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Colts CB Kenny Moore II Joins Us At Colts Camp! Jul 22, 2025

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Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II joins us live at Colts camp and discusses training camp as a rookie to now entering Year 9, off-season thoughts, what’s left on his individual goal list, his love for the game and how it may differ from others, his thoughts on Justin Walley, guys he’s high on heading into camp, Josh Downs and his best out of 7, what he did in the off-season, if he could be a pro athlete in any other sport what would it be, being on the side of Lucas Oil Stadium & more!

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Monday 7/21: Colts camp about to get started, WNBA All-Star weekend recap & more! Jul 21, 2025

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00:00 – 12:43– We’re back from the weekend and Colts camp is almost here, the rest of the week and part of next week we’ll be out at Colts camp, recapping our All-Star weekend activities, the WNBA All-Star Game itself was a bit of a joke,

12:44 – 20:48– Morning Checkdown

20:49 – 42:23– Colts camp is just about here, Colts QB competition, Chris Ballard expected to meet the media ahead of camp opening, training camp schedule, does Kelsey Plum hate Caitlin Clark?, her comment about Caitlin regarding the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts in All-Star Game pregame warmups

42:24 – 1:06:16 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his red-hot Brewers, the Colts QB competition and can Anthony Richardson finally figure it out, position battle he has no read on, expectations on Ballard and the team in general with the Irsay daughters taking over, the defense takes a jump this year if…, his non-QB questions for Ballard, his cooking expertise, his baseball tour from the summer, Morning Checkdown

1:06:17 – 1:16:57 – Some Pacers thoughts: Summer league, is Bennedict Mathurin a starter next year?

1:16:58 – 1:23:45– Colts pre-camp thoughts, players we want to see take the next step, Laiatu Latu heading into Year 2

1:23:46 – 1:46:07 Caitlin Clark’s status post-All-Star break, Fever playoff hopes in the second half of the season, our WNBA All-Star weekend events, James’ busy weekend, Colts thoughts and Anthony Richardson’s status heading into the QB competition, Morning Checkdown

1:46:08 – 1:57:42 – The Athletic’s Ben Pickman joins us to discuss the WNBA All-Star weekend, his time with James, the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts worn in pregame warmups, the Fever without Caitlin Clark, All-Star tweaks going forward

1:57:43 – 2:03:00 – NFL teams that still travel off-site for training camp, final thoughts before we wrap the show

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Best of Monday 7/21: Recapping WNBA All-Star weekend, Colts camp about to start & more! Jul 21, 2025

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00:00 – 21:39 – Colts camp is just about here, Colts QB competition, Chris Ballard expected to meet the media ahead of camp opening, training camp schedule, does Kelsey Plum hate Caitlin Clark?, her comment about Caitlin regarding the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts in All-Star Game pregame warmups

21:40 – 34:50 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his red-hot Brewers, the Colts QB competition and can Anthony Richardson finally figure it out, position battle he has no read on, expectations on Ballard and the team in general with the Irsay daughters taking over, the defense takes a jump this year if…, his non-QB questions for Ballard, his cooking expertise, his baseball tour from the summer

34:51 – 46:09 - The Athletic’s Ben Pickman joins us to discuss the WNBA All-Star weekend, his time with James, the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts worn in pregame warmups, the Fever without Caitlin Clark, All-Star tweaks going forward

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Friday 7/18: Getting set for WNBA All-Star weekend, ESPN's Ryan Ruocco & Purdue HC Barry Odom join! Jul 18, 2025

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00:00 – 13:51– WNBA All-Star weekend is here but Caitlin Clark is officially ruled out for both the 3-point contest and All-Star game, TJ Watt got a megadeal from the Steelers, Damian Lillard signs to return with the Trail Blazers

13:52 – 19:43 – Morning Checkdown

19:44 – 40:10 – The cheating couple at the Coldplay concert, Daniel Jones Week 1 starter?, expectations for the Colts this year?, Pacers thoughts with Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton’s future

40:11 – 1:04:13 – Purdue head coach Barry Odom joins us to discuss the upcoming Big Ten Media Days out in Las Vegas, anticipation for the upcoming season, expectations for the Boilermakers, re-tooling the roster, how Purdue plans to play this season and prove doubters wrong, their nonconference schedule, what defines success in Year 1, his favorite near campus establishments at Purdue, Lexie Hull named as the 3-point contest replacement for Caitlin Clark, Morning Checkdown

1:04:13 - 1:13:46 – Howard Megdel joins us in-studio to discuss his new book on Caitlin Clark, “Becoming Caitlin Clark” and how it came to be, why is Caitlin Clark so generational?, the legacy of the WNBA, players that came before Caitlin and had an impact, why the book is different than others

1:13:47 – 1:22:00 – Kevin’s 53 questions ahead of Colts camp, expectations for the Colts receivers with who the quarterback might be, where Kevin thinks the Colts could be elite

1:22:01 – 1:45:44 – ESPN’s Ryan Ruocco joins us and discusses being the father of a 1-month old, getting ready for All-Star weekend, Caitlin Clark’s injury, Lexie Hull taking over the 3-point competition, storytelling during All-Star weekend, the rule tweaks for the All-Star Game, his “You Bet!” call, Lexie Hull’s odds to win the 3-point contest, Morning Checkdown

1:45:45 – 1:56:07 – Lou Anarumo and the Colts defense this season, Juju Brents’ comments on Anarumo’s defense, how can he make opposing offenses uncomfortable, which unit do you have more confidence in improving this season: Colts offense or defense?, Kevin attended LIV Golf media day a few months ago

1:56:08 – 2:03:29 – Lexie Hull replaces Caitlin Clark in the 3-point contest tonight, Barry Odom’s shot at Indiana, Colts camp gets started next week, expectations for Anthony Richardson as he apparently is cleared for football activities

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Best of Friday 7/18: WNBA All-Star weekend has arrived + Purdue HC Barry Odom & Ryan Ruocco join! Jul 18, 2025

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00:00 – 20:33 – The cheating couple at the Coldplay concert, Daniel Jones Week 1 starter?, expectations for the Colts this year?, Pacers thoughts with Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton’s future

20:34 – 32:20 - Purdue head coach Barry Odom joins us to discuss the upcoming Big Ten Media Days out in Las Vegas, anticipation for the upcoming season, expectations for the Boilermakers, re-tooling the roster, how Purdue plans to play this season and prove doubters wrong, their nonconference schedule, what defines success in Year 1, his favorite near campus establishments at Purdue

32:21 – 41:43 – Howard Megdel joins us in-studio to discuss his new book on Caitlin Clark, “Becoming Caitlin Clark” and how it came to be, why is Caitlin Clark so generational?, the legacy of the WNBA, players that came before Caitlin and had an impact, why the book is different than others

41:44 – ESPN’s Ryan Ruocco joins us and discusses being the father of a 1-month old, getting ready for All-Star weekend, Caitlin Clark’s injury, Lexie Hull taking over the 3-point competition, storytelling during All-Star weekend, the rule tweaks for the All-Star Game, his “You Bet!” call, Lexie Hull’s odds to win the 3-point contest

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Best of Thursday 7/17: Colts thoughts ahead of camp, Shane Steichen hot seat? + Fever talk! Jul 17, 2025

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00:00 – 20:25 – The oldest Colt on the roster is surprising, he also appears to be the longest tenured Colt now without Ryan Kelly, NFL rookie contracts, if a team offered the Colts a second-round pick for Alec Pierce should the Colts take it?, Victor Oladipo reuniting with the Pacers?, Fever get smoked by the Liberty last night

20:26 – 32:01 – NFL Coach most likely to get fired first this season, Shane Steichen is 3rd on the list and is that fair?, who has the bigger hot seat: Shane Steichen vs. Chris Ballard

32:02 – 40:13 – Indiana Fever sideline reporter Kelsie Kasper joins us after an insane day of travel, Caitlin Clark’s latest injury, the WNBA All-Star rule changes and which one she likes, Sydney Colson’s upcoming comedy gig

40:14 – 56:53 - Braden Smith’s high school coach and Westfield’s Shane Sumpter joins us to discuss Smith’s strengths, how he looked early on as a player and how he’s developed, his best quality, what he remembers about his recruiting, retiring his number, looking ahead to Westfield’s season

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Thursday 7/17: Caitlin Clark's prognosis, Fever fall, Colts positions of strength? Jul 17, 2025

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00:00 – 13:34 – Kevin’s rocking a tank top and is disappointed in Marc, British Open, Fever lose to the Liberty and Caitlin Clark remains out, her status for the WNBA All-Star Game,

13:35 – 20:38 – Morning Checkdown

20:39 – 40:58 – The oldest Colt on the roster is surprising, he also appears to be the longest tenured Colt now without Ryan Kelly, NFL rookie contracts, if a team offered the Colts a second-round pick for Alec Pierce should the Colts take it?, Victor Oladipo reuniting with the Pacers?, Fever get smoked by the Liberty last night

40:59 – 1:03:47 – Colts VP of Communications Steve Campbell joins us to discuss the ramp up period to training camp and what is coming to Westfield, what fans can expect to see, one of the few NFL teams still doing training camp off-site, best position of strength on the roster, could Caitlin Clark participate in the 3-point contest and not the All-Star Game?, Stephanie White’s comment on the status of Clark heading into All-Star weekend, bison farms, Morning Checkdown

1:03:48 – 1:15:22– NFL Coach most likely to get fired first this season, Shane Steichen is 3rd on the list and is that fair?, who has the bigger hot seat: Shane Steichen vs. Chris Ballard

1:15:23 – 1:22:09 – Best case scenario for the Pacers next season

1:22:10 – 1:45:51 – Braden Smith’s high school coach and Westfield’s Shane Sumpter joins us to discuss Smith’s strengths, how he looked early on as a player and how he’s developed, his best quality, what he remembers about his recruiting, retiring his number, looking ahead to Westfield’s season, Morning Checkdown

1:45:52 – 1:57:59 – Indiana Fever sideline reporter Kelsie Kasper joins us after an insane day of travel, Caitlin Clark’s latest injury, the WNBA All-Star rule changes and which one she likes, Sydney Colson’s upcoming comedy gig

1:58:00 – 2:02:54 – Wrapping up the show: we give away state fair tickets, Kevin’s tank top jokes

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Wednesday 7/16: Caitlin Clark injured again, Colts biggest offseason move & more! Jul 16, 2025

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00:00 – 14:00– Caitlin Clark injured again in the waning moments of last night’s win over the Connecticut Sun, Pacers add a summer league game, MLB All-Star Game ends in a swing off and Kyle Schwarber shows out to win MVP

14:01 – 22:04 – Morning Checkdown

22:05 – 39:55 – What would be the NBA version of the swing off?, Colts biggest offseason move was what?, Fever Keys to the Game, Caitlin Clark apparently re-aggravates her groin injury, her struggles from 3-point range on the road this season, will Clark play in

39:56 – 1:06:32– NFL version of the swing off is what?, Colts position battles heading into camp, Rick Carlilse on the Pacers/Bucks rivalry, losing Myles Turner, Morning Checkdown

1:06:33 – 1:17:39 – Locked on Colts reporter Jake Arthur joins us and discusses sitting next to Kevin and James in Colts media sessions, what he considers the biggest off-season move for the team, training camp guys he really liked in years’ past, who starts at QB in Week 1?, Colt with the most pressure on him?

1:17:40 – 1:23:29 – Have we run out of COVID years for college athletes?, Fever Keys to the Game

1:23:30 – 1:47:51 – WNBA standings in the wake of Caitlin Clark tweaking her groin injury, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Will either QB be named a captain?, will Bernhard Raimann sign a contract extension before Week 1?, major sporting event you can’t get into?, athlete you hate, Pacers over/under win total next season, what are we watching?, Morning Checkdown

1:47:52 – 1:54:37– James’ busy WNBA All-Star week, Joey Graziano of Pacers Sports & Entertainment Events joins us in-studio to get us set for WNBA All-Star weekend

1:54:38 – 2:03:19 – More from Joey Graziano in-studio discusses the events going on around town this whole week, the comedy and music festival, events for kids

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Best of Wednesday 7/16: Colts biggest offseason move, Caitlin Clark injured again & more! Jul 16, 2025

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00:00 – 17:56 – What would be the NBA version of the swing off?, Colts biggest offseason move was what?, Fever Keys to the Game, Caitlin Clark apparently re-aggravates her groin injury, her struggles from 3-point range on the road this season, will Clark play in

17:57 – 28:43 – Locked on Colts reporter Jake Arthur joins us and discusses sitting next to Kevin and James in Colts media sessions, what he considers the biggest off-season move for the team, training camp guys he really liked in years’ past, who starts at QB in Week 1?, Colt with the most pressure on him?

28:44 – 37:18 - More from Joey Graziano in-studio discusses the events going on around town this whole week, the comedy and music festival, events for kids

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Best of Tuesday 7/15: Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. joins + Colts with the most pressure & more! Jul 15, 2025

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00:00 – 22:13 – NFL involvement in Olympic flag football?, Colts under the most pressure this season: Anthony Richardson is the clear No. 1, the rest of the “under pressure” list

22:14 – 45:30 – New York Giants running back and Indy native Tyrone Tracy Jr. joins the show and discusses his rookie season with the team, why he almost quit football, his time at Purdue, why he left Iowa, hardest transition from college to the NFL, transitioning from receiver to running back, his “welcome to the league” moment, his Pacers fandom during the Knicks series, crossing paths with Daniel Jones, advice for Indy kids with NFL aspirations

45:31 – 56:07 - Sports Illustrated Jaguars reporter John Shipley joins us for an AFC South Refresher on Jacksonville! The new regime in Jacksonville and expectations for Trevor Lawrence this season, Liam Coen, Travis Hunter, the streak over the Colts

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