Episodes
John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Seahawks offensive issues, should Joe Burrow be compared to Mahomes, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy...
Published 11/09/24
Introducing Scaling AI With Purpose from Smart Talks with IBM. Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBM In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein speaks with Rebecca Finlay, CEO of Partnership on AI, about the importance of advancing AI innovation with openness and ethics at the forefront. Rebecca discusses how guardrails — such as risk management — can advance efficiency in AI development. They explore the AI Alliance’s focus on open data and technology, and the importance of...
Published 11/09/24
John returns to react to an ELECTRIC Thursday Night Football tilt between AFC North divisional rivals the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. John breaks down quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow dueling all night and explains why the Ravens were able to squeeze out a 35-34 win in an amazing Thursday night battle. Next, John Blasts Bengals HC Zac Taylor for some questionable play calling in a tight game that might cost Cincinnati a playoff berth down the line. After, John goes in on...
Published 11/08/24
Introducing Teleporting to Practice with Yazmeen Ryan and Jenna Nighswonger from Good Game with Sarah Spain. Follow the show: Good Game with Sarah Spain Gotham FC and USWNT players Jenna Nighswonger and Yazmeen Ryan join Sarah to hand out team superlatives, discuss the team’s attempt to repeat as champs and share the importance of having a deep roster of versatile players. Plus, a preview of the NWSL quarterfinals and a WTFact about the fear mongering used to demonize trans athletes. The...
Published 11/08/24
John reacts to the trade deadline by opening the podcast questioning what Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are doing. He takes a look back at how bad the trade for Trey Lance was and talks about how Jerry didn't learn from his mistake. John also dives into the Commanders trading for a Pro-Bowl CB and what that means for Washington this season and the future, the Lions adding to their defense, and how the Steelers added WR help. Also, the latest installment of "Kauff on Campus." Later, John...
Published 11/06/24
John Middlekauff is back reacting to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs moving to 8-0 on the season after an exciting overtime matchup between the defending Super Bowl champions and Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. John compares the Cheifs and superstar QB Patrick Mahomes to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and explains why even when things aren’t going Kansas City’s way, the somehow always end up in the win column. Then, Middlekauff tips his cap to the...
Published 11/05/24
John returns to react to a loaded NFL Sunday, capped by Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings taking down Joe Flacco’s Indianapolis Colts 21-13. Middlekauff breaks down Sam Darnold’s impressive performance and wonders if there might be a quarterback controversy brewing in the Twin Cities between the former USC QB and first-round pick JJ McCarthy. Middlekauff goes off on how the position of quarterback is in a unique spot compared to the rest of the NFL’s skill players and...
Published 11/04/24
John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Steelers QB position, the RB pay scale, getting a potato on Halloween, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and...
Published 11/02/24
John is BACK reacting to a Halloween night matchup between Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets versus CJ Stroud’s Houston Texans in a second-half fire fight on Thursday Night Football. John explains why even though the New York Jets got a big win, with Davante Adams scoring a touchdown, it doesn’t mean much after a lackluster first half. Middlekauff goes in on why Rex Ryan is going to be the next Head Coach of the New York Jets, and breaks down the good, bad and ugly after a late-game...
Published 11/01/24
John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Steelers QB position, the RB pay scale, getting a potato on Halloween, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and...
Published 11/01/24
John opens the show talking about how important it is for the Jets to have a good game on Thursday Night Football and what could happen if they lay another egg on National TV. Next, he discusses the TV ratings for the World Series compared to Primetime NFL games. Later, John dives into his "5 Big Questions" around the NFL. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 7:29 - The end for the Jets 22:55 - World Series Ratings 30:20 - 5 Big Questions 47:32 - Mailbag ...
Published 10/31/24
John reacts to the news of the day coming out of Indianapolis with the Colts benching Anthony Richardson and naming Joe Flacco the starter. John talks about if this is the right decision for the Colts and what it means for the future for Richardson. Next, John talks about a rumor that the Jets might be interested in bringing back Rex Ryan to be New York's head coach, the evolution of Dan Campbell and the Lions, and the train wreck that is the Dallas Cowboys. Later, the latest installment of...
Published 10/30/24
John is back reacting to Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers, led by QB Russell Wilson and defensive superstar TJ Watt, defeating the struggling New York Giants on Monday Night Football by a score of 26-18. John salutes Mike Tomlin’s squad after climbing to the top of the AFC North with a Lamar Jackson & Baltimore Ravens loss this past Sunday. Despite all of the question marks surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers, Middlekauff breaks down how Russell Wilson, George Pickens and the Steelers...
Published 10/29/24
John reacts to another electric Sunday of NFL football, capped by a matchup between Dak Prescott, Ceedee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys against Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers. Middlekauff explains how the San Francisco 49ers have a challenging but realistic path to winning the NFC West after “the better team won” against the Dallas Cowboys. John breaks down how a late game interception from Dak Prescott cost the Cowboys in a 30-24 loss and explains why Jerry Jones and America’s Team could get...
Published 10/28/24
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 8 NFL action! They start with Sunday Night Football and the Niners holding off the Cowboys. They point the finger at Jerry Jones for signing bad contracts and mismanaging team personnel (7:00) and point out that Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott are very similar quarterbacks…with wildly different paychecks (15:00) Then, they break down a crazy hail-mary finish between the Commanders and Bears and rip the Bears for...
Published 10/28/24
John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about the Jets, if the Ravens have a good enough team to win the Super Bowl, the issues surrounding the 49ers, and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA,...
Published 10/26/24
John is back breaking down another edition of Thursday Night Football, this time led by Matthew Stafford’s injury-prone Los Angeles Rams taking down Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the NFC North’s Minnesota Vikings by a score of 30-20. Middlekauff reacts to Matthew Stafford’s 4 TD performance, and salutes the Los Angeles Rams for a big win despite being decimated by injuries across the roster. John gives Matthew Stafford his flowers, and explains why he’s still SO good at 36 years old,...
Published 10/25/24
John opens the show diving into some of the trades around the NFL and discusses why it's rare that we see big names get traded i the league like we do in other sports like the NBA and MLB. He also talks about how KC's trade for Hopkins will impact them this season and if the Raiders and Browns should go all-in and have a fire sale. Later, John talks about how Bryce Young is back starting for the Panthers this week and how this is an opportunity to show teams that he can be a starter or solid...
Published 10/24/24
John dives into the latest with Jerry Jones and how after a disaster last week with his radio appearance, he missed an opportunity to clear the air this week and instead made himself and the Cowboys organization look worse. Next, John talks about Brock Purdy and if a down season will impact his future contract. Later, CBS Sports college football voice Josh Pate joins the show to discuss everything across the “mini-NFL.” First, John and Josh talk about the 12-team College Football Playoff...
Published 10/23/24
John dives into another Monday Night Football double-header, headlined by reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens dominating Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. John tips his cap to one of the best offensive players in the NFL and explains why the Ravens dynamic offense, after adding star running back Derrick Henry, is capable of propelling Baltimore to the Super Bowl this season. John proceeds to say that Baltimore’s borderline-unstoppable run game actually might make it EASIER...
Published 10/22/24
John is back reacting to the Pittsburgh Steelers, led by journeyman QB Russell Wilson, defeating Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets in star WR Davante Adams’ debut. John breaks down how Russell Wilson, Najee Harris and the Steelers turned the tide after a shaky start against the New York Jets thin defense to win 37-15. Middlekauff salutes Mike Tomlin and the Steelers consistency across several years, and explains why the Steelers way, despite challenging, provides consistency other teams...
Published 10/21/24
Colin reacts to the Russell Wilson led Steelers dominating the Jets and Aaron Rodgers! He breaks down what went wrong for the Jets, and why Russ proved to be the better option for the Steelers compared to Justin Fields (3:00). Then, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the full week 7 slate of NFL games plus the top college football games! They start with dissecting how the Chiefs keep managing to win ugly (18:00), the problem that keeps plaguing the 49ers...
Published 10/21/24
John opens the weekend with a massive mailbag. He answers your questions about inter-conference London games, what the Colts QB situation should look like next season, how should Seattle handle their future and much more during today's podcast that is exclusively mailbag questions. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your...
Published 10/19/24
3 & Out - Saints season is over, Steelers QB situation, Stuckey joins the pod John Middlekauff returns to break down Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos defeating the New Orleans Saints, with Drew Brees & Sean Payton in the house, by a score of 33-10. Then, John breaks down a few ideas for the New Orleans Saints to right the ship. After, John breaks down Bo Nix’s rookie campaign and discusses a few comments from Kirk Herbstreit along the way. Next, Middlekauff dives into Tom Brady’s...
Published 10/18/24
John dives into the New York Jets and if trading for Davante Adams has changed the trajectory for this team or if this season still looks bleak. Later, John previews the Thursday Night Football game and how this is a big game for Sean Payton as he returns to New Orleans as his Broncos take on the Saints, what should the Browns do with Watson in the future, and Jerry Jones goes OFF on Dallas radio. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment. 6:35 - Jets could be on...
Published 10/17/24