Colin Cowherd considers reducing workload, discusses retirement plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Colin Cowherd, the Fox Sports radio host, is contemplating a reduction in his show length. In an interview with Outkick, he mentioned exploring the possibility of transitioning to a two-hour format for his next contract with Fox Sports and iHeart. Cowherd, 62, who currently hosts a three-hour show, indicated he is also thinking about retirement plans as he ages. While he previously expressed a desire to stay on air until he's 88, he now acknowledges he may step back as he approaches 70. He recently relocated to Chicago for a new chapter in his life but has no immediate plans to retire from his broadcasting role.
- •Cowherd plans to discuss a possible two-hour show format with Fox.
- •He aims to reduce the length of his current three-hour program.
- •Cowherd acknowledges a changing perspective on retirement age.
- •He recently moved to Chicago for a new phase in his life.
- •He remains committed to his broadcasting role for the near future.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd addresses future retirement plans
"Colin Cowherd may finally be softening his stance on a potential retirement. The Fox Sports radio host and founder of The Volume once said that he would die on the air and proudly still be giving sports takes at 88 years of age. But in an interview with Outkick, Cowherd may have shown that with…
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