The Ride with JMV

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Best of JMV 8/27/26 Aug 27, 2026

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00:00– 25:05 – Ryan McFadden from ESPN covers the Raiders. He joins the show ahead of their preseason game tonight to discuss Fernando Mendoza’s chances to start, what a reporter’s interactions have been like with Mendoza, how it mixes with the rest of the locker room and what Las Vegas is like as a sports city. Plus, how similar will the offense be for Mendoza compared to college. Plus, Aidan O’Connell’s situation, Roman Hemby’s chance to make the roster.

25:05 - 51:53 – From CBS4/FOX59, Mike Chappell joins the show for his weekly 5pm thursday appearance. He discusses the news of Alec Pierce returning to the practice field, where Rigoberto Sanchez ranks among all-time punters for the Colts, are the Colts making the right decision playing starters 8-12 snaps and some old Colts memories in light of the Bill Polian tape JMV got recently.

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Full Show Wednesday 8/26/26: LIVE From Kroger! Colts roster moves + Chris Denari and Brian Baldinger join! Aug 26, 2026

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00:00 – 26:15 – John is out at the Noblesville Kroger for Help in the Heartland, raising money for victims of the flooding in Indiana. He tells the audience how they can donate to the cause before Chris Denari of Pacers TV joins the show to support the cause and discuss the Pacers TV deal, Benedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and more. Then, JMV gets a gift from someone who has the Bill Polian radio interview from 2001. Then, they reflect on the interview. Loita Rodriguez from the Red Cross joins to give more information on how to donate.

26:15– 41:18 – John and Chris welcome some listeners of the show before Chris let’s people in on some DAZN news before giving background on the Pacers deal and why it works. What will the NBA do moving forward? Then, they get into Benedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and revisit the deadline trade from a year ago.

41:18 – 48:04 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show

48:04 - 1:16:20 – From The Fan Morning Show, Kevin Bowen returns for his regular Wednesday hit. John asks Kevin if he’s starting to get worried on Alec Pierce’s return. Also, what’s impressed him most about Daniel Jones. Then, they compare the Pacers and Colts and look back at the Ivica Zubac trade after Benedict Mathurin signed in free agency with the Pelicans. Plus, how crazy it is that Tayven Jackson will start the first game for North Texas against IU.

1:16:20 – 1:29:51 – Play-by-Play voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, joins us and banters with Chris and John about Hinkle Fieldhouse pickup basketball years ago. Then, they get into the Charvarius Ward conversation as he returned to practice this week.

1:29:51 – 1:33:30 – Christi from Reingeist Brewing joins the show to talk about the donation she’s making to the Help in the Heartland effort.

1:33:30 – 1:57:33 – From NFL Network and ESPN, Brian Baldinger joins the show. He opines on Daniel Jones, how amazing it is that he is going to start week 1 the offensive lines’ potential and how the AFC South has changed over the last few years, Keenan Allen’s impact and how will Alec Pierce handle the responsibility of being a number 1 receiver? Brian takes a look at the rest of the AFC south. Plus, he reflects on his time in Indianapolis from 1988-1991.

1:57:33 – 2:08:41 – Continued discussion on the Pacers TV deal, the money raised today at the Kroger in Noblesville.

2:08:41 – 2:16:19 – Rafael Sanchez of CBS4 and FOX59 joins. Chris and John guess how old Rafael is, plus the craziest stories he’s covered in Indianapolis.

2:16:19-2:24:23 - JMV and Chris Denari wrap up the show by reflecting on the day at Kroger, the NFL ending the Pro Bowl, plus the end of season outlook for the Fever.

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Best of JMV 8/26/26 Aug 26, 2026

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00:00– 15:02 – John and Chris Denari of Pacers TV welcome some listeners of the show before Chris let’s people in on some DAZN news before giving background on the Pacers deal and why it works. What will the NBA do moving forward? Then, they get into Benedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and revisit the deadline trade from a year ago.

15:02 - 30:46 – – From The Fan Morning Show, Kevin Bowen returns for his regular Wednesday hit. John asks Kevin if he’s starting to get worried on Alec Pierce’s return. Also, what’s impressed him most about Daniel Jones. Then, they compare the Pacers and Colts and look back at the Ivica Zubac trade after Benedict Mathurin signed in free agency with the Pelicans. Plus, how crazy it is that Tayven Jackson will start the first game for North Texas against IU.

34:28 – 49:45 – From NFL Network and ESPN, Brian Baldinger joins the show. He opines on Daniel Jones, how amazing it is that he is going to start week 1 the offensive lines’ potential and how the AFC South has changed over the last few years, Keenan Allen’s impact and how will Alec Pierce handle the responsibility of being a number 1 receiver? Brian takes a look at the rest of the AFC south. Plus, he reflects on his time in Indianapolis from 1988-1991.

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Brian Baldinger of NFL Network and ESPN joins for Colts and AFC South discussion! Aug 26, 2026

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From NFL Network and ESPN, Brian Baldinger joins the show. He opines on Daniel Jones, how amazing it is that he is going to start week 1 the offensive lines’ potential and how the AFC South has changed over the last few years, Keenan Allen’s impact and how will Alec Pierce handle the responsibility of being a number 1 receiver? Brian takes a look at the rest of the AFC south. Plus, he reflects on his time in Indianapolis from 1988-1991.

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Full Show Tuesday 8/25/26: Colts back at practice + Adam Rittenberg and Greg Rakestraw join & RIP Dolly Parton Aug 25, 2026

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00:00 – 29:20 – JMV opens the show with a “skypoint” to Dolly Parton as it was announced she passed away. He continues to remember co-worker and friend Matt Bair and what he meant to him and the station, while also saying how rough of a week it’s been so far. He gets to the Alec Pierce news that he his now expected to practice later this week. How does that affect his expectations going into this year?

29:20– 44:53 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw joins the show. He and John run through the high school football results from week 1, his feelings around Alec Pierce’s looming return, and remembering Dolly Parton and Matt Bair.

44:53 – 48:20 – Remembering Dolly Parton, we lost Robin Miller five years ago.

48:20 - 1:20:08 – From ESPN.com, Adam Rittenberg joins. We get right to the discussion on the Big Ten banning players who participated on a professional roster from coming back. Adam and John do a deep dive on IU and why retaining their coordinators will matter a great deal towards their success. Lastly, they discuss the Big Ten, including which coaches are on the hot seat, plus how will Barry Odom fair in year 2 at Purdue?

1:20:08 – 1:28:16 – JMV continues to remember Dolly Parton and tells a Matt Bair story after his passing over the weekend.

1:28:16 – 1:34:21 – Wrapping up the first hour of the show!

1:34:21 – 1:59:51 – Every year, Danny Bridges of the Indianapolis Recorder joins John for a conversation on the legacy of Robin Miller, former racetrack reporter and Indianapolis legend. Danny knew Robin extremely well, they reflect on the legacy of Robin after his passing five years ago today.

1:59:51 – 2:14:14 – JMV takes a caller who has a Dolly Parton story

2:14:14 – 2:20:28 – We give away a spot in our fantasy football league before wrapping up the show and one last tribute to Dolly Parton.

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Best of JMV 8-25-26 Aug 25, 2026

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00:00– 12:04 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw joins the show. He and John run through the high school football results from week 1, his feelings around Alec Pierce’s looming return, and remembering Dolly Parton and Matt Bair.

12:04 - 34:28 – From ESPN.com, Adam Rittenberg joins. We get right to the discussion on the Big Ten banning players who participated on a professional roster from coming back. Adam and John do a deep dive on IU and why retaining their coordinators will matter a great deal towards their success. Lastly, they discuss the Big Ten, including which coaches are on the hot seat, plus how will Barry Odom fair in year 2 at Purdue?

34:28 – 41:45 – JMV continues to remember Dolly Parton and tells a Matt Bair story after his passing over the weekend.

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Full Show Monday 8/24/26: Colts Preseason Game 2 Review + Fever Split on the Weekend! Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

00:00 – 23:37 – JMV begins with his thoughts on the Colts shellacking in their second preseason game. He starts to discuss if it even matters, and why it’s okay to say it was disinteresting. He then gets to what happened at the Fever game yesterday with Enes Kanter-Freedom. Then, Jason Hammer from WIBC joins to share news that Traffic reporter and friend, Matt Bair, passed away. They reflect on his impact and share their favorite memories of him.

23:37– 43:28 – JMV touches on the LIV event in Westfield, NBA power rankings that have the Pacers 9th in the eastern conference, which sparks a discussion on what we should expect from the team in the first few months of the season. Then, circles back to the passing of Matt Bair.

43:28 – 48:15 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show.

48:15 - 1:16:36 – From the Fever TV play-by-play, Pat Boylan joins the show. He recaps the Fever’s split over the weekend and why the game yesterday was extremely important. How good was Caitlin Clark's performance against the Sky, how has Makayla Timpson’s starting lineup insertion raised the ceiling for the team, and how Pat feels about the Pacers being on DAZN.

1:16:36 – 1:28:06 – JMV let’s listeners know he will be at the Noblesville Kroger on Wednesday and the first Bud Light Blue Friday of the season. Then, he tells the story of teaching his mom where the Pacers will be streamed this year.

1:28:06 – 1:31:10 – Wrapping up the second hour of the show with thoughts on the Garth Brooks matinee show over the weekend.

1:31:10 – 2:02:49 – ESPN’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly hit on the show with what he took away from a largely uneventful preseason game, JT Tuimoloau’s status on the roster, Caden Curry and the backup QB battle. He explains how Anthony Richardson’s versatility is his biggest asset. Plus, will Charvarius Ward be back for week 1 and what is the status of the linebacker room and what he’s interested to see in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Also, Stephen is on his way to Tyrese Haliburton’s charity softball game. John and Stephen share stories

2:02:49 – 2:11:13 – Caleb and JMV discuss the state of college sports before John gets back to remembering Matt Bair.

2:11:13 – 2:17:28 – JMV wraps up the show by wondering if the Fever will be affected by their hiatus.

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Best of JMV 8/24/26 Aug 24, 2026

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00:00– 25:08 – From the Fever TV play-by-play, Pat Boylan joins the show. He recaps the Fever’s split over the weekend and why the game yesterday was extremely important. How good was Caitlin Clark's performance against the Sky, how has Makayla Timpson’s starting lineup insertion raised the ceiling for the team, and how Pat feels about the Pacers being on DAZN.

25:08 - 51:18 – ESPN’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly hit on the show with what he took away from a largely uneventful preseason game, JT Tuimoloau’s status on the roster, Caden Curry and the backup QB battle. He explains how Anthony Richardson’s versatility is his biggest asset. Plus, will Charvarius Ward be back for week 1 and what is the status of the linebacker room and what he’s interested to see in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.

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Full Show Friday 8/21/26: LIVE at Taylor's Bar and Table for Football Friday + Previewing Sports Weekend! Aug 21, 2026

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00:00 – 25:15 – The last time JMV was out at Taylor’s Bar & Table, his mom was dealing with a fire. With him back at Taylor’s for a Football Friday, he’s happy to report there’s not a fire crisis, but instead, a crisis on trying to explain to his mom how to watch the Pacers this year. Then, he’s joined by friend of the show Brent Holverson from Heaven Hill distillery as they start their Tavern Tour. They get into the Colts and why a fast start to the season is vital before JMV touches on the Fever. Jacob Rheinheimer is the Race Marketing Manager for Hoosier Park, he joins to give information on everything he does for Hoosier Park.

25:15– 38:41 – The great coach Bob Lovell joins the show on a Football Friday. He puts on a nice shirt before going on with John and they go through the best games of the week and the outlook for Eric Moore and Center Grove. Outlooks on Lafeyette Jefferson, Cascade, Bloomington North and South, and others.

38:41 – 44:33 – John does some giveaways at Taylor's Bar & Table before Pat Sullivan of Sullivan Hardware and Garden joins for his Friday appearance.

44:33 - 1:06:51 – From the Indianapolis Star, Joel A. Erickson joins the show as he starts his weekly appearance on the show to ponder where Daniel Jones ranks among NFL QBs, the kicking battle and what he’s expecting to see in the second preseason game tomorrow afternoon. Also, what kind of start do the Colts need to get off to?

1:06:51 – 1:19:58 – Pat Sullivan rejoins to discuss why people love the fall so much and more.

1:19:58 – 1:26:26 – John gives away a prize to someone with a unique last name.

1:26:26 – 1:55:40 – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins to give a full breakdown on the Indiana Hoosiers football team as we are about two weeks out from the season opener against North Texas. How will they replace what they lost, who are the newcomers, and Don and JMV marvel at people upset at the IU schedule.

1:55:40 – 2:02:27 – Chelsea from Taylor’s Bar and Table joins the show before Brent Holverson runs through some rapid fire questions on IU, the Colts,

2:02:27 – 2:06:09 – JMV gives away Deep Purple tickets, wraps up the show with Brent.

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Best of JMV 8/21/26 Aug 21, 2026

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00:00– 10:53 – The great coach Bob Lovell joins the show on a Football Friday. He puts on a nice shirt before going on with John and they go through the best games of the week and the outlook for Eric Moore and Center Grove. Outlooks on Lafeyette Jefferson, Cascade, Bloomington North and South, and others

10:53 - 23:18 – From the Indianapolis Star, Joel A. Erickson joins the show as he starts his weekly appearance on the show to ponder where Daniel Jones ranks among NFL QBs, the kicking battle and what he’s expecting to see in the second preseason game tomorrow afternoon. Also, what kind of start do the Colts need to get off to?

23:18 – 44:15 – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins to give a full breakdown on the Indiana Hoosiers football team as we are about two weeks out from the season opener against North Texas. How will they replace what they lost, who are the newcomers, and Don and JMV marvel at people upset at the IU schedule

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