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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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NFL Draft
Seattle Seahawks
National Football League
Sam Darnold
Super Bowl
San Francisco 49ers
College Football
Los Angeles Rams
Dallas Cowboys
Kansas City Chiefs
Cleveland Browns
Philadelphia Eagles
New England Patriots
Rory Mcilroy
Chicago Bears
Fernando Mendoza
Denver Broncos
NFL Combine
Maxx Crosby

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.

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Latest Episodes

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, delivering instant reaction to Thursday Night Football as Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers defeat Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. John breaks down the biggest takeaways from the ga... more

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down Thursday Night Football, the biggest NFL headlines, and the latest dysfunction around the league.

John previews Panthers vs. Packers on Thursday Night Football, breaking down t... more

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, breaking down two major NFL trade storylines before welcoming college football insider Bud Elliott for an in-depth conversation about the future of college football.

John discusses the Seatt... more

John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to Monday Night Football and breaking down the biggest storylines surrounding the NFL.

John dives into the latest on the QB situation with the Las Vegas Raiders and also with the In... more

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Recent Guests

Bud Elliott
College football analyst and recruiting writer who co-hosts the Cover 3 podcast.
Cover 3
Episode: Seahawks Trade for Quenton Nelson, 49ers Trade for DeForest Buckner & Bud Elliott Interview | College Football Playoff, NIL Money, Super Conferences & Lincoln Riley
Dan Rooney
Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, retired F-16 fighter pilot
Folds of Honor
Episode: NFL Week 7 Reaction: Seahawks DOMINATE Chiefs on SNF, Lions DEFEAT NFC North rival Packers, J.J. McCarthy & Giants UPSET Texans + Folds of Honor CEO Interview
Colin Cowherd
Sports media personality and host of The Colin Cowherd Podcast
The Volume
Episode: Colin Cowherd Podcast - Turnovers Sink 49ers, Lions Got Lucky, Aaron Rogers Needs Help, Raiders “A Draft Away”, Lincoln Riley On The Hotseat
Max Browne
Former USC quarterback, ACC Network color commentator
ESPN/ACC Network
Episode: Max Browne on being QB at USC & Pittsburgh, calling games for ACC Network, Arch Manning, Clemson, Miami
Guy Haberman
Former Davis High School and Fresno State alum; Niners broadcaster and Australia game commentator
San Francisco 49ers broadcaster
Episode: Guy Haberman talks NFL Australia experience, 49ers-Rams Recap, Packers & Broncos in TROUBLE?
John Middlekauff
Former NFL scout providing expert analysis
The Volume
Episode: Colin Cowherd Podcast - Browns Should Start Shedeur, From The NFL Back To…College? JJ McCarthy Is A Bust, Seahawks Underrated?
Adam Peters
General Manager, Washington Commanders (at time of episode)
Washington Commanders
Episode: Commanders GM Adam Peters on Breaking Into the NFL, the Belichick Years, Top Golf QB Visit Drama, & Drafting Sonny Styles
Andy Reid
Head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
Episode: Andy Reid Joins the Show, ACL Recovery Timelines, A.J. Brown Fallout & Mailbag
Mike Silver
NFL reporter
The Athletic
Episode: Rams Chiefs makes MASSIVE trade, Latest with Max Crosby, Lou Holtz passes away

Host

John Middlekauff
Host and longtime NFL insider with scouting background; provides football analysis, business perspective, and personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Not Good - this pod that is.

    The Seat Geek read might as well be the exact copy of GameTime. John tries to come off as authentic -just selling out to whatever sponsor Colin can hire for him.

    Still just a washed up has been - now podcasting it’s what most do when they get fired from their real job(s)

    And really we don’t need parenting updates from you. 5 minutes WTF⁉️

    Many of us/most of us have kids or have raised them. I don’t need you to share it. It’s not entertaining.

    Stick to football. Oh wait you sometimes think ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CGK in PDX
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank God

    Football.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieHustle16
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    John is awesome great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukev3333
    United States5 months ago
  • Colin blew it

    You’ve become irrelevant on Netflix. The majority of my listening to you was from YouTube. I quit Netflix about a year ago and haven’t missed it. Sad

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CharlieHustle16
    United States7 months ago
  • Hard Stop! Had to abort today’s mailbag.

    Really a hypothetical flag football game versus the NBA finals⁉️ That’s a legitimate question that you’re going to lend credence to coming off the combine.

    Congratulations on the kid, but we don’t need PxP on parenting.

    Stick to real FB. Instead we get you breaking down the Raptors roster on a FB pod.

    Be better! 😡

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CGK in PDX
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listener-friendly balance of football insight and business/industry context.
Occasional heaviness of ads and sponsor mentions noted by some listeners.
Relatable and opinionated delivery that fans describe as 'like chatting with a buddy'.
Thoughtful, direct takes that feel authentic and not scripted.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#24
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Apple Podcasts
#76
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Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#171
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Apple Podcasts
#18
Australia/Sports/Football
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#38
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Thursday Night Football Reaction, NFL Sunday 4-Box, Best Week 8 Matchups & Weekend Predictions
Q: Do you think he'd be considered an elite quarterback if he had a stable foundation?
Middlekauff says Justin Herbert would likely be viewed more favorably with a stable coaching and offensive system, while noting that Herbert is not playing especially well currently and has faced questions since entering the league.
Thursday Night Football Reaction, NFL Sunday 4-Box, Best Week 8 Matchups & Weekend Predictions
Q: If you were Arch's agent or maybe an NFL scout, what would your recommendation be for him to improve his draft stock for the next year or two?
Middlekauff advises caution about making firm judgments on a quarterback's draft stock and says a transfer could be considered, but benching Arch Manning could make it difficult for him to regain his starting role.
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Turnovers Sink 49ers, Lions Got Lucky, Aaron Rogers Needs Help, Raiders “A Draft Away”, Lincoln Riley On The Hotseat
Q: Do you have any strong opinions on the Texas win and Arch Manning?
John Middlekauff says Texas wide receivers had been frustrated with the passing game and praises the team's decision to rely on its running game, while criticizing Manning's risky decisions and inconsistency.
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Turnovers Sink 49ers, Lions Got Lucky, Aaron Rogers Needs Help, Raiders “A Draft Away”, Lincoln Riley On The Hotseat
Q: Do we have a Darnold on our hands as the Giants on the road beat a Houston team that was favored by nine?
John Middlekauff calls it the best game of J.J. McCarthy's career, praising his layered throws and connection with Malik Nabers while noting the Giants' effective running game.
INSTANT REACTION: Dak Prescott & Cowboys OUTDUEL Saquon Barkley & Eagles on MNF,Raiders’ Plan for Fernando Mendoza, Will Colts BENCH Daniel Jones?
Q: Why when a team has an amazing offense, but a crap defense, they put, they get put on a pedestal. But a team with an amazing defense like Minnesota, and a bad offense just gets completely overlooked and almost disrespected.
Middlekauff says offense is more entertaining to many viewers, connects to fantasy football, and receives more promotion from the league, while defensive excellence is less celebrated.

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2. Dan Rooney
3. Colin Cowherd
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6. John Middlekauff
7. Adam Peters
8. Andy Reid

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