One Percent Better: A show about the Indianapolis Colts

Hear Zak Keefer's full uncut discussion with Colts GM Chris Ballard for Keefer's LUCK podcast series, available NOW on The Athletic Football Show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/luck-episode-1-the-rise/id1528622068?i=1000569505293 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's the trailer of The Athletic's next narrative series, titled "Luck". Zak Keefer peel back the curtain in a way that’s never been done before on one of the most unique careers in NFL history. Get all 6 episodes of ‘Luck’ on The Athletic Football Show feed on Monday, July 11th wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder & Zak Keefer recap and review the Colts' insane offseason, from the addition of Matt Ryan, the draft and more - are the Colts in a better place now than this time last year? Plus, will they be effective in their pass rush in 2022? All that and more on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have seen new Colts QB Matt Ryan in action, on the field with the Colts' offense at OTAs. So what are the first impressions of the new signal caller? Hear their observations on Matt Ryan, WRs, a bit of defense talk and more on an OTAs edition of One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colts head coach Frank Reich sits down exclusively with Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer to give Colts fans a sense of the team's mindset this offseason, what he feels about pressure to win now, his confidence in Matt Ryan and more before Stephen & Zak react to the Colts schedule release on a special new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colts RB Nyheim Hines joins Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer exclusively on the One Percent Better podcast to discuss the Colts 2022 offseason so far, the current vibe in the locker room, his favorite win, worst loss and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts 2022 draft has wrapped. Hear Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer's full reaction to all the picks, comments from the front-office, how things look post-draft with Matt Ryan, biggest surprises & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can be taken away from GM Chris Ballard's pre-draft comments? Is there any tea-leaves we can read into further about what this weekend might shape up looking like? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer are here with their final word before the draft, what they're hearing, what they want to happen and more on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer broadcast live on The Athletic's live rooms to discuss the Colts' upcoming draft, the offseason so far, and to answer your questions! Become a subscriber at theathletic.com/onepercentbetter and join the next Q&A live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colts owner Jim Irsay stirred up Colts Nation this week with his comments on his former QB Carson Wentz. Our own Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have emergency thoughts to bring to the air as things become a little more clear about Wentz' exit and the start of the Matt Ryan era in Indianapolis + more Colts notes coming out of the 2022 NFL Meetings in Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The Colts and GM Chris Ballard made their big splash this week when they traded for Falcons QB Matt Ryan. Zak Keefer and Stephen Holder bring you insight as to how the trade started to formulate & what it means for the Colts in 2022 & beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carson Wentz has been traded to the Washington Commanders. How did it happen? Why did it happen? Where do the Colts go from here at QB? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer react on a breaking news edition of One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen and Zak are live at the NFL Combine. Both Frank Reich and Chris Ballard showed no confidence in Carson Wentz being the future franchise QB in Indy. What are the potential trade options at the QB position? Jimmy Garoppolo could become available. The guys also discuss changes on the Colts coaching staff including Reggie Wayne coming on to Reich's staff as the WR coach. Plus, Colts legend TY...

Rumors are swirling with Colts fans as to what might happen with Carson Wentz this offseason as starting QB. Could he be retained? Traded? Released? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have been doing their do-diligence on the topic and are bringing what they know to One Percent Better on what you can expect on Wentz & how it might affect the Colts in the short and long-term. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. Where does this leave the Colts defense now, and how much of their recent success was tied to Eberflus? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer react to the news of Eberflus' departure, the Bengals winning the AFC and how the Colts compare, why the Colts missing the playoffs in 2021 could actually have a silver lining and...

With the Bills-Chiefs OT stunner, Joe Burrow making a quick name for himself and more AFC headlines, where does this leave the Colts? How far away are they in their current situation to compete with teams like Buffalo and Kansas City? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer take a look at the AFC Championship through a Colts lens as offseason decisions are being made in Indianapolis. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Colts GM Chris Ballard spoke with the media about the unexpected end to the 2021 season, plans to improve in 2022, and most intriguingly, the future of Carson Wentz at QB. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have highlighted all the money quotes from Ballard and are digging into what this offseason could look like as the Colts look to build on 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

The Colts season ends at the hands of the 3-14 Jaguars. What do we take away from the loss, the Colts missing the playoffs, Carson Wentz at QB, and the overall core of this team? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer react as the Colts' 2021 campaign abruptly comes to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a disappointing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, playoff seeding is settling in the AFC and there are more questions than ever about Carson Wentz' ability to get it done in crunch time. What have we learned so far and what did yesterday's loss tell us about what we can realistically expect from Wentz as the playoffs approach? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer discuss on a new One Percent Better. H...

Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer return to One Percent Better following the Colts' Christmas Day win over the Arizona Cardinals. Hear why it was a "masterpiece" from the coaching staff and why it's the most revealing win of the season for the Colts so far. Plus, Carson Wentz does just enough to win, Jonathan Taylor has another 100-yard game & more postgame reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

The win over the Patriots felt bigger than your average Colts victory. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer discuss the significance of the win for the franchise, playoff hopes this season, Carson Wentz, Frank Reich sticking to his guns, Jonathan Taylor's MVP moment, Darius Leonard and more reaction on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colts are coming off their bye week and it's time to open up the Colts Mailbag to answer some of your most burning questions regarding the upcoming matchup between Frank Reich's offense and BIll Belichick's defense, Quenton Nelson's lingering health concerns, a random thought about Andrew Luck, checking in on Kwity Paye and the rookie class and much more on a new One Percent Better with The At...

Other than the obvious (Jonathan Taylor,) what is the Colts identity at the bye week? Time for Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer to take a step back and look at the games already played and those to come and get a big picture look at what to expect going forward as the Colts set their sights on a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expectations were high following last week's blowout of the Bills. So where do your Colts stand now after the week 12 loss at Tampa Bay? What does Leonard Fournette rushing for 4 TDs say about the defense? Can Carson Wentz rally the troops and go on a run here late? Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer have all the postgame reaction as we head into December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

The Colts blow out the Bills in Buffalo, Jonathan Taylor simply cannot be stopped, and the Colts are looking more and more like a real contender in the AFC. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer react to the win and put it all into context on a new One Percent Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.