The Ride with JMV

00:00 - 24:40 - Peter Dinwiddie, senior vice president of strategy and analytics for the Atlanta Hawks, joins the show! Peter and JMV discuss the Hawks season, his time working for the Pacers and more!

24:41 - 39:13 - Chloe Peterson from the IndyStar joins the show to discuss the Fever’s rough start to the season, the blowup between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White (and if that’s an issue to keep an eye on), and more!

39:14 - 59:09 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the upcoming World Cup that’ll be held here in the U.S and more!

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 28:46 – JMV opens with his reaction to the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the Knicks! He also discusses the Indiana Fever’s bad start to the WNBA season, and specifically the struggles of Caitlin Clark. 

28:47 – 45:24 – JMV talks about the Bears potentially moving to Indiana, the blockbuster trade between the Rams and the Browns, and more! 

45:25 – 53:37 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 

53:38 – 1:19:29 – JMV talks more about the Fever and takes some calls from listeners who have their own thoughts on how the season has started! 

1:19:30 - 1:30:36 – JMV reacts to the A.J Brown trade news, as the wide receiver gets shipped from Philadelphia to New England. 

1:30:37 – 1:37:57 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!  

1:37:58 – 2:04:41 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show and breaks down the two massive trades we’ve seen today! They dive into the Colts offseason work, and how the quarterbacks have fared this summer.  

2:04:42 – 2:17:59 - Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White addressed their argument during the loss to Portland; JMV gives his thoughts on their response.  

2:18:00 – 2:26:15 – JMV wraps up the show!  

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 22:38 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show and breaks down the two massive trades we’ve seen today! They dive into the Colts offseason work, and how the quarterbacks have fared this summer. 

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 24:48 - JMV opens the show by talking about the importance of Team USA getting out of the group stage in the World Cup, how the NBA’s flopping problem takes away from what the postseason should really be about, the unsurprising way that game six of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and the Spurs played out, and more! 

24:49 - 41:28 - Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss where the Colts could go in free agency, how they may handle attrition throughout training camp, how Daniel Jones surprised him during OTAs, and more! 

41:29 - 44:39 - JMV previews this weekend’s MLB matchups, the conclusion of the Fever’s road trip, and game five of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens. 

44:40 - 1:14:31 - Pat Sullivan joins JMV for Ask Pat, talking all things home and garden and taking questions from listeners! 

1:14:32 - 1:21:57 - JMV reminisces on the Reds’ 1990 World Series win over the Oakland Athletics on Eric Davis’ 64th birthday, talks about what went wrong for the Fever in the Bay Area against Golden State, and why the NBA can’t afford to accept flopping as part of the game. 

1:21:58 - 1:29:44 - JMV discusses Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti’s recent statement on the unsustainable nature of NIL in college athletics and what can be done to fix the current system before things pass the point of no return. He also compares USA Soccer to one of Indy’s sports teams and says that at some point the team has to prove something. 

1:29:45 - 1:59:29 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins JMV to talk about what went wrong in the team’s loss at Golden State, how the team is gelling in the early part of the season, the consequences of a short offseason, the ramifications of game seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals, and more! 

1:59:16 - 2:08:03 - JMV talks about what’s on tap for tomorrow’s All Request Saturday Night tomorrow, which will include a wide variety of music. He also ponders the idea of the NBA widening the floor and other potential rule changes. 

2:08:24 - 2:11:43 - JMV recalls one of the strangest delays in the history of the NBA Playoffs and shouts out one of his favorite NBA accounts on X/Twitter. 

2:11:44 - 2:30:16 - JMV previews game five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final as the Carolina Hurricanes look to close out the Montreal Canadiens in Raleigh, introduces producer Nick, and re-introduces second-year Colts cornerback Justin Walley! 

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 14:45 - Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar joins JMV to discuss where the Colts could go in free agency, how they may handle attrition throughout training camp, how Daniel Jones surprised him during OTAs, and more! 
14:46 - 42:38 - Pat Sullivan joins JMV for Ask Pat, talking all things home and garden and taking questions from listeners! 
42:39 - 1:10:43 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins JMV to talk about what went wrong in the team’s loss at Golden State, how the team is gelling in the early part of the season, the consequences of a short offseason, the ramifications of game seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals, and more! 

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:02 – Greg Rakestraw fills in for JMV from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway! He begins the show by explaining how he ended up in this “substitute teacher” role and where listeners can find him throughout the World Cup. He also dives into exciting events on the local sports calendar over the next few weeks, as well as the unexpected passing of Claude Lemieux.  

24:03-37:14 – Greg discusses the newly-released Indy 500 ratings and how the IndyCar series is on an upward trajectory despite a slight dip in viewership year-over-year.  

37:15 – 46:40 – Greg talks about how the Twitter/X algorithm finally got things right and how JMV has “diplomatic immunity,” followed by the new NBA anti-taking measures that will take effect next year.  

46:41 – 1:06:00 - University of Indianapolis baseball coach Al Ready joins Greg to preview the Division II Men’s College World Series and how the Greyhounds’ season has unfolded. He talks about his team’s offense and how difficult they are to stop as well as his confidence as they head to Cary, North Carolina.  

1:06:01 – 1:19:58 - Fever radio broadcaster John Nolan joins Greg to preview the Fever’s game at the Golden State Valkyries tonight at 10 p.m. on The Fan. He dives into the players who have had the biggest impact on the team through six games, including offseason addition Myisha Hines-Allen. He also lays out the team’s potential path to a No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs and talks about his upcoming first trip to Portland as the Fever get set to head north to face the Fire. 

1:19:59 –1:31:25 – Greg runs through Purdue men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule, which was fully released today. Highlights include the Ft. Myers Tip-Off, a neutral-site game against Gonzaga, a road trip to Iowa State and a home game against Tennessee. He also examines how different the Boilers’ roster will look and previews the Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series, which will feature Purdue commit Luke Ertel.  

1:31:26 – 1:54:48 - Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to talk about the most important part of Colts OTAs: The quarterback situation, specifically how much of the Colts’ 2026 season hinges on Daniel Jones in his return from injury. He also gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s outlook and more! 

1:54:49 – 2:06:28 – Greg talks about the Soccer Shootout with Michelob Ultra and how listeners have five chances over the next couple of weeks to win a trip to a World Cup quarterfinal game. He also explains Fort Wayne FC’s new soccer stadium, where they stand in the United States soccer landscape, and dives deeper into the new NBA Draft Lottery structure.  

2:06:29 – 2:17:20 – Mike Broughton joins Greg to discuss the upcoming Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series. They preview the different matchups between the two states and talk about the opportunities that fans will have to see the best up-and-coming talent in the region, including Ertel from Mt. Vernon, who Broughton compares to IU’s Damon Bailey.  

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:53 – University of Indianapolis baseball coach Al Ready joins Greg to preview the Division II Men’s College World Series and how the Greyhounds’ season has unfolded. He talks about his team’s offense and how difficult they are to stop as well as his confidence as they head to Cary, North Carolina. 

9:54-20:20 – Fever radio broadcaster John Nolan joins Greg to preview the Fever’s game at the Golden State Valkyries tonight at 10 p.m. on The Fan. He dives into the players who have had the biggest impact on the team through six games, including offseason addition Myisha Hines-Allen. He also lays out the team’s potential path to a No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs and talks about his upcoming first trip to Portland as the Fever get set to head north to face the Fire.

20:21 – 38:08 – Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to talk about the most important part of Colts OTAs: The quarterback situation, specifically how much of the Colts’ 2026 season hinges on Daniel Jones in his return from injury. He also gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s outlook and more!

38:09 – 45:39 – Mike Broughton joins Greg to discuss the upcoming Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series. They preview the different matchups between the two states and talk about the opportunities that fans will have to see the best up-and-coming talent in the region, including Ertel from Mt. Vernon, who Broughton compares to IU’s Damon Bailey. 

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:12 - JMV opens with his take on the NBA postseason and how it desperately needs the Pacers. 

25:13 – 36:27 - JMV talks about who’s to blame for the state of NBA officiating in the postseason: The players or the officials? He also addresses the Cubs’ 10-game losing streak and where he stands as a Reds fan.  

36:28 – 42:14 – JMV previews Team USA’s outlook in the World Cup and their position as a host nation.  

42:15 – 1:06:09 – JMV talks about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and looks ahead to game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens. He also laments the Pacers’ absence from the NBA Playoffs. Kevin Bowen from the Fan Morning Show hops onto the show to talk Colts offseason work, the recovery of Tyrese Haliburton, and more! 

1:06:10 - 1:25:04 – Actor and comedian Kevin Smith joins the show! Kevin and JMV talk about his career and his upcoming show in Indy! 

1:25:05 – 1:26:39 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 

1:26:40 -1:47:01 – Colts cornerback Justin Walley joins JMV to talk about recovering from the injury that wiped out his rookie year, what he is expected to do now that longtime corner Kenny Moore is no longer on the team, and more!  

1:47:02 – 2:03:47 – JMV previews tomorrow’s show, where Greg Rakestraw will fill in and dive into USA soccer. He also talks about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's “Shai-nanigans” and where the Colts could go with Anthony Richardson moving forward.  

2:03:48 – 2:08:57 – JMV goes over great speeches in entertainment history + more! 

2:08:58 – 2:18:48 – JMV ends the show with some Anything Goes! 

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:12 - Colts cornerback Justin Walley joins JMV to talk about recovering from the injury that wiped out his rookie year, what he is expected to do now that longtime corner Kenny Moore is no longer on the team, and more! 

13:13 - 27:50 - Actor and comedian Kevin Smith joins the show! Kevin and JMV talk about his career and his upcoming show in Indy!

 27:51 - 47:43 - Kevin Bowen from the Fan Morning Show hops onto the show to talk Colts offseason work, the recovery of Tyrese Haliburton, and more!

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:27 - JMV recaps the 110th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indy 500! He talks about the incredibly close finish, and the emotions David Malukas must’ve felt after coming so close to winning.  

25:28 – 39:34 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg gives an update on Team USA ahead of the World Cup, and then dives into the Indy 500! 

39:25 – 45:06 – JMV gives his appreciation for Ed Carpenter and his reaction to wrecking out of Sunday’s race. 

45:07 – 1:11:20 – Voice of the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes joins the show and recaps the incredible finish to the race! Mark and JMV discuss the weather throughout the event, and how the weekend did not disappoint.  

1:11:21 – 1:27:01– Kevin Lee from Fox Sports and Trackside joins the show to give his thoughts on the race and the finish.  

1:27:02 – 1:32:31 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:32:32 – 1:55:44 – Tricia Whitaker from Apple TV joins the show! Tricia and JMV discuss the race and the ending! 

1:55:45 – 2:08:07 – JMV previews the rest of the week for the show!  

2:08:08 – 2:14:27 – JMV wraps up the show with his thoughts on the current state of the NBA playoffs! 

Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.