Best of The Herd

John answers all of your questions in this episode's massive mailbag segment.  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. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after the Minnesota Timberwolves even the series against the Golden State Warriors. He discusses Anthony Edwards with another off shooting night, Julius Randle's impressive game, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green playing without Steph Curry, and more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start with the first American ever being named Pope and Colin asks Nick for his “Pope power rankings” (4:00), why it’s incredibly exciting to have an American pope (7:15), and why even agnostic people can lean on faith in a higher power during difficult times (9:00). Colin calls out Nick for looking like the Shroud of Turin, and they highlight their doppelgangers (15:30). They pivot to the NBA and Colin’s right/wrong takes on Jayson Tatum and the Celtics (28:00), why it would be really great for the league if the Knicks won the series (34:00), and why the underdogs have been winning (36:00). Nick provides a lengthy professional poker analogy to explain what’s happening to the Celtics and their 3 point shooting (38:00) and Colin compares them to the Miami Dolphins (45:00). They discuss why Draymond Green is given more leeway on technical fouls and physical play than any player ever, but also highlight his incredible value as a defender (54:00). They compare Draymond’s self awareness about the type of player he is to Shedeur Sanders lack of it. They argue Shedeur was never given an honest evaluation and point to the transactional nature of sports journalism as part of the reason for it (1:10:00). Finally, they pour cold water on the idea of the Dallas Cowboys being the team to make it “work” with George Pickens (1:21:00). (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.

Hours before the selection of a new pope at the Sistine Chapel, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcomed back Anthony Dabbundo of The Ringer to provide the history of betting on this sacral event. That history stretches back more than 500 years, and Dabbundo dives deep into all the angles in his highly-entertaining article this week. Hear their thoughts on the candidates, the process and Simon's checkered Catholic past. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R say Boston blew it & talk about how electric MSG is going to be! Did Paul Pierce pay-off his walking primse? The Beatles made history on this date & the guys ask about "the Ringo" on your favorite team. Fun pope-talk & the guys find out something funny about Samuel L. Johnson! 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS' celebrates the birth of Coca-Cola! Plus, sports & music intersect, and the Garden is expensive & lit for Knicks fans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich have some fun pope-talk! They find out something funny about Samuel L. Johnson! The Old-School topic of the week celebrates the birth of Coca-Cola! There's a New Coke twist! Plus, sports & music intersect, and the Garden is expensive & electric for Knicks fans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R have fun talking "one foot into parenthood!" Boston blew it & MSG is going to be electric! Did Paul Pierce pay-off his promise & walk 15+ miles to the TV studio? The Beatles made some history on this date & the guys ask about "the Ringo" on your favorite team. Plus, 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS!'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to NBA analyst Ric Bucher in studio about Jayson Tatum coming up short once again in the 4th quarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on the NBA playoffs so far plus more on the Celtics being down 0-2 to the Knicks Can CeeDee Lamb on George Pickens coexist in Dallas? The Steelers continue to be very patience with Aaron Rodgers    Guest: Albert BreerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin can’t believe the defending champion Celtics blew another 20-point lead in the 4th quarter at home to fall to 0-2 He explains why the Cowboys might have made a mistake trading for wide receiver George PickensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.