Kicker Spencer Shrader almost played what sport in what country? | The Colts Show

JJ Stankevitz sits down with Spencer Shrader to get inside how the second-year Colts kicker stays mentally focused during games – with an assist from a Roman Emperor – and what he's working on heading into a training camp competition this year. Shrader also explains his unique journey to kicking in the NFL, which nearly led him to play another sport in another country. JJ then opens up The Colts Show Mailbag for a dive into what the Colts' offensive line could look like in 2025.

On Part 2 of The Colts Show media day podcasts, JJ Stankevitz sits down with cornerback Jaylon Jones (1:25), linebacker Segun Olubi (8:38), defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (13:29), defensive end Kwity Paye (23:48) and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (34:17). JJ and the guys chat about the Pacers & the Indianapolis sports scene, what sport they'd play professionally if football never existed and plenty more, including a Jaylon Jones story about Purdue and DeForest Buckner offering a window into what it's like being Grover Stewart's teammate.

JJ Stankevitz is joined for conversations during Colts media day by quarterback Daniel Jones (2:04), defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (6:50), cornerback Kenny Moore II (13:44), safety Cam Bynum (22:24), quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (29:14), wide receiver Alec Pierce (33:23), cornerback Justin Walley (41:46) and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (47:24).

JJ and the guys talk about a wide range of topics, from the Pacers' run to the NBA Finals and the city of Indianapolis to dads, golf, leadership and much more. You'll hear insightful stories about current Colts players – and also Manny Pacquiao – all while players are in full uniform for the Colts' media day shoots.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Penn State head coach James Franklin for an inside look at Tyler Warren's college career, from how he was recruited to Happy Valley to how Franklin and his coaching staff were able to use the Colts' first-round pick in so many different ways in 2024. Franklin also discusses how Warren's team-first, low-maintenance mentality became one of the biggest reasons why he believes Warren will thrive with the Colts.

The Colts Show returns with JJ Stankevitz opening the podcast with his thoughts and remembrances of late Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay. JJ then is joined by Colts wide receiver Josh Downs for a conversation about where he's at in Year 3, how he's able to make catches through contact, his All-American brother Caleb and what the Pacers' run to the NBA Finals has taught him about Indianapolis.

JJ Stankevitz is joined at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin by Colts director of football operations Melainey Lowe for a conversation about the logistical challenges that come with playing an NFL game in another country, as the Colts will do in Berlin this fall against the Atlanta Falcons. Lowe explains the strangest hurdles that come with a football team traveling to another country but also why international games are such a fulfilling aspect of her job. JJ also brings back The Colts Show Mailbag for an insightful question about Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones and Tyler Warren.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Owner and Vice Chair Kalen Jackson to discuss the impact and importance of the Colts' "Road to 100" push to get girls flag football to be a fully sanctioned high school sport in Indiana, and why it's important to open more pathways for girls and women in football. JJ and Kalen also chat about Kicking The Stigma with May being mental health awareness month, and JJ also answers a weekly mailbag question about the competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

JJ Stankevitz sits down with Colts first-round pick Tyler Warren for a conversation about his mentality as a tight end, how he plays with violence on the field and why being a good teammate matters so much to him. Also, JJ runs through his thoughts on the Colts' draft class and debuts The Colts Show Mailbag with a question about an under-the-radar Day 3 draft pick.