The Fan Morning Show
The Fan Morning Show

The Fan Morning Show

93.5 & 107.5 The Fan

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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!

Recent Episodes

Friday 12/12: Final Colts-Seahawks preview & Fernando Mendoza Heisman weekend!
DEC 12, 2025
Friday 12/12: Final Colts-Seahawks preview & Fernando Mendoza Heisman weekend!

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 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 locker room like after being placed on season-ending IR

42:14 – 1:12:02 – Colts pre and postgame radio host Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly check-in with the show. He gives his take on who he thinks gives the Colts the best chance to win Sunday afternoon, what are the different scenarios that could play out. Plus, Rake gives his thoughts on Mark Zackery IV, from Ben Davis High School, playing for both the basketball and football team at Notre Dame. Lastly, he breaks down IU-Kentucky's rivalry heading into Saturday. Morning checkdown

1:12:03 – 1:21:31– We pick our easiest, hardest and most interesting games of the NFL slate

1:21:32 - 1:28:03 – The Pacers returning to action tonight,

1:28:04 -1:50:46 – Radio play-by-play voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, makes his weekly appearance to talk about his favorite Phillip Rivers memories from 2020, Taylor's tidbits consists of the great Seattle defense, the Seahawks big play ability, and their streak of not letting up a 100-yard rusher. Taylor gives his take on how a Colts win could play out Sunday while he sends us into the weekend with some motivational words, morning checkdown

1:50:47 – 2:02:21 – We take a look at some texts and discuss if Alec Pierce will be affected by Phillip Rivers being at quarterback, how many of the offensive starters want Phillip Rivers to be the starting quarterback

2:02:21 – 2:10:27 – Reviewing Phillip Rivers lone Colts 2020 season, predictions for the Colts game

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130 MIN
Thursday 12/11: Philip Rivers meets the media, is he starting Sunday?
DEC 11, 2025
Thursday 12/11: Philip Rivers meets the media, is he starting Sunday?

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 expectations if he’s activated for Sunday?

44:15 – 1:09:14 – we take callers on the Philip Rivers signing and what it means going forward

1:09:15 – 1:17:09  – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the Bulldogs’ loss to Boise State and what went wrong, Greg Oden, getting ready for Providence

1:17:10 – 1:28:33 – Colts thoughts heading into Seattle and concern for Philip Rivers against Seattle’s defense

1:28:34 – 1:52:24 – Mike Niziolek of the Herald Times joins us to discuss covering the Heisman and Fernando Mendoza’s ascent and his personality around the IU team, Philip Rivers discussion about his cardio and can he keep up with an NFL offense in-game, concerns about his weight?, Morning Checkdown

1:52:25 – 2:02:14 – WIBC’s Jason Hammer joins us and discusses the TNF game between the Falcons and Bucs, the point spread, Mike Evans’ return and expectations, Philip Rivers expectations, Army/Navy, IU expectations

2:02:15 – 2:12:50 – Wrapping the show with Colts talk, college hoops, Sherrone Moore dismissal, why should Shane Steichen trust Philip Rivers over Riley Leonard or Brett Rypien?, Joe Burrow  

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132 MIN