00:00 – 27:31 – JMV kicks off the show LIVE from Parks Place Pub in Fishers by talking about Colts GM Chris Ballard and his season-ending press conference today. He talks about what the Colts are going to do in free agency, as well as what Anthony Richardson needs to do moving forward as he essentially begins his rookie season again. H also touches on last night's Pacers win over the Wizards, 112-104.  

27:32 – 40:52 – JMV continues to talk about Anthony Richardson and his comments to the media today, including his comments about how he doesn’t think he needs to change his style of play. JMV and betting analyst Brent Holverson dive into the NFL Wild Card round, and talk some of the games we have coming up this weekend.  

40:53 – 47:13 – JMV wraps up the first hour by continuing to discuss Chris Ballard’s comments today to the media. He also takes a call from a listener of the show! 

47:14 – 1:14:01 – JMV and Brent Holverson give their Wild Card Picks in the FINAL Larceny Lock’s and Lunazul Tequila Shots of the season! 

1:14:02 – 1:31:28 – Former Colts coach and current Colts radio color analyst Rick Venturi joins the show to give his yearly breakdown of the Colts season! Rick and John first talk about all of the crazy coaching changes, both in the NFL and in college, and how it truly is the end of a coaching era. They then dive into the season-ending press conference by Anthony Richardson and Chris Ballard. Rick also gives his thoughts on what we saw from Anthony Richardson.  

1:31:29 – 1:38:30 – JMV and Rick Venturi continue to dive into the Colts 2023-24 season, and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, as the 2nd hour of the show comes to a close.  

1:38:31 – 2:07:41 – Rick Venturi rejoins for a 3rd segment as he continues to dive into the Colts season! He and John talk a bit more about Michael Pittman Jr. They talk about if the Colts will add another receiver in free agency, as well as the Colts tight end group and what changes we might expect with that group. They then pivot to the Colts defense, and what Rick’s opinions are on the Colts scheme and personnel.  

2:07:42 – 2:18:15 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins to give his opinions on the end of the Colts season, and the press conferences by Ballard and Richardson. They talk about the Colts defense, and the future of Colts DC Gus Bradley. Mike talks about if Bradley got a fair shake at DC this season with the players he had to work with, especially in the secondary. They also discuss if there is reason to be concerned about Colts owner Jim Irsay, who is reportedly suffering from a severe respiratory illness and hasn’t been around the team recently.  

2:18:16 – 2:23:56 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 

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00:00 - 50:20 - Former Colts coach and current Colts radio color analyst Rick Venturi joins the show to give his yearly breakdown of the Colts season! Rick and John first talk about all of the crazy coaching changes, both in the NFL and in college, and how it truly is the end of a coaching era. They then dive into the season-ending press conference by Anthony Richardson and Chris Ballard. Rick also gives his thoughts on what we saw from Anthony Richardson. They talk about if the Colts will add another receiver in free agency, as well as the Colts tight end group and what changes we might expect with that group. They then pivot to the Colts defense, and what Rick’s opinions are on the Colts scheme and personnel. 

50:21 - 1:00:01 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins to give his opinions on the end of the Colts season, and the press conferences by Ballard and Richardson. They talk about the Colts defense, and the future of Colts DC Gus Bradley. Mike talks about if Bradley got a fair shake at DC this season with the players he had to work with, especially in the secondary. They also discuss if there is reason to be concerned about Colts owner Jim Irsay, who is reportedly suffering from a severe respiratory illness and hasn’t been around the team recently.  

1:00:02 - 1:17:59 - JMV and Brent Holverson give their Wild Card Picks in the FINAL Larceny Lock’s and Lunazul Tequila Shots of the season!

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00:00 – 27:47 – JMV starts today's show by talking about the Pacers win over the Celtics last night, as well as the injury to Tyrese Haliburton. Reports indicate that the injury is just a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, which is not nearly as bad as what was initially feared. He also talks about the officiating in last night’s game. JMV also talks a bit about college hoops, and the games we have coming up for IU, Purdue, and more, as well as about Colts owner Jim Irsay, who is dealing with a severe respiratory illness.  

27:48 – 46:02 – Greg Rakestraw, host of the Colts postgame show, joins the program to give his thoughts on the end of the Colts season. Greg and John go over what they think the Colts need to do in the offseason, and how it differs from where they were at this point last year. One of the potential moves the Colts could make is to try and land a splash wide receiver in the offseason; they talk about if the Colts and Chris Ballard would make that move.  

46:03 – 51:05 – JMV closes out the first hour of the show with a phone call! 

51:06 – 1:18:47 – Brad Spielberger from PFF joins the show to talk the Colts loss to the Texans! Brad talks about what led to the disappointing end for the Colts season, and how the 4th down call wasn't the only reason the Colts lost. They also talk about the play of Gardner Minshew, who did not have a great game against Houston. They dive into the Colts defense, and the issues that arose all season and came to a head on Saturday night. John and Brad then look around the league overall as we make our way into the playoffs.  

1:18:48 – 1:31:33 – John dives back into the Pacers win over the Celtics, and the calls that went the Pacers way. He also talks about how the Pacers are starting to get under the skin of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and how that is a good thing. He then opens the phone lines back up and takes some calls!  

1:31:34 – 1:35:56 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by interacting with fans who are tweeting questions at him on X (formerly Twitter). 

1:31:57 – 2:04:46 – Tony East, who covers the Pacers for SI and Locked On Pacers, joins the show to discuss the win over the Celtics, and how the Haliburton injury could impact the team as they get ready to embark on a western road trip. They get into if the Pacers will be better without Haliburton than they were when he got injured last season. Tony and John get into what the Pacers rotation will be as they navigate through Haliburton's injury. They also discuss the officiating from last nights Pacers win.  

2:04:47 – 2:16:46 – JMV keeps the show rolling with some more phone calls, as well as more Pacers and Colts conversation! 

2:16:47 – 2:20:38 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  

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00:00 - 23:40 - Brad Spielberger from PFF joins the show to talk the Colts loss to the Texans! Brad talks about what led to the disappointing end for the Colts season, and how the 4th down call wasn't the only reason the Colts lost. They also talk about the play of Gardner Minshew, who did not have a great game against Houston. They dive into the Colts defense, and the issues that arose all season and came to a head on Saturday night. John and Brad then look around the league overall as we make our way into the playoffs. 

23:41 - 49:48 - Tony East, who covers the Pacers for SI and Locked On Pacers, joins the show to discuss the win over the Celtics, and how the Haliburton injury could impact the team as they get ready to embark on a western road trip. They get into if the Pacers will be better without Haliburton than they were when he got injured last season. Tony and John get into what the Pacers rotation will be as they navigate through Haliburton's injury. They also discuss the officiating from last nights Pacers win. 

49:49 - 1:05:18 - Greg Rakestraw, host of the Colts postgame show, joins the program to give his thoughts on the end of the Colts season. Greg and John go over what they think the Colts need to do in the offseason, and how it differs from where they were at this point last year. One of the potential moves the Colts could make is to try and land a splash wide receiver in the offseason; they talk about if the Colts and Chris Ballard would make that move. 

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00:00 – 27:44 – JMV kicks off the show by breaking down the Colts heartbreaking loss to the Houston Texans to end their season on Saturday night. He talks about the Colts final play offensively, a 4th-and-1 that saw Gardner Minshew throw an incomplete pass to Tyler Goodson, who got his hands on the ball but couldn’t bring it in. He talks about the future of Gus Bradley, and if he expects Steichen to move on from his DC.  

27:45 – 40:27 – JMV keeps the show rolling by talking about how big of a missed opportunity Saturday night was for the Colts. He opens the phone lines up and takes phone calls from Colts fans, who are all disappointed in how the season ended.  

40:48 – 44:21 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show with another phone call! 

44:22 – 1:10:18 – The 2nd hour begins with the Colts conversation continuing, as John keeps breaking down the Colts loss. He answers some questions from listeners online, including some about receiver Alec Pierce. The phone lines open up again, and he takes more calls from Colts fans lamenting the end of the season.  

1:10:19 – 1:26:38 – JMV keeps the show rolling by talking about the Colts cap space this offseason, and what Chris Ballard and company should focus on as they continue to build the team. He continues to take phone calls from listeners of the show about the Colts loss and the end of their season.  

1:26:39 – 1:28:41 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 

1:28:42 - 1:53:29 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to breakdown the end of the Colts season. Stephen and John talk about the heartbreaking loss, and the players reaction to it. Today was the day the Colts players went and cleaned out their lockers; Stephen and John discuss the future of some of those players. They dive more in depth to the loss against Houston, including the performance of the Colts defense, as well as the failed 4th down that ended the Colts season. They also discuss the offseason moves they expect the Colts to make.  

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00:00 - 22:32 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to breakdown the end of the Colts season. Stephen and John talk about the heartbreaking loss, and the players reaction to it. Today was the day the Colts players went and cleaned out their lockers; Stephen and John discuss the future of some of those players. They dive more in depth to the loss against Houston, including the performance of the Colts defense, as well as the failed 4th down that ended the Colts season. They also discuss the offseason moves they expect the Colts to make. 

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00:00 – 27:37 – JMV kicks off the show by previewing tomorrow’s huge Colts-Texans game with Stephen Holder of ESPN! Stehpen and John discuss the challenge the Colts have in front of them! They talk about the injury report for both teams, and if Ryan Kelly wearing a walking boot yesterday is a concern. They then get into the Colts offensive line before talking about the defensive side of the ball.  

27:38 – 40:13 – Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show to discuss the high school basketball weekend! Bob and John also dive into college hoops, specifically the concerning play of the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team. They discuss what IU can do to improve.  

40:14 – 46:50 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show by talking with Ryan, the overseer of entertainment at Bottleworks! 

46:51 – 1:14:57 – Mike Wells of ESPN joins the show for his weekly conversation with John! Mike and John try to remember the last time there was this much excitement surrounding both the Pacers and Colts here in Indianapolis. They also get into how disappointing it will be if the Colts let this opportunity slip through their fingers, and don't beat the Texans at home in prime time. C.J Stroud, the Texans rookie quarterback, has had an outstanding first year; Mike and John talk about his impact on Houston. They switch topics, and discuss the Pacers, their recent surge, and the ever-impressive play from Tyrese Haliburton.  

1:14:58 – 1:22:48 – John continues to talk about the huge sports weekend in Indianapolis!  

1:22:49 – 1:31:34 – John closes the 2nd hour of the show out with some phone calls from listeners!  

1:31:35 – 1:57:35 – Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show for his weekly talk with JMV! They talk about the Hoosiers loss to Nebraska, and what the Hoosiers need to do to improve. They then move on to talking about tomorrow's matchup between Indiana and Ohio State. They dive into the Hoosiers roster, and how certain pieces need to play better.  

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00:00 – 27:21 – JMV kicks off the show LIVE from Crafters in Carmel by talking about the Pacers big win over the Bucks last night! He talks about Tyrese Haliburton, who is quickly becoming a superstar here in Indianapolis. John also talks the Colts upcoming game with the Houston Texans with betting analyst Brent Holverson.  

27:22 – 44:42 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show! Zak and John dive into what the Colts have to do in order to beat the Texans on Saturday and make the playoffs, and how much of their hopes involve Jonathan Taylor. They also dive into the differences in both teams from the first time they met back in Week 2. John and Zak discuss the future of Colts DC Gus Bradley, and if his future here rests on the Colts performance on Saturday.  

44:43 – 47:23 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show by talking about the Hoosiers and their loss to Nebraska last night! 

47:24 – 1:17:47 – It's time for JMV to give his final regular season picks with the Larceny Bourbon Locks and Lunazul Tequila Shots! 

1:17:48 – 1:32:20 – Purdue guard Braden Smith joins the show to talk to John about the Boilermakers season so far! Braden and John talk about beating Maryland on Tuesday night! Braden gives insight to when the college game began to slow down for him. They talk about Purdue head coach Matt Painter, and how he treats all of his players equally, and how everything is performance based.  

1:32:21 – 1:38:41 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:38:42 – 2:06:23 – Mike Chapell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show ahead of the Colts huge win-and-in game against the Houston Texans on Saturday! Mike and John dive into the Colts injury report, as well as the Texans report. They also get into what the Colts need to do to get the win over Houston; mainly, win up front and run the ball well. 

2:06:24 – 2:20:13 – Chris Denari, the TV voice of the Pacers, joins the show to talk about last night’s huge win over the Bucks! John and Chris get into how great the Pacers rebound has been after they had lost 6 of 7 and seemed to be skidding. They talk about the growing superstardom of Tyrese Haliburton, as well as how great Obi Toppin has acclimated to the city of Indianapolis. Bennedict Mathurin also had a huge night against the Bucks; John and Chris dive into that.  

2:20:14 – 2:28:41 – JMV and Brent Holverson wrap up the show by giving their predictions for the NCAA College Football Championship game! 

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