Best of The Herd

This week John continued to react to the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. and what that pick means for the future of Kirk Cousins (4:21), he questioned why people are programmed to root for the underdog but when it comes to Scottie Scheffler people want to see him continue to win (22:42), and finally how drafting Caleb Willams has put the Bears in a win now mode (33:20). #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week!   First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”   They break down why the Chicago Bears won the offseason (3:30) and give an outlook on the suddenly stacked NFC North (7:00) They are puzzled by the Cowboys lack of effort to provide Dak with weapons, but have a theory on why that is (9:00). They rate the Chargers draft as “substance over style” (12:30) and make their picks for the first and last place finishers for every NFL divisions (21:00) Then, Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by talking about why the NBA is still fantastic, just not in January (26:30)  Nick explains why the GIANTS won the draft because of a trade they weren’t able to make (32:30) and why Tom Brady and LeBron James are unique in being the only star athletes who have been able to CHOOSE to leave the game rather than be forced out (37:00). They also dive into Brady’s competitive nature will make him a great broadcaster (40:00). Finally, they draw the distinction between athletes that are athletes, and athletes that are “artists” (45:00) and explain why Shedeur Sanders could tank his draft stock with his social media posts (55:00) (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.

Joining Mannix on this episode is veteran boxing trainer Joe Goossen. Mannix and Goossen discuss everything going on with Ryan Garcia, why Goossen believes boxing should bring back same day weigh-ins, an all action clash between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia and more; later, Edgar Berlanga joins to discuss his chances of landing a Canelo fight and why he believes he is up for that level of challenge. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Smith joins Daniel Cormier in his newest edition of the DC Check-In, and he had plenty to say on the king of light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira. Plus, why Smith thinks he’s one fight away from a shot at the title. Smith admits that he’s still embarrassed after getting knocked out in his last fight. And don’t miss what the star thinks of Jose Aldo’s return to the UFC! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Draymond Green breaks down the latest across the NBA Playoffs, including the Indiana Pacers eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyrese Haliburton trolling, Patrick Beverley’s strange antics, Damian Lillard falling short, James Jones making interesting comments about Kevin Durant on the Phoenix Suns and how that compares to his time with the Golden State Warriors, Jalen Brunson’s New York Knicks eliminating Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers, and much more. 00:00 - Start 1:00 - Pacers win 16:00 - Pat Bev 28:00 - Knicks advance Produced by: Jackson Safon #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin points out the biggest difference between the Knicks and the 76ers as New York took game 6 to advance to the second round of the playoffs. He also reacts to breaking NBA news with the Lakers firing head coach Darvin Ham and insider Ric Bucher joins the show to share who LA is targeting to coach LeBron James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin points out the biggest difference between the Knicks and the 76ers as New York took game 6 to advance to the second round of the playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on the first round of the NBA playoffs and the second round match ups Colin discusses Bucks Patrick Beverley's interaction with a fan last night   Guest: Ric BucherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to breaking NBA news with the Lakers firing head coach Darvin Ham and insider Ric Bucher joins the show to share who LA is targeting to coach LeBron JamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by Adam Mares of the 'All NBA Podcast' and 'DNVR' to break down Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets' matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys discuss whether LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers will be the toughest team the Nuggets face in their quest to repeat as NBA champions. Later, they break down the biggest matchups in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series. Will Denver slow down Anthony Edwards? How will Denver attack Minnesota's ferocious defense? The guys answer all of these questions before sharing their series predictions for this star-studded second round matchup. #volume #Herd Timeline: 04:00 - Were Nuggets on cruise control vs. Lakers? 14:05 - Recapping Nuggets-Wolves prior matchups 15:48 - How Nuggets will attack Wolves stout defense 26:28 - Can Anthony Edwards be stopped? 33:15 - How Denver should approach Minnesota pick and roll 37:54 - Biggest matchups for Denver defense 40:30 - Adam's keys for Nuggets 41:53 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions 46:46 - Anthony Edwards' emergence 50:00 - Timberwolves-Nuggets Predictions 52:30 - What separates Ant, Jokic & Murray 54:00 - Anthony Edwards or Jayson Tatum? 56:43 - Does Jokic have highest floor in NBA history? 1:04:47 - Check out Adam's work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.