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Victor Wembanyama
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs
UFC
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Denver Nuggets
Lebron James
Basketball
Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers
NFL
Luka Doncic
Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jalen Brunson
NBA Playoffs
Boston Celtics
NBA
Detroit Pistons

Founded by Colin Cowherd - The Volume is your home for sports podcasts that make you think, make you laugh, and hopefully make you some money.

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Latest Episodes

John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. How will this season pan out of the Buffalo Bills? Could an NFL coach turn a group of 8th graders into a high school powerhouse? What is the Saints outlook for this coming season? John dives int... more

Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time after what was an incredible UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. On Sunday, DC's X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, and he speaks on what exactly happened that night. Cormier explains that the screenshots... more

Jason reacts to and breaks down the latest with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks trade exploration with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. He also discusses how this will affect Jaylen Brown's future as well as trickle down moves potenti... more

On the Wednesday, June 17 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Lionel Messi tying the World Cup record for all time goals with 16. Messi notched his first career World Cup hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Alge... more

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Recent Guests

JR Smith
Former NBA player, involved with Complex Bets segment
Complex Betts / Complex
Episode: NBA Finals Game 3 REACTION: Spurs SILENCE MSG, Wemby dominates, Knicks in DANGER? | Nick Wright
Al Harrington
Former NBA player, media personality
Former NBA player, media
Episode: NBA Finals Game 3 REACTION: Spurs SILENCE MSG, Wemby dominates, Knicks in DANGER? | Nick Wright
Adam Peters
GM of the Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
Episode: Commanders GM Adam Peters on Breaking Into the NFL, the Belichick Years, Top Golf QB Visit Drama, & Drafting Sonny Styles
Chad Ochocinco Johnson
Former NFL star,
Cincinnati Bengals (former)
Episode: Chad Johnson on fighting Adesanya & McGregor in UFC, Nightcap, CRAZY NFL career
Albert Breer
NFL reporter and writer
Soccer/Football media coverage (NFL writer)
Episode: Prime Cuts - Spurs Building A Dynasty, Aaron Rodgers Final Year? Toughest NFL Schedules
James Johnson
Wake Forest alumnus, Pacers and NBA veteran
NBA player
Episode: Club 520 - James Johnson on hooping with Jeff Teague at Wake, Derrick Rose, Pacers CRAZY playoff run
Clint Kubiak
Commentary on Brock Bowers and NFL topics; new coach reference
Las Vegas Raiders
Episode: Aaron Rodgers’ Final Season, Brock Bowers is a STAR & NFL International Games
Ryen Russillo
Sports broadcaster and podcast host; guest on the episode
The Volume
Episode: Ryen Russillo on Aaron Rodgers, Wemby & Spurs Dynasty, Giannis to Thunder
Francis Ngannou
Former UFC heavyweight champion and global combat sports figure
Episode: Francis Ngannou on Philipe Lins, leaving UFC, Anthony Joshua fight, losing his son

Host

John Middlekauff
Host of the show, delivering the mailbag and leading the discussion

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Straight sparks

    Tried to write a review for straight fire McIntyre. It goes for the whole Volume page. THEIR ARE TOO MANY SHOWS IN THIS FEED. I skip 1/2 of them and just subscribe to other streams if I really like the show to get it there. . Jason m has a lot of contacts in sports. He has a lot of info. However, I couldn’t get through a whole episode. It’s boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sports pops
    United States2 years ago
  • Cultivation of the best voices in sports media

    Collin and this amazing lineup of shows is an incredible mix of everything going on inside and outside of sports

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    austinnell
    United States5 years ago
  • Great start

    Volume is off to a great start but there are a LOT of shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sports pops
    United States5 years ago
  • Longtime fan of the banter.

    Funny, talented guys. No doubt wherever they do will be great. Looking forward to the pod fellas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gwwruhsabj
    United States5 years ago

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SPURS-KNICKS GAME 3 REACTION: Wemby & Castle STAY ALIVE w/ win over Brunson & KAT, NBA Finals at 2-1
Q: What adjustments should the Knicks consider going into game four?
Diversify ball handling so Brunson isn't the sole primary ball-handler; involve Towns more around 25 feet from the basket; and maintain aggressive, physical defense while balancing shot-making with offensive variety to prevent the Spurs from overloading one side of the floor.
SPURS-KNICKS GAME 3 REACTION: Wemby & Castle STAY ALIVE w/ win over Brunson & KAT, NBA Finals at 2-1
Q: How did Wembanyama's space defense evolve in this game, and what does it mean for the series?
Wembanyama showed improved containment in closeout situations and versatile hedging that allowed Spurs to stay compact while forcing opponents into difficult reads; this suggests the Spurs can sustain high-level ball pressure and rely on him to shield space while his guards attack in rotation.
SPURS-KNICKS GAME 3 REACTION: Wemby & Castle STAY ALIVE w/ win over Brunson & KAT, NBA Finals at 2-1
Q: What did you see as the biggest factor behind the Spurs' victory tonight?
The relentless perimeter pressure, aggressive switching, and the four-guard lineup created enough disruption to limit Brunson's efficient ball-handling, while Victor Wembanyama functioned as both a finisher and a facilitator, producing easy looks through screens and rolls that kept the Knicks off balance and opened space for the Spurs' guards.
Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy's comments at Vikings OTAs, Eagles want 1st rounder for A.J. Brown + NFL Offseason Mailbag
Q: What's the latest on AJ Brown and the trade rumors?
There's discussion of the potential for a first-round pick trade, with consideration of which teams might be involved and how the logistics (like the June 1 date) could shape the outcome.
Kyler Murray & J.J. McCarthy's comments at Vikings OTAs, Eagles want 1st rounder for A.J. Brown + NFL Offseason Mailbag
Q: How do you feel about quarterback missing OTAs and what does it signal about commitment?
The host suggests that missing OTAs is not ideal and reflects on accountability, but notes historical examples where early-career players developed and matured, implying some flexibility depending on the individual and circumstances.

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What is The Volume about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy sports talk show that blends in-depth analysis with open-banter and crowd-driven questions across NBA, NFL, and broader sports business. Episodes frequently dissect playoff dynamics, rosters, and tactical Xs–Os while riffing on culture, contracts, and streaming/sponsorships, often featuring former players, coaches, and analysis-heavy guests. The format is fast-paced, opinion-forward, and audience-interactive, with occasional long-form interviews and a steady stream of sponsor integrations, live reads, and NBA/football hot takes that appeal to fans who want both insight and entertainment.

Noteworthy angles include Wembanyama-era discussions, cross-sport comparisons, and business-side chatter about media rights and roster-build... more

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1. The Colin Cowherd Podcast
2. 3 and Out with John Middlekauff
3. What's Wright? with Nick Wright
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1. JR Smith
2. Al Harrington
3. Adam Peters
4. Chad Ochocinco Johnson
5. Albert Breer
6. James Johnson
7. Clint Kubiak
8. Ryen Russillo

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