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Thursday 9/9: NFL kicks off tonight, Colts-Ravens preview, college eligibility & more! Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:11 – The NFL is back tonight, why the hell did last night’s tennis match go until 3:30 in the morning?, Patriots/Seahawks tonight, why are the Patriots not getting much respect nationally?

13:12 – 20:51 – Morning Checkdown

20:52 – 40:51 – The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don’t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis

40:52 – 1:06:40 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen’s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs?, Morning Checkdown

1:06:41 – 1:18:33 – Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he’s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue

1:18:34 – 1:24:33 – Questions for the Ravens heading into the season opener and can the Colts take advantage?, Marcus Freeman confirms he uses “enhancements” for his hair

1:24:34 – 1:49:07 – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?, Morning Checkdown

1:49:08 – 2:01:11 – Anthony Richardson named QB2 for the Colts, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s attempt to get another year of eligibility, LSU hatred

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Best of Wednesday 9/9: NFL kicks off tonight, Colts-Ravens preview + Trey Kaufman-Renn's eligibility Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:07 – The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don’t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis

20:08 – 35:26 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen’s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs

35:27 – 47:21 - Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he’s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue

47:22 – 1:03:09 - Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?

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Tuesday 9/8: Colts-NFL get ready for kickoff, CFB recap + GOATS! Sep 08, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 14:09 – Back from the long holiday weekend, NFL/Colts kick off this week, a busy Week 1 slate of college football, Colts/Ravens notes: do the Colts have an advantage over Baltimore?, the controversial ending to Michigan/Western Michigan, Notre Dame and Indiana roll in their openers

14:10 – 20:40 – Morning Checkdown

20:41 – 41:10 – Former Colts lineman Joe Reitz joins us and is disgusted by his Western Michigan Broncos getting screwed on Saturday night, confidence in Daniel Jones after taking every off-season snap, his win-loss record for the Colts, winning ugly, how he thinks they stack up against the Ravens

41:11 – 1:07:57– James’ run club with Jannero Pargo, the “higher sense of urgency” for the Colts heading into the season, what needs to be the end result of this season?, we put out a poll to get fan reaction of what they want this season, the Dolphins have blown up their roster, Morning Checkdown

1:07:58 – 1:18:21 – College football recap: Kevin hates Gus Johnson, IU/Notre Dame roll, Purdue has Wake Forest up next, LSU/Clemson, Colts captains

1:18:22 – 1:28:40 – Should IU fans be happy Michigan won for the good of the conference?, changes Kevin wants to see to college football following Michigan/Western Michigan

1:28:41 – 1:50:54 – How much will Alec Pierce play in the season opener?, Colts/Ravens thoughts, college football thoughts, GOATs of the Week, Morning Checkdown

1:50:55 – 2:04:59 – Justin Williams of the Athletic joins us to discuss Week 1 of the college football season, Bryce Underwood’s performance, will the committee penalize Michigan for their win against Western Michigan?, Alec Pierce and Sauce Gardner in Cincinnati, Josh Hoover’s debut and bloody nose, Arch Manning

2:05:00 - 2:10:57 – The Crossover with Jake Query gives his thoughts on Clemson and Dabo Swinney, his run-in with a mystery sportscaster

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Best of Tuesday 9/8: NFL season close to kickoff, Colts talk + CFB recap! Sep 08, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:36 – Former Colts lineman Joe Reitz joins us and is disgusted by his Western Michigan Broncos getting screwed on Saturday night, confidence in Daniel Jones after taking every off-season snap, his win-loss record for the Colts, winning ugly, how he thinks they stack up against the Ravens

20:37 – 36:49 - How much will Alec Pierce play in the season opener?, Colts/Ravens thoughts, college football thoughts, GOATs of the Week

36:50 – 48:47 - Justin Williams of the Athletic joins us to discuss Week 1 of the college football season, Bryce Underwood’s performance, will the committee penalize Michigan for their win against Western Michigan?, Alec Pierce and Sauce Gardner in Cincinnati, Josh Hoover’s debut and bloody nose

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Best of Friday 9/4: Fan Football Friday + NHRA Drivers Sep 04, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:29 WTHR's Dominic Miranda joins us on this Fan Football Friday! We hear about his routine on Friday nights and which games he will be at tonight. Dominic gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson being named QB2 behind Daniel Jones. How can he prove his worth this season or perhaps, increase his trade value?

13:29 – 25:23 NHRA Driver Austin Prock joins us to discuss what it's like to drive a funny car, and how it compares in speed to other racing circuits. Austin also explains his training regiment to prepare himself for racing and also participating in the upkeep of his vehicle alongside his crew. He also tells us how he evaluates success in a race compared to other sports where there are hours of gameplay to analyze.

25:23 – 39:56 3x NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins us to talk about his journey throughout this sport and how he started driving during Peyton Manning's rookie season. He talks his top career speed, 339.28 mph, and what it's like to drive that fast. Morning Checkdown.

39:56 – 45:34 The Athletic's David Ubben joins us for Fan Football Friday and he discusses Indiana University football. He updates us on the IU players attempting to come back with more eligibility.

45:34 – 48:34 Matt Taylor, Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins us to discuss the Colts for Fan Football Friday as we close out the show. The preparation for a full NFL season is coming to a close, and more of the story behind Anthony Richardson Sr. being named QB2.

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Friday 9/4: Live from NHRA U.S. Nationals + Fan Football Friday! Sep 04, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 14:00 We are live at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for NHRA U.S Nationals! Greg Rakestraw also steps in with James Boyd to guest host on this Fan Football Friday. Keenan Allen spoke for the first time after his arrest yesterday, and he has been pretty mum about the topic. We have more Colts topics to break down like Anthony Richardson being named QB2 and team captains being named.

14:00 - 22:32 Morning Checkdown

22:32 - 42:50 WTHR's Dominic Miranda joins us on this Fan Football Friday! We hear about his routine on Friday nights and which games he will be at tonight. Dominic gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson being named QB2 behind Daniel Jones. How can he prove his worth this season or perhaps, increase his trade value?

42:50 – 1:07:04 Greg Rakestraw leads the way on some college football action going on throughout the state of Indiana. He discusses the situation in West Lafayette and how that could play out for Purdue. Greg and James talk about what can be expected from the defending national champions. How can transfer QB Josh Hoover rise up and lead? Notre Dame also has the potential to be a great team this season. Morning Checkdown

1:07:04 – 1:18:56 NHRA Driver Austin Prock joins us to discuss what it's like to drive a funny car, and how it compares in speed to other racing circuits. Austin also explains his training regiment to prepare himself for racing and also participating in the upkeep of his vehicle alongside his crew. He also tells us how he evaluates success in a race compared to other sports where there are hours of gameplay to analyze.

1:18:56 - 1:25:41 Anthony Richardson Sr. has had quite the journey throughout the last season. What can we expect to see from him this season after once again being named QB2? Could he be mixed into the rotation to protect Daniel Jones?

1:25:41 – 1:49:54 3x NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins us to talk about his journey throughout this sport and how he started driving during Peyton Manning's rookie season. He talks his top career speed, 339.28 mph, and what it's like to drive that fast. Morning Checkdown.

1:49:54 – 2:03:07 The Athletic's David Ubben joins us for Fan Football Friday and he discusses Indiana University football. He updates us on the IU players attempting to come back with more eligibility,

2:03:07 – 2:06:07 Matt Taylor, Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins us to discuss the Colts for Fan Football Friday as we close out the show. The preparation for a full NFL season is coming to a close, and more of the story behind Anthony Richardson Sr. being named QB2.

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Thursday 9/3: Colts confidence levels, ND season preview, I GOTTA KNOW & NBA hammers Clippers Sep 03, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 12:40 – James starts the show by bearing two very different gifts for Kevin and Marc, the guys preview the show today, Adam Silver and the NBA league office drop the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers, the Clippers lose five first-round picks including the one they acquired from the Pacers in the Zubac trade

12:41 – 19:49 – Morning Checkdown

19:50 – 43:45– Colts optimism as we near the Ravens opener, could the Ravens be had in Week 1?, Kawhi Leonard’s statement following the Clippers punishments, who could break out for the Colts , Dejean Love

43:46 – 1:08:14 – Kevin gets upset by Marc’s college anthem rejoiner, Keenan Allen expected to speak later today, we play I GOTTA KNOW: biggest Colts fear heading into the season, Colts confidence, number of Fernando Mendoza starts this season, job we couldn’t do because of the gross level, what are we watching?, Morning Checkdown

1:08:15 – 1:19:22 – The Athletic’s Pete Sampson joins us to preview the Notre Dame season opener and where this level ranks on the anticipation scale, why he thinks they could legitimately win the national championship, CJ Carr expectations, biggest concerns for the Irish, Notre Dame’s lack of a conference, most hated teams in the country

1:19:23 – 1:24:12 – Kevin critiques ESPN’s college football theme, James has digested and survived Kevin’s thawed out dino nuggets

1:24:13 – 1:50:54 – Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses his confidence in his Ball State Cardinals taking on Ohio State, his mascot days, the DAZN deal with the Pacers, the pinstripe jersey return, when will the app debut and the preseason schedule plan, Morning Checkdown

1:50:55 – 2:00:24 – Nerdy sports bucket lists items, college football getting underway, Fernando Mendoza’s brother in action against Deion Sanders and Colorado tonight

2:00:25 -2:07:04 – The Crossover with Jake Query begins with a birthday celebration of Jake’s 54th birthday, his 50th birthday celebration, the Clippers penalty

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Best of Thursday 9/3: Colts talk, Notre Dame preview, I GOTTA KNOW & more Sep 03, 2026

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00:00 – 24:02 – Colts optimism as we near the Ravens opener, could the Ravens be had in Week 1?, Kawhi Leonard’s statement following the Clippers punishments, who could break out for the Colts , Dejean Love

24:03 – 34:01 – we play I GOTTA KNOW: biggest Colts fear heading into the season, Colts confidence, number of Fernando Mendoza starts this season, job we couldn’t do because of the gross level, what are we watching?

34:02 – 42:44 – The Athletic’s Pete Sampson joins us to preview the Notre Dame season opener and where this level ranks on the anticipation scale, why he thinks they could legitimately win the national championship, CJ Carr expectations, biggest concerns for the Irish, Notre Dame’s lack of a conference

42:45- 59:35 - Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses his confidence in his Ball State Cardinals taking on Ohio State, his mascot days, the DAZN deal with the Pacers, the pinstripe jersey return, when will the app debut and the preseason schedule plan

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Wednesday 9/2: Chris Ballard talks Allen arrest/Colts and we react + an IU season preview & more! Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 15:09 – Chris Ballard spoke yesterday and weighs in on Keenan Allen’s arrest over the weekend, IU gets ready for Tayven Jackson and North Texas

15:10 – 22:12 – Morning Checkdown

22:11 – 42:38 – Varying responses on Chris Ballard’s comments about Keenan Allen’s arrest, Ballard’s comments on JT Tuimoloau and him being “gassed” during preseason, Kevin asks about psychotic fan behavior and jinxes and asks if his brother has done anything wrong in planning for a potential Notre Dame national championship game

42:39 – 1:06:38 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to weigh in on what Chris Ballard had to say yesterday, Keenan Allen comments, AR’s role, other big takeaways, the SBJ article on Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the future of the team’s facility, Morning Checkdown

1:06:39 – 1:20:28 – Matt Weaver of Peegs joins us to preview the IU football season, expectations without Fernando Mendoza under center, North Texas and Tayvan Jackson, how big is the target on Cignetti and IU?, will the Hoosiers still have the WOW plays like last season?, Josh Hoover

1:20:29 – 1:24:37 – The insanity of Daniel Jones being ready to play in Week 1 after suffering a torn Achilles, is this the best 1-10 group of players in the Ballard era but the worst 11-53?

1:24:38 – 1:38:07– Sports Business Journal’s Ben Fischer join us to discuss his article on Carlie Irsay-Gordon and why he decided to feature her, the current state of Lucas Oil Stadium and the upcoming plans for it, is there any chance the Colts are open to private equity, is there actual monetary value in a new practice facility downtown?, her weekly itinerary, his Kent State days, Morning Checkdown

1:38:08 – 1:46:46– Kevin and Marc discuss Ballard’s comment on NFL players going back to college and Kevin’s hotel booking for a potential Notre Dame national championship appearance out in Vegas

1:46:47 – 1:55:53– The Crossover with Jake Query but Jake is late, so Kevin and Marc debate stadium anthem songs before Jake does show up, the guys discuss Chris Ballard's comments on JT Tuimoloau and ask if it's hypocritical of the AR tap out situation

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Best of Tuesday 9/2: Chris Ballard speaks and we react + IU football preview & more! Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 20:24 – Varying responses on Chris Ballard’s comments about Keenan Allen’s arrest, Ballard’s comments on JT Tuimoloau and him being “gassed” during preseason, Kevin asks about psychotic fan behavior and jinxes and asks if his brother has done anything wrong in planning for a potential Notre Dame national championship game

20:25 – 33:50 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us to weigh in on what Chris Ballard had to say yesterday, Keenan Allen comments, AR’s role, other big takeaways, the SBJ article on Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the future of the team’s facility

33:51 – 47:19 - Matt Weaver of Peegs joins us to preview the IU football season, expectations without Fernando Mendoza under center, North Texas and Tayvan Jackson, how big is the target on Cignetti and IU?, will the Hoosiers still have the WOW plays like last season?, Josh Hoover expectations

47:20 – 1:00:21 - Sports Business Journal’s Ben Fischer join us to discuss his article on Carlie Irsay-Gordon and why he decided to feature her, the current state of Lucas Oil Stadium and the upcoming plans for it, is there any chance the Colts are open to private equity, is there actual monetary value in a new practice facility downtown?, her weekly itinerary, his Kent State days

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