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Thad Matta talks lose to Boise State, where they're at as a team Dec 11, 2025

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Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs’ loss to Boise State and what went wrong, Greg Oden, getting ready for Providence

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Wednesday 12/10: Philip Rivers is back! Insane or so crazy it might just work? + Jack Doyle! Dec 10, 2025

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00:00 – 12:47 – We’re back in the time machine as Philip Rivers signs with the Colts and what it all means for the Colts against the Seahawks and the rest of the season

12:48 – 21:08 – Morning Checkdown

21:09 – 42:10– Philip Rivers and expectations if he actually plays, how would you describe the Rivers signing, where has the Colts running game gone

42:11 – 1:08:32 – Former Colts tight end Jack Doyle joins us and discusses the touchdown and 2-point conversion catch from Philip Rivers in the playoff game against the Bills, Philip Rivers trash talk, does he expect him to have any rust?, teammate text chain, more thoughts on Philip Rivers and how he catches up to speed ahead of possibly starting on Sunday, Morning Checkdown

1:08:33 – 1:17:22 – Philip Rivers turned 44 earlier this week, Heisman discussion and odds

1:17:23 - 1:24:13– Philp Rivers coming out of retirement, more unlikely statement at training camp: a 7-1 start or Philip Rivers returning, the latest on Charvarius Ward

1:24:14 – 1:48:13 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and weighs in on the return of Philip Rivers, true expectations of the 44-year old QB, the other QB they signed, Colts defense and lack of a pass rush, can Rivers truly be in better shape than he was when he played, Riley Leonard, should these final four games matter for Shane Steichen/Chris Ballard, Morning Checkdown

1:48:14 – 1:58:54 – The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us and discusses why Indiana is truly a Cinderella story, setting the scene for the Big Ten Championship, Heisman vote

1:58:55 – 2:03:31 – Wrapping the show, what we want to see or hear out at Colts HQ today

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Best of Wednesday 12/10: Colts bring back Philip Rivers, Jack Doyle and Stephen Holder Dec 10, 2025

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00:00 – 12:54 – We’re back in the time machine as Philip Rivers signs with the Colts and what it all means for the Colts against the Seahawks and the rest of the season

12:55 – 23:51 – Former Colts tight end Jack Doyle joins us and discusses the touchdown and 2-point conversion catch from Philip Rivers in the playoff game against the Bills, Philip Rivers trash talk, does he expect him to have any rust?, teammate text chain

23:52 – 38:56 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and weighs in on the return of Philip Rivers, true expectations of the 44-year old QB, the other QB they signed, Colts defense and lack of a pass rush, can Rivers truly be in better shape than he was when he played, Riley Leonard

38:57 – 48:46 - The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman joins us and discusses why Indiana is truly a Cinderella story, setting the scene for the Big Ten Championship, Heisman vote

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Tuesday 12/9: Is Philip Rivers really coming back? + Rick Carlisle! Dec 09, 2025

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00:00 – 10:46– The Colts are seriously bringing in Philip Rivers for a workout, their desperation at quarterback, how on Earth have the wheels come off this badly in a matter of weeks of being the top seed in the AFC

10:47 – 18:30 – Morning Checkdown

18:31 – 41:34 – Fernando Mendoza’s high school football coach Dave Dunn joins us to discuss Mendoza’s climb to a Heisman contender, what he saw early on, his impressions of how his skills have improved since high school, his recruitment, his mentality, his family, his emotions if he wins the Heisman, what happens next for the Colts

41:35 – 1:07:03– The Colts are knocking on the Philip Rivers door, the desperation at QB, Charvarius Ward in concussion protocol for the third time in three months, Morning Checkdown

1:07:04 – 1:16:46 – Joe Buck and Troy Aikman give Curt Cignetti and IU some love on Monday Night Football, the latest on the Philip Rivers workout, which apparently took place last night

1:16:47 – 1:23:23 – Philip Rivers workout, can he still sling it after being away for so long?, Pacers beat Kings last night

1:23:24 – 1:51:17 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss a solid win against the Kings last night, Ethan Thompson stepping up and making an impact, his next win being the 1,000th of his career, Garrison Matthews, the oldest player he played with or coached, attending the Purdue game, Wheel of Fortune vs. Jeopardy, Morning Checkdown

1:51:18 – 2:00:37 – James was deemed an “old adult” at the YMCA on his birthday, Philip Rivers decision incoming?

2:00:38 – 2:08:18 – Who will start for QB for the Colts against the Seahawks, college hoops tonight, the Chargers win dealt a big blow to the Colts playoff chances

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Best of Tuesday 12/9: Philip Rivers to the Colts in 2025???? + Rick Carlisle! Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:10 - Fernando Mendoza’s high school football coach Dave Dunn joins us to discuss Mendoza’s climb to a Heisman contender, what he saw early on, his impressions of how his skills have improved since high school, his recruitment, his mentality, his family, his emotions if he wins the Heisman, what happens next for the Colts

23:11 – 32:54 – Joe Buck and Troy Aikman give Curt Cignetti and IU some love on Monday Night Football, the latest on the Philip Rivers workout, which apparently took place last night

32:55 – 52:19 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss a solid win against the Kings last night, Ethan Thompson stepping up and making an impact, his next win being the 1,000th of his career, Garrison Matthews, the oldest player he played with or coached, attending the Purdue game, Wheel of Fortune vs. Jeopardy

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Rick Carlisle talks win over Kings, Wheel of Fortune vs. Jeopardy! Dec 09, 2025

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss a solid win against the Kings last night, Ethan Thompson stepping up and making an impact, his next win being the 1,000th of his career, Garrison Matthews, the oldest player he played with or coached, attending the Purdue game, Wheel of Fortune vs. Jeopardy & more!

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Fernando Mendoza's High School Coach joins us! Dec 09, 2025

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Fernando Mendoza’s high school football coach Dave Dunn joins us to discuss Mendoza’s climb to a Heisman contender, what he saw early on, his impressions of how his skills have improved since high school, his recruitment, his mentality, his family, his emotions if he wins the Heisman & more!

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Monday 12/8: The Hoosiers are #1 & the Colts disaster in Jacksonville! Dec 08, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 12:49 – We open the show with the complicated feelings of Indiana sports at the moment, starting with Indiana's Big Ten championship and their defensive effort. Then, it might be confirmed that the Colts are cursed in Jacksonville.

12:50– 22:22 – Morning Checkdown

22:23–42:54 – Where do the Colts possibly go from here? Kevin provides his opinion on who might be playing quarterback for the Colts the rest of the year, how Shane Steichen called the game for Riley Leonard, we take a caller who wants to talk about the college football playoff selections, then James Boyd joins us from the airport to talk about a dejected Colts locker room, will Anthony Richardson play

42:54 – 1:09:36 – Indiana Football's moment Saturday night, how did the defense become this dominant, what would a sleepover in Lucas Oil Stadium look like, Shane Steichen's playcalling, morning checkdown

1:09:36 – 1:22:13– Kevin finally gets to rant about Notre Dame not making the College Football Playoff

1:22:14 - 1:27:02 – A few callers talk about the Indiana game and the Colts situation

1:27:03 -1:52:57 – Recapping Indiana's win and their draw in the College Football playoff, a potential rematch between Ohio State and Indiana, what are the options for the Colts at quarterback, head coach and front office? Morning checkdown

1:52:57 – 2:00:20 – The lackluster Colts defense, Shane Steichen's decision to defer the coin toss, what does the quarterback situation look like for this year and all of 2026

2:00:20 – 2:07:48 – Fernando Mendoza's high school coach joins the show tomorrow, the quarterback options for the Colts, where they go from here

INSTANT REPLAY: Entire segment with James Boyd interview

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Best of Monday 12/5 - Colts season and future flip + IU wins Big Ten Title! Dec 08, 2025

Show notes

00:00–20:37 – Where do the Colts possibly go from here? Kevin provides his opinion on who might be playing quarterback for the Colts the rest of the year, how Shane Steichen called the game for Riley Leonard, we take a caller who wants to talk about the college football playoff selections, then James Boyd joins us from the airport to talk about a dejected Colts locker room, will Anthony Richardson play,

20:38 – 47:18 – Indiana Football's moment Saturday night, how did the defense become this dominant, what would a sleepover in Lucas Oil Stadium look like, Shane Steichen's playcalling, morning checkdown

47:18 – 59:55– Kevin finally gets to rant about Notre Dame not making the College Football Playoff

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Friday 12/5 - Final Colts & IU Preview! Dec 05, 2025

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00:00 – 11:24 – Recapping Thursday night football, James' 30th birthday and his plans, how big of an opportunity Sunday is for the Colts, Jeff is fired up for the game, Blake Grupe's performance in practice, Kenny Moore II being selected as the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

11:25– 20:55 – Morning Checkdown

20:56–41:26 – Gen Z birthday traditions, the forecast in Jacksonville Sunday afternoon, who needs to have a great game for the Colts, are we interested in the FIFA World Cup, can Lou Anarumo disrupt Trevor Lawrence, how will Daniel Jones look, IU is playing with house Money, Kenny Moore's connection to Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia

41:27 – 1:07:42 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw gives some context on Indiana's run to the Big Ten Championship game, the movie "Hoosiers" 40th anniversary coming up, recapping the IHSAA State Football Finals, IU football recruiting, changes to the Mr. Football award, Colts in Jacksonville on Sunday and why Johnathan Taylor needs to be a focal point. How do the Colts establish dominance against the Jaguars, morning checkdown

1:07:43 – 1:16:42– Would you go to a big-time sporting event to sit at the top of the stadium by yourself, what do the Colts have to do down the stretch to get into the playoffs

1:16:43 - 1:23:43 – Who is more important to the Colts defense, Sauce Gardner or DeForest Buckner? How can the Colts defense be better Sunday, comparing new kicker Blake Grupe and Buckner's size

1:23:44 -1:49:30 – Radio play-by-play voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, joins to talk about what Don Fischer's day might be like on Saturday calling the IU basketball and football games, he gives his Taylor's tidbits, is there a pregame ritual he needs to do for the colts to win, his plans for the IU game, the dynamics behind 40th birthday parties, morning checkdown

1:49:31 – 1:56:31 – We select our hardest, easiest and most entertaining games of the NFL slate this week

1:56:32 – 2:05:04 – We make picks for Colts vs Jaguars and Ohio State vs IU

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