(00:00-24:53)-JMV starts out the show with the news that Thunder HC Billy Donovan will not be back next season and why he would be all in for the Pacers to hire Donovan. Then JMV welcomes Brent Holverson to talk about what they expect from an unknown 2020 NFL Season

(24:53-45:46)-1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen joins JMV to go in-depth about who the next Pacers coach could be and if Billy Donovan would be a good fit. Kevin and JMV disagree about who the Pacers should target and why the next coach will have major say in who is on the team next year.

(445:46-46:57)-JMV gives a shout out and answers listener tweets

(46:57-1:14:49)-“The Professor” John Clayton joins JMV to go around the NFL with the latest news as we head into Week 1 of the season. They discuss the impact of Clowney joining the Texans, how he views the AFC South race, if this is the last year for Drew Brees and the Saints Super Bowl window, how long Aaron Rodgers will be in Green Bay, why John Clayton thinks that the Colts might be a suitor for Rodgers in the future, and why he has Philip Rivers as a top 3 MVP candidate

(1:14:49-1:33:42)-JMV and Brent Holverson make their Larceny Locks Week 1 picks against the spread picks!

(1:33:42-1:59:19)-New Colts Radio Analyst Rick Venturi joins JMV to go in-depth about the Colts including if the OL and Rivers have had enough time to develop chemistry, why this is a “make or break” year for the front office, what Rick has seen from Philip Rivers so far in practice and how he’s an improvement from Jacoby Brissett, and if the defense can improve after falling apart at the end of last year.

(1:59:19-2:09:01)-JMV is joined by Tony Renz and Brent Holverson from Hoosier Park to talk about how the Casino industry has bounced back and Tony reveals he’s a loyal listener to the #JMVTakeover

(2:09:01-2:10:27)-JMV recaps the show and previews where he’s going tomorrow

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New Colts Radio Analyst Rick Venturi joins JMV to go in-depth about the Colts including if the OL and Rivers have had enough time to develop chemistry, why this is a “make or break” year for the front office, what Rick has seen from Philip Rivers so far in practice and how he’s an improvement from Jacoby Brissett, and if the defense can improve after falling apart at the end of last year.

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“The Professor” John Clayton joins JMV to go around the NFL with the latest news as we head into Week 1 of the season. They discuss the impact of Clowney joining the Texans, how he views the AFC South race, if this is the last year for Drew Brees and the Saints Super Bowl window, how long Aaron Rodgers will be in Green Bay, why John Clayton thinks that the Colts might be a suitor for Rodgers in the future, and why he has Philip Rivers as a top 3 MVP candidate

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(00:00-31:29)-JMV starts out the show discussing how it doesn’t feel like the NFL is starting up again on Thursday and why he’s more uncertain about what to expect than any other season. Then Colts Center Ryan Kelly joins the show to talk about his contract extension and how stressful the process can be, if the Colts OL blocks out all the positive praise, the trickiest thing about being the center for a new QB, how no preseason effects the offense.

(31:29-44:33)-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the Colts week 1 matchup vs Jacksonville and if it’s better to play a bad team early or late in the season, what he thinks are “certainty’s” in the NFL, if he thinks the Colts are favorites in the AFC South, and the impact of no preseason games on quality play

(44:33-48:41)-JMV answers questions and details with how to be a part of his fantasy football league for 2020!

(48:41-1:12:13)-PFF Lead NFL Analyst Sam Monson joins JMV to look at the NFL as a whole including tiers for the AFC and NFC, how the Colts are viewed nationally, why Philip Rivers success depends on the OL play, if the Titans will fall back to earth after a great playoff run last season, and how Deshaun Watson will adapt without Deandre Hopkins to bail him out when needed.

(1:12:13-1:31:36)-The Athletic’s Stephen Holder joins JMV to make the comparison with what Colts that rooted for Manning when he left to Chargers fans that rooted for Rivers that now root for the Colts, if the Colts can make the jump from 7 wins to 10, what happens if the season is a trainwreck, and what to expect from Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship.

(1:31:36-1:37:00)-JMV takes a call about some NFL over/unders and what a good line for the Colts would be

(1:37:00-1:59:13)-JMV takes some time to talk about why every successful NFL team needs an above average QB and looks back at why the Colts beat the Chiefs last year and gets into it with a caller that thinks JMV is too negative on the Colts this year

(1:59:13-2:09:19)-JMV answers listener questions about what to expect from other NFL teams and how it’s so hard to predict anything without seeing any preseason action

(2:09:19-2:16:41)-JMV closes out the show with an update on where he will be tomorrow!

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(00:00-15:59)-Then Colts Center Ryan Kelly joins the show to talk about his contract extension and how stressful the process can be, if the Colts OL blocks out all the positive praise, the trickiest thing about being the center for a new QB, how no preseason effects the offense.

(15:59-34:30)-PFF Lead NFL Analyst Sam Monson joins JMV to look at the NFL as a whole including tiers for the AFC and NFC, how the Colts are viewed nationally, why Philip Rivers success depends on the OL play, if the Titans will fall back to earth after a great playoff run last season, and how Deshaun Watson will adapt without Deandre Hopkins to bail him out when needed.

(34:30-50:26)-The Athletic’s Stephen Holder joins JMV to make the comparison with what Colts that rooted for Manning when he left to Chargers fans that rooted for Rivers that now root for the Colts, if the Colts can make the jump from 7 wins to 10, what happens if the season is a trainwreck, and what to expect from Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship.

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(00:00-23:50)-JMV is up at Joe’s Grille in Westfield for the Grand Opening and starts out the show getting into the Colts having to cut down the roster from 80 to 53 and his opinion on who is going to win some close position battles. JMV then reacts to the NBA Playoffs and OG Anunoby and the immediate comparison to TJ Leaf who the Pacers drafted over Anunoby.

(23:50-40:58)-Indiana Sports Talk Host Bob Lovell joins JMV to give an overview on the state of Indiana High School Football and how happy the IHSAA has been with how the season has unfolded through 3 weeks while dealing with COVID, some of the big matchups in the state for the weekend, and they debate whether or not we will see any Big Ten football this fall.

(40:58-45:59)-JMV finds out he’s the main character in a romance novel and isn’t quite sure if that’s an actual portrayal of him in real life

(45:59-1:11:31)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to talk about who they think the Pacers next head coach will be, JMV shares what he’s been told with how the players viewed Nate McMillan and the offensive scheme they ran, and they react to the breaking news that only 2,500 fans will be allowed for the Colts home opener vs Minnesota.

(1:11:31-1:22:45)-JMV brings on a friend that brought him a 75 lb Halibut from Alaska and they talk about some of the adventures in Alaska

(1:22:45-1:30:27)-JMV and his friends give their picks for the Kentucky Derby and talk about how COVID has devastated the restaurant industry

(1:30:27-1:57:24)-Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware & Garden joins JMV for the final #AskPat of the Summer with the most popular Labor Day weekend grilling food, why September is the most important month to get your lawn ready for 2021, and more!

(1:57:24-2:03:21)-Jeff Rickard from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV to talk about the Colts only having 2,500 fans in the stands and if it is even worth it with so few fans, who will win the kicker battle for the Colts, and expectations for the season

(2:03:21-2:08:40)-JMV closes out the show with Kentucky Derby picks and what he has for the #JMVTakeover Saturday night!

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(00:00-19:04)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to talk about who they think the Pacers next head coach will be, JMV shares what he’s been told with how the players viewed Nate McMillan and the offensive scheme they ran, and they react to the breaking news that only 2,500 fans will be allowed for the Colts home opener vs Minnesota.

(19:04-31:36)-Indiana Sports Talk Host Bob Lovell joins JMV to give an overview on the state of Indiana High School Football and how happy the IHSAA has been with how the season has unfolded through 3 weeks while dealing with COVID, some of the big matchups in the state for the weekend, and they debate whether or not we will see any Big Ten football this fall.

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(00:00-27:52)-JMV was feeling good because after 5 months he finally felt like yesterday was “normal” with some of the great NBA games on TV with Miami going up 2-0 and Game 7 between Houston and OKC. JMV reacts to Steve Nash being hired as the Nets newest HC and the ripple effects it could have on the Pacers search with Kevin Pritchard deciding to hire an established Head Coach or an up and coming Coach.

(27:52-39:15)-JMV takes some calls on why firing Nate McMillan because of the sweep vs Miami is a mistake and JMV makes the case why a lot of the reason McMillan was let go is because of players being unhappy.

(39:15-46:34)-JMV heard a hilarious Footloose reference by Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett and had to make fun of him for it

(46:34-1:13:42)-Friend of the Show Michael Grady joined JMV to dive into the news that Steve Nash will be the next Nets Head Coach and how Brooklyn kept it a secret from everyone, why KD and Kyrie were pushing to hire Nash, why Kevin Pritchard is in a tough spot to hire a coach that the players approve of, and the officiating mess in both of the games last night.

(1:13:42-1:30:44)-Head Coach for UIndy Men’s Basketball Paul Corsaro joins JMV for an insight in how non Power 5 basketball teams are preparing for the season with limited resources, the difficulty to recruit when you can’t build face to face relationships, and the grind of being a coach at a DII school

(1:30:44-1:35:08)-JMV answers some listener tweets and gets education in what bocce ball and disc golf are.

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Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV to talk about the Jaguars trading away or cutting all their good players and why it’s now a “must win” for the Colts in week 1, why its looking like Chase McLaughlin will end up winning the kicker battle, any potential surprises for who could get cut, and an update on the Colts having fans in the stands at Lucas Oil Stadium

(2:05:59-2:13:34)-JMV answers some listener tweets about the Colts kicker competition, his upcoming golf outing, and some footloose references

(2:13:34-2:16:22)-JMV closes out the show recapping the sports news of the day and where he will be out on the road for tomorrow

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(00:00-24:00)-Friend of the Show Michael Grady joined JMV to dive into the news that Steve Nash will be the next Nets Head Coach and how Brooklyn kept it a secret from everyone, why KD and Kyrie were pushing to hire Nash, why Kevin Pritchard is in a tough spot to hire a coach that the players approve of, and the officiating mess in both of the games last night.

(24:00-38:25)-Head Coach for UIndy Men’s Basketball Paul Corsaro joins JMV for an insight in how non Power 5 basketball teams are preparing for the season with limited resources, the difficulty to recruit when you can’t build face to face relationships, and the grind of being a coach at a DII school

(38:25-1:05:27)-Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV to talk about the Jaguars trading away or cutting all their good players and why it’s now a “must win” for the Colts in week 1, why its looking like Chase McLaughlin will end up winning the kicker battle, any potential surprises for who could get cut, and an update on the Colts having fans in the stands at Lucas Oil Stadium

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(00:00-35:01)-JMV is joined by Pacers President Kevin Pritchard at the top of the show to get into a lot including when Kevin decided to fire Nate McMillan, if the current roster has what it takes to play with more space and 3 pt shooting, how he expects Oladipo to look next season, and if he knows when the start of the next NBA Season will be.

(35:01-41:45)-JMV gives his reaction to some of Kevin Pritchard’s answers and what he thinks the Pacers will play like next season 

(41:45-48:03)-JMV asks the question if it’s fair to determine if a coach is right for the future from an abnormal situation like the NBA bubble and how to tell what is “real” and what is because of the scenario that they are in.

(48:03-1:14:21)-Sirius XM College Football Analyst and Former Colts TE Charles Arbuckle joins JMV to look into the back and forth with the Big Ten and if it’s possible they could play games as early as October 10, why this confusion would have never happened under former Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delaney, who will be a better NFL QB: Trevor Lawrence or Joe Burrow, and if we’ll see more high profile juniors opt out of the season to begin preparing for the NFL Draft.

(1:14:21-1:28:25)-JMV gets some listener reaction on Kevin Pritchard’s comments about Oladipo and his “brand”. JMV makes the argument that any pro athlete can develop their “brand” just as well here compared to any city like NYC and LA.

(1:28:25-1:33:53)-JMV gives out the info for his upcoming golf outing and recaps a full show to this point

(1:33:53-2:05:13)-1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen joins JMV to discuss some of Kevin Pritchard’s comments early with JMV about moving on from Nate McMillan and how it sounded like the play vs Miami was the final straw to let him go and if Mark D’Antoni would be a good fit in Indiana. They then switch to discuss the Colts and some of the players we expected to contribute but have injuries like Kemoko Turay, Trey Burton, and Sheldon Day. Kevin gets into some of the rule changes this year and how the Colts can keep them on the roster without them being put on IR.

(2:05:13-2:13:52)-JMV reminisces on the anniversary of the baseball movie 8 men out and when they filmed here in Indianapolis with a lot of Indy locals being extras in the movie

(2:13:52-2:15:42)- JMV closes out the show with a recap of the guests and looks ahead to tomorrow!

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