Today’s Best of Features:

(00:00-17:24) – Former NFL player Ross Tucker joins the Fan Midday Show with Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook to share his opinion on who the Indianapolis Colts will select fourth overall, makes a point that Shane Steichen’s time with Jalen Hurt could impact the QB that he wants, what about Will Levis attracts NFL teams to him, and why he stated that french fries are overrated. 

(17:24-38:38) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins Will and Jimmy on The Fan to highlight some of the comments made by Colts players and coaches today from the team’s complex, why doesn’t think wide receiver is a top priority for Chris Ballard during the draft, a surprising position he could see Ballard draft in the early rounds that we aren’t talking about, and if cornerback is the first position group Ballard selects that’s not a QB.

(38:38-1:00:06) – Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports is the final guest on today’s show and provides his opinion on who he has mocked to the Indianapolis Colts, how he would weigh the value of the quarterback prospects vs quarterbacks that are available via trade, who Notre Dame’s tight end Michael Mayer reminds him of, and where teams could find the most value outside the first round.

Today’s Best of Features:
(00:00-17:24) – Former NFL player Ross Tucker joins the Fan Midday Show with Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook to share his opinion on who the Indianapolis Colts will select fourth overall, makes a point that Shane Steichen’s time with Jalen Hurt could impact the QB that he wants, what about Will Levis attracts NFL teams to him, and why he stated that french fries are overrated. 
(17:24-38:38) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins Will and Jimmy on The Fan to highlight some of the comments made by Colts players and coaches today from the team’s complex, why doesn’t think wide receiver is a top priority for Chris Ballard during the draft, a surprising position he could see Ballard draft in the early rounds that we aren’t talking about, and if cornerback is the first position group Ballard selects that’s not a QB.
(38:38-1:00:06) – Luke Easterling of Athlon Sports is the final guest on today’s show and provides his opinion on who he has mocked to the Indianapolis Colts, how he would weigh the value of the quarterback prospects vs quarterbacks that are available via trade, who Notre Dame’s tight end Michael Mayer reminds him of, and where teams could find the most value outside the first round.

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Dive into the pulse of Indianapolis sports as he delivers the latest updates, insightful commentary, and lively discussions on everything from the Colts and Pacers to local sports news and beyond.

With a blend of humor, expertise, and passion for the game, Jake will keep you on your toes and maybe even teach you something!

Join Jake Query on Indy's best sports midday show "Query &amp; Company" on 93.5 &amp; 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis.
Dive into the pulse of Indianapolis sports as he delivers the latest updates, insightful commentary, and lively discussions on everything from the Colts and Pacers to local sports news and beyond.
With a blend of humor, expertise, and passion for the game, Jake will keep you on your toes and maybe even teach you something!

Query & Company

Query & Company is on 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan on Monday through Friday from 12PM till 3PM with Jake Query and others.

Query &amp; Company is on 93.5 &amp; 107.5 The Fan on Monday through Friday from 12PM till 3PM with Jake Query and others.

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Best Of The Fan Midday Show - Wednesday 4/26/23

(00:00-23:30) – We open Carb Day with Derek Schultz hosting. He’s joined by JMV to start the show after he hosted the 10-12 power hour on the fan. Derek explains how it feels like the heyday has returned for this event. Derek then touches on the passing of Kyle Busch and what he meant to the racing community. Then, he gets into the latest on the Indiana Fever after the warning that was issued by the WNBA to the team.  

(23:30-35:11) –Derek runs through the field as the final practice continues.  

(35:11-45:49) – Jake joins Derek and they dive into why Carb Day means so much to them. Jake also opines on who looked the best and who everyone should be keeping an eye on heading into the race Sunay.  

(45:49-1:12:20) – Jake had dinner with his now 2nd best friend, Peter Brady of the Brady Bunch, last night and tells us about it. They look at some of the history of the drivers in the field before reflecting the Pacers run a year ago. They both agree that the eastern conference playoffs have done nothing to change their feeling that Indiana will be back in title contention next year.  

(1:12:20-1:24:24) – Former IndyCar driver Johnny Parsons Jr. Crashes the show. Jake asks him what is important to accomplish on the last day of practice. Jake also blows Johnny away with his knowledge of  the names on the BorgWarner trophy. Johnny reflects on his dad and his racing career as well as what’s in store for him the rest of the week.  

(1:24:24-1:34:29) – Jim Cornielson, who will sing back home again in Indiana before the race, makes his weekly Query & Company Carb Day appearance. He talks about the preparation for singing on race day and how the weather affects it. Plus, Jake tries to get him to sing along with the crowd. 

(1:34:29-2:02:21) –Kate Shoup of Indianapolis Monthly joins the show. She talks about the book she wrote, Overtaken, which takes place at the Indy 500. They then get into the weather holding off enough for the wiener dog race to happen. Jake says he’s confident the race will be completed Sunday. Jake says all three Penske’s did well and why there’s no reason to think Alex Palou won’t be at the front of the pack. Derek offers thoughts on Buddy Lazier’s win in ‘96 after hearing his interview with Jake yesterday. JMV joins early for the crossover because he will need to move into the media center! 

(2:02:21-2:10:24) - For the good for the heart Friday segment, Jake is joined by Doug from Wisconsin who is going to be Jake’s spotter for the race. Doug talks about his feelings being in Indy for the first time for the Indy 500. 

(2:10:24-2:19:12) – The show ends with Jake and Derek previewing the race and their final thoughts. Plus, some bathrooms were malfunctioned! 

(00:00-23:30) &ndash; We open Carb Day with Derek Schultz hosting. He&rsquo;s joined by JMV to start the show after he hosted the 10-12 power hour on the fan. Derek explains how it feels like the heyday has returned for this event. Derek then touches on the passing of Kyle Busch and what he meant to the racing community. Then, he gets into the latest on the Indiana Fever after the warning that was issued by the WNBA to the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(23:30-35:11) &ndash;Derek runs through the field as the final practice continues.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(35:11-45:49)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake&nbsp;joins&nbsp;Derek&nbsp;and&nbsp;they dive into why Carb Day means so much to them. Jake also opines on who looked the best and who everyone should be keeping an eye on heading into&nbsp;the race Sunay.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(45:49-1:12:20)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake&nbsp;had dinner with his now 2nd&nbsp;best friend, Peter Brady of the Brady Bunch, last night and tells us about it. They look at some of the history of the drivers in the field before&nbsp;reflecting&nbsp;the&nbsp;Pacers&nbsp;run a year ago. They both agree that the eastern conference playoffs have done nothing to change their feeling that Indiana will be back in title contention next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(1:12:20-1:24:24) &ndash;&nbsp;Former IndyCar driver&nbsp;Johnny Parsons Jr.&nbsp;Crashes the show.&nbsp;Jake asks him what is important to&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;on the last day of practice.&nbsp;Jake also blows Johnny away with his knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp; the&nbsp;names on the BorgWarner trophy. Johnny reflects on his dad and his racing career as well as&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;in store for him the rest&nbsp;of the week.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(1:24:24-1:34:29)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jim Cornielson, who will sing back home again in Indiana before the race, makes his weekly Query &amp; Company Carb Day appearance. He talks about the preparation for singing on race day and how the weather affects it.&nbsp;Plus, Jake tries to get him to sing along with the crowd.&nbsp;
(1:34:29-2:02:21) &ndash;Kate Shoup of Indianapolis Monthly&nbsp;joins the show. She talks about the book she wrote,&nbsp;Overtaken,&nbsp;which takes place at the Indy 500.&nbsp;They then get into the weather holding off enough for the wiener dog race to happen. Jake says&nbsp;he&rsquo;s&nbsp;confident the race will be completed Sunday. Jake says all three Penske&rsquo;s did well and why&nbsp;there&rsquo;s&nbsp;no reason to think Alex Palou&nbsp;won&rsquo;t&nbsp;be at the front of the pack.&nbsp;Derek offers thoughts on Buddy Lazier&rsquo;s win in &lsquo;96 after hearing his interview with Jake yesterday. JMV joins early for the crossover because he will need to move into the media center!&nbsp;
(2:02:21-2:10:24) -&nbsp;For the good for the heart&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;segment, Jake is joined by Doug from Wisconsin who is going to be Jake&rsquo;s spotter for the race.&nbsp;Doug talks about his feelings being&nbsp;in Indy for the first time for the Indy 500.&nbsp;
(2:10:24-2:19:12)&nbsp;&ndash; The show ends with&nbsp;Jake&nbsp;and Derek previewing the race and their&nbsp;final thoughts. Plus, some bathrooms&nbsp;were malfunctioned!&nbsp;

LIVE at IMS for Carb Day 2026!

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(0:00-11:12) – Former IndyCar driver Johnny Parsons Jr. Crashes the show. Jake asks him what is important to accomplish on the last day of practice. Jake also blows Johnny away with his knowledge of  the names on the BorgWarner trophy. Johnny reflects on his dad and his racing career as well as what’s in store for him the rest of the week.  

(11:12-21:17) – Jim Cornielson, who will sing back home again in Indiana before the race, makes his weekly Query & Company Carb Day appearance. He talks about the preparation for singing on race day and how the weather affects it. Plus, Jake tries to get him to sing along with the crowd.

(21:17-49:02) –Kate Shoup of Indianapolis Monthly joins the show. She talks about the book she wrote, Overtaken, which takes place at the Indy 500. They then get into the weather holding off enough for the wiener dog race to happen. Jake says he’s confident the race will be completed Sunday. Jake says all three Penske’s did well and why there’s no reason to think Alex Palou won’t be at the front of the pack. Derek offers thoughts on Buddy Lazier’s win in ‘96 after hearing his interview with Jake yesterday. JMV joins early for the crossover because he will need to move into the media center! 

(0:00-11:12) &ndash; Former IndyCar driver&nbsp;Johnny Parsons Jr.&nbsp;Crashes the show.&nbsp;Jake asks him what is important to&nbsp;accomplish&nbsp;on the last day of practice.&nbsp;Jake also blows Johnny away with his knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp; the&nbsp;names on the BorgWarner trophy. Johnny reflects on his dad and his racing career as well as&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;in store for him the rest&nbsp;of the week.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(11:12-21:17) &ndash;&nbsp;Jim Cornielson, who will sing back home again in Indiana before the race, makes his weekly Query &amp; Company Carb Day appearance. He talks about the preparation for singing on race day and how the weather affects it. Plus, Jake tries to get him to sing along with the crowd.
(21:17-49:02) &ndash;Kate Shoup of Indianapolis Monthly&nbsp;joins the show. She talks about the book she wrote,&nbsp;Overtaken,&nbsp;which takes place at the Indy 500.&nbsp;They then get into the weather holding off enough for the wiener dog race to happen. Jake says&nbsp;he&rsquo;s&nbsp;confident the race will be completed Sunday. Jake says all three Penske&rsquo;s did well and why&nbsp;there&rsquo;s&nbsp;no reason to think Alex Palou&nbsp;won&rsquo;t&nbsp;be at the front of the pack.&nbsp;Derek offers thoughts on Buddy Lazier&rsquo;s win in &lsquo;96 after hearing his interview with Jake yesterday. JMV joins early for the crossover because he will need to move into the media center!&nbsp;

Best of Query & Company 5/22/2026

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(00:00-28:27) – Jake opens the Carb Day Eve show by talking about conspiracy theories. He touches on Caitlin Clark’s injury question before going back to how her competitive nature and how it can be tough for others to match. How does the situation compare to Tyrese Haliburton? With this early in the season, they are being extra cautious. Jake explains how his curiosity is to question and if there’s more to this story. He previews the rest of the show and a nickname he’s had for Buddy Lazier 

(28:27-40:42) – Jake gives away another round of numbers in his numbers game! Plus, the show has confirmed another female listener.  

(40:42-46:39) – Jake re-explains his “champagne supernova” shirt after Caleb plays the song coming back from a break.  

(46:39-1:08:19) – Jake reflects on Jim Irsay passing away one year ago and how he righted the ship in the beginning but fell short at the end of his time as owner. He gives his take that Anthony Richardson is going to get his chance at Colts training camp. Then, Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins to recount how Caitlin Clark ended up being ruled out for the game. Were they secretive or did they not know the process of reporting injuries? Chloe shares what the relationship between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White is like. Then, Chloe shares her plans for the 500! 

(1:08:19-1:23:20) – Jake explains his biggest piece of advice to people that will be leaving the track Sunday before Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation, the difference between winning drivers and champions and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner. Does he have any superstitions? 

(1:23:20-1:29:30) – Jake explains how he thinks Carb Day will go and if practice could be moved. He goes behind the curtain on what kinks need to be worked out before the race and  

(1:29:30-1:52:52) – 1996 Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier joins to reflect on a close call the year before in 1995 before breaking through in ’96 after recovering from back surgery weeks before. How much does he miss racing? Jake tells Buddy the nickname he has for him. Plus, Buddy is excited to be back at the speedway and Jake pays respects to Buddy for calling him a racer.  

(1:52:53-2:01:44) – We clean out the last spots for Jake’s numbers game! 

(2:01:44-2:13:20) – The show ends with Jake talking with Doug who is serving as his spotter for the race before previewing Carb Day! 

(00:00-28:27) &ndash; Jake opens the Carb Day Eve show by talking about conspiracy theories. He touches on Caitlin Clark&rsquo;s injury question before going back to how her competitive nature and how it can be tough for others to match. How does the situation compare to Tyrese Haliburton? With this early in the season, they are being extra cautious. Jake explains how his curiosity is to question and if there&rsquo;s more to this story. He previews the rest of the show and a nickname he&rsquo;s had for Buddy Lazier&nbsp;
(28:27-40:42) &ndash;&nbsp;Jake gives away another round of numbers in his numbers game!&nbsp;Plus,&nbsp;the show has confirmed another female listener.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(40:42-46:39)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake re-explains his &ldquo;champagne supernova&rdquo; shirt after Caleb plays the song coming back from a break.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(46:39-1:08:19)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake reflects on Jim Irsay passing away one year ago and how he righted the ship in the beginning but fell short at the end of his time as owner.&nbsp;He gives&nbsp;his&nbsp;take that&nbsp;Anthony Richardson is going to get&nbsp;his chance at Colts training camp.&nbsp;Then, Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar&nbsp;joins to recount how&nbsp;Caitlin Clark ended up being ruled out&nbsp;for the game.&nbsp;Were they secretive or did they not know the process of reporting injuries?&nbsp;Chloe&nbsp;shares what the relationship between&nbsp;Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White is like. Then, Chloe shares&nbsp;her plans for the 500!&nbsp;
(1:08:19-1:23:20) &ndash;&nbsp;Jake explains&nbsp;his biggest piece of advice to people that will be leaving the track&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;before&nbsp;Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation,&nbsp;the difference between winning drivers and champions&nbsp;and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner.&nbsp;Does&nbsp;he have&nbsp;any superstitions?&nbsp;
(1:23:20-1:29:30)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake explains how he thinks Carb Day will go and if practice could be moved.&nbsp;He goes behind the curtain on what kinks need to be worked out before the race and&nbsp;&nbsp;
(1:29:30-1:52:52) &ndash;&nbsp;1996&nbsp;Indy 500 winner&nbsp;Buddy Lazier&nbsp;joins to reflect on&nbsp;a close call&nbsp;the year before in 1995 before breaking through in&nbsp;&rsquo;96 after recovering from back surgery weeks before.&nbsp;How much does he miss racing?&nbsp;Jake&nbsp;tells Buddy the nickname he has for him.&nbsp;Plus,&nbsp;Buddy is excited to be back at the&nbsp;speedway&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jake pays respects to Buddy for calling him a racer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(1:52:53-2:01:44) &ndash;&nbsp;We clean&nbsp;out&nbsp;the last spots for Jake&rsquo;s numbers game!&nbsp;
(2:01:44-2:13:20)&nbsp;&ndash; The show ends with&nbsp;Jake talking with&nbsp;Doug&nbsp;who is serving as&nbsp;his&nbsp;spotter for the race before&nbsp;previewing Carb Day!&nbsp;

Carb Day Eve! Chip Ganassi & Buddy Lazier join!

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Best Of The Fan Midday Show - Wednesday 4/26/23

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