Podcast Summary

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Episode: Show Me Something - Sophie Cunningham gets an NBA fan warning & Denver Broncos' Alex Singleton crashes the pod!
Date: January 22, 2026

Overview

This lively episode of “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” (Show Me Something sub-pod) brings together hosts Amanda and Kevin (with guest features from West and others) for their signature banter blending sports, pop culture, and personal stories. The show broadcasts from New York City, with Amanda in town for work, bringing real-life run-ins at NBA games, talk of social media mishaps, reflections on fame, and some truly hilarious and candid moments—including a surprise phone interview with NFL linebacker Alex Singleton to discuss life after testicular cancer surgery.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New York Visits & NBA Fan Warnings

• Amanda’s NYC Experience:
  • She recounts visiting New York to catch up with friends and for an Adidas photo shoot, but is put off by the winter cold.
    • "It's way too damn cold here for me. Yeah, it's. It's. It's horrible."
      (Amanda, 01:20)
  • Attends a Nets game courtside (not Knicks—those seats are too exclusive) with an athlete investor friend.
• Courtside "Incident" at NBA Game:
  • Amanda and her friend unintentionally break a baseline walking rule while courtside at the Nets game and receive a formal warning from security.
    • "So after we got back from halftime, they brought someone down from, like, the top dude...they gave us a warning."
      (Amanda, 05:29)
  • The friend handles it with grace, humor falls flat, and Amanda jokes about being on a WNBA 'wanted' poster for rule-breaking.
    • "I wonder if the NBA and WNBA have, like, your wanted poster, like, up, like, upstairs for everyone to know to, like, not let you fuck around."
      (Kevin, 06:19)

2. Social Media, Cold Sores, and Out-of-Context Viral Moments

• Amanda discusses how a joke about a cold sore (which was clipped and posted out of context) went viral, with internet users believing she was making a confession.
  • "First of all, this is a joke. It's a cold sore. I do not have herpes."
    (Amanda, 08:23 and 08:50)
• Reflection on how even athletes/celebs can’t control narratives online.

3. Adidas, College Sports, and Brand Loyalty

• Amanda is in NYC for an Adidas campaign and talks product launches and major athlete collaborations.
• Discussion on brand contracts in NCAA (Nike, Under Armour, Adidas) and how they shift with bids.
• Indiana’s national championship win (beating Nike-backed Oregon) is seen as huge for Adidas, with Amanda exclaiming:
  • "Three stripes, baby."
    (Amanda, 12:22)

4. Routines, Mental Health, and Athlete Schedules

• The hosts talk about the joy of little routines (like buying coffee outside) and how working out in the morning impacts productivity, especially for athletes.
  • "I think going outside... just, like, feeling good in the morning."
    (Kevin, 14:13)
• Amanda shares how early practice sessions in college gave lasting focus and motivation.

5. Reality TV, Public Scrutiny, and Breakups

• On Watching Themselves on TV:
  • Hosts reflect on the awkwardness (and the fun/embarrassment) of watching their lives edited for reality TV.
  • "It's hard to not just be like, like, here we go."
    (Kevin, 21:26)
• Amanda and Kyle’s Breakup:
  • The group candidly discusses the challenges of public relationships and breakups, emphasizing the necessity of privacy, and expressing support for both parties.
    • "Their relationship has been so public, you know, but obviously they, they should both be awarded privacy if that's what they want."
      (Kevin, 29:13)
    • "You just want people to be good and, like, both sides... they're still humans, and they deserve to, like, have peace."
      (Amanda, 31:54)
• Explores the pressures of maintaining boundaries, especially for women, on social media.

6. Guest Call: Alex Singleton’s Health Journey

[37:20]

• NFL linebacker Alex Singleton (Denver Broncos; Montana State Bobcat) is named "Hot Girl of the Week" for a huge playoff tackle.
• He shares, via live phone call, his experience with testicular cancer—how a routine drug test led to a diagnosis and surgery, and how life is post-op.
  • "They take just the single (testicle) and so...it's still on the side."
    (Alex Singleton, 38:33 via phone)
  • Amanda and Kevin laugh about anatomical logistics with good humor and respect.

7. Sports, Coaches, and Shoutouts

• Brief accolades for Indiana football and shoutout culture.
  • "Because Shout out to Indiana. I think that's just, like, badass."
    (Amanda, 39:54)
• Gino Auriemma's famous slam on Connecticut pizza sparks debate on best pizza in America and what matters most (cheese, crust, or sauce).
  • "Pizza capital of the world, my ass."
    (Gino Auriemma, cited by West, 48:46)

8. Movies vs. TV Series, Star Power, and Streaming

[42:00–46:40]

• Addresses Matt Damon’s criticism that streaming-era movies over-explain plotlines for distracted viewers.
  • "Matt Damon says plot lines are cooked. Netflix has to restate the plot three or four times..."
    (West, 42:00)
• The trio debates whether anyone truly watches movies uninterrupted anymore, and if movie stars still exist.
  • "Cinema is dead. I think movies kind of died with cinema."
    (Kevin, 43:04)
  • "I just can't watch a fucking series...you have to commit to like multiple days and times."
    (Kevin, 43:24)
  • "Netflix stars are like, Jacob (Elordi)...that's, like, where he got hot."
    (Amanda, 46:58)

9. Airports: The Good, Bad, and Overhyped

[51:28]

• Debates the “most beautiful” airport and whether airport complaints are more about travel stress than the airports themselves.
  • "All airports are fine...Just fly and just shut up and go have a beer."
    (Kevin, 51:55)
  • Amanda notes that clean bathrooms and layover amenities do matter, though:
    • "Normally people are shitting themselves when they're flying."
      (Amanda, 53:13)

10. Weird 2026 Tech: AI Companions & Candy That Plays Music

[55:56]

• Recap of CES 2026:
  • AI “friends for life” for your desk (Razer Project Ava), “lollipop star” candy that lets you hear music via bone conduction from artists like Ice Spice or Akon, and a massive 130-inch Samsung TV.
    • "People are gonna fall in love with...AI dude."
      (Kevin, 56:29)
    • "Piece of candy...through bone conduction you could hear music."
      (West, 58:08)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• NBA Courtside Policing:
  • Amanda: "I'm telling you. It was. It was... but after the game, he, like, shook her hand, was like, hey, sorry if you felt like, good guy. But yeah, yeah, he handled it way better than I would." (06:07)
• Internet Out of Context:
  • "I do not have herpes, so clip this out." (Amanda, 08:50)
• Fame and Privacy:
  • Kevin: "You almost feel like people feel entitled to your personal business because they've watched you be public about everything." (29:56)
• Alex Singleton Q&A on Losing a Testicle:
  • Kevin: "Does the one move back to the middle, or is it still on the side?"
    Alex: "Still on the side." (38:29)
• On NYC Bagels and Pizza:
  • Kevin: "The water in New York is so good...that's what makes the pizza super good." (50:03)
• Airport philosophy:
  • "All airports are the same fucking thing, dude. Go through TSA and go find your fucking gate and shut the fuck up." (Kevin, 51:55)
• AI Companions:
  • Kevin: "People are depending on it for, like, their emotional well being. It's so whacked weird." (57:00)
• Snakes on a Plane Trauma:
  • Amanda: "I have actually never done that either because of Snakes on a Plane. Do you remember that movie?...I'm so scared there's a snake that's gonna like, bite my asshole." (53:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Amanda’s NBA Courtside Incident: 03:52–06:14
• Cold Sore Joke Out of Context: 08:05–09:51
• Brand Loyalty & Indiana Natty Win: 11:41–12:22
• Fame, Reality TV, and Social Media Pressure: 21:21–22:38
• Breakups and Public Scrutiny: 28:28–32:31
• Alex Singleton Joins to Discuss Testicular Cancer: 37:20–38:44
• Pizza & NYC Food Debates: 48:46–50:59
• Airport Ranking Riffs: 51:28–54:46
• Weird Tech of 2026: 55:58–59:14

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a breezy, irreverent, and sometimes explicit conversational style. The hosts mix humor, self-deprecation, and real talk—both on sensitive personal topics and hot takes about pop culture or sports. The dynamic is loose and warm, with quick pivots from deep discussions to laugh-out-loud asides and friendly ribbing.

Takeaways

• Life in the public eye means the most mundane or joking comment can explode online, and navigating privacy is an ongoing challenge.
• The culture of reality TV and social media is changing what "fame" means, impacting personal decisions especially in relationships.
• Athletes and tv personalities, despite their status, face relatable day-to-day anxieties—self-image, routines, and even health scares.
• Pop culture is fractured: movie stars are being replaced by viral series actors and streaming-service disruption.
• Sometimes, the most notable podcast moments are the unscripted, vulnerable, and honest—like calling up a friend to demystify testicular surgery, or opening up about the disconnect between internet persona and lived reality.

For those who missed the episode, this summary captures both the content and spirit of the show—part sports-and-life therapy, part irreverent group chat, and always ready to shout out a hot girl (or guy) of the week.