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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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The team opens by discussing the start of the offseason workout program getting underway next week and the most intriguing storylines to watch (2:33), then dive into their Colts-related bold predictions for the upcoming NFL Draft (6:06). Later, Luke Easterling, NFL Draft Analyst for Athlon Sports, joins the show to break down the depth at defensive end and linebacker in this year's draft, and what it could mean for the Colts (11:41). Finally, Casey and Matt wrap up by looking ahead to which younger players could be poised for breakout seasons in 2026 (26:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the off-season radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They began talking about the news that the Colts and Kenny Moore II agreeing to look for a trade (1:58). They talk about the Colts draft thermometer as the NFL draft is just 2 weeks away (4:30). Also, NFL Draft Analyst for Pro Football Network Ian Cummings joins the show to talk about how this draft class matches the Colts needs and identifies some players that could be on the Colts radar (14:40). Lastly, in connection with the Masters this weekend, Casey and Matt talk about who they would want to golf with on this Colts roster if they had the chance to play at Augusta National (27:41).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (2:08) before offering his view on the Colts' moves in free agency and Carlie Irsay-Gordon's leadership of the club (7:27). Then, The Athletic's Dianna Russini joins the pod (11:08) 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They kick things off by spinning the Colts topic wheel, breaking down the biggest stories from the Colts brass this week from the league meetings in Arizona (2:47).  Larra Overton sits down with Chris Ballard to discuss the importance of re-signing Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce (13:54). To wrap up, Casey and Matt debate whether the Colts are in a better position now than they were at the end of the 2025 season (26:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 GridSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Originally published in June 2024.* In the final episode of "The Move," host JJ Stankevitz follows the immediate and long-lasting impact of the Colts' move from Baltimore to Indianapolis in 1984. How did the Colts get set up at an abandoned elementary school and manage to pull off the logistics of playing in Indianapolis in 1984? What did the city of Baltimore and its residents do in the wake of the Colts' shocking move? And how, over the last 40 years, did the Colts' move change the landscape of two American cities?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks who open the show discussing the team’s depth on both the offensive and defensive lines (4:34) and later are joined by former Colts tight end and radio analyst Charles Arbuckle for “The Buck Stops Here,” where they break down the team’s free agency moves and potential draft targets (12:57). To wrap up the show, Casey and Bill preview key topics ahead of next week’s NFL Owners Meetings (28:39).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third episode of "The Move," host JJ Stankevitz tells the story of the night of March 28, 1984. What sparked government officials to turn to the legal concept of eminent domain to try to keep the Colts in Baltimore? Why did the Colts feel the need to move in the middle of the night? And how, exactly, did a small group of people pack up and move an NFL team in less than 24 hours? You'll hear remarkable stories from Jim Irsay, Pete Ward, Jon Scott, Rick Venturi, John Ziemann and others in the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of "The Move," host JJ Stankevitz examines how Indianapolis built itself up from a sleepy midwestern city to become an NFL city. Just how ambitious – and risky – were the visions for Indianapolis from Mayors Richard Lugar and Bill Hudnut? How critical was it for the Indiana Pacers to stay put? And how did the Hoosier Dome get built without a guarantee of an NFL team, especially after the league put expansion on hold in the early 1980s? You'll hear from Jim Morris, Bill Benner, Debby Knox, Tom Griswold, Jimmy Matis and others in the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally published in June 2024. In the debut episode of "The Move," a four-part narrative podcast series on the Colts' move to Indianapolis, host JJ Stankevitz tells the story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Colts. What about the Colts led Baltimore to view them as a major force of civic pride? How did the championship-winning franchise of Johnny Unitas fall into disarray so quickly? And why were both owners of the team – Carroll Rosenbloom and Robert Irsay – looking to get out of Baltimore? You'll hear from Jim Irsay, Pete Ward, Jon Scott, Rick Venturi, John Ziemann, Nestor Aparicio, Gerry Sandusky and more in the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Originally published in June 2024.* Trailer for The Move, a four-part narrative podcast series from the Colts Audio Network exploring the Colts' move from Baltimore to Indianapolis 40 years ago. Host JJ Stankevitz takes a deep dive into the reasons why the Colts picked up and moved in the middle of the night on March 28, 1984, from how Baltimore lost the team to how Indianapolis made it to the NFL – and how the lives of residents in two major American cities were forever changed in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Word, the off-season radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They began talking about the Colts staying active in the 2nd week of free agency (2:17). Matt Taylor was joined by Rick Venturi to talk about how much Alec Pierce has developed since he was drafted (12:00).  Also, Rick Venturi spoke about the balance of keep difference makers and losing starters in return (16:00). Lastly, the guys congratulated T.Y. Hilton on his retirement March Madness style with his top 4 plays (25:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.