The Fan Morning Show

93.5 & 107.5 The Fan

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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!

Recent Episodes

OCT 20, 2026
Tuesday 10/20: Fallout from Chris Ballard's firing, mindset heading to trade deadline + Rick Carlisle joins!
00:00 – 14:53 – More fallout from the firing of Chris Ballard, Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s move speaks volumes, have fan opinions changed for the better in the wake of the Chris Ballard firing? 14:54 – 20:55 – Morning Checkdown 20:56 – 43:38– Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s press release yesterday, the need for action with the trade deadline three weeks away, the future of some veterans like DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor, the Dan Patrick/Peyton Manning rumor and our thoughts on that 43:39 – 1:04:32 – IndyStar Colts reporter Joel A. Erickson joins us and gives his thoughts on Chris Ballard’s firing and why it didn’t work here, why was Steichen spared yesterday, what does any of this mean for Anthony Richardson?, could he get some playing time if Daniel Jones continues to struggle?, the lack of a pass rush, his Brewers in the World Series, the Timeless Ticket fiasco, the vibe in the Erickson household when the Brewers clinched their World Series bid, Morning Checkdown 1:04:33 – 1:15:30 – Chris Ballard’s comment on not getting the quarterback position right, the lack of hits at premium positions, there should be no untouchables on this Colts roster when it comes to trading assets, caller weighs in on what the Colts should do 1:15:31- 1:24:37 – The “greatest hits” of Chris Ballard, the swing and a miss on the Sauce Gardner trade 1:24:38 – 1:46:46 – The Colts should be major sellers at the trade deadline and everyone should be on the table for trades, Morning Checkdown 1:46:47 – 2:01:30 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses his feeling heading into a new season starting, attending Virginia’s formal, in-game adjustments, Haliburton balancing his edge, is there any unknowns he wants to see once the games start to count 2:01:31 - 2:08:11 – The Crossover with Jake Query keeps the Chris Ballard conversation going and what the Colts should be looking for in a new GM, what qualities should be focused on? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
128 MIN
OCT 19, 2026
Monday 10/19: Colts suffer the worst loss in the Steichen era, Chris Ballard OUT as Colts GM and a whole lot more!
00:00 – 15:55 – A truly abysmal weekend of Indiana sports: Indiana, Notre Dame and the Colts all lose, is this the new low for the Colts? 15:56 – 23:41 – Morning Checkdown 23:42 – 44:49 – The Colts should make some major decisions today, but will they?, should they start seriously considering trading some veterans, Daniel Jones has been a disaster, the lack of quality players this deep into Ballard’s tenure, what Carlie should be thinking today 44:50 – 1:06:04– Callers weigh in on the latest Colts embarrassment, the Colts don’t normally fire people mid-season but an exception should be made, the amount of empty seats at the game, major questions about what ownership will do, Morning Checkdown 1:06:05 – 1:15:22 – Shane Steichen says he’s evaluating everything when it comes to staff changes but says Daniel Jones remains the starting quarterback, Kevin gives out his Outlaw Light Toast of the Game 1:15:23 – 1:24:11 – Daniel Jones continues to be awful with turnovers, a caller goes off on the lack of accountability from the Colts and the embarrassment of being a fan 1:24:12 – 1:46:18– Yesterday was the most embarrassing loss in the Steichen era, the veterans on the team are voicing their displeasure, 1:46:19 – 2:00:27 – Kevin trying to watch the Notre Dame game while at a wedding, BREAKING NEWS: Chris Ballard FIRED by the Colts 2:00:28 – 2:03:13 – The guys continue to react to Chris Ballard’s firing as the Crossover with Jake Query begins Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
123 MIN