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100% unfiltered Colin. He delivers his no-holds-barred takes and instant reactions to the biggest stories in sports.
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Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start with the major breaking news that the Buss family has sold the Los Angeles Lakers at a $10 billion dollar valuation, and why it’s a massive positive for the Lakers to no longer be a mom & pop operation (3:00). They compare and rank the biggest brands in American sports (13:00), argue that star players under contract can do as much for a valuation as the brand’s legacy and explain why team valuations have skyrocketed in recent years (19:00). They pivot to Caitlin Clark and debate whether the media is UNDERRATING her superstardom and how great she will become on the court (28:15). They break down OKC’s relentless defense, why it manages to be so effective in the absence of a truly dominant rim protector and why it would smother the greatest teams from earlier decades (38:00). They discuss the lack of on-air chemistry between the broadcasters on the ESPN NBA broadcasts despite their high level of individual talent, and Colin lament the lack of highly produced features and packages on the broadcasts that make games feel like big events (55:00). Colin argues that when it comes to making live events feel huge, nobody does it better than UFC and Dana White (1:16:00). Finally, they talk about how things are going for Colin in Chicago and Colin argues that the traffic is worse in Chicago than L.A. but Nick offers him some MAJOR pushback (1:20:00). They compare and contrast west coast versus east coast politics & culture and highlight which parts appeal to them (1:26:00). (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’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down game 5 of the NBA Finals plus some of the top stories from around the league! They begin with the Thunder taking a 3-2 lead over the Pacers, powered by SGA and Jalen Williams 71 combined points and tip their cap to Williams for the years of work he’s put in to reach his high level of play (3:30). They also highlight Chet Holmgren and the OKC defense as one of the biggest factors in the win (9:00) and discuss why they feel the eastern conference will be wide open going forward (14:15). They react to the massive haul paid by the Magic in the Desmond Bane trade but also point out why he’s the perfect piece for Orlando to add (25:30). They discuss the tumult surrounding the Grizzlies, what to make of Ja Morant’s future as his trajectory is pointing down (29:00), and why Morant is a cautionary tale (34:00). Finally, they react to the reports that Kevin Durant prefers the Spurs as a trade destination, debate whether it’d be the best fit out of his potential suitors (44:00) and comment on the positive trends 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’s top takes of the week! First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff,, host of “3 and Out” to Aaron Rodgers becoming “weird” late in his career (3:30) which lead teams to pass on him. They compare his relatively short “prime” to some other all-time great quarterbacks (7:00) and debate whether Matthew Stafford could surpass Rodgers on the list of all-time QBs if he plays 2-3 more good years of football (11:00) They address the concerns coming out of Minnesota about quarterback JJ McCarthy and whether the Vikings could be in trouble at quarterback this season (14:45) and Colin predicts Shedeur Sanders will be starting for the Browns by week 8 (20:30) Then, he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to discuss the Knicks struggles in finding a head coach to replace Tom Thibideau (30:45) and explore the best potential landing spots for Kevin Durant (42:30)! (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 Cowherd & Jason Timpf react to the Indiana Pacers beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Colin & Jason give their takes on how Indiana has taken a 2-1 lead and what OKC can do to comeback. Who do they like to win Game 4 and the NBA Finals? They also discuss the Knicks coaching search and potential landing spots for Kevin Durant. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #HoopsTonight #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin is joined by John Middlekauff,, host of “3 and Out”! They begin by recapping Colin’s vacation to Europe and they discuss some of their favorite overseas trips (3:30)! They pivot to Aaron Rodgers becoming “weird” late in his career (11:00) and that leading teams to pass on him, compare his relatively short “prime” to some other all-time great quarterbacks (14:30) and debate whether Matthew Stafford could surpass Rodgers on the list of all-time QBs if he plays 2-3 more good years of football (18:45) They address the concerns coming out of Minnesota about quarterback JJ McCarthy and whether the Vikings could be in trouble at quarterback this season (28:00). They explain why they won’t be surprised if Daniel Jones beats out Anthony Richardson for the Colts starting job (32:00) and lay out their expectations for Sam Darnold in Seattle (35:00) Colin predicts Shedeur Sanders will be starting for the Browns by week 8 (38:00) and they discuss why “rich” doesn’t fix everything in the NFL(43:00). Colin explains why Bill Belichick’s very young girlfriend isn’t something that bothers him (45:00). Finally, they discuss what they like and dislike about the LIV golf tour (55:00), debate where Phil Mickelson ranks on the all-time list of golfers (59:15) and explain why Bryson DeChambeau has made one of the great pivots from “unlikeable” to “likeable” in sports! (1:04:00) (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 is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First”! They begin by discussing that hyperathletic stars rarely win titles and why that bodes better for SGA than Ant in the playoffs (4:00). Colin explains that NIL has fortified college hoops and infused the sport with overseas talent, and argues that OKC should use rather than trade their treasure trove of draft picks (11:00)… but Nick offers a word of caution about OKC becoming a dynasty (14:45). They try to identify how many NBA players are more famous than Caitlin Clark, and it’s a short list…and Nick argues that die hard WNBA fans are confusing the popularity discussion with “best player” discussion… and Clark’s skill hasn’t lapped her popularity (24:00). Sticking with the fame discussion, they pivot to Baker Mayfield being far less popular and famous relative to the level of football he’s been playing (32:00). They discuss several “enigma” quarterbacks, where they can’t decide whether they’re great or not…including Jordan Love, CJ Stroud and Justin Herbert (35:00). They highlight several “what-if” moments in NFL history and wonder if Herbert will be able to shake off his terrible playoff performances in the future (46:00). They dive into how best to parse individual success in team sports, and debate whether USC removing the Notre Dame game from their schedule is worth breaking their longstanding rivalry and tradition (58:30). Finally, they debate whether the Chiefs have replaced the Cowboys to become “America’s Team” (1:18:00), and Nick explains his experience “parachuting” into the world of professional poker (1:30:00). (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 all the NBA playoff action! They start with the Knicks overcoming a huge Pacers lead and give kudos to Karl-Anthony Towns for putting on an all-timer of a fourth quarter (3:30). They highlight the Pacers offense being “shook” after the Knicks late run and unable to recover (9:00) They both agree the series SHOULD be 2-1 and discuss the trend of teams winning consistently on the road this postseason (14:00). They pivot to the Wolves destroying the Thunder in game 3, and debate whether it was a fluke or something for OKC to worry about (24:00). They point to the Thunder’s unique style of play and swarming defense as part of what makes them so tough to beat, but explain why they are a vulnerable team when playing on the road (28:00). Colin compares the Pacers to the Nuggets championship team and questions whether they can have sustained success, and Jason argues the Thunder could potentially win multiple titles but the window is short (33:30). Finally, they discuss the insane stat that Caitlin Clark is responsible for over a quarter of the WNBA’s revenue and more than tripled the value of the Indiana Fever and whether Clark is a “billion dollar athlete” (46:00). They weigh in on the Steph Curry comparisons, predict she’ll be the best player in the league in a year or two and explain how the WNBA make the most out of marketing their biggest star (52:00). (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 reacts to the Indiana Pacers beating the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He gives his takes on Jalen Brunon, Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Karl Anthony-Towns. Is it over for New York? Colin explains why he thinks the Pacers are the best team in the NBA. (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 Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start with Colin sharing commuter stories from their time in Chicago and why they love commuting via train and plane and Colin explains why a business class seat to Europe is his “happy place” (3:30). They pivot to the NBA and why the Thunder and T-Wolves series will struggle to pull ratings in a league with incredible parity, but Danny counters that long term it will be good for the league and pleads for an earlier tip-off (10:30). They highlight Anthony Edwards lack of shots taken in Game 1, contrasting his lack of assertiveness with past stars like Michael Jordan and the lack of urgency shown by modern players (15:30). They discuss why NIL money is funneling worldwide basketball talent back into American college basketball and why OKC would be best served using their stockpiled capital in the draft rather than trade it for an established player (26:15). Colin proposes that Jalen Brunson has a chance to be the most popular Knicks player of all time but Danny argues that Clyde Frazier will retain that title and that Brunson is a “smidge” overrated (33:00). They discuss the gender disparity embedded in the discourse about the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reece rivalry, and why if there’s a bit of “hate” in a sports rivalry… it’s a GOOD thing (40:30). They express their surprise that the NFL didn’t ban the “tush push” since it’s both bad television and will get players hurt (57:00). Finally, they debate how long it will take for the influence of Ben Johnson’s coaching to show up on the field for Caleb Williams and whether it spells trouble if he struggles early in the season (1:06:15). (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 the NBA playoffs! They debate whether the Nuggets should blow it up and trade Jamal Murray following their playoff exit (3:30) and discuss the huge discrepancy between the east and the west (9:00). They dive into whether it’s over for the Celtics potential dynasty run after the injury to Jayson Tatum (17:30) and debate whether the Pacers are better than the Knicks (25:45). Finally, they highlight the importance of depth in the postseason (35:00) and why physicality is so important for playoff basketball (38:15) (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, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL schedule! They start with a ridiculously easy schedule for the 49ers (3:30) and debate whether that gives Brock Purdy leverage in contract negotiations and whether Kyle Shannahan has been too involved with drafting (6:45). They highlight the Chiefs schedule as being particularly brutal due to their weak offensive line and the elite pass rushes they’ll face (10:30) and the pressure NFC North teams will face (15:30). Then, Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA draft lottery They start with the Mavericks landing the #1 overall pick despite long odds and the ability to draft Duke star Cooper Flagg, why the basketball gods just gave the Mavs possibly the greatest gift EVER and why the draft order couldn’t have gone better for the NBA (27:00). They look at the Spurs, Thunder and Rockets as potential landing spots for Giannis and point to the results of the draft making the west even stronger compared to the east (33:00). Finally, they point to NIL giving top prospects the ability to take the better marketing of playing for blue chip college programs, and why recognizable domestic talents will help the NBA (37:30). (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’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL schedule! They start with a ridiculously easy schedule for the 49ers (3:30) and debate whether that gives Brock Purdy leverage in contract negotiations and whether Kyle Shannahan has been too involved with drafting (6:45). They highlight the Chiefs schedule as being particularly brutal due to their weak offensive line and the elite pass rushes they’ll face (10:30) and the pressure NFC North teams will face (15:30). They dive into the reports that Caleb Williams debated forcing his way out of Chicago drafting him (27:00) and why he’ll be better set up for success with Ben Johnson as head coach (33:30). Finally, they discuss what the Steelers will do at quarterback if Aaron Rodgers decides to retire (34:45) and why that franchise has stagnated in recent years (38:00) (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 joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the Knicks beating the Celtics in Game 5 to go up 3-1 and the NBA draft lottery. They start with a thrilling game 5 between the Knicks and Celtics and highlight a dominant performance by Jalen Brunson compared to a Celtics team that was completely out of rhythm outside of Jayson Tatum (4:00). Colin points to Brunson landing with the Knicks as the key to him breaking out as a superstar (7:00). Jason argues Brunson may be the best small guard in the league, and Colin puts him in a class with the best Knicks ever (9:15). They discuss the Celtics poor ball movement and shot selection as what led to them losing, but give huge props to Jayson Tatum for his incredible performance prior to going down with an injury (16:00). They break down the ripple effects of Tatum’s injury on the Celtics future and whether they might be forced to blow up an aging roster if Tatum is out for a year (19:15). Colin argues that the Knicks may be primed to be the dominant team in the East with the Celtics facing an uncertain future but Jason argues the Cavs and Pacers would like a word (22:00). They pivot to the NBA draft lottery and the Mavericks landing the #1 overall pick despite long odds and the ability to draft Duke star Cooper Flagg, why the basketball gods just gave the Mavs possibly the greatest gift EVER and why the draft order couldn’t have gone better for the NBA (35:00). They look at the Spurs, Thunder and Rockets as potential landing spots for Giannis and point to the results of the draft making the west even stronger compared to the east (41:00). Finally, they point to NIL giving top prospects the ability to take the better marketing of playing for blue chip college programs, and why recognizable domestic talents will help the NBA (45:00). (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 Cowherd reacts to the Boston Celtics winning game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals over the New York Knicks. Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brown and company hit their 3 pointers today and continued their road dominance this season. Knicks lose their 3rd straight home playoff game . Who does Colin like to win the series now? Colin gives his prediction for Timberwolves-Warriors and discusses why he is loving the Denver Nuggets right now. Colin gives his take on Derek Carr retiring from the NFL & what it means for the New Orleans Saints going forward. (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 Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start with the first American ever being named Pope and Colin asks Nick for his “Pope power rankings” (4:00), why it’s incredibly exciting to have an American pope (7:15), and why even agnostic people can lean on faith in a higher power during difficult times (9:00). Colin calls out Nick for looking like the Shroud of Turin, and they highlight their doppelgangers (15:30). They pivot to the NBA and Colin’s right/wrong takes on Jayson Tatum and the Celtics (28:00), why it would be really great for the league if the Knicks won the series (34:00), and why the underdogs have been winning (36:00). Nick provides a lengthy professional poker analogy to explain what’s happening to the Celtics and their 3 point shooting (38:00) and Colin compares them to the Miami Dolphins (45:00). They discuss why Draymond Green is given more leeway on technical fouls and physical play than any player ever, but also highlight his incredible value as a defender (54:00). They compare Draymond’s self awareness about the type of player he is to Shedeur Sanders lack of it. They argue Shedeur was never given an honest evaluation and point to the transactional nature of sports journalism as part of the reason for it (1:10:00). Finally, they pour cold water on the idea of the Dallas Cowboys being the team to make it “work” with George Pickens (1:21:00). (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’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoffs action! They begin with why the Warriors age and experience was able to win out in a tough game 7 over the Rockets youth and inexperience (3:45), and how Steph Curry was able to find a way to make an impact despite shooting poorly in the first half (8:15). They preview the upcoming Wolves vs. Warriors series (16:00), and dissect a near perfect performance from the Pacers to upset the Cavs in Game 1 (26:45). They debate whether the Nuggets were more impressive, or the Clippers are more disappointing (32:15), and credit Russell Westbrook for his self-awareness and being a “force of nature” on the court (37:30). Finally, Colin credits Steve Kerr for coaching the Warriors to victory (47:00), and they discuss the coaching struggles of J.J. Reddick in his rookie season as the head coach of Luka, LeBron and the Lakers (52:00), and what roster adjustments they need to make in the offseason (57:30). (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” to detail why Shedeur Sanders' draft free fall was entirely self-inflicted (3:00), and why intelligence is the most important trait in an NFL prospect (15:45). Then Colin’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoff action! They debate whether the Rockets should target Giannis and what players they should be willing to part with in order to get him (26:00), and discuss why the Knicks have actually LOST ground to the Celtics (31:00). They explain why Russell Westbrook has become the “tone setter” for the Denver Nuggets (36:15) and debate whether Luka Doncic can be a “championship player” despite his weakness on the defensive end of the floor (41:00). (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’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down all the NBA playoff action! They start with the bevy of blowouts we’ve seen so far, and why the NBA needs to reduce the early rounds from seven games to five (3:15). They debate whether the Rockets should target Giannis and what players they should be willing to part with in order to get him (7:45). They discuss why the Knicks have actually LOST ground to the Celtics (12:30), how Jason Tatum’s leap this season has improved the Celtics (16:30) and why Russell Westbrook has become the “tone setter” for the Denver Nuggets (26:30). Finally, they debate whether Luka Doncic can be a “championship player” despite his weakness on the defensive end of the floor (35:30). (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 starts by breaking down Anthony Edwards and the T-Wolves stunning Luka (3:15), LeBron and the Lakers, and addresses the officiating controversy at the end of the Knicks/ Pistons thriller (9:15). Then, joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to recap the full NFL Draft! They dissect the saga of Shedeur Sanders, why he turned off so many teams, and why the Browns selecting him feel like an “ownership pick” (21:00). They discuss why it was a “starter draft” not a “star” draft (46:00), why the Jaguars were completely fleeced for Travis Hunter (48:30), and why intelligence is the most important trait in a prospect (55:00) Finally, they point to the Seahawks as the winners of the draft (1:00:00), debate whether the Rams had eyes on QB Jaxson Dart (1:04:00), and break down why Texas QB Quinn Ewers went from a 1st round prospect to 7th round selection (1:11:15). (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.
2Colin reacts to Shedeur Sanders' fall in the NFL draft and the Cleveland Browns finally drafting him in the 5th round. He explains why Shedeur isn’t a good enough prospect to overcome the circus surrounding him, why his father Deion’s hubris hurt his draft stock, and why NFL teams don’t want a “celebrity quarterback” as their backup. Timeline 4:00 Deion’s hubris didn’t help Shedeur’s draft stock 6:00 Shedeur wasn’t a good enough prospect to be making demands of NFL teams 7:45 “Quarterback Dad” is becoming “Pageant Mom” and hurts the kid 9:00 Multiple teams reported that Shedeur was bad in meetings and not engaged 10:30 Maturity and focus matter more for quarterbacks 13:45 Cleveland’s quarterback room is a mess 15:15 Shedeur is a good, not great prospect 17:00 Teams don’t want a “celebrity QB” as their backup (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.
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Nick Wright: "I don't know much about college football, but here's my 90 min take on it"
So Chicago doesn't have gang violence? It's Indiana's fault? Talk about bad faith argument.
For two guys complaining about always coming down on one side of an issue, there's seems to be quite an arrogant know-it-all attitude from these two liberal clowns.
Nick Wright seems ok with men beating up women, typical
So you skip over Walz allowing his city to burn?
When did Colin start catering his show to 13 year old girls only?
So LeBron isn't selfish?
Of course Nick Wright would like Euro soccer
The same LeBron, friends with Jay Z, who doesn't seem to mind a full career of misogynistic lyrics? Please..save the outrage.
We get it Nick, you're a progressive intellect
Except he was right about the vaccine
But have you punched anyone in your 90 min prep show and then spent 2 weeks justifying it?
If Aaron Rodgers threw a punch you'd be apoplectic. Awful and self-serving take blaming media outrage.
The take on Aaron Rodgers not having kids is one of your worst. Your show has completely fallen off a cliff. Just admit you don't like anyone who differs from your political opinion...Mister "I don't talk politics".
By grifter and con you meant Obama
Only 2 took years for you to come around on masks...new info, right? A little late to the party
Only you could take an opposite take on the Jerry West story. You'd react the same if you weren't accurately portrayed. Ridiculous
Comparing Rodgers to Kyrie is absurd. The witchhunt continues
Except the right was correct from the beginning on Covid and leftists, including yourself, locked the country down for 2 full years. Congrats