00:00 - 14:11 - Seerat Sohi of The Ringer joins the show to provide some insight on both the Fever and the Pacers! Seerat and John talk about the struggles the Fever have experienced to begin the season, and what those struggles could do to the hype surrounding Caitlin Clark! They pivot to the Pacers, as Seerat gives her thoughts on the Pacers quick rebuild that saw them unexpectedly make the Eastern Conference Finals!

14:12 - 35:33 - Mike Wells of ESPN joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about the Pacers, and what we can take away from their two playoff series wins over the Bucks and Knicks, as well as their loss in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics. Andrew Nembhard was fantastic for the Pacers in their final games; Mike and JMV get into his value. 

00:00 - 14:11 - Seerat Sohi of The Ringer joins the show to provide some insight on both the Fever and the Pacers! Seerat and John talk about the struggles the Fever have experienced to begin the season, and what those struggles could do to the hype surrounding Caitlin Clark! They pivot to the Pacers, as Seerat gives her thoughts on the Pacers quick rebuild that saw them unexpectedly make the Eastern Conference Finals!
14:12 - 35:33 - Mike Wells of ESPN joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about the Pacers, and what we can take away from their two playoff series wins over the Bucks and Knicks, as well as their loss in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics. Andrew Nembhard was fantastic for the Pacers in their final games; Mike and JMV get into his value.

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 5-31-24

contract extension; JMV talks about the deal, and gives his thoughts on it, as well as on the Pacers committing to running it back with their young core. 

28:51 – 43:17 – JMV discusses the news that former Pacer Paul George is leaving the Clippers to join the 76ers. Some other NBA moves are discussed, including Klay Thompson to the Mavericks.  

43:18 – 45:58 - JMV goes over the most recent moves in the NBA as the first hour draws to a close! 

45:59 – 1:16:35 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV dive into the Copa America, and how important the tournament is. They discuss various scenarios for USMNT in the tournament, and what might happen if things don’t go well tonight against Uruguay. JMV and Greg also talk about Greg being named the Indiana Sportscaster of the Year!  

1:16:36 – 1:29:27 – How will Team USA fare against Uruguay tonight in the Copa America? JMV opens the phone lines up and takes some calls!  

1:29:28 – 1:32:04 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!  

1:32:05 – 2:05:23 – Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the program! Dustin and JMV break down the Obi Toppin extension! They go over the Pacers roster, and their desire to run it back with this group. They talk about some other Pacers free agents, like Doug McDermott and James Johnson. The conversation wraps up with talk of Tyrese Haliburton in the playoffs.  

2:05:24 – 2:13:25 – JMV gives updates from the match between Portugal and Slovenia in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament! He also takes calls from listeners of the show! 

2:13:26 – 2:15:07 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  

contract extension; JMV talks about the deal, and gives his thoughts on it, as well as on the Pacers committing to running it back with their young core. 
28:51 – 43:17 – JMV discusses the news that former Pacer Paul George is leaving the Clippers to join the 76ers. Some other NBA moves are discussed, including Klay Thompson to the Mavericks.  
43:18 – 45:58 - JMV goes over the most recent moves in the NBA as the first hour draws to a close! 
45:59 – 1:16:35 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV dive into the Copa America, and how important the tournament is. They discuss various scenarios for USMNT in the tournament, and what might happen if things don’t go well tonight against Uruguay. JMV and Greg also talk about Greg being named the Indiana Sportscaster of the Year!  
1:16:36 – 1:29:27 – How will Team USA fare against Uruguay tonight in the Copa America? JMV opens the phone lines up and takes some calls!  
1:29:28 – 1:32:04 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!  
1:32:05 – 2:05:23 – Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the program! Dustin and JMV break down the Obi Toppin extension! They go over the Pacers roster, and their desire to run it back with this group. They talk about some other Pacers free agents, like Doug McDermott and James Johnson. The conversation wraps up with talk of Tyrese Haliburton in the playoffs.  
2:05:24 – 2:13:25 – JMV gives updates from the match between Portugal and Slovenia in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament! He also takes calls from listeners of the show! 
2:13:26 – 2:15:07 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!

Full Show: Pacers Re-Signing Obi Toppin, Fever Beat Mercury + More!

00:00 - 27:43 - Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the program! Dustin and JMV break down the Obi Toppin extension! They go over the Pacers roster, and their desire to run it back with this group. They talk about some other Pacers free agents, like Doug McDermott and James Johnson. The conversation wraps up with talk of Tyrese Haliburton in the playoffs. 

27:44 - 52:14 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV dive into the Copa America, and how important the tournament is. They discuss various scenarios for USMNT in the tournament, and what might happen if things don’t go well tonight against Uruguay. JMV and Greg also talk about Greg being named the Indiana Sportscaster of the Year! 

00:00 - 27:43 - Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the program! Dustin and JMV break down the Obi Toppin extension! They go over the Pacers roster, and their desire to run it back with this group. They talk about some other Pacers free agents, like Doug McDermott and James Johnson. The conversation wraps up with talk of Tyrese Haliburton in the playoffs. 
27:44 - 52:14 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV dive into the Copa America, and how important the tournament is. They discuss various scenarios for USMNT in the tournament, and what might happen if things don’t go well tonight against Uruguay. JMV and Greg also talk about Greg being named the Indiana Sportscaster of the Year!

Best Of JMV 7-1-24

0:00-29:45 - The Ride with JMV starts on a Friday talking about the Pacers draft. LIVE from The Corner Bar, JMV and friends discuss the chances that any of Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton or Enrique Freeman see the floor for the young and loaded Indiana Pacers. The  

26:45-46:43 – John, joined by FOX59/CBS4’s Chris Hagan and Gina Glaros of WTHR, breaks down the Pacers draft, talking about all things Pacers and all things life on a Friday 

44:13-1:06:48 – Pat Sullivan, owner of Sullivan Hardware and host of Home and Garden on Saturday mornings on 93.1 WIBC, joins for his segment #AskPat. Pat gives his advice for staying safe during the 4th of July festivities. He also talks about safe grilling practices. Pat then gives Gina advice on what types of plants she should have after accidentally killing her last plant. 

1:06:48-1:34:09 – Chad Buchanan, the general manager of the Indiana Pacers joins the show to talk about the Pacers draft last night. How high are the Pacers on Johnny Furphy and what does his potential look like heading into the future? What are the chances any of the Pacers’ three draft picks will contribute to the franchise any time soon? What was it like drafting a player that you did not meet with pre-draft? Finally, will the Pacers resign Obi Toppin to keep JMV’s mother from showing up with pitchforks? 

1:34:09-2:01:13– D.L Hughley, a comedian performing at the Helium Comedy Club in Indianapolis all weekend. Hughley has a radio show that Indianapolis listeners can hear on our sister station, WTLC. This conversation isn’t one on sports, but they dive into Hughley’s career and comedy in general. 

2:01:13-2:10:49 – JMV continues a free-for-all Friday with Chris Hagan and Gina Glaros. 

2:10:49-2:28:28 – JMV closes the show with Anything Goes. 

0:00-29:45 - The Ride with JMV starts on a Friday talking about the Pacers draft. LIVE from The Corner Bar, JMV and friends discuss the chances that any of Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton or Enrique Freeman see the floor for the young and loaded Indiana Pacers. The  
26:45-46:43 – John, joined by FOX59/CBS4’s Chris Hagan and Gina Glaros of WTHR, breaks down the Pacers draft, talking about all things Pacers and all things life on a Friday 
44:13-1:06:48 – Pat Sullivan, owner of Sullivan Hardware and host of Home and Garden on Saturday mornings on 93.1 WIBC, joins for his segment #AskPat. Pat gives his advice for staying safe during the 4th of July festivities. He also talks about safe grilling practices. Pat then gives Gina advice on what types of plants she should have after accidentally killing her last plant. 
1:06:48-1:34:09 – Chad Buchanan, the general manager of the Indiana Pacers joins the show to talk about the Pacers draft last night. How high are the Pacers on Johnny Furphy and what does his potential look like heading into the future? What are the chances any of the Pacers’ three draft picks will contribute to the franchise any time soon? What was it like drafting a player that you did not meet with pre-draft? Finally, will the Pacers resign Obi Toppin to keep JMV’s mother from showing up with pitchforks? 
1:34:09-2:01:13– D.L Hughley, a comedian performing at the Helium Comedy Club in Indianapolis all weekend. Hughley has a radio show that Indianapolis listeners can hear on our sister station, WTLC. This conversation isn’t one on sports, but they dive into Hughley’s career and comedy in general. 
2:01:13-2:10:49 – JMV continues a free-for-all Friday with Chris Hagan and Gina Glaros. 
2:10:49-2:28:28 – JMV closes the show with Anything Goes.

Best Of JMV 5-31-24

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