The Ride with JMV Podcast

00:00 – 23:52 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the comments Pacers president Kevin Pritchard made to the media today about Myles Turner’s departure to Milwaukee. 23:53 – 37:58 – JMV talks more about Myles Turner leaving the Pacers, as well as the Pacers making the move to acquire Jay Huff, as well as re-signing James Wiseman. He also takes some calls from listeners of the show! 37:59 – 42:19 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with another phone call! 42:20 – 1:05:52 – Pat Boylan from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show! Pat and JMV first discuss Myles Turner’s departure, and Kevin Pritchard’s comments on what happened. They also discuss the Indiana Fever, and their up-and-down play without Caitlin Clark. 1:05:53 – 1:20:24 – Memphis Grizzlies beat writer Damichael Cole joins the show to help breakdown the Pacers acquiring former Grizzly Jay Huff, and how Huff fits in with the Pacers roster. 1:20:25 – 1:23:08 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:23:09 - 1:48:39 – Dustin Dopirak of the IndyStar joins the show! Dustin and JMV discuss Myles Turner leaving Indy for Milwaukee. They also talk about Turner’s fit with the Bucks, what his legacy will be with the Pacers, the new Pacers additions and more! 1:48:40 – 1:56:48 – JMV reads some comments from listeners and takes another call! 1:56:49 – 2:03:53 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 20:27 - Pat Boylan from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show! Pat and JMV first discuss Myles Turner’s departure, and Kevin Pritchard’s comments on what happened. They also discuss the Indiana Fever, and their up-and-down play without Caitlin Clark. 20:28 - 31:13 - Memphis Grizzlies beat writer Damichael Cole joins the show to help breakdown the Pacers acquiring former Grizzly Jay Huff, and how Huff fits in with the Pacers roster. 31:14 - 54:30 - Dustin Dopirak of the IndyStar joins the show! Dustin and JMV discuss Myles Turner leaving Indy for Milwaukee. They also talk about Turner’s fit with the Bucks, what his legacy will be with the Pacers, the new Pacers additions and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 23:07 – JMV begins the show by talking about the passing of Don Hein, former WTHR sports director and anchor. Rich Nye from WTHR joins the show to talk about Don’s passing, and his legacy here in Indianapolis. 23:08 – 40:04 – Shaka Smart, the head coach for the Marquette men’s basketball team, joins JMV to discuss the Pacers drafting his former player Kam Jones in the 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft! They talk about how Jones fits with the Pacers, and what qualities he has that will help his transition to the NBA. 40:05 – 42:46 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking about the 40th anniversary of Back To The Future! 42:47 – 1:05:20 - JMV talks to Coach Ritchie McKay of Liberty, who coached the Pacers other 2nd round selection, Taelon Peter. Coach McKay and JMV discuss Taelon’s fit with the Pacers, his journey to the NBA, and what impact he might have in his Pacers career. 1:05:21 – 1:23:15 – Native Hoosier and now-retired MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about the decision to end his baseball career! Tucker and JMV reflect on his baseball career, and look ahead to what he’ll do now that he’s hung up the cleats. 1:23:15 – 1:27:00 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:27:00 – 1:50:55 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV first reflect on the passing of Don Hein of WTHR, as well as Indy sports writer Dick Mittman. Mike and JMV also talk about the Pacers and where they go from here, as well as the upcoming Colts season. 1:50:56 – 2:08:28 – JMV takes some calls from listeners, including some who have stories about Dick Mittman and Don Hein (including the legendary Reb Porter) 2:08:28 – 2:08:43 – JMV quickly wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 15:59 - Shaka Smart, the head coach for the Marquette men’s basketball team, joins JMV to discuss the Pacers drafting his former player Kam Jones in the 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft! They talk about how Jones fits with the Pacers, and what qualities he has that will help his transition to the NBA. 16;00 - 36:45 - JMV talks to Coach Ritchie McKay of Liberty, who coached the Pacers other 2nd round selection, Taelon Peter. Coach McKay and JMV discuss Taelon’s fit with the Pacers, his journey to the NBA, and what impact he might have in his Pacers career. 36:46 - 52:15 - Native Hoosier and now-retired MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about the decision to end his baseball career! Tucker and JMV reflect on his baseball career, and look ahead to what he’ll do now that he’s hung up the cleats. 52:16 - 1:10:49 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV first reflect on the passing of Don Hein of WTHR, as well as Indy sports writer Dick Mittman. Mike and JMV also talk about the Pacers and where they go from here, as well as the upcoming Colts season. 1:10:50 - 1:24:49 - Rich Nye from WTHR joins the show to talk about Don’s passing, and his legacy here in Indianapolis.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:30 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Indiana Fever winning the Commissioners Cup over the Minnesota Lynx! He also continues to react to Myles Turner leaving the Pacers for the Bucks. 22:31 – 39:30 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! They first discuss Kevin’s trip to Oregon! They then discuss Myles Turner leaving Indiana for Milwaukee, and if it was a result of Haliburton’s injury, or if the Pacers got outplayed. They also discuss who the Pacers might try to replace Turner with. 39:31 – 43:09 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 43:10 – 1:05:47 – Tricia Whitaker from Apple TV and Sydney Parrish, guard for the IU Women’s Basketball Team, join JMV to discuss their new podcast! They go over where the idea came from and what the podcast will look like, and who they are hoping to have on as guests! 1:05:48 – 1:19:35 – JMV opens the phone lines up and takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:19:36 – 1:27:34 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with another phone call! 1:27:35 – 1:45:37 – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show! Bob and JMV discuss Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee, and how the Pacers let him walk away. They also talk about Deandre Ayton, and any potential fit he would have with the Pacers. 1:45:38 – 2:00:38 – ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins the show to help break down the details of Myles Turner leaving Indiana for Milwaukee. They discuss who might the Pacers pick to replace Turner! 2:00:39 – 2:04:25 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 12:52 - ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins the show to help break down the details of Myles Turner leaving Indiana for Milwaukee. They discuss who might the Pacers pick to replace Turner! 12:53 - 28:50 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! They first discuss Kevin’s trip to Oregon! They then discuss Myles Turner leaving Indiana for Milwaukee, and if it was a result of Haliburton’s injury, or if the Pacers got outplayed. They also discuss who the Pacers might try to replace Turner with. 28:51 - 47:00 - Tricia Whitaker from Apple TV and Sydney Parrish, guard for the IU Women’s Basketball Team, join JMV to discuss their new podcast! They go over where the idea came from and what the podcast will look like, and who they are hoping to have on as guests! 47:01 - 1:00:31 - Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show! Bob and JMV discuss Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee, and how the Pacers let him walk away. They also talk about Deandre Ayton, and any potential fit he would have with the Pacers.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 25:42 – JMV is back in the saddle, and he kicks things off by reacting to the news that Myles Turner is signing with the Milwaukee Bucks. He gives his take on the move, where the Pacers go from here, and what Turner’s legacy in Indy will be. 25:43 – 40:52 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg and JMV react to the Myles Turner news, and look ahead to what next season will be like for Indiana. They also wonder what the Pacers offer to Turner was, and if they let him walk or got outplayed. 40:53 – 46:43 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 46:44 – 1:08:46 – John talks more about the Myles Turner news, how Turner will fit with the Bucks, and if he will have the same amount of success playing without Tyrese Haliburton. He takes some calls from listeners as well! 1:08:47 – 1:23:46 – JMV goes back to the phone lines as the show keeps rolling! 1:23:47 – 1:29:56 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with another phone call! 1:29:57 – 1:50:12 – Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins the show! Kevin and JMV try and make some sense of Myles Turner going to the Bucks, and try and figure out who will fill the hole at center? They also discuss the financial aspects of the deal for Milwaukee, and how they managed to swing this move. 1:50:13 – 2:08:56 – Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss the Myles Turner news, what the Pacers do from here, and how we got to this point where the longest-tenured Pacer on the roster is now leaving for a hated divisional rival. 2:06:57 - 2:12:04 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 17:49 - Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins the show! Kevin and JMV try and make some sense of Myles Turner going to the Bucks, and try and figure out who will fill the hole at center? They also discuss the financial aspects of the deal for Milwaukee, and how they managed to swing this move. 17:50 - 29:13 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg and JMV react to the Myles Turner news, and look ahead to what next season will be like for Indiana. They also wonder what the Pacers offer to Turner was, and if they let him walk or got outplayed. 29:14 - 43:32 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss the Myles Turner news, what the Pacers do from here, and how we got to this point where the longest-tenured Pacer on the roster is now leaving for a hated divisional rival.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:57 – JMV is out today, so Greg Rakestraw has the helm as another Monday edition of the show kicks off! Greg discusses the news that Indy could be interested in an NHL expansion team; he also talks about Myles Turner’s future with the Pacers, and what an extension could look like. 22:58 – 33:05 – Greg reflects on the retirement of former Pacer Bojan Bogdanovic, who was with the franchise from 2017-2019. 33:06 – 44:47 – Chris Canal from the Lebanon Leprechauns joins the show to discuss putting together a team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), which will play under the name Green Machine! 44:48 – 1:07:04 – Rick Bozich from WDRB in Louisville joins the show to discuss his retirement! Greg and Rick talk about his career, the adjustment period for him when he moved to Louisville and had to get involved in horse racing, and more! 1:07:05 – 1:21:52 – Mike Folta, the voice of the NHL’s Utah Mammoth, joins the show! Mike and Greg discuss what it’s like living in Utah, and the foothold the Mammoth are trying to establish in the state! Mike also talks about his path to calling professional hockey. They also discuss the possibility of Indy getting an NHL team! 1:21:53 – 1:29:09 – Greg wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about what the Pacers will look like for the 2025-26 season. 1:29:10 – 1:48:18 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and Greg discuss the quarterback battle between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. They discuss Richardson’s struggles with staying healthy. 1:48:19 – 2:06:56 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins the show! Scott and Greg discuss the Fever and the injury to Caitlin Clark, the Pacers 2025-26 roster, and more! 2:06:57 – 2:13:48 – Greg wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 8:24 - Chris Canal from the Lebanon Leprechauns joins the show to discuss putting together a team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), which will play under the name Green Machine! 8:25 - 25:52 - Rick Bozich from WDRB in Louisville joins the show to discuss his retirement! Greg and Rick talk about his career, the adjustment period for him when he moved to Louisville and had to get involved in horse racing, and more! 25:53 - 39:52 - Mike Folta, the voice of the NHL’s Utah Mammoth, joins the show! Mike and Greg discuss what it’s like living in Utah, and the foothold the Mammoth are trying to establish in the state! Mike also talks about his path to calling professional hockey. They also discuss the possibility of Indy getting an NHL team! 39:53 - 57:27 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and Greg discuss the quarterback battle between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. They discuss Richardson’s stuggles with staying healthy. 57:28 - 1:15:36Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:46 – JMV begins the show by recapping Round 2 of the NBA Draft, and the selections the Indiana Pacers made. He also discusses Oklahoma City taking Hoosier native Brooks Barnhizer out of Northwestern, as well as the slump the Indiana Fever find themselves in after a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. 26:47 – 42:50 – Lance McAlister from 700WLW in Cincinatti joins the show! Lance and JMV discuss their Cincinati Reds, and what they might do before the trade deadline. They also talk about the debut of Chase Burns for the Reds, as well as the contract situation between Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals. 42:51 – 46:34 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 46:35 – 1:09:02 – Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware and Garden joins the show as #AskPat makes its return! 1:09:03 – 1:25:36 – Tony East from Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Pacers draft class, and what we can expect to see from the newest members of the team. They also talk about their offseason plans, and if those plans have changed at all as the team recovers from their loss in the NBA Finals and the Achilles injury suffered by Tyrese Haliburton in Game 7. 1:25:37 – 1:30:05 – JMV and Pat Sullivan wrap up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:30:06 – 1:53:44 – Pat Sullivan returns for a 2nd #AskPat segment! 1:53:45 – 2:07:27 – Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show! Chris and JMV discuss the Pacers run to the Finals, how much fun it was to cover the team over the last month, what their Finals run meant to the fans, and more! 2:07:28 – 2:11:33 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour with another phone call! 2:11:34 – 2:17:00 – JMV ends the show by previewing the weekend to come! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 12:45 - Lance McAlister from 700WLW in Cincinatti joins the show! Lance and JMV discuss their Cincinati Reds, and what they might do before the trade deadline. They also talk about the debut of Chase Burns for the Reds, as well as the contract situation between Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals. 12:46 - 33:45 - Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware and Garden joins the show as #AskPat makes its return! 33:46 - 48:38 - Tony East from Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Pacers draft class, and what we can expect to see from the newest members of the team. They also talk about their offseason plans, and if those plans have changed at all as the team recovers from their loss in the NBA Finals and the Achilles injury suffered by Tyrese Haliburton in Game 7. 48:39 - 58:53 - Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show! Chris and JMV discuss the Pacers run to the Finals, how much fun it was to cover the team over the last month, what their Finals run meant to the fans, and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:01 – JMV is out at Old Pro’s Table in Broad Ripple, and he begins the show by talking about the first round of the NBA Draft. He also talks about the announcement that Caitlin Clark would miss tonight’s game with a groin injury. JMV and Brent Holverson discuss what the focus is now that the NBA has wrapped up, and the start of NFL training camp is still a month away. 26:02 – 40:24 – Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins the show to discuss the release of the Colts Training Camp schedule! Matt, JMV and Brent also discuss being a parent of a kid in sports. 40:25 – 44:47 – JMV and Brent wrap up the 1st hour of the show! 44:48 – 1:08:28 – James Boyd from The Athletic and The Fan Morning Show joins the show! He and JMV discuss the Achilles injury to Tyrese Haliburton, and what might have led to the increase in Achilles injuries in the NBA this year. They also discuss if the Pacers championship window will still be open when Haliburton returns, as well as the Indiana Fever and their up-and-down start to the season, and the new injury for Caitlin Clark. 1:08:29 – 1:21:40 – JMV and Brent Holverson talk the Grateful Dead and some big shows coming to Indy! They then takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:21:41 – 1:26:26 – JMV and Brent wrap up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:26:27 – 1:48:18 – Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Pacers, and their offseason plans! They also talk about the Colts and the position battles that will take place when training camp kicks off in a month. 1:48:19 – 2:02:52 – JMV and Brent talk to the owner of Old Pro’s Table as the show rolls on! 2:02:53 – 2:09:41 – JMV and Brent wrap up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 12:33 - Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins the show to discuss the release of the Colts Training Camp schedule! Matt, JMV and Brent also discuss being a parent of a kid in sports. 12:34 - 30:12 - James Boyd from The Athletic and The Fan Morning Show joins the show! He and JMV discuss the Achilles injury to Tyrese Haliburton, and what might have led to the increase in Achilles injuries in the NBA this year. They also discuss if the Pacers championship window will still be open when Haliburton returns, as well as the Indiana Fever and their up-and-down start to the season, and the new injury for Caitlin Clark. 30:13 - 44:49 - Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Pacers, and their offseason plans! They also talk about the Colts and the position battles that will take place when training camp kicks off in a month.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:14 – JMV begins the show by talking to Bill Benner, a member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame and brother of David Benner, the late former director of media relations for the Pacers, about what the Pacers NBA Finals run would have meant to David and others. 25:15 – 42:42 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV as the autopsy on the Pacers 2024-25 season continues. Kevin and JMV discuss what the Pacers are going to do this offseason, and if the injury to Haliburton will change their outlook. 42:43 – 45:20 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 45:21 – 1:10:41 – Pat Boylan, the television voice of the Indiana Fever, joins the show to talk about the Fever completing their west coast swing with a win over Seattle! Pat and JMV discuss the Fever getting the win despite Caitlin Clark not playing very well, as she continues to struggle through a shooting slump. Pat and JMV also discuss the Pacers, and how they move on from their Finals loss and the injury to Haliburton. 1:10:42 – 1:21:47 – JMV keeps things rolling by looking ahead to Colts training camp next month, and how excited he assumes everyone is to go back to talking about the quarterback situation. 1:21:48 – 1:24:08 - JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:24:09 – 1:48:16 – JMV takes some phone calls from listeners of the show as the 3rd hour of the show kicks off! 1:48:17 – 2:02:12 – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show to talk about where the Pacers will go from here. Bob and JMV discuss how active the Pacers will be during the offseason, what will happen with players like Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin, and more! 2:02:13 – 2:06:29 – JMV wraps up the show with some more calls! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 20:43 - Pat Boylan, the television voice of the Indiana Fever, joins the show to talk about the Fever completing their west coast swing with a win over Seattle! Pat and JMV discuss the Fever getting the win despite Caitlin Clark not playing very well, as she continues to struggle through a shooting slump. Pat and JMV also discuss the Pacers, and how they move on from their Finals loss and the injury to Haliburton. 20:44 - 35:47 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV as the autopsy on the Pacers 2024-25 season continues. Kevin and JMV discuss what the Pacers are going to do this offseason, and if the injury to Haliburton will change their outlook. 35:48 - 55:37 - JMV talks to Bill Benner, a member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame and brother of David Benner, the late former director of media relations for the Pacers, about what the Pacers NBA Finals run would have meant to David and others. 55:38 - 1:07:54 - Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show to talk about where the Pacers will go from here. Bob and JMV discuss how active the Pacers will be during the offseason, what will happen with players like Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin, and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:24 – JMV begins the show by discussing the Pacers offseason, and what we can expect to see from them following their run to the Finals. He talks more about the injury to Tyrese Haliburton, and how despite the Game 7 loss, he earned everyone’s respect by going out there and leaving it all on the court. 22:25 – 39:13 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV first discuss some soccer news; they also recap the end of the high school baseball season. Greg and JMV then move on to the Pacers, and what they will do with Tyrese Haliburton more than likely missing most if not all of next season with his Achilles injury. 39:14 - 41:50 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 41:51 – 1:00:27 – JMV begins the 2nd hour by talking about the Pacers sticking to their guns and running it back again next season, even with the injury to Tyrese Haliburton. 1:00:28 - 1:21:12 – JMV takes a call from a listener of the show! He then speaks to Marc Kestecher of ESPN Radio, who was on the call nationally for the NBA Finals! Marc and JMV discuss the moment Haliburton got injured, and what that experience was like in the arena. They talk about what the Pacers are looking to do in the offseason with Haliburton likely out next season. 1:21:13 – 1:24:55 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:24:56 – 1:52:13 – JMV kicks off the final hour of the show by talking to Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers Television! JJ and JMV discuss what the outlook for the Pacers could be like next season without Haliburton, and if the team will look to add an outside piece, or to let the guys they have now get the chance to step up. 1:52:14 – 2:01:46 – JMV reads some questions and comments from listeners of the show! 2:01:47 – 2:07:37 – JMV wraps up the final hour of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 9:16 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV first discuss some soccer news; they also recap the end of the high school baseball season. Greg and JMV then move on to the Pacers, and what they will do with Tyrese Haliburton more than likely missing most if not all of next season with his Achilles injury. 9:17 - 23:33 - He then speaks to Marc Kestecher of ESPN Radio, who was on the call nationally for the NBA Finals! Marc and JMV discuss the moment Haliburton got injured, and what that experience was like in the arena. They talk about what the Pacers are looking to do in the offseason with Haliburton likely out next season. 23:34 - 46:57 - JMV kicks off the final hour of the show by talking to Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers Television! JJ and JMV discuss what the outlook for the Pacers could be like next season without Haliburton, and if the team will look to add an outside piece, or to let the guys they have now get the chance to step up.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:46 – The Pacers have lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals, as well as Tyrese Haliburton for presumably the next season as he went down in the first quarter with an Achilles injury. JMV begins the show by recapping the loss, and discussing what comes next for Indiana. 23:47 – 36:43 – JMV continues to talk about the Pacers and their future now that Haliburton is hurt. 36:44 – 41:44 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 41:45 – 1:05:16 – Bobby Marks from ESPN joins the show! Bobby and JMV discuss the injury to Tyrese Haliburton, and how that affects their plans for next season. They discuss Myles Turner, and if they will still re-sign him now that their timelines might be different, and what the outlook for next season is for the Pacers. JMV then takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:05:17 – 1:21:16 – Former IU coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean joins the show to give some more insight into the end of the Pacers season, and where they go from here. They look ahead to the NBA Draft, which Coach Crean will be covering! 1:21:17 – 1:25:54 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:25:55 – 1:52:17 – Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show! Eddie and JMV discuss the end of Game 7, and the injury to Tyrese Haliburton. They look ahead to the offseason, where the Pacers go from here, and reflect on how enjoyable the season was, even with the loss in the Finals. 1:52:18 – 2:06:27 – JMV takes a call from a listener of the show! 2:06:28 – 2:12:14 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 12:38 - Bobby Marks from ESPN joins the show! Bobby and JMV discuss the injury to Tyrese Haliburton, and how that affects their plans for next season. They discuss Myles Turner, and if they will still re-sign him now that their timelines might be different, and what the outlook for next season is for the Pacers. 12:39 - 27:23 - Former IU coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean joins the show to give some more insight into the end of the Pacers season, and where they go from here. They look ahead to the NBA Draft, which Coach Crean will be covering! 27:24 - 50:33 - Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show! Eddie and JMV discuss the end of Game 7, and the injury to Tyrese Haliburton. They look ahead to the offseason, where the Pacers go from here, and reflect on how enjoyable the season was, even with the loss in the Finals.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:44 – JMV is out at Victory Field for the IHSAA Baseball State Finals, and he kicks things off by reacting to the Pacers dominating Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 this Sunday in Oklahoma City! Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network stops by to help preview the IHSAA Finals! 23:45 – 36:52 – Greg Rakestraw and JMV discuss the Pacers win over the Thunder in Game 6, and if the blowout Pacers win is a sign of things to come in Game 7, or if the Thunder will respond as they did against Denver. 36:53 – 44:09 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with some phone calls! 44:10 – 1:08:58 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss how fun a Pacers championship parade would be (if they pull off the Game 7 upset), how the Pacers find themselves one win away from a title, and what we can expect to see on Sunday. 1:08:59 – 1:24:42 – Bart from LD Smith Plumbing stops by the show! Tucker Barnhart, the Hoosier native who now plays in the Texas Rangers organization as part of the Triple-A Round Rock, joins the show! Tucker and JMV discuss how cool it is to see the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals! They also talk about how Tucker’s time with Round Rock is going. 1:24:43 – 1:27:52 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with another phone call! 1:27:53 – 1:53:47 – Tony East from Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Pacers Game 6 victory! They look ahead to Sunday and try and figure out what we might see from both teams for Game 7. 1:53:48 – 2:02:29 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 2:02:29 – 2:10:27 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:10:28 – 2:15:55 – JMV ends the show with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:40 - Greg Rakestraw and JMV discuss the Pacers win over the Thunder in Game 6, and if the blowout Pacers win is a sign of things to come in Game 7, or if the Thunder will respond as they did against Denver. 13:41 - 33:12 - Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss how fun a Pacers championship parade would be (if they pull off the Game 7 upset), how the Pacers find themselves one win away from a title, and what we can expect to see on Sunday. 33:13 - 43:42 - Tucker Barnhart, the Hoosier native who now plays in the Texas Rangers organization as part of the Triple-A Round Rock, joins the show! Tucker and JMV discuss how cool it is to see the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals! They also talk about how Tucker’s time with Round Rock is going. 43:43 - 58:57 - Tony East from Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Pacers Game 6 victory! They look ahead to Sunday and try and figure out what we might see from both teams for Game 7.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:08 – JMV is LIVE at the District Tap downtown ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals! He starts the show by previewing tonight’s do-or-die game for the Pacers, who are down 3-2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. 25:09 – 39:29 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 39:30 – 44:28 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:29 – 1:07:22 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss Game 6 of the NBA Finals! They talk about who needs to step up with Tyrese Haliburton ailing, and how the Pacers need to play to have a shot, as well as some of the storylines for the upcoming offseason. 1:07:23 – 1:20:54 – JMV goes back to the phone lines and takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 1:20:55 – 1:25:24 – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show as the 2nd hour draws to a close! 1:25:24 – 1:49:21 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike, JMV and Bob all talk about Game 6 of the Finals, and what they expect to see tonight. They talk about if this is their favorite Pacers team, and what the most impressive “Play Through An Injury” moment in Indy history is. 1:49:22 – 2:05:00 – JMV and Bob Kravitz keep the show rolling as a fan from Madrid, Spain hops on the show! 2:05:00 – 2:15:29 – JMV, Kevin Bowen and Bob Kravitz wrap up the 3rd hour! 2:15:30 – 2:36:35 – Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show live at the District Tap! Eddie and JMV preview tonight’s matchup! Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the JMV as the preview continues! 2:36:35 – 2:42:43 – JMV and Chris wrap up another hour! 2:42:44 – 3:04:25 – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers TV joins Chris and JMV as the last hour kicks off! 3:04:25 – 3:18:44 – JMV, Chris and JJ keep things rolling with Pacers Pregame fast approaching! 3:18:45 - 3:23:28 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 20:38 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss Game 6 of the NBA Finals! They talk about who needs to step up with Tyrese Haliburton ailing, and how the Pacers need to play to have a shot, as well as some of the storylines for the upcoming offseason. 20:39 - 38:06 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike, JMV and Bob all talk about Game 6 of the Finals, and what they expect to see tonight. They talk about if this is their favorite Pacers team, and what the most impressive “Play Through An Injury” moment in Indy history is. 38:07 - 47:07 - Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show live at the District Tap! Eddie and JMV preview tonight’s matchup! 47:08 - 54:36 - Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the JMV as the preview continues! 54:37 - 1:10:12 - Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers TV joins Chris and JMV as the last hour kicks off! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:01 – JMV begins the show by looking ahead to Game 6 of the NBA Finals, and if Tyrese Haliburton will play as he deals with a right calf strain. He discusses the Pacers resiliency, and how it’s going to be put to the test tomorrow against the Thunder. He then talks about the Indiana Fever, and their win over the Sun that saw a few dustups between players. 24:02 – 40:47 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV to help preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals! Kevin and JMV talk about if the Pacers can provide one more signature moment at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a do-or-die game. Kevin and JMV also discuss the scuffle at the end of the Fever-Sun game! 40:48 – 44:10 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:11 – 1:06:46 – Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show! Chris and JMV first discuss what they expect from Tyrese Haliburton tomorrow in Game 6, and what the crowd will be like at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 1:06:47 – 1:23:41 – Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show! Eddie and JMV talk about the series against the Thunder, what has led to the Pacers being in a 3-2 hole, and how they can attempt to crawl out of it. John Herrick from WIBC stops in studio to give a weather update with some severe storms rolling in. 1:23:42 – 1:27:56 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:27:57 – 1:50:58 – JMV takes some calls as the final hour of the show kicks off! John Herrick from WIBC stops back in to give another weather update! 1:50:59 – 2:03:36 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 2:03:37 – 2:10:42 – The show ends as JMV does the Hoosier Lottery Giveaway trivia question! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:59 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV to help preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals! Kevin and JMV talk about if the Pacers can provide one more signature moment at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in a do-or-die game. Kevin and JMV also discuss the scuffle at the end of the Fever-Sun game! 14:00 - 33:43 - Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show! Chris and JMV first discuss what they expect from Tyrese Haliburton tomorrow in Game 6, and what the crowd will be like at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 33:44 - 45:37 - Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins the show! Eddie and JMV talk about the series against the Thunder, what has led to the Pacers being in a 3-2 hole, and how they can attempt to crawl out of it.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:26 – JMV begins the show by taking about the Pacers and their Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, dropping them to 3-2 in the series. He discusses the news that Tyrese Haliburton has suffered a calf strain, as well as the continued struggles of Myles Turner. 25:27 – 38:45 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV talk about the injury to Tyrese Haliburton and how that will affect Game 6. They talk about what might happen when the season ends, and who the Pacers might look into acquiring no matter what happens with the rest of the series. 38:46 – 43:22 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 43:23 – 1:08:12 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:08:12 – 1:22:37 – Evan from Clustertruck drops by the studio! JMV then takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 1:22:37 – 1:25:06 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:25:07 – 1:49:25 – Alex Golden from Setting The Pace and more joins the show! Alex and JMV first discuss some moves the Pacers have made to free up potential cap space. They then talk about Haliburton’s injury, and what that means going forward, as well as the officiating during the Finals. 1:49:26 – 2:04:18 – James Boyd from The Athletic and The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! James and JMV discuss the Pacers Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the injury to Haliburton and a lot more! 2:04:19 – 2:09:03 – JMV wraps up the show with the Hoosier Lottery Giveaway trivia question! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 8:19 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV talk about the injury to Tyrese Haliburton and how that will affect Game 6. They talk about what might happen when the season ends, and who the Pacers might look into acquiring no matter what happens with the rest of the series. 8:20 - 28:22 - Alex Golden from Setting The Pace and more joins the show! Alex and JMV first discuss some moves the Pacers have made to free up potential cap space. They then talk about Haliburton’s injury, and what that means going forward, as well as the officiating during the Finals. 28:23 - 39:34 - James Boyd from The Athletic and The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! James and JMV discuss the Pacers Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the injury to Haliburton and a lot more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:22 – JMV is in-studio for the lead up to Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and he begins the show by talking about the incredibly disappointing end to Game 4, where the Pacers choked away a great opportunity to go up 3-1 over the Thunder. He also previews tonight’s Game 5 matchup! 23:23 – 36:51 – JMV discusses the news that ABC will broadcast the player lineup introductions for an NBA Finals game for the first time since 2013. He then takes some calls from listeners of the show! 36:52 – 41:39 – JMV takes one more phone call as the 1st hour draws to a close! 41:40 – 1:08:27 – Pat Boylan of the Pacers Radio Network and more joins the show! Pat and JMV discuss the Pacers collapse in Game 4, and if they can recover in Game 5. They talk about the funk that Myles Turner is in right now, and how unpredictable the Finals have been through the first 4 games. Pat and JMV also discuss the return of Caitlin Clark to the Indiana Fever, as they knocked off the then-undefeated New York Liberty in her first game back. 1:08:28 – 1:19:41 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 1:19:42 – 1:25:15 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:25:16 – 1:50:54 – JMV takes another call from a listener as the 3rd hour kicks off! He talks to Stephen Holder of ESPN, who is live at Anthony Calhoun’s charity golf outing! Stephen and JMV discuss the ending of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and how they need to respond. 1:50:55 – 1:58:37 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:58:38 – 2:08:35 – JMV gets the answer to the Hoosier Lottery Daily Giveaway trivia question! 2:08:36 – 2:33:09 – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show as the leadup to Game 5 continues! Bob and JMV talk about the ending of Game 4, and how the Pacers can respond. They also discuss Myles Turner and the struggles he has had since the start of the series. Bob gives his thoughts on how tonight, and this series will go. 2:33:10 – 2:45:51 – Former Pacers point guard Travis Best joins the show as we get closer to tip off for Game 5! Travis and JMV discuss what happened in Game 4, and how the Pacers can respond in Game 5. 2:45:51 – 2:50:06 – JMV wraps up an hour of bonus coverage as we get ready for Pacers-Thunder Game 5! 2:50:07 – 3:13:55 – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers Television joins the show! Jeremiah and JMV continue to preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals, discuss how long they think the series will go, and how the Pacers can bounce back after a tough loss in Game 4. 3:13:56 – 3:27:59 – Jake Query from Query & Company checks in from Nippers Grill & Tap in Carmel where the Fan is hosting a Game 5 watch party! Jake and JMV discuss the watch party, as well as what has to happen in Game 5! 3:28:00 – 3:34:00 – JMV and Jake wrap up the show as we head into Pacers Pregame! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 18:27 - Pat Boylan of the Pacers Radio Network and more joins the show! Pat and JMV discuss the Pacers collapse in Game 4, and if they can recover in Game 5. They talk about the funk that Myles Turner is in right now, and how unpredictable the Finals have been through the first 4 games. Pat and JMV also discuss the return of Caitlin Clark to the Indiana Fever, as they knocked off the then-undefeated New York Liberty in her first game back. 18:28 - 29:28 - He talks to Stephen Holder of ESPN, who is live at Anthony Calhoun’s charity golf outing! Stephen and JMV discuss the ending of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and how they need to respond. 29:29 - 49:47 - Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show as the leadup to Game 5 continues! Bob and JMV talk about the ending of Game 4, and how the Pacers can respond. They also discuss Myles Turner and the struggles he has had since the start of the series. Bob gives his thoughts on how tonight, and this series will go. 49:48 - 59:48 - Former Pacers point guard Travis Best joins the show as we get closer to tip off for Game 5! Travis and JMV discuss what happened in Game 4, and how the Pacers can respond in Game 5. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Pacers point guard Travis Best called into the show in the leadup to Game 5 of the NBA Finals!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-21:17 – An hour of JMV’s Bonus Coverage is LIVE from The Pivot Bar at the Hyatt House across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. JMV brings on Jeff Rickard from The Fan Morning Show as well as Indy-based comedian extraordinaire Joey Mulinaro. 21:17-35:08 – JMV brings on Marc Kestecher, the ESPN Radio play-by-play announcer for the NBA Finals, to preview tonight’s Game 4 in Indy. 35:08-40:45 – JMV wraps up the bonus hour with his final thoughts ahead of Pacers vs Thunder Game 4. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00-25:39 - The Ride with JMV starts on a Friday, LIVE from the Pivot Bar at the Hyatt House across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He uses the entire first segment on the Pacers vs Thunder Game 4. 25:39-42:51 – Marc Kestecher, the ESPN Radio play-by-play announcer for the NBA Finals, joins to preview tonight’s Game 4 in Indy. 42:51-47:00 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show interacting with the folks at the Pivot Bar. 47:00-1:07:39 – JMV starts the second hour of the show speaking with an NBA lifer, the former sportswriter Peter Vecsay. They discuss tonight’s Game 4, today’s state of basketball + the great moments of yesteryear. 1:07:39-1:16:34 – JMV brings on folks from The Pivot Bar at the Hyatt House during this segment, interaction with plenty of Pacer fans. 1:16:34-1:27:00 – JMV closes out the second hour with some more folks from The Pivot Bar. 1:27:00-1:50:19 – JMV starts the third hour of the show with both Eddie Gill of Pacers Radio & James Boyd of The Fan Morning Show and The Athletic. They break down everything you need to know about Pacers V Thunder Game 4. 1:50:19-2:04:36 – Next, JMV brings on Gill’s TV partner during the regular season, Jeremiah Johnson with FanDuel Sports Network. JJ brings a different perspective on the 4th installment of the 2025 NBA Finals. 2:04:36-2:26:47 – Finally, ‘Anything Goes’ features not phone calls like usual, but instead Jeremiah Johnson sticks around and another member of Pacers TV joins, Chris Denari. It’s the final preview of Pacers vs Thunder before the Colts take over programming with “The Last Word”. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00-13:10 – Marc Kestecher, the ESPN Radio play-by-play announcer for the NBA Finals, joins to preview tonight’s Game 4 in Indy. 13:11-28:18 – JMV starts the second hour of the show speaking with an NBA lifer, the former sportswriter Peter Vecsay. They discuss tonight’s Game 4, today’s state of basketball + the great moments of yesteryear. 28:19-50:25 – JMV starts the third hour of the show with both Eddie Gill of Pacers Radio & James Boyd of The Fan Morning Show and The Athletic. They break down everything you need to know about Pacers V Thunder Game 4. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:22 – The Pacers are up 2-1 in the NBA Finals after a strong Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder! JMV begins the show by discussing the win, and how exciting the game was. 23:23 – 39:48 – Dustin Dopirak of the IndyStar joins the show to help breakdown the Pacers Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder! Dustin and JMV discuss the play of Myles Turner, who is dealing with a lingering cold, the Pacers 4th quarter surge, and what they need to do in Game 4. 39:49 – 43:55 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 43:56 – 1:06:20 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show as the 2nd hour of the show begins! 1:06:21 – 1:20:30 – Jeremy Schaap of ESPN E60 joins the show to discuss his story on former Pacer Scot Pollard, as well as the Pacers in the NBA Finals! They first talk about the high level of basketball we’ve seen through the first 3 games of the series, before talking about Scot Pollard’s story. 1:20:31 – 1:29:02 – Amp Harris and former Pacer/NBA official Haywoode Workman stop by in-studio! Haywoode and JMV discuss his playing career in Indy, as well as the NBA Finals! 1:29:03 – 1:47:42 – Haywoode and Amp stick around for another segment, as they talk about Haywoode’s playing career and what the offense looked like back then! He also talks about his career as an NBA Official. 1:47:43 – 2:02:59 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! JMV and Mike talk the Pacers going up 2-1 in the NBA Finals, before switching to the Colts and their offseason workout program! 2:03:00 – 2:08:54 – JMV wraps up the show with another phone call! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:18 - Dustin Dopirak of the IndyStar joins the show to help breakdown the Pacers Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder! Dustin and JMV discuss the play of Myles Turner, who is dealing with a lingering cold, the Pacers 4th quarter surge, and what they need to do in Game 4. 13:19 - 25:44 - Jeremy Schaap of ESPN E60 joins the show to discuss his story on former Pacer Scot Pollard, as well as the Pacers in the NBA Finals! They first talk about the high level of basketball we’ve seen through the first 3 games of the series, before talking about Scot Pollard’s story. 25:45 - 50:32 - Amp Harris and former Pacer/NBA official Haywoode Workman stop by in-studio! Haywoode and JMV discuss his playing career in Indy, as well as the NBA Finals! 50:33 - 1:03:14 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! JMV and Mike talk the Pacers going up 2-1 in the NBA Finals, before switching to the Colts and their offseason workout program!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:56 – JMV is LIVE at The Pub ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals! He is first joined by John Nolan, the voice of the Indiana Fever, who talks about the Indiana Fever and their loss to the Atlanta Dream last night! They also look ahead to Game 3 between the Pacers and the Thunder! 22:57 – 42:04 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV as the Game 3 preview continues! JMV and Kevin discuss how the Pacers can take control of the series, how they need to establish the pace of play early, how Tyrese Haliburton has to be dominant and more! 42:05 - 45:29 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 45:23 – 1:08:44 – Pat Boylan from the Pacers Radio Network, as well as Alex Golden and Mike Facci from Setting The Pace, join JMV ahead of Game 3! They predict what we will see from Tyrese Haliburton this evening, and if they expect the Pacers to retake the series lead! Alex and Facci stick around as they and JMV keep previewing Game 3! 1:08:45 – 1:21:30 – JMV, Alex and Mike all keep things rolling by taking some calls from listeners of the show! 1:21:31 – 1:25:49 – JMV, Alex and Mike wrap up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:25:50 – 1:49:26 – JMV, Alex and Mike continue the show as game time inches closer and closer! 1:49:27 – 2:04:25 – James Boyd both from The Fan Morning Show and The Athletic joins the show live at The Pub! James and JMV talk about how the OKC defense is handling Haliburton, and how he can overcome that. They also discuss the margin for error the Pacers have against a heavily favored opponent. 2:04:26 – 2:12:45 – The 3rd hour wraps up as Zak Keefer from The Athletic stops by and joins JMV’s and James Boyd! They preview tonight’s matchup, and also discuss the new leadership for the Colts and what that means for guys like Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen and Anthony Richardson. 2:12:46 – 2:38:19 – Chris Denari from Pacers TV joins the show! Chris and JMV reflect on how far the Pacers have come in the last several years, and how exciting of a time it is for the city of Indianapolis! Josh Chalfant, the man behind the song of the summer, “Yes ‘Cers”, joins and performs his song LIVE on air! Josh and JMV then talk about the inspiration behind the song and how much attention it has gained since it first released! Josh then goes into a rendition of John Denver’s “Country Roads” as the segment closes out! 2:38:20 – 2:43:26 – Eddie Garrison, producer for Query & Company and for the Pacers, joins the show as we close another hour! 2:43:27 – 3:00:29 – JMV is joined by Wes Reynolds, who has some insight on betting odds for tonight, as well as Evan Sidery of Forbes and more! Evan, Wes and JMV keep the party rolling with tip off fast approaching! 3:00:30 – 3:18:57 – JMV is joined by Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers TV! JJ, JMV and Evan Sidery continue to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals! 3:18:58 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Indiana Pacer and NBA Official Haywoode Workman drops by the studio to chat with JMV!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:50 - He is first joined by John Nolan, the voice of the Indiana Fever, who talks about the Indiana Fever and their loss to the Atlanta Dream last night! They also look ahead to Game 3 between the Pacers and the Thunder! 13:51 - 31:24 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV as the Game 3 preview continues! JMV and Kevin discuss how the Pacers can take control of the series, how they need to establish the pace of play early, how Tyrese Haliburton has to be dominant and more! 31:25 - 40:40 - Pat Boylan from the Pacers Radio Network, as well as Alex Golden and Mike Facci from Setting The Pace, join JMV ahead of Game 3! They predict what we will see from Tyrese Haliburton this evening, and if they expect the Pacers to retake the series lead! 40:41 - 52:55 - James Boyd both from The Fan Morning Show and The Athletic joins the show live at The Pub! James and JMV talk about how the OKC defense is handling Haliburton, and how he can overcome that. They also discuss the margin for error the Pacers have against a heavily favored opponent. 52:56 - 1:00:05 - The 3rd hour wraps up as Zak Keefer from The Athletic stops by and joins JMV’s and James Boyd! They preview tonight’s matchup, and also discuss the new leadership for the Colts and what that means for guys like Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen and Anthony Richardson. 1:00:06 - 1:14:39 - Chris Denari from Pacers TV joins the show! Chris and JMV reflect on how far the Pacers have come in the last several years, and how exciting of a time it is for the city of Indianapolis! 1:14:40 - 1:30:15 - Josh Chalfant, the man behind the song of the summer, “Yes ‘Cers”, joins and performs his song LIVE on air! Josh and JMV then talk about the inspiration behind the song and how much attention it has gained since it first released! Josh then goes into a rendition of John Denver’s “Country Roads” as the segment closes out! 1:30:16 - 1:47:37 - JMV is joined by Wes Reynolds, who has some insight on betting odds for tonight, as well as Evan Sidery of Forbes and more! Evan, Wes and JMV keep the party rolling with tip off fast approaching! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins JMV to discuss new Colts tight end Tyler Warren, the passing of Jim Irsay, the Pacers in the Finals and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:40 – JMV kicks off the show by previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which tips off from Indy tomorrow night! He also talks some about the start of Colts offseason, and the new ownership for the franchise. 23:41 – 41:26 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the Colts and their new leadership, the start of mandatory minicamp, the Pacers in the NBA Finals and more! 41:27 – 44:24 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking more about Anthony Richardson’s shoulder issues, and what his future might be in Indy. 44:25 – 1:13:31 – P.J Carlesimo, the former NBA and NCAA coach now with ESPN, joins the show to help give some insight into the NBA Finals, and what the Pacers need to do to bounce back after a disappointing Game 2. They look ahead to the atmosphere at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 1:13:32 – 1:21:52 – JMV talks about the pressure the Pacers will be under in Game 3 and Game 4. 1:21:53 – 1:29:50 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:29:51 – 1:55:04 – Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins the show! JMV and Mo talk about the new Colts leadership group, new tight end Tyler Warren, the Pacers in the NBA Finals and more! 1:55:05 – 2:05:39 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 2:05:40 – 2:12:14 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:01 - Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox joins the show! JMV and Mo talk about the new Colts leadership group, new tight end Tyler Warren, the Pacers in the NBA Finals and more! 13:02 - 33:39 - P.J Carlesimo, the former NBA and NCAA coach now with ESPN, joins the show to help give some insight into the NBA Finals, and what the Pacers need to do to bounce back after a disappointing Game 2. They look ahead to the atmosphere at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 33:40 - 49:10 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the Colts and their new leadership, the start of mandatory minicamp, the Pacers in the NBA Finals and more!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:47 – The NBA Finals are heading to Indy with the series tied 1-1 after the Pacers got blown out in Game 2 in Oklahoma City. JMV kicks off the show by talking about the poor play in Game 2, and how despite the loss the Pacers should feel decent about splitting the first two games of the series. He also discusses Tyrese Haliburton, who had little impact in the first three quarters of Game 2 and who was seen limping after the game. 23:48 – 37:58 – JMV continues to talk about the Pacers and their flat Game 2 performance, and how he must balance the disappointment of the loss with the fact that the Pacers stole Game 1 and are coming back to Indy with the series tied 1-1. He then takes some calls from listeners of the show! 37:59 – 44:04 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show by discussing the official transfer of ownership of the Indianapolis Colts to Jim Irsay’s three daughters. 44:05 – 1:10:46 – Former NBA guard and current Pacers Radio analyst Eddie Gill joins the show to breakdown the Pacers Game 2 loss in the NBA Finals. He and JMV discuss Tyrese Haliburton, the whistle the Pacers are getting, and what needs to improve going into Game 3. 1:10:47 – 1:19:44 – JMV reads some comments from listeners online! He continues to break down the Pacers loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals! 1:19:45 – 1:26:03 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about Haliburton limping after Game 2 last night, and if he has any worry for him going forward. 1:26:04 – 1:54:37 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! JMV and Stephen first discuss Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and what happened in the Pacers loss. They look ahead to Game 3, before discussing the official transition in ownership for the Colts from the late Jim Irsay to his 3 daughters. 1:54:38 – 2:06:10 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners of the show! 2:06:11 – 2:11:24 – JMV wraps up the show with one more phone call! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 22:26 - Former NBA guard and current Pacers Radio analyst Eddie Gill joins the show to breakdown the Pacers Game 2 loss in the NBA Finals. He and JMV discuss Tyrese Haliburton, the whistle the Pacers are getting, and what needs to improve going into Game 3. 22:27 - 48:22 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! JMV and Stephen first discuss Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and what happened in the Pacers loss. They look ahead to Game 3, before discussing the official transition in ownership for the Colts from the late Jim Irsay to his 3 daughters.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:43 – The Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, and JMV kicks off the show by talking about the comeback victory! 23:44 – 35:23 – JMV takes calls from excited Pacers fans as the celebration of Game 1 continues! 35:24 – 40:16 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking about the Pacers going into the luxury tax, and how there should be no question about the team doing so. 40:17 – 1:04:56 – Former NBA guard and current Pacers Radio analyst Eddie Gill joins the show! Eddie and JMV discuss the Pacers comeback after a poor showing in the first half! They also look ahead to Game 2, and talk about what the Pacers can improve on as they look to take a 2-0 lead over OKC. 1:04:57 – 1:18:02 – JMV discusses the news that Purdue basketball legend Jaraan Cornell has passed away at the age of 48. He also takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:18:03 – 1:21:56 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by reading some comments from listeners! 1:21:57 – 1:47:24 – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and more joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the rough start to the game for the Pacers, and how they eventually settled in later in the 2nd half. They talk about what adjustments the Pacers and Thunder might make ahead of Game 2. 1:27:25 – 2:02:24 – Marc Kestecher, who called Game 1 for ESPN Radio, joins the show! Marc and JMV discuss the crazy ending to Game 1, and how the Pacers don’t seem to fear being in the big moment. They also talk about how the box score does not tell the tale of the game. 2:02:25 – 2:06:44 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show with a phone call! 2:06:45 – 2:11:20 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 22:49 – It's gameday for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and JMV is out at Ale Emporium for an extra-long edition of the show! JMV previews the matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder! He also talks about yet another injury for Colts QB Anthony Richardson. 22:50 – 41:42 - – Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show live from Oklahoma City ahead of the NBA Finals! Bob and JMV discuss the injury to Richardson; they also begin previewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals! 41:43 – 44:35 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with a phone call from a listener of the show! 44:36 – 1:10:27 – JMV kicks off the 2nd hour by talking to Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show! Kevin and JMV first talk about the news regarding Colts QB Anthony Richardson. They also talk about some rumblings regarding the Colts organization. KB and JMV then begin to preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals! 1:10:28 – 1:23:04 – Josh Chalfant, who wrote and performed the Pacers anthem “Yes ‘Cers”, joins the show! Josh and JMV discuss how the song has done since it released, and what plans he has for it going forward. 1:23:05 – 1:28:31 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:28:32 – 1:51:13 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV first discuss the Anthony Richardson news, and what that will mean for the Colts going into 2025. They also talk about some of the changes on West 56th Street. They then talk about the Pacers NBA Finals run, and how there are so many people who are no longer with us who would have loved to see this. 1:51:14 – 2:04:21 – James Boyd from The Fan Morning Show calls in as it’s all hands on deck heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals! James and JMV talk about what the Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton have to do to upset the Thunder tonight! They also talk about the injury to Anthony Richardson. 2:04:22 – 2:11:12 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:11:13 – 2:32:57 – The show rolls on with extra time! Chris Hagan from FOX59 joins the show from OKC! Chris and JMV preview the fast-approaching matchup! Jeff Rickard and Jake Query complete the Fan Grand Slam of guests as we inch closer and closer to tip off! 2:32:58 – 2:39:35 – JMV wraps up the 4th hour as we keep rolling on towards tip off! 2:39:36 – 3:07:07 – Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show live from OKC as we’re about 90 minutes from tip-off! Chris, JMV and Jake all preview the matchup! 3:07:08 – 3:21:41 – JMV and Jake keep things going as we’re getting closer and closer to Pacers Pregame! 3:21:42 – 3:30:10 – JMV and Jake wrap up an extra-long, extra-special edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 16:07 - Bob Kravitz of bobkravitz.com joins the show live from Oklahoma City ahead of the NBA Finals! Bob and JMV discuss the injury to Richardson; they also begin previewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals! 16:08 - 39:25 - JMV kicks off the 2nd hour by talking to Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show! Kevin and JMV first talk about the news regarding Colts QB Anthony Richardson. They also talk about some rumblings regarding the Colts organization. KB and JMV then begin to preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals! 39:26 - 49:23 - Josh Chalfant, who wrote and performed the Pacers anthem “Yes ‘Cers”, joins the show! Josh and JMV discuss how the song has done since it released, and what plans he has for it going forward. 49:24 - 1:07:25 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV first discuss the Anthony Richardson news, and what that will mean for the Colts going into 2025. They also talk about some of the changes on West 56th Street. They then talk about the Pacers NBA Finals run, and how there are so many people who are no longer with us who would have loved to see this. 1:07:26 - 1:15:40 - James Boyd from The Fan Morning Show calls in as it’s all hands on deck heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals! James and JMV talk about what the Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton have to do to upset the Thunder tonight! They also talk about the injury to Anthony Richardson. 1:15:41 - 1:23:52 - Chris Hagan from FOX59 joins the show from OKC! Chris and JMV preview the fast-approaching matchup! 1:23:53 - 1:33:03 - Jeff Rickard and Jake Query complete the Fan Grand Slam of guests as we inch closer and closer to tip off! 1:33:04 - 1:54:14 - Chris Denari from Pacers Television joins the show live from OKC as we’re about 90 minutes from tip-off! Chris, JMV and Jake all preview the matchup!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:05 – JMV begins the show by previewing the NBA Finals. He compares the Thunder and the Pacers, talking about their style of play and the way they were built. Jake Query from Query & Company pops back into the studio, and he and JMV discuss tomorrow’s showdown. 23:06 – 38:02 – Jason Logan from Covers.com joins the show! Jason and JMV dive into the matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers, and what the betting odds say about who will come out on top! They talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, as well as the WNBA! 38:03 – 44:50 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:51 – 1:06:46 – JMV kicks off the 2nd hour by talking about the big Pacers giveaway outside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the traffic backup it’s causing! 1:06:47 – 1:23:32 – Kevin Pelton from ESPN joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss the Pacers-Thunder matchup in the NBA Finals! Kevin gives his thoughts on the up-and-coming stars in the series, and what we can take away from the regular season matchups between the two teams. 1:23:33 – 1:27:17 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with Evan from Clustertruck! 1:27:18 – 1:46:05 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! Thunder TV analyst and former NBA player Michael Cage joins the show! Michael and JMV preview the matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder! 1:46:06 – 2:05:32 – Voice of the Thunder Matt Pinto joins the show! Matt and JMV preview the matchup, talk about who on each roster stands out, and discuss the exciting style of basketball both teams play! 2:05:33 – 2:08:16– JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 12:15 - Jason Logan from Covers.com joins the show! Jason and JMV dive into the matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers, and what the betting odds say about who will come out on top! They talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, as well as the WNBA! 12:15 - 27:38 - Kevin Pelton from ESPN joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss the Pacers-Thunder matchup in the NBA Finals! Kevin gives his thoughts on the up-and-coming stars in the series, and what we can take away from the regular season matchups between the two teams. 27:39 - 40:15 - Thunder TV analyst and former NBA player Michael Cage joins the show! Michael and JMV preview the matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder! 40:16 - 57:16 - Voice of the Thunder Matt Pinto joins the show! Matt and JMV preview the matchup, talk about who on each roster stands out, and discuss the exciting style of basketball both teams play!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:19 – JMV begins the show by talking about the New York Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. He also begins previewing the matchup between the Pacers and the Thunder. 24:20 – 39:17 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV first discuss the viewership for Game 7 the Eastern Conference Finals. They preview the Pacers showdown with the Thunder, and if the Pacers have a shot against OKC. 39:18 – 45:24 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking more about the Pacers and the new fan song, “Yes ‘Cers!” 45:25 – 1:12:24 – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers Television joins the show! JJ and JMV discuss the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau! They look ahead to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and what the Pacers need to do to steal a game in OKC. They also discuss the health of Jarace Walker. 1:12:25 – 1:29:13 - JMV takes some phone calls from listeners of the show! 1:29:14 - 1:30:59 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:31:00 – 1:52:10 – JMV takes some more phone calls from listeners of the show as the third hour kicks off! 1:52:11 - 2:07:30 – Evan Sidery from Forbes Sports joins the show! Evan and JMV first discuss the long odds the Pacers have to win the championship. They also look back at the two regular season meetings between OKC and Indiana, and if there’s anything that can be taken away from those games. They also talk about the national coverage of the Pacers. 2:07:31 – 2:13:44 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 12:27 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV first discuss the viewership for Game 7 the Eastern Conference Finals. They preview the Pacers showdown with the Thunder, and if the Pacers have a shot against OKC. 12:28 - 36:37 - Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers Television joins the show! JJ and JMV discuss the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau! They look ahead to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and what the Pacers need to do to steal a game in OKC. They also discuss the health of Jarace Walker. 36:48 - 50:23 - Evan Sidery from Forbes Sports joins the show! Evan and JMV first discuss the long odds the Pacers have to win the championship. They also look back at the two regular season meetings between OKC and Indiana, and if there’s anything that can be taken away from those games. They also talk about the national coverage of the Pacers. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.