Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

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.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the team’s Day 3 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and discuss why the roster looks stronger coming out of the draft. They open with a look at fourth-round pick Jalen Farmer, a guard out of Kentucky (113th overall) (1:33). The conversation then shifts to linebacker Bryce Boettcher from Oregon, selected later in the fourth round (135th overall) (6:04). In the fifth round, the Colts added defensive end George Gumbs Jr. from Florida (156th overall) (9:46) and break down sixth-round pick Cade Curry, a defensive end out of Ohio State (214th overall) (13:35). The Colts wrapped up their draft with two seventh-round selections: running back Seth McGowan from Kentucky (237th overall) (18:03) and wide receiver Deion Burks from Oklahoma (254th overall) (21:44). To close, Casey and Bill discuss how this draft class could impact the team heading into the 2026 NFL season (25:18), highlighting the potential these additions bring to the roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor receiver Bill Brooks and former Colts tight end and radio analyst Charles Arbuckle to break down the team's Day 2 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Colts selected linebacker CJ Allen out of Georgia in the 2nd Round (53rd overall), followed by LSU safety A.J. Haulcy in the 3rd Round (78th overall). The guys discuss how both players fit into the Colts' defensive scheme and look ahead to potential targets as the team enters rounds 4–7 coming up on Saturday.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 talking about what prospects are still available for the Colts in the 2nd Round (6:42). Also, Matt and Casey give burning questions on who the Colts could select (14:33). Lastly, they give their projection for the player that will be selected by the Colts in the 2nd round. (24:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Senior Player Personnel Scout Todd Vasvari to reflect on his draft experiences with the Indianapolis Colts. They discuss the art of bluffing while scouting players like Robert Mathis (2:04), how the transfer portal is impacting small-school prospects (11:22) and the difference between mock drafts and teams’ internal boards (21:00). Todd also shares a favorite draft story about running back Joseph Addai (16:46) and wraps up by naming his “Mount Rushmore” of Colts Day 3 picks from his 28 years with the team (25:22).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 team opens by discussing the start of the offseason workout program getting underway next week and the most intriguing storylines to watch (2:33), then dive into their Colts-related bold predictions for the upcoming NFL Draft (6:06). Later, Luke Easterling, NFL Draft Analyst for Athlon Sports, joins the show to break down the depth at defensive end and linebacker in this year's draft, and what it could mean for the Colts (11:41). Finally, Casey and Matt wrap up by looking ahead to which younger players could be poised for breakout seasons in 2026 (26:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero to break down the Colts’ offseason and preview the 2026 season. They open by discussing playoff expectations in what projects to be a highly competitive AFC South (3:37), Pelissero addresses the uncertainty surrounding quarterback Daniel Jones as he returns from injury, noting the team’s confidence in his recovery given their significant investment (5:28) and highlights an under-the-radar X-factor that could play a key role in the Colts’ success this season (13:00). The conversation wraps up with a look at the franchise’s new ownership era under Carlie Irsay-Gordon and what it could mean moving forward (15:14).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 began talking about the news that the Colts and Kenny Moore II agreeing to look for a trade (1:58). They talk about the Colts draft thermometer as the NFL draft is just 2 weeks away (4:30). Also, NFL Draft Analyst for Pro Football Network Ian Cummings joins the show to talk about how this draft class matches the Colts needs and identifies some players that could be on the Colts radar (14:40). Lastly, in connection with the Masters this weekend, Casey and Matt talk about who they would want to golf with on this Colts roster if they had the chance to play at Augusta National (27:41).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by two national insiders for a 30,000-foot view of how the Colts have operated this offseason. First, though, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has a fascinating story of how he broke the news of Philip Rivers' return last winter (2:08) before offering his view on the Colts' moves in free agency and Carlie Irsay-Gordon's leadership of the club (7:27). Then, The Athletic's Dianna Russini joins the pod (11:08) for her viewpoint of where the Colts sit among the rest of the NFL after free agency, and explains why she believes Irsay-Gordon made the right decision to retain Chris Ballard & Shane Steichen after the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.