00:00 – 25:52 - John opens the show today by comparing the Colts to the Pacers, in terms of how they are finally embracing the rebuild and potentially giving the fans some hope. He talks about how the Colts seem to be fine with sitting at #4 and more than likely drafting Will Levis to be their next franchise QB. The conversation turns to the defensive woes of the Pacers, as well as Buddy Hield, T.J McConnell, and Myles Turner. 

25:53 – 45:19 – Greg Rakestraw who broadcasts for the ISC Sports Network as well as for the Colts Radio Network, joins the show to discuss the transfer portal, and how it has become the Wild West. John and Greg talk about how some college programs, especially in basketball, have decided not to recruit high school players, instead just relying on the transfer pool. They also talk about women's college basketball, and how this could be a great time for women's basketball to grow.  

45:19 – 47:19 – John closes the 1st hour out by taking some quick questions from listeners!  

47:20 – 1:15:34 – Lance McCalister from 700WLW in Cincinnati joins the show to talk about the Cincinnati Reds, and their continued struggles. John and Lance talk about the Reds 4-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. They also get into the struggles of the Reds bullpen, and what the team needs to do to finally get out of their long slump. John and Lance also bring up the Bengals, and how their offseason has gone, as well as about the rookie QB’s entering the league this year.  

1:15:35 – 1:28:51 – John keeps things going by comparing the situations of the Cincinnati Reds and the Colts, with both having had some embarrassing recent seasons that have led to lots of fan ire. He also takes some questions and comments from listeners! 

1:28:52 – 1:32:13 – John wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:32:14 – 1:52:18 – John starts the 3rd hour off with some more questions and comments from listeners! He talks about T.J McConnell, and how important he is coming off of the bench for the Pacers. He also talks about how the Pacers finally seem to have some of the right pieces in place. John also gives his thoughts on how none of the top rookie QB’s are can’t-miss prospects 

1:52:19 – 2:17:26 – John takes a look around the QB landscape in the NFL and the AFC South! John then speaks to former Big Ten Player of the Year Brian Evans about the transfer portal and NIL! They also discuss IU and what they need to do to reload after losing some big pieces in Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis. 

2:17:27 – 2:19:03 – John wraps up the show! 

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