The Ride with JMV Podcast

(00:00-27:42)-JMV starts the show with the latest on the backup QB competition between Eason and Ehlinger. JMV explains why he thinks the Colts are giving Ehlinger every opportunity to win the job throughout training camp so far and why the preseason game vs Carolina will go a long way in who wins the battle. The Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor then joins JMV and they start by discussing the MLB Field of Dreams game and why the MLB did a great job with it. They then get into some Colts conversation and talk about why the inability to field the starting OL has hurt the offense. They close it out by talking about Rookie WR Michael Strachan and how he seemingly has come out of nowhere to be one of the most impressive WR’s in camp so far, and Matt’s prediction for who on the defense will be a breakout star. (27:42-44:19)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV and Wells refuses to sing for his usual “slow jam re-entry” due to his present company so they dive right into Colts discussion and Mike says that Ehlinger has the edge over Eason right now, he discloses who the best WR has been in camp so far, and the theme of the defense has been in their practices vs the Panthers. (44:19-1:09:55)-JMV opens up the phone lines to talk about the injury timeline for Wentz and whether or not the Colts should hold off on bringing him back if either Eason or Ehlinger play well so the Colts can keep their 1st round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. (1:09:55-1:23:02)-JMV brings on 1075 The Fan’s Brendan King for an update from Colts camp including who is taking 1st team QB reps, how the Colts WR’s look vs the Panthers 1st team DBs, and who is in and out of practice. (1:23:02-1:45:50)-JMV is joined by Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell for a preview of the IHSAA Football season including some of the teams we expect to be fighting for a state championship, if from a coach’s perspective the transfer portal changes how you coach your team, and why NIL was a necessary change for the NCAA. (1:45:50-1:51:54)-JMV brings back Brendan King for an update at Colts camp including a great day from WR Michael Strachan, 3 fights breaking out, and a surprise visit from a certain former Eagles Head Coach. JMV then brings Chris Lytle to talk about a bare knuckle boxing league and his MMA career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-13:50)-The Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor then joins JMV and they start by discussing the MLB Field of Dreams game and why the MLB did a great job with it. They then get into some Colts conversation and talk about why the inability to field the starting OL has hurt the offense. They close it out by talking about Rookie WR Michael Strachan and how he seemingly has come out of nowhere to be one of the most impressive WR’s in camp so far, and Matt’s prediction for who on the defense will be a breakout star. (13:50-27:53)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV and Wells refuses to sing for his usual “slow jam re-entry” due to his present company so they dive right into Colts discussion and Mike says that Ehlinger has the edge over Eason right now, he discloses who the best WR has been in camp so far, and the theme of the defense has been in their practices vs the Panthers. (27:53-42:05)- JMV is joined by Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell for a preview of the IHSAA Football season including some of the teams we expect to be fighting for a state championship, if from a coach’s perspective the transfer portal changes how you coach your team, and why NIL was a necessary change for the NCAA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25;09)-JMV starts out the show with Jim Irsay’s comments about Carson Wentz on the Dan Patrick Show and his availability for week 1. Why it seems like the Colts weren’t happy for that report to come out and the pressure it now puts on Carson Wentz to be ready Week 1. Mark McAlister, the President of the Wings and Wheels Foundation joins JMV to talk about the Foundation and their goal to help underfunded drivers get behind the wheel. (25:09-44:19)-Covering the Colts for CBS4/Fox59 Mike Chappell joins to explain why the report by Chris Mortenson was premature and it’s impossible to know when Wentz/Nelson will return because they haven’t even started rehab on the foot yet, why Wentz’s timeline to return is more impactful in a decision for the Colts to bring in a veteran QB rather than Eason & Ehlinger, and why the competition between Ehlinger and Eason means that Eason hasn’t performed like the Colts had hoped. (44:19-1:09:35)-7 time trans-am champion and 2nd in the Superstar Racing Experience Ernie Francis Jr. joins JMV to tell his story about how he’s accomplished so much at such the young age of 23, what his goals are going forward, and his weekend in Iowa as a guest of Tony Stewart and what he expects. (1:09:35-1:19:49)-JMV brings on Driver & Coach for Future Star Racing Sarah Fisher joins JMV to talk about the merging between IndyCar and NASCAR at IMS this weekend, how she got started with Future Star Racing along with Al Unser Jr, and how her shop in Speedway has grown with the shops and restaurants going up around IMS. (1:19:49-1:30:35)-2 time Indy 500 Champion Al Unser Jr. joins JMV to talk about his involvement in the Wings and Wheel Foundation, his message to young drivers today that ask him for advice, and his thoughts on Bob Jenkins and the legendary call of his Indy 500 win in 1992 after Bob’s passing earlier this week. (1:30:35-1:37:08)-JMV closes out the show talking with John Rich from Big & Rich! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-16:08)-Covering the Colts for CBS4/Fox59 Mike Chappell joins to explain why the report by Chris Mortenson was premature and it’s impossible to know when Wentz/Nelson will return because they haven’t even started rehab on the foot yet, why Wentz’s timeline to return is more impactful in a decision for the Colts to bring in a veteran QB rather than Eason & Ehlinger, and why the competition between Ehlinger and Eason means that Eason hasn’t performed like the Colts had hoped. (16:08-26:56)-7 time trans-am champion and 2nd in the Superstar Racing Experience Ernie Francis Jr. joins JMV to tell his story about how he’s accomplished so much at such the young age of 23, what his goals are going forward, and his weekend in Iowa as a guest of Tony Stewart and what he expects. (26:56-35:54)-2 time Indy 500 Champion Al Unser Jr. joins JMV to talk about his involvement in the Wings and Wheel Foundation, his message to young drivers today that ask him for advice, and his thoughts on Bob Jenkins and the legendary call of his Indy 500 win in 1992 after Bob’s passing earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:31)-JMV spends the opening segment getting into the latest Colts news with DE Kwity Paye injuring his ankle, the report by Chris Mortenson that Wentz and Nelson are expected to play Week 1 vs Seattle, and Frank Reich and Chris Ballard getting contract extensions until 2026. He puts out a twitter poll about whether or not fans are happy about the extensions and why Jim Irsay has such strong belief in them to win a Super Bowl. (28:31-41:30)-JMV is joined by Colts OL Danny Pinter to talk about what position he’s been repping during training camp, if he’s comfortable playing all 5 positions on the OL, and his alma mater Ball State receiving some votes for the AP preseason top 25 rankings. (41:30-1:13:43)-107.5 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen joins JMV and he starts out by telling the story about how he almost hit Frank Reich on his drive over to Grand Park at 6:30 this morning. They then talk about Kwity Paye going down with an ankle injury and the potential severity of it. They then talk about Reich and Ballard receiving extensions and if they’re warranted or not. They close out their Colts conversation talking about the Mortenson report saying Wentz and Nelson are expected to play week 1 and why it was put out there before they could even begin rehab. (1:13:43-1:21:21)-JMV answers questions and wonders who leaked to Chris Mortenson the story about Wentz and Nelson being ready for week 1 (1:21:21-1:46:12)-IMS President Doug Boles joins JMV to talk about the exciting weekend of a combo IndyCar & NASCAR weekend at IMS and who’s idea it was, if it’s a minor miracle to have both leagues at IMS on the same weekend, if this helps with the crossover for drivers to race both cars, the success of IndyCar in Nashville, and Doug speaks about the life and impact of legendary racing announcer Bob Jenkins. (1:46:12-1:57:05)-JMV talks about the Pacers summer league games so far and how impressed he has been by Chris Duarte to be an instant impact player for the Pacers in his rookie season. (1:57:05-1:59:43)-JMV closes out the show giving away Dave Matthews Band tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-8:52)-JMV is joined by Colts OL Danny Pinter to talk about what position he’s been repping during training camp, if he’s comfortable playing all 5 positions on the OL, and his alma mater Ball State receiving some votes for the AP preseason top 25 rankings. (8:52-30:57)-IMS President Doug Boles joins JMV to talk about the exciting weekend of a combo IndyCar & NASCAR weekend at IMS and who’s idea it was, if it’s a minor miracle to have both leagues at IMS on the same weekend, if this helps with the crossover for drivers to race both cars, the success of IndyCar in Nashville, and Doug speaks about the life and impact of legendary racing announcer Bob Jenkins. (30:57-1:01:27)-107.5 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen joins JMV and he starts out by telling the story about how he almost hit Frank Reich on his drive over to Grand Park at 6:30 this morning. They then talk about Kwity Paye going down with an ankle injury and the potential severity of it. They then talk about Reich and Ballard receiving extensions and if they’re warranted or not. They close out their Colts conversation talking about the Mortenson report saying Wentz and Nelson are expected to play week 1 and why it was put out there before they could even begin rehab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:26)-JMV starts out the show with the news that Ehlinger and Eason are now splitting 1st team QB reps. He declares it one of the worst QB battles in the NFL. He then talks about  the return of Hard Knocks on HBO and why a season on the Colts during a couple of the Luck years would’ve been gold. (23:26-42:51)-Preseason TV Voice of the Colts Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the lack of consistency from Jacob Eason, the throw that makes the coaches swoon, why it’s a positive that the Colts haven’t felt the need to bring in a veteran QB, and why the join practices and preseason game vs the Panthers will be telling about who will be QB1 to start the regular season. (42:51-1:11:58)-Director of Content for PFF Austin Gayle joins JMV to kick off his season long Tuesday appearances by getting his initial opinion on Wentz and the Colts, why the core of the Colts costing so much money it may require a rookie QB contract in the future, and why the Titans are currently division winner favorites. They then go around the NFL and touch on the Browns being a top offense, who will push the Bucs in the NFC, and some young QB’s in the AFC that may take a jump forward this year. (1:11:58-1:20:13)-JMV answers a question about how long the Colts can afford to have either Eason or Ehlinger start before the postseason is a lost cause. (1:20:13-1:49:15)-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to explain why if either Eason or Ehlinger start games in the regular season the Colts won’t be led by a QB that’s ready for NFL play. They then talk about whether it was an accident that Darius Leonard came back to practice right off of signing his new deal, and why it’s visible to see the energy in the Colts defense when Leonard is out there compared to when he’s not. (1:49:15-1:56:44)-JMV reacts to the great ratings for IndyCar on NBC for the Nashville race. He then reacts to a tweet about Ballard not providing depth at the LT position after Costanzo’s retirement. (1:56:44-2:00:08)-JMV closes out the show giving away Dave Matthews Band tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:36)-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to explain why if either Eason or Ehlinger start games in the regular season the Colts won’t be led by a QB that’s ready for NFL play. They then talk about whether it was an accident that Darius Leonard came back to practice right off of signing his new deal, and why it’s visible to see the energy in the Colts defense when Leonard is out there compared to when he’s not. (25:36-47:54)-Director of Content for PFF Austin Gayle joins JMV to kick off his season long Tuesday appearances by getting his initial opinion on Wentz and the Colts, why the core of the Colts costing so much money it may require a rookie QB contract in the future, and why the Titans are currently division winner favorites. They then go around the NFL and touch on the Browns being a top offense, who will push the Bucs in the NFC, and some young QB’s in the AFC that may take a jump forward this year. (47:54-1:04:10)-Preseason TV Voice of the Colts Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the lack of consistency from Jacob Eason, the throw that makes the coaches swoon, why it’s a positive that the Colts haven’t felt the need to bring in a veteran QB, and why the join practices and preseason game vs the Panthers will be telling about who will be QB1 to start the regular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:38)-JMV starts out the show with a wide variety of topics including the Hall of Fame ceremonies over the weekend, the Pacers 13th overall pick Chris Duarte making his summer league debut in impressive fashion, Team USA taking home the gold medal in the Olympics, and his thoughts on the pressure Darius Leonard has now after his big extension. (29:38-40:21)-JMV answers twitter questions about Jacob Eason and a call about whether or not it’s a good idea for the Colts to throw Eason into the fire and risk burning him and his psyche long term. (40:21-1:08:34)-Former Colts DB best known for his INT of Tom Brady in the 2006 AFC Championship Game Marlin Jackson joins JMV to talk about his experience in Canton over the weekend to celebrate Edge and Peyton’s Hall of Fame induction, why the Colts players from the Manning era view that even more fondly years removed, his run in with Tom Brady and whether or not they talked about the 2006 AFC Championship game INT, and why that pick still follows and will always be a major part of his life. (1:08:34-1:20:45)-JMV takes a call about IUFB and if Peyton Manning would one day be NFL Commissioner  (1:20:45-1:52:33)-Jake Query from the IMS Radio Network joins JMV to talk about the IndyCar race in downtown Nashville. They discuss some of the things that they need to improve upon in the future, their hatred of the electric scooters, if there is a buzz around the racing weekend at IMS with both IndyCar and NASCAR in Indianapolis, and if there could ever be a race throughout downtown Indianapolis. They close out the conversation with a tribute to legendary voice of the Indy 500 Bob Jenkins. (1:52:33-1:55:18)-JMV takes a few minutes to talk about Bob Jenkins and his legacy for racing. (1:55:18-1:58:08)-JMV closes out the show giving away Dave Matthews Band tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-22:12)-Former Colts DB best known for his INT of Tom Brady in the 2006 AFC Championship Game Marlin Jackson joins JMV to talk about his experience in Canton over the weekend to celebrate Edge and Peyton’s Hall of Fame induction, why the Colts players from the Manning era view that even more fondly years removed, his run in with Tom Brady and whether or not they talked about the 2006 AFC Championship game INT, and why that pick still follows and will always be a major part of his life. (22:12-52:27)-Jake Query from the IMS Radio Network joins JMV to talk about the IndyCar race in downtown Nashville. They discuss some of the things that they need to improve upon in the future, their hatred of the electric scooters, if there is a buzz around the racing weekend at IMS with both IndyCar and NASCAR in Indianapolis, and if there could ever be a race throughout downtown Indianapolis. They close out the conversation with a tribute to legendary voice of the Indy 500 Bob Jenkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:55)-JMV starts the show by brining on Pacers G TJ McConnell to talk about his 4 year extension to stay in Indiana, if he was close to signing anywhere else, what he thinks of Rick Carlisle as the new Head Coach, what the #1 thing he’s been working on this summer is, why he thinks Pacer fans love him so much, and if he would like to be the starting point guard.  (29:55-38:08)-JMV answers twitter and email questions about TJ McConnell with his intensity on the court and his importance for the team. (38:08-1:06:40)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins and they send out the bat signal to get Babyface on the show before the Indiana State Fair. They then switch to some Colts conversation and Mike explains why he thinks Sam Ehlinger has had a better camp than Jacob Eason, why Darius Leonard hasn’t been back on the field yet and if it has anything to do with his contract, if Nelson or Wentz will be back first, and they close it out with some Pacers discussion (1:06:40-1:15:31)-JMV takes a call about the Pacers musical chairs and if it seems like they are going to run it back with the same team after Myles Turner posted a photo of him working out with Rick Carlisle. (1:15:31-1:36:55)-JMV is joined by Colts WR Zach Pascal to talk about getting used to Jacob Eason at QB, he provides comparisons to a Eason thrown ball vs Rivers, if a lot of the young players are asking him advice now, why a play in 2018 vs NE sticks in his mind and still dictates how he plays, and what he was able to do for his mom this offseason. (1:36:55-1:45:54)-JMV brings on the Manager at O’reillys to talk about their specials and the development of Speedway around IMS. He then talks about the Reds and the return of some key players down the stretch of the regular season. (1:45:54-1:52:22)-JMV closes out the show and explains the most recent news with Robin Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-15:03)- Pacers G TJ McConnell to talk about his 4 year extension to stay in Indiana, if he was close to signing anywhere else, what he thinks of Rick Carlisle as the new Head Coach, what the #1 thing he’s been working on this summer is, why he thinks Pacer fans love him so much, and if he would like to be the starting point guard.  (15:03-25:47)-JMV is joined by Colts WR Zach Pascal to talk about getting used to Jacob Eason at QB, he provides comparisons to a Eason thrown ball vs Rivers, if a lot of the young players are asking him advice now, why a play in 2018 vs NE sticks in his mind and still dictates how he plays, and what he was able to do for his mom this offseason. (25:47-50:50)-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins and they send out the bat signal to get Babyface on the show before the Indiana State Fair. They then switch to some Colts conversation and Mike explains why he thinks Sam Ehlinger has had a better camp than Jacob Eason, why Darius Leonard hasn’t been back on the field yet and if it has anything to do with his contract, if Nelson or Wentz will be back first, and they close it out with some Pacers discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:59)-JMV starts the show on a Colts off day talking about the Colts and fans patience for Jacob Eason to show whether he can fill in for Wentz to start the regular season. He then talks about the upcoming Hall of Fame inductions of Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James and why fans in Indy will be counting the mentions by Manning of Indy compared to the Broncos. (27:59-41:05)-JMV opens up the phone calls and gets one from a fan still upset Jim Irsay cut Peyton Manning and thinks Manning doesn’t embrace Indy like he used to because of it. (41:05-1:09:20)-Jake Query joins JMV to talk about the upcoming IndyCar race in Nashville for the 1st time and if there is a buzz in Nashville for the race. They then talk about if whether Manning still holds a grudge against the Colts for cutting him in 2012, why Edge was one of the most misunderstood athletes in Indianapolis ever, and they then talk about the shooting star career of Astros pitcher J.R. Richard in the late 70s on his death. (1:09:20-1:21:25)-JMV takes a couple phone calls and they talk about some of the best “what if” athletes of all time. (1:21:25-1:49:18)-Covering the Colts for Fox59/CBS4 Mike Chappell joins JMV and they start the conversation talking about Peyton Manning. Mike explains why Peyton doesn’t forget things and what his speech will be like. They then talk about if the Colts can afford to lose their first two games of the season, the Colts bringing in a veteran safety for a workout, and the latest with the kicking competition. (1:49:18-1:56:21)-JMV gets a couple calls that disagree with what Mike Chappell had to say about Jacob Eason and Peyton Manning and why the excuse that the Colts couldn’t afford to keep Manning and the rest of the team are untrue. (1:56:21-2:06:01)-JMV closes out the show giving away concert tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:24)-Jake Query joins JMV to talk about the upcoming IndyCar race in Nashville for the 1st time and if there is a buzz in Nashville for the race. They then talk about if whether Manning still holds a grudge against the Colts for cutting him in 2012, why Edge was one of the most misunderstood athletes in Indianapolis ever, and they then talk about the shooting star career of Astros pitcher J.R. Richard in the late 70s on his death. (24:24-47:22)-Covering the Colts for Fox59/CBS4 Mike Chappell joins JMV and they start the conversation talking about Peyton Manning. Mike explains why Peyton doesn’t forget things and what his speech will be like. They then talk about if the Colts can afford to lose their first two games of the season, the Colts bringing in a veteran safety for a workout, and the latest with the kicking competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:56)-JMV starts the show with the latest news from Colts practice including an improved day by Jacob Eason and if Quenton Nelson will be back by Week 1 as he intended via his instagram post. He then laments the Reds poor bullpen as they slowly blow a lead late in the game vs the Twins. (26:56-49:14)-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV and they start by lamenting the Reds bullpen and if they can catch the Brewers in the NL Central. They then talk about how Jacob Eason looked in practice and if he’s improved over the last few days, what he did in the offseason to better his body, at what point the Colts have to decide whether or not to bring in a veteran QB, and how the two starting DE’s look in camp so far. (49:14-1:17:02)-John from the Caesar Sportsbook in Harrah’s Hoosier Park joins JMV to talk about the recent upgrades they’ve mad, the biggest bet they’ve ever taken, and why betting on the Olympics has been disappointing around the country. Fox59 Meteorologist Brian Wilkes then joins JMV and they talk about JMV’s favorite phrase in weather “jacket off weather”. (1:17:02-1:35:05)- Covering the Pacers with his podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV to talk about the Pacers offseason so far including the news that Goga Bitadze is not playing with the Pacers for Summer League due to personal reasons, if Myles would request a trade if he was put on the bench by Rick Carlisle, where the Pacers now sit in the East hierarchy, and why the Pacers took Chris Duarte over Moses Moody in the draft. (1:35:05-2:00:20)-107.5 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen joins JMV to talk about the development of Jacob Eason over the last few days, if Sam Ehlinger has pushed him at all, what defensive players are having the best camp, and why the LT options behind Eric Fisher are not looking good so far. (2:00:20-2:07:14)-The GM of Harrah’s Hoosier Park Casino Rick Moore joins JMV to talk about some of the great events coming to Harrah’s Hoosier Park, the concerts for the remainder of the summer and fall, and the excitement for football season at the casinos. (2:07:14-2:13:09)-JMV closes out the show with a recap and explaining where he will be out on the road Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.