The Ride with JMV Podcast

00:00-PFF Data Scientist Ben Brown joins JMV to get the national perspective on MVP and where Jonathan Taylor is in that group of players, numbers that explain how much better Frank Reich is at calling plays on the 1st offensive series of the game compared to everyone else in the NFL, and the Colts percentage chance to make the playoffs currently and how the number changes with a win or a loss on Sunday. 16:15-Host of Pacers podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV and they discuss the Pacers big win vs the Bulls and why this team is seemingly so hot and cold. They then dive into the roster construction with how they manage who the starters are, Chris Duarte’s shoulder issue, and the Pacers record with Myles playing well and playing poorly. 37:16-Greg Rakestraw joins the show and they start their conversation discussing college athletics including if Butler basketball is in big trouble this season, how to evaluate IUBB, and if Purdue is a national championship contender. They then discuss the Bucket Game and whether IU can pull the upset and if this is the last conference game in a Purdue uniform for David Bell and George Karlaftis. They then finish their discussion with a preview of the Indiana High School Football State Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens the show with where the Colts win vs the Bills ranks in the hierarchy of wins in the Ballard & Reich era, what this tells us about the Colts and their postseason aspirations, how it’s almost impossible to describe the performance by Jonathan Taylor, and why the Colts need to keep up momentum vs the Bucs next Sunday. 29:32-JMV opens up the phone lines to talk about Carson Wentz, the offensive line in pass protection, and the impact the weather had on both the Colts and the Bills throwing the ball as well as what the Colts can do in the AFC that doesn’t have a dominant team. 40:50-JMV returns with Jonathan Taylor’s TD reception in the 1st quarter and explains why that was the single best reception of his career. He then takes a call about the Colts WR group and how they can scheme help for Michael Pittman Jr. 46:37-More fan reaction rolls in as JMV gets calls about Jonathan Taylor’s spot in the MVP conversation, the formula for the Colts getting underdog road wins going all the way back to Andrew Luck & Trent Richardson in San Francisco, and the playoff seeding in the AFC. 1:09:02-JMV keeps the calls rolling with a discussion about Frank Reich’s play calling and why he didn’t call games this way in some close losses early in the season. 1:22:07-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about whether or not yesterday’s win was the “cleanest” Colts win of the Reich and Ballard era, Frank Reich admitting that yesterday meant a little more than every other game, if this win proved to the players that they were legit, and if the OL is back to their mashing ways.  1:49:16-JMV gets a call about if the Colts can continue giving JT 30+ carries and HBO being in the studio with JMV earlier. 1:56:43-JMV closes out the show discussing his final JMV Takeover from last Saturday night! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show with his final keys to the game for the Colts on Sunday and his prediction for what he thinks will happen.  25:21-JMV opens up the phone lines to talk about the Pacers and why it seems like this team has no identity and the struggles Rick Carlisle is having forming a solid rotation. 41:28-Colts Radio Sideline Reporter Larra Overton surprises JMV at his remote to talk about the Colts clean injury report, saving Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor’s voice vs the Jets, and more! 46:44-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to talk about what you can take from last year’s loss to the Bills for the Colts vs the game on Sunday, what it means for Xavier Rhodes that he will rotate in with the other CB’s on Sunday and what that tells us about his play this year, and the most important position group for the Colts will be. 1:11:17-Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins JMV to talk about the impressive IUBB win vs St. Johns, how Mike Woodson has positively impacted Trayce Jackson-Davis, and the biggest weaknesses of this team that still needs answered. They then talk about football and the level of disappointment in this season and what they have to play for in the final 2 weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show with his thoughts and review of the premiere episode of the Colts on Hard Knocks and what he thought was a hit and a miss. He then gives his thoughts on IU getting a big non-conference win vs St. Johns, why he didn’t agree with the St. Johns player getting ejected, and why he hated the student section chant. He closed it out with the Pacers disaster vs Detroit and what is wrong with the offense. 29:14-Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joined JMV to talk about the key plays in IU vs St. Johns that came through for the Hoosiers. They then discuss freshman Tamar Bates and what he can give IU going forward as a top tier recruit, and what stands out about IU this season compared to last year. 43:08-JMV and Brent Holverson make their Week 11 NFL picks against the spread! 1:11:41-JMV gets questions and calls about the Pacers and why this team has been so disappointing even after last year’s train wreck. He then gets a call about Bally Sports not being able to be seen on streaming services and why it’s killing fandom. 1:23:47-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV and they talked about if there was shown enough true “behind the scenes” content and their favorite parts of the show. They then discuss the upcoming game vs the Bills and if this is the healthiest they have been all season with 0 players on the injury report and if they HAVE to win one of the next 2 and why the Bills haven’t proved themselves this season either. 1:46:06- JMV is rejoined by Brent Holverson and JMV explains why he can't eat at remotes and where the duo will be next Wednesday with Thanksgiving on Thursday. 1:53:59-JMV closes out the show giving away Tears for Fears tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-– Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joined JMV to talk about the key plays in IU vs St. Johns that came through for the Hoosiers. They then discuss freshman Tamar Bates and what he can give IU going forward as a top tier recruit, and what stands out about IU this season compared to last year. 12:49-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV and they talked about if there was shown enough true “behind the scenes” content and their favorite parts of the show. They then discuss the upcoming game vs the Bills and if this is the healthiest they have been all season with 0 players on the injury report and if they HAVE to win one of the next 2 and why the Bills haven’t proved themselves this season either. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up his show discussing the Pacers upcoming stretch of the Pistons, Hornets, and Pelicans. He makes the case that they need to go 3-0 to get to .500 on the season. He then talks about the premiere of Hard Knocks and HBO. He asks how many people will get HBO just for this and the history of some of his favorite HBO shows. 26:14-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about the premiere of Hard Knocks and whether or not anyone in the Colts has seen the 1st episode already, Matt having to buy HBO if the Colts don’t give him a special link to watch, and what they have done with him so far. 46:03-Former Pacer and Bally Sports Indiana Analyst Eddie Gill joins JMV to talk about how the Pacers couldn’t get their offense going in the 4th quarter vs NYK, who the go to guy needs to be for this Pacers team to be most successful, and why the Eastern Conference seems like it’s on drugs right now compared to preseason predictions. 1:08:13-JMV starts the segment with the Monument Circle “tree” lit up a week early for about 5 minutes and then takes calls about the Colts and their matchup with Buffalo 1:18:58-Kevin Bowen from “Kevin & Query” joins JMV to talk about what they are most intrigued by with the Colts being featured on Hard Knocks, what this Sunday will teach everyone about this Colts team, if the Colts are getting beat or beating themselves, is Darius Leonard is a liability for the defense at times, and if the bye week placement hurts or helps them. 1:50:00-JMV can’t remember a sports announcer from the early 00’s and Greg Rakestraw calls in to save the day. He then talks about Ted Kitchel being on the IUBB broadcast with Don Fischer 1:56:51-JMV closes out the show giving away Tears for Fears tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about the premiere of Hard Knocks and whether or not anyone in the Colts has seen the 1st episode already, Matt having to buy HBO if the Colts don’t give him a special link to watch, and what they have done with him so far. 18:14-Former Pacer and Bally Sports Indiana Analyst Eddie Gill joins JMV to talk about how the Pacers couldn’t get their offense going in the 4th quarter vs NYK, who the go to guy needs to be for this Pacers team to be most successful, and why the Eastern Conference seems like it’s on drugs right now compared to preseason predictions. 37:20-Kevin Bowen from “Kevin & Query” joins JMV to talk about what they are most intrigued by with the Colts being featured on Hard Knocks, what this Sunday will teach everyone about this Colts team, if the Colts are getting beat or beating themselves, is Darius Leonard is a liability for the defense at times, and if the bye week placement hurts or helps them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show with what is at stakes for the Colts if they go 2-0, 1-1, or 0-2 for their next two games vs the Bills and Bucs and how they can repeat the Jags defensive effort vs Josh Allen. He then talks about the Pacers disappointing 4th quarter vs the Knicks in a loss and why Myles Turner haters need to shut up. 28:40-Do-it-all sports broadcaster Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the results from last Friday night High School Football, if any teams that traveled across the state were able to win, what IU and Butler will learn after this week facing St. John’s and Michigan State respectively, and if there is a better chance that Purdue makes the Final 4 or if IU makes the NCAA Tournament and wins a game. 44:38-– “The Scientist” PFF Data Scientist and Betting Analyst Ben Brown joins JMV to talk about the Colts playoff percentages with a win vs the Bills, where the defense is ranked according to PFF, how Jacksonville was able to bottle up Josh Allen and the Bills, the single key to the Colts vs Bills, and Kwity Paye being the #1 ranked defensive rookie according to PFF. 1:05:16-Director of HBO Hard Knocks Steve Trout joins JMV to explain what Colts fans should be expecting in the debut episode tomorrow night, how much the Colts have had a say in the content, the story of how the Colts were chosen for the 1st in-season Hard Knocks, and JMV makes a request that would give him an all-time “sports arousal” 1:25:14-JMV fires up “Anything Goes” presented by Ray’s Trash Service! He gets calls on IUFB being an embarrassment, the environment in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Frank Reich decision making, and where in the world is Colts camp standout Mike Strachan. 1:52:06-JMV keeps “Anything Goes” going! 2:03:01-JMV closes out the show giving away Tears for Fears tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Director of HBO Hard Knocks Steve Trout joins JMV to explain what Colts fans should be expecting in the debut episode tomorrow night, how much the Colts have had a say in the content, the story of how the Colts were chosen for the 1st in-season Hard Knocks, and JMV makes a request that would give him an all-time “sports arousal” 16:04-“The Scientist” PFF Data Scientist and Betting Analyst Ben Brown joins JMV to talk about the Colts playoff percentages with a win vs the Bills, where the defense is ranked according to PFF, how Jacksonville was able to bottle up Josh Allen and the Bills, the single key to the Colts vs Bills, and Kwity Paye being the #1 ranked defensive rookie according to PFF. 33:34-Do-it-all sports broadcaster Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the results from last Friday night High School Football, if any teams that traveled across the state were able to win, what IU and Butler will learn after this week facing St. John’s and Michigan State respectively, and if there is a better chance that Purdue makes the Final 4 or if IU makes the NCAA Tournament and wins a game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV gives his full thoughts about the Colts win vs Jacksonville. He dives into the positives, the negatives, and what the Colts need to do in the near future to guarantee a good shot at the playoffs in a congested AFC. 30:31-JMV opens up the phone lines and takes questions about whether or not the Colts are actually bad and only a little better than the bottom teams of the NFL, if TJ McConnell is the Pacers MVP so far, and if Goga Bitadze is a bust. 43:17-Jake Query from Kevin & Query on The Fan joins JMV and they talk about the origin of the phrase “nut cutting time”, what type of team the Colts are, what happened in the 2nd half to the OL, if Chris Ballard or Matt Eberflus are more to blame for the defense, and if Jonathan Taylor can surpass Edge as the #1 RB in Indianapolis Colts history. 1:12:21-JMV gets some phone calls to talk about Carson Wentz throwing left handed, Frank Reich’s play calling in the 2nd half, and the pass rush. 1:23:15- The Athletic’s Stephen Holder joins JMV to discuss why this game for the Colts is hard to react to, what was wrong with the pass offense, what Frank Reich is trying to do with Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines’s usage, if the Colts will continue with Michael Badgley or go back to Rodrigo Blankenship, and if Isaiah Rodgers has passed Xavier Rhodes on the depth chart. 1:48:30-JMV fires up a round of “Anything Goes” presented by Ray’s Trash Service! 2:00:28-JMV closes out the show giving away Tears for Fears tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Jake Query from Kevin & Query on The Fan joins JMV and they talk about the origin of the phrase “nut cutting time”, what type of team the Colts are, what happened in the 2nd half to the OL, if Chris Ballard or Matt Eberflus are more to blame for the defense, and if Jonathan Taylor can surpass Edge as the #1 RB in Indianapolis Colts history. 27:14-The Athletic’s Stephen Holder joins JMV to discuss why this game for the Colts is hard to react to, what was wrong with the pass offense, what Frank Reich is trying to do with Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines’s usage, if the Colts will continue with Michael Badgley or go back to Rodrigo Blankenship, and if Isaiah Rodgers has passed Xavier Rhodes on the depth chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-After an action packed Pacers vs Jazz game JMV recaps the best Pacers win of the season, his thoughts on the Turner vs Gobert “scuffle” and why he fully supports Turner and his play this season so far.  27:44-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV to preview the biggest games in High School Football this weekend starting with Roncalli vs Mount Vernon, Brebauf vs Norwell, Westfield vs Carroll, Center Grove vs Lawrence North, and more! They finish their conversation with some college basketball discussion and how much coaches take from the results of early season games. 44:40-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV and they talk about Myles Turner not taking anything from Gobert, they speculate on when TJ Warren could return to the court, and TJ McConnell being the energy guy for the team. They then talk about the Colts and whether or not they can really blow this game, the top end talent in the AFC, and what they have to do down the stretch to make the playoffs. 1:08:27-Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins JMV to give his thoughts on IU’s opening win vs Eastern Michigan, what he knows about their next game vs Northern Illinois and  if IUFB will be able to get a win vs Rutgers and if one of the 2 injured QB’s may return. 1:17:45-Host of Pacers podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV to give his thoughts on the Pacers most impressive win this season, what he meant with his tweet saying that the Pacers have become “ok with losing”, the floor and ceiling of this team, and the one piece they’re missing to go to the next level in the East. 1:40:35-Coaches Tavern Owner Tom Sutton joins JMV to talk about their specials on the menu and what else is new at Coaches! 1:49:46-JMV closes out the show giving away Dierks Bentley tickets!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV and they talk about Myles Turner not taking anything from Gobert, they speculate on when TJ Warren could return to the court, and TJ McConnell being the energy guy for the team. They then talk about the Colts and whether or not they can really blow this game, the top end talent in the AFC, and what they have to do down the stretch to make the playoffs. 22:47-Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer joins JMV to give his thoughts on IU’s opening win vs Eastern Michigan, what he knows about their next game vs Northern Illinois and  if IUFB will be able to get a win vs Rutgers and if one of the 2 injured QB’s may return. 31:24-Host of Pacers podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV to give his thoughts on the Pacers most impressive win this season, what he meant with his tweet saying that the Pacers have become “ok with losing”, the floor and ceiling of this team, and the one piece they’re missing to go to the next level in the East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show joined by breakout Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr to talk about how he’s doing on the goals he set for himself the last time he was on with JMV in March, his chemistry with Carson Wentz, what Jonathan Taylor’s running ability does for the passing offense, if he compares himself to other WR’s in his draft class, and if players are happy with where the offense is right now. 29:26-Pacers Postgame Show Host Eddie White surprises JMV with the new Pacers “city” jerseys before they’re available for the public! 42:29-– JMV, Brent Holverson, and Joe’s Grille co-owner Ryan Miller make their Week 10 NFL picks against the spread! 1:11:58-After the Pacers loss to the Nuggets JMV is asked about Myles Turner and what is wrong with this team at the moment. 1:22:27-Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV to talk about Wentz popping up on the injury report with an illness, if the win against the Bills will focus the Colts even more vs the Jags, placing blame on why the defense has regressed this season vs last, the status of TY Hilton, and if we may have seen Blankenship’s last kick in Indy. 1:49:18-JMV is rejoined by Brent Holverson to talk about the storylines for Week 10 of the NFL season 1:55:27-JMV closes out the show giving away Dierks Bentley tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00- Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr to talk about how he’s doing on the goals he set for himself the last time he was on with JMV in March, his chemistry with Carson Wentz, what Jonathan Taylor’s running ability does for the passing offense, if he compares himself to other WR’s in his draft class, and if players are happy with where the offense is right now. 14:29-Mike Chappell from CBS4/Fox59 joins JMV to talk about Wentz popping up on the injury report with an illness, if the win against the Bills will focus the Colts even more vs the Jags, placing blame on why the defense has regressed this season vs last, the status of TY Hilton, and if we may have seen Blankenship’s last kick in Indy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.