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Best of Tuesday 9/30: Colts-Rams fallout, AD/Howard going forward + Fever Game 5! Sep 30, 2025

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00:00 – 23:32 – James gets a chance to weigh in on what he took from the Colts loss to the Rams, Shane Steichen says AD Mitchell has to “earn it” when it comes to playing in Week 5, the multiple gaffes of AD Mitchell and if he should be trusted going forward, 10 men on the field and how that fell through so many cracks, Tyrese Haliburton says he hasn’t watched anything from the playoffs since his injury, Game 5 Fever/Aces tonight

23:33 – 35:24 - Fever play-by-play TV announcer Pat Boylan joins us to preview tonight’s win or go home Game 5 between the Fever and Aces, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston this playoff series, how this team has overcome the amount of injuries all season long and are a win away from the WNBA Finals

35:25 – 55:05 - Reds bandwagon, more Colts thoughts: Xavien Howard’s future after a disastrous first four games, looking ahead to the Raiders and containing Maxx Crosby

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Monday 9/29: Colts fall apart to Rams, AD Mitchell's gaffes, defensive lapses & more! Sep 29, 2025

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00:00 – 10:00 – Colts fall to Rams after multiple AD Mitchell gaffes, only 10 defenders on the Rams go-ahead TD score, AD Mitchell continues to show flashes of talent and tons of immaturity, a busy Sunday with the Fever forcing Game 5 and the Ryder Cup final

10:01 – 20:09 – Morning Checkdown

20:10 – 40:46 – James Boyd joins us from LA as he weighs in on what went wrong for the Colts, AD Mitchell’s multiple gaffes, Xavien Howard’s poor play and his future with the team, positives from the game, Daniel Jones’ inconsistent day, Puka Nacua owns the Colts

40:47 – 1:06:46 – We would have taken Colts 3-1 start ahead of the season, we take callers as listeners weigh in on the big issues from yesterday, Morning Checkdown

1:06:47 – 1:16:00 – Fever force Game 5, GOATs of the Week

1:16:01 – 1:22:24– We take more callers following the Colts loss

1:22:25 – 1:48:00 – Colts lose to the Rams, Kevin’s big picture/little picture thoughts, AD Mithcell and Shane Steichen post-game comments on his fumble before touchdown, the AD Mitchell Catch Counter, more callers, 10 men on the field on the Tutu Atwell go-ahead touchdown, Daniel Jones’ mixed bag yesterday, Bernhard Raimann’s bad game, Morning Checkdown

1:48:01 – 1:56:42 – POST-GAME HEADLINES

1:56:43 - 2:01:32 – Final thoughts on the Colts loss, Raiders are bad, MNF doubleheader

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Best of Monday 9/29: Colts fall to Rams as AD Mitchell has multiple gaffes & defense falters Sep 29, 2025

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00:00 – 12:20 – Colts fall to Rams after multiple AD Mitchell gaffes, only 10 defenders on the Rams go-ahead TD score, AD Mitchell continues to show flashes of talent and tons of immaturity, a busy Sunday with the Fever forcing Game 5 and the Ryder Cup final

12:21 – 32:55 – James Boyd joins us from LA as he weighs in on what went wrong for the Colts, AD Mitchell’s multiple gaffes, Xavien Howard’s poor play and his future with the team, positives from the game, Daniel Jones’ inconsistent day, Puka Nacua owns the Colts

32:56 – 42:15 - GOATs of the Week

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Friday 9/26: FOOTBALL AND FEVER FRIDAY! Kelly Krauskopf/Matt Taylor/Dominic Miranda/Greg Rakestraw all join! Sep 26, 2025

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00:00 – 11:03– James rocks the candy stripe pants on the final day of his Hoosiers bet, what is the greatest stretch on the sports calendar?, Colts injury report heading into the Rams game,

11:04 – 19:31 – Morning Checkdown

19:32 – 42:23 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football out at Cascade High School, Brownsburg destroys Fishers last week and now gets ready to take on Westfield, Tri West’s Jack Sorgi, Fever/Aces in a critical Game 3 tonight, keys to a Colts victory against the Rams, Mike Hilton’s role, Mike Tomlin takes a shot at AR

42:24 – 1:05:55 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his Friday tennis routine, tennis vs. pickleball, is IU better than last year, the high school slate to pay attention to tonight, who may be Mr. Football front-runners?, Colts-Rams notes, Morning Checkdown

1:05:56 – 1:15:35 – Our most exciting/easiest/hardest games of the weekend

1:15:36 – 1:24:59 – Fan runs into Cam Bynum, Colts-Rams thoughts, AD Mitchell breakout?

1:25:00 – 1:48:00 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss a highly intriguing match-up against the Rams in LA, the most astonishing numbers he’s seen through the first three weeks of the season, Taylor’s Tidbits with a fresh intro, a long time since the Colts have played in LA and won in LA, Morning Checkdown

1:48:01 – 2:00:25 – Indiana Fever President Kelly Krauskopf joins us ahead of tonight’s critical Game 3 against the Aces, Kelsey Mitchell’s play, the amount of mixing and matching the roster has had through injuries this season, Caitlin Clark update, high ratings and fan base despite Clark injury, Game 3 tonight

2:00:26 – 2:07:24 – Colts-Rams preview, text line thoughts, caller asks about the game, our Colts-Rams predictions

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Best of Friday 9/26: FOOTBALL AND FEVER FRIDAY! Sep 26, 2025

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00:00 – 22:58 - WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football out at Cascade High School, Brownsburg destroys Fishers last week and now gets ready to take on Westfield, Tri West’s Jack Sorgi, Fever/Aces in a critical Game 3 tonight, keys to a Colts victory against the Rams, Mike Hilton’s role, Mike Tomlin takes a shot at AR

22:59 – 33:32– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his Friday tennis routine, tennis vs. pickleball, is IU better than last year, the high school slate to pay attention to tonight, who may be Mr. Football front-runners?, Colts-Rams notes

33:33 – 43:12 - - Our most exciting/easiest/hardest games of the weekend

43:13 – 56:34 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss a highly intriguing match-up against the Rams in LA, the most astonishing numbers he’s seen through the first three weeks of the season, Taylor’s Tidbits with a fresh intro, a long time since the Colts have played in LA and won in LA

56:35 – 1:06:23 - Indiana Fever President Kelly Krauskopf joins us ahead of tonight’s critical Game 3 against the Aces, Kelsey Mitchell’s play, the amount of mixing and matching the roster has had through injuries this season, Caitlin Clark update, high ratings and fan base despite Clark injury, Game 3 tonight

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Thursday 9/25: Remembering Nancy Leonard, Colts/Rams, IU ceiling & more! Sep 25, 2025

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00:00 – 11:47 – Remembering Nancy Leonard and how vital she was to all things Indiana sports,

11:48 – 22:50– Morning Checkdown

22:51 – 43:11 – Nancy Leonard’s impact on the Pacers and the city, Jonathan Taylor’s unreal start to the season, Kenny Moore’s injury described as an Achilles injury, concerns for the secondary against the Rams?, Daniel Jones, Giants fans confused on Daniel Jones’ success, throw more vs. run?

43:12 – 1:10:05 – Longtime Pacers Postgame host Eddie White joins us to remember the life of Nancy Leonard, her interaction with Jesse Owens, the true impact of the telethon that saved not only the team but the city, her impact on the ABA, this Pacers team embracing the history and impact of the Leonards, Morning Checkdown

1:10:06 – 1:19:08 – Kyle Schwarber’s fantastic season, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the passing of Nancy Leonard, Pacers players giving her proper due during the Finals run last season, Fever prep for Game 3, Pacers moves and former Pacers finding new homes

1:19:09 – 1:26:10 – Jeff goes down a sports trading card rabbit hole when it comes to Daniel Jones’ value

1:26:11 – 1:51:06 – Colts thoughts heading into the game against the Rams, ESPN College Football Reporter Dan Wetzel joins us to discuss IU’s hot start to the season, breaking the will of Illinois, Cignetti Swagger, any changes coming to the CFB Playoff, his book for kids featuring Caitlin Clark, Curt Cignetti’s observations when he first got on the job, Morning Checkdown

1:51:07 – 2:02:09 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and immediately goes after Kevin for hating on his TNF bet hit rate, he gives us some plays for TNF between the Seahawks and Cardinals tonight, Colts play, CFB slate with Alabama/Georgia, IU and Notre Dame

2:02:10 – 2:08:54– Ryder Cup preview/thoughts, more likely Indiana plays for a national championship or Colts play for a Super Bowl?

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Best of Thursday 9/25: Remembering Nancy Leonard, Colts-Rams preview, IU ceiling & more! Sep 25, 2025

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00:00 – 11:54 – Nancy Leonard’s impact on the Pacers and the city, Jonathan Taylor’s unreal start to the season, Kenny Moore’s injury described as an Achilles injury, concerns for the secondary against the Rams?, Daniel Jones, Giants fans confused on Daniel Jones’ success, throw more vs. run?

11:55 – 25:02 – Longtime Pacers Postgame host Eddie White joins us to remember the life of Nancy Leonard, her interaction with Jesse Owens, the true impact of the telethon that saved not only the team but the city, her impact on the ABA, this Pacers team embracing the history and impact of the Leonards

25:03 – 33:33 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the passing of Nancy Leonard, Pacers players giving her proper due during the Finals run last season, Fever prep for Game 3, Pacers moves and former Pacers finding new homes

33:34 – 44:27– ESPN College Football Reporter Dan Wetzel joins us to discuss IU’s hot start to the season, breaking the will of Illinois, Cignetti Swagger, any changes coming to the CFB Playoff, his book for kids featuring Caitlin Clark, Curt Cignetti’s observations when he first got on the job

44:28 – 54:37 - WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and immediately goes after Kevin for hating on his TNF bet hit rate, he gives us some plays for TNF between the Seahawks and Cardinals tonight, Colts play, CFB slate with Alabama/Georgia, IU and Notre Dame

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The Nancy Leonard Tribute Montage Sep 25, 2025

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Wednesday 9/23: Colts/Rams preview, high praise for Daniel Jones + IU riding high & more! Sep 24, 2025

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00:00 – 9:53 – Fever get smacked by the Aces in Game 2 with the series evened up, Colts get ready for the Rams, Reds lose and Cubs lose to hurt Cincinnati’s chances

9:54 – 20:18 – Morning Checkdown

20:19 – 41:25 – We replay part of our interview with Jonthan Taylor from Monday, Colts thoughts, Fever fall to the Aces, the amount of physicality last night

41:26 – 1:07:48 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses how much belief there should be in the Colts 3-0 start, Daniel Jones’ incredible stats, Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren’s rookie season, the Kenny Moore and Alec Pierce injuries, addition of Mike Hilton, defensive line concerns, the best individual performances you’ve seen from Colts or opponents, Morning Checkdown

1:07:49 – 1:15:42 – High school football rankings, Matthew Stafford offers high praise for Daniel Jones

1:15:43 – 1:25:57 – Kevin is already looking at Joe Lunardi bracketology articles, IU on the outside looking in again, Daniel Jones contract extension mid-season?, Jaxon Dart takes over for Russell Wilson

1:25:58 – 1:53:01 – The impact of Curt Cignetti on IU, IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss how they’ve played the first four games, the ceiling for this team, Cignetti’s comments postgame, other schools calling Cignetti at the end of the year?, Morning Checkdown

1:53:02 – 2:00:57 – How legit are the Colts and IU and if you still have your doubts are you a hater?, Brian Callahan gives up play-calling, NFC West standings

2:00:58 – 2:09:23 – Mike Gundy out at Oklahoma State, Nancy Leonard passes away at the age of 93

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Best of Wednesday 9/24: High praise for Daniel Jones, IU riding high & more! Sep 24, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 19:56 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses how much belief there should be in the Colts 3-0 start, Daniel Jones’ incredible stats, Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren’s rookie season, the Kenny Moore and Alec Pierce injuries, addition of Mike Hilton, defensive line concerns

19:57 – 27:51 – High school football rankings, Matthew Stafford offers high praise for Daniel Jones

27:52 – 43:04 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss how they’ve played the first four games, the ceiling for this team, Cignetti’s comments postgame, other schools calling Cignetti at the end of the year?

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