00:00 – 24:02 – Greg Rakestraw fills in for JMV from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway! He begins the show by explaining how he ended up in this “substitute teacher” role and where listeners can find him throughout the World Cup. He also dives into exciting events on the local sports calendar over the next few weeks, as well as the unexpected passing of Claude Lemieux.  

24:03-37:14 – Greg discusses the newly-released Indy 500 ratings and how the IndyCar series is on an upward trajectory despite a slight dip in viewership year-over-year.  

37:15 – 46:40 – Greg talks about how the Twitter/X algorithm finally got things right and how JMV has “diplomatic immunity,” followed by the new NBA anti-taking measures that will take effect next year.  

46:41 – 1:06:00 - University of Indianapolis baseball coach Al Ready joins Greg to preview the Division II Men’s College World Series and how the Greyhounds’ season has unfolded. He talks about his team’s offense and how difficult they are to stop as well as his confidence as they head to Cary, North Carolina.  

1:06:01 – 1:19:58 - Fever radio broadcaster John Nolan joins Greg to preview the Fever’s game at the Golden State Valkyries tonight at 10 p.m. on The Fan. He dives into the players who have had the biggest impact on the team through six games, including offseason addition Myisha Hines-Allen. He also lays out the team’s potential path to a No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs and talks about his upcoming first trip to Portland as the Fever get set to head north to face the Fire. 

1:19:59 –1:31:25 – Greg runs through Purdue men’s basketball’s non-conference schedule, which was fully released today. Highlights include the Ft. Myers Tip-Off, a neutral-site game against Gonzaga, a road trip to Iowa State and a home game against Tennessee. He also examines how different the Boilers’ roster will look and previews the Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series, which will feature Purdue commit Luke Ertel.  

1:31:26 – 1:54:48 - Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins the show to talk about the most important part of Colts OTAs: The quarterback situation, specifically how much of the Colts’ 2026 season hinges on Daniel Jones in his return from injury. He also gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s outlook and more! 

1:54:49 – 2:06:28 – Greg talks about the Soccer Shootout with Michelob Ultra and how listeners have five chances over the next couple of weeks to win a trip to a World Cup quarterfinal game. He also explains Fort Wayne FC’s new soccer stadium, where they stand in the United States soccer landscape, and dives deeper into the new NBA Draft Lottery structure.  

2:06:29 – 2:17:20 – Mike Broughton joins Greg to discuss the upcoming Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series. They preview the different matchups between the two states and talk about the opportunities that fans will have to see the best up-and-coming talent in the region, including Ertel from Mt. Vernon, who Broughton compares to IU’s Damon Bailey.  

00:00&nbsp;&ndash; 24:02&nbsp;&ndash; Greg Rakestraw fills in for JMV from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway! He begins the show by explaining how he ended up in this &ldquo;substitute teacher&rdquo; role&nbsp;and where listeners can find him throughout the World Cup.&nbsp;He also&nbsp;dives into&nbsp;exciting events on the local sports calendar over the next few&nbsp;weeks, as well as the unexpected passing of Claude Lemieux.&nbsp;&nbsp;
24:03-37:14&nbsp;&ndash; Greg&nbsp;discusses the newly-released Indy 500 ratings&nbsp;and how the IndyCar series is on an upward trajectory despite a slight dip in viewership&nbsp;year-over-year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
37:15&nbsp;&ndash; 46:40&nbsp;&ndash; Greg&nbsp;talks about how the Twitter/X algorithm finally got things right and how JMV has &ldquo;diplomatic immunity,&rdquo; followed by the&nbsp;new&nbsp;NBA anti-taking measures&nbsp;that will take effect next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
46:41 &ndash; 1:06:00&nbsp;-&nbsp;University of Indianapolis baseball coach Al Ready joins Greg&nbsp;to preview the Division II Men&rsquo;s College World Series&nbsp;and how the&nbsp;Greyhounds&rsquo;&nbsp;season has unfolded.&nbsp;He talks about his team&rsquo;s offense and how difficult&nbsp;they are&nbsp;to stop as well as his confidence as they head to Cary, North Carolina.&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:06:01&nbsp;&ndash; 1:19:58&nbsp;-&nbsp;Fever radio broadcaster John Nolan joins Greg&nbsp;to preview the Fever&rsquo;s game at the Golden State Valkyries tonight at 10 p.m. on The Fan.&nbsp;He dives into the players who have had the biggest impact on the team through six games, including offseason addition Myisha Hines-Allen.&nbsp;He also lays out the team&rsquo;s potential path to a No. 1 seed in the WNBA Playoffs&nbsp;and talks about his upcoming first trip to Portland as the Fever&nbsp;get&nbsp;set to head north to face the Fire.&nbsp;
1:19:59&nbsp;&ndash;1:31:25&nbsp;&ndash; Greg runs through Purdue men&rsquo;s basketball&rsquo;s non-conference schedule, which was fully released today. Highlights include the Ft. Myers Tip-Off, a neutral-site game against Gonzaga, a road trip to Iowa&nbsp;State&nbsp;and a home game against Tennessee. He also examines how different the&nbsp;Boilers&rsquo; roster will look and previews the Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star&nbsp;Series, which will feature Purdue commit Luke Ertel.&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:31:26&nbsp;&ndash; 1:54:48&nbsp;-&nbsp;Mike Chappell of FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins the show&nbsp;to talk about the most important part of Colts OTAs: The quarterback situation, specifically how much of the Colts&rsquo; 2026&nbsp;season&nbsp;hinges on Daniel Jones in his return from injury.&nbsp;He also gives his thoughts on Anthony Richardson&rsquo;s outlook and more!&nbsp;
1:54:49&nbsp;&ndash; 2:06:28&nbsp;&ndash; Greg talks about the Soccer Shootout with Michelob Ultra and how listeners have five chances over the next couple of weeks to win a trip to a World Cup quarterfinal game.&nbsp;He also explains Fort Wayne FC&rsquo;s new soccer stadium,&nbsp;where they stand in the United States soccer landscape, and dives deeper into the new NBA Draft Lottery structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;
2:06:29&nbsp;&ndash; 2:17:20&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Mike Broughton joins Greg&nbsp;to discuss the upcoming Indiana-Kentucky High School All-Star Series. They preview the different matchups between the two states and talk about the opportunities that fans will have to see the best up-and-coming talent in the region, including Ertel from Mt. Vernon, who Broughton compares to IU&rsquo;s Damon Bailey.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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.

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Full Show: Greg Rakestraw Fills in from Buffalo Wild Wings in Speedway!

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