The Ride with JMV

00:00 - 14:39 - Rob Blackman from the Purdue Radio Network joins the show ahead of the Boilermakers showdown with Rutgers this evening! Rob and JMV talk about the challenge the Boilers have in facing the Scarlet Knights, and the history of struggles Purdue has had at Rutgers.

14;40 - 38:42 - Chris Denari, the television voice of the Pacers, joins the show! Chris and JMV talk about the Pacers win over the Bulls, and the turnaround of their season. They also preview tomorrow’s Pacers-Warriors game. They also talk about how important Thomas Bryant has been for the Pacers. Chris gives an update on when we will see Aaron Nesmith again.

38:43 - 1:00:49 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV preview Chris Ballard’s season-ending press conference, which has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 10 AM. They look ahead to the 2025 season and discuss what Anthony Richardson needs to show to prove that he deserves to be the guy. Mike and John discuss what moves the Colts might make in the offseason, including free agency and the draft.

1:00:50 - 1:17:05 - Ian Eagle from CBS Sports joins the show to give a preview of the NFL Wild Card round! Ian will be on the call of Chargers-Texans, and he discusses the matchup and how, despite being on the road, the Chargers should feel good about their chances. Ian also gives his thoughts on the Pacers resurgence.

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00:00 – 23:25 – JMV opens the show by talking about Jim Irsay’s locker room speech following the Colts season-ending win over the Jaguars, and how out of touch it makes the organizations seem. He also gives a shout out to friend of the show and current Michigan basketball coach Dusty May, who is off to a great start in his first season in Ann Arbor. 

23:26 – 39:47 – Nate Atkins from the IndyStar joins the show. Nate and JMV first discuss the locker room speech by Jim Irsay, and how the positive message and vibes he gave don’t match up with how the season went. They also talk about how it seems like the standards for the franchise have seemingly fallen off.  

39:48 – 43:42 – JMV wraps up the first hour by reading some comments from listeners of the show!  

43:43 – 1:12:21 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake-Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin gives his thoughts on the locker room speech given by Jim Irsay. They talk about the decision to bring back Chris Ballard, and what they expect to hear from Ballard whenever he does meet with the media. They also talk about Anthony Richardson, and the level of belief in him at this point.  

1:12:22 – 1:25:35 - JMV read some more questions and comments from listeners of the show about the Colts and more! He also opens the phone lines up and takes some more calls!  

1:25:36 – 1:29:51 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with some more comments from listeners! 

1:29:52 – 1:52:30 – JMV kicks off the third hour of the show by going back to the Jim Irsay locker room speech. JMV takes some phone calls from listeners of the show!  

1:52:31 – 2:04:39 – JMV speaks to Indy Ignite head coach George Padjen ahead of the Ignite’s inaugural season! Coach Padjen and JMV discuss his history coaching in college, as well as the process of building an expansion team. They talk about the local talent, and if they looked at any of the local players around the area.  

2:04:40 – 2:14:31 – Former Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle joins the show! Charles and JMV talk about Notre Dame vs Penn State in the College Football Playoff Semifinal round! Charles and JMV preview the game, and go over what concerns them about the Fighting Irish. They also talk about the job done by Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. 

2:14:32 – 2:37:00 – JMV wraps up the phone with some Anything Goes!  

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00:00 - 15:25 - Nate Atkins from the IndyStar joins the show. Nate and JMV first discuss the locker room speech by Jim Irsay, and how the positive message and vibes he gave don’t match up with how the season went. They also talk about how it seems like the standards for the franchise have seemingly fallen off.

15:26 - 43:11 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake-Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin gives his thoughts on the locker room speech given by Jim Irsay. They talk about the decision to bring back Chris Ballard, and what they expect to hear from Ballard whenever he does meet with the media. They also talk about Anthony Richardson, and the level of belief in him at this point.

43;12 - 54:18 - JMV speaks to Indy Ignite head coach George Padjen ahead of the Ignite’s inaugural season! Coach Padjen and JMV discuss his history coaching in college, as well as the process of building an expansion team. They talk about the local talent, and if they looked at any of the local players around the area.

54:19 - 1:02:55 - Former Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle joins the show! Charles and JMV talk about Notre Dame vs Penn State in the College Football Playoff Semifinal round! Charles and JMV preview the game, and go over what concerns them about the Fighting Irish. They also talk about the job done by Irish head coach Marcus Freeman.

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00:00 - 15:03 - Greg Rakestraw from the Colts 5th Quarter Huddle joins the show. Greg and JMV discuss the end of the Colts season, and the reaction from the fans to the return of Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. Greg and JMV talk some college basketball, including Purdue!

15:04 - 38:55 - Tony East of Forbes Sports and more joins the show to talk about the Pacers and their win over the Brooklyn Nets! Tony and JMV talk about how the Pacers have clawed themselves out of an early-season hole, and how impactful guys like Andrew Nembhard have been for Indy. Tony also discusses the improved play of Tyrese Haliburton over the last few games.

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00:00 – 27:58 – JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don’t seem to understand where they are as an organization. 

27:59 – 44:05 – JMV continues to talk about the Colts and DeForest Buckner’s comments about the team having a problem with “ego”. He takes some calls from listeners of the show who are fed up with this current Colts regime and want to let the organization hear it. 

44:06- 49:44 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by reading some messages from fed up Colts fans. 

49:45 – 1:17:17– JMV begins the 2nd hour of the show by keeping the Colts conversation alive! He talks about Zaire Franklin, and how he has tanked his reputation with Colts fans this season. He gets into how he thinks the Colts need to hire a President of Football Operations, in the same vein as Bill Polian, to oversee the Colts and right the ship. He goes back to the phone lines and takes some more calls! 

1:17:18 – 1:32:53 – JMV goes back to the phone lines and takes more calls from frustrated Colts fans!  

1:32:54 – 1:39:13 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about the lack of accountability in the Colts organization, despite what Shane Steichen might say.  

1:39:14 – 2:10:56 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay’s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin. 

2:10:57 – 2:20:59– JMV continues to talk Colts, as he wonders what exactly there is to hope for next year and beyond. He takes another call from a listener of the show! 

2:21:00 – 2:25:07 JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 

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 00:00 – 24:23 - JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don’t seem to understand where they are as an organization. 

24:24 – 53:35 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay’s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin. 

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00:00 - 24:23 - JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don’t seem to understand where they are as an organization.

24:24 - 53:35 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay’s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin.

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00:00 – 28:02 – JMV is LIVE at Twin Peaks for the final Bud Light Blue Friday of the season! Jeffrey Gorman from the Colts Pregame Huddle joins, and he and John discuss the Colts season. They get into Anthony Richardson, who will miss another game with back spasms. They talk about if it’s time to give up on Richardson, or if he has yet to show his full potential.  

28:03 – 43:19 – JMV talks Notre Dame’s big win over Georgia last night in the Sugar Bowl! Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins! Bob and JMV dive into this weekend’s slate of high school basketball around the state! They also discuss college basketball, including Indiana State and more! 

43:20 – 47:27 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show at Twin Peaks! 

47:28 – 1:15:27 – Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! John and Mike first talk Pat McAfee’s comments about the Colts, and specifically about Jonathan Taylor. Mike and John then talk about the likelihood that the Colts decide to run it back again next season.  

1:15:28 – 1:23:44 – JMV pivots to the NBA and discusses the Pacers big win over the Heat in Miami last night! He talks about how Tyrese Haliburton played, as well as the progress shown by Jarace Walker.  

1:23:45 – 1:31:27 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by talking about Pat McAfee’s comments about the Colts. He then opens the phone lines up and takes some calls from listeners of the show!  

1:31:28 – 1:55:21 – Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers joins the show! Don and JMV discuss IU’s win over Rutgers last night! They talk about the night Ace Bailey had for the Scarlet Knights. Don and JMV get into the 3-point shooting by the Hoosiers. The two of them look ahead to IU’s matchup with Penn State.  

1:55:22 – 2:12:27 – Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar joins the show to provide more insight into Anthony Richardson’s health. He talks about what Richardson said about his back, and if any alarm bells are going off over those comments. JMV and Joel discuss if the Colts will make any major changes once the offseason begins. Joel also gives his thoughts on Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how quiet he has been about the situation and the Colts season.  

2:12:28 – 2:20:45 – JMV wraps up the show by talking to Haley and Victoria from Twin Peaks! 

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00:00 - 19:25 - Jeffrey Gorman from the Colts Pregame Huddle joins, and he and John discuss the Colts season. They get into Anthony Richardson, who will miss another game with back spasms. They talk about if it’s time to give up on Richardson, or if he has yet to show his full potential.

19:26 - 29:33 - Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins! Bob and JMV dive into this weekend’s slate of high school basketball around the state! They also discuss college basketball, including Indiana State and more!

29:34 - 56:31 - Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! John and Mike first talk Pat McAfee’s comments about the Colts, and specifically about Jonathan Taylor. Mike and John then talk about the likelihood that the Colts decide to run it back again next season.

56:32 - 1:17:57 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers joins the show! Don and JMV discuss IU’s win over Rutgers last night! They talk about the night Ace Bailey had for the Scarlet Knights. Don and JMV get into the 3-point shooting by the Hoosiers. The two of them look ahead to IU’s matchup with Penn State.

1:17:58 - 1:33:10 - Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar joins the show to provide more insight into Anthony Richardson’s health. He talks about what Richardson said about his back, and if any alarm bells are going off over those comments. JMV and Joel discuss if the Colts will make any major changes once the offseason begins. Joel also gives his thoughts on Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how quiet he has been about the situation and the Colts season.

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00:00 – 28:09 – JMV and Brent Holverson are live at Blend Cigar Bar as they kick off the first show of 2025! James Boyd of The Athletic joins the show, and he dives into the back issues Anthony Richardson has been dealing with, and how concerning it is for the Colts going forward. JMV and James talk about the mixed messaging from the Colts regarding Richardson and his health. They also get into if the Colts knew about the back issues before they drafted him. James also talks about an article he wrote with Zak Keefer about the dysfunction gripping the Colts organization.  

29:10 – 44:02 – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins the show as the Pacers get ready to play the Heat in Miami! Dustin and JMV talk about the Pacers recent slate of games, including both a win and a loss to the Celtics, as well as them falling short against the Bucks on New Years Eve.  

44:03 – 48:15 – JMV and Brent wrap up the first hour of the show! 

48:16 – 1:19:17 – JMV, Brian from Blend Cigar Bar, and Brent Holverson give their picks for Week 18 of the NFL season with their Larceny Locks and Lunazul Tequila Shots! 

1:19:18 – 1:31:53 – JMV and Brent Holverson discuss the ongoing Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia! They also talk about the games from yesterday, including ASU vs Texas!  

1:31:54 – 1:37:56 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by talking to Steve from Blend! 

1:37:57 – 2:06:57 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! JMV and Mike talk about Anthony Richardson’s back issues, and if there is reason to be concerned. They talk about if Richardson is the guy going forward, and if there will be major changes this offseason. They also discuss where the Colts are as an organization, and how far they have fallen.  

2:06:58 – 2:17:21 – JMV and Brent continue to check in on the Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia.  

2:17:21 – 2:29:16 – JMV, Brent and Brian from Blend wrap up the first show of 2025! 

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00:00 - 17:59 - James Boyd of The Athletic joins the show, and he dives into the back issues Anthony Richardson has been dealing with, and how concerning it is for the Colts going forward. JMV and James talk about the mixed messaging from the Colts regarding Richardson and his health. They also get into if the Colts knew about the back issues before they drafted him. James also talks about an article he wrote with Zak Keefer about the dysfunction gripping the Colts organization.

18:00 - 31:31 - Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins the show as the Pacers get ready to play the Heat in Miami! Dustin and JMV talk about the Pacers recent slate of games, including both a win and a loss to the Celtics, as well as them falling short against the Bucks on New Years Eve.

31:32 - 58:08 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! JMV and Mike talk about Anthony Richardson’s back issues, and if there is reason to be concerned. They talk about if Richardson is the guy going forward, and if there will be major changes this offseason. They also discuss where the Colts are as an organization, and how far they have fallen.

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