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Justin AufieroExplicit
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Date created
2023/07/24
Latest episode
2026/11/05
Average duration
25 min.
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Weekly Colts Podcast delivering passionate, in-depth coverage of the Indianapolis Colts — aimed to entertain as much as to inform — from game previews and postgame reactions to big-picture conversations about the roster, coaching, and the future of the franchise. Hosted by Justin Aufiero, a lifelong Colts fan from New York on a mission to change the landscape of Colts media. An “unqualified” outsider’s perspective becoming a staple in Colts coverage. No credentials. No journalism. Just a deep-rooted connection to the Horseshoe and a drive to spark smarter Colts fans. This is a place to celebrate not only the Colts, but the game of football as a whole.
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Indianapolis Colts Making MORE Moves Before Trade Deadline? Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, etc.
2026/11/05
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Indianapolis Colts are about to play their final game before the trade deadline. Obviously, the Colts have been a major topic of conversation with guys like Jonathan Taylor, Daniel Jones, Josh Downs and Grover Stewart. We also talk about the signing of Adetomiwa Adebawore. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 🎨 QUENTON NELSON PAINTING GIVEAWAY (Deadline 11/30)
0:27 Episode Begins, Adetomiwa Adebawore Signing
5:05 Daniel Jones to Vikings??
9:59 Are Colts Stuck with Daniel Jones?
13:48 Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Grover Stewart
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Colts Get BLOWN OUT, But Daniel Jones STILL QB1 + Shane Steichen, Positive Takeaways, Q&A
2026/11/03
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Indianapolis Colts got BLOWN OUT in Jacksonville, which. is kind of to be expected. Despite that, Shane Steichen is sticking with Daniel Jones. We talk about that, the "lack of effort", postitive takeaways, and answer your questions.
Timestamps:
0:00 🎨 QUENTON NELSON PAINTING GIVEAWAY (Deadline 11/30)
0:27 Episode Begins, Colts vs. Jaguars Reaction
8:16 Shane Steichen Sticking with Daniel Jones
12:30 Positive Takeaways for Colts
16:52 Listener Q&A
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0
🚨 Colts Trade Quenton Nelson AND DeForest Buckner... Who's Next?!
2026/10/27
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Indianapolis Colts have OFFICIALLY begun their rebuilt, starting with trading cornerstone pieces in DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson. The question now is, who comes next? There are plenty of names on the table.
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Trade DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson REACTION
4:59 Giveaway Details 👀
6:03 Jonathan Taylor and Other Trade Candidates
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Breaking Down the Future of the Indianapolis Colts After Firing Chris Ballard w/ @ProFanLogan
2026/10/22
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Indianapolis Colts fans are still reeling (and celebrating) the firing of Chris Ballard. This discussion will be ongoing, but today we have a special guest - ProFanLogan, here to discuss everything currently going on with the Colts. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Show
2:38 Chris Ballard Talk Starts
4:34 Why Did Carlie Irsay Gordon Keep Shane Steichen
11:45 Will Colts Be Sellers at the Deadline and If So, Who
21:16 How Good is Josh Downs Actually? + Alec Pierce’s Injury, Colts WRs
34:53 Colts QB Situation for Rest of Season
48:44 Get to Know Logan (Interview)
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0
The Colts Fired Chris Ballard… But Why Not Shane Steichen? + Anthony Richardson Coming Soon? 👀
2026/10/21
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Indianapolis Colts OFFICIALLY fired Chris Ballard in a move that shook the NFL world. The question from here is simple - whats next? Is Shane Steichen about to be fired too? Will Daniel Jones get benched? There are so many questions and so little answers. But one thing we do know? Carlie Irsay Gordon means business
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro, Coltstradamus Strikes Again
2:31 Chris Ballard FIRED Reaction
5:21 Reflecting on Chris Ballard’s Time as Colts GM
12:16 Why Hasn’t Shane Steichen Been Fired?
14:14 Anthony Richardson Coming Soon?
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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It’s the Beginning of the End for the Indianapolis Colts Current Regime | FULL GAME REACTION
2026/10/12
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Indianapolis Colts lost to the Steelers to fall to 2-3, but the reality for Colts fans is this is about more than one game. The Colts as you currently constructed are officially over - we are in the beginning of the end. Either way, we’ll talk about Daniel Jones’ performance, the Colts Defense and an under the radar Chris Ballard storyline from this offseason. Enjoy, if you can :)
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts vs. Steelers Reaction
6:23 Daniel Jones Performance
12:23 The Colts Defense Stinks
15:52 Did Chris Ballard Even Want to Come Back?
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Colts vs. Steelers Game Preview, Carlie Irsay Gordon’s Sideline Involvement and More
2026/10/09
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Indianapolis Colts have a huge game this week against the Steelers, with an opportunity to get their 3rd straight win after an 0-2 start. We’ll preview both the Colts offense and Colts defense here, and then talk a bit about Carlie Irsay Gordon and her involvement on the sidelines - which has been a national NFL story. We’ll also talk about the addition of Carl Lawson for the Colts and what it says about the state of the personnel on that side of the ball. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts vs. Steelers Intro
4:57 Colts vs. Steelers Injury Report
6:18 Colts vs. Steelers Game Preview
14:10 Carlie Irsay Gordon’s Sideline Involvement
18:44 Colts Add Carl Lawson, Lou Anarumo + Chris Ballard Pairing
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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The Colts Need MORE From Daniel Jones and Sauce Gardner + Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.?
2026/10/07
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Indianapolis Colts have invested a TON into Daniel Jones and Sauce Gardner and right now, they aren’t quite holding up their end of the bargain. In this episode, we’ll break down what we are seeing from each of them this season for the Colts, as well as talk about the idea of the Colts trading for Marvin Harrison Jr. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Investment in Daniel Jones and Sauce Gardner
7:53 Discussing Daniel Jones Struggles
18:12 Sauce Gardner’s Bad Game vs. Commanders
22:19 Should Colts Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.?
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Indianapolis Colts FINALLY Get a Win vs. Texans, Snap 9 Game Losing Streak | FULL GAME REACTION
2026/09/28
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Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans in what many consider to be an ugly victory. While that may be right, ultimately not every game in the NFL is going to go exactly as planned. The major stories from this game were the performance from the Colts defense, and the performance from Daniel Jones. We’ll talk about them both. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts vs. Texans Reaction
4:30 Good Colts Defense or Bad Texans Offense?
10:18 Daniel Jones Performance vs. Texans
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Colts and Texans BOTH MUST WIN in Week 3 | FULL GAME PREVIEW
2026/09/26
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Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans both face must win games in Week 3 in the NFL, which presumably should make for a great game. Of course, we are Colts fans over here so we will discuss it from a Colts perspective. What does the Colts offense need to do against this elite Texans defense? What does the Colts defense need to do against the Texans offense? We’ll talk about it - enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts vs. Texans High Level Preview
6:48 Colts Offense Keys to Victory
11:44 Colts Defense Keys to Victory
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Colts Week 2 Takeaways: Loss vs. Chiefs, Alec Pierce’s Injury and Shane Steichen’s Job
2026/09/24
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It's a tough time to be an Indianapolis Colts fan, there’s no question about it. We have a number of Colts news and updates to discuss today. We react to the Colts loss vs. the Chiefs, Alec Pierce’s injury, talks of Shane Steichen’s job, the Colts Defense under Lou Anarumo and a bit more. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to Show
6:37 Colts vs. Chiefs Takeaways
13:50 Should Colts Fire Shane Steichen?
19:04 Colts Defense, Linebacker Position
25:22 Alec Pierce’s Injury Reaction
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Indianapolis Colts Are UP AGAINST IT vs. Chiefs in Week 2 | FULL GAME PREVIEW
2026/09/19
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The Indianapolis Colts have an opportunity to show the NFL and Colts fans that Week 1 wasn’t the norm this week, but it’s in a TOUGH matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. What do the Colts need to do to find success in this game? We talk about it in this Colts Chiefs game preview. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Colts vs. Chiefs
6:08 Colts Defense Keys to Victory
11:39 Colts Offense Keys to Victory
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Why Has Indianapolis Colts Defense STUNK Under Lou Anarumo So Far?
2026/09/19
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I’m still not over the Indianapolis Colts week 1 performance vs. the Ravens, particularly on the defensive side of the football. With all of the pieces they have, why has the Colts defense been so bad under Lou Anarumo? We speculate today… plus point out a single positive that didn't get covered - enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro to Topic
5:52 Why is Colts Defense So Bad Under Lou Anarumo?
16:41 The One Positive for Colts Defense in Week 1
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Should Colts Fans Panic After BRUTAL Week 1 Loss to Ravens? | GAME REACTION
2026/09/15
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The Indianapolis Colts just got absolutely WORKED by the Baltimore Ravens. While Week 1 isn’t everything, there is no doubt it's a terrible look for the Colts. The question is, is it officially time for Colts fans to panic? Let's talk about it.
Timestamps:
0:00 Colts Game Reaction
8:28 Biggest Concern for Colts After Week 1
13:10 Mooney Ward's Post Game Comments...
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Colts Have a Better Chance vs. Ravens Than Most Think 👀 + 3 Colts Takes You're WRONG About
2026/09/11
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The Indianapolis Colts are officially about to play a football game. Can you believe it? In preparation for Week 1 vs. the Ravens, we'll obviously review the game. Plus 3 takes about the Colts you have wrong. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 Opening Thoughts On Colts vs. Ravens
6:24 Colts vs. Ravens Preview
15:28 Colts Takes You're Wrong About
***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck
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Brocklee420 2026/10/28
Fun and informative
This pod cast is a bright spot during a dark time to be a Colts fan. Helps our suffering, because we have Suuuuuffferreed, we have suffered
Cryptothano 2026/10/28
Colts today Colts tomorrow!
Being from Texas , is hard to find colts fans and finding Justin on YouTube really made it fun to watch and listen to his colts takes! Keep it up bro!
George F 22 2026/05/07
GREAT colts pod
Justin has become one of my favorite Colts podcasters because of the intelligence, honesty, and unique perspective he brings to every discussion about...
317Mitch 2025/10/12
My Favorite Colts Pod
This podcast is a MUST listen for any Colts fan! Justin brings great energy, real insight and honest takes that actually makes sense!
I’ve been liste...
Nicknam Jimi 2025/06/10
Great podcast
Love Justin’s perspectives
KozukiOden123 2024/05/17
Justin=🐐
Great show. Justin always has a balanced and educated opinion and gives only the most insightful info about my colts
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