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The Colin Cowherd Podcast

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100% unfiltered Colin. He delivers his no-holds-barred takes and instant reactions to the biggest stories in sports.

Episodes

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Draymond Green, Tommy DeVito, Bills Playoff-Bound?, Sharp or Square

Colin reacts to the news of Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension from the NBA, explains why he isn’t too worked up about it. (2:00). He points to the recent success of Tommy DeVito and the Giants as further proof of his theory about offensive coaches with backup quarterbacks (10:00), and why Jerry Jones isn’t getting enough credit for smart, high-upside/low-risk trades when constructing the Cowboys (14:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to debate whether heroics by Josh All...

Dec 16, 202340 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Draymond Green Suspension, Backup Quarterbacks, Sharp or Square

Colin reacts to the news of Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension from the NBA, explains why it doesn’t bother him why the performative outrage business isn’t for him (3:00). He also floats his theory on why we’re seeing a spate of backup quarterbacks in the NFL and the best way for teams to adjust (14:00). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 15 NFL slate! (Times...

Dec 15, 202334 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - MNF Reaction, Packer’s Shouldn’t Panic, Daboll Makes DeVito Work, Ohtani’s Creative Contract

Colin reacts to the Giants win over the Packers on Monday Night Football and explains why the Packers shouldn’t fret losing to New York after winning a tough stretch of games (3:00). He points to the success of Tommy DeVito and Brian Daboll in New York as further proof that offensive head coaches are far better equipped to make it work with backup and below-average quarterbacks (5:00). He also lauds the L.A. Dodgers for the creative and innovative structure of Shohei Ohtani’s record breaking con...

Dec 12, 202315 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Cowboys A “Super Bowl” Team, Brock Purdy’s Proved It, Broncos A Playoff Team, Jayden Daniels #2 Pick?

Colin weighs in on the Cowboys beatdown of the Eagles, why the Eagles look tired after a rough part of their schedule (3:00) and why Jerry Jones was vindicated in trading a late-round pick for Stephon Gilmore (6:30), John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down week 14 in the NFL. They weigh in on the officiating controversy and coaching issues in the Bills win over the Chiefs (19:00), and why this just isn’t the year for the Chiefs (23:15). They dive into the NFC vs AFC debat...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 5 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Harbaugh Is Perfect For The Bills, Love “Actually Good”, Sharp Or Square

Colin’s best takes of the week! He explains why Jim Harbaugh is the perfect coach to turn around the flailing Buffalo Bills if he chooses to leave Michigan (2:00) and why Jordan Love is starting to thrive because of the buy-in from the Packers organization (7:20) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to break down the 49ers dominant win over the Eagles and why they should be hoisting the Lombardi trophy in February (16:15). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, join...

Dec 09, 202340 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Bad News Bills, The Perfect NFL Job For Jim Harbaugh, Sharp Or Square

Colin reacts to the news of serious discord developing between the Bills and head coach Sean McDermott (3:15) and why it might be the perfect opportunity for Jim Harbaugh should he choose to leave Michigan (6:00) Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins from Las Vegas for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 14 NFL slate! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 15:30 - Saints vs. Panthers 16:45 - Broncos ...

Dec 08, 202326 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Packers Feeling The Love, 49ers Stacked Roster, Young NFL Coaches Thriving, Bright Future For Texans, College Football Playoff

Colin reacts to week 13 in the NFL! He explains why the Packers have completely “bought in” on Jordan Love following the Packers upset win over the Chiefs and why Green Bay is the perfect place for Love to develop (3:10) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to dive into all the action. They break down the 49ers dominating performance over the Eagles, and explain why the 49ers might have the best roster the league has seen in a decade (19:00). They examine some of the top young coach...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 5 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - College Football Playoff Reaction, Committee Got It Right, College Football Is A Beauty Pageant

Colin reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings! He breaks down why the committee got the rankings right, and why an undefeated record isn’t the only thing that matters. He explains why the “eye test” matters and that Florida State is NOT one of the four best teams. He gives props to Alabama and Texas for scheduling each other out of conference and believes they should be rewarded for that. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the ...

Dec 03, 20238 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Best Cowboys Team In Years, Nick Wright On Harbaugh Scandal, Sharp or Square

Colin’s best takes of the week! He explains why Mike McCarthy has been underrated as a coach and why this is the best Cowboys team we’ve seen in years (2:00). He points to Frank Reich’s firing as the best example of ridiculously rich NFL owners having the financial resources to be impatient with coaches, and who it hurts the most (5:50) He also applaus Sean McVay for coaching the Rams to an impressive, overachieving season (10:00). Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 drops in to wei...

Dec 02, 202335 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - TNF Reaction, McCarthy’s Very Good Cowboys, Seahawks Not Better Without Russ, Sharp or Square

Colin reacts to the Cowboy’s shootout win over the Seahawks! He gives props to Mike McCarthy for turning the cowboys from a “pretty good” into a “very good” team (4:45). He also looks at the level of play we’ve seen recently from Geno Smith and Russell Wilson and questions the idea that the Seahawks “won the Russ trade” (7:15). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week ...

Dec 01, 202331 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright Part 2, LeBron’s Unbreakable Records, Impatient NFL Owners Hurting QBs, NFL Game/Clock Management

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to chop it up! They dive into LeBron’s eye-popping career numbers and why those records might never be broken (3:00). In the wake of Frank Reich’s firing by the Carolina Panthers, they take a bird’s eye view of how the league has evolved in recent years and why ever richer NFL owners are stunting the growth of young quarterbacks (8:20) Finally, they dissect some late game clock management issues by NFL head coaches and why these are mi...

Nov 29, 202326 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright Part 1, Mark Cuban For President?, Harbaugh Scandal Doesn’t Matter, Faux Outrage, Best PxP Announcers

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to chop it up! They react to the news of Mark Cuban selling a majority share in the Dallas Mavericks and Colin wonders whether Cuban has his sights set on a presidential run (3:00). They explain why the cheating scandal at Michigan was barely a minor violation that Jim Harbaugh doesn’t deserve a harsh punishment for (11:30) and give their takes on the crazy level of faux outrage found on social media (22:30). They also contrast and com...

Nov 29, 202333 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - MNF Reaction, Fields Auditioning For Another Job, Winning Didn’t Help Bears, Frank Reich Fired

Colin reacts to an ugly win for the Bears over the Vikings on Monday Night Football! He reiterates that the Bears need to move on from Justin Fields, why Fields could still find success with another team, and suggests a potential suitor in the NFC South (3:00). He also looks at the Bears options with the likely #1 pick and another potential top 10 pick (5:30). He also weighs in on the Carolina Panthers firing Frank Reich, why the uber-rich owners in the NFL are far less patient when it comes to ...

Nov 28, 202313 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Chargers Brand Is “Losing”, Rams Overachieving, Bills Not A Playoff Team, Broncos ARE A Playoff Team, College Football Playoff

Colin reacts to week 12 in the NFL! He dives into both teams from Los Angeles, why the Chargers brand has become “losing” (3:38) and why the Rams are the complete opposite (9:35). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the action. They break down the sloppy play from the Bills and why they’ve wasted their window with Josh Allen (18:20). They weigh in on Philly always finding a way to win (26:30) and why the Broncos could compete with almost anyone in the AFC (29:40) ...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 4 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Russ is “Cooking”, LeBron’s Year 21 Dominance, Jalen Hurts, Sharp or Square

Colin’s top takes of the week! He lauds Sean Payton for turning around the Broncos and Russell Wilson and why he’s making them the best versions of themselves (2:00) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to debate the best draft strategy for the Bears with their future #1 overall pick(7:10). Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to talk about LeBron’s incredible performance in his 21st NBA season (11:20) and Jalen Hurts possibly being the greatest “face of the fra...

Nov 25, 202342 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Betting The NFL On A Short Week, Sharp or Square, Michigan vs. Ohio State

Colin gives his take on why it’s so difficult to bet on the NFL on a short Thanksgiving week (3:30). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 12 NFL slate, including the Thanksgiving day games! Plus, the guys dive into the headlining game of the college football slate, Michigan vs. Ohio State. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 7:00 - Lions vs Packers 8:36 ...

Nov 23, 202335 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright Part 2, Shorten NBA Playoffs, LeBron’s Longevity, Jalen Hurts The Best Ever “Face of the Franchise”?

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, the host of First Things First, and Colin proposes the one change he’d like to see most in sports (3:30). They talk about the absolutely ridiculous level of play we’re seeing from LeBron James in year 21 and why it’s overshadowing incredible seasons from Steph Curry and Kevin Durant at age 35 (7:50). They laud Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as potentially the greatest ‘face of the franchise’ in NFL history (16:50), why his situational awareness is elite both on an...

Nov 22, 202342 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright Part 1, Sports Talk Radio, Entertainment Industry, Nick’s Wedding

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, the host of First Things First on FS1, and they definitely DO NOT stick to sports. They talk about the pros and cons of ‘obsessive’ behavior (6:36), what they love most about local sports talk radio(11:30) and their favorite sports radio shows (20:30). They dive deep into the entertainment industry and discuss why writing is more important than acting in TV & Film(27:20).They give their takes on the greatest actors and performances (30:40) and their favorite m...

Nov 22, 202343 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Chiefs Have No Identity, Hurts Has Perfect Personality For QB, NFL Playoff Picture Taking Shape

Colin reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles road win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football! He points to the lack of an offensive identity as one of the biggest problems facing the Chiefs and why it’s not an easy fix (5:00). He explains why Jalen Hurts has the perfect personality to be a successful NFL quarterback (7:30) and highlights the seven teams that have separated themselves as contenders as the NFL playoff picture starts to take shape (10:10). (Timestamps may vary based on adv...

Nov 21, 202310 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Payton Has Russ “Cookin”, Aaron Rodgers Will Never Matter Again In The NFL, Kyler Can Play, USC Weak In Trenches

Colin reacts to week 11 in the NFL! He compares “Hackett Russ" to “Payton Russ" to highlight the brilliant coaching for the Denver Broncos (3:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to weigh in on all the action. They discuss the marked improvement of Jordan Love for the Packers (15:00) and whether Brandon Staley will ever coach another game for the Chargers (19:06). Colin makes a bold prediction about the future of Aaron Rodgers (31:54), they debate how the Bears will handle Just...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 3 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Harbaugh Sends A Message, Sean Payton Has “Fixed” The Broncos, Lamar Jackson’s Accuracy, Lions Legit, Sharp or Square

Colin’s top takes of the week! Colin explains that Michigan and Jim Harbaugh were sending a message with HOW they won over Penn State (1:50). He points to multiple reasons that prove that Sean Payton has fixed the Denver Broncos (7:00) and that Lamar Jackson’s most “WOW” trait is not his athleticism (10:45). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to weigh in on another disastrous defensive performance for the Chargers and the Lions being legitimate contenders to win the NFC (18:33). They...

Nov 18, 202340 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - TNF Reaction, Lamar Jackson, Burrow Can’t Stay Healthy, Harbaugh Accepts Punishment, Sharp or Square

Colin reacts to the Baltimore Ravens win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football! He dives into the rash of injuries suffered by star players in the game (3:06) and why all the past criticism of Lamar Jackson has been totally unwarranted (4:41). He also gives his take on the dogfight for playoff position in the AFC that could leave good teams like the Bills, Bengals and Chargers on the outside looking in (7:08). He also weighs in on Jim Harbaugh accepting the punishment handed dow...

Nov 17, 202331 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Michigan & Jim Harbaugh Under Fire, Big Ten Will Overshadow The SEC

Colin pulls out his crystal ball to look at the very bright future for Big Ten football after conference realignment, and why it will cause the SEC to take a step back Dan Morgan, managing partner of Morgan & Morgan joins Colin to discuss the legalities around Jim Harbaugh’s suspension at Michigan and what the future holds for NIL deals in college sports. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 5:00 - Buying the Big Ten 11:00 - SEC Won’t Be The Dominant Conference 9:20 - Harbaugh’s Pe...

Nov 15, 202322 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - MNF Reaction, Payton’s Fixed Russell Wilson + Broncos, Bills Lost That Game, Harbaugh’s Response To Suspension

Colin reacts to the Denver Broncos win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football! Colin explains why Sean Payton has done exactly what he was hired to do despite the Broncos struggles, and why the Bills keep finding ways to lose. He also weighs in on Jim Harbaugh’s response to his suspension and why it was perfect for 2023. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 2:12 - Payton’s Fixed Russ and Broncos 7:00 - Bills Find Way To Lose 9:20 - Harbaugh’s Perfect Response To Suspension Fol...

Nov 14, 202313 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Harbaugh Suspension, Lions Legit, C.J. Stroud, Belichick’s Future

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Harbaugh Suspension, Lions Legit, C.J. Stroud, Belichick’s Future Colin explains why the Harbaugh suspension was overblown and why it’s not surprising or uncommon that for any high-end business… college football teams included, to push the limits of the rules. John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to react to week 11 in the NFL and they both point the finger at one man for another atrocious performance from the Chargers defense. They dive into why the 49ers at...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 14 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Joe Burrow, Zach Wilson, Bears Ownership, Sharp or Square

Colin’s best takes of the week! He compares a current NFL quarterback to one of the all-time greats (3:30) and explains why Zach Wilson has shown to have no feel for the game (6:53). He also weighs in on why the Bears ownership continues to hold back the team (12:39) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to discuss the missing piece for the Chiefs (20:39) and why USC coach Lincoln Riley wouldn’t work as an NFL head coach (23:10) Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Netwo...

Nov 11, 202343 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - TNF Reaction, Carolina Talent-less, Bears Ownership, Michigan Scandal, SAG Strike, Sharp or Square

Colin recoils from having to watch a brutally bad Thursday Night Football game between the Panthers and Bears… but explains why the game actually had HUGE implications for the Bears in beating a “talent-less” Carolina team, and why the Bears are being held back by their ownership. He weighs in on the Michigan football scandal and why it’s likely an inside job and not as earth-shattering as it’s made out to be. He also gives his take on the end of the SAG strike and why the actors were the last H...

Nov 10, 202347 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - MNF Reaction, Zach Wilson, Rock Bottom For NY Sports, NFL Midseason Assessment

Colin reacts to the Chargers win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football. Colin explains why Zach Wilson has shown to have no feel for the game and why that means the Jets have zero margin for error (2:49). Colin asks the question…”is now the worst it’s ever been for New York sports fans” (9:45). He also gives his NFL midseason assessment and the one common denominator that made the results entirely predictable (15:40). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume ...

Nov 07, 202316 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast - Burrow Is “Montana-Esque”, Bills’ Ceiling, Eagles Separate From NFC, Patriots Dynasty Is Dead

Colin compares Joe Burrow to an all-time NFL great after a dominant win against Buffalo (3:33), and explains why coaching is keeping the Bills from being a title contender (5:30). John Middlekauff , host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down a HUGE win for the Eagles in a game they were outplayed by the Cowboys (17:15) and explains why the hard-nosed, “walking on eggshells” style of coaching of Belichick and his disciples doesn’t work in the modern NFL (34:45). They also dive into the disaste...

Nov 06, 202341 min

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Trade Deadline, Joe Burrow, Chiefs WR’s, Sharp or Square

Colin’s best takes of the week! Colin lauds two NFC teams for moves they made prior to the trade deadline (1:49). He explains the sharp contrast between Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy (7:57), why the Chiefs are being held back by their wide receivers (11:44), and why the Titans have found their franchise quarterback (15:30). John Middlekauff , host of “3 and Out”, drops in to break down the Cowboys beatdown of the Rams (24:42) and why the Bengals are team to look out for in the second half of the se...

Nov 04, 202338 min