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Friday 4/11: Chuck Pagano joins + Pacers clinch home court, Colts release Matt Gay & more!
00:00 – 12:27 – Pacers get past the Cavs and clinch home court, Kevin’s Pacers wager is coming down to the wager, Master Day 1 thoughts, Colts release Matt Gay, should the Colts draft a kicker? 12:28 – 18:57 – Morning Checkdown 18:58 – 44:04– Is Kevin’s cut list option for our Masters pool too harsh?, Easter egg hunts trigger James, Colts release Matt Gay, his contract and how it opens money up for the Colts, is Spencer Shrader the answer or do the Colts have a new hole to fill, Pacers take on the Magic tonight for Fan Appreciation Night, Kevin is concerned how the Pacers have played as of late 44:05 – 1:07:24 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses our phone number coming up with a Maryland location, his thoughts on the Colts releasing Matt Gay, other needs for the Colts, should the Colts spend a draft pick on a kicker, more kicker talk, what will Rory McIlroy hit today?, Morning Checkdown. Breaking news: Joe Flacco re-signs with the Browns, Morning Checkdown 1:07:25 – 1:17:47– Marc’s College Football 25 dynasty, Joe Flacco signs back with the Browns, Tyrese Haliburton jokes that he will be a top-5 shot blocker in team history when it’s all said and done, the time Rick Carlisle said goodbye to Tristan Thompson, Steve Kerr’s joke to Buddy Hield last night 1:17:48 – 1:25:00 – Who will move up or down in the Masters today, Fred Couples Day 1 performance, our Masters pool update 1:25:01 – 1:51:09 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss his Chuckstrong Gala and discusses his new job with the Ravens, how he’s feeling, Jim Kelly being the guest of honor at the Gala this year, his original diagnosis, Andrew Luck being a GM at Stanford and Frank Reich being the head coach, what keeps him coming back to the game of football, Morning Checkdown 1:51:10 – 2:00:27 – Marc asks is Easter the worst holiday as far as not getting a day off the next day, Kevin’s kicker rabbit hole with the release of Matt Gay 2:00:28 – 2:09:59 – POP QUIZ, setting up the sports weekendSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Friday 4/11: Chuck Pagano joins + Colts release Matt Gay, Pacers clinch & more!
00:00 – 25:10 – Is Kevin’s cut list option for our Masters pool too harsh?, Easter egg hunts trigger James, Colts release Matt Gay, his contract and how it opens money up for the Colts, is Spencer Shrader the answer or do the Colts have a new hole to fill, Pacers take on the Magic tonight for Fan Appreciation Night, Kevin is concerned how the Pacers have played as of late 25:11 – 44:31 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses our phone number coming up with a Maryland location, his thoughts on the Colts releasing Matt Gay, other needs for the Colts, should the Colts spend a draft pick on a kicker, more kicker talk, what will Rory McIlroy hit today?, Morning Checkdown. Breaking news: Joe Flacco re-signs with the Browns 44:32 – 59:05 - Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss his Chuckstrong Gala and discusses his new job with the Ravens, how he’s feeling, Jim Kelly being the guest of honor at the Gala this year, his original diagnosis, Andrew Luck being a GM at Stanford and Frank Reich being the head coach, what keeps him coming back to the game of footballSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 4/10: Pacers final three games, Colts draft thoughts, Masters & more!
00:00 – 11:36– It’s opening day of the Masters and Kevin is excited, 11:37 – 19:24 – Morning Checkdown 19:25 – 41:07 – Our final round of the Masters draft, Fever are all over the TV this season, the Dallas reaction to Luka’s return 41:08 – 1:05:31 – Bruce Arians’ comments on Anthony Richardson and saying he should have stayed in college longer, Anthony Richardson’s outlook heading into this season, Jim Nantz’s 11-year retirement announcement, Morning Checkdown 1:05:32 – 1:14:24 – James has beef with Kevin after his conversation with JMV, Chuck Pagano’s gala is this week, the story of Pagano finding out his diagnosis 1:14:25 – 1:24:50 – Masters update, our Masters pool picks 1:24:51 – 1:49:45 – Setting the Pace’s Alex Golden joins us on who will actually be playing for the Cavs tonight, the “smothered chicken” comment, his fan appreciation giveaway, his playoff rotation, Luka’s return to Dallas last night, looking ahead to the playoffs, Eddie White pops in for All-Star cookies and some Masters conversation, Morning Checkdown 1:49:46 – 2:00:35 – Pro Football Network’s David Bearman joins us and discusses the Masters, what the Colts should do in the draft and why he thinks they are one of the easier teams to predict, his Florida Gator fandom, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson and why he was baffled he got taken so high by the Colts, linebacker needs 2:00:36 – 2:09:03 – Last Masters update for the show, baseball injuries, is there anything to learn from the Pacers these final three regular season games, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, a wild NBA statSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PFN's David Bearman Joins To Discuss Colts Draft Plans, AR!
Pro Football Network’s David Bearman joins us and discusses the Masters, what the Colts should do in the draft and why he thinks they are one of the easier teams to predict, his Florida Gator fandom, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson and why he was baffled he got taken so high by the Colts, linebacker needsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Thursday 4/10: Colts draft talk, Pacers final three games, Masters pool & more!
00:00 – 19:05 – Bruce Arians’ comments on Anthony Richardson and saying he should have stayed in college longer, Anthony Richardson’s outlook heading into this season, Jim Nantz’s 11-year retirement announcement 19:06 – 28:00 – James has beef with Kevin after his conversation with JMV, Chuck Pagano’s gala is this week, the story of Pagano finding out his diagnosis 28:01 – 43:21 – Setting the Pace’s Alex Golden joins us on who will actually be playing for the Cavs tonight, the “smothered chicken” comment, his fan appreciation giveaway, his playoff rotation, Luka’s return to Dallas last night, looking ahead to the playoffs, Eddie White pops in for All-Star cookies and some Masters conversation 43:22 – 53:09 - Pro Football Network’s David Bearman joins us and discusses the Masters, what the Colts should do in the draft and why he thinks they are one of the easier teams to predict, his Florida Gator fandom, his thoughts on Anthony Richardson and why he was baffled he got taken so high by the Colts, linebacker needsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Wednesday 4/9: Pacers edge Wizards, Masters draft, Stephen Holder talks Colts & Mike DeCourcy puts a bow on the CBB season!
00:00 – 14:13 – Jeff says he got enough sleep, The Beast is out, Pacers edge out the Wizards, Quinn Buckner’s “smothered chicken” comment, Haliburton’s injury last night doesn’t seem to be overly serious, Masters storylines 14:14 – 31:24 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses James’ lack of knowledge on alcohol, the Braden Smith story, offensive line needs in the draft, more likely they take a QB or RB first in the draft?, Stephen’s question to Chris Ballard regarding Anthony Richardson, Ballard’s mindset heading into the draft, his thoughts on Quinn Buckner’s comments and the Pacers playoff chances 31:25 – 42:44 – Our Masters draft, the storms that effected Augusta 42:45 – 55:54- Jeff loves the banana, Big Ten Network’s Mike DeCourcy joins us to put a bow on the college basketball season and discusses how the portal did or didn’t effect the results, overall thoughts on the tournament, his thoughts on Darian DeVries, should their be more guardrails on NIL?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 4/9: Pacers hold off the Wizards, Colts notes, Masters draft + Stephen Holder & Mike DeCourcy
00:00 – 14:08 – Jeff says he got enough sleep, The Beast is out, Pacers edge out the Wizards, Quinn Buckner’s “smothered chicken” comment, Haliburton’s injury last night doesn’t seem to be overly serious, Masters storylines 14:09 – 20:31– Morning Checkdown 20:32 – 44:30 – Quinn Buckner’s “smothered chicken” comment, Kevin’s Masters draft, Nuggets fire head coach Mike Malone days before the playoffs start, the Pacers state of the season at this point, the Wizards ability to tank during the game, anything to gain from the final three games ahead of the playoffs?, Colts thoughts ahead of the draft, tight end thoughts 44:31 – 1:07:57 – Masters food costs, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses James’ lack of knowledge on alcohol, the Braden Smith story, offensive line needs in the draft, more likely they take a QB or RB first in the draft?, Stephen’s question to Chris Ballard regarding Anthony Richardson, Ballard’s mindset heading into the draft, his thoughts on Quinn Buckner’s comments and the Pacers playoff chances, Morning Checkdown 1:07:58 – 1:19:22 – Our Masters draft, the storms that effected Augusta 1:19:23 – 1:29:33 – The Wizards openly benching their players to tank last night, Masters thrift stores, Colts local pro day thoughts, history of Ballard drafts and how often he’s traded up 1:29:34 – 1:51:59– Did we learn anything about the future of college basketball with Monday’s national championship game, what it means for Purdue and Indiana going forward, NBA playoffs around the corner, where the Pacers are at as they get ready for the playoffs, Morning Checkdown 1:52:00 – 2:05:37 – Jeff loves the banana, Big Ten Network’s Mike DeCourcy joins us to put a bow on the college basketball season and discusses how the portal did or didn’t effect the results, overall thoughts on the tournament, his thoughts on Darian DeVries, should their be more guardrails on NIL? 2:05:38 – 2:14:14– Jeff’s plea for the Indy roads, Cameron Smith’s get up, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, updated Masters oddsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Carlisle joins to discuss Pacers final stretch of the regular season
– Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses what he thought of Florida winning the national championship, situational awareness, Myles Turner’s skillset, winning against Denver the other night, Haliburton getting defended and if he expects to see it in the playoffs, fast-paced offense, Jarace Walker’s minutes going forward, TJ McConnell’s incredible court vision & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his in-depth article on Braden Smith
IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his article on Braden Smith and how it came together, the Smiths reaching out to him, his thoughts on the whole process, getting his wife’s perspective on the situation, the talk of retirement and why it sent a red flag to Braden’s wife, his contract getting restructured heading into next season, the offensive line headed into the draftSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Tuesday 4/8: Florida stuns Houston to with the national championship, Rick Carlisle joins + Joel A. Erickson on Braden Smith story
00:00 – 11:38 – The Florida Gators are national champions, Houston’s falter down the stretch, overall thoughts of the game 11:39 – 36:09 – Colts have local pro day today, Joel A. Erickson’s in-depth article on Braden Smith’s mental hurdle with OCD last season and even battling thoughts of suicide, his quiet battle and missing five games last season, Kevin’s positional draft, Houston’s final possession in the national championship 36:10 – 57:16 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses what he thought of Florida winning the national championship, situational awareness, Myles Turner’s skillset, winning against Denver the other night, Haliburton getting defended and if he expects to see it in the playoffs, fast-paced offense, Jarace Walker’s minutes going forward, TJ McConnell’s incredible court vision 57:17 – 1:13:16 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his article on Braden Smith and how it came together, the Smiths reaching out to him, his thoughts on the whole process, getting his wife’s perspective on the situation, the talk of retirement and why it sent a red flag to Braden’s wife, his contract getting restructured heading into next season, the offensive line headed into the draftSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 4/8: Florida wins the national championship, Rick Carlisle talks Pacers' final stretch & more!
00:00 – 11:31– The Florida Gators are national champions, Houston’s falter down the stretch, overall thoughts of the game 11:32 – 18:35 – Morning Checkdown 18:36 – 43:09 – Colts have local pro day today, Joel A. Erickson’s in-depth article on Braden Smith’s mental hurdle with OCD last season and even battling thoughts of suicide, his quiet battle and missing five games last season, Kevin’s positional draft, Houston’s final possession in the national championship 43:10 – 1:11:29 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses what he thought of Florida winning the national championship, situational awareness, Myles Turner’s skillset, winning against Denver the other night, Haliburton getting defended and if he expects to see it in the playoffs, fast-paced offense, Jarace Walker’s minutes going forward, TJ McConnell’s incredible court vision, Morning Checkdown 1:11:30 – 1:22:29 – Playoff beards, thoughts on last night’s national championship game, Houston’s inability to get a shot off at the end, was this March Madness a good one since it was so chalk?, Walter Clayton Jr’s tournament run 1:22:30 – 1:30:34– Kevin is getting ready for the Masters, ports moments we re-watch the most, Kevin wants to watch a Masters pool 1:30:35 -1:54:30 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss his article on Braden Smith and how it came together, the Smiths reaching out to him, his thoughts on the whole process, getting his wife’s perspective on the situation, the talk of retirement and why it sent a red flag to Braden’s wife, his contract getting restructured heading into next season, the offensive line headed into the draft, Morning Checkdown 1:54:31 – 2:05:58 – Jeff says his sleep app told him to go to bed, Masters pool 2:05:59 – 2:13:15– Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, the Final Four and national championship in Indy next year, Hoosiers roster needsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 4/7: A busy sports weekend, national championship tonight + early Masters preview with Will Haskett!
00:00 – 11:12 – A busy sports weekend to recap, Pacers top the Nuggets thanks to their depth, Jeff was the PA at the Fishers Freight on Friday night, tons of flooding around the area due to so much rain 11:13 – 18:54 – Morning Checkdown 18:55 – 41:25 – National Championship matchup tonight and what happened to Duke in the final minutes, the alternate WBB championship broadcast featuring Caitlin Clark, Geno Auriemma’s 12 championships, another transfer to IU for new coach Dairan DeVries, Pacers beat the Nuggets and look like they will be right there are the four seed to face the Pistons 41:26 – 1:06:14 – Will Haskett joins us to give an early preview to The Masters starting this week, why the Masters attracts even casual golf fans, March Madness analogies heading into the tournament, some underdogs to keep an eye on, his prep heading into this week, his pick to win the Masters, Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record yesterday, Morning Checkdown 1:06:15 – 1:15:19 – Anthony Richardson was on a podcast over the weekend, the QB competition 1:15:20 – 1:26:38– National Championship matchup tonight, loose ball foul on Duke, Houston and Florida tonight, Walter Clayton Jr’s unbelievable tournament run, Jeff says he may not make it to the end of the national championship game tonight and will watch the rest in the morning setting off a debate on the ability to turn off big sporting events and watch them later 1:26:39 – 1:53:45 – A busy sports weekend, Pacers top the Nuggets, Jeff asks if the Bucks are going to make the fifth-seed and play the Pacers, Kevin’s Masters thoughts and his visit to Augusta, Morning Checkdown 1:53:46 –2:01:59 – Alex Ovechkin’s all-time goals record and other sports records we don’t think we’ll ever seen broken 2:02:00 – 2:12:45 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, GOAT of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Monday 4/7: Recapping a busy sports weekend, National Championship tonight + Will Haskett previews the Masters & GOAT of the Week!
00:00 – 22:34 – National Championship matchup tonight and what happened to Duke in the final minutes, the alternate WBB championship broadcast featuring Caitlin Clark, Geno Auriemma’s 12 championships, another transfer to IU for new coach Dairan DeVries, Pacers beat the Nuggets and look like they will be right there are the four seed to face the Pistons 22:35 – 36:49 – Will Haskett joins us to give an early preview to The Masters starting this week, why the Masters attracts even casual golf fans, March Madness analogies heading into the tournament, some underdogs to keep an eye on, his prep heading into this week, his pick to win the Masters, Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record yesterday 36:50 – 48:08 – National Championship matchup tonight, loose ball foul on Duke, Houston and Florida tonight, Walter Clayton Jr’s unbelievable tournament run, Jeff says he may not make it to the end of the national championship game tonight and will watch the rest in the morning setting off a debate on the ability to turn off big sporting events and watch them later 48:09 – 57:28 - Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, GOAT of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 4/4: How real is AR vs. Daniel Jones? + Pacers final stretch, Greg Rakestraw & Fishers Freight HC Dixie Wooten join!
00:00 – 12:59 – Kevin’s out and his Reds are an embarrassment, James and Jeff discuss tonight’s Jazz/Pacers game, James believes the Pacers upcoming schedule is a good measuring stick for the Pacers come playoff time, Jeff discusses the Warriors being a tough out in the playoffs, Colts off-season schedule is out and the guys discuss the chance of seeing Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones compete for the starting job, the Final Four this weekend 13:00 – 17:36 – Morning Checkdown 17:37 – 45:03– Anthony Richardson vs. Daniel Jones and the future of QB1 for the Colts in 2025, joint practices over preseason games, how much of a need is corner still for the Colts, are the Colts in no man’s land at QB in 2025, Pacers take on a Jazz team that’s lost 7 in a row, modern day NBA 45:04 – 1:08:54 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and recaps the state championships from this past weekend, the state of the transfer portal and what it means for Indiana and Purdue, his thoughts on the Final Four being all chalk, Indy Eleven tomorrow night, Morning Checkdown 1:08:54 – 1:18:00 – Dating apps, kids always wanting to fight, discussing The Athletic article today regarding NFL executives thinking Daniel Jones will win the Colts QB job, what should AR’s mindset be in the off-season 1:18:01 – 1:29:10 - – Musical tastes, Bengals EVP hints the team could relocate, Anthony Richardson is in a make or break season despite what Chris Ballard says 1:29:11 – 1:54:39 – Rap beefs, Fishers Freight head coach Dixon Wooten joins us and discusses the team’s inaugural season, their home opener tonight at Fishers Event Center, the difference between the arena league and NFL, local players on the team, Colts odds to win the AFC South, Colts over/under win total, Super Bowl odds 1:54:40 – 2:03:36 – POP QUIZ 2:03:37 – 2:10:06 – Our Final Four predictions, Pacers with a pair of gamesSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Friday 4/4: AR vs. Daniel Jones, Colts betting odds for next season + Greg Rakestraw & Fishers Freight HC Dixie Wooten!
00:00 – 27:28 – Anthony Richardson vs. Daniel Jones and the future of QB1 for the Colts in 2025, joint practices over preseason games, how much of a need is corner still for the Colts, are the Colts in no man’s land at QB in 2025, Pacers take on a Jazz team that’s lost 7 in a row, modern day NBA 27:29 – 37:53 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and recaps the state championships from this past weekend, the state of the transfer portal and what it means for Indiana and Purdue, his thoughts on the Final Four being all chalk, Indy Eleven tomorrow night 37:54 – 56:17 - Fishers Freight head coach Dixon Wooten joins us and discusses the team’s inaugural season, their home opener tonight at Fishers Event Center, the difference between the arena league and NFL, local players on the team, Colts odds to win the AFC South, Colts over/under win total, Super Bowl oddsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 4/3: We're all back together, Pacers top the Hornets, storm survival & Colts thoughts!
00:00 – 16:15 – The storms and tornados that rolled through the area last night, the Pacers beat the Hornets 16:16 – 20:36 – Morning Checkdown 20:37 – 47:00 – Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Pacers win over the Hornets, why James thinks the Colts QB competition is more real than he initially thought, is there a path for the Colts to actually start Daniel Jones in Week 1, Pacers playoff thoughts, should they rest starters during the remainder of the regular season? 47:01 – 1:10:05 – Last night’s storms, college basketball transfer portals, what happens with IU, Purdue and Butler, TJ McConnell’s night, Morning Checkdown 1:10:06 – 1:19:42 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers clinching a playoff spot, what should happen with Pacers starters and role players heading into the playoffs, Thomas Bryant/Ben Sheppard, Fever dates to keep an eye on 1:19:44 – 1:31:25 – What should MLB do about torpedo bats, Colts center talk and the new additions 1:31:26 – 1:52:10 – Who are sure things on the Colts roster, other roster questions, Mo Alie-Cox and his future with the Colts, biggest takeaways from the NFL Owners meetings: tush push, Aaron Rodgers/Steelers rumors, the Trey Hendrickson/Bengals story, Morning Checkdown 1:52:11 – 2:04:00 – Field trips: James’ interaction with Darrelle Revis, Rick Carlisle’s explanation of shot clock violations last week, Pacers playoff rotation thoughts 2:04:01 – 2:16:36 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, Kevin’s national championship matchup bet, what are we watching tonight, weather update, RIP Jersey JohnnySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Thursday 4/3: Pacers roll again, storm survival & more!
00:00 – 15:53 – The storms and tornados that rolled through the area last night, the Pacers beat the Hornets 15:54 – 42:19 – Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Pacers win over the Hornets, why James thinks the Colts QB competition is more real than he initially thought, is there a path for the Colts to actually start Daniel Jones in Week 1, Pacers playoff thoughts, should they rest starters during the remainder of the regular season? 42:20 – 50:47 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers clinching a playoff spot, what should happen with Pacers starters and role players heading into the playoffs, Thomas Bryant/Ben Sheppard, Fever dates to keep an eye onSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday (4/2): Pacers vs Hornets preview, More thoughts on Colts, Andrew Luck and Frank Reich
00:00-9:27- Marc Dykton’s vacation continues, and JB is still at the NFL Owner’s meeting. KB and Jeff open discussion on the Pacers clinching a playoff spot, if the team should start resting starters, and more. 9:27-17:56- morning checkdown. 17:56-44:18- KB and Jeff react to Rick Carlisle’s comments on the show yesterday. KB gives his horrible analogy on how the Colts are handling the split reps for Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Then, the two discuss the new rule changes in the NFL, including replay assist. 44:18-1:06:49- ESPN Colts Reporter Stephen Holder joins. Holder discusses the QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, where the Colts are looking to go in the 2025 NFL Draft, and gives an update on Jim Irsay. Morning Checkdown 1:06:49-1:17:22- KB and Jeff discuss Tiger Woods’ April Fools joke and how it made Kevin feel. Also, Andrew Luck’s comments yesterday at Frank Reich’s introductory press conference at Stanford about the 2018 season and Reich. 1:17:22-1:25:58- Where does Darian DeVries rank on the top ten coaching? KB and Jeff react, plus who was the top hire? 1:25:58-1:48:46- John Scheyer spoke on the Dan Patrick Show about the Gordon Heyward missed half court shot. Also, Bill Barnwell’s All-Trade Mock draft had two trades involving the Colts, including one with Anthony Richardson. 1:48:46-1:59:11- Jeff and KB give away tickets to the Indy Eleven. 1:59:11-2:08:18- Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day. Final Pacers thoughts.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Tuesday 4/2: Rick Carlisle Comments, Colts recap, Frank Reich and Andrew Luck
00:00-26:23- KB and Jeff react to Rick Carlisle’s comments on the show yesterday. KB gives his horrible analogy on how the Colts are handling the split reps for Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Then, the two discuss the new rule changes in the NFL, including replay assist. 26:23-37:49- ESPN Colts Reporter Stephen Holder joins. Holder discusses the QB competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, where the Colts are looking to go in the 2025 NFL Draft, and gives an update on Jim Irsay. 37:49-48:21- KB and Jeff discuss Tiger Woods’ April Fool’s joke and how it made Kevin feel. Also, Andrew Luck’s comments yesterday at Frank Reich’s introductory press conference at Stanford about the 2018 season and Reich.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fran Fraschilla (4/1)
Former Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins ahead of the NIT tournament at Hinkle FieldhouseSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday (4/1): Pacers with another win, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard Speak, NIT Tournament
00:00-9:58- KB and Jeff open with a recap of last night’s Pacers’ win. Also, Frank Reich is heading to Stanford as the Cardinal Interim Head Coach, joining former Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck. Then, today is not the day to go on social media for sports news. 9:58-19:21- Morning Checkdown 19:21-41:36- KB and Jeff continue their discussion on the Pacers with the Playoffs looming. Who are Jeff’s favorite Pacers? KB and Jeff give thoughts on Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard comments from yesterday at the NFL Owner’s meeting. 41:36-1:05:03- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly visit. Carlisle recaps last night’s win, last week record setting performance against the Wizards, and more. Also, Carlisle addresses the question of Pascal Siakam’s fatigue late in the season. Morning Checkdown. 1:05:03-1:15:08- Jeff and KB answer Corbin’s questions. 1:15:08-1:26:51- James Boyd calls in to share his thoughts on April Fool’s Day, Colts at the NFL Owner’s Meeting, and more. 1:26:51-1:49:58- Former Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins. Fraschilla discusses Geno Auremma, the NIT in Indianapolis, and more. He also discusses Darian DeVries at IU and thoughts on Purdue. 1:49:58-1:59:25- NFL changing rules, more on the Colts Owners’ Meeting, and more. 1:59:25-2:11:30- Jiffy Lube Stat of the day. Final thoughts on Colts Owners’ meeting.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Carlisle Joins (April 1)
Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly stop by the show.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Tuesday 4/1: Pacers Win, Colts at owner's meetings, NIT coming to Indy
00:00-22:17- KB and Jeff continue their discussion on the Pacers with the Playoffs looming. Who are Jeff’s favorite Pacers? KB and Jeff give thoughts on Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard comments from yesterday at the NFL Owner’s meeting. 22:17-42:42- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly visit. Carlisle recaps last night’s win, last week’s record setting performance against the Wizards, and more. Also, Carlisle addresses the question of Pascal Siakam’s fatigue late in the season. 42:42-55:38- Former Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins. Fraschilla discusses Geno Auremma, the NIT in Indianapolis, and more. He also discusses Darian DeVries at IU and thoughts on Purdue.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3/31: Purdue eliminated, all chalk Final Four + Pacers, Colts & more!
00:00 – 12:25 – Purdue loses in gut-wrenching fashion, all chalk in the Final Four, Pacers weekend and getting ready for the Kings tonight, high school state finals recap 12:26 – 20:26 – Morning Checkdown 20:27 – 42:11 – Continental breakfasts at hotels are not guarded well, Colts off-season needs, NFL owners meetings, EJ Speed signs with Texans and should the Colts have been in on him for the price he signed for?, Purdue’s final game and how close they came 42:12 – 1:08:12 – What’s next for Matt Painter and Purdue after their Sweet 16 exit?, IHSAA basketball, Colts thoughts, should the Colts take a QB in the draft, a chalk Final Four, early Final Four lines, Morning Checkdown 1:08:13 – 1:19:17 – IndyStar Purdue reporter Nathan Baird joins us to discuss the state of the Boilermakers after their Sweet 16 loss, what happened on that final play for Matt Painter’s team, transfer portal 1:19:18 – 1:26:40 -James Boyd joins us from the NFL owners meetings in Florida and what he heard from Shane Steichen this morning, clarity at right guard?, EJ Speed signing with the Texans, any thing else he’s keeping his eyes and ears down there?, the tush push 1:26:41 – 1:48:53 – Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins us to discuss what he wants to see from the Pacers during this final stretch to the playoffs, the state of the team heading into tonight’s game against the Kings, his Guitar Hero skills, has Siakam hit a wall?, Morning Checkdown 1:48:54 – 1:59:35– The future of the Tush Push and should it be banned, what is Anthony Richardson’s strengths, AR and Daniel Jones splitting reps in OTAs, Final Four team we’ve been most impressed by, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day 1:59:36 – 2:13:00 – GOATs of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Friday 3/2 - Purdue’s Sweet 16 Run, with Bobby Buckets; IHSAA State Finals, with Greg Rakestraw; Pacers’ NBA Franchise Record with Win Against Wizards
00:00 – 15:46 – Bobby “Buckets” Riddell, former Boilermakers guard, will have the Sweet 16 call with Rob Blackman tonight. Bobby joins the Fan Morning Show to share his keys to the game, the pace Purdue should try to keep against Houston, and his analysis on the Cougars’ play style. 15:46 – 28:51 – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw starts off this hour with Kevin and James, talking through highlights of the upcoming IHSAA State Final games, and a preview of the Indy Eleven’s home opener tomorrow. 28:51 – 41:03 – Last night, the Pacers game gave us the madness that college basketball is lacking, with a 0.1-second loss to the Lakers, 120-119. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd give input on Rick Carlisle’s lack of a timeout call and getting Tyrese Haliburton in the game, and more analysis on how the game went last night. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 3/28 - Pacers' Franchise Record Win, Previewing Purdue's Sweet 16 Run, IHSAA State Finals
00:00 – 12:50 – Pacers set a new NBA franchise record with their 162-109 win against the Washington Wizards. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd start off the show talking about this and the first night of the Sweet 16 and the madness that came with it, ahead of Purdue’s matchup with Houston. 12:50 – 20:52 – Morning Checkdown 20:52 – 43:06 – They dig into the Pacers’ game last night and the various players who got time on the court because of it. They also get into the standings for the NCAA Tournament at this point, along with sharing Kelvin Sampson’s comments about Purdue and Matt Painter. 43:06 – 1:07:02 – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw starts off this hour with Kevin and James, talking through highlights of the upcoming IHSAA State Final games, and a preview of the Indy Eleven’s home opener tomorrow. Morning Checkdown 1:07:02 – 1:16:41 – Is being selfless Tyrese’s ‘Achilles heel?’ KB and JB talk through Haliburton’s recent performances for the Pacers. They finish out the segment on betting win totals for the Colts and around the league ahead of the season. 1:16:41 – 1:26 :31 – Excitement for the Purdue v. Houston matchup grows. KB and JB break down the game and expectations of the players to succeed. 1:26:31 –1:51:38 – Bobby “Buckets” Riddell, former Boilermakers guard, will have the Sweet 16 call with Rob Blackman tonight. Bobby joins the Fan Morning Show to share his keys to the game, the pace Purdue should try to keep against Houston, and his analysis on the Cougars’ play style. Morning Checkdown 1:51:38 – 2:01:12 – The WORST holiday is coming up next week. Are you going to get fooled like KB? They then continue talking about Kelvin Sampson's comments, and the comparison of Braden Smith to Chris Paul. 2:01:12 – 2:12:15 – KB starts off this last segment with a fight-or-flight story about Max in the bathtub last night. Are you judging or joining him? / Jiffy Lube Pop QuizSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Thursday 3/27 - Hoosiers' Darian DeVries' Coaching Style, IHSAA State Finals This Weekend, Insight into Pacers' 120-119 Loss
00:00 – 8:46 – Who is the new IU Coach Darian DeVries, really? Drake University alum Roman Penn, who played for Coach during that time, joins the show to share about the behind-the-scenes features of DeVries and brings insight into the coaching style that the Hoosiers will be experiencing in the coming season. 8:46 – 22:08 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep sets the scene for Saturday morning’s IHSAA State Finals with a deep-dive background on the teams that will be competing, and the communities they will be representing. 22:08 – 33:24 – Last night, the Pacers game gave us the madness that college basketball is lacking, with a 0.1-second loss to the Lakers, 120-119. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd give input on Rick Carlisle’s lack of a timeout call and getting Tyrese Haliburton in the game, and more analysis on how the game went last night. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3/27 - CRAZY End to Pacers Game, Taking on Wizards Tonight, Darian DeVries Coaching Style, IHSAA State Finals This Weekend
00:00 – 12:56 – Pacers 0.1-second loss to the Lakers, 120-119. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd start off this hour with input on Rick Carlisle’s lack of timeout call and getting Tyrese Haliburton in the game, and more analysis on how the game went last night. 12:56 – 21:10 – Morning Checkdown 21:10 – 43:06 – KB and JB run through ways the outcome could’ve been different for last night’s game, through different plays and calls. They get into player performance and how tolling the schedule has been for some of them, especially for Pascal Siakam. They finish out the hour talking Sweet 16 and the bracket lineups. 43:06 – 1:08:27 – Who is the new IU Coach Darian DeVries, really? Drake University alum Roman Penn, who played for Coach during that time, joins the show to share about the behind-the-scenes features of DeVries and brings insight into the coaching style that the Hoosiers will be experiencing in the coming season. Morning Checkdown 1:08:27 – 1:19:07 – Colts announced jersey numbers for their new guys, along with which numbers will be retired. Kevin and James talk about this, and also the talk on a tight end for the team. Then, they turn back to discussing the Pacers game last night, and reactions Tyrese and other players had around Carlisle’s calls at the end. 1:19:07 – 1:26:05 – Last night, the Pacers game gave us the madness that college basketball is lacking. KB and JB get into Myles Turner’s reaction to the loss. 1:26:05 –1:51:36 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep sets the scene for Saturday morning’s IHSAA State Finals with a deep-dive background on the teams that will be competing, and the communities they will be representing. Morning Checkdown 1:51:36 – 2:00:10 – Sweet 16 thoughts and theories fill up this segment ahead of the games tonight and this weekend. Then, KB and JB turn back to the Pacers, along with what LeBron James said about Tyrese and his growth throughout the years. 2:00:10 – 2:09:54 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day / Final thoughts on the Pacers loss to the Lakers going into their game against the Wizards Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3/26 - Pacers v. Lakers Preview, Tony Adragna, + Brian Neubert Join!
00:00 – 9:37 – Pacers take on the Lakers tonight at 7:30ET. Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the morning previewing what is to come for this game. They also get into headlines around the league including Damian Lillard out indefinitely for the season, Daniel Jones’ contract with the Colts, and MLB Opening Day. 9:37 – 15:23 – Morning Checkdown 15:23 – 41:50 – What does the injury report look like for tonight’s Pacers v. Lakers? The Bucks announced that Damian Lillard will be out for the season due to a blood clot in his leg. What does the playoff picture look like for the Pacers? They finish out this first hour talking about the NFL, roster moves around the league, and Daniel Jones addition to the Colts. 41:50 – 1:05:00 – Kevin, James and Jeff share their thoughts on Darian DeVries ahead of their conversation with Tony Adragna. Then, they talk about the transfer portal and what this means for college players and their career. Morning Checkdown 1:05:00 – 1:22:36 – Indiana Elite Basketball’s Tony Adragna joins the show with input on Darian DeVries being the new Hoosiers coach, where he thinks the program will be moving in this new era, and to talk about the IU players that have joined the transfer portal. 1:22:36 – 1:26:51 – JB, KB, and Jeff talk about the Pacers v. Lakers game, broadcasts to watch/listen, tickets to see the game, and the energy and expectations of the game for tonight. 1:26:51 –1:48:04 – The beginning of this hour is dedicated to keys of the game for tonight’s Pacers and Lakers matchup. Then, they turn to talking about the “uncomfortability” that is needed on the Colts roster to succeed. Morning Checkdown 1:48:04 – 2:04:38 – What is needed from Purdue in this Sweet 16 game against Houston? Brian Neubert of Gold & Black Illustrated and GoldandBlack.com joins the show to give his thoughts on keys to the game, expectations from the players, and the comparison to Houston’s play style. He also gives insight on Matt Painter’s announcement of taking advantage of the transfer portal, and what that could mean for Purdue’s roster and future. 2:04:38 – 2:12:03 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, which leads to some reminiscing for Kevin, James and Jeff. They finish off the show talking about the playoff chances for the Pacers, and last thoughts for the game tonight. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Neubert on Purdue's Sweet 16 Run, Use of the Transfer Portal
What is needed from Purdue in this Sweet 16 game against Houston? Brian Neubert of Gold & Black Illustrated/GoldandBlack.com joins the show to give his thoughts on keys to the game, expectations from the players, and insight on Houston’s play style. He also gives insight on Matt Painter’s announcement of taking advantage of the transfer portal, and what that could mean for Purdue’s roster and future.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Wednesday 3/26 - Purdue’s Sweet 16 Run & Future Use of the Transfer Portal, Hoosiers’ New Coach, Pacers v. Lakers Preview
00:00 – 16:23 – What is needed from Purdue in this Sweet 16 game against Houston? Brian Neubert of Gold & Black Illustrated/GoldandBlack.com joins the show to give his thoughts on keys to the game, expectations from the players, and insight on Houston’s play style. He also gives insight on Matt Painter’s announcement of taking advantage of the transfer portal, and what that could mean for Purdue’s roster and future. 16:23 – 30:39 – Indiana Elite Basketball’s Tony Adragna joins the show with input on Darian DeVries being the new Hoosiers coach, where he thinks the program will be moving in this new era, and to talk about the IU players that have joined the transfer portal. 30:39 – 46:19 – JB, KB, and Jeff talk about keys to tonight’s Pacers v. Lakers game, broadcasts to watch/listen, tickets to see the game, and the expectations of the game for tonight. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Tuesday 3/25 - Pacers’ 5th Straight Win, MLB Opening Day Upcoming, Transfer Portal Open
00:00 – 18:38 – 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. 18:39 – 33:41 – 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. 33:42 – 40:10 – The transfer portal for Men’s College Basketball opened yesterday. KB, JB and Jeff share their thoughts on the timeline change of the portal and how it has affected the league. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 3/25 - Pacers Beat Timberwolves, Carlisle Joins, Basketball Transfer Portal Opens + More!
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. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Monday 3/24 - Rob Blackman on Purdue’s Journey to the Sweet 16, KB’s IU Hate Poll, George Foreman Tribute
00:00 – 13:11 – Rob Blackman, voice of the Boilermakers, joins the Fan Morning Show and gives his thoughts on where Purdue is playing their best basketball and how they need to improve for their matchup with Houston in the Sweet 16. 13:11 – 17:13 – If you’re an IU fan, who are you rooting for in the Purdue – Houston matchup? KB tweets out a poll to get your input on it. 17:13 – 22:57 – A tribute is given to George Foreman around his passing, and how his remembrance has transcended his sport. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3/24 - Purdue Headed to Sweet 16, Pacers Win Against Nets, & IHSAA Updates!
00:00 – 10:47 – Purdue move on to the Sweet 16! KB, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard breakdown the Boilermakers’ win against McNeese, give their thoughts on any “Cinderellas” in the tournament, and even some debate on NIL’s role in the lack of upsets. 10:47 – 16:37 – Morning Checkdown 16:37 – 39:20 – The time that Purdue will be playing on Friday night was announced – get an extra cup of coffee for this one. They discuss who could be considered underdogs in the tournament. They recap and preview the IHSAA boys' basketball state matchups this weekend, and the Pacers’ win against the Nets and their game tonight against the Timberwolves. They finish the hour with their thoughts on how to teach your kid to drive, based off their personal experiences. 39:20 – 1:04:18 – Kevin, James and Jeff get into Purdue’s obstacles and advantages going into the Sweet 16. They turn to football and discuss Colts' off-season preparation, their roster, and moves around the league. Morning Checkdown 1:04:18 – 1:14:46 – A tribute is given to George Foreman around his passing, and how his remembrance has transcended his sport. If you’re an IU fan, who are you rooting for in the Purdue – Houston matchup? KB tweets out a poll to get your input on it. 1:14:46 – 1:25:57 – We get a checkup on the IU Hate poll. They share their thoughts on the Pacers’ performance, especially Bennedict Mathurin’s, in these past few wins, along with playoff predictions. 1:25:57 –1:49:47 – Rob Blackman, voice of the Boilermakers, joins the Fan Morning Show and gives his thoughts on where Purdue is playing their best basketball and how they need to improve for their matchup with Houston in the Sweet 16. Morning Checkdown 1:49:47 – 1:59:29 – MLB’s opening day is upcoming on Thursday. The March Madness continues with further talk on Purdue’s game against Houston and a look into the other games across the tournament. 1:59:29 – 2:10:27 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day / James’ adventure at Highland Middle School last Friday, and the most important questions the students had for JB. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Friday 3/21: Purdue advances and gets McNeese, Bobby Riddell joins + Tourney thoughts, Greg Rakestraw & I GOTTA KNOW!
00:00 – 13:18 – Purdue tops High Point and advances to take on McNeese, Pacers beat the Nets in an ugly but wild game, best game of Day 1 of March Madness 13:19 – 24:52 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the best semi-state game this weekend, his hoops thoughts, not filling out a bracket this year, the Indy Eleven/USL 24:53 – 38:58 – Purdue’s Bobby Riddell joins us to discuss Purdue’s win over High Point yesterday, the Colvin dunk, the best dunker he played with, previewing McNeese, what the rest of his day looks like 38:59- 49:38 - We play I GOTTA KNOW: Have the Colts done enough to make you want to buy season tickets, what sport do you wish you were better at, rather win a bracket pool or fantasy football, best impressions we can doSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 3/21: Purdue advances, Day 1 Tourney thoughts + Pacers win again!
00:00 – 13:17 – Purdue tops High Point and advances to take on McNeese, Pacers beat the Nets in an ugly but wild game, best game of Day 1 of March Madness 13:18 – 23:38 – Morning Checkdown 23:39 – 41:37 – Purdue survives High Point, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s fouls, getting ready for McNeese, Pacers win again and Bennedict Mathurin’s post-game interview was outstanding, concern for Haliburton’s back injury? 41:38 – 55:37 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the best semi-state game this weekend, his hoops thoughts, not filling out a bracket this year, the Indy Eleven/USL, the Darian DeVries hire and what it could look like, Purdue’s win over High Point, Morning Checkdown 55:38 – 1:02:43 – Can Purdue avoid an upset against McNeese and punch a ticket to the Sweet 16 in Lucas Oil Stadium?, IU/Purdue rivalry is alive and well, Day 2 of the tournament 1:02:44 – 1:12:27 – Pacers potential, an insane Pacers stat 1:12:28 – 1:35:21– Purdue’s Bobby Riddell joins us to discuss Purdue’s win over High Point yesterday, the Colvin dunk, the best dunker he played with, previewing McNeese, what the rest of his day looks like, Day 2 matchups we’re most interested in, trampoline parks, Morning CheckdowN 1:35:22 – 1:46:03 – A couple double-digit seeds favored today, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Have the Colts done enough to make you want to buy season tickets, what sport do you wish you were better at 1:46:04 – 1:52:10 – POP QUIZ, wrapping the showSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3/20: MARCH MADNESS BEGINS! + Purdue/High Point today, Pacers win another thriller & more!
00:00 – 15:25– March Madness has officially arrived! Pacers win another thriller, a wild way to win but one that isn’t sustainable, Darian DeVries meets the media, upsets we have in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament 15:26 – 21:35 – Morning Checkdown 21:36 – 43:22 – The excitement and relief of last night’s Pacers game, Darian DeVries introductory press conference with Indiana yesterday and calling it his “dream job”, March Madness bracket thoughts, Bennedict Mathurin’s impact on the Pacers 43:23 – 1:06:03 – Kevin is giddy for March Madness, Furman’s upset over Virginia in 2023, Purdue’s game against High Point this afternoon, new Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward discussing his free agency and how he originally thought he was going to New Orleans 1:06:04 – 1:16:55 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and Kevin asks if he’d rather root for Purdue or Kelvin Sampson if the bracket plays out, the rivalries with Purdue and Kentucky, the locations for the four upcoming Indiana-Kentucky games starting in 2025, last night’s Pacers win over the Mavericks, Tyrese Haliburton’s back injury, getting close to Fever training camp 1:16:56 – 1:23:50– Is there anything better than March Madness these next two days?, our Final Fours 1:23:51 – 1:50:24– The Pacers pull another one out of their hat late, Bennedict Mathurin’s big play, Rick Carlisle on the win but being cautious of not being able to survive playing like this, Purdue getting ready for High Point today, the health of the Boilermakers, new IU coach Darian DeVries on recruiting high school vs. the transfer portal, Morning Checkdown 1:50:25 – 1:59:38– Scottie Scheffler’s Masters Dinner is phenomenal, going over our brackets, multi-view options, it’s sports Christmas 1:59:39 – 2:06:22 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, Purdue/High Point today, what would a successful Purdue tournament run look likeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Thursday 3/20: MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! + Darian DeVries meets the media & Scott Agness!
00:00 – 15:32 – March Madness has officially arrived! Pacers win another thriller, a wild way to win but one that isn’t sustainable, Darian DeVries meets the media, upsets we have in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament 15:33 – 37:20 – The excitement and relief of last night’s Pacers game, Darian DeVries introductory press conference with Indiana yesterday and calling it his “dream job”, March Madness bracket thoughts, Bennedict Mathurin’s impact on the Pacers 37:21 – 48:03 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and Kevin asks if he’d rather root for Purdue or Kelvin Sampson if the bracket plays out, the rivalries with Purdue and Kentucky, the locations for the four upcoming Indiana-Kentucky games starting in 2025, last night’s Pacers win over the Mavericks, Tyrese Haliburton’s back injury, getting close to Fever training campSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3/19: IU hires Darian DeVries as their next head coach! Jeff Rabjohns breaks it down + Ball State WBB Coach Brady Sallee & Chris Denari join!
00:00 – 12:14 – Indiana hires Darian DeVries as their next basketball coach, our thoughts on the hire 12:15 – 18:37 – Morning Checkdown 18:38 – 41:34– More thoughts on IU hiring Darian DeVries as their next head basketball coach, DeVries (when he was at West Virginia) on his offensive and defensive style, birthdays, Malik Reneau says he’s entering the transfer portal, Pacers have a back-to-back starting tonight with the Mavericks 41:35 – 1:08:15 – Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us to discuss IU’s decision to hire Darian DeVries as Indiana’s next head coach, what did they like about him, what questions would people have on DeVries’ resume, how much of his success at West Virginia versus his time at Drake played a role in his hire, Tucker DeVries and what he will bring to the Hoosiers, DeVries’ style versus Mike Woodson, Morning Checkdown 1:08:16 – 1:18:35 – Ball State women’s basketball coach Brady Sallee joins us and discusses his Cardinals making the NCAA Tournament, Ally Becki’s impact on the team, their matchup against Ole Miss, changing the culture at Ball State 1:18:36 – 1:25:15– More thoughts on Indiana hiring Darian DeVries as their next head coach, what he brought to West Viriginia and Drake, fan mentality and the “pressure cooker” of coaching at IU 1:25:16 – 1:49:09 –Intriguing NCAA tournament matchups tomorrow, Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us to discuss his March Madness history, Obi Toppin’s game-winner the other night, being a fan for the Haliburton shot and being on the call for Toppin the other night, his thoughts on the home stand, being on the call for 1,500 Pacers games, can we name more Mavericks or Nets players?, Morning Checkdown 1:49:10 – 1:58:06 We’ll be carry the Darian DeVries introductory press conference live later today, his philosophy on offense and defense 1:58:07-2:05:33 - Recapping a busy show, our Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, Marc has a stat of the day regarding the Cavaliers multiple double-digit hot streaksSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Carlisle Joins Us Following Last Night's Thrilling OT Pacers Win!
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to recap last night’s overtime thriller against the Timberwolves, how special last night was with so many starters out, where this game ranks on games he’s coached when undermanned, Keifer Sykes and Tony Bradley, Quenton Jackson’s night, reaching out to Shaka Smart to use Marquette’s practice gym, reflecting on Haliburton’s huge shot a week ago, rallying back in games as of late & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Point HC Alan Huss Previews Their Matchup With Purdue!
High Point head coach Alan Huss joins us to preview their first round matchup with Purdue and how they got into the NCAA Tournament, his first thought when they ended up drawing Purdue on Selection Sunday, who are some of his players who have stepped up this season, how they prep for the tournament, what is he telling his guys when it comes to enjoying the experience but giving it their all, how they pull off the upset on Thursday & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 3/18: Pacers win an OT thriller, Rick Carlisle joins us + High Point's Alan Huss previews their matchup Purdue!
00:00 – 10:54– Pacers win an overtime thriller to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, big shots by Obi Toppin, a lot of starters from missing made it even more special of a win 10:55 – 18:37 - MORNING CHECKDOWN 18:38 – 41:07 – Pacers win over the Timberwolves, Andrew Nembhard’s ejection, the win with hardly any starters playing, why it was such a special win, Colts introduce Cam Bynum yesterday, which 7-seed or longer could make the Final Four 41:08 – 1:02:50 – High Point head coach Alan Huss joins us to preview their first round matchup with Purdue and how they got into the NCAA Tournament, his first thought when they ended up drawing Purdue on Selection Sunday, who are some of his players who have stepped up this season, how they prep for the tournament, what is he telling his guys when it comes to enjoying the experience but giving it their all, how they pull off the upset on Thursday, Morning Checkdown 1:02:51 – 1:14:25 – St. Patty’s Day recap, should North Carolina have a chip on their shoulder?, which 7-seeds or lower are we riding with, what 11-seeds and lower are we riding with, that wild Pacers win 1:14:26 – 1:22:28 – Cam Bynum meets the media and what we learned about him, Kevin and Marc are going to fight after the Cubs final score 1:22:29 -1:48:08 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to recap last night’s overtime thriller against the Timberwolves, how special last night was with so many starters out, where this game ranks on games he’s coached when undermanned, Keifer Sykes and Tony Bradley, Quenton Jackson’s night, reaching out to Shaka Smart to use Marquette’s practice gym, reflecting on Haliburton’s huge shot a week ago, rallying back in games as of late, Morning Checkdown 1:48:09 – 1:58:23 – Jeff still owes Marc snacks and Marc has not forgotten about it, the West Virginia governor opens an investigation into the NCAA Tournament not allowing them in, comedian Tracy Morgan throws up on the court during last night’s Knicks game, what’s next for IU as their coaching search fully gets underway 1:58:24 – 2:05:07 – Clustertruck orders, interesting draws in the NCAA Tournament, 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.

Best of Tuesday 3/18: An OT thriller for the Pacers, Rick Carlisle breaks it down + High Point HC Alan Huss previews their matchup with Purdue!
00:00 – 11:59 – Pacers win an overtime thriller to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, big shots by Obi Toppin, a lot of starters from missing made it even more special of a win 12:00 – 30:51 – – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to recap last night’s overtime thriller against the Timberwolves, how special last night was with so many starters out, where this game ranks on games he’s coached when undermanned, Keifer Sykes and Tony Bradley, Quenton Jackson’s night, reaching out to Shaka Smart to use Marquette’s practice gym, reflecting on Haliburton’s huge shot a week ago, rallying back in games as of late 30:52 – 4:301 - High Point head coach Alan Huss joins us to preview their first round matchup with Purdue and how they got into the NCAA Tournament, his first thought when they ended up drawing Purdue on Selection Sunday, who are some of his players who have stepped up this season, how they prep for the tournament, what is he telling his guys when it comes to enjoying the experience but giving it their all, how they pull off the upset on ThursdaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Monday 3/17: Brackets out! Purdue's draw, IU misses out + Rob Blackman & GOATS!
00:00 – 9:49 – Purdue is in the NCAA Tournament and IU is out, does anyone really have beef being left out of the tournament? 9:50 – 34:01 – Going through the bracket: Indiana out, North Carolina in, looking through the regions and how many big fan bases are in the Midwest region, the Bengals lock up Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to monster extensions, Kylen Granson heads to the Eagles, the Colts linebacker crew was underwhelming last season 34:02 – 46:47 - Voice of Purdue basketball Rob Blackman joins us to discuss Purdue’s draw in the tournament, his Twitter header picture, Fletcher Loyer’s injury, what he knows about first-round opponent High Point 46:48 – 57:47- GOAT of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3/17: The Bracket is out! Purdue In, IU Out, who got hosed? + Rob Blackman & GOATs of the Week!
00:00 – 9:41– Purdue is in the NCAA Tournament and IU is out, does anyone really have beef being left out of the tournament? 9:42 – 18:11 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 18:12 – 42:22 – Going through the bracket: Indiana out, North Carolina in, looking through the regions and how many big fan bases are in the Midwest region, the Bengals lock up Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to monster extensions, Kylen Granson heads to the Eagles, the Colts linebacker crew was underwhelming last season 42:23 – 1:04:47 – Is it lame to go chalk?, not as much local flavor in this year’s bracket, gripes for Indiana?, latest odds for Indiana’s next head coach, Morning Checkdown 1:04:48 – 1:04:45 – Pacers back on the court tonight, the injury report is deep tonight including Pascal Siakam who will miss the game with a family issue, James played basketball with JMV yesterday and gives a scouting report of his game, the guys text Marc’s NCAA mascot sounds 1:04:46 – 1:11:31 – Grant Stuard talks about getting texts when he landed with the Lions and were his comments at all veiled shots at the Colts? 1:11:32 – 1:35:22 – Voice of Purdue basketball Rob Blackman joins us to discuss Purdue’s draw in the tournament, his Twitter header picture, Fletcher Loyer’s injury, what he knows about first-round opponent High Point, Morning Checkdown 1:35:23 – 1:46:23 – NCAA Tournament was run through an AI simulation, GOAT of the Week 1:46:24 – 1:54:19 – We give away Indy Fuel tickets, our Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, which NCAA team has the biggest gripe this morning, Pacers banged up injury report tonight heading into MinnesotaSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 3/14: IU stumbles but will they still make the tourney? + new Colts meet the media & bracketology!
00:00 – 10:18 – IU falls to Oregon, Purdue advances, new Colts meet the media, will IU still make the tournament, a very favorable whistle helped Purdue beat USC 10:19 – 19:19 – MORNING CHECKDOWN, RIP John Feinstein 19:20 – 41:53 – Marc’s evening last night, Charvarius Ward meets the media and is an inspiring story on and off the field, the nickname “Mooney”, Daniel Jones and his very vanilla press conference, is IU going to make the tournament, Oumar Ballo says he gets death threats and fans are too critical 41:54 – 1:05:12 – Getting to know Charvarius Ward, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and where we should be locked in with this weekend’s high school hoops, where he’ll be tonight, all the prep that goes into calling all of these high school games, over/under 1.5 Indiana-based teams make the Tournament, the loss of John Feinstein, Season on the Brink and how Feinstein got the access he did with Bobby Knight, the high school basketball player who he felt goes under the radar, Morning Checkdown 1:05:13 – 1:15:09 – The Colts sign kicker Spencer Shrader to a 2-year deal and what that means for Matt Gay going forward, Gardner Minshew lands with the Chiefs 1:15:10 – 1:23:53 – What do Indiana fans truly want in their head coaching search, Vegas has Creighton’s Greg McDermott as the favorite to land the IU job and Drake’s Ben McCollum is the next favorite 1:23:54 – 1:55:37 –Purdue’s win over USC last night, Chavarius Ward and Daniel Jones meet the media yesterday, Ward’s swagger and confidence, where else the Colts need to go positionally this off-season, IU listed as one of the first four out of the NCAA Tournament, Morning Checkdown 1:55:38 – 2:07:49 – CBS Sports Isaac Trotter joins us and talks brackets and discusses his pickup games with James back in their University of Illinois days, will IU make the tournament and why he thinks they’ll be in, the laundry list of teams IU needs to root for and against to get into the tournament, what is good/bad about the Indiana resume, Braden Smith’s growth from last season, his scouting report on James’ basketball game 2:07:50 – 2:13:23 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Friday 3/14: New Colts meet the media, IU fumbles but are they still tournament-bound?
00:00 – 22:40 – Marc’s evening last night, Charvarius Ward meets the media and is an inspiring story on and off the field, the nickname “Mooney”, Daniel Jones and his very vanilla press conference, is IU going to make the tournament, Oumar Ballo says he gets death threats and fans are too critical 22:41 – 38:04 – Getting to know Charvarius Ward, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and where we should be locked in with this weekend’s high school hoops, where he’ll be tonight, all the prep that goes into calling all of these high school games, over/under 1.5 Indiana-based teams make the Tournament, the loss of John Feinstein, Season on the Brink and how Feinstein got the access he did with Bobby Knight, the high school basketball player who he felt goes under the radar 38:05 – 48:09 - CBS Sports Isaac Trotter joins us and talks brackets and discusses his pickup games with James back in their University of Illinois days, will IU make the tournament and why he thinks they’ll be in, the laundry list of teams IU needs to root for and against to get into the tournament, what is good/bad about the Indiana resume, Braden Smith’s growth from last season, his scouting report on James’ basketball gameSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of Thursday 3/13: Colts add 2 new guys, Big Ten tourney talk + I GOTTA KNOW & Scott Agness!
00:00 – 25:09 - The Colts sign former Bears running back Khalil Herbert and Marc gives some insight into what Colts fans are getting in him, what he can do to help Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson, the signing of defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, can he be more than a depth piece?, recapping the Colts free agency signings to this point, Grant Stuard signs with the Lions, Jonathan Taylor’s workload the last couple of seasons, can Indiana win today against Oregon and will they make the tournament, Purdue/USC 25:10 – 35:43 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses that incredible finish to Pacers/Bucks the other night, keeping Giannis scoreless in the 4th, how Carlisle coaches Mathurin, Sophie Cunninham officially joins the Fever, more Fever road games will be featured in NBA arenas next season 35:44 – 42:17 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Over/under Daniel Jones starts next season, an in-flight bathroom disaster question, Duke/Auburn or the field in the tournament, what are we watching?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3/13: Colts sign a couple more free agents, Big Ten Tourney + Scott Agness & I GOTTA KNOW!
00:00 – 11:43– Kevin pays off his snack debt to Marc, the Colts made some moves late in the day with signing running back Khalil Herbert and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, are there any more significant moves coming or are the Colts basically done?, the Daniel Jones signing 11:44 – 16:32 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 16:33 – 41:37 – The Colts sign former Bears running back Khalil Herbert and Marc gives some insight into what Colts fans are getting in him, what he can do to help Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson, the signing of defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, can he be more than a depth piece?, recapping the Colts free agency signings to this point, Grant Stuard signs with the Lions, Jonathan Taylor’s workload the last couple of seasons, can Indiana win today against Oregon and will they make the tournament, Purdue/USC 41:38 – 1:06:36 – Indiana taking on Oregon today, Pacers getting ready for the Sixers, Jim Irsay sends out a thank you to Ryan Kelly following his departure, we recall our interview with Ryan Kelly back at training camp where he talked about the impact the Irsay family and community has had on them, Morning Checkdown 1:06:37 – 1:17:10 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses that incredible finish to Pacers/Bucks the other night, keeping Giannis scoreless in the 4th, how Carlisle coaches Mathurin, Sophie Cunninham officially joins the Fever, more Fever road games will be featured in NBA arenas next season 1:17:11 – 1:23:37 – Thoughts on the new Colts signed yesterday, Cam Bynum wants to wear #24 for the Colts but it’s retired by Lenny Moore so should he just move on from it or get permission? 1:23:38 – 1:47:46 – The signing of Daniel Jones and what it means for the Colts, choosing the Colts over the Vikings, James’ article about Daniel Jones and what went wrong in New York, we play I GOTTA KNOW: over/under Daniel Jones starts, an in-flight toilet disaster question, Duke/Auburn or the field in the tournament and what are we watching, Morning Checkdown 1:47:47 – 1:54:57 – The departure of Grant Stuard, what happens with EJ Speed?, the remaining in-house free agents and the most likely to return 1:54:58 – 2:04:11– Jeff called Kevin “Kevvy” in the last segment and we confirm that is indeed what he said, our Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, IU/Oregon at noon and Purdue/USC tonightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.