Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster sits down with JJ Stankevitz ahead of the Colts' crucial road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend. They discuss what Sauce Gardner's injury means for the secondary and how the team will fare against a challenging Jaguars defense, diving into all of the potential offensive strategies the Colts could employ to come out with a win. Finally, they highlight Kenny Moore II's Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination and his impactful community work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys open this week's episode discussing how frustrated the Colts' loss to the Texans left Jack (0:36). They reflect on the tough stretch the team is facing, having dropped three of their last 4 games (11:42). Jack talks about how difficult it is not to press when you're in a slump like the Colts are, especially with such a crucial game coming up this Sunday (19:11). Matt and Jack break down what the defense needs to do to limit opponents' total plays, with at least one more week expected without DeForest Buckner (23:06). Lastly, they dive into the dreaded streak Colts fans are tired of hearing about, and the magnitude of playing in a place Indy hasn't won since 2014 (38:23).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi put to bed the the Colts' tough AFC South loss to the Texans (3:07). Despite the setback, they look ahead to a big opportunity this Sunday against a familiar division foe in the Jacksonville Jaguars (10:32). Venturi lays out what the defensive blueprint the Colts must follow to secure a victory (24:03), analyzes how the Colts' offense can get back on track against a formidable Jaguars defense (35:13) and delivers his final instruction to the team and keys for the team to earn a pivotal road victory (44:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts Show is back with JJ Stankevitz offering a quick recap of Week 13 and his thoughts on where the Colts stand in the AFC playoff race (1:11) before former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell joins the pod for an insightful discussion into his career journey, how he leads within the Colts' wide receiver room and why he's come to love Indianapolis (5:39). JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a deep dive into the Colts' offensive issues on first down, and how they can go about fixing them down the stretch (23:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live breaks down the Colts’ 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday. Head coach Shane Steichen sits down with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to talk about the crushing divisional loss but the opportunity to get back on track this weekend against the Jaguars (4:29). Later, Taylor is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz as they recap the game film on Tale of the Tape, following the AFC South divisional loss to the (17:41) and talk about the speed bumps in the road the Colts have faced the last handful of weeks (31:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to discuss the Colts’ 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans, their first loss at home in 2025. The duo discuss the positives of Sunday’s game, including Alec Pierce’s stellar day (2:41) and Josh Downs’ impact (6:34). They also touch on the Colts’ solid defensive performance (7:18) before getting into an overall inefficient offensive performance (8:50) and the potential impact of Sauce Gardner’s calf injury (12:02).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster is joined by Casey Vallier to discuss this weekend's game against the Houston Texans, starting with Daniel Jones' full participation in practice despite dealing with a fibula injury. The two look at how the Colts will match up with a challenging Texans defense, and wrap up by highlighting the importance of the Colts' My Cause, My Cleats game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys open this week's episode discussing the tough road overtime loss the Colts had on Sunday to the Chiefs (2:18). They also dive into what a player like Jonathan Taylor forces defenses to do and the Chiefs put all the effort into shutting down the run (10:25) and the guys look at the big picture common denominators from the 8 wins compared to the 3 losses (18:00). Matt and Jack look at the final 6 games, the Colts have 4 division games left and the importance of those games now down the stretch (22:10) and lastly, the guys talk about what Thanksgiving is like for NFL players and coaches (28:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Rick opens the show by sharing what makes Thanksgiving such a special time of year (1:20). He then dives into the Colts' crushing overtime loss to the Chiefs last Sunday and what can be learned from it (6:07). Looking ahead to Houston, Rick breaks down the major concerns the Colts face against a talented Texans team (16:52) and outlines the defensive blueprint Indianapolis must follow to come away with a win (25:10) before turning to the Texans' highly regarded defense and detailing the offensive keys to success for the Colts (34:15). To close the episode, Venturi gives his final instructions to the team to get a pivotal AFC South victory against over the Texans (44:57)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz opens the pod with his reaction to the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs (0:28) and looks ahead to the final six games of the season and how looming matchups against the Texans and Jaguars could impact the Colts' playoff odds (7:46). JJ is then joined by tight end Mo Alie-Cox (14:00) for a chat about his growth and role as a run blocker, his appreciation for Jonathan Taylor and how the 2025 Colts have been able to maintain their process amid the ups and downs of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live breaks down the Colts’ third loss of the season, a 23-20 overtime defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Shane Steichen chats with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss the offense's late-game struggles and what went wrong in critical moments (6:18). Later, Taylor is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz on Tale of the Tape for an in-depth look at the game film and key takeaways from the matchup (19:57). The show wraps up with a round of "Buying to Keep Trying", where the crew debates whether certain narratives are solid statements or just overblown claims (29:55). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts’ overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, starting with a few positives from the game including pass protection and Laitatu Latu and Germaine Pratt’s impressive days (1:38). Then, the two dive into what went wrong in the loss, including penalties (6:32), late-game offensive struggles (8:40) and the absence of the run game (14:05). They close out the episode by looking at the state of the AFC South (17:28). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster sits down with Casey Vallier to catch everyone up to speed on what they need to know coming out of the bye week before the Colts take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, starting with the news of Charvarius Ward Sr. clearing concussion protocol. The two dive into the potential of the Colts' secondary with Ward and Sauce Gardner, and look at what the Colts need to do to get a win on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys open this week's episode discussing the Colts vs. Falcons matchup in Berlin and what it was like watching an International game on TV (2:37). They also talk about how different the plane ride home must have felt for the Colts after a win versus the lthe Falcons after a loss (4:32) and dive into how the players' bodies respond coming back from a bye week (10:24). Jack Doyle is joined by Colts right guard Quenton Nelson for an in-depth conversation (31:42) and lastly, Matt and Jack talk about facing a tough Chiefs team that ranks 7th in both total offense and total defense, but has struggled winning one-score games this season (55:29). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Rick breaks down the state of the Colts' “back 7” heading into the final stretch of the 2025 regular season (1:38) and dives into the potential impact of having Sauce Gardner and Mooney Ward on the field together for the first time this weekend (3:12). The guys highlight what the Colts must clean up as they enter the final seven-game stretch to close out the regular season (6:56). Venturi then shifts focus to the upcoming matchup and the explosive nature of the Chiefs offense under Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes (21:56), as well as the aggressive style of Steve Spagnuolo's defense (33:50). To wrap up, Rick delivers his message to the team about what it will take to secure a pivotal AFC victory in a hostile Kansas City environment (47:09). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes and punter Rigoberto Sanchez for a conversation that begins with two of the longest-tenured members of the Colts' perspectives on the growth of the franchise over the last nine years (2:06). Rhodes and Sanchez explain their routine in practice and during games (4:43) and the certain nuances of their position (7:12) before getting into their memories of their first career tackles (13:08) and what the 2025 season has been like with the Colts' lack of punts (16:15). Rhodes also explains why giving back to veterans means so much to him (20:56) and Sanchez offers his perspective on how he's representing Mexico in the NFL (21:50). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz last week joined by Colts legends Edgerrin James, Dallas Clark, Bill Brooks and Joe Reitz on stage at the Colts Fan Zone in Berlin for a live edition of The Colts Show. JJ and the guys get into their thoughts on the current team, what it means to each of them to be a Colt and what they see as the keys for the rest of the 2025 season for the Colts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live recaps the Colts’ eighth win of the season — a hard-fought 31-25 overtime victory over the Falcons in Berlin. Head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss the team's grit, toughness and resilience in mounting the comeback victory (5:58). Later, Taylor is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz as they review the game film and share their insights from the overtime thriller (26:07). Lastly, the opens up the "bye week meter," highlighting a few key areas the Colts should focus on improving during the upcoming bye week (38:50). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier is joined by JJ Stankevitz, live from Berlin, to break down the Colts' stunning overtime winner against the Atlanta Falcons at Olympic Stadium. They discuss Jonathan Taylor's incredible day, with three rushing touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards, and how much his presence means to the Colts (2:17). They also get into Tyler Warren's strong performance (6:07), how the defense was able to step up and stop Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons in the biggest moments (8:10) and Sauce Gardner's Colts debut (10:26) before closing out by shouting out special teams for their big day (12:37). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster is joined by Casey Vallier to discuss the impact of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner being placed on injured reserve with a neck injury. They then get into the exciting news of cornerback Sauce Gardner joining the Colts and the expectations for his debut on Sunday, as well as the expectations for the cornerback room and entire team going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.