Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

The Last Word returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Colts’ three-day minicamp and the conclusion of the offseason program. They kick things off with the offense (2:08), discussing Daniel Jones’ progress, Alec Pierce’s development and what to expect from Jonathan Taylor heading into training camp. The conversation then shifts to the defense (13:31), where Casey and Matt examine the team’s young talent and provide an update on DeForest Buckner’s injury outlook. They wrap up by exploring ways the Colts can take some of the workload off Jonathan Taylor and create a more balanced offensive attack (19:58).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larra Overton steps in for this week's podcast and sits down with Colts center Tanor Bortolini for a look at what's made Jonathan Taylor dominant for years, what the special sauce of an offensive line room is in the NFL and plenty of Wisconsin talk. 0:00 Pod Intro 0:35 OTAs & offseason progress 2:27 O-line dynamics 4:11 What makes Quenton Nelson special 7:32 Jonathan Taylor, from Wisconsin to Indy 9:55 "The Wisconsin Waterfall" 13:13 Best dips, rankedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to break down the second week of OTAs and preview next week's mandatory minicamp. The guys discuss how Daniel Jones continues to progress in the Colts offense thanks to the extensive work he's put in throughout the offseason program (5:00) and tackle some of the biggest questions facing the wide receiver and tight end groups heading into minicamp (11:20). Matt catches up with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to discuss his transition to Indianapolis and his early impressions of the Colts (18:28), then Casey and Matt wrap up the show by sharing what they'll be watching most closely during next week's three-day minicamp (26:22).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts safety Hunter Wohler to talk about overcoming the season-ending foot injury that derailed his rookie campaign in training camp. Wohler opens up about the journey back to full health, what it means to be back on the field and how being a late-round draft pick still drives him every day. The conversation wraps up with a fun discussion about Midwestern tropes and some familiar regional stereotypes.  0:00 Pod intro  0:59 Getting back on the field  1:37 What is the most challenging part of the rehab process  3:12 Whether it hit him that he had a really good camp in 2025  4:20 How being a 7th Round pick shapes who he is  7:28 How he stayed engaged with what Lou and the defense were doing while he was sidelined  9:46 He never lost a football game while playing varsity football in high school  13:18 Blind ranking midwestern tropesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to recap everything they saw during the first week of OTAs. The guys discuss what stood out from Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson during practice and media sessions (1:53), along with injury updates and the return of Justin Walley and Hunter Wohler (9:33). Casey sits down with Riley Leonard (14:48) and the show wraps up with a look at the elite company Daniel Jones joined during his impressive 10-game stretch in 2025 (25:32).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts quarterback Riley Leonard for a look into how the second-year QB is handling the opportunity ahead of him during OTAs, and where he feels he's grown the most after his rookie season. Leonard also discusses his impressions of Daniel Jones & Tyler Warren and what playing one year at Notre Dame meant to him before he and JJ draft their golf foursomes from anyone in Colts history...with Riley making a STRONG pick first overall. 0:00 Pod intro 0:26 Previewing OTAs 2:46 Inside the life of an NFL backup QB 5:54 What he learned in starting Week 18 8:00 No. 1 thing he learned about Daniel Jones 12:53 A fact about Tyler Warren that'd surprise people 14:25 What Notre Dame meant to him 16:39 Colts golf foursome draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to recap everything the guys heard during the offseason workout program. They discuss cornerback Charvarius Ward’s healthy mindset following a challenging 2025 season (1:38) and the expanded role defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau is expected to take on in his sophomore campaign (4:07). The fellas also preview the start of OTAs next week by breaking down the biggest positional battles set to heat up on both offense and defense (9:36). Lastly, Ryan Myrehn of the IMS Radio Network joins the show to preview Sunday’s 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (15:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined on this week's podcast by rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft...and the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Boettcher explains what it felt like to get drafted after his two-sport path (0:47) and what it was like facing Tyler Warren in college (6:45). JJ and Bryce then run through five questions to get to know him (7:52).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the off-season radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They started off by talking about their initial thoughts of the 2026 Colts schedule (1:43). Matt Taylor was joined by Chris Gahl, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer for Visit Indy about the Colts possibly hosting the NFL Draft (11:56). Lastly, Casey and Matt talk about what is more likely to happen – the NFL establishing a 4-team international division or the NFL playing 16 international games a year with every team playing overseas on an annual basis (31:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the Colts’ 2026 schedule. The guys begin by discussing the Colts’ trip to London to face the Washington Commanders, marking the team’s third international game in the last four seasons (:21), then dive into the Colts’ two primetime matchups — a Week 2 Sunday Night Football showdown at the Kansas City Chiefs and a Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Houston Texans (6:11). Next, Casey and Bill examine how spread out the AFC South games are compared to previous seasons (12:16), identify what they believe is the toughest stretch of the schedule during the first five weeks (14:10) and discuss where the most favorable stretch of games could come for the Colts (15:22). The episode wraps up with the guys sharing which matchup on the schedule intrigues them the most heading into the 2026 season (16:57).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for a conversation about eight members of the 2026 Colts that begins with one word to describe each. JJ and Lou also get into where defense has evolved over the last few decades, and what it takes for a playcall to go from whiteboard concept to hitting the field on Sunday. 0:00 Pod intro 1:36 CJ Allen 4:12 A.J. Haulcy 6:15 Sauce Gardner 9:33 DeForest Buckner 12:19 Laiatu Latu 14:12 Cam Bynum 16:48 Justin Walley 19:30 Shane Steichen 21:24 Defensive design & playcalling processSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The guys open with a discussion about the recent release of Kenny Moore II and what it means for the leadership in the Colts locker room and the overall look for the secondary (1:46). Later, the guys are joined by Colts second-round pick CJ Allen (14:20) to talk about his transition to the NFL and expectations for his rookie season. To close the show, Casey and Matt break down which rookies—outside of Allen—could be in line to make the biggest impact for the Colts in 2026 (24:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jack Doyle Podcast makes its return with special guest, former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly. They open the episode by discussing life after Ryan’s retirement from the NFL (0:52), looking back on his college career at Alabama (4:43), followed by reflections on being selected in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 (13:06). Ryan shares insights into his lone season with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2025 NFL season (20:34), and later, Jack and Ryan switch into analyst mode to break down the current state of the Colts offensive line (27:25). To wrap up the episode, they play a blind rankings game, debating the toughest defensive tackles Ryan faced throughout his career (37:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts kicker Blake Grupe for a look into how he successfully stepped in late during the 2025 season and didn't miss a kick, including making a franchise record 60-yarder in Seattle (1:12), Grupe discusses the Colts' upcoming kicker competition between him and fellow ex-Notre Dame kicker Spencer Shrader (7:48) and why playing multiple sports helped his journey as a pro athlete (14:25), and also why the 5-foot-7, 156 pound Grupe uses his size as motivation for how he operates as an NFL player (17:26). Finally, the guys blind rank the top five objects to kick that aren't a football (22:02).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor breaking down the team’s 2026 draft class, beginning the discussion with which rookies could make an immediate impact this season (4:03). Next, Matt sits down with Eric Moore, head coach of Center Grove High School for 24 years, to talk about Colts sixth-round pick Caden Curry and his development (13:06). To wrap things up, Casey and Matt debate whether A.J. Haulcy and CJ Allen can step in as rookie starters in their first year (34:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi breaking down the Colts' draft and roster outlook. They open the show looking at big-picture takeaways from the draft (5:16), follow by a discusson the significance of selecting eight players from the SEC or Big Ten (14:04).  Venturi evaluated whether CJ Allen is ready to step in as a Day 1 starter (17:02) and highlights how free agency additions, along with drafting A.J. Haulcy, have strengthened the safety position (25:12). Venturi shares his thoughts on what the Colts' Day 3 draft approach (32:05), before closing with an assessment of where the team stands now compared to the end of the 2025 season and identifying potential game changers on the roster (44:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts second-round linebacker CJ Allen and third-round safety A.J. Haulcy to get to know each of the team's first two selections in this year's NFL Draft. JJ discusses how each of them made it to this point in their careers, how they'll continue forward and what inspires both of them on and off the field. 0:00 Podcast intro 2:00 CJ Allen joins the pod 7:45 A.J. Haulcy joins the podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know heading into the Colts' Week 10 matchup versus the Buffalo Bills. Rick joins Matt Taylor to analyze why the offense struggles in Minnesota and how it can rebound against Buffalo's opportunistic defense, which excels at creating takeaways. Rick also gives the blueprint for success and outlines a Colts’ defensive game plan to slow down Josh Allen and a Bills offense that’s scored 30+ points in six games this season.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.

JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down a handful of game-changing plays in the Colts' 23-19 loss to the Texans, including Gardner Minshew II's incompletion to Tyler Goodson and three missed opportunities on defense. The guys also look at how Jonathan Taylor left a strong final impression, even in Saturday night's loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor sits down with Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin during the veteran minicamp to discuss where he’s grown during the offseason, mastering the Gus Bradley defense heading into his second season in the scheme, and how he’s prepared to help quarterback Anthony Richardson grow into a leader as a rookie in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for another installment of Know Your Foe, Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks are joined by Tom Curran, who is a Patriots Insider for NBC Sports Boston. Tom talks about the up-and-down play from Mac Jones, the challenge of facing this Patriots defense, and his expectations for Sunday in Foxboro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier goes one on one with Colts third round draft pick offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann out of Central Michigan shortly after he was selected by Indianapolis on day two of the 2022 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Official Colts Podcast, Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton and JJ Stankevitz recapped the victory over the Jets on Thursday Night Football and previewed the upcoming Jaguars game, who are coming off a big upset victory over the Bills. Also, the trio is joined by Rhett Lewis of the NFL Network to get a big picture look at the Colts through 9 games from a national perspective. The Official Colts Podcast is presented by WynnBET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.