Best of JMV 8/24/26

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

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. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of JMV 8/24/26

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. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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

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. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of JMV 8/21/26

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 Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Full Show Thursday 8/20/26: The Ride with JMV - LIVE at Colts joint practice + Pacers TV Deal announced!

00:00 – 20:17 – In what is the final training camp practice ever at Drolight Grand Park, JMV is live during the Colts and Falcons joint practice. He then gets into where the Pacers will be playing on TV after their deal with DAZN was announced this morning. He wonders how he’s going to explain this to his mom. 20:17– 44:26 – We have some technical difficulties before we get to Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star to break down everything entailed in the Pacers deal, including sharing how streaming accounts will work in multiple households, comparing it to old deals and his personal opinion on it.  44:26 – 45:34 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show as a fight unfolds right in front of him 45:34 - 1:07:59 – We battle through technical difficulties throughout this segment as Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins. Eventually, we get to the high school football slate this weekend and what games Greg is on the call for.  1:07:59 – 1:18:40 – Colts Defensive Tackle DeForest Buckner sits down with JMV live from Grand Park to discuss his recovery from injury, his outlook on the defense and how good it could be, what he loves about rookie Caden Curry and what defensive Lou Anarumo tasks him with. What did he do during the summer time that was fun other than rehabbing? Plus, his family in Hawaii, his time as an Oregon Duck, what he would’ve done in the NIL era. Lastly, does he get motivated by outside noise? What can the Colts accomplish this year?  1:18:40 – 1:28:25 – From CBS4/FOX59, Mike Chappell makes his weekly appearance live with John out at Grand Park. They get into what took place at practice today with the Falcons.  1:28:25 – 1:55:40 –  Chap sticks around into the 5 o’clock hour to talk about his Bob Seger concert, the latest on the Colts injuries, his concern level with Charvarius Ward and if he’s more concerned with his status rather than Alec Pierce’s. In light of DeForest Buckner joining earlier, Chap gets into the defensive tackle and how he’s represented the organization. Plus, George Gumps and Caden Curry’s chances to make the team. Also, Chap believes Laiatu Latu has had a good camp.  1:55:40 – 2:09:48 –  John runs through the Pacers TV Deal one more time and his conversation with Dustin Dopirak. While we don’t know how things will play out, John guesses that it will be better than other streaming experiences.  2:09:48 – 2:11:54 – JMV wraps up the show. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/ [https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.