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Listen in as JD selects his list of the Top Ten Greatest Fictional Sports Athletes of All-Time from some of his favorite sports movies.  He also discusses what MLB could be doing to have a season, the NASCAR iRacing season, the NFL......and Gronk said WHAT???!!!!

It's Season 3! And to kick it off, JD gets to discuss the lack of integrity from players who refuse to play out their contracts before demanding new ones! Also, is Dak worth more than 30 Million Dollars? Plus, will Antonio Brown really quit over a helmet? All that plus Kaepernick, Brady, and more! 

In this episode of The S3 Sports Show, I go into the past weekend's NFL Draft recaps for the Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots. I also talk about Tyreek Hill and an alternative punishment that should be given to him.  I also dive into the 15 inning mayhem that took place just last night at Chase Field between the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks.  I've got the Playoff Beard update for you as well as the "Dumbass Tweet of the Week" segment.  All that and more on The S3 Sports Show.

In today's podcast, JD is all about Team MJ, not Team LeBron. He also discusses how to FIX the Phoenix Suns, big moves by the Diamondbacks, why he hates Bryce Harpers contract, and what the Cardinals should do with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.  He also makes his selection for NASCAR as the boys are back in the valley this weekend at ISM Raceway, and JD and the crew will be out there covering it! 

It's getting down to crunch time!  Check out this discussion and picks for week 15 in the NFL!  Huge games with big playoff implications are on the schedule including the Steelers needing a win on the road against the Saints to stay on top of the AFC North and keep from potentially being kicked out of the playoffs with a loss and a Ravens and Colts win all-together.  Also, the Chiefs need a win on the road to against Seattle to keep from going from the #1 seed in the AFC to a Wild Card team if they lose and the Chargers win.  All that and more, including JD's 12-Team Progressive Parlay selection and his Final Thoughts of the Week with this week's topic being former Patriots WR, Josh Gordon. 

In today's episode, JD covers this weekend's NFL games, starting with tonight's monster matchup between the Chargers and the Chiefs!  Plus, what is making JD so mad about this weekends Pats game in Pittsburgh?  Catch his bold prediction on the New York Giants, who's going to win each game, and for all you gamblers out there, he selects this weekends 12-team Progressive Parlay that can make you BANK!!  Also, his final thoughts on the Kareem Hunt situation that you should not miss!

On today's episode of The S3, JD breaks down his picks for Week 4 in the NFL!  He also gives his NFL 12-team Progressive Parlay for those that are allowed to gamble in their state.  Plus, what's going on with the MLB Playoff picture? And, the Monster Energy Series is in Charlotte, but this time at a road course? Check it out now! 

In today's episode of The S3, JD breaks down an unbelievable weekend for Tiger Woods and also discusses if he should be a part of the Ryder Cup.  Plus, Kevin Harvick continues to dominate, but where does that leave everyone else in the standings? And, Diamondbacks and Red Sox talk! And just for good measure, JD discusses the new NFL helmet rule and why it should be a work in progress.

The Diamondbacks seem to be on track despite their latest loss versus the Mets.  The Red Sox have a surpirse ace coming from their 5th spot.  JD is going to go into exactly why the Boston Celtics should not attempt to acquire Kawhi Leonard.  And, can the Phoenix Suns actually screw up the first pick in the draft?  Who should they pick, and why?  And finally, JD is talking NASCAR.  Who are the biggest surprises, and disappointments half way through the season?

JD's back with The S3 Sports Show and today he's talking LEGALIZED (finally) gambling in sports after the Federal Government struck down the 1992 Anti-gambling law.  What does this mean for sports, and what will be the affect?  Also, the NBA Draft Lottery is tonight!  What does this mean for the future of both the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics?  Who could both the Suns and Celtics pick up?  And while he's at it, let's talk a little about Game 2 in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, along with a quick recap of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals.

On this episode of The S3, JD dives into the punishment handed down to the Louisville Men's Basketball team by the NCAA.  He also gives his thoughts on the potential lineup changes for both the Red Sox and the Diamondbacks.  

The game of the week in the AFC puts the #1 seed vs the #2 seed with the Steelers hosting the Patriots!  JD will go over his picks for this game and the rest of this week's NFL schedule.  Plus, JD went 6-1 last week with his point-spread locks, listen to who he is picking this week!  Also, JD makes a bold prediction on who is going to be the Arizona Cardinals head coach for next season.  Also, in another bold statement, JD makes a guarantee regarding Devin Booker's future as a Phoenix Suns guard! All that and more on The S3!

He's back!  JD is back with The S3 and this week he's talking about the current state of the NFL, the recent suspensions of Rob Gronkowski, and JuJu Smith.  He also discusses the latest comments from Steelers Safety, Mike Mitchell.  Listen for his picks of the week as well as he'll go over Week 14 in the NFL and who he picks in each game.  That, plus more headlines from around the world of sports!  

On this episode of The S3 Sports Show, JD digs into the possibility of Dale Earnhardt Jr. not even finishing the season as Kyle Busch continues to dominate.  He also talks preseason football for the Patriots and the Cardinals, recapping who looked good and who didn't during each teams loss this weekend.  Also, did the Red Sox just bury the Yankees, and can the Diamondbacks return to their pre-AllStar game form and solidify themselves as a playoff team after being swept by the Twins?

Alright! We're protesting again in the NFL, and I'm so excited to be talking about it for the umpteenth show! I do talk about my thoughts on why Colin Kaepernick does not currently have a job while other NFL players are protesting about him not having a job.  I also talk about Ezekial Elliott's suspension.  Also I touch on the potential for Jimmy G to get traded, and where the QB competition lies for Arizona.  Plus, I talk about the Diamondbacks and the Red Sox current state.  I also do my very first LIVE Patriots Power Rankings as I rank the top 23 players for the Patriots heading into the 2017-2018 preseason. 

A great show for all of you healthy, energetic, workout wizards! Or even if you're thinking about beginning a workout routine, this is for you too! JD has special guest, Erik Rothchild, co-founder of FitWhey Protein Energy Drink on his show to discuss his product.  And given that Erik is also a die-hard Steelers fan, the Patriots fans has a few sports topics to discuss as well, including what the greatest sports movie of all-time is.  Here's the kicker, it's probably the only time these two will ever agree again on a sports topic! All that, and more on this episode of The S3!

He's back! JD returns with The S3 Sports Show after taking the spring off! And he's talking NBA Finals recap, why Lebron should NEVER be compared to Michael Jordan, why people need to stop hating on Tom Brady, the current state of the Red Sox and Diamondbacks, NASCAR's Xfinity and Monster Energy Cup race this coming weekend in Michigan, Should Dale Jr. hand over the keys to Alex Bowman now, and why to cheer for the Veterans Motorsports Inc Mike Harmon Racing #74 on Saturday!  All that PLUS, JD makes a bold prediction regarding Patriots and Falcons receivers!

Check out todays episode of The S3 as JD goes over his expectations for the NASCAR weekend in Phoenix after the "battle royal" between Kyle Busch and Joey Logano in Las Vegas last weekend.  Also, JD goes over the latest moves in NFL Free Agency for the Patriots and Cardinals along with his predictions on where the teams will go next.  The NBA and NHL season are coming to an end as the New England teams are preparing for the playoffs and the Arizona teams are preparing to watch the playoffs once again! Plus, who does JD have winning the NCAA Tournament?

On this episode, JD covers the Patriots potential free agency moves, what the Red Sox could do without Price, what the Bruins are doing with their new coach, and what the Celtics aren't doing right even after beating the Cavaliers.  JD also covers a little news about the Phoenix Suns, Coyotes, Cardinals, and Diamondbacks.  He also looks ahead to the Daytona 500 and explains the newest rules implemented by NASCAR! 

On this episode of The S3, JD breaks down this weekends NFL Playoff games and gives us his Locks of the Week!  JD also breaks down who he thinks will win the NFL MVP and why.  Plus, JD gives us his first NFL Mock Draft for the first 15 selections!  All that plus PGA Tour news, Carl Edwards shocking retirement announcement, and an early look at who JD thinks will be the NBA MVP!

JD returns from his Thanksgiving Turkey coma to pick his Locks of the Week for both the upcoming NFL games, and the College Football Conference Championship games.  He then takes a little time to discuss the level of suck that the Phoenix Suns are currently entering.  

On this episode, JD goes over his locks of the week, along with giving away his first three "participation trophies!"  He also picks who he thinks is going to make it to the round of four in NASCAR.

On this episode of The S3, JD discusses the upcoming week in the NFL, along with the latest NFL headlines, including Cam Newton, NFL Ratings Dropping, Burficts fine, and the upcoming schedule.  He also makes his Locks of the Week.

First, I want to thank all of our followers for pre-registering for the release of the sports app in a few weeks!  If you have not done so, message The S3 on Facebook!  In this episode, I also cover the MLB Playoff schedule, Protests starting in the NBA, and my weekly "Locks of the Week" for both college and NFL games!

On this show, JD, along with Adam Bird, and Josh Black, tackle Week 1 of the NFL season.  Game-by-game analysis is given for each one of the sixteen games on the slate, and bets are thrown around like candy, mostly coming from Josh Black (host of Welcome 2 The South), and JD.  Josh says the Patriots will (or won't) do something that they have only done once in the last 15 years.  Also, it's the return of JD's "Locks of the Week!"  This is where JD picks six games (3 NFL, and 3 College), and picks the spread for all six.  JD has managed an amazing 70%+ accuracy on his selections over the last 4 years.  So for those of you in the Las Vegas area, you might want to listen in!  Also, JD addresses the elephant in the room….or in San Francisco, and has some pretty harsh words for one Colin Kaepernick, coming from a Veterans perspective.

Today on The S3, JD has a full house as Hassan Kareem joins him studio and Joe Stojek and Marcus Carter call in on the HMG Sports hotline.  JD and Hassan break down the top QB's, Backs, Receivers, and defenses in each division.  Joe (Silent J) calls in to discuss Summerslam.  And then Marcus calls in to join in on the discussion about the best comedy sports movie ever, Caddyshack, along with other greats!

In today's episode of The S3, JD goes down memory lane and talks about his earliest sports memories growing up in New England.  He talks about growing up with his brother and playing sports with the neighborhood kids.  He also discusses some of the greatest moments in New England sports history.

Today on The S3, JD and his special guest Alicia Seymour discuss current topics such as the Manny Pacquiao return to the boxing ring.  Both hosts share their thoughts on why he is choosing to do so, as well as weigh in on the decline of the sport of boxing.  Alicia and JD discuss the current Olympics and the domination of Michael Phelps and the other US athletes and teams.  They also discuss the current status of the NL West, and the AL East, as well as A-Rod and possible playoff selections.  Also, JD asks Alicia (a die-hard Packers fan) who she would pick, Aaron Rodgers, or Brett Favre?  All that and more on this episode of The S3!

What a great show for today!  JD gets to interview Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch as he prepares for his August 20th Bare-knuckle Championship Fight against the defending Champion, Bobby Gunn! Shannon goes into his preparation for this fight, which will be the first sanctioned Bare-Knuckle Championship fight in the United States in over a century!  He also talks about some of his past fights, including the man who hit him the hardest out of all of his (more than 200) fights!  Shannon also discusses his preparation and what stakes will be on the line, other than the title.  Also, HMG Sports Chicago analyst, Marcus Carter, calls in and discusses the newly rebuilt Chicago Bulls, the familiar collapse of the Cubs, and where his fellow Chicago Bears fans rank among the best in the NFL!

On this episode of The S3, JD and Andrae break down the draft picks for the Celtics, Suns, and Rockets.  They also dig into the upcoming NBA Free Agency period, and discuss where the best fits are for some of the top free agents in the league.  Also, Joel Willman joins the guys to talk about Tony Stewart's amazing victory at Sonoma after passing Denny Hamlin in the final turn.

In this episode, Alicia Seymour, host of "Not Your Average Sports Chick" joins the guys to talk NBA Draft, picks 1-14, and the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.  JD goes crazy and selects the Cavaliers to win it all!  Listen in to hear why he picks against the defending champions!

On this episode of The S3, JD and Andrae talk about the latest NBA Draft Lottery.  Joel Willman calls in to discuss this past race, thoughts on Danica Patrick beating out Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and we all give our picks for this weekends All-Star race.  Plus, JD goes over his latest article, which breaks down the top two best players on every team, going into this season, for the NFC East.

On this episode of The S3, JD and Joel break down their first version of the 2016 NASCAR Power Rankings!

In this episode, JD interviews one of the most up-and-coming professional boxers in the valley of the sun, Victor Castro.  Castro is 16-0 and currently training for his next match on May 20th at Celebrity Theatre, in Mesa.  Also, JD breaks down his thoughts on the first round of the NFL Draft, as well as a few other selections from Friday and Saturday.  And why is it that the NBA waits for the top two home teams to lose a playoff game before they start pointing out all the things that the refs did wrong in the final seconds of each game?  Would it be the same if they won?  JD doesn't think so!  All that, plus NASCAR updates!

On this episode of The S3, JD talks to Heroes Media Group Sports analyst for Chicago, Marcus Carter about the draft coming up.  We also talk about the Brady DeflateGate decision handed down by the courts.  Also, Joel Willman, Heroes Media Group Sports NASCAR reporter, calls in to talk about the upcoming race in Talladega.  JD also gives his opinion on why the Red Sox Nation is the only true "Nation" in all of sports.

Today on "The S3" we pay homage to Heroes Media Group Sports Analyst and Co-host of The S3, Andrae Thurman.  Today, after more than a decade of professional ball, he announced his retirement.  JD interviews Andrae, discusses his beginnings, memories, hardest hits, rookie hazings, best memories, and gives his advice to incoming rookies.  They also discuss a little of the upcoming NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs, and NASCAR.

On today's show, JD is a great mood, getting into the disappointing season by the Suns, the horrible start by the top two pitchers on the Diamondbacks, and his disgust with how non-professional the local semi-professional football team is.  Also, Joel Willman calls in to discuss this weekends race at Bristol, along with his and JD's picks for the winner.  He also talks about the NBA playoffs which start this weekend, and the lack of hockey in the desert.  

On this episode of "The S3,"  JD, and his mad genius mind, starts creating a 64-athlete tournament to see who is the greatest athlete of all-time, in any sport!  JD also goes off on what a LOSER Greg Hardy is, and why he should never be allowed the freedom to play in the NFL, or any football league, again!  Also, Joel Willman (HMG Sports NASCAR Insider) calls in with his NASCAR updates and picks for this weekends race in Texas!  

On this episode of "The S3," JD and Adam go around the nation with Heroes Media Group Sports contacts in Wisconsin, Illinois, and New York!  JD talks to Marcus Carter (Chicago Sports Analyst), Joe Stojek (host of Military Press Wrestling Show), and Joel Willman (HMG Sports NASCAR Analyst).  Topics include Chicago sports, the Elite 8 tournament that Marcus Carter just covered, the upcoming NFL season, Wrestlemania 32 this weekend (With Joe Stojek), and the upcoming NASCAR race in Martinsville (with Joel Willman).  

On the latest episode of "The S3," JD breaks down the latest bracket updates, who he is picking to go to the Final Four, and why certain teams will not be there!  Also, the latest discussions and rule changes in the NFL annual coaches meetings.  And, Kasey Kahne is now the dirtiest driver in NASCAR!  Find out why and more on this episode of "The S3!"

On today's edition of "The S3" we have special guest Hassan Kareem from Botha Love Productions in the studio.  We cover some in-depth NASCAR talk with Hassan, as well as some NFL, and NCAA Tournament talk!  We also have HMG Sports reporters, "Big Mike" and Josh Black on location, covering the tournaments in Providence, RI, and Raleigh, NC!  All this and more on this episode of The S3!

On today's episode, Andrae and JD get you caught up with what's going on in the world of NFL Free Agency.  They also talk about this coming weekend at Phoenix International Raceway as NASCAR is in town.  Plus, we're getting out NCAA Tournament talk started as the Quarterfinals have kicked off for all the larger conferences around the country.  Also, we're down to the final month of NBA games as the NBA schedule is winding down to mid-April before the playoffs start.  The boys give their predictions as to who is in and who is out of the playoffs.  They also discuss the state of the Phoenix Suns, and how the Boston Celtics have the brightest future of all the NBA teams.  

On today's episode of "The S3" the East Valley Ravens pay a visit to the studio to talk about this season in the AZSDFL, why they play semi-pro football in the valley, and where they believe the direction of the league is heading.  Also, Rene Jackson (team co-owner) discusses which player she would give a franchise tag to and why.  Also, the group discusses some key moves that should be made in the NFL, and which current head coach in college or the pro's would make a great president.  Plus, Joel Willman (HMG Sports NASCAR Insider) calls in to discuss the current NASCAR season, violations and punishments to multiple teams, the upcoming race in Las Vegas, and the top 3 drivers to keep your eyes on heading into the race at Las Vegas Speedway.

On today's episode of "The S3" JD and Andrae break down the upcoming NFL Free Agency, which teams have the most cap space and the least amount.  Also, HMG Sports NASCAR Insider, Joel Willman, calls in on the HMG Sports hotline to discuss the awesome Daytona 500 finish between Hamlin and Truex, JR.  Also discusses SHR announcement that they will be switching from Chevy to Ford next season.  The guys also have a discussion on the situation dealing with the environment at the University of Tennessee.

On this show of the "S3" the guys cover the on-going investigation into Peyton Manning, Manny Pacquiou loses his Nike sponsorship, NASCAR weekend at Daytona, the NBA trade deadline, and who is potentially on our "Top 10 Hottest Female Sports Athletes" for next week!

Today on Smaaht Side Sports with JD and Andrae C Thurman, the guys complete the first round of their mock draft with picks 25-31. They'll also cover the NBA All-star weekend, Super Bowl 50 review, the Phoenix Suns need to rebuild, NASCAR Sprint Unlimited weekend, and more!

Today on "The S3" JD and Andrae discuss what the stipulations should be to be on the "greatest ever" list for any sport. We also discuss the current standings in the NBA, and what JD calls "the death of the NBA big man!" We continue our picks for our mock draft, selections 17-24. And we also break down our top-10 list of the greatest sports movies of all-time! Make sure you listen to see what awesome sports movies both of them leave off their list and wish they hadn't! All that and more on "The S3!"

Today, the S3 guys start talking NASCAR!  We're only about two weeks away to the start of the 2016 season!  And our NASCAR Insider, and ARCA Series racer, Joel Willman joins us to discuss speed week, the importance of the Daytona 500, early ROTY picks, and his own personal schedule for the season.  Also, JD and Andrae go over picks 9-16 of their 2016 NFL Mock Draft for the first round!  PLUS, does racism still exist in the NFL?

This week we had the Commissioner of the AZSDFL, Benjamin Alexander join us.  We covered what's going on with the AZSDFL, the future of the league, and info on the teams and the upcoming season.  Also, the boys break down picks 1-8 in their 2016 NFL Mock Draft!

Today JD, and his new co-host Andrae Thurman invited special guest, John Bronson in to the studio from The PACC Pro Athlete and Business Network.  It's a great week to have John on because he is a former Arizona Cardinals TE, and everyone knows that Andrae Thurman is a former Packers wide receiver.  They discuss last weekend's Wild Card games.  They discuss the big matchup this week in the valley of the sun between the Packers and Cardinals, along with the other matchups; Chiefs/Patriots, Steelers/Broncos, and Seahawks/Panthers.  We also discuss PacMan Jones and his spat over the injury to Steelers WR, Brown.  And we touch on ESPN's release of their "Greatest PG's of All-Time" where they already listed Curry at #4.

On this episode of "The S3" JD breaks down why the MLB Hall of Fame needs to stop trying to be the judge, jury, and executioner for all MLB players and go back to being a historical museum for all baseball stories and greats.  He discusses who he would vote for in this year's HOF ballot, and why Pete Rose should be in.  Also, Andrae Thurman stops in to discuss Wild-Card weekend in the NFL, the NFL MVP, and next week's National Championship game for College Football!