The Fan Morning Show

00:00-16:58- Marc and Kevin discuss their reactions to Super Bowl 59. Kevin shares who he thinks should’ve been the Super Bowl MVP. Also, the Pacers struggled on the west coast. Kevin did not like the Halftime Show. 16:58-37:34- What was the Super Bowl food spread for KB and Marc. Dusty May shared his thoughts on possibly becoming the next coach of IU Basketball. Marc and KB debate other candidates who could get the job. 37:34-57:20- KB and Marc continue to discuss the State of IU Basketball. KB shares his realization with the Super Bowl last night.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:55 – Pacers pulled out a 119-112 win against the Clippers. Kevin and Marc recap the game and also recap the NFL Honors Ceremony from last night.  15:55 – 20:20 – Morning Checkdown  20:20 – 41:25 – IU and Mike Woodson will be parting ways. Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins with his thoughts on this finale of the Woodson era. He also shares his thoughts on the Hall of Fame picks from last night and his predictions for the coming years. They then turn their attention to boys’ and girls' basketball as they approach sectionals.  41:26 – 1:00:46 – Super Bowl preview, and college basketball talk around the NCAA Championship, the fan base, and the coaching shuffle.  1:00:46 – 1:06:08 – Morning Checkdown  1:06:08 – 1:16:13 – Hall of Fame pick recap, and an explanation of the new voting process. More Super Bowl props from KB.  1:16:13 – 1:28:58 – NFL Honors recap, and Snoop Dogg’s Belichick joke. Continuing conversation on the Pacers’ win and Ben Sheppard, Tyrese Haliburton, and Pascal Siakam’s performance last night.  1:28:59 –1:51:45 – The third hour starts with KB and Marc talking about Vic Fangio’s diss to the Indy food scene. Then, IndyStar’s IU Insider Zach Osterman joins to share his insight on the Mike Woodson coaching era coming to an end and looking forward for Hoosier basketball and hire predictions.  1:51:45 – 1:54:44 – Morning Checkdown  1:54:44 – 2:05:31 – Jason Hammer of 93WIBC and the Degenerates Next Door podcast joins to share Super Bowl bets and props, some *hopefully* easy money and some risky choices, along with a Degenerate Special.  2:05:31 – 2:16:50 – Pop Quiz Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:31 – IndyStar’s IU Insider Zach Osterman joins to share his insight on the Mike Woodson coaching era coming to an end and looking forward for Hoosier basketball and hire predictions.  17:32 – 23:29 – KB and Marc’s Hall of Fame pick recap, explanation of the new voting process, and their thoughts on this new system moving forward.  23:30 – 1:21:36 – Jason Hammer of 93WIBC and the Degenerates Next Door podcast joins to share Super Bowl bets and props, some *hopefully* easy money and some risky choices, along with a Degenerate Special. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:36 – Colts Super Bowl Champion Marlin Jackson reminisces on the Colts’ 2006 season with Kevin and Marc and shares about ‘that’ play he intercepted which gave them their Super Bowl run. Marlin also shares about his Fight for Life Foundation and their new “Winning Moments” initiative.    15:36 – 28:21 – Pacers’ Head Coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to give his insight into the recent games, and upcoming matchups against the Clippers and the Lakers. He also shares a look inside what the Pacers are thinking for their trade considerations.   28:22 – 31:29 – Kevin, Marc, and fill-in Producer Kielynn share their Super Bowl spread takes, their must-have foods that they will want on Sunday. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:56 – Trade Deadline Day! Kevin and Marc give thoughts on the overnight and early morning trades that have been made around the NBA and preview the rest of the show ahead.  14:56 – 21:04 – Morning Checkdown  21:05 – 41:07 – KB and Marc begin celebrating and reminiscing on the Anniversary of the Colts’ Super Bowl win in 2006. They talk about the upcoming trade deadline and their thoughts on Myles Turner’s trade potential. And finally, KB shares more fun Super Bowl props to be on the lookout for during the Big Game.  41:07 – 1:02:36 – Pacers’ Head Coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to give his insight into the recent games, and upcoming matchups against the Clippers and the Lakers. He also shares a look inside what the Pacers are thinking for their trade considerations.  1:02:36 – 1:06:01 – Morning Checkdown  1:06:01 – 1:21:36 – Colts Super Bowl Champion Marlin Jackson reminisces on the Colts’ 2006 season with Kevin and Marc and shares about ‘that’ play he intercepted which gave them their Super Bowl run. Marlin also shares about his Fight for Life Foundation and their new “Winning Moments” initiative.  1:21:37 – 1:30:36 – More recapping and insights into the games of yesterday, and extra thoughts on the trade deadline.  1:30:37 –1:46:59 – The walk down the Colts’ Super Bowl memory lane continues. Kevin and Marc share more listener memories of moments during that season. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s friendship with the Kelce family and share what Travis said about her.  1:46:59 – 1:50:54 – Morning Checkdown  1:50:55 – 2:03:16 – More thoughts on what may happen on Sunday, who may be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and KB shares more odd Super Bowl props you could take. KB, Marc, and fill-in Producer Kielynn also share their Super Bowl spread takes, their must-have foods that they will want on Sunday. 2:03:16 – 2:15:13 – Pop Quiz / Preview of tomorrow’s show Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:50 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins KB and Marc live from New Orleans and sets the scene for what fans will be experiencing this weekend. He explains the dynasty the Chiefs have created as they head for the three-peat, and then also gives his insight into the Cooper Kupp and Myles Garrett trade possibilities.  9:51 – 20:52 – Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to talk about the trade deadline season and moves around the NBA, and about his previous article on Haliburton’s performance and how he thinks the rest of the season may go for him and the rest of the team.  20:52 – 30:15 – Former Fever President Allison Barber joins the show to talk about the development of Marvella, the new female-focused sports campus in Northwest Indiana, and their new partnership with Sports Tech HQ. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:59 – Purdue pulled off a win last night, although it was not as great for all the other Indiana teams who played. Kevin and Marc begin the show recapping all the games of yesterday and then turn their focus to the upcoming trade deadline.  13:00 – 19:30 – Morning Checkdown  19:31 – 43:41 – KB and Marc talk three-peats for the Chiefs heading to the Super Bowl. They then talk about Tyrese Haliburton’s performance last night and how the officiating should and should not play into his results. KB then asks for Marc’s thoughts on a prop he’s looking at for the Super Bowl.   43:41 – 1:02:10 – The beginning of this second hour is full of game recaps and “hot takes,” including fill-in Producer Kielynn agreeing that Thin Mints are overrated, and KB’s mock draft that just might make Marc’s tummy turn.  1:02:10 – 1:07:01 – Morning Checkdown  1:07:02 – 1:20:54– Zak Keefer of the Athletic joins KB and Marc live from New Orleans and sets the scene for what fans will be experiencing this weekend. He explains the dynasty the Chiefs have created as they head for the three-peat, and then also gives his insight into the Cooper Kupp and Myles Garrett trade possibilities.  1:20:55 – 1:32:07 – More recapping and insights into the games of yesterday, and extra thoughts on the trade deadline.  1:26:59 –1:50:51 – Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to talk about the trade deadline season and moves around the NBA, and about his previous article on Haliburton’s performance and how he thinks the rest of the season may go for him and the rest of the team. KB then throws out some extra props for the Super Bowl, including ‘what book will AJ Brown be reading on the sideline?’  1:50:51 – 1:56:23 Morning Checkdown  1:56:24 – 2:06:42 – Previewing of tomorrow’s Super Bowl show, full of reminiscing on Colt's memories.  2:06:42 – 2:19:03 – Former Fever President Allison Barber joins the show to talk about the development of Marvella, the new female-focused sports campus in Northwest Indiana, and their new partnership with Sports Tech HQ.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:07 – Alex Golden of the Setting the Pace Podcast joins KB and Marc to begin the second hour. He recaps the close win last night, and they talk about the growth of the Pacers so far this season. They finish by talking about the trade deadline week, and about the Luka Doncic trade and what it means for the teams and the NBA league.  14:08 – 32:49 – Mike Chappell of Fox59/CBS4 begins this third hour with KB and Marc starting off with Mike’s thoughts on the trade deadline this week, including trade considerations around the league, and Ryan Kelly’s free agency. He shares his insight on what positions the Colts should be looking for in the trade. Then, they finish with Hall of Fame thoughts around the finalists and where Mike is leaning with his votes.  32:50 – 35:03 – Marc cooks up a $10 four-line, All-Indiana parlay, to win $202, with all the Indiana games that are happening tonight: Notre Dame, Purdue, IU, and Pacers. Add in Ball State's game, and it skyrockets the winnings. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:04 – Pacers pulled off a win last night. KB and Marc begin the show by recapping this gritty game. They also recap how gorgeous it was outside yesterday and what the Bowen family did with it. They then preview what’s coming on the show, including being joined by Alex Golden to talk Pacers, and Mike Chappell to talk about Trade Deadline week ahead of the Super Bowl.  15:05 – 21:52 – Morning Checkdown 21:52 – 41:10 – KB and Marc begin the segment reminiscing on Andrew Luck’s football career. They share the audio of Andrew on the Barstool show Pardon My Take where Andrew performs his infamous snap count. They then talk on Myles Garrett’s trade request yesterday and what this could mean for various teams.  41:10 – 55:44 – Alex Golden of the Setting the Pace Podcast joins KB and Marc to begin the second hour. He recaps the close win last night, and they talk about the growth of the Pacers so far this season. They finish by talking about the trade deadline week, and about the Luka Doncic trade and what it means for the teams and the NBA league.  55:45 – 1:06:44 – Morning Checkdown  1:06:45 – 1:16:42– KB shares Super Bowl props on odd happenings for the game, like the over/under for the broadcast saying “Happy Birthday” or which notorious city’s food will be shown first.  1:16:42 – 1:26:58 – Sound of the Day: Andrew Luck on Pardon My Take sharing that moment when he felt the news of his retirement break mid-game.  1:26:59 –1:46:02 – Mike Chappell of Fox59/CBS4 begins this third hour with KB and Marc starting off with Mike’s thoughts on the trade deadline this week, including trade considerations around the league, and Ryan Kelly’s free agency. He shares his insight on what positions the Colts should be looking for in the trade. Then, they finish with Hall of Fame thoughts around the finalists and where Mike is leaning with his votes.  1:46:02 – 1:53:13 Morning Checkdown  1:53:17 – 2:04:21 – Marc cooks up a $10 four-line, All-Indiana parlay, to win $202, with all the Indiana games that are happening tonight: Notre Dame, Purdue, IU, and Pacers.  2:04:21 – 2:15:40 – Today is the anniversary of the Colts’ Super Bowl win against the Bears. They preview the Super Bowl media week ahead.   2:05:00 – 2:16:36 – Pop Quiz, with a bit of Indiana flavor to it. Marc shares his parlay again, but with the addition of Ball State’s game against Akron which skyrockets the winnings. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:22– The weather outside is going to be exceptional today, Royal Rumble weekend, two monster trades in the NBA yesterday, Purdue beats IU, the Luka-AD trade, Fever make some moves 17:23 – 21:01 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 21:02 – 41:45 – Caitlin Clark jersey retirement at Iowa over the weekend, the Fever making moves over the weekend to make a deep playoff push next season, thoughts on IU/Purdue from Friday, early Super Bowl thoughts, Kevin has Royal Rumble thoughts 41:46 – 1:06:23 – Kansas City Chiefs running back and Center Grove product Carson Steele joins us and discusses if he’s found a babysitter for his pet alligator,  how the family is making it down for the Super Bowl, his experience with the Chiefs to this point, his roots in Indiana, has it sent in that he’s on the verge of playing in the Super Bowl, what guys like Mahomes and Andy Reid have told him about these big pressure playoff games, Pacers upcoming schedule, the Luka trade, Morning Checkdown 1:06:24 – 1:16:44– Will we have any Colts players nominated to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week?, GOAT of the Week 1:16:45 – 1:28:28 – Braden Smith fouls on Friday, more IU/Purdue thoughts from Friday, Matt Miller’s latest mock draft following the Senior Bowl and who he has the Colts selecting, Royal Rumble thoughts 1:28:29 -1:53:16 – Purdue announcer Rob Blackman joins us to discuss the win over Indiana and why he called it one of the classics, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s night, why red shirting is a good thing, what is the ceiling for this Purdue squad, getting ready for Iowa tomorrow, what is Purdue’s floor in the tournament seeding-wise, Morning Checkdown 1:53:17 – 2:04:59 – Royal Rumble celebs, Fever make some moves over the weekend, Stephanie White vs. Christie Sides 2:05:00 – 2:16:36 -  Notre Dame transfer to Indiana, Roger Goodell’s press conference today, Andrew Luck’s appearance on Pardon My TakeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:46 - Caitlin Clark jersey retirement at Iowa over the weekend, the Fever making moves over the weekend to make a deep playoff push next season, thoughts on IU/Purdue from Friday, early Super Bowl thoughts, Kevin has Royal Rumble thoughts 20:47 – 29:06 - Kansas City Chiefs running back and Center Grove product Carson Steele joins us and discusses if he’s found a babysitter for his pet alligator,  how the family is making it down for the Super Bowl, his experience with the Chiefs to this point, his roots in Indiana, has it sent in that he’s on the verge of playing in the Super Bowl, what guys like Mahomes and Andy Reid have told him about these big pressure playoff games 29:07 – 39:44 - GOAT of the Week 39:45 – 50:07 - Purdue announcer Rob Blackman joins us to discuss the win over Indiana and why he called it one of the classics, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s night, why red shirting is a good thing, what is the ceiling for this Purdue squad, getting ready for Iowa tomorrowSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas City Chiefs running back and Center Grove product Carson Steele joins us and discusses if he’s found a babysitter for his pet alligator,  how the family is making it down for the Super Bowl, his experience with the Chiefs to this point, his roots in Indiana, has it sent in that he’s on the verge of playing in the Super Bowl, what guys like Mahomes and Andy Reid have told him about these big pressure playoff games & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:29 – Kevin watched the first two episodes of a Vince McMahon documentary, Marc was all around town for WWE events yesterday, Pascal Siakam is an All-Star reserve, the Pacers celebrating Siakam’s ASG nod 17:30 – 22:41– MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:42 – 43:38 – The Pro Bowl games last night, Colts positivity in the off-season, thoughts on Chris Ballard, the wide receiver group, Shane Steichen, IU/Purdue tonight 43:39 – 1:06:42– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his pro wrestling fandom, Indiana natives in the Super Bowl, high school hoops, Terry Rozier and a gambling investigation, Morning Checkdown 1:06:43 – 1:20:04– Purdue’s Steve Reid joins us and discusses the rivalry with Indiana, if he knows his all-time record against the Hoosiers, the chair throwing incident, taking the six free throw attempts following the Knight ejection, his thoughts on Matt Painter’s job with the team 1:20:05 – 1:31:59 – Marc gives his final history lesson on WWE ahead of the Royal Rumble 1:32:00 – 1:56:05 Indiana’s AJ Guyton joins us and tells us what comes to mind when he thinks of IU/Purdue, what he thinks of the current Hoosiers team, his daughter currently playing for Iowa, how Indiana can get the win and get right, Morning Checkdown 1:56:06 – 2:06:49 Ticket prices for Smackdown/Royal Rumble, Pascal Siakam is an All-Star reserve, Siakam’s impact on the Pacers, Calipari returns to Kentucky this weekend, 2:06:50 – 2:22:37 -  A WWE-centric POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:18 –Colts positivity in the off-season, thoughts on Chris Ballard, the wide receiver group, Shane Steichen 13:19 – 24:14 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his pro wrestling fandom, Indiana natives in the Super Bowl, high school hoops 24:15 – 36:37 – Purdue’s Steve Reid joins us and discusses the rivalry with Indiana, if he knows his all-time record against the Hoosiers, the chair throwing incident, taking the six free throw attempts following the Knight ejection, his thoughts on Matt Painter’s job with the team 36:38 – 48:20 – Marc gives his final history lesson on WWE ahead of the Royal Rumble 48:21 – 59:19 - Indiana’s AJ Guyton joins us and tells us what comes to mind when he thinks of IU/Purdue, what he thinks of the current Hoosiers team, his daughter currently playing for Iowa, how Indiana can get the win and get rightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:36 – Kevin asks a wrestling question to start the show, Pacers/Pistons was the perfect game on WWE Night at Gainbridge, IU/Purdue thoughts, Mike Woodson’s future, Kelsey Mitchell back with the Fever 15:37 – 20:35 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 20:36 – 44:00 – Pro Bowl skills competition tonight, grade school gym games, Colts off-season plans: what needs to be addressed on both sides of the ball, Pacers/Pisons, Isaiah Stewart’s trash talk 44:01 – 1:08:24 – IU/Purdue preview: What do Hoosiers fans want to happen?, Isaiah Stewart, should the Pacers honor Paul George, Morning Checkdown 1:08:25 – 1:18:14 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses his time in Paris and his biggest takeaways, Isaiah Stewart’s problem with the Pistons, more likely: a trade deadline move or Caitlin Clark at the Royal Rumble, the Fever brining back Kelsey Mitchell 1:18:15 – 1:28:53 – A lot of Indiana ties in this year’s Super Bowl, Marc teaches Kevin about pro wrestling terminology in his latest WWE lesson 1:28:54 – 1:54:59 – Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us and discusses if he’s a pro wrestling fan, the drama surrounding IU and Mike Woodson, staggering Mike Woodson stats, would Woodson ever resign?, how IU can keep it close with Purdue tomorrow night, would a buyout  affect the decision on Woodson?, Morning Checkdown 1:55:00 – 2:07:41 – Losing an arm in tug-of-war?, Adam Silver talks about the NBA game and finding a way to reduce the game length, Belichick says the Lombardi Trophy should be renamed after Brady 2:07:42 – 2:17:15 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:27 - Pro Bowl skills competition tonight, grade school gym games, Colts off-season plans: what needs to be addressed on both sides of the ball, Pacers/Pisons, Isaiah Stewart’s trash talk 23:28 – 32:26 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses his time in Paris and his biggest takeaways, Isaiah Stewart’s problem with the Pistons, more likely: a trade deadline move or Caitlin Clark at the Royal Rumble, the Fever brining back Kelsey Mitchell 32:27 – 43:02 – A lot of Indiana ties in this year’s Super Bowl, Marc teaches Kevin about pro wrestling terminology in his latest WWE lesson 43:03 – 58:30 - Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us and discusses if he’s a pro wrestling fan, the drama surrounding IU and Mike Woodson, staggering Mike Woodson stats, would Woodson ever resign?, how IU can keep it close with Purdue tomorrow night, would a buyout  affect the decision on Woodson?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00  - 14:02– WWE Night at the Pacers/Pistons game tonight, Myles Turner and the NBA Trade Deadline, Micah Shrewsberry reading mean tweets last night 14:03 – 18:50 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 18:51 – 41:52 – Kevin criticizes the late tip time for the national championship game, Anthony Davis injured last night and is Myles Turner on the trade block?, Pacers trade pieces?, Slam Dunk contestants 41:53 – 1:07:44 – Kevin has a wild Chiefs stat, Andy thinks Kelce is going to propose to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, Greg Kampe gets suspended, Colts backup quarterback options in the offseason, the tough truth about Anthony Richardson, Morning Checkdown 1:07:45 – 1:21:42 – Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins us and weighs in on what his Vikings should do with Sam Darnold, he discusses what the Pacers have done through this point of the season, will they make a move at the trade deadline?, luxury tax, Pacers/Pistons tonight, Fever free agency 1:21:43 – 1:32:28 – Matt Eberflus goes back to Dallas to be the Cowboys DC, Texans fire OC Bobby Slowik and apparently he and CJ Stroud got into it at the combine, Kevin’s latest WWE lesson is about chants he will hear on Saturday 1:32:29 – 1:57:09 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses Chuck Pagnao going back to the Ravens, the hiring of Lou Anarumo, why he thinks Justin Fields could be the quarterback they target in free agency, in-house free agents for the Colts, thoughts on Lou Anarumo’s press conference, Pro Bowl skills, Morning Checkdown 1:57:10 – 2:11:02 – A college basketball fight in St. Louis, we play I GOTTA KNOW 2:11:03 – 2:20:06 -  POP QUIZ, Pacers/PistonsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:56 – Kevin has a wild Chiefs stat, Andy thinks Kelce is going to propose to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, Greg Kampe gets suspended, Colts backup quarterback options in the offseason, the tough truth about Anthony Richardson 23:57 – 37:33 – Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins us and weighs in on what his Vikings should do with Sam Darnold, he discusses what the Pacers have done through this point of the season, will they make a move at the trade deadline?, luxury tax, Pacers/Pistons tonight, Fever free agency 37:34 – 48:14 - Matt Eberflus goes back to Dallas to be the Cowboys DC, Texans fire OC Bobby Slowik and apparently he and CJ Stroud got into it at the combine, Kevin’s latest WWE lesson is about chants he will hear on Saturday 48:15 – 1:05:42 - IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and discusses Chuck Pagnao going back to the Ravens, the hiring of Lou Anarumo, why he thinks Justin Fields could be the quarterback they target in free agency, in-house free agents for the Colts, thoughts on Lou Anarumo’s press conference, Pro Bowl skillsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New IndyCar FOX TV announcer Will Buxton joins us LIVE from England and loved the Ultimate Warrior rejoiner, where in England he’s calling us from right now, why he decided to make the change from F1 to IndyCar, his Indy 500 call this May will be his first time experiencing the race in-person, the difference between F1 and IndyCar and the much more competitive nature of IndyCar, his relationship with James Hinchcliffe and how he helped convince him to move to IndyCar, trying not to get his nerves to high when he makes his debut, his favorite character in the show “Shrinking” & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:24 – A busy show this morning with a boat load of guests, Rick Carlisle’s award from Paris, Will Buxton’s international fame, Kevin has Chris Ballard thoughts and why he thinks things will be different this off-season 15:25 – 19:35 – Morning Checkdown 19:36  - 47:30- New IndyCar TV announcer Will Buxton joins us LIVE from England and loved the Ultimate Warrior rejoiner, where in England he’s calling us from right now, why he decided to make the change from F1 to IndyCar, his Indy 500 call this May will be his first time experiencing the race in-person, the difference between F1 and IndyCar and the much more competitive nature of IndyCar, his relationship with James Hinchcliffe and how he helped convince him to move to IndyCar, trying not to get his nerves to high when he makes his debut, his favorite character in the show “Shrinking”, Kevin thinks Jim Irsay owes it to fans to speak publicly at some point this off-season, the Colts plan at backup QB 47:31 – 1:10:59 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us for our weekly conversation and tells us what French he learned out in Paris, getting their body clocks right again, getting a police award out in Paris, Obi Toppin getting engaged out in Paris, splitting the series with the Spurs, slowing down Webanyama in Game 2, Haliburton’s huge 3rd quarter, is a rivalry building back up against the Pistons?, All-Star game reserves 1:11:00 – 1:23:05 – Kevin learns about Val Venis, IU/Purdue this weekend, Mike Woodson’s future with Indiana, the spread for Purdue/Indiana 1:23:06 – 1:36:36 – Andy can’t stop seeing Kevin We Grow Hair Indy ads, will the Colts free agency approach finally change?, Lou Anarumo and the Colts off-season plans, Sound of the Day: Jerry Jones calls Schottenheimer hire a huge risk and discusses smiles and glory holes 1:36:37 – 2:00:59 – Former Purdue and NFL alum Bernard Pollard joins us to discuss the Colts hiring his former coach Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator and his memories of playing under Anarumo, “being multiple on defense”, how to get ready for a the Super Bowl if you’re the Eagles and Chiefs, what he’s up to these days, why he dislikes the way the NFL is officiating defenses these days and why he thinks it’s ruining the game today, Ryan Day gets trolled by a Michigan fan while going out to dinner, Kevin watched Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in the TGL last night, Morning Checkdown 2:01:00 – 2:11:20 – WWE tickets in Indy are insane, Kevin’s daily WWE history lesson: Today he learns about current WWE Superstars and who will be featured on Saturday 2:11:21 – 2:24:08 -  Minnesota Timberwolves announcer and longtime friend Michael Grady joins the show to discuss being on the call for the Pacers out in Paris, being honored to be on the call for an international game featuring his hometown team, how the locals enjoyed the NBA, how he landed a national gigSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Former Purdue and NFL alum Bernard Pollard joins us to discuss the Colts hiring his former coach Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator and his memories of playing under Anarumo, “being multiple on defense”, how to get ready for a the Super Bowl if you’re the Eagles and Chiefs, what he’s up to these days, why he dislikes the way the NFL is officiating defenses these days and why he thinks it’s ruining the game today & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:22 – New IndyCar TV announcer Will Buxton joins us LIVE from England and loved the Ultimate Warrior rejoiner, where in England he’s calling us from right now, why he decided to make the change from F1 to IndyCar, his Indy 500 call this May will be his first time experiencing the race in-person, the difference between F1 and IndyCar and the much more competitive nature of IndyCar, his relationship with James Hinchcliffe and how he helped convince him to move to IndyCar, trying not to get his nerves to high when he makes his debut, his favorite character in the show “Shrinking”, 12:23 – 29:45 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us for our weekly conversation and tells us what French he learned out in Paris, getting their body clocks right again, getting a police award out in Paris, Obi Toppin getting engaged out in Paris, splitting the series with the Spurs, slowing down Webanyama in Game 2, Haliburton’s huge 3rd quarter, is a rivalry building back up against the Pistons?, All-Star game reserves 29:46 – 40:10 – Former Purdue and NFL alum Bernard Pollard joins us to discuss the Colts hiring his former coach Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator and his memories of playing under Anarumo, “being multiple on defense”, how to get ready for a the Super Bowl if you’re the Eagles and Chiefs, what he’s up to these days, why he dislikes the way the NFL is officiating defenses these days and why he thinks it’s ruining the game today 40:11 – 50:33 – WWE tickets in Indy are insane, Kevin’s daily WWE history lesson: Today he learns about current WWE Superstars and who will be featured on Saturday 50:34 – 1:02:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves announcer and longtime friend Michael Grady joins the show to discuss being on the call for the Pacers out in Paris, being honored to be on the call for an international game featuring his hometown team, how the locals enjoyed the NBA, how he landed a national gigSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:0 – 16:29 – The Super Bowl is set with the Chiefs and Eagles meeting each other again, the Chiefs are inevitable, the Eagles and Saquon Barkley roll past the Commanders, Josh Allen and the Bills fail to get over the hump again, why did they go away from James Cook? 16:30 – 30:36 – Thoughts on Bills/Chiefs, Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us and discusses the Pacers splitting their series with the Spurs in Paris, his biggest takeaways from the series, Tyrese Haliburton’s strong performance on Saturday, would he wear a beret if he was in Paris for the games? 30:37 – 37:49  – GOAT of the Week 37:50 – 47:23 – Marc’s WWE Lesson of the Day for Kevin ahead of the Royal RumbleSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:24 – The Super Bowl is set with the Chiefs and Eagles meeting each other again, the Chiefs are inevitable, the Eagles and Saquon Barkley roll past the Commanders, Josh Allen and the Bills fail to get over the hump again, why did they go away from James Cook? 16:25 – 21:49 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 21:50 – 42:26 – It’s WWE week here in Indy and we need to get Kevin educated in all things Royal Rumble ahead of Saturday, the disastrous final minutes of Indiana basketball, Dusty May coming up soon, the Pacers split with the Spurs in Paris 42:27 – 1:05:47 – Thoughts on Bills/Chiefs, Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us and discusses the Pacers splitting their series with the Spurs in Paris, his biggest takeaways from the series, Tyrese Haliburton’s strong performance on Saturday, would he wear a beret if he was in Paris for the games?, the NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, Morning Checkdown 1:05:48 – 1:19:18 – Adam Schefter’s text from Jerry Jones following the Brian Schottenheimer hiring, GOAT of the Week 1:19:19 – 1:29:32– Daniel Jeremiah’s interesting NFL mock draft came out over the weekend, why he has the Colts taking Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron 1:29:33 – 1:52:25 – More thoughts on the NFL Championship games, the Chiefs seem unstoppable even when they seem vulnerable, Bills fans have to be sick today, the Xavier Worthy “catch” and other questionable calls, Travis Kelce’s postgame, Kendrick Lamar halftime show, Morning Checkdown 1:52:26 – 2:05:58 – Colts hire James Bettcher as linebackers coach, Marc attempts to teach Kevin all things WWE ahead of Saturday’s Royal Rumble 2:05:59 – 2:16:44-   LASIK offers free surgery to NFL refs following yesterday’s Bills/Chiefs game, Notre Dame is losing their GM, Sound of the Day:  the refs scold the Commanders for continuing to jump offsides at the goal lineSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:01 – Kevin asks if Andy and Marc know French and Marc immediately derails the show, the Pacers got their doors blown off against Victor Webanyama and the Spurs yesterday in Paris, where the hell did yesterday’s snow come from?, more Pacers thoughts, Lou Anarumo officially introduced as Colts defensive coordinator yesterday 16:02 – 20:36 – Morning Checkdown 20:37 – 44:32 – Bill Belichick’s debut with North Carolina will be a standalone Monday night game against TCU, who will be Notre Dame’s QB next season, Andy’s Instagram algorithm is full of the Cavinder twins, Lou Anarumo’s press conference and what he’ll bring to the Colts next season, how has Bucs OC Liam Coen seemingly gotten all this pull when it comes to potentially getting the Jaguars? 44:33 – 1:07:32 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and gives his over/under for how many Indiana state teams will make the March Madness tournament, the sharp looking Metros throwback jerseys that IU Indiana will wear this weekend, Purdue’s loss to Ohio State, the high school hoops around the state this weekend, is this year’s Mr. Basketball already locked up?, Kevin and Andy debate if over 1.5 Indiana state teams will make the tournament this year, the Chiefs have been inevitable the last few years and will it be the same on Sunday or can Buffalo finally break through?, Marc hates Chris Canty, who is more hyped between Ben Johnson and Arch Manning?, Morning Checkdown 1:07:33 – 1:20:00 – WWE Week is fast approaching and Kevin needs some pro wrestling information from Marc, the difference between Friday Night Smackdown and Royal Rumble, high school in the 90’s during the Attitude Era/NWO/South Park had to be pure hell for teachers 1:20:01 – 1:31:57 – Victor Webanyama was insane in the game against the Pacers yesterday, Kevin says he’s watched the Notre Dame national championship game while Andy and Marc try and decide which of the five stages of grief he’s at, we give our picks and predcitions for the NFL Championship games on Sunday 1:31:58 – 1:56:10 – Pacers postgame host Eddie White joins us LIVE from Paris to discuss all of the goings on the team has done this week,  why he looks so good in a beret, the fan scavenger hunt for tickets they’ve done, Obi Toppin getting engaged, the loss to the Spurs, Webanyama’s huge game against the Pacers, Andy explains how he got a parking ticket on Mass Ave. and asks Kevin and Marc if it’s worth fighting since it seems to have been an app error, Morning Checkdown 1:56:11 – 2:08:56 – IU Indiana head coach Paul Corsaro checks in with us to discuss the team already eclipsing the last couple of seasons’ worth of win totals, how he’s gotten the team prepared, their upcoming game against Fort Wayne, the sweet looking Metros throwbacks they’ll be wearing this weekend 2:08:57 – 2:19:34 – The Jaguars are set to hire Buccaneers OC Liam Coen as head coach and he’ll apparently get to pick the Jags GM as well, how did he get all of this clout all of a sudden?  + POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:53 – Bill Belichick’s debut with North Carolina will be a standalone Monday night game against TCU, who will be Notre Dame’s QB next season, Andy’s Instagram algorithm is full of the Cavinder twins, Lou Anarumo’s press conference and what he’ll bring to the Colts next season, how has Bucs OC Liam Coen seemingly gotten all this pull when it comes to potentially getting the Jaguars? 23:54 – 29:42 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and gives his over/under for how many Indiana state teams will make the March Madness tournament, the sharp looking Metros throwback jerseys that IU Indiana will wear this weekend, Purdue’s loss to Ohio State, the high school hoops around the state this weekend, is this year’s Mr. Basketball already locked up 29:43 – 42:05 – Pacers postgame host Eddie White joins us LIVE from Paris to discuss all of the goings on the team has done this week,  why he looks so good in a beret, the fan scavenger hunt for tickets they’ve done, Obi Toppin getting engaged, the loss to the Spurs, Webanyama’s huge game against the Pacers 42:06 – 50:54 – IU Indiana head coach Paul Corsaro checks in with us to discuss the team already eclipsing the last couple of seasons’ worth of win totals, how he’s gotten the team prepared, their upcoming game against Fort Wayne, the sweet looking Metros throwbacks they’ll be wearing this weekendSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:20 – The Pacers finally tip off with the Spurs out in Paris this afternoon, Indiana loses to Northwestern again last night, Aaron Nesmith, Lou Anarumo thoughts 16:21 – 21:49 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 21:50 – 43:41 – Kevin was highly impressed with Ben Johnson in his introductory press conference yesterday, Sound of the Day: Ben Johnson says he enjoys beating Matt LaFleur twice a year, Jaguars fire GM Trent Baalke, who actually gets the Jaguars HC gig?, the Raiders and Tom Brady hire a GM John Spytek, Kevin says Anthony Richardson working with throwing guru Chris Hess in the off-season is critical for success in 2025, the Josh Allen comp, Obi Toppin gets engaged 43:42 – 1:04:30 – Mike DeCourcy of Big Ten Network/Sporting News joins us and tells us what he thinks the Steelers are going to do at quarterback next season, his thoughts on Indiana and Mike Woodson, Purdue, fouling up three, Morning Checkdown 1:04:31 – 1:13:11 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us LIVE from Paris and discusses what the Pacers have  been up to and Obi Toppin getting engaged 1:13:12 – 1:28:45 – Our conversation with Scott Agness continues and tell us what he’s been up to in Paris, the prevalent smoking in Paris, Aaron Nesmith, the travel schedule to and from Paris, Jimmy Butler’s latest suspension, Al Golden to the Bengals 1:28:46 – 1:52:37 – The Lou Anarumo press conference is underway, Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins us to discuss his travels during the NFL Playoffs, why he thinks Chiefs-Bills is the new Brady-Manning, says the Bears got it right with the hiring of Ben Johnson, Chris Ballard getting Year 9 with the Colts, the Lou Anarumo hire and why he blames last season’s failures more on the Bengals draft picks, Morning Checkdown 1:52:38 – 2:04:17 – Lou Anarumo was prompt to his introductory press conference, why was Anarumo the DC pick for the Colts?, Laiatu Latu, AD Mitchell’s poor rookie season, Anarumo says he will coach tough regardless of rookie or veteran 2:04:18 – 2:15:07 – Bad sports memories, POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:51 – Kevin was highly impressed with Ben Johnson in his introductory press conference yesterday, Sound of the Day: Ben Johnson says he enjoys beating Matt LaFleur twice a year, Jaguars fire GM Trent Baalke, who actually gets the Jaguars HC gig?, the Raiders and Tom Brady hire a GM John Spytek, Kevin says Anthony Richardson working with throwing guru Chris Hess in the off-season is critical for success in 2025, the Josh Allen comp, Obi Toppin gets engaged 21:52 – 37:33 - Mike DeCourcy of Big Ten Network/Sporting News joins us and tells us what he thinks the Steelers are going to do at quarterback next season, his thoughts on Indiana and Mike Woodson, Purdue, fouling up three 37:34 – 46:30 – Our conversation with Scott Agness continues and tell us what he’s been up to in Paris, the prevalent smoking in Paris, Aaron Nesmith, the travel schedule to and from Paris 46:31 – 1:01:26 - Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins us to discuss his travels during the NFL Playoffs, why he thinks Chiefs-Bills is the new Brady-Manning, says the Bears got it right with the hiring of Ben Johnson, Chris Ballard getting Year 9 with the Colts, the Lou Anarumo hire and why he blames last season’s failures more on the Bengals draft picksSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid joined the show today and discussed whether he thinks Penn State tight end Tyler Warren could fall to No. 14 for the Colts, his thoughts on what other positions the Colts could target if Warren isn't there, the deepest and weakest positions in the draft, whether the Colts should draft a quarterback & a whole lot more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:35 – Kevin is back from Atlanta, Purdue falls to Ohio State, Kevin recaps his trip to the national championship game, Colts officially hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator 14:36 – 19:30 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 19:31 – 42:05 – Kevin getting into the national championship game, the stark difference in emotions between college players and pros, the Colts decision to hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, Purdue/Ohio State thoughts 42:06 – 1:06:20 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the hiring of Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, what he brings to the table, off-season priorities, should the Colts draft a QB, Mel Kiper releases his first mock draft and has the Colts selecting  TE Tyler Warren, Morning Checkdown 1:06:21 – 1:18:43 – ESPN NFL Draft expert Jordan Reid joins us and discusses if anyone stood out to him in the national championship game, why he doesn’t think Tyler Warren will be at 14 for the Colts, the deepest and weakest positions in the draft 1:18:44 – 1:29:52– Kevin’s unused Speedo, Andy rants on the one baseball writer who left Ichiro off of his list and didn’t make him unanimous, Riley Leonard 1:29:53 – 1:54:59 – Purdue announcer Rob Blackman joins us and discusses what went wrong in Purdue’s loss to Ohio State, the stacked Big Ten, his favorite arena and restaurant out west for Washington and Oregon, Morning Checkdown 1:55:00 – 2:08:56 – Colts headed to Berlin, We play I GOTTA KNOW: Colts rookie grades, childhood possessions, bucket list event 2:08:57 – 2:18:25 – POP QUIZ, Kevin is still bitter about Ohio StateSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:38 –Kevin getting into the national championship game, the stark difference in emotions between college players and pros, the Colts decision to hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, Purdue/Ohio State thoughts 22:39 – 36:12 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the hiring of Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, what he brings to the table, off-season priorities, should the Colts draft a QB 36:13 – 44:51 – ESPN NFL Draft expert Jordan Reid joins us and discusses if anyone stood out to him in the national championship game, why he doesn’t think Tyler Warren will be at 14 for the Colts, the deepest and weakest positions in the draft 44:52 – 57:51 – Purdue announcer Rob Blackman joins us and discusses what went wrong in Purdue’s loss to Ohio State, the stacked Big Ten, his favorite arena and restaurant out west for Washington and Oregon 57:52 – 1:07:53 – WE PLAY I GOTTA KNOWSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-16:14- Kevin’s still recovering from Notre Dame’s loss in the National Title, so Marc fills in. Andy and Marc discuss the loss to Ohio State, the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo as Defensive Coordinator, and the Pacers in Paris. 16:14-20:28- morning checkdown 20:28-42:12- The Colts hired Lou Anarumo as their next Defensive Coordinator. Marc and Andy share their reactions, hear Stephen Holders take on what he wants to see Anarumo do to improve the defense and more. 42:12-1:03:41- Indiana Pacers’ Head Coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly stop to the show. Carlisle gives Marc and Andy the latest on the teams trip to Paris, France, the turnaround for the team and more! Morning Checkdown. 1:03:41-1:17:52- Marc and Andy continue the National Title game discussion. Also, Marc is a fan of Britney Spears.   1:17:52-1:28:28- More conversation on Lou Anarumo and expectations for the Colts Defense. 1:28:28-1:53:09- ESPN 1530 AM in Cincinnati’s Mo Egger joins to give Marc and Andy a rundown of Lou Anarumo and his time in Cincinnati. 1:53:09-2:06:38- Which 2024 NFL Playoff team irks Marc and Andy the most? 2:06:38-2:14:07- Pop QuizSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle joins live from Paris, France!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-11:06- Indiana Pacers’ Head Coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly stop to the show. Carlisle gives Marc and Andy the latest on the teams trip to Paris, France, the turnaround for the team and more! 11:06-20:31- ESPN 1530 AM in Cincinnati’s Mo Egger joins to give Marc and Andy a rundown of Lou Anarumo and his time in Cincinnati. 20:31-36:40- Kevin’s still recovering from Notre Dame’s loss in the National Title, so Marc fills in. Andy and Marc discuss the loss to Ohio State, the Colts hiring Lou Anarumo as Defensive Coordinator, and the Pacers in Paris.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 15:41 – Kevin is live in an Airbnb in Atlanta ahead of the national championship game, Kevin sets the scene, Andy feels soulless with the Eagles and Commanders both moving on, a fun football weekend 15:42 – 22:14 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:15 – 42:46 – Is it weird that Kevin is rolling solo at the national championship game?, what if the Colts made the playoffs this year?, Caitlin Clark attends the Chiefs game with Taylor Swift, Kevin hates Ohio State 42:47 – 1:06:41– Ryan Day vs. Lou Holtz, local ties in tonight’s national championship game, Kevin’s current ticket status for tonight, GOAT of the Week, Morning Checkdown 1:06:42 – 1:20:54 – ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us to preview the national championship game, the difference between being on TV and radio for big games, how does Notre Dame get the win tonight, Ryan Day 1:20:55 – 1:30:28 – The Pacers land in Paris, Jarace Walker, Kevin’s Speedo adventure 1:30:29 – 1:53:51 – Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins us to preview the Notre Dame side of tonight’s national championship game and Kevin said he was embarrassed to say hi because he thought he saw him at the ND/Boston College game, Jeremiyah Love’s status for tonight, Marcus Freeman’s coaching ability, Chuck Pagano’s shot at Lions fans, Kevin’s day in Atlanta, Morning Checkdown 1:53:52 – 2:07:52 – We give our picks and predictions for Notre Dame/Ohio State tonight 2:07:53 – 2:17:28 – A busy day in sports, TikTok, Pacers out in Paris, best divisional game of the weekendSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 20:29 – Is it weird that Kevin is rolling solo at the national championship game?, what if the Colts made the playoffs this year?, Caitlin Clark attends the Chiefs game with Taylor Swift, Kevin hates Ohio State 20:30 – 31:20 – GOAT of the Week 31:21 – 43:09 – ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us to preview the national championship game, the difference between being on TV and radio for big games, how does Notre Dame get the win tonight, Ryan Day 43:10 – 52:58 - Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins us to preview the Notre Dame side of tonight’s national championship game and Kevin said he was embarrassed to say hi because he thought he saw him at the ND/Boston College game, Jeremiyah Love’s status for tonight, Marcus Freeman’s coaching abilitySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:10 – A busy football weekend coming up. Pacers top Pistons, Tyrese Haliburton is already back from injury 13:11 – 18:06– MORNING CHECKDOWN 18:07 – 42:28 – RIP Bob Uecker, the Colts and the backup quarterback in 2025, Ballard’s answer on the backup QB, who are some guys the Colts could go after, do the Colts need a QB that will guide Richardson or is it time to stop the hand holding?, Sam Darnold 42:29 – 1:05:50 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his road trip with Kevin this past Monday, high school hoops, the baseball voice of his childhood, his thoughts on IU basketball, Kevin has received his Speedo, Morning Checkdown 1:05:51 – 1:18:14 – Kevin has changed into his Speedo, we give out our easiest/hardest/popcorn games of the NFL Divisional Weekend 1:18:15  - 1:28:29– The Pascal Siakam trade turns 1 today, Bengals DC job notes 1:28:30 – 1:53:17 – Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde joins us and weighs in on Kevin’s Speedo bet, the big stories heading into the national championship game, Notre Dame’s loss to NIU, his thoughts on Monday, who coaches in the NFL first: Marcus Freeman or Ryan Day?, his thoughts on Mike Woodson and IU, Woodson’s future and potential replacement, Fever core Kelsey Mitchell, the European League of Football, Morning Checkdown 1:53:18 – 2:03:20 – Speedo trend, what’s the least sexy Super Bowl matchup?, Josh Allen/Lamar Jackson 2:03:21 – 2:16:14 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:26 – RIP Bob Uecker, the Colts and the backup quarterback in 2025, Ballard’s answer on the backup QB, who are some guys the Colts could go after, do the Colts need a QB that will guide Richardson or is it time to stop the hand holding?, Sam Darnold 24:27 – 35:16 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his road trip with Kevin this past Monday, high school hoops, the baseball voice of his childhood, his thoughts on IU basketball 35:17 – 47:38 – Kevin has changed into his Speedo, we give out our easiest/hardest/popcorn games of the NFL Divisional Weekend 47:39  - 58:24 - Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde joins us and weighs in on Kevin’s Speedo bet, the big stories heading into the national championship game, Notre Dame’s loss to NIU, his thoughts on Monday, who coaches in the NFL first: Marcus Freeman or Ryan Day?, his thoughts on Mike Woodson and IUSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 13:15 – A loaded guest lineup today, Bennedict Mathurin gets a one-game suspension, Pacers/Pistons tonight, Butler gets a much-needed well 13:16 – 19:54 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 19:55 – 44:51– The future of Mike Woodson, former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz joins us to discuss why he’s pulling for the Irish in the national title, locker room culture, his thoughts on Richardson going forward, the heightened sense of urgency, Jerry Goldsmith and Kevin’s Notre Dame Speedo bet 44:52 – 1:06:13 – Karl Anthony Towns had a bad moment last night, Curt Cignetti’s power rankings tweet, NFL mock drafts, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren being mocked to the Colts at No. 14, AD Mitchell’s disappointing rookie season, Morning Checkdown 1:06:14 – 1:17:31 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the breaking news of the Fever breaking ground on a standalone practice facility, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, Bennedict Mathurin’s suspension, trade deadline rumors, Pacers/Pistons 1:17:32 – 1:29:22 – Thomas Bryant acquisition, will Pacers be active at the trade deadline?,  Lou Holtz on Ohio State and Ryan Day 1:29:23 – 1:55:13 – ESPN’s Tom Crean joins us and discusses the passing of Aaron Etherington, Thomas Bryant’s impact on the Pacers, the issues at Indiana and Mike Woodson, why does IU underachieve with so much invested in the program, Morning Checkdown 1:55:14 – 2:06:12 – Pacers notes ahead of tonight’s game against the Pistons, we play I GOTTA KNOW 2:06:13 – 2:17:20 -  POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN’s Tom Crean joins us and discusses the passing of Aaron Etherington, Thomas Bryant’s impact on the Pacers, the issues at Indiana and Mike Woodson, why does IU underachieve with so much invested in the program & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:43 – Former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz joins us to discuss why he’s pulling for the Irish in the national title, locker room culture, his thoughts on Richardson going forward, the heightened sense of urgency 12:44 – 21:58 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the breaking news of the Fever breaking ground on a standalone practice facility, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, Bennedict Mathurin’s suspension, trade deadline rumors, Pacers/Pistons 21:59 – 46:30 - ESPN’s Tom Crean joins us and discusses the passing of Aaron Etherington, Thomas Bryant’s impact on the Pacers, the issues at Indiana and Mike Woodson, why does IU underachieve with so much invested in the program 46:30 – 54:59– We play I GOTTA KNOW: First celebrity crushes, best/worst sports movies, what, if anything can Ballard do this off-season to quiet the mob?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:51 – Wink Martindale will interview for Colts DC job today, other candidates and who are our front-runners, the Mike Woodson drama from last night, Quinn Buckner, Andy comps the Woodson situation with what happened to Kenny Payne at Louisville, Shrewsberry to Bloomington? 21:52 – 42:40 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses frostbite, Colts playing “home game” in Berlin next season, Ballard/Steichen/Richardson all tied at the hip for 2025?, what he heard that was different from Chris Ballard last week, his takeaways from what was said about Anthony Richardson, DC candidates, the Colts 2025 home opponents 42:41 -  53:16- – Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us to discuss the disaster in Bloomington, being the guy who broke the DeflateGate story on the 10 year anniversary of the story, Barstool Sports run-ins, how the Colts got privy to the DeflateGate information, his thoughts on Chris Ballard’s press conference, Colts financials, Anthony Richardson thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:07 – The Hoosiers get shredded by Illinois last night and “Fire Woodson” chants rained down from Assembly Hall, is Bennedict Mathurin going to get suspended after bumping into an official and getting ejected last night? 16:08 – 21:06 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 21:07 – 42:56 – Wink Martindale will interview for Colts DC job today, other candidates and who are our front-runners, the Mike Woodson drama from last night, Quinn Buckner, Andy comps the Woodson situation with what happened to Kenny Payne at Louisville, Shrewsberry to Bloomington? 42:57 – 1:07:18 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses frostbite, Colts playing “home game” in Berlin next season, Ballard/Steichen/Richardson all tied at the hip for 2025?, what he heard that was different from Chris Ballard last week, his takeaways from what was said about Anthony Richardson, DC candidates, the Colts 2025 home opponents, Morning Checkdown 1:07:19 – 1:16:47 – 10 year anniversary of DeflateGate, memories from that time 1:16:48 – 1:30:45 – Colts heading to Germany, Kevin met a woman that got him excited for Notre Dame to win the national championship, her back tattoo, are Ohio State and Notre Dame the two most hated college football programs?, AJ Brown reading on the sidelines, more Philly stories 1:30:46 – 1:55:29 – Longtime reporter Bob Kravitz joins us to discuss the disaster in Bloomington, being the guy who broke the DeflateGate story on the 10 year anniversary of the story, Barstool Sports run-ins, how the Colts got privy to the DeflateGate information, his thoughts on Chris Ballard’s press conference, Colts financials, Anthony Richardson thoughts, more thoughts on Mike Woodson and the state of IU basketball, Morning Checkdown   1:55:30 – 2:05:26 – Colts headed to Berlin, Dane Brugler’s two-round mock draft has the Colts taking Penn State TE Tyler Warren at No. 14, Wink Martindale interviewing for Colts DC job today 2:05:27 – 2:17:25 – POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the huge win over the Cavaliers but Tyrese Haliburton going down with an injury, more details on Haliburton’s injury, defensive physicality, overcoming Haliburton’s injury, what he does on game days, excited for Paris next week & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 16:20– Kevin recaps his night out with Greg Rakestraw in South Bend, Rams pulverize the Vikings/Sam Darnold last night, Kevin’s night in South Bend, Speedo discussion 16:21 – 22:04 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:05 – 41:03 – Kevin’s Speedo predicament, more Chris Ballard thoughts and quotes we haven’t gotten to yet: did he seem to be more up front about what Anthony Richardson needs to do going forward, AR needing to grow and comparing him to a kid not cleaning his room 41:04 – 1:06:33 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the huge win over the Cavaliers but Tyrese Haliburton going down with an injury, more details on Haliburton’s injury, defensive physicality, overcoming Haliburton’s injury, what he does on game days, excited for Paris next week?, Morning Checkdown 1:06:34 – 1:19:39 – A Speedo update! The latest on our poll of options of for Kevin, Ohio State/Notre Dame, Kevin’s plan for national championship tickets 1:19:40 – 1:29:24 – Tyrese Haliburton update from Carlisle, Kevin shares a nude beach story about his wife, Jerry Jones/Mike McCarthy 1:29:25 – 1:54:26 – IU basketball analyst Tony Adragna joins us to discuss Indiana basketball in the Mike Woodson era, can the Hoosiers turn it around, Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo, little return on investment, Morning Checkdown 1:54:27 – 2:04:11 – A Colts defensive coordinator update: some of the candidates who are reportedly getting interviews, secondary issues 2:04:12 – 2:16:36 - Caitlin Clark stalker arrested, POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:02 – Kevin’s Speedo predicament, more Chris Ballard thoughts and quotes we haven’t gotten to yet: did he seem to be more up front about what Anthony Richardson needs to do going forward, AR needing to grow and comparing him to a kid not cleaning his room 19:03 – 33:51 -  Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the huge win over the Cavaliers but Tyrese Haliburton going down with an injury, more details on Haliburton’s injury, defensive physicality, overcoming Haliburton’s injury, what he does on game days, excited for Paris next week?, 33:52 – 46:58 – A Speedo update! The latest on our poll of options of for Kevin, Ohio State/Notre Dame, Kevin’s plan for national championship tickets 46:59 – 1:01:57- IU basketball analyst Tony Adragna joins us to discuss Indiana basketball in the Mike Woodson era, can the Hoosiers turn it around, Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo, little return on investmentSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:33 – A football smorgasbord from the weekend, Pacers keep rolling but Haliburton banged up, Kevin’s road trip with Rakestraw tonight, his national championship plans next Monday, Chris Ballard press conference thoughts 14:34 – 21:16– MORNING CHECKDOWN 21:17 – 42:07 – Tyrese Haliburton’s status going forward, thoughts on Chris Ballard’s press conference, biggest takeaways and key points from Friday’s press conference, regretting “run it back”, AJ Brown’s book on the sideline 42:08 – 1:07:53 – Haliburton hamstring concerns, Kevin at the Indy Ignite, Chris Ballard’s tune on free agency, draft strategy, the need for Anthony Richardson to stay healthy going forward, his future,  Morning Checkdown 1:07:54 – 1:19:19 – Early Ohio State/Notre Dame line, Ryan Day vs. Lou Holtz, GOAT of the Week 1:19:20 – 1:26:39 – Pacers heading to Paris, college hoops, IU basketball is not very good at all, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury 1:26:40 – 1:50:33 – The guy who sat next to Kevin at the Indy Ignite game over the weekend, more thoughts on Chris Ballard’s press conference, Ballard on not being close, his stubbornness, Morning Checkdown 1:50:34 – 1:56:40 – NFL Draft thoughts, Postgame Headlines from the Ballard press conference 1:56:41 – 2:11:28 -  ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller joins us and discusses the depth of the 2025 NFL Draft class but not as much star power, Brock Bowers and Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, quarterbacks after Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, his initial concerns with Anthony Richadson and where he’s at now, best Notre Dame player in the draft, Travis Hunter vs. Abdul Carter, Colts interviewing Dennis Allen for defensive coordinator, final thoughts on Ballard’s press conferenceSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 14:37 – A football smorgasbord from the weekend, Pacers keep rolling but Haliburton banged up, Kevin’s road trip with Rakestraw tonight, his national championship plans next Monday, Chris Ballard press conference thoughts 14:38 – 26:56 – Chris Ballard’s tune on free agency, draft strategy, the need for Anthony Richardson to stay healthy going forward, his future 26:57 – 32:58 – GOAT of the Week 32:59 – 44:29 - ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller joins us and discusses the depth of the 2025 NFL Draft class but not as much star power, Brock Bowers and Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, quarterbacks after Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, his initial concerns with Anthony Richadson and where he’s at now, best Notre Dame player in the draft, Travis Hunter vs. Abdul CarterSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Chris Ballard press conference, Kevin and Andy react to what they heard from the Colts GM.  Their biggest takeaways and interesting quotes. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:22 – Notre Dame is headed to the national championship game, Chris Ballard speaking at 10am, James Franklin, Mitch Jeter 17:23 – 22:36 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 22:37 – 42:30– Marc watched Rudy last night, what we expect to hear from Chris Ballard today: Anthony Richardson, what question would tick Ballard off the most today?, Marcus Freeman/ND 42:31 – 1:04:22 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited for their road trip to watch Notre Dame/Boston College on Monday, Marcus Freeman, what he wants to hear from Chris Ballard today, caller says his daughter swims for Notre Dame and may be able to get him an official Speedo, Morning Checkdown 1:04:23 – 1:14:40 – Chris Ballard draft thoughts, caller who works for Speedo tells Kevin he can get him in team colors, more DC candidates for the Colts 1:14:41 – 1:25:40– Our easiest/hardest/popcorn games of the NFL Wild Card Weekend 1:25:41 – 1:48:37 – What we want to hear from Chris Ballard today, Colts defensive coordinator candidates, Steve Wilks, how desirable is this Colts DC job, Kevin’s need for national championship game tickets, Jeremiyah Love last night, Morning Checkdown 1:48:38 – 2:03:17– Pacers/Warriors tonight, will Steph Curry play on a back-to-back?, Notre Dame/SEC bias, what we want to hear from Chris Ballard today 2:03:18 – 2:12:39  – POP QUIZ, final thoughts before the Chris Ballard’s press conferenceSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.