00:00 - 15:04 - Former NBA executive Bobby Marks joins the show to talk the Pascal Siakam trade! Bobby gives his thoughts on how well Siakam fits with the Pacers, especially at this point of his career. He also talks about what the Pacers will be asking of Siakam, and what this trade could do for the Pacers this season and beyond. John and Bobby also get into if the Pacers will make another move before the trade deadline. 

15:05 - 35:27 - Former NBA player and current Pacers radio analyst Eddie Gill joins the show! Eddie gives his initial reaction to the Pascal Siakam trade, and what that means for the Pacers. They also get into Tyrese Haliburton, and when we might see him return to the floor. Eddie also talks about the culture that the Pacers have built. They also touch on the Pacers road trip, and their game tonight against the Kings.

35:28 - 1:06:55 - Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to talk about the Colts and the Jim Irsay situation. Gregg wrote an article about the situation, where he stated his opinion that Irsay should hand control of the Colts over to his daughters. They talk about Irsay’s long history of addiction issues, and how it would be better for Irsay to pass over control now, while he can control who it goes to, and not risk a court deciding who would take over. Gregg and John wrap up the conversation by discuss the Pascal Siakam trade. 

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