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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! Colin starts by giving his review of his airline experience during his recent vacation (3:30), and they both give their reaction to the Patriots “Dynasty” documentary on AppleTV+ (7:30). They explore the ramifications of the NFL’s massive jump in salary cap (18:15) and the reasons why the Packers have drafted and developed players better than almost any other team for decades (25:30). They contrast the problems the NBA and MLB have with overpaying average players to the system in the NFL (40:00), and why Roger Goodell has done such an incredible job managing the NFL and its brand (44:00).  Finally, Colin explains why Steve Kerr’s body of work has put him into Colin’s” top 5 guys” in NBA history (54:00) and tells a strange story that involves mistaken identity…and Taylor Swift (01:00:30).. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with Justin Fields and if the media is looking too much into the fact the he wants to get away from football when he goes on a mini vacation, is Caleb Williams making the right decision by not having an agent, and the return of "Fugazi Friday." Later, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:45 - Justin vs. Social Media 11:10 - Head coaches vs. the media 21:19 - Caleb Williams is going agentless 25:16 - Fugazi Friday 33:00 - Mailbag 34:20 - What's going on with the Giants 52:10 - Can the Browns change their image Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the return of Tiger Woods and quickly changes gears to discuss him withdrawing from The Genesis Open, and what are fair expectations to have for Tiger. John also talks about how the West Coast swing on the PGA Tour was a dud for a number of different reasons, how Jordan Spieth being DQ'd is a joke, and what is the best way to make your golf bets if you want to make some money. 4:23 - Tiger Talk 15:01 - West Coast Swing 19:43 - LIV Golf 24:43 - Jordan gets DQ'd 34:50 - Golf betting Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into Russell Wilson and the disaster that is his relationship with the Broncos, should anyone be surprised that hasn't worked in Denver. John also discusses the NFL Draft, and introduces a new segment called "Topic Tuesday." Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:39 - Russell Wilson's future 15:46 - Free Agency talk 24:05 - NFL Draft Talk 32:33 - Topic Tuesday 39:59 - Mailbag 40:15 - Thoughts on the Eagles coaching hires 42:01 - Brandon Aiyuks's future 49:30 - Where should Fields get traded to 51:48 - Bucs and the Baker Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the start of the off-season and how the off-season means the start of the business of football, this is where the GM's make their money, who has the biggest question marks to answer, will big name players get traded, and Sark gets big money. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:30 - The off-season is here 17:13 - Rookie contracts change the game 21:48 - Biggest question marks of the off-season 29:55 - Who will get traded 36:03 - Sark gets paid 43:14 - Mailbag 46:23 - Grading off-season coaching hires 56:34 - Top QB draft picks are assumed to be franchise QB's Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the news that Steve Wilks has been fired by Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, is that the right move, and where does SF go from here. John also dives into the importance of dynasties in all sports, and he recaps the Waste Management Open. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:02 - Steve Wilks fired 12:55 - What's next for the 49ers 19:57 - The importance of good players playing together 26:13 - Waste Management Open 34:53 - Mailbag 37:58 - Has the 49ers window closed 43:53 - Any reason to get excited about the Cardinals 50:29 - Purdy needs more respect 1:01:48 - Should KC add WR's Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into what winning the Super Bowl means for Patrick Mahomes, where he ranks on the list of the greatest QBs, the overtime rule explained, and how history was made with the number of people that watched the Super Bowl. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:13 - Patrick Mahomes is one of the best 11:49 - How people feel about Brock 16:29 - Overtime rule 20:36 - Super Bowl ratings 27:15 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl after taking 24 hours to digest what we all watched. What does Kyle Shanahan need to do to get over the hump to win a championship, did Shanny cause his team to lose by not having his team prepared for overtime, and how it's unfair to say that he will never win a Super Bowl in his career. John also dives into how it's taken a lot of people until now to really appreciate how great of a coach Andy Reid is, what makes Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, and lastly, how the NFL and Las Vegas are a match made in heaven. 5:47 - How can Shanny get over the hump 16:57 - Despite the loss, Kyle did not blow it 23:50 - It's not fair to say Kyle Shanahan will never win a title 34:15 - We finally appreciate Andy Reid 42:15 - What makes Mahomes so good 49:38 - Vegas crushed Super Bowl week 54:50 - Mike Zimmer to the Cowboys 1:00:53 - No one like Chip Kelly Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Chiefs beating the 49ers in the Super Bowl 25-22 to cement their dynasty! They examine what went right and wrong with Kyle Shannahan’s game plan and play calling (3:00) and give their assessment of Brock Purdy’s performance (6:00). They give the 49ers credit for playing “winning football” (8:30) and break down why the Chiefs defense has become so great (12:30). They debate what offseason moves the 49ers should make in order to get over the hump (15:45) and whether the Chiefs should pay to keep Chris Jones after a dominant performance (20:30). Colin makes his case for Andy Reid being a better coach than Bill Belichick (32:00) and why THIS was the year to knock off the Chiefs (40:00). They dive into the factors behind Patrick Mahomes’ greatness and why he belongs in the conversation with Tiger/MJ/Brady (56:00).  Finally, they give Kudos to Roger Goodell for managing the NFL so well and building into the juggernaut it is today (01:04:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOut See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by The Action Network's betting guru, Stuckey, as the guys dive into the best prop bets and parlays for the Super Bowl. 6:32 - Stuckey interview 13:57 - What will the pace of the game be 21:43 - 49ers D isn't good 26:36 - Can someone other than Mahomes win the MVP if KC wins 41:53 - Issues with SF and KC 50:15 - Confidence in the 49ers Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into why star college QB's don't always translate in the NFL, who the Raiders QB should be, how Brock Purdy can beat a team with a great DC, and where do the Steelers go from here now that they have an OC. All that and more in this massive mailbag episode. 7:03 - Star college QB's in the NFL 11:56 - How are the 49ers a good run team 18:40 - Which QB would you take 22:16 - Who should the Raiders next QB be 26:10 - Why is everyone quitting on Sam Howell 29:58 - Coaches already on the hot seat 38:20 - Purdy vs. Great DC's 58:49 - Is Belichick THAT good 1:03:25 - Adam Silver staying for 10 more years 1:13:01 - Will the Patriots be good again Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into Super Bowl Media Day and how despite all of the success the NFL as a league, the media continues to be extremely hard on Roger Goodell, did the Washington Commanders get it right by taking a chance and hiring Kliff Kingsbury as their new OC, should Ben Johnson have handled his head coaching process better, and the reason why Mike Vrabel didn't get a head coaching job in the league. 6:16 - Media Day Drama 9:10 - Media Day 12:23 - Goodell vs. The Media 18:05 - Kliff Kingsbury is Washington's OC 27:29 - Ben Johnson's situation 34:02 - Mike Vrabel not in the NFL 49:30 - Mailbag 50:02 - Will Canada get an NFL team 53:30 - What's going on in NOLA 56:30 - What would it mean if Purdy lost the SB 1:02:03 - Best College vs. Worst NFL 1:15:05 - How will the Super Bowl play out 1:20:57 - Could Harbaugh and the Chargers fail Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.