From $9 an Hour to Becoming an NFL Play-by-Play Voice | Matt Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

On today's show I huddled up with Matt Taylor, play-by-play voice of the Indianapolis Colts and manager of radio production, about his Hoosier roots, early fascination with broadcasting, path from Franklin College to part-time radio jobs, joining the Colts in 2012, and becoming the team's play-by-play radio voice.

Taylor explains the craft of radio play-by-play as "romantic," describing games for listeners who can't see them, and details his preparation habits: reviewing every broadcast, studying other announcers, researching players and beat writers, and prioritizing fundamental "box score" details.

He remembers his first NFL call in 2014 after longtime Colts voice Bob Lamey fell ill, then the uncertainty of serving as interim voice in 2018 before being named permanent voice ahead of the Texans playoff game. He discusses changes in media, in-house Colts radio operations, balancing objectivity while working for the team, and storylines for the 2026 Colts including Daniel Jones' health, pass rush questions, and roster turnover.

Taylor also highlights Indiana favorites like Lake Monroe, Holt's Cafe, and memories of attending IU games with his dad.

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You are going to learn about:

- Matt Taylor's Journey from Franklin College to the Indianapolis Colts

- The Craft of Radio Play-by-Play

- How Taylor Became the Colts' Permanent Radio Voice

- What Happened to the Colts in 2025 and the Outlook for the 2026 Season

Check out these great clips from the show:

00:00 Radio Is Romantic