3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John dives into the three biggest storylines heading into The Open this week starting with the importance of Scottie Scheffler winning The Open for him to be compared to Tiger Wood, what we should expect from Bryson this weekend, and which Rory will we see coming off of his meltdown at The US Open. Also, John discusses Keegan Bradley being named captain of the Ryder Cup team and if that's the right decision, and should Tiger stop entering tournaments and not play anymore. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 9:13 - The Open storylines 10:45 - Scottie or Tiger 13:36 - What this means for Bryson 16:13 - Which Rory will we see 22:19 - Ryder Cup Captain 28:58 - Colin Montgomerie on Tiger 37:59 - 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the first few episodes of "Hard Knocks" by talking about how they handled the Saquon Barkley situation and how if he has a big year in Philly it could mean that some people in NY could lose their job and how these episodes are showing you a "fun" side of Brian Daboll that we haven't seen in previous years. Later, John talks about Netflix's new show "Receiver" and after watching you can understand why certain coaches fall in love with specific receivers. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 11:44 - The Giants on Hard Knocks 24:22 - Brian Daboll 29:40 - Netflix's "Receiver" 41:38 - Other NFL news 50:37 - 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John simulates a draft of the top 10 NFL head coaches. Where do the following coaches rank: Bills Sean McDermott, Steelers Mike Tomlin, Lions Dan Campbell, Packers Matt LaFleur and Rams Sean McVay. 8:17 - Top 10 Ranking 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner, Mike Commodore. John and Mike dive into Mike's playing career, the "do's and don'ts" when it comes to fighting in the NHL, if coaches need to know how to skate, a wild story about Mike Babcock, and getting into a fight at a Russian bar, all that and more! 7:22 - Mike Commodore Interview 26:33 - Fighting stars in the NHL 33:19 - Do coaches need to know how to skate 42:33 - His time playing in Columbus 45:16 - Mike Babcock story 1:01:55 - Is it hard to play hungover 1:09:00 - Fighting in a Russian bar 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by country music radio legend, Dancing with the Stars winner, American Idol mentor, and Arkansas Razorback fan; Bobby Bones. John and Bobby dive into his unlikely win on DWTS, how he got his start in radio, being invited to ride on Jerry Jones' private helicopter, the craziest stadium in the SEC, and much more. 15:04 - Dancing with the Stars 24:21 - Getting his start in radio 55:23 - Where he finds the energy to do all that he does 1:05:34 - Is Saban the best football coach of all time 1:15:11 - Bobby's relationship with Coach Cal 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the podcast sharing some exciting news in his personal life. After, he spends this entire episode answering your questions in an extended mailbag segment. 7:46 - Thank you 12:49 - 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 is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Coming off of Rory choking at the US Open, John and Geoff dive into who is to blame when a team or player in the NFL chokes, what his reaction was to the time that he got yelled the worst at by a coach, how Andy Reid was in the locker room after wins and losses, and does he buy into the Falcons with Cousins running the offense. 7:22 - Geoff Schwartz Interview 15:30 - Who do you blame for choking in the NFL 22:13 - Getting yelled at in the NFL 30:34 - What is Andy like after a win 1:02:28 - NIL for HS quarterbacks heading to big schools 1:06:05 - What is USC doing 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into Scottie Scheffler winning again, this time at The Travelers and becomes the first golfer to have six wins in a single season before July since Arnold Palmer did so in 1962. Later, John dives into LIV and how even though people aren't watching their events, they seem to understand what they are and are doing a good job by embracing the "party" style of golf during their events, and did the PGA make an exemption that could allow us to see Tiger play in more events. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:33 - Scottie wins again 18:07 - Will Scheffler win The Open 21:19 - LIV is doing it right 27:25 - 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by Kevin Clark from Omaha Productions to talk about his career from working at The Wall Street Journal to The Ringer to now where he currently is at with Omaha Productions. Kevin shares stories about times that he has written or said something to upset a player, coach, or GM and what the backlash was, how he built up his network when he was just getting into the business, and shares his thoughts on if he think the written word is dead. Later, the guys dive into the NFL and discuss some of the top storylines of the off-season. 7:22 - Kevin Clark Interview 11:37 - Upsetting players/coaches/GM's with things he's said 17:42 - Building a network when getting into the business 24:33 - Is the written word dead 32:39 - Diving into the NFL 46:53 - Trevor Lawrence 53:44 - Top NFL coaches 1:02:28 - New kick-off rule 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 3&Out John discussed some of the biggest stories in sports starting with his reaction to Bryson winning the US Open and how Rory fell apart down the stretch (6:31), did the Jaguars make the right move by giving Trevor Lawrence a massive contract extension and what does it mean for some of the other QB's that are looking for new deals (30:13), and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk situation in SF (50:56). (Timestamps vary based on ads) 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 #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.