Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “Breakfast Ball” on FS1! They start with the Chicago Bears and debate whether the Bears should consider making a trade offer for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan in order to change the culture and optimize the development of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams (4:00). They discuss the new Aaron Rodgers documentary and why it confirms Colin’s theory that Aaron’s success stemmed largely from his natural talent and not his willingness to “grind” like so many of the other greats (10:30). They pivot to the recent social media obsession with UFO’s and give their takes as to what’s really behind it (17:30). They debate whether MLB’s proposed “Golden At Bat” rule is a good or bad idea (30:30) and whether the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese rivalry can fuel WNBA ratings for years to come (40:00). Finally, they talk about the social media exodus of users from X to Bluesky in the wake of the election (54:15) and the major lack of self-awareness in American media and politics (1:05:00). 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 the Broncos beating the Browns in a 41-32 shootout on Monday Night Football! He tells the tale of two quarterbacks in Jameis Winston and Bo Nix: Jameis is wildly talented but incredibly inconsistent and shows bad judgement, while Bo shows incredible poise in the pocket and makes good decisions… but has a more limited ceiling. He also points to the Broncos having the right pieces in the right places in order for them to make a playoff game and drops a hint about his upcoming “Herd Heirarchy”. 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” to break down all the week 13 NFL action! They start with the Eagles throttling the Ravens and debate whether the Eagles are the best team in the NFC (4:00). They give kudos to Russell Wilson for re-inventing himself with the Steelers and leading them to a huge divisional win over the Bengals (11:30).  They debate whether the Vikings should consider Sam Darnold as their long-term solution at quarterback after their win over the Cardinals(24:00), and whether the Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins after throwing four interceptions against the Chargers (33:30). They laud Jim Harbaugh for changing the football culture of the Chargers in his first season as head coach (37:00), and break down why laziness and complacency caused Aaron Rodgers to  “fall off a cliff” (48:45). They debate whether the Bears are the most dysfunctional franchise in the league and whether it will result in Caleb Williams being “stuck” and unable to live up to his potential (59:45).  Finally, they discuss why head coach Ryan Day isn’t able to maximize Ohio State’s incredible talent and continues to lose big games (1:15:00), and why Lincoln Riley hasn’t worked at USC and why the Trojans might be trapped (1:29:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s college football reaction is presented by JLab! He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the biggest storylines from college football They discuss why head coach Ryan Day isn’t able to maximize Ohio State’s incredible talent and continues to lose big games, why Lincoln Riley hasn’t worked at USC, and why the Trojans might be trapped. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week! He starts with Lamar Jackson putting on a clinic against the Chargers on Monday Night Football and explains why Lamar is “1 of 1” at the position (3:30). Then, he reacts to the Eagles beatdown of the Rams powered by a career night for Saquon Barkley and argues that Saquon should be in MVP contention (16:30). He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down why the 49ers need to enter rebuild mode (27:15), why Sean Payton has found his next Drew Brees in rookie QB Bo Nix (34:30) and why quarterbacks Bryce Young and Will Levis have earned the opportunity to start for another year (46:00) Finally, 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 week 13 of the NFL slate! 57:30 - Steelers vs Bengals 59:00 - Cardinals vs Vikings 1:01:30 - 49ers vs Bills 1:03:15 - Titans vs Commanders 1:06:30 - Texans vs Jaguars 1:08:30 - Chargers vs Falcons 1:10:45 - Seahawks vs Jets 1:13:00 - Buccaneers vs Panthers 1:14:30 - USC vs Notre Dame Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  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 week 13 of the NFL slate!   Plus they discuss some other huge football topics including the crushing pressure facing Ohio State and Ryan Day, where Deion Sanders ends up when he leaves Colorado, and whether the NFL is losing parity! 5:00 - Packers vs Dolphins 7:00 - Steelers vs Bengals 8:30 - Cardinals vs Vikings 11:00 - 49ers vs Bills 12:45 - Titans vs Commanders 16:00 - Texans vs Jaguars 18:00 - Lions vs Bears 28:00 - Chargers vs Falcons 30:30 - Seahawks vs Jets 32:30 - Buccaneers vs Panthers 34:00 - USC vs Notre Dame 40:30 - Ohio State faces crushing pressure 50:00 - Where will Deion end up after Colorado? 55:00 - Is the NFL losing parity? 1:01:30 - What Colin is thankful for 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 the Ravens beating the Chargers on Monday Night Football! He breaks down why Lamar Jackson is so difficult to beat coming off a loss and why the Chargers remind him of the Bills and Ravens from two years ago… headed in the right direction, but clearly in need of better weapons. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging conversation, John Middlekauff, host of "3 and Out" and NFL expert, joins to analyze the latest on the gridiron. They highlight Saquon Barkley's MVP-worthy performance and debate the 49ers' need for a major overhaul. The duo tackles Minnesota's quarterback dilemma, as well as the rise of Bo Nix over Jayden Daniels in rookie accolades. Middlekauff also praises Sean Payton's transformative coaching with the Broncos and discusses the Chiefs' strategies while managing close wins this season. It's a football fan’s dream of insights!

Colin Cowherd hosts John Middlekauff, a sharp commentator on college football and former NFL scout. They dive into Ohio State's decisive victory over Indiana and Oklahoma's impressive shutdown of Alabama. The duo explores the implications of recent upsets and debates which teams might secure spots in the playoff picture. Colin emphasizes the need for patience with USC, suggesting that smart NIL investments could set them up for a more competitive future. Get insights into the shifting landscape of college football!

  Colin’s top takes of the week! He begins with the Texans beating down the Cowboys 34-10 on Monday Night Football! He breaks down why the Texans will be fine despite some struggles and debates what the Cowboys should do in the draft in order to secure an impact player for the future seeing as they “aren’t close” (4:00). He explains why fans shouldn’t freak out about pro athletes like USMNT star Christian Pulisic and 49ers DE Nick Bosa doing the “Trump Dance” despite (12:00), and why ESPN adding the star-studded crew of “The NBA On TNT” to their programming slate was a savvy business move (15:45).  Then, Colin is joined by former Alabama QB and ESPN college football analyst Greg McIlory to break down the playoff rankings and preview the playoff!    They start by discussing how much of a “cold weather” advantage Big Ten teams will have when hosting SEC teams from a warmer climate (27:45). They debate what Ohio State’s true identity is besides “talented” (34:00) and if their emphasis on elite wide receiver talent has made them soft in the trenches and run game (38:00) Finally, 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 week 12 of the NFL slate! 47:30 - Commanders vs Cowboys 49:45 - Bears vs Vikings 52:30 - Cardinals vs Seahawks 54:45 - Packers vs 49ers 56:30 - Rams vs Eagles 58:45 - Chargers vs Ravens 01:05:45 - Patriots vs Dolphins 01:08:00 - Colts vs Lions 01:10:30 - Broncos vs Raiders 01:13:00 - Chiefs vs Panthers 01:15:00 - Titans vs Texans Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.