Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

The Last Word, the Colts' offseason show, returns tonight as Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier discuss the team's upcoming International Series game in Berlin next season, where the Cotls will serve as the home team. The fellas also break down the Colts' player acquisition strategy for the offseason, focusing on Chris Ballard's comments about adding more competition to the roster in 2025 and discussing the significance of Anthony Richardson's offseason as he heads into year three.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Global Ambassador and former linebacker Björn Werner to react to Wednesday's news that the NFL designated the Colts as the home team for its historic 2025 regular season game at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. Werner, a Berlin native, explains what this game means for his country, offers travel tips for Colts fans looking to make the trip this year and discusses the growth of the Colts and NFL in Germany over the last few years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton chat through the most important things they heard from Chris Ballard's end-of-the-season press conference, including how he'll add competition to the Colts' roster in 2025 and if that could include bringing in a quarterback to battle with Anthony Richardson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio show of the Colts, returns in 2025 as Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor recap Chris Ballard's end-of-season press conference. They discuss Ballard's comments on where the roster fell short in 2024, the growth needed from Anthony Richardson this offseason, and the changes required for the defense under a new coordinator next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz look ahead to the biggest storylines we'll be following about the Colts in the 2025 offseason, from who the team's next defensive coordinator could be to how Anthony Richardson can improve going into Year 3 in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final episode of Colts Roundtable Live for the 2024 season is here as head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor to recap the team’s 8-9 finish, discuss why the Colts fell short of the playoffs, and outline his offseason plan. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz also join Matt to talk about the Colts' continuity for 2025, Anthony Richardson’s up-and-down season, and to hand out awards for the most improved players and the offensive and defensive MVPs of 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks look at how the Colts reacted to Sunday night's news that general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen would continue in their roles, but with the expectation of improved results in 2025. The guys also examined what we heard from Anthony Richardson, Michael Pittman Jr. and other players during Monday's locker cleanout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at why Anthony Richardson's back injury will keep him out of the Colts' final game of the season Sunday against the Jaguars, and why several veterans have emphasized there's still something to play for in Week 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the hard truths that have plagued the Colts in 2024 and left them outside the playoff conversation. Matt catches up with wide receiver Alec Pierce to talk about his 3rd season in the NFL which has led to career highs, the importance of explosive plays on offense and closing out the 2024 season strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi gets you ready for the final game of the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rick joins Matt Taylor to explain why the Colts will miss the playoffs again this season and what they must do to close the season strong with a win. Venturi also highlights the Jaguars' potential for big plays on offense with rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and running back Tank Bigsby. Lastly, Venturi breaks down the struggles of the Jaguars’ defense, despite having game wreckers like Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker up front.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz dive into what went wrong in the Colts' Week 17 loss to the New York Giants and why this one feels as tough to digest as any in recent memory. They also look ahead to a few things in Week 18 and what may come after the Colts end their season on Sunday against the Jaguars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live chronicles the tough loss to the Giants that eliminated the Colts' playoff hopes and dropped their record to 7-9 on the season. Head coach Shane Steichen sits down with Matt Taylor to discuss where the team fell short in New York. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt to debate which aspects of the team are salvageable as the Colts prepare for week 18 and look ahead to the 2025 offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks digest all that went wrong in the Colts' 45-33 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, a defeat which knocked the Colts out of the playoffs. From the Colts' defense to offense to special teams, a mountain of issues resulted in one of the Colts' most gutting defeats in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier talk through the latest injury update on quarterback Anthony Richardson, whose availability is in question for the Colts' Week 17 game against the New York Giants. The guys look at what Joe Flacco could bring to a vital game for the Colts' playoff chances if he does start, and also chat through some other injury updates ahead of Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks look at whether any of the Colts' playoff scenarios are realistic and if, most importantly, the Colts can finish the 2024 season strong with a win on Sunday over the New York Giants before hosting the Jaguars in Week 18. The guys also look at how Sunday could be another big day for Jonathan Taylor and Matt catches up with cornerback Kenny Moore II.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi gets you ready for the Colts’ Week 17 matchup against the 2-13 Giants. Rick Venturi joins Matt Taylor to break down why the Giants have lost 10 straight games and examine the offense's struggles throughout the season. Rick also shares his insights on the Giants' defense, which has been vulnerable against the run, and discusses whether this could be another big game for Jonathan Taylor on the ground in the Big Apple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman and Larra Overton take one last look back at a few things from the Colts' 38-30 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 16 and get into the chances the Colts can actually make a playoff push down the stretch in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns tonight, recapping the win over the Titans and the Colts' historic rushing performance. Head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor to discuss the dominant ground game featuring Jonathan Taylor, Anthony Richardson, and the offensive line, and what the team can build on with two games left in their playoff push. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz break down standout performances from DeForest Buckner, the defense’s three interceptions, and Jaylon Carlies' strong play at linebacker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down Jonathan Taylor's massive game, including what went right on his two long touchdowns and how the Colts leaned into an offensive identity built around running the ball right at the Titans on Sunday. The guys also look at how the Colts finished the game and what needs to go right in Week 17 for the Colts to have a shot to make the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at what Alec Pierce and EJ Speed's absences mean for the Colts in Week 16 against the Titans, and why the Colts still have plenty to play for on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier break down the Colts' playoff outlook after their recent loss to the Broncos and analyze the Titans' top-ranked defense, which, despite its dominance, ranks near the bottom in points per game. Matt Taylor sits down with second-year cornerback Jaylon Jones for an exclusive interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back, and with just three regular season games remaining, the Colts are gearing up for a crucial AFC South showdown against the Tennessee Titans. Rick Venturi joins Matt Taylor to dive into what’s been going wrong with the Tennessee offense lately, especially their struggles with turnovers and lack of big plays, and takes a closer look at the Titans defense which gives up a lot of points, but surprisingly few yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman and JJ Stankevitz zoom out on the Colts' disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos and look at the implications it has for Anthony Richardson and this team over the final three weeks of the 2024 regular season. The guys also look at exactly what the Colts' narrow, but not impossible, path is to still make the playoffs and why finishing with three wins is important regardless of whether it's enough to make the postseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns tonight to recap the tough loss to the Denver Broncos in week 15. Head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor to discuss the key moments and turning points in the game that led to the Colts defeat. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join the program to break down where the Colts fell short in a game with playoff implications and what they need to do to finish the season strong with three games remaining to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 31-13 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High, punctuated by several game-shifting turnovers in the second half. What went wrong on those plays? And where do the 6-8 Colts go from here? The guys break all that down on this episode of Instant Reaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier look at the impact of the potential returns of wide receiver Josh Downs and center Ryan Kelly for Sunday's showdown against the Denver Broncos, which is defined by massive playoff implications with either a win or a loss. The guys also look at a few key matchups and a possible blueprint for a Colts win on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier break down the implications of the Colts’ massive showdown with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and look at how Sean Payton has coached the Broncos to playoff contention this season. Matt is also joined by rookie tackle Matt Goncalves, who’s started at both left and right tackle this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week at the Colts prepare for a crucial Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Rick joins Matt Taylor to break down the significance of this game diving into what makes the Broncos’ offense tick, particularly with rookie quarterback Bo Nix leading the charge, and discuss why Denver's defense is among the league's best, allowing just 18 points per game this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz look at what players and position groups need to step up for the Colts to not only beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but make a legitimate playoff run over the final four weeks of the season. The crew discusses what this stretch means for Anthony Richardson, too, as well as what the Colts' defense needs to lean into to turn things around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with the Colts on a bye. Rick joins Matt Taylor to review the team's performance so far, focusing on the key strengths and weaknesses on offense and defense as they head into the season's final four games. The crew discusses Anthony Richardson’s progress over the last three games, Alec Pierce’s emerging role, and the depth of the offensive line through the first thirteen games. On defense, they analyze the Colts' red zone success and their struggles to keep opposing offenses from big yardage gains between the 20s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz take one last look back at the Colts’ gutsy Week 13 win over the Patriots, with a look at what it means for Anthony Richardson going forward. The crew also dives into what the Colts’ defense needs to improve heading into a playoff-type Week 15 matchup with the Denver Broncos coming out of the bye week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns this week to recap the Colts’ 25-24 victory over the New England Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor to discuss the offense's clutch performance in the fourth quarter and the defense’s key red zone stops. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz also join the conversation to highlight areas of improvement as the Colts look ahead to the final four games of the regular season following the team’s bye week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down every angle of the Colts' 25-24 win over the New England Patriots in Week 13, starting with why Shane Steichen went for 2 at the end of the game and how Anthony Richardson powered his way in for the game-winning score. The guys also look at the biggest moments from the 19-play drive that preceded the two-point try, and zoom out on an impressive day for the offensive line and how Richardson's decision-making looked throughout the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier, filling in for JJ Stankevitz, joins Colts.com writer Amanda Foster to discuss the impact of key players missing Sunday's game, including Josh Downs, Braden Smith, Ashton Dulin and Tanor Bortolini, and the Colts getting a boost with the return of Bernhard Raimann to the lineup after missing the last two games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week, giving you all the insights to the Colts' Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots. Rick joins Matt Taylor to break down the struggles of the Patriots' offense, particularly with rookie quarterback Drake Maye at the helm and discusses the challenges posed by New England's defense, highlighting key players who could give the Colts trouble in Foxborough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz take one last look back at the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions, including what the offense needs to fix in the run game and why Anthony Richardson played better than the box score may indicate. The crew also looks ahead to Week 13's matchup with the New England Patriots in Foxboro and dives into whether a playoff run is a realistic possibility for the 5-7 Colts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns this week as head coach Shane Steichen recaps the tough loss to the Lions, discussing the difficulty for the Colts to overcome ten penalties and key struggles on offense. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt Taylor to break down why the Colts have been able to handle teams with .500 records but have faced challenges against some of the league's top contenders through the first 12 weeks of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks examine why 10 penalties proved too much for the Colts to overcome in their 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The guys also look at how Anthony Richardson played better than the box score may indicate. They also have a reality check on where the Colts sit in the AFC playoff picture with five games left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz & Amanda Foster look at the impact of Bernhard Raimann’s absence against the Lions and if Tyquan Lewis could return from injured reserve this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks – with the help of the stylings of Jeffrey Gorman – preview Sunday's Colts-Lions Week 12 showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium. Also, defensive end Kwity Paye joins May Tay to talk about his walk-off sack against the Jets and his season to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is here this week to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Colts’ Week 12 matchup with the Detroit Lions who are off to a 9-1 start, their best since 1934. Rick joins Matt Taylor to discuss how the Colts can slow down Jared Goff and a high-scoring Lions offense that averages over 33 points per game, and shares his strategy for the Colts' offense to move the ball against a tough Detroit defense that’s consistently creating takeaways and excelling on third downs and in the red zone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz chat through the best moments and most encouraging things from Anthony Richardson's return against the New York Jets, and look at what the young quarterback can do to build on his success in Week 11. The gang also takes a sneak peek at the juggernaut Detroit Lions ahead of Week 12's showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns this week to recap the team's 28-27 win over the Jets in Week 11. Head coach Shane Steichen discusses Anthony Richardson’s return at quarterback, highlighting his best performance to date and the defense’s dominant stretches. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt Taylor to analyze the Colts’ offensive scheme with Richardson back under center and debate which aspects of his game are sustainable for the remainder of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down Anthony Richardson's outstanding return behind center in the Colts' 28-27 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 11. The guys dive into some of Richardson's best plays late in the game and what the young QB leading his team on a game-winning drive might mean going forward as the Colts improve to 5-6 on the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down the impact of Michael Pittman Jr.'s return for Week 11 and what the absence of Bernhard Raimann means for the Colts' offensive line on Sunday against the New York Jets. The guys also chat through what they heard from Colts players this week regarding Anthony Richardson's return behind center after a two-week absence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier discuss why the Colts went back to Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback and what to expect when he takes the field on Sunday against the New York Jets. May Tay also catches up with wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who's coming off setting new career highs against the Bills last weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back with an in-depth preview of the Colts’ week 11 matchup against the 3-7 Jets. Rick joins Matt Taylor to break down why New York has fallen so short of expectations this season and what the Colts need to do to contain the Jets offense and keep Aaron Rodgers from having a bounce-back game. Venturi also examines the Jets' defense and their vulnerability against the run which should give the Colts a potential advantage on the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman and JJ Stankevitz take one last look back at Week 10 and dive into the biggest issues facing the Colts – and the ones they can fix to become a legitimate contender for an AFC playoff spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns this week following the tough Week 10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Shane Steichen joins the show to break down the offense's struggles in critical moments against Buffalo and to explain the decision to stick with Joe Flacco at quarterback. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join host Matt Taylor for an in-depth discussion on the team’s offensive challenges, their playoff aspirations, and the factors preventing them from putting together a 60-minute performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, which was defined by four turnovers and a turnover on downs on offense. What went wrong for Joe Flacco and the Colts' offense? And were there any bright spots in an otherwise tough loss?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.