The Ride with JMV

Latest Episodes:

Best of JMV 4-14-26 Apr 14, 2026

Show notes

00:00 - 21:06 Star actor in Airplane!Robert Hays joins as he gives the reasoning for the upcoming screening and Q and A session coming to Indianapolis on April 15th of the movie. Then he looks back on why he accepted the role as Ted Striker in the movie. Plus, what's his favorite line in the film? Then, he reveals if Pete Rose was supposed to play Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's role in the film.

21:06-44:45– From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw joins to talk about the early observations of the transfer portal and where he sees things heading. Could the Power 4 conferences break off in football and/or basketball? He opines on the latest IU Portal pickups from yesterday, how does Butler look, will Braylon Mullins return to school? The passing of football coach Dave McGinnis who coached at Indiana State, chances an Indiana college baseball team could make tournament, Colts sign new safety, who the Colts will target in draft, notable coaching changes in Indiana High school hoops

44:46-1:35:36 – Pacers play-by-play voice Chris Denari joins to talk about the changing NBA media deals and how it affects local broadcasts in this year's playoffs, seeing Tyrese Haliburton back on the bench, how will the pace change next year with Ivia Zubac coming into the fold for the Pacers. Plus, Chris opines on the NBA play-in games taking place this evening and what the ripple effect could be for the teams that lose.

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IU Portal action + Pacers season ends & Fever getting started + The Masters! Apr 13, 2026

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0:00-25:21 – The Ride with JMV gets underway on a Monday as the Pacers historically bad season comes to an end. We hear from Rick Carlisle and Pascal Siakam off the top of the show as John details what is next at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

25:21-43:31 – JMV is joined by Zach Osterman of The IndyStar as Indiana basketball continues to make big roster moves in the transfer portal. Who is coming to Bloomington, how do they fit and what will this team look like six months from now?

43:31-46:35 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show.

46:35-1:14:23– JMV starts the second hour with Pat Boylan, Pacers & Fever extraordinaire. The Pacers season comes to an end and Pat talks about what comes next for the Blue and Gold. The Fever season is right around the corner with Free Agency & tonight’s draft, Boylan talks Caitlin Clark & Co.

1:14:23-1:27:55 – JMV speaks with Ted Bishop, former President of PGA of America, currently of The Legends Golf Course joins to talk Rory McIlroy & The Masters as well as The Fan’s upcoming golf outing at Legends.

1:27:55-1:32:20 – JMV closes out the second hour of the show with a great sound bite from the Pirates/Cubs game and The Masters.

1:32:20 -2:02:39 – JMV opens the third hour speaking with the Colts beat writer from ESPN.com, Stephen Holder. They talk the Kenny Moore II news – with Holder emphasizing that there is no ill-will between the two parties. What would that trade comp look like, as well as a potential Anthony Richardson trade? Plus they dive into next week’s NFL Draft and what Chris Ballard could be thinking as we sit 10 days away from Round 1.

2:02:39-2:09:57 – JMV talks MLB with the Reds making some moves today & more!

2:09:57-2:16:17– JMV closes out the show with callers & a ticket giveaway!

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Best Of JMV 4-13-26 Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

00:00-14:35 – JMV is joined by Zach Osterman of The IndyStar as Indiana basketball continues to make big roster moves in the transfer portal. Who is coming to Bloomington, how do they fit and what will this team look like six months from now?

14:35-38:34– JMV starts the second hour with Pat Boylan, Pacers & Fever extraordinaire. The Pacers season comes to an end and Pat talks about what comes next for the Blue and Gold. The Fever season is right around the corner with Free Agency & tonight’s draft, Boylan talks Caitlin Clark & Co.

38:34-1:05:23 – JMV opens the third hour speaking with the Colts beat writer from ESPN.com, Stephen Holder. They talk the Kenny Moore II news – with Holder emphasizing that there is no ill-will between the two parties. What would that trade comp look like, as well as a potential Anthony Richardson trade? Plus they dive into next week’s NFL Draft and what Chris Ballard could be thinking as we sit 10 days away from Round 1.

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Live from Barringer's Tavern, a LOADED show on the Portal, Pacers & Moore! Apr 11, 2026

Show notes

0:00-27:31 – The Ride with JMV gets underway from Barringer’s Tavern on South Meridian. Then, Matt Taylor, the Play-by-Play Voice of the Colts, joins to talk about the team allowing Kenny Moore II to seek a trade.

27:31-37:11 – JMV is joined by Chris Hagan and the entire crowd at Barringer’s Tavern, talking all things Colts, Pacers and Masters.

37:11-43:04 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show.

43:04-1:08:29– JMV starts the second hour with the season debut of #AskPat with WIBC Home & Garden’s Pat Sullivan. Everybody gets their top spring lawn questions in for Pat.

1:08:29-1:21:52 – JMV speaks with ESPN Radio and Indy sports extraordinaire Mike Wells to talk all things Colts, Pacers & Final Four.

1:21:52-1:26:36 – JMV closes out the second hour of the show with great news on JLaw’s Cancer diagnosis.

1:26:36 -1:53:01 – JMV opens the third hour speaking with the Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers Don Fischer. Don talks his ride with the football team, what the current state of Indiana basketball looks like and more!

1:53:01-2:07:48 – JMV talks with a host on Raider Nation Radio & writer for the California Post Vinnie Bonsignore. They talk Fernando Mendoza’s fit with the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall and discuss how the new addition Kirk Cousins fits into the fold.

2:07:48-2:11:28– JMV closes out the third hour of the show.

2:11:28-2:30:07– JMV hangs around a little longer talking to the owners of Barringer’s Tavern!

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Best Of JMV 4-10-26 Apr 10, 2026

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00:00-19:00 – Matt Taylor, the Play-by-Play Voice of the Colts, joins to talk about the team allowing Kenny Moore II to seek a trade.

19:00-29:28– JMV speaks with ESPN Radio and Indy sports extraordinaire Mike Wells to talk all things Colts, Pacers & Final Four.

29:28-47:52 – JMV opens the third hour speaking with the Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers Don Fischer. Don talks his ride with the football team, what the current state of Indiana basketball looks like and more!

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Masters Thursday + IMS' Doug Boles & Braves' Brandon Gaudin join! Apr 10, 2026

Show notes

0:00-25:49 – The Ride with JMV gets underway on a Thursday talking College Basketball transfer portal, Pacers needing to suck for three more games – starting tonight in Brooklyn – and what things look like at Augusta National right now for The Masters.

25:49-36:01 – JMV is joined by former Evansville native, former voice of the Butler Bulldogs and current MLB & College Basketball announcer Brandon Gaudin. They start on the brawl in Gaudin’s Braves game

52:17-1:11:11– JMV starts the second hour talking with IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles, whom John shared a ride in a convertible with around Indy this morning. 45 days away from the Indianapolis 500, they talk Race Day, Carb Day, Legends Day etc ahead of next month’s Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

1:11:11-1:22:59 – JMV speaks with the great Ted Bishop from The Legends Golf Course ahead of The Fan Golf Outing at the end of the month, and in the midst of The Masters this weekend.

1:22:59-1:34:34 – JMV closes out the second hour of the show.

1:34:34 -1:58:53 – JMV opens the third hour speaking with Colts beat reporter Mike Chappell of FOX59 & CBS4. They talk the upcoming NFL draft, the possibilities of the draft being held in Indianapolis in the near future, and what the Colts need to do to fill roster holes bigger than Indy potholes.

1:58:53-2:13:16 – JMV talks portal & Masters!

2:13:16-2:17:56– Jake closes out the show.

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Best Of JMV 4-9-26 Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

00:00-15:21 – JMV is joined by former Evansville native, former voice of the Butler Bulldogs and current MLB & College Basketball announcer Brandon Gaudin. They start on the brawl in Gaudin’s Braves game

15:21-42:33– JMV starts the second hour talking with IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles, whom John shared a ride in a convertible with around Indy this morning. 45 days away from the Indianapolis 500, they talk Race Day, Carb Day, Legends Day etc ahead of next month’s Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

42:33-55:30 – JMV speaks with the great Ted Bishop from The Legends Golf Course ahead of The Fan Golf Outing at the end of the month, and in the midst of The Masters this weekend.

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Full Show: Another Pacers Loss, Fever Free Agency + More! Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 26:56 – JMV talks the Pacers loss to the Timberwolves as the season gets mercifully close to ending. He also hypes up his Cincinnati Reds and their hot start to the season!

26:57 – 39:49 – JMV reacts to the news that Dodgers legend Davy Lopes has passed away. He reads some comments from the Fan Text Line about the Pacers and Haliburton.

39:50 – 44:10 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show!

44:11 – 1:10:28 – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! Kevin and JMV discuss the Pacers and who they might draft should they get a Top 4 pick.

1:10:29 – 1:26:37 – Chloe Peterson, who covers the Fever for the Indianapolis Star, joins the show! Chloe helps breakdown the WNBA free agency and what may happen with Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull and previews the upcoming season!

1:26:38 – 1:32:00 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour!

1:32:01 – 1:57:43 – JMV takes some calls from listeners! He also dives into some MLB discussions!

1:57:44 – 2:09:40 – JMV previews some film screenings, and talks more about the passing of Davy Lopes!

2:09:41 – 2:15:53 – JMV wraps up the show!

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Best Of JMV 4-8-26 Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

00:00 - 22:48 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV! Kevin and JMV discuss the Pacers and who they might draft should they get a Top 4 pick.

22:49 - 36:54 - Chloe Peterson, who covers the Fever for the Indianapolis Star, joins the show! Chloe helps breakdown the WNBA free agency and what may happen with Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull and previews the upcoming season!

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Full Show: Michigan Wins The National Championship! Reaction + More! Apr 07, 2026

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00:00 – 27:00 – The Michigan Wolverines have won the NCAA Tournament! JMV gives his thoughts on the game, and the current state of college athletics.

27:01 – 41:44 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show to recap the NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the next season of college hoops! They also discuss the upcoming NFL Draft.

41:45 - 47:29 – Former MLB pitcher Drew Storen stops by with some All-Star Whiskey!

47:30 - 1:15:34 – Cincinnati Reds color commentator Chris Welsh joins the show! He, Drew and JMV all dive into the MLB season, and how things are going for the Reds!

1:15:35 – 1:28:27 – JMV talks more about a fellow Greene County native, Dusty May, winning the NCAA Tournament with Michigan!

1:28:28 - 1:33:23 – JMV gives a shout out to the city of Indianapolis for another fantastic job hosting the Final Four!

1:33:24 – 1:56:47 – JMV reads some comments and takes some calls from listeners of the show!

1:56:48 – 2:13:13 – JMV takes some more calls from listeners!

2:13:14 – 2:16:59 – JMV wraps up the third hour!

2:17:00 – 2:23:14 – The show ends with some Anything Goes!

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