Colin starts with the flurry of breaking news from NFL free agency and starts with the news that star WR Davante Adams is joining the Rams and why it’s indicative of the Rams going all in to win a Super Bowl in the next two years with Matthew Stafford (3:00). Then, he reacts to Sam Darnold potentially landing with either the Steelers or Seahawks and why he’d be better served landing with the Seahawks (5:45). Colin explains why he would choose Darnold in his prime over an aging Aaron ...
Mar 10, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s top takes of the week! Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk NFL! They start with Matthew Stafford deciding to stay in LA, debate whether the Rams asking price of a 1st round pick was too steep, and explain why Stafford would be crazy to leave the Rams in pursuit of more money (2:45). They discuss the pending roster cuts the Eagles are facing after their Super Bowl win and debate whether the Eagles should keep linebacker Zack ...
Mar 08, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin nerds out with Mike Mulvihill, the President of Insight and Analytics at Fox Sports! They start with Fox broadcasting the MLB Tokyo series between the Dodgers and Cubs and the business of baseball broadcasting rights and creating big “events” out of regular season games (3:00), and discuss whether the MLB becoming a league of “have and have nots” has actually been good for the sport overall (6:45). They talk about the importance for networks to own the broadca...
Mar 07, 2025•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin is joined by Marcus Thompson, sportswriter for The Athletic and author of “Golden,” KD” and “Dynasties” to talk NBA! They start with how the addition of Jimmy Butler has completely transformed the Warriors and why his presence has elevated Steph Curry’s game back to an MVP level (3:15). They talk about the impact Butler has had on the Warriors offense (7:30), and what role to expect from Jonathan Kuminga when he returns from injury (9:45). Marcus fills C...
Mar 06, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk NFL! They start with Matthew Stafford deciding to stay in LA, debate whether the Rams asking price of a 1st round pick was too steep, and explain why Stafford would be crazy to leave the Rams in pursuit of more money (2:45). They discuss the pending roster cuts the Eagles are facing after their Super Bowl win and debate whether the Eagles should keep linebacker Zack Baun or wide receiver A.J. Brown or c...
Mar 04, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s top takes of the week! First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk NFL! They start by floating the idea of the Rams and Giants flipping first round picks in exchange for Matthew Stafford, discuss whether Stafford is worth the Giants #3 overall pick and caution Stafford against negotiating too hard and ending up with a much worse team in New York (3:00). They debate which teams will be in hot pursuit of Sam Darnold and which landing sp...
Mar 01, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by Ethan Strauss, sportswriter and host of the “House of Strauss” podcast! They start by talking about the revival of the Golden State Warriors brand to now being considered one of the top 5 most valuable franchises, debate how much of that valuation can be attributed to Steph Curry and agree he’s the most transformational athlete in American sports history (3:00). They discuss Caitlin Clark being the “Steph Curry” of women’s s...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with breaking down the news that ESPN is dumping MLB, and why the added sense of patriotism made the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament such a huge success (4:00). They also debate which sports are the “must haves” for the TV networks (13:30). They pivot to the NFL and float the idea of the Rams and Giants flipping first round picks in exchange for Matthew Stafford, discuss whether Stafford ...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start with the criticisms of the NBA and NBA All-Star game and why despite all the chatter, the league is in a great place from a business standpoint, why the ridiculousness of the all star game is actually an endearing quality but why they want to see more effort from the players (3:15). They discuss the ever increasing number of three point shots translating to even more blowouts and why it diminishe...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s top takes of the week! First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Eagles crushing the Chiefs in the Super Bowl! They begin with the Eagles absolutely dominating the Chiefs in the trenches on both sides of the ball (3:15) and why this Eagles team isn’t going ANYWHERE because they’re so talented and well run (11:00). Finally, they react to the news that the Jets are dumping Aaron Rodgers because the new coach didn&rsquo...
Feb 15, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA! They start with Luka Doncic making his debut with the Lakers and why his presence has reinvigorated the team and given the Lakers offense the juice to compete in the postseason (4:15). They examine all the potential western conference teams that could create problems for the Lakers in the playoffs and why the Lakers should be able to compete with all of them (8:00). Colin calls the Spurs the team he ...
Feb 12, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to react to the Eagles destroying the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59! They start with the Chiefs being completely overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage by both the Eagles defensive front and offensive line (3:00). They break down the incredible drafting by the Eagles in recent years and the noticeable talent gap between the two teams and credit Eagles GM Howie Roseman for building the best roster in a decade (10:30). They cr...
Feb 10, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin gives his instant reaction to the news that Aaron Rodgers WON’T be back with the New York Jets! He explains why Aaron’s production at this stage of his career doesn’t merit the amount of noise and headaches that come with him being your quarterback, and identifies a couple potential landing spots if the future hall of famer decides to keep playing. He also wonders if Davante Adams will also be following Rodgers out the door (4:00). Finally, he gives his final thoughts and...
Feb 09, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin starts the show by addressing him getting sick while on-air on The Herd and that he’s feeling better now (4:00). Then, he tries to make sense of the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers and why the trade compensation wasn’t nearly enough. He also explains why this move has been in the works for a while, why the looming supermax contract extension was a contributing factor and why LeBron will find a way to make it work on the court (5:30). Then he’s joined by John Middlek...
Feb 05, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin Cowherd reacts to the blockbuster NBA trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Colin gives his take on why he sees the Mavericks as the winner short term and can compete for an NBA Championship still. Colin talks about why Luka Doncic got traded and how this sets the Lakers up post LeBron James. Will Luka & LeBron will work together? Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See...
Feb 02, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s top takes of the week! He begins with the dominance of the Eagles run game and Saquon Barkley powering them to the Super Bowl, and why Jayden Daniels is poised to be a dominant force in the NFC for years (3:45). Then John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to chop up the top stories in the NFL! They discuss the importance of risk-taking, hyperaggressive general managers for building Super Bowl caliber rosters (13:00). They break down the talent gap between ...
Feb 01, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They begin with the NFL and shoot down the controversy surrounding the Chiefs getting help from the refs against the Bills (4:30). In true Nick Wright fashion, Nick provides a laundry list of Patrick Mahomes stats to support his argument that Mahomes will be a Mt. Rushmore ATHLETE, not just quarterback… and why the partnership between him and Andy Reid has produced greatness(7:15). They discuss why...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the AFC and NFC Championship games! They start with Bills offense being too predictable and Josh Allen reliant and the credit the Chiefs coaches for consistently finding answers (3:45). They contrast Patrick Mahomes being completely cool and under control to Josh Allen being wobbly and inconsistent early in the game (7:00). They dismiss the controversies around the officials and explain why the Bills were luc...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s top takes of the week! He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the postseason pigskin perfection! They start with previewing the Bills @ Chiefs matchup and Colin explains why he thinks THIS is the year Josh Allen will beat Patrick Mahomes (3:00). They break down why the Eagles are Saquon Barkley’s team and not Jalen Hurts (6:45) and talk about the historic nature of Jayden Daniels’ rookie campaign that has led the Command...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the AFC and NFC Championship games, plus they chop up some of the top stories from around the league. 3:00 - The “Chiefs get all the calls” theory 6:45 - Commanders vs. Eagles 10:15 - Favorite Commanders/Eagles Prop Bet 10:45 - Jayden Daniels poised to domin...
Jan 24, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down Ohio State beating Notre Dame in the National Championship! They discuss the huge disparity in NIL money for the Big Ten compared to the SEC and why college football isn’t a fair fight due to the quality of talent and depth for teams that can pay to play and predict Texas will run away with the conference going forward (3:00). They pivot to the NFL and react to the Bears hiring Lions offensive coo...
Jan 21, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the action from the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs! They start with the Bills holding on to beat the Ravens, why they don’t put the loss on Lamar Jackson, and why it was turnovers that sunk the Ravens. They credit the Bills gameplan for not asking Josh Allen to do too much and playing extremely physical football (3:00). They look ahead to the AFC Championship between the Bills and Chiefs...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin reacts to the Commanders upsetting the Lions on the road to make it to the NFC Championship (3:30)! He calls Jayden Daniels the best rookie quarterback in the history of the NFL and praises his unbelievable poise, and issues caution to teams that are sure Lions OC Ben Johnson is a “sure thing” as a head coach . Then, Colin reacts to the Chiefs beating the Texans 23-14 to advance to their seventh straight AFC Championship (23:30). He addresses the controversy over the two calls ...
Jan 19, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin is joined by Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and the college football national championship! They dissect the huge advantages Big Ten schools have compared to SEC schools when it comes to athletics, why they’re both amazed at the Indiana Fever annou...
Jan 17, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start by debating whether Mike McCarthy is the head coach that makes the most sense to lead the Chicago Bears and turn around the career of Caleb Williams (3:30), and whether the McCaskey family would ever be willing to sell the team (7:00). Then, they make their picks for the full slate of upcoming NFL playoff games (13:45)! They discuss Colin’s upcoming interview with NBA commissioner Adam Silv...
Jan 15, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin reacts to the Rams dismantling the Vikings in the last game of wild card weekend! He explains why the past two games have downgraded Sam Darnold from a 50m/yr contract to something more similar to a Baker Mayfield-esque 30ish million/yr deal. He heaps praise on the Rams defense, specifically Jared Verse and dives into why the Rams will give the Eagles a real game (4:00). Finally, he discusses the potential of Deion Sanders landing the head coaching job for the Dallas Cowboys and why Jerry ...
Jan 14, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin starts by reacting to the Commanders beating the Bucs on a walk off field goal and debates whether Jayden Daniels has been the best rookie quarterback in NFL history (2:45). Then, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and out” to break down all the early Sunday NFL action from wild card weekend! They start with the Eagles smothering the Packers despite a pedestrian showing from Jalen Hurts and why the early turnover by the Packers forced Jordan Love into more rec...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin reacts to the first two games of the NFL playoffs! He starts with the Ravens humiliating the Steelers and why the Steelers need to make a major change to shake things up after a long playoff drought (2:45). Then, he pivots to the Texans blowing out the Chargers and explains why the Chargers are seriously lacking when it comes to weapons for J...
Jan 12, 2025•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin reacts to Ohio State beating Texas 28-14 to advance to the national championship game! He tips his cap to Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff and explains why the talent gap between the two teams showed up on TV (3:00). He talks about why the SEC has been humbled in the NIL era (7:45) and previews the national championship game (10:30)! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd ...
Jan 11, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network and host of “The Favorites” podcast, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the College Football Playoff and NFL Wild Card Weekend after briefly addressing the horrific wildfires that have decimated several areas around Los Angeles. 3:00 - Los Angeles fires 16:00 - Texas vs Ohio State 20:00 - Steelers vs Ravens 29:30 - Eagles vs Packers 33:00 - Comma...
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