Dane Brugler of The Athletic joins us to discuss the heavy workload that The Beast carries, what he thinks the Colts should do at No. 14, smarter to go tight end early or go trench pick and then go tight end in the second round, how much time it takes to make the Beast and how much work he’s already started on 2026’s version, how he finds all his info, local prospects & more! 

Dane Brugler of The Athletic joins us to discuss the heavy workload that The Beast carries, what he thinks the Colts should do at No. 14, smarter to go tight end early or go trench pick and then go tight end in the second round, how much time it takes to make the Beast and how much work he&rsquo;s already started on 2026&rsquo;s version, how he finds all his info, local prospects &amp; more!&nbsp;

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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

Dane Brugler Talks Colts and All Things NFL Draft! 

00:00 – 10:55 – Recapping Day 1 of March Madness, upsets in the early window, chalk in the late slate, Wisconsin’s poor recent history, Purdue gets on the court today

10:56 – 23:13 – Morning Checkdown

23:14 – 43:37 – Spring break, Kevin’s wife had a March Madness hot take after High Point beat Wisconsin, Braden Smith and Purdue prep for Queens today, Smith’s legacy, High Point’s Flynn Clayman had an all-time postgame interview after their win over Wisconsin, best Day 2 game that isn’t Purdue/Queens

43:38 – 1:10:47 - ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and gives his thoughts on Day 1 of the tournament, the Butler head coaching vacancy in the aftermath of the Thad Matta retirement, some candidates he likes, Purdue/Queens today, Braden Smith on the verge of the all-time NCAA assist record, his semi-state high school breakdown, Morning Checkdown

1:10:48 – 1:18:20 – Can Purdue be the ‘King of Queens’ tonight?, some Colts talk: who was the last Colts wide receiver to have 9 TD’s in a season?

1:18:21 – 1:25:31 – Purdue/Queens tonight, what would it mean for Purdue to win the national championship?

1:25:32 -1:51:17 – High Point’s student radio call is epic, Day 1 results, Colts bring back Cam Mitchell, Colts secondary last season, Morning Checkdown

1:51:18 – 2:02:36 – Sports Illustraded’s Kevin Sweeney joins us to discuss Day 1 of the tournament, AJ Dybantsa’s performance in a losing effort, Cam Boozer’s game, Braden Smith and Purdue, who he could see fitting well with the Pacers

2:02:37 – 2:08:37 – Vasectomies, Purdue heading into Queens

00:00 &ndash; 10:55 &ndash; Recapping Day 1 of March Madness, upsets in the early window, chalk in the late slate, Wisconsin&rsquo;s poor recent history, Purdue gets on the court today
10:56 &ndash; 23:13 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
23:14 &ndash; 43:37 &ndash; Spring break, Kevin&rsquo;s wife had a March Madness hot take after High Point beat Wisconsin, Braden Smith and Purdue prep for Queens today, Smith&rsquo;s legacy, High Point&rsquo;s Flynn Clayman had an all-time postgame interview after their win over Wisconsin, best Day 2 game that isn&rsquo;t Purdue/Queens
43:38 &ndash; 1:10:47 - ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and gives his thoughts on Day 1 of the tournament, the Butler head coaching vacancy in the aftermath of the Thad Matta retirement, some candidates he likes, Purdue/Queens today, Braden Smith on the verge of the all-time NCAA assist record, his semi-state high school breakdown, Morning Checkdown
1:10:48 &ndash; 1:18:20 &ndash; Can Purdue be the &lsquo;King of Queens&rsquo; tonight?, some Colts talk: who was the last Colts wide receiver to have 9 TD&rsquo;s in a season?
1:18:21 &ndash; 1:25:31 &ndash; Purdue/Queens tonight, what would it mean for Purdue to win the national championship?
1:25:32 -1:51:17 &ndash; High Point&rsquo;s student radio call is epic, Day 1 results, Colts bring back Cam Mitchell, Colts secondary last season, Morning Checkdown
1:51:18 &ndash; 2:02:36 &ndash; Sports Illustraded&rsquo;s Kevin Sweeney joins us to discuss Day 1 of the tournament, AJ Dybantsa&rsquo;s performance in a losing effort, Cam Boozer&rsquo;s game, Braden Smith and Purdue, who he could see fitting well with the Pacers
2:02:37 &ndash; 2:08:37 &ndash; Vasectomies, Purdue heading into Queens

Friday 3/20: NCAA Tournament  Day 1 thoughts, Purdue get ready for Queens & more!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/f0b9ecc3-2d30-4706-9d4e-b41300e6ed18/transcript

00:00 – 11:02 – Recapping Day 1 of March Madness, upsets in the early window, chalk in the late slate, Wisconsin’s poor recent history, Purdue gets on the court today

11:03 – 31:26 – Spring break, Kevin’s wife had a March Madness hot take after High Point beat Wisconsin, Braden Smith and Purdue prep for Queens today, Smith’s legacy, High Point’s Flynn Clayman had an all-time postgame interview after their win over Wisconsin, best Day 2 game that isn’t Purdue/Queens

31:27 – 43:49 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and gives his thoughts on Day 1 of the tournament, the Butler head coaching vacancy in the aftermath of the Thad Matta retirement, some candidates he likes, Purdue/Queens today, Braden Smith on the verge of the all-time NCAA assist record, his semi-state high school breakdown

43:50 – 52:44 - Sports Illustraded’s Kevin Sweeney joins us to discuss Day 1 of the tournament, AJ Dybantsa’s performance in a losing effort, Cam Boozer’s game, Braden Smith and Purdue, who he could see fitting well with the Pacers

00:00 &ndash; 11:02 &ndash; Recapping Day 1 of March Madness, upsets in the early window, chalk in the late slate, Wisconsin&rsquo;s poor recent history, Purdue gets on the court today
11:03 &ndash; 31:26 &ndash; Spring break, Kevin&rsquo;s wife had a March Madness hot take after High Point beat Wisconsin, Braden Smith and Purdue prep for Queens today, Smith&rsquo;s legacy, High Point&rsquo;s Flynn Clayman had an all-time postgame interview after their win over Wisconsin, best Day 2 game that isn&rsquo;t Purdue/Queens
31:27 &ndash; 43:49 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and gives his thoughts on Day 1 of the tournament, the Butler head coaching vacancy in the aftermath of the Thad Matta retirement, some candidates he likes, Purdue/Queens today, Braden Smith on the verge of the all-time NCAA assist record, his semi-state high school breakdown
43:50 &ndash; 52:44 - Sports Illustraded&rsquo;s Kevin Sweeney joins us to discuss Day 1 of the tournament, AJ Dybantsa&rsquo;s performance in a losing effort, Cam Boozer&rsquo;s game, Braden Smith and Purdue, who he could see fitting well with the Pacers

Best of Friday 3/20: Day 1 of the tournament thoughts + Purdue preps for Queens 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/4ecaed49-37bc-4755-8b95-b41300e6caa2/transcript

00:00 – 10:49 – March Madness has arrived, Miami-Ohio puts on a show last night, Pacers get blown out by the Knicks as the losing streak continues, TY Hilton announces his retirement from the NFL and we are confused

10:50 – 21:05 – Morning Checkdown

21:06 – 42:48 – Marc’s rough day and then locking his keys in the car the other day, we do our final round of the NCAA Tourney players draft, Colts add a couple more players yesterday, Alec Pierce on with Jake yesterday

42:49 – 1:08:07 – Alec Pierce discussed wanting to stay in Indy, Marc’s daughter turns 9 today, we go through today’s slate of games and our Final Four/national championship match-ups, are we going to get as many Cinderellas and upsets with NIL/transfer portal?, Morning Checkdown

1:08:08 – 1:19:42– The Athletic’s college basketball reporter Justin Williams joins us and discusses how he thinks Purdue will do, upset alerts, what lower-seeds could make a run

1:19:43 – 1:22:43 – Cinderellas, we figure out our NCAA Player draft bet, Colts depth questions

1:22:44 – 1:53:09– Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins and discusses his favorite March Madness memories, the Pacers lose their 15th straight last night, how to evaluate the Pacers the rest of this season, the new WNBA CBA, Caitlin Clark playing again, WNBA timeline, Cade Cunningham diagnosed with a collapsed lung, Morning Checkdown

1:53:10 – 2:03:40 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: our bugaboo March Madness teams, Josh Downs No. 2 WR?, NFL considering 5-year draft pick trades?, what are we watching?

2:03:41 – 2:08:49  – March Madness gets underway in a few hours, the people who have perfect brackets late

00:00 &ndash; 10:49 &ndash; March Madness has arrived, Miami-Ohio puts on a show last night, Pacers get blown out by the Knicks as the losing streak continues, TY Hilton announces his retirement from the NFL and we are confused
10:50 &ndash; 21:05 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
21:06 &ndash; 42:48 &ndash; Marc&rsquo;s rough day and then locking his keys in the car the other day, we do our final round of the NCAA Tourney players draft, Colts add a couple more players yesterday, Alec Pierce on with Jake yesterday
42:49 &ndash; 1:08:07 &ndash; Alec Pierce discussed wanting to stay in Indy, Marc&rsquo;s daughter turns 9 today, we go through today&rsquo;s slate of games and our Final Four/national championship match-ups, are we going to get as many Cinderellas and upsets with NIL/transfer portal?, Morning Checkdown
1:08:08 &ndash; 1:19:42&ndash; The Athletic&rsquo;s college basketball reporter Justin Williams joins us and discusses how he thinks Purdue will do, upset alerts, what lower-seeds could make a run
1:19:43 &ndash; 1:22:43 &ndash; Cinderellas, we figure out our NCAA Player draft bet, Colts depth questions
1:22:44 &ndash; 1:53:09&ndash; Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins and discusses his favorite March Madness memories, the Pacers lose their 15th straight last night, how to evaluate the Pacers the rest of this season, the new WNBA CBA, Caitlin Clark playing again, WNBA timeline, Cade Cunningham diagnosed with a collapsed lung, Morning Checkdown
1:53:10 &ndash; 2:03:40 &ndash; We play I GOTTA KNOW: our bugaboo March Madness teams, Josh Downs No. 2 WR?, NFL considering 5-year draft pick trades?, what are we watching?
2:03:41 &ndash; 2:08:49 &nbsp;&ndash; March Madness gets underway in a few hours, the people who have perfect brackets late

3-19 FULL SHOW

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/332c712b-3e11-4c15-bee6-b41200e6f105/transcript

Dane Brugler Talks Colts and All Things NFL Draft!

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