OutKick Hot Mic

Hutt and Chad dive into the mounting tension at Oracle Park. After a staggering 13-3 loss to the Pirates, Tony Vitello didn’t hide behind coach-speak. We break down his viral "What would you do?" response to the fans' boos and discuss whether his blunt transparency is the wake-up call the Giants need or a sign of a locker room on the brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🔥 Draymond Green tried to take a shot at Charles Barkley and it completely backfired. When you come for a Hall of Famer, you better not miss… Draymond didn’t just miss, he exposed himself. 🔥 Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Chapters 00:00 - Draymond takes a shot at Barkley 00:45 - Immediate backlash and “moron” criticism 01:30 - Redefining success vs championship reality 02:05 - Barkley’s legacy vs Draymond’s resume 02:50 - Stats expose Draymond’s hypocrisy 03:40 - Why Barkley was a rare all-time player 04:30 - Brutal turnover stat comparison 05:20 - Confusion over Draymond’s insult 06:00 - Barkley’s self-awareness vs Draymond’s sensitivity 06:50 - Generational divide in the NBA 07:40 - Toughness debate: old school vs modern players 08:20 - Did Draymond admit decline? 09:00 - Inside the NBA’s silent reaction 10:00 - The role Draymond should actually embrace 11:00 - Did this hurt Draymond’s media future? 12:00 - Why Draymond misread the room Watch Full OutKick Shows: https://outkick.com​/watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From flipping a failing UHF station to inventing the 24-hour news cycle, Ted Turner didn't just play the game—he bought the league and changed the rules. Hutt and Chad dive into the audacious life of the man who gave us CNN, TBS, and a fair share of headlines. Plus, Armando Salguero, Senior NFL Writer at OutKick, joins the show to dissect the growing speculation surrounding Aaron Rodgers and a potential move to the Arizona Cardinals and is Russell Wilson's next stop the TV studio? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🔥 A 24-team College Football Playoff isn’t about competition it’s about cash control, and keeping mediocre programs relevant. 🔥 Brad Crawford breaks down why expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams could dilute the product, reward average teams, and turn the postseason into a “participation trophy” — all while funneling more power to the SEC and Big Ten. Plus, major questions surrounding Tennessee football, Josh Heupel’s quarterback gamble, and why relying on unproven talent in the SEC could backfire fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🔥 Underwhelming or saving the best for the big screen? 🔥 With the first full trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey finally dropping on The Late Show, Hutt and Withrow take a break from the NFL Draft fallout and the Titans' offseason to dive into the most anticipated film of the summer. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diego Pavia and Shedeur Sanders are NOT the same. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Chapters 00:00 - The Diego Pavia controversy explained 00:52 - Why this situation is bigger than one player 01:40 - NIL and the power shift in college football 02:28 - Who really controls the sport now? 03:15 - Coaches vs players in the new era 04:02 - The money behind the decisions 04:48 - Why fans should care about this 05:32 - Is college football losing its identity? 06:18 - What happens next for players like Pavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strap in, folks, because the Wild West of NIL has officially moved from "lucrative side hustle" to "architectural renovation demands." Hutt and Chad dive into the latest recruiting horror story: a blue-chip prospect who refused to sign unless the booster club installed a commercial-grade sauna in his childhood home. We’re not talking about a nice walk-in shower—we’re talking cedar planks, volcanic rocks, and enough steam to hide the fact that he’s only a three-star recruit on film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The PGA Tour won so why are they still acting bitter? If LIV Golf is collapsing and the money war is over, it’s time to stop the punishment and let the best players in the world compete again. Plus, Hutt and Chad break down why Brendan Sorsby is a perfect example of where we are in sports right now. Sports betting is everywhere… and it’s positioned no different than any other sponsor. Players are told “Don’t Bet On It” and then see “Bet On It”. It’s weird and hard to find the perfect balance. And OutKick Senior College Writer, Trey Wallace joins to discuss The Big 12’s big play with RedBird Capital, the Brendan Sorsby betting scandal, March Madness expansion and the NIL Arms Race in baseketball: Kentucky and Tennessee are opening the checkbooks like never before. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Simms gets CUT from NBC and suddenly a bizarre NFL rumor explodes coincidence or cover-up? The Mike Vrabel–Diana Rossini story just dragged another big name into the chaos, and the timing is raising serious questions. Plus, Fox Sports Broadcaster, Tim Brando joins Chad to break down the NCAA possibly expanding both Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. Subscribe to Hot Mic for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/Hhk8Rk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad puts on his tinfoil hat and his "Relationship Expert" jersey to tackle the most important dynamic in college hoops: The Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd Power Balance. David Pollack joinst the show to discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling issue and the potential for a ban from college football. Plus, Dr. Cason Shirley on the injury outlook for new NFL rookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices