The Ride with JMV Podcast

00:00-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. 9:41-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. 38:04-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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-– JMV starts out the show talking about the NBA Playoffs, local interest in them without the Pacers beings involved and how much fun the games have been so far. He then talks about the NFL Draft with the options for the Colts and what he would do if he was Chris Ballard. 31:24-JMV takes a couple calls about why Aiden O’Connell from Purdue would be a great fit next year for the Colts at QB. 42:58-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about how the Colts Radio crew is handling the 1st round on The Fan tomorrow with no Colts 1st round pick, if the Colts are more likely to trade up or trade back from #42, what type of TE the Colts need after Jack Doyle retired, more ways to use Jonathan Taylor, and they commiserate on the sorry Cincinnati Reds. 1:11:43-JMV talks about the Colts taking their QB of the future next year and what it means if the Colts trade back in this draft for picks next year. 1:19:16-“Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they talk about words used describing football players they want banned. They then talk about the Colts draft and some revisionist history regarding taking Paye over Darrisaw in 2021 and if they would have taken Tee Higgins over MPJ if Higgins wasn’t taken the pick before. They go over some WRs that could be available at #42 and if the Cincy WR Alec Pierce was there when the Colts visited QB Desmond Ridder. 1:53:29-JMV looks at the NBA playoffs for Wednesday night and makes his picks for the games and looks ahead to Bucks vs Celtics   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-“Kevin and Query” co-host Kevin Bowen joins JMV and they talk about words used describing football players they want banned. They then talk about the Colts draft and some revisionist history regarding taking Paye over Darrisaw in 2021 and if they would have taken Tee Higgins over MPJ if Higgins wasn’t taken the pick before. They go over some WRs that could be available at #42 and if the Cincy WR Alec Pierce was there when the Colts visited QB Desmond Ridder. 33:21-Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor joins JMV to talk about how the Colts Radio crew is handling the 1st round on The Fan tomorrow with no Colts 1st round pick, if the Colts are more likely to trade up or trade back from #42, what type of TE the Colts need after Jack Doyle retired, more ways to use Jonathan Taylor, and they commiserate on the sorry Cincinnati Reds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00- JMV starts out the show looking at the Colts offseason so far and where they’ve improved compared to the end of last season and the different options in the draft to improve the team for 2022. 29:15-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the Colts offseason so far, if TE is as big of a need as many people think, who Rake wants the Colts to take at #42, if a QB should be in the thinking for the pick, and what the end game of NIL is in a few years and how that impacts Trayce Jackson-Davis’s decision to either stay in the draft or return to IU. 49:13-JMV opens up the phone lines to get fans reaction to what they want to see the Colts do at pick #42, how the defense has improved through free agency, and if Michael Strachan could possibly transition to TE from WR. 1:14:05-JMV takes a call about some Colts fans talking about Ballard drafting Parris Campbell over DK Metcalf and why it’s not a black and white to compare the two. He then talks about the Colts long term plan at QB after Matt Ryan. 1:28:57-Former Colts and UCLA TE Charles Arbuckle is back for 2022 to give his NFL Draft thoughts after nailing the fit for Michael Pittman Jr to the Colts before the 2020 draft. Charles throws out some names for the Colts to be looking at with #42, the impact of Reggie Wayne for the WR’s, and what QB’s want in a WR. 1:58:22-JMV takes a couple calls about Parris Campbell and his ability when healthy and a shout out to a Indiana High School Pitcher that hit for the cycle and threw a perfect game within the same game. 2:08:34-JMV closes out the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-Former Colts and UCLA TE Charles Arbuckle is back for 2022 to give his NFL Draft thoughts after nailing the fit for Michael Pittman Jr to the Colts before the 2020 draft. Charles throws out some names for the Colts to be looking at with #42, the impact of Reggie Wayne for the WR’s, and what QB’s want in a WR. 24:37-Greg Rakestraw joins JMV to talk about the Colts offseason so far, if TE is as big of a need as many people think, who Rake wants the Colts to take at #42, if a QB should be in the thinking for the pick, and what the end game of NIL is in a few years and how that impacts Trayce Jackson-Davis’s decision to either stay in the draft or return to IU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-JMV opens up the show with the weekend sports news, a look ahead to the draft this week, why JMV is intrigued by coaches and scouts opinions on Georgia WR George Pickens and the impact new WR Coach Reggie Wayne could have, and more! 30:12-JMV answers questions about the NBA Playoffs, the Warriors being the team to beat in the West, and the Nets going down in surprising fashion to the Celtics. 40:48-From “Kevin and Query” Jake Query joins JMV to talk about the fan reaction if Chris Ballard doesn’t take a WR with their 2nd round pick on Friday, if there will be too much pressure on this draft pick to produce early, looking back at public perception at Reggie Wayne’s rookie year, if Desmond Ridder will tempt Ballard at #42, and a hypothetical question of what former IU or Purdue basketball player would have made the most from NIL 1:15:49-JMV asks a question about the old Hoosier Millionaire show hosted by his former co-worker Mark Patrick and gets a call from someone that entered to be on the show. 1:21:22-The Athletics’ Zak Keefer joins JMV to talk about the Colts WR situation, if the draft is their only reasonable shot to improve the WR room with what is left in free agency, how much say Reggie Wayne will have on a potential drafted WR, Ballard and Reich putting more blame on Wentz for the offense last season, Nyheim Hines usage, and Kylen Granson’s 2nd year opportunity. 1:53:02-JMV talks about the NBA Playoffs and why he’s enjoying the Nets struggles. 2:00:16-JMV closes out the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00-The Athletics’ Zak Keefer joins JMV to talk about the Colts WR situation, if the draft is their only reasonable shot to improve the WR room with what is left in free agency, how much say Reggie Wayne will have on a potential drafted WR, Ballard and Reich putting more blame on Wentz for the offense last season, Nyheim Hines usage, and Kylen Granson’s 2nd year opportunity. 30:30-From “Kevin and Query” Jake Query joins JMV to talk about the fan reaction if Chris Ballard doesn’t take a WR with their 2nd round pick on Friday, if there will be too much pressure on this draft pick to produce early, looking back at public perception at Reggie Wayne’s rookie year, if Desmond Ridder will tempt Ballard at #42, and a hypothetical question of what former IU or Purdue basketball player would have made the most from NIL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-29:20) – JMV opens up today’s show following Chris Ballard’s comments regarding the offensive skill position players, how the Colts are going to end up drafting an injured player that has high upside, and then recaps last night’s NBA playoff games. (29:20-42:51) – Network Indiana’s Bob Lovell makes his weekly appearance on The Ride With JMV to discuss the huge problem with the lack of officials/umpiring for sports this year, how the problem can get fixed, and what he would do as a parent that has a child interested in playing a high school sport.         (42:51-47:39) – Hour number one concludes with JMV recapping more of Chris Ballard’s comments from his pre-draft press conference pertaining to the current wide receiver room the Colts have.         (47:39-1:10:58) – ESPN.com’s Mike Wells joins JMV to detail his emotions on how head scratching it is that Chris Ballard didn’t address the wide receiver position, whether or not the defensive line for the Colts should be considered one of the best in the NFL, and how the need for a left tackle isn’t discussed enough. (1:10:58-1:30:35) – Host of Ring The Bell: Pads Talk on the Bleav Network and former MLB pitcher in Heath Bell joins JMV to give his thoughts on Clayton Kershaw being pulled from a perfect game last week, if he thought MLB was going to have a season earlier this week, and whether or not he’s a fan of the advancement in technology in the MLB. (1:30:35-1:55:26) – JMV opens up the final hour of today’s show by going into further detail on Chris Ballard’s comments made to the media today in ahead of the NFL Draft, opens up the phone line for a caller asking about Gus Bradley’s connection to Earl Thomas, and the bar of expectation for the Colts defense. (1:55:26-2:03:05) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, JMV gives away some tickets to tonight’s comedy show courtesy of Brent Hulverson! (2:03:05-2:10:03) – 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.

(00:00-10:34) – Network Indiana’s Bob Lovell makes his weekly appearance on The Ride With JMV to discuss the huge problem with the lack of officials/umpiring for sports this year, how the problem can get fixed, and what he would do as a parent that has a child interested in playing a high school sport.         (10:34-33:27) – ESPN.com’s Mike Wells joins JMV to detail his emotions on how head scratching it is that Chris Ballard didn’t address the wide receiver position, whether or not the defensive line for the Colts should be considered one of the best in the NFL, and how the need for a left tackle isn’t discussed enough. (33:27-53:03) – Host of Ring The Bell: Pads Talk on the Bleav Network and former MLB pitcher in Heath Bell joins JMV to give his thoughts on Clayton Kershaw being pulled from a perfect game last week, if he thought MLB was going to have a season earlier this week, and whether or not he’s a fan of the advancement in technology in the MLB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:47) – The Ride With JMV opens up on a Thursday with JMV by highlighting the major injuries that have happened in the first round of the NBA playoffs, reiterates how he doesn’t think the Colts will acquire Deebo Samuel, and weighs in on what Mike Tyson did on a plane to another passenger. (28:47-43:15) – Facility Director of Mojo Up Sports Complex in Eric Shelhamer joins The Ride With JMV to promote some of the changes that have been made since they renamed the fieldhouse along with what event they have going on this weekend.         (43:15-46:00) – Hour number one concludes with JMV answering some tweets and emails from listeners suggesting they will be taking their child to a camp at Mojo Up Sports Complex.         (46:00-1:17:14) – Colts Insider for the IndyStar in Joel A. Erickson joins The Ride With JMV for the first time to weigh in on why Deebo to Indy is such a pipe dream, is there a longer term success with the Colts to sign Quenton Nelson to a long term deal and continue to draft WR’s, and whether or not WR will line up with best player available when the Colts select at 42. (1:17:14-1:25:14) – Right at the top of the show, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren announced that he is entering his name in the NBA Draft and JMV doesn’t want the Pacers to draft Holmgren because he doesn’t see why someone would select him first overall. (1:25:14-1:29:00) – JMV closes out the second hour of the show by remembering the last time the Pacers were in Toronto and lost in game seven in connection to Drake celebrating with the 76ers last night. (1:29:00-2:00:59) – CBS4/FOX59’s Mike Chappell makes his weekly stop on The Ride With JMV to second JMV’s thought that acquiring Deebo Samuel would not follow the Chris Ballard approach, how it’s head scratching that the Colts would be willing to pay a guard $20M+ but not a wide receiver, and if the Colts defensive line should be one of the best in the league. (2:00:59-2:08:38) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, JMV gives away a pair of tickets for a lucky listener to see Kings of Chaos at Carb Day! (2:08:38-2:10:39) – JMV closes out today’s show by sharing a little radio history and previewing tomorrow’s show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:59) – Colts Insider for the IndyStar in Joel A. Erickson joins The Ride With JMV for the first time to weigh in on why Deebo to Indy is such a pipe dream, is there a longer term success with the Colts to sign Quenton Nelson to a long term deal and continue to draft WR’s, and whether or not WR will line up with best player available when the Colts select at 42. (25:59-55:48) – CBS4/FOX59’s Mike Chappell makes his weekly stop on The Ride With JMV to second JMV’s thought that acquiring Deebo Samuel would not follow the Chris Ballard approach, how it’s head scratching that the Colts would be willing to pay a guard $20M+ but not a wide receiver, and if the Colts defensive line should be one of the best in the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:36) – The Ride With JMV opens up on a Wednesday by setting the table on what he cannot say today throughout the show to help support Damar Services, how he doesn’t envision the Colts making a legitimate run at Deebo Samuel, and how 95% of the topics discussed in the off-season won’t matter. (28:36-40:51) – JMV opens the phone lines for the first time on today’s show and asks JMV if he would rather have Deebo Samuel or move up in the draft and try to draft one of the top receivers.   (40:51-45:52) – Hour number one concludes with JMV discussing if it would be worth the Colts trading Quenton Nelson for Deebo Samuel in order to create enough cap space to sign him to an extension and takes a call pertaining to Myles Turner.         (45:52-1:04:29) – With the news of Deebo Samuel requesting a trade out of San Francisco, JMV states that the 49ers reportedly aren’t going to trade him unless they get a large return, officially loses a bet that he made during yesterday’s show, and starts suggesting the Colts would not make it happen. (1:04:29-1:22:54) – ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider in Bobby Marks joins JMV to give a breakdown of what he can see from the Indiana Pacers this off-season with their rebuilding beginning, which NBA draft prospects most intrigue him before the workouts start, and how tricky it will be for the Pacers to be able to retain Jalen Smith. (1:22:54-1:27:54) – JMV closes out the second hour of the show by discussing what he heard about Bon Jovi’s concert from last night and why he doesn’t believe the Colts will making a significant move for Deebo Samuel. (1:27:54-2:01:34) – Co-Host of Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen joins The Ride With JMV on a Wednesday to weigh in on the discussion that the Colts won’t make a concerted effort to try to acquire Deebo Samuel, how making a move like that would not be like Chris Ballard, and explains some of the comments that Frank Reich made today from his press conference. (2:01:34-2:08:02) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, JMV announces where the next Tavern Tour stop will be along with sharing a memory of him DJ’ing a prom. (2:12:08-2:12:15) – JMV closes out today’s show announcing which song he was not allowed to play when DJ’ing a movie and how he doesn’t understand how people enjoy running. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-31:03) – The Ride With JMV opens up on a Thursday with JMV by debating whether or not Stephon Gilmore to Indy makes sense for both parties, how left tackle could be on the table for their second round pick, and starts thinking when a team in this state has had good fortune. (31:03-47:28) – Kyle Neddenriep from IndyStar Sports joins JMV to give a break down on the pilot season for eight man football that will beginning shortly for the IHSAA, how many schools that don’t offer football that could benefit from the sport, and highlights some of the reclassifications that will be taking effect.    (47:28-50:06) – Hour number one concludes with JMV previewing the injury status of Jarrett Allen heading into final playoff spot between the Cavs/Hawks on Friday night and previewing some things he’ll talk to Tony East about.         (50:06-1:16:09) – Tony East from Forbes makes his first appearance on The Ride With JMV to explain whether or not he thinks Buddy Hield will be wearing a Pacers uniform next season, if T.J. Warren will make a return to Indiana, and the steady play of Duane Washington Jr. after the All-Star Break. (1:16:09-1:30:14) – JMV provides an update on MLB scores and the rest of the games for the day before producer Eddie Garrison blows away JMV’s mind by comparing the current play of three Cincinnati Reds players to a former Red that was traded during the off-season. (1:30:14-1:33:33) – JMV closes out the second hour of the show by reading off some tweets pertaining to the Colts off-season so far and then a concert commercial that played right before JMV returned from  break. (1:33:33-2:07:27) – CBS4 and Fox59’s Mike Chappell makes his weekly stop on The Ride With JMV to weigh in on Stephon Gilmore being flown in on Jim Irsay’s jet, what kind of contract would Gilmore command if the interest between parties is serious, and if Kyler Murray was the targeted quarterback that the Colts were going after before acquiring Matt Ryan. (2:07:27-2:16:03) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, JMV gives away a pair of tickets for a lucky caller to go see Kings of Chaos on Carb Day! (2:16:03-2:19:02) – JMV closes out today’s show by sharing a big announcement for Thad Matta and the Butler Bulldogs and previewing the comedy show JMV will be doing a week from Wednesday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-13:07) – Kyle Neddenriep from IndyStar Sports joins JMV to give a break down on the pilot season for eight man football that will beginning shortly for the IHSAA, how many schools that don’t offer football that could benefit from the sport, and highlights some of the reclassifications that will be taking effect.    (13:07-34:19) – Tony East from Forbes makes his first appearance on The Ride With JMV to explain whether or not he thinks Buddy Hield will be wearing a Pacers uniform next season, if T.J. Warren will make a return to Indiana, and the steady play of Duane Washington Jr. after the All-Star Break. (34:19-1:04:56) – CBS4 and Fox59’s Mike Chappell makes his weekly stop on The Ride With JMV to weigh in on Stephon Gilmore being flown in on Jim Irsay’s jet, what kind of contract would Gilmore command if the interest between parties is serious, and if Kyler Murray was the targeted quarterback that the Colts were going after before acquiring Matt Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:11) – The Ride With JMV opens up on a Wednesday with JMV by sharing his thoughts on the two NBA play-in games from last night and then how the Pacers have to wait another day to find out if they have another first round pick. Later in the segment, Bally Sports Florida’s Tricia Whitaker joins to share the story of Chloe Grimes that has gone viral, the emotions that she felt as Brett Phillips hit the homer run while she was interview Chloe, and the outlook of the Rays for the season.  The segment closes with JMV sharing some news regarding producer Kyle Uitermarkt! (27:11-40:26) – JMV comes back from break reiterating people to go check out the Chloe Grimes story that has gone viral, how the Dodgers pulled Clayton Kershaw after seven innings of perfect baseball and the emotion that Patrick Beverly displayed after beating his former team to officially get into the NBA Playoffs. (40:26-48:19) – Hour number one concludes with JMV wondering why Dave Roberts would pull Clayton Kershaw with a perfect game going and responds to a tweet that every sports team around here stinks and that he has nothing to look forward to.         (48:19-1:20:06) – Co-host from Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit with JMV to discuss how astonished he is that the Colts haven’t made one offensive signing this free agency, how there are multiple avenues the Colts can realistically do with the 42nd pick, and instant reaction on Stephon Gilmore visiting Indianapolis. (1:20:06-1:26:01) – JMV comes back from break to provide an update courtesy of Tricia Whitaker that they tracked down Brett Philips home run ball to give to Chloe, an update on how his Kinetico water question of the day is doing, and answers a couple tweets. (1:26:01-1:30:13) – JMV closes out the second hour of the show by reading off a poll on Chris Ballard’s approach in free agency and shares more thoughts on Stephon Gilmore’s visit to Indianapolis. (1:30:13-1:57:46) – The final hour of The Ride With JMV starts with The Athletic’s Stephen Holder to weigh in on the report that veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore is visiting Indianapolis, if this potential signing could be comparable to Xavier Rhodes from two years ago, and why are the Colts taking visits with quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft. (1:57:46-2:05:48) – As we near the conclusion of today’s show, JMV pays tribute to Jimmy “Mad Dog” Matis on his retirement by attributing to a lot of the things that he’s done in his career to him. (2:05:48-2:10:04) – JMV closes out today’s show by previewing tonight’s NBA play in games for the NBA playoffs, recaps the news of Stephon Gilmore visiting Indianapolis courtesy of Jim Irsay’s private jet, and revisiting the heartwarming story discussed at the top of the show with Tricia Whitaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.