00:00 - 15:24 - Matt Miller of ESPN joins the show to give some draft analysis! Matt gives his thoughts on Will Levis and Anthony Richardson, and who he would take with the 4th overall pick. John and Matt go over what Levis and Richardson need to improve on to have success in the NFL, as well as how enticing Richardson’s pro day was, as it showed his insane potential. They also briefly get into Hendon Hooker, and if the Colts should be interested in him. 

15:25 - 43:53 - Jake Query from Kevin & Query joins the program! Jake and John talk about the Indycar Race in Texas this weekend! They talk about the difference between oval races and street courses, and why street courses seem to have better attendance. The conversation turns to the women's NCAA Championship Game, and the trash talking we saw during that, as well as the men’s Championship game that will go down later tonight. 

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00:00 - 22:09 -  Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins the show to discuss the Indiana Hoosiers losing Jalen Hood-Schifino to the NBA Draft! Jeff and John discuss NIL money, and the impact that it is having on college athletics. They also discuss how Jalen-Hood Schifino will fare in the NBA, and how having Trayce Jackson-Davis and Hood-Schifino get drafted could help recruitment for the program. 

22:10 - 35:05 - Chicago Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart joins the show following MLB Opening Day, and he and John discuss Tucker’s experience since joining the Cubs back in December! They dive into what being a catcher in the MLB is like! They also go into how Tucker is enjoying living in Chicago! 

35:06 - 57:24 -  Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins to discuss Zach Edey being named the AP men's basketball player of the year. Tom and John discuss what losses the Boilermakers might have to overcome in terms of players and the transfer portal. They also go over who might be joining Purdue through the portal, as well as what Purdue has to do to avoid another NCAA Tournament disaster next year. 

57:25 - 1:12:01 -  ESPN's Mike Wells joins the show to discuss Lamar Jackson, and the possibility of the Colts going after him. They talk about how the Colts desperation at QB led to them signing Matt Ryan last year, and how they might still be feeling that desperation now. They also compare Anthony Richardson and Will Levis, and who the Colts should draft.

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00:00 – 22:55 - John opens the show by reviewing yesterday’s MLB Opening Day action! He also previews the Final Four, and touches on the departure of Jalen Hood-Schifino from IU to the NBA. He also discusses the possibility of Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May eventually coming to Bloomington to coach the Hoosiers.  

22:56 – 36:43 – John continues talking about FAU’s Dusty May! He also continues to go over MLB Opening Day!  

36:44 – 45:29 – John closes the first hour out by talking about former Colts QB Matt Ryan getting the $8 million he was owed, as well as the overall embarrassment was for the Colts last year. 

45:30 – 1:12:20 – Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins the show to discuss the Indiana Hoosiers losing Jalen Hood-Schifino to the NBA Draft! Jeff and John discuss NIL money, and the impact that it is having on college athletics. They also discuss how Jalen-Hood Schifino will fare in the NBA, and how having Trayce Jackson-Davis and Hood-Schifino get drafted could help recruitment for the program.  

1:12:21 – 1:28:00 – ESPN's Mike Wells joins the show to discuss Lamar Jackson, and the possibility of the Colts going after him. They talk about how the Colts desperation at QB led to them signing Matt Ryan last year, and how they might still be feeling that desperation now. They also compare Anthony Richardson and Will Levis, and who the Colts should draft. 

1:28:01 – 1:54:40 – Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins to discuss Zach Edey being named the AP men's basketball player of the year. Tom and John discuss what losses the Boilermakers might have to overcome in terms of players and the transfer portal. They also go over who might be joining Purdue through the portal, as well as what Purdue has to do to avoid another NCAA Tournament disaster next year.  

1:54:41- 2:08:33 – Chicago Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart joins the show following MLB Opening Day, and he and John discuss Tucker’s experience since joining the Cubs back in December! They dive into what being a catcher in the MLB is like! They also go into how Tucker is enjoying living in Chicago!  

2:08:34 – 2:10:21 – John wraps up another edition of the show! 

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00:00 – 26:50 – John begins the show on MLB Opening Day! He starts by previewing the busy show to come! He talks about the Pro Day of Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson, and how his performance was extremely enticing for QB needy teams. John then looks around the MLB on Opening Day.  

26:51 – 44:22 – Former Hoosier and coach Dane Fife joins the program! They discuss the run of the Florida Atlantic Owls, as they prepare to play in the Final Four this weekend, and the impact Coach Dusty May has had on his team. They also discuss what will happen once the tournament wraps up, as other programs look to poach players, and even coaches.  

44:23 – 1:00:35 – The show keeps rolling on Opening Day, as John continues to look around the league as all the scores start to come in. John, Brent Holverson, and others look back at the NCAA Tournament. They also keep talking baseball and give their way-too-early World Series picks.  

1:00:36 – 1:20:56 – Former sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, who signed Michael Jordan to his first sneaker deal for Nike, and who is played by Matt Damon in the film Air, joins the show to discuss the film, and his own recollection of the events that led to Jordan having the most lucrative sneaker of all time. He talks about how the Air Jordans have changed athletics, and marketing, forever. 

1:20:57 – 1:27:25 – The 2nd hour wraps up with some more coverage of baseball action around the league! 

1:27:26 – 1:58:08 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59, joins the program to take stock of Florida QB Anthony Richardson and his pro day, and if that may have improved his draft prospects. Mike and John compare Richardson to Levis and discuss which one they would prefer the Colts to take. They also talk about what QB scenario might be the tougher sell to Colts fans, as well as the chance of the Colts going after Lamar Jackson.  

1:58:09 – 2:06:21 – IMS President Doug Boles joins John live to talk about Carb Day, and the musical performances we will be seeing during the event! Doug talks about how they go about selecting acts to have perform, and how important and big the event is for Indianapolis.  

2:06:22 – 2:11:12 – John wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 

2:11:13 – 2:31:13 – The show ends up some Anything Goes! 

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00:00 - 29:49 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59, joins the program to take stock of Florida QB Anthony Richardson and his pro day, and if that may have improved his draft prospects. Mike and John compare Richardson to Levis and discuss which one they would prefer the Colts to take. They also talk about what QB scenario might be the tougher sell to Colts fans, as well as the chance of the Colts going after Lamar Jackson. 

29:50 - 42:17 - Former sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, who signed Michael Jordan to his first sneaker deal for Nike, and who is played by Matt Damon in the film Air, joins the show to discuss the film, and his own recollection of the events that led to Jordan having the most lucrative sneaker of all time. He talks about how the Air Jordans have changed athletics, and marketing, forever.

42:18 - 58:41 -  Former Hoosier and coach Dane Fife joins the program! They discuss the run of the Florida Atlantic Owls, as they prepare to play in the Final Four this weekend, and the impact Coach Dusty May has had on his team. They also discuss what will happen once the tournament wraps up, as other programs look to poach players, and even coaches. 

58:42 - 1:05:48 - IMS President Doug Boles joins John live to talk about Carb Day, and the musical performances we will be seeing during the event! Doug talks about how they go about selecting acts to have perform, and how important and big the event is for Indianapolis. 

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00:00 – 31:21 – John is back, and he opens the show by picking the Lamar Jackson conversation back up as his availability continues to be the big headline in the NFL world. He talks about what has led to the Colts even being in the position to potentially want to pursue Jackson. He also looks at the beginning of MLB season.  

31:22 – 40:58 – John keeps things going by answering some questions and comments from listeners online and through the phone!  

40:59 – 44:24 – The hour closes out with some more calls! 

44:25 – 1:13:29 – Kevin Bowen from Kevin & Query joins the show to talk more Colts news! They look at the possibility of the Colts having a game in London, or even in Germany. They also get into the Lamar Jackson situation, and how Jim Irsay’s comments a few nights ago have thrown some water on that fire. The Colts chose not to trade up to the first overall pick for this year’s draft; John and Kevin go into whether the Colts will ultimately regret that decision.  

1:13:30 – 1:26:50 – Derek Schultz of the ISC Sports Network, who filled in for John on the show yesterday, calls into the program as he and John go over the Florida Atlantic Owls and their magical run to the Final Four. They talk about if we could see another Final Four like this in the future, where there aren’t any of the top seeded teams left.  

1:26:51 – 1:54:09 – Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! He and John continue to talk about Lamar Jackson, and how there are so many factors and possible outcomes in this situation. They talk about what Lamar Jackson would give the Colts, especially in terms of fan interest. They also go into if Jackson has handled this situation in the best way. Stephen and John also discuss Anthony Richardson and Will Levis, and who has the higher upside.  

1:54:10 – 2:05:40 – John opens the phone lines back up and takes some more questions and calls through the phone and online! 

2:05:41 – 2:12:25 – John wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 

2:12:26 – 2:33:55 – John goes an extra segment and ends the show with some Anything Goes!  

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00:00 - 24:42 - Stephen Holder from ESPN joins the show! He and John continue to talk about Lamar Jackson, and how there are so many factors and possible outcomes in this situation. They talk about what Lamar Jackson would give the Colts, especially in terms of fan interest. They also go into if Jackson has handled this situation in the best way. Stephen and John also discuss Anthony Richardson and Will Levis, and who has the higher upside. 

24:43 - 36:21 - Derek Schultz of the ISC Sports Network, who filled in for John on the show yesterday, calls into the program as he and John go over the Florida Atlantic Owls and their magical run to the Final Four. They talk about if we could see another Final Four like this in the future, where there aren’t any of the top seeded teams left. 

36:22 - 1:02:58 - Kevin Bowen from Kevin & Query joins the show to talk more Colts news! They look at the possibility of the Colts having a game in London, or even in Germany. They also get into the Lamar Jackson situation, and how Jim Irsay’s comments a few nights ago have thrown some water on that fire. The Colts chose not to trade up to the first overall pick for this year’s draft; John and Kevin go into whether the Colts will ultimately regret that decision. 

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00:00 – 26:14 - Derek Schultz is in for John today, and he begins the show by discussing the Colts and their QB woes! He talks about Jim Irsay’s comments on the QB situation, as well as specifically what those comments could mean about Lamar Jackson. He also discusses this year's crop of rookie QB’s.  

26:15 – 46:18 – Derek is joined by Greg Rakestraw, who broadcasts for the ISC Sports Network and also hosts the Colts postgame show! Derek and Greg dive into the Colts QB situation, as the Lamar Jackson situation continues to dominate the headlines. They compare the Colts needing a QB to the last two times the franchise was in the market, when they had two surefire prospects waiting in Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck. They also touch on the IHSAA State Finals for boys' basketball! 

46:19 – 52:43 – Derek wraps up the first hour of the show by briefly touching on the Pacers! 

52:44 – 1:17:38 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show to continue the Colts discussion! Derek and Zak discuss the performance of Colts GM Chris Ballard, and how this year is so important to his future with the franchise. They talk about how the Colts have swung and missed at the QB position in the last several years, and how they probably won't go after Lamar Jackson.  

1:17:39 – 1:38:32 – John Fanta who covers college basketball for Fox Sports, joins the show as we get ready for a truly unique Final Four, where the highest seed still left is UConn, which is a 4 seed. John and Derek talk about what winning the championship would mean for UConn, and if that would qualify them as one of those “A-tier” programs. They also look at the seasons of IU and Purdue. 

1:38:33 – 1:41:44 – Derek closes the 2nd hour with some calls! 

1:41:45 – 2:04:53 – Zach Hicks, who covers the Colts for Horseshoe Huddle and co-hosts the Locked On Colts podcast, joins the show to continue the conversation on Lamar Jackson and the possibility of the Colts going out and getting him. Zach and Derek also look at Kentucky QB Will Levis, and what his potential is and how he could develop should the Colts decide to draft him, as well as at Florida QB Anthony Richardson.  

2:04:54 – 2:22:23 – Derek turns to the phone lines and answers some questions from listeners!  

2:22:24 – 2:27:35 - Derek closes out the show with some more calls!  

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