The Ride with JMV Podcast The Ride with JMV

00:00 – 20:52 – JMV begins the show by talking to betting analyst Brent Holverson about his trip to Vegas to see Dead & Company. John discusses the Fever’s win last night, despite Caitlin Clark struggling. He also talks about the media attention on Clark.  

20:53 – 37:49 – Actor and comedian Craig Robinson joins the show! Craig and JMV first hype up Craig’s weekend slate of shows in Indy! He also talks about his teaching days in Indiana! Craig talks about his experience filming Eastbound & Down! 

37:50 –42:45 – JMV wraps up the first hour with some #AskPat! 

42:46 – 1:13:40 – The 2nd hour begins with some more #AskPat! Mike Wells of ESPN then joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about Caitlin Clark, and the non-stop discourse in the media and online surrounding her. They get into the NBA Finals, and what lessons the Pacers can learn from the Mavericks. They also discuss how many players the Pacers will bring back next season! 

1:13:41 – 1:22:30 – JMV and Brent Holverson keep the show rolling by talking about some of the many activities going on around Indy this weekend! 

1:22:31 – 1:27:10 – JMV and Brent wrap up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:27:11 – 1:50:22 – JMV and Brent Holverson discuss how Caitlin Clark has handled all the media attention on her since joining the Fever. They get into the outsized expectations for her at the start of the season, and how she has been set up to fail. JMV also takes a call from a listener!  

1:50:23 – 2:11:39 – Ian Eagle, the voice of the Final Four, joins the show! Ian, JMV and Brent start things off by talking about Ian’s offseason, and his drink of choice. They then talk about the Fever, and Caitlin Clark. They talk her being left off Team USA, and if in the grand scheme of things, it was ultimately a positive for her. They also discuss the NBA Finals, and how the real exciting matchups took place earlier in the playoffs.  

2:11:40 – 2:28:53 – JMV wraps up the show with some Anything Goes! 
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00:00 - 13:51 - Actor and comedian Craig Robinson joins the show! Craig and JMV first hype up Craig’s weekend slate of shows in Indy! He also talks about his teaching days in Indiana! Craig talks about his experience filming Eastbound & Down!

13:52 - 32:46 - Ian Eagle, the voice of the Final Four, joins the show! Ian, JMV and Brent start things off by talking about Ian’s offseason, and his drink of choice. They then talk about the Fever, and Caitlin Clark. They talk her being left off Team USA, and if in the grand scheme of things, it was ultimately a positive for her. They also discuss the NBA Finals, and how the real exciting matchups took place earlier in the playoffs. 

32:47 - 49:42 - Mike Wells of ESPN then joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about Caitlin Clark, and the non-stop discourse in the media and online surrounding her. They get into the NBA Finals, and what lessons the Pacers can learn from the Mavericks. They also discuss how many players the Pacers will bring back next season! 
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JMV is joined by actor and comedian Craig Robinson!
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00:00 – 26:03 – JMV begins the show by talking about the lessons the Pacers can learn from the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. He talks about how in order to succeed, your best player can’t be a complete liability defensively. He also discusses the Indycar-Fox news.  

26:04 – 38:09 – JMV talks about Caitlin Clark, and her comments to the media today about all of the discourse surrounding her to start her professional career.  

38:10 – 42:49 – JMV wraps up the first hour by talking about his Indiana State Sycamores!  

42:50 – 1:07:33 – Noah Eagle of Peacock and NBC joins the show! Noah and JMV look ahead to the Summer Olympics, where Noah will be on the call for the USA men and women’s basketball games! He talks about the challenge of pronouncing names of the non-USA athletes, and how he and the network prepare for that. Noah talks about the decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster. He also previews the competition Team USA will face on the hardwood.  

1:07:34 – 1:20:43 – JMV keeps the show rolling by reading and answering some questions and comments from online listeners! 

1:20:44 – 1:26:22 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show with a phone call from a listener! 

1:26:23 – 1:55:20 – Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about Colts owner Jim Irsay, and the video posted to his X account yesterday. They discuss the Colts roster, and if they need to add another name in the defensive secondary. They also talk Colts QB Anthony Richardson, and his lack of experience after an injury-shortened rookie year.  

1:55:21 – 2:05:33 – JMV talks about the Pacers, and what their offseason moves will be. He also talks about how the Pacers, and Caitlin Clark of the Fever, need to improve defensively.  

2:05:34 – 2:11:55 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  
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00:00 - 19:46 - Noah Eagle of Peacock and NBC joins the show! Noah and JMV look ahead to the Summer Olympics, where Noah will be on the call for the USA men and women’s basketball games! He talks about the challenge of pronouncing names of the non-USA athletes, and how he and the network prepare for that. Noah talks about the decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster. He also previews the competition Team USA will face on the hardwood. 

19:47 - 44:17 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about Colts owner Jim Irsay, and the video posted to his X account yesterday. They discuss the Colts roster, and if they need to add another name in the defensive secondary. They also talk Colts QB Anthony Richardson, and his lack of experience after an injury-shortened rookie year. 
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8 – JMV opens the show by reflecting on the passing of NBA legend Jerry West. He discusses West’s legacy, and the impact he had on the game. He then talks about the Pacers, and what they can improve on this offseason.  

29:09 – 44:13 – Sean Gregory of Time Magazine joins the show! Sean and JMV first talk about the loss of Jerry West, and the impact he had on the league. Sean gives some insight into his interactions with West over his career. He also talks about the HBO Showtime series, and how it portrayed West. Sean and JMV dive into Caitlin Clark, her reaction to not making the Olympic team, and the insane discourse in the media and online surrounding her.  

44:14 – 47:16 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 

47:17 – 1:18:32 - Indiana State basketball head coach Matt Graves joins the show! Matt talks about the fan support in Terre Haute. He also talks about what his experience has been like since taking the job leading the Sycamores. Matt discusses recruiting, and the guys they have managed to bring in. JMV gets Matt’s thoughts on the new athletic director for Indiana State.  

1:18:33 – 1:29:27 – JMV reads some questions and comments from listeners of the show! 

1:29:28 – 1:33:01 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:33:02 – 2:05:28 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin and JMV discuss Colts owner Jim Irsay, who posted a video of himself on X for the first time in several months after some health scares. They talk the Fever, and what changes might be made if the losses continue to mount. What will the Pacers do this offseason? Will they make any major moves? 

2:05:29 – 2:11:50 – JMV continues the show by answering some more questions and comments from listeners! 

2:11:51 – 2:17:14 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 
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