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Best of Friday 6/5: Greg Rakestraw & Mark Jaynes join + Last night's Fever win! Jun 05, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 12:49 – The voice of IndyCar Radio, Mark Jaynes, joins us to first reflect on his call at the Indy 500, how it compared to 2006, what he's looking for at St. Louis this weekend and what his high school play-by-play schedule looks like.

12:50 – 27:35 - ISC's Greg Rakestraw joins to let us in on the Indiana-Kentucky All-star games, Luke Ertel, what the most expensive ticket is in American sports history, how he will be giving away world cup tickets at the Broad Ripple Tavern tonight, is the USA's first match a must win?

27:35 - 38:35 – What is Freddy Fever? We try to dissect differing opinions on it. Caleb has an NBA Finals stat about the Spurs. We remember the Tyrese Haliburton clutch shots from last year, but we forget the individual comebacks.

38:35–54:58 –Kevin is wearing his golf shirt from his high school state championship; we play some comments from Caitlin Clark on hoping people can calm down after the Fever got a win, how do people feel about her body language, how much of it can you deal with and how much can you reign in

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Best of Thursday 6/4: Mike Wells, Brian Neubert & I Gotta Know! Jun 04, 2026

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00:00 – 16:37 – From across the pond, former Colts reporter, now IU professor and friend of the show Mike Wells joins the show. He starts to lament Marc Dykton before his phone connection gets cutoff somehow. We reminisce on one of the best audios in show history. Mike is overseas and went to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium where the Colts will play this season. He explains the trip before making fun of Kevin for his teaching schedule.

16:37 – 29:32 – Caleb fills in for Marc for "I gotta know".

29:32–41:48 – Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com joins the show to reflect on Mike Bobinski's tenure, the good and the bad, was it a surprise, could the Jeff Brohm departure have been prevented, can the basketball team still add someone in the portal

41:48 - 50:13 – Ticket prices for game 3 of the NBA Finals, Kevin reflects on taking in the scene of the Finals last year

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Thursday 6/4: Fever back in action tonight, NBA Finals & more! Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 14:52 – The New York Knicks steal game 1 in San Antonio, the Indiana Fever get back in action tonight, Braden Smith will work out for the Pacers, trivia nights at The Tap back in the day, how big is the Fever game tonight?

14:52- 21:05 – Morning Checkdown

21:05 – 43:04 – From across the pond, former Colts reporter, now IU professor and friend of the show Mike Wells joins the show. He starts to lament Marc Dykton before his phone connection gets cutoff somehow. We reminisce on one of the best audios in show history. Mike is overseas and went to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium where the Colts will play this season. He explains the trip before making fun of Kevin for his teaching schedule. Also, Kevin parses through if he would change his teaching schedule before.

43:04 – 1:10:03 - The Knicks come from behind win last night, Mike Bobinski stepping down as Purdue AD, could Braden Smith be a target for the Pacers to get into the draft, what are the Colts banking on being better in 2026, how much of a must-win is tonight's Fever game? Morning checkdown.

1:10:03 – 1:22:57 – Caleb fills in for Marc for "I gotta know".

1:22:57 - 1:28:24 – How does the Purdue fanbase feel about Mike Bobinski stepping down, how do you judge his tenure? How big of a role could Ashton Dulin have this year

1:28:24–1:53:12 – Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com joins the show to reflect on Mike Bobinski's tenure, the good and the bad, was it a surprise, could the Jeff Brohm departure have been prevented, can the basketball team still add someone in the portal, Morning checkdown

1:53:12 - 2:03:20 – Reflecting on game 1 of the NBA Finals, Kevin calls Josh Hart the "6'5 Dennis Rodman", how good will it feel for the Fever to get back to playing basketball,

2:03:20 - 2:11:44 – Ticket prices for game 3 of the NBA Finals, Kevin reflects on taking in the scene of the Finals last year

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Wednesday 6/3: Colts positional upgrades/downgrades, NBA Finals game 1 + revisiting Pacers run! Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 10:47 – Kevin wonders if we should play the montage from game 1 of the finals last year, Curt Cignetti on the cover of College Football 27, who will guard Victor Wembanyama tonight in the NBA Finals, James was at Fever practice

10:47- 19:33 – Morning Checkdown

19:33 – 45:18 – Looking at how Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith fit into the Pacers plan next year? Kevin goes position by position on the Colts and asks James if they got better at those positions. How does that exercise compare to last year? Kevin disagrees on how many positions are actually an upgrade, the upcoming kicker battle at training camp and Kevin can't wait to cover it.

45:18 – 1:10:50 - ESPN's Stephen Holder joins to first discuss him potentially attending the Miami-Notre Dame game this fall. James asks him whether Daniel Jones will be out there week 1 before Kevin poses how important depth is at wide receiver. Who will be the number 1 target in the offense, Tyler Warren or Alec Pierce? Kevin poses the exercise of positional upgrades to Stephen. He also explains why the Colts won't be as bad as some people think while also admitting there's lots of room to improve. The trio also revisits their group chat from last year's Miami vs. Notre Dame game. Morning checkdown.

1:10:50 – 1:21:33 – We play audio from our interview with Jake Query a few weeks ago that touched on why the Pacers had to include their pick in the Ivica Zubac trade. James answers if he would've included Obi Toppin or Andrew Nembhard in the trade. Are the Pacers too married to their core?

1:21:33 - 1:30:43 – Kevin breaks some news to Marc on what he will have to do for the station when he gets back, we'll be hearing from Mike Wells from Europe tomorrow, what is James' favorite NFL road trip, how close the Colts were to signing Jameis Winston in '22.

1:30:43–1:53:31 – Pregame and Postgame host for the Pacers TV broadcast, Jeremiah Johnson, joins to discuss who Colts fans hate more, the Knicks or Patriots? Also, which Tyrese Haliburton clutch shot was his favorite from last season? The biggest Pacer need for the season, revisiting the anonymous player poll from last season and is there an answer to how will we be able to watch the Pacers next season? Morning checkdown

1:53:31 - 2:04:56 – Is Anthony Richardson wearing a visor, toying with the idea of LeBron in a Pacer uniform, Anthony Richardson was a little muted on his vision when he talked last week

2:04:56 - 2:13:24 – Masters ticket pricing remains the same from last year, looking ahead to game 1 of the finals tonight

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Best of Wednesday 6/3: Stephen Holder joins + Looking back on Pacers Finals run with Jeremiah Johnson Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 16:11 - ESPN's Stephen Holder joins to first discuss him potentially attending the Miami-Notre Dame game this fall. James asks him whether Daniel Jones will be out there week 1 before Kevin poses how important depth is at wide receiver. Who will be the number 1 target in the offense, Tyler Warren or Alec Pierce? Kevin poses the exercise of positional upgrades to Stephen. He also explains why the Colts won't be as bad as some people think while also admitting there's lots of room to improve. The trio also revisits their group chat from last year's Miami vs. Notre Dame game.

16:11 - 25:22 – Kevin breaks some news to Marc on what he will have to do for the station when he gets back, we'll be hearing from Mike Wells from Europe tomorrow, what is James' favorite NFL road trip, how close the Colts were to signing Jameis Winston in '22.

25:23–41:42 – Pregame and Postgame host for the Pacers TV broadcast, Jeremiah Johnson, joins to discuss who Colts fans hate more, the Knicks or Patriots? Also, which Tyrese Haliburton clutch shot was his favorite from last season? The biggest Pacer need for the season, revisiting the anonymous player poll from last season and is there an answer to how will we be able to watch the Pacers next season?

41:42 - 53:07 – Is Anthony Richardson wearing a visor, toying with the idea of LeBron in a Pacer uniform, Anthony Richardson was a little muted on his vision when he talked last week

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Tuesday 6/2: Colts finish OTA's, Caitlin Clark & Stephanie White speak + Bears to Indiana? Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 18:47 – Not the average Monday in the sports world, College Softball World Series championship is set, Myles Garrett trade and why the Rams felt like they were able to make it. Daniel Jones does 7-on-7 at OTA's yesterday. James was at Fever practice yesterday. Kevin and James have a disagreement on if NFL stadiums should be in the actual city of their team.

18:48- 24:39 – Morning Checkdown

24:39 – 46:31 – How did Daniel Jones look in 7-on-7's yesterday, how did Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard look, the Colts did make a QB roster move yesterday by signing Easton Stick, comparing Myles Garrett trade to Sauce Gardner trade. Also, are the Patriots the favorite in the AFC after the AJ Brown trade.

46:31 – 1:11:00 - Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins. He comments on accidentally clicking on Marc Dykton's DM and if the Easton Stick signing is something. Joel thinks there's something "missing" on Daniel Jones' drop backs. Who is the favorite in the AFC, Joel's San Antonio Spurs fandom, Kevin's little league baseball phrase he heard that gave him life. Morning checkdown

1:11:00 – 1:25:08 – Kevin gets news that major leaguers don't say "balls in, coming down," Caitlin Clark audio from yesterday

1:25:08 – 1:32:54 – Kevin asks if we should be worried about potentially losing events to the potential Hammond Bears stadium site.

1:32:54 - 1:57:34 – Jon Greenberg, Chicago sports Columnist for the Athletic, discusses the latest news with the potential new Chicago Bears stadium after the Illinois Senate. and house is on recess for the summer without an agreement on the stadium. What does it mean and how much more real has the move gotten after this news? Also, what is next? Do fans in this state dislike the Knicks or Patriots more? Morning checkdown

1:57:34–2:09:08 – The Colts had snap issues at practice yesterday, Stephanie White's comments from yesterday and how it's a complicated situation.

2:09:08 - 2:18:46 – Coolest logos in college sports, latest on Brendan Sorsby before producer of Query & Company Eddie Garrison offers his take on whether "balls in coming down" can be said past little league.

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Best of Tuesday 6/2: Daniel Jones participates in 7-on-7, latest on Bears to Indiana Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 16:13 - Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins. He comments on accidentally clicking on Marc Dykton's DM and if the Easton Stick signing is something. Joel thinks there's something "missing" on Daniel Jones' drop backs. Who is the favorite in the AFC, Joel's San Antonio Spurs fandom, Kevin's little league baseball phrase he heard that gave him life. Morning checkdown.

16:33 - 34:14 – Jon Greenberg, Chicago sports Columnist for the Athletic, discusses the latest news with the potential new Chicago Bears stadium after the Illinois Senate. and house is on recess for the summer without an agreement on the stadium. What does it mean and how much more real has the move gotten after this news? Also, what is next?

34:14–45:47 – The Colts had snap issues at practice yesterday, Stephanie White's comments from yesterday and how it's a complicated situation.

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Monday 6/1: Colts OTA's, Fever fall to .500 + Recapping the sports weekend! Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 16:34 – Marc's twitter got hacked again, Colts OTA's continue through today, a lot of drama around the Indiana Fever over the weekend, Kevin wonders if this is just life with Caitlin Clark going forward. Recapping the Spurs-Thunder game 7.

16:34- 24:17 – Morning Checkdown

24:17 – 47:19 – James had the chance to talk to Deforest Buckner about his goal of playing in week 1. How realistic is that? Also, how much of the defensive tackle depth acquisitions in the offseason were because of the uncertainty around Buckner? Also, how much of an issue do you have with Caitlin Clark's actions? An embarrassing Skip Bayless tweet from over the weekend

47:19 – 1:11:40 - What is the best-case scenario for Anthony Richardson and will he take more preseason snaps than Daniel Jones. Kevin stole some of his family's fries, James' weekend with his godson, hoops with JMV. Morning checkdown

1:11:40 – 1:25:31 – How important is Jarace Walker to the Pacers next year? We replay Rick Carlisle's comments on him. He's even younger than Kevin thought.

1:25:31 – 1:35:05 – Former Colts executive Morocco Brown is now the GM of Wisconsin Football after Chris Ballard was on search committee for it, does Kevin believe it's an even race for QB2.

1:35:05 - 1:58:04 – We touch on the College Baseball Tournament before getting to Tony East of Circle City Spin. He discusses having to dispel the Skip Bayless tweet from last night, his feelings on a potential rift between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White and teams targeting Catilin Clark's defense. He visits the guys' Pacers discussion on Jarace Walker and his thoughts on where he fits in going into next year. Plus, Tony's take on these NBA Finals. Tony also has details on the Pokémon event in Indy a few days ago. Morning checkdown.

1:58:04–2:12:47 – Will Seth McGowan get reps this year at the running back position. How it feels to watch Wide Receiver group at practice, could you get bat on a ball from the Nebraska pitcher, Caleb pops up in the YouTube stream.

2:12:47 - 2:18:14 – Kevin and James discuss what they expect to see at Colts OTA's today before they head out to the facility!

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Best of Monday 6/1 - Tony East on the Fever struggles + Colts OTA's continue! Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 23:02 – James had the chance to talk to Deforest Buckner about his goal of playing in week 1. How realistic is that? Also, how much of the defensive tackle depth acquisitions in the offseason were because of the uncertainty around Buckner? Also, how much of an issue do you have with Caitlin Clark's actions? An embarrassing Skip Bayless tweet from over the weekend

23:02 – 47:23 - What is the best-case scenario for Anthony Richardson and will he take more preseason snaps than Daniel Jones. Kevin stole some of his family's fries, James' weekend with his godson, hoops with JMV. Morning checkdown

47:23 - 1:00:24 – Tony East of Circle City Spin. He discusses having to dispel the Skip Bayless tweet from last night, his feelings on a potential rift between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White and teams targeting Catilin Clark's defense. He visits the guys' Pacers discussion on Jarace Walker and his thoughts on where he fits in going into next year. Plus, Tony's take on these NBA Finals. Tony also has details on the Pokémon event in Indy a few days ago.

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Friday 5/29 - New NBA Draft Lottery, Colts OTA Thoughts, Game 7 WCF May 29, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 14:34 Spurs vs Thunder will go to a Game 7 after a blowout last night, the Fever fell by a close margin last night, more questions around Anthony Richardson’s future in Indianapolis, drama from the Scripps National Spelling Bee, ratings from the 500 were revealed,

14:35 – 23:10 Morning Checkdown

23:11 – 46:55 The new NBA Draft Lottery rules, time is ticking to make a decision on Anthony Richardson,

46:56 – 1:08:34 ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss high school sports, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, USMNT’s expectations in the upcoming World Cup, Game 7 in the WCF, Pacers draft workouts

1:08:35 – 1:18:52 Passing anti-ai verification tests, Purdue’s non-conference basketball games

1:18:53 – 1:29:21 Position battles within the Colts roster, reactions from OTAs

1:21:22 – 1:53:50 Reaction to Curt Cignetti’s statement on the current state and future of college football, how far will it go?

1:53:51 – 2:02:33 More about the new NBA draft lottery rules

2:02:34 – 2:10:10 Closing the show

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