The Fan Morning Show

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd—two powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio. Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings a decade + years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave. Don’t miss the dynamic duo that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

  1. 2d ago

    Friday 9/11: Football Friday! Colts-Ravens preview, CFB, US Open semifinal & we remember 9/11

    00:00 – 14:16 – The 49ers roll past the Rams in Australia, Colts play football in roughly 48 hours, 49ers dominant win and the Rams failure to show up, Alec Pierce remains limited in practice, Pacers launch their DAZN app, the guys remember 9/11 on the 25th anniversary 14:17 – 20:19 – Morning Checkdown 20:20 – 41:01 – WTHR-TV’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football to set the stage for the high school slate tonight, previews a night, Avon/Brownsburg, MudSock Game, Kevin’s mom calling out Chatard, his confidence in the Colts heading into Sunday’s opener against the Baltimore Ravens, is there a quiet confidence about the Colts heading into Sunday?, rookies that will get playing time on Sunday, will CJ Allen play at all 41:02 – 1:05:40 – Matt Weaver of Peegs joins us to preview the IU/Howard spread being the biggest in Hoosiers history, Josh Hoover’s Week 1 performance and bloody nose, Monshun Sales, college eligibility for IU, Cignetti’s comment about past Hoosier football teams, what is going on with Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt?, more Anthony Richardson snaps on Sunday or Daniel Jones missed starts?, Morning Checkdown 1:05:41 – 1:20:10  – Ben Shelton’s uncle Rick Witsken joins us to discuss the anticipation for Ben to play in the US Open semifinal, Frances Tiafoe and their friendship, the importance of tonight’s match, his emotions heading into tonight, background on Ben and his time in tennis, family background 1:20:11 – 1:25:26 – The weirdness of last night’s 49ers/Rams game in Australia with it bright and sunny while it was nighttime here 1:25:27 – 1:48:29 – Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us a day after his 41st birthday, Taylor’s Tidbits heading into Week 1 against the Ravens, being in Lucas Oil Stadium really early this morning and seeing setup for opening day underway, Morning Checkdown 1:48:30 – 1:57:52 – We go around the horn of games we like/hate/most entertaining games on the Week 1 NFL slate 1:57:53 - 2:04:33 – The Crossover with Jake Query sponsored by Love Heating & Air Conditioning starts with the guys giving their Colts-Ravens picks, Jake’s memory of Rick Witsken and the US Open semifinal tonight Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 2d ago

    Best of Friday 9/11: FOOTBALL FRIDAY! Colts-Ravens preview, IU, HS & more!

    00:00 – 12:06 – WTHR-TV’s Dominic Miranda joins us for Operation Football to set the stage for the high school slate tonight, previews a night, Avon/Brownsburg, MudSock Game, Kevin’s mom calling out Chatard, his confidence in the Colts heading into Sunday’s opener against the Baltimore Ravens, is there a quiet confidence about the Colts heading into Sunday?, rookies that will get playing time on Sunday, will CJ Allen play at all 12:07 – 20:08 – Matt Weaver of Peegs joins us to preview the IU/Howard spread being the biggest in Hoosiers history, Josh Hoover’s Week 1 performance and bloody nose, Monshun Sales, college eligibility for IU, Cignetti’s comment about past Hoosier football teams, what is going on with Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt? 20:09 – 34:28 – Ben Shelton’s uncle Rick Witsken joins us to discuss the anticipation for Ben to play in the US Open semifinal, Frances Tiafoe and their friendship, the importance of tonight’s match, his emotions heading into tonight, background on Ben and his time in tennis 34:29 – 48:53 - Colts radio announcer Matt Taylor joins us a day after his 41st birthday, Taylor’s Tidbits heading into Week 1 against the Ravens, being in Lucas Oil Stadium really early this morning and seeing setup for opening day underway Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 3d ago

    Thursday 9/10: Seahawks win NFL opener, Colts-Ravens preview, college football slate & more!

    00:00 – 14:50 – Seahawks top the Patriots and Drake Maye was awful in the NFL opener, Colts injury report is out, how much will Alec Pierce play?, AJ Haulcy currently listed as a starter, Sam Darnold’s injury last night   14:51 – 25:29 – Morning Checkdown  29:30 – 40:37 – A new IU book unveils some good ol’ fashioned Curt Cignetti, James’ latest article on Chris Ballard, Colts expectations heading into the season,   40:38 – 1:08:02 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and Kevin is excited because Rake texted him a game and date for their Notre Dame basketball game, a rivalry week in Week 4 of the high school football slate, the Mudsock Game, his thoughts on the US Open, Curt Cignetti’s funny “prayer” before the game against Oregon, Colts-Ravens, Morning Checkdown   1:08:03 – 1:17:48 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us for bets heading into Week 1 of the NFL and CFB, Rams/49ers action, his Colts-Ravens plays, CFB Week 2 plays   1:17:49 – 1:23:30 – Young Jeezy, Colts optimism?, the Colts are underdogs in their first five games  1:23:31 – 1:48:25 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us and discusses his latest article on college agents and how they are handling NIL deals, his thoughts on the Colts from afar now, why the Colts are going under the radar nationally, are Ballard and Steichen tied at the hip?, Morning Checkdown  1:48:26 – 1:58:15 – Baltimore Ravens reporter for The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec joins us and discusses the addition of Trey Hendrickson this offseason, their rookie center, what will the offense look like with the new coaching staff?, more run heavy?, do the Ravens have enough weapons, Elijah Sarratt   1:58:16 – 2:04:51 – The Crossover with Jake Query starts with 49ers reporters eating Vegemite, Kyle Shanahan is very confused about the time and day in Australia   Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 4d ago

    Thursday 9/9: NFL kicks off tonight, Colts-Ravens preview, college eligibility & more!

    00:00 – 13:11 – The NFL is back tonight, why the hell did last night’s tennis match go until 3:30 in the morning?, Patriots/Seahawks tonight, why are the Patriots not getting much respect nationally? 13:12 – 20:51 – Morning Checkdown 20:52 – 40:51 – The Colts and winning ugly, can the Colts avoid embarrassing losses this year, a late season game that could have huge Wild Card implications, does it matter that the Colts don’t have a first-round pick next year?, early morning tennis 40:52 – 1:06:40 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the possibility of a Quenton Nelson extension, Daniel Jones and the biggest unknowns heading into the season opener, should Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen’s future be tied at the hip?, what does this season need to look like for them to keep their jobs?, Morning Checkdown 1:06:41 – 1:18:33 – Trey Kaufman-Renn is open and honest about why he’s going to court to see about his college eligibility, his time at Purdue 1:18:34 – 1:24:33 – Questions for the Ravens heading into the season opener and can the Colts take advantage?, Marcus Freeman confirms he uses “enhancements” for his hair 1:24:34 – 1:49:07 – Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame previews the NFL season with us and discusses his favorite sports theme, fantasy football thoughts, where does he stand on the Colts and how they will perform this season, how will the Colts stop the run with their linebackers?, his latest on Chris Johnson and his battle with ALS, why he thinks the Ravens miss the playoffs, who will regress and surprise in 2026?, Morning Checkdown 1:49:08 – 2:01:11 – Anthony Richardson named QB2 for the Colts, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s attempt to get another year of eligibility, LSU hatred 2:01:12 - Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 5d ago

    Tuesday 9/8: Colts-NFL get ready for kickoff, CFB recap + GOATS!

    00:00 – 14:09 – Back from the long holiday weekend, NFL/Colts kick off this week, a busy Week 1 slate of college football, Colts/Ravens notes: do the Colts have an advantage over Baltimore?, the controversial ending to Michigan/Western Michigan, Notre Dame and Indiana roll in their openers  14:10 – 20:40 – Morning Checkdown  20:41 – 41:10 – Former Colts lineman Joe Reitz joins us and is disgusted by his Western Michigan Broncos getting screwed on Saturday night, confidence in Daniel Jones after taking every off-season snap, his win-loss record for the Colts, winning ugly, how he thinks they stack up against the Ravens   41:11 – 1:07:57– James’ run club with Jannero Pargo, the “higher sense of urgency” for the Colts heading into the season, what needs to be the end result of this season?, we put out a poll to get fan reaction of what they want this season, the Dolphins have blown up their roster, Morning Checkdown  1:07:58 – 1:18:21 – College football recap: Kevin hates Gus Johnson, IU/Notre Dame roll, Purdue has Wake Forest up next, LSU/Clemson, Colts captains   1:18:22 – 1:28:40 – Should IU fans be happy Michigan won for the good of the conference?, changes Kevin wants to see to college football following Michigan/Western Michigan   1:28:41 – 1:50:54 – How much will Alec Pierce play in the season opener?, Colts/Ravens thoughts, college football thoughts, GOATs of the Week, Morning Checkdown   1:50:55 – 2:04:59 – Justin Williams of the Athletic joins us to discuss Week 1 of the college football season, Bryce Underwood’s performance, will the committee penalize Michigan for their win against Western Michigan?, Alec Pierce and Sauce Gardner in Cincinnati, Josh Hoover’s debut and bloody nose, Arch Manning   2:05:00 - 2:10:57 – The Crossover with Jake Query gives his thoughts on Clemson and Dabo Swinney, his run-in with a mystery sportscaster   Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kick off your mornings with Kevin Bowen and James Boyd—two powerhouse voices bringing energy, expertise, and passion to Indianapolis sports radio. Kevin Bowen, a lifelong Indy native, brings a decade + years of Colts coverage and deep ties to local sports. James Boyd, Colts reporter for The Athletic, also offers sharp insights on the Colts. Together, they deliver lively debates, expert analysis, and all the excitement for all Indy sports teams that fans crave. Don’t miss the dynamic duo that’s redefining mornings in sports radio!

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