The Fan Morning Show

The Fan Morning Show

Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen, Jeff RIckard, and James Boyd—three powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio. Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings 14 years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Jeff Rickard rounds out the bunch as a nationally acclaimed host and longtime Indy resident, adds unmatched experience in sports media and play-by-play. Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave. Don’t miss the dynamic trio that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

Episodes

June 16, 2025 126 mins

00:00 – 12:47 – Recapping the Father’s Day and sports weekend, Pacers get ready for Game 5 after a disappointing Game 4, debating officiating in Game 4

12:48 – 21:05 – Morning Checkdown

21:06 – 41:03 – It’s best two-out-of-three for the Pacers and Thunder now, the disappointment of Friday night, what was going on with Myles Turner?, Alex Caruso has been an issue all series long, Steph...

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00:00 – 12:53 – Recapping the Father’s Day and sports weekend, Pacers get ready for Game 5 after a disappointing Game 4, debating officiating in Game 4

12:54 – 32:51 – It’s best two-out-of-three for the Pacers and Thunder now, the disappointment of Friday night, what was going on with Myles Turner?, Alex Caruso has been an issue all series long, Stephen A. Smith caught playing Solitaire during Ga...

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00:00 – 11:48 – Pacers prep for Game 4 tonight, can they take a commanding 3-1 series lead or will SGA and the Thunder rebound?, Kevin and James give their takeaways from Colts minicamp, Daniel Jones, Happy Father’s Day

11:49 – 22:47 – Morning Checkdown

22:48 – 40:38– How do you describe this Pacers team to those who haven’t followed the team all season long?, Matt Taylor’s Rudy...

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00:00 – 17:53 – How do you describe this Pacers team to those who haven’t followed the team all season long?, Matt Taylor’s Rudy comp to the Pacers, caller asks about Kevin’s potential Speedo run

17:54 – 27:56 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss if the winner of tonight’s game wins the series, the future of the team after the postseason is over, Rake’s role at the I...

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00:00 – 12:49– The Pacers take Game 3 and the Pacers are two wins away from an NBA Championship and Kevin is parked illegally and has purchased a victory Speedo

12:50 – 21:40– Morning Checkdown

21:41 – 42:42 – Bennedict Mathurin’s Game 3 performance, Tyrese Haliburton bounces back in Game 3, Rick Carlisle says Myles Turner is under the weather and dealing with something heading into Game 4,...

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00:00 – 12:55 – The Pacers take Game 3 and the Pacers are two wins away from an NBA Championship and Kevin is parked illegally and has purchased a victory Speedo

12:56 – 33:59 – Bennedict Mathurin’s Game 3 performance, Tyrese Haliburton bounces back in Game 3, Rick Carlisle says Myles Turner is under the weather and dealing with something heading into Game 4, is it advantage Pacers with the quick turna...

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00:00 – 23:27 – We play a few minutes from our interview with Rick Carlisle yesterday, biggest takeaways from Rick and Haliburton’s struggles in this series so far, the Irsay daughters spoke yesterday, the future of Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen being “tied at the hip”, how the ownership between the three daughters will work

23:28 – 35:34 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discu...

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ESPN’s Tim Legler joins us and previews Game 3 tonight and why saying the Pacers play their best game tonight isn’t saying much, Tyrese Haliburton’s mentality heading into tonight and what he needs to see, OKC’s relentless pursuit, does he see the series coming back here for Game 6 & more! 

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00:00 – 11:33– A busy day despite no Pacers game as the Colts will officially introduce the ownership transition to the Irsay daughters, Pacers practice today ahead of Game 3, Tyrese Haliburton’s status, what version of the Pacers will show up in Game 3?

11:34 – 18:17 – Morning Checkdown

18:18 – 40:13 – Texas Roadhouse fight in Avon over the weekend, can the Pacers bring the fight tomorrow,...

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00:00 – 21:58 – Texas Roadhouse fight in Avon over the weekend, can the Pacers bring the fight tomorrow, is tomorrow night a must win?, Kevin plays Colts doctor, Anthony Richardson playing catch up once camp gets underway?, how will the reps be broken up with Daniel Jones and AR now?, should there be concern that Richardson is seeing the surgeon who did his original shoulder surgery?

21:59 – 37:47 - RIP Sly Stone,...

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June 10, 2025 15 mins

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the team being too reactive against the Thunder, how does he grade Haliburton’s aggressiveness, how to balance adaptation and sticking with what has worked, points in the paint, Haliburton’s limp and status, SGA’s spatial awareness, expectations for the fans heading into the first NBA Finals game in 25 years, Jeff Foster and White Castle & more! 

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00:00 – 10:36 – Pacers get smoked by the Thunder in Game 2 and the Finals heads to Indy tied 1-1, why was Tyrese Haliburton mostly M.I.A. last night?, Haliburton limping post-game

11:14 – 19:37 – Morning Checkdown

19:38 – 42:57– Pacers looked bad in Game 2, Mathurin guarding SGA, why was Haliburton so passive again?, Carlisle keeping Haliburton in with the backups, Game 3 not until Wednesday but ...

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00:00 – 10:42 – Pacers get smoked by the Thunder in Game 2 and the Finals heads to Indy tied 1-1, why was Tyrese Haliburton mostly M.I.A. last night?, Haliburton limping post-game

10:43 – 34:04 - Pacers looked bad in Game 2, Mathurin guarding SGA, why was Haliburton so passive again?, Carlisle keeping Haliburton in with the backups, Game 3 not until Wednesday but a quick turnaround in Game 4, Colts get back on the...

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Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard recap, breakdown, and relive the Pacers' 111-110 win against the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They share their "hot takes," give their thoughts on the games to come, and take listener call-ins. All that and more throughout this show!

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00:00 - 9:15 - ESPN Radio's Marc Kestecher joins the show from OKC to give his insight into tonight's matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder, including his analysis of the Thunder's team play style as he's seen them throughout the season.

9:15 - 20:31 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files shares his boots-on-the-ground experience of the NBA Finals in-person so far, and thoughts on how the Pacers' offense stands up to the Thunder's...

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00:00 – 12:33 – Bill Polian, former NFL executive and general manager of the Colts, joins to reminisce about Jim Irsay and share about his legacy and life on a deeper level. 

12:33 – 23:51 – Pat Boylan, Pacers sideline reporter and Fever TV play-by-play announcer, joins the show to share his thoughts on the Game 1 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He goes through pivotal player moments that hap...

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00:00 – 10:20 – To start off the show, Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard talk about last night’s Fever win against the Mystics, and how it helped their anticipation for tomorrow’s Game 1 in the NBA Finals. 

10:20 – 19:19 – Morning Checkdown 

19:19 – 42:18 – Bill Polian, former NFL executive and general manager of the Colts, joins to reminisce about Jim Irsay and shar...

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00:00 – 22:52 – Kevin, James, and Jeff talk about ticket prices and where they would prefer to experience the Finals games. Craziest sports month in Indy is typically May, but it has continued into this month with this NBA Finals discussion dominating the conversations around sports. KB’s top suggestions for the Pacers to overcome the Thunder. 

22:52 – 35:46 – “The Pacers know who they are.&...

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00:00 – 12:29 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show talking about the craziness of this June sports schedule with the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft ahead. Jeff explains his TikTok algorithm - James chimes in with his feed. 

12:29 – 18:11 – Morning Checkdown 

18:11 – 41:19 – Keys to the game for the Pacers in the NBA Finals against the Thunder. They also replay Ri...

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