00:00 - 25:03 - 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. 

25:04 - 51:34 - 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.

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Pacers general manager joins The Ride With JMV to talk the NBA All-Star Game, trading Buddy Hield, and more!

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00:00 – 26:00 – JMV starts the show by talking about the Pacers flop against the Warriors following the Buddy Hield trade, and how that trade may have led to the uninspiring effort by Indiana. He talks about how Tyrese Haliburton seemed uninterested during the game, and how he hasn’t seen that from Haliburton before. He then previews IU-Purdue, as well as Butler vs Providence  

26:01 – 38:37 – JMV keeps talking about the Pacers loss to the Warriors last night, and how surprising it was seeing that level of effort from them and from Tyrese Haliburton.  

38:38 – 45:16 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show by taking some phone calls! 

45:17 – 1:11:31 – JMV speaks to Mike Wells of ESPN! Mike and JMV talk about next weeks NBA All-Star Week activities! They then talk about the Pacers trading away Buddy Hield, and the impact that had on the Pacers last night. They then talk about the Pacers prospects in the Eastern Conference following the trade, as well as if Haliburton’s effort against the Warriors was a “one-off”. 

1:11:32 – 1:29:47 – Tony East of SI Sports and Locked On Pacers joins the show! Tony gives his thoughts on the Buddy Hield trade, and if he thinks it made the Pacers better or worse. He and John also get into his impact on the court, even when he is struggling shooting. They both talk about the apparent lack of effort from the Pacers last night against the Warriors.  

1:29:48 – 1:32:02 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!  

1:32:03 – 2:00:24 – Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show! Don and JMV talk about some of the best interviews in the college coaching ranks. They then begin to preview IU-Purdue! Don talks about what he took away from the first IU-Purdue game earlier this season. They discuss Anthony Leal, and if he should start against Purdue. 

2:00:25 – 2:16:15 – Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk calls into the show to give in-depth analysis of Indiana high school basketball! They talk about some of the big games going on around the state today and tomorrow, games that include Franklin, Bedford North Lawrence and more! They also talk about coaching in basketball, and how things have changed dramatically in the last several years.  

2:16:16 – 2:20:23 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 

2:20:24 – 2:42:05 – The show wraps up with some Anything Goes!  

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00:00 - 16:48 - Tony East of SI Sports and Locked On Pacers joins the show! Tony gives his thoughts on the Buddy Hield trade, and if he thinks it made the Pacers better or worse. He and John also get into his impact on the court, even when he is struggling shooting. They both talk about the apparent lack of effort from the Pacers last night against the Warriors. 

16:49 - 41:51 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show! Don and JMV talk about some of the best interviews in the college coaching ranks. They then begin to preview IU-Purdue! Don talks about what he took away from the first IU-Purdue game earlier this season. They discuss Anthony Leal, and if he should start against Purdue.

41:52 - 1:07:10 - JMV speaks to Mike Wells of ESPN! Mike and JMV talk about next weeks NBA All-Star Week activities! They then talk about the Pacers trading away Buddy Hield, and the impact that had on the Pacers last night. They then talk about the Pacers prospects in the Eastern Conference following the trade, as well as if Haliburton’s effort against the Warriors was a “one-off”.

1:07:11 - 1:20:59 - Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk calls into the show to give in-depth analysis of Indiana high school basketball! They talk about some of the big games going on around the state today and tomorrow, games that include Franklin, Bedford North Lawrence and more! They also talk about coaching in basketball, and how things have changed dramatically in the last several years.  

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00:00 - 23:39 - Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to help continue to break down the flurry of NBA trade activity! Dustin gives his reaction the Pacers trading Buddy Hield, and if he agrees with the Pacers mindset in the trade. He also talks about reacquiring Doug McDermott. He talks about what Tyrese Haliburton’s reaction to the news might be, considering Hield was a close friend of his. 

29:40 - 45:35 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show ahead of tonight's NFL Honors Ceremony! Mike talks about if Reggie Wayne and/or Dwight Freeney will make the Hall of Fame, after both were announced as finalists. Mike makes the case for both Reggie and Dwight to make it in. Mike and John discuss the situation surrounding Jim Irsay, especially after his X account posted for the first time in a long time earlier this week. 

45:36 - 1:05:08 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show to help John break down the Pacers parting ways with Hield, reacquiring Doug McDermott and how he fits now that he’s back in Indiana, and more! JMV and Evan talk about what the Pacers are losing with Hield gone as well, and what this means for Bennedict Mathurin’s minutes. Evan gives his grade for what the Pacers got in return for this deal. 

1:05:09 - 1:22:56 - Alex Golden of Setting The Pace rejoins the show for the 2nd time this week to help John break down some of the numbers involved in the Pacers trade of Buddy Hield. Alex shares his reaction to the trade, and if it made the Pacers better. They also talk about if there was any chance of resigning Buddy Hield in the offseason.  

1:22:57 - 1:35:39 - Tucker Barnhart of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins the show! Tucker, a Hoosier state native, gives his thoughts on the Pacers trading away Buddy Hield. He then talks about joining the Diamondbacks organization. He also discusses his improved head space now that he’s in Arizona. 

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00:00 – 36:47 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Pacers trading Buddy Hield! Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show to help John break down the Pacers parting ways with Hield, reacquiring Doug McDermott and how he fits now that he’s back in Indiana, and more! JMV and Evan talk about what the Pacers are losing with Hield gone as well, and what this means for Bennedict Mathurin’s minutes. Evan gives his grade for what the Pacers got in return for this deal.  

36:48 – 42:07 – JMV takes some calls from Pacer fans who want to discuss the trade! 

42:08 – 46:33 – JMV wraps up the hour with some more calls! 

46:34 – 1:13:56 – Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to help continue to break down the flurry of NBA trade activity! Dustin gives his reaction the Pacers trading Buddy Hield, and if he agrees with the Pacers mindset in the trade. He also talks about reacquiring Doug McDermott. He talks about what Tyrese Haliburton’s reaction to the news might be, considering Hield was a close friend of his.  

1:13:57 – 1:28:54 – Tucker Barnhart of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins the show! Tucker, a Hoosier state native, gives his thoughts on the Pacers trading away Buddy Hield. He then talks about joining the Diamondbacks organization. He also discusses his improved head space now that he’s in Arizona.  

1:28:55 – 1:32:27 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with Jerry Nichols, former Purdue Boilermaker! 

1:32:28 – 1:56:40 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show ahead of tonight's NFL Honors Ceremony! Mike talks about if Reggie Wayne and/or Dwight Freeney will make the Hall of Fame, after both were announced as finalists. Mike makes the case for both Reggie and Dwight to make it in. Mike and John discuss the situation surrounding Jim Irsay, especially after his X account posted for the first time in a long time earlier this week.  

1:56:41 – 2:16:29 – Alex Golden of Setting The Pace rejoins the show for the 2nd time this week to help John break down some of the numbers involved in the Pacers trade of Buddy Hield. Alex shares his reaction to the trade, and if it made the Pacers better. They also talk about if there was any chance of resigning Buddy Hield in the offseason.  

2:16:29 – 2:18:25 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show! 

2:18:26 – 2:39:30 – The show ends with some Anything Goes!  

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00:00 – 27:52 – JMV begins today’s show by talking about the Pacers comeback win over the Rockets last night! He also talks about next week’s NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis! He talks about Butler basketball, as well as IU’s win over Ohio State last night.  

27:53 – 45:41 – Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show after last night's win over the Houston Rockets! Jeremiah and John talk about the trade deadline, and if the Pacers will make any moves before it hits. They get into the play of Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith, especially on the defensive side of the ball. John and Jeremiah talk about Trayce Jackson-Davis ahead of his return to Indiana for the Warriors-Pacers matchup.  

45:42 – 1:10:37 – JMV speaks to Purdue guard Braden Smith! Braden and John talk about how Purdue has been playing lately, especially following their big win over Wisconsin on Sunday! Braden talks about his growing confidence in his game and his team. They then preview this Saturday’s IU-Purdue showdown and go over what Braden thinks Purdue needs to do to get the win. Braden also gives his thoughts on what he needs to get better at as a basketball player. 

1:10:38 – 1:25:26 – JMV keeps things rolling by talking about the Pacers, Purdue and more! He also brings up some of the notable celebrities that will be in town next week for the NBA All-Star Game!  

1:25:27 – 1:32:31 – Jarrett Payton, son of Hall-of-Famer Walter Payton, joins the show! Jarrett talks about the NFL keeping his fathers legacy alive. He also talks about being able to hand out the Walter Payton Man of the Year award each year at the NFL Honors Award Ceremony, and if he gets nervous doing it. 

1:32:31 – 2:03:23 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV dive into some of the events going on around Indianapolis next week for the NBA All-Star Game! The two of them then move into the NBA Trade Deadline, and the activity so far surrounding that. They also talk IU basketball and their win over Ohio State last night! 

2:03:24 – 2:13:18 – JMV takes some phone calls from listeners of the show! He also talks about the 1985 NBA All-Star Game which took place in Indianapolis.  

2:13:19 – 2:15:24 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  

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00:00 - 19:24 - JMV speaks to Purdue guard Braden Smith! Braden and John talk about how Purdue has been playing lately, especially following their big win over Wisconsin on Sunday! Braden talks about his growing confidence in his game and his team. They then preview this Saturday’s IU-Purdue showdown and go over what Braden thinks Purdue needs to do to get the win. Braden also gives his thoughts on what he needs to get better at as a basketball player.

19:25 - 35:14 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show after last night's win over the Houston Rockets! Jeremiah and John talk about the trade deadline, and if the Pacers will make any moves before it hits. They get into the play of Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith, especially on the defensive side of the ball. John and Jeremiah talk about Trayce Jackson-Davis ahead of his return to Indiana for the Warriors-Pacers matchup. 

35:15 - 41:30 - Jarrett Payton, son of Hall-of-Famer Walter Payton, joins the show! Jarrett talks about the NFL keeping his fathers legacy alive. He also talks about being able to hand out the Walter Payton Man of the Year award each year at the NFL Honors Award Ceremony, and if he gets nervous doing it.

41:31 - 1:09:26 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV dive into some of the events going on around Indianapolis next week for the NBA All-Star Game! The two of them then move into the NBA Trade Deadline, and the activity so far surrounding that. They also talk IU basketball and their win over Ohio State last night!

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Purdue Guard Braden Smith joined JMV on Wednesday's show!

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00:00 – 27:07 – JMV opens the show by previewing tonight's Pacers-Rockets matchup! He also discusses the possibility of the Pacers trading Buddy Hield. He then gets into the possibility of Indiana State making the NCAA Tournament. John also reflects on the passing of country music start Toby Keith.  

27:08 – 42:35 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins, and John asks him about the possibility of Indiana State making the NCAA Tournament! They discuss Butler basketball, and their prospects for March Madness. John and Greg look at tonight’s Indiana – Ohio State game, and which head coach has more pressure on them at this point.  

42:36 – 45:31 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show by answering some questions on X! 

45:32 – 1:12:39 - JMV kicks off the 2nd hour by talking about Jim Irsay’s X account sending out a message for the first time in about a month. Brad Spielberger of PFF joins the show live from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas! Brad talks about his experience so far in Vegas, and how the whole event has been organized. Brad talks about 49ers QB Brock Purdy, and the vast difference in opinions on where he ranks among quarterbacks in the league. They preview the Super Bowl and talk about where the Chiefs will rank if they do win another Super Bowl under Reid and Mahomes. They also get into what weaknesses each team has.  The segment ends with John talking to Evan from ClusterTruck!  

1:12:40 – 1:23:43 – JMV continues to take some questions and comments from listeners on X, including on the passing of Toby Keith. He also talks about the first tweet in about a month from Colts owner Jim Irsay’s X account.  

1:23:44 – 1:29:14 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:29:15 – 1:57:30 – Alex Golden of Setting The Pace joins the show ahead of tonight’s Pacers-Rockets showdown! Alex talks about what the Pacers might do with the NBA trade deadline just a few days away. He and John dive into what moves the Pacers could actually make, as well as the future of Myles Turner here in Indiana. They then move onto Pascal Siakam and what they have seen from him since joining the Pacers. Alex and John wrap up the conversation by talking about tonight's Pacers-Rockets game.  

1:57:31 – 2:17:54 – JMV keeps things rolling by taking more calls and answering more questions from listeners on X! Former Indiana Hoosier and current Warriors power forward Trayce Jackson- Davis joins the show ahead of Thursday’s Pacers-Warriors showdown! Trayce talks about if he has heard the rumblings about his former coach at IU, Mike Woodson. He also talks about his experience as a rookie in the NBA so far!  

2:17:55 – 2:37:41 – The show ends with some Anything Goes! 

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