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Best of Thursday 4/23: NFL Draft is here! Colts thoughts + Hoosiers on the clock & I GOTTA KNOW! Apr 23, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 19:22 – NFL Draft talk: any chance the Colts find their way into Round 1 tonight?, Chris Ballard discussed where he thinks what positions have depth in this year’s draft class

19:23 – 32:01 – Jake Arthur of Locked On Colts joins us to discuss the NFL Draft, what round (if any) would he understand if the Colts drafted a QB, how high of a need is cornerback?, should they trade for Jonathan Greenard?, the importance of hitting on the early picks, best fits for Anarumo’s defense, how many draft picks do the Colts end up with?,

32:02 – 40:50 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the NBA Playoffs, Caitlin Clark entering Year 3, Fever roster as it stands now, things he learned from media day, best fit for the Pacers if they get a top-4 pick

40:51 – 49:19 - An NFL Draft edition of I GOTTA KNOW: Where will Jeremiyah Love go, futures of Kenny Moore and Anthony Richardson after this weekend, what position group selection would tick Colts fans off the most, anyway the Colts can earn an “A” grade with this draft class?, will D’Angelo Ponds be on the board when the Colts finally get on the clock?

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Wednesday 4/22: Colts talk at OTA's, NFL Draft inches closer + IU spring game & more! Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:55 – Colts talk at OTAs, Riley Leonard discussed working out before his wedding, the NFL Draft is right around the corner

13:56 – 26:42 – Morning Checkdown

26:43 – 45:11 – Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird

45:12 – 1:13:29 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner’s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner’s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday, Kevin asks about Ice Spice, Morning Checkdown

1:13:30 – 1:22:56 – Steichen said he’s hopeful Daniel Jones will have a similar recovery like Jayson Tatum

1:22:57 – 1:28:23 – Ice Spice, IU spring game

1:28:24 – 1:54:29 – Fernando Mendoza’s first pitch at the Marlins game, what’s the best-case scenario for the Colts vs. what the fans want, Pacers thoughts and who helped themselves the most for next season, Fever training camp continues, Morning Checkdown

1:54:30 – 2:07:38 – IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU’s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza

2:07:39 – 2:11:30 – Wrapping the show: IU is ranked #1 in both football and basketball, how the portal has changed the college landscape, Kentucky on the hot seat with the governor

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Best of Wednesday 4/22: NFL Draft nears, Colts talk at OTAs & IU's spring game! Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 18:32 – Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird

18:33 – 31:27 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner’s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner’s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday

31:28 – 44:18 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU’s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza

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Tuesday 4/21: Ballard previews Colts draft strategy and if they've improved this offseason + NFL Network's Chad Reuter joins! Apr 21, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 10:45 – Chris Ballard spoke ahead of the NFL Draft, Reds/Cubs keep winning, NBA Playoffs from last night

10:46 – 19:06 – Morning Checkdown

19:07 – 42:30 – James poses his Colts question to the guys, should the Colts trade back to get more picks or use their second-round pick and try to trade for Jonathan Greenard?, what Chris Ballard had to say about Kenny Moore’s trade request, Anthony Richardson’s future, Alec Pierce’s surgery will keep him out until training camp, text line questions

42:31 – 1:12:39– Chris Ballard was asked where the team has improved this offseason, his snark response to Kevin asking about the remaining cap space, 32 levels of rich in the NFL, Morning Checkdown

1:12:40 – 1:20:02 – More Chris Ballard/Colts debate, should they trade for a veteran?

1:20:03 – 1:29:30 – Ballard says the Colts need to add a “Fastball” to their defensive line, what if the Colts don’t trade back?

1:29:31 – 1:56:53 – NFL Network’s Chad Reuter joins us to talk NFL Draft, why he has the Colts drafting a wide receiver in the second round, how he views value of defensive end and linebacker early in Day 2, Hoosiers outside of Mendoza and where they could be going, how high is too high for Jeremiyah Love, surprises he sees in Round 1, Morning Checkdown

1:56:54 – 2:07:47 – The NBA Draft Lottery is in the middle of the afternoon on Mother’s Day, the Pacers trading the 1st overall pick back in the 70’s, where could AR go that makes sense?

2:07:48 – 2:16:42 – Why Alec Pierce decided to get ankle surgery when he did, biggest takeaways from Ballard

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Best of Tuesday 4/21: Chris Ballard talks ahead of the draft, NFL Network's Chad Reuter joins! Apr 21, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 23:32 – James poses his Colts question to the guys, should the Colts trade back to get more picks or use their second-round pick and try to trade for Jonathan Greenard?, what Chris Ballard had to say about Kenny Moore’s trade request, Anthony Richardson’s future, Alec Pierce’s surgery will keep him out until training camp, text line questions

23:33 – 43:34 – Chris Ballard was asked where the team has improved this offseason, his snark response to Kevin asking about the remaining cap space, 32 levels of rich in the NFL

43:35 – 54:36 - NFL Network’s Chad Reuter joins us to talk NFL Draft, why he has the Colts drafting a wide receiver in the second round, how he views value of defensive end and linebacker early in Day 2, Hoosiers outside of Mendoza and where they could be going, how high is too high for Jeremiyah Love, surprises he sees in Round 1

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Monday 4/20: NFL Draft week is here, what will the Colts do? + Fever return, GOATs & more! Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 11:28 – Jeff is back, it’s NFL Draft week, NBA Playoffs underway without the Pacers, Rest In Peace Bob Kevoian

11:30 – 22:33 – Morning Checkdown

22:34 – 42:21– Where have the Colts actually improved this offseason, Bengals pull off a trade for Dexter Lawrence over the weekend, Colts season seems to be built on a lot of hope and wishful thinking, the Bears’ stadium situation, LIV Gold demise

42:22 – 1:09:45 – The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins us to discuss the NFL Draft and which position between linebacker and defensive end is deeper for the Colts, the Dexter Lawrence trade and if it changes his projection of Jeremiyah Love to the Giants, his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and other Hoosiers in the draft, Ty Simpson and how his draft night could, Morning Checkdown

1:09:46 – 1:18:42 – Chris Ballard speaking later today, the Texans paid Will Anderson over the weekend, the Colts putting a lot of hope in positions this season ahead of the draft, Aaron Rodgers is at it again

1:18:43 – 1:25:58 – NBA Playoff thoughts

1:25:59 – 1:54:31 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss NFL Draft thoughts and what the Colts should do, likelihood that Kenny Moore and Anthoy Richardson are still on the roster after this weekend?, will they accrue more picks?, Riley Leonard vs. Anthony Richardson, his thoughts on Alex Palou, Morning Checkdown

1:54:32 – 2:07:16 – GOATs of the Week

2:07:17 – 2:08:33 – Wrapping the show

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Best of Monday 4/20: NFL Draft week is here, Colts decisions looming +GOATs! Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 19:54 - Where have the Colts actually improved this offseason, Bengals pull off a trade for Dexter Lawrence over the weekend, Colts season seems to be built on a lot of hope and wishful thinking, the Bears’ stadium situation, LIV Gold demise

19:55 – 28:46 –The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins us to discuss the NFL Draft and which position between linebacker and defensive end is deeper for the Colts, the Dexter Lawrence trade and if it changes his projection of Jeremiyah Love to the Giants, his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and other Hoosiers in the draft, Ty Simpson and how his draft night could

28:47 – 44:04 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss NFL Draft thoughts and what the Colts should do, likelihood that Kenny Moore and Anthoy Richardson are still on the roster after this weekend?, will they accrue more picks?, Riley Leonard vs. Anthony Richardson, his thoughts on Alex Palou

44:05 – 54:51 – GOATs of the Week

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Friday 4/17: Colts a week away from being on the clock, Zach Hicks talks draft + Greg Rakestraw & Wrestlemania! Apr 17, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 14:22 – A week from now the Colts will be on the clock, Pacers heading to Mexico in November to face the Nuggets, Tyrese Haliburton should be back by then, Ballard will meet the media ahead of the draft, no ticket for Kevin yesterday

14:23 – 23:25 – Morning Checkdown

23:26 – 48:08 – Wrestlemania weekend, Jey Uso punched Cam’Ron yesterday, Colts discussion as they are a week out from being on the clock, could Colts trade back?, what would make it a successful Day 2 for the Colts, Kevin and James’ Carb Day experience last year, Curt Cignetti’s social media post, Kevin was tempted to take an IU golf cart yesterday

48:09 – 1:01:08– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his wrestling knowledge, Indiana/Kentucky sites, Luke Ertel, what’s left on his high school gym bucket list, potential MLS expansion involving Indianapolis, Morning Checkdown

1:01:09 – 1:17:12 – Zach Hicks on Locked On Colts joins us and discusses his pre-draft preparations, evaluating Ballard’s draft strategies through the years, edge rusher issues, biggest needs this season, his draft guide

1:17:13 – 1:24:20 – NBA Playoff matchup we’re most intrigued by

1:24:21 – 1:49:30 – Missing metabolism, James tells a story of being an RA, peeing in bottles, Kenny Moore and Anthony Richardson are still Colts as of now, Daniel Jeremiah discusses where AR would rank in this year’s QB class, Philip Rivers playing again in 2026?, Morning Checkdown

1:49:31 – 2:00:10 – Marc gives a Wrestlemania preview, Kevin debates if Philip Rivers will play in the NFL next year?, would Anthony Richardson switch positions or is that ridiculous, Marc asks the guys what position of need the Colts could avoid drafting that they would still feel comfortable with

2:00:11 – 2:09:31 – Roman numerals, what will the Colts have to do to get a third Day 2 pick?

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Best of Friday 4/17: Colts one week from being on the clock, Curt Cignetti's message & more! Apr 17, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 24:49 – Wrestlemania weekend, Jey Uso punched Cam’Ron yesterday, Colts discussion as they are a week out from being on the clock, could Colts trade back?, what would make it a successful Day 2 for the Colts, Kevin and James’ Carb Day experience last year, Curt Cignetti’s social media post, Kevin was tempted to take an IU golf cart yesterday

24:50 – 47:25 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his wrestling knowledge, Indiana/Kentucky sites, Luke Ertel, what’s left on his high school gym bucket list, potential MLS expansion involving Indianapolis,

47:26 – 1:02:35 - Zach Hicks on Locked On Colts joins us and discusses his pre-draft preparations, evaluating Ballard’s draft strategies through the years, edge rusher issues, biggest needs this season, his draft guide

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Friday 4/16: NFL Draft a week away, what will the Colts do? + Chuck Pagano joins & Pacers/Fever talk! Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 15:27 – Thoughts on last night’s play-in games as Steph Curry continues to turn back the clock, what’s up with Joel Embiid, could the Pacers be headed to a new TV home next season?

15:28 – 23:40 – Morning Checkdown

23:41 – 48:37– Unbreakable sports records, an insane Michel Jordan record that will likely never get touched, Dane Brugler’s latest mock draft and who he has the Colts selecting

48:38 – 1:15:01 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us and discusses his old Zionsville digs, the Chuck Strong Gala, how the Chuck Strong name came to be, his hospital alias name, the clarity after getting on the other side of cancer, T.Y. Hilton’s official retirement and his favorite memory of him, is his coaching career over?, Morning Checkdown

1:15:02 – 1:27:41 – Fever roster set?, NFL Draft a week away and do the Colts have enough ammo to do much moving up at all?

1:27:42 – 1:38:43 – is the transfer portal a drug for college fans?, child nicknames, James attempts to claim adoption on Kevin’s daughter, parenting skill James feels most/least confident in

1:38:44 – 2:06:26 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses if he thinks the Fever moves are done ahead of the preseason, their draft earlier this week, Pacers off-season needs and what if they don’t get a top-4 pick, getting to be in the room for the NBA Draft lottery ball selection, Pacers TV home in 2026 and the frustrations of RSNs these days, Morning Checkdown

2:06:27 – 2:18:34– The gas line issue on 465 yesterday that had nightmare traffic, is LIV Golf on life support?, Pacers TV broadcast next year

2:18:35 – 2:25:11 – Streaming service frustrations, Kevin’s eventful morning

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