The guys discuss the fragile situation involving Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever and why the scrutiny could continue. Also, Daniel Jones looks on track for Week 1, Jake likes the upset in the NBA Finals, and Schultz loses the mustache.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Zaire (chicken)
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Did we just witness the greatest Indianapolis 500 in modern history? The guys debate, plus comparing the 2025 Pacers to the 2026 Knicks, what the Eastern Conference playoffs this year tell us about next year's Pacers, hand out the rest of our annual Indy 500 awards, and Jake needs a bigger car.

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Episode 287 | 5.19.26

It's race week in Indianapolis! The guys get to their driver tiers and talk Indianapolis 500, but also get into the Colts' seemingly light slate for next Fall and why that could lead to a surprise (in a good way) season.

Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Hog Island
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Now that the NBA Draft lottery yielded the worst-case scenario result for the Pacers, do you reflect differently on last season's Ivica Zubac trade with the Clippers? Plus, a look at the shrinking NBA Playoff field, some early Indianapolis 500 takes, and investigating the origin of the term "ball...

The Colts don't want Anthony Richardson, Anthony Richardson doesn't want the Colts, but no one else wants Anthony Richardson (at least not via trade), so... what's next? The guys talk about next steps with the former top-five pick. Plus, a big week for the Pacers' future, whether or not you're wa...

The guys discuss the Colts nabbing their new "green dot" in CJ Allen and a couple of other starters across the class. Also, the ongoing sports gambling issues involving players hits close to home, IU football loads up on draft picks, and Jake buys women's clothing on clearance.

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We spent a good chunk of this week's show remembering the beloved and iconic Bob Kevoian, who passed away late last week. Also, a look at NFL Draft week for the Colts and Anthony Richardson's trade value (or lack thereof) and vehicle engineering developing an in-car toilet!

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The Pacers wrapped up a miserable season, but the guys discuss why the short-term pain could lead to some big, long-term gain. Also, a discussion as to whether or not the Colts can find a few starters in next week's NFL Draft and Jake's favorite band makes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Dusty May and Michigan took home the crown, but Indianapolis shined the brightest (in the guys' non-biased opinions). Jake and Derek tie a bow on the college hoops season, what it means for the Big Ten to end a title drought, and they get hung up on the 1990 NBA Draft class for some reason.

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It's Final Four week in Indianapolis and the guys dive into what it all means for the four participants. Also, where does Braylon Mullins' (Indiana Mr. Basketball) shot rank in all-time March Madness moments and how to evaluate Purdue's season after it ended in the regional final.

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The guys discuss the Boilers marching on to the Sweet 16 after an impressive double-dip in St. Louis and the importance of Fletcher Loyer. Plus, have bloated NIL budgets for the power programs killed off Cinderella in the Big Dance and Rake fills in to enjoy his absolute favorite sandwich on the ...

After a surprise run in Chicago, folks seem to be back on the Boilermaker train (no pun intended). We talk about Purdue's turnaround and NCAA Tournament path, IU falling short of the field again, and whether or not Chris Ballard's Colts have actually gotten worse this offseason.

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The guys discuss the importance of the Colts bringing back star wide receiver Alec Pierce and the much-needed locker room refresh of moving on from Michael Pittman Jr. and Zaire Franklin. Plus, the latest on the Daniel Jones contract saga, a college hoops update, and Jake has gotten really into a...

As the calendar turns to March, the guys react to both Indiana and Purdue playing some of their worst basketball of the season. Plus, tag decisions loom for Colts (the deadline is right after this episode was taped), worst state colleges, and the guys get into a debate on high vs. low seeds, for ...

It's NFL Combine week in Indy and while the guys find the event overrated, they get into the Colts' approach to their in-house free agents as decisions loom on Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce. Also, the Pacers tank-a-thon continues, Purdue's ceiling, IU's standing as an at-large team, and Derek remi...

How does the NBA fix (or can it fix) the tanking problem? The guys discuss that while also expressing frustration over the Pacers' slap on the wrist. Also, a look at the potential of the Colts franchise-tagging either QB Daniel Jones or WR Alec Pierce, a college hoops rundown, and which Winter Ol...

After a Seahawks triumph with Sam Darnold under center, do you need a franchise quarterback to win a Super Bowl or just an upper half one? The guys discuss that, plus the pros of the Ivica Zubac deal for the Pacers, Purdue and Indiana's big week ahead, and how much a Query-Schultz Amazing Race te...

It's Super Bowl Week, but the guys are pretty "meh" about Patriots-Seahawks and it seems like they aren't alone. Also, Pascal Siakam gets what he deserves with another All-Star bid, IU turning things around behind Nick Dorn, Purdue rebounds, and... guy's night out in Jake's courtside Pacers' seat...

The NFL Combine has re-upped with Indianapolis, but city officials teased pitching the league on hosting the NFL Draft in our city - should it happen? We'll discuss that, plus what Patriots-Seahawks reveals about the current state of the Colts and spending some time to appreciate Andrew Nembhard'...

It's all Hoosiers, all the time on this week's national championship edition of Query & Schultz. The guys dig into IU's historic win in Miami, what it means for the program moving forward, and briefly discuss their own loose connection to IU football as alums of the university.

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Does it feel to anyone else like IU's national championship march can't be halted? The guys discuss the Hoosiers' chances in the national championship matchup with Miami, dig into the Colts offseason question marks, and Jake investigates the *other* Indiana University in Pennsylvania.

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The guys jump into what it means for the Colts to have both Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard (again) back and how Carlie Irsay-Gordon handled Monday's press conference. Also, appreciating Alec Pierce, IU dumping the "Cinderella" aspect of their dominant run, and a look back on pump sneakers from ...

In the final edition of Query & Schultz for 2025, the guys discuss the latest loss for the Colts, which drives a nail in their playoff coffin for this season and what could await for Chris Ballard's future. Also, Indiana gears up for Alabama in Pasadena and NBA players getting college eligibility...