Best of The Herd

In just three weeks NFL fans will witness the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place in Pittsburgh on April 23rd. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the presumed No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, but after that chaos awaits for fans and gamblers alike! Host Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome NFL Draft betting expert Derek Brown of BettingPros. Derek is the co-host of the FantasyPros Football Podcast on The Volume, and has bet and tracked the NFL Draft since markets were first made widely available in 2019. He kicks off our coverage of this year's draft, and provides a look at the current betting landscape. What player prop bets are available now? What gambling offerings can we expect in the weeks ahead? How has the betting market around the NFL Draft changed and evolved in recent years? Plus, we hear about the best strategies for how to approach this unique betting event, as sportsbook operators remain skittish and team draft information still at a premium. #Volume -- 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.

David Ross and Anthony Rizzo celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series championship by kicking off their new podcast, The Lovable Reunion. Over the course of the next three months, they will talk with manager Joe Maddon as well as former teammates Jon Lester, Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta, Kyle Schwarber, and others about Chicago’s magical title run to break the team’s 108 year Curse of the Billy Goat. In Episode 1, Ross and Rizzo preview what’s to come on the series and discuss behind the scenes stories from an unforgettable MLB postseason run that saw Chicago beat the Cleveland Guardians (formerly the Indians) in Game 7 to make baseball history. Tap in for incredible stories about Rizzo’s naked ‘Rocky’-inspired speech to the team, their hilarious reaction to the home run hit by Cleveland outfielder Rajai Davis, and more! All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the Bulls waiving G Jaden Ivey and the real reason why he was let go despite being a top 5 pick back in 2022. Colin defends UConn head coach Dan Hurley from criticism about his sideline demeanor and why Duke fans need to stop overreacting to the “incident” with a ref at the end of their loss to the Huskies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood joins the show to talk about his team’s Final Four run and why college basketball is as good as it has ever been Colin doubles down on defending UConn head coach Dan HurleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of Hoops Tonight Jason Timpf joins The Herd to talk about who should be the NBA MVP despite Victor Wembanyama having a great season, what to expect in the playoffs, Duke's loss to UConn and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd reacts to the Bulls waiving G Jaden Ivey and the real reason why he was let go despite being a top 5 pick back in 2022. Colin defends UConn head coach Dan Hurley from criticism about his sideline demeanor and why Duke fans need to stop overreacting to the “incident” with a ref at the end of their loss to the Huskies. Plus, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood joins the show to talk about his team’s Final Four run and why college basketball is as good as it has ever been.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A loaded episode of 3 & Out packed with news, rumors, and insight from around the NFL. The show opens with Sean McVay addressing reports of the Rams potentially shopping Davante Adams and what that could mean for the wide receiver market. Then, Mike LaFleur’s comments on Kyler Murray spark a conversation about his trajectory and standing among NFL quarterbacks. Quarterback storylines continue with Tua Tagovailoa set to start for the Falcons and Kirk Cousins drawing interest across the league, as teams evaluate their options heading into the season. Deshaun Watson’s situation is also revisited, with a look at where things currently stand. Coaching perspectives take center stage as Mike McCarthy weighs in on Aaron Rodgers, Dan Campbell discusses Penei Sewell potentially playing left tackle, and Kyle Shanahan addresses Christian McCaffrey’s workload moving forward. The episode also explores a new NFL draft pick proposal and reacts to the latest NFL coaches’ picture making the rounds. The show wraps with the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering listener questions and diving into a range of topics across the league. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Fetty Wap, who pulls up to Joe and Jada fresh out of a four-year bid with a new team and a new album ‘Zavier’ that dropped everywhere on March 27th. Fetty breaks down what it took to get his mind right and get back to the Fetty that took the world by storm with his debut album in 2015. Joe makes the case that Fetty is on the level of Nelly and 50 Cent and should be credited with creating his own wave of hip hop. Fetty plays two new records live on the show, including 'I Remember' featuring G Herbo, a raw look back at the come up, the money, and the people who weren't there when it mattered. Joe and Jada also get into the ugly side of the industry, artists getting locked into bad deals and accountants robbing them blind, and what every young artist needs to know before they sign anything. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 4:30 Welcoming Fetty home 18:30 Fetty developing ‘Zavier’ during time away 30:30 Joe on the ugly side of the industry 36:00 Fetty plays “I Remember” & “Right Back To You” 43:00 Joe compares Fetty to 50 & NellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking out of a mini-slump to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum leading the Boston Celtics to a win over the Charlotte Hornets without Jaylen Brown, Alperen Sengun saving the Houston Rockets, the complex NBA MVP discourse involving SGA, Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), and Jaylen Brown, Arizona vs. Michigan in the NCAA Final Four, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Down goes Duke! Colin Cowherd reacts to the wild finish between UConn and Duke in the Elite Eight that saw the Huskies pull off an improbable comeback against the Blue Devils. He talks about how fans are reacting to the ABS Challenge System in MLB   Guest: Dusty MaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.