OutKick Hot Mic

Hutt and Chad dive into the mounting tension at Oracle Park. After a staggering 13-3 loss to the Pirates, Tony Vitello didn’t hide behind coach-speak. We break down his viral "What would you do?" response to the fans' boos and discuss whether his blunt transparency is the wake-up call the Giants need or a sign of a locker room on the brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

🔥 Draymond Green tried to take a shot at Charles Barkley and it completely backfired. When you come for a Hall of Famer, you better not miss… Draymond didn’t just miss, he exposed himself. 🔥 Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Chapters 00:00 - Draymond takes a shot at Barkley 00:45 - Immediate backlash and “moron” criticism 01:30 - Redefining success vs champio...

From flipping a failing UHF station to inventing the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner didn't just play the game—he bought the league and changed the rules. Hutt and Chad dive into the audacious life of the man who gave us CNN, TBS, and a fair share of headlines. Plus, Armando Salguero, Senior NFL Writer at OutKick, joins the show to dissect the growing speculation surrounding Aaron Rodgers and a pot...

🔥 A 24-team College Football Playoff isn’t about competition it’s about cash control, and keeping mediocre programs relevant. 🔥 Brad Crawford breaks down why expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams could dilute the product, reward average teams, and turn the postseason into a “participation trophy” — all while funneling more power to the SEC and Big Ten. Plus, major questions surround...

🔥 Underwhelming or saving the best for the big screen? 🔥 With the first full trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey finally dropping on The Late Show, Hutt and Withrow take a break from the NFL Draft fallout and the Titans' offseason to dive into the most anticipated film of the summer. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Learn more about your ad choices....

Diego Pavia and Shedeur Sanders are NOT the same. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Chapters 00:00 - The Diego Pavia controversy explained 00:52 - Why this situation is bigger than one player 01:40 - NIL and the power shift in college football 02:28 - Who really controls the sport now? 03:15 - Coaches vs players in the new era 04:02 - The money behind the decis...

Strap in, folks, because the Wild West of NIL has officially moved from "lucrative side hustle" to "architectural renovation demands." Hutt and Chad dive into the latest recruiting horror story: a blue-chip prospect who refused to sign unless the booster club installed a commercial-grade sauna in his childhood home. We’re not talking about a nice walk-in shower—we’re talking cedar planks, volcanic...

The PGA Tour won so why are they still acting bitter? If LIV Golf is collapsing and the money war is over, it’s time to stop the punishment and let the best players in the world compete again. Plus, Hutt and Chad break down why Brendan Sorsby is a perfect example of where we are in sports right now. Sports betting is everywhere… and it’s positioned no different than any other sponsor. Players are...

Chris Simms gets CUT from NBC and suddenly a bizarre NFL rumor explodes coincidence or cover-up? The Mike Vrabel–Diana Rossini story just dragged another big name into the chaos, and the timing is raising serious questions. Plus, Fox Sports Broadcaster, Tim Brando joins Chad to break down the NCAA possibly expanding both Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily vide...

Chad puts on his tinfoil hat and his "Relationship Expert" jersey to tackle the most important dynamic in college hoops: The Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Power Balance. David Pollack joinst the show to discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling issue and the potential for a ban from college football. Plus, Dr. Cason Shirley on the injury outlook for new NFL rookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Chad breaks down one of the most polarizing storylines of the 2026 NFL Draft: the fall of Vanderbilt legend and Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia. Despite a historic 2025 season where he dragged the Commodores into the national spotlight, Pavia watched 257 names called over three days in Nashville—and none of them were his. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hutt and Chad discuss the Hall of Fame NFL Draft prospect that nobody is talking about. Plus Coach Shane Beamer talks South Carolina Gamecocks and Billy Napier on his Florida exit and the bright future ahead at JMU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab your cowboy boots and a reinforced liver—the Super Bowl is officially coming to the 615. Following Dan Patrick’s bombshell that Music City has locked in Super Bowl LXIV for 2030, Hutt and Chad dive into the absolute chaos that is about to descend on Lower Broadway. Plus, CBS College Football Analyst, Brian Jones on never giving up tacos and why the Big 10 is going to dominate the NFL Draft. L...

Hutt and Chad break down why the Big 10 is about to dominate the NFL draft and Ned Michaels joins for a deep dive into the latest tremors shaking the professional golf world are we witnessing the beginning of the end for LIV Golf or just a messy transition into a new era of the sport and what about the Bryson Factor: With rumors circulating about Bryson DeChambeau exploring his options, is the LIV...

Hutt and Chad break down the growing buzz surrounding a potential blockbuster trade involving Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown and in the modern landscape of high-profile athlete relationships, specifically focusing on WNBA players dating. * Locker Room Logistics: Chad and Hutt debate whether star players dating within their own league—or other professional athletes—should be cons...

In an explosive exclusive, Hutt and Chad sit down with NFL reporter Crissy Froyd to get the full story behind her sudden termination from USA Today. The sports media world was rocked this week when USA Today abruptly ended its 10-year relationship with Froyd following her viral tweets regarding Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd didn't hold back, suggesting Russini’s departure w...

Is the "Unwritten Rule" book officially dead? Hutt and Chad dive headfirst into the firestorm sparked by a viral 12U baseball celebration that has the sports world divided. Have celebrations finally gone too far, or is this just the new evolution of the game? Then, we transition from the diamond to the gridiron with SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee. Fresh off the news of his upcoming appearance in the...

The headlines say she’s out, but the attitude says she’s digging in. Hutt and Chad break down the messy departure of Russini. Is this a legitimate career pivot, or a tactical retreat disguised as a moral high ground? Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer, Armando Salguero joins to do a deep dive into the "non-apology" heard 'round the media world and what to watch for during the NFL draft. Learn more ab...

Hot Mic pays tribute to a true titan of the sidelines and a beloved figure in the NFL community: Dave McGinnis. Known affectionately as "Coach Mac," he wasn't just a defensive mastermind; he was the heartbeat of every locker room he entered. With the draft board heating up, Matt Simms joins the show to dive deep into the film to find the signal-callers the mainstream media might be overlooking. Pl...

The 2026 Masters wrapped up in legendary fashion, and Hutt and Chad break down Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back victory. But let’s be real—the golf is only half the story. Hutt and Chad dive into why Jim Nantz remains the undisputed GOAT of the broadcast. Whether he’s calling "a win for the ages" or just giving us that iconic "Hello Friends" at the top of the hour, we discuss why Nantz’s voice...

Hutt and Chad dive deep into the media firestorm surrounding NFL insider Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. After viral photos emerged of the two at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona, the internet has been in a frenzy—but Russini seems to be sticking to her playbook. The guys break down Russini’s decision to largely ignore the noise and continue her usual NFL reportin...

The birds are chirping, the azaleas are blooming, and... wait, is that a delivery drone hovering over Amen Corner? Hutt and Chad dive into the absolute madness of Amazon’s latest power move: securing early first and second round streaming rights to The Masters. Pluse OutKick Senior NFL Writer, Armando Salguero on Florida AG James Uthmeier looking to KILL the Rooney Rule and Crain & Cone Co-Host, D...

The internet is in a full-blown meltdown after photos surfaced of Mike Vrabel and top NFL reporter Dianna Russini looking very comfortable at a luxury Arizona resort. We’re talking hand-holding, sunset hugging, and hot tub "source building." Hutt and Chad breaks down why a $2,000-a-night bungalow is a weird place for a "press conference," and if "interlocking fingers" is the new way to signal a bl...

Holly Rowe is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. After a controversial podcast appearance during the Final Four, the ESPN veteran is caught scrubbing her social media. We break down the deleted take on Tennessee Women’s Basketball and why fans are calling her out for being on the "wrong side of history." Then, Hutt and Chad dive into the total shift in the college sports landscape. Michig...

Geno Auriemma is an insufferable prick. Danny Hurley is as well but he is a more lovable version of Geno. Yet they both win and win a lot, Chad and Hutt discuss how this can be. Plus, Former LSU QB, Josh Booty on why Baton Rouge is on the Lane train and LSU has 40 incoming transfers next season, will this mean a slow start in Baton Rouge? And OutKick Senior College Writer, Trey Wallace joins from...