The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy Podcast

The Wake Up Call w/ KB & Andy Podcast

Indy's only morning drive sports show. Listen from 7AM-10AM on 93.5 or 107.5 FM with Kevin Bowen and Andy Sweeney Monday through Friday!

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Wednesday 7/3: Fever falter, but send three to the ASG + NBA draft!
3日前
Wednesday 7/3: Fever falter, but send three to the ASG + NBA draft!
00:00-20:56 - The Wake Up Call with Andy Sweeney and Marc Dykton starts on a short-week Wednesday talking about the broken elevator at the radio station. Andy and producer Nathaniel are still huffing and puffing, while Marc takes it easy after somehow getting through without a hitch. Then, they talk about the struggles of the Indiana Fever, losing by 19 in Las Vegas last night. Finally, it's a trio of WNBA All-Stars donning the Fever jersey, as Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell all earn All-Star honors ahead of the game last night.  20:56-30:05 - Morning Checkdown  30:05-44:58 – Andy and Marc break down the Indiana Pacers roster, loaded with young talent. Is Indiana paying too much to their bench? What will the team do with Myles Turner heading into the season and toward the trade deadline?  44:58-1:21:05 – Andy and Marc open Hour 2 talking about their plans for Independance Day tomorrow and into the weekend. Then, it's the Colts Question of the Day. What does Indianapolis need to do to make the postseason next year? Then, John Groce calls into the program. Groce is the head coach of Akron’s men’s basketball team, the coach of new Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman. What was Freeman’s incredible walk-on journey like from Coach Groce’s perspective? What are the Pacers getting in this pick? Groce details his Indiana connection, with close ties to Muncie and Danville, IN. At the end of the interview, Enrique Freeman joins the program, coincidentally walking by Coach Groce. Then, it’s a Morning Checkdown  1:21:05-1:28:24 – Andy and Marc talk about happy hours in the state of Indiana with a new law coming into effect this week.  1:28:24-1:32:46 – Andy and Marc wrap up the second hour.  1:32:46-1:59:16 – Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and the Big Ten Network joins to talk about the pair of Hoosiers taken in the NBA Draft last week. What lesson can players take from Zach Edey and Kal’el Ware’s journey, staying in the American college basketball system for an extra season before heading to the league? Should Miami be worried about the motor and drive of Ware? What does Mike make of the Kanon Catchings situation, with the highly touted recruit transferring to BYU last month. Then, it’s a Morning Checkdown  1:59:16-2:04:52 - Pop Quiz!  2:04:52-2:20:14 - To finish the show, Turron Davenport, a reporter that covers the Tennessee Titans, joins the program. It’s an AFC South Refresher, where Andy and Marc ask Davenport everything Nashville aside from Hawk Tuah. What is the early impression on new head coach Brian Callahan, who replaces Mike Vrabel. What are the expectations for Will Levis entering his sophomore season? L’Jarius Sneed was rumored to be headed to Indianapolis last March, and was instead traded to Tennessee. What will Sneed bring to the Titans on defense? What will the offense look like without Derrick Henry, who departed for Baltimore in free agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best of Wednesday 7/3: Fever falter, but send three to the ASG + NBA draft!
3日前
Best of Wednesday 7/3: Fever falter, but send three to the ASG + NBA draft!
00:00-16:10 – John Groce calls into the program. Groce is the head coach of Akron’s men’s basketball team, the coach of new Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman. What was Freeman’s incredible walk-on journey like from Coach Groce’s perspective? What are the Pacers getting in this pick? Groce details his Indiana connection, with close ties to Muncie and Danville, IN. At the end of the interview, Enrique Freeman joins the program, coincidentally walking by Coach Groce.  16:11-34:47 – Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and the Big Ten Network joins to talk about the pair of Hoosiers taken in the NBA Draft last week. What lesson can players take from Zach Edey and Kal’el Ware’s journey, staying in the American college basketball system for an extra season before heading to the league? Should Miami be worried about the motor and drive of Ware? What does Mike make of the Kanon Catchings situation, with the highly touted recruit transferring to BYU last month.  34:48-46:51 - To finish the show, Turron Davenport, a reporter that covers the Tennessee Titans, joins the program. It’s an AFC South Refresher, where Andy and Marc ask Davenport everything Nashville aside from Hawk Tuah. What is the early impression on new head coach Brian Callahan, who replaces Mike Vrabel. What are the expectations for Will Levis entering his sophomore season? L’Jarius Sneed was rumored to be headed to Indianapolis last March, and was instead traded to Tennessee. What will Sneed bring to the Titans on defense? What will the offense look like without Derrick Henry, who departed for Baltimore in free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday 7/2: NBA free agency rolls on, did Pacers whiff on anyone? + Scott Agness & UConn reporter Dom Amore join!
4日前
Tuesday 7/2: NBA free agency rolls on, did Pacers whiff on anyone? + Scott Agness & UConn reporter Dom Amore join!
00:00 – 19:19 – The U.S. Men’s soccer team loses to Uruguay in bizarre fashion, the Boston Celtics back up the Brinks truck for Jayson Tatum, Goga Bitadze signs a 3-year deal with the Magic, the Pacers’ plan with Jarace Walker 19:20 – 30:15 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:16 – 45:52– AD Mitchell and Michael Pittman Jr. working out in LA together, the Obi Toppin deal for the Pacers, are there any guys you wished the Pacers were in on?, Myles Turner’s future with money starting to get tight 45:53 – 1:15:00 – Andy’s visit to Horseshoe Indianapolis, Colts Question of the Day: Gus Bradley’s defense heading into 2024, a tough schedule to start the season, is the center position the running back position of the NBA?, Morning Checkdown 1:15:01 – 1:33:07 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and discusses Goga Bitadze getting a 3-year deal with the Magic yesterday, Obi Toppin gets paid, Klay Thompson heading to the Mavericks, Jarace Walker in summer league, Myles Turner’s contract and his future after this next season, Caitlin Clark and the WNBA All-Star voting 1:33:08 – 1:59:37 – Andy can’t follow all of the USMNT drama, Bennedict Mathurin’s minutes next season, where will guys find minutes on this Pacers roster, soccer hate, 1:59:38 – 2:08:19  – POP QUIZ 2:08:20 – 2:21:27 -  Hartford Courant UConn reporter Dominic Amore joins us to give us some insight into Pacers’ draft pick Tristen Newton, what made him so successful at UConn, his poise, what Newton brought to UConn, the national title game, Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers jobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday 7/1: Pacers bring back Toppin, Fever top Mercury, Paul George returns to the East +Alex Golden joins!
5日前
Monday 7/1: Pacers bring back Toppin, Fever top Mercury, Paul George returns to the East +Alex Golden joins!
00:00 – 20:30 – Kevin already wants the fireworks to stop, the Pacers bring back Obi Toppin and is that their final move of free agency?, Paul George and the Sixers agree on a massive deal overnight, Fever beat the Mercury 20:31 – 30:08 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 30:09 – 41:47 – Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson square off on WWE Friday Night Smackdown, are the Pacers done with their free agency spending after bringing back Obi Toppin, are the Pacers the deepest team in the NBA? 41:48 – 1:14:38– It’s Bobby Bonilla Day, other athletes receiving big pay days today, Colts Question of the Day: What are expectations for Alec Pierce entering Year 3?, led the league in snaps played for a wide receiver but only had 32 catches, Fever beat the Mercury, Team USA Women’s team against WNBA All-Stars, WNBA playoff seeding, Morning Checkdown 1:14:39 – 1:25:36 – Paul George signs a max deal with the 76ers overnight, where do the Pacers rank in the Eastern Conference, Chad Buchanan on with us talking about the “Team Run It Back” philosophy 1:25:37 – 1:28:24 – Jelly Roll tickets, Dana White’s Slap Championships & Will Levis’ ex-boyfriend 1:28:25 – 2:06:45 – Setting the Pace’s Alex Golden joins us to discuss the Pacers’ financials remaining in free agency after bringing back Obi Toppin, how does this team get better defensively next season?, thoughts on Toppin returning, Pacers draft thoughts, where do the Pacers figure into the East?, summer league roster, Jalen Smith signs with the Bulls, Morning Checkdown 2:06:46 – 2:14:51  – POP QUIZ 2:14:52 – 2:15:44 -  Wrapping up the show with some Olympic historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 6/28: Pacers draft three new players, GM Chad Buchanan breaks it all down with us + Anthony Richardson debate & getting to know new Pacer Johnny Furphy!
28-06-2024
Friday 6/28: Pacers draft three new players, GM Chad Buchanan breaks it all down with us + Anthony Richardson debate & getting to know new Pacer Johnny Furphy!
00:00 – 17:45 – The Pacers (surprisingly?) select three players with their draft picks: Kansas’ Johnny Furphy, UConn’s Tristen Newton and Akron’s Enrique Freeman 17:46 – 25:30 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 25:31 – 42:31 – Sing 2 vs. Bluey, Anthony Richardson showing off his athletic ability in a few videos posted to social media, Johnny Furphy getting drafted by the Pacers, Chad Buchanan said they had very limited interaction with Furphy before drafting him, Enrique Freeman, 42:31 – 1:10:02 – Pacers draft thoughts. Colts Question of the Day: How many roster spots are actually up for grabs on the 53-man roster heading into training camp?, Anthony Richardson learning curve, who gets the most minutes of the new Pacers draft picks,  Morning Checkdown 1:10:03 – 1:24:59 – Jason Anderson of Sports Radio 810 in Kansas joins us to discuss the Pacers acquiring Johnny Furphy last night, what he brought to Kansas, flourishing under Bill Self, what he brings to the Pacers and his ceiling heading into the NBA 1:25:00 – 1:27:31 – Andy goes down the 2025 NBA mock draft rabbit hole 1:27:32 – 2:04:15 – Pacers GM Chad Buchanan joins us and is happy for the two-day draft because he wasn’t up so late, intel they got on Johnny Furphy from Bill Self, why he loves landing Tristen Newton and what’s sexy about his game, did they try to trade up into Round 1?, what they like about Enrique Freeman, summer league plans for Jarace Walker, retaining Obi Toppin?, Andrew Nembhard’s future, how to improve defensively, Morning Checkdown 2:04:16 – 2:09:59 – POP QUIZ 2:10:00 – 2:14:34 -  Anthony Richardson’s athletic ability videos, NBA Draft thoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday 6/27: Both Edey and Ware go Top-15, we talk to both cities they landed in + Scott Agness on Pacers' draft plans & Colts training camp!
27-06-2024
Thursday 6/27: Both Edey and Ware go Top-15, we talk to both cities they landed in + Scott Agness on Pacers' draft plans & Colts training camp!
00:00 – 19:45 – Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware both go in the top-15 of last night’s NBA Draft, their landing spots, other big thoughts from Round 1 19:46 – 29:34– MORNING CHECKDOWN 29:35 – 45:41– Memphis WHBQ 560’s Eli Savoie joins us to discuss the Grizzlies drafting Zach Edey last night, why he didn’t love the selection at 9 but likes Edey as a player, his defensive prowess, why he wanted Dalton Knecht, Brian Windhorst says the Pacers are actively trying to help Haliburton in draft/trade talks 45:42 – 1:14:50 – What was more surprising: Edey going 9 to the Grizzlies or Ware at 15 to the Heat?, guys still available for Round 2 that the Pacers could target, the Knicks sign OG Anunoby to a massive extension, WIBC’s Kurt Darling joins us to discuss last night’s vote regarding the MLS/Indianapolis bid and what happens next and what it means for the Indy Eleven and Eleven Park, the MLS expansion timeline, Morning Checkdown 1:14:51 – 1:29:09 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins us and weighs in on last night’s first round of the NBA Draft, any players of intrigue in the second round for the Pacers, what will they do with all three draft picks, Round 1 thoughts, Knicks trading for Bridges and re-signing Anunoby, Caitlin Clark’s Gatorade/JW Marriott image 1:29:11 – 1:33:15  – Is Mackenzie Mgbako the next player from IU/Purdue to get drafted?, Edey’s draft night fit 1:33:16 – 2:00:16 – Colts release training camp schedule, some practices like the joint practices with the Cardinals will cost $5 for adults, “primetime practices”, Colts Question of the Day: Is the secondary the biggest weakness on the Colts roster?, Colts rank 21st in ESPN’s roster power rankings, Yahoo’s Krysten Peek was not a fan of the Grizzlies selecting Edey #9 overall and calling it one of the worst picks in draft history, Morning Checdown 2:00:17 – 2:12:38 – Locked on Heat’s Wes Goldberg joins us to discuss Miami drafting Kel’el Ware last night, where he fits on the roster, would Edey have been on Miami’s roster if he was still on the board?, Dalton Knecht 2:12:39 – 2:19:28 -  POP QUIZSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday 6/26: NBA Draft tonight! Do the Pacers make a move? + Dustin Dopirak, Lin Dunn & John Shipley hop on with us!
26-06-2024
Wednesday 6/26: NBA Draft tonight! Do the Pacers make a move? + Dustin Dopirak, Lin Dunn & John Shipley hop on with us!
00:00 – 19:22 – The Knicks kick off the NBA Draft by trading for Mikal Bridges, the trickle down effect the trade can have around the league 19:23 – 43:47 –  Will the Pacers trade into Round 1 tonight?, Kevin’s car got towed during the break, Brad Stevens on the NBA Draft depth of this class, Zach Edey’s landing spot 43:48 – 1:12:12 – IndyStar Pacers reporter Dustin Dopirak joins us to preview tonight’s NBA Draft and if he expects the Pacers to trade up into the first round, Pacers off-season decisions, gut reaction on the Pacers’ roster and who will or won’t be back, would the Pacers have been in on Zach Edey if still had their 19th pick this season?, Morning Checkdown 1:12:13 – 1:22:11 – AFC South Refresher Series: Jacksonville Jaguars reporter John Shipley joins us to discuss the Jaguars’ new stadium timeline, why is there reason to believe in the Jaguars this season, Trevor Lawrence’s extension and expectations in 2024 1:22:12 – 1:31:37 – Colts Question of the Day: Chris Ballard discusses extending Anthony Richardson down the line, mediocre QB’s getting top end money 1:31:38 – 2:10:22 – Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins us and discusses her thoughts on the 4-1 stretch, fair to call the Sky their top rival?, the final minutes of the game against the Sky, thoughts on this upcoming west coast trip, our Fever trivia question, Hoosier Hysterics vs. Mike Woodson drama, Morning Checkdown 2:10:23 – 2:15:48 – POP QUIZ 2:15:49 – 2:21:10 -  Back 9 event, NBA Draft tonight: do Edey and/or Ware get selected in Round 1?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday 6/25: Olympic swimmers Lilly King & Chris Guiliano join + Chris Ballard on AR, the massive WWE/Indy deal & more!
25-06-2024
Tuesday 6/25: Olympic swimmers Lilly King & Chris Guiliano join + Chris Ballard on AR, the massive WWE/Indy deal & more!
00:00 – 20:08 – Keivn is trying to grasp the enormity of the WWE/Indianapolis deal, last night was a loaded sports evening: Game 7, College World Series, breaking down the Panthers win, the upcoming NBA Draft 20:09 -32:54  – MORNING CHECKDOWN 32:55 – 42:59 – Chris Ballard talks to Michael Lombardi about the health of Anthony Richardson and being ready for training camp 43:00 – 1:10:02 – NBA Draft projections for Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware, better for them to go to a good team or a bad team?, Jarace Walker’s future, what would the loss of Obi Toppin do to the roster and playing time, J.J. Redick’s four-letter response to a question in his Lakers introductory press conference, are the Jeff Saturday/Redick comps fair?, Morning Checkdown 1:10:03 – 1:29:10 – Indiana University Olympic swimmer Lilly King joins us and discusses her live television engagement, her thoughts on the Lucas Oil Stadium Olympic Trial experience, what does her prep time look like ahead of heading to Paris, is this her final Olympics?, new rivalry with the Australians?, who is the second most cocky on the Team USA women’s team, her favorite Bloomington establishment, how much has she followed the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, Jordan Love gets engaged 1:29:11 – 1:32:17 – Kevin tells a golf/beer story 1:32:18 – 1:58:31 – Why is the NBA Draft Night 2 at 4pm on Thursday?, Colts Question of the Day: Chris Ballard running it back with the Colts defense in 2024, Ballard on Richardson’s health heading into training camp, Ballard says the Colts fan base is scarred from shoulder issues and Andy says rightly so, 1:58:32 – 2:09:54 – Notre Dame Olympic swimmer Chris Guiliano joins us to discuss heading to Paris in three major swimming events, setting personal bests in all three events, his thoughts on the Lucas Oil Stadium atmosphere, how he ended up at Notre Dame, celebrating his 21st birthday today, seeing the Team USA gear in the Colts locker room, his favorite spot in South Bend 2:09:55 – 2:19:54 – POP QUIZ, Lilly King’s four-letter response to usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday 6/27: Recapping the sports weekend, Bob Kravitz, OSU's Steve Lutz + Tony East all join!
24-06-2024
Monday 6/27: Recapping the sports weekend, Bob Kravitz, OSU's Steve Lutz + Tony East all join!
00:00 – 22:54 – We’ve got a busy night of sports on a rare Monday in late June, Fever fall to the Sky late and finish 4-1 on their five-game stretch, Gam 7 of the Stanley Cup Final + win or go home in the College World Series, last night’s final night of the Olympic swim trials 22:55 – 31:33 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 31:34 – 46:32– Shaq Leonard’s future in the NFL looks murky, Dan Orlovsky’s tweet about Anthony Richardson this morning, encouragement for Anthony Richardson 46:33 – 1:18:33 – Long-time columnist Bob Kravitz joins us and gets us ready for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, have the Fever finally gotten back to basketball now, Christie Sides hate on social media, Pacers thoughts, Colts expectations and the temperature on Chris Ballard’s seat, getting hacked, Zach Edey’s O/U NBA Draft number, Morning Checkdown 1:18:34 – 1:31:47 – Pacers thoughts heading into the NBA Draft: what would be ideal for the Pacers?, 1:31:48 – 1:34:43 – Andy’s alma mater had a good weekend, his garage sale 1:34:44 -2:01:23 – Pacers reporter Tony East joins us and discusses draft goals for the Pacers this week, would packaging all three draft picks put the Pacers into the first round?, the Bronny James drama, would Ware or Edey fit the Pacers better, the Siakam deal, the Pacers financially with and without Obi Toppin, McConnell extension incoming?, the Fever’s 4-1 stretch, Morning Checkdown 2:01:24 – 2:20:19 – Oklahoma State basketball coach Steve Lutz joins us to discuss his involvement in recruiting Zach Edey to Purdue, how he came to learn about Edey, how he got him to Purdue, where he’s improved, how he’ll feel when Edey hears his named called in the draft, landing at Oklahoma State 2:20:20 – 2:23:00 – The potential WWE/Indy Sports Corp news, Happy Birthday Chris Ballard!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 6/21 - Fever look for four straight + Pacers & Colts and more!
21-06-2024
Friday 6/21 - Fever look for four straight + Pacers & Colts and more!
00:00-20:20 - The Wake Up Call with Andy Sweeney and Marc Dykton starts on a Friday previewing a busy show. The Fever look for their fourth straight win, starting a five-game road trip in Atlanta tonight. Lilly King and other Indiana swimmers are dominating the Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Pacers are giving Pascal Siakam a 4-year extension, what is next for the Indiana offseason? Plus, Marc previews the wrestling news that has kept him up all night.  20:20-28:11 - Morning Checkdown  28:11-45:48 – Andy and Marc break down the comments from Purdue coach Matt Painter regarding the decommitment of Kanon Catchings. Painter says ‘I can’t anoint a role for you out of thin air’ and breaks a little news, saying that Catchings asked to come back the day after asking out of his National Letter of Intent, but Painter decided it was best to part ways.  45:48-1:18:41 – Andy and Marc open Hour 2 talking about Anthony Richardson, previewing the end of show conversation with Yahoo Sports’ Nate Tice. What is the potential for Richardson, how worried are we about AR’s health.  1:18:41-1:29:06 – Andy and Marc talk about the big WWE news for the city of Indianapolis that broke last night, with Lucas Oil Stadium set to host the 2025 Royal Rumble, as well as a future WrestleMania and SummerSlam events.  1:29:06-1:34:45 – Andy and Marc wrap up the second hour.  1:34:45-2:03:01 – Alex Golden covers the Pacers on the podcast ‘Setting the Pace’, but the conversation with Andy and Marc begins with the latest breaking news of Golden becoming a father. Then, the conversation shifts to Pacers talk with the Pascal Siakam extension this week. How advantageous is a 4-year extension instead of five years for both sides? What comes next for the Pacers? Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard should be the next pair of Pacers to get a new deal. Where does Bennedict Mathurin fit into this starting lineup?   2:03:01-2:08:34 - Pop Quiz!  2:08:34-2:21:35 - To finish the show, Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports joins to talk about his most recent article, a breakdown of the film and the potential of Colts QB Anthony Richardson. What does Richardson do well and what is Shane Steichen working on with the second-year pro? What is the optimism level for the Colts if AR plays a full, healthy season?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.