The Ride with JMV

00:00 – 26:40 – Greg Rakestraw fills-in for JMV and starts the show reflecting on the sports weekend before previewing what will be talked about on a show with multiple guests. We’ll be talking about the IndyCar test, High school football season around the corner, the Indiana Fever falling to the Minnesota Lynx yesterday, why Colts’ camp has been boring, but that’s a good thing. He goes through the long list of quarterback controversies at Colts camp over the years. Lastly, we will be talking about what’s happening in college sports, specifically IU and the news that Sam Alexis is trying to use a fifth-year to come back to IU.

26:40– 41:17 – IndyCar VP of Communications Dave Furst joins the show to recap how the weekend went with the new IndyCar that took place at the track. He explains the differences between the current DW12 and the IR28. He also looks to the end of the IndyCar season and what to expect in Portland and in Washington D.C.

41:17 – 48:38 – Greg gets into the news that Indiana and Notre Dame cancelled their future home-and-home series. He looks at the future non-conference schedules and explains why the Hoosiers should be able to do what they want since they are the national champions.

48:38 - 1:10:18 – Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star joins to discuss high school football gearing up, what games he will be eyeing in week 1, some of the other high school stars that we should be paying attention to, as well as previewing some of the conference races. Greg revisits his take on the Fever before his conversation with Mick Tidrow, as well as his Colts thoughts.

1:10:18 – 1:25:46 – Sideline analyst for the Indiana Fever, Mick Tidrow, joins to talk first about what nickname Greg gives him. Then, Mick discusses the Fever’s loss yesterday to the Lynx and how they’ll move forward with their offensive firepower combined with a desired defensive improvement. Also, how have they handled the distractions? Mick is also the voice of the Ball State Cardinals, so he previews the football season and new men’s basketball coach Chris Capko.

1:25:46 – 1:31:28 – Greg revisits his Indiana football schedule conversation. He explains why he understands both sides of the argument when it comes to Notre Dame and Indiana cancelling the future home-and-home.

1:31:28 – 1:55:58 – ESPN’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly Monday appearance and starts with what we’ve learned at Colts camp. He brings up Sauce Gardner’s ability and why it will be more noticeable this year. Also, CJ Allen’s easing back off the PUP list, could the Colts play two rookie linebackers? What does the market look like for a receiver and the latest update on contract extensions on the Colts roster, including Quenton Nelson. Lastly, Stephen explains that it’s hard to gauge where the backup QB battle lies.

1:55:58 – 2:13:51 – Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins to dive into the scheduling conflict Indiana and Notre Dame ran into. He marvels at the amount of media coverage at Big Ten media days last week and how his job has changed because of Indiana’s football success. Plus, he recaps Indiana’s Peru trip and the level of competition that they faced and how Jeff enjoyed Peru.

2:13:51 – 2:18:55 – Greg gives away State Fair tickets and recaps the show!

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00:00– 13:18 – Greg Rakestraw fills-in and interviews IndyCar VP of Communications Dave Furst  to recap how the weekend went with the new IndyCar that took place at the track. He explains the differences between the current DW12 and the IR28. He also looks to the end of the IndyCar season and what to expect in Portland and in Washington D.C.

13:18 – 27:58 – Sideline analyst for the Indiana Fever, Mick Tidrow, joins to talk first about what nickname Greg gives him. Then, Mick discusses the Fever’s loss yesterday to the Lynx and how they’ll move forward with their offensive firepower combined with a desired defensive improvement. Also, how have they handled the distractions? Mick is also the voice of the Ball State Cardinals, so he previews the football season and new men’s basketball coach Chris Capko.

27:58 –  51:20 – ESPN’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly Monday appearance and starts with what we’ve learned at Colts camp. He brings up Sauce Gardner’s ability and why it will be more noticeable this year. Also, CJ Allen’s easing back off the PUP list, could the Colts play two rookie linebackers? What does the market look like for a receiver and the latest update on contract extensions on the Colts roster, including Quenton Nelson. Lastly, Stephen explains that it’s hard to gauge where the backup QB battle lies.

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00:00 – 32:04 – A Friday edition of The Ride starts with JMV expanding on Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s comments earlier today. He explains how there is no other option for the Colts owner than to believe in what they have. He also compares the loss of Michael Pittman Jr. to Myles Turner and how they are similar. Plus, Curt Cignetti made the most heads turn with his comments at Big Ten Media Day Yesterday. The Indiana Fever get back in action tonight, can they continue to look “different”? John gets into a discussion about his Friday night hoop session he got roped into as well.

32:04 – 45:09 – JMV reads a texter who is rolling eyes at Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s comments, we revisit our conversation with Austin Karp from earlier in the week and if DAZN is actually going to acquire the Pacers TV distribution.

45:09 – 49:42 – JMV reads texters thoughts on the Pacers potential TV deal.

49:42 - 1:17:34 – From Locked on Colts, Zach Hicks makes his debut on The Ride with JMV. They get into why Johnathan Taylor’s mood has changed and why Running Back value has boosted over the last few years. Zach also opines on Daniel Jones and why some Colts fans shouldn’t waver in confidence if they believe in the first place. Will the Colts use cap space to fill holes on the roster?

1:17:34 – 1:32:30 – Fever TV Analyst Debbie Antonelli joins the show from Portland and before she get’s on the call Friday night, she revisits Tuesday’s game against Seattle and why the offense is humming so well and looks forward to the weekend and why the Fever can’t sleep on Portland. She also shines light on Caitlin Clark navigating distractions and how winning makes the distractions go away. Will we see a huge trade at the deadline in the WNBA? Lastly, she gets into the details on why spacing has contributed to the Fever’s offense.

1:32:30 – 1:40:08 – JMV thinks schools are starting too early nowadays before getting to the top of the hour.

1:40:08 – 2:05:52 – ESPN Senior College Football writer Adam Rittenberg joins the show to break down Curt Cignetti’s comments at Big Ten Media days and the Big Ten at large. John asks him the last time we’ve seen a coach like Cignetti back up their words. He gives a breakdown on the IU roster as well before getting into what Purdue will look like after a full offseason. How does Adam feel about some of the first-year Big Ten coaches? Adam gives his underrated teams in the Big Ten as well.

2:05:47 – 2:20:04 – JMV gets into the Ruoff schedule this weekend before getting back into the DAZN conversation while Caleb brings up the deal the Timberwolves signed with DAZN.

2:20:04 – 2:32:32 – State fair tickets and anything goes!

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00:00 - 27:19 – From Locked on Colts, Zach Hicks makes his debut on The Ride with JMV. They get into why Johnathan Taylor’s mood has changed and why Running Back value has boosted over the last few years. Zach also opines on Daniel Jones and why some Colts fans shouldn’t waver in confidence if they believe in the first place. Will the Colts use cap space to fill holes on the roster?

27:19 – 40:10 – Fever TV Analyst Debbie Antonelli joins the show from Portland and before she get’s on the call Friday night, she revisits Tuesday’s game against Seattle and why the offense is humming so well and looks forward to the weekend and why the Fever can’t sleep on Portland. She also shines light on Caitlin Clark navigating distractions and how winning makes the distractions go away. Will we see a huge trade at the deadline in the WNBA? Lastly, she gets into the details on why spacing has contributed to the Fever’s offense.

40:10 – 1:02:32 – ESPN Senior College Football writer Adam Rittenberg joins the show to break down Curt Cignetti’s comments at Big Ten Media days and the Big Ten at large. John asks him the last time we’ve seen a coach like Cignetti back up their words. He gives a breakdown on the IU roster as well before getting into what Purdue will look like after a full offseason. How does Adam feel about some of the first-year Big Ten coaches? Adam gives his underrated teams in the Big Ten as well.

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00:00 – 26:15 – JMV opens a Thursday edition of The Ride with some Curt Cignetti comments from Big Ten Media Days and why when he says he’s process oriented, it lands differently than when a different team in town says they are process oriented. He touches on the Big Ten and SEC debate. Plus, he wonders what we are going to see from Alec Pierce this season and why he has to be more versatile. JMV also previews his conversation with Caden Curry, if he likes the pinstripe jerseys, the Pacers are coming back with and Max Clark got called up. 

26:15 – 41:28 – Colts Rookie Defensive End and Center Grove Grad Caden Curry joins the show and discusses how camp has started for him and how he is prepared for everything that is coming his way. Plus, he’s caught a lot of flak from Carmel and Westfield people at camp, as well as IU fans after his hit on Mendoza in the Big Ten Title Game. He reflects on what he remembers about that play. 

41:28 – 50:03 – After saying Caleb looks like Thomas Magnum from Magnum P.I. earlier in the show, JMV runs through some old TV show themes that remind him of Sunday night, then reads some texts from listeners. 

50:03 - 1:14:02  JMV continues the TV show theme conversation before getting into Paul Finebaum audio about him betting against them last year. JMV continues to wonder if Indiana is the most hated program in the country.  

1:14:02 – 1:35:32 – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins us from Chicago to react to what Curt Cignetti had to say at Big Ten Media days, does he have beef with Nick Saban and the SEC? Then, they get into the roster makeup and what the quarterback position looks like, including the question at Tight End and what Cignetti had to say about it. 

1:35:32 – 1:38:04 – JMV reflects on the movie Hollywood Nights before wrapping up the first hour of the show. 

1:38:04 – 2:06:47 – From CBS4/FOX59, Mike Chappell joins and JMV asks him if he wants to join him at a show before they get into the Colts conversation and Mike wonders if wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne is happy with the state of the room. They also shine light on Charvarius Ward’s comments today and how open and honest he was with his decision to almost retire. What’s his outlook on Caden Curry? 

2:06:47 – 2:16:57 – JMV reminisces on some movies that were released on this date in history, including nightshift. He also wonders if Producer Caleb knows he hasn’t seen a movie in a theatre since September 21st 1999.  

2:16:57 – 2:24:28 – JMV gives away State Fair tickets and previews tomorrow's show! 

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Colts Rookie Defensive End and Center Grove Grad Caden Curry joins JMV and discusses how camp has started for him and how he is prepared for everything that is coming his way. Plus, he’s caught a lot of flak from Carmel and Westfield people at camp, as well as IU fans after his hit on Mendoza in the Big Ten Title Game. He reflects on what he remembers about that play.

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00:00 – 11:52 – Colts Rookie Defensive End and Center Grove Grad Caden Curry joins the show and discusses how camp has started for him and how he is prepared for everything that is coming his way. Plus, he’s caught a lot of flak from Carmel and Westfield people at camp, as well as IU fans after his hit on Mendoza in the Big Ten Title Game. He reflects on what he remembers about that play. 

11:52 – 33:09 – Zach Osterman from the IndyStar joins us from Chicago to react to what Curt Cignetti had to say at Big Ten Media days, does he have beef with Nick Saban and the SEC? Then, they get into the roster makeup and what the quarterback position looks like, including the question at Tight End and what Cignetti had to say about it. 

33:09 – 58:08 – From CBS4/FOX59, Mike Chappell joins and JMV asks him if he wants to join him at a show before they get into the Colts conversation and Mike wonders if wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne is happy with the state of the room. They also shine light on Charvarius Ward’s comments today and how open and honest he was with his decision to almost retire. What’s his outlook on Caden Curry? 

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00:00 – 15:16 – Austin Karp broke the news on DAZN being close to acquiring several NBA local TV broadcast rights, including the Pacers, in the Sports Business Journal this morning. He joins the show to explain what DAZN is, what could change for Pacer fans with the acquisition and how the WNBA factors 

15:16 - 28:21 Pat Boylan, play-by-play voice of the Indiana Fever TV call, joins to break down Kelsey Mitchell's "Powder Keg" of offense tear she's on right now. He also touches on the Aliyah Boston and the importance of hanging on last night against the Seattle Storm. He also previews the matchup in Portland against the Fire and reveals to JMV if he's seen Tyrese Haliburton throw down and Eastbay Dunk before.

28:21 – 57:42 – Barry Odom had some comments on the Indiana Hoosiers at Big Ten Media Days and JMV poses to Kevin Bowen of The Fan Morning Show what we should take from his comments. Kevin is out at Colts camp all week and was out there today for the first practice; he gives his takeaways on Daniel Jones' movement at practice, if the Colts will sign a wideout and why Kenny Moore II hasn't been signed yet. Also, what did Kevin make of Chris Ballard's comments yesterday? Also, how odd is it that the Colts seem to be making a multitude of "saving money" moves? Then, they get into the kicker battle and why JMV loves Blake Grupe so much. 

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00:00 – 27:35 – John opens the show by mentioning the Indiana Fever and their win in Seattle last night. Caitlin Clark played well and he talks about what it means for them going forward. Next, he gets into a conversation he had about some of the dark horses in the NFL coming up this season. He also mentions some technical issues the station had in the leadup to the show and makes fun of the fact the TV behind him is off again. Lastly, where will the Pacers play on TV next year? JMV gets into the news that was released this morning that the Pacers TV rights could be acquired by DAZN.

27:35 – 43:20 – Austin Karp broke the news on DAZN being close to acquiring several NBA local TV broadcast rights, including the Pacers, in the Sports Business Journal this morning. He joins the show to explain what DAZN is, what could change for Pacer fans with the acquisition and how the WNBA factors 

43:20 – 49:30 – Our signal is still "jacked up" as the first hour ends, then JMV reads listener texts!

49:30 – 1:20:46 – Lawrence North Athletic Director Mike Penrose joins the show to reflect on the 30 years of the MIC documentary, high school NIL, Monshun Sales commitment to IU, and what his favorite era has been in the MIC. Plus, he tells a Steve Alford story, what's changed with Athletic Director's jobs over the years.

1:20:46 – 1:23:59 – JMV reads some texts before looking forward to his chat with Pat Boylan

1:23:59 – 1:37:05 – Pat Boylan, play-by-play voice of the Indiana Fever TV call, joins to break down Kelsey Mitchell's "Powder Keg" of offense tear she's on right now. He also touches on the Aliyah Boston and the importance of hanging on last night against the Seattle Storm. He also previews the matchup in Portland against the Fire and reveals to JMV if he's seen Tyrese Haliburton throw down and Eastbay Dunk before.

1:37:05 – 2:08:11 – Barry Odom had some comments on the Indiana Hoosiers at Big Ten Media Days and JMV poses to Kevin Bowen of The Fan Morning Show what we should take from his comments. Kevin is out at Colts camp all week and was out there today for the first practice; he gives his takeaways on Daniel Jones' movement at practice, if the Colts will sign a wideout and why Kenny Moore II hasn't been signed yet. Also, what did Kevin make of Chris Ballard's comments yesterday? Also, how odd is it that the Colts seem to be making a multitude of "saving money" moves? Then, they get into the kicker battle and why JMV loves Blake Grupe so much. 

2:08:11 – 2:20:55 - John asks producer Caleb if he's a Blake Grupe, "Grupe". Then they reflect on the fact that Phillip Rivers actually played quarterback for the Colts last year. Then, JMV reads some texts from listeners!

2:20:55 – 2:23:49 - JMV gives away state fair tickets!

2:23:49 - 2:32:49 - The show wraps up with JMV revisiting the conversation with Austin Karp and ties it in with the Colts moving away from Droplight Grand Park.

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00:00 – 29:37 – We start the show with Chris Ballard comments from report day at Colts training camp, including his comments on not talking about a contract extension. John wonders why he's saying he wouldn't sign one considering he's in his last year. Also, what is Anthony Richardson's value? John thinks this season is headed to disaster if it doesn't start well. John also gets into the brawls at the TBT games last night, plus the WNBA announces a replay system.

29:38 – 44:20 – JMV is frustrated with Eddie Garrison because he shut the TV off behind him. John complains about that before Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins a Colts camp discussion before touching on IU and Purdue football and how the changes around the Big Ten will or won't affect them. Is the Big Ten the best football league? Lastly, Greg reflects the Brickyard, and did JMV just get nominated for a Marconi? 

44:20 – 50:32 – JMV wants to recreate Dance Party USA, but call it Dance Party JMV. Plus, John reveals he's never been to New York.

50:32 – 1:21:38 – The second hour starts with John touching on which NBA job would be more appealing, the Dallas Mavericks or the Golden State Warriors. Radio voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, joins and he and JMV reminisce on the old days when Matt produced his show and the time he got Adam Sandler on the show. They reflect on Radio Row at the Super bowl before the question of if it would ever return to Indy. Next, they get into what has to happen to make the Colts successful in 2026.

1:21:38 – 1:30:20 – There's a rumor on X that the Pacers will be in Madison Square Garden to play the Knicks on Christmas day, should we believe it? Revisiting the last time the Pacers played on Christmas day leads us to guess what the starting lineup looked like in 2004 after the brawl suspensions.

1:30:20 – 1:37:46 – JMV gets to the answer of the starting lineups for the last Pacers Christmas day game before wrapping up the second hour!

1:37:46 – 2:04:46 – Pete Nakos of On3 & Rivals makes his first appearance on the show to discuss all things Big Ten football as their commissioner, Toni Pettiti stepped to the podium today. He breaks down why we will need to pay attention to the coaching carousel rumors on Indiana's staff before giving us some sleepers in the conference. Plus, has the Lincoln Riley era at USC been a disappointment? After he talked with Barry Odom for a recent article, Pete shares if he's the right guy to lead the Purdue football program. 

2:04:46 – 2:15:28 - A Big Ten media poll picked the standings as well as the offensive player of the year. Plus, we revisit the "rumors" that the Pacers could be playing on Christmas day.

 2:15:28 – 2:24:12 - JMV gives away State Fair tickets to wrap up the show!

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