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

November 6, 2025 125 mins

00:00 – 10:40 – Sauce Gardner officially makes his Colts debut at practice, Pacers suffer an awful loss to the Nets last night

10:41 – 19:57 – Morning Checkdown

19:58 – 41:12 – James is Belin-bound later today, things to do in Germany, Kevin asks if he should know who Ice Spice (Sauce’s girlfriend) is, Colts locker room reacts to Sauce Gardner trade, the Daniel Jones effect?, last night&rsq...

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00:00 – 21:17 - James is Belin-bound later today, things to do in Germany, Kevin asks if he should know who Ice Spice (Sauce’s girlfriend) is, Colts locker room reacts to Sauce Gardner trade, the Daniel Jones effect?, last night’s bad Pacers loss and what the season is starting to look like

21:18 – 34:12 – We play I GOTTA KNOW: bright spot of the Pacers season so far, how many losses left on the Colts ...

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00:00 – 12:16 – The Colts go all in and trade for Sauce Gardner, what the move means, the hefty price tag it cost, Daniel Jones’ future, AD Mitchell gets put in the deal, will Gardner play on Sunday in Berlin?

12:17 – 18:56 – Morning Checkdown

18:57 – 43:37 – Jeff waves goodbye to AD Mitchell, we take callers on the big trade, has Chris Ballard absolved himself from the fan base?, we take m...

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New York Jets reporter Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic joins us to give New York’s perspective on the Sauce Gardner trade, his contract and how it was structured for him to get dealt, AD Mitchell’s role in the trade, was the return what he thought it would be, his Sauce Gardner story research he hasn’t had a chance to write yet & more!

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00:00 – 12:14 – The Colts go all in and trade for Sauce Gardner, what the move means, the hefty price tag it cost, Daniel Jones’ future, AD Mitchell gets put in the deal, will Gardner play on Sunday in Berlin?

12:15 – 35:51 – Jeff waves goodbye to AD Mitchell, we take callers on the big trade, has Chris Ballard absolved himself from the fan base?, we take more callers, are the Colts in Super Bowl or bu...

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00:00 – 10:47 – The Pacers fall to Myles Turner and the Bucks as he was booed mercilessly by the fans,

10:48 – 18:21 – Morning Checkdown

18:22 – 41:29 – Fallout from the Colts loss to the Steelers, NFL Trade Deadline today, should Chris Ballard make a move or two, is Brian Burns on the table?, Myles Turner returns to the Fieldhouse last night and the reaction he got from the fans, his pregame com...

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00:00 – 23:14 –Fallout from the Colts loss to the Steelers, NFL Trade Deadline today, should Chris Ballard make a move or two, is Brian Burns on the table?, Myles Turner returns to the Fieldhouse last night and the reaction he got from the fans, his pregame comments

23:15 – 39:10 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses how he’s framing the effort of the team with the record and amount ...

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses how he’s framing the effort of the team with the record and amount of injuries, his thoughts on how the team has played to this point despite the adversity, Jarace Walker’s performance, his thoughts on Myles Turner’s return and the fan reaction & more!

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00:00 – 14:13 – Colts tun the ball over six times in a reality check loss to the Steelers, Myles Turner returns tonight against the Pacers, the turning point in the Colts-Steelers game came at the hands of TJ Watt, was this just a clunker game or something more for the Colts?, Game 7 of the World Series

14:14 – 23:11 – Morning Checkdown

23:12 – 44:00 - James Boyd joins the show from Pittsburgh to recap...

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00:00 – 14:20 – Colts tun the ball over six times in a reality check loss to the Steelers, Myles Turner returns tonight against the Pacers, the turning point in the Colts-Steelers game came at the hands of TJ Watt, was this just a clunker game or something more for the Colts?, Game 7 of the World Series

14:21 – 34:30 - James Boyd joins the show from Pittsburgh to recap the Colts’ loss to the Steelers, Daniel...

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00:00 – 13:21 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Who we are dressed as, Pacers get back at it tonight against the Hawks in their first NBA Cup game, Dolphins lose to the Ravens last night and is Mike McDaniel about to get the boot?

13:22 – 21:09 – Morning Checkdown

21:10 – 42:14 – Curt Cignetti on Halloween, WTHR’s Dominic Miranda joins us and discusses the high school slate tonight, his least favorite Hal...

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Butler basketball head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses his Halloween gameplan, what they did in their exhibition earlier this week, could we see changes at the men’s college game down the line?,  the role of the college GM & more!

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00:00 – 19:10– Blue Jays one win away from a championship, Jeff tells a bowling story, Pacers fall to 0-4 as they lose to the Mavericks, the litany of injuries is really stacking up for the team, a long Colts injury report

19:11 – 27:10 – Morning Checkdown

27:11 – 53:10– Magnum P.I., Pacers fall to Mavericks, Jarace Walker, when will some guys return to the lineup, a lengthy Colts injury report, ...

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00:00 – 25:56 – Magnum P.I., Pacers fall to Mavericks, Jarace Walker, when will some guys return to the lineup, a lengthy Colts injury report, Colts’ upcoming Berlin trip, the road heavy schedule

25:57 – 37:09 - Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Pacers/Mavericks last night, guys playing outside their means, his thoughts on Myles Turner’s comments on leaving the Pacers, if Haliburt...

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00:00 – 9:05  – Blue Jays top the Dodgers to tie the World Series 2-2, Pacers are banged up big time heading into Dallas tonight, takeaways from Rick Carlisle yesterday

9:06 – 20:07 – Morning Checkdown

20:08 – 41:07 – Rick Carlisle on why there have been so many injuries already, who is the starting point guard tonight and could it be Mac McClung, head coaching in college football and the NF...

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00:00 – 21:04 – Rick Carlisle on why there have been so many injuries already, who is the starting point guard tonight and could it be Mac McClung, head coaching in college football and the NFL

21:05 – 38:30 - ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses his favorite TV theme, Jonathan Taylor-MVP Candidate?, why would the Colts NOT make a trade before the deadline, QB movement in the NFL, AD Mitchell&...

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00:00 – 9:28– Blue Jays and Dodgers play a marathon 18 innings with the Dodgers prevailing, Chiefs dominate Commanders on MNF, Colts-Chiefs in a few weeks, Pacers add Mac McClung

9:29 – 18:13 – Morning Checkdown

18:14 – 41:38 – Is Jonathan Taylor a legit MVP candidate?, are trades on the table for the Colts?, Taylor’s number of carries to this point, Pacers add Mac McClung, IndyCar and IMS ...

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00:00 – 23:30 – Is Jonathan Taylor a legit MVP candidate?, are trades on the table for the Colts?, Taylor’s number of carries to this point, Pacers add Mac McClung, IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses how they’re putting a bow on the IndyCar season, Indy 500 ticket sale update, his Indy 500 countdown clock, the Fox/IndyCar deal, independent officiating

23:31 – 40:46 – Pace...

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us to discuss the signing of Mac McClung, dealing with the amount of injuries this early in the season, facing Cooper Flagg tomorrow night, Tyrese Haliburton traveling with the team, his Halloween memories & more! 

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IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses how they’re putting a bow on the IndyCar season, Indy 500 ticket sale update, his Indy 500 countdown clock, the Fox/IndyCar deal, independent officiating & more! 

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