IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his article on Braden Smith and how it came together, the Smiths reaching out to him, his thoughts on the whole process, getting his wife’s perspective on the situation, the talk of retirement and why it sent a red flag to Braden’s wife, his contract getting restructured heading into next season, the offensive line headed into the draft

IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his article on Braden Smith and how it came together, the Smiths reaching out to him, his thoughts on the whole process, getting his wife&rsquo;s perspective on the situation, the talk of retirement and why it sent a red flag to Braden&rsquo;s wife, his contract getting restructured heading into next season, the offensive line headed into the draft

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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.
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Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his in-depth article on Braden Smith

00:00 – 13:29 WTHR's Dominic Miranda joins us on this Fan Football Friday! We hear about his routine on Friday nights and which games he will be at tonight. Dominic gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson being named QB2 behind Daniel Jones. How can he prove his worth this season or perhaps, increase his trade value? 

13:29 – 25:23 NHRA Driver Austin Prock joins us to discuss what it's like to drive a funny car, and how it compares in speed to other racing circuits. Austin also explains his training regiment to prepare himself for racing and also participating in the upkeep of his vehicle alongside his crew. He also tells us how he evaluates success in a race compared to other sports where there are hours of gameplay to analyze. 

25:23 – 39:56 3x NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins us to talk about his journey throughout this sport and how he started driving during Peyton Manning's rookie season. He talks his top career speed, 339.28 mph, and what it's like to drive that fast. Morning Checkdown. 

 

39:56 – 45:34 The Athletic's David Ubben joins us for Fan Football Friday and he discusses Indiana University football. He updates us on the IU players attempting to come back with more eligibility. 

45:34 – 48:34 Matt Taylor, Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins us to discuss the Colts for Fan Football Friday as we close out the show. The preparation for a full NFL season is coming to a close, and more of the story behind Anthony Richardson Sr. being named QB2. 

00:00 &ndash; 13:29&nbsp;WTHR's Dominic Miranda joins us on this Fan Football Friday! We hear about his routine on Friday nights and which games he will be at tonight. Dominic gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson being named QB2 behind Daniel Jones. How can he prove his worth this season or perhaps, increase his trade value?&nbsp;
13:29 &ndash; 25:23&nbsp;NHRA Driver Austin Prock joins us to discuss what it's like to drive a funny car, and how it compares in speed to other racing circuits. Austin also explains his training regiment to prepare himself for racing and also participating in the upkeep of his vehicle alongside his crew. He also tells us how he evaluates success in a race compared to other sports where there are hours of gameplay to analyze.&nbsp;
25:23 &ndash; 39:56&nbsp;3x NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins us to talk about his journey throughout this sport and how he started driving during Peyton Manning's rookie season. He talks his top career speed, 339.28 mph, and what it's like to drive that fast. Morning Checkdown.&nbsp;
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39:56 &ndash; 45:34&nbsp;The Athletic's David Ubben joins us for Fan Football Friday and he discusses Indiana University football. He updates us on the IU players attempting to come back with more eligibility.&nbsp;
45:34 &ndash; 48:34&nbsp;Matt Taylor, Voice of the Indianapolis Colts,&nbsp;joins us to discuss the Colts for Fan Football Friday as we close out the show. The preparation for a full NFL season is coming to a close, and more of the story&nbsp;behind Anthony Richardson Sr. being named QB2.&nbsp;

Best of Friday 9/4: Fan Football Friday + NHRA Drivers

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00:00 – 14:00 We are live at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for NHRA U.S Nationals! Greg Rakestraw also steps in with James Boyd to guest host on this Fan Football Friday. Keenan Allen spoke for the first time after his arrest yesterday, and he has been pretty mum about the topic. We have more Colts topics to break down like Anthony Richardson being named QB2 and team captains being named. 

14:00 - 22:32 Morning Checkdown 

22:32 - 42:50 WTHR's Dominic Miranda joins us on this Fan Football Friday! We hear about his routine on Friday nights and which games he will be at tonight. Dominic gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson being named QB2 behind Daniel Jones. How can he prove his worth this season or perhaps, increase his trade value? 

42:50 – 1:07:04 Greg Rakestraw leads the way on some college football action going on throughout the state of Indiana. He discusses the situation in West Lafayette and how that could play out for Purdue. Greg and James talk about what can be expected from the defending national champions. How can transfer QB Josh Hoover rise up and lead? Notre Dame also has the potential to be a great team this season. Morning Checkdown 

1:07:04 – 1:18:56 NHRA Driver Austin Prock joins us to discuss what it's like to drive a funny car, and how it compares in speed to other racing circuits. Austin also explains his training regiment to prepare himself for racing and also participating in the upkeep of his vehicle alongside his crew. He also tells us how he evaluates success in a race compared to other sports where there are hours of gameplay to analyze. 

1:18:56 - 1:25:41 Anthony Richardson Sr. has had quite the journey throughout the last season. What can we expect to see from him this season after once again being named QB2? Could he be mixed into the rotation to protect Daniel Jones? 

1:25:41 – 1:49:54 3x NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins us to talk about his journey throughout this sport and how he started driving during Peyton Manning's rookie season. He talks his top career speed, 339.28 mph, and what it's like to drive that fast. Morning Checkdown. 

1:49:54 – 2:03:07 The Athletic's David Ubben joins us for Fan Football Friday and he discusses Indiana University football. He updates us on the IU players attempting to come back with more eligibility, 

2:03:07 – 2:06:07 Matt Taylor, Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins us to discuss the Colts for Fan Football Friday as we close out the show. The preparation for a full NFL season is coming to a close, and more of the story behind Anthony Richardson Sr. being named QB2. 

00:00 &ndash; 14:00 We are live at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for NHRA U.S Nationals! Greg Rakestraw also steps in with James Boyd to guest host on this Fan Football Friday. Keenan Allen spoke for the first time after his arrest yesterday, and he has been pretty mum about the topic. We have more Colts topics to break down like Anthony Richardson being named QB2 and team captains being named.&nbsp;
14:00 - 22:32 Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
22:32 - 42:50 WTHR's Dominic Miranda joins us on this Fan Football Friday! We hear about his routine on Friday nights and which games he will be at tonight. Dominic gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson being named QB2 behind Daniel Jones. How can he prove his worth this season or perhaps, increase his trade value?&nbsp;
42:50 &ndash; 1:07:04 Greg Rakestraw leads the way on some college football action going on throughout the state of Indiana. He discusses the situation in West Lafayette and how that could play out for Purdue. Greg and James talk about what can be expected from the defending national champions. How can transfer QB Josh Hoover rise up and lead? Notre Dame also has the potential to be a great team this season. Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:07:04 &ndash; 1:18:56 NHRA Driver Austin Prock joins us to discuss what it's like to drive a funny car, and how it compares in speed to other racing circuits. Austin also explains his training regiment to prepare himself for racing and also participating in the upkeep of his vehicle alongside his crew. He also tells us how he evaluates success in a race compared to other sports where there are hours of gameplay to analyze.&nbsp;
1:18:56 - 1:25:41 Anthony Richardson Sr. has had quite the journey throughout the last season. What can we expect to see from him this season after once again being named QB2? Could he be mixed into the rotation to protect Daniel Jones?&nbsp;
1:25:41 &ndash; 1:49:54&nbsp;3x NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps joins us to talk about his journey throughout this sport and how he started driving during Peyton Manning's rookie season. He talks his top career speed, 339.28 mph, and what it's like to drive that fast. Morning Checkdown.&nbsp;
1:49:54&nbsp;&ndash; 2:03:07&nbsp;The Athletic's David Ubben joins us for Fan Football Friday and he discusses Indiana University football. He updates us on the IU players attempting to come back with more eligibility,&nbsp;
2:03:07&nbsp;&ndash; 2:06:07&nbsp;Matt Taylor, Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins us to discuss the Colts for Fan Football Friday as we close out the show. The preparation for a full NFL season is coming to a close, and more of the story&nbsp;behind Anthony Richardson Sr. being named QB2.&nbsp;

Friday 9/4: Live from NHRA U.S. Nationals + Fan Football Friday!

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00:00 – 12:40 – James starts the show by bearing two very different gifts for Kevin and Marc, the guys preview the show today, Adam Silver and the NBA league office drop the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers, the Clippers lose five first-round picks including the one they acquired from the Pacers in the Zubac trade  

12:41 – 19:49 – Morning Checkdown  

19:50 – 43:45– Colts optimism as we near the Ravens opener, could the Ravens be had in Week 1?, Kawhi Leonard’s statement following the Clippers punishments, who could break out for the Colts , Dejean Love 

43:46 – 1:08:14 – Kevin gets upset by Marc’s college anthem rejoiner, Keenan Allen expected to speak later today, we play I GOTTA KNOW: biggest Colts fear heading into the season, Colts confidence, number of Fernando Mendoza starts this season, job we couldn’t do because of the gross level, what are we watching?, Morning Checkdown 

1:08:15 – 1:19:22 – The Athletic’s Pete Sampson joins us to preview the Notre Dame season opener and where this level ranks on the anticipation scale, why he thinks they could legitimately win the national championship, CJ Carr expectations, biggest concerns for the Irish, Notre Dame’s lack of a conference, most hated teams in the country  

1:19:23 – 1:24:12  – Kevin critiques ESPN’s college football theme, James has digested and survived Kevin’s thawed out dino nuggets 

1:24:13 – 1:50:54 – Pacers sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses his confidence in his Ball State Cardinals taking on Ohio State, his mascot days, the DAZN deal with the Pacers, the pinstripe jersey return, when will the app debut and the preseason schedule plan, Morning Checkdown  

1:50:55 – 2:00:24 – Nerdy sports bucket lists items, college football getting underway, Fernando Mendoza’s brother in action against Deion Sanders and Colorado tonight  

2:00:25 -2:07:04 – The Crossover with Jake Query begins with a birthday celebration of Jake’s 54th birthday, his 50th birthday celebration, the Clippers penalty  

00:00&nbsp;&ndash; 12:40&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;James&nbsp;starts the show by bearing two very different gifts for Kevin and Marc, the guys preview the show today, Adam Silver and the NBA league office drop the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers,&nbsp;the Clippers lose five first-round picks including&nbsp;the one they acquired from the Pacers in the Zubac trade&nbsp;&nbsp;
12:41&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;19:49&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Morning Checkdown&nbsp;&nbsp;
19:50&nbsp;&ndash; 43:45&ndash;&nbsp;Colts&nbsp;optimism as we&nbsp;near the Ravens opener, could the Ravens be had in Week&nbsp;1?,&nbsp;Kawhi Leonard&rsquo;s statement following the Clippers punishments, who could break out for the&nbsp;Colts&nbsp;,&nbsp;Dejean Love&nbsp;
43:46&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;1:08:14&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Kevin gets upset by Marc&rsquo;s college anthem&nbsp;rejoiner,&nbsp;Keenan Allen expected to speak&nbsp;later&nbsp;today,&nbsp;we play I GOTTA KNOW: biggest&nbsp;Colts&nbsp;fear heading into the season,&nbsp;Colts&nbsp;confidence,&nbsp;number of Fernando Mendoza starts this season, job we couldn&rsquo;t do because of the gross level, what are we&nbsp;watching?,&nbsp;Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:08:15&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;1:19:22&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;The&nbsp;Athletic&rsquo;s&nbsp;Pete Sampson joins us&nbsp;to preview the Notre Dame season opener&nbsp;and where this level ranks on the anticipation scale,&nbsp;why he thinks they could legitimately win the national championship,&nbsp;CJ Carr expectations, biggest concerns for the Irish,&nbsp;Notre Dame&rsquo;s lack of a conference, most hated&nbsp;teams in the country&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:19:23 &ndash;&nbsp;1:24:12&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Kevin critiques&nbsp;ESPN&rsquo;s college football theme, James has digested and survived Kevin&rsquo;s thawed out dino nuggets&nbsp;
1:24:13 &ndash; 1:50:54&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Pacers&nbsp;sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson joins us&nbsp;and discusses his confidence in his Ball State Cardinals taking on Ohio State, his mascot days,&nbsp;the DAZN&nbsp;deal with the Pacers,&nbsp;the pinstripe jersey return, when will the app debut and the preseason schedule plan,&nbsp;Morning Checkdown&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:50:55 &ndash; 2:00:24&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Nerdy sports bucket lists&nbsp;items, college football getting underway, Fernando Mendoza&rsquo;s brother in action against Deion Sanders and Colorado tonight&nbsp;&nbsp;
2:00:25&nbsp;-2:07:04&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;The Crossover&nbsp;with Jake Query begins with a birthday celebration of Jake&rsquo;s 54th&nbsp;birthday, his 50th&nbsp;birthday celebration, the Clippers penalty&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thursday 9/3: Colts confidence levels, ND season preview, I GOTTA KNOW & NBA hammers Clippers

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Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his in-depth article on Braden Smith

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