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Tuesday 9/23: Colts prep for Rams, Feve/Aces Game 2 preview & waiver wire watch! Sep 23, 2025

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00:00 – 9:56 – Lions beat the Ravens on Monday Night Football, Daniel Jones on the Manningcast last night, Fever try to steal another one on the road tonight when they take on the Aces in Game 2,

9:57 – 18:27 – Morning Checkdown

18:28 – 38:54 – Injury concerns for the Colts heading into their game against the Rams, Alec Pierce dealing with a concussion and Kenny Moore expected to be sidelined for a couple of weeks and the Colts sign Mike Hilton to their practice squad, how has the pass rush held up through the first three weeks, Saquon Barkley praises Daniel Jones

38:55 – 1:05:16– IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the “jug of beer” that James said he drank while they watched the Indiana-Illinois game, why has Daniel Jones been so successful so far, who would be the bigger loss on Sunday: Alec Pierce or Kenny Moore?, where does Jonathan Taylor rank in running backs?, is Carlie Irsay-Gordon evaluating Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen with previous history or with a clean slate?, Morning Checkdown

1:05:17 – 1:13:56– James eats crow with Illinois getting destroyed by Indiana and reads his apology on-air again

1:13:57 – 1:24:49 – We take callers: should the Colts use AR in “Taysom Hill”-type packages?, a NWI caller tells us how much she appreciates the show, Jeff brags about an $8 bet

1:24:50 – 1:47:59 – Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins us to discuss the Fever heading into tonight’s Game 2 against the Aces, his Hoosiers beating the brakes off of James’ Illini, Kelsey Mitchell’s high-level of play, Odyssey Sims and her contributions, Obi Topping and some Pacers talk as the season is right around the corner, Morning Checkdown

1:48:00 – 1:55:38 – Waiver Wire Watch: Running back injuries and who to go after, AD Mitchell volume increase?, defense streaming, wide receivers who could be around

1:55:39 – 2:04:57 – What is Anthony Richardson’s role (if any) with the Colts at this point?, Good Jimmy call and discusses concern over this Rams matchup and a wedding question

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Best of Tuesday 9/23: Colts/Rams, high praise for Daniel Jones, Fever/Aces & more! Sep 23, 2025

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00:00 – 20:33 – Injury concerns for the Colts heading into their game against the Rams, Alec Pierce dealing with a concussion and Kenny Moore expected to be sidelined for a couple of weeks and the Colts sign Mike Hilton to their practice squad, how has the pass rush held up through the first three weeks, Saquon Barkley praises Daniel Jones

20:34 – 33:20 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the “jug of beer” that James said he drank while they watched the Indiana-Illinois game, why has Daniel Jones been so successful so far, who would be the bigger loss on Sunday: Alec Pierce or Kenny Moore?, where does Jonathan Taylor rank in running backs?, is Carlie Irsay-Gordon evaluating Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen with previous history or with a clean slate?,

33:21 – 42:01 – James eats crow with Illinois getting destroyed by Indiana and reads his apology on-air again

42:02 – 56:11 - Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins us to discuss the Fever heading into tonight’s Game 2 against the Aces, his Hoosiers beating the brakes off of James’ Illini, Kelsey Mitchell’s high-level of play, Odyssey Sims and her contributions, Obi Topping and some Pacers talk as the season is right around the corner

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Best of Monday 9/22: COLTS ARE 3-0, Jonathan Taylor joins + IU rolls, Fever win & GOATs! Sep 22, 2025

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Monday 9/22: Colts roll to 3-0, Jonathan Taylor joins us + IU dominates & Fever take Game 1! Sep 22, 2025

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00:00 – 10:43 – IU rolls/Fever win/Colts start 3-0 in an epic weekend, James pays off his IU bet and is rocking Hoosiers garb, Fever take down the Aces in Game 1, Colts dominate the Titans

10:44 – 21:38 – Morning Checkdown

21:39 – 42:24 – ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg joins us to discuss IU’s dominant win over Illinois, what he thought of the game, his interaction with Curt Cignetti post-game, the ceiling for this IU team, was Illinois really that bad or Indiana that good?, Colts-Titans: Daniel Jones continues to impress as Jonathan Taylor rattles off three touchdowns

42:25 – 1:06:22 – James issues an official apology to the Indiana Hoosiers and their fans, Fernando Mendoza balled out, North Carolina is on the struggle bus, Colts off to a 3-0 start and Daniel Jones looked good, the Titans look like a mess, Morning Checkdown

1:06:23 – 1:20:35 – Colts running back Jonathan Taylor joins us and discusses yesterday’s win over the Titans, that 46-yard run and where it ranks in his all-time favorite runs, his spin move, Daniel Jones and his work ethic, why is this year so different from years past, what does he do with all the game balls he has, his offensive line, Quenton Nelson

1:20:36 – 1:26:36– Are the Reds still alive?, James’ well-being check on Saturday

1:26:37 – 1:48:20 – Kings of the Weekend, the Colts have been awesome, Post-game headlines, Morning Checkdown

1:48:21 – 2:00:21– James relives his IU-Illinois experience, GOATs of the Week

2:00:22 – 2:04:36 – Wrapping the show: James is still agonizing over his sorry Illini, positive vibes everywhere else

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Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor Joins Us! Sep 22, 2025

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Colts running back Jonathan Taylor joins us and discusses yesterday’s win over the Titans, that 46-yard run and where it ranks in his all-time favorite runs, his spin move, Daniel Jones and his work ethic, why is this year so different from years past, what does he do with all the game balls he has, his offensive line, Quenton Nelson

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Friday 9/19: Fever stun the Dream to advance + Colts/Titans, IU/Illinois & more! Sep 19, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:40 – The Fever win a thriller in Game 3 and shock the Atlanta Dream to advance, a Pacers vibe to this Fever team?, Illinois-Indiana, Purdue-Notre Dame

11:41 – 20:55 – Morning Checkdown

20:56 – 42:07– WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football from Mooresville High School, Brownsburg/Fishers tonight, Kevin and Dominic grieve over their Irish, a busy night in high school sports, Fever’s big win, Colts-Titans prediction, Fever players praise Stephanie White after their Game 3 win

42:08 – 1:11:07 – Depeche Mode, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and is calling Ben Davis/Warren Central tonight, Illinois/Indiana this weekend, Colts go for 3-0 against the Titans this weekend, shot clock coming to high school basketball?, can Colts avoid a trap game, Fever knock off Dream, Jeff asks Greg about the Reds chances, Morning Checkdown

1:11:08 – 1:17:10 – Colts-Titans discussion: Lou Anarumo’s defense vs. Cam Ward, Tony Pollard, why Shane Steichen has gotten the most out of the Daniel Jones

1:17:11 – 1:26:45– A big weekend of football and pro wrestling, Kevin’s trip to the children’s museum, Zaire Franklin weighs in on Cam Wards’ across the body touchdown throw last week, we give our Colts-Titans predictions

1:26:47 – 1:53:50 – Lit, Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses Lit and high school dating life, his commercial with him and Rick Venturi, his end of game call for last week’s game-winning field goal, Taylor’s Tidbits: Colts pass rush vs. Cam Ward, his commercial with Rick Venturi, Kevin’s birthday present makes him a true old man, Morning Checkdown

1:53:51 -2:03:32 – Our most entertaining/easiest and hardest games of the NFL weekend,

2:03:33 – 2:09:14 – Illinois/Indiana and fandom, wrapping the show ahead of a busy sports weekend

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Best of Friday 9/19: Fever advance + a BUSY football weekend! Sep 19, 2025

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00:00 – 11:45 - The Fever win a thriller in Game 3 and shock the Atlanta Dream to advance, a Pacers vibe to this Fever team?, Illinois-Indiana, Purdue-Notre Dame

11:46 – 32:56 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football from Mooresville High School, Brownsburg/Fishers tonight, Kevin and Dominic grieve over their Irish, a busy night in high school sports, Fever’s big win, Colts-Titans prediction, Fever players praise Stephanie White after their Game 3 win

32:57 – 48:15 – Depeche Mode, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and is calling Ben Davis/Warren Central tonight, Illinois/Indiana this weekend, Colts go for 3-0 against the Titans this weekend, shot clock coming to high school basketball?, can Colts avoid a trap game, Fever knock off Dream, Jeff asks Greg about the Reds chances

48:16 – 1:03:10 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses Lit and high school dating life, his commercial with him and Rick Venturi, his end of game call for last week’s game-winning field goal, Taylor’s Tidbits: Colts pass rush vs. Cam Ward, his commercial with Rick Venturi

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Thursday 9/18: Colts near Titans but Tyler Warren is banged up + Fever do or die, I GOTTA KNOW & more! Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 10:18 – It’s Kevin’s birthday today, Tyler Warren and Josh Downs both sit out of Colts practice yesterday

10:19 – 19:09 – Morning Checkdown

19:10 – 42:45 – Colts haven’t punted at all yet this season, Jonathan Taylor named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, Cam Bynum’s impact, Kevin’s wife and kids call him on his birthday, how much should Colts fans care about national media attention

42:46 – 1:05:06 – Will Levis and the mayo plop, Tyler Warren misses Wednesday’s practice, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Biggest strength and weakness of the Colts, concerns for Titans, most famous bathroom encounter, what are we watching?, Morning Checkdown

1:05:07 – 1:18:00 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us ahead of tonight’s Game 3 between the Fever and Dream, Game 1 atmosphere in Atlanta, keys to victory tonight, the chest bump from Game 2, Pacers players get together for a pre-preseason camp

1:18:01 – 1:24:54 – Safe guards being set for college football transfers?,

1:24:55 – 1:49:37 – Matt Weaver of Peegs.com joins us to discuss Indiana taking on Illinois this weekend and the biggest focus heading into Saturday night, strengths of the team, Jeff’s Reds fandom gets called out, Jonathan Taylor needs some running relief, Kevin’s fettuccini alfredo love, Morning Checkdown

1:49:38 – 1:59:19 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to give us some plays for TNF, the rest of Week 3 and some college football plays, he discusses why the Reds WILL NOT make the playoffs, how does he play the giant spread tonight, Colts/Titans plays, Illinois/Indiana this weekend

1:59:20 – 2:06:52 – The Daniel Jones over in passing yards seems like a lock this Sunday, Fever/Dream in do or die Game 3 tonight

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Best of Thursday 9/18: Tyler Warren concerns? + Fever face a do or die tonight & more! Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:22 – Colts haven’t punted at all yet this season, Jonathan Taylor named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, Cam Bynum’s impact, Kevin’s wife and kids call him on his birthday, how much should Colts fans care about national media attention

23:23 – 36:04 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Biggest strength and weakness of the Colts, concerns for Titans, most famous bathroom encounter, what are we watching?,

36:05 – 46:39 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us ahead of tonight’s Game 3 between the Fever and Dream, Game 1 atmosphere in Atlanta, keys to victory tonight, the chest bump from Game 2, Pacers players get together for a pre-preseason camp

46:40 – 1:04:47 - WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us to give us some plays for TNF, the rest of Week 3 and some college football plays, he discusses why the Reds WILL NOT make the playoffs, how does he play the giant spread tonight, Colts/Titans plays, Illinois/Indiana this weekend

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Butler Basketball Head Coach Thad Matta joins The Fan Morning Show After Announcing New Radio Partnership Sep 17, 2025

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Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins the show to discuss the upcoming season, Michael Ajayi, Big East mentality, Azavier Robinson, the Butler Way, the broadcast team.

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