The Colin Cowherd Podcast

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 (10:15) and previews the upcoming series between the Lakers and defending champion Denver Nuggets! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the playoffs will go for the Knicks (27:00) and debate whether the Bucks are ripe for a first round upset (32:00) Colin declares the Warriors dynasty as officially dead (37:00) and they suggest the Warriors take a big-swing in the offseason for a star player currently playing in Los Angeles. (41:00) Finally, the guys play a round of “Pick in a paragraph” where they give their picks and why for the first round of the playoffs (51:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #HoopsTonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 declaring for one of the weakest NBA draft classes in years and why they have no problem with LeBron set up his son for the best possible chance at achieving his dream (27:00) and Colin and Nick both give their one best piece of life advice (40:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 by podcasting, and why a big move may be in his near future (24:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 perfectly to the WNBA (20:30). They also weigh in on the massive popularity of both the men’s and women’s tournaments and why continuity is important for sports to connect with fans (24:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Don’t forget to check back for Part 2! Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (14:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 coach at Arkansas and debate whether his tenure at Kentucky was a failure (22:30). Colin predicts that Washington will pick Jayden Daniels at #2 overall in the NFL draft (31:15) and a flurry of moves on draft day with quarterback needy teams making trades (36:30). They break down the process for NFL teams vetting draft prospects character and intangibles (41:00) Finally, they preview UFC #300 and talk about why Dana White has been so successful in building UFC into a must-see spectacle (49:30). They address the reasons behind the layoffs at the NFL Network (56:30) and John lays out his argument for why the Dolphins CAN’T pay Tua (01:00:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in Chicago. They discuss why sports broadcasters are being forced to talk more and more about the NFL… even during the offseason (32:00), how GM Ryan Poles turned things around for the Bears (36:00) and whether the Bears made the right decision by trading Justin Fields to the Steelers (41:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (26:10). Danny's upcoming book "Pipeline to the Pros" is coming out soon so Colin asks him the motivation and favorite parts of the book while getting into some personal stories. Lastly they finish with Justin Fields and if the Bears made the right decision to trade him to the Steelers (58:05). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Aaron Rodgers (31:00) and why Jordan Love is currently a better QB than Rodgers (38:00) They list their “can’t miss” NFL draft prospects (51:30) and give their “dream” summer vacation destination (58:15) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in the western conference (32:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 objective while watching (16:30). They offer their picks for who will win the NBA Western Conference (23:15) and Nick lays out his reasons why the Lakers should want the Nuggets in the first round (25:30). Finally, Colin explains the biggest difference between LeBron James and Kevin Durant and what that’s meant to their postseason success. (30:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 doing. They explain why it’s likely we’ll see another major referee or student athlete involved gambling scandal in the near future (30:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Don’t forget to check back for Part 2 with Nick Wright! Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Travis Hunter could pull an “Eli Manning” could hurt their draft stock (17:45) and give their take on the latest NFL rule changes (27:30). They also give props to Bears GM Ryan Poles (32:00) and explain why the Bears could be a wild card team in 2024 (33:00) and why they aren’t worried about Marvin Harrison Jr. skipping the combine and his pro day (44:00) Colin explains why he’s not bothered by the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal and why he buys Ohtani’s story (51:00). They also pour cold water on the Jets win total being set at 9.5 and why Aaron Rodgers is likely to disappoint as a 40 year old quarterback (01:04:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 first NIL era star quarterback will uniquely prepare Caleb Williams for the NFL (23:00) and Colin explains why the Chargers have a unique drafting advantage and should trade back to load up on picks (33:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the first superstar college football player in the NIL era, Caleb Willams has already proved that he can handle being a highly paid athlete BEFORE becoming a pro and why it’s such a huge advantage (21:00) and why the standards have been lowered for Jayson Tatum compared to other NBA stars (32:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 men’s game (15:00) and why it’s so critical for a league’s success to have true superstars (18:00) Finally, they look ahead to the future and the inevitability of the NFL moving to an 18 game season and how that will allow the league to dominate the sports world for six straight months and how it will impact the other leagues (21:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 compared to some of the other all-time greats and Colin predicts that players retiring early might become a trend (28:30). They weigh in on the conclusion of the Patriots “Dynasty” series and lay out why Bill Belichick may have been his own worst enemy (33:15) and why Andy Reid’s lack of ego has allowed the Chiefs to draft so well (40:00) They give kudos to the Jets for signing Tyron Smith (43:30) and making a smart move despite all the chaos unfolding off the field around Aaron Rodgers (52:00). Finally, they question the Cowboys choice to remain quiet during free agency (58:00) and Colin predicts a renaissance year for a veteran journeyman quarterback (01:03:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Justin Fields has been so thin (17:00). He explains why leaving the Bengals may not make sense for Tee Higgins (19:00) and why Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley have landed in perfect spots (21:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.