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Friday 5/16 - Fast Friday at IMS, Pacers ECF Playoff Run, Fever Season Opener + Colts Practice Update, Getting to Know JTT May 16, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 9:25 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show recapping yesterday’s day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Fast Friday. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the Knicks vs. Celtics game result tonight to see what team the Pacers will play in the ECF. They finish the segment talking about the Indiana Fever’s season opener this Saturday against the Chicago Sky.

9:25 – 18:32 – Morning Checkdown

18:32 – 41:50 – Indianapolis Colts Draft Pick and Defensive End JT Tuimoloau joins the Fan Morning Show to get to know JTT, his background, his play style, and hear how practice has gone so far with the team.

41:50 – 1:07:05 – JB’s big question about the Pacers and their fans. Then, they continue debating which scenario is more of a feat with winning the Indy 500 / Morning Checkdown

1:07:05 – 1:18:12 – The conversation continues around who we would rather the Pacers play in the ECF - the Knicks or the Celtics?

1:18:12 – 1:25 :41 – What will the big announcement be at 11am today? KB, JB and Jeff give their best guesses. They continue persuading James towards his upcoming first Indy 500 experience.

1:25:41 –1:48:15 – 7 days away from one of the biggest parties of May – Carb Day! What will KB’s plans be for next Friday? They talk about the fun and unique aspects of IndyCar, including the paint schemes of the drivers’ cars. They finish the segment talking about the Pacers’ upcoming ECF playoff games.

Morning Checkdown

1:48:15 – 1:53:20 – Reminiscing and appreciating the greatness and the growth of Indianapolis over these past few years.

1:53:20 – 2:04:56 – Jiffy Lube Pop Quiz Friday!

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Best of Thursday 5/15 - Carb Day Insight with James Hinchcliffe, 2025 Colts Schedule with Matt Taylor, Pacers + Fever with Pat Boylan May 15, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 12:49 – James Hinchcliffe, FOX Sports Commentator and former IndyCar Driver joins with thoughts on the upcoming Carb Day, and insight into what he has seen from the drivers so far ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

12:49 – 22:00 – Matt Taylor, voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins the Fan Morning Show to share his thoughts and insight into the 2025 NFL schedule, along with an insider look at the players so far in practice.

22:00 – 40:52 – Pacers are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Pat Boylan, sideline reporter for the Pacers, joins with insight on the upcoming games, along with an analysis of the team and what they will need to do to continue their playoff run. Pat, also TV play-by-play voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever, shares about the Fever and how they’ve developed over the last season and gives thoughts on the team heading into the start of this season.

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Thursday 5/15: Pacers & Racers Continue + Colts 2025 Schedule Released + Kevin's Deal... May 15, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 10:31 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show breaking down the Colts’ 2025 schedule that was released last night. And they finish the segment talking Pacers & Racers on May 25.

10:31 – 19:09 – Morning Checkdown

19:09 – 43:30 – Pacers are off and running into Eastern Conference finals. Plans for Race Day. Biggest takeaways from the NFL schedule release.

43:30 – 1:04:31 – Kevin’s “drug deal” and experience with the ‘Plot Rickens’ shirt / Morning Checkdown

1:04:31 – 1:17:10 – Matt Taylor, voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins the Fan Morning Show to share his thoughts and insight into the 2025 NFL schedule, along with an insider look at the players so far in practice.

1:17:10 – 1:23:22 – GREAT time to be in Indianapolis! KB, JB, and Jeff continue to break down all of the sports and events to get involved in and excited about.

1:23:22 –1:47:18 – Pacers are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Pat Boylan, sideline reporter for the Pacers, joins with insight on the upcoming games, along with an analysis of the team and what they will need to do to continue their playoff run. Pat, also TV play-by-play voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever, shares about the Fever and how they’ve developed over the last season and gives thoughts on the team heading into the start of this season. / Morning Checkdown

1:47:18 – 2:00:49 – James Hinchcliffe, FOX Sports Commentator and former IndyCar Driver joins with thoughts on the upcoming Carb Day, and insight into what he has seen from the drivers so far ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

2:00:49 – 2:06:46 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, with some local ties to it!

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5-14 FULL SHOW May 14, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 13:56 – The Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese Haliburton’s big game, Myles Turner’s big plays despite the stat sheet not reflecting his impact

13:57 – 21:31 – Morning Checkdown

21:32 – 41:40– The Pacers took care of business against the Cavaliers last night, who will the Pacers play in the ECF and does it matter?, LeBron shouts out Tyrese, the Pacers remarkable run the last couple of seasons, Tyrese Haliburton vs. Jalen Brunson is WWE-juicy, are the Celtics still scary without Tatum?

41:41 – 1:08:13 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about Game 5’s win and heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals and how the flight home was last night, the chase down block by Myles Turner, why did he want to come back to the Pacers after the Mavericks job, his staff, how would he describe his team, Siakam’s impact as a playoff veteran, creative heckling from the Cleveland crowd last night, why he does the show weekly, Morning Checkdown

1:08:14 – 1:16:49 – Rick Carlisle’s regular appearances on our show, the Pacers coming into their own

1:16:50 – 1:25:05 Why Thomas Bryant is James’ favorite player to watch, the Pacers are becoming a team building lots of playoff experience

1:25:06 – 1:38:07 – The wild swings in leads this whole series, the franchise’s pivot point, Morning Checkdown

1:38:08 – 1:58:44 – We replay our interview with Rick Carlisle, we give away Carb Day tickets

1:58:45 – 2:04:53 – James reveals which NBA player gave Haliburton his flowers two years ago, Pacers and Racers is back in full effect

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Best of Wednesday 5/14: PACERS HEADED BACK TO THE ECF! Rick Carlisle joins! May 14, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 14:03 – The Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese Haliburton’s big game, Myles Turner’s big plays despite the stat sheet not reflecting his impact

14:04 – 34:12 – The Pacers took care of business against the Cavaliers last night, who will the Pacers play in the ECF and does it matter?, LeBron shouts out Tyrese, the Pacers remarkable run the last couple of seasons, Tyrese Haliburton vs. Jalen Brunson is WWE-juicy, are the Celtics still scary without Tatum?

34:13 – 54:50 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about Game 5’s win and heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals and how the flight home was last night, the chase down block by Myles Turner, why did he want to come back to the Pacers after the Mavericks job, his staff, how would he describe his team, Siakam’s impact as a playoff veteran, creative heckling from the Cleveland crowd last night, why he does the show weekly

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Rick Carlisle Joins Us As The Pacers Head Back to the ECF! May 14, 2025

Show notes

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about Game 5’s win and heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals and how the flight home was last night, the chase down block by Myles Turner, why did he want to come back to the Pacers after the Mavericks job, his staff, how would he describe his team, Siakam’s impact as a playoff veteran, creative heckling from the Cleveland crowd last night, why he does the show weekly & more!

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Tuesday 5/13: Can Pacers finish off the Cavs tonight?, Rick Carlisle joins + Colts Berlin opponent revealed! May 13, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 11:30 – Pacers/Cavs Game 5 tonight, what is Donovan Mitchell’s status?, Jayson Tatum’s injury last night, is it too early to look ahead to Pacers/Knicks in the ECF?, the Mavericks win the NBA lottery last night and the conspiracy theories are out in full force

11:31 – 20:47 – Morning Checkdown

20:48 – 41:53 – The Pacers remain heavy underdogs tonight despite Donovan Mitchell’s unknown status for the game and having a 3-1 series lead, Colts thoughts and depth issues, Trey Hendrickson’s status with the Bengals

41:54 – 1:06:49 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Game 4’s success, getting ready for Game 5 tonight, Myles Turner’s comments the other day about adjustments, his impression of Turner before coming to Indy and now, does he see comparisons between Turner and Tyson Chandler, The Plot Rickens shirt, talking to Mathurin after his ejection, close out games, Morning Checkdown

1:06:50 – 1:18:18– Biggest takeaways from the Carlisle interview, the other NBA series, do the Pacers have the best chance ever to win a championship this season?

1:18:19 – 1:22:59 – The Colts international opponent is about to get revealed

1:23:00 – 1:47:30 –The Colts will “host” the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the international game and who will be the starting QB for the Colts by then, why he thinks the most important stretch is the first four games, what he’s learned about the Colts this offseason and rookie minicamp, Zaire Franklin’s off-season surgery, Tyler Warren’s rookie impact, when will the Colts announce their starting QB?, Morning Checkdown

1:47:31 – 1:59:02 – The biggest notes from our interview with Rick Carlisle: on Mathurin’s ejection, can the Cavs turn their poor shooting around, Donovan Mitchell’s status, the difficulty of close out games, we give away Carb Day tickets

1:59:03 – 2:05:35 – Paul Corsaro out at IU-Indianapolis, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day

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Rick Carlisle Joins and Previews Tonight's Game 5! May 13, 2025

Show notes

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Game 4’s success, getting ready for Game 5 tonight, Myles Turner’s comments the other day about adjustments, his impression of Turner before coming to Indy and now, does he see comparisons between Turner and Tyson Chandler, The Plot Rickens shirt, talking to Mathurin after his ejection, close out games & more!

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Best of Tuesday 5/13: Rick Carlisle previews tonight's Game 5, Colts Berlin opponent revealed & more! May 13, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 21:08 – The Pacers remain heavy underdogs tonight despite Donovan Mitchell’s unknown status for the game and having a 3-1 series lead, Colts thoughts and depth issues, Trey Hendrickson’s status with the Bengals

21:09 – 37:12 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Game 4’s success, getting ready for Game 5 tonight, Myles Turner’s comments the other day about adjustments, his impression of Turner before coming to Indy and now, does he see comparisons between Turner and Tyson Chandler, The Plot Rickens shirt, talking to Mathurin after his ejection, close out games

37:13 – 53:41 - The Colts will “host” the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the international game and who will be the starting QB for the Colts by then, why he thinks the most important stretch is the first four games, what he’s learned about the Colts this offseason and rookie minicamp, Zaire Franklin’s off-season surgery, Tyler Warren’s rookie impact, when will the Colts announce their starting QB?

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Monday 5/12: Pacers obliterate the Cavs in Game 4, series over? + Mathurin's ejection & more! May 12, 2025

Show notes

00:00 – 10:48 – Pacers obliterate the Cavs in Game 4 and are one win away from back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearances

10:49 – 18:06 – Morning Checkdown

18:07 – 41:28 – Bennedict Mathurin’s ejection: was it warranted or over-the-top?, is the series officially over?

41:29 – 1:07:30 – The Athletic’s David Alridge joins us to discuss what he witnessed in last night’s Game 4 between the Pacers and Cavaliers, what Rick Carlisle’s stamp on the team has been, Carlisle’s impact on the game of basketball and how he’s evolved in his career, Tyrese Haliburton’s ascension in the league, what’s next for the Cavaliers if this series is over?, Morning Checkdown

1:07:31 – 1:17:48 – The Pacers’ playoff dominance, Tyrese Haliburton not meeting the media following a poor Game 3 showing,

1:17:49 – 1:25:16– James’ ride around the road course at the IMS over the weekend, Caitlin Clark called in to the Pacers postgame show last night, Fever expectations

1:25:17 – 1:50:56– The Pacers blast the Cavs yet are 7-point underdogs in Game 5, the Pacers get a big swing on the Cavs and Cleveland never recovered, the Mathurin ejection, Pascal Siakam’s playoff performance, Morning Checkdown

1:50:57 – 2:00:58 – Caller asks if the Pacers success is going to make the town a Pacers town over a Colts town, another caller asks if Mathurin was wrongfully ejected

2:00:59 – 2:08:55 – Donovan Mitchell injury update, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, the Mathurin ejection

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