The Colin Cowherd Podcast

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! Colin & Nick start by discussing their weirdest interests and idiosyncrasies. Then they break down the complete mismanagement of the Lakers over the past decade and why LeBron was able to paper over some of their glaring problems (14:00). Lastly, Colin & Nick give their takes on Caitlin Clark and why she can completely change the business and future of the WNBA (27:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd is joined by 'First Things First' host Nick Wright to discuss Tom Brady's appearance on The Herd today and how he will fare as an NFL broadcaster at FOX (4:00). Luka Doncic and the Mavericks lost the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics but will Luka ever be able to improve his defense and lead the Mavs to an NBA Championship (13:00)? Finally, they discuss bad actors on the internet farming for engagement and why it’s degraded online discourse in both sports and life (25:00).. (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 is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics winning the NBA Finals in five games over the Dallas Mavericks. They start by reflecting on what the legacy of the 2024 Boston Celtics will be (3:30) why Jaylen Brown was more deserving of the finals MVP award than Jayson Tatum (10:00), and the outlook for the Celtics moving forward (14:00). They point to Kyrie Irving’s wild inconsistency as a huge problem for Dallas (19:00) and why the Mavericks need to make changes in order to be a true title contender (26:00). They also offer up some suggestions on the “right” star to pair with Luka Doncic (33:00) Finally, they argue why the Celtics absolutely deserved to win the title this year (38:00) and point to which teams to look out for in 2025 (47:00)! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics win over the Mavericks in Game 3! They start with the Mavericks inability to match up with the Celtics (4:30) and Jaylen Brown’s ascension to a 2nd tier superstar in the league (7:30). Then they focus on Luka Doncic being a complete liability on the defensive end of the floor (13:00) and why it’s nearly impossible to win a title when your star can’t hang on defense (23:00). Next, they discuss why Jayson Tatum is the perfect star for this Celtics squad (25:00) and why we’ve possibly underestimated how great Boston is (27:00). Finally, they discuss the life and legacy of Jerry West and his impact on the history of the league (32:00) and why the Celtics were just too good NOT to win the title this year (43:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics win over the Mavericks in Game 2! They start with the series being terribly lopsided in the favor of the Boston Celtics (3:30) and why two straight Boston wins have shown that Jayson Tatum isn’t the alpha “get a bucket” guy that’s necessary for the Celtics to win the series (8:30) They both predict the series will be over in five games (10:30) and Colin predicts that despite their dominant performance so far, Boston won’t be a dynasty (15:00). Finally, they debate whether Dan Hurley will take the Lakers job (22:30) and whether it was a mistake to leave Caitlin Clark off the roster for the Olympic team (27:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonight See 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 debate whether Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy for a full seventeen game season (3:00) and what the giant contract extension for Jalen Waddle means for the future of Tua (7:30). Then they dive into the strange marriage between “big brand” Russell Wilson and the lunch-pail culture of the Pittsburgh Steelers and whether it will last (11:30). Next, Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 to discuss Caitlin Clark’s “messy” start to her WNBA career (21:00) and why the WNBA is actually MORE physical than the NBA (28:00). Then, they debate the reasons why no young NFL quarterbacks say they want to emulate Tom Brady and instead choose more flashy guys like Aaron Rodgers (30:00) They wrap up with their 16 round NFL starting quarterback draft (38:30)! Finally, Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the massive game 1 from Kristaps Porzingis, why he was the difference maker, and why “small ball” only worked for the Warriors (49:00). They also discuss the Lakers pursuit of Dan Hurley for their next head coach and why the Lakers HAD to take a big swing (54:00). (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 is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Celtics blow out win in game 1 over the Mavericks They start with the massive game for Kristaps Porzingis, why he was the difference maker, and why “small ball” only worked for the Warriors. (3:30) They agree that this was a massive win for Celtics coach Joe Mazzula (8:30) and Colin predicts Jaylen Brown will win MVP of the series (12:30). They dissect the difference between the two teams and why Dallas was reacting, while Boston was setting the tempo for the game (19:00). Colin breaks down why the Mavs are limited when Kyrie is off whereas Boston has five guys that could be a #2 on any team (26:00). They credit Brad Stevens for taking a big swing and finding the right fit for Porzigis (31:30) and make their predictions for game 2 (39:00). Finally, they give their thoughts on the Lakers targeting Danny Hurley as their next head coach (43:00) and why the Lakers need to take a big swing as they transition into their next phase as LeBron heads into his final years in the league (53:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start with the realization that young quarterbacks never aspire to emulate Tom Brady (3:00) and despite Brady’s greatness, he wasn’t an “artist”. (5:00) Colin identifies the current NFL quarterback that is Brady’s closest “comp” (13:00). Colin laments not “seeing it coming” with CJ Stroud (17:30), asks Nick who his biggest miss was (21:00) and Colin and Nick conduct their NFL starting quarterback mock draft (24:30)! 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 Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They HAD to start with Colin’s recent take about Trump’s conviction that went viral on social media (3:00), why they don’t buy the doomsayers take on society (6:00) and why the constant grievance politics doesn’t work for them (11:00) Then, they pivot to the WNBA and why its explosion in popularity due to Caitlin Clark was bound to be “messy” (19:30). They compare it to the NBA and conclude that the WNBA is actually MORE physical than the NBA (27:30) and why Angel Reese taking on a “villain” role is great for the sport (35:00) Don’t forget to check back for part 2 of the conversation with Nick! (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 is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start college football and Colin explains why he thinks the enormity of the 12 team playoff will render most rivalries obsolete (4:30) They break down why staffing changes will help USC turn the corner (10:30) and why four teams stand out as winning the NIL race (14:45) They make their projections for USC’s first year in the Big 10 (19:00), why it will be Ohio State’s conference going foward (23:00) and why Ohio State could regain their more physical identity after losing it for a very good reason (24:45). They project an explosion in college football ratings (26:30) talk about why Tom Brady is likely to be incredibly good as a color analyst on FOX broadcasts (28:00) and Colin explains why on-air chemistry is so difficult to achieve (31:30) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start with the Bears and whether being chosen for “Hard Knocks” could be a detrimental distraction (3:30), whether Matt Eberflus survives the season (5:15) and make their projections for the Bears in their first season with Caleb Williams (8:30) They both express their doubts that Aaron Rodgers will be able to survive the full 17 game season (11:30) and opine on what the huge contract for Jaylen Waddle means for Tua’s chances of signing an extension in Miami (20:00) Colin explains why the Bills will be fine without Stefon Diggs (26:00) and they both debate whether the Russell Wilson experiment in Pittsburgh could end sooner rather than later (31:00) Don’t forget to check back for part 2 of the conversation! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of the new book ‘Nobody Cares About Your Career’. They start by diving into the reasons nobody cares about your career (3:00) and the first changes Erika made when she first arrived at Barstool (5:00). They get into the reasons why starting a business isn’t pretty (9:00) and she gives her definition of success (12:00). Next, they debate the state of sports betting and the podcasting business (18:00) and talk about why it’s so important to be willing to grow (21:30). They discuss the problems with young people not being challenged enough (26:30) and how long you should commit to an enterprise before it returns a profit (33:00). They weigh the downsides of “getting the bag” (36:00) and share their feelings on the state of the economy (40:00) and stories of big swings they took that missed (45:00). They wrap up the discussion by stressing the importance of knowing what your company is paying you to do (50:00) and knowing when to bail on an idea (53:30). Finally, Colin gives his take on Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 felony counts and why the process wasn’t “rigged” (55:00). (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 is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” talk NBA playoffs! They start with the Celtics sweep of the Pacers, why that series NEEDED to be over and why there will be massive pressure on the Celtics to win the title (3:00). They both shovel dirt on the Timberwolves, and Colin explains why he loves the matchup between Dallas and Boston and compares it to the 2000 series between the Blazers and Lakers (11:00). They remember the life and career of NBA legend Bill Walton, why he was Jokic before Jokic (24:30), and why Walton’s game was 50 years ahead of his time. They dig into the reason behind Kyrie Irving’s renaissance with the Mavs (32:00) and why Dallas could become an attractive free agent destination if they win the title (39:00). Finally, they debate whether Dallas should re-sign Kyrie to a long-term extension (41:00), Colin predicts a huge swing in free agency by the Warriors (45:00) and they rank the top 10 players in the NBA Finals (58:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part 2! They start with some sports history, when college hoops and boxing used to be huge (5:00) and Colin tells the story of the first time he saw “the greatest prospect in NFL history” in person (12:45). Then, they switch gears and Colin explains his theory for online discourse which is “Avoid Needy, Mute Crazy” (25:00). They debate why conspiracy theories have gained so much traction with the public (30:30) and why America faces a huge dilemma in not being able to agree on basic facts (34:00). (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 to talk NBA playoffs! They start by lamenting the NBA and fans missing out of the enormity of a Celtics vs Knicks series (3:30) and why Jayson Tatum is talented, but not “hard” (12:00). They also discuss the impact of the influx of talented european players in the league (24:00), the lack of personality that comes with Euros that don’t really talk trash (28:00) and why Anthony Edwards makes a better “face of the league” than Ja Morant (31:00) Finally, Colin explains why the NBA will thrive compared to baseball because the stars actually get real screen time. (36:00). Don't forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick! (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’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down a crazy weekend of NBA playoff action! They start with a wild game seven between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets in which defense won the day (4:00). Colin praises the Wolves construction for having any holes (7:00) and explains why the series came down to just 8 minutes (11:30). Then, they preview the western conference finals between the Wolves and Mavericks (14:00) and Colin compares the Wolves series win for Ant to Jordan getting past the Pistons (16:00) They react to the Knicks falling apart in game seven (21:30) and examine the upcoming free agent market for the missing piece that won’t disrupt the Knicks chemistry (24:00) They make their predictions for a high scoring series between the Pacers and Celtics (35:00) and take stock of a successful season for a young OKC team (38:00). They break down Bronny after his showing at the combine and lay out the truth of what he is… and what he isn’t (47:00), and Colin explains why the NBA is at its absolute best in the playoffs (53:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! First, he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk about the spectacular play of Anthony Edwards and dissect the comparisons between him and early career Michael Jordan (3:00). Then they debate the merits of Minnesota or New York trying to add Kevin Durant as their “missing piece (7:30). They look at the pros and cons of the Lakers hiring J.J. Reddick and why it’s any riskier than the other coaching options available (10:30). Then Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL schedule release! 23:45 - NFL took care of the streaming services 26:30 - Jets 30:00 - Bears 32:00 - Cowboys 34:30 - Steelers got the toughest schedule (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 is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL schedule release! 5:00 - NFL took care of the streaming services 8:15 - Best MNF schedule in years 11:30 - Jets 16:30 - Chargers 17:30 - Bears 24:00 - Cowboys 26:30 - Steelers got the toughest schedule 30:30 - Eagles 33:30 - NFC resurgence? 39:00 - The standalone games are HUGE 41:00 - Could streamers push out the broadcast networks? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the action from the NBA playoffs! They start with the Nuggets evening the series 2-2 with the Timberwolves, why the schedule benefitted Denver (3:00), and why the series might come down to the battle between Karl-Anthony Towns vs Aaron Gordon (6:00). They try to project the trajectory for Anthony Edwards and compare his spectacular play and less than spectacular playoff results to early Michael Jordan. (11:00) They debate whether Kevin Durant could be the missing piece for the Wolves or Kicks (15:30), whether the Celtics are just “very good” or truly elite (24:00), and whether Jayson Tatum is truly a #1 or the best #2 in the league (30:00). They discuss whether the Lakers should take the risk of hiring J.J. Reddick as a first time head coach (37:00), and why they’d need a full buy-in from LeBron for it to work (42:45). They also both lean into the idea that LeBron would be best served stepping back into the #2 role (49:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He explains why the on-air chemistry of Inside The NBA is so good and so rare that NBC needs to be extremely careful to ensure the crew stays together (2:00) Then he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to debate whether Anthony Edwards could become the next “face of the league” (6:30) make their projections for Caitlin Clark in the WNBA (16:30) and address what offseason moves the Phoenix Suns need to make after getting swept in the first round (25:00). Then, Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They address the backlash to Colin’s “backwards hat” take from J.J. Reddick and LeBron James (31:00). They talk about the history of the take, why it’s become a running bit, and why it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Colin argues that the Bengals are one more Joe Burrow injury away from needing to draft an early round quarterback (37:30) and Nick explains why he won’t be playing any violins for Kirk Cousins (40:00) They give their reactions to the Roast of Tom Brady (46:00 and Nick shares a story of the time when he participated in a roast… and it backfired spectacularly (53:00) Finally, they push back on Austin Rivers’ comment that 30 NBA players could play in the NFL and they list the much shorter list of players that actually could make the jump to football (55:00). Don’t forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick! (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part 2! They begin with the Bengals, and why they are one more Joe Burrow injury away from needing to draft an early round quarterback as an insurance policy (3:00). They explain why the Falcons weren’t crazy to draft Michael Penix and why Kirk Cousins isn’t good enough to complain about the move (7:00) They debate whether the Giselle jokes from The Roast of Tom Brady crossed a line and why the roast made them both uncomfortable (9:00) Nick shares a story of the time when he participated in a roast… and it backfired spectacularly (14:30) Finally, they push back on Austin Rivers’ comment that 30 NBA players could play in the NFL (21:30) and they list the much shorter list of players that actually could make the jump to football (25:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by addressing the backlash to Colin’s “backwards hat” take from J.J. Reddick and LeBron James (3:00). They talk about the history of the take and why it’s become a running bit, and why it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Then they address bad takes, and why “cancel culture” isn’t coming for comedians the way it did a few years ago (12:30), why Jerry Seinfeld’s comments were tone deaf, and they debate how it’s affecting the current era of comedy (19:00). Finally, Colin explains why Caitlin Clark doesn’t need the media to protect her (27:30) and why the WNBA will finally “arrive” into more mainstream sports culture (34:00) Don’t forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick! (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 gives his instant reaction to the Knicks beating the Pacers in game 1 of the eastern conference semifinals! He breaks down a massive game involving massive minutes by the Villanova trio, explains why the Knicks are the “best watch” of the playoffs, and wonders if and when the magic will run out for New York! (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.

First, Colin starts by explaining the importance of on-air chemistry in television, and why NBC needs to proceed with caution if they end up bringing Inside the NBA over to their network… especially if Ernie Johnson won’t leave TNT. (3:00) Then he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume to dissect all the NBA playoff action! They start with the heightened importance of the Nuggets vs Wolves series after the Wolves steal game 1 (7:30), why it has the potential to catapult Anthony Edwards to “face of the league” status (9:30), and why he doesn’t have a true comp (20:00). Then they break down yet another no-show playoff exit for the Clippers and (25:45) debate whether the Mavs are a true title contender (30:00) They ask whether the Knicks can make the leap or if they’ll regress next year (34:30), and what move do the Suns need to make (39:00) Colin argues that not all the criticism of Darvin Ham is fair (46:30) they give their outlook on Caitlin Clark as a WNBA player (54:00), and Colin explains why she’ll get him to watch more WNBA (59:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee 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” They break down why the Chicago Bears won the offseason (3:30) and give an outlook on the suddenly stacked NFC North (7:00) They are puzzled by the Cowboys lack of effort to provide Dak with weapons, but have a theory on why that is (9:00). They rate the Chargers draft as “substance over style” (12:30) and make their picks for the first and last place finishers for every NFL divisions (21:00) Then, Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by talking about why the NBA is still fantastic, just not in January (26:30) Nick explains why the GIANTS won the draft because of a trade they weren’t able to make (32:30) and why Tom Brady and LeBron James are unique in being the only star athletes who have been able to CHOOSE to leave the game rather than be forced out (37:00). They also dive into Brady’s competitive nature will make him a great broadcaster (40:00). Finally, they draw the distinction between athletes that are athletes, and athletes that are “artists” (45:00) and explain why Shedeur Sanders could tank his draft stock with his social media posts (55:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! Nick explains why the GIANTS won the draft because of a trade they weren’t able to make (2:00). They talk about why it’s painfully obvious that Tom Brady still wants to play football and break down why Brady’s competitive nature will make him a great broadcaster (11:00). They wax philosophically about having a “competitive mentality” and how it drives them (14:30). Colin compares athletes and artists, and marvels at how athletes are unique in being able to continue to become even greater AFTER being paid, and why greatness in sports doesn’t make you a target of worship… it makes you a target. They list the biggest stars in sports and debate which are artists or athletes (21:30) Finally, they talk about how Spencer Rattler hurt his draft stock based on how he was viewed in an old documentary, and why Shedeur Sanders talking trash online could hurt his stock as well (36:00). (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by talking about why the NBA is still fantastic, just not in January (3:00) and why the NBA needed to start pivoting to the younger generation of stars sooner than they have (8:00). They push back on the narrative that the size of a team’s market doesn’t matter (11:45), why LeBron was an outlier in being the only true “face of the league” playing in a small market (14:00) and why this Knicks playoff run is huge for the league (23:00). Nick explains why he can predict the Chiefs opponent in their home opener based on the size of their opponent’s brand and the narrative surrounding them (23:00). Colin offers his theory on why cap space isn’t as debilitating as advertised and why teams need to be confident in taking big swings, a la Atlanta drafting Michael Penix…but Nick pushes back (30:00). Don’t forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick Wright! (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 gives his instant reaction to the Nuggets beating the Lakers 108-106 and eliminating LA from the playoffs! He explains why this won’t be LeBron’s last game as a Laker (4:00) and why the Lakers desperately need to add another young star in the offseason (8:00). He recaps the Celtics blowout win over the Heat (10:30) and previews the upcoming series between the Nuggets and T-Wolves (11:30) (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.

Colin is joined by John MIddlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft! They start with the Cowboys seeming to deliberately not load up on weapons in Dak Prescott’s contract year (3:30) and why the Bears won the offseason (7:30) They rate the Bears chances in a stacked NFC North (11:00) and Colin explains why the Raiders could be set up perfectly to draft a quarterback NEXT year (14:00) They dissect the drama in Atlanta and why the Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix situation could get awkward fast (19:15), and rate Jim Harbaugh’s draft as “substance” rather than flash (27:00) They predict the first and last place finishers for every NFL division (33:15) and rate the Titans draft as the weirdest (37:15). Piggybacking on the Titans talk, they go behind the scenes into why so many NFL organizations are dysfunctional, and reveal the best run team in the league (44:00). Finally, they each pick their biggest whiff on a take from the past couple of years (01:05:00), debate whether the Sixers are a “failed experiment” (01:10:00) and explain why bad business decisions have made Kevin Durant irrelevant in the NBA (01:15:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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! Colin starts with a rant about why the NBA playoffs have been so great this year, and it has to do with the officiating (3:00) He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down some of the biggest storylines of the NFL draft, including the Falcons shocking the world by taking Michael Penix Jr. at #8 (7:45), a historically great prospect that fell out of the top 10 (12:30) and the Broncos taking Bo Nix at #12 (13:30) The guys are joined by Danny Parkins, host at 670 The Score in Chicago to talk about the Bears drafting Caleb Williams #1 overall and adding star WR Rome Odunze to his arsenal at #9 and what these two picks could do to transform the Bears franchise (20:00) (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 Cowherd, John Middlekauff and Danny Parkins discuss the first round of the NFL Draft. What are realistic expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears in his rookie season. Was Rome Odunze the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #9. Can Bears make the playoffs? Colin, John and Danny react to the NFL draft and give their takes about your favorite NFL teams pick. #Volume #Herd #3AndOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff react to the the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. Colin and John discuss the Bears landing Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze and what their future will be like in Chicago. The Falcons stunned everyone when they drafted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr after signing Kirk Cousins in Free Agency. The Broncos landed Bo Nix, Vikings got JJ McCarthy, Patriots drafted Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels went #2 to the Commanders. Which quarterback has the best future? NFL Draft went heavy on offense including Brock Bowers to the Raiders. Colin and John give their takes on the 1st Round. #Volume #Herd #3AndOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Thor Nystrom, the college football expert at FantasyPros to preview the NFL draft! Colin asks whether the Vikings could trade all the way up to #3 to draft Drake Maye (4:00) and if Thor has any bust concerns about J.J. McCarthy (5:30). They get into the reasons behind why 1st round wide receivers have the highest “miss” rate of any position (9:30) and whether USC wide receiver Tahj Washington could be a sleeper pick (15:30). Colin asks whether Texas speedster Xavier Worthy will work in the NFL (17:45) and how Michigan running back Blake Corum is viewed around the league post-injury (26:00) They debate which tackle prospect will be the perennial pro-bowler (30:00) and if Tulane QB Michael Pratt could be a late round steal (34:00). They talk about the potential of Drake Maye and why the right coach will be critical to his development (38:00). Thor gives his draft profile for Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman and his mock draft for the first five picks (45:00). Finally, Colin talks about a major change he’s noticed in the NBA playoffs that has made for a far better basketball product (47:15). (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 Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoff action! Colin presents his theory of Jokic being an “automatic bucket” to Jason and they agree the Lakers are just completely outmatched in round 1 (5:00). They break down the Wolves physically dominating the Suns in game 1 (26:00) and Colin explains why he wants “more” from Kevin Durant. They dive into the Clippers dominant loss over the Mavericks and why Dallas didn’t look ready to play (31:45) and wonder if the Mavs are too lopsided… great on offense but lacking too much on defense (39:00) They debate whether the Knicks’ high-effort style can overcome a better Sixers roster (43:30) and Colin explains why Joel Embiid NEEDS to win more in the playoffs to cement his legacy as one of the league’s great all-time bigs (52:00) Finally, they talk about the NBA needing to create scarcity and urgency for the benefit of the TV product at a time when nobody takes the regular season seriously (01:02:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He reacts to the Lakers play-in win over the Pelicans and previews their series against the defending champion Denver Nuggets (3:00) He’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to debate whether Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic should win the MVP award (7:30). Colin explains why the Phoenix Suns were his most disappointing team this season (17:00), they make their projects for the Knicks’ postseason (23:00) and make their picks for the first round of the NBA playoffs (27:45)! (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 gives his instant reaction to the play-in games for the NBA western conference! He declares the Warriors dynasty as officially over with the knowledge that Klay Thompson will likely be moving on from Golden State following their playoff exit (3:00). He breaks down the Lakers win over the Pelicans but rails against the NBA having a seven game series for the first round of the playoffs (7:30). Despite the loss, he credits Zion Williamson with playing the best “big” game of his NBA career (10:15) and previews the upcoming series between the Lakers and defending champion Denver Nuggets! (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 Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA playoffs! They start with the MVP race (4:00) and whether Luka will be taking home the hardware or if Jokic wins his third in a row. Colin asks whether Luka is the greatest scorer we’ve ever seen (7:30) but worries his usage could impact his playoff performance (10:30) They identify what’s missing from the Lakers offense (12:30) and why Kevin Durant hasn’t been the leader that Phoenix needs (17:00) They project how the playoffs will go for the Knicks (27:00) and debate whether the Bucks are ripe for a first round upset (32:00) Colin declares the Warriors dynasty as officially dead (37:00) and they suggest the Warriors take a big-swing in the offseason for a star player currently playing in Los Angeles. (41:00) Finally, the guys play a round of “Pick in a paragraph” where they give their picks and why for the first round of the playoffs (51:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He starts with his reaction to UConn’s dominating run to a second national title and why UConn’s program has separated from the rest of men’s college hoops (3:00) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to marvel at the Tiger/MJ superstar pull of Caitlin Clark (13:00) and break down why the Dolphins shouldn’t pay Tua and the Cowboys shouldn’t pay Dak (24:00) Finally, Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to talk about Bronny declaring for one of the weakest NBA draft classes in years and why they have no problem with LeBron set up his son for the best possible chance at achieving his dream (27:00) and Colin and Nick both give their one best piece of life advice (40:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! Colin explains why he doesn’t find most “advice” to be useful but he and Nick each give out one piece of advice that they think can help people that are trying to achieve their dream (3:00) They weigh in on our divided political climate and that despite the loudest, most extreme voices being amplified… most Americans all want the same things (12:15) Finally, Colin talks about his future plans, why he loves the freedom provided by podcasting, and why a big move may be in his near future (24:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by talking about Bronny declaring for one of the weakest NBA draft classes in years and why they have no problem with LeBron helping set up his son for the best possible chance at achieving his dream (3:00). They also provide a laundry list of examples of nepotism in sports (9:00). They push back on the criticism levied at Caitlin Clark by former UConn women’s stars (16:00) and explain why her game will translate perfectly to the WNBA (20:30). They also weigh in on the massive popularity of both the men’s and women’s tournaments and why continuity is important for sports to connect with fans (24:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Don’t forget to check back for Part 2! 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 UConn winning the national championship! He explains why UConn’s program, coaching and culture have separated them from the rest of the sport and why they are “inevitable” (3:00) He points to a night full of great looks and smart adjustments as to why they are so difficult to beat (6:00) He also names the two coaches he would most like to see take over the head coaching job at Kentucky to replace John Calipari, but also gives reasons why those coaches SHOULDN’T take the job (14:00). (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 is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They react to South Carolina beating Iowa to win the national championship in Caitlin Clark’s final collegiate game, and break down why Clark is a transcendent “must see TV” athlete like MJ and Tiger (3:00). They pour over the ratings for both the women’s and men’s tournaments and why they feel “big” while the NBA is suffering from self-inflicted wounds (10:30). They also address the reports that John Calipari will take over as the head coach at Arkansas and debate whether his tenure at Kentucky was a failure (22:30). Colin predicts that Washington will pick Jayden Daniels at #2 overall in the NFL draft (31:15) and a flurry of moves on draft day with quarterback needy teams making trades (36:30). They break down the process for NFL teams vetting draft prospects character and intangibles (41:00) Finally, they preview UFC #300 and talk about why Dana White has been so successful in building UFC into a must-see spectacle (49:30). They address the reasons behind the layoffs at the NFL Network (56:30) and John lays out his argument for why the Dolphins CAN’T pay Tua (01:00:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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 breaks down a thrilling win for Iowa women’s basketball over LSU and why Caitlin Clark has ascended beyond “star” status (3:00) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to talk about which top quarterback prospects are at the highest risk of “busting” and why their landing spot is so important (15:00) They also list off their “can’t miss” draft prospects (22:30) Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, co-host of the “Parkins and Spiegel show” on 670 the Score in Chicago. They discuss why sports broadcasters are being forced to talk more and more about the NFL… even during the offseason (32:00), how GM Ryan Poles turned things around for the Bears (36:00) and whether the Bears made the right decision by trading Justin Fields to the Steelers (41:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd is joined by Chicago Radio Host Danny Parkins to discuss all things Chicago. The two radio hosts talk shop about the radio industry and the difference between the local Chicago audience and being a national sports talk show host (5:00). Next they discuss the NBA's biggest issues and why Michael Jordan is the clear GOAT over LeBron James (21:40). The Chicago Bears have the #1 pick in the NFL Draft so Colin & Danny discuss Caleb Williams and what they should do in the draft (26:10). Danny's upcoming book "Pipeline to the Pros" is coming out soon so Colin asks him the motivation and favorite parts of the book while getting into some personal stories. Lastly they finish with Justin Fields and if the Bears made the right decision to trade him to the Steelers (58:05). (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 gives his instant reaction to Caitlin Clark and Iowa beating Angel Reese and LSU to advance to the Final Four! He lists the two reasons why there’s been an explosion of popularity in women’s basketball (3:30) and what’s missing from the men’s game. He weighs in on the controversy surrounding LSU coach Kim Mulkey (7:00) and why Caitlin Clark isn’t just a “star”... she’s a “comet” (11:00). (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”! They start with UConn basketball and why they are the best college sports program that nobody talks about (7:00) and why basketball is trending away from small-ball and towards dominant bigs like Zach Edey (13:00). They debate which top ranked QB prospect is at most risk of becoming a bust (23:00) and pick the best potential landing spots for J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix. They project some bumpy times ahead for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers (31:00) and why Jordan Love is currently a better QB than Rodgers (38:00) They list their “can’t miss” NFL draft prospects (51:30) and give their “dream” summer vacation destination (58:15) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 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 talk about whether Jim Harbaugh is engaging in deception and subterfuge when it comes to the NFL draft (3:15), and debate whether the Bears will be a playoff team in 2024 (9:30) Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to talk about the NFL seizing Christmas day from the NBA and whether or not they’ve overreached (22:30) and they debate if any team has a chance of dethroning the Denver Nuggets in the western conference (32:00). (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They react to the news that the NFL is planning more games for Christmas Day. Colin explains why he thinks the NFL sees weakness with the NBA and is trying to crush them (3:00) while Nick offers a competing theory as to why the NFL may have made a miscalculation (6:30). They explain why you can’t be too emotionally invested or overexposed to a team in order to bet them effectively (12:30) and why Colin tries to stay completely objective while watching (16:30). They offer their picks for who will win the NBA Western Conference (23:15) and Nick lays out his reasons why the Lakers should want the Nuggets in the first round (25:30). Finally, Colin explains the biggest difference between LeBron James and Kevin Durant and what that’s meant to their postseason success. (30:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by weighing in on America’s nonstop grievance culture and how it’s evolved over the years (5:00). Nick explains why he’ll never be able to retire early (12:00) and they compare and contrast different milestones when it comes to aging (15:00). Then they do a deep dive into the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal (22:30) and Nick explains why it’s entirely plausible that Ohtani had no knowledge of what his interpreter was doing. They explain why it’s likely we’ll see another major referee or student athlete involved gambling scandal in the near future (30:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Don’t forget to check back for Part 2 with Nick Wright! 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 talk all things NFL! They react to Draftkings released their 2024 NFL season win totals (3:30) and the effect Kirk Cousins had on the number for both the Falcons and Vikings (5:15). They debate whether Jim Harbaugh has an ulterior motive for hyping J.J. McCarthy prior to the draft (7:00) and how the Chargers could end up “stuck” in the draft if QB’s are drafted 1-4 (10:00). They talk about why Deion Sanders saying his son Shedeur and Travis Hunter could pull an “Eli Manning” could hurt their draft stock (17:45) and give their take on the latest NFL rule changes (27:30). They also give props to Bears GM Ryan Poles (32:00) and explain why the Bears could be a wild card team in 2024 (33:00) and why they aren’t worried about Marvin Harrison Jr. skipping the combine and his pro day (44:00) Colin explains why he’s not bothered by the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal and why he buys Ohtani’s story (51:00). They also pour cold water on the Jets win total being set at 9.5 and why Aaron Rodgers is likely to disappoint as a 40 year old quarterback (01:04:00). (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.