One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts

After another win over an AFC opponent, how seriously should we take the Colts when it comes to their playoff capabilities? The rookie defensive unit is coming along. Jonathan Taylor is trucking people. And Carson Wentz is coming to his own as a Colt. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer react to the win and put the victory in context as they look ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts took care of business against the Jets, the running game of Jonathan Taylor and the bunch kept the Colts ahead. But do we trust this defense to hold up their end of the bargain? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have all the postgame reaction on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we starting to feel better about this Colts team, Carson Wentz and the rest after a tough loss to the high-powered Titans? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have all the reaction to the loss with some positive takeaways, and some things to think about as the trade deadline and middle of the season arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer return as the Colts have won 3 of 4 and are somehow back in the playoff picture in the AFC after a muddled week 7. How has Frank Reich helped Carson Wentz succeed lately? What comparison can we make for Michael Pittman Jr.? And what about Jonathan Taylor lately? One Percent Better react and look to week 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts destroyed the division-rival Texans on Sunday 31-3 at home, behind the arm of Carson Wentz, the return of TY Hilton, a defense that stepped up to the plate and more. Join Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer for all their analysis coming out of week 6 as they look to the 49ers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer return from Baltimore with reactions to the Colts' epic collapse at the hands of Lamar Jackson. What could Frank Reich have done better? Is Carson Wentz finally getting a hold of things? What does this say about the bigger picture? All that and more on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer return with another postgame edition of One Percent Better as they dig into the first win of the year for the Colts and the first of his tenure with the team in Carson Wentz. Is it a step in the right direction or more of the same from you Colts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts have started the season 0-3. How can they dig out of this hole, or can they at all? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring some much-needed perspective on the remainder of the Colts season and the current issues that have contributed to the winless start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Colts begin the season 0-2, Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring some perspective to the table as they discuss the first two games from Carson Wentz and his subsequent injuries and what your Colts and Frank Reich can do to get things back on track with 15 games remaining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One Percent Better crew are ready to react to the Colts' week 1 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. Did Carson Wentz look how we expected him to? What can Frank Reich do better next week and the rest of the season? What's the main takeaway here? All that and more with Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're getting closer and closer to the Colts kicking off their 2021 season. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring you one final One Percent Better with the last look at depth, injuries, QB, playoff potential and much more Colts talk as we head to week 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts roster for 2021 has been revealed! Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have all the analysis and reaction you need as they discuss the full team & the decisions behind who made the team and who didn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carson Wentz has returned for the Colts! Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have on-field observations to share. Plus which roster spots are still up for grabs with only a week until cuts? They bring some names to the table to keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer return to One Percent Better with another week of Colts camp observations. What's the latest on the starting QB "competition" between Sam Ehlinger and Jacob Eason? What's the latest on Carson Wentz, and what are the biggest areas of concern for the Colts right now? All that and more on an all new episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Sam Ehlinger really unseat Jacob Eason for the backup role? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring another week of notes to the podcast to break it all down. Plus when could Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson legitimately return? And what's to make of the defense so far in camp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As soon as Carson Wentz goes down, the Colts also lose Quenton Nelson with the SAME injury. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer return to the air to discuss the situation, the battle for the (current) starting QB job between Jacob Eason and Sam Ehlinger, their favorite standout players on both sides of the ball so far and much more.ATHLETIC DISCOUNT: theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colts QB Carson Wentz is out 5-12 weeks with a foot injury. What now? Jacob Eason? Sign a veteran? Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer react to the situation and discuss the Colts' outlook at quarterback. What do you think they should do?Read the Wentz story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer are watching Colts camp with an eye out for the One Percent Better listener. What did Carson Wentz look like on the fields in person? How is Michael Pittman Jr. looking in year two? How will the carries be split between Jonathan Taylor and Marlon Mack? One Percent Better always have you covered.Get all of our Colts camp coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colts camp is officially here and The Athletic has you covered! Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer dig into what they'll be watching as practices get underway, their biggest concerns on the roster, what success could mean for the Colts in 2021 and much more on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring you more Colts talk as they dig into their current health situation, where they currently rank in the division, and what the concern is that they aren't on the field this offseason as much as other teams in the NFL. Check out some bonus questions answered by Stephen and Zak on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What has Carson Wentz learned so far in Indianapolis, and how far does he have to go to feel ready for the season? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer discuss what they saw and heard from Carson during workouts, plus Ben Banogu avoids questions, the offense is full of them and training camp is around the corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our very own Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer got a rare look inside the Colts' draft room and got tons of insight on draft strategy and personnel of the present and future. What did they learn that they are able to share? They bring it all to the One Percent Better podcast.Get a special $1 discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colts GM Chris Ballard stops by the One Percent Better podcast for an exclusive interview on the current state of the Indianapolis Colts with resident Athletic Colts writers Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer. What has he learned so far being around Carson Wentz? What takeaways does he have from being a GM?Get all-access coverage of the Colts and every other sport at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts 2021 draft is in the books. Now it's time for The Athletic's Colts experts Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer to react. How do they feel about the high defensive picks? Where did the Colts do the best in this draft? What does this tell us about Chris Ballard's long-term plan?Catch up on all the Colts draft coverage on The Athletic at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the draft only a few days away, Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer discuss some last-minute Colts draft rumors, from trading up for Kyle Pitts, to trading back and acquiring more picks and more. What will happen in the first round and beyond? One Percent Better bring you their final thoughts before the Colts go on the clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're now about a week away from the 2021 NFL Draft. As we count down the days, Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer dig into Chris Ballard's draft strategy to determine which positions are likely to be priorities, plus Dane Brugler catches up with Zak to weigh-in on the Colts draft outlook, positions to avoid and more Colts draft preview.Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic's draft coverage at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Colts' front office transitions from free agency to the draft, Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer open up the mailbag to get your questions regarding the most burning questions, from how the running backs will split carries, what to expect with the coaching staff, Carson Wentz' floor, what will happen with Justin Houston and much more.Get the best possible deal on a new sub to The Athletic at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TY Hilton is returning in 2021. Could he have his best season in recent years? The Athletic's Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer discuss his possible impact on Carson Wentz's offense + dig into the recent line depth issues, free agency signings, holes left to fill and more.Get all-access to The Athletic FAST to cash in on our $1 per month deal at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a week of free agency gone by with very little splash from the Colts, what did Jim Irsay have to say? The Athletic's Colt writers Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer break down the audio of the presser, plus Carson Wentz meets with the media for the first time and the guys preview what could be next for the Colts in free agency.Get all access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts aren't expected to make many moves in free agency, but what about the need to keep T.Y. Hilton around long-term? How about Xavier Rhodes? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring you a little free agency primer edition of One Percent Better, plus Zak fills you in on how Carson Wentz might fit in with the Colts.Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever since the trade for Carson Wentz, Colts fans have been asking themselves things like "was this the right move?" and "what went wrong in Philadelphia?" The Athletic's Zach Berman of the Birds With Friends podcast joins Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer to shed some light from the Eagles perspective on why they gave up on Wentz, where it went wrong, and whether or not his best days are behind him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts rocked the NFL world on Thursday by trading for QB Carson Wentz. Is this the riskiest move GM Chris Ballard has made so far? What's the floor and ceiling for Wentz in Indianapolis? Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer bring you immediate reaction to the trade news on an emergency One Percent Better.Get all-access coverage on The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the possibility of Matt Stafford becoming a Colt? Will Nick Sirianni have success as a head coach? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer return to One Percent Better to discuss these questions and more offseason Colts headlines as the rumor mill keeps on churning.Get full access to The Athletic for only $3.99 at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer react to Philip Rivers' decision to retire and look ahead to what the QB position might look like for the Colts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One Percent Better guys got a chance to catch up with Colts GM Chris Ballard for over an hour this week. Now Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring you all the highlights of where this Colts team is going, the future of Philip Rivers, the draft and more straight from the GM to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts 2020 season ends in Buffalo at the hands of Josh Allen. Has this team reached its peak with Philip Rivers, or should they run it back next season? The Athletic's Colt beat writers Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer bring their initial reactions to the loss and the end of the road for this version of the Colts.Stay tuned to The Athletic for all your Colts offseason coverage - theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's playoff time! What can we expect against the Bills? A blowout? A close game? An upset? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer go through all the nuances of the matchup and the Colts' path to a win on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts are in the playoffs! So how far can they go with Philip Rivers at the helm? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer look ahead to the postseason and review the final game of the regular season as One Percent Better marches on into 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that, the Colts no longer control their own playoff destiny. Thanks to some second-half blunders and questionable calls, the Colts now must hope the football gods smile on them in week 17 for the postseason to be guaranteed. Join Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer for their reaction to the loss as they look ahead to the Jaguars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After another Colts win, what needs to happen for clinching the playoffs, and more importantly, success in the playoffs? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer dig into the win over the Texans and look ahead to Pittsburgh as the Colts make a final push for the postseason.Sign up for The Athletic and get 2-for-1 at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts dominated when they needed to most, en route to a 44-27 victory over the Colts. Join The Athletic's Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer as they fill you in on just how big this win was for the Colts' playoff chances, plus reviewing Philip Rivers' performance, TY Hilton, Kenny Moore's insane interception, the rest of the defense and more on One Percent Better.Get access to The Athletic with our exclusive discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the Colts win this weekend in Las Vegas against the Raiders, what would that do for their playoff chances? The Athletic's Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer preview the game thru the lens of a potential playoff berth, plus a deep look at the matchup between the Raiders defense and the Colts offense, predictions and more.Take advantage of our latest deal by subscribing 2 for 1 at theathletic.com/onepercentbette Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts move to 8-4 after a win over the division rival Texans. But why aren't we happier about the result? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer break down the good and bad from the victory and look ahead to the Colts' remaining schedule on this postgame edition of One Percent Better.Cash in on our exclusive discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts have been riddled by COVID concerns and some injuries as of late. Could reinforcements be ready to make a playoff push? With the Texans up next, Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer preview the biggest aspects of the game for the Colts, what we can expect in terms of personnel returning, predictions and more on One Percent Better.Cash in on a subscription to The Athletic with our exclusive discount at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a hugely disappointing lopsided loss to the Titans, did the Colts miss their chance to control their playoff fate & possibly the division? The Athletic's Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer review the 45-26 loss to Tennessee through the lens of the defense, Philip Rivers, Frank Reich and more on One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Colts taking control of the division, can they maintain it after hosting the Titans on Sunday? Is this their biggest test yet? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer look ahead to the matchup, analyze the running game & more ahead of week 12.Take advantage of The Athletic's Black Friday deal at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many fans and even the media didn't give the Colts a chance against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, especially in OT, but the Colts defense stepped up to the challenge to squeeze out a 34-31 win over Green Bay. How big was this for a Colts team with big aspirations? The Athletic's Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer recap the big week 11 win.Cash in on The Athletic's Black Friday deal at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zak Keefer called Sunday's game against the Packers his most anticipated of the season. What would a win against Green Bay do for this Colts team down the stretch? Zak joins Stephen Holder for one final discussion before Packers-Colts with emphasis on the defense, special teams, and an offense needing to stay locked in.Get access to The Athletic for a buck over here - theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Colts coming off their "mini bye" and headed down the final stretch of the season, Zak Keefer and Stephen Holder take some time to answer YOUR questions about this team, from how the running game can improve to the chances of keeping Grover Stewart, the biggest surprises and disappointments so far and much more on a special mailbag edition of One Percent Better.Get access to the Athletic for just $1 at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a huge second half in Nashville, the Colts take control of the AFC South with a big win over the Titans. Can they maintain their trajectory as the season progresses into the playoffs? The Athletic's Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer break down the win with focus on Michael Pittman Jr's performance, Philip Rivers, the defensive dominance & much more on One Percent Better.Remember to cash in your $1 and become a member of The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/onepercentbetter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.