00:00 – 22:40 – Computers simulated the NFL season, Colts fans rank dead last in fan optimism heading into the season according to a poll in The Athletic, is the lack of optimism justified?, Daniel Jones’ personality, are fans overreacting?

22:41 – 37:30 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins us as the NFL kicks off tonight, his all-time favorite NFL theme, his latest article on why young QBs fail, the Ballard quote in the article and when the Colts SHOULD have drafted a QB in Ballard’s tenure, regret on the Buckner trade?, was it QB or bust in the Richardson draft for the Colts, what is NFL purgatory

37:31 - 49:14 - We play an NFL version of I GOTTA KNOW 

49:15 - 1:00:09 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us in-studio to give us some plays for tonight’s NFL season opener, the Cowboys being +8.5 points against the Eagles, getting burned by Devonta Smith year in and year out, college bets, fake college IDs, Colts bets

00:00 &ndash; 22:40 &ndash; Computers simulated the NFL season, Colts fans rank dead last in fan optimism heading into the season according to a poll in The Athletic, is the lack of optimism justified?, Daniel Jones&rsquo; personality, are fans overreacting?
22:41 &ndash; 37:30 &ndash; Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins us as the NFL kicks off tonight, his all-time favorite NFL theme, his latest article on why young QBs fail, the Ballard quote in the article and when the Colts SHOULD have drafted a QB in Ballard&rsquo;s tenure, regret on the Buckner trade?, was it QB or bust in the Richardson draft for the Colts, what is NFL purgatory
37:31 - 49:14 - We play an NFL version of I GOTTA KNOW&nbsp;
49:15 - 1:00:09 &ndash; WIBC&rsquo;s Jason Hammer joins us in-studio to give us some plays for tonight&rsquo;s NFL season opener, the Cowboys being +8.5 points against the Eagles, getting burned by Devonta Smith year in and year out, college bets, fake college IDs, Colts bets

Indy's only morning drive sports show. Listen from 7AM-10AM on 93.5 or 107.5 FM with Kevin Bowen, Jeff Rickard, and James Boyd on Monday through Friday!

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen, Jeff RIckard, and James Boyd—three powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio.

Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings 14 years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Jeff Rickard rounds out the bunch as a nationally acclaimed host and longtime Indy resident, adds unmatched experience in sports media and play-by-play.

Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave.

Don’t miss the dynamic trio that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen, Jeff RIckard, and James Boyd&mdash;three powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio.
Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings 14 years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Jeff Rickard rounds out the bunch as a nationally acclaimed host and longtime Indy resident, adds unmatched experience in sports media and play-by-play.
Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave.
Don&rsquo;t miss the dynamic trio that&rsquo;s redefining mornings in sports radio!

The Fan Morning Show

Best of Thursday 9/4: NFL kicks off TONIGHT!, Colts predictions + I GOTTA KNOW!

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00:00 – 11:22 – Daniel Jones meets the media after re-signing with the Colts and also had a conversation with JMV, Purdue advances and now faces Nebraska, Zubac makes his Pacers debut in their loss to the Suns

11:23 – 21:22 – Morning Checkdown

21:23 – 42:09 – Daniel Jones joined JMV yesterday and discussed his understanding of the transition tag when the Colts used it, his thoughts on the team trading Michael Pittman Jr, the lack of moves in free agency and where is that money that was going to go to Trey Hendrickson now?, major holes and not much draft capital to work with for Chris Ballard, Daniel Jones on if he thinks he’ll be ready for Week 1, Kevin’s basketball event

42:10 – 1:09:07  – The machines are not winning today, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the latest on high school basketball, his thoughts on the bringing back of Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, have they actually gotten better this off-season, New Pal and Ben Davis, USA/Canda in the WBC tonight and could Sunday be a pretty strong sports day?, Morning Checkdown

1:09:08 – 1:16:17 – Daniel Jones discusses his Achilles recovery and talking with Tyrese Haliburton about it

1:16:18 – 1:23:54 – Tokyo Dome ice cream sandwiches, who is the most beatable 1-seed, Braden Smith yesterday

1:23:55 – 1:50:16 – Pacers and Zubac’s debut last night, Colts moves to this point, what’s up with DeForest Buckner’s future, is Bobby Okereke an option?, pop a shot technique, AJ Dybantsa has been lights out lately, March Madness bracket ideology, Morning Checkdown

1:50:17 – 1:57:33 – Fishers Freight head coach Dixie Wooten joins us and discusses the offseason, what fans can expect with the home opener, what he learned from Year 2, learning from losing, any challenge calling plays and being the head coach, his off-season highlight, the party atmosphere on game days

1:57:34 – 1:08:51 – Braden Smith and Purdue take on Nebraska today, Colts thoughts

00:00 &ndash; 11:22 &ndash; Daniel Jones meets the media after re-signing with the Colts and also had a conversation with JMV, Purdue advances and now faces Nebraska, Zubac makes his Pacers debut in their loss to the Suns
11:23 &ndash; 21:22 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
21:23 &ndash; 42:09 &ndash; Daniel Jones joined JMV yesterday and discussed his understanding of the transition tag when the Colts used it, his thoughts on the team trading Michael Pittman Jr, the lack of moves in free agency and where is that money that was going to go to Trey Hendrickson now?, major holes and not much draft capital to work with for Chris Ballard, Daniel Jones on if he thinks he&rsquo;ll be ready for Week 1, Kevin&rsquo;s basketball event
42:10 &ndash; 1:09:07 &nbsp;&ndash; The machines are not winning today, ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the latest on high school basketball, his thoughts on the bringing back of Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, have they actually gotten better this off-season, New Pal and Ben Davis, USA/Canda in the WBC tonight and could Sunday be a pretty strong sports day?, Morning Checkdown
1:09:08 &ndash; 1:16:17 &ndash; Daniel Jones discusses his Achilles recovery and talking with Tyrese Haliburton about it
1:16:18 &ndash; 1:23:54 &ndash; Tokyo Dome ice cream sandwiches, who is the most beatable 1-seed, Braden Smith yesterday
1:23:55 &ndash; 1:50:16 &ndash; Pacers and Zubac&rsquo;s debut last night, Colts moves to this point, what&rsquo;s up with DeForest Buckner&rsquo;s future, is Bobby Okereke an option?, pop a shot technique, AJ Dybantsa has been lights out lately, March Madness bracket ideology, Morning Checkdown
1:50:17 &ndash; 1:57:33 &ndash; Fishers Freight head coach Dixie Wooten joins us and discusses the offseason, what fans can expect with the home opener, what he learned from Year 2, learning from losing, any challenge calling plays and being the head coach, his off-season highlight, the party atmosphere on game days
1:57:34 &ndash; 1:08:51 &ndash; Braden Smith and Purdue take on Nebraska today, Colts thoughts

Friday 3/13: Daniel Jones signs, but have the Colts actually improved? + Purdue advances!

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00:00 – 20:55 – Daniel Jones joined JMV yesterday and discussed his understanding of the transition tag when the Colts used it, his thoughts on the team trading Michael Pittman Jr, the lack of moves in free agency and where is that money that was going to go to Trey Hendrickson now?, major holes and not much draft capital to work with for Chris Ballard, Daniel Jones on if he thinks he’ll be ready for Week 1, Kevin’s basketball event

20:56 – 32:50 – The machines are not winning today, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the latest on high school basketball, his thoughts on the bringing back of Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, have they actually gotten better this off-season, New Pal and Ben Davis, USA/Canda in the WBC tonight and could Sunday be a pretty strong sports day?,

32:51 – 40:17 - Daniel Jones discusses his Achilles recovery and talking with Tyrese Haliburton about it

00:00 &ndash; 20:55 &ndash; Daniel Jones joined JMV yesterday and discussed his understanding of the transition tag when the Colts used it, his thoughts on the team trading Michael Pittman Jr, the lack of moves in free agency and where is that money that was going to go to Trey Hendrickson now?, major holes and not much draft capital to work with for Chris Ballard, Daniel Jones on if he thinks he&rsquo;ll be ready for Week 1, Kevin&rsquo;s basketball event
20:56 &ndash; 32:50 &ndash; The machines are not winning today, ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the latest on high school basketball, his thoughts on the bringing back of Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, have they actually gotten better this off-season, New Pal and Ben Davis, USA/Canda in the WBC tonight and could Sunday be a pretty strong sports day?,
32:51 &ndash; 40:17 - Daniel Jones discusses his Achilles recovery and talking with Tyrese Haliburton about it

Best of Friday 3/13: Daniel Jones speaks, Purdue advances + previewing a busy weekend 

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00:00 – 12:29 – Colts sign Daniel Jones, how have they done in free agency so far?, IU falls to Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament

12:30 – 23:42 – Morning Checkdown

23:43 – 43:37 – The Maxx Crosby trade fallout, Trey Hendrickson lands in Baltimore, do the Colts have any options left for an impactful edge rusher, it sure doesn’t seem like the Colts have gotten better in any area since last season, Alec Pierce talks about the importance of Daniel Jones coming back, IU loses to Northwestern, will they make the tournament, can Purdue top Northwestern today?

43:38 – 1:08:18– Daniel Jones will speak today, why Kevin likes the Jones contract, where is money left for the Colts to spend, IU falls on their face against Northwestern and now await their fate for the tournament, who wins first: IU against Northwestern or Colts winning at Jacksonville, Morning Checkdown

1:08:19 – 1:18:06– Musical playlists, what is the market for Anthony Richardson, where will Kyler Murray end up?

1:18:07 – 1:25:10 – Which team is having the best free agency period, are the Colts going to be okay having missed out on Trey Hendrickson?

1:25:11 – 1:54:53 – The new Colts defensive ends, Nick Cross heads to the Commanders, Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss the Big Ten Tournament to this point, is it harder or easier to build teams in the NIL era, how he would handle coaching in this era, his basketball camp back in the day, the Big Ten team he trusts the most aside from Michigan, Morning Checkdown

1:54:53 – 2:06:29 – Daniel Jones will speak today, will he say anything of note?, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Grade for the Colts so far in the off-season, Maxx Crosby’s 2026 team, the sanctity of the NBA Draft Lottery

2:06:30 – 2:09:26 – Can Purdue avoid an upset against Northwestern tonight?, Pacers return home tonight

00:00 &ndash; 12:29 &ndash; Colts sign Daniel Jones, how have they done in free agency so far?, IU falls to Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament
12:30 &ndash; 23:42 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
23:43 &ndash; 43:37 &ndash; The Maxx Crosby trade fallout, Trey Hendrickson lands in Baltimore, do the Colts have any options left for an impactful edge rusher, it sure doesn&rsquo;t seem like the Colts have gotten better in any area since last season, Alec Pierce talks about the importance of Daniel Jones coming back, IU loses to Northwestern, will they make the tournament, can Purdue top Northwestern today?
43:38 &ndash; 1:08:18&ndash; Daniel Jones will speak today, why Kevin likes the Jones contract, where is money left for the Colts to spend, IU falls on their face against Northwestern and now await their fate for the tournament, who wins first: IU against Northwestern or Colts winning at Jacksonville, Morning Checkdown
1:08:19 &ndash; 1:18:06&ndash; Musical playlists, what is the market for Anthony Richardson, where will Kyler Murray end up?
1:18:07 &ndash; 1:25:10 &ndash; Which team is having the best free agency period, are the Colts going to be okay having missed out on Trey Hendrickson?
1:25:11 &ndash; 1:54:53 &ndash; The new Colts defensive ends, Nick Cross heads to the Commanders, Big Ten Network&rsquo;s Bruce Weber joins us to discuss the Big Ten Tournament to this point, is it harder or easier to build teams in the NIL era, how he would handle coaching in this era, his basketball camp back in the day, the Big Ten team he trusts the most aside from Michigan, Morning Checkdown
1:54:53 &ndash; 2:06:29 &ndash; Daniel Jones will speak today, will he say anything of note?, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Grade for the Colts so far in the off-season, Maxx Crosby&rsquo;s 2026 team, the sanctity of the NBA Draft Lottery
2:06:30 &ndash; 2:09:26 &ndash; Can Purdue avoid an upset against Northwestern tonight?, Pacers return home tonight

Thursday 3/12: Daniel Jones got PAID but did the Colts actually improve? + another IU fall off

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Best of Thursday 9/4: NFL kicks off TONIGHT!, Colts predictions + I GOTTA KNOW!

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