Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

JJ Stankevitz, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier debate if Jonathan Taylor is the Colts' most important player and look at why running backs like him absolutely matter in today's NFL landscape. The guys then look ahead to Sunday's matchup with the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers with a preview on both sides of the ball, and JJ is joined by running back Trey Sermon for a chat ahead of Week 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts are back home this weekend, gearing up for a showdown against the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, who haven't lost a regular-season game since their matchup with the Colts in Week 15 last year. In this week’s episode of Inside Football with Rick Venturi, Rick breaks down what’s fueling Justin Fields’ mistake-free play and how the Steelers’ defense is making headlines with a historic start, allowing fewer than nine points per game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz dive into how the Colts can still win games as Anthony Richardson develops just seven starts into his NFL career. The group looks at Richardson's inconsistencies and explains how a strong run game plus a handful of deep shot plays can be enough on offense, while also breaking down how the Colts' run defense turned things around in Week 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live is back after the week three win over the Chicago Bears. Head coach Shane Steichen discusses the team's defensive performance and big plays on offense. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt Taylor to analyze both sides of the ball and discuss the necessary adjustments the Colts need to make for the upcoming matchup with the 3-0 Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 3, including how the Colts overcame an uneven afternoon by quarterback Anthony Richardson. The guys explain how Richardson still impacted Sunday's game despite missing some throws, and look at how the Colts' defense stopped the run and took the ball away to power Sunday's victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz & Amanda Foster look at the impact wide receiver Josh Downs could make when he makes his 2024 season debut on Sunday against the Chicago Bears and how his return can help quarterback Anthony Richardson. The scribes also run down the injury report with updates on Julian Blackmon, Laiatu Latu, Michael Pittman Jr. and – on the opposing sideline – Keenan Allen, and also run through their conversations about Richardson and the run defense from the locker room this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier preview the Colts' home game against the Bears in a segment called "In or Out," discussing popular opinions about the Colts. Matt is also joined by former Colts linebacker Björn Werner, who now serves as the official Colts Ambassador in Germany and Austria. A prominent NFL broadcaster in Europe and co-host of the "Bromance Podcast," Werner will be on the call for the Colts-Bears game for RTL, marking the first time their full broadcast crew is live from the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indianapolis Colts are in a critical position at 0-2 as they prepare for a pivotal week three matchup against the Chicago Bears. This game could be a turning point for Indy and Rick gives his insight on the key moves that could reshape the Colts' season. Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns to analyze how the Colts can rattle rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and discuss strategies for moving the ball against one of the league’s top defenses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz go through the biggest things the Colts need to clean up after their 0-2 start, including the team's run defense and issues sustaining drives on offense. The gang also looks at what Josh Downs' potential return would mean for the Colts' offense as well as some early-season bright spots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns to recap the week two loss to the Colts in Green Bay. Colts head coach Shane Steichen breaks down what happened with the rushing defense, and examines where the offense must improve to stay on the field longer. Also, Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt Taylor to discuss Anthony Richardson’s play through two games and they debate how concerning the Colts’ early season injuries are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks are back to dive into why the Colts lost, 16-10, to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. How was Green Bay able to run the ball so effectively early in the game, and why wasn't the Colts' offense able to capitalize after the defense settled into Sunday's game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster run through Friday’s injury report and look at the odds DeForest Buckner plays Sunday in Green Bay. The scribes also discuss Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and the Colts’ run defense heading into Week 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier preview the first road test of the season as the Colts travel to Green Bay on Sunday. On a segment called "What If," they look at the results from last week and make corrections heading into this week. Lastly, Matt Taylor is joined by Ashton Dulin to chat about hauling in a deep touchdown in his first game back on the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts lost a thrilling game to the Houston Texans in week one, but Inside Football with Rick Venturi is here to provide insight on how the Colts can respond in Green Bay in week two, even on the road. Rick joins host Matt Taylor to explain how the Colts can attack backup quarterback Malik Willis and what Indy needs to do to dominate in the trenches against the Packers defense, which allowed over 400 yards to the Eagles in the opening weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz digest what the Colts did well in their season-opening loss to the Houston Texans, including a dive into how Anthony Richardson's explosive playmaking ability impacts the entire offense. The crew then looks at some areas of the team that need to improve starting with Week 2's matchup against the Green Bay Packers, and Larra sits down with Alec Pierce after the wide receiver's remarkable 2024 debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns in 2024 with head coach Shane Steichen joining host Matt Taylor to discuss what went wrong in the tough loss to the Texans in week one. Former Colts coach Rick Venturi and former Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz share their thoughts on the game after watching the tape and discuss "the good, the bad, and the ugly" from the week one loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' season-opening loss to the Houston Texans with a look at how Anthony Richardson's playmaking ability keeps the team in every game, but also what the offense needs to improve on after Week 1. The guys also examine what went wrong for the Colts' run defense and how those issues played a key part in Sunday's loss to Houston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster break down the Colts’ final injury report of Week 1, from who will replace Josh Downs to the shot Matt Gay has to play vs. Houston. The scribes also run through the most interesting conversations they had in the locker room leading up to Sunday’s opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks, and Casey Vallier preview the season opener against the Texans coming up on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. They discuss areas where the Colts need to show improvement compared to week 18 last season in a segment called "By How Much." Matt speaks with safety Julian Blackmon about his eagerness to return to the field after being unable to finish last season due to a shoulder injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The regular season is finally here, and Inside Football with Rick Venturi gives you the blueprints for a Colts win over the Texans in week one. Rick joins host Matt Taylor to detail how the Colts can win up front and run the ball on Houston’s defense, and how the Colts’ defense can slow down CJ Stroud and his bevy of weapons in the passing game. And finally, Venturi lists the seven things the Colts must do to win the game and take an early lead in the AFC South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz preview every aspect of the Colts heading into the 2024 season, from expectations for Anthony Richardson to what this team will have to do to win the AFC South. The gang also looks at important under-the-radar role players and what the Colts can expect from Laiatu Latu as a rookie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at the last few roster moves the Colts made after setting their 53-man roster, including on the practice squad. The scribes also dive into the Colts naming eight players as team captains and what their lasting impressions of the 2024 preseason will be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at the last few roster moves the Colts made after setting their 53-man roster, including on the practice squad. The scribes also dive into the Colts naming eight players as team captains and what their lasting impressions of the 2024 preseason will be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back! Rick joins host Matt Taylor to analyze the initial 53-man roster and discuss the biggest strengths on both sides of the ball heading into week one. Rick also recaps the preseason discussing Anthony Richardson’s growth heading into his second year, his confidence in Nick Cross and Julian Blackmon at safety, and why he believes the defensive line has the potential to be elite this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz react to the Colts releasing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, from surprise cuts to roster machinations with Sam Ehlinger, Samson Ebukam and Jelani Woods. Then, JJ welcomes Chase Daniel to the pod for a breakdown of why the longtime NFL quarterback is so excited about what Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and the Colts' offense can be in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts running back Albert Bentley joins Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks for the final installment of Colts Reunion in 2024. Bentley wore the Colts’ blue from 1985-1991 and wore many hats on offense and on special teams. Bentley recounts winning a National Championship at Miami, playing in the USFL and joining the Colts shortly after the team moved to Indianapolis. Bentley also breaks down why he was such a versatile player and how he was able to succeed at so many parts of the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 27-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in their preseason finale, which featured some good and bad things from quarterback Anthony Richardson – but also an over-arching encouraging thing about the Colts' QB1. The guys also look at what they saw from Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and Laiatu Latu in the Colts' final tune-up before Sept. 8's season opener against the Houston Texans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns in week three of the preseason as the Colts gear up to finish exhibition play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rick and Matt Taylor discuss the development of depth players in the preseason game against the Cardinals, Anthony Richardson’s strengths, the required offensive pace for success, and the impact of Jelani Woods’ injury on the tight end depth going into September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz recap Tuesday's joint practice with the Bengals and zoom out on Anthony Richardson's impressive preseason so far. The crew then looks ahead to Thursday night's preseason finale in Cincinnati before Larra is joined by Kay Adams for a national perspective on where the Colts sit two and a half weeks before the regular season starts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the next episode of the Colts Reunion Podcast, Matt Taylor and Bills Brooks are excited to welcome former Colts offensive lineman Ryan Diem. Diem joined the Colts in 2001 after four years at Northern Illinois University. Drafted in the fourth round by Indianapolis, he quickly became a key player in blocking for Edgerrin James and protecting Peyton Manning. Throughout his entire 11-year NFL career with the Colts, he appeared in 173 regular season and playoff games. Diem shares insights into his early days with the Colts, his experience playing with numerous great teammates, and reflects on the Colts’ sustained success in the 2000s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer JJ Stankevitz and Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' 21-13 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, which featured some impressive play from the quarterbacks and running backs. The guys also check in on the Colts' three rookie offensive linemen and break down another standout game from Adetomiwa Adebawore. Finally the crew looks at what they saw from two starters who did play, cornerback JuJu Brents and safety Nick Cross.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts linebacker Gary Brackett joins Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks on episode three of Colts Reunion. A walk-on in college at Rutgers and an undrafted free agent in the NFL, Brackett found success the old-fashioned way – by earning it every step of the way Brackett played all nine of his NFL seasons with the Colts and ranks fourth all-time in career tackles in team history. Brackett recounts his long odds of getting a scholarship in college, breaking into the Colts' starting lineup on defense, the team's success in the 2000s and what makes him such a good businessman following football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster recap an impressive two days of joint practices for Anthony Richardson and the Colts' offense, and look at what made for such a strong end to training camp for the 2023 No. 4 overall pick. The scribes also dive into a rebound day for the secondary, what's made Laiatu Latu's training camp so special and what we should watch for on Saturday night when the Colts kick off against the Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor joins Rick following the first session of joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals. The guys recap the first preseason game against the Broncos and discuss which players jumped off the tape and break down the areas that need to be cleaned up going into Saturday’s second preseason game versus Arizona. The fellas reveal which Colts players stood out in practice on Wednesday against another live NFL squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz download the biggest things we learned from last weekend's preseason opener and look forward to what we'll learn from two joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals this week at Grand Park. Then JJ sits down with Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for some perspective on Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen and where the Colts' offense can be better in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener, which was highlighted by Anthony Richardson's return to play for the first time since last October and Laiatu Latu translating his impressive showing during training camp to the field for his NFL preseason debut. Bill also breaks down Adonai Mitchell's transition to the slot, and the guys look at what the NFL's new dynamic kickoff looked like on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look ahead to what they hope to see from the Colts' starters, including Anthony Richardson, in Sunday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The scribes also look at how the Colts will replace Josh Downs for however long he's out with ankle injury, and highlight a few players they're interested in seeing on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back at training camp. Rick joins Matt Taylor to share his early impressions of the Colts during camp so far including his thoughts on Anthony Richardson's progress and comfort in the offense, the potential for the offense to be more dynamic this season, and his confidence in the offensive line and the depth in the trenches. Venturi discusses the areas that need improvement on the defensive side of the ball and shares his thoughts on the young cornerback group and personnel he prefers at safety as the Colts prepare for football season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz look at a few camp standouts so far and dive into what we’ve seen from the collection of skill position talent on offense. The gang also looks at the potential of the Colts’ run game, and Larra sits down with NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe for a national perspective on Indy and the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts wide receiver Austin Collie joins Jeffrey Gorman and Bill Brooks on this episode of Colts Reunion. Collie discusses his time with the Colts and being thrusted into the offense with Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Peyton Manning early in his career. Collie also sheds light on his special bond and friendship with head coach Shane Steichen, and what it was like for him to deal with injuries early in his career that derailed his longevity as a professional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at how the Colts are handling the fallout of Samson Ebukam's Achilles' injury and what's next for Laiatu Latu, Tyquan Lewis and others at defensive end. The crew gives their observations on Alec Pierce, Julian Blackmon and some other camp standouts, and looks at how Jelani Woods is competing in a crowded tight end room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz chat through their observations from the Colts' first padded training camp practice and look at a few standout players, highlighted by Laiatu Latu. The gang looks at the impact of Samson Ebukam's Achilles' injury and dives into what Anthony Richardson has done during camp, too. Then, JJ is joined by wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to talk Richardson, AD Mitchell and the most badass player he's encountered in his NFL career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final edition of The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Colts, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor recap the Colts’ first training camp practice and examine how Anthony Richardson looked in his first throwing session of the summer. The guys also preview what’s on tap this weekend with a pair of workouts on Saturday and Sunday, and hear from Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, the unquestioned leader on defense who is going into his 7th season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster kick off the Two-Minute Drill podcast with news, notes and observations from Day 1 of Colts training camp, starting with a strong first practice for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The crew also downloads what they learned from GM Chris Ballard's press conference on Wednesday and looks at why the good vibes around Colts camp feel a little bit different this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz look ahead to what to expect from Anthony Richardson and the Colts offense when training camp starts this week. What would a successful camp for the Colts' quarterback be? Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice then joins the pod to offer his insight & enthusiasm for Richardson and the Colts' offense in 2024. The crew also chats through their biggest position battles and under-appreciated players to watch in Westfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s installment of The Last Word, Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor preview the start of Colts’ training camp next week by taking a deep dive into the linebackers and the secondary. The guys break down Zaire Franklin and EJ Speed’s potential together in the middle of the defense, and how the youth in the secondary will shake out at cornerback and safety. And finally, the guys welcome in former Colts tight end Dallas Clark who will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor this fall. Clark discusses his time in Indianapolis in the 2000s and what it means to be the first tight end to be inducted into the Ring of Honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Official Colts Podcast is back! Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz look ahead to the biggest storylines to follow on defense and special teams when training camp starts next week. Larra chats with D-line guru Eddy McGilvra, who's spent time training Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye, about what to expect from the Colts' front in 2024. And the gang chats through maybe the Colts' biggest unknown – kickoffs – heading into training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor continue their offseason position group burning question series on The Last Word. They discuss whether Jonathan Taylor is ready for a standout year in the backfield alongside Anthony Richardson, the depth behind Taylor going into training camp, and consider how many running backs the Colts can keep to start the regular season. Lastly, the guys are chat with running back Evan Hull, who describes his happiness at being healthy this summer after a knee injury kept him out for most of his rookie season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second-year running back Evan Hull chats with Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor about his return to the field after a challenging rookie season tearing his meniscus in week one last year. Hull talks about his rehab journey, learning from Jonathan Taylor, his relationship with quarterback Anthony Richardson, and his ability to be a pass-catching weapon out of the backfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Colts Reunion Podcast returns as Matt Taylor and Colts’ Ring of Honor member Bill Brooks talk with former Colts’ tight end Ken Dilger. Dilger played for the Colts for seven seasons and was instrumental to the Colts’ popularity and success in the late 90s and early 2000s. Dilger discusses joining his “hometown team” as a native of southern Indiana and what his early days in Indianapolis were like. Dilger also remembers what it was like to play with a young Peyton Manning and how the Colts transformed the city of Indianapolis into a “football town.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.