00:00 – 22:14 – IU’s football importance vs. their basketball, Heisman favorites, Colts-Chiefs, Lou Anarumo vs. Patrick Mahomes, the 21st anniversary of Malice at the Palace and we replay Rick Carlisle’s memories from it and why he views it as a positive

22:15 – 36:20 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses being on TV with Jeff Saturday yesterday, would Saturday want to coach again or stick to TV?, his latest on Daniel Jones, the biggest takeaway from his piece on Carlie Irsay-Gordon, has Alec Pierce been the best Colts receiver and how much money is he set to make in the off-season?

36:21 – 47:43 - ESPN Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor joins us and discusses the pressure on the Chiefs on Sunday, the DEFCON level in Chiefs Kingdom, what he misses most about Indy, covering the Pacers

00:00 &ndash; 22:14 &ndash; IU&rsquo;s football importance vs. their basketball, Heisman favorites, Colts-Chiefs, Lou Anarumo vs. Patrick Mahomes, the 21st anniversary of Malice at the Palace and we replay Rick Carlisle&rsquo;s memories from it and why he views it as a positive
22:15 &ndash; 36:20 &ndash; ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses being on TV with Jeff Saturday yesterday, would Saturday want to coach again or stick to TV?, his latest on Daniel Jones, the biggest takeaway from his piece on Carlie Irsay-Gordon, has Alec Pierce been the best Colts receiver and how much money is he set to make in the off-season?
36:21 &ndash; 47:43 - ESPN Chiefs reporter Nate Taylor joins us and discusses the pressure on the Chiefs on Sunday, the DEFCON level in Chiefs Kingdom, what he misses most about Indy, covering the Pacers

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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.
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Best of Wednesday 11/19: Colts-Chiefs talk with Stephen Holder & Nate Taylor + Pacers need a win

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/d4d608c9-114f-4c2f-86cb-b39a00f69118/transcript

00:00 – 13:33 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups

13:34 – 36:49 - D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland

36:50 – 52:17 - IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D’Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run?

52:18 – 1:07:22 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU’s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl?

00:00 &ndash; 13:33 &ndash; Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups
13:34 &ndash; 36:49 - D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds&rsquo; pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland
36:50 &ndash; 52:17 - IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run?
52:18 &ndash; 1:07:22 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU&rsquo;s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl?

Best of Monday 1/12: IU is headed to the natty, are they a team of destiny? + NFL Playoff mayhem!

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00:00 – 13:34 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups

13:35 – 20:17 – Morning Checkdown

20:18 – 43:31 –D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland

43:32 – 1:03:24 – Caller who attended the Peach Bowl describes the atmosphere and says he’s headed to the national championship, more IU fallout, Morning Checkdown  

1:03:25 – 1:19:13– IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D’Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run?

1:19:14 – 1:26:47– The Hoosiers are a disciplined and sound football team, national championship ticket prices, how will university ticket allotments get distributed?

1:26:48 – 1:49:01 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU’s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl?

1:49:02 – 1:57:42 – The Packers sound like they’re bringing back Matt LaFleur, GOATs of the Week

1:57:43 – 2:07:35 – Kevin thinks the national championship winner should have an asterisk because Notre Dame wasn’t allowed in the playoffs, are NFL teams going to call on Cignetti, Monday Night Football tonight

00:00 &ndash; 13:34 &ndash; Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups
13:35 &ndash; 20:17 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
20:18 &ndash; 43:31 &ndash;D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds&rsquo; pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticket prices, NFL Playoff talk: The Bears pull off another stunner, the Rams/Panthers started the Wild Card weekend with another nailbiter, Bills knock off the Jaguars, Colston Loveland
43:32 &ndash; 1:03:24 &ndash; Caller who attended the Peach Bowl describes the atmosphere and says he&rsquo;s headed to the national championship, more IU fallout, Morning Checkdown &nbsp;
1:03:25 &ndash; 1:19:13&ndash; IndyStar Hoosiers reporter Zach Osterman joins us and describes the atmosphere at the Peach Bowl, the D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds pick six and bouncing back after Oregon initially responded, expectations heading into the game against Miami, Fernando Mendoza critics, generational trauma being lifted with this run?
1:19:14 &ndash; 1:26:47&ndash; The Hoosiers are a disciplined and sound football team, national championship ticket prices, how will university ticket allotments get distributed?
1:26:48 &ndash; 1:49:01 &ndash; IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss IU&rsquo;s magic run, how does he think the Colts actually get better next season, younger and faster on the defense?, running it back with Ballard, relying on Daniel Jones to fully recover and be ready to go in 2026, NFC West or the field to win the Super Bowl?
1:49:02 &ndash; 1:57:42 &ndash; The Packers sound like they&rsquo;re bringing back Matt LaFleur, GOATs of the Week
1:57:43 &ndash; 2:07:35 &ndash; Kevin thinks the national championship winner should have an asterisk because Notre Dame wasn&rsquo;t allowed in the playoffs, are NFL teams going to call on Cignetti, Monday Night Football tonight

Monday 1/12: IU punches national championship ticket, Peach Bowl dominance + NFL Wild Card weekend! 

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 00:00 – 12:19 – We’re hours away from IU/Oregon in the Peach Bowl, Miami wins a thriller to punch their ticket to the national championship, Rick Carlisle gets career win 1,000

12:20 – 25:11 – Morning Checkdown

25:12 – 43:38– Did Chris Ballard say anything of note in yesterday’s end of season press conference?, the answer that gave Kevin and James dumfounded, Ballard/Colts expectations going into 2026, Daniel Jones, Rick Carlisle reaches career win 1,000 last night,

43:39 – 1:09:54– ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of tonight’s Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, his thoughts on Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza’s incredible season, Miami punching their ticket to the national championship, Morning Checkdown

1:09:55 – 1:15:51 – Chris Ballard discusses the 7-1 start and the 7-straight losses, what actually sounded different yesterday?

1:15:52 – 1:25:24 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss IU/Oregon tonight, the high school slate changing due to the Peach Bowl, trying to compare this Indiana run to Butler basketball, why this feels different, his thoughts on what Chris Ballard had to say

1:25:25 – 1:52:15 – Peach Bowl tonight, what IU can learn from their first game with Oregon and use tonight, Curt Cignetti on if he’s ever happy, someone has seen an IU fan with face paint already this morning, Morning Checkdown

1:52:16 – 1:59:14 – Miami/Ole Miss last night, who has the biggest statistical night for the Hoosiers tonight?

1:59:15 – 2:09:25 – Rick Carlisle reaches 1,000 career wins, our most exciting/easiest/hardest games of the NFL slate

&nbsp;00:00 &ndash; 12:19 &ndash; We&rsquo;re hours away from IU/Oregon in the Peach Bowl, Miami wins a thriller to punch their ticket to the national championship, Rick Carlisle gets career win 1,000
12:20 &ndash; 25:11 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
25:12 &ndash; 43:38&ndash; Did Chris Ballard say anything of note in yesterday&rsquo;s end of season press conference?, the answer that gave Kevin and James dumfounded, Ballard/Colts expectations going into 2026, Daniel Jones, Rick Carlisle reaches career win 1,000 last night,
43:39 &ndash; 1:09:54&ndash; ESPN&rsquo;s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of tonight&rsquo;s Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, his thoughts on Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza&rsquo;s incredible season, Miami punching their ticket to the national championship, Morning Checkdown
1:09:55 &ndash; 1:15:51 &ndash; Chris Ballard discusses the 7-1 start and the 7-straight losses, what actually sounded different yesterday?
1:15:52 &ndash; 1:25:24 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss IU/Oregon tonight, the high school slate changing due to the Peach Bowl, trying to compare this Indiana run to Butler basketball, why this feels different, his thoughts on what Chris Ballard had to say
1:25:25 &ndash; 1:52:15 &ndash; Peach Bowl tonight, what IU can learn from their first game with Oregon and use tonight, Curt Cignetti on if he&rsquo;s ever happy, someone has seen an IU fan with face paint already this morning, Morning Checkdown
1:52:16 &ndash; 1:59:14 &ndash; Miami/Ole Miss last night, who has the biggest statistical night for the Hoosiers tonight?
1:59:15 &ndash; 2:09:25 &ndash; Rick Carlisle reaches 1,000 career wins, our most exciting/easiest/hardest games of the NFL slate

Friday 1/9: Peach Bowl preview, can IU get it done? + ESPN's Sean McDonough, Ballard presser reaction & NFL Playoffs! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/f0b14416-1f8c-40e6-b93d-b3cd00f7b7a9/transcript

Best of Wednesday 11/19: Colts-Chiefs talk with Stephen Holder & Nate Taylor + Pacers need a win

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