Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us ahead of tonight’s Game 5 and discusses whether or not he’s ever been to the Indy 500 or ridden in an IndyCar before, Game 3 reactions with the Turner block and Nemhard three, guarding Jalen Brunson, where they have to tighten up the rest of the series, key to winning the series & MORE!

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us ahead of tonight’s Game 5 and discusses whether or not he’s ever been to the Indy 500 or ridden in an IndyCar before, Game 3 reactions with the Turner block and Nemhard three, guarding Jalen Brunson, where they have to tighten up the rest of the series, key to winning the series &amp; MORE!

Indy's only morning drive sports show. Listen from 7AM-10AM on 93.5 or 107.5 FM with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney Monday through Friday!

Indy's only morning drive sports show. Listen from 7AM-10AM on 93.5 or 107.5 FM with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney Monday through Friday!

The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy Podcast

Indy's only morning drive sports show. Listen from 7AM-10AM on 93.5 or 107.5 FM with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney on Monday through Friday!

Indy's only morning drive sports show. Listen from 7AM-10AM on 93.5 or 107.5 FM with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney on Monday through Friday!

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Us Ahead of Tonight's Critical Game 5!

00:00-17:30 - The Wake Up Call with Kevin Bowen and Marc Dykton starts on a Friday talking about the poor performance from the Fever last night against Seattle. Are the excuses of a brutal early schedule valid? What will it take to turn things around once the schedule lightens up in the near future? Plus, Kevin gets ridiculed for a disastrous NBA Finals prediction, saying yesterday that the Timberwolves would come back from down 3-0 and win the series. 

17:30-23:47 - Morning Checkdown 

23:47-42:35 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network, among many other ventures, joins to talk about all things Indy sports. First, they discuss last weekend’s 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 and what Rakestraw’s long day looked like from the track. Then, they talk about the baseball scene with so many great college teams from Indiana making postseason runs. They talk about the high school scene with the Indiana/Kentucky All Star game coming up. Then, it's a discussion on what the process looks like for the city to acquire an MLS franchise. Finally, Greg talks about the passing of Scott Alan. 

42:35-1:15:14 – KB and Marc start the second hour of the show talking about the Colts’ second open OTA period, starting with head coach Shane Steichen’s glowing reviews of second round pick AD Mitchell. Then, its a Morning Checkdown. 

1:15:14-1:25:00 – KB and Marc talk about what the Pacers need to do with impending free agent Pascal Siakam, who the team just gave up a lot to acquire. Should they offer him a full max deal, or try to offer a lesser deal and hope Siakam doesn’t walk away for nothing? 

1:25:00-1:30:19 – KB says goodbye to Marc, who heads to his daughter’s preschool graduation. 

1:30:19-1:58:19 – To start the final hour, George Bremer of the Herald Bulletin joins KB to discuss all things Indianapolis Colts after the second open OTA practice session at West 56th St. How does Anthony Richardson look? What about the back end of the defense? The Colts will trim the roster to 53 men in August, how many of those 53 are on the team right now? Kevin asks Bremer which Colts rookie he is the most curious about, aside from Latu and Mitchell, the top two picks. The finish the conversation talking about the Indiana Fever and their slow start to the season for Caitlin Clark and company. 

1:58:19-2:05:41 - Pop Quiz! 

2:05:41-2:18:276 To finish the show, Al Ready, the manager of the UIndy baseball team, joins to talk about the Greyhound’s second straight run to the college baseball World Series.  

00:00-17:30 - The Wake Up Call with Kevin Bowen and Marc Dykton starts on a Friday talking about the poor performance from the Fever last night against Seattle. Are the excuses of a brutal early schedule valid? What will it take to turn things around once the schedule lightens up in the near future? Plus, Kevin gets ridiculed for a disastrous NBA Finals prediction, saying yesterday that the Timberwolves would come back from down 3-0 and win the series. 
17:30-23:47 - Morning Checkdown 
23:47-42:35 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network, among many other ventures, joins to talk about all things Indy sports. First, they discuss last weekend’s 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 and what Rakestraw’s long day looked like from the track. Then, they talk about the baseball scene with so many great college teams from Indiana making postseason runs. They talk about the high school scene with the Indiana/Kentucky All Star game coming up. Then, it's a discussion on what the process looks like for the city to acquire an MLS franchise. Finally, Greg talks about the passing of Scott Alan. 
42:35-1:15:14 – KB and Marc start the second hour of the show talking about the Colts’ second open OTA period, starting with head coach Shane Steichen’s glowing reviews of second round pick AD Mitchell. Then, its a Morning Checkdown. 
1:15:14-1:25:00 – KB and Marc talk about what the Pacers need to do with impending free agent Pascal Siakam, who the team just gave up a lot to acquire. Should they offer him a full max deal, or try to offer a lesser deal and hope Siakam doesn’t walk away for nothing? 
1:25:00-1:30:19 – KB says goodbye to Marc, who heads to his daughter’s preschool graduation. 
1:30:19-1:58:19 – To start the final hour, George Bremer of the Herald Bulletin joins KB to discuss all things Indianapolis Colts after the second open OTA practice session at West 56th St. How does Anthony Richardson look? What about the back end of the defense? The Colts will trim the roster to 53 men in August, how many of those 53 are on the team right now? Kevin asks Bremer which Colts rookie he is the most curious about, aside from Latu and Mitchell, the top two picks. The finish the conversation talking about the Indiana Fever and their slow start to the season for Caitlin Clark and company. 
1:58:19-2:05:41 - Pop Quiz! 
2:05:41-2:18:276 To finish the show, Al Ready, the manager of the UIndy baseball team, joins to talk about the Greyhound’s second straight run to the college baseball World Series.

Friday 5/31 - Getting you ready for the weekend with Greg Rakestraw, George Brenner & Al Ready!

00:00-16:59 – KB and Marc break down the post-season exit interview from Bennedict Mathurin and talk about how he has matured since his season ending shoulder surgery in early March. More importantly, is Mathurin the best baker on the Indianapolis sports scene? 

16:59-35:36 – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins The Wake Up Call to break down the Pacers’ offseason plans, starting with the priority of resigning Pascal Siakam. Then, they discuss if and when the Pacers should extend Andrew Nembhard after a great postseason run. What is the update on Bennedict Mathurin a few months after surgery, and what can he do to further improve an impressive Pacers team? 

35:36-42:39 - To start the final hour, Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins KB and Marc to discuss all the action at West 56th Street today and into the Colts offseason, but first they talk about the Indy 500 that Zak covered on Sunday. Which was bigger, the second straight Josef Newgarden win or the second runner-up finish for Pato O’Ward in three years? Then, they debate a potential change with the NFL’s offseason summer camp schedule. 

00:00-16:59 – KB and Marc break down the post-season exit interview from Bennedict Mathurin and talk about how he has matured since his season ending shoulder surgery in early March. More importantly, is Mathurin the best baker on the Indianapolis sports scene? 
16:59-35:36 – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins The Wake Up Call to break down the Pacers’ offseason plans, starting with the priority of resigning Pascal Siakam. Then, they discuss if and when the Pacers should extend Andrew Nembhard after a great postseason run. What is the update on Bennedict Mathurin a few months after surgery, and what can he do to further improve an impressive Pacers team? 
35:36-42:39 - To start the final hour, Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins KB and Marc to discuss all the action at West 56th Street today and into the Colts offseason, but first they talk about the Indy 500 that Zak covered on Sunday. Which was bigger, the second straight Josef Newgarden win or the second runner-up finish for Pato O’Ward in three years? Then, they debate a potential change with the NFL’s offseason summer camp schedule.

Best of Friday 5/31 - Getting you ready for the weekend with Greg Rakestraw, George Brenner & Al Ready!

00:00-13:25 – KB and Marc break down the post-season exit interview from Bennedict Mathurin and talk about how he has matured since his season ending shoulder surgery in early March. More importantly, is Mathurin the best baker on the Indianapolis sports scene? 

13:26-28:38 – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins The Wake Up Call to break down the Pacers’ offseason plans, starting with the priority of resigning Pascal Siakam. Then, they discuss if and when the Pacers should extend Andrew Nembhard after a great postseason run. What is the update on Bennedict Mathurin a few months after surgery, and what can he do to further improve an impressive Pacers team? 

28:39-44:33 - To start the final hour, Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins KB and Marc to discuss all the action at West 56th Street today and into the Colts offseason, but first they talk about the Indy 500 that Zak covered on Sunday. Which was bigger, the second straight Josef Newgarden win or the second runner-up finish for Pato O’Ward in three years? Then, they debate a potential change with the NFL’s offseason summer camp schedule. 

00:00-13:25 – KB and Marc break down the post-season exit interview from Bennedict Mathurin and talk about how he has matured since his season ending shoulder surgery in early March. More importantly, is Mathurin the best baker on the Indianapolis sports scene? 
13:26-28:38 – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins The Wake Up Call to break down the Pacers’ offseason plans, starting with the priority of resigning Pascal Siakam. Then, they discuss if and when the Pacers should extend Andrew Nembhard after a great postseason run. What is the update on Bennedict Mathurin a few months after surgery, and what can he do to further improve an impressive Pacers team? 
28:39-44:33 - To start the final hour, Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins KB and Marc to discuss all the action at West 56th Street today and into the Colts offseason, but first they talk about the Indy 500 that Zak covered on Sunday. Which was bigger, the second straight Josef Newgarden win or the second runner-up finish for Pato O’Ward in three years? Then, they debate a potential change with the NFL’s offseason summer camp schedule.

Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins Us Ahead of Tonight's Critical Game 5!

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