00:00 - 26:56 - Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! Stephen and John discuss the health of Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard, and Jim Irsay’s comments on his availability for training camp and the upcoming season. They talk about if the Colts should be worried about Leonard’s long-term future. They then talk about Jeff Saturday, his tenure as interim head coach for the Colts, and if we will ever hear more from Saturday’s perspective on his time leading the team last season. Jim Irsay had some comments on Anthony Richardson as well; Stephen and John break those down. 

26:57 - 54:23 - John speaks to Chicago Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart! Tucker and John discuss the season leading up the All-Star break. Tucker gives his thoughts on how the Cubs will play coming out of the break. They also talk about the pitch clock, and what their thoughts are on it. The conversation turns to the MLB Home Run Derby as well. 

54:24 - 1:09:47 - John speaks to Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network! Greg and John give their opinions on the Pacers play during Summer League, and how much stock they put into games during this time of year. John and Greg discuss the Pascal Siakam rumors, and what the Pacers would have to give up to get Siakam. They then pivot to the MLB Home Run Derby, and what both of them got from the broadcast. Finally, they talk about Northwestern firing head football coach Pat Fitzgerald following an investigation into reports of hazing on the team. 

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