Podcasts about Ben Sheppard

Abi Jones joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast to share her journey from the UK to Sydney and the life lessons she learned along the way.What began as a move in search of independence quickly became a crash course in resilience. Abi opens up about arriving in Australia and unexpectedly finding herself homeless on day one, navigating long distance relationships, dealing with loneliness and learning to build a life completely from scratch.Alongside her work as a physiotherapist, Abi talks about growing a social media following by sharing the realities of her life, from moving abroad and adult acne to fitness, rehab and running. She reflects on how running became a huge part of her identity and why stepping outside her comfort zone has changed her outlook on life.Now preparing to move back to the UK, Abi looks back on six transformative months in Australia, the friendships she's made, the challenges she's overcome and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take the leap, even when you don't know where you'll land!Run With Us In Australia - https://runthroughaustralia.com/Abi Jones - https://www.instagram.com/absjfit/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

From her first EVER race at Colchester Zoo, to a BRAND NEW race in Melbourne with RunThrough, Hannah Moore joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast to share her journey from competitive swimmer as a child to taking on some of the toughest endurance challenges in the world.After stepping away from swimming, Hannah rediscovered her love for the water, which eventually led to open water events, marathon swims, and now training towards her first Ironman in December. In this episode, Hannah reflects on growing up in competitive swimming, moving to Australia, finding confidence through sport and how even though swimming could be perceived as a solo sport, for her it was the people that made it.She also shares the story of preparing for a 20km swim, only for the event to be cancelled at the last minute, and how she dealt with the disappointment after months of training and sacrifice. They also explore Hannah's "why not?" mindset has helped her take on challenges she once thought were out of reach.Hannah Moore - https://www.instagram.com/hannahmoore.fitness/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! The Philadelphia 76ers are once again finding themselves at the center of NBA trade speculation as a wild three-team blockbuster mock trade proposes sending Paul George to the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, and Andrew Wiggins and Bobby Portis to Philadelphia. Should the Sixers give up valuable draft capital just to get off the Paul George contract? Plus, we break down another mock trade involving Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard being linked to Philadelphia and discuss whether he could be a realistic offseason target. Lastly, we react to the NBA Finals as the New York Knicks have jumped out to a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs. Today, we discuss it all! FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/phillytakewithrb CHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/ Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2Aqp Venmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrb CashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrb Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leon Scott is an entrepreneur, boxer, model, former footballer and co-owner of eyewear brand Circular.From humble beginnings, Leon went on to play football at a high level, become the face of global brands, build a successful business, step into the boxing ring at almost 40, and complete his first marathon.In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Leon joins Ben Sheppard to talk resilience, fatherhood, self-belief, entrepreneurship, boxing, mental strength and why keeping promises to yourself can change your life.From modeling campaigns and business success to having a war in his first boxing fight and coming back stronger, Leon's story is proof that growth happens when you lean into discomfort.

James Warnock joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast for a candid conversation about marathon running, grief, identity and building a life around purpose.Fresh off an 8 minute PB at the London Marathon, James reflects on finally enjoying the marathon after years of difficult experiences with the distance. From cramping issues and failed race goals to learning how to fuel properly and trust the process, this episode dives deep into the reality of endurance sport beyond the highlight reel.James also opens up about the loss of his father and how that moment completely changed the direction of his life. From leaving the corporate world to building a career through running and social media, this is a conversation about taking risks, identity and finding meaning through movement all while building his business. 

In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Sophie Butler joins host Ben Sheppard to share her powerful journey from becoming paralysed at 21 to completing the London Marathon.Sophie opens up about the gym accident that changed her life, the long road through hospital and rehab, and how she rebuilt her confidence, strength and independence. She talks about returning to the gym after trauma, finding purpose through content creation, and why sharing her story has helped others feel seen.The conversation also dives into her London Marathon experience, the emotion, the crowd support and what it meant to cross that finish line. Sophie reflects on resilience, accessibility, identity and the importance of moving forward, even when the next step feels impossible.Sophie Butler - https://www.instagram.com/sophjbutler/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Lola Clinton-Hayward joins Ben Sheppard to share how running, wellness and community have completely changed her life.Lola opens up about discovering self development during lockdown, studying psychology, and how one small step into running eventually led to marathons, major races and the creation of Stride and Thrive Club, an all girls running and wellness community in London.She talks honestly about confidence, mental health, building “brain evidence”, the fear of being seen trying, and why starting small can change everything. From nobody turning up to her first run club to building a thriving community, Lola's story is a brilliant reminder that one run, one decision or one moment of courage can shift your whole direction.Lola Clinton-Hayward - https://www.instagram.com/_lolach/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Damien Hall joins host Ben Sheppard for a brilliant and honest conversation about ultra running, ageing well, adventure and what it really means to keep going.Damien reflects on his ongoing career in the sport, from lining up at his first half marathon to representing GB, finishing fifth at UTMB and taking on some of the toughest races in the world, including the Barkley Marathons. He shares how curiosity around distance turned into a deep passion, and why chasing adventure has always been just as important as chasing results.They dive into the realities of DNFs, the lessons that come from failure and how those moments have shaped him as both an athlete and a coach. Damien also opens up about getting older in the sport, the small changes he has noticed in performance, and why experience, patience and perspective can actually become powerful advantages over time.The conversation also explores his record attempts and FKTs, the mental challenge of racing versus solo adventure, and why breaking things down into smaller moments is key when facing huge distances.They also chat about his new book Run Forever, what the title really means, and how runners can stay consistent, healthy and motivated for years to come.A thoughtful and inspiring episode packed with insight, honesty and a real love for the process of running.Get A Copy of Damien's New Book 'Run Forever' here.Damien Hall - https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

What happens when life feels too overwhelming to keep up with?Mindset and behavioural change speaker and author Lily Silverton joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast for a powerful conversation about stress, burnout, priorities, movement, and navigating modern life.Lily shares her journey from the fashion and magazine industry into coaching and wellbeing, opening up about mental health, identity shifts, and the experiences that shaped her work. Together, Ben and Lily explore why so many of us feel constantly overwhelmed, how social media and modern working life affect our attention and wellbeing, and why prioritising the things that truly matter has never been more important.They also discuss the connection between movement and mindset, the role running and yoga can play in mental health, and why the habits we often drop first are usually the ones that help keep us grounded.The conversation also dives into Lily's new book, 'Prioritise This', a practical guide for thriving in a world that won't slow down.Lily Silverton - https://www.instagram.com/lily_silverton/Website & Link To Purchase 'Prioritise This' - https://www.lilysilverton.com/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

On this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Iain Ward, better known as The King of Chemo, joins host Ben Sheppard for a proper, open conversation that goes way beyond running.At 31, Iain was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, but instead of letting that define him, he flipped it on its head. He is now on a mission to break a charity world record by building a huge social media following and turning that into sponsorship money for good causes, rather than asking the public to donate.Ben and Iain chat through everything from marathons in carrying 20KG of weight in wild costumes, to the reality of hearing that diagnosis and how it changes your outlook. They get into mindset, pressure, relationships, social media, and what it actually takes to keep going when things feel overwhelming.There are serious moments, plenty of honest reflections, and also a lot of humour along the way. Iain's perspective on life, and the way he approaches it, makes this one really stand out. A genuinely powerful watch, you will be thinking about long after it ends.The King of Chemo - https://www.instagram.com/thekingofchemo/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

In this episode, we play a game of “This or That” and break down some of the toughest roster calls the Pacers could be facing this offseason. From end-of-bench depth to intriguing young pieces, we go head-to-head on a handful of names fighting to stick. Would you rather roll with Jalen Slawson or Kobe Brown? Is it Jay Huff or Micah Potter? Who has the edge between Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson? And maybe the toughest one… Ben Sheppard or Johnny Furphy? Ryan and Brad debate each matchup, make their picks, and talk through what the Pacers should prioritize as they shape the roster moving forward. We also zoom out and hit on some of the biggest storylines from around the NBA playoffs, with plenty of reactions and overreactions along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sian Westley is a content creator, social media strategist, and new mum whose journey spans body confidence struggles, IVF, pregnancy, and navigating identity through motherhood, all while building a thriving digital career rooted in authenticity and real life experience.In this heartfelt and honest episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Sian joins host Ben Sheppard for a powerful conversation about the realities behind confidence, change, and resilience. From starting out making early YouTube content and curated outfit folders, to finding her voice in body positivity online, Sian opens up about the evolution of her career and self image.She also shares her deeply personal fertility journey, including IVF, the emotional toll of uncertainty, and the life changing moment she became a mother. Together, Sian and Ben explore what it really means to go through “journeys within journeys”, from body image and career pivots to parenthood and rediscovering priorities.This is an uplifting, relatable, and honest conversation about learning to be kinder to yourself, embracing change, and finding purpose in every stage of life.Sian Westley - https://www.instagram.com/imsianwestley/Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

On this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Hattie Pearson shares her inspiring journey from complete beginner to Ironman triathlete, in conversation with host Ben Sheppard.

The Pacers put together one of their most complete performances of the season in a win over Chicago, powered by elite ball movement and a true team effort. Indiana racked up 49 assists—the second-most in franchise history—including an incredible 30 in the first half, while extending their record to 9 straight games with 30+ assists. Simply put, the ball was flying. Pascal Siakam set the tone early, while Ben Sheppard caught fire in a stunning stretch that helped break the game open. The bench and two-way players stole the spotlight as well, with Ethan Thompson dropping a career-high 24 points and Jalen Slawson filling up the stat sheet in a do-it-all performance. It was a big win—and the Pacers have now taken 3 of their last 5—but it also raises a bigger question…Are they winning themselves out of better lottery odds? With Indiana now just 1.5 games out of 4th in the tank standings, we break down what this stretch means, whether the momentum is sustainable, and the ongoing tension between development, winning, and draft positioning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we're joined by Tayo Fam, co-founder of Runnpac, one of the most diverse and community-driven run clubs in London. Tayo chats through how Runnpac started and what's gone into building a community that brings so many different people together through running. Sitting down with host Ben Sheppard, the conversation touches on discipline, staying consistent, and why motivation doesn't always carry you through. They also get into the importance of diversity in the running space, taking risks, and how being part of a strong community can really shape your mindset and growth. It's an easy, honest conversation with plenty to take away, whether you're into running or just looking for a bit of perspective. If you would like to join Tayo and Runnpac, they will be joining RunThrough on 22 April at Battersea Park. For an exclusive discount code, head to their Instagram now. Listen now and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the RunThrough Podcast.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/Tayo Fam - https://www.instagram.com/tayofampt/Runnpac - https://www.instagram.com/runnpac/

In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we're joined by ultra runner and adventurer Lydia Oldham, who discovered running during lockdown, going from running 5Ks as hard as she could every time, to marathons and eventually into the world of ultras.She chats about that progression, her experience at the Speed Project, and how travel has shaped her creativity and approach to running. Lydia also highlights the importance of having a solid crew around you and what goes into pulling off ambitious endurance projects.A big part of the conversation focuses on her 650km FKT on the Camino, where she shares the highs, the tough moments, and how breaking it down day by day helped her get through. She also opens up about the emotional comedown after big efforts, the need for proper rest and recovery, and the pressure to always chase the next challenge.Hosted by Ben Sheppard, this is a relaxed and honest chat about resilience, trying new things, and doing it all for the right reasons. Perfect if you're looking for a bit of inspiration to start your own adventure.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/Lydia Oldham - https://www.instagram.com/comerunwith.me/

On this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Kai Fagan joins host Ben Sheppard to share his inspiring journey from rugby player and teacher to Love Island winner.Kai reflects on how his early life in rugby shaped his mindset, taught him resilience, and led him to play Rugby League for English universities. He also talks about his transition from teaching to reality TV, and how embracing opportunities and staying chill along the way has guided his personal growth and future ambitions.During the podcast, Kai receives a very unexpected text, adding a surprise twist to the conversation. He shares key life lessons about handling setbacks, seizing opportunities, and the role rugby played in his mental and emotional development. He also looks forward to the Manchester Marathon and shares his previous racing experiences.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/Kai Fagan - https://www.instagram.com/kaifagan_/

Welcome back to The RunThrough Podcast. Today we're joined by the incredible Chloe McNiven, a former professional dancer turned Guinness World Record holder and ultra marathon runner, as well as a mum of two.Chloe faced huge adversity growing up and was often told her dream of becoming a professional dancer wasn't realistic. She left school at 15, worked as a cleaner on a building site, saved everything she could, and eventually moved to London where she put herself through dance school while juggling three jobs. That determination paid off and she went on to spend more than a decade performing alongside global stars including Elton John, Little Mix, Liam Payne, Robbie Williams and Zara Larsson.She later discovered running and it changed everything, ultimately leading her to set a Guinness World Record with RunThrough at Goodwood Motor Circuit, where she pushed a pram around 50K. She has since taken on huge endurance challenges, including running 50K in Wales while five months pregnant.In this episode, Ben Sheppard sits down with Chloe to talk about resilience, mental strength, motherhood and pushing far beyond what you think is possible.Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/Chloe McNiven - https://www.instagram.com/chloejmcniven/

In this “0 and Two-ahhh” episode of The Pacers Post Up, Brad and Ryan break down the very tanky post-ASB back-to-back losses in DC to the Wizards, dropping Indy to the 2nd-worst record league-wide. Tank haters are coming out in full force, but the youth showed flashes: Jarace Walker near triple-double territory, Jay Huff's offensive outburst, Taelon Peter's career high, and Ben Sheppard's sneaky solid contributions. We talk about what can actually be taken away from these 2 games, celebrate the young guys stepping up, note the boosted top-4 pick chances, and react to Adam Silver/Shams signaling offseason anti-tanking tweaks. Apologies for the technical difficulties on this episode, but appreciate Pacers Nation hanging in there with us, as always! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-24:40) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query welcoming producer Eddie Garrison back after his day off yesterday. Jake and Eddie discuss how much, if any, of the IU basketball game they watched last night. It leads to a larger debate on how interested fans are now in the basketball program with all the success of the football program. They further that discussion by stating the athletic department has made that shift in the recent years. (24:40-38:44) – Brian Neubert from GoldAndBlack.com joins the show from LAX to recap last night’s loss for the Purdue Boilermakers against the UCLA Bruins after leading by six in the final two minutes. He credits UCLA for not quitting after a brutal travel schedule in the last two weeks and his adventure to the O.J. Simpson crime scene while he was killing time prior to last night’s game. (38:44-45:44) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake opining on what Mick Cronin said last night about UCLA’s conference schedule and how the Big Ten views basketball. (45:44-1:09:50) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times makes an appearance on today’s show to talk to Jake Query about the historic season for the Indiana Hoosiers and start previewing the “off-season” for Curt Cignetti. Have the Hoosiers lost any key members to the transfer portal? Have they replenished some of the pieces lost with players in the portal? Plus, Mike discusses the upcoming celebration plans for the national champions. (1:09:50-1:18:08) – After concluding the last segment by comparing the predicted weather forecast for IU championship celebration on Saturday to what the weather was like when the Indianapolis Colts had their Super Bowl parade in 2007. (1:18:08-1:30:33) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Bob Ibach from Nikco Sports joins to show to promote the commemorative footballs that IU fans can purchase to as a piece for their man cave, office, etc. to remember the historic season for the Hoosiers! (1:30:33-1:52:08) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak joins Query & Company to preview the NBA Trade Deadline with it being two weeks away. Jake asks Dustin who has been the most disappointing Pacer this season between Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, and Bennedict Mathurin. Dustin comments on what type of skillset the Pacers are looking for in their future starting center and settles a dispute between Jake and Eddie. (1:52:08-2:02:58) – Earlier today a Colts coordinator was linked to a head coaching vacancy, Jake and Eddie discuss that team’s opening and then examine how things have gone so far in this year’s coaching cycle. (2:02:58-2:12:51) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing Seattle and the Seahawks with Jake’s admiration towards their old uniforms. JMV joins the guys in studio to preview his show too!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:13) – Brian Neubert from GoldAndBlack.com joins the show from LAX to recap last night’s loss for the Purdue Boilermakers against the UCLA Bruins after leading by six in the final two minutes. He credits UCLA for not quitting after a brutal travel schedule in the last two weeks and his adventure to the O.J. Simpson crime scene while he was killing time prior to last night’s game. (12:13-30:23) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times makes an appearance on today’s show to talk to Jake Query about the historic season for the Indiana Hoosiers and start previewing the “off-season” for Curt Cignetti. Have the Hoosiers lost any key members to the transfer portal? Have they replenished some of the pieces lost with players in the portal? Plus, Mike discusses the upcoming celebration plans for the national champions. (30:23-49:25) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak joins Query & Company to preview the NBA Trade Deadline with it being two weeks away. Jake asks Dustin who has been the most disappointing Pacer this season between Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, and Bennedict Mathurin. Dustin comments on what type of skillset the Pacers are looking for in their future starting center and settles a dispute between Jake and Eddie.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-23:26) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Query & Company to share what he knows about his alma mater, Miami Hurricanes, heading into Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship. He highlights what Mario Cristobal’s team does well, where they struggle, and his fandom for Miami. Jake also asks Stephen to compare where the Colts are falling short right now to what he saw during the first round of the playoffs the last three days. (23:26-35:11) – At the end of the first hour of the show, Eddie asked Jake whether it would be good for college football if the Hoosiers win the national championship on Monday night over the Hurricanes. Jake asks him to explain why he is asking that question and the two discuss the current landscape of college athletics, specifically football. (35:11-53:41) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and his conversation with Jake Query starts by discussing the three-game winning streak for the Pacers and evaluates what we have seen recently from Ben Sheppard, Micah Potter, Jay Huff, and Jarace Walker. Scott also examines what the Pacers could do with Bennedict Mathurin in the next three weeks leading up to the deadline and provides an update on where things are at with the WNBA and the players association.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:15) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query welcoming producer Eddie Garrison back after missing Friday and yesterday’s show by asking him to share his experience on Friday night down in Georgia. They discuss how IU has gone from a cute/Cinderella story to now being accused of cheating and everything in between. Also, they recap the Pacers picking up their third straight win for the first time this season. (25:15-37:28) – Last night the Indiana Pacers recorded their first three-game winning streak of the season. During last night’s game, Jake categorized four players in individual categories. He asks Eddie to guess which player is in what category and to give his perspective on each one of them. (37:28-47:26) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query asking producer Eddie Garrison to share some college football news that is starting to come out. Jake also discusses the issue he has with the transfer portal calendar by connecting it to IU and Miami. (46:41-1:11:24) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Query & Company to share what he knows about his alma mater, Miami Hurricanes, heading into Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship. He highlights what Mario Cristobal’s team does well, where they struggle, and his fandom for Miami. Jake also asks Stephen to compare where the Colts are falling short right now to what he saw during the first round of the playoffs the last three days. (1:11:24-1:23:17) – At the end of the first hour of the show, Eddie asked Jake whether it would be good for college football if the Hoosiers win the national championship on Monday night over the Hurricanes. Jake asks him to explain why he is asking that question and the two discuss the current landscape of college athletics, specifically football. (1:23:17-1:38:13) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie continuing their discussion about the future of college athletics. (1:38:13-2:04:51) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and his conversation with Jake Query starts by discussing the three-game winning streak for the Pacers and evaluates what we have seen recently from Ben Sheppard, Micah Potter, Jay Huff, and Jarace Walker. Scott also examines what the Pacers could do with Bennedict Mathurin in the next three weeks leading up to the deadline and provides an update on where things are at with the WNBA and the players association. (2:00:02-2:17:07) – With Eddie bringing up Mike McDaniel at the end of the last segment with Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers for, reportedly TV, Jake had a realization about the way that a head coach dresses is indicative as to how their team plays. (2:17:07-2:26:52) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to discuss why he was taking pictures and looking at someone’s car. They also touch on what he has going on during his show today!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The streak is over — and history finally breaks the right way. The Indiana Pacers take down the Charlotte Hornets behind huge veteran performances from Pascal Siakam and T.J. McConnell, snapping the franchise-record 13-game losing streak and delivering Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career win, making him just the 11th coach in NBA history to reach the milestone. With the game tied and four minutes to go, Carlisle called a crucial timeout to settle the group — and the Pacers responded. Ben Sheppard came up with massive rebounds down the stretch, Siakam buried the go-ahead bucket, and McConnell delivered his patented late-game steal to essentially seal it. It wasn't flashy. It wasn't perfect. But it was a real team win — and one the locker room desperately needed. We break down how it happened, why it mattered, and what it could mean moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was always going to be a historic night in Indiana — just not the kind anyone hoped for. The Pacers fall 120–116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and instead of celebrating Rick Carlisle's 1,000th career win, the franchise sets an unfortunate mark with its 13th consecutive loss. Indiana controlled much of the night, winning quarters one through three, but a complete dud in the fourth proved costly as Cleveland closed the door late. Despite strong shooting performances from Jay Huff, Ben Sheppard, and Jarace Walker, and a highlight-filled night from Johnny Furphy — including a transition slam and 11 rebounds — the Pacers couldn't overcome a 48–32 rebounding deficit that kept the Cavs within striking distance all game. Now the focus shifts forward. Indiana heads to face a resurgent Charlotte Hornets team, hoping to snap the streak, regain momentum, and finally get Rick Carlisle to win No. 1,000. We break it all down — what went wrong, what showed promise, and what has to change Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our industry is a mature one and because of that, growth stories are highly valuable. So today, we're looking deeply into the best growth opportunity for insurance in decades. And to that end we are going to examine an industry experiencing exponential growth and looking to multiply the amount of capital that it deploys tenfold over the next five years. We are of course talking about data centres. The huge demand for computer processing power unleashed by the boom in the application of artificial intelligence is a key driver of this new demand. On a recent results call, Aon CEO Greg Case said that this new phenomenon could generate over $10 billion in new premium volume in 2026 alone. But whilst the opportunity is enormous, so are the challenges. We won't get ten billion dollars in new premiums a year without taking on substantial new volumes of risk. The sheer scale of investment in new data infrastructure is staggering, putting immense pressure on traditional construction methods, supply chains, power grids, the environment, and of course the traditional insurance market that is being asked to provide insurance cover for this unprecedented surge in the construction of vast assets. To help us analyse this opportunity from all angles, we've convened four experts, each offering a unique perspective— from an investor owning and operating the centres, to the underwriters covering property, environmental, and renewable energy risks. So I'm delighted to be joined by Atul Roy, an investor in digital infrastructure at Cordiant Capital who is representing the customer in our discussions; Lindsay Shipper, Head of North American Commercial Property at Beazley; Ben Sheppard, a renewable energy underwriting expert; and Nicholas Pearson who is a specialist in environmental liability risk underwriting.

On episode 201 I am delighted to be joined by Adam Harrington. Adam is an NBA shooting coach and player development specialist, widely regarded as one of the leading shooting minds in the game. Adam was a High School All-American. Following high school he played at NC State and would later transfer to Auburn University. While he went undrafted he would sign a summer league contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and later a contract with the Dallas Mavericks. His career would span for over a decade in the NBA and across Europe. Adam has played across every level int he game from the NBA, G league, Collage, professionally around the world and winning titles he has done it all. Harrington following a stint selling medical devices would later transition into coaching and player development. He has worked extensively with top NBA players including Kevin Durant , Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson. Sabrina Ionescu, Ella Delle Donne, Fred Vanvleet, Ben Sheppard, Narasha Cloud to name a few. He has also held shooting and development roles with NBA franchises including the Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder. Working with players to refine mechanics, consistency, and build confidence. Adam also spent the inagural season season of Unrivalled, the Women's 3x3 League, as Head Coach for Team Phantom BC. Known for blending technical detail and with game-realistic training, Adam's approach focuses on footwork and balance in your shot. We broke down the details as much as we could on audio from your finger placement, to footwork, balance and drills. We also discussed his career, life as a coach, the reality of working in the NBA, his professional career and more. Adam is a fountain of knowledge and a gentleman. I was very fortunate to pick his brain for an hour in his training facility in New Jersey. A special thanks to Kieran Quinn for connecting us both. So tune in from one of the best shooting coaches in the world for his insights, and secrets to finding success with his clients, and life as one of the most sought-after shooting coaches in the game.

Brad and Ryan reunite for a full State of the Union on the Pacers after their brief two-game win streak comes to an abrupt end with losses to Cleveland and Denver. The guys dig into the biggest emerging theme of the season: the head scratching scoring lulls—including a brutal 22–3 Denver run to end the first half—that Indiana simply can't survive despite otherwise solid play. They break down big nights from Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray, the return of Johnny Furphy, continued positives from Jay Huff, and Ben Sheppard's improved shooting. The episode closes with a league-wide lens, touching on Giannis and the Bucks and what his long-term future might actually look like outside Milwaukee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. He celebrates the Brandon Ingram game-winning jumper with 0.6 seconds left, breaks down the 25-3 run that swung the game between the second and third quarters, and explains why difficult games like this are good for the development of the team.Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: Ben Sheppard#raptors #torontoraptors #brandoningram Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pacers suffered a brutal Thanksgiving Eve loss in Toronto, falling 97–95 on a Brandon Ingram buzzer beater after clawing their way back from a massive deficit. Indiana surrendered a staggering 22–0 Raptors run spanning the second and third quarters, yet still showed real resilience by battling back to give themselves a chance in the final moments. With Nembhard, Mathurin, and Siakam struggling to find rhythm, TJ McConnell stepped up in a major way, finishing with 16 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds in one of his best all-around games of the season. Jay Huff continued his strong stretch, while Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard bounced back with much-improved shooting nights. But in the end, it wasn't enough. The Pacers fall to 2–16, now holding the worst record in the NBA outright, and head into the holiday break searching for answers — and a spark as they head home for 4 straight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-17:25) – Stephen Holder from ESPN.com joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to discuss his level of confidence with the Colts secondary being able to help out the pass rush without DeForest Buckner, his thoughts on the Colts struggles in pass protection the last two weeks, the likelihood of Jonathan Taylor being an MVP finalist and Tyler Warren being the Offensive Rookie of the Year, and weighs in on the remaining schedule for the Colts. (17:25-28:40) – The IndyStar’s Zach Osterman makes an appearance on the show with Greg Rakestraw to decipher how crazy it is the IU fans were complaining about a 24-point win over Wisconsin, the future of Memorial Stadium and adding more seating for fans, IU launching the Fernand HeisMendoza campaign, and predicts how many Hoosiers are draftable on the current roster. (28:40-41:33) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Greg Rakestraw by discussing what the rest of the season looks like for the Pacers. Scott doesn’t believe that the franchise will make any moves despite the struggles and assesses the recent performances for Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, and Isaiah Jackson.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:22) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Derek Schultz filling in for Jake Query discussing how the bye week went as bad as possible for the Indianapolis Colts. Derek goes through the AFC to compare the teams the Colts could be playing in the NFL Playoffs because of how wide open the conference appears to be. (24:22-40:48) – Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins Derek Schultz on Query & Company to discuss how big of a deal it is for the IU football program to have a player like Fernando Mendoza that can be pushed out there since Anthony Thompson, the injuries that the Hoosiers are dealing with right now heading into the bye week, and recaps IU’s close win over Incarnate Word yesterday. (40:48-45:05) – The first hour of the show concludes with Derek Schultz sharing some more thoughts on IU dominating the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half after a lethargic first half. (46:06-1:05:30) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FO59 makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and talks with Derek Schultz about what he did during the bye week, shares where his concern level is right now with DeForest Buckner’s neck injury, evaluates the MVP race with Jonathan Taylor in the mix for the award, and highlights the recent struggles for the offensive line in pass protection. (1:05:30-1:21:05) – Derek Schultz continues the Colts conversation by highlighting some of the concerns that have popped up in the last two games for the Colts ahead of the bye week. He looks at their remaining schedule and assesses the worst they could possibly perform the rest of the was and compliments them in a way he hasn’t been able to the last ten years. (1:21:05-1:28:41) – The second hour of Query & Company concludes with Derek Schultz highlighting some of the sports headlines and chatting a little bit about the struggles for the Indiana Pacers as they take on the Detroit Pistons tonight. (1:28:41-1:46:14) – Derek Schultz tips off the final hour of the show by giving some love to the Purdue Boilermakers after picking up a win at Alabama on Thursday night and then defeating a scrappy Akron team. He also comments on IU squeaking out a win yesterday against Incarnate Word to improve to 4-0 in the first year with Darian DeVries. Derek also comments on what he has seen from the Indianapolis Colts through the first ten games of the season. (1:46:14-2:05:56) – With it being a new week for the Indianapolis Colts, Shane Steichen provided updates on Anthony Richardson Sr., DeForest Buckner, and Charvarius Ward. Derek shares what Steichen said. Mark Montieth joins the show to discuss the early season struggles for the short-handed Indiana Pacers, notes the shooting woes for Ben Sheppard & Jarace Walker, highlights what fans are saying in the midst of this 1-12 start with college basketball starting, and reminds people that there is still a lot of games left to be played and that players are going to be healthy soon. (2:05:56-2:09:36) – Today’s show closes out with Derek Schultz being joins by JMV in studio to preview his show and share some final thoughts!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-16:12) – Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to recap his entire experience, both on and off the field, in Berlin over the weekend. Matt comments on what he saw from Sauce Gardner in his first game with the Colts, admits that he is interested to see what Lou Anarumo does in coverage when Charvarius Ward returns, and compares this season to Jonathan Taylor’s breakout 2021 season. (16:12-36:14) – Wabash Little Giants Head Coach Jake Gilbert joins the show with Greg Rakestraw to preview the longest college football rivalry game this weekend against DePauw. He shares what it would mean to win the Monon Bell as a former player and having his son on the team, states that the alumni base cares more about this game than anything else like Ohio State & Michigan fans and explains what makes the game so special. (36:14-45:28) – Mark Montieth joins the show to discuss the early season struggles for the short-handed Indiana Pacers, notes the shooting woes for Ben Sheppard & Jarace Walker, highlights what fans are saying in the midst of this 1-12 start with college basketball starting, and reminds people that there is still a lot of games left to be played and that players are going to be healthy soon.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:54 – JMV begins the show by looking ahead to the Colts upcoming matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, and what the team will look like coming off a bye week. He also talks about the lack of good fortune with the Pacers since Haliburton went down in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. 23:55 – 39:04 – Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show from Detroit ahead of the Pacers game against the Pistons. Chris talks about doing a Pacers game on his phone, as well as the awful injury luck the team has had all season. 39:05 – 43:05 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking about the subpar play from Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker. 43:05 – 1:07:45 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:07:46 – 1:19:16 - Michael Westwood from GBIWins.com joins the show to talk about some of the best bets for this week! JMV also gives his thoughts on why the Pacers don’t get a pass for their recent level of play even though they are dealing with injuries. 1:19:17 – 1:26:27 - JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by discussing his hatred of Arrowhead Stadium, the Colts vs Chiefs game and more! 1:26:28 – 1:51:34 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss how motivated the Chiefs will be when the Colts come to Arrowhead on Sunday. They also dive into the turnover woes of Daniel Jones, and the struggles in pass protection from the offensive line. 1:51:35 – 2:06:18 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 2:06:19 – 2:28:50 – The show wraps up with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:45) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the northern lights from last night and how they had no idea about it until they were visible. Plus, they touch on ESPN ranking three Colts free agents in the top seven of the top free agents this offseason and whether they should be concerned about Daniel Jones after the last two weeks. (26:45-41:11) – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network & Colts Fifth Quarter Huddle joins the show to discuss IU Indy’s first win of the season yesterday, evaluates if Jake’s paranoia about Daniel Jones ball security is warranted, believes that Sauce Gardner’s impact was very apparent against the Falcons despite the limited preparation, and previews the next couple of days. (41:11-44:39) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of tickets for two listeners to go see Guenther Steiner on Friday night at Clowes Memorial Hall! (44:39-1:08:59) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins the show to provide context around what the Colts players are doing with the week off. He shares what his experience was like in Berlin, his thoughts on Sauce Gardner’s first outing of the season and believes that $20 million a year would be an absolute steal for the Colts if that is the number the two parties agreed on. (1:08:59-1:17:48) – With Thanksgiving a couple of weeks away, that means the Drumstick Dash is also right around the corner! Jake and Eddie give away some race entries by asking callers for their best turkey gobble. (1:17:48-1:29:55) – The second hour of Query & Company concludes with Jake welcoming JMV in studio for their crossover chat and so that Jake can thank him for hosting the final hour of the show so he can head off to vacation. (1:29:55-1:58:14) – JMV takes over the last hour of the show so Jake can catch his flight for vacation. He welcomes Tony East of Forbes Sports, Locked on Pacers, and Circle City Spin onto the program to discuss last night’s putrid defensive effort for the Indiana Pacers, tries to help JMV understand what is going on with Jarace Walker & Ben Sheppard, and pinpoints this weekend as a telling point as to how soon Bennedict Mathurin will be back. (1:58:14-2:08:38) – JMV continues sharing his frustrations with the way the Indiana Pacers performed defensively last night against the Utah Jazz. He wonders if the Pacers will have their best performance on Thursday night after playing that poorly last night. (2:08:38-2:15:34) – Today’s show closes out with JMV previewing what he’s got coming up on his show for the next three hours.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:14) – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network & Colts Fifth Quarter Huddle joins the show to discuss IU Indy’s first win of the season yesterday, evaluates if Jake’s paranoia about Daniel Jones ball security is warranted, believes that Sauce Gardner’s impact was very apparent against the Falcons despite the limited preparation, and previews the next couple of days. (14:14-37:11) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins the show to provide context around what the Colts players are doing with the week off. He shares what his experience was like in Berlin, his thoughts on Sauce Gardner’s first outing of the season and believes that $20 million a year would be an absolute steal for the Colts if that is the number the two parties agreed on. (37:11-1:01:53) – JMV takes over the last hour of the show so Jake can catch his flight for vacation. He welcomes Tony East of Forbes Sports, Locked on Pacers, and Circle City Spin onto the program to discuss last night’s putrid defensive effort for the Indiana Pacers, tries to help JMV understand what is going on with Jarace Walker & Ben Sheppard, and pinpoints this weekend as a telling point as to how soon Bennedict Mathurin will be back.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pacers vs. Nuggets Injuries Furphy, Jackson, Jones, McConnell and Toppin are out for Indiana. Mathurin and Nembhard are doubtful. Denver has a clean injury report. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pacers at Nuggets 8PM ET— Indiana fell to 1-7 following their 112-103 home defeat to Brooklyn. The Pacers shot 41% with 36% from three. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points with ten assists. Ben Sheppard posted 18 points with four rebounds. Indiana allowed 42% shooting with 35% from three. Denver is on a back-to-back after hosting Golden St on Friday and winning 129-104.

Brad and Ryan break down a rough night in Indy as the Pacers fall to the previously winless Brooklyn Nets — a loss that felt like a gut punch for a team fighting through a brutal stretch of injuries. Despite strong efforts from Ben Sheppard, Jay Huff, and 10-day signee Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (15 rebounds), Indiana couldn't overcome another cold shooting night from the field and a wild free throw disparity. With five of the next six on the road and the roster still banged up, the guys ask the question no one wants to yet: Is it time to throw in the towel and embrace the tank? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-16:40) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Forbes Sports, and Circle City Spin joins the show to discuss last night’s loss for the Indiana Pacers against the Dallas Mavericks. Tony comments on the addition of Mac McClung, evaluates what he has seen from Ben Sheppard in the point guard role so far, and explains what Ted Wu does for the Pacers when it comes to navigating the cap and roster construction. (16:40-34:04) – Tim Benz from Tribune-Review & Fox Sports Radio Pittsburgh joins the show to preview Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Colts. He admits that this is the wrong time for the Steelers to be playing a team like the Colts, accesses how the Aaron Rodgers experiment is going halfway through the season, believes that most fans are chalking this week’s game up as a loss, and credits the Rooney’s for not listening to their fans for wanting Mike Tomlin fired but also puts in perspective as to why the fans are wanting Tomlin gone. (34:04-51:06) – Matt Taylor makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the injury report for the Colts, evaluates the job that Chris Ballard has done at building the offensive line despite turnover at the position, weighs in on what the Colts should do prior to the trade deadline on Tuesday, and shares some of the items that he saw in the Jim Irsay Collection.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:32) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the news from earlier in the day that the Irsay daughters have decided to sell items from the Jim Irsay Collection. They also discuss another loss last night for the Indiana Pacers against the Dallas Mavericks. (25:32-43:05) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Forbes Sports, and Circle City Spin joins the show to discuss last night’s loss for the Indiana Pacers against the Dallas Mavericks. Tony comments on the addition of Mac McClung, evaluates what he has seen from Ben Sheppard in the point guard role so far, and explains what Ted Wu does for the Pacers when it comes to navigating the cap and roster construction. (43:05-46:05) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie highlighting all the players that missed yesterday’s practice for the Indianapolis Colts. (46:05-1:09:25) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting the exhibition games last night for Purdue against the University of Indianapolis and Butler against Indiana State. They continue discussing some of the things that are in the Jim Irsay Collection that could be sold. (1:09:25-1:29:59) – Tim Benz from Tribune-Review & Fox Sports Radio Pittsburgh joins the show to preview Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Colts. He admits that this is the wrong time for the Steelers to be playing a team like the Colts, accesses how the Aaron Rodgers experiment is going halfway through the season, believes that most fans are chalking this week’s game up as a loss, and credits the Rooney’s for not listening to their fans for wanting Mike Tomlin fired but also puts in perspective as to why the fans are wanting Tomlin gone. (1:29:59-1:33:34) – The second hour of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing some stuff that people have kept to pass down to their kids because they thought it would be valuable. (1:33:34-1:55:06) – Hour number three of Query & Company with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison starts with them taking a couple of calls. One caller has a question about the shift in feelings towards Chris Ballard with the Colts being 7-1 now. The other caller asks about the possibility of the Pacers signing Lance Stephenson. (1:55:06-2:12:29) – Matt Taylor makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the injury report for the Colts, evaluates the job that Chris Ballard has done at building the offensive line despite turnover at the position, weighs in on what the Colts should do prior to the trade deadline on Tuesday, and shares some of the items that he saw in the Jim Irsay Collection. (2:12:29-2:16:46) – Today’s show closes out with Jake being joined by JMV at Ale Emporium in Castleton to preview his show and discuss what he will be celebrating the next three hours.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 1 of our 3-part Pacers Post Up Position Preview series, we tip things off with a deep dive into the Pacers guard group heading into the 2025–26 season. With Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss the entire campaign, the spotlight shifts to Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, TJ McConnell, Kam Jones, and Ben Sheppard. We break down each player's projected role, how the backcourt rotation could evolve, and what key improvements we're hoping to see. Can Nembhard take the reins as a lead facilitator? Will Mathurin cement his role? And what kind of spark can rookie Kam Jones provide? We tackle all of that and more as Indiana prepares for a new-look season without its superstar point guard.

(00:00-25:43) – Query & Company opens on Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the big new out of Bloomington with the Indiana Hoosiers bringing back the bison! Plus, they start previewing an important game tonight for the Pacers. (25:43-39:51) – Television voice of the Indiana Pacers, Chris Denari, makes an appearance on Query & Company to discuss his final Indy 500 broadcast, the decision to step away from broadcasting IndyCar and NASCAR, shares his thoughts on the second half performance from the Pacers in game three, and evaluates what the Pacers might do differently tonight. (39:51-48:48) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing Caitlin Clark’s quad strain and how it could be viewed in a positive and negative light. (48:48-1:10:07) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins the program to continue remembering the life of Jim Irsay, lays out some questions that he has about the future of the franchise with Jim’s involvement, weighs in on how game three went for the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks, shares some famous Nick’s that come to mind, and previews tonight’s game four of the Eastern Conference Finals. (1:10:07-1:19:40) – During their conversation with Stephen Holder, Cluster Truck dropped off lunch for Jake and Eddie. It reminds them that they need to give away the gift cards from their Indy 500 numbers game. (1:19:40-1:31:46) – The second hour of today’s show wraps up with Jake and Eddie discussing the recent decision by Rick Carlisle to play Ben Sheppard over Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker. They play what Carlisle said on the morning show about those two. (1:31:46-1:57:19) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jake from outside Gainbridge to discuss the Caitlin Clark injury that has her sidelined for at least two weeks, evaluates who will step up in her absence, assesses whether Aaron Nesmith will be back tonight for game four, and explains what he expects the Pacers to do to counter the two big lineup the Knicks are going with now. (1:57:19-2:10:23) – Last night Alex Palou was handed a $3.8 million check for winning the Indianapolis 500. Jake has Eddie guess how much money Palou actually won from the race when you remove his salary. (2:10:23-2:19:48) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie sharing what they want to see from the Indiana Pacers tonight in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex and Facci recap the Pacers incredible Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks! Pascal Siakam was sensational in the victory, Myles Turner showed up much in the clutch and the role players of Ben Sheppard and Tony Bradley played significant roles in Indiana's win. The guys share a ton of stats after this game, discuss how incredible this feeling is, what is so special about this team and read some tweets from former players and other podcasters about the Indiana Pacers! Celebrate the fun with us and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple or Spotify! Also, join the Chat BCC Group chat for all the fun Pacers convos during the greatest playoff run in 25 years!

(00:00-23:14) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the return of Damian Lillard tonight for the Milwaukee Bucks in game two versus the Indiana Pacers. Also, Jake reveals he had a dream about who the Indianapolis Colts selected with the fourteenth pick of the NFL Draft. (23:14-39:47) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake Query about the Pacers game one win over the Bucks and previews game two with him covering it for ESPN. They eventually shift their conversation to the Colts with the draft on Thursday to debate if it makes sense for the Colts to select a tight end at fourteen and what he wants to hear from Anthony Richardson later today when the media meets with him. (39:47-44:02) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake wondering if Ben Sheppard will crack the rotation tonight with Damian Lillard returning after not playing in game one on Saturday afternoon. (44:02-1:06:13) – Hour two of the program starts with Jake providing an update on the win totals between Eddie, listener Chad, and himself on their MLB bet. He transitions to the addition that Indiana made in the transfer portal today and discussing the future of NIL and the transfer portal. Finally, he reacts to some of the comments coming from Colts facility by players and Shane Steichen. (1:06:13-1:17:37) – Mike Niziolek from the Bloomington Herald Times joins Jake Query to provide an update on what Darian DeVries has done in the transfer portal to rebuild the roster in year number one. He assesses if the main goal for some of the players in the portal right now are to cash in on payday and compares DeVries utilization of the portal to Curt Cignetti’s. (1:17:37-1:27:30) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Eddie by reminding people about Damian Lillard’s return tonight in game two between the Bucks and Pacers. They ponder how much the Pacers will try to attack him when Milwaukee is on defense. (1:27:30-1:49:51) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly visit on the show to opine on game one between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Scott weighs in on how the Pacers defended Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first game, believes that tonight’s game will be much more competitive because Milwaukee will play with more edge, gives his opinion on whether tonight’s winner will dictate who wins the series, and shares his reaction on Tyrese Haliburton being voted the most overrated in a poll by The Athletic. (1:49:51-2:03:49) – The Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins Jake Query ahead of game two tonight between the Pacers and Bucks to reveal what Damian Lillard shared after shootaround this morning about his workload. He explains how the team will have to alter their offensive game plan with Lillard back out there and evaluates if the Bucks are a better team with Giannis operating the offense or Lillard. (2:03:49-2:11:44) – Today’s show closes with Jake being joined by his Australian friends that are in town for the Pacers playoff game tonight against the Bucks. Michael explains why he continues coming back to Indianapolis from Australia, shares his experience attending the Indy 500, and discussing tonight’s game.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was truly a tale of two halves. Indiana was abysmal in the first half, but completely dominated Utah in the 2nd half, outscoring them 83-53. Tonight, Alex Golden goes solo to discuss the terrific games of Myles and Pascal on both ends of the floor, Tyrese Haliburton recording 11 assists and 0 turnovers, as well as trying to decipher the Pacers rotation with Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker. 

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-23:14) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Jake Query from Palm Beach to provide an update at what’s going on during the NFL Owner’s Meetings. He reveals how Jim Irsay is doing from a health standpoint, what he’s doing right now within the franchise, and announces who is filling in for Irsay down in Florida. Additionally, he discusses the tabling of banning the tush push and the decision by the owners to change the kickoff again. (23:14-37:09) – Scott Agness from The Fieldhouse Files joins the program to highlight how fantastic Aaron Nesmith has played the last month of the season, credits Obi Toppin for playing a key role in the win last night over the Kings, and evaluates the play recently from Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard. He comments on who is going to win the NCAA Championship and then his overall thoughts on the tournament itself. (37:09-50:21) – Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant joins the program with Jake Query to discuss some of the recent struggles of the Pacers being able to take care of business the way they should be. He explains the benefits of having James Johnson on the team, what the travel life is like for an NBA player and lists some things that the team needs to work on in the final seven games of the regular season before the playoffs.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:49) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the come from behind win for the Indiana Pacers over the Sacramento Kings from last night. Jake explains the good and the bad with last night’s game and their recent stretch of play. Finally, Jake provides an update on the NCAA Tournament numbers game. (28:49-39:26) – During his conversation yesterday with Jeff Rabjohns, Jake asked him about the possibility of Flory Bidunga transferring to Indiana. Jake explains why IU fans should temper their expectations on Bidunga coming to Bloomington. (39:26-50:07) – The first hour of the program concludes with Evan Sherrill from Cluster Truck popping in the studio to drop off Jake and Eddie’s lunch for today. He explains how the ordering process works so the food stays fresh and highlights what they are adding to the menu next week. (50:07-1:13:43) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Jake Query from Palm Beach to provide an update at what’s going on during the NFL Owner’s Meetings. He reveals how Jim Irsay is doing from a health standpoint, what he’s doing right now within the franchise, and announces who is filling in for Irsay down in Florida. Additionally, he discusses the tabling of banning the tush push and the decision by the owners to change the kickoff again. (1:13:43-1:26:07) – With the Final Four set and taking place later this week, Jake examines each of the head coaches of the four team. He does this because its fascinating that three of the four coaches each carry an extra bag with them to San Antonio. (1:26:07-1:39:15) – Hour number two concludes with Jake highlighting Purdue’s involvement in the transfer portal already. He believes that they aren’t done adding players in the portal. (1:29:31-2:03:22) – Scott Agness from The Fieldhouse Files joins the program to highlight how fantastic Aaron Nesmith has played the last month of the season, credits Obi Toppin for playing a key role in the win last night over the Kings, and evaluates the play recently from Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Ben Sheppard. He comments on who is going to win the NCAA Championship and then his overall thoughts on the tournament itself. (2:03:22-2:17:23) – Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant joins the program with Jake Query to discuss some of the recent struggles of the Pacers being able to take care of business the way they should be. He explains the benefits of having James Johnson on the team, what the travel life is like for an NBA player and lists some things that the team needs to work on in the final seven games of the regular season before the playoffs. (2:17:23-2:24:20) – Today’s show closes with JMV joining the guys in studio to discuss the glory days of the Reds with him repping his Nasty Boys t-shirt.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-21:18) – Purdue’s basketball radio analyst, Bobby Riddell, joins Query & Company to preview tomorrow’s game against the Houston Cougars. Bobby explains what his biggest concern about the Boilermakers going into the game, identifies Fletcher Loyer as the player that needs to step up as a scorer against a ferocious Houston defense, and echoes what Elliot Bloom told Jake yesterday about what makes playing at Purdue so special compared to some other programs in college athletics. (21:18-46:10) – Tony East from Forbes Sports and Locked On Pacers joins Jake Query on today’s show to weigh in on the final sequence of events against the Lakers. Tony believes that the Pacers could start playing Jarace Walker more with Ben Sheppard’s struggles lately, explains how Aaron Nesmith has been so good offensively the last two weeks, and then evaluates if the Pacers are being more cautious with Tyrese Haliburton’s minutes down the stretch of the regular season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to Victor Wembanyama's season ending diagnosis & what it means for him, the Spurs & the NBA Awards race. Then, they'll check in with several players from Wemby's sophomore class. 3:05 - Maryland HC Kevin Willard's comments about Derik Queen (REACTION) 12:01 - Victor Wembanyama ruled OUT for the rest of the season due to deep vein thrombosis (REACTION) 19:05 - What does this mean for the NBA Awards race? (DPOY, All-Defense, All-NBA) 29:25 - Will the Spurs decide to tank now with Wemby gone for the season? 38:00 - NBA Sophomores! 38:22 - Victor Wembanyama 44:00 - Brandon Miller 54:00 - Scoot Henderson 1:01:44 - Amen Thompson 1:14:00 - Ausar Thompson 1:27:57 - Jarace Walker 1:32:45 - Cason Wallace 1:37:25 - Bilal Coulibaly 1:42:35 - Keyonte George 1:46:40 - Dereck Lively II 1:50:14 - Toumani Camara 1:59:37 - Jaime Jaquez Jr, Gradey Dick, Brandin Podziemski 2:06:00 - Bryce wants to know what Kansas/Bill Self is doing 2:11:16 - Cam Whitmore 2:14:29 - Anthony Black 2:17:37 - Ben Sheppard, Jordan Hawkins, Trayce Jackson-Davis, GG Jackson II, Marcus Sasser, Andre Jackson Jr., Nick Smith Jr. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS SPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPPORT THE SHOW! DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY AND USE CODE "GAMETHEORY" TO GET $50 INSTANTLY AFTER YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST $5 LINEUP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices