & Scott Agness! Jan 11, 2024

Show notes

00:00 – 18:08 – Nick Saban and Pete Carroll eras end, Butler beats Marquette, Pacers top the Wizards, Bill Belichick and the Patriots reportedly parting ways, who could follow Saban at Alabama?

18:09 – 24:57 – Morning Checkdown

24:58 – 42:38 – Bill Belichick joins Nick Saban and Pete Carroll of old guard coaches leaving their respective teams, where will he land if he’s trying to break Don Schula’s record?, Pacers in on Pascal Siakam?, why Kevin is not a fan of Siakam coming here

42:39 – 1:11:33 – NFL announces international “home” games and the Colts have two chances of heading to London again, what do we expect to hear from Chris Ballard and Anthony Richardson today, Steichen says the team is close to being really special, Gardner Minshew’s future, Dan Graziano crushes Aaron Rodgers, Morning Checkdown

1:11:34 – 1:28:48 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the win over the Wizards, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, his timeline for Haliburton and how the Pacers can stay above water in his absence, Pascal Siakam rumors and what pieces the Pacers would need to include for a deal to happen

1:28:49 – 1:29:59 – Bill Bellichick and the Patriots part ways, Ballard and Richardson speak today

1:30:00 – 2:03:35 – Lots of news in the last 24 hours, who can follow Nick Saban at Alabama?, is Bill O’Brien the logical choice?, why Kevin wants James Franklin to get the gig, what do the Colts do with Minshew, did Minshew hurt the Colts for draft position?, Morning Checkdown

2:03:36 – 2:12:44 – POP QUIZ

2:12:44 – 2:17:33 – NFL Playoff match-ups, the Michigan basketball player who is suspended from road games, Netflix’s NBA documentary

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