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This is a podcast where I talk about the Dallas Cowboys, a team I’ve covered as a beat writer, columnist, TV Insider and radio host for the past 28 years. I’ll also discuss the NFL, working out, food, streaming and all things Dallas. My boy, Big Joe in the Big Rig, has been my friend for 30 years and produces the show and chimes in occasionally with his thoughts on the Cowboys. After all, he’s a lifelong Cowboys fan, and he played high school, college and semi-pro football. Welcome to Jacques Talk where sports is fluid. What’s true today might not be true an hour, a day or a month from now. I’m gonna give you the truth straight with no chaser. I’m glad to have you aboard. I’m going to make y’all part of the show because it belongs to you.

Jean-Jacques Taylor


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    Episode 312: This is a great weekend for High School football at AT&T Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 58:13


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we take a deep dive on DeSoto, Duncanville and SOC and the high school playoffs. Then we talk about whether Schotty's culture will show up Sunday after being eliminated from the playoffs. Finally, we discuss a bad experience at a local steakhouse.

    Episode 311: ESPN insider Todd Archer provides a clue about Matt Eberflus' future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 61:11


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Cooper Flagg's rookie season, and Travon Diggs' future with the Cowboys as well as Brian Schottenheimer's first season. Then we tell you how to give great gifts to your family.

    Episode 310: The Cowboys' embarrassing season is essentially over after 34-26 loss to Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 41:02


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the future of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and why Jerry should fire him. We also talk about the offensive failures and why this team revealed who it really is the last two weeks.

    Episode 309: Clarence E. Hill jr. of All City DLLS spits some Cowboys truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 59:26


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we take a deep dive on Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's firing. We talk about the CFP and what the Cowboys must do to win their last four games.

    Episode 308: ESPN insider Todd Archer tells us what Dallas must do to end the season with four straight wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 59:13


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Philadelphia's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and their continued spiral. Then we talk to ESPN's Todd Archer about George Pickens and the Cowboys' defense. We finish with a tragic story about a good friend of mine.

    Episode 307: Notre Dame is whining but CFP Committee got it right

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 74:26


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Ohio State's loss to Indiana, Notre Dame's exclusion from the CFP and why it was the right move. Then we discuss why George Pickens is an enigma and what it means for the Cowboys, Shedeur Sanders' masterful performance against Tennessee and why we all need to take a visit to the doctor .

    Episode 306: Cowboys fall apart in Detroit, lose 44-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 43:05


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the Cowboys' raggedy defensive performance, the poor special teams play, why the offense sputtered at times and what the hell was wrong with George Pickens.

    Episode 305: ESPN Insider Todd Archer tells us why the Cowboys are playing their best football of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 52:42


    In this episode of JacquesTalk, ESPN Cowboys Insider Todd Archer explains why the Cowboys have won the first two legs of this arduous three-game stretch and what they must do to beat Detroit on Thursday and extend their winning streak to four games. Then we discuss the Lane Kiffin and why he will eventually do to LSU what he just did to Ole Miss. Finally, we discussed why I'm frustrated with a local massage company.

    Episode 304: Why the Cowboys can beat Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 47:29


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discus the 5 fourth quarter plays that shaped the Cowboys win over Philadelphia. Then we discuss ways the Cowboys can beat the Chiefs. Yes, it is possible. Finally, we talk about my trip to Vegas to watch Shedeur Sanders and why we're thankful.

    Episode 303: Cowboys huge rally stuns Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 35:55


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss several aspects of the Cowboys' shocking comeback win over Philadelphia from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb to Quinnen Williams to Marty Schottenheimer

    Episode 302: Is this new defense ready to beat Philadelphia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 53:16


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the battle of the Offensive lines and whether the Cowboys defense can finally handle Philadelphia's unit. We talk to Clarence E. Hill Jr. about George Pickens' development and why he's becoming the focal point of offense. Finally, we discuss the TV show Suits and its greatness.

    Episode 301: Cowboys new look D whacks Las Vegas 33-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 37:43


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the revamped D and how Quinnen Williams, Logan Wilson and DeMarvion Overshown impacted the Cowboys. Then we talked about George Pickens' terrific performance and how the Cowboys could get in a roll

    Episode 300: Clarence E. Hill of All City DLLs discuss the impact of Marshawn Kneeland's death on his teammates and the team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 55:36


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the Mavericks finally firing Nicole Harrison, the Georgia-Texas matchup and whether Dak Prescott needs to give George Pickens more opportunities than CeeDee Lamb

    Episode 299: ESPN Insider Todd Archer explains how the Cowboys are handling their grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 56:27


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss how the Cowboys are handling the death of Marshawn Kneeland. We also talkedabout what the trade of Quinnen Williams will mean this year and next. We also talked about the NFL's quarterback issue and when willThe Mavs finally fire Nico Harrison.

    Episode 298: Please remember athletes are people

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 77:35


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Marshawn Kneeland's death by suicide, the Quinnen Williams trade and my thoughts on the CFP and where Ohio State and Indiana fit in the mix. Then we go around the block and discuss my Facebook frustrations.

    Episode 297: Cowboys blasted by Cardinals in raggedy rooty-poot performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 35:33


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss every aspect of the Cowboys' poor performance, why Jerry Jones shouldn't make a trade and why Schotty must do better a play-caller

    Episode 296: Clarence E. Hill of All City DLLS has an interesting thought on Jerry Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 57:08


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Anthony Davis' latest injury; the Dodgers struggles in the World Series before getting valuable insight from Clarence Hill on the state of the Dallas Cowboys

    Episode 295: 5 plays that shaped the Cowboys' 44-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 63:35


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the specific reasons why the Cowboys have the NFL's worst defense. Then we go over 5 plays that shaped the Cowboys loss to Denver. Finally, we wrap up with an interesting trip to get my oil changed.

    Episode 294: Cowboys have the worst defense. Ever.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 63:49


    In this episode of JacquesTalk, we discuss the Cowboys 44-24 blowout loss to Denver. We discuss why this defense is so bad and is there anything or anybody that can fix it. We talk about why Brian Schottenheimer must change his approach because of his defense and why asking the offense to be perfect is a recipe for a disaster

    Episode 293: Clarence E. Hill Jr of DLLS has an interesting take on whether the Cowboys' offense can dominate Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 63:09


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Cooper Flagg's NBA debut, why Wemby will dominate the NBA, how the Cowboys' offense will perform against their toughest challenge and a couple of shows you must stream.

    Episode 292: ESPN insider Todd Archer wonders if Dak Prescott can carry the Cowboys to the playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 55:29


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we talk to ESPN Insider Todd Archer about whether the Cowboys' offense is good enough to make the playoffs and whether they should make a trade for a linebacker. Then we discuss 5 plays that shaped the Cowboys' win over Washington and take a trip around the block to discuss the plight of City Hall.

    Episode 291: Dak, Cowboys' offense blow out Washington 44-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 77:30


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss Dak Prescott's sensational performance in the Cowboys' win over Washington. We discuss George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys' offensive versatility. We get into the changes Matt Eberflus made and where the Cowboys sit in the NFC. Oh, I think the Cowboys should make a trade and Joe doesn't.

    Episode 290: The George Pickens conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 52:42


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we talk about why Troy Aikman is a HOF quarterback despite his stats, at what price do you want George Pickens on the Cowboys and the importance of decision-making without having alcohol in your system.

    Episode 289

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 66:35


    Episode 289: ESPN's Todd Archer has an answer for what's wrong with the Cowboys' D

    Episode 288: Dak and the Cowboys' offense falters at winning time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 55:11


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we go through every angle of the Cowboys' 30-27 loss to Carolina. We focus on Dak and the offense and how it faltered when it was needed most. Then we talk about the defense's inability to stop Rico Dowdle and where the team goes from here.

    Episode 287: Clarence E. Hill of All City DLLS said Dak is doing something this season he's never done before.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 57:24


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss all things college football and we spend some time on Texas-OU and the debacle in Carolina and Bill Belichick. Then we discuss the element of Dak's performance he's never showed us before and why it's made the Cowboys one of the best offenses in the NFL. We finish with the City of Dallas making a huge mistake. Again.

    Episode 286: ESPN insider Todd Archer has an interesting take on Dak's MVP quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 65:54


    Episode 286: ESPN insider Todd Archer has an interesting take on Dak Prescott's offense

    Episode 285: In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the Cowboys' shocking blowout win over the NY Jets.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 61:26


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss every aspect of the Cowboys 37-22 win. We discuss how Dak Prescott has evolved into a player who elevates others, why we still have no reason to believe in the Cowboys' D and why this W goes to the coaching staff. What a job the offensive staff has done.

    Episode 284: The truth about the Cowboys' defense and why they must beat the Jets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 84:30


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the state of the Cowboys with All City DLLS' Clarence E. Hill jr., why the Rangers and Bruce Bochy parted ways and why you must be careful anytime you do an Apple update.

    Episode 283: Trevon Diggs is getting some tough love Brian Schottenheimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 43:33


    In this episode of JacquesTalk ESPN insider Todd Archer talks about why the offense is working and the defense is failing. We have a brief college football discussion before discussing the billion-dollar EA video games deal.

    Episode 282 Cowbys tie Packers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 45:03


    We discuss Dallas vs. Green Bay

    Episode 281: Clarence E. Hill tells the truth about the Cowboys' season.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 51:05


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we talk about a fantastic college football schedule before discussing Micah Parsons and Green Bay's defense and how the Cowboys can move the ball without CeeDee Lamb. Then we talk about the opening of the state fair.

    Episode 280: ESPN insider Todd Archer dissects the Cowboys' defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 65:46


    In this episode of JacquesTalk ESPN insider Todd Archer discusses the Cowboys' defensive woes and how they fix the offense. We also have five plays that shaped the game.

    Episode 279: The Cowboys have no defense in 31-14 loss to Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 65:13


    We explore every aspect of the Cowboys' 31-14 loss to the Bears. We discuss the defensive lapses, CeeDee Lamb's injuries and questions from folks on 'X'

    Episode 278: Clarence E. Hill Jr. of All City DLLs has an interesting thought about Dak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 59:52


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the Rangers' failure in Houston and Arch Manning before we get into Clarence E. Hill's thoughts on the Cowboys' pass rush and Dak Prescott.

    Episode 277: 5 Plays that shaped the Cowboys win and ESPN insider Todd Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 65:49


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we break down the Cowboys' win over Giants with ESPN Insider Todd Archer and then we go through five plays that shaped the game. We end The Block

    Episode 276: The Cowboys Win the Wildest Game Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 63:17


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the Cowboys' wild and wacky 40-37 win over the New York Giants. We talk about how Dak looks as confident and prepared as ever to make it happen and how this offense might need to win a lot of shootouts. Finally, we get around to the Cowboys' defense and why it feels like a long season on that side of the ball. In the block we discuss a trip to Philadelphia to celebrate my father's birthday

    Episode 276: Clarence E. Hill of DLLS drops some facts about DaRon Bland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 57:21


    In this episode of JacquesTaylor we discuss our memories of 9-11 before we talk all things Cowboys with Clarence E. Hill Jr. of DLLS. We take a quick trip through college football and Arch Manning before we talk about Charles Haley's golf tournament and why youth literacy is so important to him

    Episode 274: ESPN Insider Todd Archer has a strong opinion on MIcah Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 70:42


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the plucky Texas Rangers who are playing meaningful games in September, the Arch Manning controversy and the joys of fantasy football. Then we talk to Todd Archer about Week 1 of the NFL season before we head to The Block for a discussion about Corey Borner Day and the State Fair.

    Episode 273: Arch Manning: Will be become that dude?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 78:40


    In this episode of JacquesTalk, we discuss the highs and lows of Week 1 of the NFL schedule. Then we take a deep dive on Arch Manning and how much we can expect him to improve before the Longhorns face Florida and Oklahoma next month. Then we discuss college football before we can a trip around the block and discuss the unexpected death of my friend Michael Williams and grandparents day at an elementary school.

    Episode 272: CeeDee Lamb's drops lead to 24-20 loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 46:34


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss every element of the Cowboys' loss to Philadelphia from CeeDee Lamb to Dak Prescott to Jalen Hurts.

    Episode 271: ESPN Insider Todd Archer has all the info on why Micah Parsons was dealt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 68:23


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss every aspect of the Micah Parsons trade with Todd Archer. We all discuss the DaRon Bland trade and the showdown with Philadelphia. We talk about Ohio State's win and Bill Belichick's debacle in North Carolina. Finally, we talk about my dude's adjustment to adulthood

    BONUS Episode 270: Cowboys trade Micah Parsons.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 30:12


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss every angle of the Cowboys' trade of Micah Parsons to Green Bay

    Episode 270: The Longhorns just might escape The Shoe with a W

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 61:54


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the 2023 draft class and how they're not going to help the Cowboys too much this season - and that's a problem. Then we discuss Ohio State v. Texas and who will make the biggest difference.Finally, We Wrap up questions for dad's

    Episode 269: ESPN insider Todd Archer has a lot to say about the Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 61:47


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we have a looooooong conversation with Todd Archer about the state of the Cowboys and whether Micah Parsons will play the first week. Then we have great conversation about how few QBs outside the first round become solid NFL starters. We finish with a story about scams and ride shares.

    Episode 268: JJT: Joe Milton makes me nervous and a good friend dies unexpectedly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 66:15


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we talk about the unexpected loss of aGood friend of mine Michael Williams and its effect on me. Then we talk about why Joe Milton makes me nervous before we talk the beauty of car technology and the big lie someone told on me.

    Episode 267: Joe Milton said something that let's me no he has no chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 58:32


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we talked about what Joe Milton said after Wednesday's practice that left me profoundly disappointed. Then we talked about the Texas-Ohio State game and why it should be epic for each team. Finally, we talk about the advice I gave my son as he embarks on his first semester at Ohio State.

    Episode 266: The Cowboys have a significant issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 54:41


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss why Joe Milton's struggles are of the utmost importance to the Cowboys' success this season. Then we talk about Brian Schottenheimer and why his approach to building a physical team is lacking. Finally, we discuss my new favorite streaming show on Apple TV.

    Episode 265: Does Micah Parsons have the conviction to miss games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 47:21


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss whether Micah Parsons will miss games in his quest to get a contract extension. Then we question why the Cowboys have won only 4 playoff games in the last 24 years. We finish with a conversation about my new favorite show “Banshee”.

    Episode 264: We have a healthy debate about Mike Sando's QB tiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 61:49


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we have a lively discussion about the quarterback tiers and where Dak Prescott fits into the rankings. Then we talk about Denzel Washington, Jerry Jones and the frustration of Cowboys' fans. Finally, we talk about Sha'Carri Richardson and her quest to be great

    Episode 263: The Cowboys' run defense still lacks physicality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 58:05


    In this episode of JacquesTalk we discuss the highs and lows of the Cowboys' 31-21 loss to the Rams. We discuss their lack of physicality and Joe Milton's future. Then we take a deep dive on Shedeur Sanders and his future in Cleveland. Then we go over my car buying experience.

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