(0:00-15:14) Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to preview the Colts game against the Falcons on Sunday, and he also recaps their win over the Steelers. Greg highlights some standouts of the game. Greg recaps some smaller college matchups, and IU basketball. He also recaps Purdue’s basketball weekend, and what he expects from them the rest of the season. Greg and JMV talk about the importance of playing well in March, but also how important it is to play well in general. Greg previews Butler basketball, and how they have fell into obscurity due to not airing games on Indy radio stations. 

(15:42-40:00) Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus joins the show to talk about how the Colts performed on Saturday, and what he thought about their offensive line. He talks about Gardner Minshew and how he performed, what Minshew did that worked well, and how he performed in the pocket. He also previews the game against the Falcons, and where the Bengals stand in the playoff picture. 

(40:01-57:38) Rob Blackman of Purdue joins the show to talk to JMV about Purdue’s success this season. He delves into the schedule, and how they have risen to the challenge of some of the most difficult teams early on in the season. He compares them to previous seasons where Purdue played lesser teams early on in previous season, and how the players compare now to the teams then. They also talk about the streaming difficulties of watching Purdue, and if Matt Painter likes the Coach’s show he does. 

(57:39-1:18:52) Noah Eagle joins JMV to talk about some upcoming games that he is calling. He tells JMV what it was like to call the Purdue vs. Arizona game on Saturday, and how well traveled some of Arizona’s fans were. He talks about the depth of Purdue. He talks about how he prepares for a game, especially one on Nickelodean. He gives some details on the history of the Nick NFL broadcasts, and how he got into doing them. He talks about when slime will come, and how he was ready for slime to be dumped on him. Eagle was on the call for the Minnesota vs. Colts game last year, and he talks about what that was like. 

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(0:00- 25.29) JMV starts the show by recapping the Pacers disappointing loss against the LA Clippers, and how they were “clowned upon.” He talks about how he has redirected his focus on the Colts and how to get more people to pay attention to the Pacers. He also talks about what the Pacers need to figure out. He gives his thoughts on James Harden’s antics, and how winning is a cure-all. He also talks about the cool posters he had in his room as a kid. 

(25:30-43:44) Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to preview the Colts game against the Falcons on Sunday, and he also recaps their win over the Steelers. Greg highlights some standouts of the game. Greg recaps some smaller college matchups, and IU basketball. He also recaps Purdue’s basketball weekend, and what he expects from them the rest of the season. Greg and JMV talk about the importance of playing well in March, but also how important it is to play well in general. Greg previews Butler basketball, and how they have fell into obscurity due to not airing games on Indy radio stations.  

(43:45-49:13) JMV talks about sodas he drank as a kid, and how it didn’t help him lose any weight. He talks about La Porte and spending time with grandparents. 

(49:14-1:14:41) Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus joins the show to talk about how the Colts performed on Saturday, and what he thought about their offensive line. He talks about Gardner Minshew and how he performed, what Minshew did that worked well, and how he performed in the pocket. He also previews the game against the Falcons, and where the Bengals stand in the playoff picture. 

(1:14:42-1:35:19) Rob Blackman of Purdue joins the show to talk to JMV about Purdue’s success this season. He delves into the schedule, and how they have risen to the challenge of some of the most difficult teams early on in the season. He compares them to previous seasons where Purdue played lesser teams early on in previous season, and how the players compare now to the teams then. They also talk about the streaming difficulties of watching Purdue, and if Matt Painter likes the Coach’s show he does.  

(1:35:20-1:40:24) JMV previews some games that will air on The Fan this weekend, and the Colts suspending two players for misconduct. 

(1:40:25-2:07:00) Noah Eagle joins JMV to talk about some upcoming games that he is calling. He tells JMV what it was like to call the Purdue vs. Arizona game on Saturday, and how well traveled some of Arizona’s fans were. He talks about the depth of Purdue. He talks about how he prepares for a game, especially one on Nickelodean. He gives some details on the history of the Nick NFL broadcasts, and how he got into doing them. He talks about when slime will come, and how he was ready for slime to be dumped on him. Eagle was on the call for the Minnesota vs. Colts game last year, and he talks about what that was like. 

(2:07:01-2:15:00) JMV takes some calls, including from Folton.  

(2:15:01-2:25:54) JMV recaps the show and thanks some people, and previews tomorrow show. 

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00:00 – 25:18 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Colts big win over the Steelers on Saturday. He also talks about the Pacers rough weekend, including their awful performance on Friday against the Wizards. He then gets into Purdue’s big win over the top ranked Arizona Wildcats.  

25:19 – 41:02 – JMV talks about Gardner Minshew, who had his best game of the season against the Steelers. He then takes some calls from listeners of the show. One caller discusses the Colts and their big win, as well as how inconsistent the Pacers have been. 

41:03 – 45:21 – John wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 

45:22 – 1:09:02 – JMV kicks off the 2nd hour of the show by discussing the Pacers bad weekend, mainly their awful loss to the Wizards. He gets into how inconsistent the Pacers have been, and how you would have hoped they would be past this sort of thing. He takes some more phone calls from listeners of the show! 

1:09:03 – 1:23:06 – JMV takes some more calls, including one about the Pacers and how disappointing they’ve been recently.  

1:23:07 – 1:27:36 – JMV closes out the 2nd hour of the show with another phone call! 

1:27:37- 1:53:03 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts big win over the Steelers on Saturday! Stephen and John discuss the performance of Gardner Minshew, before talking about if we will see Jonathan Taylor return to practice this week. They also talk about the history of the Colts and the Steelers, and how it was good to see the Colts finally get a win over that team. They then dive into the job Shane Steichen has done in his first year as the Colts head coach.  

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00:00 - 22:43 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts big win over the Steelers on Saturday! Stephen and John discuss the performance of Gardner Minshew, before talking about if we will see Jonathan Taylor return to practice this week. They also talk about the history of the Colts and the Steelers, and how it was good to see the Colts finally get a win over that team. They then dive into the job Shane Steichen has done in his first year as the Colts head coach. 

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00:00 – 22:56 – JMV kicks off a Bud Light Blue Friday at Whiskey Business by previewing tonight’s matchup between the Pacers and the Wizards. John talks to Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network, who will be on the sideline of tomorrow’s game between the Colts and the Steelers! Omar and John talk about the Colts and Steelers playoff hopes, as well as if longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is feeling any heat.  

22:57 – 37:40 – Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show to discuss this weekend in high school sports! They get into college hoops, including the matchup between Purdue and Arizona. They also talk Ball State vs Indiana State.  

37:41 – 39:51 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 

39:52 – 1:05:28 – Tony East of Locked On Pacers, WTHR and more joins the show to talk about tonight's Pacers-Wizards game! They talk the Pacers loss to the Bucks and the scuffle that occurred after, and if the Pacers have ascended to that next phase of being a consistent tough outing for opponents. James Johnson has rejoined the Pacers on a new contract; JMV and Tony dive into that and what it means for the Pacers. 

1:05:29 – 1:19:04 – Mark Bergin who hosts the Bleav in Steelers podcast joins the show to preview the Colts-Steelers game. Mark and John discuss Mike Tomlin, and if his seat is heating up at all. They also dive into the backup quarterbacks that will be starting for both teams in Gardner Minshew and Mitch Trubisky. They talk about the impact T.J Watt has on an opposing offense.  

1:19:05 – 1:22:13 – JMV concludes the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:22:14 – 1:47:24 – Don Fischer the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show to preview Indiana’s matchup against 2nd-ranked Maryland tomorrow. Don and John discuss last weeks loss to Auburn. They talk about what Hoosiers need to step up in tomorrow’s game. They also talk about the Hoosiers struggles from the 3-point line. They then talk about the news that Donaven McCulley will be returning to the Hoosiers football team next fall.  

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00:00 - 13:14 - John talks to Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network, who will be on the sideline of tomorrow’s game between the Colts and the Steelers! Omar and John talk about the Colts and Steelers playoff hopes, as well as if longtime Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is feeling any heat. 

13:15 - 24:59 - Mark Bergin who hosts the Bleav in Steelers podcast joins the show to preview the Colts-Steelers game. Mark and John discuss Mike Tomlin, and if his seat is heating up at all. They also dive into the backup quarterbacks that will be starting for both teams in Gardner Minshew and Mitch Trubisky. They talk about the impact T.J Watt has on an opposing offense. 

25:00 - 48:23 - Tony East of Locked On Pacers, WTHR and more joins the show to talk about tonight's Pacers-Wizards game! They talk the Pacers loss to the Bucks and the scuffle that occurred after, and if the Pacers have ascended to that next phase of being a consistent tough outing for opponents. James Johnson has rejoined the Pacers on a new contract; JMV and Tony dive into that and what it means for the Pacers.

48:24 - 1:00:07 - Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show to discuss this weekend in high school sports! They get into college hoops, including the matchup between Purdue and Arizona. They also talk Ball State vs Indiana State. 

1:00:08 - 1:19:37 - Don Fischer the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show to preview Indiana’s matchup against 2nd-ranked Maryland tomorrow. Don and John discuss last weeks loss to Auburn. They talk about what Hoosiers need to step up in tomorrow’s game. They also talk about the Hoosiers struggles from the 3-point line. They then talk about the news that Donaven McCulley will be returning to the Hoosiers football team next fall. 

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00:00 – 27:46 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Pacers loss to the Bucks last night, as well as the scuffle between the Pacers and Giannis over the game ball following his franchise-record 64-point game. JMV talks to betting analyst Brent Holverson about the upcoming NFL weekend!  

27:47 – 41:20 – Evan Sidery of Forbes joins the show to talk about last nights Bucks-Pacers game, and how the Pacers have managed to get under the Bucks skin. John and Evan discuss how the Bucks have gotten sick of dealing with the Pacers, and how it has been a long time since the Pacers have had legitimate bad blood with another team.  

41:21 – 45:44 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 

45:45 – 1:14:34 – It's time for JMV and Brent Holverson to give their NFL picks with the Larceny Locks and the Lunazul Tequila Shots! 

1:14:35 – 1:32:04 – Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk about last nights crazy ending to the Bucks-Pacers game! JMV and Jeremiah get into the game itself, before discussing the scuffle that took place in the Pacers tunnel involving the game ball. They also talk about some of the comments to the media following the game and the incident.  

1:32:05 – 1:57:36 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! JMV and Mike discuss the passing of Pacers legend George McGinnis. They then preview Saturday’s matchup between the Colts and the Steelers, while discussing the news that neither Braden Smith or Jonathan Taylor will be back for the game. 

1:57:37 – 2:11:39 – Evan Sidery rejoins the show after getting disconnected earlier to continue the conversation on the Pacers and Bucks.  

2:11:40 – 2:18:19 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  

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00:00 - 23:10 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! JMV and Mike discuss the passing of Pacers legend George McGinnis. They then preview Saturday’s matchup between the Colts and the Steelers, while discussing the news that neither Braden Smith or Jonathan Taylor will be back for the game.

23:11 - 39:49 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to talk about last nights crazy ending to the Bucks-Pacers game! JMV and Jeremiah get into the game itself, before discussing the scuffle that took place in the Pacers tunnel involving the game ball. They also talk about some of the comments to the media following the game and the incident. 

39:50 - 52:37 - Evan Sidery of Forbes joins the show to talk about last nights Bucks-Pacers game, and how the Pacers have managed to get under the Bucks skin. John and Evan discuss how the Bucks have gotten sick of dealing with the Pacers, and how it has been a long time since the Pacers have had legitimate bad blood with another team. 

52:38 - 1:10:50 - It's time for JMV and Brent Holverson to give their NFL picks with the Larceny Locks and the Lunazul Tequila Shots!

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00:00 – 26:50 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Colts and their playoff chances. He talks about the Pacers game against the Bucks tonight, and if Tyrese Haliburton’s celebration against the Bucks the last time the two teams played will come back to haunt Indiana. John discusses if we will look at this Pacers team differently if they go to Milwaukee and beat the Bucks.  

26:51 – 41:38 – JMV keeps the show rolling by talking about Saturday’s game between the Colts and the Steelers, a team that has given Indy tons of trouble over the last several years. He answers some comments/questions from listeners online, including one about Colts QB Anthony Richardson. He also takes some calls! 

41:39 – 44:55 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 

44:56 – 1:12:29 – Ball State Men's basketball coach Michael Lewis joins JMV ahead of their matchup with Indiana State this weekend! Coach Lewis talks about the season so far, as well as how the game of basketball is changing overall. They also talk about the recruiting process in college basketball.  

1:12:30 – 1:24:38 – NBA front office insider Bobby Marks joins the show to preview tonight’s Bucks-Pacers game. Bobby and JMV discuss how high-profile games are a great opportunity for the young Pacers team to recruit. They also discuss potential free agent acquisitions the Pacers could target.  

1:24:39 – 1:33:49 – Josh Schertz, head coach of the Indiana State basketball team, joins to give his perspective ahead of the big game between ISU and Ball State! They talk about some of the notable players on the Sycamores, as well as the importance of the matchup between Indiana State and Ball State!  

1:33:50 – 2:00:42 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV dive into the Pacers matchup with the Bucks in Milwaukee, and what they would take away if the Pacers managed beat the Bucks again. They also preview Colts-Steelers. 

2:00:43 – 2:11:20 – Terina Perry, the Senior Director of Experiential Marketing for Lucas Oil/Executive Committee Indiana Sports Corps joins the show! She and JMV dive into upcoming sporting events in Indianapolis, the possibility of Indy hosting another Super Bowl, and more! 

2:11:21 – 2:15:23 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 

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00:00 - 11:21 - NBA front office insider Bobby Marks joins the show to preview tonight’s Bucks-Pacers game. Bobby and JMV discuss how high-profile games are a great opportunity for the young Pacers team to recruit. They also discuss potential free agent acquisitions the Pacers could target. 

11:22 - 37:21 - Ball State Men's basketball coach Michael Lewis joins JMV ahead of their matchup with Indiana State this weekend! Coach Lewis talks about the season so far, as well as how the game of basketball is changing overall. They also talk about the recruiting process in college basketball. 

37:22 - 45:54 - Josh Schertz, head coach of the Indiana State basketball team, joins to give his perspective ahead of the big game between ISU and Ball State! They talk about some of the notable players on the Sycamores, as well as the importance of the matchup between Indiana State and Ball State! 

45:55 - 1:10:15 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV dive into the Pacers matchup with the Bucks in Milwaukee, and what they would take away if the Pacers managed beat the Bucks again. They also preview Colts-Steelers.

1:10:16 - 1:19:10 - Terina Perry, the Senior Director of Experiential Marketing for Lucas Oil/Executive Committee Indiana Sports Corps joins the show! She and JMV dive into upcoming sporting events in Indianapolis, the possibility of Indy hosting another Super Bowl, and more!

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