Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Instant Reaction returns with Casey Vallier and Colts Ring of Honor Wide Receiver Bill Brooks react to Adam Vinatieri being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They started off by talking about the resume of Vinny ultimately leading into the induction into Canton. (4:20) They guys discussed how impressive his almost 2 careers were with 10 years in New England and 14 years in Indianapolis (11:48) Lastly, Casey and Bill talked about how Reggie Wayne was left out of the Hall of Fame for the 7th straight season (12:32).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz sits down with Colts offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. to break down offensive line play and coaching at the NFL level. Sparano starts by explaining common misconceptions of fans and media about evaluating offensive line play (0:44), then shares what it's like coaching All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and what makes him special (6:08). The conversation then dives into Sparano's coaching style and philosophy (16:01) before closing with a personal reflection on the lasting impact his late father, Tony Sparano Sr., and the importance of balancing coaching with fatherhood (27:55).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, who open with a fast-pacedNo Huddle Offense, as the guys hit on several Colts offseason storylines in rapid-fire fashion (1:53). Former Colts offensive lineman and current Colts Radio Analyst Joe Reitz joins the show to put a bow on the 2025 season, break down the team’s pending free agents, and share what he’s learned from watching the NFL playoffs (12:03). To wrap things up, Matt delivers his 'Taylor’s Tidbits' with a special focus on Super Bowl LX (34:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Colts tight end Jack Doyle is back for a special podcast episode with longtime Colts left tackle stalwart Anthony Castonzo. The two teammates catch up on how AC got into football (0:55) and reflect on some of their favorite memories together (5:00). Jack and AC then chat about what retirement is like (12:40) before getting into the current state of the Colts to close out the podcast (21:34).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Charles Arbuckle, who called several Colts games on the radio with Matt Taylor this season, to break down a position-by-position roadmap for the Colts' 2026 offseason. The guys start with a look back at the 2025 season (1:18) before looking at Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard and the QBs (5:22). JJ and Charles dig into the Colts' run game (14:49) and how Tyler Warren impacted the Colts' offense, including Josh Downs (19:21). They then look at the dilemma facing the Colts with Alec Pierce (25:39) and questions about the right side of the offensive line (28:19) before taking a look at the Colts' defense and special teams for the rest of the podcast (31:43).See 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 show kicks off with reaction to the news that the NFL Scouting Combine will stay in Indianapolis through 2028 (5:21). Later, Spotrac Managing Editor Mike Ginnitti to break down the Colts' free agent outlook, including the futures of Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce and Nick Cross, along with a look at the team's currently salary cap situation (12:51). The show wraps up with Matt's ‘Taylor's Tidbits’ as he previews Championship weekend in the NFL (29:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Hall of Fame Colts running back Edgerrin James for a conversation that begins with the Miami-Indiana national championship game and the growth of football in the Hoosier State (0:30). Edge also gives his perspective on what he's seen from Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson as Colts Owners (5:51) and his view of Jonathan Taylor, Daniel Jones and the 2025 Colts (9:34). Finally, Edge gets into why he's begun exploring getting into the football media space, including an appearance on FOX NFL Sunday this year (18:20).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 begin by talking about the announcement on Friday that the Colts will host their final Training Camp at Grand Park in 2026 and will move to their practice facility and the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center starting in 2027 (1:07). Also, they talked about Tyler Warren being named to the Pro Bowl (5:46). They are joined by Max Chadwick, Football Analyst for Pro Football Focus, to talk about Daniel Jones as he hits free agency, the upcoming divisional round of the NFL playoffs and the matchup between Indiana and Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday Night (9:00). Lastly, Matt gives his ‘Taylor’s Tidbits’ heading into this weekend of football! (23:00)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jack Doyle Podcast kicks off the offseason with Matt Taylor and Jack Doyle. Matt opens the show by asking Jack about the difficulty of locker clean-out day following the final game of the season (2:33). The conversation shifts to Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s message to fans and media, emphasizing the heightened sense of urgency moving forward (6:30) and Matt and Jack break down the key areas general manager Chris Ballard addressed with the media as the Colts head into the offseason and look ahead to 2026-2027 (17:50). To close the show, Jack gives his overall grade for a defense that was heavily impacted by injuries throughout the season (22:48), before wrapping up with the latest edition of “You Don’t Know Jack!” (41:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Reporter Larra Overton to dive into a season recap. They begin by breaking down the Colts' struggles to win close games (2:00) and examine whether the team's 8-2 start through the first 10 games is something the Colts can realistically replicate (12:55). Later the duo discusses Daniel Jones' play before his injury, in context of the team's decision to sign Philip Rivers (28:00) before closing with a big-picture conversation about whether it makes sense to run it back with Jones and head coach Shane Steichen in 2026 (35:27).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, makes its return with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The duo opens the show with key takeaways from Chris Ballard's end-of-season press conference (3:15), followed by a discussion on the reported mutual interest between the Colts and Daniel Jones and a return in 2026 (6:00). Casey and Matt breakdown what a younger, faster Colts defense could potentially look like after Ballard's comments on the future of the defense (11:00), and to wrap up, preview a busy Wild Card Weekend, highlighting the Packers-Bears and Bills-Jaguars matchups in Taylor’s Tidbits (21:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue, who wrote an in-depth feature story on Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon in December, joins JJ Stankevitz for a deep dive into Irsay-Gordon's ownership style (1:10) and how she is molding the Colts to be a different NFL franchise (12:40). Rodrigue explains her reaction to Irsay-Gordon's decision to retain general manager Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen (18:09) and what the future holds for the Colts under Irsay-Gordon's leadership (24:04).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live returns to put a bow on the Colts' 2025 season, which concluded with an 8-9 record. Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon discusses the return of general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen, and shares a message to fans on how the season ended (5:05). Matt Taylor is joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz as they lay out the Colts' New Year's resolutions heading into the 2026 season (20:40), before wrapping up the show by answering your fan questions in the Mailbag segment (45:58).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to discuss the results of Week 18 and the conclusion of the Colts’ 2025 season. They begin by looking at rookie quarterback Riley Leonard’s impressive performance in his first career start (1:52) and Alec Pierce surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in a season in his career, as well as how valuable Pierce is to the Colts offense (7:40). Then, the guys take a broader look at how the season played out despite injuries to key players (13:37), and what the future looks like for the Colts (19:46).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Special Edition of the Jack Doyle Podcast** Philip Rivers joins his former teammate Jack Doyle for a special edition of the Jack Doyle Podcast. Philip opens the show by explaining what motivated him to return to the game (0:51) and discusses how his familiarity with the playbook helped make the transition back much easier (7:36). Philip compares his first start back in Seattle to his very first NFL start, reflecting on the similarities and differences between the two moments (10:43). From there, the conversation shifts from reflection to X's and O's, as the guys break down their favorite routes and concepts in the offense (16:30). To wrap things up, Philip is asked if he thinks he could take Mo Alie-Cox in a game of hoops (22:50) and shares his appreciation on behalf of football fans everywhere for coming back and for the way he’s consistently carried himself throughout his career (24:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys open this week’s episode by recapping how Christmas went at the Jack Doyle household (1:20) and discuss how deflating it was to watch the Texans knock off the Chargers (3:38). Matt and Jack dive into the quarterback situation, including whether this may have been the final time we see Philip Rivers on the field and how they thought he performed (14:30). The conversation shifts to the possibility of Riley Leonard making his first career start (21:34) and to wrap things up, they break down the three biggest reasons the Colts fell short of the playoffs this season (31:36).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick discuss the Colts’ season outlook now that playoff contention is off the table (1:15). Venturi offers high praise for Philip Rivers, crediting him for coming out of retirement and giving the Colts a chance down the stretch following the loss of Daniel Jones (5:22). Rick previews the challenge of facing the Texans in the season finale (12:35), breaks down the defensive blueprint needed to slow down Houston’s offense (23:17) and outlines the offensive game plan for the Colts with Riley Leonard making his first start against one of the league’s top defenses (32:28). Venturi wraps up the episode with his final message to the team on what it will take to secure a win and finish the season on a positive (41:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Colts scribe and Pro Football Hall of Fame selector Mike Chappell joins JJ Stankevitz for an in-depth conversation about the Hall of Fame cases for Adam Vinatieri and Reggie Wayne (3:45), starting with how the Pro Football Hall of Fame's change in its selection process is leading to fewer players getting inducted into Canton. JJ then asks Chapp why Reggie Wayne hasn't been inducted yet (10:21) despite being a finalist in every year of his eligibility. JJ and Chapp then break down Adam Vinatieri's Canton case (20:43) and why he didn't get in as a first-ballot inductee last year. Chapp also predicts who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next summer (27:20) before diving into the annals of Colts history for the biggest sliding doors moment (32:47) since the team moved to Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colts Roundtable Live this week breaks down the Colts’ 23-17 loss to the Jaguars. Head coach Shane Steichen joins Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, to discuss the team's effort in a game where the Cotls were already eliminated from playoff contention(5:24). Matt is also joined by Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz to analyze the game film during Tale of the Tape (18:43), dive into the biggest reasons the Colts missed the playoffs (29:03) and answer fan questions from the Mailbag (42:27).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier and Amanda Foster begin the podcast by looking at Philip Rivers’ impact on the Colts, both on and off the field, over the last three weeks and discuss how much his presence has meant to everyone in the Colts organization (1:53). They break down Sauce Gardner’s calf injury and his performance for the time he was on the field on Sunday (7:43) before getting into Ashton Dulin's big day and his importance to the success of the Colts' special teams unit (12:23). Finally, they close out by looking at the Colts' defensive performance on Sunday and taking a big-picture look at the 2025 season (15:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.