Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and tries to find positives in yesterday’s game, struggles on both sides, where improvements need to be made, the defensive lapses, getting Mathurin back and what he brings to the table, Jarace Walker’s opportunity, Pascal Siakam’s mentality, most trying start to a season in his career?

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and tries to find positives in yesterday&rsquo;s game, struggles on both sides, where improvements need to be made, the defensive lapses, getting Mathurin back and what he brings to the table, Jarace Walker&rsquo;s opportunity, Pascal Siakam&rsquo;s mentality, most trying start to a season in his career?

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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.
Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave.
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Rick Carlisle talks Pacers' struggles but getting some healthy bodies back 

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00:00 – 12:06 – The weather is supposed to be wild this weekend, Kevin still isn’t over the Pacers fall from last season, Fernando Mendoza appears on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night, the FBI is investigating the death of Jim Irsay

12:07 – 20:46 – Morning Checkdown

20:47 – 43:30 – Curt Cignetti and Jeff have the same Chipotle order apparently, Fernando Mendoza on The Tonight Show last night, weather preparation, the FBI is investigating Jim Irsay’s death and the questions surrounding his doctor

43:31 – 1:12:48 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and talks about the impact of IU winning the national championship and how the trajectory and interest in IU football changes going forward, can IU become a powerhouse in recruiting going forward?, Kevin and Greg’s annual road trip to a Notre Dame basketball game, his one question he’d ask Fernando Mendoza at the Combine, high schools planning for the forecasted winter storm, IU-Indianapolis stringing some wins together, Morning Checkdown

1:12:49 – 1:23:53 – NFL head coaching cycle, the Bills owner’s insane press conference, why is Chris Ballard’s record not held to the standard that other front offices hold their GM’s?

1:23:54 – 1:31:15 – The Titans hired Robert Saleh as head coach, where does that rank Shane Steichen in the AFC South?, is there appeal to see if Jarrett Stidham

1:31:16 – 1:55:05 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us recaps his attendance of the national championship game and watching his Hoosiers win it, Mendoza’s touchdown run, his very full day in Miami, how many Hoosiers get drafted in April?, hosting trivia nights starting next week, Morning Checkdown

1:55:06 – 2:03:24 – Winter weather, school closings back in the day, IU student call of the national championship

2:03:25 – 2:10:14 – The Curt Cignetti memes are hilarious, self-checkout, Mendoza on the Tonight Show, our NFL Championship Game predictions

00:00 &ndash; 12:06 &ndash; The weather is supposed to be wild this weekend, Kevin still isn&rsquo;t over the Pacers fall from last season, Fernando Mendoza appears on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night, the FBI is investigating the death of Jim Irsay
12:07 &ndash; 20:46 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
20:47 &ndash; 43:30 &ndash; Curt Cignetti and Jeff have the same Chipotle order apparently, Fernando Mendoza on The Tonight Show last night, weather preparation, the FBI is investigating Jim Irsay&rsquo;s death and the questions surrounding his doctor
43:31 &ndash; 1:12:48 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and talks about the impact of IU winning the national championship and how the trajectory and interest in IU football changes going forward, can IU become a powerhouse in recruiting going forward?, Kevin and Greg&rsquo;s annual road trip to a Notre Dame basketball game, his one question he&rsquo;d ask Fernando Mendoza at the Combine, high schools planning for the forecasted winter storm, IU-Indianapolis stringing some wins together, Morning Checkdown
1:12:49 &ndash; 1:23:53 &ndash; NFL head coaching cycle, the Bills owner&rsquo;s insane press conference, why is Chris Ballard&rsquo;s record not held to the standard that other front offices hold their GM&rsquo;s?
1:23:54 &ndash; 1:31:15 &ndash; The Titans hired Robert Saleh as head coach, where does that rank Shane Steichen in the AFC South?, is there appeal to see if Jarrett Stidham
1:31:16 &ndash; 1:55:05 &ndash; Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us recaps his attendance of the national championship game and watching his Hoosiers win it, Mendoza&rsquo;s touchdown run, his very full day in Miami, how many Hoosiers get drafted in April?, hosting trivia nights starting next week, Morning Checkdown
1:55:06 &ndash; 2:03:24 &ndash; Winter weather, school closings back in the day, IU student call of the national championship
2:03:25 &ndash; 2:10:14 &ndash; The Curt Cignetti memes are hilarious, self-checkout, Mendoza on the Tonight Show, our NFL Championship Game predictions

Friday 1/23: A busy sports weekend, Hoosiers get ready to party & NFL Conference games!

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00:00 – 22:49 – Curt Cignetti and Jeff have the same Chipotle order apparently, Fernando Mendoza on The Tonight Show last night, weather preparation, the FBI is investigating Jim Irsay’s death and the questions surrounding his doctor

22:50 – 39:47 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and talks about the impact of IU winning the national championship and how the trajectory and interest in IU football changes going forward, can IU become a powerhouse in recruiting going forward?, Kevin and Greg’s annual road trip to a Notre Dame basketball game, his one question he’d ask Fernando Mendoza at the Combine, high schools planning for the forecasted winter storm, IU-Indianapolis stringing some wins together

39:48 – 51:09 - NFL head coaching cycle, the Bills owner’s insane press conference, why is Chris Ballard’s record not held to the standard that other front offices hold their GM’s?

51:10 – 1:07:42 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us recaps his attendance of the national championship game and watching his Hoosiers win it, Mendoza’s touchdown run, his very full day in Miami, how many Hoosiers get drafted in April?, hosting trivia nights starting next week

00:00 &ndash; 22:49 &ndash; Curt Cignetti and Jeff have the same Chipotle order apparently, Fernando Mendoza on The Tonight Show last night, weather preparation, the FBI is investigating Jim Irsay&rsquo;s death and the questions surrounding his doctor
22:50 &ndash; 39:47 &ndash; ISC&rsquo;s Greg Rakestraw joins us and talks about the impact of IU winning the national championship and how the trajectory and interest in IU football changes going forward, can IU become a powerhouse in recruiting going forward?, Kevin and Greg&rsquo;s annual road trip to a Notre Dame basketball game, his one question he&rsquo;d ask Fernando Mendoza at the Combine, high schools planning for the forecasted winter storm, IU-Indianapolis stringing some wins together
39:48 &ndash; 51:09 - NFL head coaching cycle, the Bills owner&rsquo;s insane press conference, why is Chris Ballard&rsquo;s record not held to the standard that other front offices hold their GM&rsquo;s?
51:10 &ndash; 1:07:42 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us recaps his attendance of the national championship game and watching his Hoosiers win it, Mendoza&rsquo;s touchdown run, his very full day in Miami, how many Hoosiers get drafted in April?, hosting trivia nights starting next week

Best of Friday 1/23: Hoosiers get ready to part, FBI investigating Irsay death & NFL Championship weekend!

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00:00 – 13:41– Still basking in the glow of IU’s national championship win, Fernando Mendoza updates his LinkedIn profile, the NFL Combine will stick in Indy through 2028, NFL Combine moments from years’ past

13:42 – 20:53 – Morning Checkdown

20:54 – 42:21 – Curt Cignetti called his shot and delivered, Mark Cuban discusses what it means to be an IU donor, IU NFL prospects, Colts needs ahead of the NFL Draft, D’Angelo Ponds, Bills owner slams Keon Coleman: do we appreciate the honesty or is that too much for an owner to say publicly?

42:22 – 1:06:45 – We may have lighting fixes in the studio finally, Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn, the Broncos are the largest home team underdog in Championship game history, are we saying goodbye to outdoor NFL stadiums, how many Colts UFA’s will come back in 2026?, playoffs or bust for the Colts in 2026?, Morning Checkdown

1:06:46 – 1:17:56 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us to discuss the Bulldogs’ stringing some wins together, players who have exceeded his expectations, his thoughts on other schools trying to get guys back from the pros, what one guardrail would he install for NIL if he could add one, his thoughts on IU winning the national championship

1:17:57 – 1:26:12 – NFL Championship Game matchup thoughts, the Colts are ending their time at Grand Park in 2027

1:26:13 – 1:48:27 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses being in attendance for the national championship and watching his Hoosiers win, Pacers fall to the Celtics and where is this headed with the trade deadline approaching?, WNBA schedules released but what does it really mean, the current CBA negotiations, Tyler Warren fails to makes it as a finalist for Rookie of the Year, Morning Checkdown

1:48:28 – 1:59:40 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Fever schedule is out but will they play all 44 games?, 18-game NFL season?, Colts untouchables?, what should the Pacers do, Oscar nominations out today what was the best movie you saw in the past year?

1:59:41 – 2:09:10 – NFL Award nominations are out, MVP nominations, inclement weather in the area this weekend

00:00 &ndash; 13:41&ndash; Still basking in the glow of IU&rsquo;s national championship win, Fernando Mendoza updates his LinkedIn profile, the NFL Combine will stick in Indy through 2028, NFL Combine moments from years&rsquo; past
13:42 &ndash; 20:53 &ndash; Morning Checkdown
20:54 &ndash; 42:21 &ndash; Curt Cignetti called his shot and delivered, Mark Cuban discusses what it means to be an IU donor, IU NFL prospects, Colts needs ahead of the NFL Draft, D&rsquo;Angelo Ponds, Bills owner slams Keon Coleman: do we appreciate the honesty or is that too much for an owner to say publicly?
42:22 &ndash; 1:06:45 &ndash; We may have lighting fixes in the studio finally, Fernando Mendoza&rsquo;s LinkedIn, the Broncos are the largest home team underdog in Championship game history, are we saying goodbye to outdoor NFL stadiums, how many Colts UFA&rsquo;s will come back in 2026?, playoffs or bust for the Colts in 2026?, Morning Checkdown
1:06:46 &ndash; 1:17:56 &ndash; Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us to discuss the Bulldogs&rsquo; stringing some wins together, players who have exceeded his expectations, his thoughts on other schools trying to get guys back from the pros, what one guardrail would he install for NIL if he could add one, his thoughts on IU winning the national championship
1:17:57 &ndash; 1:26:12 &ndash; NFL Championship Game matchup thoughts, the Colts are ending their time at Grand Park in 2027
1:26:13 &ndash; 1:48:27 &ndash; Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses being in attendance for the national championship and watching his Hoosiers win, Pacers fall to the Celtics and where is this headed with the trade deadline approaching?, WNBA schedules released but what does it really mean, the current CBA negotiations, Tyler Warren fails to makes it as a finalist for Rookie of the Year, Morning Checkdown
1:48:28 &ndash; 1:59:40 &ndash; We play I GOTTA KNOW: Fever schedule is out but will they play all 44 games?, 18-game NFL season?, Colts untouchables?, what should the Pacers do, Oscar nominations out today what was the best movie you saw in the past year?
1:59:41 &ndash; 2:09:10 &ndash; NFL Award nominations are out, MVP nominations, inclement weather in the area this weekend

Thursday 1/22: Colts off-season musts, Cignetti delivers, Thad Matta joins + I GOTTA KNOW!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/c04cd34d-7220-414e-bfd3-b3da00f82936/transcript

Rick Carlisle talks Pacers' struggles but getting some healthy bodies back

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