The Colin Cowherd Podcast

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  Bears Light It Up, Packers Cause For Concern, Epic Texas Comeback vs. Ohio State, Josh Allen Dominant 14.09.2026 1t 12min

  Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out’ on The Volume. They start with Caleb Williams and the Bears hanging 59 points on the Panthers and Colin believes Caleb will be a top 5 quarterback by the end of the season (2:30). They compare the performances of Josh Allen and CJ Stroud in the Bills win over the Texans and Colin is highly impressed with the Bills offense (10:30). They move to the Ravens drubbing the Colts and Colin thinks Ravens coach Jesse Minter might be the new “hot coordinator” to star young coach in the league & they marvel at Derrick Henry’s longevity (16:30). Colin argues the Bengals are a candidate to double their win total from last season after beating the Bucs and improving their defense, and criticizes Baker Mayfield for causing too many turnovers (29:00). They react to the Chargers being lit up by the Cardinals (35:00), the Lions narrowly escaping the Saints in OT (40:45), and the Eagles hanging on to beat the Commanders (50:00). Colin criticizes the Packers as being a bad fourth quarter team after their loss to the Vikings, and they see serious cause for concern for Green Bay (56:00).  Finally, they move to college football and react to Texas completing a massive come from behind win to beat Ohio State, and break down the play of Arch Manning (1:10:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prime Cuts - Sam Darnold Injury, Drake Maye’s Ugly Performance, Sophie Cunningham 12.09.2026 36min

  Colin’s top takes of the week. He gives his reaction to the Seahawks come from behind win over the Patriots, Sam Darnold’s injury and Drake Maye’s ugly performance (2:00) Then, Colin is joined by Sophie Cunningham, WNBA star and host of the “No Hesitation” podcast on The Volume to discuss her new podcast, playing with superstar Caitlin Clark and more (20:30) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  49ers Smoke The Rams, Purdy Shines… Stafford Struggles, Sophie Cunningham Interview 11.09.2026 41min

  Colin gives his reaction to the 49ers dominating the Rams in their opener in Australia on Netflix. He argues that Kyle Shanahan has always given Sean McVay problems, and that the crowd in Melbourne gave the Niners a home-field advantage (2:00). He lauds the physicality and energy the 49ers played with, and compares performances of Brock Purdy and Matthew Stafford and argues that if the 49ers can stay healthy…they will be tough to beat (7:00).  He also previews the Eagles vs Commanders game (18:30). Then, Colin is joined by Sophie Cunningham, WNBA star and host of the “No Hesitation” podcast on The Volume. They start with the rumor mill swirling about her old podcast, why she thinks it’s all dumb and manufactured, and why she wanted to focus her podcast on the WNBA and basketball (25:00). They discuss the superstar qualities of Sophie’s teammate Caitlin Clark (28:15). They also talk about WNBA commissioner Kathy Engelbert’s struggles with being able to capitalize on the surge in popularity that Clark brought to the league and her lack of engagement with the players (30:00). They discuss her status as both being the “tough girl” while also being the league’s “sex symbol” and she pushes back on the notion that you can’t be both girly and tough (33:30).  They break down why the WNBA level of play has improved so much from her first year in the league to now in year seven and the elevated level of athleticism players have now (38:45). They discuss her famous pointing gesture on the court that became a viral meme (41:00), and whether the Fever can win the title (43:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Seahawks Beat Patriots, Darnold Injured, Drake Maye INTs, Eli Manning Interview 10.09.2026 31min

  Colin Cowherd reacts to the Seattle Seahawks dramatic win over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl rematch. Colin gives his take on Sam Darnold's injury, Drake Maye's ugly interceptions and Drew Lock’s performance filling in for Darnold. How does he feel about both teams going forward the rest of the season? Colin is joined by Eli Manning. They discuss Jaxson Dart, Arch Manning and predict the biggest games of Week 1: 49ers-Rams, Bills-Texans & Cowboys-Giants. Sign up for Polymarket with code COLIN and get $50 on us for your first trade Presented by Bud Light. Stock up now on Bud Light!  Head to https://budlight.com/locator to find a store near you.  Watch Week 1 of the NFL on Netflix, starting with the Los Angeles Rams, versus the San Francisco 49ers, Live only on Netflix Thursday, September 10 at 8:35 p.m. eastern Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, store more and do more with your data. Try them for free at Wasabi dot com. https://wasabi.com/ TIMELINE 2:00 Intro 2:30 Patriots-Seahawks 20:00 Eli Manning Interview  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Michigan Struggles, LSU Humiliates Clemson, Super Bowl Predictions, Rams vs. 49ers 08.09.2026 1t 6min

  Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume. They start with Michigan’s rocky start in their first game under coach Kyle Whittingham and the regression shown by quarterback Bryce Underwood (2:30), they also discuss the crazy ending to their game against Western Michigan (7:30). They pivot to Clemson being humiliated by LSU and Colin questions whether it’s time for head coach Dabo Swinney to go (12:15), and they make their  predictions on how LSU will fare under Lane Kiffin (17:30).   Colin argues Miami’s Darian Mensah looks like the best quarterback in college football, and could have a special season now that he’s paired with dynamic wide receiver Malachi Toney (26:00). They also discuss the growing disparity between the power conferences and the mid-majors despite Boise State putting a scare into #2 Oregon (29:30). They move to the mess at UNC under Bill Belichick and why hiring a “friends and family” staff has hamstrung the program (37:00).  They pivot to the NFL and make their Super Bowl predictions and preview Seahawks vs. Patriots to open the NFL season (49:00). They preview the Rams vs. 49ers this Thursday on Netflix and Colin believes the Rams will become the target for everyone’s best shot since they’re the odds on favorite to win the Super Bowl… and that it’s no guarantee the Rams even win their division (56:00). Finally, they react to Tua Tagovailoa winning the starting quarterback job for the Falcons (1:07:00)  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  USC & Miami Dominate, Darian Mensah #1 QB? LSU Has A Big Problem 05.09.2026 27min

  USC is 2-0 and hasn't been tested, so Colin goes looking for what's real: NFL bodies on both lines, four freshmen starting, and a quarterback in Jayden Maiava who's played his way into first-round talk. His verdict is a top-ten team with a schedule that still decides everything. Along the way: why college football has no leadership and never will, what the WNBA's commissioner shakeup says about the same problem, why Darian Mensah is now the best quarterback in the country, and why Lane Kiffin's LSU noise is going to backfire.  Timeline: 0:00  USC 39-0, and college football's leadership problem 3:17  The fix nobody will make: kill the non-conference season 6:41  Bowman, Mosley, Dixon-Wyatt and the freshman wave 10:26 Ten freshmen, no more redshirts, and Maiava's rise 13:38 The Big Ten gauntlet: good team or great one? 16:16 Darian Mensah is the best quarterback in the country 18:36 Lane Kiffin, LSU, and why noise breaks football teams 22:31 A top-eight job that doesn't need the shtick (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  USC’s Empty Seats, NFL Week 1, Will Broncos Regress? Brutal Big Ten Schedules 02.09.2026 27min

  Everybody spent the weekend dunking on the empty seats at the Coliseum. Colin isn't buying the outrage — and his defense of USC isn't really a defense, it's a theory of American sports geography. Big cities belong to pro teams. Mid-sized cities belong to college. Small towns belong to Friday nights. LA has been paying that tax since the Rams and Chargers moved in, and USC already conceded the point when it shrank the building and added suites. It's not an excuse, it's a reason. Then the part the attendance story buried: true freshman Trent Mosley looked like a first-team All-American in his first college game, and Lincoln Riley emptied the bench on purpose, because September is for getting a very young roster ready for Oregon, Washington, Penn State, Ohio State and Indiana. Colin also explains why he thinks USC, Ohio State and Texas all have schedules too brutal to survive, why Notre Dame and Miami is his national title call — twice — and why he'd take the Longhorns at home against the Buckeyes. Plus NFL Week 1: the Colts as a live home dog, why Jacksonville could bury Cleveland, whether Denver's 14-win magic regresses, and why Goodell's London talk is a stadium-leverage bat signal, not a real plan. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Browns Should Start Shedeur, From The NFL Back To…College? JJ McCarthy Is A Bust, Seahawks Underrated? 24.08.2026 1t 5min

  Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” on The Volume. They start with the Browns & the stark contrast between Shedeur Sanders having an affable sideline interview and Deshaun Watson’s disaster of a press conference, and they agree that the Browns should start Shedeur (2:00). They also agree the Brown’s deal for Watson is the worst in league history (13:00). They move to JJ McCarthy’s disastrous performance in the Vikings second preseason game and Colin believes that if McCarthy can’t succeed with Kevin O’Connell… he isn’t going to succeed (14:30). They also revisit past quarterback draft classes and Colin finds that only 10% of them are franchise guys… showing the NFL may have a development problem with quarterbacks (21:30). They pivot to college football and the story of Dae’Quan Wright going from the Cleveland Browns back to LSU as proof that the NCAA is diminishing in power and keeps losing in court (30:00). They poke holes in the NFL Top 100 and the Athletic’s Top 25 Players Under 25, and Colin marvels at the Seahawks being overlooked as a potential back-to-back champion (40:00).  They react to Joe Burrow’s comment about being tired of talking about “next year” and Colin argues that the Burrow could be burning out while languishing in Cincinnati, and that he shouldn’t sign with them again… but John offers some defense of the Bengals (55:00). Finally, Colin highlights all the amazing undrafted players who have popped in the preseason and marvels at the amount of football talent in America (1:04:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Mendoza’s Elite Intangibles, Simpson’s Stellar Debut, Can McCaffrey & Dart Stay Healthy? 17.08.2026 1t 3min

  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 ending up with head coach like Sean McVay is like hitting the lottery, and that the Rams weren’t crazy to spend a first round pick on a quarterback while Matt Stafford is still the starter (8:00). They pivot to the 49ers and the highlight trend of Christian McCaffrey getting injured the year after leading the league in touches… which he did last season (16:30).  They also wonder whether Giants QB Jaxson Dart will stay upright after getting smoked during their first preseason game after getting beat up last year (24L15). Colin argues that Fernando Mendoza’s intangibles and work ethic are going to further elevate the Raiders #1 overall pick (32:00).  They wonder who gave Jayden Daniels the terrible advice to send a cease and desist to LSU over his former #5 going to another player (40:00) . They also laud Sam Darnold for becoming the leader of the Seahawks (48:00) and explain why buying the Seahawks may have been the best franchise purchase years (1:00:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prime Cuts - Dallas Cowboys Preview, Caleb Williams, Preparing For NFL Season 15.08.2026 33min

  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 each prepare for the NFL season as broadcasters (10:00).  Then, Colin is joined by Matt Mosley, Cowboys insider and host of the Doomsday Podcast. They discuss Brian Schottenheimer outperforming expectations in the 2025 season, and what his secret sauce is as head coach (22:30). They laud Dak Prescott for his leadership skills and his ability to rise above the pressure of playing quarterback for the Cowboys (27:30).  Finally, they break down how the Cowboys will use their prized rookie safety Caleb Downs and Matt explains why Downs could become one of their best defensive players  but shouldn’t be expected to be the savior for the defense (35:00).  (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Cowboys Preview: Defense Without Parsons, Dak’s Elite Leadership, Expectations For Caleb Downs? 11.08.2026 35min

  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 best defensive players  but shouldn’t be expected to be the savior for the defense (8:15).  They discuss Brian Schottenheimer outperforming expectations in the 2025 season, and what his secret sauce is as head coach (12:00). They laud Dak Prescott for his leadership skills and his ability to rise above the pressure of playing quarterback for the Cowboys (16:15).  Matt breaks down the relationship between Cowboys fans and owner Jerry Jones during their decades-long Super Bowl drought (27:30), and they discuss Tony Romo’s recent troubles in his personal life and with CBS, and Matt shares some fun personal anecdotes about his times hanging out with Tony (32:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Caleb Williams Looks GREAT At Practice, WNBA Needs New Leadership, Dodgers Summer Struggles 10.08.2026 1t 1min

  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 pivot to the controversy surrounding Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham and the league becoming embroiled in the culture wars and both agree that the WNBA has outgrown the leadership of commissioner Cathy Engelbert (10:30). Colin argues that just because Caitlin Clark stays out of the political fray doesn’t mean that her and Cunningham can’t be great teammates or friends (17:15). Colin explains why Sean McVay ruining the NFL preseason by starting the trend of sitting starters has made him more engaged with August baseball (26:30), Danny advocates for Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong winning the MVP award (28:30) and Colin highlights why the star-studded Dodgers have been struggling (27:45). They also discuss the potential looming lockout for MLB after the 2026 season and why Wrigley Field is one of the best in-person baseball experiences (37:00). Colin explains why he’s done with the Mike Vrabel/Diana Russini story and has moved on, and they debate whether it will be a story moving forward (47:30). They also discuss whether Tony Romo’s DWI will be used as an excuse for CBS to move on from him as an analyst (50:30).  Finally, they discuss how they each prepare for the NFL season as broadcasters (59:00).  All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  49ers Outlook After Shanahan Accident? Shedeur Sanders, Cowboys Win The Division? Expectations For Indiana 02.08.2026 52min

  Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things football. They start with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan being in a serious car accident and the controversy surrounding why he wasn’t checked for a DUI (4:30), and then discuss the outlook for the 49ers 2026 season (11:00).  They move to Shedeur Sanders heading into his second season and Colin argues that Deion is getting in the way of Shedeur’s success, but they both believe Shedeur will see significant playing time this year (15:00). They head to the NFC East and preview the Cowboys and John believes Caleb Downs could transform the defense and picks them to win the division, and they react to Jerry Jones saying he’d be willing to make a splash trade midseason (25:00).   They pivot to Bill Belichick’s “friends and family” staff at North Carolina and Colin argues he’s not even trying to hire the best of the best (36:45). Finally, they debate the expectations for Indiana football after the departure of #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza and whether head coach Curt Cignetti can keep the success rolling (49:00).  All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  INSTANT REACTION: LeBron Joins The Sixers 24.07.2026 24min

  Colin reacts to the news that LeBron James has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers as his landing spot for the 2026 NBA season. He argues that choosing a championship ready team makes sense for LeBron at this stage of his career and there’s nothing wrong with LeBron ring chasing. He compares the move to Tom Brady going to Tampa, rather than KD joining a title winning Warriors team.  All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Best Of World Cup: Yamal, Messi, Mbappe, Ronaldo, USMNT 21.07.2026 52min

  A collection of Colin’s best World Cup takes throughout this unforgettable World Cup. Colin discusses everything including the USMNT’s run, Spain’s dominance, Mbappe’s goals for France, Ronaldo’s impact with Portugal, Messi making history with Argentina, and more. All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prime Cuts - World Cup’s Impact On American Soccer, Where Will LeBron Land? Spain Dominated France 18.07.2026 52min

  Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he’s joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1 They start with Spain upsetting France in the World Cup semifinal in a game where they dominated defensively and smothered France’s vaunted attack and has the potential to turn in the greatest defensive performance ever in a World Cup (3:30). They make their predictions for the impact of this World Cup on the future of soccer’s popularity in America (12:00) and agree that the passion and consumption of the World Cup shown by American fans has been absolutely remarkable (22:30).  Then, he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume. They discuss the Jaylen Brown trade and Colin argues Brown’s presence was problematic for the Celtics when Jayson Tatum is on the floor (30:00). They move to the World Cup and compare the artistry of both soccer and basketball, and discuss what went wrong for the USMNT against Belgium (38:00). Finally, they discuss LeBron’s free agency and entertain the idea of LeBron joining the star-studded Sixers (53:30). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Spain’s Defense Smothers France, Soccer’s Ascendance In America, NFL Quarterback Rankings 15.07.2026 58min

  Colin is joined by Danny Parkins, host of “First Things First” on FS1 They start with Spain upsetting France in the World Cup semifinal in a game where they dominated defensively and smothered France’s vaunted attack and has the potential to turn in the greatest defensive performance ever in a World Cup (3:30). They make their predictions for the  impact of this World Cup on the future of soccer’s popularity in America (12:00) and agree that the passion and consumption of the World Cup shown by American fans has been absolutely remarkable (22:30).  Colin defends his NFL quarterback rankings and his take that Caleb Williams is the third best quarterback in the league, but gets some grief from Danny (31:00).  They react to WNBA commissioner Kathy Engelbert bailing on her interview with Dan Patrick and argue that Dan had every right to be upset publicly, and that the WNBA was completely unprepared to capitalize on the superstardom of Caitlin Clark (40:30).  Finally, they react to Bulls #4 overall pick Caleb Wilson’s standout performance in summer league (53:00) and discuss their favorite stand-up comedians (1:00:00). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NBA Summer League, Jaylen Brown, LeBron Free Agency, What Went Wrong For The USMNT 12.07.2026 52min

  Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume. They start with NBA Summer League’s standouts and struggles beginning with #4 overall pick Caleb Wilson having a breakout performance (3:00) and debate whether Keaton Wagler’s performance is cause for concern (10:00). They move to #1 pick AJ Dybantsa and they predict that Dybansta will be a prolific scorer at the NBA level (14:00), and they laud #2 pick Darryn Peterson as an all-star level guard (17:15).  Jason offers up Cameron Carr as the player who has far outperformed their draft position in summer league and believes Carr can contribute to the Lakers right away (26:00). They discuss the Jaylen Brown trade and Colin argues Brown’s presence was problematic for the Celtics when Jayson Tatum is on the floor (30:15). They move to the World Cup and compare the artistry of both soccer and basketball, and discuss what went wrong for the USMNT against Belgium (37:30). Finally, they discuss LeBron’s free agency and entertain the idea of LeBron joining the star-studded Sixers (53:00). All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Prime Cuts - USMNT Has A LONG Way To Go, Christian Pulisic, Jaylen Brown Trade 11.07.2026 45min

  Colin’s top takes of the week. First, he reacts to USMNT losing to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. Colin gives his take on Christian Pulisic & Matt Freese's performance. Where does United State go from here? Will they ever breakthrough in soccer?  Then, he’s joined by 'First Things First' co-host Danny Parkins on the podcast. Colin explains why he missed The Herd today off the top. Then they go into Christian Pulisic's rest comments and give their takes on the US Soccer player and what the future holds for him. Finally, they deep dive into the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown and why Jaylen's value across the league wasn't as much as fans & media thought.  TIMELINE 03:00 Reaction to USMNT losing to Belgium 13:00 Christian Pulisic & Team USA soccer 35:00 Jaylen Brown Trade All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pulisic's World Cup Fallout, Inside Jaylen Brown Trade, US Soccer's Future 08.07.2026 1t 2min

  Colin Cowherd is joined by 'First Things First' co-host Danny Parkins on the podcast. Colin explains why he missed The Herd today off the top. Then they go into Christian Pulisic's rest comments and give their takes on the US Soccer player and what the future holds for him. Next they deep dive into the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown and why Jaylen's value across the league wasn't as much as fans & media thought. Lastly they go back to the World Cup to discuss the future of this year's tournament and which broadcast partner could land it in the next deal. How can the USA grow from hosting the World Cup and get to the next level in soccer.  TIMELINE 03:00 Christian Pulisic & Team USA 25:00 Jaylen Brown Trade 49:00 World Cup Future  All lines provided by @hardrockbet (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.