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Best of Wednesday 8/26: Latest on the Colts' starters potentially playing + Butler head coach Kevin Lynch joins! Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 25:51 – RIP Dolly Parton, Shane Steichen says starters will play but not Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor, what other starters might not see the field?, what does AR playing with the starters mean for the QB2 battle?, Big Ten/SEC say no thanks to pro players coming back to school, what we miss most from college, Supermarket Sweep

25:52 – 37:32 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses if he believes there is more clarity at QB2 or kicker, is Shrader now the favorite for Colts kicker, what will Alec Piece’s role be when he does return with the addition of Keenan Allen?,

37:33 - Butler head football coach Kevin Lynch joins us and immediately is asked about his relationship with Matt Taylor and his Don Fischer impression, how the Bulldogs are looking ahead of the season opener, his upbringing, his thoughts on the NIL/transfer portal, QB Reagan Andrew

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Tuesday 8/25: Haliburton's star-studded event, Colts and CFB thoughts + Steven Godfrey! Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:07 – Remembering WIBC’s Matt Bair who passed away at the age of 48, Tyrese Haliburton’s star-studded softball game, Alec Pierce’s PUP list situation, what is going on with NFL players potentially going back to college?

13:08 – 18:24 – Morning Checkdown

18:25 – 44:30 – Haliburton’s softball game, Daniel Jones’ effort on beating out a double play had Kevin covering his eyes, Haliburton’s comments on Daniel Jones’ Achilles recovery and timeline, Alec Pierce timeline watch, Barry Odom calls the NFL/college football situation is “mind-boggling”

44:31 – 1:14:45 – Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason comments on his knee injury and his mountain of injuries through the years, Morning Checkdown, Yahoo Sports College Football Enquirer reporter Steven Godfrey joins us and immediately asks what happened with the Colts against the Falcons, why is college football a mess right now?, college football about to kick off, his thoughts on Indiana

1:14:46 – 1:23:45 – Nike Rivalry jersey reveal later today for Colts and other NFL teams, the Disney mashups stink for the most part, Daniel Jones running to first last night

1:23:46 – 1:33:54 – The Colts are thin at what positions?, kicking competition, is it closer than we originally thought?, NFL/Disney mascot thoughts

1:33:55 – 1:58:14 – Colts thoughts: where will the pass rush come from?, handwriting legibility skills, punt return options, Haliburton softball game thoughts, Morning Checkdown

1:58:15 – 2:08:58 – Is there any chance Deshaun Watson starts against the Colts?, Kevin floats out a Jameis Winston/Joe Flacco rule, college/NFL Draft update and clarification

2:08:59 – 2:17:18 – NFL Rivalries jerseys set to be unveiled shortly, no big injuries, college football schedule/pumpkin patch/apple orchard dates , TV Guide

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Best of Tuesday 8/25: Haliburton's star-studded softball game, Colts thoughts + CFB talk with Steven Godfrey! Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 26:11 – Haliburton’s softball game, Daniel Jones’ effort on beating out a double play had Kevin covering his eyes, Haliburton’s comments on Daniel Jones’ Achilles recovery and timeline, Alec Pierce timeline watch, Barry Odom calls the NFL/college football situation is “mind-boggling”

26:12 – 38:17 – , Yahoo Sports College Football Enquirer reporter Steven Godfrey joins us and immediately asks what happened with the Colts against the Falcons, why is college football a mess right now?, college football about to kick off, his thoughts on Indiana \

38:18 - 49:12 - Is there any chance Deshaun Watson starts against the Colts?, Kevin floats out a Jameis Winston/Joe Flacco rule, college/NFL Draft update and clarification

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Monday 8/24: Colts get blasted by the Falcons, Fever historic shooting, IndyCar in DC & GOATs! Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 17:13 – Recapping a busy sports weekend, the Colts got their asses kicked against the Falcons, Fever put up historic offense against Chicago Sky last night, thoughts on the Freedom 250 event, the truly insane Dae’Quan Wright/

17:14 – 25:27 – Morning Checkdown

25:28 - 47:23 – Colts/Falcons thoughts: the backup QB battle, backups at most positions looked atrocious for the Colts, has Spencer Shrader taken over as the favorite in the Colts kicker competition?. what the hell is going on in college sports with NFL players potentially going back to play college?, Browns’ head coach Todd Monken is just as confused

47:24 – 1:14:10 - Former Colt Tyer Goodson’s TD scamper, have any Colts actually improved their stock in camp battles?, should we expect an AR-specific packages if he remains on the roster?, where do the Colts have the most clarity?, Morning Checkdown

1:14:11 – 1:35:14 – Mike Niziolek of the Herald-Times talks all things IU with us and discusses what the hell is going on with college sports right now, can players file in the states they are seeking eligibility in?, should IU feel slighted heading into the season?, Memorial Stadium renovation plans, timeline on decisions for players fighting for eligibility

1:35:15 – 1:46:04 – We give away a spot in our fantasy league, GOATs of the Week

1:46:05 – 2:08:07 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the horrific preseason viewing of Colt/Falcons, does he have clarity on QB2 or kicker?, chances Colts keep 3 QBs, this week’s practice/preseason finale/roster cuts, depth concerns, chances any real starters play in the preseason finale, his Brewers, Morning Checkdown

2:08:08 – 2:19:03 – Happy 61st birthday Reggie Miller, roster cuts and camp battles for the Colts, Indiana state fair comes to an end, Gary, Indiana still dealing with power outages, Darius Garland donates to his hometown

2:19:04 – 2:28:05 – Hot tub purchases at the Indiana State Fair, who has improved their stock in Colts camp battles, James’ travel plans for London for the Colts regular season game

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Best of Monday 8/24: Colts get walloped by the Falcons, depth concerns? + CFB eligibility confusion & GOATs Aug 24, 2026

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00:00 – 22:02 – Colts/Falcons thoughts: the backup QB battle, backups at most positions looked atrocious for the Colts, has Spencer Shrader taken over as the favorite in the Colts kicker competition?. what the hell is going on in college sports with NFL players potentially going back to play college?, Browns’ head coach Todd Monken is just as confused

22:03 – 31:45 – Mike Niziolek of the Herald-Times talks all things IU with us and discusses what the hell is going on with college sports right now, can players file in the states they are seeking eligibility in?, should IU feel slighted heading into the season?, Memorial Stadium renovation plans, timeline on decisions for players fighting for eligibility

31:46 – 40:55 – GOATs of the Weekend

40:56 – 53:58 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses the horrific preseason viewing of Colt/Falcons, does he have clarity on QB2 or kicker?, chances Colts keep 3 QBs, this week’s practice/preseason finale/roster cuts, depth concerns, chances any real starters play in the preseason finale, his Brewers

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Friday 8/21: Football Friday! Colts/Falcons, high school kicks off + Fever fall! Aug 21, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 15:00 – It’s a Football Friday! The guys preview the lineup coming your way every Friday from here on out, the Fever fall to the Wings, guys pour one out for the final Westfield practice, James runs the 40 again, fallout from the Pacers streaming deal, would they be on linear TV if they didn’t have as much interest locally?

15:01 – 22:28 – Morning Checkdown

22:29 – 45:32 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us to preview the high school football season kicking off out at in Mooresville, why he believes in Mooresville, Brownsburg/Lawrence North tonight, a loaded Week 1 slate across the state, Monshun Sales expectations, his thoughts on Daniel Jones and Colts camp, James’ second 40 time attempt, other Colts thoughts, Kevin slanders Marc

45:33 – 1:09:29 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his drop off line etiquette, the loaded Week 1 schedule, where he’ll be tonight, his thoughts on the Colts, what he’s looking at offensively and defensively tomorrow night, James’ 40 time drew some eyes, Keenan Allen’s addition to the offense, the guys try to get hints as to who Rake’s in-booth guest will be tomorrow, Morning Checkdown

1:09:30 – 1:22:09 – Biggest questions remaining from Pacers/DAZN streaming deal, will the early bird special be every season or is it a one-off?, NFL roster cut schedule and why the Colts’ roster could be fluid especially early in-season, snap issues for the Colts, Kevin tries to make amends with Marc, Morning Checkdown

1:22:10 – 1:30:09 – The Week 0 slate of college football sucks, LIV Golf out at Westfield, are the Colts going to roll with three QBs in-season?,

1:30:10 – 1:52:51 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses the end of training camp at Westfield and yesterday’s bittersweet ending, the offensive line sturdiness, the relatively clean bill of health for the Colts, the Keenan Allen acquisition, names to keep an eye on tomorrow afternoon, his Roncalli Friday night lights memories, Morning Checkdown

1:52:52 – 2:05:13 – Not many starters expected to play in tomorrow’s preseason game, Keenan Allen contract details revealed, Keenan Allen’s participation in practice

2:05:14 – 2:10:19 – Weekend plans, any moving and shaking after tomorrow’s preseason game?, who has the most to gain/lose?, CJ Allen expected to debut, hiding alcohol at festivals

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Best of Friday 8/21: Football Friday! Colts/Falcons, high school football kickoff & more! Aug 21, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 23:09 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us to preview the high school football season kicking off out at in Mooresville, why he believes in Mooresville, Brownsburg/Lawrence North tonight, a loaded Week 1 slate across the state, Monshun Sales expectations, his thoughts on Daniel Jones and Colts camp, James’ second 40 time attempt

23:10 – 35:11 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his drop off line etiquette, the loaded Week 1 schedule, where he’ll be tonight, his thoughts on the Colts, what he’s looking at offensively and defensively tomorrow night, James’ 40 time drew some eyes, Keenan Allen’s addition to the offense, the guys try to get hints as to who Rake’s in-booth guest will be tomorrow

35:12 – 51:32 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses the end of training camp at Westfield and yesterday’s bittersweet ending, the offensive line sturdiness, the relatively clean bill of health for the Colts, the Keenan Allen acquisition, names to keep an eye on tomorrow afternoon, his Roncalli Friday night lights memories

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Thursday 8/20: Colts/Falcons joint practice review + Pacers streaming deal & Purdue HC Barry Odom! Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 13:22 – Kevin apologizes out of the gate for not giving out a fantasy team yesterday and immediately gives one out, Keenan Allen arrives at Colts training camp, Daniel Jones and the Colts looked good against the Falcons, Atlanta’s rough day

13:23 – 21:50 – Morning Checkdown

21:51 – 43:37 – Keenan Allen meets the media and called Shane Steichen “a genius” numerous times, Steichen offers a positive update on Alec Pierce, Rory McIlroy questions the value of what LIV golfers have brought to LIV, Bijan Robinson is different, Tyler Warren’s groin injury, Keenan Allen’s role in the Steichen offense

43:38 – 1:09:29 – BREAKING NEWS: Pacers announce streaming partner with DAZN for the upcoming season, Pacers Executive Vice President Joey Graziano joins us to discuss the Pacers streaming deal with DAZN, how DAZN deal came to be, catering to fans, price point before October 15, why streaming over a linear TV channel, regular price vs. discount rate, Morning Checkdown

1:09:30 – 1:23:52 – We do our best to answer questions regarding the Pacers’ new streaming deal

1:23:53 – 1:28:42 – More questions about the Pacers/DAZN announcement, Colts joint practice thoughts

1:28:43 – 1:56:53 – Purdue head coach Barry Odom joins us and discusses how he feels about his team in practice and how he thinks they are preparing for the season, how Ryan Browne has looked so far, the Peyton Manning relationship, “cradle of quarterbacks”, leadership on the team, how often he thinks about the finances of the program, revenue sharing, how he’s evolved in the new landscape of college sports, Morning Checkdown

1:56:54 – 2:08:01 – Why the Pacers aren’t on linear TV, fans seem to be for and against the news, why streaming apps have killed the flipping back and forth nature of sports watching

2:08:02 – 2:15:18 – Is the Pacers/TV deal one of the bigger talking points annually?

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Purdue Head Coach Barry Odom Joins Us! Aug 20, 2026

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Purdue head coach Barry Odom joins us and discusses how he feels about his team in practice and how he thinks they are preparing for the season, how Ryan Browne has looked so far, the Peyton Manning relationship, “cradle of quarterbacks”, leadership on the team, how often he thinks about the finances of the program, revenue sharing, how he’s evolved in the new landscape of college sports & more!

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Best of Thursday 8/20: Colts/Falcons recap + Pacers streaming news & Purdue HC Barry Odom! Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 21:52 – Keenan Allen meets the media and called Shane Steichen “a genius” numerous times, Steichen offers a positive update on Alec Pierce, Rory McIlroy questions the value of what LIV golfers have brought to LIV, Bijan Robinson is different, Tyler Warren’s groin injury, Keenan Allen’s role in the Steichen offense

21:53 – 41:28 – BREAKING NEWS: Pacers announce streaming partner with DAZN for the upcoming season, Pacers Executive Vice President Joey Graziano joins us to discuss the Pacers streaming deal with DAZN, how DAZN deal came to be, catering to fans, price point before October 15, why streaming over a linear TV channel, regular price vs. discount rate

41:29 – 57:21 - Purdue head coach Barry Odom joins us and discusses how he feels about his team in practice and how he thinks they are preparing for the season, how Ryan Browne has looked so far, the Peyton Manning relationship, “cradle of quarterbacks”, leadership on the team, how often he thinks about the finances of the program, revenue sharing, how he’s evolved in the new landscape of college sports

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