Best of The Herd

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part 2! They begin with the Bengals, and why they are one more Joe Burrow injury away from needing to draft an early round quarterback as an insurance policy (3:00). They explain why the Falcons weren’t crazy to draft Michael Penix and why Kirk Cousins isn’t good enough to complain about the move (7:00) They debate whether the Giselle jokes from The Roast of Tom Brady crossed a line and why the roast made them both uncomfortable (9:00) Nick shares a story of the time when he participated in a roast… and it backfired spectacularly (14:30) Finally, they push back on Austin Rivers’ comment that 30 NBA players could play in the NFL (21:30) and they list the much shorter list of players that actually could make the jump to football (25:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by addressing the backlash to Colin’s  “backwards hat” take from J.J. Reddick and LeBron James (3:00). They talk about the history of the take and why it’s become a running bit, and why it shouldn’t be taken too seriously.  Then they address bad takes, and why “cancel culture” isn’t coming for comedians the way it did a few years ago (12:30), why Jerry Seinfeld’s comments were tone deaf, and they debate how it’s affecting the current era of comedy (19:00).  Finally, Colin explains why Caitlin Clark doesn’t need the media to protect her (27:30) and why the WNBA will finally “arrive” into more mainstream sports culture (34:00) Don’t forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin points out Luka Doncic's ball-dominant style is not sustainable for an extended playoff run as the Mavericks were dominated by the Thunder in game 1 of their second round series. He questions Jayson Tatum as a true Alpha for the Celtics as they continue to win in the postseason but Tatum remains their 3rd leading scorer. Plus, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch joins the show to explain how he changed the culture in Minnesota from a perpetual lottery team to title contenderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin points out Luka Doncic's ball-dominant style is not sustainable for an extended playoff run  He questions Jayson Tatum as a true Alpha for the Celtics as they continue to win in the postseason but Tatum remains their 3rd leading scorer Jalen Brunson's hard work is paying offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on Byron Scott's comments on LeBron James and the Lakers How far can the Knicks go in the playoffs?   Guest: Ric BucherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch joins the show to explain how he changed the culture in Minnesota from a perpetual lottery team to title contenderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with Scottie Scheffler and how the birth of his upcoming child could be a factor in him winning the Grand Slam, the latest headlines as we get ready for Valhalla, did Tiger make a mistake leaving Nike, and what's going on with NBC and the US Open. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:00 - The latest with Scottie and his baby 15:11 - Tiger's clothing line 23:05 - NBC and the US Open 25:06 - Up and coming stars 28:51 - 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.

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-95 blow out win over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Jason breaks down the biggest highlights from the game and discusses his main takeaways heading into Game 2 of the series. Later, Jason shares his reaction to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' 120-95 Game 1 win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Timeline: 05:00 - Mavericks-Thunder Reaction 21:00 - Cavaliers-Celtics Reaction #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin can't believe the Knicks continue to win games in the postseason despite their perceived lack of talent. He also ranks his top 10 players remaining in the NBA playoffs. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to explain why the reigning champion Nuggets could be in real troubleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin can't believe the Knicks continue to win games in the postseason despite their perceived lack of talent Thoughts on the Denver Nuggets being down 0-2 to the Minnesota TimberwolvesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.