

3 and Out with John Middlekauff
iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
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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Mar 23, 2022 • 54min
GoLow Golf: Phil's Brand Collapse & WGC Match Play Preview and Best Bets
John jumps from the gridiron to the links for his weekly PGA pod as the tour heads to the the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin. He gives his thoughts on the field and talks best WGC bets with Action Network's Jason Sobel. He also looks at Phil Mickelson's total brand collapse and answers listener mailbag questions.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2022 • 58min
Matty Ice to Indy Reaction, Overhyped AFC West, Urban Pile On, Mailbag, RIP Professor, Mailbag
John reacts to the Falcons sending Matt Ryan to the Colts, if he still has enough game to make the difference in Indy, and why it's good for the Falcons to take the biggest dead cap hit in NFL history on the chin this year. He also looks at how quickly the Baker and Deshaun situations went from great to terrible in Cleveland and Houston, why the AFC West isn't lock to be the all-time power division people think, and why the latest Urban Meyer hit piece is completely unsurprising. He also pays his respects to longtime NFL insider John Clayton after his passing, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2022 • 28min
Watson Deal Reaction, Belichick Front Office Tree Props, Davante Over the Rodgers Drama
John reacts to the Browns trading for Deshaun Watson, why the massive guaranteed 5-year $230 million deal doesn't concern him from a cap standpoint, the legal risks, and almost certain suspension. He also looks at the deal from the Texans perspective, why the Belichick front office tree is crushing it while his coaching tree has been largely awful, and why Davante Adams leaving the Packers for Vegas looks bad for Aaron Rodgers.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2022 • 31min
Middlekauff's Weekend Mailbag: Davante Adams Trade, Kaepernick Comeback, Russ/Pete Blame, Hurts Philly Future, Colts QB Void
John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including if the Davante Adams trade gives the Raiders a shot to win the brutal AFC West, if it's time to slam the door on Colin Kaepernick's NFL comeback chances, the biggest factor in the decline of NBA ratings, if Philly should consider building around Jalen Hurts, when Colts fans should start being freaked out about their long term QB plan, and why Kirk Cousins keeps getting paid.Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2022 • 44min
Packers Davante Trade Malpractice, McDaniels Raiders Rollin, Baker/Browns Drama, Blame Pete Carroll, Von Miller Overpay
John reacts to the shocking trade sending Davante Adams to the Raiders to reunite with his Fresno St. QB Derek Carr, and explains why Green Bay should have never never made the deal, why he's been blown away by the new Raiders regime's moves. He also dives into Baker Mayfield's public trade request, why the Browns public comments criticizing his maturity were so shocking, and why Pete Carroll's handling of the Russell Wilson exposed him as the problem in Seattle, and why the Bills may have massively overpaid for Von Miller.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2022 • 51min
GoLow Golf: Players Reaction, Valspar Preview and Best Bets, Early Masters Action
John jumps from the gridiron to the links for his weekly PGA pod as the tour heads to the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook. He reacts to a messy week at The Players and Cam Smith coming away with the win. Then, he runs down the best bets for the Valspar and takes an early look at some Masters action with Action Network's Jason Sobel, and finishes up by answers listener mailbag questions.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2022 • 49min
Deshaun Demand, Mitch-Burg, Chargers No Excuses, Belichick Contract Philosophy, Free Agency Overreaction
John looks at the remaining QB market following the return of Tom Brady, why Deshaun Watson is still in high demand despite his myriad of off-field issues, why Mitchell Trubisky to the Steelers shows how thin the market is, why the Chargers and Brandon Staley have no excuses for not making the playoffs after adding JC Jackson and Khalil Mack, why Belichick was willing to let Jackson walk, and why there's always massive overreaction to early free agent signings across the league,Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2022 • 25min
Brady's Back Reaction, Amari --> Browns, Kirk Cou$ins
John reacts to the news that Tom Brady is returning to make another run with the Bucs, the Browns dealing for pricey Amari Cooper, and Kirk Cousins signing another huge extension.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2022 • 36min
Middlekauff's Weekend Mailbag: Bobby Wagner Ghosted, Rodgers or Russ, Belichick OC SZN, Ridley Gambling Overreaction,
John starts out with his take on Bobby Wagner getting cut without a phone call from Pete Carroll, answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including if Rodgers or Russ will have a better next 5 years, if the AFC West could be an all-time power division, if Belichick is really going to make his OC debut in 2022, and if everyone is overreacting to Calvin Ridley gambling on NFL games.Subscribe NOW and follow Middlekauff and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 4min
Khalil Mack Trade, Rodgers Return vs. Russ Exit, Wentz Red Flags, Aikman MNF Move, News & Notes
John discusses the Bears trading Khalil Mack to the Chargers, how much he can immediately improve the Chargers, what it could mean for Justin Fields career, how Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson handled their situations differently, why they are both divas, if Denver is really a lock to be an AFC contender, why teams are so willing to move on from Carson Wentz, and if it was smart for Fox to let Troy Aikman walk split for MNF.Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.