Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with a breakdown of the Colts’ Week 8 win over the Titans and how Indianapolis has made “taking care of business” a weekly routine (3:10). Rick sits down with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss his deep respect for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and his coaching staff in Pittsburgh (16:30). Venturi provides his defensive blueprint for containing future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers and an explosive offense led by DK Metcalf (24:17). Finally, Rick breaks down how the Colts’ offense can keep its momentum rolling against the NFL’s statistically worst passing defense (35:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts team writer & PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by center Tanor Bortolini (4:08) for a conversation about how the second-year player's season is going so far, and what he's picked up from O-line coach Tony Sparano Jr. and left guard Quenton Nelson in his NFL career. JJ and Tanor also talk about blocking for Jonathan Taylor (8:47), what it was like to grow up in Wisconsin and play for the Badgers (11:48) and also how he put on 30 pounds in high school so he could get recruited (15:40). JJ then opens up the Colts Show mailbag (20:15) for a listener question about the level of competition the Colts will face in the second half of 2025, and JJ also dives into something he's been thinking about with the Colts' offense this season (26:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns to break down the Colts’ seventh win in their first eight games — a 38-14 victory over the Titans. Head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to recap the win and discuss the team’s 7-1 start to the season. Steichen highlights the chemistry between Jonathan Taylor and the offensive line, emphasizing how their timing and trust are creating big plays in the run game (8:28). Matt is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz inside Lucas Oil Stadium to review the game film from the AFC South victory (22:09). The guys wrap up the show with a fun Halloween-themed segment, handing out candy to the Colts’ top performers who’ve powered the team's start (33:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to go over everything that went into the Colts’ 38-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, dominated by Jonathan Taylor’s second consecutive three-touchdown game. The duo examine just how strong the Colts offense is (2:20) and how productive Taylor continues to be (6:15), as well as Daniel Jones’ steadiness in the pocket (11:28). They also highlight Michael Pittman Jr.’s big day (13:25) and some impressive plays by the defense to secure the win (18:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster is joined by Casey Vallier to break down what to expect in the Colts' Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans, taking a look at both teams' injury reports. The two also discuss how the Colts are maintaining the right mentality every week as they hold the best record in the NFL and explain just how important the offensive line has been to the team's success through the first seven weeks of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts running backs coach DeAndre Smith for an inside look at why Jonathan Taylor is having such a remarkable 2025 season. Smith explains why Taylor being healthy is the starting point here (3:01) and how he's challenged Taylor to improve as a complete running back (12:20). The guys also discuss the impact veteran Ameer Abdullah has made since joining the Colts (16:32) before Smith explains what he saw in a young Shane Steichen when they were together at UNLV 15 years ago (19:36). Finally, Smith shares stories from his time playing professional football in the south of France in the 1990s (23:09) and looks ahead to returning to Europe for the Colts' Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. JJ also opens The Colts Show Mailbag (28:37) for a question about the upcoming trade deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with an in-depth breakdown of the Colts' Week 7 victory over the Chargers and highlighting how the offense has stepped up to support the defense in recent games. (2:33) Rick joins Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss why the 1-6 Tennessee Titans still pose a threat for the Colts despite their record, especially under interim head coach Mike McCoy.(16:13) Venturi also provides his defensive blueprint for slowing down a struggling Titans offense led by rookie quarterback Cam Ward and a group of first-year receivers (21:30), and breaks down how the Colts’ offense can continue scoring against a Tennessee defense that's been vulnerable against the run and allowing a high completion percentage to opposing quarterbacks. (28:56)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Doyle and Matt Taylor are back this week to break down the 6-1 Colts, who continue to lead the AFC South heading into Week 8. The guys start by recapping the teams' professional, all-business win over the Chargers and debate if this qualifies as the Colts' signature win in the eyes of the national stage. (3:03) Next, they dive into the small details fueling one of the league's best top offenses this season (6:28) and how Shane Steichen has evolved as a play caller and a game manager in Year 3. (15:58) Lastly, Jack and Matt debate the Colts' MVP so far: Daniel Jones or Jonathan Taylor (17:35) and with the trade deadline approaching, ask: Should the Colts raise expectations and consider making a bold move? (22:53)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns to recap the team's sixth win in their first seven games—a 38-24 victory over the Chargers. Head coach Shane Steichen chats with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to break down the win and discuss how the offense continues to thrive with Daniel Jones at quarterback. Steichen also highlights the team’s professionalism and preparation as key factors in their strong start to the season. (6:39) Taylor is also joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz to analyze the game film from Los Angeles. (21:07) And the crew delivers “progress reports," evaluating the offense's execution, the inconsistency of the pass rush and the state of the secondary with nine regular-season games remaining. (31:49)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts’ 38-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, starting with Jonathan Taylor’s third three-touchdown performance of the season. Then they dive into how Daniel Jones is leading such an efficient and versatile offense, how the Colts’ defense hung in to find a way to make big plays to help win the game and two big plays by Grover Stewart and Ameer Abdullah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Colts.com writer & stadium PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by safety Nick Cross for a conversation about how he’s become the standout player he is in 2025. It starts with Cross studying pro athletes and how they prepare as kids, then gets into how he’s grown from a rocky start to his career and how Lou Anarumo has helped take his game to another level. Nick also shares a wholesome story from his wild high school recruiting process and explains why he watches Bob Sanders' tape before every season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns with an in-depth analysis of the Colts’ impressive 5-1 start to the season, including their latest victory over the Arizona Cardinals and breaking down the critical moments that defined the game. Rick sits down with Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss how the Colts' offense came through in the clutch during the fourth quarter and how the defense stepped up with a key stop—despite missing several key players. Lastly, Rick shares his blueprints for both sides of the ball as the Colts prepare to face Justin Herbert, Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Doyle and Matt Taylor return this week with their breakdown of the 5-1 Colts after edging out the Arizona Cardinals. The fellas also discuss how the Colts executed to perfection in crunch time on offense and how Jack would have handled last-minute pre-game injury news of his teammates and the guys give their thoughts on the team's level of urgency to sign a backup quarterback following Anthony Richardson's scary injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live is back following the Colts' gutsy 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals, improving their record to 5-1 on the season. Head coach Shane Steichen joins the voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, to break down how the team delivered in the clutch during the fourth quarter and shares why grinding out a close win is valuable in a league of parity. Taylor is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz to dive deeper into the game, discussing quarterback Daniel Jones’ fourth-quarter heroics, Jonathan Taylor's red-hot start to the season and whether the defense needs adjustments after a close call in Week 6.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks discuss how the Colts beat the Arizona Cardinals in a tense, hard-fought 31-27 victory to improve to 5-1. They analyze Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor’s impressive days and the continued efficiency of the Colts’ offense, as well as how the defense battled through injuries to embody the “next man up” mentality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts.com writer Amanda Foster is joined by JJ Stankevitz to take a look at the Colts' Week 6 injury report, breaking down what the return of Alec Pierce and the absence of Kenny Moore II mean for the Colts. The two writers also look at how the Colts match up against a strong Cardinals defense, Kyler Murray's status for Sunday's game, the arrivals of linebacker Germaine Pratt and kicker Michael Badgley and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for behind-the-scenes insight into why quarterback Daniel Jones has had success right from the start of the 2025 season, and how the Colts' coaching staff has been able to use rookie tight end Tyler Warren in so many versatile ways. Cooter also explains what he thinks makes Shane Steichen a good head coach, and has a story about learning a hard lesson from Peyton Manning when he was just getting his start as a young coach in the NFL. JJ then opens the Colts Show Mailbag for a listener question about holding penalties and looks ahead to the Colts' Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with a breakdown of the Colts' 4-1 start to the season and a preview of their Week 6 matchup against the 2-3 Arizona Cardinals. Rick joins the voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, to examine Daniel Jones' efficient play and highlights what challenges lie ahead against a Cardinals defense that’s more dangerous than their record suggests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Taylor and Jack Doyle are back with their thoughts and analysis of the Colts' Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and why it's so hard to win by 34 points in today's NFL. The guys also chat through what's real and sustainable from the Colts' strong start to the 2025 season, and then Jack sits down with former teammate and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. for a special player-to-player conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.