Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan joins JMV to discuss the NBA Draft Lottery misfortune, and what the Pacers can do going forward. 

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan joins JMV to discuss the NBA Draft Lottery misfortune, and what the Pacers can do going forward.&nbsp;

Step into the realm of unconventional sports talk with JMV on "The Ride With JMV," where the excitement of Indianapolis sports meets unique locations and vibrant atmospheres.

Join JMV, a seasoned radio personality on 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis, as he hosts the sports evening drive show that brings you the latest topics and conversations surrounding Indianapolis sports.

Whether he's broadcasting from bars, backyards, businesses, or any place that invites his lively presence, JMV offers a fresh perspective on sports news, engaging discussions, and entertaining banter.

Tune in to "The Ride With JMV" for a one-of-a-kind sports experience that goes beyond the traditional studio setting.

Step into the realm of unconventional sports talk with JMV on "The Ride With JMV," where the excitement of Indianapolis sports meets unique locations and vibrant atmospheres.
Join JMV, a seasoned radio personality on 93.5 &amp; 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis, as he hosts the sports evening drive show that brings you the latest topics and conversations surrounding Indianapolis sports.
Whether he's broadcasting from bars, backyards, businesses, or any place that invites his lively presence, JMV offers a fresh perspective on sports news, engaging discussions, and entertaining banter.
Tune in to "The Ride With JMV" for a one-of-a-kind sports experience that goes beyond the traditional studio setting.

The Ride with JMV

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Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan On Draft Lottery Disappointment

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00:00 - 24:48 - JMV opens the show by talking about the importance of Team USA getting out of the group stage in the World Cup, how the NBA’s flopping problem takes away from what the postseason should really be about, the unsurprising way that game six of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and the Spurs played out, and more! 

24:49 - 41:28 - Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss where the Colts could go in free agency, how they may handle attrition throughout training camp, how Daniel Jones surprised him during OTAs, and more! 

41:29 - 44:39 - JMV previews this weekend’s MLB matchups, the conclusion of the Fever’s road trip, and game five of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens. 

44:40 - 1:14:31 - Pat Sullivan joins JMV for Ask Pat, talking all things home and garden and taking questions from listeners! 

1:14:32 - 1:21:57 - JMV reminisces on the Reds’ 1990 World Series win over the Oakland Athletics on Eric Davis’ 64th birthday, talks about what went wrong for the Fever in the Bay Area against Golden State, and why the NBA can’t afford to accept flopping as part of the game. 

1:21:58 - 1:29:44 - JMV discusses Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti’s recent statement on the unsustainable nature of NIL in college athletics and what can be done to fix the current system before things pass the point of no return. He also compares USA Soccer to one of Indy’s sports teams and says that at some point the team has to prove something. 

1:29:45 - 1:59:29 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins JMV to talk about what went wrong in the team’s loss at Golden State, how the team is gelling in the early part of the season, the consequences of a short offseason, the ramifications of game seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals, and more! 

1:59:16 - 2:08:03 - JMV talks about what’s on tap for tomorrow’s All Request Saturday Night tomorrow, which will include a wide variety of music. He also ponders the idea of the NBA widening the floor and other potential rule changes. 

2:08:24 - 2:11:43 - JMV recalls one of the strangest delays in the history of the NBA Playoffs and shouts out one of his favorite NBA accounts on X/Twitter. 

2:11:44 - 2:30:16 - JMV previews game five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final as the Carolina Hurricanes look to close out the Montreal Canadiens in Raleigh, introduces producer Nick, and re-introduces second-year Colts cornerback Justin Walley! 

00:00 - 24:48 - JMV opens the show by talking about the importance of Team USA getting out of the group stage in the World Cup, how the NBA&rsquo;s flopping problem takes away from what the postseason should really be about, the unsurprising way that game six of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and the Spurs played out, and more!&nbsp;
24:49 - 41:28 - Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss where the Colts could go in free agency, how they may handle attrition throughout training camp, how Daniel Jones surprised him during OTAs, and more!&nbsp;
41:29 - 44:39 - JMV previews this weekend&rsquo;s MLB matchups, the conclusion of the Fever&rsquo;s road trip, and game five of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens.&nbsp;
44:40 - 1:14:31 - Pat Sullivan joins JMV for Ask Pat, talking all things home and garden and taking questions from listeners!&nbsp;
1:14:32 - 1:21:57 - JMV reminisces on the Reds&rsquo; 1990 World Series win over the Oakland Athletics on Eric Davis&rsquo; 64th birthday, talks about what went wrong for the Fever in the Bay Area against Golden State, and why the NBA can&rsquo;t afford to accept flopping as part of the game.&nbsp;
1:21:58 - 1:29:44 - JMV discusses Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti&rsquo;s recent statement on the unsustainable nature of NIL in college athletics and what can be done to fix the current system before things pass the point of no return. He also compares USA Soccer to one of Indy&rsquo;s sports teams and says that at some point the team has to prove something.&nbsp;
1:29:45 - 1:59:29 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins JMV to talk about what went wrong in the team&rsquo;s loss at Golden State, how the team is gelling in the early part of the season, the consequences of a short offseason, the ramifications of game seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals, and more!&nbsp;
1:59:16 - 2:08:03 - JMV talks about what&rsquo;s on tap for tomorrow&rsquo;s All Request Saturday Night tomorrow, which will include a wide variety of music. He also ponders the idea of the NBA widening the floor and other potential rule changes.&nbsp;
2:08:24 - 2:11:43 - JMV recalls one of the strangest delays in the history of the NBA Playoffs and shouts out one of his favorite NBA accounts on X/Twitter.&nbsp;
2:11:44 - 2:30:16 - JMV previews game five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final as the Carolina Hurricanes look to close out the Montreal Canadiens in Raleigh, introduces producer Nick, and re-introduces second-year Colts cornerback Justin Walley!&nbsp;

Full show: #AskPat returns, Tony East joins, and more!

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00:00 - 14:45 - Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss where the Colts could go in free agency, how they may handle attrition throughout training camp, how Daniel Jones surprised him during OTAs, and more! 
14:46 - 42:38 - Pat Sullivan joins JMV for Ask Pat, talking all things home and garden and taking questions from listeners! 
42:39 - 1:10:43 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins JMV to talk about what went wrong in the team’s loss at Golden State, how the team is gelling in the early part of the season, the consequences of a short offseason, the ramifications of game seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals, and more! 

00:00 - 14:45 - Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss where the Colts could go in free agency, how they may handle attrition throughout training camp, how Daniel Jones surprised him during OTAs, and more!&nbsp; 14:46 - 42:38 - Pat Sullivan joins JMV for Ask Pat, talking all things home and garden and taking questions from listeners!&nbsp; 42:39 - 1:10:43 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins JMV to talk about what went wrong in the team&rsquo;s loss at Golden State, how the team is gelling in the early part of the season, the consequences of a short offseason, the ramifications of game seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals, and more!&nbsp;

Best of JMV 5-29-26

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00:00 – 24:02 – Greg Rakestraw fills in for JMV from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway! He begins the show by explaining how he ended up in this “substitute teacher” role and where listeners can find him throughout the World Cup. He also dives into exciting events on the local sports calendar over the next few weeks, as well as the unexpected passing of Claude Lemieux.  

24:03-37:14 – Greg discusses the newly-released Indy 500 ratings and how the IndyCar series is on an upward trajectory despite a slight dip in viewership year-over-year.  

37:15 – 46:40 – Greg talks about how the Twitter/X algorithm finally got things right and how JMV has “diplomatic immunity,” followed by the new NBA anti-taking measures that will take effect next year.  

46:41 – 1:06:00 - University of Indianapolis baseball coach Al Ready joins Greg to preview the Division II Men’s College World Series and how the Greyhounds’ season has unfolded. He talks about his team’s offense and how difficult they are to stop as well as his confidence as they head to Cary, North Carolina.  

1:06:01 – 1:19:58 - Fever radio broadcaster John Nolan joins Greg to preview the Fever’s game at the Golden State Valkyries tonight at 10 p.m. on The Fan. He dives into the players who have had the biggest impact on the team through six games, including offseason addition Myisha Hines-Allen. He also lays out the team’s potential path to a No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs and talks about his upcoming first trip to Portland as the Fever get set to head north to face the Fire. 

1:19:59 –1:31:25 – Greg runs through Purdue men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule, which was fully released today. Highlights include the Ft. Myers Tip-Off, a neutral-site game against Gonzaga, a road trip to Iowa State and a home game against Tennessee. He also examines how different the Boilers’ roster will look and previews the Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series, which will feature Purdue commit Luke Ertel.  

1:31:26 – 1:54:48 - Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to talk about the most important part of Colts OTAs: The quarterback situation, specifically how much of the Colts’ 2026 season hinges on Daniel Jones in his return from injury. He also gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s outlook and more! 

1:54:49 – 2:06:28 – Greg talks about the Soccer Shootout with Michelob Ultra and how listeners have five chances over the next couple of weeks to win a trip to a World Cup quarterfinal game. He also explains Fort Wayne FC’s new soccer stadium, where they stand in the United States soccer landscape, and dives deeper into the new NBA Draft Lottery structure.  

2:06:29 – 2:17:20 – Mike Broughton joins Greg to discuss the upcoming Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series. They preview the different matchups between the two states and talk about the opportunities that fans will have to see the best up-and-coming talent in the region, including Ertel from Mt. Vernon, who Broughton compares to IU’s Damon Bailey.  

00:00&nbsp;&ndash; 24:02&nbsp;&ndash; Greg Rakestraw fills in for JMV from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway! He begins the show by explaining how he ended up in this &ldquo;substitute teacher&rdquo; role&nbsp;and where listeners can find him throughout the World Cup.&nbsp;He also&nbsp;dives into&nbsp;exciting events on the local sports calendar over the next few&nbsp;weeks, as well as the unexpected passing of Claude Lemieux.&nbsp;&nbsp;
24:03-37:14&nbsp;&ndash; Greg&nbsp;discusses the newly-released Indy 500 ratings&nbsp;and how the IndyCar series is on an upward trajectory despite a slight dip in viewership&nbsp;year-over-year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
37:15&nbsp;&ndash; 46:40&nbsp;&ndash; Greg&nbsp;talks about how the Twitter/X algorithm finally got things right and how JMV has &ldquo;diplomatic immunity,&rdquo; followed by the&nbsp;new&nbsp;NBA anti-taking measures&nbsp;that will take effect next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
46:41 &ndash; 1:06:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;University of Indianapolis baseball coach Al Ready joins Greg&nbsp;to preview the Division II Men&rsquo;s College World Series&nbsp;and how the&nbsp;Greyhounds&rsquo;&nbsp;season has unfolded.&nbsp;He talks about his team&rsquo;s offense and how difficult&nbsp;they are&nbsp;to stop as well as his confidence as they head to Cary, North Carolina.&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:06:01&nbsp;&ndash; 1:19:58&nbsp;-&nbsp;Fever radio broadcaster John Nolan joins Greg&nbsp;to preview the Fever&rsquo;s game at the Golden State Valkyries tonight at 10 p.m. on The Fan.&nbsp;He dives into the players who have had the biggest impact on the team through six games, including offseason addition Myisha Hines-Allen.&nbsp;He also lays out the team&rsquo;s potential path to a No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs&nbsp;and talks about his upcoming first trip to Portland as the Fever&nbsp;get&nbsp;set to head north to face the Fire.&nbsp;
1:19:59&nbsp;&ndash;1:31:25&nbsp;&ndash; Greg runs through Purdue men&rsquo;s basketball&rsquo;s non-conference schedule, which was fully released today. Highlights include the Ft. Myers Tip-Off, a neutral-site game against Gonzaga, a road trip to Iowa&nbsp;State&nbsp;and a home game against Tennessee. He also examines how different the&nbsp;Boilers&rsquo; roster will look and previews the Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star&nbsp;Series, which will feature Purdue commit Luke Ertel.&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:31:26&nbsp;&ndash; 1:54:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins the show&nbsp;to talk about the most important part of Colts OTAs: The quarterback situation, specifically how much of the Colts&rsquo; 2026&nbsp;season&nbsp;hinges on Daniel Jones in his return from injury.&nbsp;He also gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s outlook and more!&nbsp;
1:54:49&nbsp;&ndash; 2:06:28&nbsp;&ndash; Greg talks about the Soccer Shootout with Michelob Ultra and how listeners have five chances over the next couple of weeks to win a trip to a World Cup quarterfinal game.&nbsp;He also explains Fort Wayne FC&rsquo;s new soccer stadium,&nbsp;where they stand in the United States soccer landscape, and dives deeper into the new NBA Draft Lottery structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;
2:06:29&nbsp;&ndash; 2:17:20&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Mike Broughton joins Greg&nbsp;to discuss the upcoming Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series. They preview the different matchups between the two states and talk about the opportunities that fans will have to see the best up-and-coming talent in the region, including Ertel from Mt. Vernon, who Broughton compares to IU&rsquo;s Damon Bailey.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Full Show: Greg Rakestraw Fills in from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway!

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Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan On Draft Lottery Disappointment

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