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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Rivalry uniform release day, JJ Stankevitz is first joined by Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson to discuss the Colts' new uniforms, which is a part of the Nike Rivalries Uniform Program. Jackson breaks down maintaining team tradition while also adding new elements to the uniform that she is thrilled for fans to see. Later, Nike Design Director for NFL Uniforms Ryan Airhart joins the show to share the design point of view and the expanded color palette Nike worked with. He also details the performance side of a new uniform, and how important the equipment room's input is on a project like this one.

Colts cornerback Justin Walley and defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau join JJ Stankevitz on the pod to explain how the adversity they faced as rookies in 2025 has molded them into better players in 2026, when both are expected to take on larger roles within Lou Anarumo's defense.

0:00 Pod intro
0:17 Justin Walley joins the pod
10:29 Jaylahn Tuimoloau joins the pod

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for a conversation about what still drives him about football after a challenging offseason and a decade in the NFL, change on the D-line and goals for 2026.

JJ Stankevitz is joined from Grand Park by Colts right tackle Jalen Travis and defensive end Laiatu Latu following training camp practices. Travis discusses the opportunity ahead of him to cement himself as an NFL starter in his second year as a pro, what he did this offseason to prepare for it – including taking a salsa class – and his Next Is Now foundation. Latu then joins the pod to reflect on his football journey and what he learned at the annual Sack Summit ahead of Year 3 in the NFL for the former first-round pick.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen sits down with JJ Stankevitz for a conversation as players report to Grand Park for training camp on Tuesday. Steichen looks ahead to what to expect from quarterback Daniel Jones, several key position battles, how Josh Downs could be used and what he's looking for from the Colts' defense over the next month. Steichen also goes down a rabbit hole of how he plays Madden against his son...does he frequently win or lose the video game?

JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton sit down for a bonus episode of the Colts Show with training camp beginning this week at Grand Park, with JJ and Larra looking at the five biggest storylines they'll be following over the next month in Westfield.

0:00 Pod Intro
3:34 Storyline #1: How's Alec Pierce's recovery going?
9:46 Storyline #2: How does Daniel Jones look?
15:52 Storyline #3: Is DeForest Buckner on track to play Week 1?
20:09 Storyline #4: Does the Colts' secondary make it hard to throw the ball in practice?
27:50 Storyline #5: Can Josh Downs get more involved in the offense?
30:40 Under the radar storylines
35:40 Training Camp breakout star predictions

Longtime Colts wide receiver and special teams ace Ashton Dulin sits down with JJ Stankevitz for a conversation about how he's made it eight years in the NFL despite being overlooked coming out of Malone University (which no longer has a football team) in 2019.

0:00 Pod intro
1:50 Replacing Michael Pittman Jr. in Colts' offense
5:28 Advice for young athletes
9:30 Loyalty to Colts & appreciation for the state of Indiana
13:48 Trivia - Guess in 5

For the fourth and final podcast from Colts Media Day, JJ Stankevitz is joined by rookie linebacker CJ Allen, defensive tackle Grover Stewart, kicker Spencer Shrader and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

0:00 Pod Intro
0:32 CJ Allen
6:02 Grover Stewart
13:49 Spencer Shrader
25:33 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

JJ Stankevitz is back for the third of four installments from Colts media day, with four players joining him on today's pod. The guys chat about things they've come to appreciate about living in central Indiana, how they draw inspiration from their favorite all-time athletes and plenty more (like Cam Bynum ripping an absolute dud of a pack of football cards).

0:00 Pod Intro
0:31 Cam Bynum
9:27 AJ Haulcy
18:39 Caden Curry
24:50 Jaylahn Tuimoloau

In the second episode of Colts media day interviews, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Bernhard Raimann (0:24), Mo Alie-Cox (6:51) and Tanor Bortolini (13:47). The guys open up about fatherhood, their appreciation for living in Indiana and relationships with their teammates.

All multi-year members of the Colts, the players chat about heading into the 2026 season with lessons from previous years, and how those can help them as the Colts look to break a five-season playoff drought.

JJ Stankevitz kicks off the first of four podcasts from the Colts' media shoots with conversations with tight end Tyler Warren (2:42), defensive end Laiatu Latu (7:14) and safety Jonathan Owens (14:07). JJ and the guys cover topics such as what each player has come to appreciate about living in Central Indiana, which staff member has helped them the most in their careers and plenty more.

Larra Overton steps in for this week's podcast and sits down with Colts center Tanor Bortolini for a look at what's made Jonathan Taylor dominant for years, what the special sauce of an offensive line room is in the NFL and plenty of Wisconsin talk.

0:00 Pod Intro
0:35 OTAs & offseason progress
2:27 O-line dymamics
4:11 What makes Quenton Nelson special
7:32 Jonathan Taylor, from Wisconsin to Indy
9:55 "The Wisconsin Waterfall"
13:13 Best dips, ranked

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.

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. JJ runs through what we know and don't know about Rivers, Riley Leonard and the Colts' plans at quarterback, 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. JJ and Bill also discuss Rivers' relationship with Leonard and head coach Shane Steichen, and get into how Rivers could support Leonard as the Colts aim to turn their season around over the final four weeks of 2025.

The Colts Show is back with JJ Stankevitz offering a quick recap of Week 13 and his thoughts on where the Colts stand in the AFC playoff race before former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell joins the pod for an insightful discussion into his career journey, how he leads within the Colts' wide receiver room and why he's come to love Indianapolis. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a deep dive into the Colts' offensive issues on first down, and how they can go about fixing them down the stretch (23:00).

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz opens the pod with his reaction to the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and looks ahead to the final six games of the season and how looming matchups against the Texans and Jaguars could impact the Colts' playoff odds. JJ is then joined by tight end Mo Alie-Cox for a chat about his growth and role as a run blocker, his appreciation for Jonathan Taylor and how the 2025 Colts have been able to maintain their process amid the ups and downs of the season.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes and punter Rigoberto Sanchez for a conversation that begins with two of the longest-tenured members of the Colts' perspectives on the growth of the franchise over the last nine years (2:06). Rhodes and Sanchez explain their routine in practice and during games (4:43) and the certain nuances of their position (7:12) before getting into their memories of their first career tackles (13:08) and what the 2025 season has been like with the Colts' lack of punts (16:15). Rhodes also explains why giving back to veterans means so much to him (20:56) and Sanchez offers his perspective on how he's representing Mexico in the NFL (21:50).

JJ Stankevitz last week joined by Colts legends Edgerrin James, Dallas Clark, Bill Brooks and Joe Reitz on stage at the Colts Fan Zone in Berlin for a live edition of The Colts Show. JJ and the guys get into their thoughts on the current team, what it means to each of them to be a Colt and what they see as the keys for the rest of the 2025 season for the Colts.

Colts.com team writer & PA announcer JJ Stankevitz sits down with safety Cam Bynum (1:23) for a conversation about Cam's community work back home in the Philippines and the inspiration Cam draws from Manny Pacquiao (4:11). JJ and Cam also dive into what it's takes to be a safety in the NFL, especially in Lou Anarumo's defense (5:35), what Cam learned from playing alongside Harrison Smith (8:10) and what he's seen from Daniel Jones in terms of his football IQ (11:28). They get into Cam's high school rivalry with Michael Pittman Jr. (13:38), how Nick Cross' versatility helps the Colts secondary (15:14) and the global growth of football (16:17). JJ then opens up the Colts Show mailbag (17:07) for a listener question about the Colts' approach to playing in Berlin in Week 10.

Colts team writer & PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by center Tanor Bortolini (4:08) for a conversation about how the second-year player's season is going so far, and what he's picked up from O-line coach Tony Sparano Jr. and left guard Quenton Nelson in his NFL career. JJ and Tanor also talk about blocking for Jonathan Taylor (8:47), what it was like to grow up in Wisconsin and play for the Badgers (11:48) and also how he put on 30 pounds in high school so he could get recruited (15:40). JJ then opens up the Colts Show mailbag (20:15) for a listener question about the level of competition the Colts will face in the second half of 2025, and JJ also dives into something he's been thinking about with the Colts' offense this season (26:15).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts running backs coach DeAndre Smith for an inside look at why Jonathan Taylor is having such a remarkable 2025 season. Smith explains why Taylor being healthy is the starting point here (3:01) and how he's challenged Taylor to improve as a complete running back (12:20). The guys also discuss the impact veteran Ameer Abdullah has made since joining the Colts (16:32) before Smith explains what he saw in a young Shane Steichen when they were together at UNLV 15 years ago (19:36). Finally, Smith shares stories from his time playing professional football in the south of France in the 1990s (23:09) and looks ahead to returning to Europe for the Colts' Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin. JJ also opens The Colts Show Mailbag (28:37) for a question about the upcoming trade deadline.

Colts.com writer & stadium PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by safety Nick Cross (3:09) for a conversation about how he's become the standout player he is in 2025. It starts with Cross studying pro athletes (4:28) and how the prepare as a kid, and how he continues to be a lifelong learner when it comes to his process (8:38). Nick then gets into how Lou Anarumo has helped bring his game to another level (12:42) and shares a wholesome story from his wild high school recruiting process (16:45). JJ and Nick also discuss how he's rebounded from a difficult start to his career (22:13) and why he watches Bob Sanders tape before every season (27:12).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for behind-the-scenes insight into why quarterback Daniel Jones has had success right from the start of the 2025 season, and how the Colts' coaching staff has been able to use rookie tight end Tyler Warren in so many versatile ways. Cooter also explains what he thinks makes Shane Steichen a good head coach, and has a story about learning a hard lesson from Peyton Manning when he just was getting his start as a young coach in the NFL. JJ then opens the Colts Show Mailbag for a listener question about holding penalties and looks ahead to the Colts' Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Robert Mays, the host of The Athletic Football Show, for some national perspective on why the Colts' strong start to the season isn't a mirage, and why the Shane Steichen-Daniel Jones pairing has been successful so far. Robert also offers his view of why the Colts' weapons have fit together so well on offense and why the Jaguars have surprised and the Texans have faltered in the AFC South. JJ then opens up The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about the Colts' pass rush and looks ahead to Sunday's Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by wide receiver Ashton Dulin for a chat about the physicality it takes to play in the NFL and why he enjoys blocking so much. JJ and Ashton also talk about the NFL's dynamic kickoff, the mentality of being a "next man up" and golf. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a question digging into what's behind the Colts' 3-0 start, dives into what's making Jonathan Taylor so effective this season and previews a huge Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce for a conversation that touches on what it takes to be an unselfish but still productive wide receiver in Shane Steichen's offense, plus what he's learned from Reggie Wayne over the last four seasons. Alec also offers something he's learned about Daniel Jones that might surprise people, and he and JJ go deep into his versatile high school sports career – and why athletes should play as many sports as possible as they grow up. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about how Sam Darnold started his comeback season in 2024 versus how Daniel Jones has started his year in 2025, and then JJ previews Week 3's matchup between the Colts and Titans.

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Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II joins JJ Stankevitz for a dive into why he and his teammates have bought into Lou Anarumo and the scheme the new defensive coordinator has brought to Indy, as well as insight into how Moore and the entire Colts team are moving on after a blowout of the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Moore also details the kind of legacy he's still building in Year 9 with the Colts and why doing good things in the community is so important to him. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag and looks ahead to a fascinating matchup between the Colts and Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

JJ Stankevitz sits down with Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones to chat about his expectations for the 2025 season, his willingness to throw the deep ball, what he's learned about Shane Steichen as a playcaller and what words he'd use to describe some of the top players on the Colts. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about preseason power rankings, and JJ dives into what to look for specifically from the Dolphins' offense against Lou Anarumo's defense in Week 1.
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JJ Stankevitz is joined by Larra Overton for a full breakdown of what to expect from the 2025 Colts, starting with a deep dive into Daniel Jones and how he'll quarterback the Colts' offense. JJ and Larra then get into the Colts Show Mailbag for a question on if Anthony Richardson Sr. will be used in short-yardage situations this season, plus they dissect who they have on their list of the five most important Colts this season.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. for some perspective on Daniel Jones, who was named the team's starting quarterback this week. Pittman also shares his message to Anthony Richardson Sr. and why he hasn't given up on the 23-year-old quarterback. JJ and Pitt also chat about Tyler Warren, Lou Anarumo's defense and why everyone should have to play special teams at some point. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about realistic expectations for the 2025 Colts with Jones as the starting quarterback, with the answer taking a deep dive into 2023 vs. 2025.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by ninth-year Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart for a conversation about what it takes to make it nine years in the NFL – plus what his favorite part of playing football is. Grover also talks with JJ about his dedication to community efforts in his hometown and why meticulous lawn mowing is what he does to get his mind off football. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag to answer a question about baseline expectations for the 2025 season.

The Colts Show is back with JJ Stankevitz offering his thoughts and observations on the state of the Colts' quarterback competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr. two weeks into training camp. JJ is then joined by wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, who's having a fantastic training camp, for a conversation about where the second-year has improved the most after his rookie season. JJ then opens up The Colts Show Mailbag for a question about under-the-radar coaches who are making a major impact on the 2025 team.

JJ Stankevitz opens this week's podcast with some observations and thoughts on the state of the Colts' quarterback competition one week into training camp, highlighted by Monday and Tuesday's practices at Grand Park. JJ is then joined by left tackle Bernhard Raimann for a conversation about his contract extension, what he's learned as part of the Colts' offensive line and his journey from Vienna, Austria to the NFL. JJ then opens The Colts Show Mailbag for a look at the Colts' cornerback depth, specifically with the strong showing rookie Justin Walley's had early in camp.

The Colts quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones is underway, and JJ Stankevitz offers his thoughts and observations from the start of training camp in Westfield. JJ is then joined by third-year cornerback JuJu Brents for a conversation about his career, the nuances of playing cornerback and why giving back to Indianapolis is so important to him. JJ then closes the pod with The Colts Show Mailbag featuring a question on tights ends not named Tyler Warren.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Larra Overton for a comprehensive look at what to watch for and expect during the Colts' 2025 training camp, which begins in less than a week at Grand Park in Westfield. JJ and Larra dive into the Colts' quarterback competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, and also look at some across-the-roster position battles they're interested in following this summer. JJ and Larra also offer their predictions for training camp standouts and dive into The Colts Show Mailbag for a listener question about under-the-radar position groups.

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.

J Stankevitz sits down with Colts defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson and secondary coach/pass game coordinator Chris Hewitt for a dive into what the Colts can expect from their defensive backs in 2025 with two new coaches working with that unit. Henderson, a former player and longtime position coach, shares a story from his experience working with Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis as well as what attracted him to working with Lou Anarumo. Hewitt also offers insight into his coaching career with the Baltimore Ravens and what he'll bring to the Colts' secondary this year, especially with big-time free agents Cam Bynum and Charvarius Ward joining the mix.

JJ Stankevitz sits down for a conversation with Colts linebackers coach James Bettcher, who looked back on his first NFL job – which was on Chuck Pagano's coaching staff in 2012 with the Colts – and what's changed in Indianapolis since his first time here. Bettcher also explains what makes Lou Anarumo one of the most-respective defensive coordinators in the NFL and what his vision is for the Colts' linebacker room in 2025.

What will the Colts' quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones look like? What does having a competition say about the Colts' faith in Anthony Richardson? And how are the 2025 Colts shaping up outside of quarterback? JJ Stankevitz sits down for an exclusive interview with Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen on the debut episode of The Colts Show.