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The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy

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Start your mornings right with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney on "The Wake Up Call w KB & Andy," the ultimate sports morning drive show on 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis. Join this dynamic duo as they dive into the most up-to-date topics, engaging conversations, and insightful analysis revolving around Indianapolis sports. From breaking news to game highlights, player interviews, and fan interactions, Kevin and Andy deliver a lively and informative take on everything happening in the world of Indianapolis sports. Get your daily sports fix with "The Wake Up Call w KB & Andy" and stay ahead of the game.

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Start your mornings right with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney on "The Wake Up Call w KB & Andy," the ultimate sports morning drive show on 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis. Join this dynamic duo as they dive into the most up-to-date topics, engaging conversations, and insightful analysis revolving around Indianapolis sports. From breaking news to game highlights, player interviews, and fan interactions, Kevin and Andy deliver a lively and informative take on everything happening in the world of Indianapolis sports. Get your daily sports fix with "The Wake Up Call w KB & Andy" and stay ahead of the game.

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Best of Monday 1/27: Super Bowl is set with Eagles-Chiefs, Pacers return from Paris + WWE Week is here!

1/27/2025
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 Rumble Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:23

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Monday 1/27: Super Bowl is set! + Pacers in Paris & WWE Week is here!

1/27/2025
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 line Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:16:45

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Friday 1/24: Pacers get blasted in Paris, Lou Anarumo officially introduced + NFL Championship game picks!

1/24/2025
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 QUIZ Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:19:34

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Best of Friday 1/24: Pacers get rolled in Paris, Lou Anarumo officially introduced, NFL Championship games & more!

1/24/2025
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 weekend Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:54

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Thursday 1/23: IU falls to Northwestern, Pacers in Paris, Lou Anarumo & a whole lot more!

1/23/2025
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 QUIZ Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:15:08

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Best of Thursday 1/23: Scott Agness joins us LIVE from Paris ahead of Pacers/Spurs, the latest IU embarrassment + Zak Keefer!

1/23/2025
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 picks Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:27

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ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Jordan Reid Joins The Show!

1/22/2025
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.

Duration:00:08:37

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Wednesday 1/22: The Colts & Lou Anarumo, Purdue falls to OSU & Kevin is bitter about the national championship!

1/22/2025
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 State Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:18:26

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Best of Wednesday 1/22: Stephen Holder talks Lou Anarumo, Jordan Reid talks NFL Draft & Rob Blackman recaps Purdue's loss to OSU

1/22/2025
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 KNOW Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:53

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Tuesday 1/21: Notre Dame loses National Title, Colts hire new DC, Pacers in Paris

1/21/2025
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 Quiz Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:14:08

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Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Joins (1/21/25)

1/21/2025
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.

Duration:00:11:02

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Best of Tuesday 1/21/25: Pacers in Paris, New Colts DC, Notre Dame loses

1/21/2025
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.

Duration:00:36:41

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Monday 1/20: So much NFL to recap + a national championship to preview! Sean McDonough & Pete Sampson join!

1/20/2025
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 weekend Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:17:28

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Best of Monday 1/20: A busy NFL weekend, previewing the national championship with Sean McDonough and Pete Sampson!

1/20/2025
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 ability Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:59

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Friday 1/17: Colts backup QB options, Pacers get chippy with Pistons + Pat Forde & Greg Rakestraw!

1/17/2025
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 QUIZ Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:16:15

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Best of Friday 1/17: Colts backup QB options, Pat Forde & Greg Rakestraw join + RIP Bob Uecker!

1/17/2025
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 IU Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:25

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Thursday 1/16: Tom Crean talks all things IU/Mike Woodson + Joe Reitz breaks down the Colts & Scott Agness on the Pacers!

1/16/2025
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 QUIZ Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:17:21

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ESPN's Tom Crean Talks Drama At IU, Thomas Bryant & more!

1/16/2025
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.

Duration:00:24:33

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Best of Thursday 1/16: A loaded guest list as Tom Crean talks IU, Joe Reitz on the Colts & Scott Agness talks Pacers and Hali injury!

1/16/2025
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.

Duration:00:54:59

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Best of Wednesday 1/15: Colts DC candidates and a Berlin trip, Pacers fall, IU drama & more!

1/15/2025
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 thoughts Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:17