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Ross Tucker previews Colts-49ers! Dec 22, 2025

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On the national radio call for tonight's Colts-49ers game, Westwood One's Ross Tucker joins the show to talk about the crazy stories that have filled the Colts' season, how the 49ers might play Phillip Rivers, how DeForest Buckner's return helps the Colts defense, how quickly did Ross accept that Rivers was going to start right away, does he think Daniel Jones should be back

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Joe Buck joins to talk Monday Night Football and IU! Dec 22, 2025

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Joe Buck of ESPN Monday Night football touches on his alma mater, Indiana, and the run to the College Football Playoff number one seed, his reaction to Phillip Rivers starting, what the 49ers coaching staff has said about Rivers and what he expects from the game tonight. Then, he explains how he didn't finish his degree at IU but took the St. Louis Cardinals job, when he felt like the Hoosiers were special, his old Hoosier football stories, where he's spending while he's in Indy!

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Friday 12/19 - More Colts QB storylines + Pacers lose to Knicks Dec 19, 2025

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00:00 – 11:44 – We all almost fell on our way into work, tough loss for the Pacers to the Knicks last night, the football weekend that is ahead, reacting to Thursday night football, James Boyd has beef with an NFL player, Anthony Richardson activated off of IR, other Colts updates,

11:45– 20:19 – Morning Checkdown

20:20–42:05 – How Anthony Richardson and Shane Steichen's comments yesterday changed our perspective on if he will play, what exactly are the limitations for Richardson, how tough is it to gauge whether or not he will play this year, did he miss a huge opportunity to play this season, James' disagreement with Richard Sherman on twitter

42:06 – 1:07:56 – From the ISC Sports Network and Colts postgame radio host Greg Rakestraw joins to opine on if Anthony Richardson will play this year. He also creates his ideal Indy Classic with it happening this weekend, what this event has looked like over the years, Rake also tells us what games he's calling this weekend, his favorite Chicago Bears in Indiana idea, Andrew Luck's comments on if he received a call from the Colts, what will the Colts offensive line look like Monday night, morning checkdown

1:07:57 - 1:17:59 – Has the guys' confidence in Anthony Richardson playing this year increased or decreased after yesterday's 4omments and events, is he inching towards Jamarcus Russell territory, how experienced the 49er staff is,

1:17:59 -1:29:11 – Marc from Muenster, aka Marc Dykton, joins us to talk about his Chicago Bears potentially moving to Northwest Indiana and where the stadium should go, we also give our 7th best Indiana sports story

1:29:12 – 1:52:02 – We give more thoughts on the Pacers close loss last night before radio play-by-play voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins us to talk about his call of Blake Grupe's 60-yard field goal against Seattle, he also gives Taylor's tidbits which includes a mind-blowing Colts Monday night football stat, morning checkdown.

1:52:03 – 2:00:40 – We talk past Monday night Colts games before we get back into the discussion of how much Anthony Richardson can see right now, would Phillip Rivers come back for another year?

2:00:41 — 2:08:035 - We select our easiest, hardest and most entertaining games of the week 16 NFL slate.

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Best of Friday 12/19 - Anthony Richardson Practices + Previewing the football weekend! Dec 19, 2025

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00:00–21:42 – How Anthony Richardson and Shane Steichen's comments yesterday changed our perspective on if he will play, what exactly are the limitations for Richardson, how tough is it to gauge whether or not he will play this year, did he miss a huge opportunity to play this season, James' disagreement with Richard Sherman on twitter

21:43 – 34:00 – We give more thoughts on the Pacers close loss last night before radio play-by-play voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins us to talk about his call of Blake Grupe's 60-yard field goal against Seattle, he also gives Taylor's tidbits which includes a mind-blowing Colts Monday night football stat, morning checkdown.

34:01 -45:15 – Marc from Muenster, aka Marc Dykton, joins us to talk about his Chicago Bears potentially moving to Northwest Indiana and where the stadium should go, we also give our 7th best Indiana sports story

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Thursday 12/18 - Inching closer to Colts-49ers + Pacers back in action Dec 18, 2025

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00:00 – 11:40 –The Bears could be moving to Northeast Indiana, the Colts return to practice and the Pacers are back in action tonight against the Knicks.

11:41– 19:45 – Morning Checkdown

19:46–43:13 – Is there worse weather than the slush that currently exists outside, what is it going to take for the Colts to beat the 49ers, how vital are chunk plays, we preview the Colts kicker training camp battle 8 months in advance, how dynamic of a player is Christian McCaffery, Indiana football projected to have one of the most players drafted in 2026, the Pacers play the NBA Cup champion Knicks tonight, what is the Pacers over/under

43:14 – 1:05:58 – Looking forward to Monday night football between the Colts and 49ers, why Anthony Richardson can't come off IR and play but Phillip Rivers can come out of retirement, what is the importance of a quarterback being able to run Shane Steichen's system and what does it say about the entire situation, morning checkdown

1:05:58 - 1:17:02 – Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs, Thad Matta, joins to discuss his teams latest performance against No. 5 UConn and the thrilling win against Providence last Saturday. He also talks about what it's like to play in the Indy Classic.

1:17:58 -1:24:09 – We play audio from former Indiana head coach Tom Allen about how he is perceiving the rise of Hoosier football

1:24:10 – 1:49:25 – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins to reveal if he's ever had "the Vegas Flu," and what the days of rest can do for the Pacers before they play the Knicks. Plus, Scott breaks down the Team USA camp in Durham and how Caitlin Clark is looking, as well as being able to talk basketball, plus Red Panda will perform at the Colts game Monday night. We continue to preview Colts-49ers and continue the countdown of best Indiana sports stories of 2025, morning checkdown.

1:49:26 – 1:58:56 – WIBC's Jason Hammer joins to explain why he's coming to us via phone, he makes his picks for Rams-Seahawks tonight, the Colts 49ers primetime matchup Monday night and the College Football Playoff.

1:58:57 — 2:07:04 — Lucas from the Netherlands who is a Colts fan and covers the team joins us in studio to talk about his travels, why he became a Colts fan, his experience watching the Colts play in Germany the last two years, cities he would like to see the NFL play in Europe,

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Best of Thursday 12/18 - Colts-49ers talk + Scott Agness & Thad Matta join! Dec 18, 2025

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00:00 – 22:43 – Looking forward to Monday night football between the Colts and 49ers, why Anthony Richardson can't come off IR and play but Phillip Rivers can come out of retirement, what is the importance of a quarterback being able to run Shane Steichen's system and what does it say about the entire situation, morning checkdown

22:44 -- 31:43 Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs, Thad Matta, joins to discuss his teams latest performance against No. 5 UConn and the thrilling win against Providence last Saturday. He also talks about what it's like to play in the Indy Classic.

31:43 -- 41:37 Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins to reveal if he's ever had "the Vegas Flu," and what the days of rest can do for the Pacers before they play the Knicks. Plus, Scott breaks down the Team USA camp in Durham and how Caitlin Clark is looking, as well as being able to talk basketball, plus Red Panda will perform at the Colts game Monday night

41:38 — 49:45 — Lucas from the Netherlands who is a Colts fan and covers the team joins us in studio to talk about his travels, why he became a Colts fan, his experience watching the Colts play in Germany the last two years, cities he would like to see the NFL play in Europe

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Thad Matta discusses first two Big East games and looks ahead to Indy Classic! Dec 18, 2025

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Wednesday 12/17: Jeff George, 60 Minutes' Jon Wartheim & Stephen Holder check in! Dec 17, 2025

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00:00 – 11:17 – Back at it will a full crew, how was Philip Rivers following his first game in five years, Knicks win the NBA Cup and face the Pacers tomorrow night, Butler falls to UConn

11:18 – 19:43 – Morning Checkdown

19:44 – 41:12 – Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs

41:13 – 1:06:36 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight, Morning Checkdown

1:06:37 – 1:15:02 – Philp Rivers un-retiring gets spotlighted in Hard Knocks In-Season, can the Colts offense evolve on Monday Night Football

1:15:03 – 1:22:40 – We unveil our 9th biggest stories in Indiana Sports for 2025

1:22:41 – 1:48:30 – Philip Rivers’ ass rejoiner, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses not seeing the Rivers avatar yet, what he thought about Rivers’ return, if it goes poorly will they change course and go to Anthony Richardson?, what’s up with Riley Leonard?, the defensive effort on the final drive, optimism for Daniel Jones to be ready by training camp?, chances Anthony Richardson takes a snap next season for the Colts?, Morning Checkdown

1:48:31 – 2:01:58 – Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaign

2:01:59 – 2:06:52 – Wrapping the show with Colts discussion about Philip Rivers and what the Colts do if he struggles, does AR get any run

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Best of Wednesday 12/17: 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim, former Colts QB Jeff George & Stephen Holder check in! Dec 17, 2025

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00:00 – 21:32 - Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs

21:33 – 34:54 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight

34:55 – 42:31 - We unveil our 9th biggest stories in Indiana Sports for 2025

42:32 – 55:00 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses not seeing the Rivers avatar yet, what he thought about Rivers’ return, if it goes poorly will they change course and go to Anthony Richardson?, what’s up with Riley Leonard?, the defensive effort on the final drive, optimism for Daniel Jones to be ready by training camp?,

55:01 – 1:07:53 - Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaign

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Former Colts QB Jeff George talks Rivers, Christmas QB Campaign! Dec 17, 2025

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Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaign & more!

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