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Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author. 

  1. 23/04/2023

    Open Mike - David Bakhtiari on Green Bay’s future, Aaron Rodgers, did Packers miss their window?

    Green Bay Packers LT David Bakhtiari joins Mike Silver to discuss his future with the team, expectations for Aaron Rodgers, and how the Packers organization compares to the rest of the NFL. They also discuss why Eric Bieniemy deserves an NFL head coaching job, how Silver unintentionally created drama on the day of Bakhtiaria’s wedding, and why there is no Ted Lasso slander on the internet. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m

  2. 29/03/2023

    Open Mike - Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel on decrypting Tua’s brilliance, how to build Dolphins around QB

    Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel joins his friend, Mike Silver at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix, AZ and talks about landing his first NFL head coaching job, the process of evaluating Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and the exact day he figured out how to build Miami’s roster around the young quarterback. He also discusses growing up with standup comedian and actor, Dan Soder, and how it helped his confidence for press conferences and speaking with players, what he learned during his first NFL job working under HC Mike Shanahan, coaching in Washington DC with Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur, Dolphins DC Vic Fangio’s influence on the team and why he takes him clothes shopping. #volume #Herd  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  3. 26/03/2023

    Open Mike - Austin Hooper on signing with Raiders, Jimmy G, Baker-Odell drama, losing Super Bowl LI

    Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper talks to Mike Silver about signing with his new team, and tells us a hilarious story about being in a bar with Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Hooper discusses being a part of the Cleveland Browns’ 2020 playoff run and the difficulty of preparing for those games during a pandemic, the collapse of the Tennessee Titans’ during their 2022 season, why he thinks Kyle Shanahan is Nostradamus, and how he felt watching his Atlanta Falcons teammates talking trash to Tom Brady when they were up 28-3 in Super Bowl LI. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  4. 05/02/2023

    Open Mike - Joe Montana on being traded to Kansas City, Brock Purdy's elbow, crashing a race car

    Legendary San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs QB Joe Montana joins Mike Silver to discuss the highs and lows of Montana’s Hall of Fame career. Montana looks back at his final game at Candlestick Park, playing as a backup to Steve Young, being traded from the 49ers to the Chiefs, and how the rules during his era allowed defenders to intentionally injure quarterbacks and ultimately led to many of his 27 surgeries. They also discuss Brock Purdy’s elbow injury, who the 49ers should play at QB next season, and how he nearly died when he crashed a race car into a tree, and how fans can purchase some of his own prized memorabilia. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  5. 21/01/2023

    Open Mike - Bengals' DC Lou Anarumo on upcoming clash vs Buffalo Bills, “Fumble in the Jungle” vs Ravens

    Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks to Mike Silver about their AFC Wild Card victory against the Baltimore Ravens, and his upcoming AFC Divisional matchup against the Buffalo Bills. They also discuss the Bengals’ recent “surprise” success, Anarumo’s reputation as a master of halftime adjustments, and why he was staying in his childhood bedroom while he was coaching the New York Giants in 2018. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  6. 14/01/2023

    Open Mike - Brandon Graham on Eagles' expectations, Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination

    Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Brandon Graham talks to Mike Silver about his team capturing the #1 seed in the NFC, his personal transformation from draft "bust" to Super Bowl champion, being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, and how Nick Sirianni's rough first few press conferences brought him closer to the players on the Eagles. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

  7. 24/12/2022

    Open Mike - Colts' DeForest Buckner reacts to largest blown lead in NFL history vs. Vikings

    Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner talks to Mike Silver about the Colts' historic loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from a 33-point deficit in their Week 15 matchup. Buckner also talks about the departure of former head coach Frank Reich, Jeff Saturday coming in, being traded to Indy by the San Francisco 49ers, DeFo's near-perfect beer pong run at George Kittle's party, and the Colts' upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against fellow Oregon alum and Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  8. 17/12/2022

    Open Mike - Commanders' Daron Payne on beating Eagles, organizational turmoil, playing for Alabama

    Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne talks to Mike Silver about the Commanders' slow start and turning the season around by winning 6 of 7 games, including one against the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles. He also discusses Commanders RB Brian Robinson's incredible recovery from a gunshot, his hopes to play in the Pro Bowl, his fight with teammate Jonathan Allen, and his enormous shoe collection. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
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Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author. 

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    The Volume
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    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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