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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

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The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day.

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John explains why the flurry of retirement talk surrounding McVay and Aaron Donald was always ridiculous, why Cooper Kupp's 3rd round draft position wasn't a scouting failure, if teams will pursue Deshaun Watson this off-season despite pending legal issues, which NFC North team would benefit most by Aaron Rodgers leaving Green Bay, and why Jim Harbaugh will eventually return to the NFL.

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First, it's Fake Questions, Real Answers where Colin explains what massive Super Bowl ratings - despite two smaller brands - means for the league, if insane Super Bowl ticket prices are a real concern, what most people are missing about Jim Harbaugh's new Michigan contract, and the biggest takeaway from Aaron Rodgers most recent tabloid break up (3:00). Then, The Athletic NBA Writer Marcus Thompson joins Colin to discuss what flaw could prevent the Warriors from winning the West (11:00), if Klay Thompson can regain his pre-injury level of play (13:00), when the Warriors were convinced Andrew Wiggins was a building block instead of a trade piece (15:00), if Jonathan Kuminga can contribute in the playoffs (21:00), if KD has regrets about his decision to leave the Warriors (25:00), if Ben Simmons can fit in with KD and Kyrie (26:00), if James Harden makes the Sixers legitimate contenders in the East (28:00), the quickest way for the struggling Lakers to rebuild (30:00), if the Suns should be the title favorite (33:00), if the Bulls are overvalued by the media (38:00), if the Knicks are the latest team to get burnt out on Tom Thibodeau (40:00), and if Zion Williamson is on the verge of being considered a bust (45:00)

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Host Chad Millman describes today's guest as "possibly the greatest magazine writer of his generation." He's gushing about his longtime friend and colleague Chris Jones, now the author of a new book titled The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

With co-host Simon Hunter off on a well-deserved vacation, Chad and Chris discuss the book and its argument for human inputs of experience and "embodied analysis" in an era where data has been treated as infallible. In a spirited discussion, Chad also applies the book's many lessons and anecdotes to the world of sports and sports betting.

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Published 2022-02-17

Best of The Herd

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After another injury to Anthony Davis, Colin believes it's time to shake things up as the Lakers are destined to be a fringe playoff team despite LeBron James playing at a MVP level. He calls out this head coach in the NFL that everyone claims is "elite" when he's not after taking a closer look. He discusses Jim Harbaugh's future following his contract extension with Michigan and why he's a much better fit in college football over the NFL. Plus, Super Bowl Champion Andrew Whitworth joins the show fresh off the Rams championship parade and sharing what made this Rams team special. 

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The guys discuss the Super Bowl commercials and halftime show including why people are surprised that Snoop Dogg smoked weed before the performance. Then they laugh at James Harden rolling his eyes at Kevin Durant, talk about how the Bucks are still the favorites in the East, and start “serious or unserious”. 

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To start episode 13 of ‘The Draymond Green Show’ Draymond breaks down the James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry trade that the 76ers and Nets made. Then he discusses the Kristaps Porzingis trade as well as why he thinks Aaron Donald should’ve won Super Bowl MVP over Cooper Kupp. Then Draymond welcomes Toronto Raptors All-Star Fred VanVleet joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ to discuss his mindset coming in as an undrafted player, the benefits of playing alongside Kyle Lowry, his angle of the Kawhi shot against the 76ers, the Finals against Draymond and the Warriors, and much more. 

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Published 2022-02-16

Best of The Herd

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Colin discusses the reason James Harden was traded from the Nets to the 76ers and why Kevin Durant is incredibly talented but lacks the leadership necessary to be an all time great. He has some bad news for one of the most popular teams in the NFL and a Super Bowl favorite next season. He also points out the main reason why the Lakers have struggled this season. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to tell Colin why the Bengals won't contend for another Super Bowl in the near future.

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Colin compares the Rams' aggressive moves to millennial house buying, sticks up for Kyler Murray, shows how the transfer portal is damaging college football, and explains how Kevin Durant put himself in the NBA's Bermuda Triangle (3:00). Then 76ers GM Daryl Morey takes Colin behind the scenes of the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Sixers and Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets (13:00), discusses stories from inside the Sixers decision making (15:00), why the trade is good for NBA (23:00), dealing with the media in big cities (29:00), and what leads to busts in the NBA Draft (36:00). Then, Colin and Daryl discuss some radical ideas on how to change the NBA (43:00), and share some of their earliest sports memories (52:00).

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Published 2022-02-16

The Favorites - Super Bowl Betting Review

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The confetti has fallen, and the Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl champions. But bettors of the Bengals +4 are the ultimate winners from last night's game, with Joe Burrow and Company giving it everything they had to cover the spread. Chad Millman and Simon Hunter recap all the bets they made on the big game, and reflect on what the game said about both teams now and moving forward. Plus, we get a sneak preview of Super Bowl futures bets to make for the 2022 NFL season, and so much more.

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Published 2022-02-15

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Colin addresses the growing debate around Matthew Stafford's career resume and if he's a lock for the Hall of Fame after finally winning a Super Bowl. He discusses Kyler Murray addressing reports about his attitude at the end of the season and what he has in common with the all-time great quarterbacks in the league. He gives his thoughts on Rams head coach Sean McVay potentially retiring and Tom Brady considering a return to the NFL. Plus, NFL reporter Mike Silver joins the show to provide insight on the Murray situation and putting Aaron Donald's greatness into perspective. 

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John discusses if Matthew Stafford should take less money on his extension to help keep the Rams in Super Bowl contention, who he thinks is anonymously crushing Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz in the media. He also dives into some of the top headlines around the league, if the NFL could boot Dan Snyder to bring in Jeff Bezos in D.C., if the Raiders will trade Derek Carr, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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Published 2022-02-14

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Colin discusses the Rams winning the Super Bowl over the Bengals and the obvious reason they ended up on top in this game. After Matthew Stafford finally adds a Super Bowl title to his resume, Colin compares him to other all time greats and how he ranks against them. He also tells you why he was right about the Rams and wrong about Carson Wentz. Plus, Hall of Famer and co-host of Undisputed Shannon Sharpe joins the show in studio to explain why the Bengals have no reason to complain about the officiating in the Super Bowl after their loss. 

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John gives his Rams/Bengals instant reaction, including why the Rams all-in approach paid off, what the win means for Sean McVay, why Cooper Kupp is already in the all-time wide receiver conversation, why the Von Miller trade was a massive win for the Rams, why Aaron Donald is one of the best ever, his take on the Dre/Snoop halftime show, and the biggest losers from the game, including St. Louis.

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Colin reacts to the Matt Stafford and the Rams taking out the Bengals, and if he's buying all the Rams retirement talk leading up to the game (3:00), Then, Super Bowl Champ - and host of Catchin' Fades - Aqib Talib and Colin discuss why Cooper Kupp was able to dominate despite being the sole focus of the Cincy D (12:00), if the late defensive holding call against the Bengals was justified (13:00), how Joe Burrow was most effective (15:00), what surprised them about the Bengals defensive front (20:00), if Sean McVay stuck with his anemic run game for too long (21:00), if Stafford finally proved he's one of the top clutch QB's (23:00), if there's any truth to Aaron Donald (24:00) and Sean McVay (26:00) retirement rumors, why Aqib has so much respect for McVay as a coach (27:00), and how Jalen Ramsey can bounce back from his rough night (29:00).

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The guys discuss the Most Valuable Booker Boy, the oddly special relationship between James Harden and Daryl Morey, LeBron sort of but not really breaking the scoring record, DeMar DeRozan’s hot streak, more Larry Bird pettiness, Joel Embiid’s twitter mastery, and much more. 

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Jason breaks down what the Lakers showed in a tight loss to the Warriors, highlights the difficult conversation the team needs to have with Russell Westbrook and reveals who they need to target on the buyout market.

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Published 2022-02-13

3 and Out - Middlekauff's 3 for the $$$ Super Bowl Bets

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John is joined by Action Network sharp Stuckey to see if there's professional agreement or disagreement on his Super Bowl bets. Lock in!

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Published 2022-02-12

The Favorites - Super Bowl LVI Best Bets

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It all comes down to this. Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by professional sports bettor Simon Hunter for this final episode of the NFL Season as they firm up their final bets for Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Together they go through the side and total, examining the market movements and professional gambler intel Simon received throughout the week. They discuss betting strategies and the risks inherent in what is often a flukey game in which pressure is at an all-time high. But when it is all said and done, Chad and Simon put their names besides the picks they'll be hanging their hats on come Super Bowl Sunday.

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It's the best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast! First, Colin's top takes of the week (3:00), including why the L.A. Super Bowl is everything about what the NFL wants to be in the next 20 years, why the NFL should include the postseason in its MVP voting, and why any NFL star would be eviscerated for making the equivalent choice of KD to the Nets. Then, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson discusses when he realized Matthew Stafford was different than the rest of the QB's he's played with (22:00), what Stafford is like during crunch time (24:00), what impresses him most about Cooper Kupp (25:00), and the moment he decided to retire (26:00). National championship winning former LSU coach Ed Orgeron recalls the first time he met Burrow (28:00), and stories from working with Pete Carroll and Jimmy Johnson (34:00).

Next, 2-time Super Bowl winning QB Eli Manning discusses his pre-Super Bowl nerves (38:00), if his famous Super Bowl 46 dime to Mario Manningham is the best throw of his career (39:00), what he sees in Joe Burrow that has made him so good so early in his career (42:00), why OBJ has had such a resurgence with the Rams (44:00), how Matt Stafford's trade to the Rams has changed his career arc (45:00). And finally, The Action Network's Chad Millman tells Colin if his Super Bowl pick and prop bet sides are sharp or square. (50:00). Make sure to Subscribe and follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!

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Published 2022-02-12

Boxing with Chris Mannix - What's next for GGG

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Chris is joined this week by longtime boxing writer and friend of the podcast, Keith Idec. The guys dive into the last with GGG and who he should be considering for his next fight, Daniel Jacobs getting back in the ring this week, and much more. Laster in the podcast, Daniel Jacobs stops by to tell his side of why he hasn't had a fight in a long time and what we can expect from him this weekend.

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Published 2022-02-11

Best of The Herd

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Colin explains why it's ridiculous Joe Burrow didn't receive a single vote for MVP this season when he's the best example of "valuable" in the NFL. He believes there is one team that is clearly the best fit for Aaron Rodgers if he decides to leave the Packers. He also reveals his official pick for Super Bowl 56. Plus, Greg Cosell from NFL Films joins the show to preview the match ups for Sunday's big game. 

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John heads into Bengals/Rams Super Bowl Sunday by explaining what a conversation with Ed Orgeron taught him about Joe Burrow's character, previews the game and how a win would impact the legacies of Sean McVay, Matt Stafford and Joe Burrow. Then, he gives his take on the biggest NFL stories of the week, including Tennessee extending Mike Vrabel, and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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Colin does Fake Questions, Real Answers (3:00) on long disgruntled Ben Simmons being shipped out of Philly for James Harden, what the trade means for KD, if Aaron Rodgers anti-vaxx stance should affect his MVP chances, why Caleb Williams made the right move ditching Oklahoma for USC, and if there’s any legs to the rumor that Tom Brady could make an NFL return. Then, 2-time Super Bowl winning QB Eli Manning discusses if he was nervous before his Super Bowls (12:00), if his famous Super Bowl 46 dime to Mario Manningham is the best throw of his career (13:00), what he learned from his first Super Bowl that helped him prepare for his second (14:00), what he sees in Joe Burrow that has made him so good so early in his career (20:00), why OBJ has had such a resurgence with the Rams (22:00), how Matt Stafford's trade to the Rams has changed his career arc (24:00), where the Manning brothers fine tuned their sense of humor (26:00). Then, The Action Network's Chad Millman tells Colin if his Super Bowl prop bets are sharp or square. (29:00).

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Published 2022-02-10

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Colin discusses another disappointing loss for the Lakers and why despite this team winning a championship in 2020, they were always destined to fail in the long term. He explains why Joe Burrow and the Bengals are a great story, but we shouldn't bet on them being a Super Bowl contender for years to come. He also reacts to huge breaking news out of the NBA with the Nets and 76ers making a huge trade sending Ben Simmons to Brooklyn and James Harden to Philadelphia. Plus, Super Bowl champion Emmanuel Sanders joins the show in studio to talk about their crushing defeat to the Chiefs in the playoffs and if he's returning to play for another title contender. 

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To start episode 12 of ‘The Draymond Green Show’ Draymond discusses Dejounte Murray and LaMelo Ball being named All-Star injury replacements for himself and Kevin Durant. Then he breaks down the Tyrese Haliburton/Domantas Sabonis trade, CJ McCollum to the Pelicans trade, Caris LeVert to the Cavaliers trade, and more about the NBA trade deadline. Then Darius Garland joins the show to discuss his injury-shortened season at Vanderbilt, his mindset playing alongside Collin Sexton, why the Cavaliers have been able to surprise people this season, how the Caris LeVert trade can help the team), mentorship from Rajon Rondo, and much more. 

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Published 2022-02-09

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Colin analyzes the Lakers as their struggles continue and why LeBron James needs to take some responsibility for this season despite his great play on the court. He lays out an argument about the decline of the MVP across major sports and why this week could be the ultimate tipping point to prove it's meaningless. He shares his top 10 players in the Super Bowl between the Rams and the Bengals. Plus, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler joins the show to talk about playing with quarterback Justin Herbert. 

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