Joe and Jada - Clipse on "Let God Sort Em Out,” Pharrell, Jay-Z & Def Jam | Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Pusha T & Malice

John Middlekauff starts off by reacting to the New York Jets and star wide receiver Garrett Wilson coming to an agreement on a 130 million dollar extension. John speculates if due to the Jets volatile QB situation, the Jets wanted to lock up Wilson early to a long term contract.  Next, John discusses 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings requesting a more lucrative deal or a trade from the team and applauds Jennings for using his leverage to open up negotiations. John reacts to Cleveland Browns 2nd round pick Quinshon Judkins arrest over the weekend for alleged domestic violence charges and how it affects the team moving forward. Then, John reacts to ESPN Top 10 QB rankings discourse over Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, John wraps up with some takes coming from SEC Media Day, including the possibility of former Alabama coach Nick Saban making a return to college football. 04:55 - New York Jets Garrett Wilson receives massive extension 10:12 - DraftKings 11:24 - San Francisco 49eres WR Jauan Jennings 19:08 - Quinshon Judkins 27:31 - ESPN Top 10 QB rankings 33:14 - SEC Media Day 46:17 - 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Pusha T and Malice, a.k.a. Clipse, to dive into their rap careers and their new album ‘Let God Sort Em Out.’ They discuss how they originally linked up with super producer Pharrell Williams and how he has been a huge part of their sound from the very beginning. Next, Pusha and Malice break down why they left Def Jam over the Kendrick Lamar track on their new album, explaining that in no way is it a beef record, but that politics and optics were the real reason Def Jam had a problem with it. They also thank Jay-Z and Roc Nation for stepping up to do the distribution and explain why they decided that the first track be "The Birds Don't Sing,” a tribute to their late mother and father, featuring John Legend. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on topics including whether Victor Wembanyama will lead the San Antonio Spurs to a spot in the NBA playoffs, why the Washington Wizards might surprise some people after drafting Tre Johnson, how the Dallas Mavericks can be contenders with Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving, why Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are going to be towards the top of the West, what the Los Angeles Lakers outlook is after LeBron James eventually retires, and more. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with Colin recapping his vacation and the contents of his golf bag (3:30) and discuss why they LOVE traveling to Lake Tahoe and why the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament is amazing to attend (9:00). They share stories about meeting professional athletes out in the real world and why there’s a relatable quality to NFL players (15:00).  They pivot to a recently released Top 10 quarterbacks list and Colin laud it for being one of most accurate top 10 lists they’ve seen (24:00), and debate whether defensive coordinators will catch up to Jayden Daniels in year 2 (28:15). They also tip their cap to Lions HC Dan Campbell for creating a winning culture after years of futility in Detroit (33:00) and give their takes on Bears GM Ryan Poles after he received a three year extension (37:30).  They entertain the idea of the Steelers trading TJ Watt and argue that trading for DK Metcalf makes far less sense (47:00). They discuss the lack of parity in the NFL between top and bottom teams and point to the increased importance of a quarterback paired with a great offensive coach in the past decade (56:00) . They break down the 5-6 premium positions that are must-haves for teams wanting to compete for a Super Bowl and why players at traditionally undervalued positions are making big money (1:02:00). They rank their top college football programs based on staff, NIL, recruiting and their five year outlook, and discuss why the huge injection of money is creating a system of haves and have nots (1:08:00). Finally, they preview the Open Championship and debate whether John Rahm can carry over his momentum from the LIV Tour and what to make of Rory McIlroy’s chances playing on his home turf (1:28:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin detailing the latest in the LeBron James saga as his relationship with the Lakers continues to deteriorate following the trade for Luka Doncic. He reacts to Jalen Hurts landing 9th on the list of quarterbacks ranked by NFL executives, coaches and scouts and why it’s ridiculous for the reigning Super Bowl MVP to be that low. He also talks to Chris Broussard from First Things First about Cooper Flagg dropping 31 in his final summer league game and if he’s clearly the NBA’s next superstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason McIntyre, in for Colin Cowherd, talks about Lakers SF LeBron James reportedly being unhappy with the team, where the recently released Top 10 QB rankings made one major mistake, thoughts on Cooper Flagg's Summer League performance, and more! Guest: Geoff SchwartzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason gives his NFL Division Winner predictions for the upcoming NFL season, why Jags WR/DB Travis Hunter should not try and play two ways, and more! Guests: Matt Hassellbeck, Ryan HollinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason has more on LeBron James being unhappy with the Lakers, trying to figure out where Suns SG Bradley Beal ends up after a presumed contract buyout, and more! Guests: Chris Broussard, Benjamin GarciaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back with a Go Low podcast recapping the Scottish Open and how impressive it was watching Chris Gotterup go toe to toe with Rory and come out on top. Next, John talks about who he thinks should be the betting favorite heading into the British Open and what other players he would bet on to put together in a parlay. Later, John discusses the American Century Classic and what a terrific tournament this every year and how great it is to see these athletes interact in such a fun way with the fans. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:30 - Scottish Open Recap 15:40 - Bet on Rory 32:44 - American Century Classic 40:27 - 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. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR and the ALL NBA podcast to discuss the latest news about LeBron James before doing a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets offseason including how they’re building around Nikola Jokic, adding Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. in the offseason, what it means for their current role players, and why they have a great chance to win the NBA title.    #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.