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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

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Jordan Love
NFL
Aaron Rodgers
NBA
New York Jets
Green Bay Packers
Lebron James
Lamar Jackson
Team USA
Caleb Williams
Miami Dolphins
Xander Schauffele
Tua Tagovailoa
Brandon Aiyuk
The Open Championship
Joe Burrow
Los Angeles Lakers
Scottie Scheffler
Matt Lafleur
Super Bowl

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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Nick Wright shares his predictions for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs featuring Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills taking on Bo Nix's Denver Broncos, Brock Purdy leading his San Francisco 49ers against Sam Da... more

Colin’s top takes of the week.

First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”.

They start with the shorthanded 49ers beating the Eagles on the road and Colin argues the gap in coaching ability between Kyle Shanahan & Nick Sirianni is... more

Jason reacts to a Thursday NBA slate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder going on the road and putting the clamps on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets offense, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking care of a ... more

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Recent Guests

Guy Haberman
A prominent play-by-play announcer who has called games for the 49ers and has worked in various sports broadcasting roles.
Big Ten Network
Episode: 3 & Out - Mike Tomlin OUT in Pittsburgh, Guy Haberman joins the show
Phil Simms
Former NFL quarterback and host of Sims Complete on the Believe Network
Believe Network
Episode: Best of the week on The Herd
Kelvin Washington
Sports commentator and radio host
Fox Sports Radio
Episode: THE HERD - Hour 3 - Eric Mangini stops by The Herd
Rich Paul
One of the best sports agents in the world, representative for numerous NBA stars
Klutch Sports Group
Episode: Joe and Jada - Rich Paul on LeBron-Jordan, Jay-Z vs. Terror Squad Rucker Blackout Game & Adele
Danny Hurley
Head Coach with two national titles, noted for leading UConn basketball
UConn
Episode: Best of The Herd
Kevin O'Connor
Sports analyst
Episode: Hoops Tonight - NBA title CONTENDER RANKINGS: How Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, Spurs, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors rank
Fernando Mendoza
Quarterback for Indiana Hoosiers, known for his dynamic play.
Indiana Hoosiers
Episode: Hour 1 - SECond to the Big Ten
Tamar Braxton
Singer, songwriter, and reality TV star
Braxton Family Values
Episode: Joe and Jada - Tamar Braxton on Fat Joe's APOLOGY for Toni-Birdman rumor, Cash Money Verzuz, reality TV
JJ Reddick
Former NBA player and current analyst
ESPN
Episode: THE HERD - Hour 1 - Lakers are just not a good roster, What will 2026 hold for Lamar Jackson?

Host

Colin Cowherd
Host of The Herd, known for providing thought-provoking, opinionated takes on sports topics. He engages guests and listeners with discussions on current events in sports and their cultural implications.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 13.9k ratings
  • Several small reasons…but one main reason

    Man I really hate to do this, because you have always been my daily listen. I have been listing since you were at the other place. I download all 3 hours and listen at work, always a day behind. Nonetheless I listen everyday. I have completed lost interest in the show and don’t listen anymore. My main gripe is the show has become to Chicago. I have zero interest listening about Da Bears nor do I want to hear anything about Caleb Williams. I dang sure don’t want to hear about them everyday... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    CharlarMO
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bears

    It’s tiring and becoming boring. Enough Bear’s coverage please!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    J Jackob
    United States2 months ago
  • Please stop

    So annoying to get non The Herd shows within the feed. Also, stop with all the commercials to start the pods. You expect people to stay and listen? All this feels very lazy and money grab

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Washellah
    United States2 months ago
  • Where Colin was wrong…

    Your theory that the NIL has become a security blanket for NCAAF head coaches didn’t prove true.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DSMchiefsfan
    United States3 months ago
  • Just give me the Herd

    If I wanted to listen to every random “Volume” podcasts I’d do so.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Meow8888888
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the informed, opinionated insights provided by the host, especially when discussing controversial sports topics.
Listeners enjoy the engaging style of commentary but wish for less redundancy in the discourse.
There is a mixed sentiment regarding additional content from related shows, with many wanting more focus on core discussions.
Feedback highlights the host's ability to analyze player performance and team dynamics well, but some express concerns about recurring themes.

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THE HERD - Hour 2 - Where Colin was right & wrong, Indiana vs Miami, Matt Hasselbeck
Q: What makes the Bears good at playing from behind?
It's a mindset; they play as if they're unfazed by the scoreboard.
THE HERD - Hour 2 - New Blazing 5 picks, Urban Meyer joins The Herd
Q: How much of an advantage is it for the Oregon Ducks to face Indiana again?
Urban Meyer believes there isn't much of an advantage aside from familiarity with personnel.
Richard Sherman Podcast - Week 18 Reaction & Playoff Matchups: Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Texans, Jags, Bills | Richard Sherman NFL
Q: Will the Houston Texans be contenders in the AFC going forward?
Yes, Richard expresses a strong belief in the Texans' potential, especially if their defense and offense continue to perform well.
Richard Sherman Podcast - Week 18 Reaction & Playoff Matchups: Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Texans, Jags, Bills | Richard Sherman NFL
Q: How important is it to come away with a win even when you're not going to the playoffs?
It's important to establish winning habits and show that you fight to the finish, regardless of the outcome.
Show Me Something - WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham & Bravo's West Wilson Top 5 “Show Me Something” Moments of 2025!
Q: I was just asking for advice because I go to college and there's this guy who I like on the football team, but how do I approach that situation?
Make him chase you; don't compete with other girls. Keep your standards high.

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Focused on the top sports stories of the day, this podcast offers a mix of insightful commentary and engaging discussions centered around football, basketball, and college sports. The host provides a unique perspective on current events in the sports world, often featuring guest experts and in-depth analysis that appeal to passionate sports fans. Noteworthy discussions include coaching strategies, player performance evaluations, and the dynamics of college football amid evolving regulations like NIL deals, which influence recruitment and team success. The podcast is known for its entertaining yet informative style, making it attractive to listeners who value both opinionated takes and well-researched insights on their favorite sports.

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1. The Colin Cowherd Podcast
2. 3 and Out with John Middlekauff
3. First Things First
4. What's Wright? with Nick Wright
5. The Dan Patrick Show

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The Herd launched 10 years ago and published 12261 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Herd include:

1. Guy Haberman
2. Phil Simms
3. Kelvin Washington
4. Rich Paul
5. Danny Hurley
6. Kevin O'Connor
7. Fernando Mendoza
8. Tamar Braxton

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