00:00 - 19:50 - John speaks to Stephen Holder of ESPN about the Isaiah Rodgers situation! John and Stephen talk about when we can expect to see Rodgers’ punishment officially handed down, and what other players might be facing a suspension as well. John then asks Stephen about Anthony Richardson, and if he will be the Week 1 starter at quarterback for the Colts.

19:51 - 35:31 - John is then joined by NFL Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks! Derek also works with the NFL in disciplining its players for on-the-field conduct. Derrick and John discuss the process for deciding on player discipline. They also talk about Derrick’s NFL career, and his position as a leader for the team during his playing days. 

35:32 - 1:02:22 -  Chris Denari of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show! John and Chris discuss the NBA Draft, and the players the Pacers took during it. They talk about the draft, and if there were any major surprises that took place. They then talk about NBA Free Agency; mainly if the Pacers will be active during it. They also talk about the NBA Summer League, and the Pacers roster for it.

1:02:23 - 1:17:06 - John speaks to Mark Sheldon, who covers the Cincinnati Reds for MLB.com! The Reds are now in 1st-place in the NL Central after their win last night over Baltimore. John and Mark discuss the 1st-place Reds, their season so far, and if it’s a surprise that they are where they are. They also talk about Elly De La Cruz, as well as the NL Central as a whole. 

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