The Fan Morning Show

00:00 – 11:43 – A busy night in college hoops, the latest CFP projections, Colts waive Michael Badgley, Justin Tucker was among the tryouts but the Colts roll with Blake Grupe, 11:44 – 19:41 – Morning Checkdown 19:42 – 39:16 – Kevin rants on the College Football Playoff and Notre Dame’s place in it, Colts cut Badgley and have a new kicker, the workout of Justin Tucker, Pacers-Nuggets tonight, Pacers odds for the top pick in the NBA Draft, Chris Paul gets waived by Clippers 39:17 – 1:09:09 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the frigid temperatures, his optimism level for the Colts heading into Sunday, the waiving of Michael Badgley and the tryout of Justin Tucker, it’ll be different in Jacksonville this time because…, Daniel Jones’ play the last few weeks, better chance Sauce Gardner or Anthony Richardson play before the end of the regular season, Trevor Lawrence vs. Colts, Morning Checkdown   1:09:10 – 1:18:30 – Indiana Sports Corp’s Dan Gliot joins us to discuss the Big Ten Championship weekend and all the festivities going on around town, the amount of planning that goes into an event of this magnitude, other upcoming events coming to town 1:18:31 – 1:25:07– Big Ten Championship fan interest, Kevin Patullo egged by upset Eagles fans, Lane Kiffin is a fake dog owner?, huge NFL games this weekend 1:25:08 – 1:49:10 – Can the Colts get over the at Jacksonville hump, the Colts pitiful record in late-season games, national signing day is today, the new Colts kicker, CFP quarterfinal locations, Morning Checkdown 1:49:11 – 1:56:36 – Snow, Pacers-Nuggets, Coke and Santa 1:56:37 – 2:03:34 – The weight of Sunday’s result for the Colts, could they still miss out on the playoffs?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:45 – Kevin rants on the College Football Playoff and Notre Dame’s place in it, Colts cut Badgley and have a new kicker, the workout of Justin Tucker, Pacers-Nuggets tonight, Pacers odds for the top pick in the NBA Draft, Chris Paul gets waived by Clippers 19:46 – 34:17 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the frigid temperatures, his optimism level for the Colts heading into Sunday, the waiving of Michael Badgley and the tryout of Justin Tucker, it’ll be different in Jacksonville this time because…, Daniel Jones’ play the last few weeks, better chance Sauce Gardner or Anthony Richardson play before the end of the regular season 34:18 – 41:21 - Indiana Sports Corp’s Dan Gliot joins us to discuss the Big Ten Championship weekend and all the festivities going on around town, the amount of planning that goes into an event of this magnitude, other upcoming events coming to townSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:13 – Our commutes on a snowy Tuesday, Sauce Gardner diagnosed with a strained calf and is week-to-week, are there mics on the field goal posts?, Pacers get smoked by the Cavs 11:14 – 20:57 – Morning Checkdown 20:58 – 42:43 – Morning commutes, Sauce Gardner injury clarity, Charvarius Ward discusses his most recent concussion, Daniel Jones’ college roommate made his leg protector, Lane Kiffin’s insane exit to LSU 42:44 – 1:08:53 – Big Ten Championship Game ticket prices, IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the update on Sauce Gardner, his pool reporting with NFL officials after the game, delay of game confusion, Colts kicking situation, why he hates the city of Jacksonville, Wisconsin small towns, does Sunday matter more for current Colts players and the Jaguars losing streak, Morning Checkdown 1:08:54 – 1:19:31 – Are the Colts being too aggressive?, secondary issues, Colts’ horrific streak in Jacksonville 1:19:32 – 1:24:38 – Fernando Mendoza discusses OSU’s Caleb Downs, updated Heisman odds 1:24:39 – 1:52:13 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the Cavaliers last night and where it went wrong, Jay Huff stepping up, Pascal Siakam’s game-winner against Chicago, his childhood fandom, Morning Checkdown 1:52:14 – 1:59:59 –  Big Ten Championship game fan attendance ratios, ticket prices, Jaguars stadium 2:00:00 – 2:05:10 – NFL Power rankings, Colts-Jaguars on SundaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:53 – Morning commutes, Sauce Gardner injury clarity, Charvarius Ward discusses his most recent concussion, Daniel Jones’ college roommate made his leg protector, Lane Kiffin’s insane exit to LSU 21:54 – 38:03 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the update on Sauce Gardner, his pool reporting with NFL officials after the game, delay of game confusion, Colts kicking situation, why he hates the city of Jacksonville, Wisconsin small towns 38:04 – 59:29 - – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the Cavaliers last night and where it went wrong, Jay Huff stepping up, Pascal Siakam’s game-winner against Chicago, his childhood fandomSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the Cavaliers last night and where it went wrong, Jay Huff stepping up, Pascal Siakam’s game-winner against Chicago, his childhood fandom & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:00– Colts fall to Texans and their lead in the AFC South is now gone, Sauce Gardner injured, kicker woes 11:01 – 19:41 – Morning Checkdown 19:42 – 41:10 – Officiating and weird things in yesterday’s game: delay of game, pass interference, extra point 41:11 – 1:07:54 – The Colts offense is sputtering, the Colts have a kicking issue, caller defends Chris Ballard, what happens if Colts bottom out, Morning Checkdown 1:07:54 – 1:16:09 – GOATs of the Week 1:16:10 – 1:21:33 – Colts schedule doesn’t get any easier the rest of the way, Big Ten Championship between Ohio State and Indiana 1:21:34 – 1:46:41 – Where is the panic level for the Colts right now?, how long it’s been since the Colts beat the Jaguars in Jacksonville, Josh Downs’ year to this point, Sauce Gardner discusses his calf injury after the game, Morning Checkdown 1:46:42 – 1:55:12 -  – Snow, Kevin has an officiating gripe, pool reporter for NFL officiating, 1:55:13 – 2:03:07 – POSTGAME HEADLINES, Colts concerns heading into JaguarsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:05 – Colts fall to Texans and their lead in the AFC South is now gone, Sauce Gardner injured, kicker woes 11:06 – 32:35 – Officiating and weird things in yesterday’s game: delay of game, pass interference, extra point 32:36 – 46:19 GOATs of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:30 – Our final show of the week, blackout Wednesday, Colts-Texans, Kevin’s turkey hat 11:31 – 18:43 – Morning Checkdown 18:44 – 43:31 – Macy’s Day Parade, Colts-Texans thoughts, New Years eve bathrooms in NYC, Zach Lowe discusses why this season might actually be worth it for the Pacers, the Pacers center issues 43:32 – 1:05:38 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses old Kanye West, the Daniel Jones fibula situation and his play the last three weeks, his grade for the defense against the Chiefs, his thoughts ahead of the Texans game, his Thanksgiving favorite and least favorite side dish, stuffing vs. dressing, Morning Checkdown 1:05:39 - 1:13:13 –Kevin put up the Christmas tree last night, his annual NFL Christmas ornament, Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses a successful trip at the Greenbrier Tip-Off, Finley Bizjack against opposing defenses, his time at Butler, his Thanksgiving turkey prep 1:13:14- 1:22:15 – James is nominated for Indiana Sportswriter of the Year, Kevin’s son wanted to put Ezekiel Elliott on the top of their tree, decorating the Christmas tree 1:22:16 – 1:45:18– Peegs.com’s Matt Weaver joins us to preview the Hoosiers heading into the Bucket game against Purdue, what is the significance of Conference Championship games in 2025?, is the Heisman Mendoza’s to lose?, Indiana’s starting QB next year, Morning Checkdown 1:45:19 – 1:56:13 – Creed halftime show, ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss being a finalist of the Indiana Sports Broadcasters of the Year, his busy week of sports, the big state championship storylines, Colts-Chiefs and looking ahead to the Texans game 1:56:14 – 2:03:34 – Our Colts-Texans picks, Thanksgiving thoughtsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:53 – Macy’s Day Parade, Colts-Texans thoughts, New Years eve bathrooms in NYC, Zach Lowe discusses why this season might actually be worth it for the Pacers, the Pacers center issues 24:54 – 37:36 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses old Kanye West, the Daniel Jones fibula situation and his play the last three weeks, his grade for the defense against the Chiefs, his thoughts ahead of the Texans game, his Thanksgiving favorite and least favorite side dish, stuffing vs. dressing 37:37 – 49:29 – Peegs.com’s Matt Weaver joins us to preview the Hoosiers heading into the Bucket game against Purdue, what is the significance of Conference Championship games in 2025?, is the Heisman Mendoza’s to lose?, Indiana’s starting QB next year 49:30 – 59:26 - ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss being a finalist of the Indiana Sports Broadcasters of the Year, his busy week of sports, the big state championship storylines, Colts-Chiefs and looking ahead to the Texans gameSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses a successful trip at the Greenbrier Tip-Off, Finley Bizjack against opposing defenses, his time at Butler, his Thanksgiving turkey prep & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:46 – The Pacers lose a tough one to the Pistons last night, Shane Steichen discusses the injury status of Daniel Jones 10:47 – 22:18 – Morning Checkdown 22:19 – 41:54 – Heisman odds for Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love, questions about Shane Steichen taking the ball first in overtime, the lack of Jonathan Taylor in the second half, Steichen play-calling 41:55 – 1:07:58– James hearing a wild story at the hotel bar in Kansas City, defensive lapses late against the Chiefs, Daniel Jones coming back down to Earth?, looking towards Texans and the playoff implications attached to the next two games 1:07:59 – 1:18:44 – Purdue play-by-play man Rob Blackman joins us to discuss the top-ranked Boilers in basketball, Braden Smith, the Bucket Game on Friday, a first for both the basketball game and football game to both be played on the same day at home?, Thanksgiving do’s and don’ts 1:18:45 – 1:25:36 – James has a Thanksgiving question, NFL Thanksgiving halftime acts, Jarace Walker 1:25:37 – 1:53:39 – Jonathan Taylor regret from Shane Steichen?, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about last night’s loss to the Pistons, two minute reports, Bennedict Mathurin’s night, Andrew Nembhard and Cade Cunningham, Haliburton dunking and his progress, Pascal Siakam, Drive and Dish and Thanksgiving food 1:53:40 – 2:04:24 – Juelz Santana, Colts thoughts: Sauce Gardner trade, James wonders how the Colts should approach a Daniel Jones contract extension, Jaguars and Texans, the importance of the next two games 2:04:25 – 2:11:23 – Turning the page to the Texans, positive spins, Nico Collins has torched the Colts, Woody Marks and the running gameSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:42 – Heisman odds for Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love, questions about Shane Steichen taking the ball first in overtime, the lack of Jonathan Taylor in the second half, Steichen play-calling 19:43 – 28:33 – Purdue play-by-play man Rob Blackman joins us to discuss the top-ranked Boilers in basketball, Braden Smith, the Bucket Game on Friday, a first for both the basketball game and football game to both be played on the same day at home?, Thanksgiving do’s and don’ts 28:34 – 39:48 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about last night’s loss to the Pistons, two minute reports, Bennedict Mathurin’s night, Andrew Nembhard and Cade Cunningham, Haliburton dunking and his progress, Pascal Siakam, Drive and Dish and Thanksgiving foodSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to talk about last night’s loss to the Pistons, two minute reports, Bennedict Mathurin’s night, Andrew Nembhard and Cade Cunningham, Haliburton dunking and his progress, Pascal Siakam, Drive and Dish and Thanksgiving food & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:04 – The Colts fall apart in overtime against the Chiefs and there are a lot of questions coming out of the game 11:05 – 21:51 – Morning Checkdown 21:52 – 43:08 – Colts-Chiefs thoughts: Concerns growing for Daniel Jones?, are we starting to see concerns in the offense and Jones, we take callers to react to the loss to the Chiefs 43:09- 1:07:23 – How much blame goes on the defense in the loss, we take more callers, why did they stop using Jonathan Taylor, officiating, Morning Checkdown 1:07:24 – 1:17:24 – IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins us to discuss semi-state games and sets the stage for our state championship matchups, the Cascade/Gibson Southern thriller, Myles McLaughlin’s unbelievable season comes to an end and his college plans, Brownsburg/Westfield 1:17:25 – 1:28:22– Daniel Jones and his fibula, GOATs of the Week 1:28:23 – 1:52:56 – James Boyd joins us on his way back from Kansas City to recap the Colts’ loss to the Chiefs, his late night tweet about a friend cheating with her friend’s boyfriend, Shane Steichen abandoning the run, the Colts defense missing DeForest Buckner, injuries after the game, Charvarius Ward’s concussion issues, Morning Checkdown 1:52:57 – 2:00:23– Playoff tiebreakers to keep an eye on, POSTGAME HEADLINES 2:00:24 – 2:06:34 – Colts are -3.5 point favorites against the Texans, questioning the play-calling and Steichen’s mentality taking the ball first in overtimeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:12 – The Colts fall apart in overtime against the Chiefs and there are a lot of questions coming out of the game 11:13 – 20:53- IndyStar’s Kyle Neddenriep joins us to discuss semi-state games and sets the stage for our state championship matchups, the Cascade/Gibson Southern thriller, Myles McLaughlin’s unbelievable season comes to an end and his college plans, Brownsburg/Westfield 20:54 – 28:31 - GOATs of the Week 28:32 – 34:50 – – James Boyd joins us on his way back from Kansas City to recap the Colts’ loss to the Chiefs, his late night tweet about a friend cheating with her friend’s boyfriend, Shane Steichen abandoning the run, the Colts defense missing DeForest Buckner, injuries after the game 34:51 – 42:19 - Playoff tiebreakers to keep an eye on, POSTGAME HEADLINESSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 11:11– The DMV, Colts-Chiefs, Daniel Jones pops up on the injury report yesterday, the Texans got a huge win last night against the Bills and keeps the heat on the Colts, 11:12 – 20:04 – Morning Checkdown 20:05 – 41:26 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us and gets us ready for a loaded high school football slate tonight, a three-way coin flip at a Texas gas station, Myles McLaughlin going for Derrick Henry’s record, is there any chance Derrick Henry would attend a Knox state championship game?, can Brownsburg be stopped, state championship schedule, Bears-Eagles on Black Friday, Colts-Chiefs discussion, can the Chiefs slow down Jonathan Taylor, the Chiefs are the worst team record-wise the Colts will face the rest of the season 41:27 – 1:06:42– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and previews a loaded high school football slate, the game that have his attention tonight, Brownsburg-Warren Central tonight, other games across the state tonight, Mr. Basketball front-runners, Colts-Chiefs, CJ. Cox, IU’s basketball schedule this week, Morning Checkdown 1:06:43  - 1:16:09– Colts-Chiefs thoughts as Daniel Jones appears on the injury report with a calf injury, the Texans get a big win and keep the pressure on the Colts with a huge stretch of games starting on Sunday 1:16:10 – 1:24:06 – Our most excited/easiest/hardest games of the Week 12 slate 1:24:07 – 1:50:51 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses how he enjoyed the bye week, assessing the team through 10 weeks, Tayior’s Tidbits, loudest moment in Lucas Oil Stadium, biggest X-factor on Sunday, Morning Checkdown 1:50:52 – 1:58:09– Daniel Jones and his resurgent season, Purdue basketball rim controversy, Berlin, 1:58:10 – 2:04:02 – Our Colts-Chiefs predictions, a Tyler Warren prop betSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:13 – WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us and gets us ready for a loaded high school football slate tonight, a three-way coin flip at a Texas gas station, Myles McLaughlin going for Derrick Henry’s record, is there any chance Derrick Henry would attend a Knox state championship game?, can Brownsburg be stopped, state championship schedule, Bears-Eagles on Black Friday, Colts-Chiefs discussion, can the Chiefs slow down Jonathan Taylor, the Chiefs are the worst team record-wise the Colts will face the rest of the season 21:14 – 32:29 – – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and previews a loaded high school football slate, the game that have his attention tonight, Brownsburg-Warren Central tonight, other games across the state tonight, Mr. Basketball front-runners, Colts-Chiefs 32:30 – 51:03 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us and discusses how he enjoyed the bye week, assessing the team through 10 weeks, Tayior’s Tidbits, loudest moment in Lucas Oil Stadium, biggest X-factor on SundaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:02 – Jeff is back and discusses attending the IU game over the weekend, Pacers get their second win of the season by knocking off the Hornets 10:03 – 21:00– Morning Checkdown 21:01 – 42:09 – NFL Power Rankings and where the Colts check in, is this a must-win for the Colts or is it next week against the Texans, better for the Bills or Texans to win tonight when it comes to Colts playoff big picture?, the immaculate grid, will Chiefs fans boo the team if they get behind against the Colts, Pacers beat the Hornets for their second win of the season 42:10 – 1:05:14– Kevin interrogates James about last night’s whereabouts, the Pacers troll Myles Turner last night, a listener has a conspiracy theory against the Chiefs, Chiefs strengths, Andy Reid, Morning Checkdown 1:05:15 – 1:16:39 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers’ win over the Hornets last night, Bennedict Mathurin and a potential contract extension, Jarace Walker, WNBA labor update 1:16:40 – 1:24:22 – The Hoosiers are sitting pretty in college football, Fernando Mendoza discusses making the decision to go to Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s impact 1:24:23 – 1:47:05 – Jeff’s son finally gets his driver’s license, Kevin has a ChatGPT question about washing shoes, we play I GOTTA KNOW: Can Pacers equal Colts current win total before the end of 2025, an athlete career do-over, Thanksgiving side dish favorites, what are we watching, Morning Checkdown 1:47:06 – 1:57:13 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star 1:57:14 – 2:03:58 – Bye week James, we hand out Jason Hammer’s plays for TNF and Colts-ChiefsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star & more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 21:16 – NFL Power Rankings and where the Colts check in, is this a must-win for the Colts or is it next week against the Texans, better for the Bills or Texans to win tonight when it comes to Colts playoff big picture?, the immaculate grid, will Chiefs fans boo the team if they get behind against the Colts, Pacers beat the Hornets for their second win of the season 21:17 – 31:21 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us to discuss the Pacers’ win over the Hornets last night, Bennedict Mathurin and a potential contract extension, Jarace Walker, WNBA labor update 31:22 – 39:18 - Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his current TV binge, Finley Bizjack, their 3-1 start and getting the most out of the roster, his favorite western star 39:19 – 47:01 - The Hoosiers are sitting pretty in college football, Fernando Mendoza discusses making the decision to go to Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s impactSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.