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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
NFL Draft
Victor Wembanyama
New York Knicks
NBA
NFL
UFC
Boston Celtics
Lebron James
San Antonio Spurs
Basketball
Los Angeles Lakers
National Football League
Cleveland Cavaliers
Luka Dončić
Jalen Brunson
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
World Cup
NIL
Lamelo Ball

The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day.

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Latest Episodes

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are back from San Tropez to talk their experience at the Knicks championship parade, the Druski-hosted BET Awards, Clipse winning Album of the Year, their thoughts on code-switching, and Joe's experience at the 1995 Source Awards... more

Colin reacts to the USMNT winning their round of 32 knockout game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

He starts with the red card issued to star US striker Falarin Balogan and argues it was clearly the wrong call and purely incidental contact rather than a... more

Drafts are won in the middle rounds, but they’re often lost on risky players that look like league-winners! Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice and Scott Bogman for their most controversial fantasy football landmines.

Are Kansas City Chiefs RB Kennet... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Richards
U.S. Men's National Team defender
United States Soccer
Episode: THE HERD BEST OF THE WEEK – Chris Richards: World Cup Showing The World What It Means To Be American, Lakers Re-sign Austin Reaves, LeBron Back To Miami?!
Michael Mulvihill
President of Insight and Analytics for FOX Sports
FOX Sports
Episode: Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - USMNT Wins Their Group, The NBA Is Crushing It, MASSIVE World Cup Ratings,
DeMarcus Beasley
Former United States Men's National Team player
Former USMNT player
Episode: THE HERD - HOUR 1 – Don’t Overreact to USA Loss To Türkiye, LeBron Back To Miami?!
DaMarcus Beasley
Former United States Men's National Team player
USA Soccer
Episode: THE HERD - HOUR 2 – DaMarcus Beasley on USA Soccer: We Are Aggressive & I Love That
Victor Dybantsa
NBA analyst guest; discussed trade and team-building implications
Episode: What’s Wright - LaMelo Ball TRADED to Wolves, Reaves signs MAX, will LeBron stay with Lakers? + NBA Draft REACTION
John Strong
Fox Sports play-by-play commentator for soccer
Fox Sports
Episode: THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Team USA’s World Cup Moment, LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards Team Up
Tiago Splitter
Former pro basketball player, referred to as Bulls head coach in this episode
Chicago Bulls (claimed in transcript)
Episode: THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Team USA’s World Cup Moment, LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards Team Up
Phil Simms
Former NFL quarterback and host of Sims Complete on the Believe Network
Believe Network
Episode: Best of the week on The Herd
Danny Hurley
Head Coach with two national titles, noted for leading UConn basketball
UConn
Episode: Best of The Herd

Hosts

Colin Cowherd
Primary host focusing on sports analysis, bold takes, and show leadership; repeated collaboration with co-hosts and analysts.
Jason McIntyre
Co-host known for provocative sports takes and quarterback discussions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 14k ratings
  • Soccer 6 Segment

    Horrible on audio.

    Makes sense for FS1. Good idea. But listening to video on a podcast sucks.

    Best Of is just that, curated content. Edit that segment out.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CGK in PDX
    United States24 days ago
  • JMack Inefficient Host

    When Colin is off, JMack is not a very good host. He has obvious biases and seems to get stuck on his personal feelings and not rational commentating. He doesn’t know his limitations and that he’s wrong a lot in his assessments. He obviously has a personal dislike for McHomes and SGA, and almost never gives them credit for their accomplishments. To not ever been a pro athlete, he sure does think he’s an expert and thinks he’s always right. He even often tries to slyly throw shade at Colin, and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Toots022
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too much other stuff😭🔥😭😭🔥

    Why are there other things besides the heard all I want is to listen to the heard 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭also the show the heard is great love Colleen and Jason

    Most of Colleen’s takes are not good and he glazes Fernando Mendoza

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ryan 2424
    United Statesa month ago
  • Impressive

    Hoops Tonight is one of most intelligent podcasts I’ve heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrshBuckets
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hoops Tonight

    Would have been 5 stars. But Hoops tonight is the worst podcast I have ever heard. Just spent 18 minutes listening to Jason whoever glaze LeBron. Absolute garbage. Other than that love three and out and Colin.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    walter719
    United States2 months ago

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Guests and segments that mix analytics with storytelling are frequently praised for depth and engagement.
Some listeners feel co-host dynamics can be polarizing and divisive at times.
Fans appreciate the sharp, entertaining blend of hot takes and sports insight.

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BEST OF THE HERD – Don’t Overreact to USA Loss To Türkiye, LeBron Back To Miami?!, DaMarcus Beasley on USA Soccer: We Are Aggressive & I Love That
Q: My take was last night was incredibly encouraging. How did it land for you?
Beasley emphasizes the positive: depth across midfield and attack, aggressive pressing, and the experience of the younger players stepping up, while acknowledging areas on the back line and the importance of the group's momentum heading into the knockout rounds.
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Knicks Resurgence, KAT Thriving In New Role, Knicks/Celtics Rivalry, Brunson’s Team Friendly Deal
Q: What makes Brunson's deal stand out in the NBA?
It's rare for a star player to sign a team-friendly deal; Brunson's move is framed as a strategic choice that values long-term team success and the Knicks' competitive window, potentially setting a cultural standard for leadership and ownership of a franchise.
Sharp or Square - NBA FINALS BETTING UPDATE: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
Q: Jason, before you dip in there, Knicks are five and a half point underdogs in game two. What's your biggest takeaway from game one?
Game one showed the Knicks' ability to leverage their advantages late, Brunson's timely scoring, and Towns' size that gives them a blueprint to contest Wembanyama, while the Spurs exposed some vulnerabilities in their perimeter defense and shot selection, suggesting adjustments for game two.
THE HERD - Hour 2 - Taj Gibson joins The Herd, Colin gives some college football predictions for next season
Q: Colin asks Taj about the difference between veterans and younger players in high-stakes playoff environments.
Taj emphasizes leadership, maturity, and the ability to stay composed under pressure as crucial differentiators for long-term success.
THE HERD - Hour 2 - Thunder Tarnishing the Playoffs, Jovan Buha
Q: What are your overall thoughts on the flopping issue in this series?
Jovan Buha explains that while some flopping is helped by media narratives, the play-by-play reality shows a mix of contact and draws; he emphasizes the need for clearer rules and smarter officiating rather than broad suspensions.

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A high-energy, opinionated sports talk show that centers on top current stories in football, basketball, and broader sports business. Episodes blend sharp analysis, heated debates, player and team narratives, and sponsor reads, often featuring guest analysts and former athletes who provide insider perspectives. A standout trait is the host's willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, mix cultural takes with data-driven insight, and maintain rapid-fire, personality-driven banter that keeps sports fans engaged. The show frequently covers playoff narratives, star QB talk, league policy, and the business side of sports, making it a compelling listen for listeners who crave strong takes, context-rich discussions, and guest viewpoints from pla... more

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2. Michael Mulvihill
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6. John Strong
7. Tiago Splitter
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