From answering phones to the voice of the Colts: Matt Taylor's broadcasting journey | The Colts Show

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by voice of the Colts Matt Taylor. The two dive into what a gameday looks like for Matt from the radio booth and what preparation goes into calling a game. The Indianapolis native shares who his broadcasting idols were growing up and who he admires now. Matt then shares his advice for young and aspiring broadcasters as he goes through his path to the Colts radio booth.

0:00 Intro
2:28 Game preparation
6:37 Radio vs. TV announcing
9:17 Broadcast role models
14:25 The moment it hits
18:17 The origin of "Touchdown Indy"
21:21 Vocal prep
23:02 Matt's Indiana roots
25:19 Career advice
26:01 Matt's journey to now
32:28 Don't talk until you hear your favorite broadcaster

JJ Stankevitz sits down with Adetomiwa Adebawore to discuss his dominant start to the 2026 season, his impact on special teams and how coordinator Brian Mason has helped him grow in that role. Adebawore also shares what he's learned from DeForest Buckner, reflects on his football journey and wraps up the show with a game of Higher or Lower featuring his 40-yard dash time against other NFL players.

0:00 Pod Intro
0:45 Year 4 improvements
3:17 Special teams role
6:05 DeForest Buckner's impact
7:34 Adeboware's journey to the NFL
11:12 Higher or lower

Live from the Greenwood London, JJ Stankevitz, Charles Arbuckle, Larra Overton, Bill Brooks and Edgerrin James discuss the Colts' early-season performance, the path back into playoff contention and the culture that sets the franchise apart. The show wraps with fan questions from across the globe on travel, football and the Colts' growing international reach.

0:00 Pod Intro
2:50 Welcoming Bill Brooks and Edgerrin James
6:39 2026 Storylines
9:41 Edge on Jonathan Taylor
11:13 Building throughout the season
12:47 The kind of player Bill was
14:23 Growing the fandom
15:45 The family side
18:40 Unsung heroes in the building
22:20 Fan questions

Kicker Spencer Shrader joins this week's episode of the Colts Show to dive into everything from his ACL recovery to advice for English soccer star Harry Kane. Shrader shares how his recovery challenged him, and why the 61-yard field goal he hit in the preseason was more than just a kick for him. He also details his time playing soccer and his excitement to kick at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week 4. Finally, he shares how he and his wife, women's soccer star Korbin Shrader, stay present in their marriage despite the distance from Indianapolis to France.

0:00 Pod Intro
1:00 Kicking in London
2:26 Injury recovery
6:00 Maintaining his role
12:25 The 61-yarder against New England
14:28 Making the 53-man roster
17:19 Soccer history
22:00 Advice to soccer star Harry Kane
23:26 Long distance marriage with Korbin Shrader
25:57 College highlights

JJ Stankevitz sits down with longtime Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart for a conversation about how he's made it a decade in the NFL, his small-town roots and a trip down memory lane for the first number he ever wore, the first player he ever sacked and the first player he ever tackled in the NFL.

0:00 Pod intro
0:53 What it takes to play 10 years in the NFL
5:18 Appreciation for DeForest Buckner's return from neck surgery
8:30 Advice for young players
9:46 Roots in Camila, Georgia
12:37 Career trivia with Grove

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Jonathan Taylor for a deep dive into what's driving the Colts Pro Bowl running back in his seventh season in the NFL, including what becoming a dad in the offseason has done for him as a person and player. Taylor also offers up a teammate who deserves more recognition, goes in-depth into an area of his game he's improved over the years and what he's come to appreciate about Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Shane Steichen and Daniel Jones.

0:00 Pod intro
0:46 What success looks like in 2026
1:43 Taking "Find A Way" to heart
3:47 Inside the mental & physical parts of the NFL
10:21 JT's view of Daniel Jones & Shane Steichen
12:51 Underrated teammates
16:47 Appreciation for Colts & Carlie Irsay-Gordon
20:48 JT on becoming a new dad in the offseason

JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton sit down to dig into what to expect from the 2026 Colts, starting with 5 major reasons for optimism centered around Shane Steichen, Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and Lou Anarumo's secondary. They also look at some of the biggest remaining questions surrounding the Colts and serve up two under-the-radar players who could have a major impact on this team's success.

0:00 Pod Intro 2:48 The 5 reasons why we're optimistic about the 2026 Colts 26:19 Questions at LB, DL, OL 37:35 Under-the-radar players

JJ Stankevitz sits down with defensive end Arden Key from Grand Park in Westfield following one of the Colts' final training camp practices. Entering his first season in Indianapolis, Key shares his early impressions of the Colts and reflects on what stood out about the team when facing them throughout his NFL career. He also discusses the energy and passion he brings to the field, qualities that have defined him at every stop along the way. Plus, Key offers his thoughts on his new teammates, including fellow defensive end Laiatu Latu, and what he sees from the Colts' evolving defense.