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 ...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 pla...
Apr 20, 2024•31 min
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...
Apr 17, 2024•14 min
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 th...
Apr 15, 2024•53 min
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 declari...
Apr 13, 2024•42 min
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 ...
Apr 10, 2024•37 min
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 per...
Apr 10, 2024•23 min
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 (14:0...
Apr 09, 2024•17 min
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 c...
Apr 08, 2024•57 min
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 ...
Apr 06, 2024•36 min
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 (26:1...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 co...
Apr 02, 2024•15 min
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 Aaro...
Mar 31, 2024•58 min
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...
Mar 30, 2024•37 min
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 ...
Mar 27, 2024•32 min
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 d...
Mar 27, 2024•37 min
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 Tr...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Colin’s best takes of the week! Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to debate the merits of Justin Fields wanting a trade to a team with a defensive minded culture in Pittsburgh (2:00) and why the Cowboys have a serious “Dak Prescott problem” (8:00). They also break down why Aaron Rodgers just can’t avoid making headlines for off the field antics despite saying he wants the opposite (15:45) Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to talk about why being the...
Mar 23, 2024•35 min
Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by comparing the Chiefs dynasty to the Pats and why the Chiefs are far more entertaining than Brady and company (3:00). Nick talks about his obsession with mock drafts (6:00) and Colin explains why the Chargers should trade back out of the #5 spot due to a unique advantage they have (8:00). They also dive into an advantage the Chiefs have when drafting that will lead to sustained success (16:00) They explain that as ...
Mar 21, 2024•30 min
Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start with the most pressing question… how did Nick Wright break his arm??? (3:00) They talk about the NBA’s dire need for a homegrown star in an era dominated by the internationals and debate whether Jayson Tatum or Anthony Edwards could fill that role (8:30) They also talk about the reasons for why the popularity of stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has caused the popularity of women’s hoops to surpass that of the...
Mar 21, 2024•28 min
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with Selection Sunday and why college basketball has lost its luster in recent years (3:30). They react to the news of Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers and wonder if a defensive focused culture is the best place to reboot his career (6:30) They predict that Minnesota is angling to move up in the NFL Draft and why they are the team best suited to develop a young QB (16:00). They look at the impact of Aaron Donald compa...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr
Colin reacts to a flurry of free agency moves in the NFL! First, he parses how free agency has changed with a huge influx of money into the league (3:00).. He breaks down why Kirk Cousins leaving the NFC North for the Falcons makes total sense (6:30), and why an infusion of youth in front offices has meant teams are more willing to take big swings (9:15) He floats a theory for a reunion between Aaron Rodgers and one of his best friends from the Packers in New York (14:30) and why the market for ...
Mar 11, 2024•19 min
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things NFL! They react to the news of Mac Jones being traded by New England (6:30) and finding out how rocky the relationship between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick became in the latest episode of the “Dynasty” documentary (13:30). They give props to Baker Mayfield for betting on himself and getting his big second contract (19:00) and why the weakness of the NFC South could allow him to flourish in Tampa (23:00). They dive into th...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Colin’s top takes of the week! He reacts to the news of Russell Wilson being released by the Denver Broncos (2:00) assigns blame for where it went wrong in Denver (5:00) and names an AFC team that could be a great fit (7:30). He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to remember the life and impact of legendary ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen (15:30) and discuss the value of Kirk Cousins and why he’s been underrated (18:30). They also debate whether it’s worth taking a flier on Michael ...
Mar 09, 2024•44 min
Colin is joined by Mike Mulvihill, the President of Insights and Analytics at FOX. They look at the massive jump in women’s college basketball ratings and whether that’s purely a short-term bump due to the star power of Caitlin Clark, or a long-term trend (3:30). They also dive into the popularity of women’s college hoops vs men’s (6:45). Colin asks Mike whether Shohei Ohtani’s superstar status will be huge for just the Dodgers or the MLB as a whole (11:00) and what type of ratings explosion we ...
Mar 07, 2024•43 min
Colin reacts to the news of Russell Wilson’s release from the Denver Broncos! (3:00) He points to Broncos GM George Paton as the one to blame for the mess in Denver after whiffing on both the Russell Wilson trade and hiring Nathaniel Hackett (6:00) He lays out his reasons why he thinks Russ would be a great fit in Pittsburgh (9:00), and weighs the pros and cons of Denver drafting J.J. McCarthy or Bo Nix. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for th...
Mar 05, 2024•12 min
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start the show on a somber note following the passing of legendary NFL reporter Chris Mortensen and reflect on his life and impact in the football world. (3:30) They weigh in on the future of Kirk Cousins and why he is likely the #1 free agent domino to fall (6:00), and why Justin Fields hasn’t drawn much interest as a trade target (13:00). They talk about the latest episodes of the “Dynasty” documentary wi...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Colin’s top takes of the week! Colin explains how the Warriors have finally found their way and could be very dangerous in the playoffs (3:00). He goes behind the scenes at the NFL combine (8:00) and explains why Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the most interesting prospect in the NFL draft. (10:30) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the secret sauce behind Green Bay’s drafting formula and why they’ve been so successful (24:30), and why we see a competitive men...
Mar 02, 2024•49 min
Colin reacts to the Warriors win over the Knicks (3:30), and explains why the Warriors may not be the best regular season team… but will be dangerous in the playoffs (8:30). He also talks about what REALLY happens at the NFL combine (14:00) and why Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the most interesting prospect in the NFL draft. (17:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/li...
Mar 01, 2024•20 min
Colin’s joined by legendary sports writer and New York Times bestselling author Ian O’Connor! Colin starts by asking Ian about his experience writing about the Patriots in light of the hit documentary “Dynasty” (3:30), how “spygate” will impact Bill Belichick’s legacy (8:00) and how the Super Bowl loss to the Giants affected the team (12:00) They talk about the reasons behind football pulling away from baseball in the past 30 years as the most popular sport in America (14:30) and why the demogra...
Feb 28, 2024•50 min
