The Ride with JMV Podcast

(00:00-25:21)-JMV opens the show discussing the NFL and game week! He teases his full season prediction for the 2021 Colts and who will be in/out for Week 1 vs the Seahawks. JMV then gives his thoughts on both IU and Purdue football after the start of CFB season and why IU fans are already crushed about a hopeful successful season. (25:21-47:07)-Friend of the Show Jake Query joins JMV and they start out with Indiana’s disappointing effort vs Iowa and if it should put a damper on the season for the outlook of IU seasons, what they have to do to get the train back on tracks, and the mindset of the IUFB fan. They then talk about the Colts season and Jake gives his season prediction for the 2021 Colts. (47:07-1:09:48)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to talk about a couple of the under covered stories in the NFL that are leaking into the season, how the Seahawks have reworked some deals with guys that were holding out, if the Colts will be able to run the ball vs Seattle, and why Carson Wentz has the most pressure on him compared to any other player in the NFL. (1:09:48-1:23:12)-JMV opens up the phone lines to get fan opinions on whether the Colts will start the year 2-0, 0-2, or 1-1 and if a win at Tennessee in Week 3 would make an 0-2 start palatable. (1:23:12-1:48:58)-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to break down CFB in the state of Indiana including whether or not IU fans should be worried about Michael Pennix Jr’s poor play, why beating Oregon State was a much needed win for Purdue and Jeff Brohm, and what we learned from Week 3 of the Indiana High School football weekend. (1:48:58-2:01:34)-Ray’s Trash Service joins on as the sponsor for “Anything Goes”! JMV gets asked about if he’s a long lost relative of a caller, how he got the JMV nickname, and more. (2:01:34-2:03:17)-JMV closes out the show giving away Lynyrd Skynyrd tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-19:56)-Friend of the Show Jake Query joins JMV and they start out with Indiana’s disappointing effort vs Iowa and if it should put a damper on the season for the outlook of IU seasons, what they have to do to get the train back on tracks, and the mindset of the IUFB fan. They then talk about the Colts season and Jake gives his season prediction for the 2021 Colts. (19:56-35:19)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to talk about a couple of the under covered stories in the NFL that are leaking into the season, how the Seahawks have reworked some deals with guys that were holding out, if the Colts will be able to run the ball vs Seattle, and why Carson Wentz has the most pressure on him compared to any other player in the NFL. (35:19-59:03)-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to break down CFB in the state of Indiana including whether or not IU fans should be worried about Michael Pennix Jr’s poor play, why beating Oregon State was a much needed win for Purdue and Jeff Brohm, and what we learned from Week 3 of the Indiana High School football weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:35) – For the last time before the start of the Colts season, JMV is in studio on a Friday and opens the show by recapping some conversations he has had this week in regards to IU Football, how important Michael Penix Jr. will be towards the success for the Hoosiers, and sets the table for the rest of the show. (26:35-42:21) – Host of Network Indiana’s Indiana Sports Talk in Bob Lovell joins JMV in his weekly timeslot to recap what he has seen so far through the first two weeks of the high school football season, whether it’s better or not for teams to have cupcake non-conference games or challenge games against some of the top teams, and examines some of the top games going on throughout the state. (42:21-1:07:05) – Mike Wells from ESPN.com is back with JMV on a Friday discussing how this week for the Indianapolis Colts was a trial run for the regular season, his respect for Darius Leonard because he stepped up and answered questions about his vaccination status, and what worries him the most leading up to week one. (1:07:05-1:17:52) – JMV follows up his conversation with Mike Wells by heading to the phone lines by discussing some high school football with a caller and then gets asked a question about IU Football by another caller. (1:17:52-1:48:05) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers in Don Fischer is back with JMV on Friday’s and this week he explains why he loves this IU football team this season, which area of the team is a question mark for him, and what he thinks Stephen Carr will bring to the IU offense from USC. (1:48:05-1:54:31) – As we near the end of today’s show, JMV asks producer Eddie Garrison if he has ever mispronounced a school when giving scoreboard updates on Indiana Sports Talk and tells a story from when he worked with WTHR. (1:54:31-1:56:16) – The show closes out on a Friday with JMV announcing today’s Harrah’s Hoosier Park Race of the Day Winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-12:19) – Host of Network Indiana’s Indiana Sports Talk in Bob Lovell joins JMV in his weekly timeslot to recap what he has seen so far through the first two weeks of the high school football season, whether it’s better or not for teams to have cupcake non-conference games or challenge games against some of the top teams, and examines some of the top games going on throughout the state. (12:19-33:05) – Mike Wells from ESPN.com is back with JMV on a Friday discussing how this week for the Indianapolis Colts was a trial run for the regular season, his respect for Darius Leonard because he stepped up and answered questions about his vaccination status, and what worries him the most leading up to week one. (33:05-1:00:32) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers in Don Fischer is back with JMV on Friday’s and this week he explains why he loves this IU football team this season, which area of the team is a question mark for him, and what he thinks Stephen Carr will bring to the IU offense from USC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:27) – JMV opens up today’s show by discussing the comments made by Carson Wentz and Darius Leonard about their choices to not be vaccinated and shares his opinion on why he doesn’t let vaccination status affect his outlook on things. (24:49-39:10) – SiriusXM and CBS Sports’Danny Kanell joins JMV to preview the start of the college football season by giving his thoughts on how he loves the Indiana Hoosiers, looks at tonight’s slate of College Football games, and previews the biggest game of the week in Georgia vs Clemson. (39:10-59:45) – Head Coach Curt Mallory of the Indiana State Sycamores joins JMV following an exciting week one victory after 600+ days without playing football over Eastern Illinois to explain the emotions that he felt following the win, how much support the program has received so far, and examined the growth of high school football throughout the years. (59:45-1:15:30) – JMV is live from the Winner’s Circle in Indianapolis and is joined by John Lindheimer who is the manager of the sportsbook at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Anderson to give some lines that he likes this weekend, some of the biggest wages that he has seen leading up to the start of college football, and shares some promotions that are going on through Caesars Sportsbook. (1:15:30-1:21:34) – We close out the second hour of today’s edition of the JMV discussing his golf outing that is coming up on October 4th and answers some emails that he’s received throughout the show.   (1:21:34-1:50:51) – CBS4/FOX59’s Mike Chappell makes his weekly stop on the Ride With JMV to give his thoughts on the comments made by Carson Wentz and Darius Leonard in regards to their vaccination status, how the players are taking a big risk in not being vaccinated, and how long he thinks TY Hilton is out. (1:50:51-1:57:05) – As we near the end of today’s show, JMV gives away a pair of tickets for a lucky caller to go see Slipknot and touches on tomorrow’s show. (1:57:05-2:00:27) – The show closes out on a Thursday with JMV announcing today’s Harrah’s Hoosier Park Race of the Day Winner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-11:51) – SiriusXM and CBS Sports’Danny Kanell joins JMV to preview the start of the college football season by giving his thoughts on how he loves the Indiana Hoosiers, looks at tonight’s slate of College Football games, and previews the biggest game of the week in Georgia vs Clemson. (11:51-24:27) – Head Coach Curt Mallory of the Indiana State Sycamores joins JMV following an exciting week one victory after 600+ days without playing football over Eastern Illinois to explain the emotions that he felt following the win, how much support the program has received so far, and examined the growth of high school football throughout the years. (24:27-50:50) – CBS4/FOX59’s Mike Chappell makes his weekly stop on the Ride With JMV to give his thoughts on the comments made by Carson Wentz and Darius Leonard in regards to their vaccination status, how the players are taking a big risk in not being vaccinated, and how long he thinks TY Hilton is out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:13)-JMV starts out the show reacting to the Colts claiming some DB’s and former Texans WR Keke Coutee, who made the practice squad, and the Colts vaccination rate lowering after the roster was cut to 53 teams (25:13-45:53)-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about the Colts roster moves, Chris Ballard meeting with the media for the 1st time since Wentz went on the COVID list and if he will be more outspoken in frustration for the Colts low vaccination numbers compared to Frank Reich. They then talk about brinigning in former Texans WR Keke Coutee on the practice squad and a reminder that he torched the Colts in the regular season last season. (45:53-1:12:56)-Former IUFB Player Matt Surface joins JMV to discuss the excitement for IU football this season. Matt explains why Tom Allen has been able to recruit higher level players, why as a former LB in the Big Ten he has been so impressed with the length of the offensive weapons, the ceiling for this team, and a preview of Iowa vs IU in Week 1. (1:12:56-1:24:42)-JMV takes a couple calls about the Pacers and whether there are some rotation players currently on the roster like Goga Bitadze and either TJ Warren or Caris LeVert that could be on the trade block. (1:24:42-1:53:31)-Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins JMV to go through Chris Ballard’s press conference with the media and why he won’t push players to get vaccinated, the revelation that TY Hilton will miss at least 3 weeks after having neck surgery, and analyzing what players made the 53 man roster, who was signed to the practice squad, and if it is a coincidence that the 3 players that opted out of the season a year ago were cut. (1:53:31-1:58:21)-JMV takes a call about Urban Meyer and the hot water he got in for talking about cutting unvaccinated players (1:58:21-2:02:59)-JMV closes out the show giving away slipknot tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-20:36)-Former IUFB Player Matt Surface joins JMV to discuss the excitement for IU football this season. Matt explains why Tom Allen has been able to recruit higher level players, why as a former LB in the Big Ten he has been so impressed with the length of the offensive weapons, the ceiling for this team, and a preview of Iowa vs IU in Week 1. (20:36-45:32)-Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins JMV to go through Chris Ballard’s press conference with the media and why he won’t push players to get vaccinated, the revelation that TY Hilton will miss at least 3 weeks after having neck surgery, and analyzing what players made the 53 man roster, who was signed to the practice squad, and if it is a coincidence that the 3 players that opted out of the season a year ago were cut. (45:32-1:01:37)-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about the Colts roster moves, Chris Ballard meeting with the media for the 1st time since Wentz went on the COVID list and if he will be more outspoken in frustration for the Colts low vaccination numbers compared to Frank Reich. They then talk about brinigning in former Texans WR Keke Coutee on the practice squad and a reminder that he torched the Colts in the regular season last season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:31)-JMV uses the opening segment to take a wide angle view on the Colts vaccination status. He explains why Wentz is the only player getting heat right now, why he isn’t going to panic like so many others have so far, and if he thinks this will be an issue all season. (29:31-44:23)-– Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to preview the 4 Indiana College Football Schools: Notre Dame, Indiana, Purdue, and Ball State. Which team has the most success? Who finishes the season with the most wins? JMV and Greg go through it all. They then transition to Indiana HSFB and throw around the topic that Cathedral has had the most impressive start to a season in recent history. (44:23-1:10:00)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to go around the NFL and discuss the Patriots cutting Cam Newton and his potential market, why the Jaguars trading Gardner Minshew was a surprise, what the Texans will do with Deshaun Watson, and why he’s flip flopped on who he thinks have the upper hand at the AFC South.  (1:10:00-1:21:29)-JMV questions whether or not someone is growing marijuana on his mom’s property in southern Indiana and if the day will come that it will be legal in Indiana. (1:21:29-1:45:30)-Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins JMV to preview the Boilermakers 2021 Season including what is a “successful” season for Purdue, if the honeymoon with Jeff Brohm is over, how the OL needs to improve, who will have had a more successful college career when it’s all said and done: Rondale Moore or David Bell, and where Bell ranks in America at WR. (1:45:30-1:54:38)-JMV takes a call about the Colts final 53 man roster cuts. Who was a surprise cut, what the Colts will do when Wentz, Pascal, and Kelly return and take up 3 more spots, and some former Colts WR’s that were vying for spots on other teams in the NFL. (1:54:38-2:00:19)-JMV closes out the show giving away Slipknot tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-18:05)-PFF Director of Content Austin Gayle joins JMV to go around the NFL and discuss the Patriots cutting Cam Newton and his potential market, why the Jaguars trading Gardner Minshew was a surprise, what the Texans will do with Deshaun Watson, and why he’s flip flopped on who he thinks have the upper hand at the AFC South.  (18:05-38:49)-Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins JMV to preview the Boilermakers 2021 Season including what is a “successful” season for Purdue, if the honeymoon with Jeff Brohm is over, how the OL needs to improve, who will have had a more successful college career when it’s all said and done: Rondale Moore or David Bell, and where Bell ranks in America at WR. (38:49-51:15)-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to preview the 4 Indiana College Football Schools: Notre Dame, Indiana, Purdue, and Ball State. Which team has the most success? Who finishes the season with the most wins? JMV and Greg go through it all. They then transition to Indiana HSFB and throw around the topic that Cathedral has had the most impressive start to a season in recent history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:06)-JMV starts the show with the big Colts news for the day and the ramification for 3 Colts offensive starters going on the COVID list. He explains the differences in NFL/NFLPA protocol for vaccinated and unvaccinated players and a potential timeline to return to the field. (28:06-39:05)-JMV answers twitter questions about the Colts missing players due to COVID protocols and what it means going forward for the rest of the season. (39:05-1:09:23)-Jake Query from the IMS Radio Network to talk about the Colts news from today and why he isn’t surprised that the Colts are impacted by COVID and the NFL rules. They then talk about the TY Hilton injury rule, when the Colts knew about it and why he was in Detroit for the final preseason game, the most likely member of the WR core to step up, and what Robin Miller did for a group of guys even after his death. (1:09:23-1:16:48)-JMV takes a call about DeForest Buckner’s injured foot and if he will be 100% by the season opener and if IU football will be able to start the season with a big win against Iowa. (1:16:48-1:46:09)-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about what should have been a big practice day for the Colts with both Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson back to full team activities and if that means they both will play week 1. They then talk about Jim Irsay being so outspoken for players getting the vaccine and if the COVID issues the Colts have had so far have had an impact on the locker-room. (1:46:09-1:48:43)-JMV closes out the show giving away Slipknot tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:15)-Jake Query from the IMS Radio Network to talk about the Colts news from today and why he isn’t surprised that the Colts are impacted by COVID and the NFL rules. They then talk about the TY Hilton injury rule, when the Colts knew about it and why he was in Detroit for the final preseason game, the most likely member of the WR core to step up, and what Robin Miller did for a group of guys even after his death. (27:15-52:49)-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about what should have been a big practice day for the Colts with both Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson back to full team activities and if that means they both will play week 1. They then talk about Jim Irsay being so outspoken for players getting the vaccine and if the COVID issues the Colts have had so far have had an impact on the lockerroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:06)-After an emotional show yesterday remembering the life of Robin Miller, JMV thanks everyone for the outpouring of support and appreciation to a great man and a giant of Indianapolis Sports Media. JMV then looks ahead to the Colts 3rd and final preseason game vs Detroit and question whether the Colts philosophy of sitting all the starters is the best way to get the team ready for Week 1. (26:06-48:13)-IU Assistant Basketball Coach Dane Fife joins JMV and tells a hilarious story about what his family did when a bat got inside their house. They then talk some IUBB and what they learned about the team during their time in the Bahamas, why he felt it so important to return to IU after such a long run at MSU, and how IU has embraced NIL. (48:13-1:18:27)-Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they debate whether they agree with Frank Reich resting every starter vs Detroit. They then go around the Colts roster and view the overall health of the roster now that most contributing players will be ready to go for Week 1, if Michael Pitman Jr has had a good enough camp to view him as a #1 receiver, if Ben Banogu has secured a spot on the roster, and if Rock Ya-Sin has improved in camp after a poor season a year ago. (1:18:27-1:23:28)-JMV is surprised when someone sends pizzas to the studios with his resume attached, he then answers questions about some “inside baseball” to hosting a show, and the storm that went through the northside of Indy yesterday. (1:23:28-1:46:01)-JMV takes a call about Robin Miller messing with AJ Foyt at IMS and some of the pranks he would play on people. JMV then talks about his infamous “must win” label and if he is planning on putting his stamp on either of the first 2 games of the Colts season. He goes through every scenario over the first 2 weeks and what 2-0, 1-1, or 0-2 would mean to the Colts win total for the season. (1:46:01-2:00:21)- JMV has a round of Anything Goes (2:00:21-2:01:35)-JMV gives away Zac Brown Band tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-19:39)-IU Assistant Basketball Coach Dane Fife joins JMV and tells a hilarious story about what his family did when a bat got inside their house. They then talk some IUBB and what they learned about the team during their time in the Bahamas, why he felt it so important to return to IU after such a long run at MSU, and how IU has embraced NIL. (19:39-48:45)-Fan Morning Show Host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they debate whether they agree with Frank Reich resting every starter vs Detroit. They then go around the Colts roster and view the overall health of the roster now that most contributing players will be ready to go for Week 1, if Michael Pitman Jr has had a good enough camp to view him as a #1 receiver, if Ben Banogu has secured a spot on the roster, and if Rock Ya-Sin has improved in camp after a poor season a year ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-33:32)-With the news of Racing and Indianapolis Media Legend Robin Miller, JMV is joined by Jake Query of the IMS Radio Network to talk about his legacy and what he meant to the Indianapolis sports fan. They then trade stories about some of the great things Robin Miller did during his life that encapsulated who he was.   (33:32-41:23)-JMV takes some calls from fans of Robin Miller as they share stories about meeting him and the impact he had on them through his writing. (41:23-1:09:24)-Colts Radio Analyst Rick Venturi joins JMV to talk about his relationship with Robin Miller and how they went from adversaries while Rick was a Colts coach and Robin was a columnist at the IndyStar to great friends. Rick and JMV then dive into some Colts training camp observations and Rick explains why he’s optimistic about Carson Wentz playing in Week 1 and being a top tier NFL QB again, how uneasy he feels about the LT until Erik Fisher returns, and Rick’s thoughts on the Eason vs Ehlinger battle. (1:09:24-1:24:58)-Colts S Julian Blackmon joins JMV to go through his 2nd Colts training camp, how his routine to get ready has changed after his ACL injury 2 years ago, why he’s taken on the mantle of team leader for the secondary, and what he thinks the defense needs to perfect in order to be a top defense in the NFL. (1:24:58-1:53:14)-One of Robin Miller’s closest friends Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV to tell stories about the time they had to hitchhike in Atlantic City together, what he would carry to dinner to help him tell stories, Jim Irsay sitting down with Mike and Robin in the late 80s, and the time the Franklin College Women’s basketball team challenged Robin to a game due to an article he wrote about them. (1:53:14-1:56:53)-JMV reflects on the news of the day and the outpouring of support from listeners that valued Robin Miller like so many of his friends. (1:56:53-2:01:51)-JMV closes out the show giving away Zac Brown Band tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.