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Founded by Colin Cowherd - The Volume is your home for sports podcasts that make you think, make you laugh, and hopefully make you some money.
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Cowboys Pay Quinnen Williams, Cousins/Crosby Fallout, Bills Stadium Backlash
6d ago01:01:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 3 & Out, John is back from the road, coming to you live from a Marriott couch and he starts by giving Jerry Jones credit, which he acknowledges is not a sentence people are used to hearing. With the Cowboys extending Quinnen Williams (00:56), John walks through the full accounting of the Micah Parsons trade: Dallas wasn't one player away, they were three or four guys away, and once Dak and CeeDee were paid, signing Parsons would have made them a four-man team on a 53-man roster. Add up Williams' guarantees plus the two rookies they drafted with the return — Caleb Downs and Malachai Lawrence — and it lands within a rounding error of Parsons' own deal. Then he gets to Jeff Hafley and the Miami Dolphins tackling to the ground in camp (07:45), which in 2026 is about as jarring as seeing a guy light a cigarette. Miami can't manufacture a December trip to Buffalo in 84-degree sunshine, so the only lever a staff has is mandated physicality — and John connects it to his own father drawing a line in the sand and putting him on a Sacramento-area ranch every summer from ninth grade on. He also finds the one sliver of optimism in losing a top-ten left tackle (16:07): at least it happened in August, when you still have a month to canvass the league. Then the Bills' new stadium backlash (19:00) and why internet comment sections are a separate reality from the real world, and Dad Diaries (22:19) — a Friday night of tequila in Newport Beach that coincided, unfortunately, with the worst night of sleep his wife has ever had. Then it's a full mailbag (27:34). Was the Cousins–Crosby fallout actually coordinated between the players and Klint Kubiak (27:34)? Could Anthony Richardson be a reclamation project in Baltimore — and how did the Colts let his trade value hit zero (30:22)? Should recovery peptides be legal in the NFL, and where's the line between recovery and steroids (33:32)? Bill Barnwell's all-decade team and why John thinks it's Mahomes over Josh Allen, plus why building an all-decade team halfway through the decade is a fool's errand (35:47). A high school sports administrator asks about transfer and eligibility rules, which sends John into holding eighth graders back for athletics and the Danny Almonte energy creeping into youth sports (40:47). Whether Odell Beckham Jr. can stick on a roster without playing special teams (46:11), a defense of Saquon Barkley's hands (47:59), the Chiefs' wide receiver room and whether a training camp trade is coming (49:10), his actual gambling philosophy and the two parlays that keep him coming back (52:10), and finally Ja'Lynn Polk retiring two years after going 37th overall — and why the Patriots' draft record at receiver is a reminder that you're evaluating humans, not widgets (56:44). Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Club 520 - Jeff Teague on LaMelo’s new shoes, WILD Kawhi Leonard situation, Caitlin Clark, Enes Kanter vs. WNBA
1w ago00:57:57Tap to summarizeWe’re back with Season 4, Episode 78 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball’s HILARIOUS quote about being asked who the three people he wishes could wear his new shoes. LaMelo said Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, which left the guys in tears from laughing so hard. The guys then react to the NBA investigating Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, as well as Enes Freedom (Kanter) announcing that he will be trying out for the WNBA.Timeline:3:17 - Episode Start8:30 - Barbee!10:30 - Smoking honey buns, fair food15:00 - Bring a kid to first date?21:00 - Spilling lobster boil25:00 - Judging girl off a plate of food27:00 - Ways to prepare a salad29:00 - Minister slapping people at church30:00 - Martha Reeve's terrible singing performance35:00 - Odyssey, Spiderman, and movie and TV updates40:00 - LaMelo Ball picking people to wear his shoes41:40 - Royce White & Enes Kanter WNBA push52:45 - Kawhi Leonard in troubleAll lines provided by Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nick Wright REACTS to Aaron Rodgers' comments on Pat McAfee show
1w ago00:41:24Tap to summarizeNick Wright kicks off today's episode by reacting to Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' comments on Pat McAfee regarding Anthony Fauci's court hearing. Next, Nick deep dives into the role media broadcasters play in politics, and discusses why he believes Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark would rather stick to sports. Later, Nick reacts to the USMNT extending head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Finally, Nick reacts to Tarik Skubal being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NBA Player Rankings #25-23: Chet Holmgren, Cooper Flagg & OG Anunoby
1w ago00:33:03Tap to summarizeJason kicks off his top 25 NBA players ranking with Chet Holmgren (OKC Thunder), Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks), and OG Anunoby (New York Knicks). All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jonathan Taylor’s BIG Extension, Hall of Fame Weekend, Fugazi Friday & NFL Training Camp Mailbag
1w ago01:23:04Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into Jonathan Taylor's contract extension and what the new deal means for the Indianapolis Colts, the running back market, and the value of elite talent at the position. John also breaks down the rise of Kahlil Benson with the Kansas City Chiefs, discussing why the young player is generating buzz and what has stood out during training camp. With Hall of Fame Weekend here, John looks back at Adam Vinatieri's incredible NFL journey, from his clutch postseason performances to his place among the greatest kickers in league history. What made Vinatieri so special, and why does his career stand out even among the NFL's all-time greats? Then it's time for Fugazi Friday, as John reacts to something extremely personal to him. To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and tackles the biggest stories from around the NFL and beyond. From contract extensions and rising players to Hall of Fame careers, media controversies, and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daniel Cormier says Arman Tsarukyan THOUGHT he'd fight Charles Oliveira + Ruffy matchup, Makhachev
1w ago00:12:47Tap to summarizeDaniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of the DC Show, this time following massive fight announcements for UFC 331, including both a Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van title fight AND Arman Tsarukyan taking on Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event. DC says he spoke to Arman in Abu Dhabi, and at that time, was under the impression the fight would be against Charles Oliveira. DC also breaks down the Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry championship fight, and why this WILL be Islam's toughest opponent. And don't miss Cormier react to Joe Rogan speaking on Tom Aspinall in his most recent podcast! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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PROOF LeBron saved the Lakers, Durant burning bridges + QB tiers REACTIONS
1w ago01:05:01Tap to summarizeNick Wright reacts to Mike Sando’s annual quarterback tiers and Patrick Mahomes losing his unanimous spot atop the mountain. Then, Nick discusses Kevin Durant’s comments about LeBron James joining the 76ers, and Klay Thompson’s response. Later, Nick weighs in on if the Seattle Seahawks are now underrated and if the Los Angeles Rams have done enough to become his Super Bowl favorite. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Club 520 - Karlous Miller on Rick Ross WALKING OFF 85 South, CRAZY Wild ’n Out Stories
2w ago01:06:17Tap to summarizeWe’re back with Season 4, Episode 77 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen are joined by friend of the show, Karlous Miller from the 85 South Podcast. The guys talk about the relationship between the two podcasts, as well as stories about Rick Ross WALKING OFF the set of the ’85 South’ podcast with DC Young Fly and Chico Bean. Karlous tells some CRAZY stories from ‘Wild ’n Out,’ and Jeff shows love for how ’85 South’ CHANGED THE GAME in podcasting.Timeline:3:44 - Episode Start6:30 - Welcome to the show, Karlous!10:45 - How Karlous started doing comedy13:15 - First car to get him into cars19:00 - Corvettes23:00 - Kevonstage's Arby's cheesesteak review26:00 - Projects to the Farm30:00 - Wildin' Out career35:00 - Sisqó Wildin Out story38:30 - Haunted Heist44:00 - 85 South podcast47:00 - Rick Ross walked out on podcast52:00 - Son playing AAU basketball56:30 - "Quit touchin s**t!"01:02:30 - Hustle and FlowAll lines provided by Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Joel Embiid in BEST SHAPE of his LIFE, Paul George BETTER fit w Jayson Tatum?
2w ago01:03:47Tap to summarizeOn the Thursday, August 6 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Joel Embiid looking SKINNY as this is the first offseason Embiid has ever been healthy, and not rehabbing an injury. Joel looks in the best shape of his life, and with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joining Tyrese Maxey and Joel, the sky is the limit for the Philadelphia 76ers. The guys then react to Bill Simmons saying that the Boston Celtics believe Paul George is a BETTER fit with Jayson Tatum than Jaylen Brown.All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hard Knocks Episode 1 Reactions, Aaron Donald Comeback Buzz, 49ers Injury Woes & Mailbag
2w ago01:13:20Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Episode 1 of HBO's Hard Knocks, breaking down the biggest moments, standout personalities, and what the premiere revealed about life inside an NFL training camp. John also explains why football players are some of the biggest "nerds" in sports, discussing the obsessive attention to detail, film study, preparation, and football IQ that separates the NFL's best from everyone else. Plus, the 49ers continue to battle injuries, and John examines why San Francisco can't seem to catch a break. Is it simply bad luck, or is there a bigger story behind the team's recurring health issues? The conversation also turns to the latest rumors surrounding Aaron Donald's potential return to the NFL. With speculation continuing to build, John weighs in on whether the future Hall of Famer is truly on the verge of making a comeback and what it would mean for the league. John also reacts to Giants head coach John Harbaugh getting frustrated with how Jaxson Dart handled himself at the end of practice. To wrap things up, it's another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions and dives into the biggest topics from around the NFL. From training camp storylines and quarterback development to comeback rumors and behind-the-scenes insight, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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