The Ride with JMV Podcast

00:00-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to go into how Parris Campbell got hurt, if the injury is season ending, his future in a Colts uniform, how TY is feeling after leaving the game with a quad injury, and the awkward spot the WR is in for the future. They then talk about Reich’s belief in spreading around the RB carries, and why Wentz should be getting more praise for his play so far this season. 22:29-Jake Query joins JMV to first talk about Purdue and IU and having opposite seasons that their fanbases expected this fall. They then dive into the Colts to talk about why some fans may still not be bought into Carson Wentz, if Jonathan Taylor is getting enough touches, and trying to figure out why TY Hilton is so important to the Colts winning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-With the Colts final injury report out, JMV reacts to some key players missing, why he thinks that Reich made a mistake using Blankenship so much knowing he was hurt and if it potentially cost them a win vs the Ravens, and who the Colts will be getting back for Houston. He then talks about the MLB playoffs and his thoughts on the Dodgers vs Giants matchup, ump struggles, and more. 24:51-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV to talk about the regular season finale for High School Football, if coaches around the state like the bye before the state playoffs begin, and some of the big rivalry matchups taking place. They close out their conversation discussing whether Purdue or Indiana can pull off upsets this weekend against top 10 opponents. 41:21-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to discuss whether or not TY Hilton will make his season debut Sunday, if Eberflus’s seat needs to be red hot, and whether or not Carson Wentz has shown enough to prove his future in Indy. 1:12:18-JMV gets a surprise visit from an Indianapolis legend, Macho Mike! 1:17:25-Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins JMV and gives a review of his trip to the Schnitzelbank down in Jasper, IN. They then preview IU’s matchup vs Michigan State and what MSU has done to keep them unbeaten so far, why Jack Tuttle will give the offense a new dynamic, and how the bye week helped get guys healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to discuss whether or not TY Hilton will make his season debut Sunday, if Eberflus’s seat needs to be red hot, and whether or not Carson Wentz has shown enough to prove his future in Indy. 27:13-Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins JMV and gives a review of his trip to the Schnitzelbank down in Jasper, IN. They then preview IU’s matchup vs Michigan State and what MSU has done to keep them unbeaten so far, why Jack Tuttle will give the offense a new dynamic, and how the bye week helped get guys healthy. 42:08-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV to talk about the regular season finale for High School Football, if coaches around the state like the bye before the state playoffs begin, and some of the big rivalry matchups taking place. They close out their conversation discussing whether Purdue or Indiana can pull off upsets this weekend against top 10 opponents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show and talks about what is at stake for the Colts vs Houston and who needs to step up vs a bottom tier NFL team. He then is joined by Brent Holverson and they talk about the Week 6 NFL Headlines as bye weeks begin. 30:08-TV Voice of the Pacers Chris Denari joined JMV to talk about the return to newly named Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They start on the impressive first couple of games from rookies Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson. Denari explains why Duarte’s teammates are so excited about him, what he does so well that will help the Pacers this season, and the visible differences between Rick Carlisle and previous Pacers coaches. 44:58-JMV, Brent Holverson, and Coaches Tavern Owner Tommy Sutton make their Week 6 NFL Picks against the spread! 1:13:48-Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV and they talk about the news that TY Hilton considered retirement and discussed it with Andrew Luck, if he will play on Sunday, what in the world is going on with Braden Smith and his foot, why Colts fans shouldn’t be surprised by Irsay’s Super Bowl tweet, and what would happen if the Colts lose to the Texans on Sunday. 1:42:07-JMV is rejoined by Brent Holverson and Tommy Sutton to talk about what is happening at Coaches Tavern and they break the news to JMV that he missed one of his “must see” musical acts last night in Christopher Cross. 1:49:30-JMV closes out the show complaining about missing Christopher Cross! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-TV Voice of the Pacers Chris Denari joined JMV to talk about the return to newly named Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They start on the impressive first couple of games from rookies Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson. Denari explains why Duarte’s teammates are so excited about him, what he does so well that will help the Pacers this season, and the visible differences between Rick Carlisle and previous Pacers coaches. 14:16-Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV and they talk about the news that TY Hilton considered retirement and discussed it with Andrew Luck, if he will play on Sunday, what in the world is going on with Braden Smith and his foot, why Colts fans shouldn’t be surprised by Irsay’s Super Bowl tweet, and what would happen if the Colts lose to the Texans on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV  talks about how the Colts need to pick themselves up and go on a win streak if they want to have any chance of winning the division, what he thought of Jim Irsay’s tweet about winning multiple Super Bowls in the next decade, and accountability for the poor defense so far this season. 28:29-JMV responds to questions about his preseason prediction of 11-6 and if he still thinks it is possible, why JMV thought 1-4 was a possibility when looking at the schedule in the summer. He then takes calls about looking at the glass half full vs half empty and if the Colts will eat the 1st round pick for Wentz no matter what. 41:34-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV and explains how the Southwest flight cancellations affected the Colts radio crew too, if this is the worst loss he’s called since taking over play by play duties in 2018, when the avalanche started against the Colts, why it’s a benefit that the game was on a Monday night, and the imminent return of TY Hilton to the lineup. 1:09:43-Former IUBB Forward Brian Evans joins JMV to talk about the mentality shift in Bloomington since Mike Woodson took over, how the culture has completely changed since he played in the mid-90s, and his famous shoulder harness. 1:19:27-JMV fires up another round of “Anything Goes” powered by Ray’s Trash Service! 1:45:31-JMV is joined by UIndy Head Football Coach Chris Keevers to talk about their strong start to the season, his 7th year QB, how important it is to recruit Indianapolis so well, and how difficult it was to play a Spring season and then again in the fall. 1:56:10-JMV closes out the show giving away Dierks Bentley tickets!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00- JMV takes a wide angle view on how the Colts collapsed vs the Ravens. He talks about the failure in special teams, why the defense left him infuriated, Frank Reich’s lack of aggressive play calling late in the 4th, the offensive line without 2 starters, and where the Colts go from here. 27:45-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the defensive breakdown in the 2nd half, how the injuries in the Colts secondary affected the gameplan, who is injured coming out of the game, and if Wentz has finally proved himself as QB1 of the future for Indy. 43:43-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to explain why a typically inaccurate QB in Lamar Jackson can pick apart a zone defense like the Colts, what the core issue is for the Colts defense, and his thoughts on Carson Wentz’s day. 1:10:04-JMV opens up the phone lines and talks about what it would take for the Colts to sit Wentz and preserve the 1st round pick from going to Philadelphia.  1:23:09-JMV is joined by Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins to talk about what the Colts could have done differently late in the game, when it was evident that the defense couldn’t be relied upon in the 2nd half, if more heat needs to be put on Matt Eberflus for the lack of differing defenses, and the mistakes made in the offseason to help out the defense via the draft and free agency. 1:49:43-GM of the District Tap downtown, Jeff joins JMV to talk about the atmosphere on a Colts home game, and the menu District Tap has rolled out right now. 1:55:26-JMV closes it out by giving away Dierks Bentley tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV is joined by Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins to talk about what the Colts could have done differently late in the game, when it was evident that the defense couldn’t be relied upon in the 2nd half, if more heat needs to be put on Matt Eberflus for the lack of differing defenses, and the mistakes made in the offseason to help out the defense via the draft and free agency. 24:53-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to explain why a typically inaccurate QB in Lamar Jackson can pick apart a zone defense like the Colts, what the core issue is for the Colts defense, and his thoughts on Carson Wentz’s day. 36:10-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the defensive breakdown in the 2nd half, how the injuries in the Colts secondary affected the game plan, who is injured coming out of the game, and if Wentz has finally proved himself as QB1 of the future for Indy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00- JMV opens the show thanking everyone for the support of his golf outing benefiting Teachers’ Treasures and then dives into where the Colts now stand in the AFC South with the Titans losing to the Jets on Sunday, what he liked the most about the game, and what players need to step their game up if the Colts want to make a run at the division. 27:11-Colts Postgame Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV and they start it out by talking about the shooting that happened in the Carmel vs Ben Davis HS Football game with Greg on the play-by-play call. They then transition to the Colts and the pros and cons of Wentz’s game vs Miami, if Reich utilizes players like Mo Allie-Cox and Nyheim Hines enough before talking about whether or not the Hoosiers and Boilermakers are back to low expectations for their football teams. 44:44-– PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV as he dives into the numbers to explain why Wentz had his best game in a Colts uniform and if he can continue this style of play going forward, why the Colts are making a mistake by giving Marlon Mack touches over Nyheim Hines, and the best way to use Mo Allie-Cox. They then go around the NFL and start with the Titans and whether or not they have fatal flaws that will keep them back from running away with the AFC South, if the Ravens can win big with their RB rotation, and the biggest surprise team so far this season. 1:06:54- JMV takes a couple calls about the Colts and gets a call from his old high school basketball coach about a professional basketball league down in Medora, IN 1:21:39-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about what we learned from the Colts win over Miami and how much of it was the Colts and how much was a bad Dolphins team. They then talk about what it will take for the Colts to beat the Ravens on Monday Night Football, what is going on with Braden Smith, if the Colts need to cut ties with Davenport at RT, and if the Colts will continue to invest this much money on the OL going forward. 1:49:28-JMV is asked and gives his opinion on the Urban Meyer situation 1:58:41-JMV closes out the show giving away Lynyrd Skynyrd tickets!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about what we learned from the Colts win over Miami and how much of it was the Colts and how much was a bad Dolphins team. They then talk about what it will take for the Colts to beat the Ravens on Monday Night Football, what is going on with Braden Smith, if the Colts need to cut ties with Davenport at RT, and if the Colts will continue to invest this much money on the OL going forward. 25:04-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV as he dives into the numbers to explain why Wentz had his best game in a Colts uniform and if he can continue this style of play going forward, why the Colts are making a mistake by giving Marlon Mack touches over Nyheim Hines, and the best way to use Mo Allie-Cox. They then go around the NFL and start with the Titans and whether or not they have fatal flaws that will keep them back from running away with the AFC South, if the Ravens can win big with their RB rotation, and the biggest surprise team so far this season. 37:19-Colts Postgame Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV and they start it out by talking about the shooting that happened in the Carmel vs Ben Davis HS Football game with Greg on the play-by-play call. They then transition to the Colts and the pros and cons of Wentz’s game vs Miami, if Reich utilizes players like Mo Allie-Cox and Nyheim Hines enough before talking about whether or not the Hoosiers and Boilermakers are back to low expectations for their football teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00-31:58) JMV, from the JMV Sucks Golf Outing is here on a Monday for the first time after a Colts win. JMV begins the show breaking down what happened yesterday in Miami against the Dolphins. He touches on the players’ only meeting that supposedly happened earlier in the week, Carson Wentz’ performance and the combination of quarterback play and offense. At the end of the first segment, JMV tells you all about what’s going on at his golf outing. (31:59-43:34) JMV opens the phone lines to talk about the Colts first win of the season. Fans were concerned about the offensively line and the defense. John gets a visit from Big Green Egg, one of the sponsors at his golf outing, in between talking football with the lounge. JMV touches on Mo Allie Cox and his effectiveness against he Dolphins as well as where the Colts go from here. (42:35-1:14:50) Starting the second hour of the Ride with JMV, John talks with a caller about the wide receivers in yesterday’s game and gets a visit from Teachers Treasures, Live Nation and Morning Show host Kevin Bowen. JMV and KB break down the Colts first win of the season, the efficiency of Carson Wentz and how helpful it is for the starting quarterback to be healthy. They look ahead to next week against the Baltimore Ravens and where the Colts need to improve before going against Baltimore on Monday Night Football. Finally, KB and JMV talk about the rest of the schedule and what it might take to win the division. (1:14:51-1:20:49) JMV gets a couple visits from sponsors at his golf outing. (1:20:50-1:46:48) The final hour from JMV’s golf outing starts with a collection of calls about what beating the Dolphins actually means and the criticism Carson Wentz has received thus far. Then, we switch gears quickly to a caller who wants to give a shout out to the 4-0 Wabash football team on a bad weekend for Indiana college football teams. Quickly, the conversation switches to Carson Wentz sliding and other topics surrounding the QB. Then, a caller is frustrated with the lack of pressure on Chris Ballard and Frank Reich and their jobs security and wants more from this regime. (1:46:49-2:00:38) Anything goes presented by Ray’s Trash. A caller who wanted a different quarterback, a caller who doesn’t understand why Colts fans are so frustrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00-31:58) JMV is here on a Monday for the first time after a Colts win. JMV begins the show breaking down what happened yesterday in Miami against the Dolphins. He touches on the players’ only meeting that supposedly happened earlier in the week, Carson Wentz’ performance and the combination of quarterback play and offense. At the end of the first segment, JMV tells you all about what’s going on at his golf outing. (31:59-49:49) Starting the second hour of the Ride with JMV, John talks with a caller about the wide receivers in yesterday’s game and gets a visit from Teachers Treasures, Live Nation and Morning Show hostKevin Bowen. JMV and KB break down the Colts first win of the season, the efficiency of Carson Wentz and how helpful it is for the starting quarterback to be healthy. They look ahead to next week against the Baltimore Ravens and where the Colts need to improve before going against Baltimore on Monday Night Football. Finally, KB and JMV talk about the rest of the schedule and what it might take to win the division. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show and reacts to the final Colts injury report including what key starters are in and out. JMV then lines up what is at stakes for this 2021 team, the fans, and why Jim Irsay would be beyond irate if the Colts lost to Jacoby  28:54-JMV is joined by Indiana Sports Talk Host Bob Lovell to breakdown the Week 7 important High School Football matchups, who the favorites are to be at the State Championship, and Bob gives a coach perspective on why Michael Pennix continues to stay in at QB for Indiana. 42:11-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV and they breakdown what’s at stake for the Colts on Sunday, if Miami has the horses to press the Colts in certain areas of the game, if this start of the season can compare with the 2018 Colts when they started 1-5, and when pressure will be put on Ballard and Reich by Irsay. 1:05:06-JMV takes some calls about what it would take for Reich or Ballard to be fired 1:18:30-Voice of the Hoosier Don Fischer joins JMV to preview the Hoosier vs Penn State, if Indiana will be able to upset the Nittany Lions for two straight years, Pennix’s confidence heading into the game, Don explains why Penn State may be his least favorite place to travel to in the Big Ten, and JMV tells the story of the time he saw Brent Musberger hammered in Bloomington before calling an IU game. 1:43:02-Sports Gambling Expert Jon Price joins JMV to give his advice for the Colts vs Dolphins game from a gambling perspective. 1:51:29-JMV closes out the show with a couple calls and predictions for the Colts game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV and they breakdown what’s at stake for the Colts on Sunday, if Miami has the horses to press the Colts in certain areas of the game, if this start of the season can compare with the 2018 Colts when they started 1-5, and when pressure will be put on Ballard and Reich by Irsay. 20:23-Voice of the Hoosier Don Fischer joins JMV to preview the Hoosier vs Penn State, if Indiana will be able to upset the Nittany Lions for two straight years, Pennix’s confidence heading into the game, Don explains why Penn State may be his least favorite place to travel to in the Big Ten, and JMV tells the story of the time he saw Brent Musberger hammered in Bloomington before calling an IU game. 40:10-JMV is joined by Indiana Sports Talk Host Bob Lovell to breakdown the Week 7 important High School Football matchups, who the favorites are to be at the State Championship, and Bob gives a coach perspective on why Michael Pennix continues to stay in at QB for Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show with Brent Holverson as they discuss the major storylines for the NFL heading into Week 4 including what they expect from the Brady/Belichick reunion, Carson Wentz health for Miami, and if the Packers are the team to beat in the NFC. 25:16-JMV is joined by former PGA President and General Manger at The Legends Golf Club Ted Bishop to talk about the condition of the course ahead of JMV’s golf outing next Monday, how the popularity of golf compares to the pre Tiger Woods days, if the DeChambeau vs Keopka rivalry is good for golf, and if American domination in the Ryder Cup will continue. 41:30-JMV, Brent Holverson, Ryan Nally, and Ryan Miller make their Week 4 NFL picks against the spread! 1:10:40-JMV explains his lock of the week that the Colts not only cover the spread but also win the game outright. He goes through what’s at stake for the Colts and why the amount of injuries shouldn’t be an excuse against a Miami team that is struggling as well this season. 1:18:09-Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV and they talk about the Colts injury report, including some new key names and how many will play vs the Dolphins, if Ballard and Reich need to be taking more heat for the disaster of the backup QB situation the Colts find themselves in, and if Mike is finally on board with JMV in calling the game on Sunday “must win”. 1:40:44-Center Grove Head Football Coach Eric Moore joins JMV to talk about how he has built Center Grove from the ground up with a grass roots effort, where Caden Curry ranks in the history of Center Grove football, and what high level coaches have told him about the emergence of high school football in Indiana. 1:53:33-JMV closes out the show with Brent Holverson! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.