Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the travel to and from New York, Haliburton’s play, Bennedict Mathurin to this point, what does he like about the defense right now, their upcoming game against the Bulls, the origin of the annual Mom’s Trip, Aaron Nesmith, Thomas Bryant acquisition & more!

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the travel to and from New York, Haliburton&rsquo;s play, Bennedict Mathurin to this point, what does he like about the defense right now, their upcoming game against the Bulls, the origin of the annual Mom&rsquo;s Trip, Aaron Nesmith, Thomas Bryant acquisition &amp; more!

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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.

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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.
Don&rsquo;t miss the dynamic trio that&rsquo;s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Us For The First Time In 2025!

Dane Fife talks Dusty May and Final Four memories!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/d4699344-2a03-48b5-8d3b-b42100f09660/transcript

 00:00 – 11:04 – Kevin lost a bet with a listener and has to wear an Angel Reese jersey for today, Kevin is a professional parking lot dealer, reflecting on the 2021 NCAA Tournament being here and how it got done, other Final Fours, James' wild week comes to an end, 

11:05- 23:06  – Morning Checkdown

23:07 – 44:41 – What are some of the "underrated" sporting events that we want to go, some of the music lined up for the weekend, revisiting Jason Gardner interview from yesterday, Shane Steichen/Chris Ballard alignment, will North Carolina's next coach be inside Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night

44:42 – 1:09:02 -  Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly appearance to tell us he's doing Indy Eleven Soccer during final four weekend and how he helped the station with some high school connections this week, Braylon Bullins shot, Jake Davis for Illinois, the sectional and re-organizing in Indiana high school sports, recapping the State Finals, morning checkdown

1:09:03 – 1:21:07 – We play some audio of Carlie Irsay-Gordon talking about GM and head coach relationships, Arizona and Illinios different strategies, do you believe in the depth-perception effect

 1:21:08 – 1:27:23 – Dusty May says Michigan and Arizona are similar teams, Bryce James on Arizona, should Blue show up at the Final Four

1:27:24 - 1:53:30 – Former IU assistant coach and player Dane Fife joins to talk about some of the festivities going around Indy this weekend, his memories of spending time with Dusty May, his trip to the Final Four and 2000, his favorite memories from 2001, his opinions on Dan Hurley and the relationships with referees, morning checkdown

1:53:30–2:02:50  –  Will Jeff be front row at the Chainsmokers, revisiting the 2006 Final Four as a listener says it was the worst Indy Final Four, the Arizona vs. Michigan matchup

2:02:50 - 2:08:50 – James reveals how stressful getting your drivers license is in Illinois, predictions for the Final Four, looking forward to the weekend 

&nbsp;00:00 &ndash; 11:04 &ndash; Kevin lost a bet with a listener and has to wear an Angel Reese jersey for today, Kevin is a professional parking lot dealer, reflecting on the 2021 NCAA Tournament being here and how it got done, other Final Fours, James' wild week comes to an end,&nbsp;
11:05- 23:06&nbsp; &ndash; Morning Checkdown
23:07 &ndash; 44:41 &ndash; What are some of the "underrated" sporting events that we want to go, some of the music lined up for the weekend, revisiting Jason Gardner interview from yesterday, Shane Steichen/Chris Ballard alignment, will North Carolina's next coach be inside Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night
44:42 &ndash; 1:09:02 -&nbsp; Greg Rakestraw&nbsp;makes his weekly appearance to tell us he's doing Indy Eleven Soccer during final four weekend and how he helped the station with some high school connections this week, Braylon Bullins shot, Jake Davis for Illinois, the sectional and re-organizing in Indiana high school sports, recapping the State Finals, morning checkdown
1:09:03 &ndash; 1:21:07 &ndash; We play some audio of Carlie Irsay-Gordon talking about GM and head coach relationships, Arizona and Illinios different strategies, do you believe in the depth-perception effect
&nbsp;1:21:08 &ndash; 1:27:23 &ndash; Dusty May says Michigan and Arizona are similar teams, Bryce James on Arizona, should Blue show up at the Final Four
1:27:24 - 1:53:30 &ndash;&nbsp;Former IU assistant coach and player Dane Fife&nbsp;joins to talk about some of the festivities going around Indy this weekend, his memories of spending time with Dusty May, his trip to the Final Four and 2000, his favorite memories from 2001, his opinions on Dan Hurley and the relationships with referees, morning checkdown
1:53:30&ndash;2:02:50&nbsp; &ndash;&nbsp; Will Jeff be front row at the Chainsmokers, revisiting the 2006 Final Four as a listener says it was the worst Indy Final Four, the Arizona vs. Michigan matchup
2:02:50 - 2:08:50 &ndash; James reveals how stressful getting your drivers license is in Illinois, predictions for the Final Four, looking forward to the weekend&nbsp;

Friday 4/3: Final Four is here!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/76a9fddf-9d97-4f01-9bf2-b42100ed42f3/transcript

00:00 – 24:26 -  Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly appearance to tell us he's doing Indy Eleven Soccer during final four weekend and how he helped the station with some high school connections this week, Braylon Bullins shot, Jake Davis for Illinois, the sectional and re-organizing in Indiana high school sports, recapping the State Finals, morning checkdown

24:26 - 50:34 – Former IU assistant coach and player Dane Fife joins to talk about some of the festivities going around Indy this weekend, his memories of spending time with Dusty May, his trip to the Final Four and 2000, his favorite memories from 2001, his opinions on Dan Hurley and the relationships with referees, morning checkdown

50:34 - 56:24 – James reveals how stressful getting your drivers license is in Illinois, predictions for the Final Four, looking forward to the weekend, 

00:00 &ndash; 24:26 -&nbsp; Greg Rakestraw&nbsp;makes his weekly appearance to tell us he's doing Indy Eleven Soccer during final four weekend and how he helped the station with some high school connections this week, Braylon Bullins shot, Jake Davis for Illinois, the sectional and re-organizing in Indiana high school sports, recapping the State Finals, morning checkdown
24:26 - 50:34 &ndash;&nbsp;Former IU assistant coach and player Dane Fife&nbsp;joins to talk about some of the festivities going around Indy this weekend, his memories of spending time with Dusty May, his trip to the Final Four and 2000, his favorite memories from 2001, his opinions on Dan Hurley and the relationships with referees, morning checkdown
50:34 - 56:24 &ndash; James reveals how stressful getting your drivers license is in Illinois, predictions for the Final Four, looking forward to the weekend,&nbsp;

Best of Friday 4/3: Greg Rakestraw and Dane Fife talk Final Four!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/42f67c28-6fff-48ed-aa36-b42100e7034f/transcript

Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Us For The First Time In 2025!

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