The Volume

We’re back with Season 3, Episode 22 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague and the guys are joined by John Lucas III. John tells stories about playing alongside Derrick Rose in the NBA, LeBron James dunking OVER him in a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, meeting Kobe Bryant when he was in high school and building a close bond with Kobe. He also talks about his journey from college bask...

Jason Timpf answers listener questions during an NBA mailbag segment. Jason discusses what the future holds for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat following the star guard's suspension and trade request, why Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have jumped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in his contender rankings, and what the major difference is between LeBron James' Lo...

On the Monday, January 6 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. The Thunder DOMINATED the second half, allowing only 27 points to the Celtics in the 13-point victory. The guys then talk about LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers losing to the Houston Rockets, as w...

The guys discuss LiAngelo Ball's new song, the end of the NFL season, and Drake vs LeBron #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back reacting to Sunday Night Football as Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and the formidable Detroit Lions offense CRUSHES Sam Darnold’s red-hot Minnesota Vikings by a score of 31-9. Middlekauff tips his cap to the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the Lions and salutes the squad’s resiliency as they’ve overcome a rash of injuries throughout the NFL season. After, Middlekauff ta...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions defeating Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings to win the NFC North and lock up the #1 seed on the last day of the regular season. Later, Unc and Ocho are joined by WWE Superstar CM Punk to discuss his headlining event vs. Seth Rollins on WWE Raw on Netflix, Unc gives Ocho flack for his Cincinnati Be...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Tyreek Hill alluding to wanting out of the Dolphins organization after Miami loses to Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets and Unc SLAMS Tyreek Hill and tells him to stop complaining. Later, Unc and Ocho discuss New England Patriots firing HC Jerod Mayo after one season, Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones praises HC Mike McCarthy but hesitate...

Richard Sherman reacts to the climactic Week 18 matchup between Jared Goff's Detroit Lions and Sam Darnold's Minnesota Vikings. Sherm breaks down Jahmyr Gibbs' huge peformance, how Aaron Glenn's defense shut down Justin Jefferson, and why the Lions are becoming America's team. Also, Sherm reacts to the news that the New England Patriots fired Jerod Mayo after one season and Tyreek Hill announcing...

Bubba Dub goes live after Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions clinch the #1 seed in the NFC with a dominant 31-9 victory over Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. Sam Darnold showed us who he really is. TRASHH!! Then, Bubba gives a quick preview of who he’s favoring during wild card weekend in the NFL playoffs, and touches on the FS1 lawsuit that includes Skip Bayless...

The nerds react to the battle for the No. 1 seed between Sam Darnold & the Minnesota Vikings against Jared Goff & the Detroit Lions. They also discuss the concerning state of the Pittsburgh Steelers and debate which Wild Card team is most dangerous in each conference. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Lions-Vikings 00:19:47 - How cooked are the Steelers? 00:34:23 - Who are the most dangerous Wild Card...

Another NFL regular season is in the books as Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter faithfully return to discuss all things betting for NFL Week 18. Together they talk about a disappointing season in their contest, a cakewalk in the Mile High City, and the fresh NFL Super Wild Card Weekend lines. We get a recap of all their weekly picks, good and bad, as they take accoun...

John reacts to the two Saturday games, first by diving into the Bengals massive win over the Steelers as their playoff hopes stay alive heading into the final day of the regular season. Next John talks about the Ravens 25 point win over the Bengals, but the biggest story from the game, Flowers' injury and how that could impact the Ravens heading into the playoffs. Follow John on  Twitter , In...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals defeating Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road in their final game of the regular season and the Bengals playoff hopes relying on a Denver Broncos loss and a Miami Dolphins loss or tie. Later, Unc goes off on Steelers WR George Pickens after a pitiful performance, Lamar Jackson...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson debate if Lamar has done everything he needed to secure NFL MVP. Later, Unc CLOWNS Trey Lance as the NFL’s worst dual-threat QB, Unc and Ocho discuss rookie hazing and what they had to go through as young players in the league and much more! 03:13 - Lamar Jackson 07:42 - Michael Pierce 11:00 - Myles Garrett Trade Coming? 15:13 - Get rid...

Bubba Dub reacts to NFL’s Saturday slate starting with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals defeating Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers. George Pickens where you at!? You’re a WR1 with only one catch? TRASHH!! Then, Dub recaps the Baltimore Ravens beating the Cleveland Browns 35-10, states his case for Lamar Jackson to win his 3rd MVP award, and explains how the Baltimore Rav...

Jason Timpf reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-107 win over Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. Jason discusses what both teams will rely on moving forward to maintain their championship aspirations and whether he believes in OKC or New York. Later, Jason reacts to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs' 113-110 win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nugget...

To end the year we're throwing back to some of our biggest Club 520 interviews of the season! In this exclusive episode, Jeff Teague and the guys sit down with Derrick Rose for his first appearance since announcing his retirement from the NBA after his career with the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, and more. Jeff and D-Rose talk about playing against each other in AAU basketball as kids, becoming...

John is joined by ⁠The Action Network sports betting expert, Stuckey, to share their best bets for the Week 18 slate of games, including Super Bowl futures, Chiefs-Broncos, Bengals-Steelers, Vikings-Lions, Seahawks-Rams, and Saints-Bucs. 0:20 - Playoff picture 4:55 - Super Bowl future bets 11:12 - Chiefs at Broncos 17:45 - Bengals at Steelers 20:39 - Vikings at Lions 28:59 - Seahawks at Rams 32:13...

He begins by doubling down on his take that Brock Purdy is a “good, not great” quarterback after throwing two crucial interceptions to sink the 49ers against the Lions, (4:00) and credits his huge stat line to Kyle Shanahan scheming guys open (7:45). He examines the NFC playoff picture and explains why the playoffs are WIDE open and warns that the Lions could be in real trouble if they...

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum's dominant performance in the Boston Celtics' 118-115 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jason discusses how Jayson Tatum has turned his play up a level this season, Anthony Edwards' struggles, and what the future looks like for the Timberwolves who are still trying to find their identity. Later, Jason reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden St...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson recap the top stories from College Football Playoffs including Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns eliminating Cam Skattebo and the Arizona State Sun Devils in a 2OT instant classic, Ryan Day and Ohio State handle Dillon Gabriel and the Oregon Ducks, giving them their only loss of the season, the guys think Quinn Ewers should return to colleg...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson recap the top stories from College Football Playoffs including Penn State shuts down Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty, who falls short of Barry Sanders' record as the Nittany Lions beat the Broncos 31-14, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders rips reports that Shadeur wouldn’t want to play for the Cleveland Browns or Tennessee Titans, Mia...

The nerds rank the Top 10 NBA players they would choose to start a franchise with today! They debate whether Chet Holmgren or Paolo Banchero is the better franchise building block, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Luka Doncic is the best guard in the NBA, and whether Victor Wembanyama or Nikola Jokic is the best player to start a franchise with today. Timestamps 00:02:03 - Jalen Brunson 00:05:44 - Ev...

John is joined by intern Jackson to discuss Marcus Freeman and his Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeating Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs by a score of 23-10 in the College Football Playoff’s Sugar Bowl from New Orleans, LA. Middlekauff tips his cap to Marcus Freeman, Riley Leonard and the red-hot Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the heels of their second playoff victory as the independent col...

Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the biggest news in the UFC and MMA worlds, with this week being ALL ABOUT Dustin Poirier and Alex “Poatan” Pereira. Poirer is looking to have a HUGE FIGHT to end his career, and Cormier talks about the possibility of a trilogy with Max Holloway or fighting one of the up-and-coming talents in Rafael Fiziev or Renato Moicano. Plus, is the light heavywe...