The Fan Morning Show

Latest Episodes:

Best of Friday 3/13: Daniel Jones speaks, Purdue advances + previewing a busy weekend Mar 13, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:55 – Daniel Jones joined JMV yesterday and discussed his understanding of the transition tag when the Colts used it, his thoughts on the team trading Michael Pittman Jr, the lack of moves in free agency and where is that money that was going to go to Trey Hendrickson now?, major holes and not much draft capital to work with for Chris Ballard, Daniel Jones on if he thinks he’ll be ready for Week 1, Kevin’s basketball event

20:56 – 32:50 – The machines are not winning today, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the latest on high school basketball, his thoughts on the bringing back of Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, have they actually gotten better this off-season, New Pal and Ben Davis, USA/Canda in the WBC tonight and could Sunday be a pretty strong sports day?,

32:51 – 40:17 - Daniel Jones discusses his Achilles recovery and talking with Tyrese Haliburton about it

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3/12: Daniel Jones got PAID but did the Colts actually improve? + another IU fall off Mar 12, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 12:29 – Colts sign Daniel Jones, how have they done in free agency so far?, IU falls to Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament

12:30 – 23:42 – Morning Checkdown

23:43 – 43:37 – The Maxx Crosby trade fallout, Trey Hendrickson lands in Baltimore, do the Colts have any options left for an impactful edge rusher, it sure doesn’t seem like the Colts have gotten better in any area since last season, Alec Pierce talks about the importance of Daniel Jones coming back, IU loses to Northwestern, will they make the tournament, can Purdue top Northwestern today?

43:38 – 1:08:18– Daniel Jones will speak today, why Kevin likes the Jones contract, where is money left for the Colts to spend, IU falls on their face against Northwestern and now await their fate for the tournament, who wins first: IU against Northwestern or Colts winning at Jacksonville, Morning Checkdown

1:08:19 – 1:18:06– Musical playlists, what is the market for Anthony Richardson, where will Kyler Murray end up?

1:18:07 – 1:25:10 – Which team is having the best free agency period, are the Colts going to be okay having missed out on Trey Hendrickson?

1:25:11 – 1:54:53 – The new Colts defensive ends, Nick Cross heads to the Commanders, Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss the Big Ten Tournament to this point, is it harder or easier to build teams in the NIL era, how he would handle coaching in this era, his basketball camp back in the day, the Big Ten team he trusts the most aside from Michigan, Morning Checkdown

1:54:53 – 2:06:29 – Daniel Jones will speak today, will he say anything of note?, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Grade for the Colts so far in the off-season, Maxx Crosby’s 2026 team, the sanctity of the NBA Draft Lottery

2:06:30 – 2:09:26 – Can Purdue avoid an upset against Northwestern tonight?, Pacers return home tonight

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Thursday 3/12: Daniel Jones back, have the Colts actually improved though? Mar 12, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:00 – The Maxx Crosby trade fallout, Trey Hendrickson lands in Baltimore, do the Colts have any options left for an impactful edge rusher, it sure doesn’t seem like the Colts have gotten better in any area since last season, Alec Pierce talks about the importance of Daniel Jones coming back, IU loses to Northwestern, will they make the tournament, can Purdue top Northwestern today?

20:01 – 30:22 – Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss the Big Ten Tournament to this point, is it harder or easier to build teams in the NIL era, how he would handle coaching in this era, his basketball camp back in the day, the Big Ten team he trusts the most aside from Michigan

30:23 – 42:15 - Daniel Jones will speak today, will he say anything of note?, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Grade for the Colts so far in the off-season, Maxx Crosby’s 2026 team, the sanctity of the NBA Draft Lottery

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3/11: Colts wait for Jones and Trey Hendrickson heads to Baltimore Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 11:35 – A weird night in sports: Maxx Crosby trade falls through, Bam Adebayo drops 83 points against the Wizards last night, are the Colts and Daniel Jones near a 2-year deal, Colts restructure Bernhard Raimann, Kevin gets his Thin Mints

11:36 – 23:51 – Morning Checkdown

23:52 – 43:51 – Zaire Franklin discusses getting traded from the Colts and says they tried to trade him previously, Colts have put all their eggs in the Daniel Jones basket and now are down to the wire to make a deal before the new league year officially begins

43:52 – 1:17:20 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the chaos of the Maxx Crosby trade falling through, the Daniel Jones waiting game and the importance of a multiyear deal, free agent signings and is Trey Hendrickson still a possibility?, what moves are still on the way, our golf outing, Morning Checkdown

1:17:21 – 1:24:42 – Bam Adebayo’s 83 point night against the Wizards, how much is too much for Trey Hendrickson?

1:24:43 – 1:31:01 - Colts need to get a multiyear deal with Jones done before the new league year today, Raiders will honor agreed deals despite Crosby deal falling through

1:31:02 – 2:01:44 – Trey Hendrickson signs with the Ravens and now what do the Colts do at defensive end?, the Colts just don’t have any guys that scare opposing offensive coordinators, Morning Checkdown, Former MLB catcher Tucker Barnhart joins us to talk World Baseball Classic, the atmosphere around the games, the Cal Raleigh/Randy Arozarena interaction at the plate the other night, does he miss baseball or is he happy to be retired?, the Hunter Greene injury ahead of the start of the regular season, what his kids think of being a former MLB player, the insanity of Shohei Ohtani

2:01:45 – 2:11:30 – Trey Hendrickson heads to the Bengals and the Colts seem stuck at defensive end with not enough ammo to get Maxx Crosby and resources drying up in free agency

2:11:31 – 2:14:27 - 311 Day, Colts have to pivot with Trey Hendrickson heading to the Ravens, Jones clock ticking

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Wednesday 3/11: Colts waiting on Jones, Hendrickson heads to Baltimore Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:06 - Zaire Franklin discusses getting traded from the Colts and says they tried to trade him previously, Colts have put all their eggs in the Daniel Jones basket and now are down to the wire to make a deal before the new league year officially begins

20:07 – 32:54 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the chaos of the Maxx Crosby trade falling through, the Daniel Jones waiting game and the importance of a multiyear deal, free agent signings and is Trey Hendrickson still a possibility?,

32:55 – 59:50 - Trey Hendrickson signs with the Ravens and now what do the Colts do at defensive end?, the Colts just don’t have any guys that scare opposing offensive coordinators, Former MLB catcher Tucker Barnhart joins us to talk World Baseball Classic, the atmosphere around the games, the Cal Raleigh/Randy Arozarena interaction at the plate the other night, does he miss baseball or is he happy to be retired?, the Hunter Greene injury ahead of the start of the regular season, what his kids think of being a former MLB player, the insanity of Shohei Ohtani

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 3/10: Colts re-sign Alec Pierce, trade MPJ, await Daniel Jones & all the other NFL madness! Mar 10, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:25– Alec Pierce returns to the Colts on a 4-year/$116 million deal, trade of Michael Pittman Jr., waiting on Daniel Jones, Pierce reportedly turns down more money to come back to Indy, the spending spree across the league for edge rushers, saying goodbye to MPJ

13:26 – 25:59 – Morning Checkdown

26:00 – 46:42 – Waiting on Daniel Jones Are some other FA Colts possibly coming back?, Rick Venturi discussed the Pierce/MPJ debate back at training camp, moves that caught our attention yesterday

46:43 – 1:14:48 – Trying to caution on reports of Daniel Jones contract demands, Alec Pierce stays with Indy despite having other suitors with better quarterback situations, edge rush help, Morning Checkdown

1:14:49 – 1:22:39 – Pacers take on the Kings tonight, Big Ten Tournament gets underway today as Indiana waits for their opponent

1:22:40 – 1:32:42– Colts sign DE Arden Key from the Titans but is he anything more than a role piece?, Trey Hendrickson remains out there but at what cost?, Super Bowl odds after Day 1 of free agency

1:32:41 – 1:57:55– IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the World Baseball Classic, James’ slander on Girl Scouts, his thoughts on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., the latest on the Daniel Jones contract and what it could look like, is he taking USA or the field in the WBC, Morning Checkdown

1:57:56 – 2:07:23 – The latest on Trey Hendrickson and what he’s looking for from a contract standpoint

2:07:24 – 2:16:25 – Best cookies, Alec Pierce gets paid but why did they wait to announce it?

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Tuesday 3/10: Colts bring back Pierce, wave goodbye to MPJ and await Daniel Jones Mar 10, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:30 – Alec Pierce returns to the Colts on a 4-year/$116 million deal, trade of Michael Pittman Jr., waiting on Daniel Jones, Pierce reportedly turns down more money to come back to Indy, the spending spree across the league for edge rushers, saying goodbye to MPJ

13:31 – 34:12 – Waiting on Daniel Jones Are some other FA Colts possibly coming back?, Rick Venturi discussed the Pierce/MPJ debate back at training camp, moves that caught our attention yesterday

34:13 – 50:15 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the World Baseball Classic, James’ slander on Girl Scouts, his thoughts on the Colts bringing back Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr., the latest on the Daniel Jones contract and what it could look like, is he taking USA or the field in the WBC

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3/9: Colts trade Zaire Franklin, Daniel Jones trying to break the bank? + Alec Pierce future Mar 09, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 12:53 – We’re LIVE at the Horizon League tournament, Colts trade Zaire Franklin to the Packers over the weekend for DT Colby Wooden, is a deal with Daniel Jones imminent before the legal tampering period opens?, what’s the future of Alec Pierce, Maxx Crosby traded to the Ravens for a lesser package than what the Colts gave up for Sauce Gardner

12:54 – 22:03 – Morning Checkdown

22:04 – 45:01 – The Colts and Daniel Jones are trying to work out a deal before the legal tampering period begins, SI’s Albert Breer reports Daniel Jones is looking for $50 million a year, Maxx Crosby vs. Sauce Gardner trade, Ryan Kelly announced his retirement from the NFL over the weekend, the Colts seemingly have to reach a contract extension with Daniel Jones before legal tampering begins

45:02 – 1:09:49 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us and is ready for NFL legal tampering, the trade of Zaire Franklin and the return they received, the non-Jones and Pierce related news he’s curious about, Dolphins releasing Tua Tagovailoa, Morning Checkdown

1:09:50 – 1:22:15 – Horizon League’s Senior Associate Commissioner Kelley Ford joins us and discusses a busy day at Corteva Coliseum, why it’s wide-open and they made it a three-day event, how he feels during bracket reveals and being on the NIT selection committee

1:22:16 – 1:29:12 – Legal tampering starts at noon but discussions have already happened even back at the combine, Alec Pierce’s future, Daniel Jones offer sheets?

1:29:13 – 1:52:47 – Horizon League Interim Commissioner Chrstine Neuman joins us and discusses the busy Horizon League week, her interim role, her background, did the Colts error in not extending Pierce before now?, Morning Checkdown

1:52:48 – 2:03:49 – NFL trades, GOATs of the Week

2:03:50 – 2:12:12 – The Colts seem to be at the mercy of Daniel Jones as they try to get a deal done before legal tampering, JMV poked James’ eye over the weekend

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Monday 3/9: Colts trade Zaire Franklin, waiting on deal for Jones, future of Alec Pierce? Mar 09, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 23:04 – The Colts and Daniel Jones are trying to work out a deal before the legal tampering period begins, SI’s Albert Breer reports Daniel Jones is looking for $50 million a year, Maxx Crosby vs. Sauce Gardner trade, Ryan Kelly announced his retirement from the NFL over the weekend, the Colts seemingly have to reach a contract extension with Daniel Jones before legal tampering begins

23:05 – 33:25 - IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us and is ready for NFL legal tampering, the trade of Zaire Franklin and the return they received, the non-Jones and Pierce related news he’s curious about

33:26 – 44:27 - NFL trades, GOATs of the Week

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 3/6: Colts shopping Zaire Franklin, moves incoming to get under the cap + Purdue Senior night Mar 06, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 11:11– The Bears trade DJ Moore to the Bills for a second-round pick, Colts are trying to trade Zaire Franklin, college hoops and senior night for Purdue, Pacers/Lakers tonight

11:12 – 21:57 – Morning Checkdown

21:58 – 42:37 – Will the Colts get any compensation for Zaire Franklin or will they end up releasing him?, we replay Chris Ballard’s answer on Franklin’s future with the team at the Combine, should the Colts consider signing Kyler Murray over Daniel Jones?, how do the Colts get under the cap before the new league year?, will Indiana make the tournament if they beat Ohio State?

42:38 – 1:12:04 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss the high school basketball around the state this weekend, a busy night of hoops tonight, the most wide-open class in the boys tournament, retirement of Center Grove’s Zach Hahn, his thoughts on the Colts tagging Daniel Jones and the possibility of losing Alec Pierce, should the Colts give Kyler Murray a shot, what is the Colts order of operations this off-season?, Morning Checkdown

1:12:05 – 1:21:41 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Senior Night loss to Creighton, how they head into their regular season finale, Big East tournament, his daughter being with him at Butler, NIL and the future of college basketball

1:21:42 – 1:26:13– NFL trades and released players getting new landing spots, will AR net the Colts better compensation than Zaire Franklin

1:26:14 – 1:55:43 – Purdue’s Rob Blackman joins us to discuss the Senior Night upcoming for the Boilermakers, how to summarize the careers of Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, Matt Painter’s personality test on recruits, a self-proclaimed “chicken caca” Colts fan criticizes Ballard, Morning Checkdown

1:55:44 – 2:04:10 – Marc’s musical playlist, Colts shopping Zaire Franklin

2:04:11 – 2:09:39 – Clean songs, Colts moves have to be coming with the need to get under the salary cap, James’ mock draft for the Colts

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected