Braden Smith’s Westfield High School Highlight Video Some stories just feel right. Braden Smith’s journey to the Indiana Pacers is one of them. On draft night, the Chicago Bulls grabbed Smith with the No. 38 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Then came the move Indiana fans had hoped for. Chicago shipped him to the […]
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Purdue star Braden Smith traded to hometown Pacers, bringing hometown hero to Indy after record-breaking college career.
THANKS RFK JR…. M&M’s is discontinuing two of their iconic colors, blue and brown… temporarily. Mars has announced that a new dye-free version of M&M’s will temporarily be missing the blue and brown candies. The change is part of the company’s effort to create products without artificial color additives, but finding natural alternatives for every […]
Sometimes we all need a reminder that we live in the greatest country in the world. As FIFA fans from around the globe travel across North America for the World Cup, social media has been flooded with tourists discovering uniquely American experiences for the first time. From our food and hospitality to our entertainment and […]
“Indy has turned into a complete dump and it’s sad to say the least. We had a massive car event there the other night (overnight) and security guarding the cars wouldn’t stay because they didn’t feel safe as there were numerous kids running around with guns etc. It’s pathetic.” This X post from IndyCar driver […]
As Father’s Day approaches, we speak to author and journalist Alex Berenson who sheds light on the importance of fatherhood and the challenges it faces in today’s society. Berenson’s The Fatherhood Manifesto, is his passionate defense of traditional fatherhood and the unique role dads play in preparing children for the real world. Berenson joins the […]
Hammer has officially found someone who can out drink him and it’s a whole country… The entire Hammer family is across the pond enjoying a family vacation in Ireland! Nigel misses Hammer so much (or maybe he’s just tired of doing all the work) that we gave him a call to check in and hear […]
The FBI says it has stopped an alleged terror plot aimed at Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn. According to officials, the alleged attack plan involved multiple stages and could have resulted in mass casualties. Investigators say the suspects planned to use explosive-laden drones to strike buildings near the event, […]
Another reason to be a proud Hoosier…and it’s a little cheesy. According to a new survey, the most budget-friendly state for pizza in the country is INDIANA! NetCredit, an online personal lender conducted a 2026 Pizza Index surveying services like DoorDash and 10 of the largest pizza chains about costs on a medium cheese pizza. […]
The Chicago White Sox are blessing fans with a special giveaway this summer. The White Sox announced that, in honor of their most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV, fans will have the chance to receive a limited-edition White Sox pope hat. Fans who purchase tickets for the team’s August 11 game against the Cincinnati Reds […]
Here at the Hammer and Nigel show, we live by the wise words of Norm from “Cheers,” “Well, I never met a beer I didn’t drink.” Every Friday we have a whole segment dedicated to trying different beers, (BEER SAMPLE FRIDAY,) but now we want to know, is there a ‘bad beer.’ A new study […]
Surprising facts about corn's ubiquity, Indiana's corn production, and the unique traits of this versatile crop.