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Tuesday 7/8: Jul 08, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:26 – Big takeaways from Kevin Pritchard’s press conference yesterday: Haliburton officially out for next season, losing Turner to Milwaukee, the plan without Haliburton or Turner,

11:27 – 20:32– Morning Checkdown

20:33 – 40:20– The potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament and how it would dilute the regular season, Kevin Pritchard’s answer on Haliburton’s thoughts on Myles Turner’s departure, his comments on how he found out Turner was headed to Milwaukee

40:21 – 1:06:44 – The TBT rosters for Indiana and Butler have a lot of great, very recent players, the Myles Turner situation for the Pacers and Bucks, Former Indiana Hoosier James Blackmon Jr. joins us to preview the TBT and discuss what drew him to the tournament, getting to reunite and play with teammates again, what he’s been up to since college, playing for Turkey, who recruited him to TBT, Yogi Ferrell, who is the better scorer between him or his dad, what it’s like playing overseas, his relationship with the Butler alums that will be in TBT, his thoughts on Darian DeVries and the direction of the program, Morning Checkdown

1:06:45 -1:16:11 – Our golf outing, more thoughts on what Kevin Pritchard had to say: the Pacers were ready to go “deep” into the luxury tax to keep Turner, his reaction to when he heard Turner was headed to the Bucks, the Pacers never getting a chance to match the offer

1:16:12 – 1:26:33 – Caller has a thought as to why Milwaukee didn’t want to do a sign and trade, the Bobby Bonilla deal, the waive and stretch deal

1:26:34 – 1:46:37 – Jeff’s upcoming trip to France, James has Colts contract thoughts: no one seems to be talking about Bernhard Raimann being in the final year of his contract, Alec Pierce’s potential contract, Morning Checkdown

1:46:38 – 2:03:24 – NFL Fox Sports Titans reporter Ben Arthur joins us for our AFC South Refresher on the Tennessee Titans, the drafting of Cam Ward and how he’s looked so far, Will Levis’ future with the franchise, what is considered a successful season for the Titans this year aside from wins?, Tony Pollard, his thoughts on the Colts from an outside perspective, his overall thoughts on the AFC South, Morning Checkdown

2:03:25 – 2:05:01 – Wrapping the show

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Best of Tuesday 7/8: Kevin Pritchard talks Turner and Hali + former Hoosier James Blackmon Jr. joins! Jul 08, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 19:54 – The potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament and how it would dilute the regular season, Kevin Pritchard’s answer on Haliburton’s thoughts on Myles Turner’s departure, his comments on how he found out Turner was headed to Milwaukee

19:55 – 27:41 – Former Indiana Hoosier James Blackmon Jr. joins us to preview the TBT and discuss what drew him to the tournament, getting to reunite and play with teammates again, what he’s been up to since college, playing for Turkey, who recruited him to TBT, Yogi Ferrell, who is the better scorer between him or his dad, what it’s like playing overseas, his relationship with the Butler alums that will be in TBT, his thoughts on Darian DeVries and the direction of the program

27:42 – 43:40 - NFL Fox Sports Titans reporter Ben Arthur joins us for our AFC South Refresher on the Tennessee Titans, the drafting of Cam Ward and how he’s looked so far, Will Levis’ future with the franchise, what is considered a successful season for the Titans this year aside from wins?, Tony Pollard, his thoughts on the Colts from an outside perspective, his overall thoughts on the AFC South

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Monday 7/7: Pacers add a big man, Fever struggles continue + Colts & July 4th recaps! Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – Back from the long July 4th weekend, Kevin is on vacation (again) and Jeff reflects on his sleep heavy weekend, the Fever continue to struggle without Caitlin Clark, Myles Turner not official with the Bucks yet?, weekend recaps

11:14 – 20:36– Morning Checkdown

20:37 – 42:21– Kevin’s whereabouts, Colts training camp is weeks away and what the wide receiver room looks like this year, QB competition, kicking competition, Myles Turner to the Bucks or what is actually going on there?, the seven-team trade for Kevin Durant

42:22 – 1:06:23– Fever radio voice John Nolan joins us to discuss the state of the team, the loss to the Sparks over the weekend, Caitlin Clark’s absence, Kelsey Mitchell named to the All-Star game, the special noon start on Wednesday, Morning Checkdown

1:06:24 – 1:17:05– RIP Michael Madsen, Pacers sign center Jay Huff, the Kevin Durant 7-team trade, Summer League, Pacers we want to see in Summer League

1:17:06 – 1:22:52– Jeff hadn’t seen something in baseball that he saw on Saturday, Alvin Kamara’s horrific first pitch, James’ dad thinks he can beat Ronda Rousey in a fight

1:22:53 – 1:44:04 – Overconfidence in sports, an interesting NFL list James goes over, Colts new additions, fireworks displays, Caitlin Clark’s status and the Fever ahead of the All-Star break,

1:44:05 – 2:02:22– Memphis Grizzlies radio announcer Eric Hasseltine joins us to discuss the Pacers acquiring Jay Huff, what he brings to the team, what will surprise fans about his skills, his reverse dunks, thoughts on the Pacers back-to-back deep playoff runs, his thoughts on the Pacers overall, Zach Edey’s status following his foot injury

2:02:23 – 2:05:11 – Jeff FINALLY mentions Joey Chestnut’s 70.5 hot dogs on July 4th, wrapping the show

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Best of Monday 7/7: Pacers make a move at center, Fever struggle + Colts thoughts! Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 21:51 – Kevin’s whereabouts, Colts training camp is weeks away and what the wide receiver room looks like this year, QB competition, kicking competition, Myles Turner to the Bucks or what is actually going on there?, the seven-team trade for Kevin Durant

21:52 – 35:50 - Fever radio voice John Nolan joins us to discuss the state of the team, the loss to the Sparks over the weekend, Caitlin Clark’s absence, Kelsey Mitchell named to the All-Star game, the special noon start on Wednesday

35:51 – 53:21 - Memphis Grizzlies radio announcer Eric Hasseltine joins us to discuss the Pacers acquiring Jay Huff, what he brings to the team, what will surprise fans about his skills, his reverse dunks, thoughts on the Pacers back-to-back deep playoff runs, his thoughts on the Pacers overall, Zach Edey’s status following his foot injury

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Thursday 7/3: Ayton off the board so where do the Pacers turn now? + July 4th celebrations! Jul 03, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 12:12 – Last show before the holiday weekend, what is Joey Chestnut doing today?, most famous athletes we’ve met outside of work, July 4th plans

12:13 – 22:58 – Morning Checkdown

22:59 – 41:39 – Katy Perry and the Super Bowl halftime shows, Myles Turner heads to the Bucks/Ayton signs with Lakers so where do the Pacers go now, a “pissed off” Pacers fan calls in following the Myles Turner departure, does the Pacers front office need to hold a press conference?, how much did the Haliburton injury change the course of Myles Turner returning to the Pacers

41:40 – 1:08:45 – Ranking the Colts chances in the AFC South, the pie in the sky scenario for the Colts, Myles Turner’s departure to the Bucks, debating Myles Turner’s tenure in Indy, Morning Checkdown

1:08:46 – 1:18:23 – Should the Pacers move off of Pascal Siakam, we take more callers to react to the Pacers’ losing Turner in free agency

1:18:24 – 1:24:59 – What will the Pacers do in free agency, more callers

1:25:00 – 1:49:59 – Setting The Pace’s Alex Golden joins us to discuss his horrific Cardinals, his thoughts on Myles Turner heading to the Bucks, would he entertain offers for Siakam, expectations for the Pacers next season, Pacers offseason to-do list, the turning point in Myles Turner heading to Milwaukee, Summer League and what he wants to see from the young guys, a Jeff hot take on Joey Chestnut, Morning Checkdown

1:50:00 – 2:04:54 – The Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins us to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks side of things when it comes to the Myles Turner deal, his initial reaction to the Turner deal, where does this put the Bucks now, Turner’s role with the Bucks, did the Pacers try to match the offer from Milwaukee, is Bucks-Pacers a rivalry?, the Damian Lillard era in Milwaukee

2:04:55 – 2:10:27 – Sean Paul, Speedo Curse, prize money for the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest, we give away Indy Eleven tickets, wrapping up the show before the July 4th weekend

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Best of Thursday 7/3: Where do Pacers turn with Myles and Ayton off the board? Jul 03, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 18:45 – Katy Perry and the Super Bowl halftime shows, Myles Turner heads to the Bucks/Ayton signs with Lakers so where do the Pacers go now, a “pissed off” Pacers fan calls in following the Myles Turner departure, does the Pacers front office need to hold a press conference?, how much did the Haliburton injury change the course of Myles Turner returning to the Pacers

18:46 – 33:01 – Setting The Pace’s Alex Golden joins us to discuss his horrific Cardinals, his thoughts on Myles Turner heading to the Bucks, would he entertain offers for Siakam, expectations for the Pacers next season, Pacers offseason to-do list, the turning point in Myles Turner heading to Milwaukee, Summer League and what he wants to see from the young guys

33:02 – 47:42 - The Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins us to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks side of things when it comes to the Myles Turner deal, his initial reaction to the Turner deal, where does this put the Bucks now, Turner’s role with the Bucks, did the Pacers try to match the offer from Milwaukee, is Bucks-Pacers a rivalry?, the Damian Lillard era in Milwaukee

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Wednesday 7/2: Myles Turner departs for MIL, now what do Pacers do? + Fever Cup & Colts! Jul 02, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:29 – Kevin is back from his golf trip, Myles Turner leaves the Pacers and signs with the Bucks, where do the Pacers go from here?

11:30 – 21:03 – Morning Checkdown

21:04 – 44:08 – Thanks for the memories Myles Turner, our thoughts on Turner leaving the Pacers to sign with the Bucks, what is the goal of the Pacers without Haliburton and Turner now and going forward when Tyrese returns?, where do the Pacers go at center now?, Anthony Richardson’s Instagram video

44:09 – 1:10:28 – The Athletic’s Mike Jones joins us to talk some NFL and to get his thoughts on the Colts, his thoughts on the Colts offseason and Anthony Richardson’s setback, Lou Anarumo’s impact on the defense, Tyler Warren, Kevin’s golf trip, Myles Turner angst?, Morning Checkdown

1:10:29 – 1:20:57– Jeff’s sleep issues (again), Myles Turner gripes,

1:20:58 – 1:29:47 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: State Fair food, Pacers center next season will be…

1:29:48 – 1:51:57– Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the latest on Red Panda’s injury last night at the Commissioner’s Cup halftime show, level of surprise that Turner left the Pacers to go to the Bucks, options for the Pacers at center now, Deandre Ayton, what do you think the Pacers offer to Turner actually was?, the Pacers not going into the luxury tax and what it says to Haliburton from ownership, Pascal Siakam’s future, the effect on the Bucks, Fever dominate the Lynx to win the Commissioner’s Cup, Morning Checkdown

1:51:58 – 2:00:29 – Family road trips, Pacers’ center options next season

2:00:30 – 2:09:39 – Fever win in the Commissioner’s Cup, Caitlin Clark All-Star duties, center possibilities for the Pacers next season

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Best of Wednesday 7/2: Myles Turner head to MIL, now what? + Fever win the Cup & more! Jul 02, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 23:09 – Thanks for the memories Myles Turner, our thoughts on Turner leaving the Pacers to sign with the Bucks, what is the goal of the Pacers without Haliburton and Turner now and going forward when Tyrese returns?, where do the Pacers go at center now?, Anthony Richardson’s Instagram video

23:10 – 38:34 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the latest on Red Panda’s injury last night at the Commissioner’s Cup halftime show, level of surprise that Turner left the Pacers to go to the Bucks, options for the Pacers at center now, Deandre Ayton, what do you think the Pacers offer to Turner actually was?, the Pacers not going into the luxury tax and what it says to Haliburton from ownership, Pascal Siakam’s future, the effect on the Bucks, Fever dominate the Lynx to win the Commissioner’s Cup

38:34 – 47:08 - The Athletic’s Mike Jones joins us to talk some NFL and to get his thoughts on the Colts, his thoughts on the Colts offseason and Anthony Richardson’s setback, Lou Anarumo’s impact on the defense, Tyler Warren

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Best of Tuesday 7/1: Myles Turner/contract talks, Commissioner's Cup + injuries! Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 25:05 – NBA free agency moves, what do the Pacers look like without Haliburton?, how many additions will they make to the roster?, how will Rick Carlisle re-tool the offense without Haliburton?, caller debates Myles Turner and Deandre Ayton, Fever/Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup tonight, Caitlin Clark voted 9th best guard in WNBA by her peers, the players selected ahead of Clark

25:06 – 42:34 – IndyStar Pacers reporter Dustin Dopirak joins us to discuss the lack of a Myles Turner extension, other big men getting extensions around the NBA, does he expect Turner to stay with the Pacers, will a Turner extension be done before the July 4th weekend?, Kam Jones expectations, what he knows about Taelon Peter

42:35 – 55:56–Under The Knife’s Will Carroll joins us to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury and how the science has changed in the past 10 years, the uptick in Achilles injuries, Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury and why he doesn’t believe there was a second injury, Caitlin Clark’s groin injury and why it can be pesky, the origin of his Under The Knife series

55:57 – 1:11:02 - Fever radio voice John Nolan joins us to preview tonight’s Commissioner’s Cup Final against the Lynx, this game doesn’t count towards record or stats, Caitlin Clark’s status, Aliyah Boston’s season, WNBA expansion, the Fever weathering the storm to this point, Caitlin Clark voted 9th-best guard in player’s vote, Paisley Park

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Tuesday 7/1: Myles Turner slow contract talks? + WNBA Commissioner's Cup Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:48 – One more day with KB swinging the sticks in Oregon, we go through the guest list today, why are there upticks in Achilles injuries among NBA players?, surprised the Myles Turner extension wasn’t completed already?, Fever/Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup tonight

11:49 – 18:27 – Morning Checkdown

18:28 -43:26 – NBA free agency moves, what do the Pacers look like without Haliburton?, how many additions will they make to the roster?, how will Rick Carlisle re-tool the offense without Haliburton?, caller debates Myles Turner and Deandre Ayton, Fever/Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup tonight, Caitlin Clark voted 9th best guard in WNBA by her peers, the players selected ahead of Clark

43:27 – 1:08:13 – IndyStar Pacers reporter Dustin Dopirak joins us to discuss the lack of a Myles Turner extension, other big men getting extensions around the NBA, does he expect Turner to stay with the Pacers, will a Turner extension be done before the July 4th weekend?, Kam Jones expectations, what he knows about Taelon Peter, Morning Checkdown

1:08:14 – 1:17:37 – What we did last night, Jeff watched The Godfather for the first time, other movies his son should watch, Commissioner’s Cup tonight

1:17:38 – 1:25:13– Caitlin Clark’s status for tonight’s game, Anthony Richardson’s IG video, is Daniel Jones still the Week 1 starter with a fully healthy AR?

1:25:14 – 1:46:14 – Under The Knife’s Will Carroll joins us to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury and how the science has changed in the past 10 years, the uptick in Achilles injuries, Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury and why he doesn’t believe there was a second injury, Caitlin Clark’s groin injury and why it can be pesky, the origin of his Under The Knife series, Morning Checkdown

1:46:15 – 2:01:30 – Fever radio voice John Nolan joins us to preview tonight’s Commissioner’s Cup Final against the Lynx, this game doesn’t count towards record or stats, Caitlin Clark’s status, Aliyah Boston’s season, WNBA expansion, the Fever weathering the storm to this point, Caitlin Clark voted 9th-best guard in player’s vote, Paisley Park

2:01:31 – 2:08:54– Anthony Richardson’s status heading into camp, Myles Turner’s impending contract extension, caller has thoughts on Turner

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