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Best of The Herd May 01, 2026

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Colin Cowherd gives the Knicks credit for their historic blow out of the Hawks to close out their 1st round series vs the Hawks but Colin cautions against automatically calling the Knicks title contenders in the East.

Colin looks at the 76ers pushing the Celtics to game 7 of their playoff series and why despite Boston’s talent there’s a critical flaw to the team that finished 2nd in the Eastern Conference this year.

Plus, Robert Mays from The Athletic joins the show and explains why it’s time for the Steelers to move on from Aaron Rodgers and find their QB of the future.

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THE HERD - Hour 3 - Former Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy stops by The Herd May 01, 2026

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Colin talks to former Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy about expanding the college football playoff, Arch Manning's first year as a starter, Patrick Mahomes' college career, and more

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3 & Out - Big Draft Swings, Shanahan on 49ers Picks, Fugazi Friday Returns & Mailbag May 01, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff dives into the philosophy of taking big swings in the NFL Draft—when it pays off, when it backfires, and which teams weren’t afraid to bet on upside this year.

John also reacts to Kyle Shanahan breaking down the 49ers’ draft class, giving insight into how San Francisco approached their picks and what it means for their roster moving forward.

Plus, Fugazi Friday returns as John talks about the biggest problem in ALL hotel rooms.

To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, featuring answers to your questions and covering a wide range of NFL topics.

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Joe and Jada - Remy Ma talks Remy Network, Fat Joe’s stories, Jada’s Gemini energy & the clout-chasing epidemic May 01, 2026

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Remy Ma. Remy breaks down launching the Remy Network and giving independent creators a real platform, tells Jada the art of decoding Joe’s stories, and explains that after 20 years since the release of her debut album ‘There’s Something About Remy: Based On A True Story’ she feels like it’s time to wake up the female rap game again. The three longtime friends also talk about how clout-chasing has reached new levels during the social media era, Joe reveals the eye-popping bag Charlamagne finessed with his network, Remy confronts Jada for not putting her in his top five of female emcees, and Remy tells hilarious stories about Fat Joe being the godfather to her daughter.

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What's Wright - Rockets RALLY vs. Lakers, will LeBron respond? Pistons STAY ALIVE, Game 6 PREDICTIONS | Nick Wright Apr 30, 2026

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Nick Wright breaks down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets... how nervous should LA fans should be? Then, Nick reacts to Cade Cunningham outdueling Paolo Banchero in the Detroit Pistons' Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic as well as Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers pulling away from the Toronto Raptors for a 3-2 series lead. After, Nick predicts the outcomes of the Game 6s between Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks, and Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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THE HERD - Hour 1 - The Lakers are struggling, George Pickens isn't happy, Rachel Nichols Apr 30, 2026

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Colin Cowherd breaks down the Lakers loss to the Rockets failing to close out their playoff series vs Houston after taking a commanding 3-0 lead.

He talks about Cowboys WR George Pickens finally signing his franchise tag and while he’s talented, Colin wonders how much it will translating to winning for Dallas.

NBA analyst Rachel Nichols joins the show to tell Colin why the Knicks have had their hands full with the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs.

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THE HERD - Hour 2 - Being liked in the locker room, backing up a star QB, the NFL is the league of hope, Doug Pederson Apr 30, 2026

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Colin talks to former Eagles and Jaguars HC Doug Pederson about Jalen Hurts, the Rams selecting Ty Simpson in the Draft, backing up a star QB, and more

He explains why the NFL is the league of hope

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Best of The Herd Apr 30, 2026

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Colin Cowherd breaks down the Lakers loss to the Rockets failing to close out their playoff series vs Houston after taking a commanding 3-0 lead. Colin explains why the Lakers are struggling to finish despite having LeBron James and the return of Austin Reaves.

He talks about Cowboys WR George Pickens finally signing his franchise tag and while he’s talented, Colin wonders how much it will translating to winning for Dallas.

Plus, NBA analyst Rachel Nichols joins the show to tell Colin why the Knicks have had their hands full with the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs.

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3 & Out - Rams Targeted Ty Simpson, Vrabel Drama Continues & Browns QB Plan + Mailbag Apr 30, 2026

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On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reveals how the Los Angeles Rams had their sights set on Ty Simpson well before the draft, breaking down the pre-draft process and why Sean McVay’s group was locked in on their guy. What does it say about Simpson’s future in L.A.?

John also dives into the ongoing Mike Vrabel storyline that just won’t go away, unpacking the latest developments and what it could mean for his future in the league.

Plus, the Cleveland Browns appear poised to roll with Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback—John discusses the decision, the risks involved, and what it means for the team heading into the season.

To wrap things up, it’s the Middlekauff Mailbag, with John answering your questions and hitting on a wide range of NFL topics.

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Sharp or Square - KENTUCKY DERBY BETTING PREVIEW Apr 30, 2026

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One of America's most cherished Rites of Spring, the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the perfect event for sports fans and gamblers looking to turn a small investment into a big payday, with limitless opportunities and a massive parimutuel pool. To help them build some winning Kentucky Derby slips, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome back one of their favorite annual guests, effervescent horse racing handicapper Mike Conti.

Together they discuss what makes "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports" unique as both a sporting event and betting bonanza, and how to approach betting a race of this magnitude. Mike Conti provides guidance on how to wisely build your exactas and trifecta tickets and manage your bankroll, and which thoroughbred horses he will be tossing from consideration. Top contenders Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado, Chief Wallabee, and The Puma will be in the starting gate for this Run For The Roses, and famous trainers Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert are once again in the mix. We also get our guests's expert picks and predictions for the Kentucky Oaks, and several other races taking place at Churchill Downs on both Friday and Derby Day. Plus, a fascinating breakdown of how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the horseracing side of parimutuel betting. #Volume

0:00:00 - START

0:08:00 - HOW A.I. IS REVOLUTIONIZING HORSE RACING

0:18:00 - WHAT MAKES THE KENTUCKY DERBY UNIQUE

0:26:57 - FAVORITE DERBY LONGSHOT HORSES

0:29:19 - KENTUCKY DERBY BEST BETS & EXACTAS

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