00:00 – 31:08 – JMV opens the show by letting the folks in on his day off in southeastern Indiana. He bought a ton of meat, visited Vincennes and went to an old record store. He thanks Greg Rakestraw for filling-in yesterday before getting into Daniel Jones and why we truly won’t know how good he looks until he lines up to take snaps in week 1. While previewing his conversation with Blake Grupe, John wonders if he cursed former Colts’ kicker Matt Gay years ago. He also touches on the criticisms of IU’s schedule, as well as Caitlin Clark.

31:08– 44:01 – From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly 3:30 appearance to breakdown what he’s seen from Colts camp and responds to JMV’s take that we still don’t truly know what condition Daniel Jones is in. They also get into the IU schedule dialogue, a potential baseball lockout, what he knows about new Purdue AD Tom McLellan.

44:01 – 48:45 – JMV gives his take on the Fever’s loss to the Lynx Sunday now that he’s back

48:45 - 1:15:52 – After making a stop in Westfield for Colts camp yesterday, ESPN’s Ben Solak joins to discuss what he took from seeing Daniel Jones in-person, what he thinks Lou Anarumo wants in his defense, if the Bijan Robinson deal has any affect on Johnathan Taylor’s contract talks and how the Colts should approach long term contracts. Also, will Alec Pierce be a well-rounded receiver now?

1:15:52 – 1:30:52 – Colts kicker Blake Grupe joins the show and explains how he rebounded from his struggles in New Orleans, the nature of being a kicker and his relationship with Spencer Shrader as the battle goes on. What was it like growing up in Missouri and John warns him he might break his perfect kicking streak.

1:30:52 – 1:35:23 – JMV reflects on his hoop session he had Friday night where he apparently went 3-for-20.

1:35:23 – 1:55:58 – Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com joins the show. Before getting into the news that Tom McLellan will be the new athletic director at Purdue, he was in Vancouver for Purdue’s summer basketball trip. He explains what is similar and what’s very different from last years team. Then, what is McLellan walking into with the Purdue AD job? And how much should Purdue be comparing themselves to IU? John asks how much more money Braden Smith could make if he stayed a fifth-year.

1:55:58 – 2:13:51 – JMV reviews the show and reveals the announcement that Defensive Tackle Stephen Daley is returning to the team before he reads texts from the listeners of the show!

2:13:51 – 2:18:55 – JMV ends the show by commenting on the passing of Janie Hodge

00:00 &ndash; 31:08 &ndash; JMV opens the show by letting the folks in on his day off in southeastern Indiana. He bought a ton of meat, visited Vincennes and went to an old record store. He thanks Greg Rakestraw for filling-in yesterday before getting into Daniel Jones and why we truly won&rsquo;t know how good he looks until he lines up to take snaps in week 1. While previewing his conversation with Blake Grupe, John wonders if he cursed former Colts&rsquo; kicker Matt Gay years ago. He also touches on the criticisms of IU&rsquo;s schedule, as well as Caitlin Clark.
31:08&ndash; 44:01 &ndash; From the ISC Sports Network, Greg Rakestraw makes his weekly 3:30 appearance to breakdown what he&rsquo;s seen from Colts camp and responds to JMV&rsquo;s take that we still don&rsquo;t truly know what condition Daniel Jones is in. They also get into the IU schedule dialogue, a potential baseball lockout, what he knows about new Purdue AD Tom McLellan.
44:01 &ndash; 48:45 &ndash; JMV gives his take on the Fever&rsquo;s loss to the Lynx Sunday now that he&rsquo;s back
48:45 - 1:15:52 &ndash; After making a stop in Westfield for Colts camp yesterday, ESPN&rsquo;s Ben Solak joins to discuss what he took from seeing Daniel Jones in-person, what he thinks Lou Anarumo wants in his defense, if the Bijan Robinson deal has any affect on Johnathan Taylor&rsquo;s contract talks and how the Colts should approach long term contracts. Also, will Alec Pierce be a well-rounded receiver now?
1:15:52 &ndash; 1:30:52 &ndash; Colts kicker Blake Grupe joins the show and explains how he rebounded from his struggles in New Orleans, the nature of being a kicker and his relationship with Spencer Shrader as the battle goes on. What was it like growing up in Missouri and John warns him he might break his perfect kicking streak.
1:30:52 &ndash; 1:35:23 &ndash; JMV reflects on his hoop session he had Friday night where he apparently went 3-for-20.
1:35:23 &ndash; 1:55:58 &ndash; Brian Neubert of GoldandBlack.com joins the show. Before getting into the news that Tom McLellan will be the new athletic director at Purdue, he was in Vancouver for Purdue&rsquo;s summer basketball trip. He explains what is similar and what&rsquo;s very different from last years team. Then, what is McLellan walking into with the Purdue AD job? And how much should Purdue be comparing themselves to IU? John asks how much more money Braden Smith could make if he stayed a fifth-year.
1:55:58 &ndash; 2:13:51 &ndash; JMV reviews the show and reveals the announcement that Defensive Tackle Stephen Daley is returning to the team before he reads texts from the listeners of the show!
2:13:51 &ndash; 2:18:55 &ndash; JMV ends the show by commenting on the passing of Janie Hodge

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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 Tuesday 8/4/2026: Colts Kicker Blake Grupe & Ben Solak of ESPN join + Purdue hires new AD!

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