The Ride with JMV Podcast The Ride with JMV

00:00 – 28:51 – JMV kicks off the show by talking about the Pacers, and their first-round matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. He talks about how important it is that the Pacers get off to a good start, and get an early win in the series.  

28:52 – 39:03 – The show keeps rolling as John answers some online questions and comments about Caitlin Clark and more! 

39:04 – 45:27 – The 1st hour wraps up with JMV taking a call from a listener of the show!  

45:28 – 1:10:32 – Chad Reuter of the NFL Network joins the show to help preview next week’s Draft! Chad and JMV start off by discuss the presumed 1st-overall selection, USC’s Caleb Williams, and if he is the best player overall in the draft. They then discuss the other top-rated QB’s in the draft, and where they might go. The conversation moves to the Colts, and what they might do with the 15th-overall pick. They talk about if the Colts will make a big move to move up in the draft, or if they will follow their usual philosophy and stand pat.  

1:10:33 – 1:29:47 – Sal Paolantonio of ESPN joins the show! Sal and JMV start off by discussing the Colts, and where they sit in the AFC, especially with Houston loading up on talent. They talk about the mindset the Colts should have in adding talent, especially with Shane Steichen as their head coach. They discuss what the Colts should do in the upcoming draft, as well as Indianapolis’ new star in Caitlin Clark! 

1:29:48 – 1:31:01 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 

1:31:02 – 2:00:07 – Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Colts, and their draft needs. They talk about the philosophy of Chris Ballard, and how it hasn’t led to much success. They then dive into the extension given to DeForest Buckner, and talk some cap space scenarios with the Colts.  

2:00:08 – 2:12:50 – Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show and talks about the upcoming Pacers-Bucks playoff series! Evan and JMV talk about how the Pacers and Bucks matchup. They also discuss the impact of the injury to Giannis on the series, and if the Pacers will be able to continue their success against Milwaukee. 

2:12:51 – 2:14:57 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  
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00:00 - 22:01 - Chad Reuter of the NFL Network joins the show to help preview next week’s Draft! Chad and JMV start off by discuss the presumed 1st-overall selection, USC’s Caleb Williams, and if he is the best player overall in the draft. They then discuss the other top-rated QB’s in the draft, and where they might go. The conversation moves to the Colts, and what they might do with the 15th-overall pick. They talk about if the Colts will make a big move to move up in the draft, or if they will follow their usual philosophy and stand pat.  

22:02 - 39:50 - Sal Paolantonio of ESPN joins the show! Sal and JMV start off by discussing the Colts, and where they sit in the AFC, especially with Houston loading up on talent. They talk about the mindset the Colts should have in adding talent, especially with Shane Steichen as their head coach. They discuss what the Colts should do in the upcoming draft, as well as Indianapolis’ new star in Caitlin Clark!

39:51 - 1:03:50 - Mike Chappell of CBS4 and FOX59 joins the show! Mike and JMV discuss the Colts, and their draft needs. They talk about the philosophy of Chris Ballard, and how it hasn’t led to much success. They then dive into the extension given to DeForest Buckner, and talk some cap space scenarios with the Colts.

1:03:51 - 1:13:50 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports joins the show and talks about the upcoming Pacers-Bucks playoff series! Evan and JMV talk about how the Pacers and Bucks matchup. They also discuss the impact of the injury to Giannis on the series, and if the Pacers will be able to continue their success against Milwaukee.
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00:00 – 28:03 – JMV is back and he kicks off the show by talking to Aaron Nesmith of the Indiana Pacers! Aaron and JMV talk about the upcoming series against the Bucks, and the Pacers success against Milwaukee this year. They also talk about what they expect the environment at Gainbridge will be like when the Bucks come to town. JMV wraps up the conversation with Aaron, and then talks about Caitlin Clark, who was introduced as a member of the Fever today. He also discusses the NFL Draft, and who the Colts might take. 

28:04 – 38:46 – JMV keeps talking about the NFL Draft, and what Chris Ballard and the Colts should do with the 15th-overall pick.  

38:47 – 42:32 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show! 

42:33 – 1:08:10 – Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show! Jeremiah and JMV discuss the upcoming Pacers-Bucks playoff series! They talk about the games the Pacers played against Milwaukee in the regular season, and if the Pacers can take anything away from those games. They also talk about the health of Giannis, and when might make his series debut. Jeremiah also discusses the Indiana Fever taking Caitlin Clark, and the impact she could have on the franchise and the city.  

1:08:11 – 1:23:33 – Lin Dunn, the GM of the Indiana Fever, joins JMV! Lin and JMV talk about the whirlwind since the Fever drafted Caitlin Clark first overall. They talk about the incredible skill that Clark will bring to the Fever, specifically her passing. They also discuss the increased attention on the franchise, and what that could mean for women’s basketball. JMV and Lin dive into the increased expectations for the Fever with Clark on the roster.  

1:23:34 – 1:56:54 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! KV and JMV talk about Caitlin Clark’s introductory press conference! They also preview the Pacers-Bucks series, and the impact the injury to Giannis could have. They also discuss how the Pacers matchup against Milwaukee, especially if the series goes a full seven games. Kevin and JVM also discuss the Colts, and what they’ll do with the 15th-overall pick in the NFL Draft!  

1:56:55 – 2:04:36 – The show keeps rolling with John talking about if Caitlin Clark will be involved in the Indy 500 in any capacity.  

2:04:37 – 2:10:36 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! 
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00:00 - 15:39 - JMV is back and he kicks off the show by talking to Aaron Nesmith of the Indiana Pacers! Aaron and JMV talk about the upcoming series against the Bucks, and the Pacers success against Milwaukee this year. They also talk about what they expect the environment at Gainbridge will be like when the Bucks come to town.

15:40 - 28:51 - Lin Dunn, the GM of the Indiana Fever, joins JMV! Lin and JMV talk about the whirlwind since the Fever drafted Caitlin Clark first overall. They talk about the incredible skill that Clark will bring to the Fever, specifically her passing. They also discuss the increased attention on the franchise, and what that could mean for women’s basketball. JMV and Lin dive into the increased expectations for the Fever with Clark on the roster. 

28:52 - 51:58 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show! Jeremiah and JMV discuss the upcoming Pacers-Bucks playoff series! They talk about the games the Pacers played against Milwaukee in the regular season, and if the Pacers can take anything away from those games. They also talk about the health of Giannis, and when might make his series debut. Jeremiah also discusses the Indiana Fever taking Caitlin Clark, and the impact she could have on the franchise and the city. 

51:59 - 1:21:43 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/KB & Andy joins the show! KV and JMV talk about Caitlin Clark’s introductory press conference! They also preview the Pacers-Bucks series, and the impact the injury to Giannis could have. They also discuss how the Pacers matchup against Milwaukee, especially if the series goes a full seven games. Kevin and JVM also discuss the Colts, and what they’ll do with the 15th-overall pick in the NFL Draft! 
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Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith joined The Ride With JMV to talk Pacers-Bucks and more!
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00:00 – 25:19 – JMV is out today, and Greg Rakestraw fills in! Greg begins the show by talking to Colts defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo! Dayo and Greg discuss the Colts offseason training program, which began recently. Dayo talks about the upcoming draft, as well as his expiring rookie contract. Greg and Dayo also discuss the Indiana Fever drafting Caitlin Clark first-overall. After the conversation with Dayo wraps up, Greg continues to discuss the Indiana Fever, and the effect Caitlin Clark will have on the team and women’s basketball overall.  

25:20 – 42:13 – Pat Boylan, voice of the Fever and also of the Pacers Radio Network, joins the show! Pat and Greg talk about the incredible turnout at Gainbridge for the Fever’s draft party. They discuss the excitement in the city about Caitlin Clark’s arrival, and what that could mean for fan support during the season. They then move onto the Pacers, who are set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs! 

42:14 – 46:07 – Greg wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 

46:08 – 1:10:25 – Hoosier filmmaker Ted Green joins the show to talk about the passing of Carl Erskine, the former Dodgers pitcher and the last of the “Boys of Summer”. Ted and Greg discuss Carl’s legacy, both in sports and in his activist efforts. They talk about the impact Carl had on the treatment of those with special needs here in Indiana, racial equality, and more. They also talk about his relationship with Jackie Robinson.  

1:10:26 – 1:25:06 – Greg keeps the show rolling by talking about the Indiana Hoosiers landing several big transfers, as their offseason rolls on. He then keeps talking about the Caitlin Clark effect on the WNBA and the city of Indianapolis.  

1:25:07 – 1:31:40 – Evan from Clustertruck stops by, and he and Greg dive into all of the tasty offerings they have available! 

1:31:41 – 1:56:06 – The third and final hour of the show begins with Greg taking a phone call from a listener, who wants to talk about if Indianapolis is entering another golden age of sports with Anthony Richadson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Caitlin Clark all in town. Another caller wants to pick Greg’s brain about the NFL Draft, and what the Colts will do.  

1:56:07 – 2:13:16 – Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com joins the show to discuss all of the IU news, including that Oumar Ballo, the top player in the transfer portal, is coming to Bloomington! Greg and Jeff talk about the impact Ballo will have on the Hoosiers next season. They also discuss other players that are set to visit IU soon.  

2:13:17 – 2:16:28 – Greg wraps up another edition of the show!  
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