Colin Cowherd Launches The Herd Podcast Network

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, February 27, 2018

The Herd Podcast Network

Colin Cowherd, host of FOX Sports Radio and FS1's "The Herd," has announced the launch of The Herd Podcast Network. Debuting on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms on Wednesday, February 28, the network will feature Cowherd's daily and weekly podcasts as well as other podcasts hand-picked and curated by Cowherd. Joining the network for its launch is "3 and Out with John Middlekauff" and FSR host Doug Gottlieb.

Middlekauff's weekly program will debut this week with special coverage from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis from February 28 through March 3. The podcast will feature Middlekauff's perspective on the top stories in the NFL and college football, as well as interviews and conversations with the biggest names in the game. An NFL and college football analyst for the Bay Area, Middlekauff is also a radio host, former NFL scout and writer for The Athletic, a sports publication.

Gottlieb hosts FSR's weekday afternoon program "The Doug Gottlieb Show" and will host a college basketball and NBA podcast for the network beginning in March. A former NCAA division 1 basketball player, Gottlieb spent a decade at ESPN as a radio host and basketball analyst before moving to CBS Sports as a studio and game analyst. The former point guard at Notre Dame and Oklahoma State joined FOX Sports Radio in 2017 as a weekday radio host and basketball analyst.

"I've said it before -- I've chosen to work with the best people in the industry and I couldn't be more excited about this new venture with Premiere Networks and Red Seat Ventures," said Cowherd. "This is a unique opportunity for The Herd audience to dive deeper into the sports they crave. If you like what we do on our show, you will like what John, Doug and the other podcast hosts bring to the table. I'm incredibly lucky to launch this platform for the fans whenever and wherever they happen to be listening."

"When Colin asked me to be a part of this, I could not have said 'yes' fast enough," added Middlekauff. "This is a great opportunity for me to talk about a sport I have spent my whole career working in. Colin's audience is passionate and loyal, and I hope to deliver the insight and thought-provoking opinions they have come to expect from Colin and his brand. I'm excited to be a part of The Herd Podcast Network and look forward to delivering a great podcast every week on 3 and Out."

"Colin Cowherd is one of the most talented personalities in sports media," shared Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott. "We are beyond excited to expand our relationship with Colin and his brand. He has millions of passionate fans and the addition of a podcast network allows us to increase our content offerings, while connecting with more sports fans than ever before."

The Herd Podcast Network is the latest collaboration between Cowherd, Premiere Networks and Red Seat Ventures, who partnered in 2016 to launch TheHerdNow.com, the digital home for content created and curated by Colin Cowherd. The network will launch additional sports podcasts throughout 2018. Visit TheHerdNow.com to find the latest updates.