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00:00 – 26:05 – JMV opens the show by talking about the Colts giving Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. John doesn’t have any ill-will towards AR5, much like how he doesn’t have any towards Bennedict Mathurin. 26:06 – 42:38 – Chad Reuter from the NFL Network joins the show! Chad and JMV go over the top players in the NFL Draft, including the numerous Indiana Hoosiers that could hear their names called! 42:39 – 46:04 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 46:05 – 1:12:51 - Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers Television joins the show! JJ and JMV recap the season so far, the injuries, the trade for Zubac, what next year might look like, and tonight’s showdown with the Hornets. 1:12:52- 1:24:49 – JMV reacts to one of the most famous bowling moments in history. He also takes a call from a listener of the show! 1:24:50 – 1:31:16 – The 2nd hour of the show wraps up! 1:13:17 – 1:57:33 - Mike Chappell from CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show. What does Mike think of the report that Anthony Richardson has been given permission to seek a trade? Will the Colts make a trade in the draft? What other changes does Mike see coming? 1:57:34 - 2:11:46 – JMV takes some calls from listeners! 2:11:47 – 2:16:33 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour with more questions and comments fr om listeners! 2:16:34 – 2:23:53 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Segment 1, Grant dives into the complicated current state of the LA Clippers. Sitting at 27-30 on the season, the team is at a massive crossroads amid rumors of looming league punishments surrounding the Aspiration scandal, which could potentially void Kawhi Leonard's contract. However, there is a massive silver lining shining at the Intuit Dome: Bennedict Mathurin. Since arriving at the trade deadline, Mathurin has been an absolute revelation, including a 38-point showcase against the Nuggets. Grant breaks down why the 23-year-old's elite isolation scoring proves he can be the franchise's next foundational star. In Segment 2, we shift from the future of LA basketball to its legendary past to honor the "Godfather of Showtime." We hear directly from Pat Riley following the long-awaited unveiling of his 8-foot bronze statue outside Crypto.com Arena. Grant plays the best audio clips from the Star Plaza ceremony, reacting to Riley's moving speech about adversity, the iconic Giorgio Armani suit immortalized in bronze, and the unforgettable moments shared on stage with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Justin is back with Rob and J. Kyle Mann, and they take a look at the MVP race because the front-runners are up against the 65-game limit. They talk about whether the game limit is here to stay, some other candidates for MVP, and more. Then they talk about some of their takeaways from the first couple of games after the All-Star break, including Bennedict Mathurin's impressive start with the Clippers and Cam Thomas and the resurgent Bucks. (00:00) Intro (2:01) The MVP race (31:02) FanDuel ad break (34:38) Cavs (45:09) Pistons (49:44) Who is the best American player in the league? (54:44) Bennedict Mathurin (1:08:04:04) Cam Thomas Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are the Lakers pretenders or contenders? Arash Markazi and Grant Mona are joined by Mykell Mathieu to break down a packed week in Los Angeles sports. In Segment 1, the guys hold nothing back while dissecting the Lakers' brutal 111-89 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena. Despite solid scoring nights from Luka Dončić and LeBron James, the Lakers were outhustled and outplayed by Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard. The crew discusses the harsh criticism surrounding the team's effort and whether this roster truly has what it takes to compete for a championship this season. In Segment 2, the conversation shifts to the other side of LA. The Clippers shook up the NBA at the trade deadline, shipping out James Harden and defensive anchor Ivica Zubac to get younger with Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin. Arash, Grant, and Mykell debate if this was a necessary reset or a massive mistake that leaves Kawhi Leonard on an island for the rest of the season. Finally, we wrap up with the boys in blue! Baseball is officially back, and we've got all the updates from Dodgers Spring Training in Glendale—from Shohei Ohtani throwing live bullpens to the newest additions making an immediate impact. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A very full 15 in 60 of well over 2 hours looks at the 15 teams in the Western Conference: HOU: Breaking down their late-game offense in a rough blown lead against New York DEN & GSW: The Warriors pull off a troubling upset over the Nuggets 10:20 OKC: Has Cason Wallace shown more on-ball juice with their injuries? 28:17 PHX: Why is their defense so much better? 35:21 POR: Shaedon Sharpe's development in his 4th year 45:29 UTA & MEM: The Jazz out-tank the Grizz while avoiding a fine. 53:05 MIN: How are and should they be using Ayo Dosunmu? 1:03:32 NOP: Is Trey Murphy III a threat as a shot-creator? 1:08:25 LAC: The early returns on Bennedict Mathurin and the chances of the Clippers re-signing him this offseason 1:19:26 LAL: Luka Doncic's odd quarter splits 1:27:50 SAS: What do we think of their new starting lineup? 1:39:09 SAC: Nique Clifford's numbers haven't been good. Is there a silver lining? 1:46:57 DAL: How can Naji Marshall's unique skills fit in on a better team? 1:55:00 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's episode, Grant Mona breaks down key postgame reactions from Los Angeles basketball and college hoops. Segment One — Lakers After Win vs. Clippers Grant opens with the Lakers' postgame interviews following their tight victory over the Clippers, where Luka Dončić scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 in a 125–122 city rivalry win. JJ Redick praised timely contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton — including clutch baskets down the stretch — as the Lakers weathered a late Clippers rally. The hosts dissect the performance, how the Lakers controlled the final minutes, and what this says about their identity moving forward. Segment Two — Clippers & Bruins Reaction After Heartbreaker In the second segment, Grant recaps comments from Ty Lue, Brook Lopez, and Bennedict Mathurin after coming up short against the Lakers, focusing on defensive adjustments and leadership as they regroup. Then he pivots to college basketball with reaction to UCLA's incredible comeback vs. No. 10 Illinois, where Donovan Dent hit a game-winning layup in overtime to lift the Bruins 95–94 after trailing by 23 points — the largest comeback over a top-10 opponent in school history. Guests reflect on Mick Cronin's locker-room message and what the Bruins can build on after a historic rally. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Orlando Magic vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Magic vs. Clippers Injuries Wagner is out with Suggs questionable for Orlando. Collins and Garland are out for LA with Leonard questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Magic at Clippers 9PM ET— Orlando is back-to-back after playing at Phoenix on Saturday afternoon and losing 113-110 in double OT. LA fell to 27-29 with their 125-122 road defeat against LA Lakers. Clippers shot 55% with 38% from three. Kawhi Leonard led with 31 points with five assists. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench with 26 points with seven rebounds. Clippers allowed 52% shooting with 55% from three.
Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Pistons' impressive win over the Knicks and Cade Cunningham's MVP-level performance at MSG. They then discuss Kevin Durant's alleged burner account, Bennedict Mathurin's explosive Clippers home debut, and Adam Silver finally addressing the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys share three things they are looking forward to for the rest of the season.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(06:19) The Pistons and Cade Cunningham shine at Madison Square Garden in win against the Knicks(14:56) Rockets survive against the Hornets(19:56) Kevin Durant's alleged burner account(27:06) Bennedict Mathurin lifts the Clippers past the Nuggets(30:52) Adam Silver addresses the NBA's tanking issues(37:11) Potential new playoff teams(44:15) Cavs poised for a run in the East(49:27) Can the Spurs snag the no. 1 seed?(01:02:29) Which team can replicate the Pacers' title run last year?(01:07:36) Awards and All-NBA team turnover(01:16;45) What will happen with Darryn Peterson?Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
00:00 - 22:43 - Mike DeCourcey from BTN and Fox Sports joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss college hoops around the nation, specifically focusing on IU and Purdue. Mike also give his thoughts on the upcoming NBA Draft! 22:44 - 44:22 - Michigan head coach Dusty May joins the show! Dusty and JMV go over the Wolverine’s season, their upcoming matchup against Duke and more! 44:23 - 1:00:04 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show to preview IU vs Purdue Round 2! 1:00:05 - 1:13:29 - Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss college hoops, the Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin with his new team in Los Angeles and more! 1:13:30 - 1:23:37 - Coach Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Coach Lovell and JMV go through the high school basketball matchups we’ll see this weekend!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 26:15 – JMV recaps last night's Pacers loss. Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show to preview IU vs Purdue Round 2! 26:16 – 40:14 – Coach Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Coach Lovell and JMV go through the high school basketball matchups we’ll see this weekend! 40:15 – 45:29 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with some updates from USA Hockey! 45:30 – 1:10:20 - Mike DeCourcey from BTN and Fox Sports joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss college hoops around the nation, specifically focusing on IU and Purdue. Mike also give his thoughts on the upcoming NBA Draft! 1:10:21 – 1:25:00 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss college hoops, the Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin with his new team in Los Angeles and more! 1:25:01 – 1:29:16 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:29:17 – 1:52:27 - Michigan head coach Dusty May joins the show! Dusty and JMV go over the Wolverine’s season, their upcoming matchup against Duke and more! 1:52:28 – 2:05:37 – JMV previews the weekend of college hoops! He also circles back to the Pacers and the tanking punishment. 2:05:38 – 2:10:17 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 12:14 – Pacers lose to the Wizards last night and Jeff doesn’t know how to feel about it, the Bears potential move to Hammond, Bennedict Mathurin drops 38 in his home debut with the Clippers, Team USA beats Canada for a gold medal in women’s hockey 12:15 – 23:14 - Morning Checkdown 23:15 – 41:14 – IU/Purdue tonight, Pacers/Wizards part 2 tonight and the latest on the NBA trying to stop tanking next season, how does the league enforce anti-tanking rules if teams are ravaged by injuries?, who has the most pressure tonight between IU/Purdue 41:15 – 1:08:48 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses sectional draw, Plainfield, questions for Chris Ballard at the Combine, when will the Colts get an answer on Mooney Ward’s status?, the 30-day transfer window in high school, the worst tanking he’s ever seen, Morning Checkdown 1:08:49 – 1:18:43 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and celebrates getting his 500th win as a head coach, does he remember his first victory as a coach?, how he celebrated his milestone, how he processes player’s arguing for challenging a call, Finley Bizjack’s motor, what keeps him going in coaching 1:18:44 – 1:25:12 – Pacers lose to the Wizards, should the Colts be upset if the Bears move to Indiana, 1:25:13 – 1:48:36 – The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins us live from the Olympics and discusses how he’s enjoying Italy and what events he’s covering, how spread out the events are across the country, the best stories he’s seen/covered at the Olympics, Chloe Kim, Colts over/under for next season, Morning Checkdown 1:48:37 – 2:01:35 – The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg joins us for the latest on the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Hammond, his paddle ball play-in game, how Bears ownership is feeling with the lack of love from the state of Illinois, is Illinois feeling the heat that the Bears could actually leave for NWI 2:01:36 – 2:07:30 – Jeff discusses about hiding in a men’s room as a child, women’s curling between the USA and Switzerland, losing kids, Mathurin drops 38 points last nightSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, Grant Mona connects two vibrant corners of the sports world — Dodgers Spring Training vibes with voices from camp, and Clippers All-Star Weekend reactions and practice insights as Kawhi Leonard leads the way. Segment One — Dodgers Spring Training with Roberts, Friedman, Díaz & Betts Grant opens with the latest from Dodgers Spring Training at Camelback Ranch, where Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman, Edwin Díaz, and Mookie Betts have been setting the tone for the 2026 season. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized focus, consistency, and “looking forward” as the squad kicked off full-squad workouts, encouraging the group to ignore external expectations and lean into daily preparation. Roberts' message included contributions from Díaz, Kyle Tucker, Miguel Rojas and others, highlighting the depth and experience assembled around Los Angeles' championship core. Veteran closer Edwin Díaz, newly signed to anchor the bullpen, has talked openly about choosing the Dodgers because of their winning culture and recent World Series success, and Betts has embraced his role in camp with an eye toward another postseason run. The spring atmosphere — fueled by big names like Shohei Ohtani and fans flocking to workouts — reflects high expectations for a club chasing another title. Segment Two — Kawhi, Clippers Practice & All-Star Buzz In the second segment, Grant turns to the hardwood as he breaks down Kawhi Leonard's post–All-Star Weekend perspective and Clippers practice comments from Ty Lue, Isaiah Jackson, and Bennedict Mathurin. Leonard, who starred during the All-Star festivities — including a 31-point outing highlighted by his clutch play — has embraced the spotlight and the new format, saying he's “up for whatever grabs the attention of the consumer.” His continued elite production this season — with averages near the top of the league in scoring and impact — has made him one of the most talked-about players in a lopsided season for Clippers basketball. Head coach Ty Lue discussed the team's evolving identity and how leaders like Kawhi help set practice standards, while young pieces like Isaiah Jackson and Bennedict Mathurin shared enthusiasm about growth, defensive focus, and building chemistry as the Clippers chase consistency in a competitive Western Conference. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rob and Shap get together to talk about another character win for these short-handed Clippers, this time in Houston. The guys talk about what they saw from Bennedict Mathurin's early returns, and how these defense-first Clippers have still managed to be a delight. Then, they talk a little bit about Chris Paul's retirement, and the excitement behind the eventual coming of Darius Garland.
The Chicago Bulls have created massive salary cap flexibility — but what are they really planning to do with it?
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the season-ending ACL teal for Johnny Furphy, his words of encouragement to Furphy, the Zubac trade and how it came to be, why he thinks the center position is coming back, roster construction and the salary cap, Bennedict Mathurin, screens with Zubac going forward & more! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 21:35 – Lamar Wilkerson drops 41 as IU routs Oregon, Ivica Zubac discusses coming to the Pacers, Bears reportedly have an offer from Portage for a fully-funded domed stadium, Quinn Buckner tells a story about Bob Knight after they won the championship in 1976 that resonates today 21:36 – 36:44- Tom Crean joins us to discuss seeing his name going into the rafters at Marquette and getting together with his former players like Dwyane Wade, Lamar Wilkerson’s night against Oregon, other college hoops thoughts, how wide open it is this season, Cody and Luke Zeller, his thoughts on Bob Knight getting a statue at Assembly Hall 36:45 – 47:34 - Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the season-ending ACL teal for Johnny Furphy, his words of encouragement to Furphy, the Zubac trade and how it came to be, why he thinks the center position is coming back, roster construction and the salary cap, Bennedict Mathurin, screens with Zubac going forwardSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 12:40 – The Hoosiers roll past Oregon in a night where they honor the 1976 championship team, Lamar Wilkerson drops 41 points, Darryn Peterson sits out as Kansas hands Arizona their first loss last night, Olympics last night, Johnny Furphy officially diagnosed with a torn ACL 12:41 – 21:34 – Morning Checkdown 21:35 – 43:02 – Lamar Wilkerson drops 41 as IU routs Oregon, Ivica Zubac discusses coming to the Pacers, Bears reportedly have an offer from Portage for a fully-funded domed stadium, Quinn Buckner tells a story about Bob Knight after they won the championship in 1976 that resonates today 43:03 – 1:09:06 – Colts thoughts: Should the Colts use the franchise tag on Alec Pierce or Daniel Jones, the guys debate what a fair contract for Pierce and Jones would be, Michael Pittman Jr. believes his future in Indy is cloudy heading into an uncertain off-season, Morning Checkdown 1:09:07 – 1:15:39 – Kevin and James discuss college hoops as we await Rick Carlisle calling in 1:15:40 – 1:28:03 – Can Purdue get back on track ahead of the NCAA Tournament?, why is Reggie Wayne being unfairly punished by the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite having HOF numbers? 1:28:04 – 1:51:00– Tom Crean joins us to discuss seeing his name going into the rafters at Marquette and getting together with his former players like Dwyane Wade, Lamar Wilkerson’s night against Oregon, other college hoops thoughts, Cody and Luke Zeller, his thoughts on Bob Knight getting a statue at Assembly Hall, Morning Checkdown 1:51:01 – 2:03:55 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the season-ending ACL teal for Johnny Furphy, his words of encouragement to Furphy, the Zubac trade and how it came to be, why he thinks the center position is coming back, roster construction and the salary cap, Bennedict Mathurin, screens with Zubac going forward 2:03:56 – 2:13:18 – Doesn’t sound like Ivica Zubac is playing for the Pacers soon, Siakam’s All-Star nod, cookie fightsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-26:23) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing their level of interest last night’s Super Bowl win for the Seattle Seahawks over the New England Patriots. They also touch on the weekend for the Indiana Pacers and Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. (26:23-39:14) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to evaluate who the most consistent third impactful player is for IU, highlights the importance of Tayton Conerway return despite the recent success for the Hoosiers, notes a couple of things that Darain DeVries has done that has impressed him this season, and comments on the celebration of the 1976 IU basketball team with that group of players being celebrated tonight. (39:14-47:14) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake reminding people that he correctly predicted the coin toss result last week and providing a trivia question for two listeners to go see Post Malone this summer at Lucas Oil Stadium! (47:14-1:09:31) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake and Eddie sharing some more thoughts on the Indiana Pacers acquiring Ivica Zubac for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and two first-round picks. (1:09:31-1:22:11) – Indiana Pacers radio network & FanDuel Sports Network analyst, Eddie Gill, joins Jake Query to give the point guard’s perspective on what the addition of Ivica Zubac will do for Tyrese Haliburton or Andrew Nembhard, gives his thoughts on the adjustment period for Pascal Siakam with Zubac on the floor, reminds people about the importance of Obi Toppin, and gives his perspective on the big four NBA prospects (Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybansta, Caleb Wilson, and Cameron Boozer). (1:22:11-1:32:46) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake Query discussing Lindsey Vonn’s injury in the Olympics over the weekend because he found something very odd about it. (1:32:46-2:03:59) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and his conversation with Jake Query discussing the international games for the NFL next season and his experiences with the Colts. Mike shares his thoughts on yesterday’s Super Bowl performance by the Seattle Seahawks, tries to pinpoint where Sam Darnold ranks in the NFL at the quarterback position, and examines the upcoming free agency for Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones. (2:03:59-2:11:11) – Jake and Eddie discuss the NBA news that Adam Silver is ready to add two more teams to the NBA. Where is the NBA looking at expansion and could it lead to realignment? Plus, they wonder if Braden Smith is what is causing Purdue to struggle this season. (2:11:11-2:16:40) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We take a deeper dive on the Ivica Zubac trade and close the book on the Bennedict Mathurin era in Indiana. In this episode, we make our last, clearest case for why this deal had to happen — why moving Benn was necessary, and why the Pacers ultimately nailed the timing and the return. We break down Zubac's fit on both ends of the floor, how his physicality, rebounding, and defensive presence immediately change the identity of this team, and why having a bona fide starting center unlocks everything the Pacers want to be. With a legitimate defensive anchor in place and a potential top-4 pick looming, we zoom out and talk about where this franchise is headed next season — and why this move signals the Pacers are not just flirting with the future, but are ready to push their chips in and win now. This one is about clarity, conviction, and the start of the Pacers next real window. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Chicago Bulls trade deadline shake-up was just the start. Now comes the part that truly defines the franchise.On this episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the three critical moves the Bulls cannot afford to get wrong after the deadline:Using their massive draft capital wisely
(00:00-25:01) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison poking fun at Tiffany Haddish for mispronouncing Mike Vrabel’s last night at the NFL Honors. Plus, Jake shares some more thoughts on the Pacers trading for Ivica Zubac now that he has had some time to think about the move since yesterday’s show. (25:01-42:54) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak makes his second appearance on the show this week to weigh in on why the Pacers felt like they needed to gamble a little bit to land Ivica Zubac, believes that Jarace Walker can be a key offensive scorer for the second unit if the 2026 pick falls between 5-9, evaluates whether Zubac can adapt to the fast paced tempo the Pacers want to play with, and admits there is a gray area that the Pacers could be in by tanking and resting Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin, and the other highly competitive players that are on the team. (42:54-44:51) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake asking Eddie talking about Elton John and someone providing a valid question on the text line about the Pacers. (44:51-1:12:38) – Kevin Bowen from the Fan Morning Show joins the program and gives his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers trading away Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson for Ivica Zubac. Kevin also provides his take on how the Super Bowl is going to play out, believes Minnesota could be the one team that makes a hard push for Daniel Jones in free agency, and is asked how many more years it will take for the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters to vote Reggie Wayne in. (1:12:38-1:19:56) – Last night, Jake fired off a typical Jake tweet when he was thinking about the moves that the Indiana Pacers have made in their franchise history. Since he brought it up earlier in the show, Eddie has been thinking of other things he could add to the tweet. (1:19:56-1:29:17) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake Query rehashing something that he learned last night when talking with someone with the Pacers about the trade yesterday. (1:29:17-1:54:38) – Tomer Azarley, LA Clippers & NBA writer for Clutch Points, joins the show to give the LA perspective on what he has seen from Ivica Zubac since he joined the beat eight years ago, believes that Zubac is going to be a seamless fit with the Pacers because of his personality, and why he feels like the LA Clippers felt like it was time to start rebuilding around Kawhi Leonard. (1:54:38-2:06:29) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares a story about a basketball player at Roncalli overcoming some difficult challenges at a young age to find his way back on the basketball court for the Royals. (2:06:29-2:13:06) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie wondering if the Pacers and Bucks carpooled to Milwaukee, share their predictions for Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, and JMV joins to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 22:26 – JMV talks about yesterday’s Pacers trade involving Bennedict Mathurin. He gives his opinion on if he agrees with the move. 22:27 – 35:56 – Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! JMV and Coach preview this weekend in high school basketball which will include girls' sectional semifinals! 35:57 – 39:40 – JMV wraps up the first hour! 39:41 – 1:03:23 – Law Murray, who covers the Clippers for The Athletic, joins the show! Law helps breakdown the Pacers acquisition of Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown! 1:03:24 – 1:18:13 – ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks gives his insight into the Pacers trading for Ivica Zubac, and what they are losing in Bennedict Mathurin! 1:18:14 – 1:23:10 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:23:11 – 1:47:14 – Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the show to talk up Indiana basketball! 1:47:15 – 2:00:18 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Pacers trading Bennedict Mathurin away! They also preview the Super Bowl! 2:00:19 – 2:03:05 – JMV takes a call as the 3rd hour draws to a close! 2:03:06 – 2:06:46 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 - 19:48 - Law Murray, who covers the Clippers for The Athletic, joins the show! Law helps breakdown the Pacers acquisition of Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown! 19:49 - 32:05 - ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks gives his insight into the Pacers trading for Ivica Zubac, and what they are losing in Bennedict Mathurin! 32:06 - 53:16 - Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the show to talk up Indiana basketball! 53:17 - 1:04:57 - Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Pacers trading Bennedict Mathurin away! They also preview the Super Bowl! 1:04:57 - 1:14:56 - Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! JMV and Coach preview this weekend in high school basketball which will include girls' sectional semifinals!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 11:56 – The Pacers land Ivica Zubac at the trade deadline and deal Bennedict Mathurin and potentially their 2026 first-round pick but it has some conditions that could mean the Pacers keep it, Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees are a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Reggie Wayne seems like he’ll be waiting awhile 11:57 – 31:56 – How are the Pacers going to tank the rest of the season to give themselves the best chance to keep their 2026 first-round pick?, do the Pacers need to intentionally tank the rest of the way to keep their first-round pick 31:57 – 43:04 - ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the Pacers trading for Ivica Zubac and how they go about tanking in secret, Adam Vinatieri makes the HOF, Gordon Hayward gets his jersey retired at Brownsburg, is Fishers on a path to a championship? 43:05 – 1:01:48 - – Fox 59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell joins us to discuss the Prince halftime show at the Super Bowl, Adam Vinatieri making the Hall of Fame, Reggie Wayne not even cracking the top-10 and why it’s likely a long wait for him, Drew Brees thoughts as he gets the HOF call, the Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft drama and his conversation with Robert KraftSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 11:56 - The Pacers land Ivica Zubac at the trade deadline and deal Bennedict Mathurin and potentially their 2026 first-round pick but it has some conditions that could mean the Pacers keep it, Adam Vinatieri and Drew Brees are a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Reggie Wayne seems like he’ll be waiting awhile 11:57 – 21:17 – Morning Checkdown 21:18 – 41:17 – How are the Pacers going to tank the rest of the season to give themselves the best chance to keep their 2026 first-round pick?, do the Pacers need to intentionally tank the rest of the way to keep their first-round pick 41:18 – 1:06:49 – ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the Pacers trading for Ivica Zubac and how they go about tanking in secret, Adam Vinatieri makes the HOF, Gordon Hayward gets his jersey retired at Brownsburg, is Fishers on a path to a championship?, Morning Checkdown 1:06:50 – 1:18:43 – Thad Matta was supposed to join but has lost his voice so we discuss where the Bulldogs are at and some Big East teams that look Tournament bound, the Pacers trade for Zubac and what it looks like when Haliburton returns 1:18:44 – 1:26:11 – Snow is falling once again downtown, Kevin explains the Pacers trade for Zubac and what it means for their 2026 first-round pick 1:26:12 – 1:52:25 – Fox 59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell joins us to discuss the Prince halftime show at the Super Bowl, Adam Vinatieri making the Hall of Fame, Reggie Wayne not even cracking the top-10 and why it’s likely a long wait for him, Drew Brees thoughts as he gets the HOF call, the Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft drama and his conversation with Robert Kraft, Morning Checkdown 1:52:26 – 2:01:16– Katy Perry’s halftime show, our Super Bowl picks and predictions on a number of things for Sunday 2:01:17 – 2:06:42 – What’s on tap aside from the Super Bowl this weekend?, college hoopsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosted by Grant Mona with Josh Tariff and Mike “The Jaguar” Jaglin, today's show dives deep into the Clippers' seismic roster moves at the NBA trade deadline — from letting a cornerstone big man walk to swapping All-Stars at the guard spot. Segment One — The Zubac Era Ends: Clippers Trade Ivica Zubac The panel opens with reaction to the Clippers' trade of longtime center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers, a move that signals a shift in Los Angeles' identity and roster construction following a flurry of deadline activity. Zubac, who's been a consistent double-double force — averaging about 14.4 points and 11.0 rebounds this season — moved with Kobe Brown for a package centered around Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson and multiple first-round picks. This deal gives L.A. younger scoring and future draft capital, a stark pivot from the older core that once featured Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Zubac himself. The hosts unpack what losing a defensive anchor and reliable interior presence means short term — and whether the new pieces give the Clippers a fresh foundation for the future. Segment Two — Clippers Trade Harden for Darius Garland: Strategy, Fit & Future In the second segment, Grant, Josh and Mike break down the Clippers' blockbuster swap of James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for young All-Star point guard Darius Garland and a draft pick — a deal that has reshaped L.A.'s backcourt outlook. Harden, averaging a stellar 25.4 points per game this season, was a core part of the Clippers' midseason resurgence after a disastrous 6-21 start, but the front office opted to flip him for a younger two-time All-Star in Garland, who averages around 18.0 points and 6.9 assists despite battling injuries this season. Garland's upside as a distributor, pick-and-roll initiator, and more tempo-friendly piece has the panel debating whether this move accelerates a championship window or represents a longer-term bet on youth and flexibility. The hosts also talk contract implications, health questions, and how head coach Tyronn Lue might integrate Garland into the rotation alongside Kawhi Leonard and Mathurin. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00-28:41) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting some of the trades that were made yesterday in the NBA as today marks the trade deadline. Jake also shares some thoughts on the situation the Pacers find themselves in with Bennedict Mathurin. Anne Marie Tiernon from WTHR joins the program from Milan to highlight some of the different venues that are being utilized during the winter Olympics, shares what will be going on for the opening ceremony and compares this experience so far to previous Olympics she has covered. (28:41-43:11) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins the show as he heads downtown for Pacers practice to discuss how likely it is that Indiana deals Bennedict Mathurin today, examines what Ivica Zubac and Daniel Gafford bring to the table with the Pacers linked to those centers, explains why a team would be hesitant trading for Mathurin from a contractual standpoint, and admits that he is surprised that Ja Morant hasn’t been traded for Memphis. (43:11-48:32) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake asking Eddie a question that he put out on social media. Would you rather know who the winner of Sunday’s Super Bowl is and be able to profit from it, or mandate a specific team to win their championship but not be able to profit from it? (48:32-1:08:16) – Hour number two of Query & Company starts with Jake Query drawing comparisons to the NBA Trade Deadline and the Super Bowl. He also wonders what will stop Daniel Jones from entertaining offers from other teams this offseason and why would the Minnesota Vikings not want to go all-in to bring him back if they believe that they have a roster that is ready to win. (1:08:16 -1:26:41) – Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, joins the show and his conversation with Jake starts with them discussing Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, tonight’s trivia night at Ale Emporium in Greenwood that he is hosting, and gives Jake a sample question. (1:26:41 -1:29:19) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie wondering how many people actually went out of their way to watch the Pro Bowl Games last night. (1:29:19-1:55:49) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake Query asking Eddie for a rundown of the trades that have been made today in the NBA. As Jake started talking about Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news that the Indiana Pacers have traded for Ivica Zubac. Jake and Eddie react and give some immediate thoughts. (1:55:49-2:07:40) – Jake and Eddie share the details on what the Indiana Pacers gave up to acquire Ivica Zubac and open the phone lines for callers to share their thoughts on newest member of the Pacers! (2:07:40-2:16:18) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie sharing some more thoughts on the Pacers acquiring Ivica Zubac from the Clippers and JMV joining the guys in the studio to chat about his show and the Pacers trade! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:49) – Anne Marie Tiernon from WTHR joins the program from Milan to highlight some of the different venues that are being utilized during the winter Olympics, shares what will be going on for the opening ceremony and compares this experience so far to previous Olympics she has covered. (12:49-27:04) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins the show as he heads downtown for Pacers practice to discuss how likely it is that Indiana deals Bennedict Mathurin today, examines what Ivica Zubac and Daniel Gafford bring to the table with the Pacers linked to those centers, explains why a team would be hesitant trading for Mathurin from a contractual standpoint, and admits that he is surprised that Ja Morant hasn’t been traded for Memphis. (27:04-45:12) – Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, joins the show and his conversation with Jake starts with them discussing Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, tonight’s trivia night at Ale Emporium in Greenwood that he is hosting, and gives Jake a sample question. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 28:57 - JMV reacts to the Pacers trading Bennedict Mathurin and more to the Clippers for Ivica Zubac. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle calls into the show to discuss a charity drive he and Penn Station are doing, plus the Zubac trade! 28:58 – 41:06 - NBA reporter Evan Sidery joins the show to give his thoughts on the Pacers trade for Ivica Zubac! 41:07 – 43:33 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour! 43:34 – 1:08:03 – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins to give his thoughts on the Pacers trade! 1:08:04 – 1:22:56 – Jason Logan from Covers.com joins the show! Jason first gives his thoughts on the Pacers trade for Ivica Zubac! He then switches gears and looks ahead to Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the Seahawks and the Patriots! 1:22:57 – 1:29:40 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with a phone call! 1:29:41 – 1:48:34 – Mike Chappell from FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike gives his thoughts on the Pacers trade! Mike also discusses the NFL Hall of Fame! 1:48:35 – 1:54:22 – JMV answers some questions and comments from listeners! 1:54:22 – 1:58:58 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pacers just pushed every chip to the center of the table. Indiana lands Ivica Zubac in what can only be described as a home-run, win-now trade by Kevin Pritchard. Giving up Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a protected 2026 first, the 2029 first, and a Dallas 2028 second isn't cheap — but this is the exact type of swing championship teams have to make. Zubac brings elite size, physicality, rebounding, and defensive presence — everything this roster has been missing in the postseason. An All-NBA caliber defender last season, he instantly stabilizes the paint, changes matchups, and unlocks Indiana's ceiling over the next few years. Big risk. Bigger belief. Kudos to Kevin Pritchard for getting his guy and officially putting the Pacers in championship mode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-27:16) – The IndyStar’s Pacers beat writer, Dustin Dopirak, joins Query & Company to share what he is hearing about the future of Bennedict Mathurin with the Indiana Pacers. He weighs in on some of the centers that could be available at the trade deadline, gives his opinion on which team makes the most sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and explains why the Pacers would have some interest in acquiring Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls. (27:16-50:39) – The IndyStar’s IU athletics beat writer, Zach Osterman, makes an appearance on today’s show to give his thoughts on last night’s loss for the Indiana Hoosiers against the USC Trojans. He examines where things are at right now for IU’s tournament resume, shares some thoughts on the struggles from Tucker DeVries lately, and the decision made by Curt Cignetti to bring one of his guys back on the coaching staff yesterday.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-25:40) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s loss, but win, for the Indiana Pacers against the Utah Jazz. They also question why any NBA team would want to trade for James Harden at this stage in his career considering it doesn’t feel like he elevates players. (25:40-38:14) – Rick Carlisle made his weekly appearance on the Fan Morning Show and was asked by Kevin Bowen about the trade deadline. Jake plays what the Pacers head coach said and kind of believes what Carlisle was saying. (38:14-47:00) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing what city they would start their NBA franchise with and if they would rather start their franchise with Cooper Flagg or Victor Wembanyama. (47:00-1:15:42) – The IndyStar’s Pacers beat writer, Dustin Dopirak, joins Query & Company to share what he is hearing about the future of Bennedict Mathurin with the Indiana Pacers. He weighs in on some of the centers that could be available at the trade deadline, gives his opinion on which team makes the most sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and explains why the Pacers would have some interest in acquiring Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls. (1:15:42-1:22:48) – Last night the Indiana Hoosiers snapped their three-game winning streak with a loss to the USC Trojans. Jake and Eddie discuss what’s going on with Tucker DeVries lately and if they believe last night’s struggles for Nick Dorn is a sign of things to come. (1:22:48-1:30:53) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie wondering how many people actually went out of their way to watch the Pro Bowl Games last night. (1:25:33-1:56:12) – The IndyStar’s IU athletics beat writer, Zach Osterman, makes an appearance on today’s show to give his thoughts on last night’s loss for the Indiana Hoosiers against the USC Trojans. He examines where things are at right now for IU’s tournament resume, shares some thoughts on the struggles from Tucker DeVries lately, and the decision made by Curt Cignetti to bring one of his guys back on the coaching staff yesterday. (1:56:12-2:07:46) – Jake and Eddie provide an update on the trades that have been made today in the NBA and some injury news. They also provide an update on where things stand with Walker Kessler in Utah and wonder if Bennedict Mathurin won’t be moved until the offseason. (2:07:46-2:16:18) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing how much, or not, of the Pro Bowl Games they consumed last night and then JMV joins the show to preview the show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 - 13:29 - Tony East from Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony gives a rundown on all the trade rumors surrounding the Pacers and Bennedict Mathurin, what guys they could be targeting before the deadline hits, and more! 13:30 - 26:33 - NBA reporter Evan Sidery joins the show! Evan and JMV debate what might happen with Bennedict Mathurin as the NBA trade deadline approaches, and what other moves we might see. 26:34 - 48:20 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins! Kevin and JMV talk IU hoops after the Hoosiers fell to USC last night, the Pacers and the trade deadline, as well as the Super Bowl matchup between Seattle and New England.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 23:53 – JMV discusses some of the moves we’ve seen as the NBA trade deadline approaches. What did he think of IU’s loss to USC? 23:54 – 38:54 – Tony East from Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony gives a rundown on all the trade rumors surrounding the Pacers and Bennedict Mathurin, what guys they could be targeting before the deadline hits, and more! 38:55 – 42:15 - JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 42:16 – 1:07:39 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins! Kevin and JMV talk IU hoops after the Hoosiers fell to USC last night, the Pacers and the trade deadline, as well as the Super Bowl matchup between Seattle and New England. 1:07:40 – 1:20:44 – JMV reads some comments from listeners on the text line! 1:20:45 - 1:25:21 – The 2nd hour of the show ends with JMV discussing the 90’s and frosted tips! 1:25:22 – 1:51:10 – NBA reporter Evan Sidery joins the show! Evan and JMV debate what might happen with Bennedict Mathurin as the NBA trade deadline approaches, and what other moves we might see. JMV takes a call from a listener who wants to talk up a special event for those dealing with ALS. 1:51:11 – 2:00:07 – JMV reads some more comments from listeners of the show! 2:00:08 – 2:07:38 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour! 2:07:39 – 2:16:28 – The show ends with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 9:31 – The Pacers come up short against the Jazz as a bunch of reserves play for both teams, Giannis’ note to Milwaukee as trade rumors swirl, the Hoosiers let one get away against USC, 9:32 – 19:42 – Morning Checkdown 19:43 – 41:46 – Jeff cheats at trivia rejoiner and he still tries to defend himself, Tyrese Haliburton talks with LeBron James about his mindset heading into Game 7 before his injury, Drake Maye’s game against the Colts last season and was it, the Pro Bowl was god awful….apparently 41:47 – 1:09:12 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses the team’s performance in January, Pascal Siakam being named an All-Star reserve, what he didn’t know about Siakam when they originally acquired him, Johnny Furphy’s development, what he uses index cards for during games, is he expecting any moves at the trade deadline, the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, Drive & Dish, Morning Checkdown 1:09:13 – 1:19:27 – Colts reporter Jake Arthur joins us and discusses why the off-season is sometimes busier than the regular season, Senior Bowl notes, Hoosiers that stood out at the Senior Bowl, positional needs for the Colts, free agent decisions for the Colts, what would have to happen for Colts to go offense with their second round pick?, QB depth chart come OTAs 1:19:28 – 1:27:18 – The Muppets are back tonight, reflecting on the Miracle on Ice and the new Netflix doc on it, big sports moments 1:27:19 – 1:51:10 – Big Ten Network’s Mike DeCourcy joins us and is already disappointed in his Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy, Purdue’s recent struggles and what it means, if anything, come tournament time, the Hoosiers and their chances come March, undefeated teams this late in the season, his Olympics coverage and why he never wanted to cover the Winter Olympics, Frank Reich named Jets offensive coordinator, Morning Checkdown 1:51:11 – 2:01:25 – What is the center market at the NBA trade deadline, should they deal Bennedict Mathurin or would that be an overreaction to the big picture goals? 2:01:26 – 2:06:45– Jeff checks the text line, will the Pacers make a move before the deadline?, Olympics momentsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It was a busy and telling stretch at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Pacers navigated back-to-back home games — and watched the trade landscape begin to shift around the league. The week starts with Pascal Siakam earning his spot as an NBA All-Star, a deserved recognition for being the steady anchor through a season filled with change. On the floor, Indiana runs into a physical Houston Rockets squad whose size proved overwhelming — dominating the Pacers on the glass and at the free-throw line in a close loss on Monday night. The follow-up against the Utah Jazz told a very different story. With Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell, and Bennedict Mathurin all resting, the Pacers leaned heavily on their young core. Despite the loss, the young guys showed real flashes — energy, shot-making, and defensive activity — offering optimism in a night focused more on development than results. Brad and Ryan also zoom out to discuss the first trade dominoes beginning to fall around the league, what it could mean for Indiana as the deadline approaches, and how the Pacers fit into an increasingly active market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00-26:16) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s loss for the Indiana Pacers to the Houston Rockets. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin’s performance and wonder (26:16-42:08) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to access what Rick Carlisle said last night about Bennedict Mathurin, believes what we have seen from Jarace Walker in the last month is here to stay, explains why so many teams are starting to make “pre-agency” deals at the trade deadline, and looks at what Mathurin’s role would look like next season if he signs an extension this offseason versus being traded. (42:08-1:07:29) – Pat Knight makes his first public interview appearance since the news broke last night that he has resigned as the Marian Knights head coach. He explains why he made that decision yesterday, explains some of the red flags that he kept note of, states that he is done coaching and wants to get back into NBA scouting, and reveals how excited he was for IU to win the College Football Playoff. (1:07:29-1:19:55) – Jake plays what Peter King said on a podcast yesterday as to why he couldn’t vote for Torry Holt or Reggie Wayne to make it in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jake evaluates the reasoning that King gave and Eddie breaks news that the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies have made a big trade. (1:19:55-1:25:33) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie sharing some more of the terms on the trade between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. Plus, they reveal who is out tonight for the Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back. (1:25:33-1:51:26) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Query & Company to share some thoughts on both Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft not making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, shares some thoughts on how he believes the committee will view Jim Irsay when it is his time to be up for candidacy, and admits that he has found out that it is hard for NBA teams to tank because there is always someone else trying to tank more. (1:51:26-2:01:23) – Jake and Eddie give away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see John Mellencamp in concert at Ruoff Music Center in a few months! Plus, they give away tickets for someone to attend the Suburban Indy Home Show! (2:01:23-2:09:42) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake and Eddie in studio to preview his show and talk a little hockey!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:38) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to access what Rick Carlisle said last night about Bennedict Mathurin, believes what we have seen from Jarace Walker in the last month is here to stay, explains why so many teams are starting to make “pre-agency” deals at the trade deadline, and looks at what Mathurin’s role would look like next season if he signs an extension this offseason versus being traded. (13:38-38:44) – Pat Knight makes his first public interview appearance since the news broke last night that he has resigned as the Marian Knights head coach. He explains why he made that decision yesterday, explains some of the red flags that he kept note of, states that he is done coaching and wants to get back into NBA scouting, and reveals how excited he was for IU to win the College Football Playoff. (38:44-1:02:39) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Query & Company to share some thoughts on both Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft not making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, shares some thoughts on how he believes the committee will view Jim Irsay when it is his time to be up for candidacy, and admits that he has found out that it is hard for NBA teams to tank because there is always someone else trying to tank more.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 22:43 – JMV recaps last night's Pacers loss to the Rockets. How does John feel about the Pacers potentially trading Bennedict Mathurin? 22:44 – 39:37 – Greg Rakestraw joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss college hoops, where IU and Purdue stand as we start inching closer to March, high school basketball and more! 39:38 – 43:17 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 43:18 – 1:06:27 – JMV talks to Dave Mason from Bet Online about the Super Bowl between the Seahawks and the Patriots! They go over betting lines, the overall fan interest in this years matchup, and more! 1:06:28 – 1:21:58 – JMV continues the Pacers talk as the show rolls on! 1:21:59 – 1:25:31 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:25:32 – 1:51:28 – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins the show ahead of tonight’s Pacers-Jazz showdown! Does Dustin think the Pacers will make a move before the trade deadline? 1:51:28 – 2:03:36 – JMV answers some questions and calls from listeners of the show! 2:03:37 – 2:07:49 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:07:50 – 2:16:43 – JMV wraps up the show with Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is James Harden headed to Cleveland? Will LeBron join him? Is Darius Garland about to be a Clipper? Is Ty Jerome about to save your fantasy team? TRADE DEADLINE LIVE SHOW PAGE - Bookmark/Like it today and don't miss our 6 hours of mayhem on February 5th! https://youtube.com/live/ldtMbcI9EMQ?feature=share The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt ChatGPT Timestamps: ️ Fantasy Basketball Trade Deadline & Waiver Wire Timestamps 0:03 – James Harden Darius Garland Trade Rumors (Fantasy Impact) 1:54 – Harden vs Garland Usage Breakdown (Why Fantasy Impact Is Small) 3:31 – Pick-and-Roll Winners: Jarrett Allen vs Ivica Zubac 4:07 – Celtics Trade Rumors: Anfernee Simons & Fantasy Fallout 5:07 – Pelicans vs Hornets Recap (Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy, Dereck Lively Hold) 5:59 – Herb Jones Fantasy Value Check (Hold, Stream, or Drop?) 7:52 – Hornets Rotation Update (No Fantasy Changes) 8:25 – Rockets vs Pacers Recap (Alperen Şengün Usage Explosion) 9:20 – Reed Sheppard Must-Hold Despite Minutes Cap 9:41 – Pacers Frontcourt Chaos: Jay Huff Streaming Strategy 11:08 – Jay Huff as Roto Placeholder (When to Start Him) 11:30 – Isaiah Jackson, Bennedict Mathurin, Aaron Nesmith Notes 12:19 – Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Recap (Nothing to Overreact To) 14:17 – Grizzlies Injuries: Ja Morant, Santi Aldama Updates 14:47 – Jaren Jackson Jr. Season Turnaround 15:03 – Ty Jerome Returns: Why He's the Pickup of the Day 16:10 – Ty Jerome ROS Outlook (Even With Ja Morant Back) 18:12 – Cam Spencer, Scottie Pippen Jr., Jock Landale Fantasy Takes 19:02 – Clippers Without Harden: Jordan Miller, Zubac, Kawhi Impact 19:55 – SELL Ivica Zubac? Trade Fallout Explained 20:31 – 76ers vs Clippers: Dominic Barlow Deep-League Watch 21:24 – Sixers Rotation Without Paul George (Oubre, Grimes, Bona) 22:38 – Trade Deadline Week Strategy (Don't Burn Early Moves) 22:46 – Trade Deadline Live Show Promo & Wrap-Up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(00:00-23:42) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping a winning weekend for the Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, and Indiana Pacers. Will tonight and tomorrow night be the final time Pacers fans will watch Bennedict Mathurin in a Pacers uniform? Plus, they give some early thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup. (23:42-39:57) – The voice of IU, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to recap a thrilling double-overtime victory for the Hoosiers over the UCLA Bruins on Saturday night, discusses the recent stretch of play from Nick Dorn, highlights what the itinerary looks like for the Hoosiers out west since beating UCLA, and states that he is starting to see some Curt Cignetti traits in Darian DeVries. (39:57-45:47) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing how much of the Grammy’s they consumed last night. (45:47-1:10:57) – Eddie Gill from the FanDuel Sports Network and Pacers Radio Network joins Jake Query to explain why the Pacers are 7-5 in their last twelve games, compliments what he has seen from Jarace Walker in the last three weeks, breaks down what he has seen from Johnny Furphy this season, and gives Andrew Nembhard a lot of credit for adapting throughout the season to develop into a true point guard. (1:10:57-1:20:29) – Jake asks Eddie for some advice because he was up late last night. He needs to know if his reasoning is normal or if it is another example of Jake’s neuroticism. (1:20:29-1:27:43) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Bob Ibach from Nikco Sports making a return to the show to provide an update on how sales for the commemorative footballs celebrating IU’s historic college football season. (1:35:19-1:55:58) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to continue discussing the decision last week to not share his Hall of Fame vote for Bill Belichick but to share it 24 hours later. Mike also explains why the off-the-field issues with Robert Kraft aren’t included in his Hall of Fame candidacy in comparison to Bill Belichick and gives his thoughts on Sunday’s Super Bowl match between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. (1:55:58-2:05:03) – Jake and Eddie give away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see John Mellencamp in concert at Ruoff Music Center in a few months! Plus, they give away tickets for someone to attend the Suburban Indy Home Show! (2:05:03-2:12:02) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake and Eddie in studio to preview his show and talk a little hockey!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 17:15 – The groundhog saw his shadow today, Pascal Siakam is an All-Star reserve, the disaster that is pro sports All-Star Games now, Fernando Mendoza on Barstool Sports’ Sundae Conversation was very funny, the Vikings fire their GM right as the coaching cycle ends and what was with that timing, what does the decision mean for J.J. McCarthy and would they try to get Daniel Jones?, 17:16 – 27:49 – IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss how many new defensive starters will be on the team next season?, attempting to re-sign Daniel Jones, what veterans could be moving on?, the Freedom 250 for IndyCar 27:50 – 35:41 – Setting The Pace’s Alex Golden joins us and discusses the Pacers recent hot streak and should fans be concerned about them messing up their draft status, SHOULD the Pacers want to re-sign Bennedict Mathurin 35:42 – 42:16 – GOATs of the WeekSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 11:46– We’re back to full strength with everyone healthy, the Pro Bowl games have seemingly jumped the shark, Pascal Siakam is named an All-Star reserve 11:47 – 19:25 – Morning Checkdown 19:26 – 41:45 – Caitlin Clark’s debut on NBC, Reggie Miller’s NBA comp to Clark seemed to swing and miss, last night’s Grammy Awards, college hoops over the weekend, NIL deals, Indiana has started getting some quality wins, 41:46 -= 1:05:04 – The groundhog saw his shadow today, Pascal Siakam is an All-Star reserve, the disaster that is pro sports All-Star Games now, Fernando Mendoza on Barstool Sports’ Sundae Conversation was very funny, the Vikings fire their GM right as the coaching cycle ends and what was with that timing, what does the decision mean for J.J. McCarthy and would they try to get Daniel Jones?, Morning Checkdown 1:05:05 – 1:22:50 – Groundhog Day, how to incentivize the NBA for the All-Star Game, IndyStar Colts reporter Nathan Brown joins us to discuss how many new defensive starters will be on the team next season?, attempting to re-sign Daniel Jones, what veterans could be moving on?, the Freedom 250 for IndyCar 1:22:51 – 1:26:33 – The Jim Irsay Collection auction items that we’d love to have 1:26:34 – 1:52:12 – Setting The Pace’s Alex Golden joins us and discusses the Pacers recent hot streak and should fans be concerned about them messing up their draft status, SHOULD the Pacers want to re-sign Bennedict Mathurin 1:52:13 – 2:00:28 – GOATs of the Week 2:00:29 – 2:08:11 – The best sports thing this week that isn’t the Super Bowl, LeBron makes another All-Star game, Siakam is an All-Star reserve, Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak expected to get Raiders job following the Super Bowl Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-26:01) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the NBA Trade Deadline and the centers that have been linked to the Indiana Pacers right now ahead of Thursday’s deadline. They also touch on the news that Jim Bob Cooter is interviewing with another team for their offensive coordinator position. (26:01-39:58) – Brad Rowland from Locked on Hawks joins the show to explain where the Atlanta Hawks are at right now with their approach with their roster, believes that Onyeka Okongwu is available at the right price for Atlanta, states that it could be a little challenging for Atlanta to move on from Okongwu right now with him being their most reliable center on the roster, and admits that he doesn’t know if Bennedict Mathurin would be someone they would be interested in. (39:58-45:33) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake discussing some of the IndyCar news that we have learned in the last 24 hours. Plus, the touch on Minnesota parting ways, unexpectedly, with their general manager. (45:33-1:11:26) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak makes an appearance on Query & Company to share what he is hearing right now about where the Indiana Pacers are leaning at the trade deadline, wonders what a trade would look like if the Pacers pinpointed Onyeka Okongwu as the center they want to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, and weighs in on which of the top prospects in the upcoming draft make the most sense for Indiana. (1:11:26-1:30:56) – Kyle Neddenriep from the IndyStar joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss the history that Fishers boys basketball is chasing, highlights some players that are putting together a case to be Mr. Indiana Basketball, identifies a couple of teams that have had much better season than anticipated when the season started, and teases a story that he has coming out on Monday. (1:30:56-1:35:19) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie touching on some of the news headlines from today in IndyCar, NFL, and WNBA. (1:35:19-2:02:10) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to chat with Jake about the Minnesota Vikings making the decision to fire their general manager today, believes that the Colts will end up resigning Daniel Jones and franchise tagging Alec Pierce, recaps his experience earlier this week attending another Notre Dame loss, and weighs in on the recent stretch of play for the Indiana Pacers. (2:02:10-2:10:11) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake shares some key statistics that you need to know about heart attacks and explains how Franciscan can help you maintain a healthy heart. (2:10:11-2:20:57) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie recapping today’s show and some of the latest sports news. Plus, JMV joins Jake in studio to preview his show and weekend!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:05) – Brad Rowland from Locked on Hawks joins the show to explain where the Atlanta Hawks are at right now with their approach with their roster, believes that Onyeka Okongwu is available at the right price for Atlanta, states that it could be a little challenging for Atlanta to move on from Okongwu right now with him being their most reliable center on the roster, and admits that he doesn’t know if Bennedict Mathurin would be someone they would be interested in. (16:27-29:17) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak makes an appearance on Query & Company to share what he is hearing right now about where the Indiana Pacers are leaning at the trade deadline, wonders what a trade would look like if the Pacers pinpointed Onyeka Okongwu as the center they want to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, and weighs in on which of the top prospects in the upcoming draft make the most sense for Indiana. (37:43-51:24) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to chat with Jake about the Minnesota Vikings making the decision to fire their general manager today, believes that the Colts will end up resigning Daniel Jones and franchise tagging Alec Pierce, recaps his experience earlier this week attending another Notre Dame loss, and weighs in on the recent stretch of play for the Indiana Pacers.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 - 10:09 - Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV talk boys and girls high school basketball across the state of Indiana! 10:10 - 33:46 - Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Zach and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award, what 2026 will hold for the Hoosiers on the football field, the basketball program and more! 33:47 - 48:49 - Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Will the Pacers trade Bennedict Mathurin? What could they expect to get for him if they do? What does Mike think about the Bill Belichick-Hall of Fame controversy?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 26:31 – JMV talks IU and Purdue basketball as the sports schedule starts to slow down. How long until we get above freezing? John also gives a sky point to Catherine O’Hara. 26:32 – 41:50 – Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV talk boys and girls high school basketball across the state of Indiana! 41:51 – 46:17 – JMV tells a Tom Moore story as the 1st hour ends! 46:18 – 1:12:32 – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins the show! Zach and JMV discuss IU QB Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award, what 2026 will hold for the Hoosiers on the football field, the basketball program and more! 1:12:33 – 1:28:25 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Will the Pacers trade Bennedict Mathurin? What could they expect to get for him if they do? What does Mike think about the Bill Belichick-Hall of Fame controversy? 1:28:26 – 1:31:24 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:31:25 – 1:56:21 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:56:22 – 2:11:33 – Does anyone around here really care that Bill Belichick won’t be a first ballot Hall of Famer? 2:11:34 – 2:17:02 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 2:17:03 – 2:20:06 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-26:54) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing tonight’s college basketball game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers. They also discussed the three players that each fanbase would have liked to have on their team that played for their rival. (26:54-40:15) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers. Sam evaluates how much of an advantage that Purdue will have inside tonight with Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn, believes that Braden Smith will be a full-go tonight despite injuring his ankle last game, and shares how people will know what type of game it’ll be tonight for Purdue by watching the first couple of minutes. (40:15-47:34) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake Query explaining why he believes the NFL did not, or has not, considered having the NFL Draft at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (47:34-1:12:13) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake discussing the improvements that Andrew Nembhard has made this season as the engine of the Pacers offense. He evaluates what the future looks like for Bennedict Mathurin with the Pacers, if he believes that the franchise would consider trading their 2026 first-round pick, and gives fashion advice for Jake. (1:12:13-1:22:46) – Earlier in the show, Jake and Sam King went over some of the things that Purdue could struggle with tonight against Indiana. Jake does that again this segment, but explains what Indiana could struggle with tonight, and it starts with Tucker DeVries. (1:22:46-1:34:59) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake sharing what Tyrese Haliburton said on a podcast, that was released today, about where he is at during his rehab and what he is working on right now during the process. (1:34:59-2:04:00) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Jake Query on today’s show and shares some thoughts on the College Football Playoff Championship game between IU and Miami. Jake asks Stephen if either team in the Super Bowl offers optimism for Colts fans with how they are built, evaluates what we have seen from Sam Darnold the last two seasons, believes that the Seahawks have the upper hand over New England, and exchanges stories with Jake about some of their early interviews with athletes. (2:04:00-2:12:37) – Jake reveals the various locations that the NFL has talked with Visit Indy about when it comes to hosting the NFL Draft. Why wasn’t the Indianapolis Motor Speedway considered? Jake has a theory. (2:12:37-2:20:55) – Today’s show closes out with Jake and Eddie discussing tonight’s IU game and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:27) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Query & Company to preview tonight’s game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers. Sam evaluates how much of an advantage that Purdue will have inside tonight with Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn, believes that Braden Smith will be a full-go tonight despite injuring his ankle last game, and shares how people will know what type of game it’ll be tonight for Purdue by watching the first couple of minutes. (12:27-32:07) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake discussing the improvements that Andrew Nembhard has made this season as the engine of the Pacers offense. He evaluates what the future looks like for Bennedict Mathurin with the Pacers, if he believes that the franchise would consider trading their 2026 first-round pick, and gives fashion advice for Jake. (32:07-1:00:10) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins Jake Query on today’s show and shares some thoughts on the College Football Playoff Championship game between IU and Miami. Jake asks Stephen if either team in the Super Bowl offers optimism for Colts fans with how they are built, evaluates what we have seen from Sam Darnold the last two seasons, believes that the Seahawks have the upper hand over New England, and exchanges stories with Jake about some of their early interviews with athletes.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.