I know all that.
Cowherd's show is way more insightful, and compelling than Mike&Mike. I could care less how loyal of a fan any of these guys are, it has no bearing on how well they perform a show. M&M are dull, and the way they deal with topics is shallow to me. Mike Golic is not a "deep thinker", but most people aren't, are they?
Cowherd questions himself and his actions, and will bring up uncomfortable events from his past. This is a huge part of what fuels his show, and what makes it unique among sports radio. It is similar to Howard Stern in that respect.
Mike Golic is the opposite. He rarely questions himself, and KNOWS "what's right and wrong", and thinks in "black and white". And what do you know, Mike Golic agrees with all the "lunch pail" carrying folks out there in middle America! I believe he really does, but I also find it condescending.
Frankly, I relate more to Cowherd than Golic, I assume that's not the case with many here.
I'm not listening to the show to hear about the Bills! I find it annoying that he has no "favorite team", but instead just wants sports drama. I can see that it's a reasonable attitude for a talk show host though. Many guys in the media that have had years of behind the scenes access have that attitude. They have dealt with pro athletes and there is no longer any "magic", the "fan-boy" is gone.
It's not a "fan-based" show. It's a popular culture show that uses sports as a platform.