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Mar 7, 2022 • 49min
230. Philly Talk Host Mike Missanelli on Harden/Embiid Early Returns, Ben Simmons Disaster, Eagles QB Plan, Draft Strategy
First, (3:00) Colin explains why he's rooting for Aaron Rodgers to leave Green Bay, why Russell Westbrook still has an army of loyal defenders when NFL fans would have moved off a similarly declining player, if Mitchell Trubisky will be an NFL starter next season, what Coach K and Michael Jordan have in common, and the biggest lesson NFL teams should learn from the Cowboys having to cut Amari Cooper.Then, Philly sports talk host Mike Missanelli and Colin discuss why Philly is already buying into the James Harden/Joel Embiid duo (21:00), the biggest factor in Ben Simmons and the Sixers ugly divorce (24:00), if the Eagles are going to build around Jalen Hurts or pursue a top available QB (30:00), how the Eagles will approach the upcoming NFL Draft (35:00), why Doug Pederson got fired despite winning a Super Bowl (36:00), why rabid Philly sports fans are misunderstood as malcontents (42:00), what drives Philly sports talk nowadays (45:00), and if the Sixers can win the East (51:00).Make sure to Subscribe and 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.

Mar 5, 2022 • 48min
229. Prime Cuts: Ethan Strauss on NBA Media, Chris Mannix on Harden/Embiid, LBJ/Cavs Reunion & Mike Silver on Kyler
This is Prime Cuts! The best of the Colin Cowherd Podcast! First, Colin's top takes of the week, including why he's not as high on Ja Morant as the rest of the fawning NBA media, if a team can win a Super Bowl while paying Aaron Rodgers a historic $50 million per, and if Bucs Pro Bowl Guard Ali Marpet would have retired had Tom Brady came back in 2022.Then (17:00), longtime NBA writer - and host of the House of Strauss Podcast - Ethan Strauss examines why the Cavs are drawing huge local ratings when the Lakers and Nets aren't, the difference between NFL and NBA, report and if Ben Simmons is destined to fail in Brooklyn.Next (29:00), SI Senior NBA Writer - and host of Boxing with Chris Mannix - Chris Mannix weighs in on if the James Harden and Joel Embiid marriage will eventually implode, and if the Cavs would blow up their young roster to get LeBron back.Finally (43:00), longtime NFL writer Mike Silver discusses the most recent public escalation of the drama between Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, if Bruce Arians would really push to block Tom Brady from un-retiring elsewhere.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.

Mar 3, 2022 • 56min
228. Ethan Strauss on NBA Media Criticism, Locker Room Ban, Twitter Outrage, Ben Simmons Toxicity, Warriors Flaws Ja Morant
First, it's Fake Questions, Real Answers where Colin explains why Sean McVay is the NFL's "disruptor", why owners shouldn't in a rush to play April baseball, what Joe Biden's State of the Union address proves about Twitter, what Kyler Murray can learn from Baker Mayfield's missteps, and why Oklahoma fans latest claim about Lincoln Riley may be the most pathetic yet (3:00).Then, longtime NBA writer - and host of the House of Strauss Podcast - Ethan Strauss and Colin discuss why the Cavs are drawing huge local ratings when the Lakers and Nets aren't (14:00), Ethan's NBA media scouting report (26:00), the danger of paying too much attention to Twitter (31:00), the problem with the NBA's media locker room ban (35:00), why the media outrage industry is thriving (40:00), if Ben Simmons is destined to fail in Brooklyn (45:00), when he knew Draymond Green could change the Warriors culture (49:00), if this version of the Warriors can win the title (52:00),Make sure to Subscribe and 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.

Mar 2, 2022 • 45min
227. Mike Silver on More Kyler Drama, Brady Un-retirement, Combine Week, McVay/Belichick Parallels, Jimmy G Future
Colin explains why he's not as high on Ja Morant as the rest of the fawning NBA media, why a piece of outdated tech is like Russell Westbrook, and why the Nets trio of KD, Kyrie and Simmons were always destined for each other. (3:00)Then, longtime NFL writer Mike Silver joins Colin to discuss the most recent publicly escalation of the drama between Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and the Cardinals (19:00), if Bruce Arians would really push to block Tom Brady from un-retiring elsewhere (27:00), how Sean McVay is having an anti-Belichick-ian influence on NFL culture (32:00), if the Colts should move off Carson Wentz to satisfy Jim Irsay (39:00), if there's any chance the Niners stick with Jimmy Garoppolo for one more season (41:00).Make sure to Subscribe and 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.

Feb 28, 2022 • 55min
226. Chris Mannix on Harden/Embiid, LeBron/Lakers Power Struggle, CLE Return, Westbrook Disaster, Zion Future
First, Colin points out why the Nets and Lakers are failing to connect with their local markets, if a team can win a Super Bowl while paying Aaron Rodgers a historic $50 million per, and if Bucs Pro Bowl Guard Ali Marpet would have retired if Tom Brady come back for 2022.Then, SI Senior NBA Writer - and host of Boxing with Chris Mannix - Chris Mannix and Colin discuss if the James Harden and Joel Embiid marriage will eventually implode (11:00), how the public power struggle between LeBron and the Lakers will end (23:00), if the Cavs would blow up their young roster to get LeBron back (27:00), which young Cavs player should be untouchable in a LeBron deal (32:00), why the Russell Westbrook/LA disaster is entirely unsurprising (35:00), why Westbrook's lack of improvement as a shooter is so puzzling (42:00), if Zion Williamson should reject a max deal to force his way out of New Orleans (46:00), If KD regrets his decision to team up with Kyrie (52:00), and why the Knicks have severely regressed after a promising first year under Tom Thibodeau (54:00).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.

Feb 26, 2022 • 36min
225. Prime Cuts: Ryen Russillo on Bad Zion Vibes, Rodgers Drama & Ian O'Connor on Brady Comeback, Coach K
It's Prime Cuts! The best of the Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, Colin's top takes (3:00), including his reaction to the college hoops postgame handshake altercation between Michigan HC Juwan Howard and Wisconsin's Greg Gard, which team makes sense for a Tom Brady comeback, and what Aaron Rodgers most recent cryptic Instagram post says about its author.Then, Ryen Russillo - Host of the Ryen Russillo Podcast - gives his thoughts on the growing negative narrative surrounding Zion Williamson, what's behind the Aaron Rodgers Instagram drama, and if the constant distractions decrease his trade value. (17:00)Ian O'Connor -- NY Post columnist and author of Belichick and Coach K -- discusses the rough early years at Duke, the turning point for Coach K's program, and why Ian thinks it's only a matter of time before Tom Brady comes back to the NFL and how Bruce Arians may have driven Brady away. (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.

Feb 24, 2022 • 30min
224. Pt 2. Ryen Russillo on NBA 75th Team, NFL/NBA Trends, Draft Pick Value, Retirement
In Part 2 of Colin's interview with Ryen Russillo - Host of the Ryen Russillo Podcast - the two continue their discussion and touch on why the NBA 75th Anniversary team was so good for the league (3:00), the evolution of the NBA game from brutally physical to hyper-skilled (9:00), why today's NFL and NBA GM's are more willing to trade 1st round picks than ever before (11:00), if Colin will ever fully retire, retire (19:00), when Russillo first thought about moving to LA (26:00), and if U.S. Presidents should be paid like major sports league commissioners (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.

Feb 23, 2022 • 39min
223. Pt.1 Ryen Russillo on Zion Criticism, Rodgers IG Drama and Favre Parallels
Colin explains how "The Netflix Effect" is killing NBA ratings, how the physical style of the 80's and 90's NBA was good for the league, and what Aaron Rodgers most recent cryptic Instagram post says about its author (3:00).Then, Ryen Russillo - Host of the Ryen Russillo Podcast - joins Colin for the first part of a two part interview. They discuss the growing negative narrative surrounding Zion Williamson (13:00), why All-Star Games are Nikola Jokic's kryptonite (20:00), if Colin would be a good NBA GM (24:00), what's behind the Aaron Rodgers Instagram drama (32:00), if the constant distractions decrease his trade value (35:00), and if Green Bay's ownership void has caused Aaron Rodgers to become like Brett Favre (40:00).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.

Feb 21, 2022 • 37min
222. Juwan Howard Postgame Scuffle and Ian O'Connor on Coach K Farewell, NY Sports Slump, Brady Comeback
Colin reacts to the college hoops postgame handshake altercation between Michigan HC Juwan Howard and Wisconsin's Greg Gard, why Phil Mickelson's take on the proposed Saudi golf league sounds like an Onion headline, and which team makes sense for a Tom Brady comeback. (3:00) Then, Ian O'Connor -- NY Post columnist and author of Belichick and the upcoming Coach K -- and Colin discuss the time both of them spent covering Jerry Tarkanian and UNLV (11:00), the rough early years of of Coach K at Duke (16:00), the turning point for Coach K's program (21:00), if Coach K has surpassed John Wooden on the all-time college hoops coaching list (26:00), the biggest factors in Krzyzewski's decision to retire (28:00), why so many New York pro sports teams are so bad (31:00), which bad NY franchise has the best chance to turn it around (34:00), and why Ian thinks it's only a matter of time before Tom Brady comes back to the NFL (37:00), and how Bruce Arians may have driven Brady away (39:00).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.

Feb 19, 2022 • 53min
221. Prime Cuts: Aqib Talib Super Bowl 56 Reaction, Daryl Morey on Harden/Simmons Trade & Marcus Thompson on Warriors, Lakers
It's the best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast! First, Colin's top takes of the week (3:00), including if he's buying all the Rams retirement talk leading up to the game, explains how Kevin Durant put himself in the NBA's Bermuda Triangle, and sticks up for Kyler Murray after his recent social media tantrums.Then, Super Bowl Champ - and host of Catchin' Fades - Aqib Talib gives his Super Bowl 56 reaction, why Cooper Kupp was able to dominate despite being the sole focus of the Cincy D (17:00), if the late defensive holding call against the Bengals was justified (18:00), if there's any truth to Aaron Donald (20:00) and Sean McVay (22:00) retirement rumors, why Aqib has so much respect for McVay as a coach (23:00), and how Jalen Ramsey can bounce back from his rough night (25:00).Sixers GM Daryl Morey goes behind the scenes of the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Philly and Ben Simmons to Brooklyn (27:00), discusses stories from inside the Sixers decision making (29:00), why the trade is good for NBA (33:00), and how long their title window will remain open (38:00).Finally, The Athletic NBA Writer Marcus Thompson discusses what flaw could prevent the Warriors from winning the West (40:00), if Klay Thompson can regain his pre-injury level of play (42:00), when the Warriors were convinced Andrew Wiggins was a building block instead of a trade piece (44:00), if KD has regrets about his decision to leave the Warriors (47:00), if Ben Simmons can fit in with KD and Kyrie (49:00), if James Harden makes the Sixers legitimate contenders in the East (50:00), the quickest way for the struggling Lakers to rebuild (51:00), and if Zion Williamson is on the verge of being considered a bust (54:00)Subscribe NOW and 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.


