00:00 – 27:41 – John talks about the NFL’s devaluation of the running back position, and if the Colts will follow suit and not offer Jonathan Taylor a long-term extension. He talks about how things here in Indy are different than around the league, especially with an inexperienced rookie QB coming into the fold. He then talks about the Cincinnati Reds and their recent losing streak coming out of the All-Star Break.  

27:42 – 45:04 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show for his weekly conversation with John! John and Greg talk a little about the Indy Eleven, before the conversation moves to college basketball at IU and Purdue. John then asks Greg about Craig Porter Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who just won the NBA Summer League.  

45:05 – 46:51 – John wraps up the 1st hour of the show!  

46:52 – 1:15:29 – Chris Denari of Bally Sports Indiana joins John to give a recap of the Pacers Summer League, and to talk about anything we may have learned from it. Chris gives his thoughts on what players stood out for the Pacers, and what they will have to improve on to find a spot on an NBA roster. John and Chris then discuss Trayce Jackson-Davis, and what he will have to do to make a name for himself in the NBA.  

1:15:30 – 1:26:55 – John goes back to the Jonathan Taylor contract situation, as the NFL continues to place less and less value on the running back position. He talks about how important Taylor might be to the development of Anthony Richardson.  

1:26:56 – 1:30:36 – John closes the 2nd hour by answering a question from a listener on Twitter about Jonathan Taylor.  

1:30:37 – 2:04:19 – Jake Query from the morning show Kevin & Query joins the show! John and Jake dive into the Jonathan Taylor situation, and if the Colts should extend Taylor or let him walk. They also talk about if Taylor means more to the Colts than most running backs do to other NFL teams. John and Jake discuss the impact Taylor will have on rookie QB Anthony Richardson.  

2:04:20 – 2:11:06 - John keeps things going by continuing to discuss Jonathan Taylor; he also takes some questions and comments from Twitter users! 

2:11:07 – 2:17:04 - John closes out another edition of the show!  

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