Blue Notes Podcast: Indianapolis Colts Stories and Notes
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
EP111: A Decade of Losses
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know what they say, nothing good happens in JAX. We saw that Sunday as the Colts failed to win, completing a decade of losses in JAX.
EP110: Joe Cool
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses Cool Joe Flacco and his impressive home win against the previously unbeaten Steelers.
EP109: Two Picks Worth a Thousand Words
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the Colts' first win in 2024 as well as the awkward question of Anthony Richardson's development.
EP108: Serenity Now
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode examines Shane Steichen's Sunday blunder and compares him to one of the premier playcallers in the game.
EP107: Wake Me Up When September Ends
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to Anthony Richardson's return, the throw of the year, and the curse-continuing home loss to the Texans.
EP106: You Win or You Learn
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the Colts' enigmatic performance in the final preseason game as well as the initial 53-man roster announcement...
EP105: Derek and the Forgettables
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode squeezes all the juice from the forgettable second preseason game.
EP104: The Difference is Negligible
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode brings more camp notes and responds to the Colts' first preseason game.
EP103: Copper Linings Playbook
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in the first installment of 2024 camp notes, we hear from two very special field reporters from Grand Park.
EP102: Camp Expectations (Volume Four)
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season four, we recap the offseason and discuss training camp expectations.
EP101: Good Sense
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season three, we recap the sad ending of Saturday's game then look ahead to off season hopes and dreams.
EP100: I've Told You a Hundred Times
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 100th episode of the podcast reviews the must-win matchup with the Raiders, then ranks my top one hundred favorite Colts.
EP99: Mum's the Word
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode takes a brief look at the state of the Indianapolis Colts with two weeks left in the regular season.
EP98: The Great Gardner
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode celebrates the unsung heroes and the unlikely win against the Steelers, which ended an eight-game losing streak to Pittsburgh....
EP97: The Bengals Blunder
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode responds to the worst Colts performance of the season, a sad showing in Cincinnati.
EP96: Steichen on Point
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the wild win against the Titans, which continued the Colts NFL-leading win streak.
EP95: Shaq Dismissed
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode commends the current three-game win streak and responds to the shocking dismissal of All-Pro Linebacker, Shaquille Leonard.
EP94: Guten Morgen
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode responds to the Colts win against the sleazy Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany.
EP93: Lightning in a Bottle
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Moore covers up a poor Colts performance with a historic day in Carolina.
EP92: A Failed Plan
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode attempts to answer the looming questions following the Saints loss.
EP91: Not Magnificent
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode attempts the reconcile the great offensive performance in the bewildering loss to the Browns.
EP90: It's Time to Get Creative
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the devastating new announced last week and tries to plot a creative way forward.
EP89: We Can't Have Nice Things
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode responds to one of the wildest weeks of Colts football in recent history.
EP88: 360 Spike!
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode responds to the disappointing overtime loss to the visiting Rams
EP87: Blackout Mode
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the historic win in Baltimore, capitalized by the heroic kicker, Matt Gay, underscored by the Grinders, Gardner Mi...
EP86: AR, Clark Kent, and the One That Never Was
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode provides some shocking news about a star offensive lineman then determines whether AR is Superman or Clark Kent.
EP85: Week One for Fun
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we look forward to the week one matchup against the Jaguars, this episode discusses a short list of curiosities about the young Colts.
EP84: No Alarms but Some Surprises (Initial 53)
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the Colts final preseason game and takes a stab at the team's initial 53-man roster.
EP83: JT Come Home
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode finds some kind words to say about the second preseason game before discussing the most recent chapter of the JT saga.
EP82: Count Your Losses
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the first Colts preseason game, this week's episode embraces the mistakes in the matchup against the Buffalo Bills to find quite a glari...
EP81: August and Everything After
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Blue (Camp) Notes discusses my recent trip to Westfield, Indiana to attend the Colts training camp, proclaims the starting QB and flir...
EP80: Great Grand Park (Appendix Two)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 80 of the Blue Notes Podcast discusses grand expectations for the Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park.
EP79: Anthony Richardson and all the rest (Appendix One)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Blue Notes Podcast returns from the dust to recap the off-season moves by the Colts, which includes drafting Anthony Richardson wi...
EP78: Wishes and Resolutions
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the close of a dreadful Colts season, this episode offers a short list of New Years Resolutions (read: wishes) for the Colts in 2023. ...
EP77: Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Notes Christmas episode tells why the breakdown at Minnesota was somehow enjoyable, then lists the top ten Christmas movies of all time. ...
EP76: Down in Dallas
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to an epic loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and responds to a handful of resulting questions about the Indian...
EP75: Praise Break
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode sets aside obvious criticism (for once) and finds small celebrations in the loss to the Steelers on Monday Night Football.
EP74: Hysterical and Useless
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode shares five observations about where the Indianapolis Colts are right now and what exactly is the plan going forward.
EP73: Hoodwinked
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode looks with fresh eyes at Jim Irsay's intriguing move to sub in Jeff Saturday as new coach, and how that decision resets the clock ...
EP72: Shady Business
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses the mess that is the Indianapolis Colts franchise while pointing a finger at the one to blame.
EP71: Wobbling Free Fall
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to Sam Ehlinger's first start and addresses the swift changes the Colts made by trading Nyheim Hines and firing OC Marcus...
EP70: This is Sammy SZN
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode introduces Sam Ehlinger as the new starting quarterback for the Colts, a move met with new hope and some concerns.
EP69: Rambo (This One's for Finn)
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses whether Sunday's win against the Jags turned the key on the Colts offense.
EP68: Strangely Victorious
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, following the Thursday night win at Denver, we take another look at the Indianapolis Colts quarterback problem and its massive...
EP67: The Sad Solution
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode offers an unscripted and somewhat scattered solution to the 2022 Indianapolis Colts.
EP66: Pretzel Day
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In response to an unimaginable win against the Kansas City Chiefs, the episode applauds the Colts victory and likens it to Pretzel Day. [EDIT: In the ...
EP65: Reich, the Ship (and Recalibrate)
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In response to one of the most embarrassing losses in Indianapolis Colts history, this week's episode attempts to locate the problem and plot a way fo...
EP64: Fit to be Tied
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the Colts' opening day blunder in Houston, trashes any pre-season expectations, and wagers who is to blame for another...
EP63: Now—Not Never
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of the off season reluctantly provides a game-by-game prediction of the Indianapolis Colts win/loss record.
EP62: Tuesday's Gone (The "Initial" 53-Man Roster)
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the initial 53-man roster that was announced Tuesday, measures my predictions, and briefly comments on the final prese...
EP61: Dream on Life Support (and My Final 53)
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to another preseason loss, deals with the Rigo injury, then presents my final 53-man Indianapolis Colts roster ahead of t...
EP60: A Sasquatch in the Woods
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the preseason loss against the Buffalo Bills, ponders the hair-brained concept of rostering two kickers, and attempts ...
EP59: Gilly's World
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode apologizes to Yannik, revisits the wide receiver room, and pays rent to Gilly's world.
EP58: Another Shot in the Dark
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode includes the first installment of 2022 Camp Notes, the boldest of Indianapolis Colts bold predictions, as well as a response to Za...
EP57: Great (Camp) Expectations
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With training camp speedily approaching, this week's episode discusses what we need to see from the Colts over the most grueling four weeks of the NFL...
EP56: What a Jag
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode wanders down to Florida to evaluate the state of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the aftermath of the Urban Meyer scandal and amidst t...
EP55: Class of the Titans
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode spotlights the evil Tennessee Titans to determine whether their '21 and '22 draft picks can help prolong their position atop the A...
EP54: Maybe We Should Be Friends
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode blends an outward look at how the other AFC South teams have drafted with a brief personal story and perhaps one last reflection s...
EP53: A New Twelve in Town
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the eight new Colts players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft and determines whether this was a franchise-changing draft....
EP52: Comeback Chris
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This pre-draft episode explains why Chris Ballard needs a comeback.
EP51 Draft Net Zero
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we preview the NFL draft after first determining whether the Colts have made positive changes to the roster this off season.&n...
EP50: Last Word on Wentz
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 50 of the podcast, we investigate the patchwork plan at offensive line, look ahead to the NFL draft, and say a final word on last year's qu...
EP49: Mr. Right Now
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode responds to the trade that brings Matt Ryan to Indy and discusses whether Ryan is Mr. Right for the Indianapolis Colts or just Mr. Right ...
EP48: Mo Money Mo Probs
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we discuss the recent trade that brings Yannick Ngakoue to Indy, check the pulse of the QB problem, and determine whether the ...
EP47: One and Done
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the premier episode of season two, we address the staggering trade that sends Carson Wentz to Washington after only one season in Indy.
EP46: Blood-Gushing Turnip
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of season one attempts to make sense of the cataclysmic failure that dashed Colts playoff hopes in Jacksonville.
EP45: Trust Issues
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode acknowledges that fears were validated in Sunday's game against the LV Raiders.
EP44: A Christmas Miracle (or A Tale of Two Teams)
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #44 attempts to determine whether Saturday's game against the Arizona Cardinals was a real Christmas Miracle or just a tale of two teams. ...
EP43: The Patriot Way
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode briefly acknowledges the quick tenure of former Jags coach Urban Meyer then revisits the Colts dominating performance against the ...
EP42: Playoff Business
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode recaps the business trip to Houston before handing out the Blue Notes Post-Mid-Season Awards.
EP41: The Upside Down
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode investigates a strange game and attempts to identify the deciding factor in the Colts' loss to the Super Bowl Champion Buccaneers....
EP40: JT Elite
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episodes examines the Bills beatdown and Jonathan Taylor's historic day. Also, we look ahead to Sunday's matchup against the Super Bowl Ch...
EP39: Ground Zero
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts have reached Ground Zero, having fought their way back to 5-5. Now, we get to see whether they can make a run for the playoffs. In this week...
EP38: Gap Year
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode identifies and names the Colts' plan at defensive end. Additionally, we discuss whether anything else was learned in the Thursday ...
EP37: Carson Wentz, the Gunslinger
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode welcomes Patrick Stewart to the podcast to discuss the Titans blunder and the troubling new identity of the Colts. (Episode ...
Bomb Cyclone: Statement Wins and Super Bowl Chances
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode recaps the win in San Francisco on Sunday Night Football and investigates the Colts Super Bowl chances in 2021.
Spooky SZN: Return of the Ghost
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses the return of TY Hilton to the Colts lineup, recaps the win against the Texans, and attempts to answer this question: Ar...
A Collection of Calamities: The Monday Night Loss to the Ravens
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Holder aptly described the Colts loss to the Ravens as “a collection of calamities.” This week’s episode addresses those calamities, inc...
Are You Not Entertained?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Against the Miami Dolphins, the Colts got their first win. And a win changes everything. In this week's episode, we determined what we learned about t...
What Now: What Do We Do After an 0-3 Start?
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Colts are 0-3, and Carson Wentz has two sprained ankles, yet he remains the starter. What should the Colts do about that? And what should we do? T...
The Twitter Walls Are Falling
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses the Colts home loss to the Los Angeles Rams, creates a safe space to feel the way it feels, and looks on to Tennessee. C...
Red Flags: What We Learned from the Loss to the Seahawks
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses the season-opener, which was a 28-16 dud to the Seattle Seahawks.
Week One: Football is Here!
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I offer three point five keys to winning Sunday over the Seattle Seahawks.
Initial 53-Man Roster: the Good, the Bad, and the Messy
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to the initial roster announced Tuesday and discusses the current state of the Colts going into week one with the Seattle...
The Final Fifty-Three
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With roster cuts coming Tuesday, I offer my final prediction for the Colts 53-man roster.
Strange Expectations
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode revisits expectations for the first preseason game, includes some Camp Notes, and looks ahead to the matchup against the Vikings S...
It's About Game Time
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode reports camp notes and looks ahead to the first pre-season game of 2021.
Training Camp: Damage Control
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses the many training camp injuries and offers a plan going forward.
Summer Snapshots: The Common Denominator
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses the looming question over the off season: how will Wentz fit in with his new team?
Summer Snapshots: Roster Projections and Cuts
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode responds to Kevin Bowen's 53-man Colts roster projection, discussing discrepancies and pre-season position battles. Bowen's articl...
Summer Snapshots: The Back Nine
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a return from last week's break, this episode offers win-loss predictions for the final nine weeks of the Colts 2021 season.
Summer Snapshots: First Half Season Predictions
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I offer my humble predictions for the Colts on the first nine games of the 2021 season.
Summer Snapshots: Offensive Player Leaps in 2021
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second Summer Snapshot, we take a look at possible offensive players who could have breakout seasons in 2021.
Summer Snapshots: Defensive Player Leaps in 2021
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces "Summer Snapshots," a series of shorter episodes snapshotting a few off-season topics. This week names three defensive players...
Julio Jones to the Titans: the final word
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode looks ahead to possible post-season awards for Colts players, spotlights position battles in training camp, and addresses the trad...
Genesis: A Story about the Beginning
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode tells the story about how the podcast began.
Offseason Headlines: Julio Jones and the Twenty-third Ranked Quarterback
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode addresses a couple of Colts offseason headlines, such as the Julio Jones trade rumors and the PFF pre-season QB rankings.
The Others: AFC South Draft Picks
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode turns the focus outward to see how the Titans, Texans, and Jaguars handled the 2021 NFL draft.
Six-Five Track Star: the Unknown History of Michael Strachan
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first ever Blue Notes interview, we hear from legendary high school coach, Frank Rocco, about one of his former players: Michael Strachan. Rocc...
Draft Aftermath: the Seven Stages of Grief
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we try to make sense of the seven picks selected in last week's NFL draft.