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Best Of JMV 1-18 Jan 18, 2024

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00:00 - 15:04 - Former NBA executive Bobby Marks joins the show to talk the Pascal Siakam trade! Bobby gives his thoughts on how well Siakam fits with the Pacers, especially at this point of his career. He also talks about what the Pacers will be asking of Siakam, and what this trade could do for the Pacers this season and beyond. John and Bobby also get into if the Pacers will make another move before the trade deadline.

15:05 - 35:27 - Former NBA player and current Pacers radio analyst Eddie Gill joins the show! Eddie gives his initial reaction to the Pascal Siakam trade, and what that means for the Pacers. They also get into Tyrese Haliburton, and when we might see him return to the floor. Eddie also talks about the culture that the Pacers have built. They also touch on the Pacers road trip, and their game tonight against the Kings.

35:28 - 1:06:55 - Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to talk about the Colts and the Jim Irsay situation. Gregg wrote an article about the situation, where he stated his opinion that Irsay should hand control of the Colts over to his daughters. They talk about Irsay’s long history of addiction issues, and how it would be better for Irsay to pass over control now, while he can control who it goes to, and not risk a court deciding who would take over. Gregg and John wrap up the conversation by discuss the Pascal Siakam trade.

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Full Show: Pacers Make Big Trade, Purdue Stomps IU, and More! Jan 17, 2024

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00:00 – 26:16 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the breaking news that the Pacers are trading for Pascal Siakam and giving up 3-first rounders as well as Jordan Nwora and Bruce Brown to do so. Tony East from SI and Locked On Pacers joins the show to help John dive into the deal and break down the terms of the agreement. Tony explains why the Pacers have been interested in getting Siakam, and how he fits on the team. They talk about the compensation the Pacers are giving up, including the picks, and how that may not be as big of a deal as it may seem at first glance. They also get into if Siakam will want to resign with Indiana after the season ends.

26:17 – 38:35 – Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to give his thoughts on the Pacers big trade! Dustin talks about how the deal came about; he also gets into the compensation the Pacers are giving up. He and John get into why the Pacers have been interested in bringing Siakam to Indiana and how he will fit on the team. They then discuss when Siakam might make his Pacers debut.

38:36 – 45:18 – JMV closes the 1st hour of the show out by taking some calls from Pacers fans reacting to the Pascal Siakam trade.

45:19 – 1:11:24 – Josh Schertz, the head coach of the Indiana State Sycamores basketball team, joins the show! Coach Schertz talks about the season his team has had so far, including their win over Missouri State last night. JMV and Coach Schertz talk about some of his more reliable players, and how important it is to have players that you can lean on in big moments on and off the court.

1:11:25 – 1:27:02 – John continues to discuss the Pacers trade for Siakam, and how he thinks it is a good move for the team to make. He opens the phone lines back up and takes some more calls from Pacer fans!

1:27:03 – 1:30:38 – John wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with some more phone calls!

1:30:39 – 2:00:29 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show as the Pacer conversation continues! Kevin gives his thoughts on the Siakam trade, and how it’s a huge shot in the arm for a small market team. He also talks about if there was another player he would have preferred the Pacers got. They also talk about any concerns surrounding Siakam’s durability and age. Kevin and John also discuss the TMZ report regarding Colts owner Jim Irsay.

2:00:30 – 2:15:53 – Jeff Rabjohns of peegs.com joins the show to talk about last nights IU-Purdue game, which Purdue dominated and won 87-66 at Assembly Hall. Jeff and John talk about Hoosier’s head coach Mike Woodson, who is facing growing dissatisfaction from IU fans over the performance of his team. Jeff talks about Woodson’s tenure at IU, and what changes he needs to make after the season ends.

2:15:54 – 2:18:50 – JMV closes out the show!

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Best Of JMV 1-17 Jan 17, 2024

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00:00 - 14:09 - Tony East from SI and Locked On Pacers joins the show to help John dive into the deal and break down the terms of the agreement. Tony explains why the Pacers have been interested in getting Siakam, and how he fits on the team. They talk about the compensation the Pacers are giving up, including the picks, and how that may not be as big of a deal as it may seem at first glance. They also get into if Siakam will want to resign with Indiana after the season ends.

14:10 - 21:52 - Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to give his thoughts on the Pacers big trade! Dustin talks about how the deal came about; he also gets into the compensation the Pacers are giving up. He and John get into why the Pacers have been interested in bringing Siakam to Indiana and how he will fit on the team. They then discuss when Siakam might make his Pacers debut.

21:53 - 50:26 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show as the Pacer conversation continues! Kevin gives his thoughts on the Siakam trade, and how it’s a huge shot in the arm for a small market team. He also talks about if there was another player he would have preferred the Pacers got. They also talk about any concerns surrounding Siakam’s durability and age. Kevin and John also discuss the TMZ report regarding Colts owner Jim Irsay.

50:27 - 1:04:39 - Jeff Rabjohns of peegs.com joins the show to talk about last nights IU-Purdue game, which Purdue dominated and won 87-66 at Assembly Hall. Jeff and John talk about Hoosier’s head coach Mike Woodson, who is facing growing dissatisfaction from IU fans over the performance of his team. Jeff talks about Woodson’s tenure at IU, and what changes he needs to make after the season ends.

1:04:40 - 1:25:32 - Josh Schertz, the head coach of the Indiana State Sycamores basketball team, joins the show! Coach Schertz talks about the season his team has had so far, including their win over Missouri State last night. JMV and Coach Schertz talk about some of his more reliable players, and how important it is to have players that you can lean on in big moments on and off the court.

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Full Show: Greg Rakestraw, Brad Spielberger, Alex Golden and Noah Eagle Join! Jan 16, 2024

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00:00 – 26:10 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about tonight's showdown between IU and Purdue! He talks about the NFL Wild Card round, which wrapped up last night with the Buccaneers upsetting former Colts OC Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also touches on the Pacers loss to the Jazz last night.

26:11 – 41:26 – Greg Rakestraw, winner of the 2023 NSMA Indiana Sportscaster of the Year Award and of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg gives his thoughts on the Hoosiers' big matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers tonight. John asks Greg about Xavier Johnson, and if he could be a key contributor tonight against Purdue.

41:27 – 1:08:55 – Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show! Brad and John discuss what players might be available on offense in free agency that the Colts might be interested in. They also look into the draft and who the Colts might take at the 15th spot. They then talk about last night's Eagles-Buccaneers game, where the Bucs upset the defending NFC Champions and sent them home. John and Brad dive deep into the Eagles collapse, after they started the season 10-1 and ultimately finish 11-7.

1:08:56 – 1:24:18 – JMV keeps things rolling by opening the phone lines up and taking some calls!

1:24:19 – 1:30:20 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about the Indiana State Sycamores, as well as Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and his future in Pittsburgh. He takes one more call before closing out the hour!

1:30:21 – 1:49:58 – Alex Golden of Setting The Pace joins the show to talk some Pacers! Alex gives his thoughts on the potential for the Pacers to try and go get Pascal Siakam, and if they Pacers should be interested. They dive into what pieces the Pacers would be willing to part with if Siakam is actually on the table for Indiana, as well as what pieces JMV does NOT want to see the Pacers give up.

1:49:59 – 2:08:13 – Noah Eagle of Peacock, who will be on the call of IU-Purdue, joins the show to preview tonight’s matchup! Noah and John discuss the environment of Assembly Hall, and how it is one of the best places to play in college basketball. They also talk about this Hoosiers team, and the difference in how they play on the road vs at home. They discuss if Xavier Johnson will see more minutes tonight after riding the bench a bit.

2:08:14 – 2:15:59 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!

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Best Of JMV 1-16 Jan 16, 2024

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00:00 - 20:38 - Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show! Brad and John discuss what players might be available on offense in free agency that the Colts might be interested in. They also look into the draft and who the Colts might take at the 15th spot. They then talk about last night's Eagles-Buccaneers game, where the Bucs upset the defending NFC Champions and sent them home. John and Brad dive deep into the Eagles collapse, after they started the season 10-1 and ultimately finish 11-7.

20:39 - 38:23 - Noah Eagle of Peacock, who will be on the call of IU-Purdue, joins the show to preview tonight’s matchup! Noah and John discuss the environment of Assembly Hall, and how it is one of the best places to play in college basketball. They also talk about this Hoosiers team, and the difference in how they play on the road vs at home. They discuss if Xavier Johnson will see more minutes tonight after riding the bench a bit.

38:24 - 56:45 - Alex Golden of Setting The Pace joins the show to talk some Pacers! Alex gives his thoughts on the potential for the Pacers to try and go get Pascal Siakam, and if they Pacers should be interested. They dive into what pieces the Pacers would be willing to part with if Siakam is actually on the table for Indiana, as well as what pieces JMV does NOT want to see the Pacers give up.

56:46 - 1:10:19 - Greg Rakestraw, winner of the 2023 NSMA Indiana Sportscaster of the Year Award and of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg gives his thoughts on the Hoosiers' big matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers tonight. John asks Greg about Xavier Johnson, and if he could be a key contributor tonight against Purdue.

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Full Show: NFL Wild Card Reaction, Rob Blackman, Jeremiah Johnson and Stephen Holder Join! Jan 15, 2024

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00:00 – 25:34 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the NFL Wild Card Round, and the games that we saw this weekend. He talks about the Lions win against the Rams, their first playoff victory in 32 years. He dives into how big of a moment that was for Detroit. He also talks the Pacers and their loss to the Denver Nuggets.

25:35 – 43:40 – Voice of the Boilermakers Rob Blackman joins the show ahead of the inner-state showdown between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers! Rob and John talk Purdue’s win over Penn State, and how it was a nice rebound after losing to Nebraska. They then preview the matchup between the Hoosiers and the Boilermakers.

43:41 – 1:12:35 – Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana calls from Utah to give an update on the Pacers western road trip! John and Jeremiah dive into the Pacers tough January schedule, and how their play earlier in December gave them a bit of leeway on this road trip. They also break down the Pacers loss to the Nuggets. JJ talks about Tyrese Haliburton, and how he has looked since the he started missing time with a hamstring injury.

1:12:36 – 1:23:48 – JMV responds to an email from a listener on Texans quarterback C.J Stroud as well as Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

1:23:49 – 1:28:38 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!

1:28:39 – 1:58:26 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to talk some NFL with John! Stephen and JMV talk about the rookie season of Texans quarterback C.J Stroud, and how impressive it was. They also discuss the electric environment at Lucas Oil in the Colts season-ending loss to Houston, and how disappointing it was that the Colts didn’t get the job done. They get into what pieces the Colts need to add this offseason, as well as the defense and why the Colts are bringing DC Gus Bradley back next year.

1:58:27 - 2:07:46 - JMV keeps the show rolling by talking the NFL playoffs, and how great it is for Lions fans to finally have a team worth rooting for.

2:07:47 - 2:14:37 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!

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Best Of JMV 1-15 Jan 15, 2024

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00:00 - 28:13 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to talk some NFL with John! Stephen and JMV talk about the rookie season of Texans quarterback C.J Stroud, and how impressive it was. They also discuss the electric environment at Lucas Oil in the Colts season-ending loss to Houston, and how disappointing it was that the Colts didn’t get the job done. They get into what pieces the Colts need to add this offseason, as well as the defense and why the Colts are bringing DC Gus Bradley back next year.

28:14 - 54:21 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana calls from Utah to give an update on the Pacers western road trip! John and Jeremiah dive into the Pacers tough January schedule, and how their play earlier in December gave them a bit of leeway on this road trip. They also break down the Pacers loss to the Nuggets. JJ talks about Tyrese Haliburton, and how he has looked since the he started missing time with a hamstring injury.

54:22 - 1:10:48 - Voice of the Boilermakers Rob Blackman joins the show ahead of the inner-state showdown between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers! Rob and John talk Purdue’s win over Penn State, and how it was a nice rebound after losing to Nebraska. They then preview the matchup between the Hoosiers and the Boilermakers.

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Full Show: Bob Lovell, Don Fischer, Mike Wells and Chris Denari Join! Jan 12, 2024

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00:00 – 28:00 – JMV kicks off the show by talking the end of the Colts season as we are a day away from the start of the NFL Wild Card round. He also briefly previews tonight's Pacers game against the Hawks. Coach Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk then joins the show to dive into the sports weekend with John! They talk high school basketball, and how we’re at the point of the season where teams have had enough time to find out who they are. There are some interesting matchups happening tonight; Bob and John give a preview of those games. They then talk college hoops, and IU’s recent struggles, as well as Butler basketball.

28:01 – 47:29 – Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show to talk about tonight’s matchup against Minnesota. They dive into IU’s recent struggles, most notably against Rutgers this week, and how IU needs to pick things up soon or risk missing the tournament in March. They talk about the impact Xavier Johnson’s ejection against Rutgers had on this young Hoosiers squad.

47:30 – 1:13:47 – Mike Wells of ESPN joins the show for his weekly Friday conversation with John! Mike and John dive back into last Saturday’s Colts-Texans game, and the 4th-and-1 call that ultimately ended the Colts season. They also talk about Chris Ballard's season-ending press conference, and the vibe Ballard gave off. The two of them discuss the moves they hope Ballard makes this offseason. They then move on to the Pacers, and the injury to Tyrese Haliburton.

1:13:48 – 1:24:35 – JMV keeps the show going by answering some questions from listeners online! He also previews the weekend of college basketball, before talking about the news that Alabama football has hired it’s new head coach.

1:24:36 – 1:33:01 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with some phone calls!

1:33:02 – 2:00:10 – JMV begins the 3rd hour of the show by talking about the news that Alabama has hired former Hoosiers OC and Washington head coach Kalen DaBoer as the new head coach of the Crimson Tide. He opens the phone lines back up and takes more calls from listeners of the show!

2:00:11 – 2:17:55 – Chris Denari, the TV voice of the Pacers, joins the show to talk about tonight’s Pacers-Hawks matchup! Chris and John dive into tonight’s game, as well as Myles Turner, who’s career has really taken off since Tyrese Haliburton joined Indy. They talk T.J McConnell, and what he brings to the court for the Pacers.

2:17:56 – 2:20:13 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour with a phone call!

2:20:14 – 2:424:22 – The show ends with some Anything Goes!

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Best Of JMV 1-12 Jan 12, 2024

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00:00 - 14:31 - Chris Denari, the TV voice of the Pacers, joins the show to talk about tonight’s Pacers-Hawks matchup! Chris and John dive into tonight’s game, as well as Myles Turner, who’s career has really taken off since Tyrese Haliburton joined Indy. They talk T.J McConnell, and what he brings to the court for the Pacers.

14:32 - 38:11 - Mike Wells of ESPN joins the show for his weekly Friday conversation with John! Mike and John dive back into last Saturday’s Colts-Texans game, and the 4th-and-1 call that ultimately ended the Colts season. They also talk about Chris Ballard's season-ending press conference, and the vibe Ballard gave off. The two of them discuss the moves they hope Ballard makes this offseason. They then move on to the Pacers, and the injury to Tyrese Haliburton.

38:12 - 55:39 - Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show to talk about tonight’s matchup against Minnesota. They dive into IU’s recent struggles, most notably against Rutgers this week, and how IU needs to pick things up soon or risk missing the tournament in March. They talk about the impact Xavier Johnson’s ejection against Rutgers had on this young Hoosiers squad.

55:40 - 1:10:07 - Coach Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk then joins the show to dive into the sports weekend with John! They talk high school basketball, and how we’re at the point of the season where teams have had enough time to find out who they are. There are some interesting matchups happening tonight; Bob and John give a preview of those games. They then talk college hoops, and IU’s recent struggles, as well as Butler basketball.

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Full Show: NFL Wild Card Picks, Rick Venturi and Mike Chappell Join! Jan 11, 2024

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00:00 – 27:31 – JMV kicks off the show LIVE from Parks Place Pub in Fishers by talking about Colts GM Chris Ballard and his season-ending press conference today. He talks about what the Colts are going to do in free agency, as well as what Anthony Richardson needs to do moving forward as he essentially begins his rookie season again. H also touches on last night's Pacers win over the Wizards, 112-104.

27:32 – 40:52 – JMV continues to talk about Anthony Richardson and his comments to the media today, including his comments about how he doesn’t think he needs to change his style of play. JMV and betting analyst Brent Holverson dive into the NFL Wild Card round, and talk some of the games we have coming up this weekend.

40:53 – 47:13 – JMV wraps up the first hour by continuing to discuss Chris Ballard’s comments today to the media. He also takes a call from a listener of the show!

47:14 – 1:14:01 – JMV and Brent Holverson give their Wild Card Picks in the FINAL Larceny Lock’s and Lunazul Tequila Shots of the season!

1:14:02 – 1:31:28 – Former Colts coach and current Colts radio color analyst Rick Venturi joins the show to give his yearly breakdown of the Colts season! Rick and John first talk about all of the crazy coaching changes, both in the NFL and in college, and how it truly is the end of a coaching era. They then dive into the season-ending press conference by Anthony Richardson and Chris Ballard. Rick also gives his thoughts on what we saw from Anthony Richardson.

1:31:29 – 1:38:30 – JMV and Rick Venturi continue to dive into the Colts 2023-24 season, and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, as the 2nd hour of the show comes to a close.

1:38:31 – 2:07:41 – Rick Venturi rejoins for a 3rd segment as he continues to dive into the Colts season! He and John talk a bit more about Michael Pittman Jr. They talk about if the Colts will add another receiver in free agency, as well as the Colts tight end group and what changes we might expect with that group. They then pivot to the Colts defense, and what Rick’s opinions are on the Colts scheme and personnel.

2:07:42 – 2:18:15 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins to give his opinions on the end of the Colts season, and the press conferences by Ballard and Richardson. They talk about the Colts defense, and the future of Colts DC Gus Bradley. Mike talks about if Bradley got a fair shake at DC this season with the players he had to work with, especially in the secondary. They also discuss if there is reason to be concerned about Colts owner Jim Irsay, who is reportedly suffering from a severe respiratory illness and hasn’t been around the team recently.

2:18:16 – 2:23:56 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!

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