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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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Friday 4/4: How real is AR vs. Daniel Jones? + Pacers final stretch, Greg Rakestraw & Fishers Freight HC Dixie Wooten join!

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

Duration:02:10:06

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Best of Friday 4/4: AR vs. Daniel Jones, Colts betting odds for next season + Greg Rakestraw & Fishers Freight HC Dixie Wooten!

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

Duration:00:56:17

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Thursday 4/3: We're all back together, Pacers top the Hornets, storm survival & Colts thoughts!

4/3/2025
00:00 – 16:15 – The storms and tornados that rolled through the area last night, the Pacers beat the Hornets 16:16 – 20:36 – Morning Checkdown 20:37 – 47:00 – Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Pacers win over the Hornets, why James thinks the Colts QB competition is more real than he initially thought, is there a path for the Colts to actually start Daniel Jones in Week 1, Pacers playoff thoughts, should they rest starters during the remainder of the regular season? 47:01 – 1:10:05 – Last night’s storms, college basketball transfer portals, what happens with IU, Purdue and Butler, TJ McConnell’s night, Morning Checkdown 1:10:06 – 1:19:42 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers clinching a playoff spot, what should happen with Pacers starters and role players heading into the playoffs, Thomas Bryant/Ben Sheppard, Fever dates to keep an eye on 1:19:44 – 1:31:25 – What should MLB do about torpedo bats, Colts center talk and the new additions 1:31:26 – 1:52:10 – Who are sure things on the Colts roster, other roster questions, Mo Alie-Cox and his future with the Colts, biggest takeaways from the NFL Owners meetings: tush push, Aaron Rodgers/Steelers rumors, the Trey Hendrickson/Bengals story, Morning Checkdown 1:52:11 – 2:04:00 – Field trips: James’ interaction with Darrelle Revis, Rick Carlisle’s explanation of shot clock violations last week, Pacers playoff rotation thoughts 2:04:01 – 2:16:36 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, Kevin’s national championship matchup bet, what are we watching tonight, weather update, RIP Jersey Johnny Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:16:36

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Best of Thursday 4/3: Pacers roll again, storm survival & more!

4/3/2025
00:00 – 15:53 – The storms and tornados that rolled through the area last night, the Pacers beat the Hornets 15:54 – 42:19 – Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, the Pacers win over the Hornets, why James thinks the Colts QB competition is more real than he initially thought, is there a path for the Colts to actually start Daniel Jones in Week 1, Pacers playoff thoughts, should they rest starters during the remainder of the regular season? 42:20 – 50:47 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers clinching a playoff spot, what should happen with Pacers starters and role players heading into the playoffs, Thomas Bryant/Ben Sheppard, Fever dates to keep an eye on Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:47

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Tuesday (4/2): Pacers vs Hornets preview, More thoughts on Colts, Andrew Luck and Frank Reich

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

Duration:02:08:18

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Best of Tuesday 4/2: Rick Carlisle Comments, Colts recap, Frank Reich and Andrew Luck

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

Duration:00:48:22

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Fran Fraschilla (4/1)

4/1/2025
Former Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins ahead of the NIT tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:56

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Tuesday (4/1): Pacers with another win, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard Speak, NIT Tournament

4/1/2025
00:00-9:58- KB and Jeff open with a recap of last night’s Pacers’ win. Also, Frank Reich is heading to Stanford as the Cardinal Interim Head Coach, joining former Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck. Then, today is not the day to go on social media for sports news. 9:58-19:21- Morning Checkdown 19:21-41:36- KB and Jeff continue their discussion on the Pacers with the Playoffs looming. Who are Jeff’s favorite Pacers? KB and Jeff give thoughts on Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard comments from yesterday at the NFL Owner’s meeting. 41:36-1:05:03- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly visit. Carlisle recaps last night’s win, last week record setting performance against the Wizards, and more. Also, Carlisle addresses the question of Pascal Siakam’s fatigue late in the season. Morning Checkdown. 1:05:03-1:15:08- Jeff and KB answer Corbin’s questions. 1:15:08-1:26:51- James Boyd calls in to share his thoughts on April Fool’s Day, Colts at the NFL Owner’s Meeting, and more. 1:26:51-1:49:58- Former Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins. Fraschilla discusses Geno Auremma, the NIT in Indianapolis, and more. He also discusses Darian DeVries at IU and thoughts on Purdue. 1:49:58-1:59:25- NFL changing rules, more on the Colts Owners’ Meeting, and more. 1:59:25-2:11:30- Jiffy Lube Stat of the day. Final thoughts on Colts Owners’ meeting. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:11:31

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Rick Carlisle Joins (April 1)

4/1/2025
Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly stop by the show. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:24

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Best of Tuesday 4/1: Pacers Win, Colts at owner's meetings, NIT coming to Indy

4/1/2025
00:00-22:17- KB and Jeff continue their discussion on the Pacers with the Playoffs looming. Who are Jeff’s favorite Pacers? KB and Jeff give thoughts on Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard comments from yesterday at the NFL Owner’s meeting. 22:17-42:42- Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle makes his weekly visit. Carlisle recaps last night’s win, last week’s record setting performance against the Wizards, and more. Also, Carlisle addresses the question of Pascal Siakam’s fatigue late in the season. 42:42-55:38- Former Coach and current ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins. Fraschilla discusses Geno Auremma, the NIT in Indianapolis, and more. He also discusses Darian DeVries at IU and thoughts on Purdue. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:39

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Monday 3/31: Purdue eliminated, all chalk Final Four + Pacers, Colts & more!

3/31/2025
00:00 – 12:25 – Purdue loses in gut-wrenching fashion, all chalk in the Final Four, Pacers weekend and getting ready for the Kings tonight, high school state finals recap 12:26 – 20:26 – Morning Checkdown 20:27 – 42:11 – Continental breakfasts at hotels are not guarded well, Colts off-season needs, NFL owners meetings, EJ Speed signs with Texans and should the Colts have been in on him for the price he signed for?, Purdue’s final game and how close they came 42:12 – 1:08:12 – What’s next for Matt Painter and Purdue after their Sweet 16 exit?, IHSAA basketball, Colts thoughts, should the Colts take a QB in the draft, a chalk Final Four, early Final Four lines, Morning Checkdown 1:08:13 – 1:19:17 – IndyStar Purdue reporter Nathan Baird joins us to discuss the state of the Boilermakers after their Sweet 16 loss, what happened on that final play for Matt Painter’s team, transfer portal 1:19:18 – 1:26:40 -James Boyd joins us from the NFL owners meetings in Florida and what he heard from Shane Steichen this morning, clarity at right guard?, EJ Speed signing with the Texans, any thing else he’s keeping his eyes and ears down there?, the tush push 1:26:41 – 1:48:53 – Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins us to discuss what he wants to see from the Pacers during this final stretch to the playoffs, the state of the team heading into tonight’s game against the Kings, his Guitar Hero skills, has Siakam hit a wall?, Morning Checkdown 1:48:54 – 1:59:35– The future of the Tush Push and should it be banned, what is Anthony Richardson’s strengths, AR and Daniel Jones splitting reps in OTAs, Final Four team we’ve been most impressed by, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day 1:59:36 – 2:13:00 – GOATs of the Week Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:13:01

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Best of Friday 3/2 - Purdue’s Sweet 16 Run, with Bobby Buckets; IHSAA State Finals, with Greg Rakestraw; Pacers’ NBA Franchise Record with Win Against Wizards

3/28/2025
00:00 – 15:46 – Bobby “Buckets” Riddell, former Boilermakers guard, will have the Sweet 16 call with Rob Blackman tonight. Bobby joins the Fan Morning Show to share his keys to the game, the pace Purdue should try to keep against Houston, and his analysis on the Cougars’ play style. 15:46 – 28:51 – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw starts off this hour with Kevin and James, talking through highlights of the upcoming IHSAA State Final games, and a preview of the Indy Eleven’s home opener tomorrow. 28:51 – 41:03 – Last night, the Pacers game gave us the madness that college basketball is lacking, with a 0.1-second loss to the Lakers, 120-119. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd give input on Rick Carlisle’s lack of a timeout call and getting Tyrese Haliburton in the game, and more analysis on how the game went last night. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:04

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Friday 3/28 - Pacers' Franchise Record Win, Previewing Purdue's Sweet 16 Run, IHSAA State Finals

3/28/2025
00:00 – 12:50 – Pacers set a new NBA franchise record with their 162-109 win against the Washington Wizards. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd start off the show talking about this and the first night of the Sweet 16 and the madness that came with it, ahead of Purdue’s matchup with Houston. 12:50 – 20:52 – Morning Checkdown 20:52 – 43:06 – They dig into the Pacers’ game last night and the various players who got time on the court because of it. They also get into the standings for the NCAA Tournament at this point, along with sharing Kelvin Sampson’s comments about Purdue and Matt Painter. 43:06 – 1:07:02 – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw starts off this hour with Kevin and James, talking through highlights of the upcoming IHSAA State Final games, and a preview of the Indy Eleven’s home opener tomorrow. Morning Checkdown 1:07:02 – 1:16:41 – Is being selfless Tyrese’s ‘Achilles heel?’ KB and JB talk through Haliburton’s recent performances for the Pacers. They finish out the segment on betting win totals for the Colts and around the league ahead of the season. 1:16:41 – 1:26 :31 – Excitement for the Purdue v. Houston matchup grows. KB and JB break down the game and expectations of the players to succeed. 1:26:31 –1:51:38 – Bobby “Buckets” Riddell, former Boilermakers guard, will have the Sweet 16 call with Rob Blackman tonight. Bobby joins the Fan Morning Show to share his keys to the game, the pace Purdue should try to keep against Houston, and his analysis on the Cougars’ play style. Morning Checkdown 1:51:38 – 2:01:12 – The WORST holiday is coming up next week. Are you going to get fooled like KB? They then continue talking about Kelvin Sampson's comments, and the comparison of Braden Smith to Chris Paul. 2:01:12 – 2:12:15 – KB starts off this last segment with a fight-or-flight story about Max in the bathtub last night. Are you judging or joining him? / Jiffy Lube Pop Quiz Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:12:16

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Best of Thursday 3/27 - Hoosiers' Darian DeVries' Coaching Style, IHSAA State Finals This Weekend, Insight into Pacers' 120-119 Loss

3/27/2025
00:00 – 8:46 – Who is the new IU Coach Darian DeVries, really? Drake University alum Roman Penn, who played for Coach during that time, joins the show to share about the behind-the-scenes features of DeVries and brings insight into the coaching style that the Hoosiers will be experiencing in the coming season. 8:46 – 22:08 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep sets the scene for Saturday morning’s IHSAA State Finals with a deep-dive background on the teams that will be competing, and the communities they will be representing. 22:08 – 33:24 – Last night, the Pacers game gave us the madness that college basketball is lacking, with a 0.1-second loss to the Lakers, 120-119. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd give input on Rick Carlisle’s lack of a timeout call and getting Tyrese Haliburton in the game, and more analysis on how the game went last night. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:24

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Thursday 3/27 - CRAZY End to Pacers Game, Taking on Wizards Tonight, Darian DeVries Coaching Style, IHSAA State Finals This Weekend

3/27/2025
00:00 – 12:56 – Pacers 0.1-second loss to the Lakers, 120-119. Kevin Bowen and James Boyd start off this hour with input on Rick Carlisle’s lack of timeout call and getting Tyrese Haliburton in the game, and more analysis on how the game went last night. 12:56 – 21:10 – Morning Checkdown 21:10 – 43:06 – KB and JB run through ways the outcome could’ve been different for last night’s game, through different plays and calls. They get into player performance and how tolling the schedule has been for some of them, especially for Pascal Siakam. They finish out the hour talking Sweet 16 and the bracket lineups. 43:06 – 1:08:27 – Who is the new IU Coach Darian DeVries, really? Drake University alum Roman Penn, who played for Coach during that time, joins the show to share about the behind-the-scenes features of DeVries and brings insight into the coaching style that the Hoosiers will be experiencing in the coming season. Morning Checkdown 1:08:27 – 1:19:07 – Colts announced jersey numbers for their new guys, along with which numbers will be retired. Kevin and James talk about this, and also the talk on a tight end for the team. Then, they turn back to discussing the Pacers game last night, and reactions Tyrese and other players had around Carlisle’s calls at the end. 1:19:07 – 1:26:05 – Last night, the Pacers game gave us the madness that college basketball is lacking. KB and JB get into Myles Turner’s reaction to the loss. 1:26:05 –1:51:36 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep sets the scene for Saturday morning’s IHSAA State Finals with a deep-dive background on the teams that will be competing, and the communities they will be representing. Morning Checkdown 1:51:36 – 2:00:10 – Sweet 16 thoughts and theories fill up this segment ahead of the games tonight and this weekend. Then, KB and JB turn back to the Pacers, along with what LeBron James said about Tyrese and his growth throughout the years. 2:00:10 – 2:09:54 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day / Final thoughts on the Pacers loss to the Lakers going into their game against the Wizards Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:09:55

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Wednesday 3/26 - Pacers v. Lakers Preview, Tony Adragna, + Brian Neubert Join!

3/26/2025
00:00 – 9:37 – Pacers take on the Lakers tonight at 7:30ET. Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the morning previewing what is to come for this game. They also get into headlines around the league including Damian Lillard out indefinitely for the season, Daniel Jones’ contract with the Colts, and MLB Opening Day. 9:37 – 15:23 – Morning Checkdown 15:23 – 41:50 – What does the injury report look like for tonight’s Pacers v. Lakers? The Bucks announced that Damian Lillard will be out for the season due to a blood clot in his leg. What does the playoff picture look like for the Pacers? They finish out this first hour talking about the NFL, roster moves around the league, and Daniel Jones addition to the Colts. 41:50 – 1:05:00 – Kevin, James and Jeff share their thoughts on Darian DeVries ahead of their conversation with Tony Adragna. Then, they talk about the transfer portal and what this means for college players and their career. Morning Checkdown 1:05:00 – 1:22:36 – Indiana Elite Basketball’s Tony Adragna joins the show with input on Darian DeVries being the new Hoosiers coach, where he thinks the program will be moving in this new era, and to talk about the IU players that have joined the transfer portal. 1:22:36 – 1:26:51 – JB, KB, and Jeff talk about the Pacers v. Lakers game, broadcasts to watch/listen, tickets to see the game, and the energy and expectations of the game for tonight. 1:26:51 –1:48:04 – The beginning of this hour is dedicated to keys of the game for tonight’s Pacers and Lakers matchup. Then, they turn to talking about the “uncomfortability” that is needed on the Colts roster to succeed. Morning Checkdown 1:48:04 – 2:04:38 – What is needed from Purdue in this Sweet 16 game against Houston? Brian Neubert of Gold & Black Illustrated and GoldandBlack.com joins the show to give his thoughts on keys to the game, expectations from the players, and the comparison to Houston’s play style. He also gives insight on Matt Painter’s announcement of taking advantage of the transfer portal, and what that could mean for Purdue’s roster and future. 2:04:38 – 2:12:03 – Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, which leads to some reminiscing for Kevin, James and Jeff. They finish off the show talking about the playoff chances for the Pacers, and last thoughts for the game tonight. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:02:12:04

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Brian Neubert on Purdue's Sweet 16 Run, Use of the Transfer Portal

3/26/2025
What is needed from Purdue in this Sweet 16 game against Houston? Brian Neubert of Gold & Black Illustrated/GoldandBlack.com joins the show to give his thoughts on keys to the game, expectations from the players, and insight on Houston’s play style. He also gives insight on Matt Painter’s announcement of taking advantage of the transfer portal, and what that could mean for Purdue’s roster and future. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:14

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Best of Wednesday 3/26 - Purdue’s Sweet 16 Run & Future Use of the Transfer Portal, Hoosiers’ New Coach, Pacers v. Lakers Preview

3/26/2025
00:00 – 16:23 – What is needed from Purdue in this Sweet 16 game against Houston? Brian Neubert of Gold & Black Illustrated/GoldandBlack.com joins the show to give his thoughts on keys to the game, expectations from the players, and insight on Houston’s play style. He also gives insight on Matt Painter’s announcement of taking advantage of the transfer portal, and what that could mean for Purdue’s roster and future. 16:23 – 30:39 – Indiana Elite Basketball’s Tony Adragna joins the show with input on Darian DeVries being the new Hoosiers coach, where he thinks the program will be moving in this new era, and to talk about the IU players that have joined the transfer portal. 30:39 – 46:19 – JB, KB, and Jeff talk about keys to tonight’s Pacers v. Lakers game, broadcasts to watch/listen, tickets to see the game, and the expectations of the game for tonight. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:19

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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