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Each week, Jackson Williams sits down and talks about his favorite sports teams, along with other things he finds interesting and entertaining across the vast landscape of professional sports.

Jackson Williams


    • May 15, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Warriors v. Rockets Western Conference Semifinals Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 32:16


    Jackson sits down to discuss Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors. He discusses the series as a whole, which the Warriors won in six games. He discusses the playoff reputation of James Harden & Chris Paul, the Warriors without Kevin Durant, and the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers.

    Warriors v. Rockets Game 5 Reaction & Breakdown & Outlook of Kevin Durant Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 29:52


    Jackson sits down to discuss Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets in which the Warriors won 104-99. He talks about the Kevin Durant injury, Steph's incredible fourth quarter, and the disappearance of James Harden down the stretch.

    Warriors v. Rockets Games 3 & 4 Reaction & Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 36:48


    Jackson sits down to discuss games three and four of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors, which is now tied up at 2-2. He talks about the disappointing performances of Klay Thompson, and his bizarre free-agency negotiating tactics. He talks about PJ Tucker and how he is out-toughing the Warriors, and he rants about Steve Kerr's unwillingness to run a pick and roll.

    Warriors v. Rockets Game 2 Reaction & Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 25:14


    Jackson sits down to discuss the second game of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets playoff series, in which the Warriors won 115-109. He talks about Andre Iguodala versus Chris Paul and their impact on this series and last year's Western Conference Finals. He also manages to compare this series to World War II and going camping.

    Warriors v. Rockets Game 1 Reaction & Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 41:41


    Jackson returns to the podcast in order to discuss Game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. He talks about the outcome of the game, James Harden wanting a "fair chance", the Houston Rockets officiating complaints, and his prediction for the rest of the series.

    The End of the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 40:19


    Jackson sits down to discuss Bryce Harper landing in Philadelphia with the Phillies and not the San Francisco Giants. He discusses the impact the signing will have on the league, and how the San Francisco Giants failed in free agency yet again.

    LeBron James' "Playoff Intensity", Lakers Turmoil, and Manny Machado on the Padres

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 41:44


    Jackson sits down this week to discuss LeBron James saying he has activated his "Playoff Intensity" in order to help the Lakers make the playoffs. He then discusses how the Lakers probably won't make the playoffs and he talks about who should win this year's MVP race. He then talks about Manny Machado and his massive contract with the San Diego Padres and how that will impact the NL West and the Bryce Harper sweepstakes.

    Announcement: Return of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 19:36


    Jackson returns to the podcast to announce the return of the weekly podcast and talk about the NBA All-Star Game, and MLB Free Agents

    S2E5: Jimmy to Philly, KD-Draymond Fiasco, LeBron's Legacy, NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 57:11


    To send a mailbag question, a hot take, or criticism send an email to sportzballmailbag@gmail.com to make your voice heard.

    S2E4: Saints v. Rams, Brady v. Rodgers, Farhan Zaidi to the Giants, Loser Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 53:45


    If you want to send in questions, comments, or hot takes to be read on the show, send an email to sportzballmailbag@gmail.com to make your voice heard.

    S2E3: Red Sox Win the World Series, Analytics Ruining Baseball, and the Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 57:05


    To send in a question, hot take, or idea for a segment you want to hear, send an email to sportzballmailbag@gmail.com to make your voice heard!

    S2E2: NFL Madness, NBA Fights, Winless LeBron, and the World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 44:42


    To be featured on the show with a question, hot take, or as a guest, send an email to sportzballmailbag@gmail.com to make your voice heard.

    S2E1: The Return of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 53:45


    Have a question, hot take, or want to be a guest on the podcast? Just send an email to sportzballmailbag@gmail.com to make your voice heard.

    Episode 20 - Bada Bing Bada Boom, LeBron a Laker, MLB.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 58:35


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to talk about the beginning of NBA free agency. He talks about LeBron going to LA, Paul George staying in OKC, and the Warriors getting even better. He then talks about the MLB, and how the All-Star teams are taking shape.

    Episode 19 - Back-to-Back Champs! Quick NBA Offseason Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 26:33


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down briefly to discuss the end of the NBA Finals, LeBron James' broken hand, and the beginning of the offseason. He discusses where LeBron could end up playing next year, and who he would team up with, before taking on the recent news about Kawhi Leonard and his trade request to get out of San Antonio

    Episode 18 - NBA Finals, the Rumor Mill, and the National Anthem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 55:05


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to discuss the first three games of the NBA Finals and how the Warriors have put themselves in a position to sweep the Cavaliers. He then talks about the upcoming NBA offseason rumors, specifically the rumors surrounding LeBron James, Paul George, and Chris Paul. He wraps up the podcast by talking about the NFL's new national anthem policy, the Philadelphia eagles, and how the NFL has become a political tool.

    Episode 17 - What Happened to the Rockets? NBA Finals Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 47:38


    In this week's episode, Jackson looks as what happened in the Western Conference Finals and tries to make sense of what just happened. He examines the Rockets, their future, and how Mike D'Antoni's system works in the playoffs. He then talks about the immortal reign of LeBron James, and Part Four of the Warriors v. Cavaliers saga.

    Episode 16 - Middle of the Western Conference Finals, NBA Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 51:22


    In this week's episode, Jackson breaks down the Western Conference Finals and the Eastern Conference Finals, discusses the Warriors struggles in Game Two and his frustrations with the style of play of the Rockets. He then goes a little off the rails in discussing his issues with James Harden and Chris Paul. He then talks about the Boston Celtics taking a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He wraps up the episode with a new segment called If I had a Vote, and then briefly talks about the legalization of sports betting. 

    Episode 15 - End of the Semifinals, Welcome to the Final Four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 52:38


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to discuss what went wrong for the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and New Orleans Pelicans. He then talks at length about the Conference Finals, and makes his prediction for both series. He wraps up the episode by briefly discussing the Kawhi Leonard situation in San Antonio, and the motivation behind wanting to attend a Dodger's game for any reason. 

    Episode 14 - Russell Westbrook v. The World, NBA Semifinals, NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 61:54


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to discuss two key storylines from the first round of the NBA playoffs that involve Russell Westbrook and LeBron James. He then breaks down each individual series from round two and all the action as of Thursday, May 3. He then briefly discusses the first round of this year's NFL Draft, and wraps up the episode by detailing why one team got an absolute steal at the end of the first round.

    Episode 13 - Halfway through Round One, Tom Brady, and Offensive Ineptitude in San Francisco.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 60:02


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to discuss the state of each NBA playoff series, and how his predictions are holding up. He looks at how individual players are carrying their teams and stepping up in the biggest moments, like Jrue Holiday. He then breaks down the Tom Brady retirement rumors before panicking about the San Francisco Giants and their inability to score runs. 

    Episode 12 - NBA Playoff Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 54:38


    In this week's episode, Jackson Williams sits down to discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs, and give his unfiltered thoughts and predictions throughout the entire playoffs. He then briefly talks about the Cleveland Browns, the San Francisco 49ers, and the unfortunate Reuben Foster situation. He ends the episode by looking at the hottest teams in baseball during the first 15 games of the season. 

    Episode 11 - OKC Thunder Struggles, NFL Rumors, and Panic Time for the Giants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 52:36


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to discuss what is happening with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and how they are putting themselves in a bad position for the playoffs and the future. He then briefly discusses some other NBA topics (Hassan Whiteside, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard) before discussing the NFL. He breaks down the Rams trade for Brandin Cooks, and then speculates at to what could happen with Odell Beckham Jr. and Rob Gronkowski. He wraps up the episode talking about the first week of the MLB season, and introduces a new segment called: Seven Days, Seven Hot Takes.

    Episode 10 - NBA Injuries, LeBron James, OBJ, MLB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018


    In this week's episode, Jackson sits down to discuss how injuries to Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry will impact the NBA playoffs. He then briefly discusses LeBron's dominance, and the emergence of the 76ers. He then talks about the new NFL catch rules, as well as the trade rumors swirling around Odell Beckham Jr. He wraps up the episode talking about the San Francisco Giants injury luck, as well as some predictions with a special guest. 

    Episode 9 - Warriors, Western Conference Contenders, NFL Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 48:21


    Jackson Williams sits down to discuss the last seven Warriors games, and their injury struggles. He then discusses how other contenders in the Western Conference stack up against the Warriors. He then briefly touches on the beginning of NFL free agency, and the 49ers recent moves.

    Episode 8 - Houston Rockets v. Golden State Warriors, Russell Westbrook, NFL Combine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 54:11


    In this week's episode, Jackson Williams sits down to break down the recent Warriors' action, then talks about the Houston Rockets. He feels like people are underestimating the Warriors in terms of competitiveness in the playoffs, and wants to set the record straight. He then talks about the other playoff teams in the West, and discusses how Russell Westbrook has hurt his team and their shot at the playoffs. He wraps up the episode talking briefly about the NFL Scouting Combine and the free agency of Kirk Cousins. 

    Episode 7 - A Whole Lot of NBA Action, a Look at Title Contenders, Tim Lincecum to Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 57:11


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Jackson sits down and breaks down the recent Warriors games. He then talks about why other "contenders" like Houston, OKC, and Cleveland, won't beat the Golden State Warriors. He then briefly talks about the MVP race in the NBA. He wraps up the episode talking about Tim Lincecum's decision to sign with the Texas Rangers. 

    Episode 6 - NBA All Star Game Reactions and Way Too Early MLB Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 62:34


    This week, Jackson sits down to talk about his reaction to the NBA All Star game. He shares some thoughts about why it was more successful this year, and he also explained why he has a distaste for the other events of the weekend. He then gives some hot takes about two top contenders in the NBA. He rounds out the podcast by discussing the recent free agent signings around the MLB, and then gives his official way too early predictions for the MLB season and playoffs. 

    Episode 5 - Overreacting to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Warriors action, and the Jimmy G Contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 57:04


    This week, Jackson sits down and discusses the recent overreaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent success after the trade deadline in a new segment called Slow Ya' Roll. He then breaks down the recent action and gives his opinions surrounding the coaching in the Phoenix Suns game. He then briefly discusses the MLB and the Cubs signing Yu Darvish. He finishes up by talking about the new Jimmy G contract, as well as the recent incidents surrounding Reuben Foster. 

    Episode 4 - Super Bowl Reaction, Warriors Skid, SF Giants Excitement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 58:27


    In this episode of the Podcast, Jackson Williams sits down and discusses the results of Super Bowl LII, where the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33. He then talked about the recent Warriors action against the Kings, Nuggets, and Thunder. Then discusses some action around the NBA and rants about the Cleveland Cavaliers. He finishes the episode talking about the SF Giants and the potential reunion with Tim Lincecum. 

    Episode 3 - Super Bowl Preview, MLB HOF and Trades, and More NBA Craziness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 53:54


    Jackson Williams sits down and discusses the San Francisco Giants' recent signing of Gregor Blanco, and briefly touches on the Hall of Fame class of 2018. He then breaks down his Super Bowl pick, as well as the first trade of the NFL offseason, Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. He rounds out the show talking about recent Golden State Warriors action, the Blake Griffin trade, and some other NBA craziness.

    Episode 2 - Austin Jackson to San Francisco, Warriors Weekly Recap, NBA Drama, and Jackson's dreadful Eagles Prediction.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 44:34


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Jackson Williams sits down to discuss a variety of topics. He starts off talking about the most recent San Francisco Giants free agent acquisition, Austin Jackson. He then shifts gears to the NBA, where he recaps this week's Golden State Warriors games, talks about some NBA drama with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks, and then discusses some potential trades. He wraps up the show talking about the recent NFL action, breaking down the Patriots and Eagles wins to advance to the Super Bowl. 

    Episode 1 - San Francisco Giants Trades, NBA Craziness, and NFL Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 50:58


    Jackson Williams sits down and starts the episode talking about the San Francisco Giants trading for Andrew McCutchen and Evan Longoria, and the effect it will have on the team's ability to compete for a playoff spot. He then talks about the current state of affairs in the NBA. He starts the NBA portion talking about the Golden State Warriors v. the Cleveland Cavaliers, and how the rivalry is changing, and how the Cavaliers are struggling. He then moves to talk about the incident between the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets, and all the crazy action that took place after the game ended. He finishes off the podcast recapping last weekend's NFL playoff action, and gives his early predictions for the upcoming conference championship games.

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