The Colin Cowherd Podcast

Colin’s joined by Ethan Strauss, sportswriter and host of the “House of Strauss” podcast! They start by talking about the revival of the Golden State Warriors brand to now being considered one of the top 5 most valuable franchises, debate how much of that valuation can be attributed to Steph Curry and agree he’s the most transformational athlete in American sports history (3:00).   They discuss Caitlin Clark being the “Steph Curry” of women’s sports and why the WNBA has missed opportunities to capitalize on her popularity (12:00).  They put on their business executive hats and pick their top sports events/leagues etc that they would choose to buy the broadcasting rights to or make changes to and Ethan identifies college hoops as a huge opportunity (25:45).  They pivot to ESPN dumping the broadcasting rights to Major League Baseball and question the move happening at a time when baseball has experienced a resurgence with star players on the biggest teams in the biggest markets (31:30). They also recount some of ESPN’s biggest whiffs in the past including passing on signing a rights deal with the UFC, and discuss the importance of avoiding confirmation bias in business, life and politics (39:00).   They dive into the story that Jeff Bezos is mandating changes to the opinion section at The Washington Post, debate whether that mandate was out of line and talk about why traditional media is severely lacking in self-awareness (1:01:15).  Finally, they discuss the rapid changes to government being made by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk and whether the media’s hair on fire response is overblown (1:10:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with breaking down the news that ESPN is dumping MLB, and why the added sense of patriotism made the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament such a huge success (4:00). They also debate which sports are the “must haves” for the TV networks (13:30).  They pivot to the NFL and float the idea of the Rams and Giants flipping first round picks in exchange for Matthew Stafford, discuss whether Stafford is worth the Giants #3 overall pick and caution Stafford against negotiating too hard and ending up in New York (16:00).  They debate which teams will be in hot pursuit of Sam Darnold and which landing spots would be the best fit (32:00). They preview the NFL Draft combine and react to the news that quarterback Shedeur Sanders won’t attend (34:30). They talk about the recent trend of some NFL teams not even attending the combine and why there’s real value in attending in person (37:15).  Colin predicts that Travis Hunter could end up underachieving in the NFL relative to his projections, and they explain why he’d be best served focusing on being a top cornerback instead of receiver (39:45).  They advocate for the Bills to go all-in and trade two first round picks for Myles Garrett to try to get over the hump and into the Super Bowl (44:15). Colin floats his theory that after football season ends, the only sports that are “must see” are huge events, and Americans pivot their viewing habits to streaming services, and John floats his theory that the NFL is working to build international audiences in order to sell to streamers (53:45). They also break down why the influx of sports to the streaming services has made watching games so much harder for fans (1:05:00).  Click here to get $50 off 2 months of Fubo Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start with the criticisms of the NBA and NBA All-Star game and why despite all the chatter, the league is in a great place from a business standpoint, why the ridiculousness of the all star game is actually an endearing quality but why they want to see more effort from the players (3:15).  They discuss the ever increasing number of three point shots translating to even more blowouts and why it diminishes the product during the regular season and why NIL could help with the development of domestic talent (9:00). They also break down why the NBA needs to be more comfortable with tweaking the rules to create the best television product like the NFL does (14:00), and why parity isn’t great for sports like baseball (23:45).  They debate the level of difficulty GM’s face when drafting NBA talent when NBA prospects have almost very little exposure to other top talent at the high school and college levels (34:00).   They pivot to the SNL 50th Anniversary special and discuss the massive cultural impact SNL has made on the world of comedy and the huge roster of A-list talent the show has incubated, and why the critics don’t appreciate the greatness that has come from SNL (50:00). Colin talks about why modern critics seek perfection and hopes it doesn’t cause artists to hesitate to take big swings (57:00).  They discuss Aaron Rodgers begging the Jets to stay and still being shown the door due to his ego and lack of self-awareness (1:11:00), and why it wouldn’t be crazy for the Giants to give up a first round pick for Matthew Stafford (1:14:00).  They discuss American’s reluctance to embrace change and why Democrats tend to be far more neurotic when they lose compared to Republicans and Danny suggests an under the radar candidate that could run in 2028 (1:20:00).   Finally, they discuss the two types of “artists” and why LeBron James is one type and Kevin Durant is the other, reflect on Durant’s legacy in the NBA and debate whether winning his rings from joining a stacked Warriors team diminishes that legacy (1:27:00).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Eagles crushing the Chiefs in the Super Bowl! They begin with the Eagles absolutely dominating the Chiefs in the trenches on both sides of the ball (3:15) and why this Eagles team isn’t going ANYWHERE because they’re so talented and well run (11:00). Finally, they react to the news that the Jets are dumping Aaron Rodgers because the new coach didn’t want his personality in the building as they try to reboot (16:30). Then he's joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk about all things NBA! They start with Luka Doncic making his debut with the Lakers and why his presence has reinvigorated the team and given the Lakers offense the juice to compete in the postseason (28:30)). They examine all the potential western conference teams that could create problems for the Lakers in the playoffs and why the Lakers should be able to compete with all of them (32:30). Colin calls the Spurs the team he wouldn’t want to face in the playoffs despite having a record that wouldn’t qualify them for the play-in (37:00), and they discuss why Jimmy Butler being the “anti-Wiggins” has proven to be a perfect fit for the Warriors (39:00). Finally, they try to solve the Knicks inability to beat the Celtics (42:30).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA! They start with Luka Doncic making his debut with the Lakers and why his presence has reinvigorated the team and given the Lakers offense the juice to compete in the postseason (4:15). They examine all the potential western conference teams that could create problems for the Lakers in the playoffs and why the Lakers should be able to compete with all of them (8:00). Colin calls the Spurs the team he wouldn’t want to face in the playoffs despite having a record that wouldn’t qualify them for the play-in (12:45), and they discuss why Jimmy Butler being the “anti-Wiggins” has proven to be a perfect fit for the Warriors (14:30). They break down why the Kyle Kuzma trade for the Bucks was a sneaky good under the radar move (21:15), and discuss why in the era of analytics, intelligence and situational awareness are underrated traits in basketball players (28:15). Jason explains why the Lakers “small-ball” lineup isn’t actually that small (32:00), and try to solve the Knicks inability to beat the Celtics (36:00).  They discuss why all the trade deadline moves have made the league far more interesting, and why the league and owners need to be less rigid about player movement and why the Luka trade wasn’t just good for the Lakers…but for the LEAGUE (46:00). Finally, Colin explains why the size of the supermax contract Luka was due makes trading him far less egregious (56:45).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #HoopsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to react to the Eagles destroying the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59! They start with the Chiefs being completely overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage by both the Eagles defensive front and offensive line (3:00). They break down the incredible drafting by the Eagles in recent years and the noticeable talent gap between the two teams and credit Eagles GM Howie Roseman for building the best roster in a decade (10:30).  They credit Jalen Hurts for being the perfect fit for the Eagles offense and call him the “modern day Russell Wilson” (14:00)and why the Eagles are the perfect example of a team that has built their team incredibly well through the draft and why he deserved to win the Super Bowl MVP award (25:00). They discuss why one of the winners on the night is MYLES GARRETT in the trade market after a night where the Eagles pass rush dominated the game (31:00), and why the Eagles fans showed up in a huge way at the game (33:00).  They dissect why Nick Sirriani has proven himself as a great culture builder despite their earlier concerns and why he could be the perfect fit for Philly (38:00), and debate what this bad loss means for the legacy of Patrick Mahomes in the GOAT debate (42::30.  They float the idea of the Chiefs trading for Myles Garrett if Travis Kelce decides to retire and frees up salary cap space and how that could transform the franchise (52:00), and why the Cowboys should consider trading Micah Parsons in order to try to close the talent gap between them and the Eagles (56:15).   Finally, they talk about the importance of the Eagles landing Saquon Barkley, and the Jets deciding to move off of Aaron Rodges (1:03:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his instant reaction to the news that Aaron Rodgers WON’T be back with the New York Jets! He explains why Aaron’s production at this stage of his career doesn’t merit the amount of noise and headaches that come with him being your quarterback, and identifies a couple potential landing spots if the future hall of famer decides to keep playing. He also wonders if Davante Adams will also be following Rodgers out the door (4:00). Finally, he gives his final thoughts and predictions for the Super Bowl (13:00)! Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin starts the show by addressing him getting sick while on-air on The Herd and that he’s feeling better now (4:00). Then, he tries to make sense of the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers and why the trade compensation wasn’t nearly enough.  He also explains why this move has been in the works for a while, why the looming supermax contract extension was a contributing factor and why LeBron will find a way to make it work on the court (5:30). Then he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to preview the Super Bowl! They start by talking about Patrick Mahomes and dissecting what his secret sauce is when facing pressure, and why facing an increasingly good Chiefs defense in practice has helped sharpen him (21:00). They debate where the Chiefs would rank amongst the all-time great teams if they are able to win three straight championships by beating an incredibly talented Eagles roster (29:30).  They highlight Jalen Hurts being subpar under pressure as a weakness the Chiefs can exploit (35:30), and John predicts that Dallas Goedert could be in for a big game for the Eagles (39:45). They react to the news of Chip Kelly being hired as OC for the Raiders and debate whether the Raiders will be viable next under head coach Pete Carroll (45:00). They discuss who the top options are to land star pass rusher Myles Garrett after Garrett demanded a trade and what the trade compensation should look like (48:45) and pour cold water on the idea that there’s a trade market for receiver Rams Cooper Kupp (54:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Colin gives his take on why he sees the Mavericks as the winner short term and can compete for an NBA Championship still. Colin talks about why Luka Doncic got traded and how this sets the Lakers up post LeBron James. Will Luka & LeBron will work together? Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week!  He begins with the dominance of the Eagles run game and Saquon Barkley powering them to the Super Bowl, and why Jayden Daniels is poised to be a dominant force in the NFC for years (3:45). Then John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to chop up the top stories in the NFL! They discuss the importance of risk-taking, hyperaggressive general managers for building Super Bowl caliber rosters (13:00). They break down the talent gap between the Eagles and Commanders (24:00), why Saquon Barkley is an all-time running back talent (27:00), and scratch their heads at the Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach (34:00) Then, Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They shoot down the controversy surrounding the Chiefs getting help from the refs against the Bills (45:30) and in true Nick Wright fashion, Nick provides a laundry list of Patrick Mahomes stats to support his argument that Mahomes will be a Mt. Rushmore ATHLETE, not just quarterback… and why the partnership between him and Andy Reid has produced greatness(51:00).  They discuss why adaptability was key for the Chiefs beating the Bills and predictability was the Bills downfall and they talk about the massive disadvantage for defensive minded head coaches in the modern NFL (53:45). They trade their “Most Wrong NFL Takes” from this past season and both involved Nick Sirriani and the Eagles (57:45). Finally, they discuss why Joe Burrow is completely screwed being stuck with bad Bengals ownership in a conference that’s stacked with quarterback talent.(1:04:00).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They begin with the NFL and shoot down the controversy surrounding the Chiefs getting help from the refs against the Bills (4:30). In true Nick Wright fashion, Nick provides a laundry list of Patrick Mahomes stats to support his argument that Mahomes will be a Mt. Rushmore ATHLETE, not just quarterback… and why the partnership between him and Andy Reid has produced greatness(7:15).  They discuss why adaptability was key for the Chiefs beating the Bills and predictability was the Bills downfall and they talk about the massive disadvantage for defensive minded head coaches in the modern NFL (12:45). They trade their “Most Wrong NFL Takes” from this past season and both involved Nick Sirriani and the Eagles (27:00). They debate which elite quarterback from the AFC is least likely to ever MAKE a Super Bowl in the next decade in a conference flush with quarterback talent (34:30).  Colin floats his theory that outside of the NFL, other sports like baseball will require top talent to land in the large market cities in order to make games feel like “events” and keep up ratings and fan interest (39:00).  They go back to the Chiefs and why the talent on their full roster isn’t given enough credit for their talent (51:30), and Nick points out two draft day transactions where the Chiefs outmaneuvered the Bills (53:30). They review the list of recent Super Bowl winners and find one common denominator: incredibly aggressive general managers (57:00).  Finally, they discuss Colin’s upcoming move to Chicago and Nick’s newfound love of Broadway since moving to New York (59:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games! They start with Bills offense being too predictable and Josh Allen reliant and the credit the Chiefs coaches for consistently finding answers (3:45). They contrast Patrick Mahomes being completely cool and under control to Josh Allen being wobbly and inconsistent early in the game (7:00). They dismiss the controversies around the officials and explain why the Bills were lucky the game was as close as it was (10:00).  Colin calls the Chiefs trio of Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo as the greatest QB/HC/DC combo in the history of the league (15:15), and credits the Chiefs and Eagles GMs as a huge reason they are in the Super Bowl (29:00). They preview the Super Bowl matchup and agree that the Chiefs match up MUCH better with the Eagles than the Bills would have (34:00).  They pivot to the  Eagles drubbing the Commanders 55-23 and why the gap in talent between the two teams was on full display (36:15). They heap praise on Saquon Barkley as an “all-timer” at the running back position (40:15), and question what the Bills should do with head coach Sean McDermott after another heartbreaking loss (50:30). Finally, they try to make sense of the Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach and why the move proves the franchise has become dysfunctional (58:45), and why Andy Reid has the chance to cement himself in the conversation of greatest head coach in NFL history (1:07:00).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the postseason pigskin perfection! They start with previewing the Bills @ Chiefs matchup and Colin explains why he thinks THIS is the year Josh Allen will beat Patrick Mahomes (3:00). They break down why the Eagles are Saquon Barkley’s team and not Jalen Hurts (6:45) and talk about the historic nature of Jayden Daniels’ rookie campaign that has led the Commanders to the NFC Championship (12:45). Next up, they dive deep on Ohio State beating Notre Dame to win the National Championship and why it all came down to one factor…. talent (26:00). Finally, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the AFC and NFC Championship games. 51:00 - The “Chiefs get all the calls” theory 55:00 - Commanders vs. Eagles 58:15 - Favorite Commanders/Eagles Prop Bet 59:00 - Jayden Daniels poised to dominate NFC? 1:05:00 - Bills vs. Chiefs 1:14:00 - Lower TV ratings for national championship Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the AFC and NFC Championship games, plus they chop up some of the top stories from around the league.  3:00 - The “Chiefs get all the calls” theory 6:45 - Commanders vs. Eagles 10:15 - Favorite Commanders/Eagles Prop Bet 10:45 - Jayden Daniels poised to dominate NFC? 17:00 - Bills vs. Chiefs 27:30 - Lower TV ratings for national championship 35:30 - Jags firing Trent Balke  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down Ohio State beating Notre Dame in the National Championship! They discuss the huge disparity in NIL money for the Big Ten compared to the SEC and why college football isn’t a fair fight due to the quality of talent and depth for teams that can pay to play and predict Texas will run away with the conference going forward (3:00).  They pivot to the NFL and react to the Bears hiring Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and what it means for the future of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams (28:00) Finally, Colin predicts that Notre Dame will eventually end up in the Big Ten and talks about why parity in football is overrated (45:00).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the action from the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs! They start with the Bills holding on to beat the Ravens, why they don’t put the loss on Lamar Jackson, and why it was turnovers that sunk the Ravens. They credit the Bills gameplan for not asking Josh Allen to do too much and playing extremely physical football (3:00).  They look ahead to the AFC Championship between the Bills and Chiefs and make their picks for the game and predict the winner will hoist the Lombardi trophy (13:45). They pivot to the Eagles beating the Rams and Colin credits Saquon Barkley for being “spectacular” and one of the best running backs he’s ever seen. They give kudos to Eagles GM Howie Roseman for building an incredible roster that the Rams struggled to keep up with (23:30). They debate whether the Lions are destined to take a step back in the coming years if they lose two coordinators to head coaching jobs and whether the Lions need to draft a quarterback (38:00). They discuss the incredibly bright future for the Commanders being able to surround superstar rookie QB Jayden Daniels with talent while he’s on a rookie deal (42:00).   They give kudos to Travis Kelce for being able to “turn it on” in the biggest moments including his huge performance in the Chiefs win over the Texans, and why the NFL needs to tweak the rules around unnecessary roughness after two questionable calls (56:15). They warn Lions OC Ben Johnson against taking the head coaching job for the Raiders and debate which job he should prioritize (1:05:45).  Finally, they preview the National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame, debate whether Notre Dame has a chance to upset the Buckeyes, and wonder whether Marcus Freeman should consider one of the NFL head coaching openings (1:20:30).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #Herd #3andOut  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Commanders upsetting the Lions on the road to make it to the NFC Championship (3:30)! He calls Jayden Daniels the best rookie quarterback in the history of the NFL and praises his unbelievable poise, and issues caution to teams that are sure Lions OC Ben Johnson is a “sure thing” as a head coach . Then, Colin reacts to the Chiefs beating the Texans 23-14 to advance to their seventh straight AFC Championship (23:30). He addresses the controversy over the two calls made against the Texans for roughing the passer on Patrick Mahomes and why those calls should be baked in. He admits the Chiefs don’t play perfect football but are lethal when it comes to punishing mistakes made by their opponents and why the Mahomes/Kelce connection is officially greater than Brady/Gronk.  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and the college football national championship!  They dissect the huge advantages Big Ten schools have compared to SEC schools when it comes to athletics, why they’re both amazed at the Indiana Fever announcing they are building a new 90 million dollar stadium after Caitlin Clark’s rookie season, and their five favorite things in sports. 3:00 - Texans vs Chiefs 6:15 - Commanders vs Lions 10:00 - Eagles vs Rams 13:30 - Bills vs Ravens 22:00 - Ohio State vs Notre Dame 26:00 - Big Ten’s advantage over the SEC 35:00 - Indiana Fever building a new stadium 47:00 Five favorite things in sports (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start by debating whether Mike McCarthy is the head coach that makes the most sense to lead the Chicago Bears and turn around the career of Caleb Williams (3:30), and whether the McCaskey family would ever be willing to sell the team (7:00).  Then, they make their picks for the full slate of upcoming NFL playoff games (13:45)! They discuss Colin’s upcoming interview with NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the major issues the NBA has been facing with declining ratings and what changes can be made to create a sense of urgency in the regular season (29:15).  They address the unruly Eagles fan who was outed online for yelling obscenities at a Packers fan and lost his job and why he doesn’t deserve any sympathy (49:15). They bring up Jerry Jones being lauded for his acting on the TV show “Landman” and debate how much talent acting takes (54:45). Finally, they address the devastating fires in Los Angeles, whether the political backlash has been overblown or justified, and why talking about the politics immediately is justifiable (1:01:15). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Rams dismantling the Vikings in the last game of wild card weekend! He explains why the past two games have downgraded Sam Darnold from a 50m/yr contract to something more similar to a Baker Mayfield-esque 30ish million/yr deal. He heaps praise on the Rams defense, specifically Jared Verse and dives into why the Rams will give the Eagles a real game (4:00). Finally, he discusses the potential of Deion Sanders landing the head coaching job for the Dallas Cowboys and why Jerry Jones would be enamored with the “buzz” Deion could create around the Cowboys and his ability to sell tickets (15:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin starts by reacting to the Commanders beating the Bucs on a walk off field goal and debates whether Jayden Daniels has been the best rookie quarterback in NFL history (2:45). Then, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and out” to break down all the early Sunday NFL action from wild card weekend! They start with the Eagles smothering the Packers despite a pedestrian showing from Jalen Hurts and why the early turnover by the Packers forced Jordan Love into more reckless throws that eventually sunk them (18:00). They heap praise on Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and that they are “his” team (26:45).  They pivot to the Bills crushing the Broncos in a game they call “unwinnable” for Denver while the Bills looked flawless and believe THIS is the year the Bills are best equipped to make it to the Super Bowl (32:30).  They discuss whether the Steelers should trade head coach Mike Tomlin in order to acquire draft assets and shake things up for a franchise that has been stagnant for several years (48:00). They talk about why the Mike Vrabel/Patriots pairing is a match made in heaven and Colin predicts massive improvement for the Pats next season (55:30).  Finally, they address the fires in Los Angeles and Colin expresses his disgust with the politicization and criticism of the response from people who don’t live in or understand LA, but also address some reservations they both have about issues with governance in California (1:07:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #Herd #3andOut  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the first two games of the NFL playoffs! He starts with the Ravens humiliating the Steelers and why the Steelers need to make a major change to shake things up after a long playoff drought (2:45).                          Then, he pivots to the Texans blowing out the Chargers and explains why the Chargers are seriously lacking when it comes to weapons for Justin Herbert (14:15). He also breaks down why the Patriots head coaching opening is the most attractive job available and why Mike Vrabel is the perfect fit (27:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to Ohio State beating Texas 28-14 to advance to the national championship game! He tips his cap to Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff and explains why the talent gap between the two teams showed up on TV (3:00). He talks about why the SEC has been humbled in the NIL era (7:45) and previews the national championship game (10:30)! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!   #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the College Football Playoff and NFL Wild Card Weekend after briefly addressing the horrific wildfires that have decimated several areas around Los Angeles. 3:00 - Los Angeles fires 16:00 - Texas vs Ohio State 20:00 - Steelers vs Ravens 29:30 - Eagles vs Packers 33:00 - Commanders vs Buccaneers  35:15 - Rams vs Vikings 38:45 - Bills vs Broncos 42:00 - Chargers vs Texans (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the final week of the NFL season! They start with the firing of several NFL head coaches and debate which opening would be most attractive (4:00), break down why the Chicago Bears opening is NOT a good job (7:15) and explain why ownership is one of the most important factors for creating a successful franchise (15:30).  They look ahead and preview the wild card matchups between the Chargers/Texans (25:15) and the Ravens/Steelers (27:00) and they offer up a huge potential move the Steelers could make to shake things up (29:30). They predict a tough trip to Buffalo for the Broncos but Colin explains why even a first round exit is a HUGE success for the Broncos and Sean Payton (31:15). Colin explains why the Eagles are his favorite bet of the week over the Packers but John offers one big reason for caution (35:45). They dissect the upcoming matchup between the Rams and Vikings and Colin points to a big matchup problem the Vikings present for the Rams (41:00). They pivot to college football and preview the upcoming game between Notre Dame and Penn State and they identify a couple huge advantages for Notre Dame that could lead to years of sustained success (49:00). Finally, they break down Texas vs. Ohio State and debate whether Steve Sarkisian or Ryan Day faces more pressure to win (59:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He begins by doubling down on his take that Brock Purdy is a “good, not great” quarterback after throwing two crucial interceptions to sink the 49ers against the Lions, (4:00) and credits his huge stat line to Kyle Shanahan scheming guys open (7:45). He examines the NFC playoff picture and explains why the playoffs are WIDE open and warns that the Lions could be in real trouble if they can’t secure the #1 seed in their upcoming game against the Vikings (10:30). He pivots to the NBA and the lack of criticism of the league by the media. He argues that the league DESERVES criticism, needs major changes and has been coddled by friendly media for too long (13:30).  Then, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the College Football Playoff and the top storylines from the NFL!  They agree that the Vikings CAN’T move on from Sam Darnold under any circumstances (23:00), that Bills head coach Sean McDermott is under huge pressure and could be on the hot seat if they don’t reach the conference championship (29:30) and examine the rash of really BAD teams at the bottom of the NFL standings (35:00) They pivot to the College Football Playoff with the Oregon Ducks being absolutely cooked by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and why Ohio State looks to be in a class of their own compared to the rest of the field (45:30).  They laud the Arizona State coaching staff for taking a much more talented Texas team down to the wire, and attempt to dissect why Steve Sarkisian’s teams look “loose” (55:45). Finally, they debate whether Penn State can win the national championship (1:04:00) and what to make of Ashton Jeanty and Drew Aller as NFL prospects (1:07:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the College Football Playoff and the top storylines from the NFL!  They start with the Oregon Ducks being absolutely cooked by Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and why Ohio State looks to be in a class of their own compared to the rest of the field (3:30).  They discuss the controversial non-call for targeting in the Arizona State/Texas game that likely changes the outcome and why they both hate the targeting rule (14:30). They laud the Arizona State coaching staff for taking a much more talented Texas team down to the wire, and attempt to dissect why Steve Sarkisian’s teams look “loose” (25:00). They debate whether Penn State can win the national championship (34:00) and what to make of Ashton Jeanty and Drew Aller as NFL prospects (37:00).  They pivot to the NFL and start with why it doesn’t bother them that Saquon Barkley is sitting out the final game of the season with the single season rushing record in reach (47:00). Colin labels Brock Purdy an “if” quarterback where he can only succeed “if” things go well around him and discuss what the 49ers should do with him going forward (53:15). Finally, they weigh in on Colts GM Chris Ballard potentially being in danger of losing his job and why the Colts should cut ties with quarterback Anthony Richardson just two years after being drafted #4 overall (1:09:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Lions beating the 49ers in a shootout 40-34 on Monday Night Football! He doubles down on his take that Brock Purdy is a “good, not great” quarterback after throwing two crucial interceptions to sink the 49ers, (4:00) and credits his huge statline to Kyle Shanahan scheming guys open (7:45). He examines the NFC playoff picture and explains why the playoffs are WIDE open and warns that the Lions could be in real trouble if they can’t secure the #1 seed in their upcoming game against the Vikings (10:30). He pivots to the NBA and the lack of criticism of the league by the media. He argues that the league DESERVES criticism, needs major changes and has been coddled by friendly media for too long (13:30).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 17 NFL action! They start with the Vikings hanging on to beat the Packers and Colin argues that Sam Darnold’s brilliant play has earned him a contract in the 50m+/yr range and Minnesota would be crazy not to give it to him (3:00). They debate whether the Patriots should look to make a coaching change now that they’ve found their quarterback or whether they should stay the course with Jerod Mayo (21:00). They heap praise on Jim Harbaugh and highlight the incredible improvement shown by the Chargers in his first year as head coach (27:00) and they debate whether Bills head coach Sean McDermott should lose his job if they make a playoff exit prior to the AFC championship (36:15).  They discuss Aaron Rodgers taking not-so-subtle shots at Jets owner Woody Johnson and what the Jets should do at coach and quarterback in 2025 (41:45). They argue that Joe Burrow is playing quarterback better than anyone in the league after the Bengals beat the Broncos (52:30) and debate which wild card teams are capable of winning a playoff game (58:30).  They try to make sense of the incredibly up and down nature of the LA Rams (1:01:00), and Colin offers a Mea Culpa for spending so long defending Kyler Murray and wonders if the Cardinals could look to trade him in the offseason (1:05:30). They also address the disparity between the top and bottom teams in the league and the large number of really BAD teams at the bottom of the standings and debate whether it’s a one-off or a trend (1:17:00).  Finally, they pivot to college football’s top stars and try to project where players like Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and Travis Hunter will land (1:22:00), and make their picks for the College Football Playoff games (1:30:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOut  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football reaction is presented by JLab! After beating Texas A&M to close out their season, Colin has a LOT of thoughts on the USC Trojans! He breaks down the bright spots and needs on the roster and explains why the program needs to hire a GM that isn’t one of Lincoln Riley’s “guys”. He identifies positions of need where USC needs to work hard at recruiting, and looks ahead to their 2025 season! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He starts by extending his sympathy to Caleb Williams who has obvious talent but can’t overcome the disaster that is the Chicago Bears franchise (3:45). He also argues that the NBA needs to make major changes in order to win back fans in an era of declining ratings (10:15). Then he dives into the unique advantage the Green Bay Packers have by not having an owner and why that’s resulted in long term success and good decision making (11:15). Then, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 17 of the NFL slate, plus the College Football Playoff 26:00- Blowouts in first round of College Football Playoff 28:15 - Broncos vs Bengals 30:30 - Saints vs Raiders 28:00 - Falcons vs Commanders 34:30 - Bills vs Jets 36:45 - Panthers vs Buccaneers  39:00 - Ohio State vs Oregon 50:45 - Cardinals vs Rams 53:45 - Chad’s Biggest Whif/Hit Of The Year 57:15 - Chargers vs Patriots (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the “unwatchable mess” that resulted in a 6-3 win for the Seahawks over the Bears on Thursday Night Football. He extends his sympathy to Caleb Williams who has obvious talent but can’t overcome the disaster that is the Chicago Bears franchise (3:45). He also argues that the NBA needs to make major changes in order to win back fans in an era of declining ratings (10:15). Then, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 17 of the NFL slate, plus the College Football Playoff Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  22:00- Blowouts in first round of College Football Playoff 24:15 - Broncos vs Bengals 26:30 - Saints vs Raiders 28:00 - Falcons vs Commanders 30:30 - Bills vs Jets 32:45 - Panthers vs Buccaneers  35:00 - Ohio State vs Oregon 41:45 - Cardinals vs Rams 44:45 - Chad’s Biggest Whif/Hit Of The Year 48:15 - Chargers vs Patriots Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his instant reaction to the Packers blowing out the Saints on Monday Night Football. While he normally waits until AFTER the game to record the pod, Colin only needed until halftime to decide the Packers/Saints game was the least competitive game he’d seen all year (4:00). Instead, he dives deep into the Packers unique situation of not having an owner and why that’s proven to be a huge advantage when it comes to stability and management (7:30). Finally, he addresses the public backlash to all the blowouts early in the College Football Playoff, why the blowouts were entirely predictable, and why blowouts will get worse as they expand the field of teams in the future (13:30). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the NFL and College Football Playoff action! They start with Brock Purdy throwing another terrible interception late in the game against the Dolphins and why the 49ers would be crazy to offer him the bag (4:00). They contrast Purdy’s performance to another amazing game from Sam Darnold and agree the Vikings would be crazy to let him leave in free agency (10:00). Despite the loss to the Lions, they offer some optimism for Bears fans for the future of Caleb Williams… if the Bears find the right head coach (23:30), and they debate whether the Lions high-flying offense can power them through the amount of injuries their defense has suffered (29:00). They laud the Commanders and Jayden Daniels for making the turnaround from “laughing stock” to playoffs after their comeback win over the Eagles (31:00) and Michael Penix Jr. for looking pro-ready in his debut for the Falcons (38:45).  They debate whether the Rams are capable of winning a first round playoff game (45:45) and whether the Jets should consider Aaron Rodgers offer to take a pay cut to return next season (56:15). They credit Lamar Jackson for having one of the best games of his career in a huge divisional win over the Steelers and argue he should receive far more accolades than the criticism he currently receives (1:04:15). They pivot to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why it wasn’t surprising to see so many blowouts (1:15:00). They rip Indiana for their gutless game plan in which they were just trying to avoid being embarrassed rather than win (1:22:00), and Colin changes his prediction for who ultimately hoists the trophy (1:25:30). Finally, they look ahead to the quarterfinal round and predict the winners (1:30:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football reaction is presented by JLab! Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the top storylines from the first round of the College Football Playoff!  They pivot to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why it wasn’t surprising to see so many blowouts (4:00). They rip Indiana for their gutless game plan in which they were just trying to avoid being embarrassed rather than win (10:30) and Colin changes his prediction for who ultimately hoists the trophy (13:00). Finally, they look ahead to the quarterfinal round and predict the winners (17:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Colin reacts to the Chargers beating the Broncos on Thursday Night Football!  (4:00) He tips his cap to Justin Herbert for an elite performance, but also gives kudos to Sean Payton and the Broncos for exceeding expectations this season. He also weighs in on the firestorm he started with his rant about the changes the NBA needs to make in the face of declining TV ratings (12:00).   Then, he does a deep dive on the Chicago Bears, calls them a “broken franchise” and has the perfect coach in mind to fix them (21:45). He also reviews the terrific 2024 class of rookie quarterbacks and why the quarterback talent entering the league has closed the gap between the “haves” and “have not’s” (32:00). Finally, Chad Millman of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 16 of the NFL slate plus the College Football Playoff! 43:30- Texans vs Chiefs 45:00 - Steelers vs Ravens 47:30 - 49ers vs Dolphins 48:45 - Colts vs Titans 51:45 - Bears vs Lions 54:15 - Rams vs Jets 56:30 - Packers vs Saints 59:30 - Bills vs Patriots 1:06:00  - Indiana vs Notre Dame 1:08:30 - Texas vs Clemson 1:10:30 - Ohio State vs Tennessee 1:13:15 - Transfer portal hurting depth at blue chip programs 1:18:00 - Chad’s Favorite NFL Bets Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Chargers beating the Broncos on Thursday Night Football!  (4:00) He tips his cap to Justin Herbert for an elite performance, but also gives kudos to Sean Payton and the Broncos for exceeding expectations this season. He also weighs in on the firestorm he started with his rant about the changes the NBA needs to make in the face of declining TV ratings (12:00)  Chad Millman, host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 16 of the NFL slate plus the College Football Playoff! 23;00- Texans vs Chiefs 25:15 - Steelers vs Ravens 27:45 - 49ers vs Dolphins 29:00 - Colts vs Titans 32:00 - Bears vs Lions 34:30 - Rams vs Jets 36:45 - Packers vs Saints 39:45 - Bills vs Patriots 56:30  - Indiana vs Notre Dame 59:00 - Texas vs Clemson 1:01:30 - Ohio State vs Tennessee 1:04:00 - Transfer portal hurting depth at blue chip programs 1:06:00 - Chad’s Favorite NFL Bets Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Monday Night Football double header! He starts with the Bears, and calls them a “broken franchise” and has the perfect coach in mind to fix them (3:30). He weighs in on his rough year of picking football games in “Blazing 5” (14:00) and looks at the terrific 2024 class of rookie quarterbacks and why the quarterback talent entering the league has closed the gap between the “haves” and “have not’s” (16:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 15 NFL action!  They start with the Eagles dominating the Steelers, why the Steelers have proven to be a completely different team when they’re missing George Pickens, and how Eagles coach Nick Sirriani has grown into his job (4:00). Colin declares Josh Allen the most talented quarterback of all time and that he has separated from Patrick Mahomes and John Elway in that category (23:00). They call Colts QB Anthony Richardson “not a starting NFL quarterback” and believe Sean Payton should win coach of the year for getting the Broncos to the playoffs (29:30). They point to the Buccaneers as the team that could shock a top seed early in the playoffs (36:00) and warn the 49ers against paying Brock Purdy top-tier quarterback money (51:00).  Colin offers John his theory that Bill Belichick will be “one and done” in his coaching stint at UNC and pour cold water on the idea that Bill would ever coach the Jets (1:00:45). They both agree that Travis Hunter deserved to win the Heisman over Ashton Jeanty and laud Deion Sanders for his achievements at Colorado (1:12:00).  Finally, they dive into the NFL’s small market teams (Chiefs, Bills, Ravens) being dominant while the big market teams are a mess (Giants, Jets, Bears) (1:17:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football reaction is presented by JLab! Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the top storylines from college football!  Colin offers John his theory that Bill Belichick will be “one and done” in his coaching stint at UNC and pour cold water on the idea that Bill would ever coach the Jets (3:00). They both agree that Travis Hunter deserved to win the Heisman over Ashton Jeanty and laud Deion Sanders for his achievements at Colorado (9:00). Finally, they look ahead to some of the potential landing spots for the top college football players (15:00) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He cautions the 49ers about paying Brock Purdy after proving to be just “a guy” when the Niners are missing stars to injuries (3:45), and explains why he believes that Bill Belichick will only coach one year at UNC after it was revealed his contract buyout is only $1 million dollars after year one (10:45). Then, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to debate whether Josh Allen is the greatest quarterback talent of all time (22:00), whether the Vikings should pay up to keep Sam Darnold long-term (29:00), and why the College Football playoff needs to be re-seeded (36:00). Next up, Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 to discuss needed rule changes to the MLB and NBA to make them a better TV product (50:30), and why the era of “noisy wide receivers” could be coming to an end with the reemergence of star running backs (1:02:45). Finally, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 15 of the NFL slate. 1:18:30 - Bills vs Lions 1:22:00 - Steelers vs Eagles 1:25:00 - Broncos vs Colts 1:28:15 - Packers vs Seahawks 1:30:15 - Bears vs Vikings 1:32:30 - Titans vs Bengals 1:34:15 - Browns vs Chiefs 1:36:15 - Ohio State vs Tennessee  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the Rams outlasting the 49ers in a sloppy, rainy Monday Night Football game! He points out that Brock Purdy proves to be just “a guy” when the Niners don't have their full compliment of weapons to injuries, and when contrasted with Matt Stafford… doesn’t have the same franchise quarterback appeal (3:45). He also shovels dirt on the 49ers season and explains why the team needs a rebuild. He explains why he believes that Bill Belichick will only coach one year at UNC after it was revealed his contract buyout is only $1 million dollars after year one (10:45). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 15 of the NFL slate plus a look ahead at college football! Then the pod goes completely off the rails with some UFO talk! 22:15 - Bills vs Lions 25:30 - Steelers vs Eagles 28:30 - Broncos vs Colts 32:00 - Packers vs Seahawks 34:00 -Bears vs Vikings 36:00 - Titans vs Bengals 38:00 - Browns vs Chiefs 45:00 - Ohio State vs Tennessee  47:45 - Belichick’s outlook at UNC 55:00 - UFO Theories Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They begin with the HUGE breaking news that Bill Belichick has signed a three year contract to coach football at the University of North Carolina and they express reservations with how this could affect his legacy and try to parse the reasons why he made the decision (4:00). They compare Belichick’s resume to Andy Reid’s to judge who will be considered greater in the long run (17:00). They discuss the backlash from baseball purists towards MLB’s proposed “golden at-bat” rule when the sport has continually evolved over the years (30:00), and why “load management” and the over reliance on three pointers are going to hurt the popularity of the NBA if the league doesn’t make changes (37:00). They debate whether the emerging trend of “have’s and have not’s” in MLB is a problem (42:30), and whether college football needs to make changes to NIL and the transfer portal to avoid the same issue (54:00). They talk about “noisy” star NFL wide receivers like Deebo Samuel and A.J. Brown, why the pendulum is swinging back towards the importance of star running backs and why huge contracts for receivers are headed for a correction (1:01:00). Colin laments three rules NFL players don’t seem to know, why it drives him crazy and they debate whether the coach or player is at fault when mistakes happen (1:12:00). Finally, they discuss why parenting and coaching have shared qualities that lead to success and why despite at the height of his success Michael Jordan wasn’t happy (1:23:00).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 14 NFL action! They begin with Josh Allen’s superhuman performance in a loss to the Rams, why Allen is the most talented quarterback in the league (4:00), and WHY opposing teams DON’T want to see the Rams in the playoffs (9:00). They pivot to a hideous loss by the Bears to the 49ers and why they need to hire a “culture builder” for their next head coach (13:30). They debate what the Vikings should do at quarterback after another huge performance from Sam Darnold (29:00), and whether it’s time for the Falcons to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr (34:00). They break down why Russell Wilson has turned out to be the perfect quarterback for the Steelers (36:30) and why the Seahawks are only “a quarterback away” from being an elite team (40:00). They weigh the Jets future and discuss who the head coach and quarterback should be in 2025 (52:00). Finally, they pivot to college football with Alabama not making into the playoff and why they aren’t losing any sleep over that decision (59:30). They dissect the College Football Playoff bracket and why it needs to be re-seeded after the conference championships. They break down why it was unfair for Oregon and Ohio State to get punished with difficult routes to the championship while Penn State ended up with a glide path through the first two rounds (1:02:00). They preview the Texas vs Clemson matchup and identify the glaring issues with both teams (1:09:00), and discuss whether Bill Belichick’s interest in coaching at North Carolina is legit (1:22:00) and why the transfer portal might be hurting player development (1:25:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football reaction is presented by JLab! Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the College Football Playoff bracket and the top storylines from college football. They start with Alabama not making into the playoff and why they aren’t losing any sleep over that decision (3:15). They dissect the College Football Playoff bracket and argue that it needs to be re-seeded after the conference championships (6:30). They break down why it was unfair for Oregon and Ohio State to get punished with difficult routes to the championship while Penn State ended up with a glide path through the first two rounds. They preview the Texas vs Clemson matchup and identify the glaring issues with both teams (12:30, discuss whether Bill Belichick’s interest in coaching at North Carolina is legit (20:00) and why the transfer portal might be hurting player development (23:30). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He begins with Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos beating the Browns in a shootout on MNF and why he believes the Payton/Nix pairing will make the Broncos a force to be reckoned with for years to come (3:30). Then joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1 to debate whether the Bears need to make a splash by trading for an elite head coach (20:45), the reasons behind the play of Aaron Rodgers falling off a cliff (27:30) and why the Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese rivalry could power the WNBA for decade (35:00) Finally, Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 14 of the NFL slate, plus they break down two of the top storylines from college football! 49:15 - Bills vs Rams 53:00 - Dolphins vs Jets 55:30- Chiefs vs Chargers 58:15 - Raiders vs Buccaneers 1:00:30 - Steelers vs Browns 1:02:45 - Falcons vs Vikings 1:10:45 - Georgia vs Texas 1:15:00 - Ryan Day on the hotseat? Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins the show for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for week 14 of the NFL slate, plus they break down two of the top storylines from college football! 3:30 - Bills vs Rams 7:00 - Dolphins vs Jets 9:45 - Chiefs vs Chargers 12:30 - Raiders vs Buccaneers 14:30 - Steelers vs Browns 17:00 - Falcons vs Vikings 25:45 - Georgia vs Texas 30:00 - Ryan Day on the hotseat? Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start with the Chicago Bears and debate whether the Bears should consider making a trade offer for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan in order to change the culture and optimize the development of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams (4:00). They discuss the new Aaron Rodgers documentary and why it confirms Colin’s theory that Aaron’s success stemmed largely from his natural talent and not his willingness to “grind” like so many of the other greats (10:30). They pivot to the recent social media obsession with UFO’s and give their takes as to what’s really behind it (17:30). They debate whether MLB’s proposed “Golden At Bat” rule is a good or bad idea (30:30) and whether the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese rivalry can fuel WNBA ratings for years to come (40:00). Finally, they talk about the social media exodus of users from X to Bluesky in the wake of the election (54:15) and the major lack of self-awareness in American media and politics (1:05:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin gives his instant reaction to the Broncos beating the Browns in a 41-32 shootout on Monday Night Football! He tells the tale of two quarterbacks in Jameis Winston and Bo Nix: Jameis is wildly talented but incredibly inconsistent and shows bad judgement, while Bo shows incredible poise in the pocket and makes good decisions… but has a more limited ceiling. He also points to the Broncos having the right pieces in the right places in order for them to make a playoff game and drops a hint about his upcoming “Herd Heirarchy”. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 13 NFL action! They start with the Eagles throttling the Ravens and debate whether the Eagles are the best team in the NFC (4:00). They give kudos to Russell Wilson for re-inventing himself with the Steelers and leading them to a huge divisional win over the Bengals (11:30). They debate whether the Vikings should consider Sam Darnold as their long-term solution at quarterback after their win over the Cardinals(24:00), and whether the Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins after throwing four interceptions against the Chargers (33:30). They laud Jim Harbaugh for changing the football culture of the Chargers in his first season as head coach (37:00), and break down why laziness and complacency caused Aaron Rodgers to “fall off a cliff” (48:45). They debate whether the Bears are the most dysfunctional franchise in the league and whether it will result in Caleb Williams being “stuck” and unable to live up to his potential (59:45). Finally, they discuss why head coach Ryan Day isn’t able to maximize Ohio State’s incredible talent and continues to lose big games (1:15:00), and why Lincoln Riley hasn’t worked at USC and why the Trojans might be trapped (1:29:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.