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2018/02/24
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2026/10/01
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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.
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Steelers vs. Browns Preview, Chargers Move to LA, Cowboys Clock Management & NFL Mailbag
2026/10/01
John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, previewing Steelers vs. Browns and breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the AFC North matchup. John discusses the matchup, key players, coaching decisions, and what to watch for when the Steelers and Browns take the field.
John also takes a look at the Los Angeles Chargers' move from San Diego to Los Angeles and explains why he believes the Chargers should have stayed in San Diego. Plus, John breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' clock management issues, late-game decision-making, and the importance of situational football in the NFL.
The show wraps up with the Middlekauff Mailbag, where John answers listener questions about the NFL, quarterbacks, coaches, teams, and the biggest storylines around football.
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2026/10/01
Introducing Why AI Is Making Us Lonelier and How to Truly Connect | Vanessa Van Edwards from The School of Greatness.
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The questions you ask on autopilot might be the reason you feel lonely in a room full of people.
Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral researcher who has studied master conversationalists for two decades, sat down with Lewis to talk about why so much of our talking leaves us empty. One in six people worldwide are affected by loneliness, and she believes the way we talk to AI is quietly changing the way we talk to each other.
In her book Conversation, she lays out three levels of connection, from basic facts all the way up to the private story you tell yourself about yourself. She explains why “Been busy?” is the single worst question in small talk, and why asking for stories beats asking for facts every time.
The most honest moment comes when Lewis asks what she still struggles with. Her answer is charging for her own work, a belief she traces back to her early twenties, and you get to hear a level three conversation happen live.
You will walk into your next dinner or team call ready to say “tell me more” and actually mean it. Pick one person you love and ask them a better question tonight. You might be surprised how deep your relationships can go.
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Replace dead end small talk like “Been busy?” with questions that invite stories instead of factsDiscover Dr. Dan McAdams’ three levels of connection to move any conversation past surface chatterBecome a dream builder who adds energy to other people’s ideas instead of poking holes in themSignal warmth and competence through your body language and voice so people believe what you bringRewrite the self narrative holding you back by shifting from contamination stories to redemption storiesBreak the loneliness cycle by practicing real conversation skills that AI can never replaceFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1987
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Coaching Differences between Ben Johnson & Nick Sirianni, Raiders have HUGE opportunity vs. Chiefs, NFL Pre-Week 4 Mailbag
2026/09/30
John Middlekauff is back with another 3 & Out, reacting to the Bears vs. Eagles and breaking down what stood out from one of the biggest games of the week.
Then John dives into the shocking Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants, what the move means for both franchises, and how it could reshape the quarterback landscape. He also discusses Drake Maye's difficult stretch, why Baker Mayfield will need to elevate his game when he returns, and the encouraging update that Jayden Daniels could be back sooner than expected.
John wraps up the show with another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions on the NFL, quarterbacks, coaches, roster moves, and everything happening around the league.
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MNF Reaction, Vikings TRADE J.J. McCarthy to Giants, Drake Maye Struggling, Baker Mayfield Injured + NFL Week 3 Mailbag
2026/09/29
John Middlekauff is back with another 3 & Out, reacting to the Bears vs. Eagles and breaking down what stood out from one of the biggest games of the week.
Then John dives into the shocking Vikings trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants, what the move means for both franchises, and how it could reshape the quarterback landscape. He also discusses Drake Maye's difficult stretch, why Baker Mayfield will need to elevate his game when he returns, and the encouraging update that Jayden Daniels could be back sooner than expected.
John wraps up the show with another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions on the NFL, quarterbacks, coaches, roster moves, and everything happening around the league.
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NFL Week 3 Reaction: Broncos STUN Rams on SNF, Raiders UNDEFEATED, Brock Purdy early MVP?
2026/09/28
John Middlekauff is back with a loaded 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest stories from another wild football weekend.
John starts with his reaction to Rams vs. Broncos, then explains why the Bills' uniforms aren't doing it for him before diving into Raiders vs. Saints, Vikings vs. Buccaneers, Patriots vs. Jaguars, Titans vs. Giants, and Texans vs. Colts.
He also makes the case for Brock Purdy's MVP candidacy and reacts to the blockbuster matchup between the Ravens and Cowboys, before wrapping up with his thoughts on Oregon vs. USC and what it means for the college football landscape.
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Ravens Stun Cowboys, Chargers Keep “Chargering”, Drake Maye Regresses, Seahawks Lay An Egg
2026/09/28
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.
They start with the Ravens beating the Cowboys in a thrilling walk-off field goal (2:30), and react to the Chargers falling to 0-3 after losing to the Bills in a game where they had 5 takeaways (11:00).
They move to the Jags beating the Pats and address the concerns with Drake Maye (15:45), and Colin argues that something looks “off” for the Steelers despite their win over the Bengals (25:00). They credit Marcus Mariota for beating a Seahawks team that laid an egg (33:00), and react to the Raiders going to 3-0 after beating the Saints (37:00)
Colin tips his cap to Geno Smith for playing his best game in years despite the Jets loss to the Lions and argues Jamhyr Gibbs is a once a decade type of talent (44:00). They also react to the 49ers beating the Cardinals despite a slew of injuries. They credit Kenneth Walker for transforming the Chiefs offense after their win against the Dolphins (54:00).
Finally, they pivot to college football and discuss the dirty hit made by USC against Oregon QB Dante Moore and USC still losing the game despite Moore going out (1:00:30), and react to Texas barely holding on to beat Tennessee (1:14:00).
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Best Of The Week: Grass vs. Turf, Week 3 Four-Box, Predictions
2026/09/26
This week on the podcast John dives into NFL players wanting to be playing all games on grass instead of turf, what are some of the best games to be watching the early slate, and his predictions for Week 3. All that and more!
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TNF Reaction, NFL Week 3 Predictions, Fugazi Friday, MIddlekauff Mailbag
2026/09/25
John Middlekauff is back with another 3 & Out, reacting to the Packers' loss to the Falcons and what went wrong for Green Bay as they look to bounce back after another tough result.
Then it's time for Fugazi Friday, where John separates what's real from what's fake around the NFL through the first few weeks of the season. After that, he previews NFL Week 3 with his signature Sunday 4-Box, breaking down the four biggest games to watch and the storylines that will define the weekend.
John also shares his latest college football takes, looks ahead to the biggest matchups on the slate, makes his Week 3 predictions, and wraps up with another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions about the NFL, college football, quarterbacks, coaches, and everything else around football.
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Chargers & Giants need LEADERSHIP from Harbaugh Brothers, CFB coaches under MAJOR PRESSURE + NFL Pre-Week 3 Mailbag
2026/09/24
John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down the biggest stories across the NFL and college football.
John starts with the Harbaugh brothers, looking at Jim and John Harbaugh and what continues to make them two of football's most fascinating coaches. He dives into Lincoln Riley and the pressure surrounding USC, discusses Lane Kiffin and Dan Lanning as two of college football's most compelling head coaches, and reacts to the latest surrounding Bryce Young and what it means for his future.
Then, John wraps up the show with a Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions on the NFL, college football, quarterbacks, coaching, and everything else happening around the football world.
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Max Browne on being QB at USC & Pittsburgh, calling games for ACC Network, Arch Manning, Clemson, Miami
2026/09/23
On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the Jaxson Dart injury and what it could mean for the New York Giants. If Dart is forced to miss the remainder of the season, John examines why the Giants' outlook could change dramatically and what his absence would mean for the team moving forward.
Then, Max Browne joins the show for an in-depth conversation about his experience as a quarterback at USC and Pittsburgh, along with his transition into broadcasting. Browne shares his perspective on what it’s like calling games for the ACC Network and how his playing career has shaped the way he analyzes football.
The conversation also turns to Arch Manning, as Browne offers his insight into the highly touted Texas quarterback and the enormous spotlight surrounding him. John and Max also discuss Clemson and Miami, two major ACC programs, and the storylines surrounding each team.
From Jaxson Dart and the Giants to Max Browne's career at USC and Pittsburgh, his work with the ACC Network, Arch Manning, Clemson, and Miami, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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MNF REACTION, Colts DON’T TRUST Daniel Jones, Bucs & Commanders are IN TROUBLE, NFL Week 2 Mailbag
2026/09/22
On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Monday Night Football and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the game, including the latest on Jaxson Dart after his injury.
John also discusses the Rams' win, while questioning whether Los Angeles has looked as impressive as its record might suggest. The Colts are another team under the microscope, as John examines their early-season performance and whether they have done enough to inspire confidence.
The conversation continues with the Buccaneers, the Commanders and Jayden Daniels, and the biggest injuries and questions surrounding both teams. John also dives into one of the NFL's ongoing debates: grass vs. turf fields and what the playing surface means for players and the league.
John then runs through the latest NFL injuries, before getting into Dad Diaries and opening up the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions across the NFL and college football.
From Monday Night Football and Jaxson Dart's injury to the Rams, Colts, Buccaneers, Commanders, grass vs. turf, NFL injuries, Dad Diaries, and the Mailbag, it’s all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Chiefs secure HUGE WIN on SNF, Caleb Williams Injury, Chargers are BAD
2026/09/21
On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff breaks down the biggest games and storylines from NFL Week 2, starting with his reaction to Chiefs-Colts and what stood out from the matchup.
John works his way through a loaded Sunday slate, including Raiders-Chargers, Steelers-Patriots, Packers-Jets, Saints-Ravens, and Vikings-Bears. He breaks down the performances, biggest takeaways, and what each result could mean for the teams moving forward.
John also looks at Seahawks-Cardinals and Dolphins-49ers, two matchups with plenty of storylines to unpack, before turning to Bengals-Texans and the AFC teams looking to establish themselves early in the season.
The episode also includes a look back at LSU at Ole Miss, bringing the biggest college football storyline from the weekend into the conversation.
From Chiefs-Colts and Packers-Jets to Steelers-Patriots, Saints-Ravens, Dolphins-49ers, Bengals-Texans, and LSU-Ole Miss, John breaks down the biggest games from the weekend on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Caleb Williams Injured, Chargers Have BIG Problems, Broncos Comeback Win, Purdy Was Perfect
2026/09/21
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume.
They start with the Vikings beating the Bears and both express serious concern for the health of Caleb Williams (2:30). They react to Aaron Rodgers taking a beating during the Steelers loss to the Patriots and Colin argues that DK Metcalf looks like a shell of himself (10:00).
They raise serious concerns about the Chargers and give credit to Klint Kubiak for the Raiders back to back wins (15:00). Staying in the AFC West, they react to Bo Nix and the Broncos coming back late to beat the Jaguars (26:00).
Colin lauds Drew Lock as a solid backup for the Seahawks and they agree JSN is borderline unstoppable at wide receiver (32:00). They raise the specter of Jayden Daniels career being derailed by injuries after getting hurt against the Cowboys (37:30).
Colin compares Jalen Hurts to Russell Wilson: great success on stacked teams, but argues that the Eagles should be better than they are (42:30). They remain baffled by the pileup of injuries for the 49ers and Colin praises Brock Purdy for a near-perfect game (50:00). They also react to the Bengals beating the Texans, the Browns shocking the Buccaneers and the Saints beating the Ravens (58:00).Finally, they discuss USC’s win over Rutgers and some of the issues plaguing the Trojans (1:15:00).
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Best of the Week: Matt LaFleur on the Hot Seat, Week 2 Previews & Predictions
2026/09/20
It’s the Best of the Week from 3 & Out with John Middlekauff! This week, John breaks down some of the biggest NFL storylines and looks ahead to an important Week 2 slate.
First, John dives into the pressure surrounding Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and whether the expectations in Green Bay have put him on the hot seat. John examines the situation and what could be next for the Packers as the season unfolds.
John also previews the biggest NFL Week 2 matchups, breaking down the games, teams, and storylines that will be worth watching on Sunday.
Finally, John makes his Week 2 NFL predictions, giving his picks for the upcoming slate and highlighting the games that could have the biggest impact early in the season.
From Matt LaFleur and the Packers to Week 2 previews and predictions, this episode brings together some of the best conversations from the week on 3 & Out.
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Bills DOMINATE Lions, NFL Week 2 Predictions, LSU at Ole Miss Preview
2026/09/18
On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to the Buffalo Bills beating the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the matchup. John looks at what stood out from both teams and what the result could mean as the NFL season moves into Week 2.
John then turns his attention to college football for a preview of LSU at Ole Miss, breaking down the matchup, the key storylines, and what to watch when these two programs face off.
It’s also time for another edition of Fugazi Friday, as John calls out the biggest narratives, takes, and storylines around the football world that he believes deserve a closer look.
Finally, John looks ahead to NFL Week 2 Sunday, previewing the biggest games on the schedule and highlighting the teams, players, and matchups worth watching throughout the weekend.
From Bills-Lions and LSU-Ole Miss to Fugazi Friday and the biggest games on the Week 2 NFL slate, John breaks it all down on this episode of 3 & Out.
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CGK in PDX 2026/08/25
Not Good - this pod that is.
The Seat Geek read might as well be the exact copy of GameTime. John tries to come off as authentic -just selling out to whatever sponsor Colin can hi...
CharlieHustle16 2026/07/28
Thank God
Football.
Lukev3333 2026/06/16
Great podcast
John is awesome great podcast
Goody79 2026/02/11
Authentic and unapologetic style
I’ve been listening to John for over eight years, going back to when he was in California around the Marin County area. What I enjoy most about his sh...
tej2800 2026/01/29
A must listen
The guy is great. He should be a regular on Cowherds Fox show.
TwiddlyOC 2026/01/24
3 & Out podcast
John is very relatable. I feel like we are great friends. And he keeps it mostly football!
trewasdffg 2026/01/23
Microphone
I’m sure you’re proud of your microphone, but listening to your lips smack together every 5 seconds and hearing to swallow, is turning me away. Good l...
Ifernandez189 2026/01/15
Bring Guy Back!!
Best football sports pod out there! My only request is to have guy on more regularly. John’s and Guy’s chemistry is incredible and they bounce off eac...
BigBihh 2026/01/12
49er Homer
John has become very repetitive over the years. Says a lot of the same things over and over.
Absolutely glazes the 49ers and slobs all over Kyle Sha...
Dub2305 2026/01/06
Good Info At A Cost
Keep up the good work John! This should be a 5 star review but had to knock a point for crazy amounts of ads (yes I realize I can fast forward) as wel...
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