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;

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!

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!

The Fan Morning Show Clips & Interviews

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

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 – 13:45 – It’s our final day at the NFL Combine and Kevin immediately strip teases into a Hammond Bears shirt, Fernando Mendoza will speak at the Combine later this morning, Anthony Richardson requests a trade from the Colts, what is a realistic return?

13:46 – 19:40 – Morning Checkdown

19:41 – 44:52 – Anthony Richardson requests a trade, the timeline of Anthony Richardson and the Colts and where it went wrong, who gets the most blame for things going south so quickly, how would Richardson have fared this season if he was healthy?, IndyCar Radio’s Mark Jaynes joins us to preview the IndyCar season opener in St. Pete

44:53 – 1:06:49 – ESPN’s Field Yates joins us and discusses his love for Indy at the Combine, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s trade request and what compensation he thinks they’ll receive, what extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce looks like, Fernado Mendoza’s meteoric rise, Morning Checkdown

1:06:50 – 1:20:19 – What should the Colts do with the QB position if Daniel Jones still isn’t healthy come training camp?, Visit Indy’s Chris Gahl joins us and discusses the origins of the Indiana Convention Center and how it was built with the NFL Combine in mind, how they keep the combine in Indy, trying to get the NFL Draft to town, next big event he wants to come to town

1:20:20 – 1:31:41– Fernando Mendoza meets the media at the combine, Kevin sings Happy Birthday to Mike Chappell

1:31:42 – 1:53:29 The most/least likely Colts to return next season, the future of Zaire Franklin, what Ballard had to say about Franklin earlier this week, Morning Checkdown

1:53:30 – 2:04:14 – Combine thoughts, Fernando Mendoza hit the podium and discussed hanging out with Peyton and Eli Manning and Daniel Jones at the Super Bowl, revisiting our most/least likely to return Colts lists

2:04:15 – 2:14:04 – Wrapping up our last show at the Combine – Chris Ballard’s biggest miss in his tenure looks to be the drafting and evaluation of Anthony Richardson, Chris Ballard’s tenure

00:00 &ndash; 13:45 &ndash; It&rsquo;s our final day at the NFL Combine and Kevin immediately strip teases into a Hammond Bears shirt, Fernando Mendoza will speak at the Combine later this morning, Anthony Richardson requests a trade from the Colts, what is a realistic return?
13:46 &ndash; 19:40 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
19:41 &ndash; 44:52 &ndash; Anthony Richardson requests a trade, the timeline of Anthony Richardson and the Colts and where it went wrong, who gets the most blame for things going south so quickly, how would Richardson have fared this season if he was healthy?, IndyCar Radio&rsquo;s Mark Jaynes joins us to preview the IndyCar season opener in St. Pete
44:53 &ndash; 1:06:49 &ndash; ESPN&rsquo;s Field Yates joins us and discusses his love for Indy at the Combine, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s trade request and what compensation he thinks they&rsquo;ll receive, what extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce looks like, Fernado Mendoza&rsquo;s meteoric rise, Morning Checkdown
1:06:50 &ndash; 1:20:19 &ndash; What should the Colts do with the QB position if Daniel Jones still isn&rsquo;t healthy come training camp?, Visit Indy&rsquo;s Chris Gahl joins us and discusses the origins of the Indiana Convention Center and how it was built with the NFL Combine in mind, how they keep the combine in Indy, trying to get the NFL Draft to town, next big event he wants to come to town
1:20:20 &ndash; 1:31:41&ndash; Fernando Mendoza meets the media at the combine, Kevin sings Happy Birthday to Mike Chappell
1:31:42 &ndash; 1:53:29 The most/least likely Colts to return next season, the future of Zaire Franklin, what Ballard had to say about Franklin earlier this week, Morning Checkdown
1:53:30 &ndash; 2:04:14 &ndash; Combine thoughts, Fernando Mendoza hit the podium and discussed hanging out with Peyton and Eli Manning and Daniel Jones at the Super Bowl, revisiting our most/least likely to return Colts lists
2:04:15 &ndash; 2:14:04 &ndash; Wrapping up our last show at the Combine &ndash; Chris Ballard&rsquo;s biggest miss in his tenure looks to be the drafting and evaluation of Anthony Richardson, Chris Ballard&rsquo;s tenure

Friday 2/27: AR requests a trade, what's a realistic return? + ESPN's Field Yates & more! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/abb81854-5e03-48bd-9e4b-b3fe00f7bdc2/transcript

00:00 – 25:15 – Anthony Richardson requests a trade, the timeline of Anthony Richardson and the Colts and where it went wrong, who gets the most blame for things going south so quickly, how would Richardson have fared this season if he was healthy?, IndyCar Radio’s Mark Jaynes joins us to preview the IndyCar season opener in St. Pete

25:16 – 38:39 – ESPN’s Field Yates joins us and discusses his love for Indy at the Combine, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s trade request and what compensation he thinks they’ll receive, what extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce looks like, Fernado Mendoza’s meteoric rise

38:40 – 47:03 – Visit Indy’s Chris Gahl joins us and discusses the origins of the Indiana Convention Center and how it was built with the NFL Combine in mind, how they keep the combine in Indy, trying to get the NFL Draft to town, next big event he wants to come to town

47:04 – 59:36 - The most/least likely Colts to return next season

00:00 &ndash; 25:15 &ndash; Anthony Richardson requests a trade, the timeline of Anthony Richardson and the Colts and where it went wrong, who gets the most blame for things going south so quickly, how would Richardson have fared this season if he was healthy?, IndyCar Radio&rsquo;s Mark Jaynes joins us to preview the IndyCar season opener in St. Pete
25:16 &ndash; 38:39 &ndash; ESPN&rsquo;s Field Yates joins us and discusses his love for Indy at the Combine, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s trade request and what compensation he thinks they&rsquo;ll receive, what extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce looks like, Fernado Mendoza&rsquo;s meteoric rise
38:40 &ndash; 47:03 &ndash; Visit Indy&rsquo;s Chris Gahl joins us and discusses the origins of the Indiana Convention Center and how it was built with the NFL Combine in mind, how they keep the combine in Indy, trying to get the NFL Draft to town, next big event he wants to come to town
47:04 &ndash; 59:36 - The most/least likely Colts to return next season

Best of Friday 2/27:  Last day at the Combine! Field Yates joins + most/least likely Colts to return! 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/f6f92938-b08c-4c3b-a44c-b3fe00f66e65/transcript

ESPN’s Field Yates joins us and discusses his love for Indy at the Combine, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s trade request and what compensation he thinks they’ll receive, what extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce looks like, Fernado Mendoza’s meteoric rise & more!

ESPN&rsquo;s Field Yates joins us and discusses his love for Indy at the Combine, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s trade request and what compensation he thinks they&rsquo;ll receive, what extensions for Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce looks like, Fernado Mendoza&rsquo;s meteoric rise &amp; more!

ESPN's Field Yates joins and discusses AR asking for a trade/Colts compensation, NFL Draft

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/24b56c0c-8293-4ad8-b752-b3fe00f67bbd/transcript

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

The Fan Morning Show

In 2 playlist(s)

The Fan Morning Show

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips