The Horseshoe Hangover

Tom Connolly & Chris Dyer
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Join two passionate Colts and NFL outsiders every week as we break down the latest Indianapolis Colts news, analyze key NFL matchups, and share unfiltered takes on all things football. From game recaps to league-wide insights, *The Horseshoe Hangover* offers a fresh, weekly perspective on the highs and lows of Colts Nation. Saddle up and tune in each week as we ride through the season with a drink in hand and plenty of football talk! We call it how we see it and will not hold back.

  1. 3d ago

    2026 Week 7 Colts vs Vikings: How do the Colts respond after their GM is fired?

    https://linktr.ee/horseshoehangover horseshoehangovermailbag@gmail.com Removing the Stench of the Ballard Era: What's Next for the Colts?The Chris Ballard era is OVER, and it's time to disinfect the Indianapolis Colts organization!With Ballard out, Carlie Irsay-Gordon has an opportunity to reshape the future of this franchise. But while the on-field product has been disappointing, is there a strong culture behind the scenes worth building around?Everything is on the table, Colts Nation! It's time to use your imagination because nothing should be off-limits!🏈 Blow it up or build around the stars? Could Jonathan Taylor (JT28) be traded? Or should the Colts build their foundation around JT28 and Quenton Nelson (Q56), giving the next GM two cornerstone players to work with?🏈 Is Brian Flores auditioning for his next job? With the Vikings coming to town, could this matchup double as a sideline interview for Flores? If the next GM decides to move on from Shane Steichen, should Flores be a serious head coaching candidate?🏈 The players feel the heat! With Ballard fired, Colts players are acknowledging their responsibility. But will that accountability finally translate into better effort and results on Sundays?🏈 Carlie's next chapter! The Colts may have a strong internal culture, but can Carlie find the leadership needed to restore the winning standard established during the Manning era?The Ballard era is history. The excuses are running out. And the future of this franchise is wide open!All this and more on this week's Horseshoe Hangover Podcast!Colts Nation, let us know what YOU would do! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments!#ColtsNation #ForTheShoe #HorseshoeHangover #IndianapolisColts #NFL

  2. 6d ago

    Chris Ballard is fired after an embarrassing loss to the Titans

    COLTS HIT ROCK BOTTOM! BALLARD FIRED! ISPEYTON MANNING THE ANSWER?   The Indianapolis Colts have officially hita breaking point! After an embarrassing loss to the previously winlessTennessee Titans, the Chris Ballard era is OVER! Nearly a decade of mediocrity,disappointment, and excuses has finally come to an end.   In this episode of the Horseshoe Hangover,Chris and Tom break down one of the biggest turning points in Colts franchisehistory!  CHRIS BALLARD FIRED! Was this move long overdue,and what does it mean for the future of the franchise?       CARLIE IRSAY MAKES HER FIRST BIG DECISION! TheColts' owner sends a powerful message that losing and mediocrity will no longerbe accepted in Indianapolis. BRING BACK PEYTON MANNING? We debate if theSheriff deserves serious consideration for the Colts' vacant GM position.  MEETING COLTS NATION! We share our experiencemeeting fellow Colts fans and supporters of the Horseshoe Hangover at the game!  TIME TO BLOW IT UP? Is anyone untouchable onthis roster? We discuss potential trades, and YES, that includes JonathanTaylor (JT28), DeForest Buckner, and Quenton Nelson! Nobody is off the table!   The Ballard era is over, but the harddecisions are just beginning. Is this finally the reset Colts Nation has beenwaiting for, or are we headed for another decade of disappointment?   Colts Nation, we want to hear from YOU! Whoshould be the next GM? Would you trade JT28, Buckner, or Big Q?   Like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Welove hearing from Colts Nation!   #Colts #ColtsNation #IndianapolisColts #NFL#HorseshoeHangover

  3. Oct 16

    2026 Week 6 Colts vs. Titans: A Must-Win Against the 0-5 Titans!

    Twitter /X : @SOUTHBOUNDUKPOD(3) Southbound - YouTube The Colts are desperate for answers, and apparently, one of them is signing Germaine Pratt straight off the couch! How does a guy who hasn't played all season walk into Indianapolis and potentially become our best linebacker? Meanwhile, we ask the uncomfortable question: Are the Indianapolis Colts really any better than the Tennessee Titans? After years of mediocrity, questionable leadership, and disappointing football, the two franchises might have more in common than Colts Nation wants to admit. The Titans are 0-5, and this is a game the Colts absolutely MUST win. If you can't beat the winless Titans, what does that say about your own franchise? Chris and Tom break it all down on this episode of the Horseshoe Hangover! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts, Colts Nation!

  4. Oct 13

    2026 Week 5 recap: Steelers beat the Colts, Same Mistakes & Same Results!

    Do you have questions for Chris and Tom? Send them our waythrough the Horseshoe Hangover Mailbag! We want to hear from Colts Nation!  horseshoehangovermailbag@gmail.com   Colts vs. Steelers: Same Mistakes, Same Results | Week 5Recap Another trip to Pittsburgh, another disappointing loss. TheColts fall 34-22 to the Steelers, dropping to 2-3 on the season, and this onewas filled with missed opportunities, defensive breakdowns, and plenty offrustration.   Jaylen Warren torched the Colts with explosive touchdowns of80 and 50 yards, while Aaron Rodgers picked apart the defense. Is Lou Anarumo'sdefense becoming this team's biggest liability? From questionable play-calling to an ineffective runninggame, the same problems keep showing up. At what point do we stop calling thesemistakes and start questioning the people responsible?   The Colts had opportunities to win this football game butcouldn't capitalize when it mattered most. Are we watching a talented teamunderperform, or is this simply who the Colts are? Grab your favorite beverage and join Chris and Tom foranother frustrating edition of the Horseshoe Hangover!   #Colts #ColtsNation #NFL #Steelers

  5. Oct 9

    2026 Week 5: Colts vs. Steelers | Cinderella Jones, Sideline Drama & Chaos in Pittsburgh!

    The Colts are heading to Pittsburgh, and there is NO shortage of storylines heading into this Week 5 showdown!Chris and Tom are back on Horseshoe Hangover to break down everything surrounding the Colts and Steelers!Carlie Irsay: The Blue-Collar Billionaire? We dive into her hands-on approach to ownership, why she's roaming the sidelines, and what separates her from other NFL owners.Sauce Gardner Gets Real! Sauce admits he's embarrassed by his recent performance. Can the All-Pro corner bounce back and prove he's still one of the NFL's elite?Mutiny in Pittsburgh? Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy are butting heads, emotions are boiling over, and the Steelers seem to have some serious internal drama. Is Pittsburgh starting to unravel?Daniel "Cinderella" Jones! Has Daniel Jones turned into the NFL's Cinderella story, or is the clock about to strike midnight in Pittsburgh?Colts vs. Steelers Preview! We break down the keys to victory, the matchups that matter, and whether Indianapolis can finally overcome its Pittsburgh curse.Weekly NFL Pick'ems! Chris and Tom make their picks, debate the biggest games, and predict who's walking away victorious in Week 5!Colts Nation, is Cinderella Jones the real deal, or are we about to watch the glass slipper shatter?Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments! We love hearing from Colts Nation!#Colts #ForTheShoe #NFL #ColtsVsSteelers #CarlieIrsay

  6. Oct 6

    2026 week 4 recap: Colts Win in London! The Good, Bad & Ugly vs. Commanders

    THE COLTS LEAVE LONDON WITH A WIN!The Colts make it two wins in a row, improve to 2-2, and move into 2nd place in the AFC South after taking down the Washington Commanders in London.On this episode of Horseshoe Hangover, Chris & Tom break down The Good and The Bad from a win that certainly wasn’t perfect.THE GOOD: The defense stepped up and did what it needed to do to get the W. Jonathan Taylor continues to keep this offense alive, and Spencer Schrader remains PERFECT — 11-for-11 on field goals this season.THE BAD: The turnovers continue to pile up for Daniel Jones, who gets outdueled by a 7th-round rookie QB making his first NFL start. Sauce Gardner gets burned all game, and Shane Steichen’s play-calling leaves us with plenty of questions.The Colts are back to .500 and have some momentum—but are they actually getting better, or are the wins covering up bigger problems?And, of course, we have to ask the question that never seems to go away:WHEN DO THE COLTS FINALLY FIRE CHRIS BALLARD?!Two straight wins. A 2-2 record. Plenty to feel good about—and somehow, plenty to be pissed about.Welcome to the Horseshoe Hangover.• Like & Subscribe• Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from Colts Nation!

  7. Oct 2

    2026 Week 4: Colts Travel to London to take on the Commanders

    The Horseshoe is heading across the pond! The Colts and Commanders meet in London with both teams sitting at 1-2 and looking for a massive Week 4 win.Before we dive into the matchup, we hit some of the crazier storylines surrounding the NFL right now. The league is handing out fines for touchdown celebrations that imitate drinking a beer — including Colts OL Matt Goncalves — and we ask the obvious question: Has the No Fun League officially gone too far? 🍺We also discuss the open roof at Lucas Oil Stadium and whether the elements create home field disadvantage for the Colts. Plus, what's happening with the NFL's London experience? Ticket sales for Colts-Commanders have been slow enough that the NFL reduced prices on remaining seats in an effort to fill the stadium.Then it's time for FOOTBALL.🔥 Colts Offense vs. Commanders Defense: How should Shane Steichen attack a Washington defense that's been strong against the run but vulnerable through the air? Can Daniel Jones and the Colts passing game take advantage while still getting Jonathan Taylor involved?🔥 Colts Defense vs. Commanders Offense: Can Indy finally generate consistent pressure, control the line of scrimmage and keep Washington's playmakers from taking over? And with Jayden Daniels' status uncertain, how much does the matchup change if Marcus Mariota gets the start?It's Colts vs. Commanders from London, and we're breaking down everything Indy needs to do to come home 2-2.Finally we give our NFL picks for week 4 with a few interesting takes. Grab a drink and join Chris & Tom for another episode of Horseshoe Hangover!Colts Nation — LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your score prediction in the comments!#Colts #ColtsNation #ForTheShoe #Commanders #NFL #NFLLondon #HorseshoeHangover

  8. Sep 29

    2026 Week 3: Colts beat the Texans avoid 0-3 start!

    The Colts finally got a win! Indianapolis takes down the Houston Texans in Week 3 and, most importantly, avoids the dreaded 0-3 start.On this episode of Horseshoe Hangover, Chris & Tom break down a Colts performance that wasn’t always pretty—but showed plenty of reasons for Colts Nation to feel a little better.Daniel Jones had an up-and-down afternoon, but the Colts’ wide receiver group stepped up and made plays when the offense needed them. Defensively, DeForest Buckner and the interior D-line took over, creating pressure and making life difficult for Houston’s offense. And they needed every bit of it, because the Colts’ edge rushers still can’t consistently get home to the quarterback.We break down the good, the bad, and the frustrating, then take a look at the AFC South outlook and what this win means moving forward.For once, we’re trying to focus on the positives. The Colts are 1-2, alive in the division, and finally have something to build on.Colts Nation—are you feeling better after this win, or did you see too many problems to ignore?👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe to Horseshoe Hangover💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments—we love hearing from Colts Nation!#Colts #Coltsnation #Texans #NFL #NFLnews #AFCsouth

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Join two passionate Colts and NFL outsiders every week as we break down the latest Indianapolis Colts news, analyze key NFL matchups, and share unfiltered takes on all things football. From game recaps to league-wide insights, *The Horseshoe Hangover* offers a fresh, weekly perspective on the highs and lows of Colts Nation. Saddle up and tune in each week as we ride through the season with a drink in hand and plenty of football talk! We call it how we see it and will not hold back.

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  • Creator
    Tom Connolly & Chris Dyer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Connolly & Chris Dyer
  • Show Website
    The Horseshoe Hangover

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