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John dives into the 2023 trade that the Chicago Bears made with the Panthers and how it's been the gift that keeps on giving for the Bear and he gives his thoughts on if Ryan Poles should be getting an extension based on this trade alone. Next, John talks about how the media reads too much into training camp dust-ups and if anything should be made out of the "conversations" the Rodgers and Wilson...

Are the Carolina Panthers ready to pounce this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC South, including strong opinions on the lowly Carolina Panthers. Plus, we get their takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, and dreadful Dennis Allen and his New Orleans Saints.  Plus, for those interested in betting college football this seaso...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to all the latest from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Team USA's men's basketball team cruising past South Sudan behind standout performances from Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, and Derrick White, Simone Biles collecting gold medals in women's gymnastics while beefing with MyKayla Skinner. 03:40 - Show Starts 17:04 - Team USA Beats South Sudan 26:5...

Unc and Ocho react to Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank calling Kirk Cousins their franchise quarterback despite taking Michael Penix Jr. high in the NFL Draft, DJ Moore inking a 4-year, $110 million extension with the Chicago Bears, the NFL's new kickoff rules, and much more! 03:10 - Blank: Kirk Cousins is our Franchise QB 14:00 - DJ Moore 110 Million Extension 15:32 - NFL New Kick off Rules 21:...

Colin Cowherd & Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” react to Team USA’s win over South Sudan in Olympic basketball. Colin & Jason discuss Jayson Tatum's struggles, Joel Embiid’s benching, Steph Curry's off night and LeBron's performance. They talk about Victor Wembanyama's growth and when he will be the best player in the NBA. So why are the Lakers struggling to win games with a healthy L...

The guys react to USA vs South Sedan, debate the Olympic GOAT, and discuss Donald Trump's panel hosted by the NABJ #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bubba Dub is in Boulder, Colorado kicking it with Coah Prime, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes NCAA football team!! Dub GOES OFF on the Dallas Cowboys and says that fans should be worried!! PAY Dak Prescott and Ceedee Lamb, Jerry!! Jerry Jones as old as Joe Biden fam!! After, Dub sounds off on Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time for the Team USA men’s basketball squad, and...

John dives into the news out of Chicago where it was announced that Caleb Williams was not going to play in the Hall of Fame game. Should starters be playing in pre-season games, do those games even matter or should the NFL stop pre-season games and let teams have more joint practices. John also talks about what a future contract for Brock Purdy could look like, the importance for NFL GM's taking...

In this exciting new episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe is joined by the legendary hip-hop artist and TV & movie star, LL COOL J. The conversation dives deep into LL COOL J's groundbreaking career and the evolution of hip-hop. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to the genre, LL COOL J reflects on his incredible journey from Queens, New York, to becoming a global icon. LL COOL J d...

Picking up where he left off, LL COOL J reveals his eclectic taste in music, sharing the variety of artists he listens to regularly. From contemporary hip-hop stars like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne, to icons like Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, and the Eurythmics, LL COOL J emphasizes his appreciation for greatness in all genres. He mentions his love for artists such as SZA, Lil Baby, Mick Jagger,...

Welcome to the debut episode of Sloane Knows: NEXT, where Sloane speaks with the future NBA stars of tomorrow. Sloane sits down with Mercy Miller, an 18-year-old 4-star commit to the University of Houston, who is the son of rapper Master P. Mercy discusses his relationship with Chris Paul, idolizing Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, plus studying how Bradley Beal and Anthony Edwa...

John dives into the conversation surrounding Patrick Mahomes and his current contract with Kansas City after seeing other QB's sign contracts with a higher annual total, he also discusses the business of the NFL and how the money that the league makes doesn't have anything to do wit the NFL media, how Jerod Mayo has a conversation with Matthew Judon, and the latest news surrounding the NFL this we...

The boys are back! Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter make their triumphant return, bringing America's #1 sports betting podcast back to the Volume.  Today Simon and Chad go through the AFC South, answering the biggest gambling questions for each of the four teams. Are the Houston Texans the new kings of the South? Or are the Indianapolis Colts the darkhorse to ride this seas...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson are back and they're reacting to all of the Monday action from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart putting on stellar performances to lead Team USA's women's basketball team to a decisive victory in their first game against Japan, men's basketball coach Steve Kerr telling reporters that Jayson Tatum will play in America's n...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson discuss John Elway's biggest regret, Aaron Rodgers' hopes for his future with the New York Jets, and debate which one can lift more weight in the gym! 02:49 - The Athletic: John Elway, not taking Josh Allen was a mistake 11:40 - Wild Boy: Mack Hollins 13:56 - Aaron Rodgers, I’d still like to have 2 great years 19:12 - Top 10 Sports Anthems 23:45 - Spell-...

Jason Timpf reacts to LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Team USA's dominant 110-84 win over Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jason discusses Kevin Durant's epic return (21 first-half points), Steve Kerr's decision to not play Jayson Tatum, and Joel Embiid's continued struggles with Team USA. 3:15 - Introduction 6:45 - USA blows out Serbia 26:15 - Kevin Durant dominates in retu...

We’re back with Season 2, Episode 87 of Club 520 where Jeff Teague and the guys are joined by Gilbert Arenas to discuss all things basketball. Gil talks about starting Gil’s Arena, playing against Jeff Teague, getting a BAG to play at Arizona, changing the game from the three-point line, and what modern-day NBA player reminds him of himself. #Volume #Club See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The nerds rank the Top 10 centers in the NBA! They discuss why Nikola Jokic still has the claim to the top spot over Joel Embiid, if Victor Wembanyama can rival Anthony Davis for a spot in the Top 3, and whether Domantas Sabonis belongs on the list at all. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Honorable Mentions 00:05:58 - Jarrett Allen 00:10:05 - Rudy Gobert 00:18:16 - Myles Turner 00:23:31 - Chet Holmgren 00:30...

John opens the week with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Should NFL players play in the Olympics when Flag Football becomes a competition, is the hype surrounding the Texans justified, and does Bryce Young have a shot at ever being a franchise QB? Those questions and more answered in this mailbag episode. 08:18 - Mailbag 13...

The guys react to season two, episode seven of ‘House of the Dragon’. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to the kickoff of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with LeBron James and a perfect half from Kevin Durant leading Team USA over Nikola Jokic and Serbia, Jayson Tatum's surprising DNP, USA Swimming starting off the Olympics strong with the men winning the 4x100m freestyle relay and Torri Huske collecting Team USA's first individual gold medal in the 100m bu...

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to ordan Love and the Green Bay Packers coming to terms on an historic contract extension, the Las Vegas Raiders trying to beef with Patrick Mahomes, Charles Barkley's frustration with the future of the NBA on TV and much more! 03:02 - Jordan Love New Contract 10:47 - Charles Barkley talks about NBA-TNT beef 23:28 - UCLA head coach intro intv 37:13...

Colin Cowherd is joined by '3 & Out' host John Middlekauff to discuss the latest news  in the NFL.  Colin & John start off talking about USC and the excitement for the upcoming college football season (6:00).  Next they react to Jordan Love becoming the highest paid QB in the NFL & the Dolphins giving Tua a massive contract extension. Did the Packers & Dolphins make the right move...

Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION to two championship fights in Manchester, England at UFC 304! Cormier goes in on Tom Aspinall defeating Curtis Blaydes for the interim heavyweight championship, and gives his take on Aspinall's Jon Jones callout. DC openly admits he "didn't believe" Belal Muhammad when he told him he'd make his fight vs. Leon Edwards. Cormier also gives his thoughts on Pad...

Daniel Cormier sits down with Curtis Blaydes, the man who will try to take Tom Aspinall's interim heavyweight championship at UFC 304 in Manchester, England. DC and Blaydes go through the first fight between the two, and what Curtis will look to apply in their rematch Saturday. Plus, Curtis Blaydes talks to Daniel about being the UFC's second option behind Ciryl Gane for this fight. And don't miss...