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, 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.
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The Fan Morning Show

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 – 13:55 – Colts talk at OTAs, Riley Leonard discussed working out before his wedding, the NFL Draft is right around the corner

13:56 – 26:42 – Morning Checkdown

26:43 – 45:11 – Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird

45:12 – 1:13:29 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner’s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner’s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday, Kevin asks about Ice Spice, Morning Checkdown

1:13:30 – 1:22:56 – Steichen said he’s hopeful Daniel Jones will have a similar recovery like Jayson Tatum

1:22:57 – 1:28:23 – Ice Spice, IU spring game

1:28:24 – 1:54:29 – Fernando Mendoza’s first pitch at the Marlins game, what’s the best-case scenario for the Colts vs. what the fans want, Pacers thoughts and who helped themselves the most for next season, Fever training camp continues, Morning Checkdown

1:54:30 – 2:07:38 – IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU’s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza

2:07:39 – 2:11:30 – Wrapping the show: IU is ranked #1 in both football and basketball, how the portal has changed the college landscape, Kentucky on the hot seat with the governor

00:00 &ndash; 13:55 &ndash; Colts talk at OTAs, Riley Leonard discussed working out before his wedding, the NFL Draft is right around the corner
13:56 &ndash; 26:42 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
26:43 &ndash; 45:11 &ndash; Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird
45:12 &ndash; 1:13:29 &ndash; ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner&rsquo;s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner&rsquo;s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday, Kevin asks about Ice Spice, Morning Checkdown
1:13:30 &ndash; 1:22:56 &ndash; Steichen said he&rsquo;s hopeful Daniel Jones will have a similar recovery like Jayson Tatum
1:22:57 &ndash; 1:28:23 &ndash; Ice Spice, IU spring game
1:28:24 &ndash; 1:54:29 &ndash; Fernando Mendoza&rsquo;s first pitch at the Marlins game, what&rsquo;s the best-case scenario for the Colts vs. what the fans want, Pacers thoughts and who helped themselves the most for next season, Fever training camp continues, Morning Checkdown
1:54:30 &ndash; 2:07:38 &ndash; IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU&rsquo;s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza
2:07:39 &ndash; 2:11:30 &ndash; Wrapping the show: IU is ranked #1 in both football and basketball, how the portal has changed the college landscape, Kentucky on the hot seat with the governor

Wednesday 4/22: Colts talk at OTA's, NFL Draft inches closer + IU spring game & more! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/70ac1d9a-8f16-4582-b1a4-b43400e698b5/transcript

00:00 – 18:32 – Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird

18:33 – 31:27 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner’s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner’s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday

31:28 – 44:18 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU’s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza

00:00 &ndash; 18:32 &ndash; Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird
18:33 &ndash; 31:27 &ndash; ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner&rsquo;s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner&rsquo;s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday
31:28 &ndash; 44:18 - IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU&rsquo;s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza

Best of Wednesday 4/22: NFL Draft nears, Colts talk at OTAs & IU's spring game! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/921ef0bd-2e94-4bd4-9361-b43400e3b27d/transcript

00:00 – 10:45 – Chris Ballard spoke ahead of the NFL Draft, Reds/Cubs keep winning, NBA Playoffs from last night

10:46 – 19:06 – Morning Checkdown

19:07 – 42:30 – James poses his Colts question to the guys, should the Colts trade back to get more picks or use their second-round pick and try to trade for Jonathan Greenard?, what Chris Ballard had to say about Kenny Moore’s trade request, Anthony Richardson’s future, Alec Pierce’s surgery will keep him out until training camp, text line questions

42:31 – 1:12:39– Chris Ballard was asked where the team has improved this offseason, his snark response to Kevin asking about the remaining cap space, 32 levels of rich in the NFL, Morning Checkdown

1:12:40 – 1:20:02 – More Chris Ballard/Colts debate, should they trade for a veteran?

1:20:03 – 1:29:30 – Ballard says the Colts need to add a “Fastball” to their defensive line, what if the Colts don’t trade back?

1:29:31 – 1:56:53 – NFL Network’s Chad Reuter joins us to talk NFL Draft, why he has the Colts drafting a wide receiver in the second round, how he views value of defensive end and linebacker early in Day 2, Hoosiers outside of Mendoza and where they could be going, how high is too high for Jeremiyah Love, surprises he sees in Round 1, Morning Checkdown

1:56:54 – 2:07:47 – The NBA Draft Lottery is in the middle of the afternoon on Mother’s Day, the Pacers trading the 1st overall pick back in the 70’s, where could AR go that makes sense?

2:07:48 – 2:16:42 – Why Alec Pierce decided to get ankle surgery when he did, biggest takeaways from Ballard

00:00 &ndash; 10:45 &ndash; Chris Ballard spoke ahead of the NFL Draft, Reds/Cubs keep winning, NBA Playoffs from last night
10:46 &ndash; 19:06 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
19:07 &ndash; 42:30 &ndash; James poses his Colts question to the guys, should the Colts trade back to get more picks or use their second-round pick and try to trade for Jonathan Greenard?, what Chris Ballard had to say about Kenny Moore&rsquo;s trade request, Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s future, Alec Pierce&rsquo;s surgery will keep him out until training camp, text line questions
42:31 &ndash; 1:12:39&ndash; Chris Ballard was asked where the team has improved this offseason, his snark response to Kevin asking about the remaining cap space, 32 levels of rich in the NFL, Morning Checkdown
1:12:40 &ndash; 1:20:02 &ndash; More Chris Ballard/Colts debate, should they trade for a veteran?
1:20:03 &ndash; 1:29:30 &ndash; Ballard says the Colts need to add a &ldquo;Fastball&rdquo; to their defensive line, what if the Colts don&rsquo;t trade back?
1:29:31 &ndash; 1:56:53 &ndash; NFL Network&rsquo;s Chad Reuter joins us to talk NFL Draft, why he has the Colts drafting a wide receiver in the second round, how he views value of defensive end and linebacker early in Day 2, Hoosiers outside of Mendoza and where they could be going, how high is too high for Jeremiyah Love, surprises he sees in Round 1, Morning Checkdown
1:56:54 &ndash; 2:07:47 &ndash; The NBA Draft Lottery is in the middle of the afternoon on Mother&rsquo;s Day, the Pacers trading the 1st overall pick back in the 70&rsquo;s, where could AR go that makes sense?
2:07:48 &ndash; 2:16:42 &ndash; Why Alec Pierce decided to get ankle surgery when he did, biggest takeaways from Ballard

Tuesday 4/21: Ballard previews Colts draft strategy and if they've improved this offseason + NFL Network's Chad Reuter joins!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/8a43b973-3133-4510-b570-b43300e60063/transcript

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

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