The Fan Morning Show

93.5 & 107.5 The Fan

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!

  1. 8H AGO

    Wednesday 4/22: Colts talk at OTA's, NFL Draft inches closer + IU spring game & more!

    00:00 – 13:55 – Colts talk at OTAs, Riley Leonard discussed working out before his wedding, the NFL Draft is right around the corner 13:56 – 26:42 – Morning Checkdown 26:43 – 45:11 – Kevin and Marc reflect on the time they drank mayo and coffee ahead of the Anthony Richardson/Will Levis draft, Colts talk ahead of the draft: Sauce Gardner discusses being the first-round pick the next two seasons for the Colts, the Titans QB depth chart is weird 45:12 – 1:13:29 – ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins us and discusses the NFL Draft exhaustion, will Kenny Moore or Anthony Richardson be moved by the end of the weekend?, DeForest Buckner’s injury recovery, Sauce Gardner’s karma comment, a sneaky position the Colts could target on Day 2, a bold headline for the Colts draft on Monday, Kevin asks about Ice Spice, Morning Checkdown 1:13:30 – 1:22:56 – Steichen said he’s hopeful Daniel Jones will have a similar recovery like Jayson Tatum 1:22:57 – 1:28:23 – Ice Spice, IU spring game 1:28:24 – 1:54:29 – Fernando Mendoza’s first pitch at the Marlins game, what’s the best-case scenario for the Colts vs. what the fans want, Pacers thoughts and who helped themselves the most for next season, Fever training camp continues, Morning Checkdown 1:54:30 – 2:07:38 – IndyStar IU reporter Zach Osterman joins us to discuss IU’s spring game plans, the big questions on the roster heading into tomorrow night, anything left in the portal?, Fernando Mendoza 2:07:39 – 2:11:30 – Wrapping the show: IU is ranked #1 in both football and basketball, how the portal has changed the college landscape, Kentucky on the hot seat with the governor Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 12m
  2. 1D AGO

    Tuesday 4/21: Ballard previews Colts draft strategy and if they've improved this offseason + NFL Network's Chad Reuter joins!

    00:00 – 10:45 – Chris Ballard spoke ahead of the NFL Draft, Reds/Cubs keep winning, NBA Playoffs from last night 10:46 – 19:06 – Morning Checkdown 19:07 – 42:30 – James poses his Colts question to the guys, should the Colts trade back to get more picks or use their second-round pick and try to trade for Jonathan Greenard?, what Chris Ballard had to say about Kenny Moore’s trade request, Anthony Richardson’s future, Alec Pierce’s surgery will keep him out until training camp, text line questions 42:31 – 1:12:39– Chris Ballard was asked where the team has improved this offseason, his snark response to Kevin asking about the remaining cap space, 32 levels of rich in the NFL, Morning Checkdown 1:12:40 – 1:20:02 – More Chris Ballard/Colts debate, should they trade for a veteran? 1:20:03 – 1:29:30 – Ballard says the Colts need to add a “Fastball” to their defensive line, what if the Colts don’t trade back? 1:29:31 – 1:56:53 – NFL Network’s Chad Reuter joins us to talk NFL Draft, why he has the Colts drafting a wide receiver in the second round, how he views value of defensive end and linebacker early in Day 2, Hoosiers outside of Mendoza and where they could be going, how high is too high for Jeremiyah Love, surprises he sees in Round 1, Morning Checkdown 1:56:54 – 2:07:47 – The NBA Draft Lottery is in the middle of the afternoon on Mother’s Day, the Pacers trading the 1st overall pick back in the 70’s, where could AR go that makes sense? 2:07:48 – 2:16:42 – Why Alec Pierce decided to get ankle surgery when he did, biggest takeaways from Ballard Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 17m
  3. 2D AGO

    Monday 4/20: NFL Draft week is here, what will the Colts do? + Fever return, GOATs & more!

    00:00 – 11:28 – Jeff is back, it’s NFL Draft week, NBA Playoffs underway without the Pacers, Rest In Peace Bob Kevoian 11:30 – 22:33 – Morning Checkdown 22:34 – 42:21– Where have the Colts actually improved this offseason, Bengals pull off a trade for Dexter Lawrence over the weekend, Colts season seems to be built on a lot of hope and wishful thinking, the Bears’ stadium situation, LIV Gold demise 42:22 – 1:09:45 – The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins us to discuss the NFL Draft and which position between linebacker and defensive end is deeper for the Colts, the Dexter Lawrence trade and if it changes his projection of Jeremiyah Love to the Giants, his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and other Hoosiers in the draft, Ty Simpson and how his draft night could, Morning Checkdown 1:09:46 – 1:18:42 – Chris Ballard speaking later today, the Texans paid Will Anderson over the weekend, the Colts putting a lot of hope in positions this season ahead of the draft, Aaron Rodgers is at it again 1:18:43 – 1:25:58 – NBA Playoff thoughts 1:25:59 – 1:54:31 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss NFL Draft thoughts and what the Colts should do, likelihood that Kenny Moore and Anthoy Richardson are still on the roster after this weekend?, will they accrue more picks?, Riley Leonard vs. Anthony Richardson, his thoughts on Alex Palou, Morning Checkdown 1:54:32 – 2:07:16 – GOATs of the Week 2:07:17 – 2:08:33  – Wrapping the show Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 9m
  4. 5D AGO

    Friday 4/17: Colts a week away from being on the clock, Zach Hicks talks draft + Greg Rakestraw & Wrestlemania!

    00:00 – 14:22 – A week from now the Colts will be on the clock, Pacers heading to Mexico in November to face the Nuggets, Tyrese Haliburton should be back by then, Ballard will meet the media ahead of the draft, no ticket for Kevin yesterday 14:23 – 23:25 – Morning Checkdown 23:26 – 48:08 – Wrestlemania weekend, Jey Uso punched Cam’Ron yesterday, Colts discussion as they are a week out from being on the clock, could Colts trade back?, what would make it a successful Day 2 for the Colts, Kevin and James’ Carb Day experience last year, Curt Cignetti’s social media post, Kevin was tempted to take an IU golf cart yesterday 48:09 – 1:01:08– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses his wrestling knowledge, Indiana/Kentucky sites, Luke Ertel, what’s left on his high school gym bucket list, potential MLS expansion involving Indianapolis, Morning Checkdown 1:01:09 – 1:17:12 – Zach Hicks on Locked On Colts joins us and discusses his pre-draft preparations, evaluating Ballard’s draft strategies through the years, edge rusher issues, biggest needs this season, his draft guide 1:17:13 – 1:24:20 – NBA Playoff matchup we’re most intrigued by 1:24:21 – 1:49:30 – Missing metabolism, James tells a story of being an RA, peeing in bottles, Kenny Moore and Anthony Richardson are still Colts as of now, Daniel Jeremiah discusses where AR would rank in this year’s QB class, Philip Rivers playing again in 2026?, Morning Checkdown 1:49:31 – 2:00:10 – Marc gives a Wrestlemania preview, Kevin debates if Philip Rivers will play in the NFL next year?, would Anthony Richardson switch positions or is that ridiculous, Marc asks the guys what position of need the Colts could avoid drafting that they would still feel comfortable with 2:00:11 – 2:09:31 – Roman numerals, what will the Colts have to do to get a third Day 2 pick? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 10m
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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!

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