Best Of JMV 6-17-26

Best Of JMV 7-14-26

00:00 - 13:03: Greg Rakestraw joins the show, sharing stories about Joe Smith and his legacy. He and JMV also talk about the conclusion of the World Cup, the natural grass/turf debate, the job that North America’s host nations have done over the last month, future World Cups, and more!  13:04 - 32:29: Bloomington sportscaster Mike Glasscott joins the show, sharing memories of his time with Joe Smith, on and off the air, spanning over 20 years. He reminisces on how universally loved Smith was in the Bloomington community, even outside of IU athletics. Glasscott also tells a story about how Joe treated him when he was getting into broadcasting, also remembering his big heart love for his family, and much more. 32:40 - 52:07: Pat Boylan joins the show to talk about the difference between the depth of past Pacers teams and the projected depth of the 2026-27 team, the parallels between Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton, the Fever’s performance out west and what it means moving into the second half of the WNBA season, NBA Summer League action, and more!  Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Full show: Home Run Derby reaction, remembering Joe Smith, Pat Boylan joins, + more!

00:00 - 24:42: JMV opens the show by lamenting that the Home Run Derby was on Netflix, meaning he missed a good chunk of the action. Even as a Reds fan, he admits that Jordan Walker’s performance and the Derby as a whole were a success for MLB. He brings producer Nick on to get a younger person’s perspective on cord-cutting across the sports landscape. JMV also pays his respects to longtime Bloomington-area sports broadcaster Joe Smith, who passed away on Monday.  24:43 - 41:11: Greg Rakestraw joins the show, sharing stories about Joe Smith and his legacy. He and JMV also talk about the conclusion of the World Cup, the natural grass/turf debate, the job that North America’s host nations have done over the last month, future World Cups, and more!  41:12 - 46:26: JMV closes out the first hour by previewing his conversation with Mike Glasscott, a longtime colleague of Joe Smith’s down in Bloomington, as well as reminiscing on old Bloomington restaurants. 46:27 - 1:07:46: Mike Glasscott joins the show, sharing memories of his time with Joe Smith, on and off the air, spanning over 20 years. He reminisces on how universally loved Smith was in the Bloomington community, even outside of IU athletics. Glasscott also tells a story about how Joe treated him when he was getting into broadcasting, also remembering his big heart love for his family, and much more. 1:07:47 - 1:21:43: JMV recaps his conversation with Mike Glasscott, sings Spain’s praises for their dominant performance throughout the World Cup, and throws caution to the wind regarding the speculation that LeBron James could end up in Indy, expanding on the Pacers’ belief in their current core.  1:21:44 - 1:28:32: JMV closes out the second hour of the show by previewing this Thursday’s stop on the Tavern Tour, wondering if Daniel Jones will join Alec Pierce and Co. on the side of Lucas Oil Stadium, and wonders about the point of consolation games.  1:28:33 - 1:54:31: Pat Boylan joins the show to talk about the difference between the depth of past Pacers teams and the projected depth of the 2026-27 team, the parallels between Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton, the Fever’s performance out west and what it means moving into the second half of the WNBA season, NBA Summer League action, and more!  1:54:32 - 2:03:29: JMV answers questions from listeners on the text line, quizzes listeners on old sporting goods stores in Bloomington, and reiterates his deeply-rooted belief in the Pacers’ current core. 2:03:30 - 2:09:45: JMV closes the show with some IU football talk alongside producer Nick!  Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best Of JMV 7-13-26

00:00 - 12:33: JMV previews the Pacers’ next NBA Summer League game, recalls a longtime Indy area news anchor’s connection to his fill-in producer for the next couple of days, and takes a call to talk more about the World Cup as well as interesting incidents in Indy concert history. He also discusses the Pacers’ front office, its belief in the team’s current core, and the WNBA’s Dan Patrick Show debacle that happened over the weekend. 12:34 - 34:08: Former MLB catcher and Brownsburg native Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about the storylines (or lack thereof) from first half of the MLB season, lays out the differences between the MLB Draft and drafts in other leagues, gives his take on what’s going on with the Reds, when Franklin native Max Clark might be called up by the Tigers, the Home Run Derby, and more!  34:09 - 49:24: ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins the show to preview the final Colts training camp at Grand Park, what this year means for Laiatu Latu, DeForest Bucker’s return from his neck injury, how CJ Allen can replace Zaire Franklin, and the NFL’s latest quarterback rankings!  Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Full show: Fever dominate in Vegas, Colts defensive outlook, + more!

00:00 - 28:34: JMV opens the show by recapping his weekend and previewing what’s in store for the show this week, which includes an exciting week-long ticket giveaway! He also offers his thoughts on Alex Golden’s latest story on LeBron James, the Fever’s dominant win over the Las Vegas Aces, what ultimately leads to recognition in basketball, the Conor McGregor “fight,” and the World Cup. 28:35 - 42:02: JMV previews the Pacers’ next NBA Summer League game, recalls a longtime Indy area news anchor’s connection to his fill-in producer for the next couple of days, and takes a call to talk more about the World Cup as well as interesting incidents in Indy concert history. He also discusses the Pacers’ front office, its belief in the team’s current core, and the WNBA’s Dan Patrick Show debacle that happened over the weekend.  42:03 - 44:39: The NFL’s position rankings just came out, and the Colts will see lots of the top quarterbacks this season. JMV also previews the second hour of the show!  44:40 - 1:11:32: JMV kicks off the second hour by the upcoming stops on the Tavern Tour. Then, former MLB catcher and Brownsburg native Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about the storylines (or lack thereof) from first half of the MLB season, lays out the differences between the MLB Draft and drafts in other leagues, gives his take on what’s going on with the Reds, when Franklin native Max Clark might be called up by the Tigers, the Home Run Derby, and more!  1:11:33 - 1:20:01: JMV takes some questions from listeners on the text line, including whether or not Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s potential departure had anything to do with Dusty May skipping town for the Dallas Mavericks, the correlation between Caitlin Clark’s scoring and the Fever’s success, and more!  1:20:02 - 1:24:53: Hour two concludes with JMV talking about the Pacers’ Summer League struggles early on in Las Vegas and the Colts facing two of the top five NFL quarterbacks, as ranked by ESPN, back-to-back to start the 2026 season and what it means for their pass rush.  1:24:54 - 1:49:40: ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder joins the show to preview the final Colts training camp at Grand Park, what this year means for Laiatu Latu, DeForest Bucker’s return from his neck injury, how CJ Allen can replace Zaire Franklin, and the NFL’s latest quarterback rankings!   1:49:41 - 2:02:37: JMV has some thoughts on the “nerdery” in certain parts of the Fever’s fanbase and the behind-the-scenes things that the WNBA needs to fix. With such a lopsided win over the Aces, JMV ponders if the Fever are getting on track at the right time. JMV also takes a call from a listener who was impressed with Sophie Cunningham’s 20-point performance off the bench in Las Vegas.  2:02:38 - 2:05:13: JMV closes the show with the sad news that, per Jeff Rabjohns, longtime IU Radio Network voice Joe Smith has passed away.  Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Full Show: Fever Top Mercury 92-89, NBA Summer League Begins + More!

00:00 – 28:28 - JMV laments how today’s show is in studio instead of at a watch party on the Circle for Team USA in the World Cup. How impressive was the Fever win last night?   28:29 - 45:11 – John Nolan, the voice of Indiana Fever, joins the show! JMV gets John’s thoughts on the crazy sounding fan that was right behind the Fever broadcast table. John then recaps the win over the Mercury!  45:12 – 50:21 – Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware & Garden drops in as the 1st hour wraps up!  50:22 – 1:14:11 – Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware & Garden joins the show for #AskPat!  1:14:12 – 1:25:51 – Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold doesn’t have to wear an ankle monitor while on bail, and reportedly the Colts have expressed interest in him. John gives his thoughts on that potential pairing.   1:25:52 – 1:33:10 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour with a World Cup update and a phone call!   1:33:11 – 1:55:14 – JMV gives an update from the Pacers 1st Summer League game! He also takes a call from a listener! JMV recaps his Jackassery Moments of the Week!   1:55:13 – 2:08:13 – The 3rd hour wraps up with a phone call!  2:08:14 – 2:17:39 – JMV ends the show with some Anything Goes!  Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.