NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins us to discuss the big draw for the NBA All-Star Game being In Indianapolis, what separates the NBA All-Star Game from other sports, the 65-game limit for super max contracts/season awards, the TV streaming, league expansion and how (if at all) it would affect the Pacers & more!

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins us to discuss the big draw for the NBA All-Star Game being In Indianapolis, what separates the NBA All-Star Game from other sports, the 65-game limit for super max contracts/season awards, the TV streaming, league expansion and how (if at all) it would affect the Pacers &amp; more!

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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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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Joins Us!

0:00-14:03 – The Fan Morning Show starts on a Thursday with guests hosts Jason Hammer & Scott Long. The topics of the day start with the United States Men's National Soccer Team beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 last night, and the Pacers signing former 76er Wing Kelly Oubre Jr.

14:03-24:48 – Best college football crowd songs after Country Roads went wild yesterday in the USMNT Soccer win. Morning Checkdown

24:48-47:13 – The NBA takes over the topic of conversation as the Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr, and the Boston Celtics make a puzzling move- trading MVP candidate Jaylen Brown to Philly for PAUL GEORGE.

47:13-1:15:04– Hammer and Scott start Hour 2 of The Fan Morning Show playing the best piece of audio you will hear all day. Morning Checkdown

1:15:04-1:26:51– Greg Rakestraw, soccer extraordinaire, joins to talk the United States men's soccer win.

1:26:51-1:34:27– Hour 2 ends with The Degenerate Special, betting on Joey Chestnut's upcoming performance in the Hotdog Eating Contest this weekend.

1:34:27-2:02:02 – Hour 3 of The Fan Morning Show gets underway with The Fan's own JMV talking all things Indy Sports and NWA. Morning Checkdown

2:02:02-2:20:24 – Former Indiana Pacer Scot Pollard joins to talk about his heart transplant and how life is going right now with a new heart.

2:20:24-EOS– Jake Query, who takes over at 10 a.m., joins for some cross talk ahead of Query & Company to close out The Fan Morning Show. 

0:00-14:03 &ndash; The Fan Morning Show starts on a Thursday with guests hosts Jason Hammer &amp; Scott Long. The topics of the day start with the United States Men's National Soccer Team beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 last night, and the Pacers signing former 76er Wing Kelly Oubre Jr.
14:03-24:48 &ndash; Best college football crowd songs after Country Roads went wild yesterday in the USMNT Soccer win. Morning Checkdown
24:48-47:13 &ndash; The NBA takes over the topic of conversation as the Pacers sign Kelly Oubre Jr, and the Boston Celtics make a puzzling move- trading MVP candidate Jaylen Brown to Philly for PAUL GEORGE.
47:13-1:15:04&ndash; Hammer and Scott start Hour 2 of The Fan Morning Show playing the best piece of audio you will hear all day. Morning Checkdown
1:15:04-1:26:51&ndash; Greg Rakestraw, soccer extraordinaire, joins to talk the United States men's soccer win.
1:26:51-1:34:27&ndash; Hour 2 ends with The Degenerate Special, betting on Joey Chestnut's upcoming performance in the Hotdog Eating Contest this weekend.
1:34:27-2:02:02 &ndash; Hour 3 of The Fan Morning Show gets underway with The Fan's own JMV talking all things Indy Sports and NWA. Morning Checkdown
2:02:02-2:20:24 &ndash; Former Indiana Pacer Scot Pollard joins to talk about his heart transplant and how life is going right now with a new heart.
2:20:24-EOS&ndash; Jake Query, who takes over at 10 a.m., joins for some cross talk ahead of Query &amp; Company to close out The Fan Morning Show.&nbsp;

Thursday 7-2: USMNT Advances, Pacers Splash, Long/Hammer Host!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/3ca04eba-ef2f-45d6-b098-b47b00ed3f05/transcript

0:00-14:03 – The Fan Morning Show starts on a Thursday with guests hosts Jason Hammer & Scott Long. The topics of the day start with the United States Men's National Soccer Team beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 last night, and the Pacers signing former 76er Wing Kelly Oubre Jr.

14:03-25:48 – Greg Rakestraw, soccer extraordinaire, joins to talk the United States men's soccer win.

25:48-EOS – Hour 3 of The Fan Morning Show gets underway with The Fan's own JMV talking all things Indy Sports and NWA. Morning Checkdown 

0:00-14:03 &ndash; The Fan Morning Show starts on a Thursday with guests hosts Jason Hammer &amp; Scott Long. The topics of the day start with the United States Men's National Soccer Team beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 last night, and the Pacers signing former 76er Wing Kelly Oubre Jr.
14:03-25:48 &ndash; Greg Rakestraw, soccer extraordinaire, joins to talk the United States men's soccer win.
25:48-EOS &ndash; Hour 3 of The Fan Morning Show gets underway with The Fan's own JMV talking all things Indy Sports and NWA. Morning Checkdown&nbsp;

Best of Thursday 7-2: World Cup & Pacers Free Agency!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/4de40011-2aef-4bfa-8942-b47b00ee5ec0/transcript

 00:00 – 17:21 – Jason Hammer and Scott Long fill-in and open the show by discussing how the biggest story right now is the USMNT Soccer match. Scott gives a detailed breakdown of the Bosnia before Jason talks about the crowd shots of the tournament. Then, we revisit great national anthems in American history.

17:22 – 26:00 – Jason gives his pitch to Doug Boles on who should perform at Carb Day, morning checkdown.

26:01 – 47:13 – Who are the Pacers better than in the Eastern Conference? Plus, great moments in fireworks history.

47:14 – 1:13:44 – Scott and Jason put "Chris Ballard to trial" and go over his resume over the years. Scott explains how frustrated he is with the first-round draft selections, Jason wonders if Daniel Jones start to the season last year was a fluke, morning checkdown.

1:13:44 – 1:27:47 – Jason and Scott discuss Caitlin Clark as the Fever have a week off. They also play recent audio from a media personality who said the WNBA would be better off with Caitlin Clark. 

1:27:47 – 1:33:39 – Jason believes Sophie Cunningham belongs in a list of "Fan Favorites."

1:33:39 – 2:00:21 – Jason and Scott discuss the USMNT as they get ready to play Bosnia tonight. They talk about the atmosphere of the world cup and if they are catching the soccer fever. Who is worse, soccer snobs or beer snobs? Then, Jason starts talking about Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra, morning checkdown.

 2:00:21 – 2:13:48 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files eventually joins the show to to discuss NBA Free Agency and what the Pacers are up to. They continue to dissect the backup center position and what the possible moves are. 

2:13:48 – 2:18:13 - Jake Query joins Jason and Scott in studio to preview what will be on his show!

&nbsp;00:00&nbsp;&ndash; 17:21 &ndash; Jason Hammer and Scott Long fill-in and open the show by discussing how the biggest story right now is the USMNT Soccer match. Scott gives a detailed breakdown of the Bosnia before Jason talks about the crowd shots of the tournament. Then, we revisit great national anthems in American history.
17:22 &ndash; 26:00 &ndash; Jason gives his pitch to Doug Boles on who should perform at Carb Day, morning checkdown.
26:01 &ndash; 47:13 &ndash; Who are the Pacers better than in the Eastern Conference? Plus, great moments in fireworks history.
47:14 &ndash; 1:13:44 &ndash; Scott and Jason put "Chris Ballard to trial" and go over his resume over the years. Scott explains how frustrated he is with the first-round draft selections, Jason wonders if Daniel Jones start to the season last year was a fluke, morning checkdown.
1:13:44 &ndash; 1:27:47 &ndash;&nbsp;Jason and Scott discuss Caitlin Clark as the Fever have a week off. They also play recent audio from a media personality who said the WNBA would be better off with Caitlin Clark.&nbsp;
1:27:47 &ndash; 1:33:39 &ndash; Jason believes Sophie Cunningham belongs in a list of "Fan Favorites."
1:33:39 &ndash; 2:00:21 &ndash;&nbsp;Jason and Scott discuss the USMNT as they get ready to play Bosnia tonight. They talk about the atmosphere of the world cup and if they are catching the soccer fever. Who is worse, soccer snobs or beer snobs? Then, Jason starts talking about Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra, morning checkdown.
&nbsp;2:00:21 &ndash;&nbsp;2:13:48 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files eventually joins the show to to discuss NBA Free Agency and what the Pacers are up to. They continue to dissect the backup center position and what the possible moves are.&nbsp;
2:13:48 &ndash; 2:18:13 - Jake Query joins Jason and Scott in studio to preview what will be on his show!

Wednesday 7/1: USMNT in action tonight + NBA Free Agency, Jason Hammer and Scott Long fill-in

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/66992e69-1671-4bf1-afd9-b47a00ea0294/transcript

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Joins Us!

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