Indianapolis Colts Official Podcast

JJ Stankevitz is joined by former Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation about how coaching high school football led to him falling in love with football again, and why the end of his career was so heartbreaking. JJ and Shaq also discuss the current Colts' defense, Jonathan Taylor and more in their conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live this week breaks down the Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seahawks in Philip Rivers’ first start in five years. Colts head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss the heartbreaking road loss to Seattle (5:49). Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz later join Matt to analyze the game film on Tale of the Tape as they recap the key moments from the game (21:52). The guys dive into '3 & 3', highlighting the top three areas holding the team back and the three areas that need the most attention over the final 3 games of the regular season (32:06), and answer fan questions from the Mailbag (49:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down Philip Rivers’ first NFL game in five years, highlighting the 44-year-old’s touchdown pass to Josh Downs and his overall command of the offense (1:30), along with an impressive performance from the offensive line (4:00).  The duo then discuss the Colts defense holding the Seahawks without a touchdown on Sunday (8:18) before diving into why Indianapolis ultimately fell short at Lumen Field (11:05). They wrap up with a shoutout to kicker Blake Grupe for his historic day (13:30) and close out the podcast by previewing the final three weeks of the regular season (16:48).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster and Casey Vallier go over Friday's injury report, discussing what the absences of DeForest Buckner, Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward Sr. could mean for this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Then, they dive into Philip Rivers' return to the Colts, outlining what things might look like if the 44-year-old does get the start on Sunday and how the Colts will need to approach playing in a tough, high-stakes road game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys open this week's episode with a discussion about the Colts signing Philip Rivers and how limited on the team's options were at quarterback (0:51). They break down the path that led Indianapolis to this point and why the move ultimately makes sense (2:56). Jack shares often he has stayed in touch with Philip over the years (7:54) and they highlight the cerebral nature of Rivers' game—his greatest distinguising trait throughout his career (10:40). Finally, the conversation turns to the Hall of Fame. Every player hopes to be in the running one day, and with Rivers potentially becoming active again, he may be restarting his five-year eligibility clock, but as they note, that's simply who Philip is; he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep that passion and love for the game of football alive (26:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi break down the latest on the Colts. They open with the current state of the quarterback situation (3:57) before getting into the reasoning behind why Philip Rivers is an option for the team right now (9:26). Venturi evaluates the Seahawks as a whole and discusses the challenge of playing in Seattle with the impact of the 12th man (15:03). Next, Rick outlines his defensive blueprint for the Colts to slow down Seattle's high-powered offense (26:36) and follows with his offensive blueprint for how the Colts can move the ball against the league's No. 2 ranked defense (35:00). Lastly, Venturi closes with his final instructions for the team to get a pivotal road win over the Seahawks (42:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down Tuesday's massive news that the Colts officially signed 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad (1:55). JJ runs through what we know and don't know about Rivers, Riley Leonard and the Colts' plans at quarterback (3:10), then Bill lends his perspective as a former player on if Rivers could be ready to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks if need be (6:48). JJ and Bill also discuss Rivers' relationship with Leonard and head coach Shane Steichen (14:57), and get into how Rivers could support Leonard as the Colts aim to turn their season around over the final four weeks of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live this week discusses the Colts’ tough 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the bigger story is the heartbreaking injury to starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon. Head coach Shane Steichen chats with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to reflect on the devastating impact of Jones' injury, both on him as a player and as a person (5:25). Later, Taylor is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz as they recap the game film on their "Tale of the Tape," focusing on both the loss to the Jaguars and the emotional toll of Jones' injury (19:03). The guys dive into potential "Monday Makeovers" for a team still sitting at 8-5 with 4 games remaining in the regular season (29:22) and Matt, Rick and Joe answer questions from the fans in the Mailbag segment (44:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier & Bill Brooks open the pod by reacting to Daniel Jones' Achilles' injury with what we know now on Sunday night (0:40). Casey and Bill then look at a few other reasons why the Colts lost, 36-19, to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday (6:00) before evaluating how Riley Leonard looked over his first three meaningful quarters in the NFL (12:50). Finally, the guys look at what's still ahead for the 8-5 Colts with four games left in the season (17:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.