The Volume

On the Monday, August 11 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to the NBA opening night and Christmas Day schedule. The Oklahoma City Thunder will kick off the season vs. Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, and LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers will face Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The guys then react to Shedeur Sanders debut for the Cleveland...

Jason dives into the next tier of his NBA player rankings, the start of the superstars. He discusses Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, the upside of each guy balanced out by their respective injury struggles. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to: Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shuck Preseason performance, Dolphins rookie QB Quinn Ewers debut, Shedeur Sanders still behind Dillon Gabriel for Browns Coaches. 3:22 - Saints QB performances  15:45 - Quinn Ewers Dolphins debut 21:00 - Shedeur Sanders still 4th string? 38:53 - Tyreek Hill trade rumors 56:54 - Pete Carroll defends...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to: Jerry Jones saying he has to “pinch myself” that they were able to get QB Joe Milton, Tyreek Hill's future in Miami, concern for Caleb Williams and much more! 0:00 - Jerry Jones excited over Joe Milton 15:48 - Caleb Williams concern? 18:31 - Anthony Richardson taking the big leap? 40:07 - Best Friends 4 Ever 49:42 - Yo...

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things NFL. They recap their weekend together in Chicago at the LIV Tour (3:15), before giving their reaction to Shedeur Sanders making his debut in the NFL preseason and why he’ll need to be a high IQ/EQ quarterback if he’s going to succeed (5:30). They debate how many games will transpire before Shedeur...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Kevin Stefanski not wanting to comment on the QB competition, James Cook not playing in the preseason, and Kevin Durant responds to some trolls on X and much more! 1:20:10 - Stefanski asked about Shedeur’s game 1:22:55 - James Cook 1:32:30 - Marino Rivera ruptures tendon during Yankees Old Timers Game 1:34:00 - Kevin Durant o...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Travis Hunter getting his first snaps on both sides of the ball for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cam Ward looks really good in his preseason debut, Jaxson Dart shines in his preseason debut and much more! 1:58 - Travis Hunter’s preseason debut 14:26 - Cam Ward preseason debut 21:30 - Shilo Sanders preseason debut 29:25 - Jaxson...

Colin & John Middlekauff are LIVE from the LIV tour event at Bolingbrook Golf Club! They preview the field at the tournament, highlighting Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and more (5:00). They react to Shedeur Sanders making his debut in the preason (8:00) and Colin argues that Phil Mickelson looks to be in the best shape of his career after seeing him in person (12:00), and t...

Richard Sherman breaks down Shedeur Sanders’ impressive NFL preseason debut and why the hate doesn’t make sense. From the Browns’ QB dilemma to potential trade destinations, Sherman keeps it real. Plus — Seahawks preseason takeaways, Pete Carroll’s emotional return, 49ers joint practices with the Broncos, and why Davante Adams is still a nightmare for defenses. 00:00...

Nick Wright breaks down what Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs' offense must improve heading into the 2025 NFL season to return to Super Bowl form. Later, Nick explains why Travis Kelce will return to top tight end form following a down season. Later, Nick reacts to Luka Doncic's massive contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Next, Nick breaks down why LA should go all in on LeBr...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Shedeur Sanders playing great in his first preseason game with the Cleveland Browns, Tom Brady had some funny comments during his statue being unveiled, and Lions Falcons preseason game gets suspended after Lions safety suffers a serious injury and much more! 0:00 - Shedeur Shines in first preseason game 27:38 - Lions-Falcons game...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Victor Wembanyama working out with Kevin Garnett this offseason, Luka Doncic looking really good in EuroBasket, and McDonalds sauce policy is getting out of hand and much more! 0:00 - Wemby training with KG 6:20 - Offset and Quavo cool again 9:38 - Eddie Murphy's Top Movies of all time 14:06 - McDonald’s Sauce Policy is some...

Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk about the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA, and there's no bigger name in the headlines today than superstar Charles Oliveira after accepting a fight with Rafael Fiziev. DC addresses the controversy surrounding the decision from Oliveira and his camp just months after taking a BRUTAL KNOCKOUT from Ilia Topuria. Cormier explains why he believes it's NOT a good dec...

Colin’s top takes of the week! First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to discuss expectations for J.J. McCarthy with the Vikings (2:45), why the Commanders NEED to pay Terry McLaurin (8:00), and whether things could get UGLY between the Bengals and Joe Burrow if they miss the playoffs again (15:30). Then, he’s joined by Cowboys reporter Matt Mosle...

Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers match up against Western Conference contenders with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, how the Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton signings impact the team, whether there are any realistic Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura trades out there, the GOAT case for Kobe Bryant, how high Nikola Jokic can climb in the all-time N...

John dives into the pre-season and what this period before the start of the season really means for the coaching staff, starters, and fringe players. John discusses the pressures for players on the bubble and rookies getting a taste of the NFL for the first time and how nervous they can be and how the mindset of playing for yourself and playing for the team is different between the preseason and t...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Anthony Richardson dislocating his finger on the 2nd drive of the game, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase looked great in the first preseason game, and Brenden Rice joins the show to talk about the upcoming season & much more!   00:00 - Introduction 04:40 - Anthony Richardson Injured 21:20 - Burrow and Chase made best of...

Shannon Sharpe & Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to Patrick Mahomes being unhappy with his Madden rating, Dave Canals was impressed after benching Bryce Young last season, & Dak Prescott says that “11 is a Cowboy” and much more! 1:10:10 - Mahomes not happy with his Madden rating 1:12:30 - Dave Canales on Bryce Young 1:25:25 - Dak on Micah’s trade request 1:35:4...

Can these LA Rams win another Super Bowl? Today we move to the NFC West as our annual division-by-division NFL preview episodes continue. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter march towards NFL Week 1, and today we discuss the contents (Rams and 49ers) and the pretenders (Cardinals and Seahawks) in a contentious division out West.  Does Matthew Stafford have one mo...

Nick Wright discusses Micah Parsons' ongoing contract dispute with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Matthew Stafford’s back injuries and what it means for the Los Angeles Rams, as well as Nick’s NFL futures bets. Then, Nick predicts what the 2025 Kansas City Chiefs will look like stylistically and how much they will rely on a slimmed-down Travis Kelce. Later, Nick previews the first...

We’re back with Season 3, Episode 83 of Club 520, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen talk about the viral video of former WNBA star Nancy Lieberman calling out Jeff on the BIG3 Podcast w/Michael Beasley over his comments on Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Teague and the guys also talk back-to-school fits, the Jordan fusion shoes, and many of the WILD SHOE RELEASES in 1997. And don...

On the Thursday, August 7 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen make their predictions for the eastern conference in this upcoming NBA season. From the Philadelphia 76ers looking to get back on track with Joel Embiid, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks trying to make an NBA Finals run, and Giannis Antetokoumpo and the Milwaukee Bucks trying to have a bounce back year,...

John dives into the Browns announcing that Shedeur Sanders will be starting the Browns first preseason game and how even though he's only starting because of injuries to other QB's, this is the perfect chance to prove himself as a potential starter down the road. Next, John discusses who he likes to bet on for future MVP odds and who he thinks could be a starter. Later, John takes a minute to...

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & Iso Joe Johnson react to Shedeur Sanders expecting to start for the Cleveland Browns for their first preseason game, Devonta Adams doubts Travis can play both sides of the ball, & Juvenile joins the show to talk about his new album & much more!00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Ocho on Cam Newton loss in Madden 14:55 - Shedeur expected t...

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson & Iso Joe Johnson react to Luka Doncic saying he has moved on from the Dallas Mavericks trade, NFL banning smelling salts, & Giannis has been having some real conversations with the Bucks recently and much more! 0:00 - NFL Banning Smelling Salts 4:34 - Teddy Bridgewater 8:51 - Steph Curry searches his name on twitter at half time 13:00 -...