The Ride with JMV Podcast

(00:00-20:58)-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”. (20:58-33:19)-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. (33:19-44:51)-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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00-27:56)  JMV starts the show on a Wednesday talking about Sunday’s game between the Colts and Dolphins. The Colts find themselves in a must win situation in Week 4 in Florida. JMV touches on the Indiana Pacers and more injuries to the roster and previews what’s coming on a Wednesday afternoon. (27:56-37:30) JMV takes credit for the way sports viewing works in bars then takes a few calls from listeners touching on topics from the radio hall of fame to Indianapolis Colts GMs and whether or not there is a .500 football team here in Indianapolis or not. (37:31-44:51) JMV gets a question about whether or not there will be firings if the Colts lose on Sunday, what JMV does to his hair and the Cardinals win streak. (44:51-1:12:36) The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins the show to talk about the Carson Wentz and the backup quarterback situation between Jacob Eason, Sam Ehlinger and Brett Hundley. JMV and Keefer discuss the shortcomings of the Colts front office and not being prepared for a possible injury to its starting quarterback. Then, they touch on Marlon Mack and his trade value and the possibility of Quenton Nelson missing Sunday’s game as well as the performance of the offensive line so far. To round out the conversation, JMV and Zak talk about whether or not this is a Week 4 must win for the Colts and the Manning Monday Night Football broadcast. (1:12:36-1:24:22) Danny Lopez, Pacers Vice President of External Relations and Corporate Communication, joins to talk about the changing of the name from Bankers Life Fieldhouse to Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the renovations inside the building on Pennsylvania Street. Danny talks about the feat of conducting a season during a pandemic as well as a shout out to the upcoming Fan Jam on Oct. 10. (1:24:22-1:53:51) 107.5 the Fan’s Morning Show host Kevin Bowen joins the show to talk about the Indianapolis Colts. JMV and KB start with a conversation on coffee and what to use to remedy sore throats and lost voices. KB gives the listeners an update on the injury report for the Colts, specifically the offensive line, Darius Leonard and Carson Wentz. Then, he talks about the shortcomings on the defensive side of the football and watching them being picked apart and pushed around through the first three weeks. When, or if, will Jacob Eason be released? Does he get the third quarterback spot or live on the practice squad? KB and JMV finish the conversation with the backup quarterbacks and Marlon Mack. (1:53:51-1:56:15) JMV finishes the show with a call about backup quarterbacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00-25:28) The Athletic’s Zak Keefer joins the show to talk about the Carson Wentz and the backup quarterback situation between Jacob Eason, Sam Ehlinger and Brett Hundley. JMV and Keefer discuss the shortcomings of the Colts front office and not being prepared for a possible injury to its starting quarterback. Then, they touch on Marlon Mack and his trade value and the possibility of Quenton Nelson missing Sunday’s game as well as the performance of the offensive line so far. To round out the conversation, JMV and Zak talk about whether or not this is a Week 4 must win for the Colts and the Manning Monday Night Football broadcast. (25:28-34:21) Danny Lopez, Pacers Vice President of External Relations and Corporate Communication, joins to talk about the changing of the name from Bankers Life Fieldhouse to Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the renovations inside the building on Pennsylvania Street. Danny talks about the feat of conducting a season during a pandemic as well as a shout out to the upcoming Fan Jam on Oct. 10. (34:21-1:02:47) 107.5 the Fan’s Morning Show host Kevin Bowen joins the show to talk about the Indianapolis Colts. JMV and KB start with a conversation on coffee and what to use to remedy sore throats and lost voices. KB gives the listeners an update on the injury report for the Colts, specifically the offensive line, Darius Leonard and Carson Wentz. Then, he talks about the shortcomings on the defensive side of the football and watching them being picked apart and pushed around through the first three weeks. When, or if, will Jacob Eason be released? Does he get the third quarterback spot or live on the practice squad? KB and JMV finish the conversation with the backup quarterbacks and Marlon Mack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:33)-JMV opens up the show with the latest Pacers injury news that Caris LeVert is out with a small fracture in his back. He makes the case that the Pacers have been cursed with injuries lately after last season and the latest setback with TJ Warren. He then switches over the Colts and talks about who he would give the Team MVP to after 3 games and why it’s harder than you think to find someone worthy. (26:33-41:28)-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to put a Defcon level on the 0-3 Colts start, how much the Colts can blame injuries to key players on the slow start, who the favorite is for Indiana Mr. Football right now, and if the Hoosiers can trust Michael Penix Jr. going forward at QB. (41:28-44:44)-JMV plugs his Golf Outing benefiting Teachers’ Treasures! (44:44-1:09:01)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to go over what the stats are saying in regards to the Colts 0-3 start. Austin goes over who is underperforming on both the offense and defense, what PFF thinks of Jacoby Brissett and the Miami offensive line, and if the Colts are favored to win on Sunday. They then bounce around the NFL and discuss if Josh Gordon will have an impact for the Chiefs, and who is the most surprising 3-0 team to start the season. (1:09:01-1:19:57)-JMV comments about the media hype for the Brady vs Belichick game next Sunday night and how it compares to when Peyton Manning came back to Indy. He then pleads with Omaha Productions to have a ManningCast during the Colts MNF game vs the Ravens and why he would trade the entire Hard Knocks season for that 1 broadcast. (1:19:57-1:47:50)-Jake Query joins JMV and they talk about Chris Ballard’s failure to have a backup plan at QB when Wentz was hurt and Jake makes the case that Eason shouldn’t be on the roster if the Colts don’t plan on playing him in the regular season. They then talk about what makes the Peyton Manning telecast work and then talk about at what point the Colts and Pacers both became cursed with luck and injury. (1:47:50-1:56:20)-JMV fires up a segment of “Anything Goes” sponsored by Ray’s Trash Service! (1:56:20-2:00:53)-– JMV closes out the show giving away Slipknot tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:54)-Jake Query joins JMV and they talk about Chris Ballard’s failure to have a backup plan at QB when Wentz was hurt and Jake makes the case that Eason shouldn’t be on the roster if the Colts don’t plan on playing him in the regular season. They then talk about what makes the Peyton Manning telecast work and then talk about at what point the Colts and Pacers both became cursed with luck and injury. (25:54-39:41)-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to put a Defcon level on the 0-3 Colts start, how much the Colts can blame injuries to key players on the slow start, who the favorite is for Indiana Mr. Football right now, and if the Hoosiers can trust Michael Penix Jr. going forward at QB. (39:41-53:41)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to go over what the stats are saying in regards to the Colts 0-3 start. Austin goes over who is underperforming on both the offense and defense, what PFF thinks of Jacoby Brissett and the Miami offensive line, and if the Colts are favored to win on Sunday. They then bounce around the NFL and discuss if Josh Gordon will have an impact for the Chiefs, and who is the most surprising 3-0 team to start the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-31:36)-JMV has a lot to get off his chest as he places blame for the Colts 0-3 start. He explains why the backup QB search was a disaster this offseason, the defense playing terribly even though they had 3 takeaways, if Carson Wentz should have played, and if the Colts are already out of the AFC South race. (31:36-41:49)-JMV opens up the phone lines to get the fan perspective and what Jacob Eason must be feeling after being passed over as the backup QB by Frank Reich. (41:49-1:08:08)-JMV gives the top 5 reasons for why Colts fans don’t like Carson Wentz, if Jim Irsay would fire anyone on the defensive coaching staff if former Colts QB Jacoby Brissett tears the Colts defense up next Sunday, and if the game turned at the special teams failure by roughing the punter. (1:08:08-1:19:44)-JMV takes some more calls and discusses whether it would be a good idea to bring Cam Newton in while Wentz is limited due to injury. He then gets a call about IUFB and their close win vs Western Kentucky and if the performance by Pennix will get him going as Big Ten play starts. (1:19:44-1:48:02)-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV and he explains why the Colts had plenty of time to fix the backup QB spot in training camp and didn’t do anything, if Wentz would have played yesterday with a viable backup QB, why Frank Reich would have started Hundley over Eason and when that decision was made, what Jim Irsay’s mindset might be, if Ehlinger would have been Wentz’s backup if healthy, and Stephen shares what he knows about the Wentz and Foles relationship. (1:48:02-1:55:05)-JMV opens back up the phone lines and gets calls about how depressing it is to be so negative about the Colts and the defensive scheme issues. (1:55:05-1:58:07)-JMV closes out the show giving away Slipknot tickets!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:02)-JMV spends the opening segment talking about the speculation that Wentz will play after he practiced on Friday. JMV shares his thoughts on whether or not he will and should suit up, if Eason or Hundley would play in case Wentz can’t, and JMV makes an plea for the offensive line to play like they have in years past after a rough start to the season. (26:02-42:31)-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV to talk about some Indiana High School Football! Bob explains why this week is the separator for teams trying to win their conference and why a defensive player might win Indiana Mr. Football for the first time in a long time. Their conversation shifts to IUFB and whether or not Tom Allen is making a mistake by not playing Jack Tuttle  vs Western Kentucky. (42:31-1:03:54)-ESPN’s Mike Wells and after their weekly “slow jam” re-entry dive into the Carson Wentz’s health and how he looked in practice today, if he had a limp at all, and if Mike thinks Wentz will play vs the Titans. Why Chris Ballard made a huge mistake by not bringing in another veteran QB in training camp, and if Frank Reich’s refusal to name Jacob Eason the starter if Wentz sits is a huge blow to his future in Indy. (1:03:54-1:18:04)- JMV opens up the phone lines and gets opinions on why the Colts need to rest Wentz if he’s not 100% and some arguments on why he needs to play even if he’s only 50% because of the lack of trust in Jacob Eason. (1:18:04-1:41:36)-JMV keeps the phone calls rolling as Colts fans make their voices heard and are split on whether or not Wentz needs to play on Sunday vs the Titans, if the game is a “must win”, and why some fans are being irrational. (1:41:36-1:52:57)-Sports Gambling Expert Jon Price joins JMV to give his pick for the Colts vs Texans and what odds makers in Vegas are thinking for the matchup. (1:52:57-1:58:36)-JMV closes out the show giving away Chris Stapleton tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:49)-JMV starts with the latest Carson Wentz news and why it’s looking less and less likely he plays on Sunday. Chris Hagan joins and they discuss the report that Brett Hundley took a majority of the starter reps over Jacob Eason in practice Wednesday and why that would be a disastrous situation organizationally if he were to start on Sunday vs the Titans.   (30:49-42:58)-JMV and Chris Hagan answer questions about Carson Wentz and if the Colts will play him because it’s vs the Titans. (42:58-1:10:42)-JMV, Chris Hagan, Brent Holverson, and Coaches Tavern Owner Tommy Sutton make their Larceny Locks as they make their NFL Week 3 picks against the spread! (1:10:42-1:24:02)-Covering the Colts for CBS4/Fox59 Mike Chappell joins JMV and Chris Hagan and explains why he thinks Brent Hundley will start for the Colts on Sunday, if it’s strange that the Colts and Frank Reich are being so coy with the health of players like Wentz and Braden Smith, and if the Colts season is doomed if they start 0-3. (1:24:02-1:52:32)-Former Cathedral HS, Ball State Cardinal, and Tennessee Titan Blaine Bishop joins JMV to talk about how the Titans were able to get back on track vs Seattle, what he thinks the mindset of Denico Autry facing his former team, why Blaine is worried about the Titans OL, the impact so far of Julio Jones on the offense, and Ryan Tannehill’s progression since becoming a starter. (1:52:32-1:57:09)-JMV brings on a member of IMPD and complains that the traffic lights in downtown Indy aren’t synced and it’s leading to traffic he gets stuck in. (1:57:09-2:03:33)-JMV closes out the show giving away Chris Stapleton tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:58)-Former Cathedral HS, Ball State Cardinal, and Tennessee Titan Blaine Bishop joins JMV to talk about how the Titans were able to get back on track vs Seattle, what he thinks the mindset of Denico Autry facing his former team, why Blaine is worried about the Titans OL, the impact so far of Julio Jones on the offense, and Ryan Tannehill’s progression since becoming a starter. (25:58-38:28)-Covering the Colts for CBS4/Fox59 Mike Chappell joins JMV and Chris Hagan and explains why he thinks Brent Hundley will start for the Colts on Sunday, if it’s strange that the Colts and Frank Reich are being so coy with the health of players like Wentz and Braden Smith, and if the Colts season is doomed if they start 0-3.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-31:27)-JMV uses his opening segment to talk about the latest with Carson Wentz and his injuries. He relays what he is hearing about the prospects of him playing Sunday, and then finds the good news about the Colts opportunity vs the Titans and why losing both of those games to NFC teams is best case scenario for the Colts. (31:27-38:08)-Former IU LB Matt Surface joins JMV and they talk about if IU fans too high of expectations in the summer for this team, Iowa having maybe the best defense in the country, and if he would replace Michael Pennix Jr with Jack Tuttle before the heart of the Big Ten season starts. (38:08-45:04)-JMV is rejoined by Matt Surface and they talk about the targeting call from the 2nd quarter of the IU vs Cincinnati on Micah McFadden and why that targeting call changed the game. (45:04-1:16:02)-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about the latest with the Colts injuries including the return of Parris Campbell and both Xavier Rhodes and Braden Smith still out of practice. They then talk about the opportunity to reverse all the negative fan opinions with a win vs Tennessee, and then they close it out with some Reds manager conversation after David Bell was extended. (1:16:02-1:46:34)-Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they go in-depth on the current Colts injury, why the national media is so quick to judge Carson Wentz, if this OL is better suited for a QB like Rivers instead of Wentz, and why Reich won’t publicly criticize the offensive line. (1:46:34-1:50:21)-JMV closes out the show with Josh from Twin Peaks to talk about some of the great food and ice cold beer on tap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:20)-Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they go in-depth on the current Colts injury, why the national media is so quick to judge Carson Wentz, if this OL is better suited for a QB like Rivers instead of Wentz, and why Reich won’t publicly criticize the offensive line. (29:20-41:32)-Former IU LB Matt Surface joins JMV and they talk about if IU fans too high of expectations in the summer for this team, Iowa having maybe the best defense in the country, and if he would replace Michael Pennix Jr with Jack Tuttle before the heart of the Big Ten season starts. JMV is rejoined by Matt Surface and they talk about the targeting call from the 2nd quarter of the IU vs Cincinnati on Micah McFadden and why that targeting call changed the game. (41:32-1:11:49)- Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about the latest with the Colts injuries including the return of Parris Campbell and both Xavier Rhodes and Braden Smith still out of practice. They then talk about the opportunity to reverse all the negative fan opinions with a win vs Tennessee, and then they close it out with some Reds manager conversation after David Bell was extended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:27)-JMV opens up the show with the latest Carson Wentz injury update and why it doesn’t sound good for his prospects to play vs the Titans. He then dives into whether or not the Colts would turn to veteran Brett Hundley over Jacob Eason after his performance vs the Rams. (27:27-40:36)-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV and they start off the conversation with some IUFB and whether Tom Allen is making a mistake keeping Michael Pennix Jr the starting QB and why IU might end up having the most difficult schedule in the country. They then talk about the Colts and Greg puts odds on whether or not Carson Wentz plays, if the Colts have any shot at winning if Jacob Eason starts at QB, or if the Colts would give serious consideration to veteran QB Brett Hundley. (40:36-1:05:59)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV and goes through a couple of PFF grades for Colts players so far and surprisingly Kwity Paye has the highest grade of any Colt through 2 weeks and Austin explains why fans shouldn’t put too much stock into player grades so early in the season. Austin explains why Wentz is playing much better than many people thought and why the Colts secondary is the #1 problem so far. (1:05:59-1:17:46)-JMV listens to a clip from Michael Lombardi criticizing Frank Reich’s refusal to kick a field goal while in the red zone and reacts to some of his criticism about Carson Wentz. He then answers questions about how the Colts can fix the OL for the future. (1:17:46-1:40:29)- Former NFL Head Coach and current Titans Radio Analyst Dave McGinnis joins JMV to scout the Titans and their issues the first 2 weeks of the season, why he doesn’t yet put a lot of stock into how teams will look as the season goes on off the first 2 weeks, and his initial thoughts on the NFL Season. (1:40:29-1:56:00)-JMV opens up the phone lines and gets calls about Frank Reich’s decision to go for it on 4th down on the 1 yard line to start the game and why the Colts issues aren’t an easy fix. (1:56:00-1:56:44)-JMV closes out the show giving away Chris Stapleton tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-15:26)-Former NFL Head Coach and current Titans Radio Analyst Dave McGinnis joins JMV to scout the Titans and their issues the first 2 weeks of the season, why he doesn’t yet put a lot of stock into how teams will look as the season goes on off the first 2 weeks, and his initial thoughts on the NFL Season. (15:26-34:00)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV and goes through a couple of PFF grades for Colts players so far and surprisingly Kwity Paye has the highest grade of any Colt through 2 weeks and Austin explains why fans shouldn’t put too much stock into player grades so early in the season. Austin explains why Wentz is playing much better than many people thought and why the Colts secondary is the #1 problem so far.  (34:00-45:43)-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV and they start off the conversation with some IUFB and whether Tom Allen is making a mistake keeping Michael Pennix Jr the starting QB and why IU might end up having the most difficult schedule in the country. They then talk about the Colts and Greg puts odds on whether or not Carson Wentz plays, if the Colts have any shot at winning if Jacob Eason starts at QB, or if the Colts would give serious consideration to veteran QB Brett Hundley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:15)-JMV takes the opening segment to completely cover the Colts disaster vs the Rams to start the season 0-2. He talks about the OL’s continued struggles, play calling near the goal line, Wentz’s injury, and why it’s unacceptable to be at this point in year 5 of Ballard and 4 of Reich. (30:15-43:32)-JMV opens up the phone lines and gets calls about the play calling, Dan Orlovsky saying that Wentz should’ve played the last series, and the decision to leave RT Julie’n Davenport 1v1 vs Aaron Donald (43:32-1:13:42)-Jake Query joins JMV and they talk about Frank Reich’s Monday morning press conference, why Jacob Eason is like the donut tire for your car, why Chris Ballard should be sending Andrew Luck a Thank You card every year, and how long until Ballard’s good will with fans runs out. (1:13:42-1:20:48)-JMV takes some calls and talks about IU’s football loss over the weekend and whether or not they should replace Michael Pennix with Jack Tuttle at QB (1:20:48-1:45:36)-JMV keeps the calls rolling and hears about fan frustration with Nyheim Hines only touching the ball twice all game, if Frank Reich should give up play calling duties, Jacob Eason not being a viable option, and what has happened to the OL and their inability to pass block. (1:45:36-1:58:03)-JMV fires up “Anything Goes” sponsored by Ray’s Trash Service to get some wild Colts takes! (1:58:03-1:59:36)-JMV closes out the show giving away Chris Stapleton tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:38)-JMV opens up the show and dives deep into the announcement that for the 1st time in Hard Knocks history, the Colts will be the subject of an in-season show set to debut in November. JMV relays some info about what he’s heard on how it is going to work, if anyone in the building other than Jim Irsay wanted this, and if he thinks it will good. (28:38-45:59)-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV as they preview the big college and high school matchups including what Michael Pennix Jr IU will get vs Cincinnati, why Purdue has a shot against a struggling Notre Dame team, and a preview of the biggest Week 5 High School Football games. (45:59-1:14:10)-– ESPN’s Mike Wells joins and they talk about Darius Leonard’s comments about his injury and if it will affect him the entire season, why the Colts seem to always be one of the most injured in the NFL, and what it would take to get a Colts W. (1:14:10-1:18:35)-JMV asks the audience whether or not 9 wins would take the AFC South after both the Titans and Colts struggled in Week 1. (1:18:35-1:44:00)-Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins JMV to preview Indiana’s football matchup vs #8 Cincinnati. They talk about the atmosphere expected with the game being sold out for the last month already before diving into the X’s and O’s. Don gives some keys for the Hoosiers that they have to do in order to win the game, what the biggest question mark is still about IU’s team, and what a win would mean for both the IU team and the fanbase. (1:44:00-1:54:19)-JMV welcomes his sports gambling expert Jon Price to get his opinion on what side of the Colts/Rams game should bettors play. He then welcomes the owner of Taylor’s Pub II Kyle to talk about how they had an especially difficult time managing the pandemic being in Marion County (1:54:19-1:57:10)-JMV closes out the show giving away Thomas Rhett tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.