On this installment of The Person Behind the Pads Podcast, JJ Stankevitz sits down with Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner about balancing being an elite NFL player and involved father and the challenge of spending time with his kids during the season in addition to the respect he has for his wife and connecting with other players in the locker room who are also fathers.

On this episode of The Person Behind the Pads Podcast, Matt Taylor goes one-on-one with the head coach of the Colts, Shane Steichen. Steichen discusses what it was like growing up in California and his thoughts on his new home in Indianapolis. The guys also discuss Steichen's family life and the challenges of balancing being a husband, father, and head coach of an NFL team. And finally, Steichen discusses his love for the outdoors and golfing and fly fishing when he has free time.

On this episode of The Person Behind the Pads, JJ Stankevitz chats with Jonathan Taylor about how growing up in a small town in New Jersey shaped him, having to pump gas himself for the first time after moving to Wisconsin, and the most recent place he's traveled. Taylor details his love for astronomy and how he became interested in outer space. Lastly, Taylor talks about where he's exploring and what he likes to do in Indianapolis, his favorite spots in Madison, Wisconsin, and the evolution of his steak orders over the years.

On this episode of The Person Behind the Pads Podcast, Matt Taylor goes one on one with Julian Blackmon as they discuss how Julian gained toughness and confidence by playing sports with two older brothers growing up. Blackmon also talks about the letter he wrote to himself in fourth grade regarding his goals to make it to the NFL one day. And finally, Blackmon sheds light on his musical background and why his love for music stems from his parents who are both musically talented.

Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin joined JJ Stankevitz on this episode of the Person Behind the Pads Podcast to discuss losing both his mother and grandmother growing up and how tough it was dealing with those losses in high school and honoring their legacies by establishing Shelice's Angels, an organization that helps young women see opportunities available to them outside of their current environment. Finally, Franklin dives into how he became financially savvy at a young age and where he sees himself in the world of finance after his NFL career is over.

On this episode of The Person Behind the Pads, Larra Overton goes one-on-one with Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce to discuss growing up in an incredibly athletic family, the best and worst of growing up as the middle of three Pierce brothers, his golf game and the best golfer on the team, and with two parents having an athletic background who he thinks he gets his athleticism from and lastly, the thing he appreciates most about the relationship he has with each of his brothers.

On the second installment of The Person Behind the Pads podcast, Larra Overton chats with Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. about his love for hunting and fishing and why he loves to be out in nature. Pittman also discusses why he loves being a father and his excitement to welcome another child to his family soon and explains how his father, a former NFL player himself, has helped guide him both on and off the field.

On the first edition of the Person Behind the Pads, Colts' offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann joins Matt Taylor to discuss non-football topics like growing up in Austria, coming to the United States as a foreign exchange student, getting ready for married life and all of his thoughts on living in Indianapolis.