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Thursday 9/4: NFL returns tonight + Colts prep for the Dolphins, I GOTTA KNOW & more! Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:28 – The NFL returns tonight with Eagles-Cowboys, Micah Parsons, Colts Week 1 injury report is about as clean as you could ask it to be, Dolphins are banged up, Tyreek Hill & Mike McDaniel,

11:29 – 21:49 – Morning Checkdown

21:50 – 44:23– Computers simulated the NFL season, Colts fans rank dead last in fan optimism heading into the season according to a poll in The Athletic, is the lack of optimism justified?, Daniel Jones’ personality, are fans overreacting?

44:24 – 1:12:14– NFL themes, the Kawhi Leonard story circumventing the NBA salary cap and will the league hammer them?, NFL thoughts, how similar are Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, Morning Checkdown

1:12:15 – 1:21:03– NFL kicks off tonight, streaming options, Shane Steichen on personal growth in Year 3, is Steichen tied at the hip with Chris Ballard

1:21:04 – 1:32:47 – ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Anthony Richardson’s agent and Chris Ballard met in person last week, we play I GOTTA KNOW

1:32:48 – 1:58:30 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins us as the NFL kicks off tonight, his all-time favorite NFL theme, his latest article on why young QBs fail, the Ballard quote in the article and when the Colts SHOULD have drafted a QB in Ballard’s tenure, regret on the Buckner trade?, was it QB or bust in the Richardson draft for the Colts, what is NFL purgatory, Morning Checkdown

1:58:31 – 2:09:33 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us in-studio to give us some plays for tonight’s NFL season opener, the Cowboys being +8.5 points against the Eagles, getting burned by Devonta Smith year in and year out, college bets, fake college IDs, Colts bets

2:09:34 – 2:18:28 – Super Bowl picks, MVP predictions, homework

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Best of Thursday 9/4: NFL kicks off TONIGHT!, Colts predictions + I GOTTA KNOW! Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 22:40 – Computers simulated the NFL season, Colts fans rank dead last in fan optimism heading into the season according to a poll in The Athletic, is the lack of optimism justified?, Daniel Jones’ personality, are fans overreacting?

22:41 – 37:30 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins us as the NFL kicks off tonight, his all-time favorite NFL theme, his latest article on why young QBs fail, the Ballard quote in the article and when the Colts SHOULD have drafted a QB in Ballard’s tenure, regret on the Buckner trade?, was it QB or bust in the Richardson draft for the Colts, what is NFL purgatory

37:31 - 49:14 - We play an NFL version of I GOTTA KNOW

49:15 - 1:00:09 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us in-studio to give us some plays for tonight’s NFL season opener, the Cowboys being +8.5 points against the Eagles, getting burned by Devonta Smith year in and year out, college bets, fake college IDs, Colts bets

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Wednesday 9/3: NFL season is almost here, Colts optimism? + Fever struggles continue & more! Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 10:14– We’re getting ready for our show fantasy league draft, first Colts injury report coming later today, AD Mitchell’s lofty 80 catch goal, Fever lose again, Week 1 matchups

10:15 – 21:55– Morning Checkdown

21:56 – 45:38 – The importance of the first three games for the Colts but can the Colts take advantage?, slowing down the Dolphins heavy hitters on offense, where does Anthony Richardson go from here?, James’ article on Anthony Richardson

45:39 – 1:12:22 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and Kevin gives him and his Miami Hurricanes their flowers after beating Notre Dame, his initial thoughts on the Colts ahead of the season opener and Daniel Jones, Tyler Warren expectations in Game 1, would you be more surprised if the Colts finished with a top-8 or bottom-8 finish?, Irsay daughters’ expectations, where he was the last time the Colts won a season opener, when would have been the best time for the Colts to draft a QB when they had Philip Rivers?, Morning Checkdown

1:12:23 – 1:21:53 – Our fantasy draft order has been decided and Kevin is pissed, the older Colts secondary going up against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, how much run will AD Mitchell be delivered

1:21:54 – 1:31:26 – Fever continue to struggle without Caitlin Clark, will they miss out on the postseason?

1:31:27 – 1:56:32 – The fantasy draft is underway and Jeff forgot his credentials, Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins us to discuss the Pablo Torre/Kawhi Leonard story, the Fever struggles without Caitlin Clark, can they have success in the postseason without Clark?, more wins for his Hoosiers or Vikings, Morning Checkdown

1:56:33 – 2:06:14 – What keeps Chris Ballard up at night?, Colts QB expectations

2:06:15 – 2:15:53 – Our fantasy draft is in the books: how did we do?, betting terms, a Jonathan Taylor season-long bet?

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Best of Wednesday 9/3: Closer to the NFL season, Colts questions ahead of the opener & more! Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:46 – The importance of the first three games for the Colts but can the Colts take advantage?, slowing down the Dolphins heavy hitters on offense, where does Anthony Richardson go from here?, James’ article on Anthony Richardson

23:47 – 36:44 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and Kevin gives him and his Miami Hurricanes their flowers after beating Notre Dame, his initial thoughts on the Colts ahead of the season opener and Daniel Jones, Tyler Warren expectations in Game 1, would you be more surprised if the Colts finished with a top-8 or bottom-8 finish?, Irsay daughters’ expectations, where he was the last time the Colts won a season opener

36:45 – 50:12 - Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins us to discuss the Pablo Torre/Kawhi Leonard story, the Fever struggles without Caitlin Clark, can they have success in the postseason without Clark?, more wins for his Hoosiers or Vikings

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Tuesday 9/2: Back from the holiday weekend, Colts game week, CFB recap + GOATs of the Week! Sep 02, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 9:43 – Recapping the college football weekend, IU/Purdue roll while Notre Dame loses, the Bill Belichick era at North Carolina started with a 34-point blowout loss, Kevin vents about Notre Dame’s loss, Lee Corso’s final GameDay, what we did over the holiday weekend, Bluey almost cost an NFL contract

9:44 – 20:51 – Morning Checkdown

20:52 – 44:27 – Last season’s Colts-Dolphins game, expectations for the Colts with Daniel Jones under center, Kevin is still beside himself over Notre Dame’s loss, Week 2 college football look around, Barry Odom and Purdue’s big win over Ball State

44:28 – 1:09:30 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the Colts upcoming season opener, expectations, Daniel Jones, things he feels the best about for the Colts, Lou Anarumo’s defense and the secondary overhaul, Anthony Richardson over/under for September, Morning Checkdown

1:09:31 – 1:19:17– The return of GOAT of the Week

1:19:18 – 1:28:58 – The Athletic’s national thoughts on the Colts is not optimistic, the lack of excitement for this Colts season, the September slate for the Colts

1:28:59 – 1:55:25 – NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe joins us to discuss the “battle of uncertain teams” between the Colts and Dolphins, surprised that Anthony Richardson has struggled as much as he has?, Miami going all in, AFC South thoughts, Tyreek Hill vibes heading into the season, Tua and the always lingering injury questions, Bill Belichick’s college debut, TCU is trolling North Carolina big time, Morning Checkdown

1:55:26 – 2:08:17 – Predicting the AFC South, can the Colts be a dark horse playoff team?

2:08:18 – 2:15:54 – Final fantasy spot given away, bigger disappointment: Arch Manning or Bill Belichick?, Fever/Caitlin Clark

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Best of Tuesday 9/2: Colts game week, college recap & GOATs of the Week! Sep 02, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:39 – Last season’s Colts-Dolphins game, expectations for the Colts with Daniel Jones under center, Kevin is still beside himself over Notre Dame’s loss, Week 2 college football look around, Barry Odom and Purdue’s big win over Ball State

23:40 – 40:57 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the Colts upcoming season opener, expectations, Daniel Jones, things he feels the best about for the Colts, Lou Anarumo’s defense and the secondary overhaul, Anthony Richardson over/under for September

40:58 – 51:01 – The return of GOAT of the Week

51:02 – 1:04:54 - NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe joins us to discuss the “battle of uncertain teams” between the Colts and Dolphins, surprised that Anthony Richardson has struggled as much as he has?, Miami going all in, AFC South thoughts, Tyreek Hill vibes heading into the season, Tua and the always lingering injury questions, Bill Belichick’s college debut

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Friday 8/29: College football is back!, Colts get one more week before the season & more! Aug 29, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 9:14– Football is back, a wild night in college football, Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Packers, Colts name their team captains and Daniel Jones is one of them

9:15 – 19:22 – Morning Checkdown

19:23 – 42:22 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us from Lebanon High School for Operation Football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Barry Odom, Brownsburg/Cathedral tonight, Greg Olsen on Chris Ballard and Anthony Richardson, the doubling down on Richardson despite being in a backup role

42:23 – 1:05:57 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss Carmel/Westfield tonight, the lack of a press box at Carmel this season, high school around the state tonight, UINDY’s big win last night, more likely IU or Colts make the playoffs this year?, his thoughts on what Chris Ballard had to say, thoughts from the Irsay-Washington Post story from yesterday, Morning Checkdown

1:05:58 – 1:14:13– Can you sound tall?, the Micah Parsons trade and how it affects the Colts, IU/Colts: who has the better chance to make the playoffs

1:14:14 – 1:24:57 – Going through the Colts road schedule, Shane Steichen’s comments on Anthony Richardson potentially being used in short yardage situations this season, we give away our final two fantasy football spots

1:24:58 – 1:49:44– College football this weekend, Kevin’s hate watch of Bill Belichick this season, excitement for Notre Dame, bucket list college game, Lee Corso memories, Morning Checkdown

1:49:45 – 2:01:12 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss Jeff being on the struggle bus today, his Reds stumbling big time, thoughts on the Colts before the season gets underway next weekend, Lou Anarumo’s defense, his Bentley call, thoughts on Daniel Jones being named starting quarterback and his feel in the locker room

2:01:13 – 2:08:05 – Lemonade stands, do we carry cash?, out for the long weekend

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Best of Friday 8/29: FOOTBALL FRIDAY! Dominic Miranda/Greg Rakestraw/Matt Taylor all join! Aug 29, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:04 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us from Lebanon High School for Operation Football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Barry Odom, Brownsburg/Cathedral tonight, Greg Olsen on Chris Ballard and Anthony Richardson, the doubling down on Richardson despite being in a backup role

23:05 – 32:13 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss Carmel/Westfield tonight, the lack of a press box at Carmel this season, high school around the state tonight, UINDY’s big win last night, more likely IU or Colts make the playoffs this year?, his thoughts on what Chris Ballard had to say, thoughts from the Irsay-Washington Post story from yesterday

32:14 – 43:31 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss Jeff being on the struggle bus today, his Reds stumbling big time, thoughts on the Colts before the season gets underway next weekend, Lou Anarumo’s defense, his Bentley call, thoughts on Daniel Jones being named starting quarterback and his feel in the locker room

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Thursday 8/28: Reacting to Chris Ballard, a major Jim Irsay report drops & more! Aug 28, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:20– Chris Ballard spoke yesterday and there was a lot to break down, the biggest takeaways

11:21 – 22:47 – Morning Checkdown

22:48 – 42:48 – More reaction to Chris Ballard’s press conference, getting defensive with all the quarterback questions, his comment about “doing enough homework” on Anthony Richardson, where he thinks there are positions of strengths on the roster

42:49 – 1:00:41 – More reaction to Ballard’s presser, Schoolhouse Rock, the “real job” comment, BREAKING NEWS: Washington Post drops a story about Jim Irsay’s multiple relapses before his death, Morning Checkdown

1:00:42 – 1:17:30– Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss where the Fever are as they chase a playoff spot, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field last night, Mike Weinar’s departure from the Pacers

1:17:31 – 1:26:15 – We react to the bombshell Washington Post report on Jim Irsay and his multiple relapses before his death

1:26:16 – 1:53:14 – Tom Dienhart of On3 joins us to preview Purdue’s football season as the team preps for Ball State, Devin Mockobee staying through all the transition with the team, the latest chapter in the Tyler Trent story, expectations for Barry Odom’s team, Colts discussion: Ballard’s Alex Smith comment, Daniel Jones expectations, Morning Checkdown

1:53:15 – 2:0:3:22 – Breakfast for dinner, baby food, Chris Ballard’s comments yesterday, Conjunction Junction

2:03:23 – 2:12:06 – Pointer Sisters/Sesame Street, children TV shows, happier when your team wins or most hated team loses?, Shane Steichen today

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Best of Thursday 8/28: Reactions to Ballard's presser, Scott Agness talks Fever/McConnell night & Purdue preview! Aug 28, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 19:20 - More reaction to Chris Ballard’s press conference, getting defensive with all the quarterback questions, his comment about “doing enough homework” on Anthony Richardson, where he thinks there are positions of strengths on the roster

19:28 – 29:18 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss where the Fever are as they chase a playoff spot, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field last night, Mike Weinar’s departure from the Pacers

29:19 – 38:28 - Tom Dienhart of On3 joins us to preview Purdue’s football season as the team preps for Ball State, Devin Mockobee staying through all the transition with the team, the latest chapter in the Tyler Trent story, expectations for Barry Odom’s team

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