00:00 – 8:50 – Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103. Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard begin the show recapping the game and previewing what’s to come over the next few hours with the show – including Rick Carlisle joining next hour. 

8:50 – 17:44 – Morning Checkdown 

17:44 – 42:12 – Jeff talks about the boys’ basketball coaches of Jeffersonville and Fishers that he met during the IHSAA press day and reflects on their personalities and attitudes that make him, as a parent, feel confident in the experience the kids are getting on their teams. They finish the hour talking NBA, Lakers’ performance, and where the Pacers may end up placing in the playoffs. UPDATE on KB’s poll on who IU fans will be rooting for in the Purdue v. Houston game on Saturday. 

42:12 – 1:11:09 – Pacers’ Rick Carlisle joins the show. He gives his input on the Purdue v. Houston debate, shares his experience with college basketball this season, and his thoughts on the transfer portal. He then shares about player performance, the great players he’s been honored to coach, and the work he’s looking to do with the team through the rest of the season. 

Morning Checkdown 

1:11:091 1:22:36 – JB shares about his interaction with Alex Golden of Setting the Pace and Obi Toppin about a moment in the game against the Timberwolves. They turn to talking about the draft for the Colts and who they would suggest adding to the roster. 

1:22:36 – 1:27:52 – JB, KB, Jeff, and Fill-in Producer Kielynn go on pop culture rants, including the repetitive bits of March Madness, Jeff’s TV show obsession, and the worst Twitter/X post of 2025 according to KB. 

1:25:52 –1:52:04 – IndyStar’s Joel A. Erickson joins to talk about all things MLB opening day, who he will be rooting for through the season, and Colts’ draft input and what they should be doing to set up for the season.  

Morning Checkdown 

1:52:04 – 2:03:17 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day / Is Cinderella of March Madness dead, or just asleep until next year? And a continuation of the transfer portal discussion. 

1:59:29 – 2:10:27 – Is this the quietest night of sports entertainment? And they finish the show with last thoughts on the transfer portal, its timeline change, and how it affects teams and players across the board. 

00:00 &ndash; 8:50 &ndash; Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103. Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard begin the show recapping the game and previewing what&rsquo;s to come over the next few hours with the show &ndash; including Rick Carlisle joining next hour.&nbsp;
8:50 &ndash; 17:44 &ndash; Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
17:44 &ndash; 42:12 &ndash; Jeff talks about the boys&rsquo; basketball coaches of Jeffersonville and Fishers that he met during the IHSAA press day and reflects on their personalities and attitudes that make him, as a parent, feel confident in the experience the kids are getting on their teams. They finish the hour talking NBA, Lakers&rsquo; performance, and where the Pacers may end up placing in the playoffs. UPDATE on KB&rsquo;s poll on who IU fans will be rooting for in the Purdue v. Houston game on Saturday.&nbsp;
42:12 &ndash; 1:11:09 &ndash; Pacers&rsquo; Rick Carlisle joins the show. He gives his input on the Purdue v. Houston debate, shares his experience with college basketball this season, and his thoughts on the transfer portal. He then shares about player performance, the great players he&rsquo;s been honored to coach, and the work he&rsquo;s looking to do with the team through the rest of the season.&nbsp;
Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:11:091 1:22:36 &ndash; JB shares about his interaction with Alex Golden of Setting the Pace and Obi Toppin about a moment in the game against the Timberwolves. They turn to talking about the draft for the Colts and who they would suggest adding to the roster.&nbsp;
1:22:36 &ndash; 1:27:52 &ndash; JB, KB, Jeff, and Fill-in Producer Kielynn go on pop culture rants, including the repetitive bits of March Madness, Jeff&rsquo;s TV show obsession, and the worst Twitter/X post of 2025 according to KB.&nbsp;
1:25:52 &ndash;1:52:04 &ndash; IndyStar&rsquo;s Joel A. Erickson joins to talk about all things MLB opening day, who he will be rooting for through the season, and Colts&rsquo; draft input and what they should be doing to set up for the season. &nbsp;
Morning Checkdown&nbsp;
1:52:04 &ndash; 2:03:17 &ndash; Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day / Is Cinderella of March Madness dead, or just asleep until next year? And a continuation of the transfer portal discussion.&nbsp;
1:59:29 &ndash; 2:10:27 &ndash; Is this the quietest night of sports entertainment? And they finish the show with last thoughts on the transfer portal, its timeline change, and how it affects teams and players across the board.&nbsp;

Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen, Jeff RIckard, and James Boyd—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’t miss the dynamic trio that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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!