On this episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts safety Hunter Wohler to talk about overcoming the season-ending foot injury that derailed his rookie campaign in training camp. Wohler opens up about the journey back to full health, what it means to be back on the field and how being a late-round draft pick still drives him every day. The conversation wraps up with a fun discussion about Midwestern tropes and some familiar regional stereotypes.

0:00 Pod intro
0:59 Getting back on the field
1:37 What is the most challenging part of the rehab process
3:12 Whether it hit him that he had a really good camp in 2025
4:20 How being a 7th Round pick shapes who he is
7:28 How he stayed engaged with what Lou and the defense were doing while he was sidelined
9:46 He never lost a football game while playing varsity football in high school
13:18 Blind ranking midwestern tropes

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 draft

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).

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 process

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).

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 pod

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).

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).

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 before offering his view on the Colts' moves in free agency and Carlie Irsay-Gordon's leadership of the club. Then, The Athletic's Dianna Russini joins the pod 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.

JJ Stankevitz sits down for an exclusive conversation with Colts Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, touching on subjects ranging from her expectations for the 2026 season to how she handled going viral during the 2025 season.

0:22 Reflecting on Jim Irsay's legacy at the NFL Owners' Meetings
2:55 Expectations for the 2026 Colts
8:13 How Carlie Irsay-Gordon developed her leadership style
18:21 Explaining viral moments from the 2025 season
25:58 Playing Immaculate Grid

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz sits down with new Colts safety Jonathan Owens to talk about his journey from undrafted free agent to entering his ninth NFL season (3:18) and to reflect on the perseverance and mindset that has shaped his career, offering insight into the challenges he's overcome along the way.

To close, Jonathan shares how his wife, Simone Biles—a 7-time Olympic gold medalist—inspires him both on and off the field and how her dedication continues to influence his own approach to the game and life (17:17).

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce after both players re-signed with the Colts. Jones explains why returning to Indianapolis was the right decision for him (0:55) and later joins JJ for a round of Immaculate Grid (16:43). Then, Alec Pierce stops by to discuss why it was important for him to stay in Indianapolis and continue building with the Colts (23:09).

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz catches up with several NFL Draft experts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He opens the show with The Athletic's Dane Brugler to discuss the importance of the Combine (1:44). Next, JJ chats with Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema about why the 2026 draft class is especially strong on the defensive side of the ball (18:23) and finally, sits down with NFL.com's Eric Edholm to break down what actually goes into building a quality mock draft (34:06).

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz caught up with several NFL experts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He opens the show with ESPN's Dan Graziano, discussing the importance of retaining Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce (2:18), then sits down with Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice — host of the Football 301 Podcast — to talk about how he and the Colts' front office share similar evaluations and interests in this year's draft class (12:57). To close out the episode, JJ speaks with ESPN's Benjamin Solak about what makes Alec Pierce such a valuable player heading into the 2026 season (35:39).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by 2025 Colts International Fan of the Year Lucas LeJeune, who's from The Netherlands, for a conversation about how Lucas' efforts have grown and connected the Colts' fan base in Europe.

1:38 How Lucas became a Colts fan despite living an ocean away
9:04 What Lucas has done to connect European Colts fans
17:10 What Berlin showed JJ and Lucas about the Colts' international fanbase
24:06 What Lucas has learned about Colts history & traditions on his visits to the US
33:55 How Lucas reacted to being named the Colts' 2025 International Fan of the Year

JJ Stankevitz dives into the "soft launch" of the NFL's 2026 offseason with an explainer of what the franchise tag and transition tag are, how they can be used and who the Colts could look to tag ahead of free agency in a few weeks.

JJ Stankevitz is joined on this week's episode of The Colts Show by John Ziemann, who in 1976 was the leader of the Colt Marching Band and witnessed a small propeller plane crash into the upper deck of Memorial Stadium following a playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The pilot escaped with minor injuries and no fans were injured in the crash. This is the story of, yes, the time a plane crashed into the Colts' stadium.

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz sits down with Colts offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. to break down offensive line play and coaching at the NFL level. Sparano starts by explaining common misconceptions of fans and media about evaluating offensive line play (0:44), then shares what it's like coaching All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and what makes him special (6:08). The conversation then dives into Sparano's coaching style and philosophy (16:01) before closing with a personal reflection on the lasting impact his late father, Tony Sparano Sr., and the importance of balancing coaching with fatherhood (27:55).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Charles Arbuckle, who called several Colts games on the radio with Matt Taylor this season, to break down a position-by-position roadmap for the Colts' 2026 offseason. The guys start with a look back at the 2025 season (1:18) before looking at Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard and the QBs (5:22). JJ and Charles dig into the Colts' run game (14:49) and how Tyler Warren impacted the Colts' offense, including Josh Downs (19:21). They then look at the dilemma facing the Colts with Alec Pierce (25:39) and questions about the right side of the offensive line (28:19) before taking a look at the Colts' defense and special teams for the rest of the podcast (31:43).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Hall of Fame Colts running back Edgerrin James for a conversation that begins with the Miami-Indiana national championship game and the growth of football in the Hoosier State (0:30). Edge also gives his perspective on what he's seen from Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson as Colts Owners (5:51) and his view of Jonathan Taylor, Daniel Jones and the 2025 Colts (9:34). Finally, Edge gets into why he's begun exploring getting into the football media space, including an appearance on FOX NFL Sunday this year (18:20).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Reporter Larra Overton to dive into a season recap. They begin by breaking down the Colts' struggles to win close games (2:00) and examine whether the team's 8-2 start through the first 10 games is something the Colts can realistically replicate (12:55). Later the duo discusses Daniel Jones' play before his injury, in context of the team's decision to sign Philip Rivers (28:00) before closing with a big-picture conversation about whether it makes sense to run it back with Jones and head coach Shane Steichen in 2026 (35:27).

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue, who wrote an in-depth feature story on Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon in December, joins JJ Stankevitz for a deep dive into Irsay-Gordon's ownership style and how she is molding the Colts to be a different NFL franchise . Rodrigue explains her reaction to Irsay-Gordon's decision to retain general manager Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen and what the future holds for the Colts under Irsay-Gordon's leadership.

Longtime Colts scribe and Pro Football Hall of Fame selector Mike Chappell joins JJ Stankevitz for an in-depth conversation about the Hall of Fame cases for Adam Vinatieri and Reggie Wayne (3:45), starting with how the Pro Football Hall of Fame's change in its selection process is leading to fewer players getting inducted into Canton. JJ then asks Chapp why Reggie Wayne hasn't been inducted yet (10:21) despite being a finalist in every year of his eligibility. JJ and Chapp then break down Adam Vinatieri's Canton case (20:43) and why he didn't get in as a first-ballot inductee last year. Chapp also predicts who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next summer (27:20) before diving into the annals of Colts history for the biggest sliding doors moment (32:47) since the team moved to Indianapolis.

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 and what the night before a Super Bowl is like for a kicker. Vinatieri also remembers the impact Jim Irsay had on him and how he's watched Colts kickers and Philip Rivers this season. 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 . Finally, JJ wraps up the podcast with a Colts Show Mailbag question about the future of Daniel Jones in Indianapolis .

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.