00:00 – 28:29 – John opens today’s show by looking ahead two weeks to the NFL Draft, when the Colts will presumably select their next franchise quarterback. He also talks about NBA play-in game action from last night, which saw the Bulls beat the Raptors 109-105, while the Thunder beat the Pelicans 123-118. He discusses if we will see Zion Williamson play in their series against the Thunder. He also talks about how far off the Pacers are from competing again.  

28:30 – 45:15 – Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to discuss sports news from around the state of Indiana! Kyle and John get into how increasingly rare it is to see multi-sport athletes in high school. They talk about how Indiana has some of the best high school softball and baseball players in the country. They also discuss the high number of head coaching jobs that opened in Indiana high school basketball.  

45:16 – 50:01 – John closes the first hour of the show by talking about last night's Bulls–Raptors game! He also takes some calls from listeners! 

50:02 – 1:19:31 – Colts play-by-play announcer Matt Taylor joins the show! Matt and John chat about some Reds baseball, before turning the conversation towards the NFL Draft. Matt and John talk about if there is a chance that we could see the Colts trade up to #3 overall to ensure they get their man. They also talk about Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew, and how his unique personality could really be a benefit for the team.  

1:19:32 – 1:29:25 – John breaks down the news that Cameron Hunter has had a change of heart and will not play basketball for Butler University. John previews the NBA play-in games that are scheduled for tomorrow, and then looks ahead to the weekend when the playoffs will officially begin.  

1:29:26 – 1:36:23 – John talks about the Tampa Bay Rays and how the matched the 82 Atlanta Braves by starting the season 13-0. John then takes some questions and comments as he wraps up the 2nd hour! 

1:36:24 – 2:06:03 – Mike Chappell from CBS4 and FOX59 joins the program to discuss some of the rumors that are flying around about the NFL draft regarding the order that quarterbacks will be drafted. They talk about if the Colts should consider moving up one spot to #3 overall. They also discuss their expectations for Garnder Minshew, who presumably will start under center Week 1, as well as the prospects of Florida QB Anthony Richardson, and how there is very little being leaked by the Colts in terms of what they plan to do.  

2:06:04 – 2:20:34 – John answers some questions and comments about the Colts and their intentions for the draft. He then opens the phone lines and takes some calls! 

 2:20:35 – 2:24:11 – John closes the show by talking about the Tampa Bay Rays and their historic 13-0 start to the season, as well as taking a look around the rest of the MLB.  

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