The Ride with JMV Podcast

00:00-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. 28:06-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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts out the show talking about the Kentucky Derby finish and gearing up for the Indy500. He talks about the Giants releasing Pro Bowl CB James Bradberry and if the Colts will go after him, and if the Colts are poking around Julio Jones to bring in. 31:09-JMV remembers Reggie Miller’s 8 points in 9 seconds and why the postgame interview with Dan Hicks may be his favorite interview of all-time. 41:24-JMV reacts to the audio from Reggie Miller’s 8 pts 9 seconds where he trashes the opponent and his own teammate. 49:17-Jake Query from the “Kevin and Query” morning show joins JMV and they talk about the 90s Pacers and what made the Reggie Miller made teams so special. They then talk about F1 and if it’s rise in popularity hurts IndyCar or can help bring eyeballs to it. 1:21:46-JMV takes a look at the Day 2 Colts draft picks and debates who produces more in his rookie year, WR Alec Pierce or TE Jelani Woods? 1:27:28-IndyStar Colts Insider Joel Erickson joins JMV and JMV shares what he’s heard about the Colts potentially bringing in Julio Jones, if Nick Foles may end up in Indy as a backup QB, if the Colts will be in contention for free agent CB James Bradberry, if the Colts believe rookie LT Raimann can step in right away and play, and if Hot Rod is in a fight to be the Colts kicker next season. 1:56:00-JMV takes a call about the potential Colts kicking competition, the potential of the Colts signing Julio Jones, and his lunch box collection. 2:08:54-JMV closes out the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-IndyStar Colts Insider Joel Erickson joins JMV and JMV shares what he’s heard about the Colts potentially bringing in Julio Jones, if Nick Foles may end up in Indy as a backup QB, if the Colts will be in contention for free agent CB James Bradberry, if the Colts believe rookie LT Raimann can step in right away and play, and if Hot Rod is in a fight to be the Colts kicker next season. 23:46-Jake Query from the “Kevin and Query” morning show joins JMV and they talk about the 90s Pacers and what made the Reggie Miller made teams so special. They then talk about F1 and if it’s rise in popularity hurts IndyCar or can help bring eyeballs to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show talking about the Pacers draft and his favorite prospects the Pacers should have a chance of taking if the lottery balls fall their way. Then 107.5 The Fan and NBC’s Racing Analyst Kevin Lee joins JMV to talk about the big storylines right now in the weeks before the 500, attendance approaching the 100th running, and he details how close his son is to joining IndyCar and the 2 paths drivers take to make it. 30:28-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV to react to former Purdue G Eric Hunter Jr. committing to play for Thad Matta and Butler, his reaction to IHSAA realignment, and if there were any schools dramatically impacted by the changes. 41:59-JMV answers questions about the backup QB spot for the Colts and why he thinks a veteran will be brought back here, if there will be a kicking competition, and a call about the Anderson Speedway! 1:05:18-JMV answers questions about whether or not TY Hilton will be back with the Colts and gives away Carb Day tickets! 1:16:35-Host of Pacers podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV to talk about who Alex likes for the Pacers in the NBA Draft, potential trade pieces on the Pacers that could move this summer, the trade market for Malcolm Brogdon, and how quickly the Pacers have to become winners again before fans turn on the franchise. 1:49:16-JMV takes calls about the NBA Draft and the impact whiffing on this pick for the Pacers and Kevin Pritchard’s drafting record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Host of Pacers podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV to talk about who Alex likes for the Pacers in the NBA Draft, potential trade pieces on the Pacers that could move this summer, the trade market for Malcolm Brogdon, and how quickly the Pacers have to become winners again before fans turn on the franchise. 28:37-107.5 The Fan and NBC’s Racing Analyst Kevin Lee joins JMV to talk about the big storylines right now in the weeks before the 500, attendance approaching the 100th running, and he details how close his son is to joining IndyCar and the 2 paths drivers take to make it. 50:45-Indiana Sports Talk’s Bob Lovell joins JMV to react to former Purdue G Eric Hunter Jr. committing to play for Thad Matta and Butler, his reaction to IHSAA realignment, and if there were any schools dramatically impacted by the changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts the show talking about the comments from different Colts players about Matt Ryan and his leadership so far in OTA’s, Jim Irsay saying the building is completely different with Ryan at QB. He is then joined by new Colts TE Jelani Woods. Jelani talks about his transition from QB to TE and how it helps him see defenses, his work ethic taking care of his brother in high  39:17-JMV reacts to Chris Ballard’s comments on Pro Football Talk where he says that the Colts would have moved on from Carson Wentz regardless of if the Colts made the playoffs last season. 42:20-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV and they debate on different former Colts like Andrew Luck, Pat McAfee, Dallas Clark, and Bob Sanders will end up in the Colts Ring of Honor. They then talk about if a year from now we will be talking about the Colts long term QB via the draft, and more! 1:11:14-JMV talks about the NBA Draft and gets a call about the Pacers taking Chet Holmgren if available and if JMV would trade the #1 pick for Zion Williamson. 1:22:42-JMV gives away Carb Day tickets! He then answers questions about the NBA Draft and lists the prospects he would want to see on the Pacers for next year. 1:39:17-JMV closes out the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-In light of some Colts fans saying this 2022 Draft was the most important in recent Colts history, JMV compares where the Colts were before the draft and where the Pacers currently sit and explains why the Pacers sit in a much more difficult position.  27:25-IndyStar High School Sports Reporter Kyle Neddenriep joins JMV to talk about IHSAA Realignment and some of the notable changes along central Indiana. He then talks about the baseball umpire shortage around the state and what the plan is to fix the issue.            44:57-“Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they talk about the level of excitement over the Colts draft amongst fans, if it was a surprise the Colts weren’t picked to play in an international game and Kevin tells some stories about when he was with the Colts for their lost game in London.  1:08:31-Voice of the Boilermakers Rob Blackman joins JMV to talk about the suddenness of the end of Purdue’s season and why the coaches haven’t been able to reflect because of the transfer portal and finding a PG, expectations for the Purdue Football team and how they replace Bell and Karlaftis. 1:25:19-Cincinnati WR Coach and Passing Game Coordinator Mike Brown joins JMV and they start their conversation talking about his NFL career as a Jaguars WR back from 2012-14 and what it was like playing in London before diving into his evaluation of Alec Pierce. Mike explains what makes Alec so special, when he knew Pierce would be an NFL player, and what the #1 thing he needs to improve in order to be an elite WR in the NFL. Finally, as a former NFL WR, Mike shares what area Reggie Wayne will help Pierce the most early on. 1:46:47-JMV takes some calls about the biggest surprises from the Colts draft, a Star Wars drinking game to honor May 4th,  and HBO’s “Winning Time” 2:01:02-JMV closes out the show giving away Stevie Nicks tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Cincinnati WR Coach and Passing Game Coordinator Mike Brown joins JMV and they start their conversation talking about his NFL career as a Jaguars WR back from 2012-14 and what it was like playing in London before diving into his evaluation of Alec Pierce. Mike explains what makes Alec so special, when he knew Pierce would be an NFL player, and what the #1 thing he needs to improve in order to be an elite WR in the NFL. Finally, as a former NFL WR, Mike shares what area Reggie Wayne will help Pierce the most early on. 18:19- “Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they talk about the level of excitement over the Colts draft amongst fans, if it was a surprise the Colts weren’t picked to play in an international game and Kevin tells some stories about when he was with the Colts for their lost game in London.  39:58-IndyStar High School Sports Reporter Kyle Neddenriep joins JMV to talk about IHSAA Realignment and some of the notable changes along central Indiana. He then talks about the baseball umpire shortage around the state and what the plan is to fix the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV starts out the show talking about the Colts draft and his expectations for them during their rookie seasons. He then has to talk about how bad the Cincinnati Reds are and if they could possibly be the worst MLB team in the modern era. 27:06-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV and they debate if it would be a good idea to bring back TY Hilton or let the young talent develop, Greg’s favorite pick in the draft, and the unintended consequences NIL is having on college sports and the tipping point where it turns large numbers of fans away. 44:54-After a call bringing up Nick Foles as a backup QB, JMV wonders if the Colts should bring him in to backup Matt Ryan or save the money and give Sam Ehlinger a shot to be the full time backup. JMV then gets a call about whether or not the Colts should have taken another WR instead of a 2nd TE in the draft. 1:09:10-Covering the Cincinnati Bearcats for The Athletic Justin Williams joins JMV to talk about the Colts 2nd round pick Alec Pierce’s strengths as a receiver, expectations for his rookie year, and how he developed at Cincinnati. They then talk about the other Colts draft pick from Cincinnati DT Curtis Brooks and his rise over the last season. 1:26:35-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about the level of fan happiness to the Colts draft, if every pick made sense in the moment, and a discussion on if the Colts trust Sam Ehlinger if push came to shove to start a game unlike Jacob Eason last year. And then in an all-time show moment, JMV welcomes on Rick after a long hold to find him asleep and snoring on the line 1:47:28-JMV fires up “Anything Goes” sponsored by Ray’s Trash Service to see if Rick is still asleep on hold and a variety of calls making fun of JMV for putting his audience to sleep. He also talks about the Colts backup QB situation. Before he ends the segment Rick wakes up! He explains why he fell asleep and if JMV put him to sleep or if it was something else. 2;07:47-JMV closes out the show giving away Stevie Nicks tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Covering the Cincinnati Bearcats for The Athletic Justin Williams joins JMV to talk about the Colts 2nd round pick Alec Pierce’s strengths as a receiver, expectations for his rookie year, and how he developed at Cincinnati. They then talk about the other Colts draft pick from Cincinnati DT Curtis Brooks and his rise over the last season. 11:28-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV to talk about the level of fan happiness to the Colts draft, if every pick made sense in the moment, and a discussion on if the Colts trust Sam Ehlinger if push came to shove to start a game unlike Jacob Eason last year. And then in an all-time show moment, JMV welcomes on Rick after a long hold to find him asleep and snoring on the line 26:13-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV and they debate if it would be a good idea to bring back TY Hilton or let the young talent develop, Greg’s favorite pick in the draft, and the unintended consequences NIL is having on college sports and the tipping point where it turns large numbers of fans away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV reacts to the Colts 2022 Draft selections including his elation at starting the draft with a WR as their first pick, if Chris Ballard listened to JMV word for word in approaching the draft, and the expectations to finish out the roster heading into the summer. 31:08-JMV answers listener questions about the draft, what he would grade it, and some potential lineups that could create mismatches. 42:52-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to talk about the Colts draft class and if Ballard did a good enough job plugging holes on this roster, if TY Hilton will return after the Colts took a WR in the 2nd round, if fans should keep low expectations of Pierce as a rookie, the size of the pass catchers on offense for Matt Ryan, and if the Colts are the class of the AFC South now after the Titans traded AJ Brown. 1:11:31-JMV talks about the Colts still needing to add a WR veteran presence and who that might be. 1:21:17-“Kevin and Query” co-host Jake Query joins JMV and they talk about the Colts having the most athletic draft in the NFL according to “RAS”, the biggest steal for the Colts, and Jake gives a 500 update with how ticket sales are going. 1:53:57-JMV gives away Stevie Nicks tickets! 1:58:55-JMV closes out the show and wonders if Alec Pierce should wear Andrew Luck’s #12 with the Colts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-ESPN’s Mike Wells joins JMV to talk about the Colts draft class and if Ballard did a good enough job plugging holes on this roster, if TY Hilton will return after the Colts took a WR in the 2nd round, if fans should keep low expectations of Pierce as a rookie, the size of the pass catchers on offense for Matt Ryan, and if the Colts are the class of the AFC South now after the Titans traded AJ Brown. 20:13-“Kevin and Query” co-host Jake Query joins JMV and they talk about the Colts having the most athletic draft in the NFL according to “RAS”, the biggest steal for the Colts, and Jake gives a 500 update with how ticket sales are going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-With all the WR trades that have occurred in the NFL this offseason and teams apprehension in paying north of $20 mill a year to a WR, JMV wonders if the Colts should be looking for Michael Pittman Jr’s replacement in case Ballard doesn’t want to pay him next offseason. 24:24-Part of the Colts Radio Draft Show, Jeffrey Gorman joins JMV and they go back and forth about JMV’s idea to find a replacement already for Michael Pittman Jr assuming Ballard won’t pay him in a couple years. Gorman accuses JMV of only focusing on WR’s and not paying attention to all the other position groups that need help for next season. 42:26-Covering the Colts for the IndyStar, Joel Erickson joins JMV to talk about the WR market and the impact on Michael Pittman Jr as he enters his last season before becoming extension eligible, what Joel thinks the Colts actually end up doing at #42, what it would mean if Ballard took a QB, and the non-negotiables Ballard has about character when taking a player. 1:09:23-JMV is joined by his friends at PAI, We Grow Hair Indy to talk about what’s happening at PAI and a client that took JMV’s advice and regrew his own hair. 1:15:26-JMV fires up anything goes to get people’s opinions on the Colts and a variety of other subjects! 1:43:48-JMV keeps the calls rolling about if Chris Ballard is a good judge of QB talent and if they should take Willis if he’s available at #42. 1:54:03-JMV closes out the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Covering the Colts for the IndyStar, Joel Erickson joins JMV to talk about the WR market and the impact on Michael Pittman Jr as he enters his last season before becoming extension eligible, what Joel thinks the Colts actually end up doing at #42, what it would mean if Ballard took a QB, and the non-negotiables Ballard has about character when taking a player. 23:05-Part of the Colts Radio Draft Show, Jeffrey Gorman joins JMV and they go back and forth about JMV’s idea to find a replacement already for Michael Pittman Jr assuming Ballard won’t pay him in a couple years. Gorman accuses JMV of only focusing on WR’s and not paying attention to all the other position groups that need help for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-On the 1st day of the NFL Draft, JMV makes his predictions for what he thinks Chris Ballard will do for the Colts with #42 overall, who he thinks the Colts are zeroing in on, and his wishlist of who he would want if they were available.  29:19-JMV answers questions about the Colts draft and some potential names that should be available in the 2nd and 3rd round. 35:19-Cincinnati Bearcats Beat Writer for The Athletic Justin Williams joins JMV to talk about a WR the Colts have been linked to in Alec Pierce and his ability, how fast he would be able to produce in the NFL, and if he thinks QB Desmond Ridder would even still be available when the Colts are on the clock at #42. 47:46-The Athletics’ Stephen Holder joins JMV and they debate whether you should draft on needs or best player available, If TE or LT is the 2nd biggest need on the Colts, why it would be a mistake to draft a QB, who he has the Colts taking, and what Colts fans should keep their eye on for round 1 that could affect round 2 and the way the board falls. 1:18:47-JMV looks at the worst case scenario for the Colts and from what position group would spark the greatest fan outrage. 1:28:21-CBS4/Fox59’s Mike Chappell joins JMV to talk about the Colts draft, what Chap remembers from some old Colts drafts, being in the room when Mel Kiper Jr and former Colts GM Bill Tobin went at each other in the most infamous NFL Draft moment in history. 2:00:10-JMV gives away a pair of Carb Day tickets and looks at the NBA playoff games scheduled for Thursday night. 2:07:38-JMV closes out the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.