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Shaquille O’Neal joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ to discuss criticizing NBA players like Dwight Howard, why he decided to make his apparel line affordable, Kobe Bryant telling him to relax in the NBA Finals when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers, why Shaq demanded the Orlando Magic draft Penny Hardaway, his first big fight with Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat, how Jerry West broke the news to him about his Lakers contract, Shaq’s jealousy of modern bigs like Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama, stories from ‘Inside the NBA’ and thoughts on the new NBA broadcast rights deal. 00:00 - Start 03:50 - Criticizing players 14:00 - Making shoes affordable 23:00 - How Shaq handles money with his kids 25:00 - Kobe Bryant’s mentality 28:00 - Drafting Penny Hardaway 30:00 - Fighting with Dwyane Wade 39:00 - Jealousy of modern bigs 42:00 - Inside the NBA Produced by: Jackson Safon #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start college football and Colin explains why he thinks the enormity of the 12 team playoff will render most rivalries obsolete (4:30) They break down why staffing changes will help USC turn the corner (10:30) and why four teams stand out as winning the NIL race (14:45) They make their projections for USC’s first year in the Big 10 (19:00), why it will be Ohio State’s conference going foward (23:00) and why Ohio State could regain their more physical identity after losing it for a very good reason (24:45). They project an explosion in college football ratings (26:30) talk about why Tom Brady is likely to be incredibly good as a color analyst on FOX broadcasts (28:00) and Colin explains why on-air chemistry is so difficult to achieve (31:30) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start with the Bears and whether being chosen for “Hard Knocks” could be a detrimental distraction (3:30), whether Matt Eberflus survives the season (5:15) and make their projections for the Bears in their first season with Caleb Williams (8:30) They both express their doubts that Aaron Rodgers will be able to survive the full 17 game season (11:30) and opine on what the huge contract for Jaylen Waddle means for Tua’s chances of signing an extension in Miami (20:00) Colin explains why the Bills will be fine without Stefon Diggs (26:00) and they both debate whether the Russell Wilson experiment in Pittsburgh could end sooner rather than later (31:00) Don’t forget to check back for part 2 of the conversation! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon after a historic performance from both Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in Newark. DC explains why Makhachev DIDN'T NEED the submission to have sealed the victory, and REVEALS key moments between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam during the fight. Plus, with rumblings of his retirement, Cormier reflects on Poirier potentially having fought his last fight in the UFC. DC also talks Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and gives his take on how Strickland was able to control that fight. Cormier also goes back stage and talks to Islam's coach, Javier Mendez, after the fight. And don't miss DC give his take on questionable scorecards from the judges. 3:30 - Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier7:30 - Is this Poirier's last fight?9:45 - Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa11:030 - Unacceptable judging mistakes at UFC 302 (Timestamps vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf answers listener questions about the NBA Finals during a mailbag segment. Jason dives into his early predictions on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' matchup with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mannix reacts to a Nick Ball's title-winning performance, Daniel Dubois's continued resurgence, the likely end of Deontay Wilder's career and more from Queensbury's clean sweep of Matchroom in the 5 vs. 5. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Colin can’t contain his excitement for the upcoming NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. A tribute to the late great Bill Walton and the legacy he leaves behind. Colin also predicts this year’s NFL playoff teams, and a riveting Monday Edition of: “Where Colin was Right and Wrong!” Plus, the great Tom Brady joins the show!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Poirier is ready for his title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, and he's here for the NEWEST edition of the DC Check-In! Poirier tells Daniel Cormier he's not ruling out retirement ahead of his fight against the champ. And Poirier compares both Islam and Khabib Nurmagomedov, and why Makhachev's style will present opportunities for a knockout win. Plus, Dustin REVEALS exactly how he plans on finishing Islam Makhachev in the superstar showdown in Newark. Cormier and Poirier talk about Dustin's daughter being in attendance for the first time, and what that moment means to DP. And don't miss the moment DC tries to recruit Dustin Poirier to do a podcast with him!  1:00 - DC admits he "hates" retirement talk3:00 - Dustin knew he'd get a title shot4:15 - Story of Poirier getting this fight6:00 - Partnering up with Mateusz Gamrot7:30 - UFC Hall of Fame8:30 - Poirier daughter in attendance at UFC 3029:45 - Islam Makhachev (Timestamps vary with ad) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John recaps his best moment from the week starting with his interview the Florida State GM talking about that position and what goes into being a GM at a college (6:00), later he dives into Dak talking about how he doesn't play football for the money and if he thinks that's actually true (59:26), and finally the reaction after hearing that the Bears will be on Hard Knocks (1:06:58). #Volume #Herd  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mannix is joined this week by former middleweight champion and DAZN broadcaster Darren Barker. Mannix and Barker discuss Saturday's anticipated 5 vs. 5 pitting top fighters from Matchroom Boxing against the best from Queensbury Promotions, including a win-or-go-home showdown between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang at the top of the card. Later, Austin "Ammo" Williams joins Mannix to discuss his fight against Hamzah Sheeraz, how he has overcome mental health struggles, why he wants to be known as "Tiger" now and more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.