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

December 9, 2025 128 mins

00:00 – 10:46– The Colts are seriously bringing in Philip Rivers for a workout, their desperation at quarterback, how on Earth have the wheels come off this badly in a matter of weeks of being the top seed in the AFC

10:47 – 18:30 – Morning Checkdown

18:31 – 41:34 – Fernando Mendoza’s high school football coach Dave Dunn joins us to discuss Mendoza’s climb to a Heisman contender, what...

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00:00 – 23:10 - Fernando Mendoza’s high school football coach Dave Dunn joins us to discuss Mendoza’s climb to a Heisman contender, what he saw early on, his impressions of how his skills have improved since high school, his recruitment, his mentality, his family, his emotions if he wins the Heisman, what happens next for the Colts

23:11 – 32:54 – Joe Buck and Troy Aikman give Curt Cignetti and IU some...

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss a solid win against the Kings last night, Ethan Thompson stepping up and making an impact, his next win being the 1,000th of his career, Garrison Matthews, the oldest player he played with or coached, attending the Purdue game, Wheel of Fortune vs. Jeopardy & more! 

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Fernando Mendoza’s high school football coach Dave Dunn joins us to discuss Mendoza’s climb to a Heisman contender, what he saw early on, his impressions of how his skills have improved since high school, his recruitment, his mentality, his family, his emotions if he wins the Heisman & more! 

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​​​​​​00:00 – 12:49 – We open the show with the complicated feelings of Indiana sports at the moment, starting with Indiana's Big Ten championship and their defensive effort. Then, it might be confirmed that the Colts are cursed in Jacksonville.  

12:50– 22:22 – Morning Checkdown

22:23–42:54 – Where do the Colts possibly go from here? Kevin provides his opinion on who might be p...

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00:00–20:37 – Where do the Colts possibly go from here? Kevin provides his opinion on who might be playing quarterback for the Colts the rest of the year, how Shane Steichen called the game for Riley Leonard, we take a caller who wants to talk about the college football playoff selections, then James Boyd joins us from the airport to talk about a dejected Colts locker room, will Anthony Richardson play,

20:38 &ndas...

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00:00–20:39 – Gen Z birthday traditions, the forecast in Jacksonville Sunday afternoon, who needs to have a great game for the Colts, are we interested in the FIFA World Cup, can Lou Anarumo disrupt Trevor Lawrence, how will Daniel Jones look, IU is playing with house Money, Kenny Moore's connection to Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia

20:40 – 32:47 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw ...

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00:00 – 10:56 – We’re getting ready to move studios and Jeff hates his chair, Pacers get smoked by Nuggets while IU falls to Minnesota, Giannis suffers an injury last night

10:57 – 20:22 – Morning Checkdown

20:23 – 42:12 – Colts-Jaguars on Sunday, 10 year anniversary of the streak starting, Blake Grupe’s role going forward, Jaguars wide receiver injuries, court storm appropriateness, ...

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00:00 – 21:55 – Colts-Jaguars on Sunday, 10 year anniversary of the streak starting, Blake Grupe’s role going forward, Jaguars wide receiver injuries, court storm appropriateness, college radio broadcast rankings

21:56 – 30:00 – Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs hot start, Finley Bizjack, Red Panda, more notes on the team, Red Panda’s appearance fee

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Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs hot start, Finley Bizjack, Red Panda, more notes on the team & more! 

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00:00 – 11:43 – A busy night in college hoops, the latest CFP projections, Colts waive Michael Badgley, Justin Tucker was among the tryouts but the Colts roll with Blake Grupe,

11:44 – 19:41 – Morning Checkdown

19:42 – 39:16 – Kevin rants on the College Football Playoff and Notre Dame’s place in it, Colts cut Badgley and have a new kicker, the workout of Justin Tucker, Pacers-Nuggets tonigh...

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00:00 – 19:45 – Kevin rants on the College Football Playoff and Notre Dame’s place in it, Colts cut Badgley and have a new kicker, the workout of Justin Tucker, Pacers-Nuggets tonight, Pacers odds for the top pick in the NBA Draft, Chris Paul gets waived by Clippers

19:46 – 34:17 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the frigid temperatures, his optimism level for the Colts heading into...

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00:00 – 11:13 – Our commutes on a snowy Tuesday, Sauce Gardner diagnosed with a strained calf and is week-to-week, are there mics on the field goal posts?, Pacers get smoked by the Cavs

11:14 – 20:57 – Morning Checkdown

20:58 – 42:43 – Morning commutes, Sauce Gardner injury clarity, Charvarius Ward discusses his most recent concussion, Daniel Jones’ college roommate made his leg protector, ...

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00:00 – 21:53 – Morning commutes, Sauce Gardner injury clarity, Charvarius Ward discusses his most recent concussion, Daniel Jones’ college roommate made his leg protector, Lane Kiffin’s insane exit to LSU

21:54 – 38:03 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us to discuss the update on Sauce Gardner, his pool reporting with NFL officials after the game, delay of game confusion, Colts ki...

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the Cavaliers last night and where it went wrong, Jay Huff stepping up, Pascal Siakam’s game-winner against Chicago, his childhood fandom & more! 

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00:00 – 11:00– Colts fall to Texans and their lead in the AFC South is now gone, Sauce Gardner injured, kicker woes

11:01 – 19:41 – Morning Checkdown

19:42 – 41:10 – Officiating and weird things in yesterday’s game: delay of game, pass interference, extra point

41:11 – 1:07:54 – The Colts offense is sputtering, the Colts have a kicking issue, caller defends Chris Ballard, what h...

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00:00 – 11:05 – Colts fall to Texans and their lead in the AFC South is now gone, Sauce Gardner injured, kicker woes

11:06 – 32:35 – Officiating and weird things in yesterday’s game: delay of game, pass interference, extra point

32:36 – 46:19 GOATs of the Week

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00:00 – 11:30 – Our final show of the week, blackout Wednesday, Colts-Texans, Kevin’s turkey hat

11:31 – 18:43 – Morning Checkdown

18:44 – 43:31 – Macy’s Day Parade, Colts-Texans thoughts, New Years eve bathrooms in NYC, Zach Lowe discusses why this season might actually be worth it for the Pacers, the Pacers center issues

43:32 – 1:05:38 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Hold...

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00:00 – 24:53 – Macy’s Day Parade, Colts-Texans thoughts, New Years eve bathrooms in NYC, Zach Lowe discusses why this season might actually be worth it for the Pacers, the Pacers center issues

24:54 – 37:36 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses old Kanye West, the Daniel Jones fibula situation and his play the last three weeks, his grade for the defense against the Chiefs, his th...

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