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**The Ride with JMV**

Step into the realm of unconventional sports talk with JMV on “The Ride With JMV,” where the excitement of Indianapolis sports meets unique locations and vibrant atmospheres.

Join JMV, a seasoned radio personality on 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis, as he hosts the sports evening drive show that brings you the latest topics and conversations surrounding Indianapolis sports.

Whether he’s broadcasting from bars, backyards, businesses, or any place that invites his lively presence, JMV offers a fresh perspective on sports news, engaging discussions, and entertaining banter.

Tune in to “The Ride With JMV” for a one-of-a-kind sports experience that goes beyond the traditional studio setting.

Latest Episodes:

Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter Joins! Feb 22, 2023

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Full Show: Colts Get Their OC, Bubba Ventrone Gone? + More! Feb 21, 2023

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00:00 – 27:23 – John opens the show by talking about the news that the Colts are going to hire Jim Bob Cooter as their offensive coordinator, while potentially losing special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone to the Browns, as they look to hire him to lead their special teams. John talks about what impact the loss of Ventrone would have on the team. John also touches on the Pacers, and what he expects with the last 22 games of their season.

27:24 – 45:46 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show to discuss the upcoming girls high school basketball state finals that will take place this weekend. They discuss the matchups that we will see, which include several first-time finalists, as well as which individual players have really impressed them. Greg also hosts the Colts postgame show; he gives his thoughts on the news about hiring Jim Bob Cooter, and more notably, the loss of Bubba Ventrone.

45:47 – 1:07:42 – ESPN's Mike DiRocco, who covers the Jacksonville Jaguars, joins the show to talk about the Colts hiring Jim Bob Cooter as their offensive coordinator, who spent last year with the Jags as their passing game coordinator. They talk about the impact Cooter had on QB Trevor Lawrence, who took a massive step forward in his 2nd year in the league, as well as what drew Cooter to Indianapolis despite the fact that new head coach Shane Steichen has already said he will call plays.

1:07:43 – 1:25:48 – John takes some questions from listeners online and through the phones about the Colts hiring Jim Bob Cooter as their next OC, what the Colts will do at QB this upcoming season, and more!

1:25:49 – 1:30:30 – John wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by talking about Tucker Barnhart joining the Cubs, Jim Caldwell saying he is done seeking out NFL head coaching gigs, plus more.

1:30:31 – 1:58:58 – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show to discuss the Jim Bob Cooter and Bubba Ventrone news, as well as to give his thoughts on what the team will do with the 4th overall pick in the draft. They also dive into what moves Chris Ballard might make in free agency after years of being fairly conservative on that front, as well as if the team might go get a veteran quarterback to mentor a potential rookie signal caller.

1:58:59 – 2:06:49 – John previews tonight’s matchup between IU and Michigan State, as well as answers some Colts questions from listeners online!

2:06:50 – 2:16:10 – John closes out another edition of the show!

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Best of JMV 2-21 Feb 21, 2023

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00:00 - 18:47 - ESPN's Mike DiRocco, who covers the Jacksonville Jaguars, joins the show to talk about the Colts hiring Jim Bob Cooter as their offensive coordinator, who spent last year with the Jags as their passing game coordinator. They talk about the impact Cooter had on QB Trevor Lawrence, who took a massive step forward in his 2nd year in the league, as well as what drew Cooter to Indianapolis despite the fact that new head coach Shane Steichen has already said he will call plays.

18:48 - 45:19 - Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins the show to discuss the Jim Bob Cooter and Bubba Ventrone news, as well as to give his thoughts on what the team will do with the 4th overall pick in the draft. They also dive into what moves Chris Ballard might make in free agency after years of being fairly conservative on that front, as well as if the team might go get a veteran quarterback to mentor a potential rookie signal caller.

45:20 - 1:01:34 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins the show to discuss the upcoming girls high school basketball state finals that will take place this weekend. They discuss the matchups that we will see, which include several first-time finalists, as well as which individual players have really impressed them. Greg also hosts the Colts postgame show; he gives his thoughts on the news about hiring Jim Bob Cooter, and more notably, the loss of Bubba Ventrone.

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Full Show: NBA All-Star Weekend, IU/Purdue, and More! Feb 20, 2023

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00:00 – 25:40 – The Ride With JMV begins on Presidents Day with John reviewing the NBA All-Star Game and the Daytona 500. He discusses the whole NBA All-Star Weekend, and if the game has changed since Michael Jordan was playing in it, as well as how players from the Pacers fared. He then switches gears and talks college hoops, as Purdue beat Ohio State yesterday and IU beat Illinois on Saturday.

25:41 – 46:39– Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins the program to breakdown IU and Purdue basketball. Zach Edey and Trayce Jackson-Davis are compared, in terms of how much they carry their respective teams. Jeff and John also discuss how far either team can go in March.

46:40 – 52:09 –John wraps up the first hour by taking some calls from listeners!

52:10 – 1:24:40 – Jake Query from Kevin & Query joins to discuss IU, and the news that Trayce Jackson-Davis will leave the program after the season ends. They also get into the Colts hiring Jim Bob Cooter as their new offensive coordinator, and what we can expect from him despite the fact that he will not be calling plays for the team.

1:24:41 – 1:33:27 – John continues talking about the Trayce Jackson-Davis news, and what he has meant to Indiana basketball in his time in Bloomington. He also takes some calls from listeners.

1:33:28 – 2:00:02 – Evan Sidery from Basketball News joins the show as he and John review the NBA All-Star Weekend. They get into what the All-Star game actually means at this point, since players don’t seem to take it as seriously as they maybe did in years past. They also discuss what hosting the NBA All-Star Game can do for a city, with Indianapolis set to host it next year, as well as if there are any players that the Pacers could look to add to their team in the coming offseason.

2:00:03 – 2:13:44 – John takes some questions from listeners online, and on the phones, about a variety of topics

2:13:45 – 2:17:47 – John closes the show by taking more questions from online listeners and through the phone lines!

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Best of JMV 2-20 Feb 20, 2023

Show notes

00:00 - 19:24 - Jeff Rabjohns from Peegs.com joins the program to breakdown IU and Purdue basketball. Zach Edey and Trayce Jackson-Davis are compared, in terms of how much they carry their respective teams. Jeff and John also discuss how far either team can go in March.

19:25 - 40:12 - Evan Sidery from Basketball News joins the show as he and John review the NBA All-Star Weekend. They get into what the All-Star game actually means at this point, since players don’t seem to take it as seriously as they maybe did in years past. They also discuss what hosting the NBA All-Star Game can do for a city, with Indianapolis set to host it next year, as well as if there are any players that the Pacers could look to add to their team in the coming offseason.

40:13 - 1:09:23 - Jake Query from Kevin & Query joins to discuss IU, and the news that Trayce Jackson-Davis will leave the program after the season ends. They also get into the Colts hiring Jim Bob Cooter as their new offensive coordinator, and what we can expect from him despite the fact that he will not be calling plays for the team.

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Full Show: IMS President Doug Boles Joins, Purdue Loses, IU vs Illinois Preview, and More! Feb 17, 2023

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00:00 – 26:26 – John kicks off the show by getting into the NBA All-Star weekend, and what he’s looking forward to from that, including the 3-point contest and the All-Star game. He also discusses Purdue losing to Maryland last night, their 3rd loss in a row.

26:27 – 45:42 – John is joined by Derek Schultz, who hosts Query & Schultz on the ICS Sports Network and who is filling in for Coach Bob Lovell on the legendary Indiana Sports Talk this evening, as they discuss Purdue dropping 3 straight and if that is a bad omen of things to come. They get into if its time to panic for the Boilermakers, or if there is still enough time for them to fix their issues before the Big Ten Tournament begins. Derek also gives his thoughts on the hiring of Shane Steichen.

45:43 – 48:40 – John wraps up the first hour of the show!

48:41 – 1:15:04 – ESPN's Mike Wells joins John as the two of them get into the Colts hiring Shane Steichen as their next head coach. They discuss how far away the Colts are from truly competing again, what the Colts need to do in the draft and in free agency, and what other coaches we could see joining Steichen in Indy. They also give their opinions on what QB the Colts should take in the draft if they are leaning towards a quarterback.

1:15:05 – 1:33:32 – IMS President Doug Boles joins the show as we are 100 days out from the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle In Racing, the Indianapolis 500. John and Doug discuss what they’re looking forward to in this years race, what we can expect from drivers like Tony Kanaan, who has announced that this will be his final year participating in the race.

1:33:33 – 1:35:51 – John closes out the 2nd hour by recapping his conversation with IMS President Doug Boles, and talks about who the musical guests might be at Carb Day.

1:35:52 – 1:5710 – Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show as he discusses their loss to Northwestern a few nights ago. IU had too many turnovers in the first half, which caused them to get into a deficit too large to overcome. IU plays Illinois tomorrow afternoon; Don and John give their analysis on what to expect in that.

1:57:11 – 2:10:53 – Head coach of the UIndy basketball team Paul Corsaro joins the show as his team has continued its hot streak. He discusses beating Drury last night 76-65, and what he believes has led to his team playing as well as they have.

2:10:54 – 2:20:49 – John wraps up the 3rd hour of the show by recapping his conversations earlier in the day, as well as taking some questions from listeners online!

2:20:50 – 2:33:35 – John closes the show with some Anything Goes!

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Best of JMV 2-17 Feb 17, 2023

Show notes

00:00 - 24:30 - ESPN's Mike Wells joins John as the two of them get into the Colts hiring Shane Steichen as their next head coach. They discuss how far away the Colts are from truly competing again, what the Colts need to do in the draft and in free agency, and what other coaches we could see joining Steichen in Indy. They also give their opinions on what QB the Colts should take in the draft if they are leaning towards a quarterback.

24:31 - 41:09 - IMS President Doug Boles joins the show as we are 100 days out from the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle In Racing, the Indianapolis 500. John and Doug discuss what they’re looking forward to in this years race, what we can expect from drivers like Tony Kanaan, who has announced that this will be his final year participating in the race.

41:10 - 57:44 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show as he discusses their loss to Northwestern a few nights ago. IU had too many turnovers in the first half, which caused them to get into a deficit too large to overcome. IU plays Illinois tomorrow afternoon; Don and John give their analysis on what to expect in that.

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Full Show: Pacers Win, IU Loses, and More! Feb 16, 2023

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00:00 – 30:19 – John starts the show off by going over IU’s 64-62 loss to Northwestern last night, and who the loss falls on. There was a controversial non-call late in the game; John discusses whether IU can really blame the refs for how that non-call affected the game, or if they need to look at themselves first. John then gets into what IU needs to do to get ready for the NCAA Tournament. He also talks about the Purdue Boilermakers, and their game against Maryland tonight.

30:20 – 43:21 – John talks about the passing of former MLB player and color commentator Tim McCarver. John then opens the phone lines up and takes some questions from listeners.

43:22 – 48:31 – John wraps up the first hour of the show!

48:32 – 1:13:32 – Mike DeCourcy of the Big Ten Network to breakdown IU’s loss to Northwestern last night. They get into the issues that IU has as a whole, and what they need to do to overcome those issues, before breaking down how important these next few games are. They talk about Northwestern, and how they are having a great season despite the lack of coverage from national media, as well as Purdue, and their game against Maryland.

1:13:33 – 1:27:51 – We’re almost 100 days away from the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500; John breaks down what he’s looking forward to. He also recaps his conversation with new Colts head coach Shane Steichen, and his impressions of the Colts new head man. He also answers some questions from fans online, and through the phone lines.

1:27:52 – 1:33:41 – John closes the 2nd hour by talking about Trayce Jackson-Davis and his NBA prospects, as well as by taking some more calls from listeners!

1:33:42 – 2:00:18 – Mike Chappell from CBS4 and FOX59 joins the program to discuss the Colts hiring Shane Steichen as their next head coach, along with the reports that the Colts are interviewing Jim Bob Cooter for their vacant offensive coordinator position. They talk about their impressions from Steichen’s opening press conference, as well as from John’s conversation with him yesterday, before getting into what the Colts should do in terms of free agents and the draft. The Northwestern basketball team, and their success this season, is also discussed.

2:00:19 – 2:14:14 – John is joined by Coach Mike Sanford Sr., who was the head coach at Indiana Sate University as well a as at UNLV. Mike gave new Colts head coach Shane Steichen his first official coaching gig, and later offered him a job at Indiana State before Steichen decided to go to the professional ranks and join the Cleveland Browns. They get into what makes Steichen special, what Coach Sanford see’s in him as a head coach, and how he thinks he will do here in Indy.

2:14:15 – 2:18:53 – John wraps up the show with some more calls!

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Best of JMV 2-16 Feb 16, 2023

Show notes

00:00 - 21:25 - Mike DeCourcy of the Big Ten Network to breakdown IU’s loss to Northwestern last night. They get into the issues that IU has as a whole, and what they need to do to overcome those issues, before breaking down how important these next few games are. They talk about Northwestern, and how they are having a great season despite the lack of coverage from national media, as well as Purdue, and their game against Maryland.

21:26 - 44:52 - Mike Chappell from CBS4 and FOX59 joins the program to discuss the Colts hiring Shane Steichen as their next head coach, along with the reports that the Colts are interviewing Jim Bob Cooter for their vacant offensive coordinator position. They talk about their impressions from Steichen’s opening press conference, as well as from John’s conversation with him yesterday, before getting into what the Colts should do in terms of free agents and the draft. The Northwestern basketball team, and their success this season, is also discussed.

44:53 - 57:29 - John is joined by Coach Mike Sanford Sr., who was the head coach at Indiana Sate University as well a as at UNLV. Mike gave new Colts head coach Shane Steichen his first official coaching gig, and later offered him a job at Indiana State before Steichen decided to go to the professional ranks and join the Cleveland Browns. They get into what makes Steichen special, what Coach Sanford see’s in him as a head coach, and how he thinks he will do here in Indy.

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Full Show: New Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen Joins! Feb 16, 2023

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00:00 – 34:58 – The Ride with JMV kicks off with John discussing what the Colts will do with the 4th overall pick in this years draft. He then talks to Kevin Bowen from Kevin & Query to breakdown Jim Irsay’s comments alluding to Bryce Young during the Shane Steichen press conference, if that is an actual indication of where the Colts are going. They also get into the Justin Fields rumor, and if there is any truth to it.

34:59 – 40:38 – John takes some questions from listeners online about a variety of topics!

40:39 – 43:06 – John wraps up the first hour by giving a preview of some basketball action that will take place tonight!

43:07 – 1:04:22 – John is joined by former NFL coach and current analyst on the Colts Radio Network Rick Venturi, as he gives his opinion on the Shane Steichen hire and the hiring process the team underwent. The Colts have a decision to make when it comes to what they will do in the NFL Draft; John and Rick breakdown what that decision might be. They also get into Steichen saying that he will call his own plays, and if that might not be the best idea.

1:04:23 – 1:19:46 – John continues his conversation with Rick Venturi, as the two continue to discuss the Shane Steichen hiring, and what his vision for the team might be. They also discuss how that vision might mesh with the vision of GM Chris Ballard, as well as if the team will actually trade up to #1. They also break down which young QB they like the most.

1:19:47 – 1:29:47 – John wraps up his conversation with former NFL head coach and current Colts analyst Rick Venturi!

1:29:48 – 1:45:29 – John starts the 3rd and final hour off by giving his opinion on what the Colts should do in this years draft, whether that’s drafting a young quarterback, or potentially even trying to target someone else. John also previews the Pacers game against the Bulls coming up later tonight, as well as IU’s matchup against Northwestern.

1:45:30 – 2:03:25– New Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen joins the program! He talks about his past experience as a coach, in both the collegiate and professional ranks, as well as how the last 24 hours have been for him, and how much of a whirlwind it has been. He also discusses what attracted him to the Colts organization as a whole.

2:03:26 – 2:11:32 – John wraps up the 3rd hour of the show by talking about how many coaches he has seen come and go since he started working in radio!

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