Show notes
00:00 – 25:30 – JMV starts the show by talking about the Pacers faceplant against the Hornets last night, and how the team really needs to figure out what’s going on with themselves. He talks about how the Pacers have gone from a team that tires other teams out to being one that looks exhausted. He also gets into the Pacers continuously playing down to inferior opponents.
25:31 – 41:44 – JMV talks to Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network, who previews his packed upcoming weekend of Indiana sports! They talk about the upcoming pairing show for boys high school basketball, and Greg gives his frontrunners for the tournament in each class. They then talk college ball, and Indiana State being ranked for the first time since the Larry Bird era.
41:45 – 1:07:51 – Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show to crunch some numbers now that the 2023-24 NFL Season has ended! JMV and Brad talk about pieces the Colts need to add to get on the level of the 49ers and the Chiefs. They also talk about the decision by the 49ers to receive the ball first in overtime in the Super Bowl, and the logic behind that decision. JMV and John then look at the NFL Draft, and what we might see from several different teams come April. They also discuss Michael Pittman Jr’s future with Indianapolis, as well as the wide receiver free agent class.
1:07:52 – 1:23:20 – Joey Graziano, the NBA Head of Event Strategy, Joey Graziano joins the show to help preview the NBA All-Star Game this weekend! Joey talks about what goes into setting up all of the events that will be taking place in Indianapolis, as well as how they put together all of the acts and entertainment as well!
1:23:21 – 1:25:17 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!
1:25:18 – 1:47:33 – Al Harrington, former Indiana Pacer joins the show ahead of the NBA All-Star Game! Al is joined by Keshia Walker, founder of the BCGA Celebrity Game-A-Thon which will take place on Saturday! Keshia talks about the event, who will benefit from the fundraiser, and more! Al talks about how much basketball he still watches since retiring from the league! He also talks about what type of basketball he gravitates to these days. JMV also asks Al about being a part of the Big 3 League. Amp Harris also joins JMV in studio during the interview.
1:47:34 – 2:05:51 – JMV speaks to Poison frontman Bret Michaels! Bret and JMV talk about the Parti-Gras Tour! They get into the lineup, as well as experiences from previous shows! JMV and Bret talk about the NBA All-Star Game as well, and how big that event will be for the city of Indianapolis!
2:05:52 – 2:09:26 – JMV wraps up the show by talking to Amp Harris about the All-Star Weekend!
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