00:00 - 16:55 - Former Pacer Sam Perkins calls into the show to help preview NBA All-Star Weekend! Sam talks about how deserving Indy is to be hosting the All-Star Game! He also talks about the Pacers, as well as if Seattle will ever get another NBA team. Sam discusses which NBA team he tries to pay attention to, and how much basketball he watches overall. They also discuss the evolution of the game of basketball. 

16:56 - 32:38 - Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins the show! Don and JMV talk about NBA All-Star Week, and the efforts of Tyrese Haliburton to sell Indianapolis to NBA players. They then get into the Hoosiers, and their upcoming matchup against Northwestern. 

32:39 - 54:39 - Rob Blackman, voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, joins the show! They talk about the Boilermakers 84-76 win over Minnesota last night. The game ended up being closer than maybe anticipated, especially in the first half; Rob and JMV get into how long it took Purdue to realize they had a legitimate challenge on their hands. They discuss some of the standouts from last night's game, including Caleb Furst.

54:40 - 1:07:58 - Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! They talk about boys high school basketball, and some of the big matchups this weekend! Bob and JMV also get into some of the games that have been cancelled or postponed due to the weather, especially in the southern regions of the state. Bob previews this Sunday’s Pairing Show! 

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00:00 – 24:52 – JMV kicks off the show live from Brothers downtown by talking about the Pacers win over the Toronto Raptors last night, and how even if Toronto isn’t a great team, the Pacers getting that win was big. He also discusses the injury to Aaron Nesmith. He also previews tomorrow’s show at the Slippery Noodle.  

24:53 – 44:20 – Former Pacers and NBA Sixth Man of the Year joins the show ahead of the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis! Eddie and JMV talk about the changes in the game of basketball from when Eddie last was an active player. Eddie talks about what he has seen from Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, and how he has blossomed into a star here in Indy. He also talks about Myles Turner, and his career with the Pacers. They then get into if Seattle will ever get another NBA franchise again.  

44:21 – 1:13:18 – Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk about the Pacers win over the Raptors last night! They talk about the injury suffered by Aaron Nesmith in the win over Toronto, and how long he might be out. JMV and Jeremiah get into the NBA All-Star weekend, and some of the things that are going on around the city, as well as some of the notable people coming to the Circle City.  

1:13:19 – 1:23:36 – JMV keeps the ball rolling by talking about the busy sports weekend for both him and the city of Indianapolis! 

1:23:37 – 1:28:26 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:28:27 – 1:58:42 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS 4 joins the show! Mike and John discuss the NBA All-Star weekend, before moving on and talking about the start of NFL Free Agency, which is quickly coming up. They talk about Michael Pittman Jr and his future with the team. They also get into Colts QB Garnder Minshew, and if he will return to Indianapolis after his efforts last year. They then look at the 49ers firing DC Steve Wilks. 

1:58:43 – 2:08:36 – JMV keeps things rolling by taking some comments and questions from listeners online! 

2:08:37 – 2:16:02 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  

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00:00 - 17:32 - Former Pacer and NBA Sixth Man of the Year joins the show ahead of the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis! Eddie and JMV talk about the changes in the game of basketball from when Eddie last was an active player. Eddie talks about what he has seen from Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, and how he has blossomed into a star here in Indy. He also talks about Myles Turner, and his career with the Pacers. They then get into if Seattle will ever get another NBA franchise again. 

13:33 - 40:54 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk about the Pacers win over the Raptors last night! They talk about the injury suffered by Aaron Nesmith in the win over Toronto, and how long he might be out. JMV and Jeremiah get into the NBA All-Star weekend, and some of the things that are going on around the city, as well as some of the notable people coming to the Circle City. 

40:55 - 1:07:01 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS 4 joins the show! Mike and John discuss the NBA All-Star weekend, before moving on and talking about the start of NFL Free Agency, which is quickly coming up. They talk about Michael Pittman Jr and his future with the team. They also get into Colts QB Garnder Minshew, and if he will return to Indianapolis after his efforts last year. They then look at the 49ers firing DC Steve Wilks.

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Former Pacer and NBA Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson joins The Ride With JMV ahead of the NBA All-Star Game!

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00:00 – 24:49 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Indiana State Sycamores and their loss to Illinois State. He also talks about the NBA All-Star Game, and previews Pacer-Raptors! 

24:50 – 30:31 – JMV keeps talking about his Sycamores, as well as the Pacers matchup. 

30:32 – 45:39 – Chris Finch, the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Western Conference All-Star team, joins JMV to help preview the event! Coach Finch first talks about what has led to his team having the success that they’ve had. He also talks about how his team goes about managing minutes for their stars. He talks about being selected to lead the Western Conference All-Star Team, and how gratifying that is. He talks about the process of coaching the All-Stars, and the advice he has sought out.  

45:40 – 1:08:26 – Chris Denari of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk about the Pacers. John and Chris discuss the embarrassing loss to the Hornets a couple of nights ago, and how the Pacers are looking to right the ship tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Chris and John talk about Pascal Siakam’s first game back to Toronto since he got traded.  

1:08:27 – 1:25:51 – JMV talks about the breaking news that a shooting took place at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade this afternoon. He opens the phone lines up and takes some calls from listeners! 

1:25:52 – 1:55:29 – Kevin Bowen of the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! JMV and Kevin talk about Valentines Day, before discussing the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. They then transition to talking about Indiana State and their disappointing loss last night. Kevin and John also look back at the Super Bowl, and give their thoughts on the game. They also discuss Ohio State firing basketball head coach Chris Holtmann. 

1:55:30 – 2:03:51 – JMV talks some more about the shooting in Kansas City, before moving back into the sports world and talking some college hoops. He also takes some more calls from listeners.  

2:03:52 – 2:06:11 – JMV wraps up the final hour of the show with another phone call!  

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00:00 - 14:30 - Chris Finch, the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as the Western Conference All-Star team, joins JMV to help preview the event! Coach Finch first talks about what has led to his team having the success that they’ve had. He also talks about how his team goes about managing minutes for their stars. He talks about being selected to lead the Western Conference All-Star Team, and how gratifying that is. He talks about the process of coaching the All-Stars, and the advice he has sought out.  

14;31 - 32:21 - Chris Denari of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk about the Pacers. John and Chris discuss the embarrassing loss to the Hornets a couple of nights ago, and how the Pacers are looking to right the ship tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Chris and John talk about Pascal Siakam’s first game back to Toronto since he got traded. 

32:22 - 1:00:33 - Kevin Bowen of the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! JMV and Kevin talk about Valentines Day, before discussing the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. They then transition to talking about Indiana State and their disappointing loss last night. Kevin and John also look back at the Super Bowl, and give their thoughts on the game. They also discuss Ohio State firing basketball head coach Chris Holtmann.

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Minnesota Timberwolves and Western Conference All-Stars Head Coach Chris Finch joins The Ride With JMV to preview the All-Star Game in Indianapolis!

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00:00 – 25:30 – JMV starts the show by talking about the Pacers faceplant against the Hornets last night, and how the team really needs to figure out what’s going on with themselves. He talks about how the Pacers have gone from a team that tires other teams out to being one that looks exhausted. He also gets into the Pacers continuously playing down to inferior opponents.  

25:31 – 41:44 – JMV talks to Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network, who previews his packed upcoming weekend of Indiana sports! They talk about the upcoming pairing show for boys high school basketball, and Greg gives his frontrunners for the tournament in each class. They then talk college ball, and Indiana State being ranked for the first time since the Larry Bird era.  

41:45 – 1:07:51 – Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show to crunch some numbers now that the 2023-24 NFL Season has ended! JMV and Brad talk about pieces the Colts need to add to get on the level of the 49ers and the Chiefs. They also talk about the decision by the 49ers to receive the ball first in overtime in the Super Bowl, and the logic behind that decision. JMV and John then look at the NFL Draft, and what we might see from several different teams come April. They also discuss Michael Pittman Jr’s future with Indianapolis, as well as the wide receiver free agent class.  

1:07:52 – 1:23:20 – Joey Graziano, the NBA Head of Event Strategy, Joey Graziano joins the show to help preview the NBA All-Star Game this weekend! Joey talks about what goes into setting up all of the events that will be taking place in Indianapolis, as well as how they put together all of the acts and entertainment as well! 

1:23:21 – 1:25:17 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!  

1:25:18 – 1:47:33 – Al Harrington, former Indiana Pacer joins the show ahead of the NBA All-Star Game! Al is joined by Keshia Walker, founder of the BCGA Celebrity Game-A-Thon which will take place on Saturday! Keshia talks about the event, who will benefit from the fundraiser, and more! Al talks about how much basketball he still watches since retiring from the league! He also talks about what type of basketball he gravitates to these days. JMV also asks Al about being a part of the Big 3 League. Amp Harris also joins JMV in studio during the interview. 

1:47:34 – 2:05:51 – JMV speaks to Poison frontman Bret Michaels! Bret and JMV talk about the Parti-Gras Tour! They get into the lineup, as well as experiences from previous shows! JMV and Bret talk about the NBA All-Star Game as well, and how big that event will be for the city of Indianapolis! 

2:05:52 – 2:09:26 – JMV wraps up the show by talking to Amp Harris about the All-Star Weekend!  

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00:00 - 19:23 - Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show to crunch some numbers now that the 2023-24 NFL Season has ended! JMV and Brad talk about pieces the Colts need to add to get on the level of the 49ers and the Chiefs. They also talk about the decision by the 49ers to receive the ball first in overtime in the Super Bowl, and the logic behind that decision. JMV and John then look at the NFL Draft, and what we might see from several different teams come April. They also discuss Michael Pittman Jr’s future with Indianapolis, as well as the wide receiver free agent class. 

19:24 - 36:22 - JMV speaks to Poison frontman Bret Michaels! Bret and JMV talk about the Parti-Gras Tour! They get into the lineup, as well as experiences from previous shows! JMV and Bret talk about the NBA All-Star Game as well, and how big that event will be for the city of Indianapolis!

36:23 - 51:04 - Al Harrington, former Indiana Pacer joins the show ahead of the NBA All-Star Game! Al is joined by Keshia Walker, founder of the BCGA Celebrity Game-A-Thon which will take place on Saturday! Keshia talks about the event, who will benefit from the fundraiser, and more! Al talks about how much basketball he still watches since retiring from the league! He also talks about what type of basketball he gravitates to these days. JMV also asks Al about being a part of the Big 3 League. Amp Harris also joins JMV in studio during the interview.

51:05 - 1:03:41 - Joey Graziano, the NBA Head of Event Strategy, Joey Graziano joins the show to help preview the NBA All-Star Game this weekend! Joey talks about what goes into setting up all of the events that will be taking place in Indianapolis, as well as how they put together all of the acts and entertainment as well!

1:03:42 - 1:18:02 - JMV talks to Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network, who previews his packed upcoming weekend of Indiana sports! They talk about the upcoming pairing show for boys high school basketball, and Greg gives his frontrunners for the tournament in each class. They then talk college ball, and Indiana State being ranked for the first time since the Larry Bird era. 

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00:00 - 26:44 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Chiefs thrilling win over the 49ers in the Super Bowl last night. He talks about 49ers players saying they didn’t know the postseason overtime rules, and the impact Chris Jones had on the Chiefs defense. He also talks about Purdue’s dominating win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday.  

26:45 – 41:15 – JMV talks about his Indiana State Sycamores, who are ranked for the first time since 1979. He then opens the phone lines up and takes some calls from listeners of the show!  

41:16 – 43:45 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 

43:46 – 1:10:08 – Pacers GM Chad Buchanan joins the show! Chad and John talk about the decision to trade away Buddy Hield, and the impact that may have had on the Pacers in their loss to the Warriors. Chad and JMV also talk about if it was difficult to trade Hield to a fellow Eastern Conference team in the 76ers. They also talk about reacquiring Doug McDermott, and how he will fit in with the team that has seen a lot of change since he last put on a Pacers uniform. They also talk about some of what has gone into handling Tyrese Haliburton’s minutes as he was working back from a hamstring, as well as resigning Pascal Siakam.  

1:10:09 – 1:25:23 – JMV keeps things rolling by talking college hoops, including Butler, IU, Purdue and more. He also takes some questions and comments from listeners online! He also takes some calls as well!  

1:25:24 – 1:28:26 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:28:27 – 1:57:40 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to wrap up the NFL Season! Stephen gives his thoughts on how the Chiefs beat the 49ers, including how disruptive Chiefs DT Chris Jones was in the game. They talk about the incident on the sidelines involving Chiefs coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce, as well as CBS color commentator and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who has drawn some criticism lately for his performance in the booth. They then preview the Colts offseason.  

1:57:41 – 2:05:46 – JMV talks about IU basketball, and how completely out of sorts the entire program seems right now. 

2:05:47 – 2:09:44 – JMV closes out the third hour of the show with one more phone call! 

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