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).

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz, The Jack Doyle Podcast and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.

<p>Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz, The Jack Doyle Podcast and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.</p>

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week.

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.

<p>Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.</p>

Nick Cross on Lou Anarumo, watching Bob Sanders tape & a wholesome crazy recruiting story | The Colts Show

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