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Best of Tuesday 7/7: USA gets whacked by Belgium, our latest What If... entry & more! Jul 07, 2026

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00:00 – 14:03 – USA gut punch against Belgium, what the hell happened on that first and third goal?, NBA offseason thoughts, where is LeBron heading and what to make of the Eastern Conference, were any Colts invited to the Swift-Kelce wedding not named Pat McAfee?

14:04 – 36:05 – Recapping USA’s ugly loss to Belgium, what the hell was Matt Freese doing yesterday?, our latest What If…entry focuses on Purdue’s heartbreaking loss to Virginia in the 2019 Elite Eight

36:06 – 50:37 - What If…continues as Purdue’s Rob Blackman joins us and discusses what he remembers from that 2019 Purdue season, Carsen Edwards’ lead-up to the tournament, the emotional toll of that tournament and Larry Clisby, how much did the Virginia loss sting compared to other losses, how special was Carsen Edwards?

50:38 – 1:00:52 - Adam Aaronson of Locked On Sixers joins us to discuss what the Pacers are getting in Kelly Oubre Jr., his swagger, how he’ll pair with Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac, rather be the Pacers or Sixers next season?, the Jaylen Brown trade and what it means for the Sixers next season

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Monday 7/6: Drama ahead of USA-Belgium + Pacers sign Oubre, Fever win & more! Jul 06, 2026

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00:00 – 13:26 – The boys are back! We recap a busy and long holiday weekend, the anticipation for USA/Belgium tonight, Balogun’s suspended red card for tonight, England/Mexico last night was epic, the Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr. in free agency, the unprecedented nature of Balogun’s red card being reversed, James’ award acceptance down in North Carolina

13:27 – 21:53 – Morning Checkdown

21:54 – 43:33 – Are the Pacers a better team than they were when they came up short in Game 7 last year?, what Kelly Oubre brings to the table for the Pacers, the messiness of Balogun’s red card being suspended, NBA Cup coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse

43:34 – 1:08:04 – Nexstar World Cup analyst Orri Benatar joins us and discusses the drama and controversy around Balogun’s red card being suspended, how USA stacks up against Belgium tonight, Erling Haaland, what defines success for this USA team?, James’ award ceremony, Morning Checkdown

1:08:05 – 1:20:47 – USA/Belgium drama, could FIFA reverse the Balogun decision again before kickoff?, listener says his girlfriend is prioritizing Love Island over USA/Belgium tonight

1:20:48 – 1:29:34 – GOATs of the Week

1:29:35 – 1:53:42 – Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and weighs in on if Love Island would take TV control over USA/Belgium tonight, the Pacers signing Kelly Oubre and what it means for the Pacers luxury tax, what the Pacers will look like next season, how they stack up in the Eastern Conference, other NBA free agent moves, Pacers summer league roster, Morning Checkdown

1:53:43 – 2:04:29 – Rehashing our Kelvin Sampson/IU conversation last week, we circle back to the Love Island/USA-Belgium TV issue

2:04:30 – Country Roads, USA-Belgium tonight, our World Cup draft update, Colts Question of the Day

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Best of Monday 7/6: Drama ahead of USA-Belgium, Pacers add Oubre, Fever W & more! Jul 06, 2026

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00:00 – 21:44 – Are the Pacers a better team than they were when they came up short in Game 7 last year?, what Kelly Oubre brings to the table for the Pacers, the messiness of Balogun’s red card being suspended, NBA Cup coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse

21:45 – 34:05 – Nexstar World Cup analyst Orri Benatar joins us and discusses the drama and controversy around Balogun’s red card being suspended, how USA stacks up against Belgium tonight, Erling Haaland, what defines success for this USA team?

34:06 – 40:50 – GOATs of the Week

40:51 – 55:45 - Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and weighs in on if Love Island would take TV control over USA/Belgium tonight, the Pacers signing Kelly Oubre and what it means for the Pacers luxury tax, what the Pacers will look like next season, how they stack up in the Eastern Conference, other NBA free agent moves, Pacers summer league roster

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Thursday 7-2: USMNT Advances, Pacers Splash, Long/Hammer Host! Jul 02, 2026

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0:00-14:03 – The Fan Morning Show starts on a Thursday with guests hosts Jason Hammer & Scott Long. The topics of the day start with the United States Men's National Soccer Team beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 last night, and the Pacers signing former 76er Wing Kelly Oubre Jr.

14:03-24:48 – Best college football crowd songs after Country Roads went wild yesterday in the USMNT Soccer win. Morning Checkdown

24:48-47:13 – The NBA takes over the topic of conversation as the Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr, and the Boston Celtics make a puzzling move- trading MVP candidate Jaylen Brown to Philly for PAUL GEORGE.

47:13-1:15:04– Hammer and Scott start Hour 2 of The Fan Morning Show playing the best piece of audio you will hear all day. Morning Checkdown

1:15:04-1:26:51– Greg Rakestraw, soccer extraordinaire, joins to talk the United States men's soccer win.

1:26:51-1:34:27– Hour 2 ends with The Degenerate Special, betting on Joey Chestnut's upcoming performance in the Hotdog Eating Contest this weekend.

1:34:27-2:02:02 – Hour 3 of The Fan Morning Show gets underway with The Fan's own JMV talking all things Indy Sports and NWA. Morning Checkdown

2:02:02-2:20:24 – Former Indiana Pacer Scot Pollard joins to talk about his heart transplant and how life is going right now with a new heart.

2:20:24-EOS– Jake Query, who takes over at 10 a.m., joins for some cross talk ahead of Query & Company to close out The Fan Morning Show.

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Best of Thursday 7-2: World Cup & Pacers Free Agency! Jul 02, 2026

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14:03-25:48 – Greg Rakestraw, soccer extraordinaire, joins to talk the United States men's soccer win.

25:48-EOS – Hour 3 of The Fan Morning Show gets underway with The Fan's own JMV talking all things Indy Sports and NWA. Morning Checkdown

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Wednesday 7/1: USMNT in action tonight + NBA Free Agency, Jason Hammer and Scott Long fill-in Jul 01, 2026

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00:00 – 17:21 – Jason Hammer and Scott Long fill-in and open the show by discussing how the biggest story right now is the USMNT Soccer match. Scott gives a detailed breakdown of the Bosnia before Jason talks about the crowd shots of the tournament. Then, we revisit great national anthems in American history.

17:22 – 26:00 – Jason gives his pitch to Doug Boles on who should perform at Carb Day, morning checkdown.

26:01 – 47:13 – Who are the Pacers better than in the Eastern Conference? Plus, great moments in fireworks history.

47:14 – 1:13:44 – Scott and Jason put "Chris Ballard to trial" and go over his resume over the years. Scott explains how frustrated he is with the first-round draft selections, Jason wonders if Daniel Jones start to the season last year was a fluke, morning checkdown.

1:13:44 – 1:27:47 –Jason and Scott discuss Caitlin Clark as the Fever have a week off. They also play recent audio from a media personality who said the WNBA would be better off with Caitlin Clark.

1:27:47 – 1:33:39 – Jason believes Sophie Cunningham belongs in a list of "Fan Favorites."

1:33:39 – 2:00:21 –Jason and Scott discuss the USMNT as they get ready to play Bosnia tonight. They talk about the atmosphere of the world cup and if they are catching the soccer fever. Who is worse, soccer snobs or beer snobs? Then, Jason starts talking about Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra, morning checkdown.

2:00:21 – 2:13:48 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files eventually joins the show to to discuss NBA Free Agency and what the Pacers are up to. They continue to dissect the backup center position and what the possible moves are.

2:13:48 – 2:18:13 - Jake Query joins Jason and Scott in studio to preview what will be on his show!

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Best of Wednesday 7/1: World Cup and NBA Free Agency! Jul 01, 2026

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17:21 – 43:22 – Scott and Jason put "Chris Ballard to trial" and go over his resume over the years. Scott explains how frustrated he is with the first-round draft selections, Jason wonders if Daniel Jones start to the season last year was a fluke, morning checkdown.

43:22 – 56:47 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files eventually joins the show to to discuss NBA Free Agency and what the Pacers are up to. They continue to dissect the backup center position and what the possible moves are.

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Tuesday 6/30: What If Scenarios, Moves in the NBA, World Cup madness! Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 15:21 We’re buzzing after day 1 of World Cup knockouts, previewing more tonight, headlines in the NBA

15:22 – 21:40 Morning Checkdown

21:40 - 45:08 What if Kelvin Sampson never left Indiana..., IndyCar/IMS President Doug Boles joins us to discuss the tomorrow’s BC39 event at IMS,

45:09 - 1:12:40 World Cup penalties are amazing, NBA free agency begins today, what moves will the Pacers make

1:12:41 – 1:29:24 IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss training camp, contract talks, addressing the backup QB scenario

1:29:25 – 1:37:30 More on Kelvin Sampson and how his situation compares to the modern CBB landscape

1:37:31 – 2:01:35 Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs joins us to conclude our discussion on the Kelvin Sampson era at IU, morning checkdown

2:01:36 - 2:12:32 Previewing the Pacers’ situation ahead of NBA free agency, the struggle of American tennis since 2003

2:12:33 – 2:18:02 Closing out the show

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Best of Tuesday 6/30: Doug Boles, Nathan Brown, Jeff Rabjohns Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 8:46 IndyCar/IMS President Doug Boles joins us to discuss the tomorrow’s BC39 event at IMS

8:47 – 20:44 IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss training camp, contract talks, addressing the backup QB scenario

20:45 – 38:14 Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs joins us to conclude our discussion on the Kelvin Sampson era at IU, morning checkdown

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Best of Monday 6/29: Fan Morning Show - Recapping the sports weekend, Fever Win, Colts updates Jun 29, 2026

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00:00 – 16:45 The Athletic’s Elias Burke joins us to discuss the World Cup as the knockout rounds kick off. There are many great storylines surrounding this tournament, and Elias guides us through it.

16:46 - 29:31 Setting The Pace’s Alex Golden joins us to discuss Pacers free agency and draft fallout. What moves should the team make going into this season with a returning Tyrese Haliburton.

29:31 – 41:22 Colts questions, Pacers vs Knicks in the upcoming NBA season.

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