3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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REACTION to J.J. Spaun winning the U.S. Open Jun 16, 2025

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John Middlekauff reacts to J.J. Spaun winning his first major at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. John revisits his previous take regarding if Cinderellas in gold are done in regards to Spaun pulling off an improbable victory. John debates whether the Oakmont course is the most difficult in America. John also reacts to Rory McIlroy's continued confrontations with the media and wraps up with a Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your golf questions.

03:43 - Are Cinderella's actually dead?

06:31 - J.J. Spaun

14:39 - Oakmont is the hardest course in America

29:07 - NBC U.S. Open broadcast

29:35 - Rory McIlroy vs the Media

36:13 - Mailbag

36:42 - What's going on with Rory McIlroy?

39:50 - Unfair coverage for LIV golfers at Majors?

43:48 - Should the PGA tour consider more difficult courses?

46:02 - LIV Golf 50:40 - Benefits of finger lock grip style

52:12 - How to play a consistent 18 holes

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Does Aaron Rodgers deserve MORE credit, what's going on in Cincy, JJ Watt or Aaron Donald Jun 13, 2025

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ohn answers all of your questions from if Aaron Rodgers is actually underrated, the latest drama with the Bengals, who was better; JJ Watt or Aaron Donald, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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The EVOLUTION of Sam Darnold, What's going on with CMC, Bryce Young UPDATE Jun 12, 2025

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John talks about the evolution of Sam Darnold over his career and what we can expect from him this upcoming season in Seattle, how if Christian McCaffrey is healthy he is still a top player in the NFL and could change how the season will look for the 49ers, and how this is going to be a big year for Bryce Young who showed that he has the ability to be a quality QB in the league.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:43 - The evolution of Sam Darnold

11:23 - What's going on with CMC

15:11 - Bryce Young update

28:43 - Mailbag

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Aaron Rodgers is MARRIED, CJ Stroud is THROWING, Shemar Stewart goes OFF Jun 11, 2025

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John talks about Aaron Rodgers' first day in Pittsburgh how he has been very fortunate to be able to play with the organizations that he's played with. Next, he dives into the latest with Kirk Cousins, CJ Stroud, and Anthony Richardson and what we can expect from them this off-season. Later, John discusses Shemar Stewart's comments and how the Bengals appear to have major issues going on in their organization.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:58 - Aaron Rodgers is practices

14:49 - Cousins is at mini-camp

17:47 - CJ Stroud is throwing

19:33 - Shemar Stewart goes off

28:43 - Mailbag

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US Open Top 5 Storylines, Best Bets, Mailbag Jun 10, 2025

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John dives into the US Open by giving his top 5 storylines as we head into the weekend. Who does John think has a chance this weekend, who does he think will have a rough time at Oakmont, and what are some of the surprises we may see. Later, John gives you a few of his best bets for the weekend.

Finally, John dives into the Middlekauff Mailbag to answer your questions.

4:54 - Top 5 storylines at the US Open

45:09 - Mailbag

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Stafford > Rodgers?, Shedeur Will Start, Concerns About J.J. McCarthy, Where Does Mickelson Rank All-Time? Jun 10, 2025

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff,, host of “3 and Out”!

They begin by recapping Colin’s vacation to Europe and they discuss some of their favorite overseas trips (3:30)!

They pivot to Aaron Rodgers becoming “weird” late in his career (11:00) and that leading teams to pass on him, compare his relatively short “prime” to some other all-time great quarterbacks (14:30) and debate whether Matthew Stafford could surpass Rodgers on the list of all-time QBs if he plays 2-3 more good years of football (18:45)

They address the concerns coming out of Minnesota about quarterback JJ McCarthy and whether the Vikings could be in trouble at quarterback this season (28:00). They explain why they won’t be surprised if Daniel Jones beats out Anthony Richardson for the Colts starting job (32:00) and lay out their expectations for Sam Darnold in Seattle (35:00)

Colin predicts Shedeur Sanders will be starting for the Browns by week 8 (38:00) and they discuss why “rich” doesn’t fix everything in the NFL(43:00). Colin explains why Bill Belichick’s very young girlfriend isn’t something that bothers him (45:00).

Finally, they discuss what they like and dislike about the LIV golf tour (55:00), debate where Phil Mickelson ranks on the all-time list of golfers (59:15) and explain why Bryson DeChambeau has made one of the great pivots from “unlikeable” to “likeable” in sports! (1:04:00)

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3 & Out - Best of The Week: Joe Flacco is NOT a mentor, Scottie wins again, Lions LOSE a key piece Jun 08, 2025

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This week on the podcast John talks about Joe Flacco's comments about how he doesn't want to be looked at as a mentor, another big win for Scottie on the PGA Tour, and a key loss for the Lions to their offense. All that and more!

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3 & Out - Aaron Rodgers is a STEELER, what's going on with Anthony Richardson, Terry McLaurin NOT at OTA'S Jun 06, 2025

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John reacts to the big NFL news of the day that saw Aaron Rodgers sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers and what him playing with the Steelers next season means for Pittsburgh and the AFC. Next, John dives into the latest with Anthony Richardson and the news that he will be out for some time with a shoulder injury, what's going on with Derek Carr, and should the Commanders be concerned that Terry McLaurin isn't showing up for OTA's.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:47 - Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler

20:19 - Latest with Anthony Richardson

22:49 - What's going on with Derek Carr

24:20 - Kyle Pitts is hurt

25:36 - McLaurin not at OTA's

35:17 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Raiders GM, John Spytek joins the pod Jun 05, 2025

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John is joined by John Spytek, the GM of the Las Vegas Raiders. The guys talk about what it was like getting his first job in the NFL, the moment that he knew he could be a GM in the NFL, what the first few months as a GM have been like, his first NFL draft as a GM, and having a relationship with Tom Brady. All that and more!

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3 & Out - Lions center RETIRES, CJ Stroud CAN'T throw, Knicks FIRE Thibs Jun 04, 2025

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John reacts to the Lions Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow retiring from the NFL and how much of an impact this will have on the Lions offense this season. Next, John talks about CJ Stroud having a sore shoulder and discusses why at this point in the off-season it's very concerning. Later, John dives into the firing of Tom Thibodeau and why this move isn't as surprising as it looks.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

4:47 - Lions center retires

13:26 - CJ Stroud has a sore shoulder

14:19 - Josh McDaniels speaks

26:32 - Tyler Guyton admits awful season

36:59 - Mailbag

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