OutKick Hot Mic

Latest Episodes:

Diego Pavia Falls Out Of NFL Draft + Comedian Joe Machi Apr 27, 2026

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Chad breaks down one of the most polarizing storylines of the 2026 NFL Draft: the fall of Vanderbilt legend and Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia. Despite a historic 2025 season where he dragged the Commodores into the national spotlight, Pavia watched 257 names called over three days in Nashville—and none of them were his.

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The Hall of Fame NFL Draft Prospect That Nobody Is Talking About + Shane Beamer & Billy Napier Apr 23, 2026

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Hutt and Chad discuss the Hall of Fame NFL Draft prospect that nobody is talking about. Plus Coach Shane Beamer talks South Carolina Gamecocks and Billy Napier on his Florida exit and the bright future ahead at JMU.

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Pedal Taverns & Pylon Cams: Nashville 2030 Super Bowl is (Almost) Official Apr 22, 2026

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Grab your cowboy boots and a reinforced liver—the Super Bowl is officially coming to the 615. Following Dan Patrick’s bombshell that Music City has locked in Super Bowl LXIV for 2030, Hutt and Chad dive into the absolute chaos that is about to descend on Lower Broadway.

Plus, CBS College Football Analyst, Brian Jones on never giving up tacos and why the Big 10 is going to dominate the NFL Draft.

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Big 10 Set To Dominate The Draft + Golf Broadcaster, Ned Michaels Apr 21, 2026

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Hutt and Chad break down why the Big 10 is about to dominate the NFL draft and Ned Michaels joins for a deep dive into the latest tremors shaking the professional golf world are we witnessing the beginning of the end for LIV Golf or just a messy transition into a new era of the sport and what about the Bryson Factor: With rumors circulating about Bryson DeChambeau exploring his options, is the LIV roster beginning to crack?

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AJ Brown to New England is “Likely,” Star Players Dating Makes it Team Business + Armando Salguero Apr 20, 2026

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Hutt and Chad break down the growing buzz surrounding a potential blockbuster trade involving Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown and in the modern landscape of high-profile athlete relationships, specifically focusing on WNBA players dating. * Locker Room Logistics: Chad and Hutt debate whether star players dating within their own league—or other professional athletes—should be considered "team business."

Plus, Eagles Front Office Pulse: Armando breaks down why Philadelphia is actually willing to listen to offers for Brown and what the internal timeline looks like and draft night ramifications: With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, Armando discusses how potential trades for veterans like Brown are affecting the draft boards of teams like the Patriots and Lions.

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EXCLUSIVE: Crissy Froyd Joins After Being Fired for Speaking Truth on Russini Apr 17, 2026

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In an explosive exclusive, Hutt and Chad sit down with NFL reporter Crissy Froyd to get the full story behind her sudden termination from USA Today.

The sports media world was rocked this week when USA Today abruptly ended its 10-year relationship with Froyd following her viral tweets regarding Dianna Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd didn't hold back, suggesting Russini’s departure was a "forced resignation" following controversial photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, and claiming the situation was the "worst-kept secret in the NFL reporting world."

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Bat Flips, Draft Slips, & Pony Up: Is Baseball Too Flashy? + Todd McShay & Rhett Lashlee Apr 16, 2026

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Is the "Unwritten Rule" book officially dead? Hutt and Chad dive headfirst into the firestorm sparked by a viral 12U baseball celebration that has the sports world divided. Have celebrations finally gone too far, or is this just the new evolution of the game?

Then, we transition from the diamond to the gridiron with SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee. Fresh off the news of his upcoming appearance in the 2026 Peach Bowl Challenge, Coach Lashlee joins us to discuss: why spring games are a thing of the past and how much actual time is spent coaching players.

Finally, with the NFL Draft just days away, draft guru Todd McShay drops by to give us the ultimate insider "intel." Todd breaks down his latest Mock Draft 3.0, Jeremiyah Love's draft floor and which prospects are skyrocketing up team boards in the final 72 hours.

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Disgraced Russini “Resigns” But Refuses to Accept Guilt Apr 15, 2026

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The headlines say she’s out, but the attitude says she’s digging in. Hutt and Chad break down the messy departure of Russini. Is this a legitimate career pivot, or a tactical retreat disguised as a moral high ground?

Plus, OutKick Senior NFL Writer, Armando Salguero joins to do a deep dive into the "non-apology" heard 'round the media world and what to watch for during the NFL draft.

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Remembering Coach Dave McGinnis + Matt Simms Joins to Talk Sleeper QB Picks & Johnny Damon talk ABS & MLB Expansion Apr 14, 2026

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Hot Mic pays tribute to a true titan of the sidelines and a beloved figure in the NFL community: Dave McGinnis. Known affectionately as "Coach Mac," he wasn't just a defensive mastermind; he was the heartbeat of every locker room he entered.

With the draft board heating up, Matt Simms joins the show to dive deep into the film to find the signal-callers the mainstream media might be overlooking.

Plus, MLB legend and 2x World Series Champion Johnny Damon discusses the seismic shifts happening across the league with the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS)—better known as "Robo-Umps." And with the league eyeing new markets, Johnny weighs in on which cities are truly ready for a franchise and how adding more teams might impact the talent pool and the grind of a 162-game season.

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Hello Friends, History! Rory Goes Back to Back at The Masters Apr 13, 2026

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The 2026 Masters wrapped up in legendary fashion, and Hutt and Chad break down Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back victory.

But let’s be real—the golf is only half the story. Hutt and Chad dive into why Jim Nantz remains the undisputed GOAT of the broadcast. Whether he’s calling "a win for the ages" or just giving us that iconic "Hello Friends" at the top of the hour, we discuss why Nantz’s voice is the true soundtrack of April and the best thing about the Masters.

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