Gary Gramling of Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss some of the current contract holdouts, what he thinks of Cam Newton’s future, and what he expects from some of the rookie QB’s this season.

National award-winning sports columnist for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 & author of 9 books including Panthers Rising, Scott Fowler joins V-Man to discuss: Cam’s comments to the media today, the signing of Tre Boston, why he’s concerned about the pass rush, and much more!

Actor, voice actor, singer, comedian, author and television personality including J Peterman on Seinfeld & Host of Family Feud from 2006-2010, John O’Hurley joins the show to talk about: how he became a part of Seinfeld, learning how to be funny on the show, John gives an example monologue from the Friar’s Club, and much more!

V-Man offers some insight on the polarizing Taco Tuesday videos LeBron has been sharing in a way only V-Man and Joe The Fan can!

ESPN Sr. NFL & Fantasy Football Insider aka the Football Scientist, KC Joyner joins V-Man to discuss: Michael Thomas’ new contract extension, Julio Jones’ potential coming extension, his philosophy on rookie Wide Receivers, and much more!

Brian Cashman, New York Yankees GM, any fan or media member that uses the phrase “on paper,” White Sox grounds crew, any fan saying the Hornets should sign Carmelo Anthony; you have all been summoned to the main lobby. Pick up that Courtesy Line!

On today’s opening hour of The Gerry V Show, V-Man discusses NFL Top 100 and other NFL storylines. Plus: the MLB trade deadline and today’s Yellow Courtesy Phone!

:06 – Should Carmelo Anthony get a farewell tour?

12:45 – What are you most looking forward to watching in preseason for Carolina?

22:00 – Favorite in the NFC East?

34:15 – MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers.

Our very own Molly Cotten joins The Wake Up Call onsite from Spartanburg, SC to discuss the top headlines from the Panthers training camp. From Tre Boston’s return to the panthers and the questions regarding Gaulden’s role on the team to Kuechly’s return to practice after leaving early and how Greg looks after last year’s injury, Molly has got all of the info.

:06 – Bobby & Walker react to the news that Tre Boston is coming back and what that means for the safety position.

9:48 – Where do the Braves now stand in the NL after adding three bullpen arms? Plus did Brian Cashman make a mistake not adding a starting pitcher?

20:07 – Is it smart to say CMC won’t be used as a decoy?