The Ride with JMV

93.5 & 107.5 The Fan

Step into the realm of unconventional sports talk with JMV on "The Ride With JMV," where the excitement of Indianapolis sports meets unique locations and vibrant atmospheres.

Join JMV, a seasoned radio personality on 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis, as he hosts the sports evening drive show that brings you the latest topics and conversations surrounding Indianapolis sports.

Whether he's broadcasting from bars, backyards, businesses, or any place that invites his lively presence, JMV offers a fresh perspective on sports news, engaging discussions, and entertaining banter.

Tune in to "The Ride With JMV" for a one-of-a-kind sports experience that goes beyond the traditional studio setting.

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Friday · 2 hr 10 min
Full Show Friday 8/14/26: LIVE at Hyatt Place Balcony before Fever vs. Wings + Colts & Patriots reaciton!
00:00 – 25:25 – JMV is live at the Hyatt Place Balcony Bar and begins by sending his thoughts out to the people of East Central Indiana with the massive flooding that has impacted the area. He then gets into the Colts preseason opener and what we saw from Anthony Richardson, the kicking battle and more. He’s joined by Alex Hurst from Hurst and Limontes to discuss all the happenings on today’s show. 25:25– 44:33 – From ESPN, Field Yates joins the show to preview the fantasy football season. Also, he gives his takes on what he saw from the Colts preseason game. They shift to the fantasy football outlook for the year and he explains how Daniel Jones’ and Johnathan Taylor’s productivity is tied together. Plus, he takes us around the league with sleepers, Running back’s value and draft tips. 44:33 – 46:04 – John gives away a Fever hat as he wraps up the first hour 46:04 - 1:09:24 – From the Indianapolis Star, Joel A. Erickson joins the show. He recaps what he saw last night and if he wanted to see Anthony Richardson throw a hail mary at the end of the half. Could we see Anthony Richardson in a smaller package, what did we see from Mekhi Blackmon and the cornerbacks. Then, a special announcement from Hurst and Limontes on a Fever Fund check. 1:09:24 – 1:23:03 – Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Homeware and Garden makes his weekly appearance to talk about what’s happening at the shop, the importance of checking your Sub Pump while the rainfall continues to come down. What are the important elements to pay attention to while this weather is going on? 1:23:03 – 1:30:02 – John gives away another prize at the Hyatt Place before Debbie Antonelli of Fever TV joins and talks about her Special Olympics free throw challenge. 1:30:02 – 1:59:11 – We get the Fever takeover with Debbie Antonelli and Pat Boylan as they discuss why the Fever are playing better heading into their game tonight vs the Dallas Wings. What has been the biggest difference in their last nine games? They get into Kelsey Mitchell and her ability to play low to the ground. Then, Pat explains the similarities he draws from the Pacers and the Fever style of play. Could the three week break for the FIBA World Cup be an issue? Debbie explains the pick and roll game that is deadly for the Fever. 1:59:11 – 2:08:17 – JMV gives away some more prizes before Debbie and Pat get into Stephanie White’s comments. 2:08:17 – 2:10:53 – JMV wraps up the show with the crew! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 1 hr
Best of JMV 8/14/26
00:00– 18:19 – From ESPN, Field Yates joins the show to preview the fantasy football season. Also, he gives his takes on what he saw from the Colts preseason game. They shift to the fantasy football outlook for the year and he explains how Daniel Jones’ and Johnathan Taylor’s productivity is tied together. Plus, he takes us around the league with sleepers, Runningback’s value and draft tips. 18:19 - 30:59 – From the Indianapolis Star, Joel A. Erickson joins the show. He recaps what he saw last night and if he wanted to see Anthony Richardson throw a hail mary at the end of the half. Could we see Anthony Richardson in a smaller package, what did we see from Mekhi Blackmon and the cornerbacks. Then, a special announcement from Hurst and Lamontes on a Fever Fund check. 30:59 – 1:00:09 – We get the Fever takeover with Debbie Antonelli and Pat Boylan as they discuss why the Fever are playing better heading into their game tonight vs the Dallas Wings. What has been the biggest difference in their last nine games? They get into Kelsey Mitchell and her ability to play low to the ground. Then, Pat explains the similarities he draws from the Pacers and the Fever style of play. Could the three week break for the FIBA World Cup be an issue? Debbie explains the pick and roll game that is deadly for the Fever. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 18 min
ESPN's Field Yates on Colts, Fantasy Football tips and more!
From ESPN, Field Yates joins the show to preview the fantasy football season. Also, he gives his takes on what he saw from the Colts preseason game. They shift to the fantasy football outlook for the year, and he explains how Daniel Jones’ and Johnathan Taylor’s productivity is tied together. Plus, he takes us around the league with sleepers, Running back’s value and draft tips. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 1 hr 8 min
Full Show Thursday 8/13/26: Colts-Patriots preseason thoughts with Mike Chappell!
00:00 – 31:07 – JMV Opens the show by inquiring what he expects to see from the Colts tonight in their preseason game. What are the position battles he’s curious to see, including the kicker battle. How does the Anthony Richardson question affect that kicking battle? John moves to the notion that the Bears would change their name from the Chicago Bears to the Indiana Bears. He circles back to the Fever conversation from yesterday and what he’s seen in the last couple days of reaction to it. 31:07– 42:15 – JMV restates that The Jackson 5 might be the only “picture-esque” thing to come out of Gary Indiana before reading at texter calling out his response to the Stephanie White press conference. Then, JMV and Caleb go through the Pacers schedule which just got released. 42:15 – 46:56 – Caleb finally watched Night Shift after John told him to. Also, on this day the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released. 46:56 - 1:08:54 – From CBS4/FOX59, Mike Chappell makes his weekly appearance. He explains what he’s most intrigued by in the preseason game. On Anthony Richardson, the backup wide receiver’s opportunity and if Keenan Allen is just not wanting to do training camp, the offensive line’s status and the kicking battle. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 2 hr 20 min
Full Show Wednesday 8/12/26: Stephanie White Comments, Fever Win + Marlin Jackson joins!
00:00 – 23:07 – JMV starts with a reaction to Stephanie White’s comments last night and relates it to their performance last night. While JMV was critical of her comments Saturday, he explains why it was necessary to let out the frustration before the game yesterday. He draws comparisons between the Pacers and Fever in terms of their style of play. John explains why there are still expectations that need to be met but we need to wait until the end of the year to be critical. 23:07– 42:08 – JMV reads texts reacting to his first segment before former Colts CB Marlin Jackson joins. He’s apart of the Fight For Life Foundation who is hosting Colts Trivia Night tomorrow right before the Colts preseason game. He also touches on why a pass rush is important for the Colts and what it was like to have the greatest play in Colts history. 42:08 – 46:25 – Caitlin Clarks comments on Stephanie White getting boo’d, John wonders if “Smart Indiana Basketball Fans” are attending Fever games. 46:25 - 1:15:25 – John Nolan, play-by-play voice of the Fever, joins and breaks down if he sees the similar style of play between the Pacers and the Fever. Then, he gives his take on what we heard from Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark last night which turns into a wider discussion on the WNBA and the teams that are worth watching. They go back and forth on what the White actually said after the game Saturday. 1:15:25 – 1:28:48 – Tyrese Haliburton says he’s healthy, where will we be able to watch him? We hear from a P1 listener in Josh about the State Fair and JMV’s protein bars infatuation. 1:28:48 – 1:32:24 – Our great listener Gritty provides some insight on how to pick protein bars, who exactly was Stephanie White calling out? 1:32:24 – 1:58:28 – JMV circles back to his comments to open the show on the Fever. He reads texts, has more advice on how to choose the protein bars and looks forward to being with Debbie Antonelli and Pat Boylan Friday at the Balcony Bar. Plus, JMV continues to go at it with a texter. 1:58:28 – 2:08:17 – John and Caleb discuss the frustration of other agendas getting in the way after JMV gets called “woke” from a texter. Then he shares a story about Mark Patrick. 2:08:17 – 2:14:12 – JMV is headed to Greenwood Christian to play basketball tonight 2:14:12-2:20:07 - Anything goes to wrap up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 54 min
Best of JMV 8/12/26
00:00– 19:28 – JMV starts with a reaction to Stephanie White’s comments last night and relates it to their performance last night. While JMV was critical of her comments Saturday, he explains why it was necessary to let out the frustration before the game yesterday. He draws comparisons between the Pacers and Fever in terms of their style of play. John explains why there are still expectations that need to be met but we need to wait until the end of the year to be critical. 19:28– 32:33 – JMV reads texts reacting to his first segment before former Colts CB Marlin Jackson joins. He’s apart of the Fight For Life Foundation who is hosting Colts Trivia Night tomorrow right before the Colts preseason game. He also touches on why a pass rush is important for the Colts and what it was like to have the greatest play in Colts history. 32:33 – 54:30 – John Nolan, play-by-play voice of the Fever, joins and breaks down if he sees the similar style of play between the Pacers and the Fever. Then, he gives his take on what we heard from Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark last night which turns into a wider discussion on the WNBA and the teams that are worth watching. They go back and forth on what the White actually said after the game Saturday. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 2 hr 16 min
Full Show Tuesday 8/11/26: Colts practice in New England + Previewing Fever vs. Liberty!
00:00 – 27:33 – A Tuesday edition of The Ride begins with JMV explaining how the Alec Pierce news and the confusion on if he got a second PRP injection, shines light on why the Colts need another wide receiver. The Indiana Fever are back in action tonight and JMV makes himself clear on where he stands with Stephanie White and why winning is all that matters. Plus, JMV and Caleb’s friend, Nathaniel, has a broken collarbone. 27:33– 42:55 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly appearance on the show. He just landed in New England ahead of the Colts first preseason game Thursday. He explains why he’s becoming more nervous about the wide receiver position. Also, Greg previews the booth he’ll be in for the games and the high school football slate that’s fast approaching next week. 42:55 – 47:21 – JMV runs through the NBA opening night and Christmas games. 45:49 - 1:12:57 – Before he performs at the State Fair Tuesday evening, Clayton Anderson joins. He thanks JMV for his Saturday night takeovers on B105.7, his two-month newborn, how he came up with the name “Woody” for his kid, his feelings playing at the State Fair for the first time. JMV goes at a tweeter as well. 1:13:57 – 1:28:19 – There is a loaded NBA and NFL slate on Christmas day, when will we here about the Pacers new TV deal and why it needs to be easy to watch because this is the team everyone is excited about. 1:28:19 – 1:28:18 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show with Fever thoughts 1:33:50 – 2:00:20 – James Boyd of The Fan Morning Show jumps in on late-notice to give his report from Foxborough and what took place with he joint practice between he Colts and Patriots. What did he see from Sauce Gardner and A.J. Brown? Plus, James explains the PRP Injection story from earlier in the day and how the reporting got mixed up. Also, Charvarius Ward didn’t travel with the team, will Anthony Richardson make the team and who is he excited to see in the preseason game Thursday? Lastly, what does he think of where the Fever stand right now? 2:00:20 – 2:13:10 – JMV works through some callers, first about the Pacers not getting any season opening or Christmas day games, then on if the Colts will get anything with Anthony Richardson. 2:13:10 – 2:16:34 – The show wraps up with JMV previewing tomorrow’s what’s going on tomorrow on the program. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 46 min
Best of JMV 8/11/26
00:00– 11:03 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly appearance on the show. He just landed in New England ahead of the Colts first preseason game Thursday. He explains why he’s becoming more nervous about the wide receiver position. Also, Greg previews the booth he’ll be in for the games and the high school football slate that’s fast approaching next week. 11:03 - 27:43 – Before he performs at the State Fair Tuesday evening, Clayton Anderson joins. He thanks JMV for his Saturday night takeovers on B105.7, his two-month newborn, how he came up with the name “Woody” for his kid, his feelings playing at the State Fair for the first time. JMV goes at a tweeter as well. 27:43 – 46:57 – James Boyd of The Fan Morning Show jumps in on late-notice to give his report from Foxborough and what took place with he joint practice between he Colts and Patriots. What did he see from Sauce Gardner and A.J. Brown? Plus, James explains the PRP Injection story from earlier in the day and how the reporting got mixed up. Also, Charvarius Ward didn’t travel with the team, will Anthony Richardson make the team and who is he excited to see in the preseason game Thursday? Lastly, what does he think of where the Fever stand right now? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 2 hr 12 min
Full Show Monday 8/10/26: Colts get ready for Pats; Fever get win over Sky!
00:00 – 30:37 – A Monday edition of The Ride begins with John explaining why often, the Colts fans have been right about what the franchise should do. He also explains why he’s done talking about Anthony Richardson and why it was always “Just a Dream”. He gets into the Indiana Fever’s eventful weekend and why Stephanie White might want to think about defending her players a little bit more. 30:37– 42:49 – We play the Bill Simmons audio coming back from break that John Referenced in the opening segment. He continues to talk about Stephanie White and the defense issues. Then, as the Anthony Richardson experience looks bleak, he explains why it was never going to work to begin with. 42:49 – 45:49 – We wrap up the first hour with Drew Brees’ comments at his pro football hall of fame induction ceremony. 45:49 - 1:12:57 – Brendan Dudas, head coach of Southport high school baseball, won a championship over the weekend. It was in the inaugural Big League Wiffle Ball League at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. He explains the backstory, and why despite becoming a professional in Wiffle Ball didn’t ruin his love for it. Also, what are the rules of Wiffle Ball and what lies ahead after the season, where does Brendan want to go with Wiffle Ball in Indianapolis and beyond. 1:12:57 – 1:24:50 – JMV revisits the conversation with Brendan Dudas and a funny text that was sent and a story about Rick Majarus at Iaria’s. 1:24:50 – 1:28:18 – JMV wraps up the hour with the Fever conversation. 1:28:18 – 1:58:07 – Stephen Holder of ESPN makes his weekly Monday visit to dive into the first Colts depth chart being released. Where does there need to be improvement? Plus, how does the Cam Taylor-Britt one-game suspension affect the Colts cornerback depth? What does the offensive tackle depth look like and Stephen explains why this camp has been so bad for Anthony Richardson. Stephen also states he expected Keenan Allen to be signed by the Colts a while ago and is confused on why they haven’t yet. 1:58:27 – 2:07:32 – With the NBA schedule release happening this week, JMV and Caleb take a look at DAZN’s deal with the Timberwolves and the Pistons local broadcasting situation. What will the Pacers TV rights look like? 2:07:32 – 2:12:49 – JMV wraps up the show with his final thoughts on the Fever. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 42 min
Best of JMV 8/10/26
00:00 – 15:55 – John gets into the Indiana Fever’s eventful weekend and why Stephanie White might want to think about defending her players a little bit more. 15:55– 42:43 – Stephen Holder of ESPN makes his weekly Monday visit to dive into the first Colts depth chart being released. Where does there need to be improvement? Plus, how does the Cam Taylor-Britt one-game suspension affect the Colts cornerback depth? What does the offensive tackle depth look like and Stephen explains why this camp has been so bad for Anthony Richardson. Stephen also states he expected Keenan Allen to be signed by the Colts a while ago and is confused on why they haven’t yet. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 7 · 2 hr 12 min
Full Show Friday 8/7/26: Fever fall to Aces, #AskPat returns + Previewing the Sports Weekend!
00:00 – 27:05 – A Friday edition of The Ride begins with JMV reflecting on the “jackassery” that took place yesterday, beginning with Tommy McLelland. After Purdue AD went on with Jake Query earlier in the day, JMV reacts to his clarification of the comment. Then, he previews the show and the loaded guest list. Then, he gets into the Fever and why last night’s crushing defeat is concerning. 27:05– 43:45 – From ESPN, Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson joins the show to give insight on her 30 for 30 podcast series “The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani”. She describes the process of reporting on the story, when Shohei came in contact with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, the recorded phone call she had with Ippei and the ugliest sides of this gambling story. 43:45 – 46:58 – JMV wraps up the first hour with some speculation that Colts Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is going to be suspended for the first game of the season. 46:58 - 1:15:30 – It turns out Cam Taylor-Britt is suspended for the first game of the season and WE had it first! Pat Sullivan of Sullivan Hardware & Garden returns from vacation for #AskPat! What goes into making pickles and controlling bees and yellow jackets. Plus, how do you get banana trees to produce, what to do about crabgrass this time of year and what trees are good to plant! 1:15:30 – 1:29:18 – The host of the Legendary Indiana Sports Talk, Bob Lovell, joins the show as he returns from summer hiatus. He previews the high school football season, the Brownsburg vs. Lawrence North opener, and what will be on the show this evening. Plus, what was John doing 32 years ago when the show first premiered? 1:29:18 – 1:32:28 – JMV wraps up the second hour of the show before previewing his conversation with Phil Steele. 1:32:28 – 1:56:38 – Phil Steele, author of the College Football preview magazine, reminisces on Indiana’s national title with JMV before getting into why he thinks the Hoosiers have a chance to go back-to-back. They get into the hottest topics concerning Big Ten teams before moving to what Phil expects from Barry Odom and Purdue in year 2. Plus, how does he expect from CJ Carr at Notre Dame? 1:56:38 – 2:02:27 – We try to connect with Don Fischer as JMV reads off texts from listeners of the show. 2:02:27 – 2:12:45 – Don Fischer ends up connecting with us and talks about the Joe Smith memorial he attended today before the hills of southern Indiana eventually cause him to drop off. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 7 · 1 hr 4 min
Best of JMV 8/7/26
00:00 – 25:55 – A Friday edition of The Ride begins with JMV reflecting on the “jackassery” that took place yesterday, beginning with Tommy McLelland. After Purdue AD went on with Jake Query earlier in the day, JMV reacts to his clarification of the comment. Then, he previews the show and the loaded guest list. Then, he gets into the Fever and why last night’s crushing defeat is concerning. 25:55– 41:20 – From ESPN, Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson joins the show to give insight on her 30 for 30 podcast series “The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani”. She describes the process of reporting on the story, when Shohei came in contact with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, the recorded phone call she had with Ippei and the ugliest sides of this gambling story. 41:20 – 1:04:13 – Phil Steele, author of the College Football preview magazine, reminisces on Indiana’s national title with JMV before getting into why he thinks the Hoosiers have a chance to go back-to-back. They get into the hottest topics concerning Big Ten teams before moving to what Phil expects from Barry Odom and Purdue in year 2. Plus, how does he expect from CJ Carr at Notre Dame? Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 6 · 2 hr 20 min
Full Show Thursday 8/6/26: Johnathan Taylor signs, Purdue AD Tom McLelland's comments + Howard Jones joins!
00:00 – 27:40 – Before we get into the news of Johnathan Taylor signing an extension, JMV marvels at new Purdue AD Tom McLelland saying if people don’t want to win national championships, go to Indiana. He explains how the comment is embarrassing to people at Purdue. Then, he looks at the Taylor extension in two different ways. Then, a person tries to defend McLelland’s comments and JMV isn’t having it. 27:40– 44:30 – John Nolan, radio play-by-play voice of the Fever, checks in before the Fever face-off with the Aces tonight to discuss the loss to the Lynx last weekend and what he saw in Minnesota. Can Indiana be better defensively Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell take more responsibility and look back at the last time the Fever and Aces played. Plus, how valuable would a TV guide be in today’s streaming world? 44:30 – 45:23 – JMV wraps up the first hour and previews the conversation with Tom Dienhart and Howard Jones! 45:23 - 1:11:03 – Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com was front row for new Athletic Director Tom McLelland’s press conference, as well as his comments on Indiana. He relays his reaction, what were the other reactions form the presser, how McLelland hopes to raise money and what he might say when he’s asked about his comments down the line. Then, Caleb and John discuss what’s the most annoying aspect of shopping at a grocery store. 1:11:03 – 1:14:42 – John has some more comments on Purdue before previewing the conversation with Howard Jones. 1:14:42 – 1:34:15 – Singer and Songwriter Howard Jones joins the show before he performs at Everwise Amphitheatre Friday night. He explains why Indianapolis is one of his favorite stops, the challenges of having his music played back in the 80s, his relationship with Dave Wakeling, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and how invested he was with England’s run in the world cup! 1:34:15 – 2:05:10 – From CBS4 & FOX59, Mike Chappell joins before he heads off to Canton tomorrow morning for the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend and the induction of Adam Vinatieri. He gives JMV his thoughts on the Colts rewarding Johnathan Taylor with a new contract. There is still a void at wide receiver, should there be some regret that AD Mitchell isn’t here anymore? Then, considering Tom McLelland’s comments, Chap recalls some of the worst press conference moments and reacts to the audio. 2:05:10 – 2:08:16 – JMV gets to the text line and reads off some tweets too. Plus, he remembers Cozell McQueen after he passed yesterday. 2:08:16 – 2:14:25 – JMV gives away state fair tickets to wrap up the hour. 2:14:25 – 2:20:53 - Anything Goes to round out the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 6 · 51 min
Best of JMV 8/6/26
00:00– 13:06 –– Tom Dienhart of GoldandBlack.com was front row for new Athletic Director Tom McLelland’s press conference, as well as his comments on Indiana. He relays his reaction, what were the other reactions form the presser, how McLelland hopes to raise money and what he might say when he’s asked about his comments down the line. 13:06 – 27:29 – Singer and Songwriter Howard Jones joins the show before he performs at Everwise Amphitheatre Friday night. He explains why Indianapolis is one of his favorite stops, the challenges of having his music played back in the 80s, his relationship with Dave Wakeling, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and how invested he was with England’s run in the world cup! 27:29 – 51:20 – From CBS4 & FOX59, Mike Chappell joins before he heads off to Canton tomorrow morning for the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend and the induction of Adam Vinatieri. He gives JMV his thoughts on the Colts rewarding Johnathan Taylor with a new contract. There is still a void at wide receiver, should there be some regret that AD Mitchell isn’t here anymore? Then, considering Tom McLelland’s comments, Chap recalls some of the worst press conference moments and reacts to the audio. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 15 min
Former Colts Cornerback Marlin Jackson joins!
JMV wonders if he needed to be coached hard when he was younger and asks former Colts Cornerback Marlin Jackson the same thing. They get into why staying healthy is extremely important, how he views the Colts secondary and compares it to the one that he played with. He also touches on how important it is for the Colts to get off to a fast start. Plus, he promotes his foundation that is doing a Colts trivia night on August 13th. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 2 hr 16 min
Full Show Wednesday 8/5/26: Former Colts CB Marlin Jackson joins, IU FB Practice begins!
00:00 – 27:43 – A Wednesday edition of The Ride opens with John comparing the bad feelings with the Colts and the good feelings of Indiana. He references a USA Today article by Blake Toppmeyer, commenting on the Hoosiers “ducking and running”. Then, he points out how more people are recognizing Caitlin Clark just wants to play basketball. Stephanie White wins coach of the week, Caleb is skipping out on hoop tonight. 27:43– 47:22 – JMV wonders if he needed to be coached hard when he was younger and asks former Colts Cornerback Marlin Jackson the same thing. They get into why staying healthy is extremely important, how he views the Colts secondary and compares it to the one that he played with. He also touches on how important it is for the Colts to get off to a fast start. Plus, he promotes his foundation that is doing a Colts trivia night on August 13th. 47:22 – 48:39 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show and looks forward to his conversation with Kevin Bowen. 48:39 - 1:18:26 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins for his weekly appearance. While multi-tasking as a dad, he talks about what he would like to see from conferences in college football from a scheduling standpoint. He and John go back-and-forth on their feelings towards it. They revisit their conversation with Daniel Jones and who the backup quarterback would be right now for the Colts. Plus, Stephanie White wins coach of the month and the most random songs with NBA player references. 1:18:26 – 1:28:44 – We run through NBA player references in songs after Kevin Bowen and John talked about the song Promiscuous 1:28:44 – 1:34:15 – JMV reads texts to wrap up the second hour! 1:34:15 – 2:05:10 – Scott Dochterman is a National College Football Writer for The Athletic who just wrote a piece on the value of Indiana Football. He joins and discusses the return of Stephen Daley, what Josh Hoover could turn out to be and who the best quarterback is amongst the top 5 in the coaches poll. JMV peppers on Big Ten questions in before moving to the Lane Kiffin drama and what to expect at LSU, plus what to make of the IU scheduling narrative. 2:05:10 – 2:15:16 – JMV says he has rhythm and can dance with the best of ‘em, plus, Elwood’s football program update is a good one. 2:15:16 – 2:16:16 – The show wraps up with JMV giving away another family four pack to the Indiana State Fair! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 1 hr 5 min
Best of JMV 8/5/26
00:00– 15:54 ––JMV wonders if he needed to be coached hard when he was younger and asks former Colts Cornerback Marlin Jackson the same thing. They get into why staying healthy is extremely important, how he views the Colts secondary and compares it to the one that he played with. He also touches on how important it is for the Colts to get off to a fast start. Plus, he promotes his foundation that is doing a Colts trivia night on August 13th. 15:54 –41:07 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins for his weekly appearance. While multi-tasking as a dad, he talks about what he would like to see from conferences in college football from a scheduling standpoint. He and John go back-and-forth on their feelings towards it. They revisit their conversation with Daniel Jones and who the backup quarterback would be right now for the Colts. Plus, Stephanie White wins coach of the month and the most random songs with NBA player references. 41:07 – 1:05:33 – Scott Dochterman is a National College Football Writer for The Athletic who just wrote a piece on the value of Indiana Football. He joins and discusses the return of Stephen Daley, what Josh Hoover could turn out to be and who the best quarterback is amongst the top 5 in the coaches poll. JMV peppers on Big Ten questions in before moving to the Lane Kiffin drama and what to expect at LSU, plus what to make of the IU scheduling narrative Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 14 min
Colts Kicker Blake Grupe joins JMV!
Colts kicker Blake Grupe joins the show and explains how he rebounded from his struggles in New Orleans, the nature of being a kicker and his relationship with Spencer Shrader as the battle goes on. What was it like growing up in Missouri and John warns him he might break his perfect kicking streak. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 4 · 2 hr 20 min
Full Show Tuesday 8/4/2026: Colts Kicker Blake Grupe & Ben Solak of ESPN join + Purdue hires new AD!
00:00 – 31:08 – JMV opens the show by letting the folks in on his day off in southeastern Indiana. He bought a ton of meat, visited Vincennes and went to an old record store. He thanks Greg Rakestraw for filling-in yesterday before getting into Daniel Jones and why we truly won’t know how good he looks until he lines up to take snaps in week 1. While previewing his conversation with Blake Grupe, John wonders if he cursed former Colts’ kicker Matt Gay years ago. He also touches on the criticisms of IU’s schedule, as well as Caitlin Clark. 31:08– 44:01 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly 3:30 appearance to breakdown what he’s seen from Colts camp and responds to JMV’s take that we still don’t truly know what condition Daniel Jones is in. They also get into the IU schedule dialogue, a potential baseball lockout, what he knows about new Purdue AD Tom McLellan. 44:01 – 48:45 – JMV gives his take on the Fever’s loss to the Lynx Sunday now that he’s back 48:45 - 1:15:52 – After making a stop in Westfield for Colts camp yesterday, ESPN’s Ben Solak joins to discuss what he took from seeing Daniel Jones in-person, what he thinks Lou Anarumo wants in his defense, if the Bijan Robinson deal has any affect on Johnathan Taylor’s contract talks and how the Colts should approach long term contracts. Also, will Alec Pierce be a well-rounded receiver now? 1:15:52 – 1:30:52 – Colts kicker Blake Grupe joins the show and explains how he rebounded from his struggles in New Orleans, the nature of being a kicker and his relationship with Spencer Shrader as the battle goes on. What was it like growing up in Missouri and John warns him he might break his perfect kicking streak. 1:30:52 – 1:35:23 – JMV reflects on his hoop session he had Friday night where he apparently went 3-for-20. 1:35:23 – 1:55:58 – Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com joins the show. Before getting into the news that Tom McLellan will be the new athletic director at Purdue, he was in Vancouver for Purdue’s summer basketball trip. He explains what is similar and what’s very different from last years team. Then, what is McLellan walking into with the Purdue AD job? And how much should Purdue be comparing themselves to IU? John asks how much more money Braden Smith could make if he stayed a fifth-year. 1:55:58 – 2:13:51 – JMV reviews the show and reveals the announcement that Defensive Tackle Stephen Daley is returning to the team before he reads texts from the listeners of the show! 2:13:51 – 2:18:55 – JMV ends the show by commenting on the passing of Janie Hodge Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 4 · 1 hr 5 min
Best of JMV 8/4/2026
00:00– 19:38 –– After making a stop in Westfield for Colts camp yesterday, ESPN’s Ben Solak joins to discuss what he took from seeing Daniel Jones in-person, what he thinks Lou Anarumo wants in his defense, if the Bijan Robinson deal has any affect on Johnathan Taylor’s contract talks and how the Colts should approach long term contracts. Also, will Alec Pierce be a well-rounded receiver now? 19:38 –34:16 – Colts kicker Blake Grupe joins the show and explains how he rebounded from his struggles in New Orleans, the nature of being a kicker and his relationship with Spencer Shrader as the battle goes on. What was it like growing up in Missouri and John warns him he might break his perfect kicking streak. 34:16 – 1:05:17 – Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com joins the show. Before getting into the news that Tom McLellan will be the new athletic director at Purdue, he was in Vancouver for Purdue’s summer basketball trip. He explains what is similar and what’s very different from last years team. Then, what is McLellan walking into with the Purdue AD job? And how much should Purdue be comparing themselves to IU? John asks how much more money Braden Smith could make if he stayed a fifth-year. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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