00:00 - 30:07 - Stephen Holder from ESPN.com joins the show to discuss some NFL Draft scenarios with John! They talk about how the Colts seem fine with whomever falls to them at #4. They also talk about the many other issues the Colts have other than quarterback, especially along the offensive line. The conversation turns to the defense, and how the Colts could end up drafting one this year. Stephen gives his thoughts on Shaquille Leonard, and if he will ever return to what he was before the injuries. 

30:08 - 58:07 - Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins the show to discuss some of the transfer portal news in the NCAA! John and Jeff discuss how some of these transfers end up taking place. They also get into Hunter Dickinson and his decision to enter the portal, and where he might end up playing. Finally, they discuss the NBA prospects of Trayce Jackson-Davis. 

58:08 - 1:11:42 - Coach Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the program, as he dives into some of the local high school sports news from around the state. John and Bob talk about Harrison and McCutcheon leaving the North Central conference. They also talk about the IHSAA Board of Directors meeting that is coming up, and what might be addressed in that. They then rank Ben Davis's undefeated season among the undefeated seasons of years past. 

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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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00:00 - 27:33 -  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. 

27:34 - 53:27 - 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. 

53:28 - 1:07:31 - 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. 

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00:00 – 26:34 – John opens the show by talking about the NBA play-in games, and the start of the NBA playoffs! He talks about how it is disappointing not to see the Pacers in the play-in games, despite how it might be better for their long-term growth for them to have missed it. An important offseason is looming for the Pacers; John gives his thoughts on that as well.  

26:35 – 45:55 – Tony East, Pacers beat writer for SI Pacers, Forbes Sports, and more, joins the show to discuss the Pacers offseason with John. They discuss how this offseason is so important for the team, as they have a lot of assets to work with, and in what would be a rare turn of fortune for the Pacers, the ability to potentially attract some notable free agents. They talk about some free agents that the Pacers could possibly go after.  

45:56 – 48:10 – John closes the 1st hour of the show with some questions and comments from listeners! 

48:11 – 1:12:36 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show, Kevin & Query, joins John the show to talk about the Pacers, and specifically the breakout season that Myles Turner had. They go over what pieces the Pacers should look to acquire during the offseason! Kevin and John also talk about who might not be back with the Pacers next year, before they transition to talking about the Colts and how there was never really a chance that they would go after Lamar Jackson.  

1:12:37 – 1:29:12 – Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew joins the show! Gardner talks to John about his relationship with new Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who was his offensive coordinator with the Eagles. He talks about how open he is about his enjoyment of the game of football and of competition in general. He also talks about his relationship with legendary college head coach Mike Leach.  

1:29:13 – 1:34:25 – John takes some questions and comments from listeners! Some topics include the Colts and their QB situation, the state of the offensive line, and more!  

1:34:26 – 1:57:23 – Former Indiana Hoosier, and new member of the Indiana Fever Grace Berger joins the program! John and Grace talk about the experience of being drafted into the WNBA. She talks about how she found out she would be staying in Indiana, and how special it is to continue to play in a state that means so much to her. Grace also gives her thoughts on her college career, and how she will remember her time at IU. Finally, she talks about what she is looking forward to with her new team.  

1:57:24 – 2:13:42 – John keeps the show rolling by turning to the phone lines and taking some questions and comments! He talks about the Colts, as well as how the NFL owners feel about guaranteed contracts.  

2:13:43 – 2:22:19 – John closes the show by previewing tonight's matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves! He also takes a look around the MLB, before giving some final thoughts on the NBA playoffs! 

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00:00 - 15:27 -  Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew joins the show! Gardner talks to John about his relationship with new Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who was his offensive coordinator with the Eagles. He talks about how open he is about his enjoyment of the game of football and of competition in general. He also talks about his relationship with legendary college head coach Mike Leach. 

15:28 - 34:59 - Former Indiana Hoosier, and new member of the Indiana Fever Grace Berger joins the program! John and Grace talk about the experience of being drafted into the WNBA. She talks about how she found out she would be staying in Indiana, and how special it is to continue to play in a state that means so much to her. Grace also gives her thoughts on her college career, and how she will remember her time at IU. Finally, she talks about what she is looking forward to with her new team. 

35:00 - 52:38 - Tony East, Pacers beat writer for SI Pacers, Forbes Sports, and more, joins the show to discuss the Pacers offseason with John. They discuss how this offseason is so important for the team, as they have a lot of assets to work with, and in what would be a rare turn of fortune for the Pacers, the ability to potentially attract some notable free agents. They talk about some free agents that the Pacers could possibly go after. 

52:39 - 1:15:51 -  Kevin Bowen from the morning show, Kevin & Query, joins John the show to talk about the Pacers, and specifically the breakout season that Myles Turner had. They go over what pieces the Pacers should look to acquire during the offseason! Kevin and John also talk about who might not be back with the Pacers next year, before they transition to talking about the Colts and how there was never really a chance that they would go after Lamar Jackson. 

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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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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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00:00 – 26:37 – John begins the show by discussing the Pacers closing out their season with a win over the Knicks yesterday, and how it might affect their draft position. He also looks at the NBA playoff picture, as teams prepare to begin the race to the NBA Finals. He then talks about the Colts, their need for a new quarterback, and who he would want them to go get.  

26:38 – 46:17 – John takes a call from a listener! John then talks to Bob Kravitz from The Athletic about the Colts and what they are aiming to do at the QB position! Bob gives his opinions on Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, and what type of leadership qualities they possess. Bob also talks about how he would feel if the Colts drafted Anthony Richardson, who is extremely talented but also will probably need to sit for a year or 2 and learn. Finally, Bob gets into the Pacers and how important this offseason is for them.  

46:18 – 47:39 – John closes the 1st hour out by reviewing some of the accomplishments of Bennedict Mathurin during his rookie season! He also looks at the performance of Tucker Barnhart and the Cubs! 

47:40 – 1:19:03 – John speaks to Jake Query from the morning show, Kevin & Query, about the end of the Pacers season! Jake gives his thoughts on where the Pacers are right now, as well as on what the team should do when it comes to certain players like Jalen Smith and Oshae Brissett. John and Jake also get into whether the Pacers should’ve tried to lose their game against the Knicks yesterday to get better draft position.  

1:19:03 – 1:30:08 – John answers some questions that came in from listeners online! Some topics include the Colts, as well as the Pacers and what they will do this offseason, and more! 

1:30:09 – 1:36:47 – John closes out the 2nd hour by talking about the NFL Draft and what the Colts might do in it! 

1:36:48 – 2:06:30 – John speaks to Dustin Dopirak, who covers the Pacers for the Indianapolis Star, about the end of the Pacers seasons and what we can take away from this year. Dustin gives his thoughts on the growth of Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Andrew Nembhard, and what they need to do to continue to grow. They also get into the Pacers decision to prioritize getting their young stars in game experience this year, and how it led to them winning their last game at the cost of potential draft position.   

2:06:31 – 2:18:11 – John takes calls from listeners about the Colts, and what they have done so far in the offseason, should the Pacers trade Buddy Hield, what's going on in the transfer portal, and more! 

2:18:12 – 2:22:42 – John wraps things up with a few more calls! 

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