Best of JMV 7-28-26

Full Show Tuesday 7/28/26: Colts Camp is here! Chris Ballard Comments + Big Ten Media Days Underway!

00:00 – 29:37 – We start the show with Chris Ballard comments from report day at Colts training camp, including his comments on not talking about a contract extension. John wonders why he's saying he wouldn't sign one considering he's in his last year. Also, what is Anthony Richardson's value? John thinks this season is headed to disaster if it doesn't start well. John also gets into the brawls at the TBT games last night, plus the WNBA announces a replay system. 29:38 – 44:20 – JMV is frustrated with Eddie Garrison because he shut the TV off behind him. John complains about that before Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins a Colts camp discussion before touching on IU and Purdue football and how the changes around the Big Ten will or won't affect them. Is the Big Ten the best football league? Lastly, Greg reflects the Brickyard, and did JMV just get nominated for a Marconi?  44:20 – 50:32 – JMV wants to recreate Dance Party USA, but call it Dance Party JMV. Plus, John reveals he's never been to New York. 50:32 – 1:21:38 – The second hour starts with John touching on which NBA job would be more appealing, the Dallas Mavericks or the Golden State Warriors. Radio voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, joins and he and JMV reminisce on the old days when Matt produced his show and the time he got Adam Sandler on the show. They reflect on Radio Row at the Super bowl before the question of if it would ever return to Indy. Next, they get into what has to happen to make the Colts successful in 2026. 1:21:38 – 1:30:20 – There's a rumor on X that the Pacers will be in Madison Square Garden to play the Knicks on Christmas day, should we believe it? Revisiting the last time the Pacers played on Christmas day leads us to guess what the starting lineup looked like in 2004 after the brawl suspensions. 1:30:20 – 1:37:46 – JMV gets to the answer of the starting lineups for the last Pacers Christmas day game before wrapping up the second hour! 1:37:46 – 2:04:46 – Pete Nakos of On3 & Rivals makes his first appearance on the show to discuss all things Big Ten football as their commissioner, Toni Pettiti stepped to the podium today. He breaks down why we will need to pay attention to the coaching carousel rumors on Indiana's staff before giving us some sleepers in the conference. Plus, has the Lincoln Riley era at USC been a disappointment? After he talked with Barry Odom for a recent article, Pete shares if he's the right guy to lead the Purdue football program.  2:04:46 – 2:15:28 - A Big Ten media poll picked the standings as well as the offensive player of the year. Plus, we revisit the "rumors" that the Pacers could be playing on Christmas day.  2:15:28 – 2:24:12 - JMV gives away State Fair tickets to wrap 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.

Best of JMV 7-28-26

00:00– 14:06 – JMV is frustrated with Eddie Garrison because he shut the TV off behind him. John complains about that before Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network joins a Colts camp discussion before touching on IU and Purdue football and how the changes around the Big Ten will or won't affect them. Is the Big Ten the best football league? Lastly, Greg reflects the Brickyard, and did JMV just get nominated for a Marconi?  14:06 - 39:56 - Radio voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, joins and he and JMV reminisce on the old days when Matt produced his show and the time he got Adam Sandler on the show. They reflect on Radio Row at the Super bowl before the question of if it would ever return to Indy. Next, they get into what has to happen to make the Colts successful in 2026.  39:56 – 59:03 – Pete Nakos of On3 & Rivals makes his first appearance on the show to discuss all things Big Ten football as their commissioner, Toni Pettiti stepped to the podium today. He breaks down why we will need to pay attention to the coaching carousel rumors on Indiana's staff before giving us some sleepers in the conference. Plus, has the Lincoln Riley era at USC been a disappointment? After he talked with Barry Odom for a recent article, Pete shares if he's the right guy to lead the Purdue football program.  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.

The Ride w/ JMV - Gene Simmons of KISS joins! + Colts Training Camp & Brickyard Review

00:00 – 26:53 – On a Monday, JMV opens the show by providing his thoughts on the Brickyard 400 and the lack of fans that attended. He explains why it's been a tough time trying to make the event matter more. While he explains ratings are overrated, he explains why there's only so much you can do to make the event popular.  26:53 – 44:05 – Kevin Lee from Trackside and Fox Sports joins and John asks him what IMS can do to boost the popularity of the event. JMV asks if it's possible to do the race the week after the 500 and why he wishes F1 was still here, while Kevin explains the differences as to why the Brickyard doesn't have as much of an appeal. Kevin comments on the Carson Kvapil controversy after he scuffed the yard of bricks.  44:05 – 47:52 – JMV wonders if people out there know the origin of the Eastbay Dunk after video dropped over the weekend of Tyrese Haliburton doing it. 47:52 – 1:12:53 – Gene Simmons of KISS is performing at the Indiana State Fair on August 20th, and he joins JMV to talk about the KISS Army and tells the story of how they surrounded a radio station after they didn't play KISS. Gene touches on the importance of fans when you're in the music business and entertainment business at large. He also reflects on being a 6th grade teacher and how vital learning is. He also talks about the making of "I am Indianapolis". 1:12:53 – 1:26:24 – John wants to know if Tyrese Haliburton was able to throw down the Eastbay dunk BEFORE the achilles injury. Loyal listener Fulton had an accident at his softball game over the weekend and sends JMV the video accompaniment. 1:26:24 – 1:36:06 – We finally find out the Eastbay dunk connection to Anderson high school and the Wigwam before news drops that rookie linebacker CJ Allen and Alec Pierce will be on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open camp. 1:36:06 – 2:04:41 – John revisits a song he played over the weekend on the JMV Takeover and why it reflects the true freedom he has on Saturday nights. Then, Stephen Holder of ESPN joins to comment on if the CJ Allen PUP list designation is surprising. How worried the Colts should be with Alec Pierce still out, will they sign another WR? Plus, should we be shocked Daniel Jones is ready for camp and what should we expect when they start joint practicing with other teams? Stephen also outlines his biggest questions about the Colts heading into the year before we lose him due to the bad weather. 2:04:41 – 2:17:28 - JMV runs through the day's news of the Colts PUP listings, why there are more questions this year than last heading into camp, and looks at the training camp schedule 2:17:28 – 2:22:01 - We get to Caitlin Clark's comments from All-Star weekend about just wanting to play basketball before JMV gives away tickets to the Indiana State Fair.  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 7-27-26

00:00 – 16:56 – Kevin Lee from Trackside and Fox Sports joins and John asks him what IMS can do to boost the popularity of the event. JMV asks if it's possible to do the race the week after the 500 and why he wishes F1 was still here, while Kevin explains the differences as to why the Brickyard doesn't have as much of an appeal. Kevin comments on the Carson Kvapil controversy after he scuffed the yard of bricks.  16:56 – 39:39 – Gene Simmons of KISS is performing at the Indiana State Fair on August 20th, and he joins JMV to talk about the KISS Army and tells the story of how they surrounded a radio station after they didn't play KISS. Gene touches on the importance of fans when you're in the music business and entertainment business at large. He also reflects on being a 6th grade teacher and how vital learning is. He also talks about the making of "I am Indianapolis". 39:39 - 1:00:45 Then, Stephen Holder of ESPN joins to comment on if the CJ Allen PUP list designation is surprising. How worried the Colts should be with Alec Pierce still out, will they sign another WR? Plus, should we be shocked Daniel Jones is ready for camp and what should we expect when they start joint practicing with other teams? Stephen also outlines his biggest questions about the Colts heading into the year before we lose him due to the bad weather. 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 7-24-26

00:00 – 15:22 – Joe Bronkella, Center Grove Athletic Director, joins to tell JMV he can turn on his basketball film at any time. More importantly, he gives us the behind the scenes on how the MIC is celebrating 30 years of the conference. Plus, how difficult was it to bring all the schools back together into the conference? What does the athletic schedule look like as the fall sports season approaches? Lastly, Center Grove hired a new basketball coach in Trent Moorehead. 15:22 – 43:52 – Pat Sullivan from Sullivan Hardware and Garden joins to discuss the procedures for the dry weather we have, John explains how he eats corn, and Pat brings John a couple of candles for John to sniff. Pat also answers a question on dog urine killing grass as well as loyal listener Fulton's ant problem. Jake Query checks in from his remote at Suee's furniture.  43:52 – 56:20 – JMV gets back into the LeBron James discussion by wondering if it's okay to root against the 76ers. How often will the Pacers and 76ers matchup this year. 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.