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Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz, The Jack Doyle Podcast and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.
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The guys open this week's episode talking about how great Christmas morning is (1:01). Jack and Matt talk about the tough loss on the National stage on Monday Night Football (2:50) and the command of the offense that Philip Rivers had (7:08). Also, the guys talk about the hard truths about not having a consistent pass rush (19:11) and the balance to keep playing at a high level during this rough stretch (27:14). Lastly, they talk about balancing family life with Christmas and football (32:30)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside Football with Rick Venturi comes back this week and Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi talk about loss and this one coming to the 49ers in what ended up being not close (3:25) Rick Venturi talks about the challenge in the locker room knowing the final 2 games need to be played but the outcome of reaching the playoffs are out of the Colts hands (13:51) Venturi looks at this Jacksonville turnaround in 2025 and dives into why they have had a 6-game winning streak (17:55) Also, Rick dives in to the blueprints for the Colts defensively to try and defeat the red hot offense in Jacksonville, starting with Trevor Lawrence (28:36) Rick gives his blueprints for the Colts offense on how to try and get Jonathan Taylor back involved against the best rush defense in the NFL (36:18) And finally, Venturi gives his final instruction to the team to get a pivotal victory against the Jaguars in a “must win game” (44:45)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colts Roundtable Live this week breaks down the Colts’ 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday Night Football. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt Taylor as they recap the game film on Tale of the Tape (13:25), discuss the hard truths the Colts are facing as they currently sit on the outside looking in for the playoffs with just two games remaining (26:45) and answer fan questions from the Mailbag (43:25).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casey Vallier is joined by Amanda Foster to discuss the Colts’ 48-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, first highlighting Philip Rivers’ statement outing (1:28) and Alec Pierce’s career day (5:30) before getting into the Colts' run game struggles (8:15) and the problems the Colts defense faced against a talented 49ers offense (11:00). They dive into the locker room’s perspective on the loss (15:45) before quickly outlining the outlook for the final two weeks of the regular season (18:00).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JJ Stankevitz is joined this week by the greatest kicker in NFL history, Adam Vinatieri, for a conversation about how he handles the Hall of Fame process (1:35) and what the night before a Super Bowl is like for a kicker (6:28). Vinatieri also remembers the impact Jim Irsay had on him (14:50) and how he's watched Colts kickers and Philip Rivers this season (27:23). Vinatieri also gets into a story about how "splitting the uprights with Adam Nougatieri" led to hundreds of Snickers bars being delivered to his house (32:15). Finally, JJ wraps up the podcast with a Colts Show Mailbag question about the future of Daniel Jones in Indianapolis (42:52).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colts.com writers Amanda Foster and JJ Stankevitz review the Colts' Week 16 injury report, looking at how the Colts defense can maintain its success without Sauce Gardner for the third consecutive game, and how impressive DeForest Buckner's return really is. They dive into the impact Philip Rivers continues to have on the Colts locker room and discuss the potential for a big game from Jonathan Taylor in a prime time setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys open this week's episode talking about what Jack thought about Philip Rivers making his return to the field for the first time since the 2020 season (2:26). Jack talks about how tough it is in the locker room following a tough loss like Sunday (12:00). Jack talks about how much he has kept in touch with Philip (7:54). Also, the guys highlight the impact that Laiatu Latu had on the game in Seattle (25:03) and lastly, the guys talk about how special it is to play on Monday Night Football. (32:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi close the book on the heartbreaking loss to Seattle (3:27) and dive into how the gameplan will look different this week with Philip Rivers compared to last week against the Seahawks (10:09). Venturi takes a deep dive into the 49ers, who come in at 10-4 but still have some notable flaws (14:43). He lays out the defensive blueprints for the Colts to slow down Brock Purdy and San Francisco's offense (23:09), followed by his offensive blueprints for attacking a 49ers defense that has battled significant injuries up front and at linebacker (31:30). Lastly, Rick gives his final instructions to the team on what it will take to get back on track and earn a victory at home in primetime on Monday Night Football (38:58).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 distinguishing 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.
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