Best James Rickards Podcasts (2026)

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Best of Monday 1/12: IU is headed to the natty, are they a team of destiny? + NFL Playoff mayhem! 1:07:22

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00:00 – 13:33 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups 13:34 – 36:49 - D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral site, national championship ticke…

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Monday 1/12: IU punches national championship ticket, Peach Bowl dominance + NFL Wild Card weekend! 2:07:35

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00:00 – 13:34 – Indiana is headed to the national championship to take on Miami and the Bears pull off an all-time comeback to beat the Packers, NFL Playoffs and the divisional round match-ups 13:35 – 20:17 – Morning Checkdown 20:18 – 43:31 –D’Angelo Ponds’ pick six to start the game set the tone of the Peach Bowl, the one-sided crowd on a neutral …

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Friday 1/9: Peach Bowl preview, can IU get it done? + ESPN's Sean McDonough, Ballard presser reaction & NFL Playoffs! 2:09:26

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00:00 – 12:19 – We’re hours away from IU/Oregon in the Peach Bowl, Miami wins a thriller to punch their ticket to the national championship, Rick Carlisle gets career win 1,000 12:20 – 25:11 – Morning Checkdown 25:12 – 43:38– Did Chris Ballard say anything of note in yesterday’s end of season press conference?, the answer that gave Kevin and James …

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Best of Friday 1/9: Peach Bowl preview: Can IU get it done tonight?, ESPN's Sean McDonough + Ballard presser reaction 46:28

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00:00 – 12:25 – We’re hours away from IU/Oregon in the Peach Bowl, Miami wins a thriller to punch their ticket to the national championship, Rick Carlisle gets career win 1,000 12:26 – 21:56 – ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of tonight’s Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, his thoughts on Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza’s incredible season,…

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ESPN's Sean McDonough Ahead of IU/Oregon tonight! 9:28

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ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins us ahead of tonight’s Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon, his thoughts on Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza’s incredible season, Miami punching their ticket to the national championship & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Thursday 1/8: Getting ready for Chris Ballard press conference & IU in the Peach Bowl! 2:12:43

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(00:00 – 12:18) – IU and Prude get close college basketball wins behind Lamar Wilkerson. Are IU fans getting ready to head down to Atlanta? Also, is Fernando Mendoza actually an underdog? Kevin and James give their initial take on what they expect to hear from Chris Ballard later today. Plus, the Pacers have a great chance to end the losing streak …

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Best of Thursday 1/8: Peach Bowl inches closer + Pacers try to end losing streak! 1:03:48

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(00:00 – 25:34) – We play audio from former IU quarterback Trent Green, talking about how the perception of Indiana football changing. Where do the weaknesses lie for Indiana against Oregon. Do we read too much into a -3.5 spread in favor of the Hoosiers? Deciphering who is America's team between IU or Ole Miss. Morning checkdown. (25:35 - 36:32) –…

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Wednesday 1/7: Did the Colts jump the gun on big decisions with Harbaugh available? + IU & more! 2:21:33

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00:00 – 11:42– Pacers and Butler lose last night, Rick Carlisle remains stuck on 999 career wins and the Pacers and Colts haven’t won a game since December 8, Pacers woes are at least increasing their draft status 11:43 – 22:22 – Morning Checkdown 22:23 – 46:23 – When is the best football weekend coming up?, lingering Colts thoughts, Philip Rivers’…

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Best of Wednesday 1/7: Colts presser fallout + Stephen Holder and John Herrick join, IU preview! 1:03:47

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00:00 -24:06 – When is the best football weekend coming up?, lingering Colts thoughts, Philip Rivers’ coaching future, Curt Cignetti discusses his staff and team and how he gets them prepped week in and week out, will any NFL teams call about Cignetti for a head coaching vacancy?, NFL GM and head coach salaries being unknown 24:07 – 36:02 – ESPN Co…

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Tuesday 1/6: We react to what Carlie Irsay-Gordon had to say + Rick Carlisle! 2:13:00

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00:00 – 13:20– We react to Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s press conference yesterday and are jobs really on the line next season?, what can Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard realistically do this off-season to get the team better for next year?, fallout from yesterday’s press conference, 13:21 – 21:11– Morning Checkdown 21:12 – 44:50 – Creed, what happens wi…

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Best of Tuesday 1/6: Breaking down what Carlie Irsay-Gordon had to say + Rick Carlisle joins! 49:52

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00:00 – 13:24 – We react to Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s press conference yesterday and are jobs really on the line next season?, what can Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard realistically do this off-season to get the team better for next year?, fallout from yesterday’s press conference 13:25 – 36:41 – Creed, what happens with the rest of the Colts coaching…

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses righting the ship 13:08

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses Bennedict Mathurin’s injury and missing time, getting to know Micah Potter, the current losing streak and keeping the right mindset, shouts out James for his award, getting the team through the rough patch, running more set plays in the absence of Haliburton? Support the show: https://1075thefa…

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Monday 1/5: Colts season dud but Team Run It Back Again in 2026 + IU AD Scott Dolson! 2:13:30

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00:00 – 15:04–Colts lose to the Texans and have already confirmed that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be back in 2026, another frustrating end to the Colts season and another year of “what if’s” 15:05 – 24:09 – Morning Checkdown 24:10 – 45:00 – It sure seems like the Colts are going to be almost full “Team Run It Back” in 2026, why do you th…

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Best of Monday 1/5: Colts season ends with another thud but it's Team Run It Back again + Scott Dolson joins! 53:43

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00:00 – 15:09 – Colts lose to the Texans and have already confirmed that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be back in 2026, another frustrating end to the Colts season and another year of “what if’s” 15:10 – 36:02 - It sure seems like the Colts are going to be almost full “Team Run It Back” in 2026, why do you think the Colts will tell us they …

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Indiana University Athletic Director Scott Dolson Talks Rose Bowl, Previews Peach Bowl! 17:41

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Indiana University Athletic Director Scott Dolson joins us and discusses IU’s Rose Bowl win and looking ahead to their rematch with Oregon in the Peach Bowl, the Curt Cignetti effect and how he changed the culture of the team and university, Peach Bowl preview and the transfer portal, Darian DeVries’ early report card & MORE! Support the show: http…

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Friday 1/2: The Hoosiers win the Rose Bowl + Colts season finale! 2:15:53

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(00:00 – 14:03) – We open our first show of 2026 by talking about Indiana's thrashing of Alabama. The Hoosiers worked off the rust and dominated in the trenches. Plus, Jeff actually googles Curt Cignetti (14:03– 21:40) – Morning Checkdown (21:41–45:46) – Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive l…

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Best of Friday 1/2: Indiana wins Rose Bowl! 53:18

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(00:00–24:12) – Why yesterday's Indiana win meant more because it was at the Rose Bowl, the Hoosier defensive line stepping up without Stephen Daley injury, looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon. Why the win in Euguene earlier this year was a signature moment for this team. Comparing Nick Saban and Curt Cignetti (24:13 – 36:19) – Greg Rakestraw …

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Wednesday 12/31: Rose Bowl breakdown & Riley Leonard reaction + Rick Carlisle joins! 2:08:46

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(00:00 – 11:26) – Jeff is back and thanks everyone for reaching out and the messages while he was gone. It's not New Years Eve in Indiana, it's Rose Bowl eve in Indiana. We start with how Indiana should be able to beat Alabama, how much has changed since Indiana last played a game (11:27– 21:30) – Morning Checkdown (21:30–42:48) – Has Indiana ever …

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Best of Wednesday 12/31 - Stephen Holder and Rick Carlisle 1:00:28

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(00:00 – 26:18) – ESPN's Stephen Holder joins to discuss whether this is the Colts biggest offseason in quite some time. Stephen also explains why this was actually one of General Manager Chris Ballard's best years because he was aggressive, what will Alec Pierce get in free agency and how Riley Leonard will perform in a game against one of the bes…

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Rick Carlisle joins before Pacers vs. Magic! 12:00

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Head coach of the Indiana Pacers Rick Carlisle returns for his weekly appearance on the show. While there was phone issues with his sound quality, he discusses how a matinee start changes the schedule for the team and what the themes have been of the 9-game skid. Furthermore, how Johnny Furphy's effort has helped the team. How has Pascal Siakam nav…

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Tuesday 12/30 - Continued Colts reaction and IU gets ready for playoff 2:11:18

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00:00 – 11:46 – The Colts and Pacers haven't won in weeks, recapping Monday night football between the Rams and Falcons, reactions to Shane Steichen's press conference, yesterday, did Steichen leave the door open for Phillip Rivers to start 11:47– 19:19 – Morning Checkdown 19:20–41:31 – would you rather be freezing cold while watching a football ga…

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Best of Tuesday 12/30 - Riley Leonard will start week 18 & IU Rose Bowl preview! 37:27

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00:00 - 11:53 – The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins the show from California to talk about his piece on the Indiana Hoosiers and what he found to be the most revealing. He touches on some of the portal additions the Hoosiers have made that stand out, how other big ten coaches perceive Indiana, how the weather could affect Thursday's game, how the…

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Monday 12/29: Colts lose sixth straight, eliminated from playoffs 2:10:36

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00:00 – 11:15 – The Colts are the first team in 30 years to start 8-2 and miss the playoffs, Shane Steichen's poor record vs. the Jaguars and Texans, Chris Ballard teams don't make the playoffs despite a seventh spot, previewing the Rose Bowl 11:16– 23:22 – Morning Checkdown 23:23–44:32 – What we saw from Phillip Rivers yesterday, how not having a …

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Best of Monday 12/29: What does Colts future look like? 1:02:30

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00:00–23:37 – What we saw from Phillip Rivers yesterday, how not having a mobile QB puts emphasis on the Colts offense, Johnathan Taylor's late-season decline, who will start at QB this week for the Colts, should Sauce Gardner have played yesterday, revisiting the trade, his deleted tweet, evaluating Chris Ballard, why the injury questions linger i…

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Friday 12/26: Final Colts-Jaguars thoughts & playoff scenarios with Greg Rakestraw and JB! 2:14:08

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00:00 – 11:15 – Greg Rakestraw is filling in for basically three other people on the show, James recaps what the practice schedule is for the Colts this week, how different the gameplans are between Phillip Rivers and Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson, could week 18 look like a preseason game, how close were the Pacers to getting a christmas day…

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Best of Friday 12/26 - Colts & Jaguars preview with Matt Taylor! 55:40

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00:00 – 21:16– Colts playoff scenarios with strength of record included, what does strength of record mean, Phillip Rivers coming back from slimmer odds than this one, how much money could Daniel Jones command this offseason, what actually is the biggest priority for the Colts this offseason, how Alec Pierce has changed his perception, morning chec…

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Tuesday 12/23 - Colts collapse continues after Monday Night Football loss 2:10:01

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00:00 – 13:48 – We get in the christmas by giving away some Butler women's basketball tickets vs UConn before starting to dive into the Colts-49ers game and how the Colts came up short in a big game once again 13:49– 20:00 – Morning Checkdown 20:01–46:42 – the lack of pass rush continues to be an issue for the Colts, Rivers executing the offensive …

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Best of Tuesday 12/23: What is the Colts future after loss to 49ers 58:11

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00:00–26:46 – the lack of pass rush continues to be an issue for the Colts, Rivers executing the offensive gameplan last night, watching Rivers at the line of scrimmage, the dueling storylines that is the Colts collapse and Phillip Rivers fairytale, we take some calls from listeners who need to vent, does Chris Ballard get a 10th season, revisiting…

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Full Show 12/22 - Final look at Colts-49ers on Monday Night Football! 2:12:27

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00:00 – 14:21 – It feels like different days of the week, the Colts got no help from anyone else yesterday, what do their playoff chances look like now, should IU be worried about Alabama New Years Day, whoa re our favorite NFL broadcast crews, 14:22– 24:25 – Morning Checkdown 24:26–44:51 – Will the Colts make Phillip Rivers run out of the tunnel a…

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Best of Monday 12/22 - Ross Tucker and Joe Buck talk Colts-49ers 43:19

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00:00 - 13:48 – On the national radio call for tonight's Colts-49ers game, Westwood One's Ross Tucker joins the show to talk about the crazy stories that have filled the Colts' season, how the 49ers might play Phillip Rivers, how DeForest Buckner's return helps the Colts defense, how quickly did Ross accept that Rivers was going to start right away…

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Ross Tucker previews Colts-49ers! 13:41

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On the national radio call for tonight's Colts-49ers game, Westwood One's Ross Tucker joins the show to talk about the crazy stories that have filled the Colts' season, how the 49ers might play Phillip Rivers, how DeForest Buckner's return helps the Colts defense, how quickly did Ross accept that Rivers was going to start right away, does he think …

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Joe Buck joins to talk Monday Night Football and IU! 13:23

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Joe Buck of ESPN Monday Night football touches on his alma mater, Indiana, and the run to the College Football Playoff number one seed, his reaction to Phillip Rivers starting, what the 49ers coaching staff has said about Rivers and what he expects from the game tonight. Then, he explains how he didn't finish his degree at IU but took the St. Louis…

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Friday 12/19 - More Colts QB storylines + Pacers lose to Knicks 2:08:35

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00:00 – 11:44 – We all almost fell on our way into work, tough loss for the Pacers to the Knicks last night, the football weekend that is ahead, reacting to Thursday night football, James Boyd has beef with an NFL player, Anthony Richardson activated off of IR, other Colts updates, 11:45– 20:19 – Morning Checkdown 20:20–42:05 – How Anthony Richards…

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Best of Friday 12/19 - Anthony Richardson Practices + Previewing the football weekend! 45:15

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00:00–21:42 – How Anthony Richardson and Shane Steichen's comments yesterday changed our perspective on if he will play, what exactly are the limitations for Richardson, how tough is it to gauge whether or not he will play this year, did he miss a huge opportunity to play this season, James' disagreement with Richard Sherman on twitter 21:43 – 34:0…

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Thursday 12/18 - Inching closer to Colts-49ers + Pacers back in action 2:07:05

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00:00 – 11:40 –The Bears could be moving to Northeast Indiana, the Colts return to practice and the Pacers are back in action tonight against the Knicks. 11:41– 19:45 – Morning Checkdown 19:46–43:13 – Is there worse weather than the slush that currently exists outside, what is it going to take for the Colts to beat the 49ers, how vital are chunk pl…

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Best of Thursday 12/18 - Colts-49ers talk + Scott Agness & Thad Matta join! 49:45

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00:00 – 22:43 – Looking forward to Monday night football between the Colts and 49ers, why Anthony Richardson can't come off IR and play but Phillip Rivers can come out of retirement, what is the importance of a quarterback being able to run Shane Steichen's system and what does it say about the entire situation, morning checkdown 22:44 -- 31:43 Hea…

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Thad Matta discusses first two Big East games and looks ahead to Indy Classic! 8:50

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Wednesday 12/17: Jeff George, 60 Minutes' Jon Wartheim & Stephen Holder check in! 2:06:52

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00:00 – 11:17 – Back at it will a full crew, how was Philip Rivers following his first game in five years, Knicks win the NBA Cup and face the Pacers tomorrow night, Butler falls to UConn 11:18 – 19:43 – Morning Checkdown 19:44 – 41:12 – Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and…

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Best of Wednesday 12/17: 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim, former Colts QB Jeff George & Stephen Holder check in! 1:07:54

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00:00 – 21:32 - Elf on the Shelf, Colts and their playoff standings, Kevin talks about Shane Steichen telling Kyle Shannahan and Gus Bradley about signing Philip Rivers, how does he follow up an encore?, Anthony Richardson & DeForest Buckner, the lack of reps for backup QBs 21:33 – 34:54 – 60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joi…

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Former Colts QB Jeff George talks Rivers, Christmas QB Campaign! 12:51

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Former Colts QB Jeff George joins us and discusses the Christmas Quarterback campaign, his thoughts on Philip Rivers un-retiring, his IU fandom, Fernando Mendoza, more about the goal of his Christmas QB campaign & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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60 Minutes/SI reporter Jon Wertheim Talks IU, Cignetti, Mendoza! 13:20

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60 Minutes and Sports Illustrated reporter Jon Wertheim joins us to discuss his feature on IU football, his conversations with Curt Cignetti and Don Fischer, his impressions of Fernando Mendoza, John Mellencamp’s IU fandom and seats at every game, his piece about the 1976 Hoosiers basketball team, Cignetti vs. Bob Knight & more! Support the show: h…

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Tuesday 12/16: Rick Carlisle checks in + Rivers gets the MNF nod & more! 2:05:08

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00:00 – 11:30 – James is back but Jeff is gone, James recaps his time in Seattle and what he took in from the game and where it went wrong, Philip Rivers gets the Monday Night Football nod 11:31 – 19:40– Morning Checkdown 19:41 – 40:56 – Shane Steichen gets peppered with quarterback questions, Philip Rivers questions, Steichen says the gameplan wil…

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Best of Tuesday 12/16: Rivers gets the MNF nod, AR cleared + Rick Carlisle joins! 53:15

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00:00 – 21:22 - Shane Steichen gets peppered with quarterback questions, Philip Rivers questions, Steichen says the gameplan will be different on Monday night, but how? 21:23 – 36:27 –Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the defensive effort against the Wizards, a busy schedule, back-to-backs, grading good shots vs bad…

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Rick Carlisle talks Wizards loss, getting back on track 15:05

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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the loss to the defensive effort against the Wizards, a busy schedule, back-to-backs, grading good shots vs bad shots, the most important parts of the game of basketball, Pascal Siakam’s mentality and his foundation & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/…

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Best of Monday 12/15: Colts fall to Seahawks as Rivers returns + Mendoza wins the Heisman & GOATs! 1:02:27

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00:00 -12:33 – Colts fall to the Seahawks and Philip Rivers looked fine but is this really what the Colts offense is going to look like the rest of the way? And could Riley Leonard or Brett Rypien not do what Rivers did yesterday? Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Saturday night 12:34 – 33:28 – James Boyd joins us from Seattle to weigh in on his th…

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Monday 12/15: Colts hang tough but fall to Seahawks, Rivers' return & Mendoza wins the Hesiman! 1:41:46

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00:00 – 12:25– Colts fall to the Seahawks and Philip Rivers looked fine but is this really what the Colts offense is going to look like the rest of the way? And could Riley Leonard or Brett Rypien not do what Rivers did yesterday? Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Saturday night 12:26 – 21:48 – Morning Checkdown 21:49 – 42:45 – James Boyd joins us …

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Friday 12/12: Final Colts-Seahawks preview & Fernando Mendoza Heisman weekend! 2:10:27

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00:00 – 13:47 – It's the second day in the new studios, we again discuss if Phillip Rivers is going to start Sunday against the Seahawks, 13:48– 23:03 – Morning Checkdown 23:04–42:13 – What will Phillip Rivers' stat line look like Sunday, what is the recipe for a Colts win, how the week has flipped from Riley Leonard to Phillip Rivers, comparing ch…

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Best of Friday 12/12: Final Phillip Rivers discussion! 57:08

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00:00--19:16 – What will Phillip Rivers' stat line look like Sunday, what is the recipe for a Colts win, how the week has flipped from Riley Leonard to Phillip Rivers, comparing chaos of past Colts seasons, tipping the cap to Daniel Jones after his Instagram post, what kind of shape will Phillip be in? What was Charvarius Ward's attitude in the loc…

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Thursday 12/11: Philip Rivers meets the media, is he starting Sunday? 2:12:50

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00:00 – 10:17 – We’re in a brand new studio, Philip Rivers meets the media and will he actually start on Sunday?, Sherone Moore drama in Michigan 10:18 – 18:16– Morning Checkdown 18:17 – 44:14 – Philip Rivers meets the media: why he wanted to come back and why he thinks he’s capable, James’ viral moment, Rivers on his weight right now, realistic ex…

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Best of Thursday 12/11: Philip Rivers speaks, Thad Matta checks in + a new studio debut! 52:15

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00:00 – 25:57 - Philip Rivers meets the media: why he wanted to come back and why he thinks he’s capable, James’ viral moment, Rivers on his weight right now, realistic expectations if he’s activated for Sunday? 25:58 – 32:32 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs’ loss to Boise State and what went wrong, Greg Oden, gett…