The James Boyd Podcast

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Can Philip Rivers stave off Father Time and save the Colts' season? Dec 11, 2025

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap a wild week for the Colts, which includes Daniel Jones rupturing his right Achilles and Philip Rivers coming out of retirement. Can Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler (and 44-year-old grandpa), really save Indy's season? We'll find out Sunday if he starts on the road against the Seattle Seahawks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the reeling Colts end their 10-year losing streak in Jacksonville? Dec 03, 2025

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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 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Can the Colts finally end their 10-year losing streak in Duval County? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should the Colts tag Daniel Jones?; Houston's stingy defense awaits Nov 26, 2025

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, discuss the possibility of the Colts franchise tagging Daniel Jones amid the QB's recent struggles. Boyd and Ayello also look ahead to Indy's pivotal AFC South matchup against the Houston Texans, who have the No. 2 ranked scoring defense in the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colts prepare for showdown with Chiefs; Charvarius Ward returns Nov 19, 2025

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, discuss arguably the Colts' biggest game of the year: a showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Boyd also theorized that star cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. would return from IR, which Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed hours later. If Ward is cleared to playsSunday, what effect could he have on the defense? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zak Keefer stops by on the bye to discuss Colts' impressive turnaround Nov 14, 2025

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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 team's remarkable turnaround and the challenges that await in the second half of the season, starting with a road game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colts strike massive trade for Sauce Gardner; Jim Ayello returns Nov 05, 2025

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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 Sauce Gardner. Are the Colts now a legitimate Super Bowl contender? Or was parting ways with two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell too much to give up? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Kravitz stops by; Can Colts' Jonathan Taylor really win MVP? Oct 31, 2025

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The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and legendary Indiana sports columnist Bob Kravitz break down Jonathan Taylor's MVP candidacy. Can the Colts star really end the running back drought? They also discuss Shane Steichen's excellent play-calling and the need for the team to make a move at the trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen Holder stops by amid Colts' hot start; Should AD Mitchell get another chance? Oct 24, 2025

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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 Mitchell deserves another shot.

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Colts win again, but "freak accident" lands Anthony Richardson on IR Oct 14, 2025

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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 and a bizarre injury to Anthony Richardson Sr. Indianapolis' backup QB had a "freak accident" during pregame warmups that resulted in him sustaining an orbital fracture. Richardson was placed on injured reserved Monday, putting the Colts on the market for another passer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colts win again; Are they for real? Does strength of schedule matter? Oct 07, 2025

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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 Vegas Raiders who never stood a chance. Boyd and Ayello also discuss Indy's strength of schedule and how much that should factor into their early success as a potential AFC contender. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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