The Ride with JMV Podcast

00:00 - Former Hoosier and Big Ten Player of the Year Brian Evans joins JMV to talk about the impact of Trayce Jackson-Davis returning to IU and why he’s frustrated with college kids trying to leave college early even without being on draft boards. They then talk about where the Hoosiers stack up in the Big Ten before and his impression of Mike Woodson in year 1. 18:29- ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to talk about Jackson-Davis returning to IU and why Trayce and IU need each other just as much for next year and would they trust the Colts or Hoosiers to win their conference/division next season. They talk about whether or not there is more to why Jim Irsay can’t stand Carson Wentz, and if TY Hilton should leave the Colts or just call it a career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the day reminiscing back to the days of the “Pacers and Racers”. He talks about some of his favorite moments and what it will take for the Pacers to get to holding up their end of the bargain for one of the best things for Indiana sports fans. 30:56-Jake Query from “Kevin and Query” joins JMV to give an update live from IMS, how some of the rookies are adjusting, and the limit for speed during practice. 42:54-Former Indiana State Head Basketball Coach Greg Lansing joins JMV to talk about his year off from coaching and what his future holds. As an Iowa native, he talks about Keegan Murray and why he thinks he will be a better pro than college player, what he’s seen from Arizona wing Bennedict Mathurin after watching some practices and games in-person, and what he’s hearing about former Indiana State Guard Jake LaRavia as a 1st rounder. 1:04:29-JMV fires up “Anything Goes” sponsored by Ray’s Trash Service to talk about the Pacers #6 pick and more! 1:17:58-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV to talk about what Chris Ballard told the media in his meeting about the Colts draft process, what he meant when he preached patience at the QB position for a long term answer, more likely that Julio Jones or TY Hilton will be a part of the Colts, and if they would do in-season Hard Knocks again if given the chance for a redo. 1:49:17-JMV gives away a pair of Carb Day tickets! 1;56:19-JMV closes out the show giving away the Ultimate IMS Prize Pack! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV to talk about what Chris Ballard told the media in his meeting about the Colts draft process, what he meant when he preached patience at the QB position for a long term answer, more likely that Julio Jones or TY Hilton will be a part of the Colts, and if they would do in-season Hard Knocks again if given the chance for a redo. 27:02-– Former Indiana State Head Basketball Coach Greg Lansing joins JMV to talk about his year off from coaching and what his future holds. As an Iowa native, he talks about Keegan Murray and why he thinks he will be a better pro than college player, what he’s seen from Arizona wing Bennedict Mathurin after watching some practices and games in-person, and what he’s hearing about former Indiana State Guard Jake LaRavia as a 1st rounder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show talking about the Pacers getting the #6 pick in the draft and who he would like them to take. He talks about the lack of enthusiasm he’s seen for Keegan Murray and why he doesn’t understand people calling him a “safe” pick. 27:27-JMV takes a call about the trade rumors of Deandre Ayton to the Pacers and why it would be a great deal for Kevin Pritchard to make 40:56-– “Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and John goes after Kevin Bowen for calling Keegan Murray a “safe” pick for the Pacers potentially at 6. Kevin defends his position and explains why he would go for a home run swing, and the timeline for the Pacers to get back to contending for Eastern Conference Championships. 1:13:51-JMV looks at comparisons between Danny Granger and Keegan Murray 1:21:17-JMV is joined by NBA Reporter based in Phoenix for Basketballnews.com Evan Sidery. JMV and Evan talk about the end of the Suns season, how they view Deandre Ayton in Phoenix, if there is any interest from the Suns in trading Ayton to the Pacers for Myles Turner, Jalen Smith’s emergence for the Pacers, why Evan likes Bennedict Mathruin for the Pacers instead of Keegan Murray, and how the Pacers can learn from the Suns rebuild. 1:47:04-JMV asks the listeners and gets responses to the oldest artist they’ve seen at concert 1:55:07-JMV gives away an Ultimate IMS Gift Pack! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV is joined by NBA Reporter based in Phoenix for Basketballnews.com Evan Sidery. JMV and Evan talk about the end of the Suns season, how they view Deandre Ayton in Phoenix, if there is any interest from the Suns in trading Ayton to the Pacers for Myles Turner, Jalen Smith’s emergence for the Pacers, why Evan likes Bennedict Mathruin for the Pacers instead of Keegan Murray, and how the Pacers can learn from the Suns rebuild. 19:00-“Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and John goes after Kevin Bowen for calling Keegan Murray a “safe” pick for the Pacers potentially at 6. Kevin defends his position and explains why he would go for a home run swing, and the timeline for the Pacers to get back to contending for Eastern Conference Championships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show reacting to the Colts signing veteran RB Phillip Lindsay and what that means for the role of Nyheim Hines in the offense. He then talks about the Pacers draft lottery and the impact a lucky night would have on the future of the franchise. He then talks about the trade rumors for the Pacers and Deandre Ayton. 28:46-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the role Philip Lindsay will have on the Colts offense, the kicker competition upcoming for the Colts, the type of player the Pacers would fit best for next season, and how long Pacers fans will wait for a rebuild before moving on. 45:22-JMV answers questions about trading for Deandre Ayton and then brings on “Kevin and Query” co-host Jake Query joins live from IMS to talk about Indy500 practice, being interrupted by a fox on the track, guessing what celebrity will wave the green flag on race day, and Jake says Top Gun is the most overrated movie of his lifetime. 1:16:31-Pacers writer from Forbes and WTHR Tony East joins JMV to talk about the percentage chances for the Pacers to have each pick from 1-9 and what is the most likely outcome. They go through players that would be best case scenario at different picks, and if the franchise will like a high ceiling guy because they rarely have the opportunity to draft this high, and the impact of not getting the Cavs draft pick this year. 1:42:07-JMV gives away the Ultimate IMS Prize Pack! Tickets to Quals, Carb Day, and the race! 1:49:46-JMV closes out the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Pacers writer from Forbes and WTHR Tony East joins JMV to talk about the percentage chances for the Pacers to have each pick from 1-9 and what is the most likely outcome. They go through players that would be best case scenario at different picks, and if the franchise will like a high ceiling guy because they rarely have the opportunity to draft this high, and the impact of not getting the Cavs draft pick this year. 24:06-“Kevin and Query” co-host Jake Query joins live from IMS to talk about Indy500 practice, being interrupted by a fox on the track, guessing what celebrity will wave the green flag on race day, and Jake says Top Gun is the most overrated movie of his lifetime. 44:47-Colts Postgame Show Host Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the role Philip Lindsay will have on the Colts offense, the kicker compeittion upcoming for the Colts, the type of player the Pacers would fit best for next season, and how long Pacers fans will wait for a rebuild before moving on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:38) – JMV opens up today’s show by recapping all the games from the NBA Playoffs this weekend along with the GMR Grand Prix, compares the collapse of the Phoenix Suns and their expectations to the Indianapolis Colts from a season ago, and then addresses the interest (no interest) between the Colts and Julio Jones. (30:38-42:01) – With the Phoenix Suns being axed from the playoffs last night by the Dallas Mavericks, Bill Simmons said on his podcast that he’s heard the Pacers would be interested in signing and trading Myles Turner and Chris Duarte for Deandre Ayton. JMV shares his opinion if the Pacers should make that move.      (42:01-46:36) – Hour number one concludes with JMV questioning if there are any true post-players left in the NBA Playoffs along with pointing out how difficult it is for a team that plays through a post player to win the NBA Finals.         (46:36-1:16:40) – Television voice of the Indiana Pacers in Chris Denari joins JMV on a Monday to give an update as to how he got involved in the IndyCar Radio Network, his thoughts on how low post players are starting to become dinosaurs in today’s NBA, and how some people could be overreacting to the loss by Phoenix. (1:16:40-1:21:40) – Following his conversation with Chris Denari, JMV starts pointing out that sometimes players get tired of listening to the same voice from their head coach and that it leads to the coach getting fired like Luka Doncic with Rick Carlisle. (1:21:40-1:28:26) – JMV closes out the second hour of today’s show by continuing to discuss how players sometimes grow old of hearing the same voice in the NBA. (1:30:35-1:58:44) – JMV opens up the final hour of today’s show with Stephen Holder from The Athletic to weigh in on whether or not there is legitimate interest between the Colts and Julio Jones, if there is any real chance that the team could bring back T.Y. Hilton, and if there is a serious kicking competition during training camp for this season. (1:58:44-2:04:38) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, JMV gives away the Ultimate Race Fan Prize Pack to a lucky listener and then answers a couple tweets following his conversation with Stephen Holder. (2:04:38-2:08:52) – JMV closes out today’s show by giving away a pair of tickets to go see Kings of Chaos on Carb Day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:19) – Television voice of the Indiana Pacers in Chris Denari joins JMV on a Monday to give an update as to how he got involved in the IndyCar Radio Network, his thoughts on how low post players are starting to become dinosaurs in today’s NBA, and how some people could be overreacting to the loss by Phoenix. (24:19-50:46) – JMV opens up the final hour of today’s show with Stephen Holder from The Athletic to weigh in on whether or not there is legitimate interest between the Colts and Julio Jones, if there is any real chance that the team could bring back T.Y. Hilton, and if there is a serious kicking competition during training camp for this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show reacting to the NFL schedule release including the Colts 4 primetime games, if he is already labeling the first 2 weeks “must win”, and how many wins he sees on the schedule. He then talks about the NBA playoffs and the collapse of the 76ers and James Harden 29:43-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV and they talk about the growth of baseball in the state where we’re seeing a number of MLB players coming from Indiana. They then talk about the IHSAA football realignment and some schools that are put in a tough spot. 45:19-The Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about his initial schedule reaction and the stretch with a lot of division games early in the season. They talk about the division and schedule compared to the Titans, and how the Colts can add to their team now without worrying about hurting potential comp picks in the draft next year. Finally, they close out their conversation talking about their Cincinnati Reds and the little surge they’ve gone on recently. 1:16:57-JMV gives away Carb Day tickets! 1:23:19-JMV fires up “Anything Goes” sponsored by Ray’s Trash Service to get fan predictions on the Colts record, if Frank Reich would ever give up play calling duties, what city the Colts would be in if they didn’t draft Manning, and defending trading for Wentz. 1:55:14-JMV takes more calls to talk about the Indiana Fever and is rejoined by John from Kinetico! 2:02:56- JMV closes out the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show talking about the NFL Schedule release and how many home primetime games he expects the Colts to have. He then talks about the NBA Playoffs and the end of the Bucks vs Celtics game and the trade rumors around Marcus Smart and the Pacers from a few years ago. 30:30-JMV answers twitter questions about the Colts schedule  38:54-IMS President Doug Boles joins JMV to talk about what life is like for the 1st 500 with full fans since Roger Penske took over the speedway and him taking Doug around the track checking bathrooms. Doug talks about the pros and cons of the rise of F1 in popularity and if it’s possible for F1 to come back to IMS. They then talk about the 500 and the inclusion of Jimmie Johnson, how well tickets have sold so far, the reception to the Carb Day lineup, and hints at who is waving the Green Flag for the race. 1:09:15-JMV takes a call about the Colts schedule and what home primetime games would be most exciting. JMV then takes guesses on who could be waving the green flag at the 500. 1;17:14-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV to talk about the NFL Schedule release and the power of the NFL right now that so many people are anxious to see the schedule. They talk about the last time the Colts won a season opening game, Irsay’s anger to lack of home primetime games, and filling out the rest of the Colts roster. 1:47:06-JMV gives a shoutout to loyal listener J Law as he’s stuck in Belize quarantining with COVID and wonders if you would rather be at home or in Belize quarantining.  1:54:41-JMV closes out the show giving away Carb Day tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-IMS President Doug Boles joins JMV to talk about what life is like for the 1st 500 with full fans since Roger Penske took over the speedway and him taking Doug around the track checking bathrooms. Doug talks about the pros and cons of the rise of F1 in popularity and if it’s possible for F1 to come back to IMS. They then talk about the 500 and the inclusion of Jimmie Johnson, how well tickets have sold so far, the reception to the Carb Day lineup, and hints at who is waving the Green Flag for the race. 21:26-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV to talk about the NFL Schedule release and the power of the NFL right now that so many people are anxious to see the schedule. They talk about the last time the Colts won a season opening game, Irsay’s anger to lack of home primetime games, and filling out the rest of the Colts roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts out the show talking about the month of May and the nostalgic feeling this May is bringing that has been missing since 2019. 27:54-“Track Dude” Michael Young joins JMV to look at the month of May to talk about the major storylines for the month including Helio looking for IMS glory, full fan experience, and looking towards the Grand Prix this weekend. 43:17-“Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV to talk about the NBA Playoffs and the difference in play compared to the regular season and the impact that has on fans, who the Pacers should target in the NBA Draft and the characteristics that will be most important to building a winning team quickly, and the Colts speaking to the media today including comments about lack of success last year, and adding another slot WR. 1:15:00-JMV fires up some calls about the Pacers draft lottery odds and the difference between F1 and IndyCar. 1:24:31-Derek Schultz joins JMV and they guess how many Colts primetime games there will be and if they will get some more home games, the Indy500 traditions, and his article on Indy radio legend Jimmy “Mad Dog” Matis to talk about his career as he retires. 1:53:51-JMV acknowledges 2 Indianapolis native MLB pitchers that faced off today and the last time that happened in baseball. 1:59:05-JMV closes out the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-“Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV to talk about the NBA Playoffs and the difference in play compared to the regular season and the impact that has on fans, who the Pacers should target in the NBA Draft and the characteristics that will be most important to building a winning team quickly, and the Colts speaking to the media today including comments about lack of success last year, and adding another slot WR. 30:58-Derek Schultz joins JMV and they guess how many Colts primetime games there will be and if they will get some more home games, the Indy500 traditions, and his article on Indy radio legend Jimmy “Mad Dog” Matis to talk about his career as he retires 58:57-– “Track Dude” Michael Young joins JMV to look at the month of May to talk about the major storylines for the month including Helio looking for IMS glory, full fan experience, and looking towards the Grand Prix this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show talking about the Colts signing Dennis Kelly for depth on the Offensive line, his reaction to Tom Brady making 37.5 million a year announcing for Fox after he retires and why he doesn’t care who’s in the booth, and his problem with NBA officiating in the playoffs. 28:42-Veteran Play-by-play man Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about Tom Brady getting crazy $$ to be an NFL analyst when he retires and the thinking of Fox to make that move. They then talk about how many more moves the Colts will make, the couple on the run from the Alabama prison getting caught in Evansville, and expectations for 500 attendance.  47:03-JMV fires up “Anything Goes” sponsored by Ray’s Trash Service! He talks about whether or not he cares that the Colts are Yannick Ngakoue’s 5th team, if Hot Rod will be the kicker next season, expectations for Colts receivers, and if he still believes in Nyheim Hines. 1:07:29-Anything Goes continues to talk about the mini festival coming to the Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1:22:54-The Athletics’ Zak Keefer joins JMV and they talk about Zak’s article about former NFL DE Tim Green and his fight with ALS. They then talk about the Colts and if the reason they haven’t brought back TY Hilton money or production related, expectations for Mike Strachan, odds Hot Rod is the Colts kicker, and how much interest the Colts have in free agent CB James Bradberry. 1:52:00-JMV picks a team in the AFC that may surprise some after being bad last year, how often he would take Jonathan Taylor off the field, how he would structure Quenton Nelson’s contract, and a question of what NBA team was the best of the 80s 1:59:57-– JMV closes out the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.