00:00 - 13:14 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV dive into what the Pacers offseason will look like. They also talk about the rule changes to the luxury tax, and what that could mean for the Pacers, as well as what free agents the Pacers might decide to go for. Tony talks about the Pacers defensive struggles, and how they can improve that. 

13:15 - 34:50 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show to talk about the end of the Pacers season and what comes next! They discuss whether the Pacers will extend Pascal Siakam, who will want a max contract. They also talk about the future of Obi Toppin, as well as others currently on the roster. Evan and John wrap up the conversation by taking some guesses as to where some NBA players, like Paul George, end up next season. 

34:51 - 46:41 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports network joins the show! Greg talks with JMV about the Indy 500, which despite being delayed by several hours due to weather, ended up being a thrilling race. They also discuss the passing of NBA legend Bill Walton. 

00:00 - 13:14 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV dive into what the Pacers offseason will look like. They also talk about the rule changes to the luxury tax, and what that could mean for the Pacers, as well as what free agents the Pacers might decide to go for. Tony talks about the Pacers defensive struggles, and how they can improve that. 
13:15 - 34:50 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show to talk about the end of the Pacers season and what comes next! They discuss whether the Pacers will extend Pascal Siakam, who will want a max contract. They also talk about the future of Obi Toppin, as well as others currently on the roster. Evan and John wrap up the conversation by taking some guesses as to where some NBA players, like Paul George, end up next season. 
34:51 - 46:41 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports network joins the show! Greg talks with JMV about the Indy 500, which despite being delayed by several hours due to weather, ended up being a thrilling race. They also discuss the passing of NBA legend Bill Walton.

Mainly sports, mixed in with pop culture. As likely to remember the participants from the 1987 Final Four and the top 10 songs on the charts that same week in 1987. No one is more connected when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts. And no one is in love more with Southern Indiana as JMV.

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Best Of JMV 5-28-24

00:00 – 28:45 – Zach Edey is a Memphis Grizzly, and Kel’el Ware is in Miami; JMV begins the show by breaking down where both those players were drafted, as well as the draft overall. He talks about the situations Edey and Ware now find themselves in, and if they went to good spots. He also discusses an invite to Caitlin Clark from a WWE Superstar.  

28:46 – 41:44 – JMV keeps things rolling by looking at an NBA trade! He also reads some comments from listeners about Obi Toppin and the Pacers! He then takes some calls from Pacer fans! 

41:45 – 1:12:57 – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show! Bob and JMV dive into Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware being drafted by Memphis and Miami respectively. They talk about Round 2 and give their predictions on what the Pacers will do with their 3 picks. JMV discusses where he thinks the Pacers need to improve; Bob dives into that issue as well.  

1:12:58 – 1:23:36 – JMV opens the phone lines back up and takes some calls from Pacer fans! John then breaks down the Pacers first pick in the 2024 Draft! 

1:23:37 – 1:29:47 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by continuing to give insight into the newest member of the Pacers, and the boneheaded way the NBA and ESPN does the draft.   

1:29:48 – 1:59:17 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the release of the Colts training camp schedule, and how the NFL landscape has so dramatically changed regarding training camp. They talk about what happens if the Colts get off to a slow start next season, and how the training camp schedule may reflect on that.  

1:59:18 – 2:06:59 – JMV keeps the show rolling by continuing to breakdown the 2nd round of the NBA Draft  

2:07:00 – 2:14:51 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  

00:00 – 28:45 – Zach Edey is a Memphis Grizzly, and Kel’el Ware is in Miami; JMV begins the show by breaking down where both those players were drafted, as well as the draft overall. He talks about the situations Edey and Ware now find themselves in, and if they went to good spots. He also discusses an invite to Caitlin Clark from a WWE Superstar.  
28:46 – 41:44 – JMV keeps things rolling by looking at an NBA trade! He also reads some comments from listeners about Obi Toppin and the Pacers! He then takes some calls from Pacer fans! 
41:45 – 1:12:57 – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show! Bob and JMV dive into Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware being drafted by Memphis and Miami respectively. They talk about Round 2 and give their predictions on what the Pacers will do with their 3 picks. JMV discusses where he thinks the Pacers need to improve; Bob dives into that issue as well.  
1:12:58 – 1:23:36 – JMV opens the phone lines back up and takes some calls from Pacer fans! John then breaks down the Pacers first pick in the 2024 Draft! 
1:23:37 – 1:29:47 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by continuing to give insight into the newest member of the Pacers, and the boneheaded way the NBA and ESPN does the draft.   
1:29:48 – 1:59:17 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the release of the Colts training camp schedule, and how the NFL landscape has so dramatically changed regarding training camp. They talk about what happens if the Colts get off to a slow start next season, and how the training camp schedule may reflect on that.  
1:59:18 – 2:06:59 – JMV keeps the show rolling by continuing to breakdown the 2nd round of the NBA Draft  
2:07:00 – 2:14:51 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!

Full Show: NBA Draft Round 1 Recap, Round 2 Preview + More!

00:00 - 28:45 - Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show! Bob and JMV dive into Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware being drafted by Memphis and Miami respectively. They talk about Round 2 and give their predictions on what the Pacers will do with their 3 picks. JMV discusses where he thinks the Pacers need to improve; Bob dives into that issue as well. 

28:46 - 53:36 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the release of the Colts training camp schedule, and how the NFL landscape has so dramatically changed regarding training camp. They talk about what happens if the Colts get off to a slow start next season, and how the training camp schedule may reflect on that. 

00:00 - 28:45 - Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show! Bob and JMV dive into Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware being drafted by Memphis and Miami respectively. They talk about Round 2 and give their predictions on what the Pacers will do with their 3 picks. JMV discusses where he thinks the Pacers need to improve; Bob dives into that issue as well. 
28:46 - 53:36 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the release of the Colts training camp schedule, and how the NFL landscape has so dramatically changed regarding training camp. They talk about what happens if the Colts get off to a slow start next season, and how the training camp schedule may reflect on that.

Best Of JMV 6-27-24

00:00 – 28:37 – It's NBA Draft Day, and JMV begins the show by talking about the NBA landscape ahead of round 1! John talks about the Pacers running it back with the same roster, and how he doesn’t want to mess with their style of offense.  

28:38 – 43:20 – JMV dives into a comment he received about potentially trading Myles Turner! He takes a call on the Pacers, and what they need to add this offseason! He also discusses Bennedict Mathurin returning from injury next season. 

43:21 – 46:42 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by discussing another Reds loss, as well as looking at another comment from a listener!  

46:43 – 1:14:57 – JMV speaks to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports ahead of Round 1 of the NBA Draft! JMV and Evan first discuss rumors that the Pacers are interested in certain star players, such as O.G Anunoby. Could the Pacers also be interested in bringing back Paul George? And what would they have to give up to make those moves work? John and Evan also look outside of Indiana, and try and predict what moves we see from other teams. Evan gives his prediction for where Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware will end up.  

1:14:58 – 1:32:29 – JMV wonders if he could win at pickleball despite having never played before. He also reads and answers some questions and comments from listeners of the show, including some about the Pacers!  

1:32:30 – 1:36:04 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show!  

1:36:05 – 2:08:37 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss tonight’s NBA Draft, and what we can expect to see. They talk about where Zach Edey might go, and how important it is for him to land in the right spot. They look back at last year’s draft, and if the Pacers would draft Jarace Walker again. Kevin and John also discuss Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson.  

2:08:38 – 2:16:31 – JMV talks about the game of pickleball, and compares it to him playing basketball! He also takes a phone call from a listener!  

2:16:32 – 2:22:34 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show with some phone calls! 

00:00 – 28:37 – It's NBA Draft Day, and JMV begins the show by talking about the NBA landscape ahead of round 1! John talks about the Pacers running it back with the same roster, and how he doesn’t want to mess with their style of offense.  
28:38 – 43:20 – JMV dives into a comment he received about potentially trading Myles Turner! He takes a call on the Pacers, and what they need to add this offseason! He also discusses Bennedict Mathurin returning from injury next season. 
43:21 – 46:42 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by discussing another Reds loss, as well as looking at another comment from a listener!  
46:43 – 1:14:57 – JMV speaks to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports ahead of Round 1 of the NBA Draft! JMV and Evan first discuss rumors that the Pacers are interested in certain star players, such as O.G Anunoby. Could the Pacers also be interested in bringing back Paul George? And what would they have to give up to make those moves work? John and Evan also look outside of Indiana, and try and predict what moves we see from other teams. Evan gives his prediction for where Zach Edey and Kel’el Ware will end up.  
1:14:58 – 1:32:29 – JMV wonders if he could win at pickleball despite having never played before. He also reads and answers some questions and comments from listeners of the show, including some about the Pacers!  
1:32:30 – 1:36:04 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show!  
1:36:05 – 2:08:37 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB &amp; Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss tonight’s NBA Draft, and what we can expect to see. They talk about where Zach Edey might go, and how important it is for him to land in the right spot. They look back at last year’s draft, and if the Pacers would draft Jarace Walker again. Kevin and John also discuss Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson.  
2:08:38 – 2:16:31 – JMV talks about the game of pickleball, and compares it to him playing basketball! He also takes a phone call from a listener!  
2:16:32 – 2:22:34 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show with some phone calls!

Best Of JMV 5-28-24

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