Full Show: Heading Into July 4th As Shaka Smart, Ritchie McKay and More Join!

00:00 - 23:07 – JMV begins the show by talking about the passing of Don Hein, former WTHR sports director and anchor. Rich Nye from WTHR joins the show to talk about Don’s passing, and his legacy here in Indianapolis. 

23:08 – 40:04 – Shaka Smart, the head coach for the Marquette men’s basketball team, joins JMV to discuss the Pacers drafting his former player Kam Jones in the 2nd round of the 2025 NBA Draft! They talk about how Jones fits with the Pacers, and what qualities he has that will help his transition to the NBA.  

40:05 – 42:46 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by talking about the 40th anniversary of Back To The Future!  

42:47 – 1:05:20 - JMV talks to Coach Ritchie McKay of Liberty, who coached the Pacers other 2nd round selection, Taelon Peter. Coach McKay and JMV discuss Taelon’s fit with the Pacers, his journey to the NBA, and what impact he might have in his Pacers career.  

1:05:21 – 1:23:15 – Native Hoosier and now-retired MLB player Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about the decision to end his baseball career! Tucker and JMV reflect on his baseball career, and look ahead to what he’ll do now that he’s hung up the cleats.  

1:23:15 – 1:27:00 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:27:00 – 1:50:55 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV first reflect on the passing of Don Hein of WTHR, as well as Indy sports writer Dick Mittman. Mike and JMV also talk about the Pacers and where they go from here, as well as the upcoming Colts season.  

1:50:56 – 2:08:28 – JMV takes some calls from listeners, including some who have stories about Dick Mittman and Don Hein (including the legendary Reb Porter) 

2:08:28 – 2:08:43 – JMV quickly wraps up the show! 

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