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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup between the University of Miami Hurricanes football vs. the University of Mississippi Rebels football. John will react to the biggest plays of the night, breaking news around the sport of college football, and much more! 2:17 - Miami-Ole Miss Reaction 25:39 - Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel | John Harbaugh in play for Miami? 35:11 - Fugazi Friday: Washington QB Demond Williams 53:11 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! 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 ringing in the new year and they’re ALREADY the talk of the culture, with Jada going viral twice-over after his shoutout from New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani at his inauguration and his video walking solo through the city made waves on the internet. Joe makes the promise that 2026 will be Joe and Jada’s year, and on top of that prediction they make their picks for the 2026 Grammys coming up on February 1. How many awards will Clipse take home for ‘Let God Sort Em Out?’ Can any song touch “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA in its categories? Tune in for that and more, including Joe catching Joe Budden at the Knicks game with the glizzy in plain view, a thorough dissertation on the smelliest rappers in hip hop, and a debate on who the most famous rapper in the world is right now between Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. 3:30 - Jada's viral start to 2026 8:30 - Joe hibernated over the holidays 15:00 - Joe explains "the dirty section" 19:30 - Knicks are spiraling 22:00 - When Terror Squad met The Iron Sheik 25:00 - Joe Budden had the glizzy in plain view 36:00 - Grammys predictions 42:00 - Smelliest rappers in hip hop 50:00 - Joe will stake his reputation on Fordham Road story 55:30 - Joe was 10 years old & saving neighbors with a machete 1:05:00 - Snoop Dogg vs. 50 Cent: who's more famous? 1:11:00 - Hard Rock Bet Presents: NFL Playoffs bets & odds [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kickoff of NFL Wild Card Weekend 2026 is almost here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter! Before loyal Indiana Hoosier Chad Millman flies to Atlanta for a huge College Football Playoff game, they discuss every game for this opening round of the NFL Playoffs! But first, they react to the unexpected firing of Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ They begin with Saturday's massive matchups, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers host Matt Stafford and the favored L.A. Rams in Charlotte. Later in prime time, Jordan Love returns from injury for the Green Bay Packers as they look to settle the score against Caleb Williams and the rival Chicago Bears in frigid Soldier Field. Does genius new Chicago coach Ben Johnson have what it takes to win in the playoffs? Moving on to betting picks and predictions on the Sunday slate, we hear our host's opinions on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they hit the road to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars with red-hot quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars are 0-19 in games with totals higher than 49. With a total of 52, can coach Liam Coen buck this trend for good? In the City of Brotherly Love, Jalen Hurts and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles defend their crown against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. And on Sunday night, quarterback Justin Herbert leads the L.A. Chargers to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Will wily veteran coach Jim Harbaugh get the better of Mike Vrabel? And finally, today's episode wraps up with a breakdown of Monday's game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, as C.J. Stroud looks to hand Mike Tomlin yet another Wild Card defeat. Plus, we get Simon's biggest bets, an underdog moneyline parlay, and so much more! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:12:40 - SHARP CALLS 0:15:00 - LOS ANGELES RAMS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:20:20 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:28:30 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:36:30 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 0:41:35 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:52:45 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:00:40 - BIGGEST BETS, MONEYLINE PARLAYS, ETC  -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham and Bravo’s West Wilson are back to kick off the new year with pure chaos, celebrations, and elite vibes. The episode opens with their reactions to Montana State being crowned FCS champions, followed by a full Christmas recap — including West’s now-iconic fur coat appearance at the title game and a surprise New Year’s Eve wedding. Things take a turn when Sophie reveals she rang in the New Year with food poisoning, leading to a breakdown of New Year’s Eve war stories, elite party bus behavior, and why some nights deserve medals. Then the conversation shifts to major sports news as Kansas City Chiefs moving rumors spark debate and concern. The duo hands out this week’s Arby’s Hot Girls of the Week, highlights the Sophie Cunningham Classic high school basketball tournament featuring top-tier women's high school basketball talent from across the USA, and celebrates Sophie receiving a Historic Missourian Award.  Plus, Sophie’s unexpected rodeo cameo, meeting the “Michael Jordan of roping,” and Super Bowl matchup predictions to close it out. 00:00 - START 2:00 - Montana State FCS Champions 4:30 - OG Alumni Bobcat Champs attended   6:00 - Sophie & West Christmas Recap 8:30 - Thoughts of having a kid? 9:30 - Talking Daycare for kids 10:15 - Producer Kev on kid life 12:00 - West epic fur coat 12:36 - LOOKING LIKE FRANK WHITE13:20 - New Years Eve Wedding! 15:00 - Sophie’s New Years Eve 15:30 - Sophie got food poisoning 17:00 - Shout out West’s brother Henry18:00 - Sophie witnesses projectile vomit airport 18:20 - New Year’s Eve War Stories 20:40 -  Kevin's puke story 22:30  - Party Bus VIBES are ELITE  23:00 - ARBY’S AD BREAK 25:30 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MOVING! 27:00 - WEST RANTS ABOUT MOVE32:00 - GAINBRIDGE & ARROWHEAD HISTORIC VENUES 37:35  - ARBY’S HOT GIRLS OF WEEK38:00 - Sophie Cunningham Classic HS Basketball 42:30 - HGOTW Montana State AD’s Wives 44:00 - Sophie honored as historic Missourian45:15 - BIGGEST MISTAKE IN MISSOURI HISTORY 46:00 - Sophie makes trip to RODEO 47:30 - All Women's Breakaway roping contest 48:15 - Sophie’s DREAM Cowboy hat 53:00 - NFL Super Bowl matchups preview! All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, 7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joins the show: The challenges of the playoffs as a young player Are the Eagles built to win another Super Bowl? Previewing Bears v Packers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on the Dolphins firing their head coach and the impact this will have on the league Colin gives this thoughts on the Eagles vs the 49ers and what will give the Niners a better chance to win, and previewing the rest of the NFL games this wild card weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to BREAKING NFL NEWS: the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel. Colin explains what this means for John Harbaugh and the other 7 opening across the league Even though Patriots QB Drake Maye has had a great season, Colin feels strength of schedule should give the award to Rams QB Matt Stafford  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to BREAKING NFL NEWS: the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel. Colin explains what this means for John Harbaugh and the other 7 openings across the league. Colin argues for Rams QB Matthew Stafford to win the MVP for 1 obvious reason over Patriots QB Drake Maye. Plus, 7-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady joins the show: The challenges of the playoffs as a young player Are the Eagles built to win another Super Bowl? Previewing Bears v Packers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by betting guru, Stuckey from The Action Network to break down the upcoming HUGE weekend in both college football and the NFL. They dive into the biggest matchups, key storylines, and deliver their expert insight on where the value is for bettors. The action starts on Thursday and they’ve got you covered with sharp analysis and some of the best bets to make this weekend. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 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.

Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1 They start with the bad weather forecast for the  upcoming Packers/Bears game and Colin argues that the weather will benefit the Bears due to their run game and Caleb Williams superior arm strength, and Danny explains why Bears fans are the most excited they’ve been in years (3:30). They also highlight which wild card weekend teams they feel most strongly about (11:00). Colin points to all the star, highly paid quarterbacks that missed the playoffs and argues that cheap, young quarterbacks with a stacked roster are a viable way to win in the NFL and that teams should pay big money very infrequently (15:00). They both agree that the NFL playoff field is WIDE OPEN and that almost any team could win (18:00). They debate what the Ravens should do next year and beyond with Lamar Jackson as his athletic powers diminish with age and what it will take to get the Ravens over the hump in the postseason (24:30). Colin argues John Harbaugh would be the perfect candidate to right the ship for the New York Giants  (33:30) and they look at all the great young genius coaches that teams let walk  in favor of long-tenured head coaches (37:30). Colin points to Ben Johnson as the next McVay and the job he’s done with the Bears in two years has been nothing short of spectacular. They credit both his scheme genius and culture building ability for the Bears turnaround (41:30).  They also rank the NFL head coaches that they’d take over Ben Johnson and go around the league identifying the coaches they hold in highest regard (49:30) and preview Texans @ Steelers 1:08:00). (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.