The Fan Morning Show

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the team being too reactive against the Thunder, how does he grade Haliburton’s aggressiveness, how to balance adaptation and sticking with what has worked, points in the paint, Haliburton’s limp and status, SGA’s spatial awareness, expectations for the fans heading into the first NBA Finals game in 25 years, Jeff Foster and White Castle & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:36 – Pacers get smoked by the Thunder in Game 2 and the Finals heads to Indy tied 1-1, why was Tyrese Haliburton mostly M.I.A. last night?, Haliburton limping post-game 11:14 – 19:37 – Morning Checkdown 19:38 – 42:57– Pacers looked bad in Game 2, Mathurin guarding SGA, why was Haliburton so passive again?, Carlisle keeping Haliburton in with the backups, Game 3 not until Wednesday but a quick turnaround in Game 4, Colts get back on the field this week as Daniel Jones takes over at QB1 with the injury to Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones vs. Aaron Rodgers, Pacers heading into Game 3 42:58 – 1:10:36 – Not a fun Game 2 last night, how can Haliburton get more involved in the offense, biggest concerns heading into Game 3, the Haliburton no-show last night and was it something more than just poor play?, we take callers about last night’s game, Jeff confuses Kevin and James with the word “galoshes”, Morning Checkdown 1:10:37 – 1:16:25 – J.W. Marriott gets the Pacers Finals treatment, Shams Charania says the Pacers are wanting to sign Myles Turner to an extension and go into the luxury tax 1:16:26 – 1:25:22 – Jeff learns about the Long’s in Southport, we take more callers about last night’s Pacers game 1:25:23 – 1:51:31– Haliburton hobbled out of the postgame press conference last night, Tyrese Haliburton’s quiet 17 points, SGA vs. Haliburton in the paint, Morning Checkdown, Marc’s speeding ticket 1:51:32 – 1:58:00– Haliburton’s limp post-game, cause for concern heading into Game 3? 1:58:01 – 2:04:27 -  Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, shocking Haliburton scoring statsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:42 – Pacers get smoked by the Thunder in Game 2 and the Finals heads to Indy tied 1-1, why was Tyrese Haliburton mostly M.I.A. last night?, Haliburton limping post-game 10:43 – 34:04 - Pacers looked bad in Game 2, Mathurin guarding SGA, why was Haliburton so passive again?, Carlisle keeping Haliburton in with the backups, Game 3 not until Wednesday but a quick turnaround in Game 4, Colts get back on the field this week as Daniel Jones takes over at QB1 with the injury to Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones vs. Aaron Rodgers, Pacers heading into Game 3 34:05 – 39:54 – J.W. Marriott gets the Pacers Finals treatment, Shams Charania says the Pacers are wanting to sign Myles Turner to an extension and go into the luxury tax 39:55 – 58:18 - Haliburton hobbled out of the postgame press conference last night, Tyrese Haliburton’s quiet 17 points, SGA vs. Haliburton in the paintSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard recap, breakdown, and relive the Pacers' 111-110 win against the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They share their "hot takes," give their thoughts on the games to come, and take listener call-ins. All that and more throughout this show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 9:15 - ESPN Radio's Marc Kestecher joins the show from OKC to give his insight into tonight's matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder, including his analysis of the Thunder's team play style as he's seen them throughout the season. 9:15 - 20:31 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files shares his boots-on-the-ground experience of the NBA Finals in-person so far, and thoughts on how the Pacers' offense stands up to the Thunder's defense.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 – 12:33 – Bill Polian, former NFL executive and general manager of the Colts, joins to reminisce about Jim Irsay and share about his legacy and life on a deeper level.  12:33 – 23:51 – Pat Boylan, Pacers sideline reporter and Fever TV play-by-play announcer, joins the show to share his thoughts on the Game 1 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He goes through pivotal player moments that happened throughout the season that will be a factor in this NBA Finals.  23:51 – 32:33 – Evan Sherrill, ClusterTruck Content Marketing Manager, and his wife were chosen as the 2025 Birdies for Babies Indy Beneficiary Couple and will be hosting their golfing outing on July 11th at Purgatory Golf Club with all proceeds benefiting their IVF journey. To register, sponsor, or donate towards the event and their journey, go to: Golfinvite.net/bfbindy Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:20 – To start off the show, Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard talk about last night’s Fever win against the Mystics, and how it helped their anticipation for tomorrow’s Game 1 in the NBA Finals.  10:20 – 19:19 – Morning Checkdown  19:19 – 42:18 – Bill Polian, former NFL executive and general manager of the Colts, joins to reminisce about Jim Irsay and share about his legacy on a deeper level. / The guys then talk through KB’s hot takes around the in-season tournament and Game 1 rust.  42:18 – 1:06:13 – They talk about the special feeling around the Pacers being in the NBA Finals. They touch on yesterday’s conversation with Joel Lorenzi and his comments about the matchup between Pacers and the Thunder. They share Tyrese’s thoughts on being in the NBA Finals and reflecting on what it means beyond the surface, and how one-of-one Tyrese is. / Morning Checkdown  1:06:13 – 1:14:51 – Vegas lines, odds, and player props with NBA Finals Game 1 as of right now. They then talk about how important Game 1 is for this Finals run for the Pacers.  1:14:51 – 1:23:59 – Fever Keys to the Game. Listener cashing out with his bet on the Pacers.   1:23:59 - 1:45:42 – Pat Boylan, Pacers sideline reporter and Fever TV play-by-play announcer, joins the show to share his thoughts on the Game 1 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He goes through pivotal player moments that happened throughout the season that will be a factor in this NBA Finals. / KB, JB, and Jeff talk about Fever highlights from last night’s win, and keys to the game against the Sky.  Morning Checkdown  1:45:42 - 1:54:25 – Evan Sherrill, ClusterTruck Content Marketing Manager, and his wife were chosen as the 2025 Birdies for Babies Indy Beneficiary Couple and will be hosting their golfing outing on July 11th at Purgatory Golf Club with all proceeds benefiting their IVF journey. To register, sponsor, or donate towards the event and their journey, go to: Golfinvite.net/bfbindy   1:54:25 – 2:03:00 – Jeff’s ClusterTruck interaction with KB during break. NBA Finals Media Day / Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day: Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau after NBA playoff loss Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:52 – Kevin, James, and Jeff talk about ticket prices and where they would prefer to experience the Finals games. Craziest sports month in Indy is typically May, but it has continued into this month with this NBA Finals discussion dominating the conversations around sports. KB’s top suggestions for the Pacers to overcome the Thunder.  22:52 – 35:46 – “The Pacers know who they are.” OKC Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman, and former IndyStar intern, joins with insider input on the Thunder’s matchup against the Pacers. He shares similarities, advantages, and downfalls that all will play a role in these NBA Finals games.  35:46 – 44:38 – Locked On Pacers podcast host and publisher of AllPacers Tony East joins with his thoughts on where the Pacers have advantages over the Thunder. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:29 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show talking about the craziness of this June sports schedule with the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft ahead. Jeff explains his TikTok algorithm - James chimes in with his feed.  12:29 – 18:11 – Morning Checkdown  18:11 – 41:19 – Keys to the game for the Pacers in the NBA Finals against the Thunder. They also replay Rick’s answer comparing this Pacers team to the 2000’s Reggie Miller era. They mention the Paul George butterfly effect on how these NBA Finals teams came to be - KB’s take on it.  41:19 – 1:07:46 – Ticket prices are through the roof! How much would you pay for a ticket to a big game like this? KB, JB, and Jeff discuss this, and the experience those fans will be getting. They then talk about the development of this Pacers team and do a case study comparing the changes through the era with the moves Kevin Pritchard and Chris Ballard made throughout the years. / Morning Checkdown  1:07:46 – 1:18:24 – Locked On Pacers podcast host and publisher of AllPacers Tony East joins with his thoughts on where the Pacers have advantages over the Thunder.  1:18:24 – 1:24:26 – The guys give tribute to Jim Irsay and his legacy with more thoughts on his journey after the memorial service last night.  1:24:26 –1:47:18 – Continued conversation on ticket prices and where the guys would prefer to experience the Finals games. Craziest sports month in Indy is typically May, but it has continued into this month with this NBA Finals discussion dominating the conversations around sports. KB’s top suggestions for the Pacers to overcome the Thunder.  Morning Checkdown  1:47:18 – 2:01:37 – “The Pacers know who they are.” OKC Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman, and former IndyStar intern, joins with insider input on the Thunder’s matchup against the Pacers. He shares similarities, advantages, and downfalls that all will play a role in these NBA Finals games.  2:01:37 – 2:09:11 – KB shares Listener Bryan’s Eastern Conference Finals story from Saturday / Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day: Paul George and building rosters across the NBA timeline Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 – 11:59  – Pacers and Haliburton no-show in Game 5 and the series now heads back to Gainbridge for a critical Game 6, Pacers starters scored only 37 points, the magnitude of Game 6 on Saturday night 12:00 – 18:06 – Morning Checkdown 18:07 – 41:56 – The Pacers haven’t lost back-to-back games since March and the last time they lost three straight was back in December, mentality heading into Game 6, Aaron Nesmith said he was still sore last night, Haliburton’s disappearing act last night, why was he so passive last night compared to Game 4, Andrew Nembhard’s shooting struggles 41:57 – 1:05:38 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin asks how big tomorrow’s Game 6 is in Indiana sports, Tyrese Haliburton’s passiveness last night, his June schedule, Nancy Leonard’s impact on the Pacers, his takeaways from the Indy 500, Morning Checkdown 1:05:39 – 1:19:04 – Last day of school and Marc is already dreading the kids being out for 2 months, why was Tyrese Haliburton so passive last night, Bennedict Mathurin’s strings back-to-back strong games 1:19:05 – 1:27:04 – The magnitude of Game 6 tomorrow night, John Mellencamp’s social media post was lame 1:27:05 – 1:50:18 – Pacers’ poor showing last night as the starters were dreadful, Haliburton’s poor performance, Karl-Anthony Towns throwing shoulders has Jeff yelling conspiracy, Morning Checkdown 1:50:19 – 2:00:23 – Why did Tyrese not show up last night, how many Knicks fans will invade Gainbridge tomorrow 2:00:24 – 2:07:58 –The updated Pacers poll is not 100% shockingly, POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:05 – Pacers and Haliburton no-show in Game 5 and the series now heads back to Gainbridge for a critical Game 6, Pacers starters scored only 37 points, the magnitude of Game 6 on Saturday night 12:06 – 35:55 – The Pacers haven’t lost back-to-back games since March and the last time they lost three straight was back in December, mentality heading into Game 6, Aaron Nesmith said he was still sore last night, Haliburton’s disappearing act last night, why was he so passive last night compared to Game 4, Andrew Nembhard’s shooting struggles 35:56 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin asks how big tomorrow’s Game 6 is in Indiana sports, Tyrese Haliburton’s passiveness last night, his June schedule, Nancy Leonard’s impact on the Pacers, his takeaways from the Indy 500Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:56 – Can the Pacers close out the Knicks tonight?, has this been too friendly of a series and will any tensions boil over tonight?, the Thunder punch their ticket to the NBA Finals, Fever fall to the Mystics in the first game without Caitlin Clark, first look at the Colts yesterday, Reggie Wayne gets emotional talking about Jim Irsay 9:57 – 20:30 – FOX IndyCar announcer Will Buxton joins us to discuss calling his first 500, his broadcast partner Townsend Bell, how he would describe the 500 to someone from Europe, how he describes up Alex Palou’s start to the IndyCar season 20:31 – 43:24 – How the Pacers can put the Knicks to sleep tonight, listener asks if she should wear Pacers gear on a flight tonight, biggest takeaways from Colts OTAs, Tyler Warren, we take more callers, Anthony Richardson vs. Daniel Jones at OTAs 8:00 – Jeff says he gained six pounds in May and blames Kevin, will the Pacers close out the Knicks tonight, is this too nice of a Pacers-Knicks series?, will Kevin wear a Speedo if the Pacers win the championship?, Colts tributes to Jim Irsay yesterday, Morning Checkdown 43:25 – 1:19:04 – Jeff insists he knows people who have made their own swimsuits, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the Pacers ability to close out the Knicks tonight, Tyrese Haliburton’s performance, Aaron Nesmith’s impact, the Fever without Caitlin Clark and his biggest takeaway from last night’s loss to the Mystics, the lack of Fever fast breaks, Fever Keys to the Game 1:19:04 – 1:28:20 – Takeaways from Colts OTAs, how the QBs looked, kicking competition, is the Knicks spirit broken 1:28:21 -1:51:20 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his big takeaways from yesterday’s Colts OTA practice, quarterback play, what he wants to see aside from quarterbacks, will an injury affect the roster heading into camp, Jim Irsay tributes yesterday and the future of Colts ownership, Reggie Wayne emotional yesterday, players and coaches sharing emotional stories about Irsay, his conversation with Nancy Leonard, Kevin tells a story about Slick and Nancy Leonard, Morning Checkdown 1:51:21 – 2:01:47– Sue Bird discusses conversations with Tyrese Haliburton about being a facilitator versus being an attacker, Haliburton’s ascension 2:01:48 – 2:11:02 – An updated Kevin Pacers Speedo question, Pacers closing out the Knicks tonight?, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, the finale on NBA on TNT?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:53 - How the Pacers can put the Knicks to sleep tonight, listener asks if she should wear Pacers gear on a flight tonight, biggest takeaways from Colts OTAs, Tyler Warren, we take more callers, Anthony Richardson vs. Daniel Jones at OTAs 22:54 = 31:35 - FOX IndyCar announcer Will Buxton joins us to discuss calling his first 500, his broadcast partner Townsend Bell, how he would describe the 500 to someone from Europe, how he describes up Alex Palou’s start to the IndyCar season 31:36 – 42:06 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses the Pacers ability to close out the Knicks tonight, Tyrese Haliburton’s performance, Aaron Nesmith’s impact, the Fever without Caitlin Clark and his biggest takeaway from last night’s loss to the Mystics, the lack of Fever fast breaks 42:07 – 54:38 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses his big takeaways from yesterday’s Colts OTA practice, quarterback play, what he wants to see aside from quarterbacks, will an injury affect the roster heading into camp, Jim Irsay tributes yesterday and the future of Colts ownership, Reggie Wayne emotional yesterday, players and coaches sharing emotional stories about Irsay, his conversation with Nancy LeonardSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:00 – Tyrese Haliburton’s triple-double and aggressiveness lifted the Pacers to a Game 4 win and are one more away from an NBA Finals appearance, Bennedict Mathurin shows up big, a quiet 30 points from Jalen Brunson 10:01 – 16:13 – Morning Checkdown 16:14 – 45:43 – Around the world of Pacers calls from Portugal and South Korea, Tyrese’s reaction to a timeout, his level of aggressiveness yesterday and his ability to score and distribute, Rick Carlisle mentions the show in his post-game press conference when asked about individual stats, shutting down the Knicks at every turn last night, Karl-Anthony Towns’ injury status, is Haliburton a superstar? 45:44 – 1:09:40– ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the Pacers’ incredible postseason run, Tyrese Haliburton’s performance last night, the passing of Jim Irsay and the future of the ownership with the Colts, the things he’ll keep his eyes on in Colts OTAs, Morning Checkdown 1:09:41 – 1:22:16– We take callers about last night’s Pacers win, potentially having Nesmith guard SGA in the NBA Finals 1:22:17 – 1:28:17– A listener with future bets on the Pacers the last couple of seasons, Mathurin’s performance last night, Mathurin’s post-game comments about doing the right thing 1:28:18 – 1:54:26 – Pacers sideline announcer Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses how he took in last night’s Pacers game, Tyrese Haliburton’s triple-double and no turnovers, what is this team’s biggest strength, Mathurin’s big game, Danny Granger back in the building last night, Aaron Nesmith’s playing style and mentality, Morning Checkdown 1:54:27 – 2:05:12 – Is Indiana becoming a destination city?, a caller says the Pacers’ identity 2:05:13 – 2:12:27 – Final thoughts on Pacers/Knicks, what we’re looking for at Colts OTAs todaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:06 – Tyrese Haliburton’s triple-double and aggressiveness lifted the Pacers to a Game 4 win and are one more away from an NBA Finals appearance, Bennedict Mathurin shows up big, a quiet 30 points from Jalen Brunson 10:07 – 23:55 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the Pacers’ incredible postseason run, Tyrese Haliburton’s performance last night, the passing of Jim Irsay and the future of the ownership with the Colts, the things he’ll keep his eyes on in Colts OTAs 23:56 – 40:09 – Pacers sideline announcer Jeremiah Johnson joins us and discusses how he took in last night’s Pacers game, Tyrese Haliburton’s triple-double and no turnovers, what is this team’s biggest strength, Mathurin’s big game, Danny Granger back in the building last night, Aaron Nesmith’s playing style and mentalitySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:10 – Can the Pacers shake off Game 3 and go up 3-1 tonight against the Knicks?,  Aaron Nesmith’s injury and what happens if he can’t go tonight, John Haliburton will be allowed to attend tonight’s Game 4 10:11 – 17:12 – Morning Checkdown 17:13 – 40:23 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, the hiring process when he first became head coach, his early interactions with Irsay, the Chuck Strong gala and when he knew the relationship with Irsay and the Colts was beyond football, his hospital stay, getting the game ball and the emotional embrace he had with Irsay, what his lasting memory of Jim Irsay will be, what happened with Marcus Ericsson and does IndyCar have a big issue on their hands with cheating? 40:24 – 1:08:05 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show ahead of tonight’s Game 4 and discusses what happened with the second half offense, did he like their pace in the second half, Aaron Nemsith’s injury status for tonight, Mathurin’s struggles, running plays vs. open offense, controlling Karl Anthony-Towns, his thoughts on the passing of Jim Irsay, do we expect another dud performance from the Pacers tonight?, Morning Checkdown 1:08:06 -1:18:13– Talking Pacers/Knicks Game 4 and what Rick Carlisle had to say, will John Haliburton appear on the Jumbotron at some point 1:18:14 – 1:27:45 – What will be most remembered from the 2025 Indy 500?, the muted finish, other news and notes about it 1:27:46 – 1:51:51– Pacers/Knicks Game 4 tonight, Conor Daly says he peed in his car ahead of the Indy 500, Caitlin Clark out the next two weeks with a quad injury, the games she will likely miss, Kyle Larson’s future in IndyCar, Morning Checkdown 1:51:52 – 2:03:26 – Keys to a Pacers Game 4 win, Mathurin pre and post-ejections stats, containing Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony-Towns 2:03:27 – 2:12:07 – The Coke Lot, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, fouling up threeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:17 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, the hiring process when he first became head coach, his early interactions with Irsay, the Chuck Strong gala and when he knew the relationship with Irsay and the Colts was beyond football, his hospital stay, getting the game ball and the emotional embrace he had with Irsay, what his lasting memory of Jim Irsay will be 23:18 – 40:16 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show ahead of tonight’s Game 4 and discusses what happened with the second half offense, did he like their pace in the second half, Aaron Nemsith’s injury status for tonight, Mathurin’s struggles, running plays vs. open offense, controlling Karl Anthony-Towns, his thoughts on the passing of Jim Irsay 40:17 – 58:02 - Pacers/Knicks Game 4 tonight, Conor Daly says he peed in his car ahead of the Indy 500, Caitlin Clark out the next two weeks with a quad injury, the games she will likely miss, Kyle Larson’s future in IndyCarSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, the hiring process when he first became head coach, his early interactions with Irsay, the Chuck Strong gala and when he knew the relationship with Irsay and the Colts was beyond football, his hospital stay, getting the game ball and the emotional embrace he had with Irsay, what his lasting memory of Jim Irsay will be & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show ahead of tonight’s Game 4 and discusses what happened with the second half offense, did he like their pace in the second half, Aaron Nemsith’s injury status for tonight, Mathurin’s struggles, running plays vs. open offense, controlling Karl Anthony-Towns, his thoughts on the passing of Jim Irsay & MORE!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:57 – Alex Palou wins the Indy 500 and the Pacers blow a big lead as the Knicks take Game 3, Karl Anthony-Towns shows up big in the fourth quarter, Alex Palou’s trip to Victory Lane 11:58 – 21:25 – Morning Checkdown 21:26 – 45:45– Happy Memorial Day, where has Bennedict Mathurin been this series?, what happened to the Pacers in Game 3?, can the Pacers rebound in Game 4?, Fever Keys to the Game, what’s the best non-Alex Palou story from yesterday’s Indy 500 45:46 – 1:11:20 – A disappointing second half for the Pacers, Rick Carlisle’s post-game comments about why the Pacers lost their big lead, Mathurin’s awful playoff run, Aaron Nesmith’s status for Game 4, James’ first Indy 500 experience, Scott McLaughlin’s disastrous Sunday, Morning Checkdown 1:11:21 – 1:22:02 – Kevin has a Penske moisture conspiracy theory, James has one complaint about his first 500 trip, the lack of positional changes in the final 12 laps, the Snake Pit 1:22:03 – 1:29:42 – James is stunned Marc’s kids go back to school in July, the delayed start to the 500, wild pit issues, Penske karma, the Conor Daly/Pacers parallels, Fever Keys to the Game 1:29:43 – 1:49:55 – Pacers TV voice Chris Denari joins us and tries to explain his wild day, why yesterday was his last 500 call, a gut punch of a Pacers finish, the stop and start nature of yesterday’s Indy 500, Karl Anthony-Towns vs. the Pacers, his greatest Turn 4 memory, Morning Checkdown, Denari’s favorite Turn 4 Memory 1:49:56 – 2:03:19 – Did the final laps of the Indy 500 lack drama?, Alex Palou’s win, other Indy 500 notes 2:03:20 – 2:13:47 – Jake Query joins us to recap his busy day, Alex Palou’s performance and the lack of drama down the stretch, the biggest non-Palou storylines from yesterday’s race, Denari’s last race in Turn 4Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:56 – Alex Palou wins the Indy 500 and the Pacers blow a big lead as the Knicks take Game 3, Karl Anthony-Towns shows up big in the fourth quarter, Alex Palou’s trip to Victory Lane 11:57 – 23:52 – Pacers TV voice Chris Denari joins us and tries to explain his wild day, why yesterday was his last 500 call, a gut punch of a Pacers finish, the stop and start nature of yesterday’s Indy 500, Karl Anthony-Towns vs. the Pacers, his greatest Turn 4 memory 23:53 – 33:39 - Jake Query joins us to recap his busy day, Alex Palou’s performance and the lack of drama down the stretch, the biggest non-Palou storylines from yesterday’s race, Denari’s last race in Turn 4Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indy 500 pole sitter Robert Shwartzman joins us and discusses how he celebrated winning the pole, how he has proceeded through the week and his excitement for Sunday, the fastest speed he’s hit at IMS, strategy for Sunday & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:53 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses a busy week at the track, the Penske penalties and how it was handled, did the drivers know about the vehicle modifications?, how they’re handling the sold-out crowd and traffic control, Wienie 500, advice for those doing the double, who will wave the green flag, Jeff gets peer pressured into a beer, Indy 500 traditions, thoughts heading into the race, former Colts center Jeff Saturday joins us and discusses the passing of Jim Irsay, being able to be a part of the team that delivered a Lombardi Trophy for Jim Irsay, why it’s so rare that multiple players selected Jim to induct them into the Hall of Fame, his Indy 500 experiences 26:54 – 35:06  - Indy 500 pole sitter Robert Shwartzman joins us and discusses how he celebrated winning the pole, how he has proceeded through the week and his excitement for Sunday, the fastest speed he’s hit at IMS, strategy for Sunday 35:07 – 47:10 - Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses Carb Day coming alive and what he wants to see happen today, how he feels about his car heading into Sunday, his Pacers/Knicks bet with Scott McLaughlinSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  00:00 – 8:55 – We’re live at Carb Day and have technical issues right out of the gate, Kevin cracks a beer and we get you set for the busy day at the track 8:56 – 12:00 – Morning Checkdown 12:01 – 42:16 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses a busy week at the track, the Penske penalties and how it was handled, did the drivers know about the vehicle modifications?, how they’re handling the sold-out crowd and traffic control, Wienie 500, advice for those doing the double, who will wave the green flag, Jeff gets peer pressured into a beer, Indy 500 traditions, thoughts heading into the race, former Colts center Jeff Saturday joins us and discusses the passing of Jim Irsay, being able to be a part of the team that delivered a Lombardi Trophy for Jim Irsay, why it’s so rare that multiple players selected Jim to induct them into the Hall of Fame, his Indy 500 experiences 42:17 – 1:05:37 – Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses Carb Day coming alive and what he wants to see happen today, how he feels about his car heading into Sunday, his Pacers/Knicks bet with Scott McLaughlin, Morning Checkdown 1:05:38 – 1:17:05– Would you rather be in Row 1 or Row 2 in this year’s Indy 500?, previewing Pacers/Knicks Game 2 tonight, Pacers voice Chris Denari joins the guys at Carb Day what he expects to see tonight and out at Carb Day, his reaction to the Pacers’ Game 1 win, the multiple big comebacks and thrilling victories this postseason 1:17:06 – 1:24:47 – Pacers/Knicks tonight and what we expect to see tonight, Fever Stat of the Day, 1:24:48 – 1:46:30 – Motorsports reporter for The Athletic Jeff Gluck joins us and discusses the drama surrounding Penske and the penalties handed down, the Penske firings right before the race, Penske truth serum questions, Kyle Larson trying for the double, Robert Shwartzman winning the pole as a rookie, Morning Checkdown 1:46:31 – 1:47:53 – Getting ready for Robert Shwartzman to join us, James’ first Carb Day 1:47:54 – 2:06:13 – Kevin is asking for Jell-O shots, Indy 500 pole sitter Robert Shwartzman joins us and discusses how he celebrated winning the pole, how he has proceeded through the week and his excitement for Sunday, the fastest speed he’s hit at IMS, strategy for Sunday, wrapping up the show as food gets deliveredSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts center and head coach Jeff Saturday joins us and discusses the passing of Jim Irsay, being able to be a part of the team that delivered a Lombardi Trophy for Jim Irsay, why it’s so rare that multiple players selected Jim to induct them into the Hall of Fame, his Indy 500 experiences & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:53 – The Pacers pull off an overtime stunner to take Game 1 of the ECF, Jim Irsay passes away at the age of 65 17:54 – 20:15 – Morning Checkdown 20:16 – 43:48 – RIP Jim Irsay, Herb Simon’s statement on his passing, the goodwill from Jim Irsay, Kevin and James share stories of interacting with Jim Irsay over the years, the Pacers stunning comeback win over the Knicks, Aaron Nesmith’s unreal hot streak down the stretch 43:49 – 1:09:30  Recapping Pacers/Knicks, James’ Knicks fan dad was beside himself, Kevin makes a Jake Query analogy, the passing of Jim Irsay, Morning Checkdown 1:09:31 – 1:20:54– Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, his relationship with players and media, Kicking The Stigma initiative, a Jim Irsay he hasn’t shared publicly, his thoughts on last night’s Pacers game 1:20:55 – 1:26:18 – RIP Jim Irsay, Aaron Nesmith’s 3-point barrage, some astonishing Pacers stats 1:26:19 – 1:49:05 – The Pacers stun the Knicks, Roger Penske fires most of his Team Penske staff last night, Reggie Miller’s reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s shot, we take some callers 1:49:06 – 2:01:05  Roger Penske fires team strategists just days before the Indy 500, Jim Irsay’s impact on and off the football field, James shares a story about mental health and how Irsay’s celebrity status and openly talking about struggles earned his respect, Irsay’s relationship with players 2:01:06 – 2:05:45 – The Korean call of Tyrese Haliburton’s game-tying shot last night, wrapping up the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 18:00 – The Pacers pull off an overtime stunner to take Game 1 of the ECF, Jim Irsay passes away at the age of 65 18:01 – 41:32 - RIP Jim Irsay, Herb Simon’s statement on his passing, the goodwill from Jim Irsay, Kevin and James share stories of interacting with Jim Irsay over the years, the Pacers stunning comeback win over the Knicks, Aaron Nesmith’s unreal hot streak down the stretch 41:33 – 52:59 - Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, his relationship with players and media, Kicking The Stigma initiative, a Jim Irsay he hasn’t shared publicly, his thoughts on last night’s Pacers gameSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:34 – Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, will too much rest be an issue for the Pacers?, a rough night for the Fever against the Dream, Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin joins us and discusses his bet with Ed Carpenter for Pacers/Knicks, his Knicks fandom, is he going to do the double himself and race in the 500 and attend Game 3?, what it’s like going airborne, slamming beers at the 100th running of the 500, his golf game, Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the Wienie Mobile race at the 500, RIP George Wendt 23:35 – 33:23 - Pacers/Knicks Game 1 tonight, how will you take in Game 1: do you want to watch it at home or at a bar, watch parties, Anthony Richardson turns 23 tomorrow, how legit is this quarterback competition? 33:24 – 54:27 - Game 1 hype, who matches up best against Jalen Brunson, some clips from yesterday’s interview with Rick Carlisle: what’s different about this Knicks squad and why so many opponents play zone defense 54:28 – 1:06:01 - Wienie 500 predictions, Olympics approve flag football, what Colts would be ideal candidates?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:27 – Pacers/Knicks is finally here, Fever lose to the Atlanta Dream last night, Jeff said he got vocal with the refs at last night’s Fever game 9:28 – 19:03 – Morning Checkdown 19:04 – 42:34 – Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, will too much rest be an issue for the Pacers?, a rough night for the Fever against the Dream, Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin joins us and discusses his bet with Ed Carpenter for Pacers/Knicks, his Knicks fandom, is he going to do the double himself and race in the 500 and attend Game 3?, what it’s like going airborne, slamming beers at the 100th running of the 500, his golf game, Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the Wienie Mobile race at the 500, RIP George Wendt 42:35 – 1:08:50– Pacers/Knicks Game 1 tonight, how will you take in Game 1: do you want to watch it at home or at a bar, watch parties, Anthony Richardson turns 23 tomorrow, how legit is this quarterback competition?, Morning Checkdown 1:08:51 – 1:19:33 – Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us to preview tonight’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Indy 500, Tyrese Haliburton’s impact from last year to this year, most vivid Pacers/Knicks memory, Penske penalties 1:19:34 – 1:26:55 – ECF ticket prices on the secondary market, hotel prices in downtown Indy this weekend, Fever Stat of the Day 1:26:56 – 1:49:48 – Game 1 hype, who matches up best against Jalen Brunson, some clips from yesterday’s interview with Rick Carlisle: what’s different about this Knicks squad and why so many opponents play zone defense, Morning Checkdown 1:49:49 – 2:01:27 – Wienie 500 predictions, Olympics approve flag football, what Colts would be ideal candidates? 2:01:28 – 2:07:12 – Pacers/Knicks final thoughts, Fever lose, Kyle Larson’s attempt at the doubleSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:22 – Jeff is back and the guys weigh in on the Penske punishments handed down, the Penske team starting in the back and how impressive it would be if Josef Newgarden could pull off a third win in a row 10:23 – 19:24 – Morning Checkdown 19:25 – 40:27 – NFL Draft lottery?, Pacers/Knicks thoughts, Karl Anthony Towns and his potential impact in the series, Jalen Brunson heading into the series 40:28 -1:06:22 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and previews the Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Knicks, why he enjoys “teaching” the game of basketball, being president of the coach’s association, Reggie Miller and the Pacers following the Malice at the Palace and being on the call for the ECF, coaching Jalen Brunson and watching him blossom, Pacers and Racers on Sunday and what advice he would give people attempting to go to both the race and Game 3, Morning Checkdown 1:06:23 – 1:18:51 – IndyCar driver and owner Ed Carpenter joins us to discuss his car and team heading into the race, the Penske penalties levied yesterday, would he be open to having a third-party run rules and regulations for IndyCar?, his thoughts on Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the old saying about “the track decides the winner” 1:18:52 – 1:24:41– Pacers/Knicks thoughts: The Knicks have 3 players in the top-9 for most minutes played, how the Pacers stack up   1:24:42 – 1:47:48  – Debating Pacers/Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, predicting the series, Morning Checkdown 1:47:49 – 2:02:14  – Indycar reporter Marshall Pruett joins us to weigh in on the Penske penalties,  Doug Boles’ statement and his biggest takeaways from the penalties levied, why this is a bigger issue that could date back to last year or further 2:03:06 – 2:05:37 – We give away Indy 500 tickets, Jiffy Lube Stat of the DaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:49 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and previews the Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Knicks, why he enjoys “teaching” the game of basketball, being president of the coach’s association, Reggie Miller and the Pacers following the Malice at the Palace and being on the call for the ECF, coaching Jalen Brunson and watching him blossom, Pacers and Racers on Sunday and what advice he would give people attempting to go to both the race and Game 3 19:50 – 31:25 - IndyCar driver and owner Ed Carpenter joins us to discuss his car and team heading into the race, the Penske penalties levied yesterday, would he be open to having a third-party run rules and regulations for IndyCar?, his thoughts on Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the old saying about “the track decides the winner” 31:26 – 45:50 – Indycar reporter Marshall Pruett joins us to weigh in on the Penske penalties,  Doug Boles’ statement and his biggest takeaways from the penalties levied, why this is a bigger issue that could date back to last year or furtherSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and previews the Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Knicks, why he enjoys “teaching” the game of basketball, being president of the coach’s association, Reggie Miller and the Pacers following the Malice at the Palace and being on the call for the ECF, coaching Jalen Brunson and watching him blossom, Pacers and Racers on Sunday and what advice he would give people attempting to go to both the race and Game 3 & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:17– A wild sports weekend including rookie Robert Shwartzman winning the Indy 500 pole, the Fever rout the Chicago Sky in their season opener, the Fever/Sky “rivalry” is non-existent until the Sky start competing 13:18 – 20:49 – Morning Checkdown 20:50 – 41:47 – What happened with Team Penske yesterday?, Pato O’Ward sounds off on the Team Penske drama, the Indy 500 field is set, Fever Keys to the Game, a fan jinx for the Pacers? 41:48 – 1:06:07 – IndyCar Radio’s Curt Cavin joins us to discuss Robert Schwartzman winning the pole, weighing in on Pato O’Ward’s comments about Penske drama, Shwartzman’s pressure heading into race day, the Burger Bash tonight, Pacers/Knicks thoughts, Morning Checkdown 1:06:08  - 1:16:47– We give away Indy 500 tickets, how do the Pacers handle the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals?, Carb Day 1:16:48 – 1:23:27 – Fever Keys to the Game, Eastern Conference Finals matchup 1:23:28 – 1:46:35– Tyrese Haliburton’s college head coach Steve Prohm joins us to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s college career, his time at Iowa State, his relationship with Tyrese to this day, seeing him flourish, Morning Checkdown 1:46:36 – 1:58:14– Josef Newgarden joins Jake to guest call a lap and calls his shot on Robert Schwartzman winning the pole, we give out GOAT of the Week 1:58:15 – 2:05:30 – We take callers who have done the double and a race day conundrum, Jiffy Lube Stat of the DaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:00 – What happened with Team Penske yesterday?, Pato O’Ward sounds off on the Team Penske drama, the Indy 500 field is set, Fever Keys to the Game, a fan jinx for the Pacers? 21:01 – 36:09 -  IndyCar Radio’s Curt Cavin joins us to discuss Robert Schwartzman winning the pole, weighing in on Pato O’Ward’s comments about Penske drama, Schwartman’s pressure heading into race day, the Burger Bash tonight, Pacers/Knicks thoughts 36:10 – 49:22 – Tyrese Haliburton’s college head coach Steve Prohm joins us to discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s college career, his time at Iowa State, his relationship with Tyrese to this day, seeing him flourish 49:23 – 1:01:02 - Josef Newgarden joins Jake to guest call a lap and calls his shot on Robert Schwartzman winning the pole, we give out GOAT of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:17 – Indianapolis Colts Draft Pick and Defensive End JT Tuimoloau joins the Fan Morning Show to get to know JTT, his background, his play style, and hear how practice has gone so far with the team.  10:17 – 19:30 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard recap yesterday’s day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Fast Friday. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the Knicks vs. Celtics game result tonight to see what team the Pacers will play in the ECF. They finish the segment talking about the Indiana Fever’s season opener this Saturday against the Chicago Sky.  19:30 – 26:23 – What will the big announcement be at 11am today? KB, JB and Jeff give their best guesses. They continue persuading James towards his upcoming first Indy 500 experience. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:25 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show recapping yesterday’s day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Fast Friday. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the Knicks vs. Celtics game result tonight to see what team the Pacers will play in the ECF. They finish the segment talking about the Indiana Fever’s season opener this Saturday against the Chicago Sky.  9:25 – 18:32 – Morning Checkdown  18:32 – 41:50 – Indianapolis Colts Draft Pick and Defensive End JT Tuimoloau joins the Fan Morning Show to get to know JTT, his background, his play style, and hear how practice has gone so far with the team.  41:50 – 1:07:05 – JB’s big question about the Pacers and their fans. Then, they continue debating which scenario is more of a feat with winning the Indy 500 / Morning Checkdown  1:07:05 – 1:18:12 – The conversation continues around who we would rather the Pacers play in the ECF - the Knicks or the Celtics?  1:18:12 – 1:25 :41 – What will the big announcement be at 11am today? KB, JB and Jeff give their best guesses. They continue persuading James towards his upcoming first Indy 500 experience.  1:25:41 –1:48:15 – 7 days away from one of the biggest parties of May – Carb Day! What will KB’s plans be for next Friday? They talk about the fun and unique aspects of IndyCar, including the paint schemes of the drivers’ cars. They finish the segment talking about the Pacers’ upcoming ECF playoff games.  Morning Checkdown  1:48:15 – 1:53:20 – Reminiscing and appreciating the greatness and the growth of Indianapolis over these past few years.  1:53:20 – 2:04:56 – Jiffy Lube Pop Quiz Friday! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:49 – James Hinchcliffe, FOX Sports Commentator and former IndyCar Driver joins with thoughts on the upcoming Carb Day, and insight into what he has seen from the drivers so far ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.  12:49 – 22:00 – Matt Taylor, voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins the Fan Morning Show to share his thoughts and insight into the 2025 NFL schedule, along with an insider look at the players so far in practice.  22:00 – 40:52 – Pacers are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Pat Boylan, sideline reporter for the Pacers, joins with insight on the upcoming games, along with an analysis of the team and what they will need to do to continue their playoff run. Pat, also TV play-by-play voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever, shares about the Fever and how they’ve developed over the last season and gives thoughts on the team heading into the start of this season. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:31 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show breaking down the Colts’ 2025 schedule that was released last night. And they finish the segment talking Pacers & Racers on May 25.  10:31 – 19:09 – Morning Checkdown  19:09 – 43:30 – Pacers are off and running into Eastern Conference finals. Plans for Race Day. Biggest takeaways from the NFL schedule release. 43:30 – 1:04:31 – Kevin’s “drug deal” and experience with the ‘Plot Rickens’ shirt / Morning Checkdown  1:04:31 – 1:17:10 – Matt Taylor, voice of the Indianapolis Colts, joins the Fan Morning Show to share his thoughts and insight into the 2025 NFL schedule, along with an insider look at the players so far in practice.  1:17:10 – 1:23:22 – GREAT time to be in Indianapolis! KB, JB, and Jeff continue to break down all of the sports and events to get involved in and excited about.  1:23:22 –1:47:18 – Pacers are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Pat Boylan, sideline reporter for the Pacers, joins with insight on the upcoming games, along with an analysis of the team and what they will need to do to continue their playoff run. Pat, also TV play-by-play voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever, shares about the Fever and how they’ve developed over the last season and gives thoughts on the team heading into the start of this season. / Morning Checkdown  1:47:18 – 2:00:49 – James Hinchcliffe, FOX Sports Commentator and former IndyCar Driver joins with thoughts on the upcoming Carb Day, and insight into what he has seen from the drivers so far ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.  2:00:49 – 2:06:46 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, with some local ties to it! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:56 – The Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese Haliburton’s big game, Myles Turner’s big plays despite the stat sheet not reflecting his impact 13:57 – 21:31 – Morning Checkdown 21:32 – 41:40– The Pacers took care of business against the Cavaliers last night, who will the Pacers play in the ECF and does it matter?, LeBron shouts out Tyrese, the Pacers remarkable run the last couple of seasons, Tyrese Haliburton vs. Jalen Brunson is WWE-juicy, are the Celtics still scary without Tatum? 41:41 – 1:08:13 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about Game 5’s win and heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals and how the flight home was last night, the chase down block by Myles Turner, why did he want to come back to the Pacers after the Mavericks job, his staff, how would he describe his team, Siakam’s impact as a playoff veteran, creative heckling from the Cleveland crowd last night, why he does the show weekly, Morning Checkdown 1:08:14 – 1:16:49 – Rick Carlisle’s regular appearances on our show, the Pacers coming into their own 1:16:50 – 1:25:05 Why Thomas Bryant is James’ favorite player to watch, the Pacers are becoming a team building lots of playoff experience 1:25:06 – 1:38:07 – The wild swings in leads this whole series, the franchise’s pivot point, Morning Checkdown 1:38:08 – 1:58:44 – We replay our interview with Rick Carlisle, we give away Carb Day tickets 1:58:45 – 2:04:53 – James reveals which NBA player gave Haliburton his flowers two years ago, Pacers and Racers is back in full effectSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:03 – The Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese Haliburton’s big game, Myles Turner’s big plays despite the stat sheet not reflecting his impact 14:04 – 34:12 – The Pacers took care of business against the Cavaliers last night, who will the Pacers play in the ECF and does it matter?, LeBron shouts out Tyrese, the Pacers remarkable run the last couple of seasons, Tyrese Haliburton vs. Jalen Brunson is WWE-juicy, are the Celtics still scary without Tatum? 34:13 – 54:50 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about Game 5’s win and heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals and how the flight home was last night, the chase down block by Myles Turner, why did he want to come back to the Pacers after the Mavericks job, his staff, how would he describe his team, Siakam’s impact as a playoff veteran, creative heckling from the Cleveland crowd last night, why he does the show weeklySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about Game 5’s win and heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals and how the flight home was last night, the chase down block by Myles Turner, why did he want to come back to the Pacers after the Mavericks job, his staff, how would he describe his team, Siakam’s impact as a playoff veteran, creative heckling from the Cleveland crowd last night, why he does the show weekly & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:30 – Pacers/Cavs Game 5 tonight, what is Donovan Mitchell’s status?, Jayson Tatum’s injury last night, is it too early to look ahead to Pacers/Knicks in the ECF?, the Mavericks win the NBA lottery last night and the conspiracy theories are out in full force 11:31 – 20:47 – Morning Checkdown 20:48 – 41:53 – The Pacers remain heavy underdogs tonight despite Donovan Mitchell’s unknown status for the game and having a 3-1 series lead, Colts thoughts and depth issues, Trey Hendrickson’s status with the Bengals 41:54 – 1:06:49  – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Game 4’s success, getting ready for Game 5 tonight, Myles Turner’s comments the other day about adjustments, his impression of Turner before coming to Indy and now, does he see comparisons between Turner and Tyson Chandler, The Plot Rickens shirt, talking to Mathurin after his ejection, close out games, Morning Checkdown 1:06:50 – 1:18:18– Biggest takeaways from the Carlisle interview, the other NBA series, do the Pacers have the best chance ever to win a championship this season? 1:18:19 – 1:22:59 – The Colts international opponent is about to get revealed 1:23:00 – 1:47:30 –The Colts will “host” the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the international game and who will be the starting QB for the Colts by then, why he thinks the most important stretch is the first four games, what he’s learned about the Colts this offseason and rookie minicamp, Zaire Franklin’s off-season surgery, Tyler Warren’s rookie impact, when will the Colts announce their starting QB?, Morning Checkdown 1:47:31 – 1:59:02 – The biggest notes from our interview with Rick Carlisle: on Mathurin’s ejection, can the Cavs turn their poor shooting around, Donovan Mitchell’s status, the difficulty of close out games, we give away Carb Day tickets 1:59:03 – 2:05:35 – Paul Corsaro out at IU-Indianapolis, Jiffy Lube Stat of the DaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Game 4’s success, getting ready for Game 5 tonight, Myles Turner’s comments the other day about adjustments, his impression of Turner before coming to Indy and now, does he see comparisons between Turner and Tyson Chandler, The Plot Rickens shirt, talking to Mathurin after his ejection, close out games & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:08 – The Pacers remain heavy underdogs tonight despite Donovan Mitchell’s unknown status for the game and having a 3-1 series lead, Colts thoughts and depth issues, Trey Hendrickson’s status with the Bengals 21:09 – 37:12 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss Game 4’s success, getting ready for Game 5 tonight, Myles Turner’s comments the other day about adjustments, his impression of Turner before coming to Indy and now, does he see comparisons between Turner and Tyson Chandler, The Plot Rickens shirt, talking to Mathurin after his ejection, close out games 37:13 – 53:41 - The Colts will “host” the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin in Week 10, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the international game and who will be the starting QB for the Colts by then, why he thinks the most important stretch is the first four games, what he’s learned about the Colts this offseason and rookie minicamp, Zaire Franklin’s off-season surgery, Tyler Warren’s rookie impact, when will the Colts announce their starting QB?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:48 – Pacers obliterate the Cavs in Game 4 and are one win away from back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearances 10:49 – 18:06 – Morning Checkdown 18:07 – 41:28 – Bennedict Mathurin’s ejection: was it warranted or over-the-top?, is the series officially over? 41:29 – 1:07:30 – The Athletic’s David Alridge joins us to discuss what he witnessed in last night’s Game 4 between the Pacers and Cavaliers, what Rick Carlisle’s stamp on the team has been, Carlisle’s impact on the game of basketball and how he’s evolved in his career, Tyrese Haliburton’s ascension in the league, what’s next for the Cavaliers if this series is over?, Morning Checkdown 1:07:31 – 1:17:48 – The Pacers’ playoff dominance, Tyrese Haliburton not meeting the media following a poor Game 3 showing, 1:17:49 – 1:25:16– James’ ride around the road course at the IMS over the weekend, Caitlin Clark called in to the Pacers postgame show last night, Fever expectations 1:25:17 – 1:50:56– The Pacers blast the Cavs yet are 7-point underdogs in Game 5, the Pacers get a big swing on the Cavs and Cleveland never recovered, the Mathurin ejection, Pascal Siakam’s playoff performance, Morning Checkdown 1:50:57 – 2:00:58 – Caller asks if the Pacers success is going to make the town a Pacers town over a Colts town, another caller asks if Mathurin was wrongfully ejected 2:00:59 – 2:08:55 – Donovan Mitchell injury update, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, the Mathurin ejectionSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:49 – Pacers obliterate the Cavs in Game 4 and are one win away from back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearances 10:50 – 34:10 – Bennedict Mathurin’s ejection: was it warranted or over-the-top?, is the series officially over? 34:11 – 46:17 – The Athletic’s David Alridge joins us to discuss what he witnessed in last night’s Game 4 between the Pacers and Cavaliers, what Rick Carlisle’s stamp on the team has been, Carlisle’s impact on the game of basketball and how he’s evolved in his career, Tyrese Haliburton’s ascension in the league, what’s next for the Cavaliers if this series is over?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:35– Previewing Game 3 and Happy Mother’s Day weekend, who will suit up for the Cavs this weekend 11:36 – 18:00 – Morning Checkdown 18:01 – 43:14 – Prepping for tonight’s Game 3, reports of Michael Grady’s new gig with Amazon, Voice of IndyCar Radio Mark Jaynes joins us to preview the Sonsio Grand Prix at IMS, what’s on the docket today, Alex Palou’s start to the season, Josef Newgarden going for a 3-peat at the Indy 500, Helio Castroneves turning 50, Indy 500 betting odds 43:15 – 1:06:08 – Bluey at Victory Field this weekend, Tyrese Haliburton NOT on the injury report, Rick Carlisle’s indirect comment ahead of Game 2 about Kenny Atkinson and physicality, Colts rookie minicamp gets underway later today, Lou Anarumo’s comments on adding veterans to the secondary this off-season, the Colts loaded road schedule including multiple west coast trips, Morning Checkdown 1:06:09 – 1:16:08 – James’ scorching hot Colts take, Week 1 pressure, the NFL will start leaking games next week, rookie jersey numbers 1:16:09 – 1:27:05 – Hot moms, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Colts ideal Week 1 opponent, Colts passing yards leader, true or false: Pacers will win a championship in the next three years, what are we watching? 1:27:06 – 1:47:26 – Mother’s Day songs and the lack of CD players in cars, Setting The Pace’s Alex Golden joins us and discusses which of the three injured Cavs players do you not want to see suit up, Tyrese Haliburton’s late-game heroics, slowing down Donovan Mitchell, Alex answers Marc’s question about the Pacers winning a championship in the next three years, the landscape of the Pacers the next 3-5 years, Morning Checkdown 1:47:26 – 1:57:50 – A Pacers refereeing conspiracy theory, Alec Pierce entering a contract year, his Madden comment about catching the ball, rookie minicamp today, DJ Giddens 1:57:51 – 2:05:59 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.