Colts GM Chris Ballard joins us and discusses what is the big need for the team this off-season, priority positions this off-season, success drafting offensive lineman, lack of pass rush, disappointment of 8-9 finish, Nick Cross’ future, how to stop the late season collapses, Zaire Franklin’s future with the team, impressions of Riley Leonard, a potential Alec Piece extension and does it matter about the future of Michael Pittman Jr., restructuring the roster if needed, the stress of the job, handling criticism that comes with the job, his thoughts on the NBA/Pacers fine & more! 

Colts GM Chris Ballard joins us and discusses what is the big need for the team this off-season, priority positions this off-season, success drafting offensive lineman, lack of pass rush, disappointment of 8-9 finish, Nick Cross&rsquo; future, how to stop the late season collapses, Zaire Franklin&rsquo;s future with the team, impressions of Riley Leonard, a potential Alec Piece extension and does it matter about the future of Michael Pittman Jr., restructuring the roster if needed, the stress of the job, handling criticism that comes with the job, his thoughts on the NBA/Pacers fine &amp; more!&nbsp;

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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.
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Colts GM Chris Ballard talks off-season priorities, late season collapses and 2026 agenda!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/5b43421f-9761-442d-838e-b3fc00fdf0e8/transcript

00:00 – 11:13 – Marc Dykton takes over the mic with James Boyd this Friday morning. They share about the top headlines around the local sports world, including the Pacers draft, the Fever fouls and officiating, and Team USA’s World Cup loss. 

11:14 – 17:07 – Morning Checkdown 

17:08 – 45:44 – Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan’s reactions to Braden Smith landing with the Pacers and what his role could be around the core of the team. James and Marc break down their thoughts on what “the core team” of the Pacers is. They also share their thoughts on the WNBA’s decisions around the officiating for Caitlin Clark. 

45:45 – 1:14:58 – Greg Rakestraw of the IHSAA, ISC Sports Network and Colts Radio joins the show to share about all things around the Indianapolis sports world. He brings his thoughts on Braden Smith with the Pacers to the table and then shares his insight into the Colts’ upcoming season. Greg also gives a preview of what will happen over the weekend for sporting events, and what to expect for Team USA in the World Cup. Then, James gets Kielynn’s take on his upcoming trip with his mom – Should he stay awake on the plane to talk with his mom? Morning Checkdown 

1:14:59 – 1:21:59 – They preview the Colts Question of the Day through James’ recent article. 

1:22:00 – 1:28:52 – Colts Question of the Day: What are the strongest and weakest positions the Colts are setup for? 

1:28:53 - 1:52:53 – Tooth fairy at the Dykton household and James’ experience with the dentist. They revisit the strength of the Colts positions. And then, they dive deeper into the WNBA controversy around Alyssa Thomas, along with Caitlin Clark’s injury. Marc’s take on the WNBA being too reactive. Morning Checkdown 

1:52:54 – 2:06:59 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep was at the draft party for Ryan Conwell. Kyle joins the show with insight into the 2026 NBA Draft picks of Ryan for OKC, and Braden Smith for the Pacers, and shares about their Indiana high school basketball time. 

2:07:00 - 2:13:30 – James’ 4th of July trip to South Carolina to accept his award. Just announced, the manager for the Cubs has been fired! 

00:00 &ndash; 11:13 &ndash; Marc Dykton takes over the mic with James Boyd this Friday morning. They share about the top headlines around the local sports world, including the Pacers draft, the Fever fouls and officiating, and Team USA&rsquo;s World Cup loss.&nbsp;
11:14 &ndash; 17:07 &ndash; Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
17:08 &ndash; 45:44 &ndash; Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan&rsquo;s reactions to Braden Smith landing with the Pacers and what his role could be around the core of the team. James and Marc break down their thoughts on what &ldquo;the core team&rdquo; of the Pacers is. They also share their thoughts on the WNBA&rsquo;s decisions around the officiating for Caitlin Clark.&nbsp;
45:45 &ndash; 1:14:58 &ndash; Greg Rakestraw of the IHSAA, ISC Sports Network and Colts Radio joins the show to share about all things around the Indianapolis sports world. He brings his thoughts on Braden Smith with the Pacers to the table and then shares his insight into the Colts&rsquo; upcoming season. Greg also gives a preview of what will happen over the weekend for sporting events, and what to expect for Team USA in the World Cup. Then, James gets Kielynn&rsquo;s take on his upcoming trip with his mom &ndash; Should he stay awake on the plane to talk with his mom? Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:14:59 &ndash; 1:21:59 &ndash; They preview the Colts Question of the Day through James&rsquo; recent article.&nbsp;
1:22:00 &ndash; 1:28:52 &ndash; Colts Question of the Day: What are the strongest and weakest positions the Colts are setup for?&nbsp;
1:28:53 - 1:52:53 &ndash; Tooth fairy at the Dykton household and James&rsquo; experience with the dentist. They revisit the strength of the Colts positions. And then, they dive deeper into the WNBA controversy around Alyssa Thomas, along with Caitlin Clark&rsquo;s injury. Marc&rsquo;s take on the WNBA being too reactive. Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:52:54 &ndash; 2:06:59 &ndash; IndyStar&rsquo;s Kyle Neddenriep was at the draft party for Ryan Conwell. Kyle joins the show with insight into the 2026 NBA Draft picks of Ryan for OKC, and Braden Smith for the Pacers, and shares about their Indiana high school basketball time.&nbsp;
2:07:00 - 2:13:30 &ndash; James&rsquo; 4th of July trip to South Carolina to accept his award. Just announced, the manager for the Cubs has been fired!&nbsp;

Friday 6/26: Indiana Ties with the NBA Draft, WNBA Officiating & Safety, Previewing Pacers Season, & Team USA’s World Cup Loss. Greg Rakestraw & Kyle Neddenriep Join! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/2b3753ea-c585-4542-9896-b47500e5d5eb/transcript

00:00 – 21:02 – Greg Rakestraw of the IHSAA, ISC Sports Network and Colts Radio joins the show to share about all things around the Indianapolis sports world. He brings his thoughts on Braden Smith with the Pacers to the table and then shares his insight into the Colts’ upcoming season. Greg also gives a preview of what will happen over the weekend for sporting events, and what to expect for Team USA in the World Cup. Then, James gets Kielynn’s take on his upcoming trip with his mom – Should he stay awake on the plane to talk with his mom? 

21:03 – 35:08 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep was at the draft party for Ryan Conwell. Kyle joins the show with insight into the 2026 NBA Draft picks of Ryan for OKC Thunder, Braden Smith for the Pacers, and Trey Kaufman-Ren with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and shares about their Indiana basketball time. 

35:09 – 42:02 – Colts Question of the Day: What are the strongest and weakest positions the Colts are setup for? 

00:00 &ndash; 21:02 &ndash; Greg Rakestraw of the IHSAA, ISC Sports Network and Colts Radio joins the show to share about all things around the Indianapolis sports world. He&nbsp;brings his thoughts on Braden Smith with the Pacers to the table and then shares his insight into the Colts&rsquo; upcoming season. Greg also gives&nbsp;a preview of what will happen over the weekend for sporting events, and what to expect for Team USA in the World Cup. Then, James gets Kielynn&rsquo;s take on his upcoming trip with his mom &ndash; Should he stay awake on the plane to&nbsp;talk with his mom?&nbsp;
21:03 &ndash; 35:08 &ndash; IndyStar&rsquo;s Kyle Neddenriep was at the draft party for Ryan Conwell. Kyle joins the show with insight into the 2026 NBA Draft picks of Ryan for OKC Thunder, Braden Smith for the Pacers, and&nbsp;Trey Kaufman-Ren with the Minnesota Timberwolves,&nbsp;and shares about their Indiana basketball time.&nbsp;
35:09 &ndash; 42:02 &ndash; Colts Question of the Day: What are the strongest and weakest positions the Colts are setup for?&nbsp;

Best of Friday 6/26: Indiana Ties with the NBA Draft, WNBA Officiating & Safety, Previewing Pacers Season, & Team USA’s World Cup Loss. Greg Rakestraw & Kyle Neddenriep Join! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/720ffaf7-58e9-4df5-b0f7-b47500e46f3f/transcript

00:00 – 17:39 – Braden Smith is a Pacer and the Fever have tempers flare after Caitlin Clark is injured, how quickly did Braden Smith know he was traded to the Pacers?, the trade package for Braden Smith, the Caitlin Clark injury and non-call on Alyssa Thomas, is Clark officiated unfairly?

17:40 – 24:08 – Morning Checkdown

24:09 – 45:05 – Braden Smith landing with the Pacers and what his role could be, what happened between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White’s postgame rant against officiating 

45:06 – 1:12:25 – Westfield basketball coach Shane Sumpter joins us to discuss Braden Smith getting traded to the Pacers, the atmosphere at last night’s draft party, watching him grow as a player, how he’ll fit with the Pacers, his thoughts on the shot clock in high school basketball, local kids staying home, James’ back-and-forth with the WNBA about Clark’s latest technical foul, Morning Checkdown

1:12:26 – 1:22:45 – Braden Smith’s role with the Pacers and is he too small to play in the NBA?

1:22:46 – 1:29:43 – Colts question of the Day, Dr. Seuss books are absurd and dividing the show

1:29:44 - 1:54:09 – Caitlin Clark’s latest injury, the Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark non-call that had Stephanie White livid postgame, Sophie Cunningham stalker arrested, Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested on felony kidnapping, Morning Checkdown

1:54:10 – 2:06:29 – We play I GOTTA KNOW

2:06:30 - 2:14:10 – Caitlin Clark injury and what it means short and long-term, 

 

00:00 &ndash; 17:39 &ndash; Braden Smith is a Pacer and the Fever have tempers flare after Caitlin Clark is injured, how quickly did Braden Smith know he was traded to the Pacers?, the trade package for Braden Smith, the Caitlin Clark injury and non-call on Alyssa Thomas, is Clark officiated unfairly?
17:40 &ndash; 24:08 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
24:09 &ndash; 45:05 &ndash; Braden Smith landing with the Pacers and what his role could be, what happened between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White&rsquo;s postgame rant against officiating&nbsp;
45:06 &ndash; 1:12:25 &ndash;&nbsp;Westfield basketball coach Shane Sumpter joins us&nbsp;to discuss Braden Smith getting traded to the Pacers, the atmosphere at last night&rsquo;s draft party, watching him grow as a player, how he&rsquo;ll fit with the Pacers, his thoughts on the shot clock in high school basketball, local kids staying home, James&rsquo; back-and-forth with the WNBA about Clark&rsquo;s latest technical foul, Morning Checkdown
1:12:26 &ndash; 1:22:45 &ndash; Braden Smith&rsquo;s role with the Pacers and is he too small to play in the NBA?
1:22:46 &ndash; 1:29:43 &ndash; Colts question of the Day, Dr. Seuss books are absurd and dividing the show
1:29:44 - 1:54:09 &ndash; Caitlin Clark&rsquo;s latest injury, the Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark non-call that had Stephanie White livid postgame, Sophie Cunningham stalker arrested, Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested on felony kidnapping, Morning Checkdown
1:54:10 &ndash; 2:06:29 &ndash; We play I GOTTA KNOW
2:06:30 - 2:14:10 &ndash; Caitlin Clark injury and what it means short and long-term,&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Thursday 6/25: Braden Smith is a Pacer, Caitlin Clark banged up, Stephanie White fumes & more!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/9cf1bddc-5b55-4485-8ccf-b47400e60c9a/transcript

Colts GM Chris Ballard talks off-season priorities, late season collapses and 2026 agenda!

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