The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast

Justin Aufiero
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Weekly Colts Podcast delivering passionate, in-depth coverage of the Indianapolis Colts — aimed to entertain as much as to inform — from game previews and postgame reactions to big-picture conversations about the roster, coaching, and the future of the franchise. Hosted by Justin Aufiero, a lifelong Colts fan from New York on a mission to change the landscape of Colts media. An “unqualified” outsider’s perspective becoming a staple in Colts coverage. No credentials. No journalism. Just a deep-rooted connection to the Horseshoe and a drive to spark smarter Colts fans. This is a place to celebrate not only the Colts, but the game of football as a whole.

  1. 4d ago

    Breaking Down the Future of the Indianapolis Colts After Firing Chris Ballard w/ @ProFanLogan ​

    👤 Follow ProFanLogan: ➡️ X: https://x.com/ProFanLogan ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProFanLogan ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pro.fan.logan/ ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profanlogan 🎙️ Subscribe, Listen & Review Colts Unplugged Pod: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colts-unplugged-pod/id1777189998 ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59uvz9KsjxfY75W2FMq1oc ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColtsUnpluggedPod 📲 Follow Colts Unplugged: ➡️ X: https://x.com/ColtsUnplugged ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltsunpluggedpod/ ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coltsunplugged 👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts fans are still reeling (and celebrating) the firing of Chris Ballard. This discussion will be ongoing, but today we have a special guest - ProFanLogan, here to discuss everything currently going on with the Colts. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro to Show 2:38 Chris Ballard Talk Starts 4:34 Why Did Carlie Irsay Gordon Keep Shane Steichen 11:45 Will Colts Be Sellers at the Deadline and If So, Who 21:16 How Good is Josh Downs Actually? + Alec Pierce’s Injury, Colts WRs 34:53 Colts QB Situation for Rest of Season 48:44 Get to Know Logan (Interview) ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  2. 5d ago

    The Colts Fired Chris Ballard… But Why Not Shane Steichen? + Anthony Richardson Coming Soon? 👀

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts OFFICIALLY fired Chris Ballard in a move that shook the NFL world. The question from here is simple - whats next? Is Shane Steichen about to be fired too? Will Daniel Jones get benched? There are so many questions and so little answers. But one thing we do know? Carlie Irsay Gordon means business Timestamps: 0:00 Intro, Coltstradamus Strikes Again 2:31 Chris Ballard FIRED Reaction 5:21 Reflecting on Chris Ballard’s Time as Colts GM 12:16 Why Hasn’t Shane Steichen Been Fired? 14:14 Anthony Richardson Coming Soon? ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  3. Oct 12

    It’s the Beginning of the End for the Indianapolis Colts Current Regime | FULL GAME REACTION

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts lost to the Steelers to fall to 2-3, but the reality for Colts fans is this is about more than one game. The Colts as you currently constructed are officially over - we are in the beginning of the end. Either way, we’ll talk about Daniel Jones’ performance, the Colts Defense and an under the radar Chris Ballard storyline from this offseason. Enjoy, if you can :) Timestamps: 0:00 Colts vs. Steelers Reaction 6:23 Daniel Jones Performance 12:23 The Colts Defense Stinks 15:52 Did Chris Ballard Even Want to Come Back? ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  4. Oct 9

    Colts vs. Steelers Game Preview, Carlie Irsay Gordon’s Sideline Involvement and More

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts have a huge game this week against the Steelers, with an opportunity to get their 3rd straight win after an 0-2 start. We’ll preview both the Colts offense and Colts defense here, and then talk a bit about Carlie Irsay Gordon and her involvement on the sidelines - which has been a national NFL story. We’ll also talk about the addition of Carl Lawson for the Colts and what it says about the state of the personnel on that side of the ball. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Colts vs. Steelers Intro 4:57 Colts vs. Steelers Injury Report 6:18 Colts vs. Steelers Game Preview 14:10 Carlie Irsay Gordon’s Sideline Involvement 18:44 Colts Add Carl Lawson, Lou Anarumo + Chris Ballard Pairing ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  5. Oct 7

    The Colts Need MORE From Daniel Jones and Sauce Gardner + Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.?

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts have invested a TON into Daniel Jones and Sauce Gardner and right now, they aren’t quite holding up their end of the bargain. In this episode, we’ll break down what we are seeing from each of them this season for the Colts, as well as talk about the idea of the Colts trading for Marvin Harrison Jr. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Colts Investment in Daniel Jones and Sauce Gardner  7:53 Discussing Daniel Jones Struggles 18:12 Sauce Gardner’s Bad Game vs. Commanders 22:19 Should Colts Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr.? ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  6. Sep 28

    Indianapolis Colts FINALLY Get a Win vs. Texans, Snap 9 Game Losing Streak | FULL GAME REACTION

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans in what many consider to be an ugly victory. While that may be right, ultimately not every game in the NFL is going to go exactly as planned. The major stories from this game were the performance from the Colts defense, and the performance from Daniel Jones. We’ll talk about them both. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Colts vs. Texans Reaction 4:30 Good Colts Defense or Bad Texans Offense? 10:18 Daniel Jones Performance vs. Texans ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  7. Sep 26

    Colts and Texans BOTH MUST WIN in Week 3 | FULL GAME PREVIEW

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans both face must win games in Week 3 in the NFL, which presumably should make for a great game. Of course, we are Colts fans over here so we will discuss it from a Colts perspective. What does the Colts offense need to do against this elite Texans defense? What does the Colts defense need to do against the Texans offense? We’ll talk about it - enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Colts vs. Texans High Level Preview 6:48 Colts Offense Keys to Victory 11:44 Colts Defense Keys to Victory ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

  8. Sep 24

    Colts Week 2 Takeaways: Loss vs. Chiefs, Alec Pierce’s Injury and Shane Steichen’s Job

    👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on: ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/ ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1 It's a tough time to be an Indianapolis Colts fan, there’s no question about it. We have a number of Colts news and updates to discuss today. We react to the Colts loss vs. the Chiefs, Alec Pierce’s injury, talks of Shane Steichen’s job, the Colts Defense under Lou Anarumo and a bit more. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to Show 6:37 Colts vs. Chiefs Takeaways 13:50 Should Colts Fire Shane Steichen? 19:04 Colts Defense, Linebacker Position 25:22 Alec Pierce’s Injury Reaction ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

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Weekly Colts Podcast delivering passionate, in-depth coverage of the Indianapolis Colts — aimed to entertain as much as to inform — from game previews and postgame reactions to big-picture conversations about the roster, coaching, and the future of the franchise. Hosted by Justin Aufiero, a lifelong Colts fan from New York on a mission to change the landscape of Colts media. An “unqualified” outsider’s perspective becoming a staple in Colts coverage. No credentials. No journalism. Just a deep-rooted connection to the Horseshoe and a drive to spark smarter Colts fans. This is a place to celebrate not only the Colts, but the game of football as a whole.

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