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Best of Friday 11/21: Football Friday! Colts-Chiefs, loaded HS slate & more! Nov 21, 2025

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00:00 – 21:13 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us and gets us ready for a loaded high school football slate tonight, a three-way coin flip at a Texas gas station, Myles McLaughlin going for Derrick Henry’s record, is there any chance Derrick Henry would attend a Knox state championship game?, can Brownsburg be stopped, state championship schedule, Bears-Eagles on Black Friday, Colts-Chiefs discussion, can the Chiefs slow down Jonathan Taylor, the Chiefs are the worst team record-wise the Colts will face the rest of the season

21:14 – 32:29 – – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and previews a loaded high school football slate, the game that have his attention tonight, Brownsburg-Warren Central tonight, other games across the state tonight, Mr. Basketball front-runners, Colts-Chiefs

32:30 – 51:03 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses how he enjoyed the bye week, assessing the team through 10 weeks, Tayior’s Tidbits, loudest moment in Lucas Oil Stadium, biggest X-factor on Sunday

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Thursday 11/20: Colts/Chiefs, Pacers finally get another win + Thad Matta & I GOTTA KNOW! Nov 20, 2025

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00:00 – 10:02 – Jeff is back and discusses attending the IU game over the weekend, Pacers get their second win of the season by knocking off the Hornets

10:03 – 21:00– Morning Checkdown

21:01 – 42:09 – NFL Power Rankings and where the Colts check in, is this a must-win for the Colts or is it next week against the Texans, better for the Bills or Texans to win tonight when it comes to Colts playoff big picture?, the immaculate grid, will Chiefs fans boo the team if they get behind against the Colts, Pacers beat the Hornets for their second win of the season

42:10 – 1:05:14– Kevin interrogates James about last night’s whereabouts, the Pacers troll Myles Turner last night, a listener has a conspiracy theory against the Chiefs, Chiefs strengths, Andy Reid, Morning Checkdown

1:05:15 – 1:16:39 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers’ win over the Hornets last night, Bennedict Mathurin and a potential contract extension, Jarace Walker, WNBA labor update

1:16:40 – 1:24:22 – The Hoosiers are sitting pretty in college football, Fernando Mendoza discusses making the decision to go to Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s impact

1:24:23 – 1:47:05 – Jeff’s son finally gets his driver’s license, Kevin has a ChatGPT question about washing shoes, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Can Pacers equal Colts current win total before the end of 2025, an athlete career do-over, Thanksgiving side dish favorites, what are we watching, Morning Checkdown

1:47:06 – 1:57:13 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star

1:57:14 – 2:03:58 – Bye week James, we hand out Jason Hammer’s plays for TNF and Colts-Chiefs

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Butler Head Coach Thad Matta Talks 3-1 Start, Non-Conference Schedule Nov 20, 2025

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Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star & more!

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Best of Thursday 11/20: Pacers get a much-needed win, Colts-Chiefs, Fernando Mendoza & more! Nov 20, 2025

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00:00 – 21:16 – NFL Power Rankings and where the Colts check in, is this a must-win for the Colts or is it next week against the Texans, better for the Bills or Texans to win tonight when it comes to Colts playoff big picture?, the immaculate grid, will Chiefs fans boo the team if they get behind against the Colts, Pacers beat the Hornets for their second win of the season

21:17 – 31:21 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers’ win over the Hornets last night, Bennedict Mathurin and a potential contract extension, Jarace Walker, WNBA labor update

31:22 – 39:18 - Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star

39:19 – 47:01 - The Hoosiers are sitting pretty in college football, Fernando Mendoza discusses making the decision to go to Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s impact

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Wednesday 11/19: Colts-Chiefs + is tonight the Pacers' best chance at snapping the losing streak? Nov 19, 2025

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00:00 – 11:08 – Colts-Chiefs features Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, CJ Stroud ruled out in TNF against the Bills, can the Pacers finally get a win tonight when they take on the Hornets?, LeBron returns, James’ dentist

11:09 – 20:10 – Morning Checkdown

20:11 – 42:18– IU’s football importance vs. their basketball, Heisman favorites, Colts-Chiefs, Lou Anarumo vs. Patrick Mahomes, the 21st anniversary of Malice at the Palace and we replay Rick Carlisle’s memories from it and why he views it as a positive

42:19 – 1:05:24 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses being on TV with Jeff Saturday yesterday, would Saturday want to coach again or stick to TV?, his latest on Daniel Jones, the biggest takeaway from his piece on Carlie Irsay-Gordon, has Alec Pierce been the best Colts receiver and how much money is he set to make in the off-season?, getting to Mahomes on Sunday, Morning Checkdown

1:05:25 – 1:15:03 – Are the Chiefs bad or just bad in one-score games?, would a win on Sunday in Arrowhead be the signature win on the season, Mike Tomlin weighs in on the Ja’Marr Chase spitting incident

1:15:04 – 1:23:00– Colts-Chiefs, Colts bring back George Odum, the Colts make four roster moves yesterday, Tony Romo

1:23:01 – 1:45:42 – Pacers/Hornets tonight, how many Indiana-based players will get drafted in the first round this next NFL Draft?, Kevin asks about last night’s college playoff football rankings, ChatGPT, Morning Checkdown

1:45:43 – 1:57:40 – ESPN Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor joins us and discusses the pressure on the Chiefs on Sunday, the DEFCON level in Chiefs Kingdom, what he misses most about Indy, covering the Pacers

1:57:41 – 2:03:45 – Pacers-Hornets tonight and can they get a win, Colts remaining opponents are all at or above .500, local guy on Jeopardy, Kevin and ChatGPT

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Best of Wednesday 11/19: Colts-Chiefs talk with Stephen Holder & Nate Taylor + Pacers need a win Nov 19, 2025

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00:00 – 22:14 – IU’s football importance vs. their basketball, Heisman favorites, Colts-Chiefs, Lou Anarumo vs. Patrick Mahomes, the 21st anniversary of Malice at the Palace and we replay Rick Carlisle’s memories from it and why he views it as a positive

22:15 – 36:20 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses being on TV with Jeff Saturday yesterday, would Saturday want to coach again or stick to TV?, his latest on Daniel Jones, the biggest takeaway from his piece on Carlie Irsay-Gordon, has Alec Pierce been the best Colts receiver and how much money is he set to make in the off-season?

36:21 – 47:43 - ESPN Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor joins us and discusses the pressure on the Chiefs on Sunday, the DEFCON level in Chiefs Kingdom, what he misses most about Indy, covering the Pacers

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Tuesday 11/18: Pacers struggle bus continues, Rick Carlisle joins + Colts/Chiefs & Dane Brugler! Nov 18, 2025

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00:00 – 11:48 – Pacers get rolled by the Pistons, Kevin tries to recall when his oldest slept through the night for the first time and why T.J. Warren was involved,

11:49 – 21:23 – Morning Checkdown

21:24 – 42:59 – Colts thoughts: DeForest Buckner’s timeline, Colts-Chiefs, Jaylon Carlies, Colts kicking situation and should they consider bringing back Matt Gay

43:00 – 1:05:41 – Fernando Mendoza, Michael Pittman Jr. discusses Alec Pierce and discusses he should get paid, will Michael Pittman Jr. get another contract from the Colts, what will Pierce get paid next season, Morning Checkdown

1:05:42 – 1:17:33 – The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins us and discusses the draft stock of Fernando Mendoza and how high in the draft he could actually go, Jermiyah Love and how high it too high for a running back?

1:17:34 – 1:21:26– James throws out Colts numbers, Tyler Warren’s outstanding rookie season,

1:21:27 – 1:47:07 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and tries to find positives in yesterday’s game, struggles on both sides, where improvements need to be made, the defensive lapses, getting Mathurin back and what he brings to the table, Jarace Walker’s opportunity, Pascal Siakam’s mentality, most trying start to a season in his career?, Morning Checkdown

1:47:08 – 1:58:18– Colts-Chiefs and the two Colts QBs who have beaten Mahomes, Pacers struggles, Mendoza’s Heisman video, LinkedIn

1:58:19 – 2:03:53 – Our conversation with Dane Brugler regarding Omar Cooper, Colts prep for Chiefs

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Dane Brugler talks NFL Draft potential for Mendoza, Love & others! Nov 18, 2025

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The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins us and discusses the draft stock of Fernando Mendoza and how high in the draft he could actually go, Jermiyah Love and how high it too high for a running back & more!

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Rick Carlisle talks Pacers' struggles but getting some healthy bodies back Nov 18, 2025

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and tries to find positives in yesterday’s game, struggles on both sides, where improvements need to be made, the defensive lapses, getting Mathurin back and what he brings to the table, Jarace Walker’s opportunity, Pascal Siakam’s mentality, most trying start to a season in his career?

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Best of Tuesday 11/18: Rick Carlisle joins after another Pacers' loss, Colts return from the bye Nov 18, 2025

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00:00 – 21:42 – Colts thoughts: DeForest Buckner’s timeline, Colts-Chiefs, Jaylon Carlies, Colts kicking situation and should they consider bringing back Matt Gay

21:43 – 33:15 – The Athletic’s Dane Brugler joins us and discusses the draft stock of Fernando Mendoza and how high in the draft he could actually go, Jermiyah Love and how high it too high for a running back?

33:16 – 47:45 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and tries to find positives in yesterday’s game, struggles on both sides, where improvements need to be made, the defensive lapses, getting Mathurin back and what he brings to the table, Jarace Walker’s opportunity, Pascal Siakam’s mentality, most trying start to a season in his career?

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