00:00 – 29:39 – John kicks the show off by talking with Brent Holverson about Mystic Waters Campground, the location of today's remote broadcast! John then speaks to the legendary Coach Bob Lovell of Indiana Sports Talk, as we enter Week 3 of the high school football season! John and Coach talk about some of the notable games from this week, including Center Grove vs Trinity (KY). They also talk about how teams bounce back from disappointing weeks.  

29:30 – 43:10 – Rick Venturi of the Colts Radio Network stops by for an extended talk with John! Rick and John discuss Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, and how Rick feels even better about him than he did when the team drafted him. Rick talks about how Richardson still has plenty of things to work on. They also talk about how Richardson might try and force passes since the Colts receivers struggle to get separation.  

43:11 – 46:35 – Rick and John close the hour out by talking about the Colts cornerback room! 

46:36 – 1:13:22 – Rick and John continue their deep dive into the Colts as the 2nd hour of the show begins! They talk about the Colts offense, which finished near the bottom of the league last year in points. They also get into how bad the defense has been against opposing quarterbacks for several years now.  

1:13:23 – 1:28:56 – John talks Mike Romack of the PBA to talk about the Fall Festival! Mike Wells of ESPN then joins! They talk about the Colts roster, and the difference between the roster when Andrew Luck was a rookie vs now with Anthony Richardson.  

1:28:57 – 1:55:05 – John and Brent kick off the 3rd hour with a special announcement from Heaven Hill Distilleries! Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show ahead of IU’s season opener tomorrow against Ohio State! Don and John discuss some of the big questions surrounding the Hoosiers ahead of the opener, including who will start at quarterback!  

1:55:06 – 2:04:49 – John and Brent Holverson keep the show rolling as the Backyard BBQ Broadcast continues in full swing from Mystic Waters Campground!  

2:05:00 – 2:08:59 – John wraps up another edition of the show! 

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00:00 - 38:40 - Rick Venturi of the Colts Radio Network stops by for an extended talk with John! Rick and John discuss Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, and how Rick feels even better about him than he did when the team drafted him. Rick talks about how Richardson still has plenty of things to work on. They also talk about how Richardson might try and force passes since the Colts receivers struggle to get separation. Rick and John continue their deep dive into the Colts as the 2nd hour of the show begins! They talk about the Colts offense, which finished near the bottom of the league last year in points. They also get into how bad the defense has been against opposing quarterbacks for several years now.

38:41 - 49:18 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show ahead of IU’s season opener tomorrow against Ohio State! Don and John discuss some of the big questions surrounding the Hoosiers ahead of the opener, including who will start at quarterback!

49:19 - 59:40 - Mike Wells of ESPN then joins! They talk about the Colts roster, and the difference between the roster when Andrew Luck was a rookie vs now with Anthony Richardson.

59:41 - 1:13:00 - John then speaks to the legendary Coach Bob Lovell of Indiana Sports Talk, as we enter Week 3 of the high school football season! John and Coach talk about some of the notable games from this week, including Center Grove vs Trinity (KY). They also talk about how teams bounce back from disappointing weeks.  

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00:00 – 30:48 – John opens the show by talking about Chris Ballard’s comments to the media yesterday about Jonathan Taylor. He talks about what led to the Colts and Taylor finding themselves in this position. He also talks about how the Colts have historically valued the running back position.  

30:49 – 45:02 – John takes some calls from Colts fans who want to give their thoughts on Chris Ballard’s comments to the media yesterday, the Colts in general, and more! 

45:03 – 47:16 – John wraps up the first hour by going through some roster the moves the Colts have made. 

47:17 – 1:13:50 – Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to give his thoughts on Chris Ballard’s comments to the media yesterday concerning Jonathan Taylor. Nate talks about how important Taylor is for the development of Anthony Richardson. They also discuss who has more pull in the situation, Irsay or Ballard? Nate and John look at the state of the offensive roster, especially wide receiver, and what changes might be made.  

1:13:51 – 1:30:13 - Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins the show as Purdue gets ready to kick off its footballs season on Saturday! Tom and John talk about what they expect to see from Fresno State in the Boilermakers opener. They also look ahead through Purdue’s season, and talk about which games stand out as ones they want to see.  

1:30:14 – 1:34:04 - – John wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:34:05 – 2:06:23 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins to discuss the Colts not trading Taylor, and Chris Ballard’s comments on the situation. Mike and John talk about if Taylor is staging a hold in, or if he actually is still dealing with the effects of his ankle injury. They also get into what might have been the flashpoint for this situation.  

2:06:24 – 2:11:09 – JMV keeps the show going by going to X (formerly Twitter) and looking at some comments and questions. He opens the phone lines up and takes a call! 

2:11:10 – 2:14:44 JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 

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00:00 - 30:29 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins to discuss the Colts not trading Taylor, and Chris Ballard’s comments on the situation. Mike and John talk about if Taylor is staging a hold in, or if he actually is still dealing with the effects of his ankle injury. They also get into what might have been the flashpoint for this situation. 

30:30 - 54:43 - Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to give his thoughts on Chris Ballard’s comments to the media yesterday concerning Jonathan Taylor. Nate talks about how important Taylor is for the development of Anthony Richardson. They also discuss who has more pull in the situation, Irsay or Ballard? Nate and John look at the state of the offensive roster, especially wide receiver, and what changes might be made. 

54:44 - 1:08:59 - Tom Dienhart from Gold and Black Illustrated joins the show as Purdue gets ready to kick off its footballs season on Saturday! Tom and John talk about what they expect to see from Fresno State in the Boilermakers opener. They also look ahead through Purdue’s season, and talk about which games stand out as ones they want to see. 

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00:00 – 23:28 – John opens the show by discussing the Colts releasing WR Isaiah McKenzie, which leaves them with only 3 WR’s on the roster at the moment. He also discusses the Jonathan Taylor situation, which seems like it will carry on forever.  

23:29 – 46:44 – Kevin Bowen from The Wake Up Call w/KB and Andy joins the show to discuss the strange roster moves the Colts are making. They dive into the odd choice to cut Isaiah McKenzie, and if McKenzie will return to the Colts on a different deal. Kevin and John talk about the philosophy of Chris Ballard, and how it has gotten the Colts nowhere. They also get into the Jelani Woods injury situation.  

46:45 – 59:47 – Robert Mays of The Athletic joins to talk about the show he will be hosting with Zak Keefer, as well as all of the insanity surrounding the Colts and Jonathan Taylor. Robert gives his thoughts on if the Colts ever had any intention of trading Taylor. They also talk about expectations for the rookie QB’s around the league.  

59:48 – 1:34:19 – We tune into Colts GM Chris Ballard’s press conference on the Colts roster, as well as on the situation with Jonathan Taylor.  

1:34:20 – 1:59:15 – John takes calls from Colts fans following GM Chris Ballard’s press conference on the roster cut downs, and the Jonathan Taylor situation.  

1:59:16 – 2:10:14 – John continues to give his thoughts on Colts GM Chris Ballard and the comments he made to the media today about the roster and Jonathan Taylor. He also continues to take calls and comments from listeners about the press conference.  

2:10:15 – 2:12:20 – John closes out a busy edition of The Ride With JMV!  

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00:00 - 12:16 - Robert Mays of The Athletic joins to talk about the show he will be hosting with Zak Keefer, as well as all of the insanity surrounding the Colts and Jonathan Taylor. Robert gives his thoughts on if the Colts ever had any intention of trading Taylor. They also talk about expectations for the rookie QB’s around the league. 

12:17 - 34:29 - Kevin Bowen from The Wake Up Call w/KB and Andy joins the show to discuss the strange roster moves the Colts are making. They dive into the odd choice to cut Isaiah McKenzie, and if McKenzie will return to the Colts on a different deal. Kevin and John talk about the philosophy of Chris Ballard, and how it has gotten the Colts nowhere. They also get into the Jelani Woods injury situation.  

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00:00 – 25:45 – John begins a busy day by talking about the flurry of roster moves being made by the Colts and every other team as they try and get their roster down to 53. He also talks about Jonathan Taylor, as we await word on if he will be traded today. He discusses the teams decision to release WR Michael Strachan. 

25:46 – 41:22 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and host of the Colts postgame show joins the program as the Colts roster cuts continue! Greg gives his thoughts on Jonathan Taylor and what may happen with him. They then switch to college football, and discuss the upcoming season openers for IU and Purdue.  

41:23 – 48:27 – The 1st hour closes out with John taking some phone calls from Colts fans!  

28:28 – 1:15:47 – Brad Spielberger of PFF joins for his weekly conversation, following the news that the Colts have placed Jonathan Taylor on the active/PUP list to start the year, meaning he won’t be available to play until Week 5. Brad and John discuss some of the other moves the Colts have made, before taking a look at any surprises from other teams around the league. Brad also talks about which rookie QB will have the best season. John then takes some phone calls from Colts fans! 

1:15:48 – 1:27:46 – John continues to dive into the Colts final roster cuts, as well as their decision to keep Jonathan Taylor on the active/PUP list.  

1:27:48 – 1:34:05 – John wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by continuing the Colts conversation! 

1:34:06 – 2:08:49 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts following the Colts roster cut downs, and their decision to keep Taylor on the active/PUP list. Stephen talks about how neither the Colts or Taylor come out of this situation looking good. John asks Stephen why the Colts chose to draw a line in the sand with Taylor after having no problem giving out huge extensions to other players. Stephen and John then look at the Colts wide receiver room, and other position groups.   

2:08:50 – 2:18:12 – John wonders if Jim Irsay’s public comments about not trading Taylor had any impact on their decision to leave him on the active/PUP list. He then opens the phone lines back up and talks to some Colts fans about Taylor.  

2:18:13 – 2:21:46 – John closes out another edition of the show!  

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00:00 - 32:42 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts following the Colts roster cut downs, and their decision to keep Taylor on the active/PUP list. Stephen talks about how neither the Colts or Taylor come out of this situation looking good. John asks Stephen why the Colts chose to draw a line in the sand with Taylor after having no problem giving out huge extensions to other players. Stephen and John then look at the Colts wide receiver room, and other position groups.  

32:43 - 43:30 - Brad Spielberger of PFF joins for his weekly conversation, following the news that the Colts have placed Jonathan Taylor on the active/PUP list to start the year, meaning he won’t be available to play until Week 5. Brad and John discuss some of the other moves the Colts have made, before taking a look at any surprises from other teams around the league. Brad also talks about which rookie QB will have the best season. 

43:31 - 57:09 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and host of the Colts postgame show joins the program as the Colts roster cuts continue! Greg gives his thoughts on Jonathan Taylor and what may happen with him. They then switch to college football, and discuss the upcoming season openers for IU and Purdue. 

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00:00 – 29:55 - John kicks off another week by discussing the Colts and the beginning of roster cuts. He also discusses Jonathan Taylor. He discusses which tight ends might make the final roster. John then wonders when the last time the Colts lived up to expectations, or even overdelivered, was.  

29:56 – 44:35 – John keeps rolling by discussing some of the roster moves the Colts have made so far, such as cutting Breshad Perriman and Kenyan Drake. He then opens the phone lines up and takes some calls! 

44:36 – 48:31 – John closes the 1st hour out with some more calls! 

48:32 – 1:18:36 – James Boyd of The Athletic joins the show to give an update on the Colts and their attempts to find a trade partner for disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor. James and John discuss the likelihood that Taylor will be traded before their stated deadline of tomorrow. They also talk about how Chris Ballard is lucky to still have his job as Colts GM. John and James go through some of the Colts position groups and talk about who might survive roster cuts. James gives his prediction for how the Jonathan Taylor situation resolves.  

1:18:37 – 1:27:58 – John takes another phone call from a Colts fan who is ready for the start of the season!  

1:27:59 – 1:32:35 – John closes the 2nd hour by answering some questions and comments from listeners online! 

1:32:36 – 2:05:48 – Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show to give a more national look from around the NFL as teams make their roster cuts! Zak dives into the deterioration of the relationship between Jonathan Taylor and the Colts. John and Zak discuss the news that the Eagles have signed former Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers, who is suspended for the season for violating the league's gambling policy. They also talk about the need for some of the Colts young defensive players to start stepping up.  

2:05:49 – 2:14:59 – John gives his picks for most interesting Week 1 games. He answers some questions and comments from listeners online. 

2:15:00 – 2:20:14 – John closes out another edition of the show! 

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00:00 - 29:40 - Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show to give a more national look from around the NFL as teams make their roster cuts! Zak dives into the deterioration of the relationship between Jonathan Taylor and the Colts. John and Zak discuss the news that the Eagles have signed former Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers, who is suspended for the season for violating the league's gambling policy. They also talk about the need for some of the Colts young defensive players to start stepping up.  

29:41 - 56:06 - James Boyd of The Athletic joins the show to give an update on the Colts and their attempts to find a trade partner for disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor. James and John discuss the likelihood that Taylor will be traded before their stated deadline of tomorrow. They also talk about how Chris Ballard is lucky to still have his job as Colts GM. John and James go through some of the Colts position groups and talk about who might survive roster cuts. James gives his prediction for how the Jonathan Taylor situation resolves. 

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