Colts GM Chis Ballard joins us live at the NFL Scouting Combine and discusses the comments about the competition at quarterback in 2025, Braden Smith’s future with the team, the backup QB, what they may do with the draft pick, how/why he expects free agency to be different, getting a ninth year as GM, did he feel like he needed to pitch Jim Irsay to remain GM?, the state of the Colts now and where they want to go, coaching staff additions, the “more tough guys” comment, his greatest achievement as a GM to this point, his thoughts on Travis Hunter and his versatility & more!

Colts GM Chis Ballard joins us live at the NFL Scouting Combine and discusses the comments about the competition at quarterback in 2025, Braden Smith&rsquo;s future with the team, the backup QB, what they may do with the draft pick, how/why he expects free agency to be different, getting a ninth year as GM, did he feel like he needed to pitch Jim Irsay to remain GM?, the state of the Colts now and where they want to go, coaching staff additions, the &ldquo;more tough guys&rdquo; comment, his greatest achievement as a GM to this point, his thoughts on Travis Hunter and his versatility &amp; more!

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd&mdash;two powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio.
Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings a decade + years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts.
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 duo that&rsquo;s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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Colts GM Chris Ballard Joins Us Live at the NFL Scouting Combine! 

00:00 – 14:24 – Felix Rosenqvist wins in an all-time Indy 500 finish, the call on IndyCar radio, the heartbreak for David Malukas, biggest takeaways from the race

14:25 – 38:06 – Indy 500 strategies with weather possibilities, race team strategies, red flags to avoid caution finishes, our Indy 500 draft results

38:07 – 48:39 – IndyCar Radio’s Nick Yeoman joins us and discusses his point of view on Rosenqvist’s chase to victory, where the finish ranks, was this one of the greatest 500s of all time?, how he and the team call the race,

48:40 – 1:01:14 - Meyer Shank Racing’s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus’ final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish

00:00 &ndash; 14:24 &ndash; Felix Rosenqvist wins in an all-time Indy 500 finish, the call on IndyCar radio, the heartbreak for David Malukas, biggest takeaways from the race
14:25 &ndash; 38:06 &ndash; Indy 500 strategies with weather possibilities, race team strategies, red flags to avoid caution finishes, our Indy 500 draft results
38:07 &ndash; 48:39 &ndash; IndyCar Radio&rsquo;s Nick Yeoman joins us and discusses his point of view on Rosenqvist&rsquo;s chase to victory, where the finish ranks, was this one of the greatest 500s of all time?, how he and the team call the race,
48:40 &ndash; 1:01:14 - Meyer Shank Racing&rsquo;s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus&rsquo; final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish

Best of Tuesday 5/26: Rosenqvist's historic 500 win, Michael Shank and Nick Yeoman join!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/159c8eef-8fff-4bc8-bd22-b45600e69c1b/transcript

00:00 – 14:17 – Felix Rosenqvist wins in an all-time Indy 500 finish, the call on IndyCar radio, the heartbreak for David Malukas, biggest takeaways from the race

14:18 – 23:14 - Morning Checkdown

23:14 – 46:57 – Indy 500 strategies with weather possibilities, race team strategies, red flags to avoid caution finishes, our Indy 500 draft results

46:58 – 1:10:06 – IndyCar Radio’s Nick Yeoman joins us and discusses his point of view on Rosenqvist’s chase to victory, where the finish ranks, was this one of the greatest 500s of all time?, how he and the team call the race, Morning Checkdown

1:10:07 – 1:19:43 – The final lap of IndyCar Radio, more Indy 500 thoughts: best pre-race festivities, the pits, selfies, the flyover, tributes to Kyle Busch at the 500 and Coca-Cola 600

1:19:44 – 1:29:52 - Curt Cignetti’s pace car reaction, pre-race parking situation, a tram issue that James and Marc witnessed, crowds

1:29:53 – 1:54:02 – Meyer Shank Racing’s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus’ final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish, Morning Checkdown

1:54:03 – 2:02:34 – Scott McLaughlin’s quote about the 500 and Christmas, Conor Daly and other storylines, chest areas

2:02:35 - 2:09:41 – Jordin Sparks, pre-race festivities, turning the page and looking towards the Colts, the late 500 in 2027

00:00 &ndash; 14:17 &ndash; Felix Rosenqvist wins in an all-time Indy 500 finish, the call on IndyCar radio, the heartbreak for David Malukas, biggest takeaways from the race
14:18 &ndash; 23:14 - Morning Checkdown
23:14 &ndash; 46:57 &ndash; Indy 500 strategies with weather possibilities, race team strategies, red flags to avoid caution finishes, our Indy 500 draft results
46:58 &ndash; 1:10:06 &ndash; IndyCar Radio&rsquo;s Nick Yeoman joins us and discusses his point of view on Rosenqvist&rsquo;s chase to victory, where the finish ranks, was this one of the greatest 500s of all time?, how he and the team call the race, Morning Checkdown
1:10:07 &ndash; 1:19:43 &ndash; The final lap of IndyCar Radio, more Indy 500 thoughts: best pre-race festivities, the pits, selfies, the flyover, tributes to Kyle Busch at the 500 and Coca-Cola 600
1:19:44 &ndash; 1:29:52 - Curt Cignetti&rsquo;s pace car reaction, pre-race parking situation, a tram issue that James and Marc witnessed, crowds
1:29:53 &ndash; 1:54:02 &ndash; Meyer Shank Racing&rsquo;s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus&rsquo; final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish, Morning Checkdown
1:54:03 &ndash; 2:02:34 &ndash; Scott McLaughlin&rsquo;s quote about the 500 and Christmas, Conor Daly and other storylines, chest areas
2:02:35 - 2:09:41 &ndash; Jordin Sparks, pre-race festivities, turning the page and looking towards the Colts, the late 500 in 2027

Tuesday 5/26: Rosenqvist wins an all-time 500, Michael Shank joins + biggest takeaways from the 110th!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/abae283c-1db4-40b5-b412-b45600e6a3be/transcript

Meyer Shank Racing’s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus’ final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish & more!

Meyer Shank Racing&rsquo;s Mike Shank joins us and discusses the emotional release he had after winning the Indy 500, having two cars in it until the end, Felix and Marcus&rsquo; final stretch, the second red flag, the last yellow, his rise through the ranks to become an owner, the strategy role with weather in play, the quick turnaround to Detroit, does he like the red flag use when the race gets close to finish &amp; more!

Meyer Shank Racing Owner Michael Shank Joins After Winning The Indy 500! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/c9856714-3495-470a-a8e4-b45600e69332/transcript

Colts GM Chris Ballard Joins Us Live at the NFL Scouting Combine!

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