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Fantasy Football advice ahead of your draft with CBS Sports' Dave Richard! Aug 27, 2025

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CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us to discuss draft strategies, sleeper picks, rookies, breakouts, Chrisitan McCaffrey concerns?, his Miami Hurricane fandom riles Kevin & more!

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Wednesday 8/27: Colts down to 53 but more moves incoming? + Ballard presser, Fever & more! Aug 27, 2025

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00:00 – 11:15– Colts cut their roster to 53 but are working out more players today, Chris Ballard will speak, more secondary help incoming?, Fever get a much-needed win against the Storm last night, Carson Steele cut by Chiefs, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field tonight

11:16 – 20:04 – Morning Checkdown

20:05 – 43:47 – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged, Colts roster decisions: Juju Brents, Wesley French, more secondary help coming?, the misses in Ballard draft classes, roster gymnastics, Carson Steele released by Chiefs

43:48 – 1:07:36 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and he and Kevin could not be less confident in either of their football teams ahead of Notre Dame/Miami, Anthony Richardson’s future, Mike Hilton getting a workout with the Colts today, Shane Steichen’s thoughts heading into QB competition, does Lou Anarumo deserve so much say on the Colts roster?, Tyrese Haliburton on Logan Paul’s podcast, Morning Checkdown

1:07:37 – 1:19:20– CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us to discuss draft strategies, sleeper picks, rookies, breakouts, Chrisitan McCaffrey concerns?, his Miami Hurricane fandom riles Kevin

1:19:21 – 1:23:40 – Kevin’s confidence in Notre Dame this weekend?, fantasy teams given away

1:23:41 – 1:47:58 – The Athletic Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson joins the show to preview the Irish season as they get ready to take on Miami, how they look on offense, special teams, Jeremiyah Love’s expectations this season, Colts thoughts and what we want to hear from Anthony Richardson, Morning Checkdown

1:47:59 – 1:58:15– Chris Ballard meeting with the media today, Juju Brents released, Chris Ballard back at the Combine on why he got a 9th year as GM

1:58:16 – 2:07:47 – What time would you wake up if you didn’t have responsibilities, caller asks about if AR would start if Irsay was still alive

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Best of Wednesday 8/27: Colts roster at 53 but more help on the way? + fantasy football & ND! Aug 27, 2025

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00:00 – 23:37 – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged, Colts roster decisions: Juju Brents, Wesley French, more secondary help coming?, the misses in Ballard draft classes, roster gymnastics, Carson Steele released by Chiefs

23:38 – 37:23 – – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and he and Kevin could not be less confident in either of their football teams ahead of Notre Dame/Miami, Anthony Richardson’s future, Mike Hilton getting a workout with the Colts today, Shane Steichen’s thoughts heading into QB competition, does Lou Anarumo deserve so much say on the Colts roster?

37:24 – 49:08 – CBS Sports fantasy expert Dave Richard joins us to discuss draft strategies, sleeper picks, rookies, breakouts, Chrisitan McCaffrey concerns?

49:09 – 1:01:16 - The Athletic Notre Dame reporter Pete Sampson joins the show to preview the Irish season as they get ready to take on Miami, how they look on offense, special teams, Jeremiyah Love’s expectations this season, Colts thoughts and what we want to hear from Anthony Richardson

Christian McCaffrey – should I be concerned? I had a draft and he was staring me in the face and I passed on him because he’s been injured

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Tuesday 8/26: Fan frustration growing with Steichen? + Colts trade before cuts! Aug 26, 2025

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00:00 – 11:43– Colts have roster cuts today but made a trade with the Minnesota Vikings last night for cornerback Mekhi Blackmon,

11:44 – 20:42 – Morning Checkdown

20:43 – 43:28– Britney Spears, roster cuts across the NFL today, the trade for cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, any surprise cuts on the way, did anyone from the preseason finale make a last minute push for a roster spot, better chance AR gets traded today or the Hoosiers make the final four of college football?, the fundamental failures of the Colts and Anthony Richardson

43:29 – 1:08:12 – Jake Arhtur of Locked on Colts joins us to discuss Colts roster cuts and decisions, the trade for Mekhi Blackmon last night, any surprise cuts in his eyes?, what he would ask Chris Ballard tomorrow, questions about Anthony Richardson, better chance AR is traded today or Notre Dame wins the national championship?, Morning Checkdown

1:08:13 – 1:15:49– Thoughts from the text line, the frustrations of Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones

1:15:50 – 1:27:17 – Caller asks about the maturity level of Anthony Richardson and other young QBs,

1:27:18 – 1:54:50 – Christina Aguilera and her Xtina era, IndyStar Hooisers reporter Zach Osterman joins us to preview Indiana’s season as Curt Cignetti enters Year 2, belief in the process, QB expectations, Darian DeVries and the expectations around Hoosier basketball this season, Morning Checkdown

1:54:51 – 2:05:26 – Shane Steichen’s non-answer when it comes to Anthony Richardson yesterday, fan frustration growing when it comes to Steichen,

2:05:27 - 2:12:16– Good Jimmy calls the show to take a shot at Kevin and why he isn’t writing off Anthony Richardson

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Best of 8/26: Colts make a trade before cuts, Steichen frustrations growing? Aug 26, 2025

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00:00 – 22:50 – Britney Spears, roster cuts across the NFL today, the trade for cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, any surprise cuts on the way, did anyone from the preseason finale make a last minute push for a roster spot, better chance AR gets traded today or the Hoosiers make the final four of college football?, the fundamental failures of the Colts and Anthony Richardson

22:51 – 35:29 – Jake Arthur of Locked on Colts joins us to discuss Colts roster cuts and decisions, the trade for Mekhi Blackmon last night, any surprise cuts in his eyes?, what he would ask Chris Ballard tomorrow, questions about Anthony Richardson, better chance AR is traded today or Notre Dame wins the national championship?

35:30 – 50:19 - IndyStar Hooisers reporter Zach Osterman joins us to preview Indiana’s season as Curt Cignetti enters Year 2, belief in the process, QB expectations, Darian DeVries and the expectations around Hoosier basketball this season

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Monday 8/25: Colts wrap the preseason and now roster cuts are upcoming! Any surprises? Aug 25, 2025

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00:00 – 12:46 – Colts preseason is in the rearview mirror, Fever are in trouble as the WNBA standings tighten up, Riley Leonard and Laquan Treadwell have a big game, the Pacers announce the mutual departure of assistant coach Mike Weinar

12:47 – 22:34 – Morning Checkdown

22:35 – 44:11 – College football over the weekend, Riley Leonard’s game against the Bengals, Laquon Treadwell’s game and will he make the team/practice squad?, the complications of being cut/waived, the tight end room, who has the best roster hit rate among beat reporters?, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field and first pitch warm up pitches

44:12 – 1:06:55– It’s boiling in the studio, safety Daniel Scott, Juju Brents playing in the preseason finale, is there a surprise cut or two from the Colts?, James has a horrific take on Santa, Uylsses Bentley, Morning Checkdown

1:06:56 – 1:19:24 – College football gets underway locally this weekend: Ball State at Purdue and Indiana hosts Old Dominion, Kevin’s Notre Dame allegiance, the last time we yelled out loud, is Jelani Woods the odd man out in the tight end room?, the mutual departure of Pacers assistant coach Mike Weinar

1:19:25 – 1:27:31 – College GameDay on Saturday, Lee Corso’s final GameDay, Riley Leonard/Laquon Treadwell

1:27:32 -1:52:04 – Pat Leonard of New York Daily News joins us to discuss Daniel Jones getting the QB1 nod, why it failed in New York, how would he describe Daniel Jones off the field, when does Jones let that fire out, how we would suggest Shane Steichen utilize Jones’ strengths in the offense, Tyrone Tracy as he enters Year 2 with the Giants, reacting to what Pat had to say about Daniel Jones, Morning Checkdown

1:52:05 – 2:05:22 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nate Atkins joins us for the final time as he leaves the Colts beat, the decision to roll with Daniel Jones at QB1 for the Colts, his in-depth look at the organizational failure of Anthony Richardson, roster cuts and if he sees any surprises for the Colts, his favorite moments on the Colts beat

2:05:23 – 2:12:42 – The passing of Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas over the weekend, Colts thoughts as we wrap the show

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Best of Monday 8/25: Colts preseason is a wrap, roster decisions & recapping the weekend! Aug 25, 2025

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00:00 – 21:42 – College football over the weekend, Riley Leonard’s game against the Bengals, Laquon Treadwell’s game and will he make the team/practice squad?, the complications of being cut/waived, the tight end room, who has the best roster hit rate among beat reporters?, TJ McConnell night at Victory Field and first pitch warm up pitches

21:43 – 36:38 – Pat Leonard of New York Daily News joins us to discuss Daniel Jones getting the QB1 nod, why it failed in New York, how would he describe Daniel Jones off the field, when does Jones let that fire out, how we would suggest Shane Steichen utilize Jones’ strengths in the offense, Tyrone Tracy as he enters Year 2 with the Giants, reacting to what Pat had to say about Daniel Jones

36:39 – 49:47 - IndyStar Colts reporter Nate Atkins joins us for the final time as he leaves the Colts beat, the decision to roll with Daniel Jones at QB1 for the Colts, his in-depth look at the organizational failure of Anthony Richardson, roster cuts and if he sees any surprises for the Colts, his favorite moments on the Colts beat

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Friday 8/22: Final Colts preseason game, college and high school football are back & more! Aug 22, 2025

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00:00 – 12:08– It’s a football Friday! Colts preseason finale, college football and high school football get under way starting today!, Colts players to keep an eye on

12:09 – 18:39 – Morning Checkdown

18:40 – 45:52– WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football out in Martinsville today, how schools can participate in Operation Football, a look at the high school slate, his thoughts on CJ Carr being Notre Dame’s QB on one of the busiest days in Indiana sports in a while, Shane Steichen comments on why Anthony Richardson isn’t playing in the preseason finale, the complete organizational failure of Anthony Richardson, roster battles heading into the preseason finale, Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent’s emotional reaction to a contract extension earlier this week

45:53 – 1:11:32– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and enjoys his Christmas morning as the high school football season gets underway, a busy slate of high school games, the Colts get ready for their preseason finale, thoughts on Riley Leonard, roster battles, college football getting started, Morning Checkdown

1:11:33 – 1:18:42 – Colts roster decisions, could Juju Brents get significant playing time in the preseason finale?

1:18:43 – 1:28:41– Jelani Woods and his roster future, James asked Shane Steichen what he could have done better to help Anthony Richardson and he offers word salad

1:28:42 – 1:52:09 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss the Colts preseason finale, his to-do list in Cincinnati, LaRosa’s Pizza, things to watch in the Colts preseason finale, Juju Brents playing tomorrow?, Morning Checkdown

1:52:10 – 2:02:27 – The Chiefs have the 4th-best Super Bowl odds and should we just put money on that?, Shane Steichen on why AR isn’t playing tomorrow in the preseason finale,

2:02:28 – 2:10:14 – Caller asks about over/unders for Tyler Warren and Josh Downs, Kevin spilled coffee on his passenger seat on the way in to work

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Best of Friday 8/22: Colts preseason finale questions, football Friday & more! Aug 22, 2025

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00:00 – 27:08 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football out in Martinsville today, how schools can participate in Operation Football, a look at the high school slate, his thoughts on CJ Carr being Notre Dame’s QB on one of the busiest days in Indiana sports in a while, Shane Steichen comments on why Anthony Richardson isn’t playing in the preseason finale, the complete organizational failure of Anthony Richardson, roster battles heading into the preseason finale, Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent’s emotional reaction to a contract extension earlier this week

27:09 – 36:08 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and enjoys his Christmas morning as the high school football season gets underway, a busy slate of high school games, the Colts get ready for their preseason finale, thoughts on Riley Leonard, roster battles

36:09 – 50:45- Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us to discuss the Colts preseason finale, his to-do list in Cincinnati, LaRosa’s Pizza, things to watch in the Colts preseason finale, Juju Brents playing tomorrow?

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Thursday 8/21: Colts fallout continues, Caitlin Clark update + WWE's Bronson Reed & I GOTTA KNOW! Aug 21, 2025

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00:00 – 14:00 – More fallout from Daniel Jones being named the starter over Anthony Richardson, Caitlin Clark has yet another injury on her way back to the team, Purdue football, WWE returning to Indianapolis in September and superstar Bronson Reed will join us later in the show

14:01 – 21:43 – Morning Checkdown

21:44 – 43:02– Why is Anthony Richardson not playing in Sunday’s preseason finale?, we play I GOTTA KNOW: will AR be with the Colts at the end of this season, more likely the Colts make the playoffs or get a top-5 pick?, poo dollars, 3 inch extension

43:03 – 1:09:12 – We take calls on the Colts situation, will fans boo Daniel Jones in Week 1, concern over Lou Anarumo, Xavien Howard’s first practice with the Colts, what if the Colts sneak into the playoffs and what would that mean for Ballard’s future, what if Daniel Jones plays really well?, Morning Checkdown

1:09:13 – 1:21:48 –James offers his PGA golfer list to Kevin, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and chimes in on the golf conversation, his latest on Caitlin Clark having a setback in her rehab a couple of weeks ago, expectations for the Fever following all of the injuries, championship window closed this season?, Rick Carlisle’s extension with the Pacers?

1:21:49 – 1:28:51 – Kevin and Jeff have had fantasy football issues, when would Anthony Richardson be drafted?, practice squad pay outs

1:28:52 – 1:51:36 – Red light cameras, position battles heading into the final preseason game, concerns on the offensive line?, who is the most explosive member of the Colts offense, Morning Checkdown

1:51:37 – 2:02:20 – The Athletic’s fantasy football expert Joe Ciely joins us to discuss draft strategy, who is the top pick in fantasy, Colts outside of Jonathan Taylor, fantasy football core beliefs, when did he realize he can do fantasy football for a career?

2:02:21 – 2:15:14 – WWE Superstar Bronson Reeds joins us to discuss WWE’s Wrestlepalooza event coming to Indianapolis, John Cena’s final match in Indy, coming back from his broken foot, being a new father, the shoes he’d steal if he could, Paul Heyman’s impact, we give away another spot in the fantasy football league, Dolphins (Colts Week 1 opponent) will play starters in preseason finale

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