The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Bravo’s West Wilson is BACK in the hot seat. This week, West opens up about the Summer House reunion fallout, where things stand with Kyle, Jesse, Amanda, and Ciara, as well as the emotional aftermath of reality TV chaos. Sophie Cunningham does what Sophie does best—asks the uncomfortable questions everyone else is thinking including the rocky reunion tension on set and whether these friendships are on the mend. Then things get hilariously unhinged as the crew reacts LIVE to insane internet rumors, fake paparazzi photos, DeuxMoi fan fiction, TMZ nonsense, and the wildest “spotted” stories about West’s love life. Plus: Sophie talks getting followed their matchup with the Golden State Valkryies, West reveals the weirdest public encounters yet, and how to spot a deep fake West AI clone. All lines provided by ‪Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Maury Povich, the legendary daytime TV host and creator of one of the most iconic formats in television history. Maury breaks down how the on-air paternity tests originated, when Shaquille O’Neal told him his crew used to bet on every segment, why he wants to host a mediation between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj on live TV, and reveals the wildest episode he ever did: twins with two different fathers. Plus, Joe rants about his wife watching Lifetime killing-your-husband content on a loop, Jadakiss announces The LOX’s documentary is headed to the Tribeca Film Festival, and some fiery NBA debates break out surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. Maury also talks about his married to storied journalist Connie Chung, shares some memories of the late Jerry Springer, breaks down his connection to Michael Jordan, and tells Joe and Jada about his new podcast 'On Par with Maury Povich,’ where he’s already interviewed hip hop stars like Dave East and Maino. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/ All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time with a special DC check-in interview with UFC superstar Carlos Prates! Carlos and DC go into detail on the BRUTAL knockout win vs. Jack Della Maddalena and he reveals what he told JDM when he took him down. Prates also reflects on where he stands in the division, and tells DC he will fight the winner of Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev but is also willing to be a backup fighter for that fight. Plus, get Carlos' take on which fighter he wants next, and why Islam probably thinks he's the easiest fight of any of the top contenders! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In for Colin, Jason McIntyre reacts to Game 4 in the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs as Victor Wembanyama stamps his name on the series. As the NFL season comes into view, discussions abound about Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and Jason wants to know why it’s a make or break season for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thunder flopping bothers Jason, and he can’t ignore that it’s happening so much in the playoffs. NBA reporter Jovan Buha discusses the epidemic of flopping, the commentary around it in the NBA, and what it would take to bring Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL insider, James Palmer joins Jason McIntyre to discuss the expectations for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and what will happen with wide receiver AJ Brown. Plus, with two quarterbacks on the Raiders roster, when is the right time to start rookie Fernando Mendoza? Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor discusses how the Spurs took down the Thunder in game 4, the vanishing act of Chet Holmgren and how the Thunder work the refs during games; plus, a sleeper team that could be in the mix for Giannis Antetokounmpo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 4 of the NBA playoff series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain trying to go up 3-1 on Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle in a crucial Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down four second year breakout candidates who you should be targeting in your 2026 fantasy football drafts! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Omarion Hampton - 0:01:10 Bhayshul Tuten - 0:03:44 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:06:25 Luther Burden - 0:07:28 Colston Loveland - 0:10:45 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA) Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns facing off against James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Colin was right and where he was wrong Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to talk about Wemby’s dominance and why the Knicks could be in prime position to finally win their first championship since 1973 He ranks his top 10 players remaining in the NBA playoffs: Find out why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning back-to-back MVP, is NOT the number 1 player right now. Plus, former Pro Bowl QB Robert Griffin III joins the show reacting to BREAKING NFL NEWS: Aaron Rodgers announces this will be his final season of pro football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor 2 is officially the MAIN EVENT of International Fight Week, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his reaction to this major news in the UFC. DC says HE KNEW this fight was going down after having spoke to Holloway several months prior, and insists that losing the BMF title to Charles Oliveira got him closer to this opportunity. Despite many MMA fans and analysts thinking Conor was done with MMA, McGregor officially makes his comeback to the octagon July 11th. DC also argues that Nate Diaz would've been the better fight for Conor, with the Holloway fight coming with a lot more challenges for the former double champ. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Victor Wembanyama's historic performance in the San Antonio Spurs' thrilling double overtime win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Has Wemby cemented himself as the best player in the world? Later, Nick reacts to Stephen A. Smith's back-and-forth with Boston Celtics' star guard Jaylen Brown and shares why Stephen A. is acting out of line. Next, Nick debates where SGA ranks among guards in NBA history after winning his second consecutive MVP award. Where does Shai slot in among Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and the other historic guards? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, Colin Cowherd is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss everything in sports & some fun non sports topics at the end. They start off reacting to the news that this season will be Aaron Rodgers' last in the NFL. They compare Rodgers' personality to Tom Brady's and discuss their careers. Next they hit a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is that the only thing that can stop a San Antonio dynasty with Victor Wembanyama? They discuss the Spurs future as well. Then, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to discuss the toughest NFL schedules, why international games are making travel even harder on teams, why the Bears schedule isn’t as difficult as advertised and why the expansion of the college football playoff will make the regular season better. All lines provided by @hardrockbet TIMELINE 00:00 Aaron Rodgers & Steelers, Tom Brady 14:39 Giannis to Thunder, Wemby & Spurs 28:30 Toughest schedules 36:30 International NFL games 41:00 Bears schedule 51:00 Expanded college football playoff (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.

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by AZ, the Brooklyn MC and hip hop legend, to celebrate the release of his new album ‘Doe or Die III.’ AZ breaks down how the project came together around the 30th anniversary of 'Do or Die,' tells Joe and Jada about his reunion with Nas on Mass Appeal, their iconic collaboration “Life’s a B***” off ‘Illmatic’ (a song that Joe says had him worried for his career), and the “Mo Money Mo Murder (Homicide)” video shoot that had Nas and Jay-Z hanging out before their industry-shaking beef kicked off. The three also drops gems of industry knowledge, breaking down how, as Jada’s “Why?” song starts, the rap labels are designed the keep the artists in debt. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! Merch is here! https://joeandjadashow.com/ All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts live after Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns facing James Harden and Donovan Mitchell in a key game in the third round of the NBA playoffs. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd celebrates the Knicks going up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals and explains why Jalen Brunson deserves credit for laying the foundation for this championship opportunity. He analyzes the criticisms that reigning back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “flops” too much. He cites recent data that suggests he does but points out his success still can’t be denied. Thoughts on Matt Stafford's 1 year $55 Million dollar extension with the Rams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Champion Antonio Daniels joins the show to tell Colin why LeBron James should seriously consider leaving the Lakers if he wants to win another championship. Colin talks about Bill Belichick doing damage control after his first season at UNC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Rinaldi stops by The Herd to talk about the the Indy 500 and the unfortunate passing of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch Tomorrow's Headlines Today with Jason McIntyre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd celebrates the Knicks going up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals and explains why Jalen Brunson deserves credit for laying the foundation for this championship opportunity. He analyzes the criticisms that reigning back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “flops” too much. He cites recent data that suggests he does but points out his success still can’t be denied. Plus, NBA Champion Antonio Daniels joins the show to tell Colin why LeBron James should seriously consider leaving the Lakers if he wants to win another championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff opens up the mailbag to tackle some of the biggest conversations around the NFL. John discusses the ongoing issues with early NFL kickoffs and why players, teams, and fans continue to debate the impact of scheduling on performance and viewership. He also dives into the Bears’ new stadium discussion and what the future could look like for one of the league’s iconic franchises. Plus, a closer look at international travel in the NFL and how overseas games affect teams, preparation, and player recovery throughout the season. John also breaks down the reality of tanking in the NFL—why it’s harder to pull off in football compared to other sports and whether teams actually benefit from trying to lose. And with home-field advantage still playing a major role across the league, John explains why certain environments continue to matter more than others. He also discusses the importance of developing backup quarterbacks and why organizations that consistently build depth at the position give themselves a major edge. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.