The Ride with JMV Podcast The Ride with JMV

00:00 – 29:10 – JMV begins the show by talking about the Fever, who will be picking 1st-overall in the WNBA Draft tonight, as well as the Pacers, who made the playoffs yesterday with a win over the Atlanta Hawks. He talks about the Pacers upcoming playoff series against the Bucks, who they beat 4 out of 5 times this season, and if Indiana will continue their hot streak over Milwaukee.  

29:11 – 40:11 – JMV looks at some comments from listeners online about the Pacers, their upcoming playoff series against the Bucks, and more. He also takes some calls from listeners!  

40:12 – 44:09 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show!  

44:10 – 1:14:01 – Tony East, who covers the Pacers for Forbes Sports, joins the show to preview the Pacers upcoming playoff series with the Bucks! JMV and Tony discuss the possibility of Giannis missing time in the series, and how beneficial that could be for the Pacers. Tony and JMV talk about the difference between the regular season and the playoffs, and how the Pacers must adjust to those differences. They also discuss the WNBA, and how good Caitlin Clark will be.  

1:14:02 – 1:26:04 – JMV keeps things rolling by answering some more questions from listeners of the show!  

1:26:05 – 1:29:48 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show. 

1:29:49 – 1:56:15 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss the Colts giving DeForest Buckner a contract extension. They talk about Buckner, and how he has earned that extension. They also discuss where he ranks among his fellow defensive tackles. They look ahead to next week's NFL Draft and talk about who the Colts might end up selecting with the 15th-overall pick.  

1:56:16 – 2:09:26 – JMV talks about the WNBA Draft, which will see the Indiana Fever presumably select Caitlin Clark with the 1st-overall pick. He also takes a phone call from a listener!  

2:09:27 – 2:13:26 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 
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00:00 - 27:50 - Tony East, who covers the Pacers for Forbes Sports, joins the show to preview the Pacers upcoming playoff series with the Bucks! JMV and Tony discuss the possibility of Giannis missing time in the series, and how beneficial that could be for the Pacers. Tony and JMV talk about the difference between the regular season and the playoffs, and how the Pacers must adjust to those differences. They also discuss the WNBA, and how good Caitlin Clark will be. 

27:51 - 51:03 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss the Colts giving DeForest Buckner a contract extension. They talk about Buckner, and how he has earned that extension. They also discuss where he ranks among his fellow defensive tackles. They look ahead to next weeks NFL Draft, and talk about who the Colts might end up selecting with the 15th-overall pick. 
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00:00 – 28:52 – JMV begins the show by talking about the Pacers and their matchup against Cleveland tonight. He then speaks to Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana. Jeremiah and JMV talk about tonight’s matchup, and how if the Pacers win they will be guaranteed at least the 6th-seed in the NBA playoffs. They talk about T.J McConnell, and how big he could be for the Pacers as they get into the playoffs. Jeremiah also gives his thoughts on a potential Pacers-Knicks first round playoff series, and how Indiana would fare against New York.  

28:53 – 41:48 – Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV discuss John’s Indiana State Sycamores, who officially announced the hiring of Matt Graves as their full-time head coach. They discuss the current state of college athletics with the NIL money, and how things have changed, not necessarily for the better.  

41:49 – 1:09:51 – Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV talk Pacers, and their potential first-round playoff matchups. They discuss which of those matchups would be the best for Indiana. They discuss how important it is for the Pacers to win the final two games of the regular season. They also talk about the Colts, and their philosophy of running it back with the same guys despite a lack of success.  

1:09:52 – 1:18:49 – The show keeps rolling with JMV reading some comments from listeners online! He also talks about the absence of Bennedict Mathurin for the Pacers.  

1:18:50 – 1:23:07 – JMV ends the 2nd hour by discussing a potential Pacers-Knicks matchup in the playoffs.  

1:23:08 – 1:44:07 – Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show! Don and JMV talk about the transfer portal, and what Indiana is going to do with it. They talk about how no one has a real idea of what Indiana will do this offseason. They discuss the state of college athletics, the effect of the NIL, and how long things can last the way they are. Don and John talk about IU Spring Football, and what Don has seen from the practices so far.  

1:44:08 – 2:09:23 – Matt Graves, the new head coach of the Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball team, joins the show to talk to John about taking over the team! Matt talks about his reaction to hearing the news that Josh Schertz, his predecessor at Indiana State, was leaving the program for St. Louis. Matt also talks about his experience with the team as an assistant coach last year.  

2:09:24 – 2:29:15 – The show ends as JMV talks to Clayton Anderson, country musician and friend of the show! John also does a little Anything Goes to close out the week as well.  
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00:00 - 21:33 - JMV speaks to Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana. Jeremiah and JMV talk about tonight’s matchup, and how if the Pacers win they will be guaranteed at least the 6th-seed in the NBA playoffs. They talk about T.J McConnell, and how big he could be for the Pacers as they get into the playoffs. Jeremiah also gives his thoughts on a potential Pacers-Knicks first round playoff series, and how Indiana would fare against New York. 

21:34 - 46:46 - Mike Wells of ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV talk Pacers, and their potential first-round playoff matchups. They discuss which of those matchups would be the best for Indiana. They discuss how important it is for the Pacers to win the final two games of the regular season. They also talk about the Colts, and their philosophy of running it back with the same guys despite a lack of success. 

46:47 - 1:09:41 - Matt Graves, the new head coach of the Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball team, joins the show to talk to John about taking over the team! Matt talks about his reaction to hearing the news that Josh Schertz, his predecessor at Indiana State, was leaving the program for St. Louis. Matt also talks about his experience with the team as an assistant coach last year. 

1:09:42 - 1:21:16 - Coach Bob Lovell of the legendary Indiana Sports Talk joins the show! Bob and JMV discuss John’s Indiana State Sycamores, who officially announced the hiring of Matt Graves as their full-time head coach. They discuss the current state of college athletics with the NIL money, and how things have changed, not necessarily for the better. 

1:21:17 - 1:38:47 - Don Fischer, the voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show! Don and JMV talk about the transfer portal, and what Indiana is going to do with it. They talk about how no one has a real idea of what Indiana will do this offseason. They discuss the state of college athletics, the effect of the NIL, and how long things can last the way they are. Don and John talk about IU Spring Football, and what Don has seen from the practices so far. 

1:38:48 - 1:57:04 - The show ends as JMV talks to Clayton Anderson, country musician and friend of the show! 
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00:00 – 28:00 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Pacers, who got some help from Miami last night. He talks about the Pacers playoff hopes, and how important it is for their momentum to finish the season on a hot streak. He also talks about the passing of O.J Simpson.  

28:01 – 39:22 – JMV reads some comments from listeners of the show online. He also takes a call from a listener who wants to talk about JMV’s Indiana State Sycamores! 

39:23 – 43:15 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 

43:16 – 1:06:54 – Ted Bishop, the 38th President of the PGA of America, joins the show to discuss the Masters Tournament! John and Ted talk about Adam Schenk, who is playing in the tournament and is from Indiana. They talk about some of the favorites to win, and how they are doing at the start of the tournament. They dive into the pressure of playing at Augusta, and the mental challenge the course presents. John and Ted also discuss Tiger Woods, and his chances of winning.  

1:06:55 – 1:23:07 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show as we get closer and closer to the NFL Draft! Stehpen and JMV first talk about the offseason, and the moves the Colts and some of their rivals have made. They talk about Anthony Richardson, and how much the Colts are banking on him taking a huge leap forward this season.  

1:23:08 – 1:26:38 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:26:39 – 1:52:17 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike talks about the Chuckstrong Gala, which the Colts will be hosting tomorrow, and will see the return of Andrew Luck to Indianapolis. Mike talks about what he will ask Luck when he sees him, now that he’s no longer living in Indy and has long since moved on from his NFL career. They also discuss the possibility of Luck being in the Colts Ring of Honor. 

1:52:18 – 2:10:21 – Ian Eagle, the voice of the Final Four, joins the show to put a cap on the NCAA Tournament! Ian talks about this years tournament, and the experience of calling his first Final Four. He also talks about UConn, and just how dominant they have been the last 2 seasons. They discuss Purdue and Zach Edey, and try and predict how Edey will fit in the NBA. They then dive into the NBA Playoffs, and all the potential matchups we might see.  

2:10:22 – 2:14:43 – JMV wraps up the final hour of the show! 

 
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00:00 - 22:01 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike talks about the Chuckstrong Gala, which the Colts will be hosting tomorrow, and will see the return of Andrew Luck to Indianapolis. Mike talks about what he will ask Luck when he sees him, now that he’s no longer living in Indy and has long since moved on from his NFL career. They also discuss the possibility of Luck being in the Colts Ring of Honor.

22:02 - 39:02- Ian Eagle, the voice of the Final Four, joins the show to put a cap on the NCAA Tournament! Ian talks about this years tournament, and the experience of calling his first Final Four. He also talks about UConn, and just how dominant they have been the last 2 seasons. They discuss Purdue and Zach Edey, and try and predict how Edey will fit in the NBA. They then dive into the NBA Playoffs, and all the potential matchups we might see. 

39:03 - 53:39 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show as we get closer and closer to the NFL Draft! Stehpen and JMV first talk about the offseason, and the moves the Colts and some of their rivals have made. They talk about Anthony Richardson, and how much the Colts are banking on him taking a huge leap forward this season. 

53:40 - 1:11:28 - Ted Bishop, the 38th President of the PGA of America, joins the show to discuss the Masters Tournament! John and Ted talk about Adam Schenk, who is playing in the tournament and is from Indiana. They talk about some of the favorites to win, and how they are doing at the start of the tournament. They dive into the pressure of playing at Augusta, and the mental challenge the course presents. John and Ted also discuss Tiger Woods, and his chances of winning. 
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