The James Boyd Podcast
Episodes
Colts re-sign Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce, but did they improve?; Stephen Holder joins
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder recap the first wave of NFL free agency. The Colts re-sig...
Colts tag Daniel Jones, so will Alec Pierce leave?; Bob Kravitz joins
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and longtime Indianapolis sports columnist Bob Kravitz recap a newsy week for the Colts. Indiana...
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. requests trade; ESPN's Stephen Holder joins
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd is joined by ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder to discuss Anthony Richardson Sr.'s trade reques...
What's next for Colts, GM Chris Ballard ahead of pivotal offseason?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's end-of-season news conference. What's...
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon retains GM Chris Ballard, claims 'urgency' is paramount
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, react to Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon's decision to retain genera...
Colts face big questions as Philip Rivers' return comes to an end
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Philip Rivers' last start in the NFL and the life lessons the ...
Colts lose fifth straight, waste Philip Rivers' throwback performance
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' fifth-straight loss. Philip Rivers turned back the ...
Recapping Philip Rivers' return; How close is Anthony Richardson Sr.?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Philip Rivers' NFL return. The 44-year-old nearly led the Colt...
Can Philip Rivers stave off Father Time and save the Colts' season?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap a wild week for the Colts, which includes Daniel Jones rupturi...
Can the reeling Colts end their 10-year losing streak in Jacksonville?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' recent skid and look ahead to their road matchup ag...
Should the Colts tag Daniel Jones?; Houston's stingy defense awaits
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, discuss the possibility of the Colts franchise tagging Daniel Jones ...
Colts prepare for showdown with Chiefs; Charvarius Ward returns
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, discuss arguably the Colts' biggest game of the year: a showdown wit...
Zak Keefer stops by on the bye to discuss Colts' impressive turnaround
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd is joined by his former beat partner, Zak Keefer, during the Colts' bye week. They discuss the t...
Colts strike massive trade for Sauce Gardner; Jim Ayello returns
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, react to the Colts trading for (now former) New York Jets cornerback...
Bob Kravitz stops by; Can Colts' Jonathan Taylor really win MVP?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and legendary Indiana sports columnist Bob Kravitz break down Jonathan Taylor's MVP candidacy. C...
Stephen Holder stops by amid Colts' hot start; Should AD Mitchell get another chance?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and ESPN's Stephen Holder discuss the Colts' hot start, who's the team MVP and whether or not AD...
Colts win again, but "freak accident" lands Anthony Richardson on IR
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' wild weekend that included a come-from-behind win a...
Colts win again; Are they for real? Does strength of schedule matter?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' latest dominant victory. This time, it was the Las ...
Colts lose first game; What's next for AD Mitchell, Xavien Howard?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' first loss of the season. Indianapolis made a numbe...
Nate Atkins stops by to talk Colts-Rams; Can Indianapolis go 4-0?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and The Athletic's Los Angeles Rams reporter Nate Atkins preview their teams' Week 4 matchup. Ca...
Colts are 3-0; Is Jonathan Taylor the best running back in the NFL?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' lopsided victory over the Tennessee Titans. Indiana...
Colts are 2-0 after wild finish; Daniel Jones playing at MVP level
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Indianapolis' wild win over the Denver Broncos. The Colts are ...
Daniel Jones shines in Colts debut; Indy wins first opener since 2013
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Daniel Jones' stellar Colts debut and the team's overall beat ...
Colts 2025 bold predictions: How many games will Daniel Jones start?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, share their bold predictions for the 2025 campaign as the Colts prep...
Colts won't trade Anthony Richardson; What else did Chris Ballard say?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's latest news conference, in which he s...
Colts name Daniel Jones QB1 over Anthony Richardson; Will it work?
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, discuss the Colts' decision to start Daniel Jones over Anthony Richa...
Recapping Colts-Packers joint practice; Still no QB1 in Indy
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter, James Boyd, and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' joint practice with the Green Bay Packers. The Co...
Colts' Anthony Richardson dislocates pinkie; Justin Walley tears ACL
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap the Colts' preseason opener in which third-year QB Anthony Ric...
Colts QB battle heats up: Has Anthony Richardson taken the lead?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, evaluate the latest in the Colts' ongoing QB battle. Has Anthony Ric...
Colts QB battle resumes in camp; Can Anthony Richardson win the job?
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello break down the start of Colts training camp, headlined by the resumpti...
Pacers president "shocked" by Myles Turner's departure; Bob Kravitz joins
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's James Boyd is joined by legendary Indiana sports columnist Bob Kravitz. Both were in attendance when Pacers president Kevin Pritchard s...
Myles Turner joins Bucks; reflecting on Pacers' run with Tony East
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's James Boyd is joined by Pacers beat writer Tony East to react to veteran center Myles Turner, previously the longest tenured Pacer, joi...
Colts minicamp, new owners; Pacers move closer to NBA title
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts veteran minicamp. They also discussed the team's ownership...
Anthony Richardson's shoulder injury; Pacers' late-game magic
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd is joined by ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder to discuss Anthony Richardson's latest injury. T...
Reflecting on the life of Colts owner Jim Irsay; Zak Keefer joins
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and national NFL reporter Zak Keefer reflect on the life and legacy of former Colts owner Jim Ir...
Colts apologize for schedule video; assessing the 2025 slate
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' botched schedule release video and the team's 2025 ...
Reviewing the Colts' 2025 draft class, headlined by Tyler Warren
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello review the Colts' eight-man draft class, which is headlined by former ...
Colts GM's pre-draft thoughts; plus an on-the-spot mock draft
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's pre-draft news conference, which includ...
Recapping latest Colts developments from NFL owners' meetings
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Boyd's trip to Florida for the league's annual owners' meetings....
Looming Colts questions as NFL owners' meetings approach
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello preview the upcoming NFL owners' meetings in Florida. Although the jur...
Colts one-up Saints for Charvarius Ward; Daniel Jones arrives
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the arrivals of two of the Colts' most notable free-agent additi...
Colts upgrade defense, add Daniel Jones in free agency
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the first wave of Colts free agency. Indy GM Chris Ballard hinted that his appr...
Will Colts GM Chris Ballard be aggressive in free agency?
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the league's upcoming free agency period. Will Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard ...
Colts to have 'open' QB competition with Anthony Richardson
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the Colts' latest developments at the NFL Scouting Combine. No. 1 on the list? ...
Colts 10-step offseason plan: sign Daniel Jones, draft Tyler Warren
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Boyd's 10-step offseason plan to fix the Colts. These steps address several n...
Colts mock draft, cut candidates and being very wrong about the Super Bowl
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Boyd's first mock draft of the offseason, which includes the team selecting a...
Colts NFL Draft big board, Sam Ehlinger's future and hating Super Bowl parties
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss Boyd's first Colts big board for the 2025 NFL Draft, which features Penn Stat...
Colts free agents, new DC Lou Anarumo and another Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello share their thoughts on the Colts' impending free agents, headlined by starting cente...
Colts hire Lou Anarumo as new DC; Bengals reporter Paul Dehner Jr. weighs in
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and Cincinnati Bengals reporter Paul Dehner Jr. discuss Indianapolis' hiring of Lou Anarumo as its next defensi...
Is Penn State's Tyler Warren the perfect Colts pick? Plus, reviewing mailbag questions
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello review the latest mock draft from The Athletic's Dane Brugler. Brugler projected that...
Colts GM Chris Ballard blames himself — again — after another uninspiring season
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's season-ending news conference. Ballard had no other op...
What's going on with the Colts? Zak Keefer returns to weigh in
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd is joined by former Colts beat writer Zak Keefer to discuss their latest story on the state of the franchise. T...
Colts have "no vision" amid lost season: Where do Ballard, Steichen and Richardson go from here?
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the Colts' embarrassing loss against the Giants that encapsulates another lost ...
Colts, Jonathan Taylor make history against Titans; Indy's playoff hopes remain alive
23 Dec 2024
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Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Jonathan Taylor's 218-yard rushing performance in Indianapolis' historic win ov...
Colts unravel in crushing loss at Denver; Where do they and GM Chris Ballard go from here?
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap the Colts' embarrassing loss at Denver that will likely cost them a playoff ber...
Anthony Richardson prepares for biggest game of career as Colts head to Denver
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello preview the Colts' game against the Broncos. The Week 15 matchup is arguably the bigg...
Anthony Richardson comes up clutch again; What does that mean for the Colts' playoff hopes?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' come-from-behind win over the Patriots that featured more late-gam...
Colts ask too much of Anthony Richardson in loss to Lions; Can Indy's O-line be fixed?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Indy's loss against Detroit. QB Anthony Richardson's stat line wasn't pretty, b...
Anthony Richardson puts Colts on his back, shines against Jets; High-scoring Detroit awaits
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello recap Anthony Richardson's redemptive return against the Jets. The 22-year-old QB had...
Anthony Richardson is the Colts' QB1 again; What does that mean for him and the franchise?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and NFL editor Jim Ayello discuss the Colts' seismic decision to make Anthony Richardson their starting quarter...
The James Boyd Podcast is official HERE!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's James Boyd previews his new podcast, "The James Boyd Podcast." What better way to return to the mic than when the Indianapolis Colts ar...