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(00:00-32:42) – The Ride with JMV opens on a Friday with John stating that the Chris Ballard pre-draft press conference was another typical Ballard press conference where he didn’t say anything he hasn’t said before. Explains why he’s not a big fan of the tests that prospects are judged on because it’s not the end all be all.

(38:16-53:22) – The hall of famer Bob Lovell of Indiana Sports Talk makes his weekly appearance on The Fan to share his perspective on some of the latest news in high school basketball between Joey Hart at Linton-Stockton, Warren Central rehiring Criss Beyers as their head coach, and how coaches will get a second chance somewhere if they are able to help themselves get better.       

(59:05-1:00:39) – The first hour of today’s show concludes with JMV highlighting the rumor surrounding the test scores on the S2 Cognition test by the quarterback prospects with CJ. Stroud finishing at the bottom.

(1:04:15-1:32:29) – ESPN Radio’s Mike Wells returns to the Ride With JMV to voice his opinion on how the NBA Playoffs have gone so far through the first two games of all the series, what he thinks of the recent rumblings of the Houston Texans not selecting a quarterback at two, and if he thinks the S2 Cognition test would be something that could play a role into how teams select QB’s.

(1:36:33-1:44:13) – JMV shifts the conversation to the Chicago Cubs because Drew Smyly carried a perfect game into the top of the eighth inning and it ended with his catcher plowing over Smyly as he was making a play on a swinging bunt.

(1:50:15-1:57:40) – Hour number two rounds out with JMV saying he didn’t mind the officials ejecting James Harden last night for the ball tap last night.  

(2:03:43-2:34:02) – The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz joins JMV on a Friday to break down what Chris Ballard said during his pre-draft press conference, how he believes that Houston is not passing on a quarterback at number two, which quarterback he thinks that the Colts will end up selecting come Thursday night, and if he buys into the notion that Ballard knows nothing about what is going to happen in front of the Colts in the draft.

(2:39:48-2:47:22) – JMV focuses this segment on Will Levis and explains why fans are so anti-Levis. Eddie asks JMV if he thinks there will be rioting or angry fans standing outside of the Colts complex if the drafted Levis.

(2:49:25-2:57:31) – JMV closes out the five o’clock hour by giving away a pair of tickets to go see the Baseball Project along with researching the last time that Pearl Jam was in Indiana for a concert.

(3:03:18-3:20:02) – JMV ends today’s show with a little bit of anything goes and let’s producer Eddie Garrison give a shout out to his old radio professor at UIndy in Scott Uecker for announcing his retirement earlier this afternoon after 26 years at the university.

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(00:00-13:26) – The hall of famer Bob Lovell of Indiana Sports Talk makes his weekly appearance on The Fan to share his perspective on some of the latest news in high school basketball between Joey Hart at Linton-Stockton, Warren Central rehiring Criss Beyers as their head coach, and how coaches will get a second chance somewhere if they are able to help themselves get better.       

(13:26-40:29) – ESPN Radio’s Mike Wells returns to the Ride With JMV to voice his opinion on how the NBA Playoffs have gone so far through the first two games of all the series, what he thinks of the recent rumblings of the Houston Texans not selecting a quarterback at two, and if he thinks the S2 Cognition test would be something that could play a role into how teams select QB’s.

(40:29-1:08:52) – The Athletic’s Bob Kravitz joins JMV on a Friday to break down what Chris Ballard said during his pre-draft press conference, how he believes that Houston is not passing on a quarterback at number two, which quarterback he thinks that the Colts will end up selecting come Thursday night, and if he buys into the notion that Ballard knows nothing about what is going to happen in front of the Colts in the draft.

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00:00 – 28:05 – John opens the show live from Main Event during his Tavern Tour! He starts things off diving into the NFL Draft, and the rumors surrounding C.J Stroud. John gives his thoughts on how rumors like these are normal and can come about from agents of other players trying to improve their clients' draft prospects. John and Brent Holverson also give their thoughts on how the rest of the draft will go.  

28:06 – 46:33 – Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to discuss the Mr. Basketball “bias”. Kyle and John also talk about the Indiana All-Star team and how it compares to recent All-Star classes. Finally, they get into the Carmel – Center Grove situation, and why they will not be facing each other anymore.  

46:34 – 1:16:26 – John kicks the 2nd hour off by continuing the conversation with Brent Holverson! Brent and John talk the NFL Draft, and the chance that the Colts draft Will Levis. They also discuss Anthony Richardson, and if he could come to the Colts. Deforest Buckner, DT for the Colts, joins the show! Deforest gives his thoughts on new Colts head coach Shane Steichen, and what his vision is for the team in the future. Deforest talks about the changes on the defensive side of the ball, and the start of OTA’s. John and Deforest also talk about Grover Stewart, and the incredible year that he had, as well as the idea that the Colts are rebuilding.  

1:16:25 – 1:23:36 – John and Brent talk about the Colts, if they are rebuilding, and what they think about their chances to get better sooner. 

1:23:37 – 1:30:02 – John and Brent speak to Josh, who used to run Main Event! Josh gives some history on the venue, what notable names they have had come through, and more as the 2nd hour draws to a close! 

1:30:03 – 2:00:25 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show for his weekly conversation, as we are now one week away from the NFL Draft. John and Mike talk about the NFL Draft, and what scenarios we could see unfold in terms of trades. Mike gives his thoughts on if the Colts should make one of those trades and try and move up to #3 overall. John and Mike also discuss Peyton Manning’s comments on Will Levis, as well as what other positions the team could address in the draft.  

2:00:26 – 2:09:20 – John and Brent keep things rolling by talking about the Carb Day concert featuring Bryan Adams and Soul Asylum! They also look at some of the NBA playoff action set for tonight! 

2:09:21 – 2:16:54 – John and Brent wrap up another edition of The Ride With JMV!  

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00:00 - 14:25 -  Deforest Buckner, DT for the Colts, joins the show! Deforest gives his thoughts on new Colts head coach Shane Steichen, and what his vision is for the team in the future. Deforest talks about the changes on the defensive side of the ball, and the start of OTA’s. John and Deforest also talk about Grover Stewart, and the incredible year that he had, as well as the idea that the Colts are rebuilding. 

14:26 - 29:57 - Kyle Neddenriep of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to discuss the Mr. Basketball “bias”. Kyle and John also talk about the Indiana All-Star team and how it compares to recent All-Star classes. Finally, they get into the Carmel – Center Grove situation, and why they will not be facing each other anymore. 

29:58 - 59:14 -  Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show for his weekly conversation, as we are now one week away from the NFL Draft. John and Mike talk about the NFL Draft, and what scenarios we could see unfold in terms of trades. Mike gives his thoughts on if the Colts should make one of those trades and try and move up to #3 overall. John and Mike also discuss Peyton Manning’s comments on Will Levis, as well as what other positions the team could address in the draft. 

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00:00 – 36:22 – John opens the show by discussing the options the Colts have at QB in the upcoming NFL Draft; he also talks about Peyton Manning’s comments on Kentucky QB Will Levis. John then speaks to Pacers GM Chad Buchanan! John and Chad discuss where the Pacers are right now, and what they feel good about despite missing the playoffs this year. They talk about the defensive struggles the Pacers experienced this season, and how a lack of experience led to it. They also discuss the play of rookies Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin, and how both of them had to adapt and grow as the season went on.  

36:23 – 43:36 – John keeps things rolling by talking about the Colts and the possibility that they might draft Will Levis over C.J Stroud even if Stroud is still available at 4. He also talks some Pacers and what they will do during the offseason.  

43:37 – 46:34 – John closes the 1st hour of the show! 

46:35 – 1:09:56 – Zak Keefer from The Athletic joins the show as John continues to dissect Peyton Manning’s comments on Will Levis, and if those comments could actually sway Jim Irsay. Zak gives his thoughts on if Chris Ballard would potentially be swayed by those comments as well. Zak and John talk about the rumors surrounding C.J Stroud potentially dropping, as well as the chance that the Texans or the Colts bypass QB entirely. John and Zak also get into who the Colts might target on Day 2 of the draft. 

1:09:57 – 1:31:16 – Dave Pirner, lead singer of Soul Asylum, which will be joining Bryan Adams for the Carb Day concert, joins the show! John and Dave dive into Soul Asylum’s career, including their 1992 hit Somebody To Shove! They also discuss Dave’s fandom of the Minnesota Wild, as well as some of their favorite sports movies. Dave also talks about how to stay modern and creative even if the musical landscape is changing.  

1:31:17 – 2:02:24 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show Kevin & Query joins John to pick up the Colts conversation. They talk about how the Colts might finally have some hope when the first night of the draft ends next Thursday. John and Kevin also talk about who has the most say when it comes to picking the Colts next quarterback.  

2:02:25 – 2:09:05 – John looks at the NBA playoffs, and the whole Draymond Green – Domantas Sabonis situation. He also talks about how he would love to see the Pacers in the playoffs at this time next year.  

2:09:06 – 2:15:03 – John wraps up another edition of The Ride With JMV! 

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00:00 - 23:06 - John speaks to Pacers GM Chad Buchanan! John and Chad discuss where the Pacers are right now, and what they feel good about despite missing the playoffs this year. They talk about the defensive struggles the Pacers experienced this season, and how a lack of experience led to it. They also discuss the play of rookies Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin, and how both of them had to adapt and grow as the season went on. 

23:07 - 44:20 - Zak Keefer from The Athletic joins the show as John continues to dissect Peyton Manning’s comments on Will Levis, and if those comments could actually sway Jim Irsay. Zak gives his thoughts on if Chris Ballard would potentially be swayed by those comments as well. Zak and John talk about the rumors surrounding C.J Stroud potentially dropping, as well as the chance that the Texans or the Colts bypass QB entirely. John and Zak also get into who the Colts might target on Day 2 of the draft.

44:21 - 1:05:04 - Dave Pirner, lead singer of Soul Asylum, which will be joining Bryan Adams for the Carb Day concert, joins the show! John and Dave dive into Soul Asylum’s career, including their 1992 hit Somebody To Shove! They also discuss Dave’s fandom of the Minnesota Wild, as well as some of their favorite sports movies. Dave also talks about how to stay modern and creative even if the musical landscape is changing. 

1:05:05 - 1:32:17 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show Kevin & Query joins John to pick up the Colts conversation. They talk about how the Colts might finally have some hope when the first night of the draft ends next Thursday. John and Kevin also talk about who has the most say when it comes to picking the Colts next quarterback. 

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