Earnestly Speaking Podcast

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and America's favorite degenerate Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss  Week 17 Power Rankings, BEST BETS, and their personal sports Christmas wish. 

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by NBA author and analyst Greg Hrinya to revisit the blockbuster SGA/Clippers trade of 2019, the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, and a look at the current NBA standings. X:http://twitter.com/ejchristian7 TIKTOKhttp://www.tiktok.com/@earnspeakpodINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/earnspeakpodRate and review the Earnestly Speaking Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Music performed by Gee Steelio Podcast Art by Lauren Christian 

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses moving, CreedMAS, the Mets offseason, the NBA Christmas schedule, and Top 5: Rob Reiner movies. X: http://twitter.com/ejchristian... TIKTOKhttp://www.tiktok.com/@earnspeakpodINSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/earnspeak...Rate and review the Earnestly Speaking Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcast Art by Lauren Christian

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by podcast host and friend James ‘Big Jim' Nies to discuss another disappointing Dallas Cowboys season, the end of the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty, Notre Dame getting screwed from the college football playoff committee, the Sheronne Moore scandal, John Cena's retirement from the WWE, the Rob Reiner tragedy, and Top 5: Favorite Christmas songs. James Nies is the host of the ‘Huddle Up', ‘3CT', and ‘Discussion Of A Nobody' podcasts. All can be found on any podcast distributor.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius are joined by ‘friend of the show' Danny G to discuss John Cena's final match, Oba Femi, Austin Theory revealed as the hooded man, Brock Lesnar retirement rumors, Bret Hart's recent crash out, and Mick Foley leaving the WWE due to Trump.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and America's favorite degenerate Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss Week 16 Power Rankings, BEST BETS, predictions for the first round of the college football playoffs and whether Spurs/Thunder is our next great NBA rivalry.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by NBA content creator Denny Blanco (aka. The NBA Whisperer) to discuss the explosive Diddy documentary ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning', the legacies of both Tupac vs. The Notorious BIG, whether Luka Doncic will ever win an NBA title, Chris Paul, and the return of Max Kellerman. Denny Blanco is the co-host of the ‘It's In The Game' Podcast on the Cruz Control Podcast Network and ‘The Breakdown' With Denny Blanco on TikTok and Instagram.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by NBA author and analyst Greg Hrinya to discuss the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga in Milwaukee, Rich Paul's shocking critique of the Lakers, whether the Thunder will win 70 plus wins, and the case for Nikola Jokic in the GOAT conversation. Greg Hrinya is the author of the “The Five Year Plan: The Nets Tumultuous Journey from New Jersey to Brooklyn”

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss their favorite John Cena moment, preview Saturday Night's Main Event, and the latest edition of ‘Heel Or Face'.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and America's favorite degenerate Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss NFL Week 15 NFL Power Rankings, BEST BETS, and react to the official college football playoff twelve.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian opens the show revealing this will be the last podcast episode recorded in his current studio. Then Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game joins to discuss Lane Kiffin to LSU, conference championship weekend predictions, Notre Dame or Miami for hypothetical final college football playoff spot, whether Kyle is finally on the Drake Maye bandwagon, Week 14 Playoff locks and the latest NFL coaching panic meter.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and America's favorite degenerate Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss NFL Week 14 NFL Power Rankings, BEST BETS, and grade the 2025 Florida State Seminoles season.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by his dad Earl Christian and brother Eric Christian to discuss the Miami Heat's fast start, whether Caden Cunningham is a Top 3 point guard in the NBA, the case for Nikola Jokic as the GOAT, and whether this is the beginning of the end of Donald Trump and MAGA.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss closing in on the end of John Cena's time in the WWE, the 35 year anniversary of the debut of The Undertaker, and preview this year's Survivor Series.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and America's favorite degenerate Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss NFL Week 13 NFL Power Rankings, BEST BETS, preview Florida State/Florida, Chris Paul's upcoming retirement at the end of the season, and whether Kobe Bryant was ever the face of the NBA.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by friend and activist Marc Francois to discuss Epstein Files, Marjorie Taylor Greene's weird babyface turn, MLB MVP voting issues, San Diego Padres ownership issues, LeBron James debut for season #23 and Penny Hardaway appreciation.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by music journalist Matthew Allen to discuss the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2025, the passing of D'Angelo, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Taylor Swift fatigue, Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, and addresses his crossroads with his media career.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss their Week 12 NFL Power Rankings, BEST BETS, preview Florida State/NC State and redraft the top quarterbacks in 2024 NFL Draft.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses being a single dad for the last few days, Top 5: NFL Week 11 Takeaways, feeling disconnected from the college football season, John Cena's last Monday Night Raw appearance, and Michelle Obama saying America isn't ready for a female President.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the new NBA All-Star format, another Stephen A. Smith feud, a Chris ‘Mad Dog' Russo crash out, Epstein files update, Adin Ross vs. Kendrick Lamar, the end of pennies, and why he's excited for Jameis Winston starting for the Giants this weekend .

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Greg Hrinya discuss Nico Harrison's firing in Dallas, Anthony Davis trade rumors, Lakers/Thunder takeaways, the red hot Pistons, Warriors early season struggle, and Kevin Garnett explanation on why Ja Morant should play in Miami.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss their Week 11 NFL Power Rankings, BEST BETS, preview Florida State/Virginia Tech and react to Nico Harrison's dismissal with the Dallas Mavericks.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his family's recent decision to downsize, NFL Week 10 Observations, Nico Harrison's dismissal with the Dallas Mavericks, the pros/cons of a 50 year mortgage, and the Michael Jackson biopic teaser.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by friend and political activist Marc Francois to discuss the recent elections, the Michael Jackson biopic trailer, the LA Dodgers going back to back, the Lakers fast start without LeBron James and much more!

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses this week's college football playoff rankings, Top 5: teams that should consider trading for Kyler Murray this offseason, Awful Announcing's Sports Podcast Power List, Jon Stewart contract update with Comedy Central, George Clooney on why Kamala running for POTUS last year was a mistake, and Tom Brady's cloning his dog.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Greg Hrinya discuss Ja Morant's future, whether the OKC Thunder can win 70 games, the Bulls and 76ers surprising starts, Lakers early success minus LeBron and Greg's Power 5.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss election returns in real time, NFL Week 10 Power Rankings, BEST BETS and preview Florida State vs. Clemson.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses why Bills fans need to calm down, the end of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys, NBA streaming decisions, why LeBron James plan may have backfired, Michael Jordan on ‘load management', the complicated relationship between Dave Mustaine and Metallica, and the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game give midterm letter grades for all 32 teams in the NFL at the half way point of the 2025 regular season.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the possibility of playing music again, the NY Giants 2025 season at the half, his early NFL Week 9 Observations, and the Los Angeles Dodgers winning back to back World Series titles.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses seeing Fear Factory in concert, breaks down the NFC Playoff picture, Ja Morant vs. Kendrick Perkins, and the LeBron era Lakers.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius preview and predict this weekend's WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and react to Bleacher Report's Top 25 WWE Men Superstars of the last 25 years.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss the return of their NFL Week 9 Power Ten/Bottom Five Power Rankings, their BEST BETS for Week 9, and preview Florida State vs. Wake Forest in this week's ‘FSU Minute'.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses recent family adjustments, the NBA gambling scandal, NFL Week 8 Observations, Brian Kelly's firing at LSU, and early possible Democratic Presidential candidates for 2028.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game discuss Brian Kelly dismissal at LSU, the national title picture with a month to go, whether they're sold on the Colts and Patriots, the CJ Stroud bounce back, Cam Newton and much more!

Russell Wilson vs. Sean Payton renewed, Frank Sinatra was pro black, Stephen A. speaks on everything, Giants fans on least favorite Eagles player, the underrated part of the Dolphins failure, Fat Joe and Jadakiss on DMX, Paul Pierce speaks out, Rick Rubin's Mount Rushmore of bands and much more on this edition of ‘EJ Loves The Internet'.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses why he's putting his foot down on paying for more streaming services, the debut of Inside The NBA on ESPN, World Series predictions, Stephen A. Smith's appearance on Carmelo Anthony's podcast, and the New York City Mayor's race.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Greg Hrinya discuss the recent gambling arrests by the FBI, whether SGA is the best player in the league, whether the Warriors are a Finals contender, Wemby as possible future MVP, the Eastern Conference conundrum, Greg's season predictions, and whether LeBron James is using his recent injury as leverage with the Lakers.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss their NFL BEST BETS for the Week 7 slate grade Florida State season entering the bye week and the return of the NBA on NBC.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses recent gambling stories from this past weekend, Top 5: NFL Week 7 Observations, ESPN First Take's new host, why Shohei Ohtani is the GOAT, Stephen A. Smith vs. Jasmine Crockett, and the end of the WTF? Podcast with Marc Maron.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game discuss whether Kyle Shanahan is coach of the year so far, Jaxson Dart's impact on the Giants, whether the Cowboys will clear 9 wins this season, Top 5 MVP candidates, whether the Ravens are still alive, coaching panic meter, and Super Bowl contenders/pretenders. Plus a look at the current AP Top 25 in college football.

A cussing Kamala Harris, Michael Jordan vs. LeBron, Tua calls out the Dolphins, Paul Mooney, the evolution of streaming, Jameis Winston, the disastrous New York Jets, and much more on this edition of ‘EJ Loves The Internet'.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate' rank the 25 best players entering the upcoming season and then debate where Dirk Nowitzki ranks all time.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his car radio going on the fritz, EJ's Top 5: NBA League Pass Teams entering the season, the case for Donald Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize,the possibility of Ted Cruz running for President in 2028 and remembers RnB/Neo-Soul legend D'Angelo.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate prognosticate all 30 NBA teams Win/Loss predictions according to Las Vegas. Plus season predictions.

Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss their NFL BEST BETS for the Week 7 slate and preview Florida State vs. Stanford in this week's ‘FSU Minute'.