The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast

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.

The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Justin Aufiero, with 188 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Justin Aufiero hosts The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast, a sports show with 188 episodes published.

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  Colts FINALLY Sign Keenan Allen + Preseason Takeaways, Under the Radar Impact Players

  Aug 18, 202630 min

  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 signed Keenan Allen in a move Colts fans have been waiting on. What does this reunion with Shane Steichen mean for the Colts Offense? Additionally, what can we take away from the Colts preseason game this past Saturday? Finally, we will talk about 5 Colts players that will make more of an impact this season than you expect. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00Colts Sign Keenan Allen + Introduction 2:37 Keenan Allen Reaction, Impact on Colts Offense 9:47 Colts Preseason Week 1 Takeaways 18:09 5 Players Who Will Make a Bigger Impact for Colts Than Expected ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

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  Indianapolis Colts Camp Updates: JT Hold In?! Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce, CJ Allen Injuries + Q&Aast 7/28

  Jul 28, 202634 min

  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 Colts training camp is officially upon us, so the Colts news cycle is going to start ramping up. Some injury news to talk about - of course we knew about Daniel Jones coming back, Alec Pierce being out to start camp, but we've just heard CJ Allen will be on PUP. What are the implications of that? We also talk about an article from James Boyd where he suggests Jonathan Taylor should HOLD IN for the Colts. I hate it - I'll talk about why. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:30 Jonathan Taylor Should HOLD IN?! 12:49 Colts Injury News - Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce, CJ Allen 21:10 Listener Q&A ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

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  Indianapolis Colts Relying on Ashton Dulin a BAD Idea? + Terrion Arnold to Colts?

  Jul 14, 202619 min

  👤 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 Colts training camp starts awfully soon, yet there is still a bit of a wait prior. In the meantime, we will start unpacking some to[pics relevant to the team: 1. Are the Indianapolis Colts making a mistake by relying on Ashton Dulin? And should they bring in Keenan Allen? Also - what should we make of the Colts interest in Terrion Arnold? We'll talk about it. Enjoy! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:16 Ashton Dulin + Keenan Allen 12:19 Colts Interested in Terrion Arnold? ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

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  Indianapolis Colts July Primer: Early Training Camp Stories to Keep an Eye On

  Jul 6, 202628 min

  👤 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 We are BACK with the first episode of the show from Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts are slowly getting closer to training camp, and there are a few things that are on my mind as it approaches. Alec Pierce's absence and how that will showcase the WR room we have in place, CJ Allen and the new look LB room, and finally - Anthony Richardson, who somehow may end up a Colt for the 2026-2027 season. Lets talk about it! Timestamps: 0:00 We're BACK 1:14 Intro + Training Camp Dates I'm Attending 5:08 Alec Pierce, Colts WR Room 13:0 CJ Allen, Colts LB Room Questions 21:08 Anthony Richardson to Stay with Colts? ***Intro Music: Maximalism by Punch Deck Link to song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAacTpYwJc0

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  A Message for Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson + Colts Q&A

  May 6, 202631 minS0

  <p>👤 Follow Me on X @JustinRTBColts: https://x.com/JustinRTBColts<br/><br/>Subscribe, Listen & Review The Riding the Bench Colts Podcast on:<br/><br/>➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riding-the-bench-coltscast/<br/><br/>➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10UnFDzjYl6wjEtawnEMDp?si=d252023f9cf84ab1<br/><br/>The Indianapolis Colts draft i behind us and voluntary workouts have started. To the surprise of many Colts fans, Anthony Richardson decided to show up to work. Good for him, but thats only the first step in getting his career back on track. The second one? We'll talk about. Plus I answer yo...

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