Colin Cowherd Podcast - MASSIVE World Cup Ratings, Messi’s Star Power, Rise Of Soccer Culture In America

Colin Cowherd Podcast - MASSIVE World Cup Ratings, Messi’s Star Power, Rise Of Soccer Culture In America

Colin is joined by Mike Mulvihill, President of Insights and Analytics for FOX Sports. They start with FOX’s process for predicting the TV numbers for the World Cup to advertisers,  and Mike explains that the viewership is similar to two full NFL regular seasons and will reach around 150 million viewers (3:30). He also discusses the breakdown between casual and die-hard soccer fans (5:30). They discuss the surprisingly high ratings for some of the lesser known teams (9:30), and what the ceiling for viewership could look like for the USMNT and top flight teams in the later stages of the tournament (12:15).  They talk about the controversial  implementation of the hydration breaks and the considerations behind making the change, and the network seeing no drop off in audience after the breaks. (17:30) They discuss the impact of Messi and Ronaldo’s star power (25:30),  the viewership trends between FOX and Telemundo (28:00), and the live event communal experience of World Cup watching (29:30). They dive into the rise of soccer culture in the United States in recent years and the impact of stadium environment on viewership (30:45).  Finally, Colin also argues the World Cup transcends everything else in sports and the unifying nature of fans all over the world enjoying a shared experience (40:00).  All lines provided by @hardrockbet [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtcSOAkfG6kQjVoUA6cTTsg] (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin [https://twitter.com/ColinCowherd/header_photo] and The Volume [https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports] on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sharp or Square - THE FUTURE OF BETTING PART 2: Sports Betting Strategy, AI and Tax Battles

In the second installment of this two-part episode, we dive into the future of sports betting strategy, artificial intelligence, and the battle between prediction markets and traditional sportsbook operators. Betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter discuss the changes in tax laws for sports bettors after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and how prediction markets’ unlimited liquidity has impacted the sports betting marketplace. We also hear about how A.I. has made life both easier and harder for gamblers in the last 12 months. And finally, Chad and Simon look into their crystal ball to predict what the next decade holds for the industry. #Volume -- Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ [https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/] https://x.com/SharporSquare_ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Heat Are Contenders With Giannis, Celtics Need To Trade Jaylen Brown

Colin Cowherd discusses the Heat trading for 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and why it makes Miami immediate title contenders in the Eastern Conference. Plus, what's next for the Celtics and Jaylen Brown after Boston was unable to land Giannis? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD – HOUR 2 – Nick Wright Not Buying Giannis & Heat, Brendan Sorsby BREAKING NFL NEWS!

Colin is joined by Nick Wright from FS1's First Things First to talk about what Giannis gives the Heat, why this is the best team the United States has ever fielded in the World Cup, and BREAKING NFL NEWS as there will be no NFL Supplemental Draft, meaning Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL is paused! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD – HOUR 3 – NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa Will Be #1 Pick

Colin shares his thoughts on the NBA Draft tonight, more on Giannis being traded to the Heat, and defending the NFL's decision to not hold a supplemental draft! Guest: Jonathan Givony See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.