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Published 2026-01-09

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Colin Cowherd reacts to Miami’s wild win over Ole Miss to advance to the National Championship.

He shares his favorite bets for the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs including:

  • - Rams at Panthers
  • - Packers at Bears
  • - Bills at Jaguars
  • - 49ers at Eagles

Plus, 3-time National Champion Urban Meyer joins the show to tell Colin why they should have called Pass Interference on the final play of Miami v Ole Miss.

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup between the University of Miami Hurricanes football vs. the University of Mississippi Rebels football. John will react to the biggest plays of the night, breaking news around the sport of college football, and much more!

2:17 - Miami-Ole Miss Reaction

25:39 - Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel | John Harbaugh in play for Miami?

35:11 - Fugazi Friday: Washington QB Demond Williams

53:11 - Mailbag

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are ringing in the new year and they’re ALREADY the talk of the culture, with Jada going viral twice-over after his shoutout from New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani at his inauguration and his video walking solo through the city made waves on the internet. Joe makes the promise that 2026 will be Joe and Jada’s year, and on top of that prediction they make their picks for the 2026 Grammys coming up on February 1. How many awards will Clipse take home for ‘Let God Sort Em Out?’ Can any song touch “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA in its categories? Tune in for that and more, including Joe catching Joe Budden at the Knicks game with the glizzy in plain view, a thorough dissertation on the smelliest rappers in hip hop, and a debate on who the most famous rapper in the world is right now between Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent.

3:30 - Jada's viral start to 2026

8:30 - Joe hibernated over the holidays

15:00 - Joe explains "the dirty section"

19:30 - Knicks are spiraling

22:00 - When Terror Squad met The Iron Sheik

25:00 - Joe Budden had the glizzy in plain view

36:00 - Grammys predictions

42:00 - Smelliest rappers in hip hop

50:00 - Joe will stake his reputation on Fordham Road story

55:30 - Joe was 10 years old & saving neighbors with a machete

1:05:00 - Snoop Dogg vs. 50 Cent: who's more famous?

1:11:00 - Hard Rock Bet Presents: NFL Playoffs bets & odds

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The kickoff of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2026 is almost here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter! Before loyal Indiana Hoosier Chad Millman flies to Atlanta for a huge College Football Playoff game, they discuss every game for this opening round of the NFL Playoffs!

But first, they react to the unexpected firing of Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/

They begin with Saturday's massive matchups, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers host Matt Stafford and the favored L.A. Rams in Charlotte. Later in prime time, Jordan Love returns from injury for the Green Bay Packers as they look to settle the score against Caleb Williams and the rival Chicago Bears in frigid Soldier Field. Does genius new Chicago coach Ben Johnson have what it takes to win in the playoffs? Moving on to betting picks and predictions on the Sunday slate, we hear our host's opinions on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they hit the road to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars with red-hot quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars are 0-19 in games with totals higher than 49. With a total of 52, can coach Liam Coen buck this trend for good?

In the City of Brotherly Love, Jalen Hurts and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles defend their crown against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. And on Sunday night, quarterback Justin Herbert leads the L.A. Chargers to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Will wily veteran coach Jim Harbaugh get the better of Mike Vrabel? And finally, today's episode wraps up with a breakdown of Monday's game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, as C.J. Stroud looks to hand Mike Tomlin yet another Wild Card defeat. Plus, we get Simon's biggest bets, an underdog moneyline parlay, and so much more! #Volume

0:03:00 - START

0:12:40 - SHARP CALLS

0:15:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS

0:20:20 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS

0:28:30 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

0:36:30 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

0:41:35 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

0:52:45 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

1:00:40 - BIGGEST BETS, MONEYLINE PARLAYS, ETC 

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The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham and Bravo’s West Wilson are back to kick off the new year with pure chaos, celebrations, and elite vibes. The episode opens with their reactions to Montana State being crowned FCS champions, followed by a full Christmas recap — including West’s now-iconic fur coat appearance at the title game and a surprise New Year’s Eve wedding.

Things take a turn when Sophie reveals she rang in the New Year with food poisoning, leading to a breakdown of New Year’s Eve war stories, elite party bus behavior, and why some nights deserve medals. Then the conversation shifts to major sports news as Kansas City Chiefs moving rumors spark debate and concern.

The duo hands out this week’s Arby’s Hot Girls of the Week, highlights the Sophie Cunningham Classic high school basketball tournament featuring top-tier women's high school basketball talent from across the USA, and celebrates Sophie receiving a Historic Missourian Award. 

Plus, Sophie’s unexpected rodeo cameo, meeting the “Michael Jordan of roping,” and Super Bowl matchup predictions to close it out.

00:00 - START 
2:00 - Montana State FCS Champions 
4:30 - OG Alumni Bobcat Champs attended   
6:00 - Sophie & West Christmas Recap 
8:30 - Thoughts of having a kid? 
9:30 - Talking Daycare for kids 
10:15 - Producer Kev on kid life 
12:00 - West epic fur coat 
12:36 - LOOKING LIKE FRANK WHITE
13:20 - New Years Eve Wedding! 
15:00 - Sophie’s New Years Eve 
15:30 - Sophie got food poisoning 
17:00 - Shout out West’s brother Henry
18:00 - Sophie witnesses projectile vomit airport 
18:20 - New Year’s Eve War Stories 
20:40 -  Kevin's puke story 
22:30  - Party Bus VIBES are ELITE  
23:00 - ARBY’S AD BREAK 
25:30 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MOVING! 
27:00 - WEST RANTS ABOUT MOVE
32:00 - GAINBRIDGE & ARROWHEAD HISTORIC VENUES 
37:35  - ARBY’S HOT GIRLS OF WEEK
38:00 - Sophie Cunningham Classic HS Basketball 
42:30 - HGOTW Montana State AD’s Wives 
44:00 - Sophie honored as historic Missourian
45:15 - BIGGEST MISTAKE IN MISSOURI HISTORY 
46:00 - Sophie makes trip to RODEO 
47:30 - All Women's Breakaway roping contest 
48:15 - Sophie’s DREAM Cowboy hat 
53:00 - NFL Super Bowl matchups preview! 

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Colin Cowherd reacts to BREAKING NFL NEWS: the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel. Colin explains what this means for John Harbaugh and the other 7 opening across the league

Even though Patriots QB Drake Maye has had a great season, Colin feels strength of schedule should give the award to Rams QB Matt Stafford

 

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Published 2026-01-08

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Colin Cowherd reacts to BREAKING NFL NEWS: the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel. Colin explains what this means for John Harbaugh and the other 7 openings across the league.

Colin argues for Rams QB Matthew Stafford to win the MVP for 1 obvious reason over Patriots QB Drake Maye.

Plus, 7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joins the show:

  • The challenges of the playoffs as a young player
  • Are the Eagles built to win another Super Bowl?
  • Previewing Bears v Packers

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John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming HUGE weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. The action starts on Thursday and they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend.

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Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1

They start with the bad weather forecast for the  upcoming Packers/Bears game and Colin argues that the weather will benefit the Bears due to their run game and Caleb Williams superior arm strength, and Danny explains why Bears fans are the most excited they’ve been in years (3:30).

They also highlight which wild card weekend teams they feel most strongly about (11:00).

Colin points to all the star, highly paid quarterbacks that missed the playoffs and argues that cheap, young quarterbacks with a stacked roster are a viable way to win in the NFL and that teams should pay big money very infrequently (15:00). They both agree that the NFL playoff field is WIDE OPEN and that almost any team could win (18:00).

They debate what the Ravens should do next year and beyond with Lamar Jackson as his athletic powers diminish with age and what it will take to get the Ravens over the hump in the postseason (24:30). Colin argues John Harbaugh would be the perfect candidate to right the ship for the New York Giants  (33:30) and they look at all the great young genius coaches that teams let walk  in favor of long-tenured head coaches (37:30).

Colin points to Ben Johnson as the next McVay and the job he’s done with the Bears in two years has been nothing short of spectacular. They credit both his scheme genius and culture building ability for the Bears turnaround (41:30). 

They also rank the NFL head coaches that they’d take over Ben Johnson and go around the league identifying the coaches they hold in highest regard (49:30) and preview Texans @ Steelers 1:08:00).

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another edition of the DC show, this time shedding light and letting fans in on his reality TV show where he will coach against Jon Jones. DC addresses the news that went viral on social media Tuesday, and how the show, with them two as coaches, got put together. Plus, hear what Cormier has to say about potential wrestling and boxing matches against Jon Jones and why he guarantees he'll beat him bad. #Volume

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Ho ho hold up — it’s a Show Me Something Christmas. Our present to you? A highlight reel of the TOP 5 most iconic moments, hot takes, and absolute chaos from this year’s podcast.

Sophie’s on a heater (until she’s not) as the Fever grind through a Caitlin Clark injury stretch — and she gets real about the highs/lows of being a “next shooter up,” and why the league needs to stop being messy about the new wave of attention.

Then the convo swerves into pure internet chaos: the WNBA flying-dildo saga (yes, multiple… yes, neon green… yes, someone actually got arrested), plus Sophie breaking down why it’s funny and dangerous — especially when you’ve already tripped over one at home.

From there it’s classic Sophie & West: Summer House cast trip ideas (Ozarks??), Paige being out of the house, tunnel fits and bandanas featuring West’s dad, and a quick flex on West’s Good Morning America moment with Arby’s steak nuggets and the “Hot Girls Eat Arby’s” shirt going viral.

They wrap with “Tell Me Something” listener calls — dating advice from Chile to Texas, for the fellas and the ladies, plus a surprisingly wholesome question about what’s actually been filling their cups lately (spoiler: parents, cold beer, and… an elite dessert run).

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Published 2026-01-07

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Colin Cowherd broke down the John Harbaugh firing in Baltimore and explained why the Packers have been the biggest beneficiary from the new playoff format. He unveiled his head coaching tiers for the current openings around the NFL.

Plus, NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay joins the show to breakdown the college QBs in the playoff and Ty Simpson declaring for the draft

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Richard Sherman reacts to a chaotic NFL Black Monday as teams across the league make significant coaching changes, including the Las Vegas Raiders firing Pete Carroll after just one season and the Cleveland Browns parting ways with Kevin Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year. Sherm analyzes the Raiders’ ongoing dysfunction and the Browns' reset once again and explains why the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans face very different levels of opportunity for new head coaches. He also examines the Arizona Cardinals moving on from Jonathan Gannon, the Falcons firing Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot, and perplexing roster decisions by front offices — from Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta to Kyler Murray’s uncertain future in Arizona. Sherman and Mitch discuss Max Crosby’s frustration in Las Vegas, the Browns’ quarterback situation with Shedeur Sanders, and which top coordinators (Brian Flores, Jeff Hafley, Mike LaFleur, Clint Kubiak, and others) are ready for interviews. A comprehensive breakdown of every firing, every opening, and the real story behind the NFL’s Black Monday coaching chaos.

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw John Harbaugh being fired in Baltimore. John dives into how we knew all season that this was possible, what's next for Baltimore and where should Harbaugh look to next to coach? Next, John talks about Washington moving on from Kliff Kingsbury and why they both decided to part ways, the changes made to the Cowboys defense, and the wild college transfer portal and how it's changing the college football landscape.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:22 - John Harbaugh fired in Baltimore

21:01 - Cowboys make a change on defense

29:41 - Carlie Irsay Gordon and the Colts

34:12 - College football transfer portal

41:45 - Dad Diaries

53:11 - Mailbag

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Nick Wright recaps Week 18 of the NFL season, starting with the Baltimore Ravens being eliminated after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers. What's next for Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh as tensions continue to rise in Baltimore? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers the dark horse team to watch out for in the NFL Playoffs? Then, Nick debates whether or not Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks deserve to be the Super Bowl favorites heading into the playoffs. After, Nick recaps “Black Monday” and decides what the best head coaching vacancies in the NFL are. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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The betting slate for 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend is here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss every game for this opening round of the NFL Playoffs!Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/


Today's betting action starts with two huge Saturday matchups, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers play host to Matt Stafford and the favored L.A. Rams. Then in the nightcap, Jordan Love returns for the Green Bay Packers as they square off against Caleb Williams and the rival Chicago Bears in frigid Soldier Field.


Moving on to betting picks and predictions on the Sunday slate, we hear our duo's opinions on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they hit the road to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars with red-hot quarterback Trevor Lawrence. In the City of Brotherly Love, Jalen Hurts and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles defend their crown against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. And on Sunday night, coach Jim Harbaugh and captain Justin Herbert lead the L.A. Chargers to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

And finally, today's episode wraps up with a breakdown of Monday's game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, as C.J. Stroud looks to hand Mike Tomlin yet another Wild Card defeat. Plus, we hear Simon's favorite NFL playoff futures and longshot bets! #Volume

0:03:00 - START

0:13:20 - LA RAMS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS

0:23:30 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS

0:32:55 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

0:38:35 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

0:45:30 - LA CHARGERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

0:55:55 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

1:04:50 - FAVORITE NFL PLAYOFF FUTURES & LONGSHOT BETS


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Published 2026-01-06

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Colin Cowherd argues Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are the team under the most pressure heading into Wild Card Weekend with other star QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow missing.

He reveals his Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL before the playoffs begin.

Plus, Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen joins the show to breakdown the Bears v Packers match up and why Chicago’s defense could be a liability

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to a wild black Monday in the NFL that saw Pete Carroll, Jonathan Gannon, and Kevin Stefanski and Raheem Morris all get fired. John dives into what's next for these teams and if any of them made the wrong decision. Later, John talks about Matt Ryan likely headed towards taking a job with the Falcons organization and how that could impact his job at CBS.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

03:37 - Black Monday in the NFL

21:49 - Matt Ryan and the Falcons

28:56 - Zoned In

35:48 - Mailbag

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul. Right out the gate, Jada instigates an argument about LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, which then quickly evolves into a heated debate over whether King James or Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the true greatest NBA player of all time. They also discuss Paul's relationship with superstar musician Adele, his new 'Game Over' podcast with former ESPN analyst Max Kellerman at The Ringer, his signature shoe with New Balance, and the infamous cancelled 2003 Rucker Park basketball game between Jay-Z's Team S. Carter and Joe's Team Terror Squad which would have featured NBA stars like LeBron, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson, and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal.

3:30 - New 'Game Over' podcast with Max Kellerman

6:00 - Relationship with Adele

8:00 - Paul explains to Joe why Lakers WON'T trade LeBron

11:30 - LeBron vs. Jordan NBA G.O.A.T. debate

16:30 - Shoe deal with New Balance

21:00 - Paul's role & specialties with Klutch Sports clients

33:00 - Why you should work HARDER once you make it

46:00 - Why Paul stays out of his clients' personal lives

53:00 - Cancelled Jay-Z vs. Terror Squad Rucker game

1:04:00 - Importance of giving back

1:10:00 - Joe's got the Kenny Smith leg

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In a much anticipated episode, Ben Askren IS OFFICIALLY BACK on the Daniel Cormier Show with DC in a brand new edition of Funky & The Champ! Askren talks about his long road to recovery since his double lung transplant. Ben also talks to DC about the days leading up to being in the hospital and what that journey has been like for him as well as his friends and family. After, the guys talk Real American Freestyle (RAF), and Cormier says he'd wrestle Jon Jones and BEAT HIM. Plus, the guys talk about Khabib Nurmagomedov's viral comments about the UFC and promoting superstars, Justin Gaethje "wanting to be scared" to fight Ilia Topuria, and Ben's role with the RAF wrestling competitions! #Volume

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Jason reacts to the Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, and the Phoenix Suns taking down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the OKC Thunder in an epic game. Then he breaks down Jaylen Brown scoring 50 for the Boston Celtics in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers and gives his latest NBA power rankings.

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Colin Cowherd reacts to all the week 18 action from the NFL and establishing the playoff match ups. He explains why the Steelers win over the Ravens was the most impressive performance from Aaron Rodgers in years

He goes on to give his thoughts on the impressive Seahawks defense and the head coaches fired on Black Monday including Pete Carroll and Kevin Stefanski

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He shares this week’s Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong – He was spot on about Bears head coach Ben Johnson but he missed on the Cowboys

Plus, 3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why the Bills are still a dangerous team in the playoffs with Josh Allen

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Published 2026-01-05

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Colin Cowherd reacts to all the week 18 action from the NFL and establishing the playoff match ups. He explains why the Steelers win over the Ravens was the most impressive performance from Aaron Rodgers in years

He shares this week’s Where Colin Was Right, Where Colin Was Wrong – He was spot on about Bears head coach Ben Johnson but he missed on the Cowboys

Plus, 3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to tell Colin why the Bills are still a dangerous team in the playoffs with Josh Allen

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following Week 18 Sunday Night Football as Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers take on Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. John kicks off by reacting to Aaron Rodgers’ late-game heroics and how the Steelers pulled off one of the luckiest wins he’s ever seen despite limited weapons, clinching the AFC North and the AFC #4 seed. John then looks ahead to Pittsburgh hosting the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round. John reacts to the Ravens’ devastating loss, discusses the future of John Harbaugh, shuts down Lamar Jackson trade rumors, and breaks down where Baltimore goes from here. John then reacts to the Atlanta Falcons firing Raheem Morris and GM Tony Fontenot, discusses rumors of Philip Rivers potentially entering the NFL head coaching ranks, and breaks down the Colts retaining Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen. John also reacts to the Raiders securing the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, discusses why the Chiefs owning the #9 pick could help reload the dynasty, and wraps up with early thoughts on the NFL Wild Card playoff matchups. John will react to the biggest plays of the day, breaking news from around the NFL and college football, and much more!

03:37 - Ravens-Steelers Reaction

29:42 - Falcons fire HC Raheem Morris & GM Terry Fontenot

34:05 - Phillip Rivers NFL HC option?

38:08 - Colts GM & HC returning in 2026

40:03 - Raiders Hold #1 Pick for 2026 NFL Draft

41:11 - Chiefs can reload dynasty with 9th pick

44:14 - NFL Wild Card Playoff schedule

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Richard Sherman provides a comprehensive review of an eventful Week 18, beginning with the Seattle Seahawks securing the NFC’s top seed after a commanding defensive victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He highlights Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme, the effort disparity between the teams, Christian McCaffrey’s late drop, and Sam Darnold’s inconsistent performance. Sherman explores all key NFC playoff scenarios—such as the 49ers possibly facing the Eagles, the Rams clinching the 5th seed to face the Panthers, and the Packers versus Bears Wild Card matchup—along with reactions to Matthew Stafford’s MVP contention, the Lions’ dramatic win over Chicago, Michael Wilson’s emergence in Arizona, and the Falcons-Saints result that sends Carolina to the playoffs. He also discusses the AFC outlook, covering Houston’s rise, Indianapolis’ quarterback dilemmas, Jacksonville’s AFC South championship, and the upcoming Bills-Jags matchup, analyzing how each team approaches the postseason. For an in-depth analysis of the Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Eagles, Packers, Bears, Texans, Jaguars, Bills, and more, this is the complete Week 18 and NFL playoff preview.

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the final week of the NFL season.

They start with the observation that the extended 17 game season has resulted in some terrible games featuring a ton of backup quarterbacks  in the final week of the NFL season (2:45).

They preview the playoff field starting with the Patriots hosting the Chargers and they both agree the Chargers are a very live underdog that could upset the #2 seed Pats. Colin argues that he likes the Jaguars to win as a home underdog against the Bills and they agree the Jags can absolutely make it to the Super Bowl (11:15). 

Colin predicts the Texans will be the winner in the Wild Card round regardless of whether they face the Ravens or Steelers and they both believe the Texans are the team nobody wants to play (13:15). They discuss whether the bye will be advantageous for the Broncos, but highlight that the collegiate atmosphere at Mile High Stadium is a massive home field advantage compared to other teams (16:45). 

They pivot to the NFC and start with the Rams being a heavy favorite at Carolina and John argues the Rams defense has lost some of their early season mojo and both worry the Rams could be vulnerable on the road (24:45). They preview the 49ers at Eagles and Colin argues the Niners struggle offensively against good defenses like the Eagles, and that they’ll struggle to overcome all of their injuries (31:30).

They move to the Bears hosting the Packers and while Colin likes the Bears to win, John argues that the Bears defense could sink them in the postseason (37:30). Outside of the playoff picture, they discuss reports that Pete Caroll & Kevin Stefanski are going to be fired, and identify the top head coaching candidates available (47:30).

They preview the College Football Playoff semi-final games, starting with Miami vs. Ole Miss & they agree that the Hurricanes will bully their way to victory (58:15). They both take Indiana to beat Oregon for a second time and Colin argues Indiana is one of the best coached college football teams he’s ever seen and give their evaluations of quarterback Fernando Mendoza (1:06:00). 

Finally they discuss another banner year for Sam Darnold with the Seahawks and why as a #1 seed, the Seahawks are going to be a brutally tough out in the playoffs (1:15:00).

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The NFL regular season is almost done, so Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into their betting results from NFL Week 18, checking in on the gambling action after a tremendous Sunday of pre-playoff action. Plus, we get all their early 2026 NFL playoff predictions.

Games recapped today include Shadeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns defeating Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, as Myles Garrett sets the NFL sack record. The guys discuss an epic Caleb Williams performance as the Chicago Bears battled Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, and an easy victory of Mitchell Trubisky and the Buffalo Bills over the hapless New York Jets, in the Highmark Stadium finale. We hear about Matt Stafford's performance for the LA Rams as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals, and Clayton Tune's Green Bay Packers rolling over to the Minnesota Vikings.

And of course, we hear plenty of praise for potential Offensive Rookie of the Year Tyler Shough, who helped the New Orleans Saints cover against the Atlanta Falcons to send the Carolina Panthers to the playoffs. All of this, plus their Shame On You and Heroes of the Week, all in one prime time episode! #Volume

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0:06:33 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS

0:11:36 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS RECAP

0:16:36 - DETROIT LIONS VS. CHICAGO BEARS RECAP

0:21:39 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LA RAMS RECAP

0:28:36 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS RECAP

0:30:30 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RECAP

0:36:00 - SHAME ON YOU, HERO OF THE WEEK

0:50:00 - EARLY NFL PLAYOFF BETS

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Richard Sherman breaks down the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant defensive performance and the San Francisco 49ers’ lack of urgency in a hard-fought NFC West battle. Sherm analyzes Kenneth Walker, Charbonnet, Sam Darnold’s mistake-free football, Mike Macdonald’s scheme, and why Seattle looks like the true No. 1 seed in the NFC. Sherman also dives into Christian McCaffrey’s key drop, the 49ers’ struggles stopping the run, playoff scenarios, and what this loss means for Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, and a potential 49ers-Eagles rematch. Plus breakdowns of the Panthers–Buccaneers finish, NFC South chaos, and a preview of Ravens–Steelers on Sunday Night Football. If you love elite defense, playoff breakdowns, and real football insight, you’re in the right place.

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Kickoff approaches for the final Sunday slate of the NFL regular season and betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter deliver their final five against the spread contest bets for their SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ as our audience competes for a fabulous grand prize trip to South Florida, courtesy of our sponsor Hard Rock Bet!

NFL betting picks and predictions provided for NFL Week 18 include their best bets for a matchup between Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers facing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, plus Josh Allen extending his ironman streak for the Buffalo Bills in what is likely their final game in Highmark Stadium versus the Jets. Later, the guys discuss if the New York Giants will be ready against the flailing Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott.

Plus, will Caleb Williams continue the Chicago Bears' remarkable run against the Jared Goff and the eliminated Detroit Lions? And is Tyler Shough enough to lead the New Orleans Saints to victory versus the Atlanta Falcons? Is J.J. McCarthy ready to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a blowout win over the injured Green Bay Packers? All their final and official betting picks, all in one fast-paced episode! #Volume

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0:04:00 - CAROLINA PANTHERS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCS RECAP

0:05:30 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ER RECAP

0:07:30 - NEW ORLEANS SANTS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS

0:10:45 - CLEVELAND BROWNS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS

0:13:30 - DETROIT LIONS VS. CHICAGO BEARS

0:16:20 - ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LA RAMS

0:18:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

0:26:00 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

0:28:10 - DALLAS COWBOYS VS. NEW YORK GIANTS

0:31:00 - OFFICIAL WEEK 18 CONTEST PICKS

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts LIVE to the NFL Week 18 matchup between Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks vs. Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers with the NFC West division title on the line. John will also react to the earlier matchup between Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers vs. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the NFC South divisional title up for grabs. John will react to the biggest plays of the day, breaking news from around the NFL and college football, and much more!

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45:54 - Panthers-Buccaneers

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In this weeks WEEK IN REVIEW, Wade breaks down Jake Paul & Andrew Tate's response to losing their fights, Inoue clearly dominating Piccaso and what his career should look like next..

0:00 ANDREW TATE RESPONSE

36:15 JAKE PAUL RESPONSE

1:05:18 INOUE BREAKDOWN

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Nick Wright breaks down the Matthew Stafford vs. Drake Maye MVP debate, and what's wrong with it, after the New England Patriots' second-year QB became the favorite over the Los Angeles Rams veteran following Week 17. Later, Nick shares his thoughts on Brock Purdy's hot streak and whether the San Francisco 49ers are a serious Super Bowl threat besides an injury-plagued defense. Next, Nick shares his best bets for Week 18 of the NFL season. #Volume

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Published 2026-01-03

3 & Out - Massive Weekend Mailbag

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John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. Is Sean McVay the best coach in the NFL, should the Packers look for a new DC and could you see the Ravens trading Lamar? John dives into all that and more! 

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Colin's top takes of the week.

He's joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL & college football playoff.

They start with the Eagles holding off a late rally by the Bills to win in Buffalo and agree the Bills are entirely too Josh Allen dependent when he’s clearly not 100%, and discuss the hot/cold nature of the Eagles offense. They both agree the Bills look like a one and done team in the playoffs (3:00).

They move to the Steelers loss to the Browns putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy and point to DK Metcalf’s suspension making their offense completely inept and discuss whether Mike Tomlin’s tenure in Pittsburgh has run its course (15:45).

They move to the College Football Playoff and start with Indiana’s blowout of Alabama.  Colin explains why Curt Cignetti’s coaching has produced a Hoosier team that’s great in every facet of the game (29:00). They also break down what makes Fernando Mendoza such a great quarterback (35:00).

Finally, they recap Miami’s thumping of Ohio State and Colin predicts the Hurricanes will meet Indiana in the championship game. They credit Mario Cristobal’s recruiting prowess for building a physically imposing roster full of NFL talent (41:45).

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Nick Wright's best moments from the 2025-2026 NBA season! Nick reacts to the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison less than a year after trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James' year 23 debut for LA, and Victor Wembanyama's dominant start with the San Antonio Spurs. #Volume

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Published 2026-01-02

Hour 1 - SECond to the Big Ten

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In this hour of The Herd, Colin reacts to Wednesday and Thursday's College Football Playoff games and recognizes that the SEC has taken a back seat to the Big Ten in terms of college football dominance. Also, after Miami's win over Ohio State in the quarterfinal, we can see that the Hurricanes were legitimate this whole time. Finally, Colin wonders if the Pittsburgh Steelers are destined for the same, old offseason they've gone through the last eight years. 

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