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).

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>

Safety Jonathan Owens from undrafted to 9 year NFL vet | The Colts Show

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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

Riley Leonard talks Year 2 growth, Daniel Jones, Notre Dame & golf groups | The Colts Show

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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).

Ward’s Reset, OTA Storylines & Indy 500 Preview | The Last Word

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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).

Football vs. baseball & 5 questions with Bryce Boettcher | The Colts Show

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Safety Jonathan Owens from undrafted to 9 year NFL vet | The Colts Show

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