The Ride with JMV

00:00 - 25:41 -  Bob Kravitz, the longtime Colts writer who now authors Musings of an Old Sportswriter on Substack, joins the program! Bob and John discuss how the Colts should handle Anthony Richardson, who they need to protect. Running is a huge part of Richardson’s game however, which presents an interesting line for the Colts to try and ride. They also talk about the lack of talent surrounding...

00:00 – 26:27 – John opens the show by talking about last nights Monday Night Football game, which saw the Jets beat the Bills in overtime. Of course, the only thing anyone is talking about following that game is the torn Achilles suffered by new Jets quarterback and future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, which will see him miss the rest of the season after only 4 snaps in a Jets uniform. He then div...

00:00 - 19:50 - Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus joins the show for his weekly conversation with John! Brad and John dive into the stunning Monday Night Football game and the injury to Aaron Rodgers. They talk about what moves the Jets might make to replace Rodgers, or if they will stick with Zach Wilson. They also get into the concerning play of Bills QB Josh Allen, who had a horrendous p...

00:00 – 27:34 – John kicks off the show by breaking down the Colts season opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He talks about the performance of Anthony Richardson, as well as the stellar play of the Colts defense.   27:35 – 37:56 – It's time for the Monday Afternoon Quarterback sponsored by Shane Co, where John and listeners dive into yesterday's game and give their thoughts on what happened...

00:00 - 15:17 - Former NFL GM Michael Lombardi joins the show to give his take on Week 1 of the NFL season, including the Colts and more! They dive into how the Colts played yesterday. They get into how the defense played well through the first 3 quarters before falling off in the 4th. They also get into Jonathan Taylor, and if there is a resolution to that situation coming soon. 15:18 - 42:37 - S...

00:00 – 25:02 - The ride with JMV on a Friday begins with John at Twin Peaks. John starts with the legendary voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer who talks some IU Football. What impressed Don during IU’s season opener this Saturday. Where was he disappointed. What is there to look forward to in tonight’s game vs Indiana State.  25:03 – 43:25 – Host of Network Indiana’s Indiana Sports Talk C...

00:00 – 13:43 - NFL Agent Melvin Bratton joins the show! Bratton tellls some of his best stories from the NFL. He talks about his representation of Colts Rookie QB Anthony Richardson.  13:44 – 35:56 - Mike Wells Joins the show to talk Colts and what he’s expecting forward to in the Season opener this Sunday. Why he’s being optimistic about the Colts. The fault in the front office of the Colts belo...

Holverson talk about the start of the NFL season tonight. How excited they are for the Chiefs and Lions game tonight and for the Colts season opener on Sunday. John looks at some cheese spreads he loves.   28:35 – 39:29 - John and Brent Holverson talk their thoughts about the Lions and Chiefs and what they’re expecting tonight for some key pieces.   39:30 – 44:20 - John closes out the first hour T...

00:00 – 09:17 - Former Tight End for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Clay Harbor, joins the show! Harbor co-hosts the podcast “Bleav in Jaguars” and he joins John to discuss his excitement that football is back! John and Clay talk more about the Jaguars offense and what exactly is so impressive about what the Jaguars are doing with the roster.  09:18 – 31:09 - Mike Chappell from FOX 59 and CBS 4 joins t...

00:00 – 27:58 – John kicks off the show by talking about the Colts upcoming season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He gets into how this season is probably going to go (not well) and how the play of Anthony Richardson may be one of the few reasons to keep tuning in.   27:59 – 40:19 – John keeps things going by taking some phone calls from listeners! One caller has a hot take on the Colts...

00:00 - 23:45 - Bob Kravitz, who writes Musings Of An Old Sportswriter on Substack, joins the show to give his take on how many games the Colts will win this season (Spoiler: it’s not many). Bob and John discuss the Jonathan Taylor situation, as well as Chris Ballard’s comments to the media last week. They then dive into what the gameplan will be for the Colts against the Jaguars on Sunday.  23:46...

00:00 – 27:34 – John opens the show by talking about some of the college football action we saw over the long Labor Day weekend. He specifically talks about the losses by both IU and Purdue. He talks about the Colts working out several running backs, including James Robinson  27:35 – 45:26 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and host of the Colts postgame show joins John for their weekly co...

00:00 - 23:28 - Mike DiRocco, who covers the Jaguars for ESPN, joins the show to give the perspective from the Colts Week 1 opponent! Mike and John discuss what the expectations are for Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, who will be making his first career start. They get into the talent level of this Jaguars team, and the hype coming from Jags fans for this season.  23:29 - 41:18 - Brad Spielb...

00:00 – 29:39 – John kicks the show off by talking with Brent Holverson about Mystic Waters Campground, the location of today's remote broadcast! John then speaks to the legendary Coach Bob Lovell of Indiana Sports Talk, as we enter Week 3 of the high school football season! John and Coach talk about some of the notable games from this week, including Center Grove vs Trinity (KY). They also talk a...

00:00 - 38:40 - Rick Venturi of the Colts Radio Network stops by for an extended talk with John! Rick and John discuss Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, and how Rick feels even better about him than he did when the team drafted him. Rick talks about how Richardson still has plenty of things to work on. They also talk about how Richardson might try and force passes since the Colts receiv...

00:00 – 30:48 – John opens the show by talking about Chris Ballard’s comments to the media yesterday about Jonathan Taylor. He talks about what led to the Colts and Taylor finding themselves in this position. He also talks about how the Colts have historically valued the running back position.   30:49 – 45:02 – John takes some calls from Colts fans who want to give their thoughts on Chris Ballard’...

00:00 - 30:29 - Mike Chappell of FOX59 and CBS4 joins to discuss the Colts not trading Taylor, and Chris Ballard’s comments on the situation. Mike and John talk about if Taylor is staging a hold in, or if he actually is still dealing with the effects of his ankle injury. They also get into what might have been the flashpoint for this situation.  30:30 - 54:43 - Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star...

00:00 – 23:28 – John opens the show by discussing the Colts releasing WR Isaiah McKenzie, which leaves them with only 3 WR’s on the roster at the moment. He also discusses the Jonathan Taylor situation, which seems like it will carry on forever.   23:29 – 46:44 – Kevin Bowen from The Wake Up Call w/KB and Andy joins the show to discuss the strange roster moves the Colts are making. They dive into...

00:00 - 12:16 - Robert Mays of The Athletic joins to talk about the show he will be hosting with Zak Keefer, as well as all of the insanity surrounding the Colts and Jonathan Taylor. Robert gives his thoughts on if the Colts ever had any intention of trading Taylor. They also talk about expectations for the rookie QB’s around the league.  12:17 - 34:29 - Kevin Bowen from The Wake Up Call w/KB and...

00:00 – 25:45 – John begins a busy day by talking about the flurry of roster moves being made by the Colts and every other team as they try and get their roster down to 53. He also talks about Jonathan Taylor, as we await word on if he will be traded today. He discusses the teams decision to release WR Michael Strachan.  25:46 – 41:22 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and host of the Colt...

00:00 - 32:42 - Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show to give his thoughts following the Colts roster cut downs, and their decision to keep Taylor on the active/PUP list. Stephen talks about how neither the Colts or Taylor come out of this situation looking good. John asks Stephen why the Colts chose to draw a line in the sand with Taylor after having no problem giving out huge extensions to other...

00:00 – 29:55 - John kicks off another week by discussing the Colts and the beginning of roster cuts. He also discusses Jonathan Taylor. He discusses which tight ends might make the final roster. John then wonders when the last time the Colts lived up to expectations, or even overdelivered, was.   29:56 – 44:35 – John keeps rolling by discussing some of the roster moves the Colts have made so far,...

00:00 - 29:40 - Zak Keefer of The Athletic joins the show to give a more national look from around the NFL as teams make their roster cuts! Zak dives into the deterioration of the relationship between Jonathan Taylor and the Colts. John and Zak discuss the news that the Eagles have signed former Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers, who is suspended for the season for violating the league's gambling policy. Th...

00:00 – 27:06 – JMV opens the show by discussing the Colts final preseason game against the Eagles, which they won last night 27-13. He talks about the performance of rookie QB Anthony Richardson, and how it was better than the stats show. He also discusses the disappointing play of the wide receivers.   27:07 – 42:32 – John speaks to Coach Bob Lovell from Indiana Sports Talk! Coach Lovell discuss...

00:00 - 21:57 - Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star joins the show to give his thoughts on the Colts preseason finale against the Eagles. Joel and John discuss the poor play of the wide receivers, and how they will need to step up when the real games begin. They also talk about the mobility of Anthony Richardson, and his accuracy issues.  21:58 - 40:09 - John speaks to the voice of the India...