

3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.
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Jul 12, 2024 • 41min
3 & Out - NFL coaches draft: 49ers Kyle Shanahan, Chargers Jim Harbaugh, Texans DeMeco Ryans & more
John simulates a draft of the top 10 NFL head coaches. Where do the following coaches rank: Bills Sean McDermott, Steelers Mike Tomlin, Lions Dan Campbell, Packers Matt LaFleur and Rams Sean McVay. 8:17 - Top 10 Ranking Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 16min
3 & Out - Mike Commodore joins the podcast
John is joined by former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner, Mike Commodore. John and Mike dive into Mike's playing career, the "do's and don'ts" when it comes to fighting in the NHL, if coaches need to know how to skate, a wild story about Mike Babcock, and getting into a fight at a Russian bar, all that and more! 7:22 - Mike Commodore Interview 26:33 - Fighting stars in the NHL 33:19 - Do coaches need to know how to skate 42:33 - His time playing in Columbus 45:16 - Mike Babcock story 1:01:55 - Is it hard to play hungover 1:09:00 - Fighting in a Russian bar Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
3 & Out - Bobby Bones joins the podcast
John is joined by country music radio legend, Dancing with the Stars winner, American Idol mentor, and Arkansas Razorback fan; Bobby Bones. John and Bobby dive into his unlikely win on DWTS, how he got his start in radio, being invited to ride on Jerry Jones' private helicopter, the craziest stadium in the SEC, and much more. 15:04 - Dancing with the Stars 24:21 - Getting his start in radio 55:23 - Where he finds the energy to do all that he does 1:05:34 - Is Saban the best football coach of all time 1:15:11 - Bobby's relationship with Coach Cal Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 52min
3 & Out - Mailbag
John opens the podcast sharing some exciting news in his personal life. After, he spends this entire episode answering your questions in an extended mailbag segment. 7:46 - Thank you 12:49 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
3 & Out - Geoff Schwartz joins the podcast
John is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Coming off of Rory choking at the US Open, John and Geoff dive into who is to blame when a team or player in the NFL chokes, what his reaction was to the time that he got yelled the worst at by a coach, how Andy Reid was in the locker room after wins and losses, and does he buy into the Falcons with Cousins running the offense. 7:22 - Geoff Schwartz Interview 15:30 - Who do you blame for choking in the NFL 22:13 - Getting yelled at in the NFL 30:34 - What is Andy like after a win 1:02:28 - NIL for HS quarterbacks heading to big schools 1:06:05 - What is USC doing Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2024 • 48min
Go Low - Scottie wins again, LIV is on to something, Latest with Tiger Woods
John dives into Scottie Scheffler winning again, this time at The Travelers and becomes the first golfer to have six wins in a single season before July since Arnold Palmer did so in 1962. Later, John dives into LIV and how even though people aren't watching their events, they seem to understand what they are and are doing a good job by embracing the "party" style of golf during their events, and did the PGA make an exemption that could allow us to see Tiger play in more events. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:33 - Scottie wins again 18:07 - Will Scheffler win The Open 21:19 - LIV is doing it right 27:25 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2024 • 56min
3 & Out - Kevin Clark from Omaha Productions joins the podcast
John is joined by Kevin Clark from Omaha Productions to talk about his career from working at The Wall Street Journal to The Ringer to now where he currently is at with Omaha Productions. Kevin shares stories about times that he has written or said something to upset a player, coach, or GM and what the backlash was, how he built up his network when he was just getting into the business, and shares his thoughts on if he think the written word is dead. Later, the guys dive into the NFL and discuss some of the top storylines of the off-season. 7:22 - Kevin Clark Interview 11:37 - Upsetting players/coaches/GM's with things he's said 17:42 - Building a network when getting into the business 24:33 - Is the written word dead 32:39 - Diving into the NFL 46:53 - Trevor Lawrence 53:44 - Top NFL coaches 1:02:28 - New kick-off rule Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2024 • 53min
3 & Out - Best of - Bryson wins the US Open, Trevor Lawrence gets his deal, Brandon Aiyuk news
This week on 3&Out John discussed some of the biggest stories in sports starting with his reaction to Bryson winning the US Open and how Rory fell apart down the stretch (6:31), did the Jaguars make the right move by giving Trevor Lawrence a massive contract extension and what does it mean for some of the other QB's that are looking for new deals (30:13), and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk situation in SF (50:56). (Timestamps vary based on ads) Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2024 • 59min
3 & Out - Flacco changed the Comeback Player award, Shedeur skips the Manning Camp, Rodgers skipped camp to do ayahuasca
John dives into the impact of Joe Flacco winning Comeback Player of the Year and how him winning has changed the criteria for the award and if that's a good thing, why Shedeur Sanders shouldn't be skipping the Manning Camp when all of the other top QB's will be there, does Austin Ekeler have a point as to why he's no longer on the Chargers, and what's the real reason why Aaron Rodgers skipped Jets mini-camp. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:29 - Flacco and the Comeback Player of the Year 10:53 - Shedeur Sanders skips the Manning camp 12:14 - Austin Ekeler and the Chargers 13:32 - Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 23:01 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
3 & Out - Choking in sports, Trevor Lawrence's contract, Brandon Aiyuk's comments
Coming off of Rory choking at the US Open, John discusses a few different teams/QB's that need to step up in the playoffs and not choke when it comes to winning the Super Bowl. Later, John reacts to Trevor Lawrence's new contract and how that deal will have an impact on future QB contracts for Jordan Love, Dak, Tua, and Brock Prudy. Finally, he dives into the comments from Brandon Aiyuk to Jayden Daniels regarding the 49ers, and the latest with the In-Season Hard Knocks. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 8:07 - Choking in sports 20:45 - Trevor Lawrence's new contract 32:30 - Jordan Love's future contract 35:43 - Latest with Tua 37:13 - Will Brock get paid 40:18 - Brandon Aiyuk has words to Jayden Daniels 50:41 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.