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
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! Colin starts by giving his review of his airline experience during his recent vacation (3:30), and they both give their reaction to the Patriots “Dynasty” documentary on AppleTV+ (7:30). They explore the ramifications of the NFL’s massive jump in salary cap (18:15) and the reasons why the Packers have drafted and developed players better than almost any other team for decades (25:30). They contrast the problems the NBA and MLB have with ov...
Feb 26, 2024•59 min
Colin’s top takes of the week! He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to debate whether Andy Reid’s legacy has surpassed that of Bill Belichick (3:00) and discuss why Roger Goodell’s leadership has allowed the NFL to become the juggernaut that it is today (13:00) Colin is also joined by Ryen Russillo, host of “The Ryen Russillo Podcast” at the Ringer to talk about why Patrick Mahomes has become the Michael Jordan of the NFL (27:15) and debate whether the star-studded LA Clippers co...
Feb 17, 2024•35 min
Colin is joined by Ryen Russillo, host of “The Ryen Russillo Podcast” at the Ringer! They give their assessment of Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, how he makes it look so easy, and Colin says the only comparison he can think of is Michael Jordan (3:00) They give their take on the Super Bowl being in Vegas and swap Vegas stories (10:15). They debate whether the star-studded LA Clippers could win a championship this season (21:00) and the element that’s lacking from Jayson Tatum’s game when com...
Feb 14, 2024•59 min
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Chiefs beating the 49ers in the Super Bowl 25-22 to cement their dynasty! They examine what went right and wrong with Kyle Shannahan’s game plan and play calling (3:00) and give their assessment of Brock Purdy’s performance (6:00). They give the 49ers credit for playing “winning football” (8:30) and break down why the Chiefs defense has become so great (12:30). They debate what offseason moves the 49ers should make in ord...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Colin argues that Las Vegas a perfect host city for the Super Bowl and that the NFL should only host the game in 2 or 3 warm weather cities built to handle the big crowds (1:45) John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to dive into Brock Purdy’s subpar postseason play and the best way for the Chiefs to shut him down on Sunday (5:30) Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” stops by to break down the breakout of Jalen Brunson for the Knicks and why he’s poised to become the best Knick since ...
Feb 10, 2024•39 min
Colin argues that Las Vegas is built to host the Super Bowl and pours cold water on the idea that the game needs to be shared by cities across the country (2:45) Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Super Bowl! 7:30 - Take the under? 9:30 - Take Chiefs +2? 49ers defense overrated 14:00 - The “Mahomes effect” on opponents 16:30 - Brock Purdy over/under 247 passing yar...
Feb 09, 2024•27 min
Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume to talk all things NBA! They dive into the reasons behind the lack of moves prior to the NBA trade deadline(3:30) and what the missing piece is for the Los Angeles Lakers (4:45). They identify what’s missing from Jayson Tatum’s game compared with other superstar players (10:00) and why the Clippers play the most beautiful basketball in the league (15:30). Colin declares Jalen Brunson the “Best Knick since Ewing”(22:30) and giv...
Feb 07, 2024•56 min
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to discuss the news that Caleb Williams’ camp doesn’t want him to land with the Chicago Bears (3:00) and Colin points to the history of the franchise as to why he can’t blame them (7:30). They look at the Chargers roster and 2024 schedule and predict a VERY fast turnaround under Jim Harbaugh (14:30) highlight Brock Purdy's postseason struggles and break down how the Chiefs should defend him (20:30). They also debate if Purdy will find hims...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr
Colin’s best takes of the week! Colin gives his outlook on Tom Brady transitioning to the analyst’s booth and think’s his broadcasting style will be reflective of both his playing career and personality (3:00). He also gives his reasons why the Lakers shouldn’t considering trading LeBron James (10:30). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down Brock Purdy’s performance’s in the NFC Championship and why he never seems to get rattled in big moments (18:30). They also dissect ...
Feb 03, 2024•38 min
Colin gives his outlook as Tom Brady begins his career in broadcasting and how he thinks the GOAT will do in the analyst’s booth (3:00). He weighs in on his rant about Taylor Swift going viral and reveals why he has a secret bond with the world’s biggest pop star (10:30) and weighs in on the debate over the Lakers trading LeBron James and why they shouldn’t entertain the idea (17:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and...
Feb 02, 2024•18 min
Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part two! They dive into the reasons behind the continuing explosion of popularity of the NFL (3:00) and the reasons the NBA has been completely left in the dust (12:30). They list the players they would take ahead of Jayson Tatum in order to win a Game 7 and why he wouldn’t be the best player on the court in any late-round playoff series (17:00) They argue why Patrick Mahomes has already established himself as a top-2 quart...
Jan 31, 2024•36 min
