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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen, Jeff RIckard, and James Boyd—three powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio. Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings 14 years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Jeff Rickard rounds out the bunch as a nationally acclaimed host and longtime Indy resident, adds unmatched experience in sports media and play-by-play. Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave. Don’t miss the dynamic trio that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen, Jeff RIckard, and James Boyd—three powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio. Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings 14 years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Jeff Rickard rounds out the bunch as a nationally acclaimed host and longtime Indy resident, adds unmatched experience in sports media and play-by-play. Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave. Don’t miss the dynamic trio that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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Best of Tuesday 3/25 - Pacers’ 5th Straight Win, MLB Opening Day Upcoming, Transfer Portal Open

3/25/2025
00:00 – 18:38 – Pacers’ Rick Carlisle joins the show. He gives his input on the Purdue v. Houston debate, shares his experience with college basketball this season, and his thoughts on the transfer portal. He then shares about player performance, the great players he’s been honored to coach, and the work he’s looking to do with the team through the rest of the season. 18:39 – 33:41 – IndyStar’s Joel A. Erickson joins to talk about all things MLB opening day, who he will be rooting for through the season, and Colts’ draft input and what they should be doing to set up for the season. 33:42 – 40:10 – The transfer portal for Men’s College Basketball opened yesterday. KB, JB and Jeff share their thoughts on the timeline change of the portal and how it has affected the league. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:10

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Tuesday 3/25 - Pacers Beat Timberwolves, Carlisle Joins, Basketball Transfer Portal Opens + More!

3/25/2025
00:00 – 8:50 – Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103. Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard begin the show recapping the game and previewing what’s to come over the next few hours with the show – including Rick Carlisle joining next hour. 8:50 – 17:44 – Morning Checkdown 17:44 – 42:12 – Jeff talks about the boys’ basketball coaches of Jeffersonville and Fishers that he met during the IHSAA press day and reflects on their personalities and attitudes that make him, as a parent, feel confident in the experience the kids are getting on their teams. They finish the hour talking NBA, Lakers’ performance, and where the Pacers may end up placing in the playoffs. UPDATE on KB’s poll on who IU fans will be rooting for in the Purdue v. Houston game on Saturday. 42:12 – 1:11:09 – Pacers’ Rick Carlisle joins the show. He gives his input on the Purdue v. Houston debate, shares his experience with college basketball this season, and his thoughts on the transfer portal. He then shares about player performance, the great players he’s been honored to coach, and the work he’s looking to do with the team through the rest of the season. Morning Checkdown 1:11:091 1:22:36 – JB shares about his interaction with Alex Golden of Setting the Pace and Obi Toppin about a moment in the game against the Timberwolves. They turn to talking about the draft for the Colts and who they would suggest adding to the roster. 1:22:36 – 1:27:52 – JB, KB, Jeff, and Fill-in Producer Kielynn go on pop culture rants, including the repetitive bits of March Madness, Jeff’s TV show obsession, and the worst Twitter/X post of 2025 according to KB. 1:25:52 –1:52:04 – IndyStar’s Joel A. Erickson joins to talk about all things MLB opening day, who he will be rooting for through the season, and Colts’ draft input and what they should be doing to set up for the season. Morning Checkdown 1:52:04 – 2:03:17 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day / Is Cinderella of March Madness dead, or just asleep until next year? And a continuation of the transfer portal discussion. 1:59:29 – 2:10:27 – Is this the quietest night of sports entertainment? And they finish the show with last thoughts on the transfer portal, its timeline change, and how it affects teams and players across the board. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:11:21

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Best of Monday 3/24 - Rob Blackman on Purdue’s Journey to the Sweet 16, KB’s IU Hate Poll, George Foreman Tribute

3/24/2025
00:00 – 13:11 – Rob Blackman, voice of the Boilermakers, joins the Fan Morning Show and gives his thoughts on where Purdue is playing their best basketball and how they need to improve for their matchup with Houston in the Sweet 16. 13:11 – 17:13 – If you’re an IU fan, who are you rooting for in the Purdue – Houston matchup? KB tweets out a poll to get your input on it. 17:13 – 22:57 – A tribute is given to George Foreman around his passing, and how his remembrance has transcended his sport. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:57

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Monday 3/24 - Purdue Headed to Sweet 16, Pacers Win Against Nets, & IHSAA Updates!

3/24/2025
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Duration:02:10:27

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Best of Friday 3/21: Purdue advances and gets McNeese, Bobby Riddell joins + Tourney thoughts, Greg Rakestraw & I GOTTA KNOW!

3/21/2025
00:00 – 13:18 – Purdue tops High Point and advances to take on McNeese, Pacers beat the Nets in an ugly but wild game, best game of Day 1 of March Madness 13:19 – 24:52 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the best semi-state game this weekend, his hoops thoughts, not filling out a bracket this year, the Indy Eleven/USL 24:53 – 38:58 – Purdue’s Bobby Riddell joins us to discuss Purdue’s win over High Point yesterday, the Colvin dunk, the best dunker he played with, previewing McNeese, what the rest of his day looks like 38:59- 49:38 - We play I GOTTA KNOW: Have the Colts done enough to make you want to buy season tickets, what sport do you wish you were better at, rather win a bracket pool or fantasy football, best impressions we can do Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:39

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Friday 3/21: Purdue advances, Day 1 Tourney thoughts + Pacers win again!

3/21/2025
00:00 – 13:17 – Purdue tops High Point and advances to take on McNeese, Pacers beat the Nets in an ugly but wild game, best game of Day 1 of March Madness 13:18 – 23:38 – Morning Checkdown 23:39 – 41:37 – Purdue survives High Point, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s fouls, getting ready for McNeese, Pacers win again and Bennedict Mathurin’s post-game interview was outstanding, concern for Haliburton’s back injury? 41:38 – 55:37 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the best semi-state game this weekend, his hoops thoughts, not filling out a bracket this year, the Indy Eleven/USL, the Darian DeVries hire and what it could look like, Purdue’s win over High Point, Morning Checkdown 55:38 – 1:02:43 – Can Purdue avoid an upset against McNeese and punch a ticket to the Sweet 16 in Lucas Oil Stadium?, IU/Purdue rivalry is alive and well, Day 2 of the tournament 1:02:44 – 1:12:27 – Pacers potential, an insane Pacers stat 1:12:28 – 1:35:21– Purdue’s Bobby Riddell joins us to discuss Purdue’s win over High Point yesterday, the Colvin dunk, the best dunker he played with, previewing McNeese, what the rest of his day looks like, Day 2 matchups we’re most interested in, trampoline parks, Morning CheckdowN 1:35:22 – 1:46:03 – A couple double-digit seeds favored today, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Have the Colts done enough to make you want to buy season tickets, what sport do you wish you were better at 1:46:04 – 1:52:10 – POP QUIZ, wrapping the show Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:52:10

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Thursday 3/20: MARCH MADNESS BEGINS! + Purdue/High Point today, Pacers win another thriller & more!

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

Duration:02:06:23

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Best of Thursday 3/20: MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! + Darian DeVries meets the media & Scott Agness!

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

Duration:00:48:03

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Wednesday 3/19: IU hires Darian DeVries as their next head coach! Jeff Rabjohns breaks it down + Ball State WBB Coach Brady Sallee & Chris Denari join!

3/19/2025
00:00 – 12:14 – Indiana hires Darian DeVries as their next basketball coach, our thoughts on the hire 12:15 – 18:37 – Morning Checkdown 18:38 – 41:34– More thoughts on IU hiring Darian DeVries as their next head basketball coach, DeVries (when he was at West Virginia) on his offensive and defensive style, birthdays, Malik Reneau says he’s entering the transfer portal, Pacers have a back-to-back starting tonight with the Mavericks 41:35 – 1:08:15 – Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins us to discuss IU’s decision to hire Darian DeVries as Indiana’s next head coach, what did they like about him, what questions would people have on DeVries’ resume, how much of his success at West Virginia versus his time at Drake played a role in his hire, Tucker DeVries and what he will bring to the Hoosiers, DeVries’ style versus Mike Woodson, Morning Checkdown 1:08:16 – 1:18:35 – Ball State women’s basketball coach Brady Sallee joins us and discusses his Cardinals making the NCAA Tournament, Ally Becki’s impact on the team, their matchup against Ole Miss, changing the culture at Ball State 1:18:36 – 1:25:15– More thoughts on Indiana hiring Darian DeVries as their next head coach, what he brought to West Viriginia and Drake, fan mentality and the “pressure cooker” of coaching at IU 1:25:16 – 1:49:09 –Intriguing NCAA tournament matchups tomorrow, Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us to discuss his March Madness history, Obi Toppin’s game-winner the other night, being a fan for the Haliburton shot and being on the call for Toppin the other night, his thoughts on the home stand, being on the call for 1,500 Pacers games, can we name more Mavericks or Nets players?, Morning Checkdown 1:49:10 – 1:58:06 We’ll be carry the Darian DeVries introductory press conference live later today, his philosophy on offense and defense 1:58:07-2:05:33 - Recapping a busy show, our Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, Marc has a stat of the day regarding the Cavaliers multiple double-digit hot streaks Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:05:33

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Rick Carlisle Joins Us Following Last Night's Thrilling OT Pacers Win!

3/18/2025
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to recap last night’s overtime thriller against the Timberwolves, how special last night was with so many starters out, where this game ranks on games he’s coached when undermanned, Keifer Sykes and Tony Bradley, Quenton Jackson’s night, reaching out to Shaka Smart to use Marquette’s practice gym, reflecting on Haliburton’s huge shot a week ago, rallying back in games as of late & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:21

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High Point HC Alan Huss Previews Their Matchup With Purdue!

3/18/2025
High Point head coach Alan Huss joins us to preview their first round matchup with Purdue and how they got into the NCAA Tournament, his first thought when they ended up drawing Purdue on Selection Sunday, who are some of his players who have stepped up this season, how they prep for the tournament, what is he telling his guys when it comes to enjoying the experience but giving it their all, how they pull off the upset on Thursday & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:08

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Tuesday 3/18: Pacers win an OT thriller, Rick Carlisle joins us + High Point's Alan Huss previews their matchup Purdue!

3/18/2025
00:00 – 10:54– Pacers win an overtime thriller to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, big shots by Obi Toppin, a lot of starters from missing made it even more special of a win 10:55 – 18:37 - MORNING CHECKDOWN 18:38 – 41:07 – Pacers win over the Timberwolves, Andrew Nembhard’s ejection, the win with hardly any starters playing, why it was such a special win, Colts introduce Cam Bynum yesterday, which 7-seed or longer could make the Final Four 41:08 – 1:02:50 – High Point head coach Alan Huss joins us to preview their first round matchup with Purdue and how they got into the NCAA Tournament, his first thought when they ended up drawing Purdue on Selection Sunday, who are some of his players who have stepped up this season, how they prep for the tournament, what is he telling his guys when it comes to enjoying the experience but giving it their all, how they pull off the upset on Thursday, Morning Checkdown 1:02:51 – 1:14:25 – St. Patty’s Day recap, should North Carolina have a chip on their shoulder?, which 7-seeds or lower are we riding with, what 11-seeds and lower are we riding with, that wild Pacers win 1:14:26 – 1:22:28 – Cam Bynum meets the media and what we learned about him, Kevin and Marc are going to fight after the Cubs final score 1:22:29 -1:48:08 – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to recap last night’s overtime thriller against the Timberwolves, how special last night was with so many starters out, where this game ranks on games he’s coached when undermanned, Keifer Sykes and Tony Bradley, Quenton Jackson’s night, reaching out to Shaka Smart to use Marquette’s practice gym, reflecting on Haliburton’s huge shot a week ago, rallying back in games as of late, Morning Checkdown 1:48:09 – 1:58:23 – Jeff still owes Marc snacks and Marc has not forgotten about it, the West Virginia governor opens an investigation into the NCAA Tournament not allowing them in, comedian Tracy Morgan throws up on the court during last night’s Knicks game, what’s next for IU as their coaching search fully gets underway 1:58:24 – 2:05:07 – Clustertruck orders, interesting draws in the NCAA Tournament, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:05:07

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Best of Tuesday 3/18: An OT thriller for the Pacers, Rick Carlisle breaks it down + High Point HC Alan Huss previews their matchup with Purdue!

3/18/2025
00:00 – 11:59 – Pacers win an overtime thriller to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, big shots by Obi Toppin, a lot of starters from missing made it even more special of a win 12:00 – 30:51 – – Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show to recap last night’s overtime thriller against the Timberwolves, how special last night was with so many starters out, where this game ranks on games he’s coached when undermanned, Keifer Sykes and Tony Bradley, Quenton Jackson’s night, reaching out to Shaka Smart to use Marquette’s practice gym, reflecting on Haliburton’s huge shot a week ago, rallying back in games as of late 30:52 – 4:301 - High Point head coach Alan Huss joins us to preview their first round matchup with Purdue and how they got into the NCAA Tournament, his first thought when they ended up drawing Purdue on Selection Sunday, who are some of his players who have stepped up this season, how they prep for the tournament, what is he telling his guys when it comes to enjoying the experience but giving it their all, how they pull off the upset on Thursday Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:02

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Best of Monday 3/17: Brackets out! Purdue's draw, IU misses out + Rob Blackman & GOATS!

3/17/2025
00:00 – 9:49 – Purdue is in the NCAA Tournament and IU is out, does anyone really have beef being left out of the tournament? 9:50 – 34:01 – Going through the bracket: Indiana out, North Carolina in, looking through the regions and how many big fan bases are in the Midwest region, the Bengals lock up Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to monster extensions, Kylen Granson heads to the Eagles, the Colts linebacker crew was underwhelming last season 34:02 – 46:47 - Voice of Purdue basketball Rob Blackman joins us to discuss Purdue’s draw in the tournament, his Twitter header picture, Fletcher Loyer’s injury, what he knows about first-round opponent High Point 46:48 – 57:47- GOAT of the Week Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:48

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Monday 3/17: The Bracket is out! Purdue In, IU Out, who got hosed? + Rob Blackman & GOATs of the Week!

3/17/2025
00:00 – 9:41– Purdue is in the NCAA Tournament and IU is out, does anyone really have beef being left out of the tournament? 9:42 – 18:11 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 18:12 – 42:22 – Going through the bracket: Indiana out, North Carolina in, looking through the regions and how many big fan bases are in the Midwest region, the Bengals lock up Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to monster extensions, Kylen Granson heads to the Eagles, the Colts linebacker crew was underwhelming last season 42:23 – 1:04:47 – Is it lame to go chalk?, not as much local flavor in this year’s bracket, gripes for Indiana?, latest odds for Indiana’s next head coach, Morning Checkdown 1:04:48 – 1:04:45 – Pacers back on the court tonight, the injury report is deep tonight including Pascal Siakam who will miss the game with a family issue, James played basketball with JMV yesterday and gives a scouting report of his game, the guys text Marc’s NCAA mascot sounds 1:04:46 – 1:11:31 – Grant Stuard talks about getting texts when he landed with the Lions and were his comments at all veiled shots at the Colts? 1:11:32 – 1:35:22 – Voice of Purdue basketball Rob Blackman joins us to discuss Purdue’s draw in the tournament, his Twitter header picture, Fletcher Loyer’s injury, what he knows about first-round opponent High Point, Morning Checkdown 1:35:23 – 1:46:23 – NCAA Tournament was run through an AI simulation, GOAT of the Week 1:46:24 – 1:54:19 – We give away Indy Fuel tickets, our Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, which NCAA team has the biggest gripe this morning, Pacers banged up injury report tonight heading into Minnesota Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:54:19

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Friday 3/14: IU stumbles but will they still make the tourney? + new Colts meet the media & bracketology!

3/14/2025
00:00 – 10:18 – IU falls to Oregon, Purdue advances, new Colts meet the media, will IU still make the tournament, a very favorable whistle helped Purdue beat USC 10:19 – 19:19 – MORNING CHECKDOWN, RIP John Feinstein 19:20 – 41:53 – Marc’s evening last night, Charvarius Ward meets the media and is an inspiring story on and off the field, the nickname “Mooney”, Daniel Jones and his very vanilla press conference, is IU going to make the tournament, Oumar Ballo says he gets death threats and fans are too critical 41:54 – 1:05:12 – Getting to know Charvarius Ward, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and where we should be locked in with this weekend’s high school hoops, where he’ll be tonight, all the prep that goes into calling all of these high school games, over/under 1.5 Indiana-based teams make the Tournament, the loss of John Feinstein, Season on the Brink and how Feinstein got the access he did with Bobby Knight, the high school basketball player who he felt goes under the radar, Morning Checkdown 1:05:13 – 1:15:09 – The Colts sign kicker Spencer Shrader to a 2-year deal and what that means for Matt Gay going forward, Gardner Minshew lands with the Chiefs 1:15:10 – 1:23:53 – What do Indiana fans truly want in their head coaching search, Vegas has Creighton’s Greg McDermott as the favorite to land the IU job and Drake’s Ben McCollum is the next favorite 1:23:54 – 1:55:37 –Purdue’s win over USC last night, Chavarius Ward and Daniel Jones meet the media yesterday, Ward’s swagger and confidence, where else the Colts need to go positionally this off-season, IU listed as one of the first four out of the NCAA Tournament, Morning Checkdown 1:55:38 – 2:07:49 – CBS Sports Isaac Trotter joins us and talks brackets and discusses his pickup games with James back in their University of Illinois days, will IU make the tournament and why he thinks they’ll be in, the laundry list of teams IU needs to root for and against to get into the tournament, what is good/bad about the Indiana resume, Braden Smith’s growth from last season, his scouting report on James’ basketball game 2:07:50 – 2:13:23 – POP QUIZ Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:13:23

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Best of Friday 3/14: New Colts meet the media, IU fumbles but are they still tournament-bound?

3/14/2025
00:00 – 22:40 – Marc’s evening last night, Charvarius Ward meets the media and is an inspiring story on and off the field, the nickname “Mooney”, Daniel Jones and his very vanilla press conference, is IU going to make the tournament, Oumar Ballo says he gets death threats and fans are too critical 22:41 – 38:04 – Getting to know Charvarius Ward, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and where we should be locked in with this weekend’s high school hoops, where he’ll be tonight, all the prep that goes into calling all of these high school games, over/under 1.5 Indiana-based teams make the Tournament, the loss of John Feinstein, Season on the Brink and how Feinstein got the access he did with Bobby Knight, the high school basketball player who he felt goes under the radar 38:05 – 48:09 - CBS Sports Isaac Trotter joins us and talks brackets and discusses his pickup games with James back in their University of Illinois days, will IU make the tournament and why he thinks they’ll be in, the laundry list of teams IU needs to root for and against to get into the tournament, what is good/bad about the Indiana resume, Braden Smith’s growth from last season, his scouting report on James’ basketball game Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:10

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Best of Thursday 3/13: Colts add 2 new guys, Big Ten tourney talk + I GOTTA KNOW & Scott Agness!

3/13/2025
00:00 – 25:09 - The Colts sign former Bears running back Khalil Herbert and Marc gives some insight into what Colts fans are getting in him, what he can do to help Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson, the signing of defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, can he be more than a depth piece?, recapping the Colts free agency signings to this point, Grant Stuard signs with the Lions, Jonathan Taylor’s workload the last couple of seasons, can Indiana win today against Oregon and will they make the tournament, Purdue/USC 25:10 – 35:43 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses that incredible finish to Pacers/Bucks the other night, keeping Giannis scoreless in the 4th, how Carlisle coaches Mathurin, Sophie Cunninham officially joins the Fever, more Fever road games will be featured in NBA arenas next season 35:44 – 42:17 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: Over/under Daniel Jones starts next season, an in-flight bathroom disaster question, Duke/Auburn or the field in the tournament, what are we watching? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:18

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Thursday 3/13: Colts sign a couple more free agents, Big Ten Tourney + Scott Agness & I GOTTA KNOW!

3/13/2025
00:00 – 11:43– Kevin pays off his snack debt to Marc, the Colts made some moves late in the day with signing running back Khalil Herbert and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, are there any more significant moves coming or are the Colts basically done?, the Daniel Jones signing 11:44 – 16:32 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 16:33 – 41:37 – The Colts sign former Bears running back Khalil Herbert and Marc gives some insight into what Colts fans are getting in him, what he can do to help Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson, the signing of defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, can he be more than a depth piece?, recapping the Colts free agency signings to this point, Grant Stuard signs with the Lions, Jonathan Taylor’s workload the last couple of seasons, can Indiana win today against Oregon and will they make the tournament, Purdue/USC 41:38 – 1:06:36 – Indiana taking on Oregon today, Pacers getting ready for the Sixers, Jim Irsay sends out a thank you to Ryan Kelly following his departure, we recall our interview with Ryan Kelly back at training camp where he talked about the impact the Irsay family and community has had on them, Morning Checkdown 1:06:37 – 1:17:10 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses that incredible finish to Pacers/Bucks the other night, keeping Giannis scoreless in the 4th, how Carlisle coaches Mathurin, Sophie Cunninham officially joins the Fever, more Fever road games will be featured in NBA arenas next season 1:17:11 – 1:23:37 – Thoughts on the new Colts signed yesterday, Cam Bynum wants to wear #24 for the Colts but it’s retired by Lenny Moore so should he just move on from it or get permission? 1:23:38 – 1:47:46 – The signing of Daniel Jones and what it means for the Colts, choosing the Colts over the Vikings, James’ article about Daniel Jones and what went wrong in New York, we play I GOTTA KNOW: over/under Daniel Jones starts, an in-flight toilet disaster question, Duke/Auburn or the field in the tournament and what are we watching, Morning Checkdown 1:47:47 – 1:54:57 – The departure of Grant Stuard, what happens with EJ Speed?, the remaining in-house free agents and the most likely to return 1:54:58 – 2:04:11– Jeff called Kevin “Kevvy” in the last segment and we confirm that is indeed what he said, our Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, IU/Oregon at noon and Purdue/USC tonight Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:04:12

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Best of Wednesday 3/12: Haliburton's incredible shot, Daniel Jones is a Colt + Bruce Weber & Stephen Holder!

3/12/2025
00:00 – 11:21 – Tyrese Haliburton’s unbelievable 4-point shot to lift the Pacers past the Bucks last night, hitting the shot over Giannis, Reggie Miller in the building made it all the more special 11:22 – 34:07 - Daniel Jones signs with the Colts and Marc wins the Backup QB Draft contest and is demanding his winnings, how real is this open QB competition going to be?, the $14 million price tag, Haliburton’s big shot last night against the Bucks 34:08 – 46:27 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the Pacers incredible win over the Bucks last night, his reaction to Daniel Jones signing with the Colts, what are expectations for Daniel Jones and can he actually push AR for the starting job, who will the Colts miss the most between Ryan Kelly/Will Fries/Dayo Odeyingbo 46:28 – 57:06 – Big Ten Network’s Bruce Weber joins us and is ready to Indy for the Big Ten Tournament, coaching Tyrese Haliburton years ago in college, his shot last night to beat the Bucks, Matt Painter’s success with Purdue this season, how did he approach entering Big Ten Tournament time?, does he think the Hoosiers will make the tournament 57:07 – 1:07:43 - International calls from Tyrese Haliburton’s shot last night, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, game-winners or walk-offs that live rent free in our minds Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:43