00:00 - 25:52 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss how good of a fit Tyrese Haliburton is for Team USA. Evan and JMV discuss the difference in officiating between the NBA and in international play. JMV asks about Zach Edey, and how much playing time he would get if he were on Team Canada, as well as about Paul George’s comments about joining the 76ers. The conversation wraps up with discussion of Edey’s chances to win Rookie of the Year. 

25:53 - 39:56 - Joey Logano of Team Penske joins the show! Joey talks about if there is any added pressure for next weeks Brickyard after Team Penske won the Indy 500! They talk about the race in Nashville, and how wild an ending it was! Joey looks back on his memories of the Brickyard 400, and also gives his thoughts on how he thinks the year has gone so far for his team. 

39:57 - 1:06:16 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins after a week away for the holiday! Mike and JMV jump into the Colts secondary, and if the team should have made a move like the Titans did in signing Jamal Adams. They discuss the rest of the AFC South as training camp gets closer and closer, as well as the expectations for Anthony Richardson. 

00:00 - 25:52 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss how good of a fit Tyrese Haliburton is for Team USA. Evan and JMV discuss the difference in officiating between the NBA and in international play. JMV asks about Zach Edey, and how much playing time he would get if he were on Team Canada, as well as about Paul George’s comments about joining the 76ers. The conversation wraps up with discussion of Edey’s chances to win Rookie of the Year. 
25:53 - 39:56 - Joey Logano of Team Penske joins the show! Joey talks about if there is any added pressure for next weeks Brickyard after Team Penske won the Indy 500! They talk about the race in Nashville, and how wild an ending it was! Joey looks back on his memories of the Brickyard 400, and also gives his thoughts on how he thinks the year has gone so far for his team. 
39:57 - 1:06:16 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins after a week away for the holiday! Mike and JMV jump into the Colts secondary, and if the team should have made a move like the Titans did in signing Jamal Adams. They discuss the rest of the AFC South as training camp gets closer and closer, as well as the expectations for Anthony Richardson.

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.

The Ride With JMV Clips & Interviews

Best Of JMV 7-11-24

00:00 – 23:26 – Greg Rakestraw is in for JMV and he’s LIVE at the Indiana State Fair! Greg talks sets the stage for the show to come, before talking about the Team USA basketball! He also talks about his desire to see the Olympics in Indianapolis!  

23:27 – 36:44 – Carson Steele of the Kansas City Chiefs joins the show! Carson, who went to high school at Center Grove, talks about his transition to the NFL! He also talks about the experience of being with the best QB in the NFL, and one of the premier coaches in NFL history.  

36:45 – 46:05 – Greg wraps up the 1st hour with Austin Taylor of The City League! 

46:06 – 1:05:42 – Sean McAuley, head coach of the Indy Eleven, joins the show! Sean talks about the win his team picked up the other day, and discusses what they have to do going forward.  

1:05:43 – 1:21:32 – Bill Brooks, the former Colts wide receiver who is in the team’s Ring of Honor, and who you can hear during the Colts pre/postgame, joins the show to help breakdown Colts training camp! Bill talks about the injury to Josh Downs, as well as how some players have performed, such as backup QB Joe Flacco. Bill and Greg then talk about their favorite state fair foods!  

1:21:33 – 1:27:18 – Greg wraps up the 2nd hour by discussing Team USA’s big comeback win over Serbia in the Olympics! 

1:27:19 – 1:43:37 – Greg talks to Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4! Mike and Greg talk about the Colts approach to the secondary and the free safety position, and if it makes any sense at all. Greg and Mike get into the number of returning players, and what impact that might have this season. They also discuss the Hall of Fame induction of Dwight Freeney, and what the ceremony was like.  

1:43:38 – 2:01:58 – Native Hoosier Rajeev Ram, who just took silver in doubles tennis at the Paris Olympics, joins the show! Rajeev discusses his tennis career, including the 3 Olympic Games he has participated in. Greg and Rajeev reflect on his career.  

00:00 – 23:26 – Greg Rakestraw is in for JMV and he’s LIVE at the Indiana State Fair! Greg talks sets the stage for the show to come, before talking about the Team USA basketball! He also talks about his desire to see the Olympics in Indianapolis!  
23:27 – 36:44 – Carson Steele of the Kansas City Chiefs joins the show! Carson, who went to high school at Center Grove, talks about his transition to the NFL! He also talks about the experience of being with the best QB in the NFL, and one of the premier coaches in NFL history.  
36:45 – 46:05 – Greg wraps up the 1st hour with Austin Taylor of The City League! 
46:06 – 1:05:42 – Sean McAuley, head coach of the Indy Eleven, joins the show! Sean talks about the win his team picked up the other day, and discusses what they have to do going forward.  
1:05:43 – 1:21:32 – Bill Brooks, the former Colts wide receiver who is in the team’s Ring of Honor, and who you can hear during the Colts pre/postgame, joins the show to help breakdown Colts training camp! Bill talks about the injury to Josh Downs, as well as how some players have performed, such as backup QB Joe Flacco. Bill and Greg then talk about their favorite state fair foods!  
1:21:33 – 1:27:18 – Greg wraps up the 2nd hour by discussing Team USA’s big comeback win over Serbia in the Olympics! 
1:27:19 – 1:43:37 – Greg talks to Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4! Mike and Greg talk about the Colts approach to the secondary and the free safety position, and if it makes any sense at all. Greg and Mike get into the number of returning players, and what impact that might have this season. They also discuss the Hall of Fame induction of Dwight Freeney, and what the ceremony was like.  
1:43:38 – 2:01:58 – Native Hoosier Rajeev Ram, who just took silver in doubles tennis at the Paris Olympics, joins the show! Rajeev discusses his tennis career, including the 3 Olympic Games he has participated in. Greg and Rajeev reflect on his career.

Full Show: Greg Rakestraw Fills In LIVE At The Indiana State Fair!

00:00 - 11:37 - Carson Steele of the Kansas City Chiefs joins the show! Carson, who went to high school at Center Grove, talks about his transition to the NFL! He also talks about the experience of being with the best QB in the NFL, and one of the premier coaches in NFL history. 

11:38 - 19:21 - Greg wraps up the 1st hour with Austin Taylor of The City League!

19:22 - 33:38 - Sean McAuley, head coach of the Indy Eleven, joins the show! Sean talks about the win his team picked up the other day, and discusses what they have to do going forward. 

33:39 - 47:08 - Bill Brooks, the former Colts wide receiver who is in the team’s Ring of Honor, and who you can hear during the Colts pre/postgame, joins the show to help breakdown Colts training camp! Bill talks about the injury to Josh Downs, as well as how some players have performed, such as backup QB Joe Flacco. Bill and Greg then talk about their favorite state fair foods! 

47:09 - 1:02:04 - Greg talks to Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4! Mike and Greg talk about the Colts approach to the secondary and the free safety position, and if it makes any sense at all. Greg and Mike get into the number of returning players, and what impact that might have this season. They also discuss the Hall of Fame induction of Dwight Freeney, and what the ceremony was like. 

1:02:05 - 1:18:52 - Native Hoosier Rajeev Ram, who just took silver in doubles tennis at the Paris Olympics, joins the show! Rajeev discusses his tennis career, including the 3 Olympic Games he has participated in. Greg and Rajeev reflect on his career. 

00:00 - 11:37 - Carson Steele of the Kansas City Chiefs joins the show! Carson, who went to high school at Center Grove, talks about his transition to the NFL! He also talks about the experience of being with the best QB in the NFL, and one of the premier coaches in NFL history. 
11:38 - 19:21 - Greg wraps up the 1st hour with Austin Taylor of The City League!
19:22 - 33:38 - Sean McAuley, head coach of the Indy Eleven, joins the show! Sean talks about the win his team picked up the other day, and discusses what they have to do going forward. 
33:39 - 47:08 - Bill Brooks, the former Colts wide receiver who is in the team’s Ring of Honor, and who you can hear during the Colts pre/postgame, joins the show to help breakdown Colts training camp! Bill talks about the injury to Josh Downs, as well as how some players have performed, such as backup QB Joe Flacco. Bill and Greg then talk about their favorite state fair foods! 
47:09 - 1:02:04 - Greg talks to Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4! Mike and Greg talk about the Colts approach to the secondary and the free safety position, and if it makes any sense at all. Greg and Mike get into the number of returning players, and what impact that might have this season. They also discuss the Hall of Fame induction of Dwight Freeney, and what the ceremony was like. 
1:02:05 - 1:18:52 - Native Hoosier Rajeev Ram, who just took silver in doubles tennis at the Paris Olympics, joins the show! Rajeev discusses his tennis career, including the 3 Olympic Games he has participated in. Greg and Rajeev reflect on his career.

Best Of JMV 8-8-24 (Greg Rakestraw Hosts)

00:00 – 22:38 – JMV begins the show by talking about the injury to Colts 2nd-year receiver Josh Downs, who went down when tackled by safety Nick Cross in 7-on-7 drills. JMV discusses how the Colts can ill-afford these stupid, self-inflicted mistakes.  

22:39 – 38:36 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show to talk some Colts camp and more! Kevin and JMV dive into the Josh Downs injury. They also talk about who has been performing well at Colts camp! 

38:37 – 40:43 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show by continuing the Josh Downs injury discussion! He also reads some comments from listeners on X! 

40:44 – 1:10:19 – JMV takes a call from a listener and reads some comments to begin the 2nd hour! He then speaks to Kyle Neddenriep of the IndyStar as we gear up for high school football season! Kyle and JMV preview the football landscape around the state, and some of the changes we’ve seen.  

1:10:19 – 1:21:05 – JMV continues to talk about the impact of the Josh Downs injury, and where the Colts go from here. He also dives into Nick Cross and his response to causing the injury.  

1:21:06 – 1:23:58 – The 2nd hour wraps up with some more high school football talk! 

1:23:59 – 1:52:46 – Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about rejoining the Cincinati Reds on a minor league contract! Tucker and John discuss the end of his time in Arizona, and what led him to return to the Reds organization. He also talks his journey throughout his career, and where he is now that there is more in baseball behind him than ahead.  

1:52:47 – 2:00:37 – JMV continues to talk some NFL news, including Josh Downs injury and more! 

2:00:38 – 2:06:32 – JMV wraps up the show! 

00:00 – 22:38 – JMV begins the show by talking about the injury to Colts 2nd-year receiver Josh Downs, who went down when tackled by safety Nick Cross in 7-on-7 drills. JMV discusses how the Colts can ill-afford these stupid, self-inflicted mistakes.  
22:39 – 38:36 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB &amp; Andy joins the show to talk some Colts camp and more! Kevin and JMV dive into the Josh Downs injury. They also talk about who has been performing well at Colts camp! 
38:37 – 40:43 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show by continuing the Josh Downs injury discussion! He also reads some comments from listeners on X! 
40:44 – 1:10:19 – JMV takes a call from a listener and reads some comments to begin the 2nd hour! He then speaks to Kyle Neddenriep of the IndyStar as we gear up for high school football season! Kyle and JMV preview the football landscape around the state, and some of the changes we’ve seen.  
1:10:19 – 1:21:05 – JMV continues to talk about the impact of the Josh Downs injury, and where the Colts go from here. He also dives into Nick Cross and his response to causing the injury.  
1:21:06 – 1:23:58 – The 2nd hour wraps up with some more high school football talk! 
1:23:59 – 1:52:46 – Tucker Barnhart joins the show to talk about rejoining the Cincinati Reds on a minor league contract! Tucker and John discuss the end of his time in Arizona, and what led him to return to the Reds organization. He also talks his journey throughout his career, and where he is now that there is more in baseball behind him than ahead.  
1:52:47 – 2:00:37 – JMV continues to talk some NFL news, including Josh Downs injury and more! 
2:00:38 – 2:06:32 – JMV wraps up the show!

Best Of JMV 7-11-24

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