THE HERD - Hour 3 - USC HC Lincoln Riley joins The Herd

John Middlekauff kicks off by reacting to the news that the Los Angeles Rams have extended head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead and speculates on the Rams’ future as it pertains to the QB position if Matt Stafford retires this offseason. John then dives into the NFL International Games expanding to Paris, France in 2026 with the New Orleans Saints hosting the game and debates if the NFL will have a complete 17 game international package in the near future. John then presents a new edition of Dad Diaries, in which he discusses what it’s been like his first few weeks of being a new parent. John wraps up with an interview with the San Francisco 49ers CEO Al Guido about his new promotion from president, the business of managing an NFL stadium in-season and in the offseason, the importance of relationships with the head coach and general manager, the role principal owner Jed York plays in the overall process, and advice for young people trying to break into sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Omar Epps, whose new film 'Moses the Black' released across the United States on January 30th. The prolific actor tells Joe and Jada about working alongside Quavo and Wiz Khalifa on the 50 Cent-produced film, his iconic role in Juice alongside Tupac Shakur, working with LL Cool J on In Too Deep, going against the grain with his House role, and why he thinks it's time to retire the "pause" police. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX!6:00 - Working with Tupac and LL Cool J 10:30 - Why he chose to do House 13:30 - Moses the Black 17:00 - Why Fat Joe changed his number 34:00 - Omar tells a Fat Joe story 38:00 - Star-studded household with Keisha Spivey from Total 43:30 - Most iconic performances by Black actors 48:30 - 5 albums that inspired Omar Epps [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman analyzes the Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, exploring the key matchups, coaching strategies, and pivotal moments that define championship games. Sherm discusses why Seattle’s defense can disrupt Drake Maye, how Sam Darnold’s resurgence changes everything, and why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is set for a big performance. From Mike Macdonald versus Mike Vrabel to the game plan on both sides, Richard offers his official Super Bowl prediction, final score, and MVP choice, along with insights on Super Bowl week distractions, legacy moments, and what it takes to win on the NFL’s biggest stage.   All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the  top NFL headlines. They start with Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah being fired and point to animosity behind the scenes in Minnesota with the coaches and some bad draft choices…especially JJ McCarthy as the reasons why (3:30). Colin argues that while the organization has supported McCarthy publicly, behind the scenes there’s a serious lack of confidence in him (9:30) and Kwesi took too much time away during training camp in a business where grinding is paramount (14:00). They discuss which of the new coaching hires will be viewed as a success in 5 years: Colin points to Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak as a hit and John agrees and argues that if needed, the Raiders could trade Maxx Crosby for a haul that could help reset the franchise (22:30). Colin tries to identify other quarterbacks that were labeled “busts”, then end up ascending to a convincing top 7-8 quarterback in the league and they debate where to rank Darnold in the QB hierarchy if he wins a Super Bowl (28:30). Colin argues that football has changed, and that having a quarterback with “horsepower” is worth putting up with more mistakes and interceptions (35:00). Finally, John points out the $10 billion dollar sale price of the Lakers and they discuss why the floated 6-8 billion dollar estimated price for the Seahawks seems way too low for a team in the Super Bowl and set up for long term success (45:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a statement win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James making the All-Star game for the Los Angeles Lakers while Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard got snubbed, and gives his latest NBA power rankings including a team making a first time appearance. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet.  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to NFL reporter Albert Beer who is at Radio Row about why Patriots HC Mike Vrabel is the total package, thoughts on the Vikings firing their GM, Sam Darnold making other teams realize they made a mistake, and more He also talks to USC head coach Lincoln Riley about the Trojans strength of schedule this season, QB Jayden Maiava, how the sport has changed, and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong 3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to give his thoughts on playing in a Super Bowl and how the Patriots can pull off the upset  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherds looks at Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and the Patriots and why people aren’t giving New England enough respect for the season they’ve had. He also discusses the Lakers loss to the Knicks and why their roster flaws will prevent them from contending for a championship  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherds looks at Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and the Patriots and why people aren’t giving New England enough respect for the season they’ve had. He also discusses the Lakers loss to the Knicks and why their roster flaws will prevent them from contending for a championship. Plus, 3-time Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck joins the show to give his thoughts on playing in a Super Bowl and how the Patriots can pull off the upsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff opens the show talking about the Vikings surprisingly firing their GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and why if this was going to happen, waiting until February was a very interesting decision. Next, John discusses the Raiders hiring Klint Kubiak and why he feels that this is the right move for Vegas. Finally, John dives into the Cardinals hiring Mike LaFleur in what looks like a very "meh" hire for Arizona. All that and more. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.  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. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.