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On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by voice of the Colts Matt Taylor. The two dive into what a gameday looks like for Matt from the radio booth and what preparation goes into calling a game. The Indianapolis native shares who his broadcasting idols were growing up and who he admires now. Matt then shares his advice for young and aspiring broadcasters as he goes through his path to the Colts radio booth.

0:00 Intro
2:28 Game preparation
6:37 Radio vs. TV announcing
9:17 Broadcast role models
14:25 The moment it hits
18:17 The origin of "Touchdown Indy"
21:21 Vocal prep
23:02 Matt's Indiana roots
25:19 Career advice
26:01 Matt's journey to now
32:28 Don't talk until you hear your favorite broadcaster

Matt Taylor opens this week's Colts Roundtable Live with head coach Shane Steichen discussing the organization's decision to part ways with Chris Ballard and how the team is handling a major week of change. Steichen also looks ahead to Sunday's big challenge as the Colts prepare to face the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Rick Venturi and Joe Reitz join Matt to share their reaction to the Ballard news, discuss what it means for the franchise moving forward and examine why the Colts still have everything to play for with 11 games remaining.

0:00 Show Opens
4:46 Shane Steichen joins the show
15:58 Immediate reaction to the Chris Ballard news
21:42 Rick Venturi talks big picture on the team's decision
26:27 Joe Reitz on players' mindset
31:07 Bad plays or bad football?
38:21 Fan questions
45:58 Locker room test