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May 21, 2021 • 34min
58. Tebow Debate and NBA's Massive LeBron/Steph Play-In Success with Chad Millman
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin starts off by answering brilliant questions - from himself - in Fake Questions, Real Answers. (1:00). Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman hops on to debate the legitimacy of Tim Tebow's second NFL shot, why the huge Steph/LeBron play-in game ratings prove the NBA needs to shorten the first round of the playoffs (12:00), why nobody is taking the Jazz seriously (15:00), why Gregg Popovich refuses to get with the times and embrace the three-point shot (22:00), and how quickly the sports gambling space has exploded in the last 5 years (27:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2021 • 37min
57. NBA Writer Ethan Strauss on LeBron's Play-In Complaints, Lakers Problems, KD Uncertainty
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin examines why nobody is taking the #1 seeded Jazz seriously as a title contender (1:00). Also, The Athletic NBA Writer Ethan Strauss stops by to discuss if a Nets title after blowing off the regular season would be bad for the NBA (4:00), if the league should be concerned about LeBron's vocal play-in tournament criticism (6:00), if Adam Silver is too cozy with players to be effective (8:00), if KD has peaked (14:00), why it was time for the Warriors to break up the band (19:00), how long the Nets Big 3 can last (21:00), if the Clippers can ever have chemistry with Kawhi setting the tone (25:00), if Steph could finish his career somewhere other than Golden State (29:00), why the Lakers could be in serious playoff trouble (30:00), what big names they could target if they collapse in the postseason (31:00), why the Bucks are a tough matchup for the Nets (33:00), and if the Jazz have any shot to win the West (35:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2021 • 52min
56. Nick Wright on NBA Playoff Predictions, Superhuman Steph, Clippers Tank Job
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin explains why a Nets/Lakers Finals matchup would be a bad big picture look for the NBA (1:00). He's joined by FS1's First Things First host Nick Wright to discuss the upcoming Playoffs, what could make the playoff chase more compelling than the play-in tournament (4:00), the potentially negative ripple effect of a Nets title after blowing off the regular season (9:00), which Eastern Conference team could give Brooklyn the most problems (11:00), why the Clippers' shameless late season tank job to avoid the Lakers could backfire (14:00), why the Jazz are a flawed playoff team (21:00), how Steph Curry's monster 2021 season has solidified his individual legacy (26:00), if Anthony Davis is ready to make another deep playoff run (30:00), if the Knicks and Pelicans can ever win a title with Julius Randle and Zion as their respective #1's (31:00). They also preview the probable first round series matchups (36:00), discuss if it's time for the Blazers to break up the Lillard/McCollum duo (43:00), if the Celtics need to rebuild again (45:00) and if Gregg Popovich without Tim Duncan has been exposed like Bill Belichick without Tom Brady (48:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2021 • 36min
55. Prime Cuts 5/14/21
This is Prime Cuts, the best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. Another huge week, featuring Colin's takes on Tim Tebow's return to the NFL (0:45) and the impact of cheating in sports (3:30). Jimmy Kimmel joins the show and tells us why Jerry Seinfeld reminds him of Steph Curry (6:00). Dabo Swinney has great stories about when he thought he was getting fired at Clemson, and how Colin helped motivate his team to a national title (17:40). Plus John Middlekauff and Colin discuss which NFL team got off easy, and who has the toughest schedule this season (30:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2021 • 37min
54. NFL Schedule Release Instant Reaction!
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin dives into the NFL schedule release with former NFL Scout John Middlekauff. They look at the Chargers brutally tough start to the season (1:00), if Tua can survive a string of early matchups against elite QB's (5:00), if the Niners can take advantage of a seemingly weak early schedule (7:00), if the Patriots can return to the postseason (11:00), if the Cowboys o-line can keep Dak upright for an entire year (16:00), when Justin Fields will start his first game for the Bears (19:00), why Monday Night Football matchups might actually be watchable (22:00), how an Aaron Rodgers trade could impact the ratings (24:00), if the Raiders can finally make the playoffs under Jon Gruden (26:00), if Buffalo could wind up with the NFL's best regular season record (28:00), and what they expect when Tom Brady returns to Foxboro to face Bill Belichick for the first time (31:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2021 • 46min
53. Clemson HC Dabo Swinney on the 'Fraud' Rant, Trevor Lawrence, Culture Building
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin kicks things off by explaining why Tim Tebow's attempted NFL comeback shows a lack of self-awareness (1:00). His guest is 2-time national championship winning Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney, who discusses surviving a slow start to his Clemson run (5:00), if it's harder building a winner or maintaining one (8:00), how he overcame childhood adversity (13:00), the behind the scenes story of why he called Colin a 'fraud' after winning the 2016 national title (19:00), what makes Trevor Lawrence a potentially generational talent (23:00), why he passes on high level recruits if they don't fit the program culture (29:00). He also answers some rapid fire questions to wrap things up (34:00)!Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2021 • 33min
52. Jimmy Kimmel on Comedy, Process, Late Night Lessons
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin opens by discussing the avalanching doping scandal involving legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert's dirty derby winner, and how his reaction is similar to other famous cheaters (1:00).He's joined by the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , Jimmy Kimmel, who opens up about growing up with Cousin Sal (3:00), why comedians are underrated actors (6:00), why Jerry Seinfeld is like Steph Curry (7:00), which comedian's live performance blew him away (8:00), when he knows an interview is going sideways (12:00), what advice about hosting Don Rickles gave him (13:00), why he's more of a broadcaster than a comedian (16:00), why it's important to have a diverse team of comedy writers (18:00), when he discovered his on-air voice (22:00), why he hired Bill Simmons to write for his show (25:00), and how he avoids leaning on certain writers too often (28:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 8, 2021 • 29min
51. Prime Cuts 5/8/21
This is Prime Cuts! (5/3-5/7) The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. It was a big week, first Colin lets you know where he thinks Aaron Rodgers should end up (1:00) and why he refuses to give NFL Draft grades (3:00). UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly joins the show, tells us the greatest player he ever coached, and the one thing Nick Saban does that separates him from the rest of college football (5:00). Colts GM Chris Ballard comes on and talks about the night he found out Andrew Luck was retiring, and why he thinks Carson Wentz will return to his MVP form in Indy (13:30) Legendary GM Bill Polian gives us the most important thing he looks for in a football player (19:00) and Cowboys writer Matt Mosley tells us exactly what he didn't like about the Dallas draft (24:45).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2021 • 56min
50. UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly on Philly Fans, Oregon Success and Nick Saban Pushback
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin starts off by answering insightful questions from himself in Fake Questions, Real Answers (1:00). his guest is UCLA Head Football Coach Chip Kelly, who shares his thoughts on the rabid fans in Philly (10:00), the polar opposite atmosphere at UCLA (12:00), if he deserves credit for the evolution of the NFL offensive game (13:00), why Nick Saban initially pushed back so hard on up tempo offense (16:00), why Saban's ability to continually replace high level assistants is so impressive (20:00), if he considered taking the Florida job (23:00), how he's embraced the transfer portal (24:00), if it's harder to project players to college or the NFL (27:00), why the West Coast isn't producing o-lineman like the Southeast (30:00), and the best player he's ever coached (37:00).Also, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman stops by to discuss the recent sale of Action Network and how it's (massively) helped his bottom line (40:00), how the Packers should handle potentially shopping Aaron Rodgers (48:00), and if the Draft significantly impacted any NFL season win total futures (50:00), and how a Rodgers trade would impact Packers futures.Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2021 • 40min
49. Colts GM Chris Ballard Talks Draft, Wentz Trade, Luck Retirement
On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin thinks one team that no one is talking about that should deal for the disgruntled Aaron Rodgers (1:00), and is joined by Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard, who discusses his philosophy in this year's draft (4:00), the limited supply of truly elite pass rushers in the draft (8:00), why he ultimately decided to make the trade for Carson Wentz (13:00), why owner Jim Irsay's football knowledge makes his job easier (16:00), which under the radar player he knew would be a home run in the NFL (20:00), how he dealt with Andrew Luck's shocking retirement (30:00), and why he was so impressed by Philip Rivers in their one season together (33:00), and why he doesn't pay attention to the social media criticism (37:00).Make sure you 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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


