The Volume

On the Monday, August 17 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen RESPOND to Julian Newman CALLING THEM OUT about a video where the guys react to Newman saying he tried to get his sister to make an OnlyFans. The guys then REACT to Caitlin Clark SMILING after Angel Reese missed a game-winner against the Indiana Fever, the Minnesota Timberwolves retiring Kevin Garnett’s...

Jason ranks gets into the top 15 of his NBA player rankings for the 2026 season including Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), and Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers / Toronto Raptors). #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 3 & Out , John Middlekauff opens up the Middlekauff Mailbag but first, he breaks down the biggest storylines from around the NFL as the preseason continues. John dives into the performances of the league's rookie quarterbacks, discussing what actually matters during preseason action and how much fans should read into early results. He takes a closer look at Cam Ward and...

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume. They start with Colin attending the Bears preseason win over the Browns and offer their biggest questions surrounding the Bears in Caleb Williams second season under Ben Johnson (2:00). They move to Ty Simpson having a great debut for the Rams in his first preseason game and Colin argues that young quarterbacks end...

Islam Makhachev DEFEATED Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia in an ABSOLUTE WAR, defending his welterweight belt and passing Anderson Silva for the most consecutive wins in UFC history with 17 and counting! DC breaks down Islam's historic performance, and why Garry made this the most difficult fight of Makhachev's career. Cormier gives Garry his flowers, after he was abl...

Nick Wright reacts to Dan Orlovsky's QB rankings including his highly controversial takes (according to this show) on Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes. Later, Nick reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement and breaks down where the future Hall of Famer ranks all-time among NBA legends - including flashing back to Nick ranking Westbrook 35th in his Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years back in 2022. Nex...

Colin’s top takes of the week. First, Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1. They start with Colin attending Bears practice and Caleb Williams looking incredibly fast after dropping 15 pounds and looking far more accurate with his throws and they look for him to make a big jump in his second year with Ben Johnson (3:30). They also discuss how they...

Mackenzie Dern IS BACK on the DC Check-In series on the Daniel Cormier Show, this time ahead of her strawweight title defense at UFC 330 against submission specialist Gillian Robertson. Dern talks about the stylistic matchup against Robertson, and why she's been extra focused on her ground game against Gillian, knowing she holds the records for most submissions in UFC women's history. Dern also re...

Jason answers mailbag questions from subscribers on a variety of topics including how his 2025 rankings list ended up working out — including players such as Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and LeBron James — plus Rudy Gobert's omission from the list, where Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets) fits, LaMelo Ball...

Nick Wright reacts to Dan Orlovsky's QB rankings including his wild takes on the Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen debate. Later, Nick answers how long into his career LeBron James would have been the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft before making a plea to his fellow media members. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier show, this time ahead of arguably the biggest UFC fight of the year in a title fight against Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia! Makhachev breaks down Garry's skills and claims the Shavkat Rakhmonov fight proves that Ian won't be able to handle Islam's grappling. Islam also reflects on the Jack Della Maddalena fight and says he didn't try to submit h...

Nick Wright reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers selling the team for the second time in just over a year and what could have led to the franchise being flipped. Then, Nick talks about Russell Westbrook's retirement and how his career should be remembered. Later, Nick discusses his deep sleepers for the NFL season including which 100-1+ Super Bowl odds team has the best chance of reaching the playoffs...

We’re back with Season 4, Episode 79, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen are joined by legendary artist Bino Rideaux ahead of his album release with Nipsey Hussle! Bino talks about the new project, ‘Prolific,’ an album him and Nipsey recorded in 2017. Plus, don’t miss Bino talk to Teague and the guys about former Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook...

On the Thursday, August 13 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement from the NBA. The guys relive Russ’s BEST dunks and highlights from his Hall of Fame career. Russ will go down as one of the BEST players of this generation, and one of the most ATHLETIC players of all time. The guys then react to LeBron James droppi...

In this episode, John reacts to the 2nd episode of HBO Hard Knocks with the Seattle Seahawks and reacts to the viral vlip of head coach Mike McDonald. Next, John dives into Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's thinking into his QB decision. Later, John dives into the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your football questions.  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier IS BACK at UFC 330 with fresh editions of the DC Check-In, starting with Ian Machado Garry ahead of his MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT against the UFC's pound-for-pound No. 1 Islam Makhachev. Ian doubles down on his guarantee to beat the double champ, and knows a win at Philly's UFC 330 is his "destiny." Plus, don't miss his son Leo make a special cameo on the DC Show! #Volume See omnystudio.c...

On the Wednesday, August 12 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to a report that the Golden State Warriors would HONOR a TRADE REQUEST if Steph Curry were to ask out. That comes at a surprise because there is no reason to even talk about it unless there have been some rumblings about Steph asking out. The guys discuss how weird it would be to see Steph in any othe...

Jason ranks his 19th, 18th, and 17th best players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks), Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), while also breaking down how Maxey will fit in with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on the new-look Sixers. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John reacts to the news that Kyler Murray has been named the starting QB over J.J. McCarthy in Vikings training camp. Next, John talks about what's next for McCarthy, with potential trade destinations on the horizon. Later, John reacts to news and injury updates around the NFL. John wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag where he answers all of your questions.  #Volume  See...

Colin is joined by Matt Mosley, Cowboys insider and host of the Doomsday Podcast. They start by revisiting the Micah Parsons trade, and discuss Micah’s role as a leader in the Cowboys locker room and why leadership didn’t come naturally to him (3:30). They break down how the Cowboys will use their prized rookie safety Caleb Downs and Matt explains why Downs could become one of their be...

Jason reacts to the NBA releasing its primetime schedule, including the opening night games between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, and OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs as well as the Christmas Day slate including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors. He dives into this...

Nick Wright reacts to the top storylines around the NFL, starting with the latest out of training camp for his Kansas City Chiefs and how he feels about Patrick Mahomes’ knee. Then, Nick weighs in on the Buffalo Bills new stadium, Josh Allen’s roller coaster performance at practice, and expectations for Caleb Williams in year three with the Chicago Bears. Nick also reacts to the openin...

Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, B Hen, and Marquis "Mook" Teague give their reactions to the NBA's 2026-27 schedule drop! Hear the guys break down the opening night games AND Christmas games that are now official for this season. LeBron James takes on the NBA champion New York Knicks on Opening Night with his new Philadelphia 76ers team, LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards are officially hooping on Christmas...

On this episode of 3 & Out , John is back from the road, coming to you live from a Marriott couch  and he starts by giving Jerry Jones credit, which he acknowledges is not a sentence people are used to hearing. With the Cowboys extending Quinnen Williams (00:56), John walks through the full accounting of the Micah Parsons trade: Dallas wasn't one player away, they were three or four guys...

We’re back with Season 4, Episode 78 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball’s HILARIOUS quote about being asked who the three people he wishes could wear his new shoes. LaMelo said Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, which left the guys in tears from laughing so hard. The guys then react to the NBA investigating K...