00:00 - 19:25 - Jeffrey Gorman from the Colts Pregame Huddle joins, and he and John discuss the Colts season. They get into Anthony Richardson, who will miss another game with back spasms. They talk about if it’s time to give up on Richardson, or if he has yet to show his full potential.

19:26 - 29:33 - Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins! Bob and JMV dive into this weekend’s slate of high school basketball around the state! They also discuss college basketball, including Indiana State and more!

29:34 - 56:31 - Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! John and Mike first talk Pat McAfee’s comments about the Colts, and specifically about Jonathan Taylor. Mike and John then talk about the likelihood that the Colts decide to run it back again next season.

56:32 - 1:17:57 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers joins the show! Don and JMV discuss IU’s win over Rutgers last night! They talk about the night Ace Bailey had for the Scarlet Knights. Don and JMV get into the 3-point shooting by the Hoosiers. The two of them look ahead to IU’s matchup with Penn State.

1:17:58 - 1:33:10 - Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar joins the show to provide more insight into Anthony Richardson’s health. He talks about what Richardson said about his back, and if any alarm bells are going off over those comments. JMV and Joel discuss if the Colts will make any major changes once the offseason begins. Joel also gives his thoughts on Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how quiet he has been about the situation and the Colts season.

00:00 - 19:25 - Jeffrey Gorman from the Colts Pregame Huddle joins, and he and John discuss the Colts season. They get into Anthony Richardson, who will miss another game with back spasms. They talk about if it&rsquo;s time to give up on Richardson, or if he has yet to show his full&nbsp;potential.
19:26 - 29:33 - Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins! Bob and JMV dive into this weekend&rsquo;s slate of high school basketball around the state! They also discuss college basketball, including Indiana State and more!
29:34 - 56:31 - Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! John and Mike first talk Pat McAfee&rsquo;s comments about the Colts, and specifically about Jonathan Taylor. Mike and John then talk about the likelihood that the Colts decide to run it back again next season.
56:32 - 1:17:57 - Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers joins the show! Don and JMV discuss IU&rsquo;s win over Rutgers last night! They talk about the night Ace Bailey had for the Scarlet Knights. Don and JMV get into the 3-point shooting by the Hoosiers. The two of them look ahead to IU&rsquo;s matchup with Penn State.
1:17:58 - 1:33:10 - Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar joins the show to provide more insight into Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s health. He talks about what Richardson said about his back, and if any alarm bells are going off over those comments. JMV and Joel discuss if the Colts will make any major changes once the offseason begins. Joel also gives his thoughts on Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how quiet he has been about the situation and the Colts season.

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.

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 &amp; 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.

The Ride with JMV

Mainly sports, mixed in with pop culture. As likely to remember the participants from the 1987 Final Four and the top 10 songs on the charts that same week in 1987. No one is more connected when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts. And no one is in love more with Southern Indiana as JMV.

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Best Of JMV 1-3-25

00:00 – 27:58 – JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don’t seem to understand where they are as an organization. 

27:59 – 44:05 – JMV continues to talk about the Colts and DeForest Buckner’s comments about the team having a problem with “ego”. He takes some calls from listeners of the show who are fed up with this current Colts regime and want to let the organization hear it. 

44:06- 49:44 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour by reading some messages from fed up Colts fans. 

49:45 – 1:17:17– JMV begins the 2nd hour of the show by keeping the Colts conversation alive! He talks about Zaire Franklin, and how he has tanked his reputation with Colts fans this season. He gets into how he thinks the Colts need to hire a President of Football Operations, in the same vein as Bill Polian, to oversee the Colts and right the ship. He goes back to the phone lines and takes some more calls! 

1:17:18 – 1:32:53 – JMV goes back to the phone lines and takes more calls from frustrated Colts fans!  

1:32:54 – 1:39:13 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about the lack of accountability in the Colts organization, despite what Shane Steichen might say.  

1:39:14 – 2:10:56 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay’s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin. 

2:10:57 – 2:20:59– JMV continues to talk Colts, as he wonders what exactly there is to hope for next year and beyond. He takes another call from a listener of the show! 

2:21:00 – 2:25:07 JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 

Best Of: 

 00:00 – 24:23 - JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don’t seem to understand where they are as an organization. 

24:24 – 53:35 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay’s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin. 

00:00 &ndash; 27:58 &ndash; JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don&rsquo;t seem to understand where they are as an organization.&nbsp;
27:59 &ndash; 44:05 &ndash; JMV continues to talk about the Colts and DeForest Buckner&rsquo;s comments about the team having a problem with &ldquo;ego&rdquo;. He takes some calls from listeners of the show who are fed up with this current Colts regime and want to let the organization hear it.&nbsp;
44:06- 49:44 &ndash; JMV wraps up the 1st hour by reading some messages from fed up Colts fans.&nbsp;
49:45 &ndash; 1:17:17&ndash; JMV begins the 2nd hour of the show by keeping the Colts conversation alive! He talks about Zaire Franklin, and how he has tanked his reputation with Colts fans this season. He gets into how he thinks the Colts need to hire a President of Football Operations, in the same vein as Bill Polian, to oversee the Colts and right the ship. He goes back to the phone lines and takes some more calls!&nbsp;
1:17:18 &ndash; 1:32:53 &ndash; JMV goes back to the phone lines and takes more calls from frustrated Colts fans! &nbsp;
1:32:54 &ndash; 1:39:13 &ndash; JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about the lack of accountability in the Colts organization, despite what Shane Steichen might say. &nbsp;
1:39:14 &ndash; 2:10:56 &ndash; Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay&rsquo;s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin.&nbsp;
2:10:57 &ndash; 2:20:59&ndash; JMV continues to talk Colts, as he wonders what exactly there is to hope for next year and beyond. He takes another call from a listener of the show!&nbsp;
2:21:00 &ndash; 2:25:07 JMV wraps up another edition of the show!&nbsp;
Best Of:&nbsp;
&nbsp;00:00 &ndash; 24:23 - JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don&rsquo;t seem to understand where they are as an organization.&nbsp;
24:24 &ndash; 53:35 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay&rsquo;s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin.&nbsp;

Full Show: Colts Bringing Back Ballard, Steichen - Reaction + More!

00:00 - 24:23 - JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don’t seem to understand where they are as an organization.

24:24 - 53:35 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay’s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin.

00:00 - 24:23 - JMV begins the show by diving into the end of the Colts season, and the fact that Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will keep their jobs despite another year of missing the playoffs. He talks about how the Colts are stuck in the past, and don&rsquo;t seem to understand where they are as an organization.
24:24 - 53:35 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Jim Irsay&rsquo;s decision to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. They talk about the need for competition in almost every area of the team, as well as the need for a Bill Polian-type guy to get things headed in the right direction. They then get into the public perception of Zaire Franklin.

Best Of JMV 1-6-25

00:00 – 28:02 – JMV is LIVE at Twin Peaks for the final Bud Light Blue Friday of the season! Jeffrey Gorman from the Colts Pregame Huddle joins, and he and John discuss the Colts season. They get into Anthony Richardson, who will miss another game with back spasms. They talk about if it’s time to give up on Richardson, or if he has yet to show his full potential.  

28:03 – 43:19 – JMV talks Notre Dame’s big win over Georgia last night in the Sugar Bowl! Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins! Bob and JMV dive into this weekend’s slate of high school basketball around the state! They also discuss college basketball, including Indiana State and more! 

43:20 – 47:27 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show at Twin Peaks! 

47:28 – 1:15:27 – Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! John and Mike first talk Pat McAfee’s comments about the Colts, and specifically about Jonathan Taylor. Mike and John then talk about the likelihood that the Colts decide to run it back again next season.  

1:15:28 – 1:23:44 – JMV pivots to the NBA and discusses the Pacers big win over the Heat in Miami last night! He talks about how Tyrese Haliburton played, as well as the progress shown by Jarace Walker.  

1:23:45 – 1:31:27 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by talking about Pat McAfee’s comments about the Colts. He then opens the phone lines up and takes some calls from listeners of the show!  

1:31:28 – 1:55:21 – Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers joins the show! Don and JMV discuss IU’s win over Rutgers last night! They talk about the night Ace Bailey had for the Scarlet Knights. Don and JMV get into the 3-point shooting by the Hoosiers. The two of them look ahead to IU’s matchup with Penn State.  

1:55:22 – 2:12:27 – Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar joins the show to provide more insight into Anthony Richardson’s health. He talks about what Richardson said about his back, and if any alarm bells are going off over those comments. JMV and Joel discuss if the Colts will make any major changes once the offseason begins. Joel also gives his thoughts on Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how quiet he has been about the situation and the Colts season.  

2:12:28 – 2:20:45 – JMV wraps up the show by talking to Haley and Victoria from Twin Peaks! 

00:00 &ndash; 28:02 &ndash; JMV is LIVE at Twin Peaks for the final Bud Light Blue Friday of the season! Jeffrey Gorman from the Colts Pregame Huddle joins, and he and John discuss the Colts season. They get into Anthony Richardson, who will miss another game with back spasms. They talk about if it&rsquo;s time to give up on Richardson, or if he has yet to show his full&nbsp;potential. &nbsp;
28:03 &ndash; 43:19 &ndash; JMV talks Notre Dame&rsquo;s big win over Georgia last night in the Sugar Bowl! Bob Lovell from the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins! Bob and JMV dive into this weekend&rsquo;s slate of high school basketball around the state! They also discuss college basketball, including Indiana State and more!&nbsp;
43:20 &ndash; 47:27 &ndash; JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show at Twin Peaks!&nbsp;
47:28 &ndash; 1:15:27 &ndash; Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! John and Mike first talk Pat McAfee&rsquo;s comments about the Colts, and specifically about Jonathan Taylor. Mike and John then talk about the likelihood that the Colts decide to run it back again next season. &nbsp;
1:15:28 &ndash; 1:23:44&nbsp;&ndash; JMV pivots to the NBA and discusses the Pacers big win over the Heat in Miami last night! He talks about how Tyrese Haliburton played, as well as the progress shown by Jarace Walker. &nbsp;
1:23:45 &ndash; 1:31:27 &ndash; JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show by talking about Pat McAfee&rsquo;s comments about the Colts. He then opens the phone lines up and takes some calls from listeners of the show! &nbsp;
1:31:28 &ndash; 1:55:21&nbsp;&ndash; Don Fischer, voice of the Indiana Hoosiers joins the show! Don and JMV discuss IU&rsquo;s win over Rutgers last night! They talk about the night Ace Bailey had for the Scarlet Knights. Don and JMV get into the 3-point shooting by the Hoosiers. The two of them look ahead to IU&rsquo;s matchup with Penn State. &nbsp;
1:55:22 &ndash; 2:12:27 &ndash; Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar joins the show to provide more insight into Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s health. He talks about what Richardson said about his back, and if any alarm bells are going off over those comments. JMV and Joel discuss if the Colts will make any major changes once the offseason begins. Joel also gives his thoughts on Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how quiet he has been about the situation and the Colts season. &nbsp;
2:12:28 &ndash; 2:20:45 &ndash; JMV wraps up the show by talking to Haley and Victoria from Twin Peaks!&nbsp;

Best Of JMV 1-3-25

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