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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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.
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The Fan Morning Show

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

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(00:00 – 14:03) – We open our first show of 2026 by talking about Indiana's thrashing of Alabama. The Hoosiers worked off the rust and dominated in the trenches. Plus, Jeff actually googles Curt Cignetti 

(14:03– 21:40) – Morning Checkdown

(21:41–45:46) – Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive line stepping up without Stephen Daley injury, looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon. Why the win in Euguene earlier this year was a signature moment for this team. Comparing Nick Saban and Curt Cignetti

(45:47 – 1:12:30) – Greg Rakestraw joins us to talk about the Indiana win and he also describes how they continue to break barriers. This matchup always favored Indiana because of their physicality. He also touches on the Colts and how intrigued he is to see what Carlie-Irsay Gordon does this offseason. How close are the Colts actually? Morning checkdown.

(1:12:31 - 1:23:02) – what does Alabama sports radio sound like on a day like today, how much of yesterday was really surprising?

(1:23:03 -1:30:00) – We take some calls from listeners who continue to react to the College Football Playoff, the potential matchups Indiana might face

(1:30:01 – 1:55:22) – Colts' radio play-by-play voice and IU alum Matt Taylor talks about his feelings with IU winning yesterday and how he's had so many moments over these last few years where he has been wowed. We also play Phillip Rivers' answer to a question Matt Taylor asked about what he will remember about this stretch of games. He also takes us behind the backstory for asking that question. He also gives us Taylor's tidbits and what Riley Leonard is capable of. Morning Checkdown

(1:55:23 – 2:05:21) – We pick our toughest, easiest and most entertaining games of the week 18 NFL slate

(2:05:22 — 2:15:52) - It's fill-in producer Caleb's last day during the run of shows with Marc out and we look ahead to week 18 and if Carlie Irsay-Gordon will speak about the direction of the franchise this offseason. James also gives a rundown of when we can expect to hear from players and coaches after the season, Jeff's gambling debts and predictions for Colts-Texans. 

Instant Replay: Matt Taylor

<a data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">(00:00 &ndash; 14:03) &ndash; We open our first show of 2026 by talking about Indiana's thrashing of Alabama. The Hoosiers worked off the rust and dominated in the trenches. Plus, Jeff actually googles Curt Cignetti&nbsp;</a>
(14:03&ndash; 21:40) &ndash; Morning Checkdown
(21:41&ndash;45:46) &ndash; Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive line stepping up without Stephen Daley injury, looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon. Why the win in Euguene earlier this year was a signature moment for this team. Comparing Nick Saban and Curt Cignetti
(45:47 &ndash; 1:12:30) &ndash; Greg Rakestraw joins us to talk about the Indiana win and he also describes how they continue to break barriers. This matchup always favored Indiana because of their physicality. He also touches on the Colts and how intrigued he is to see what Carlie-Irsay Gordon does this offseason. How close are the Colts actually? Morning checkdown.
(1:12:31 - 1:23:02) &ndash; what does Alabama sports radio sound like on a day like today, how much of yesterday was really surprising?
(1:23:03 -1:30:00) &ndash; We take some calls from listeners who continue to react to the College Football Playoff, the potential matchups Indiana might face
(1:30:01 &ndash; 1:55:22) &ndash; Colts' radio play-by-play voice and IU alum Matt Taylor talks about his feelings with IU winning yesterday and how he's had so many moments over these last few years where he has been wowed. We also play Phillip Rivers' answer to a question Matt Taylor asked about what he will remember about this stretch of games. He also takes us behind the backstory for asking that question. He also gives us Taylor's tidbits and what Riley Leonard is capable of. Morning Checkdown
(1:55:23 &ndash; 2:05:21) &ndash; We pick our toughest, easiest and most entertaining games of the week 18 NFL slate
(2:05:22 &mdash; 2:15:52) - It's fill-in producer Caleb's last day during the run of shows with Marc out and we look ahead to week 18 and if Carlie Irsay-Gordon will speak about the direction of the franchise this offseason. James also gives a rundown of when we can expect to hear from players and coaches after the season, Jeff's gambling debts and predictions for Colts-Texans.&nbsp; Instant Replay: Matt Taylor

Friday 1/2: The Hoosiers win the Rose Bowl + Colts season finale!

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(00:00–24:12) – Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive line stepping up without Stephen Daley injury, looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon. Why the win in Euguene earlier this year was a signature moment for this team. Comparing Nick Saban and Curt Cignetti

(24:13 – 36:19) – Greg Rakestraw joins us to talk about the Indiana win and he also describes how they continue to break barriers. This matchup always favored Indiana because of their physicality. He also touches on the Colts and how intrigued he is to see what Carlie-Irsay Gordon does this offseason. How close are the Colts actually? Morning checkdown.

(36:20 – 53:19) – Colts' radio play-by-play voice and IU alum Matt Taylor talks about his feelings with IU winning yesterday and how he's had so many moments over these last few years where he has been wowed. We also play Phillip Rivers' answer to a question Matt Taylor asked about what he will remember about this stretch of games. He also takes us behind the backstory for asking that question. He also gives us Taylor's tidbits and what Riley Leonard is capable of. Morning Checkdown

(00:00&ndash;24:12) &ndash; Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive line stepping up without Stephen Daley injury, looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon. Why the win in Euguene earlier this year was a signature moment for this team. Comparing Nick Saban and Curt Cignetti
(24:13 &ndash; 36:19) &ndash; Greg Rakestraw joins us to talk about the Indiana win and he also describes how they continue to break barriers. This matchup always favored Indiana because of their physicality. He also touches on the Colts and how intrigued he is to see what Carlie-Irsay Gordon does this offseason. How close are the Colts actually? Morning checkdown.
(36:20 &ndash; 53:19) &ndash; Colts' radio play-by-play voice and IU alum Matt Taylor talks about his feelings with IU winning yesterday and how he's had so many moments over these last few years where he has been wowed. We also play Phillip Rivers' answer to a question Matt Taylor asked about what he will remember about this stretch of games. He also takes us behind the backstory for asking that question. He also gives us Taylor's tidbits and what Riley Leonard is capable of. Morning Checkdown

Best of Friday 1/2: Indiana wins Rose Bowl!

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(00:00 – 11:26) – Jeff is back and thanks everyone for reaching out and the messages while he was gone. It's not New Years Eve in Indiana, it's Rose Bowl eve in Indiana. We start with how Indiana should be able to beat Alabama, how much has changed since Indiana last played a game

(11:27– 21:30) – Morning Checkdown

(21:30–42:48) – Has Indiana ever had a New Year's Day like this? What is the preferred way to watch a big game like this? We play audio from our Joe Buck interview last week talking about how he feels as an IU alum, what would concern you with Indiana in this game, could Fernando Mendoza be the number one pick. James and Kevin talk about what they expect from the Colts Sunday afternoon as they head back to practice today. They touch on what we are going to think of the Phillip Rivers story years from now as well. Who's leading the Brownsburg band in the parade of roses tomorrow.

(42:49 – 1:09:07) – ESPN's Stephen Holder joins to discuss whether this is the Colts biggest offseason in quite some time. Stephen also explains why this was actually one of General Manager Chris Ballard's best years because he was aggressive, what will Alec Pierce get in free agency and how Riley Leonard will perform in a game against one of the best defenses in the league Sunday. He also provides who his best team in the AFC is. We respond to Stephen saying this was one of Ballard's best years and hit a morning checkdown.

(1:09:08 - 1:20:21) – Jeff correctly assumes that fill-in producer Caleb is single, how much blame does Shane Steichen deserve for how the defense performs

(1:20:21 -1:28:18) – We apologize for the streaming issues that listeners are experiencing, and Kevin reads the results of his twitter poll about what changes Colts fans would like to see. The Athletic had a story about Carlie Irsay-Gordon and she had some interesting quotes that we parse through. 

(1:28:19 – 1:50:34) – Kevin reimagines himself back at Indiana on New Year's Eve as a college student when Timber by Kesha comes on before we finish our countdown of best Indiana sports stories of 2025. We were lucky to be in Indiana during a pretty incredible sports year, morning checkdown. 

(1:50:34 – 2:02:36) – Head coach of the Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle returns for his weekly appearance on the show. While there was phone issues with his sound quality, he discusses how a matinee start changes the schedule for the team and what the themes have been of the 9-game skid. Furthermore, how Johnny Furphy's effort has helped the team. How has Pascal Siakam navigated a tough season.

(2:02:36 — 2:08:46) - We make our final predictions for the Rose Bowl tomorrow

<a>(00:00 &ndash; 11:26) &ndash; Jeff is back and thanks everyone for reaching out and the messages while he was gone. It's not New Years Eve in Indiana, it's Rose Bowl eve in Indiana. We start with how Indiana should be able to beat Alabama, how much has changed since Indiana last played a game</a>
(11:27&ndash; 21:30) &ndash; Morning Checkdown
(21:30&ndash;42:48) &ndash; Has Indiana ever had a New Year's Day like this? What is the preferred way to watch a big game like this? We play audio from our Joe Buck interview last week talking about how he feels as an IU alum, what would concern you with Indiana in this game, could Fernando Mendoza be the number one pick. James and Kevin talk about what they expect from the Colts Sunday afternoon as they head back to practice today. They touch on what we are going to think of the Phillip Rivers story years from now as well. Who's leading the Brownsburg band in the parade of roses tomorrow.
(42:49 &ndash; 1:09:07) &ndash; ESPN's Stephen Holder&nbsp;joins to discuss whether this is the Colts biggest offseason in quite some time. Stephen also explains why this was actually one of General Manager Chris Ballard's best years because he was aggressive, what will Alec Pierce get in free agency and how Riley Leonard will perform in a game against one of the best defenses in the league Sunday. He also provides who his best team in the AFC is. We respond to Stephen saying this was one of Ballard's best years and hit a morning checkdown.
(1:09:08 - 1:20:21) &ndash; Jeff correctly assumes that fill-in producer Caleb is single, how much blame does Shane Steichen deserve for how the defense performs
(1:20:21 -1:28:18) &ndash; We apologize for the streaming issues that listeners are experiencing, and Kevin reads the results of his twitter poll about what changes Colts fans would like to see. The Athletic had a story about Carlie Irsay-Gordon and she had some interesting quotes that we parse through.&nbsp;
(1:28:19 &ndash; 1:50:34) &ndash; Kevin reimagines himself back at Indiana on New Year's Eve as a college student when Timber by Kesha comes on before we finish our countdown of best Indiana sports stories of 2025. We were lucky to be in Indiana during a pretty incredible sports year, morning checkdown.&nbsp;
(1:50:34 &ndash; 2:02:36) &ndash; Head coach of the Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle returns for his weekly appearance on the show. While there was phone issues with his sound quality, he discusses how a matinee start changes the schedule for the team and what the themes have been of the 9-game skid. Furthermore, how Johnny Furphy's effort has helped the team. How has Pascal Siakam navigated a tough season.
(2:02:36 &mdash; 2:08:46) - We make our final predictions for the Rose Bowl tomorrow

Wednesday 12/31: Rose Bowl breakdown & Riley Leonard reaction + Rick Carlisle joins!

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

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