Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to recap everything the guys heard during the offseason workout program. They discuss cornerback Charvarius Ward’s healthy mindset following a challenging 2025 season (1:38) and the expanded role defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau is expected to take on in his sophomore campaign (4:07). The fellas also preview the start of OTAs next week by breaking down the biggest positional battles set to heat up on both offense and defense (9:36). Lastly, Ryan Myrehn of the IMS Radio Network joins the show to preview Sunday’s 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (15:42).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).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 started off by talking about their initial thoughts of the 2026 Colts schedule (1:43). Matt Taylor was joined by Chris Gahl, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer for Visit Indy about the Colts possibly hosting the NFL Draft (11:56). Lastly, Casey and Matt talk about what is more likely to happen – the NFL establishing a 4-team international division or the NFL playing 16 international games a year with every team playing overseas on an annual basis (31:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the Colts’ 2026 schedule. The guys begin by discussing the Colts’ trip to London to face the Washington Commanders, marking the team’s third international game in the last four seasons (:21), then dive into the Colts’ two primetime matchups — a Week 2 Sunday Night Football showdown at the Kansas City Chiefs and a Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Houston Texans (6:11). Next, Casey and Bill examine how spread out the AFC South games are compared to previous seasons (12:16), identify what they believe is the toughest stretch of the schedule during the first five weeks (14:10) and discuss where the most favorable stretch of games could come for the Colts (15:22). The episode wraps up with the guys sharing which matchup on the schedule intrigues them the most heading into the 2026 season (16:57).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 processSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.