Podcast appearances and mentions of nick wright

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his best bets for Week 12 of the NFL season. The show starts with Nick's "Stay Away" games including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs looking to keep their season alive vs. Daniel Jones' Indianapolis Colts, JJ McCarthy's Minnesota Vikings taking on Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers, Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles second matchup of the season with Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys, and more! Next, Nick shares his five bets for Week 12 featuring Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears hosting Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Jets coming in as massive underdogs to Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens, and Shedeur Sanders making his first start of his NFL career for the Cleveland Browns vs. Geno Smith's Las Vegas Raiders, and more! The show ends with Damonza's Teaser and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James' return to the Los Angeles Lakers and how LeBron's role alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves may be different than anything we've seen before. Next, Nick previews Week 12 of the NFL season, starting with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. Then, Nick debates whether or not the Cincinnati Bengals should bring back Joe Burrow with Cincy all but out of playoff contention. After, Nick discusses all the storylines surrounding the big games of the week, including Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading to Los Angeles to play Matthew Stafford's Rams, and Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills playing in Houston against the Texans. Later, Nick answers your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour recapping Eliot Wolf's comments following the trade deadline, specifically on giving up three 1st round picks for a player.(10:05) We debate if the Patriots should pursue Myles Garrett in an offseason trade.(20:32) Nick Wright has Drake Maye very high in his QB tiers. The crew reacts.(26:09) Zo and Beetle discuss the flurry of Red Sox moves from yesterday which included sending Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Wright recaps Week 11 of the NFL season, starting with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs being upset by Bo Nix's Denver Broncos and the threat of KC missing the playoffs. Then, Nick reacts to another underwhelming Philadelphia Eagles win over the Detroit Lions and breaks down Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut in the Cleveland Browns' loss to Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens. After, Nick discusses what version of Josh Allen the Buffalo Bills need to make it to the Super Bowl, and if it’s time to panic for Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers after their second-straight loss. Later, Nick answers your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You guys are sons of b******." Nick Wright was going to win a lot of money. The Shipping Container was going to win a lot of money. And then Jeremy ruined everything. But in his defense, he had never been here before, so quite frankly, f*** you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand, with Marc Bertrand out, start the hour discussing Dan Orlovsky's top 5 QB's drafted since 2020 he would start a franchise with, Drake Maye being ranked #1. (11:23) The crew reacts to the breaking news of the Jets benching Justin Fields and starting Tyrod Taylor moving forward. (21:25) We dive into Read and React. (30:21) Zolak, McKone, and Barth end the hour discussing Nick Wright's belief that the Patriots will claim the #1 seed in the AFC and outside of the Chiefs they are the team in the AFC to beat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Dallas Mavericks firing general manager Nico Harrison. Nick reflects on how trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers will go down as one of the greatest gaffes in sports history and breaks down why Nico Harrison will never again work in an NBA front office again. Later, Nick explains why AJ Brown has a point about the offensive struggles of Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the Philadelphia Eagles, even if he's handling the situation in a destructive way. Next, Nick shares his game picks for Week 11 of the NFL season including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs taking on Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in a massive AFC West showdown! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 11 of the NFL season. The show starts with Nick's "Stay Away" games including Jared Goff's Detroit Lions taking on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Next are "Nick's Picks" including Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears rematch with JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings, Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers battling Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, and Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs matchup with Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. Later on comes Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie, and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers' embarrassing 121-92 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is OKC unstoppable? Later, Nick previews Week 11 of the NFL season, starting with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs facing Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. Then, Nick breaks down the massive game between Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams and Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks, and weighs in on the drama with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown ahead of their game with Jared Goff's Detroit Lions. After, Nick discusses who needs a rebound game more between Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills... and what is going on with Travis Hunter in Jacksonville? Later, Nick answers your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I was playing in a rigged game in Milan..." Zaslow had a major scoop this morning and told everybody in the office about it, but still managed to get scooped. Plus, Nick Wright believes he can put an end to gambling scandals and gives the shipping container a chance to win $ 2,500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison. Nick breaks down why the Luka Doncic trade will go down as one of the greatest blunders in sports history, why Dallas winning the Cooper Flagg lottery should not have saved Harrison, and what's next for the Mavs & Lakers moving forward. Next, Nick turns his attention to Week 10 of the NFL season, starting with Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles defeating Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers, and what it means for the NFC playoff picture. Then, Nick discusses an embarrassing loss for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to the Miami Dolphins and crazy comeback wins by Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears and CJ Stroud's Houston Texans. After, Nick weighs in on how worried he should be about Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after their loss to Drake Maye's New England Patriots, and what the coaching change means with Dan Campbell calling plays for Jared Goff's Detroit Lions. Later, Nick answers your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray begin the third hour discussing the Patriots ability to win close games and the landscape of the league. (10:57) The guys discuss Nick Wright's comments on the Patriots. Plus, caller reaction on the Patriots.(22:42) More calls on the Patriots and on Monday Night Football. (35:51) Reacting Mike Vrabel's comments on staying focused ahead of Thursday's game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric and Bruce start the show by discussing Paul DePodesta, his history and how he will manage in running a team at Altitude. Could the Rockies have done better? Bo Nix has faced some harsh criticism after his recent performance against the Raiders. How worrisome are Nix's mechanics - which clearly haven't been sharp lately? Nick Wright dove into Deion Sanders and a winning culture - suggesting that the Cleveland Browns hire him as their next head coach. Has Coach Prime really built a 'winning culture' in Boulder? Some thoughts on the Big 12 as a football conference. Catch a Tuesday version of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lazlo and SlimFast catch up with their old friend, Nick Wright. Nick Wright is a Sports Commentator and Host on FoxSports. You can follow him on all platforms at @getnickwright.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys' wild trades with the New York Jets for Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. Nick breaks down why he believes Indy and Dallas gave up too much for the Jets' stars and what this means for both teams moving forward. Later, Nick reacts to Bronny James' playing time in the Los Angeles Lakers' wins over the Trail Blazers and Heat as well as Luka Doncic's historic start to the NBA season. Next, Nick shares his predictions for Week 10 of the NFL season including Falcons-Colts, Patriots-Buccaneers, Jaguars-Texans, Giants-Bears, and Steelers-Chargers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastating Data Shows NBA Ratings Have Skyrocketed 92% Since Michael Jordan Returned While LeBron James Is Out, Stephen A Smith Lands In Hot Water For Dissing Zohran Mamdani After Damaging NYPD Audio Surfaces, Nick Wright Destroys Draymond Green's “New Media” Over His Wild Dak Prescott Take, and Stephen A Smith Admits He Wishes Shannon Sharpe Was Still On ESPN First Take With Him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 10 of the NFL season! The show starts with Nick's "Stay Away" games featuring Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles taking on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams looking to avenge their early season loss to Christian McCaffrey's San Francisco 49ers, and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens heading to Minnesota to battle JJ McCarthy and the Vikings. Next, the guys get into "Nick's Picks" where Nick reveals his best bets of the weekend including Aaron Rodgers' Steelers vs. Justin Herbert and the Chargers, Baker Mayfield's Bucs taking on Drake Maye's Patriots, Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears vs. Jaxson Dart and the Giants, and much more! The show continues with Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie (which is still undefeated), and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show discussing how much the result in this week's matchup on the road versus Tampa Bay matters.Phil Perry thinks a Patriots win would qualify the Pats as true contenders. (10:51) Zo and Beetle react to the Tampa perspective after Nick Wright's comments referring to the Bucs being better positioned than the Patriots. Drake Maye vs. Baker Mayfield discussed. The crew distinguishes the AFC as the tougher conference based on the QB's'.(23:30) The crew discuss the risk factors surrounding Drake Maye's running style against the Tampa Bay defense this Sunday. They quickly go off the rails and transition to jingle music and sitcom intros.(31:46) We dive into the best bets of the week on the Football Card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Wright reacts to all the massive moves at the NFL trade deadline, starting with the New York Jets tear down and megadeals between the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts for Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. Then, Nick previews Week 10 of the NFL season, including games with tons of playoff implications on the line, like Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles playing against Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers, and Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams facing off with the San Francisco 49ers. After, Nick discusses the future of the NBA with Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama following the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the San Antonio Spurs, and what the Arizona Cardinals are going to do with Kyler Murray. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker Goes Nuclear on Draymond Green for Calling Dak Prescott a Bum, Nick Wright Takes a Shot at Stephen A Smith Over His Bronny James Comments, Kendrick Perkins Urges LeBron James to Take a Back Seat to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and Jeff Teague Stuns Fans With His Shocking Take About LeBron on His Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Oakley Gives Stephen A Smith a Chilling Warning, Saying Their Next Encounter “Won't Be Good,” Nick Wright Gets Laughed Off Stage for Claiming Bronny James Earned a Lakers Spot, John Salley Sparks Outrage by Ranking LeBron James Over Shaq as a Top 5 Laker, Oakley Also Reveals He Once Slapped Charles Barkley During the NBA Lockout Meeting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps Week 9 of the NFL season, starting with Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills beating Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs. What does this mean for both teams moving forward and their playoff push. Then, Nick breaks down Monday Night Football between Dak Prescott's Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals... what does Kyler Murray’s future in Arizona look like? After, Nick discusses his biggest takeaways from the first half of the NFL season and what he still expects to see this year, including his playoff seeding predictions. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombshell Report Reveals Disturbing New Details About LeBron James' Former Associate Damon Jones, The NBA Faces Backlash for Shamelessly Promoting Bronny James After Scoring Just Two Points, Nick Wright Takes a Shot at Michael Jordan for Criticizing Players Who Support Load Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Wright previews his Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills in the 10th meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Later, Nick reacts to John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens' handling of Lamar Jackson's injury leading up to their NFL Week 8 matchup with Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears. Nick breaks down the long history of the Ravens and Lamar not seeing eye to eye on his injury status and whether that spells trouble for Baltimore moving forward. Then, the guys discuss "Nick's Picks" for Week 9 of the NFL season including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Chiefs battling Josh Allen's Bills, Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers against Daniel Jones' 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions hosting JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can war teach us about how the human brain really works? And why is human decision-making a more significant factor than military strength in wars?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I'm exploring how the human brain truly manifests in conflict—and what that reveals about everyday decision-making. Dr Nicholas Wright, a neurologist-turned-neuroscientist who advises the Pentagon Joint Staff, joins me to discuss his new book Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain. In our conversation, Nick explains why fear is functional, how “will to fight” can outweigh superior force, and why democracies remain capable of catastrophic decisions. He also explains how perception operates as a controlled hallucination anchored to reality rather than a simple sensory feed, and why that distinction matters for strategy, leadership, and risk. Moving from fruit flies to front lines, Nick shows how simple neural chemicals regulate aggression, how the brain's grid cells create literal maps to navigate danger and opportunity, and how both biological and organisational models can mislead when mistaken for reality. The discussion ranges from 1940 France to Kyiv, from Stalingrad to Gaza, and from deception as a vice to deception as a civic virtue.Nick makes a compelling case for metacognition — the ability to think about one's own thinking— as the conductor of the brain's internal orchestra and argues that wisdom—not merely cleverness — must be deliberately designed into leaders and into the next generation of artificial intelligence.We end with practical insights: cultivating “better ignorance,” inviting real dissent in the spirit of Churchill, and creating deliberate spaces for reflection like (I'm delighted to report) long train journeys.Guest Biography Dr Nicholas Wright, MRCP, PhD, is a neuroscientist researching the intersections of the brain, technology, and security at University College London, Georgetown University, and the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, DC. He also serves as an adviser to the Pentagon Joint Staff. Beyond academia, Wright leads projects connecting neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and strategy, and has advised the Pentagon Joint Staff for more than a decade.He consults on AI for SAP and edited Artificial Intelligence, China, Russia, and the Global Order (Air University Press, 2019).His latest book, Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain, is published by St. Martin's Press (US) and Pan Macmillan (UK).AI_Generated Time-stamped Summary[00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:00] Nick Wright's journey from neurologist to defense advisor, applying neuroscience to strategy and AI.[00:04:29] How evolution shaped the human brain for survival and combat — we're “built to win or survive a fight.”[00:05:59] Fear as a vital yet double-edged emotion; anxiety as a side effect of peace.[00:08:26] Origins of the book Warhead and cultural perceptions of its title.[00:09:39] Why war remains relevant; critique of overconfidence in peace and Pinker's “Better Angels” thesis.[00:12:01] Lessons from France's WWII defeat — cognition and morale outweigh material strength.[00:14:41] Ukraine's resistance as an example of will to fight; psychology as a decisive factor.[00:15:42] Creativity and emotion as essential tools in decision-making; the brain as an orchestra balancing logic and instinct.[00:18:10] What fruit flies reveal about aggression and shared neural circuitry with humans.[00:21:13] Structure of Warhead — using neuroscience to reinterpret history and warfare.[00:26:37] Mental models and how the brain simulates reality to guide choices.[00:30:37] Perception vs. reality — the brain generates, not records, the world we see.[00:35:31] The “uncanny valley” and prediction errors — why imperfect mimicry unsettles us.[00:36:17] Moral symmetry in conflict — both sides perceive their cause as just.[00:38:00] Deception and fog of war — manipulating human perception as a timeless weapon.[00:41:00] WWII story of René Carmille — lying as moral resistance.[00:43:59] Social media, attention, and the loss of reflection — the modern “disease of abundance.”[00:45:41] Wisdom versus cleverness — Churchill's reflective habits and valuing dissent.[00:48:11] “Better ignorance” and intellectual humility as foundations of wise leadership.[00:51:26] Cognitive diversity, AI, and the need to embed wisdom—not just intelligence—into machines.[00:58:28] From WWII to China today — the enduring need for wisdom in navigating global conflict.LinksNick's website - https://www.intelligentbiology.co.uk/WarHead Nick's book - https://www.intelligentbiology.co.uk/booksNick on LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-d-wright-bba3a065/If you liked this episode, you might also like my discussion with Dr Mike Martin - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/dr-mike-martin-on-war-politics/

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season. Nick breaks down his "Stay Away" games featuring CJ Stroud's Houston Texans taking on Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, Dak Prescott leading the Dallas Cowboys against the Arizona Cardinals, and more! Later, the guys get into "Nick's Picks" including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs battling Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers leading the Pittsburgh Steelers against Daniel Jones' 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions hosting JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. The show wraps up with Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie, and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright previews Week 9 of the NFL season, starting with his Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills in the 10th meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Then, Nick sets his expectations for the Baltimore Ravens now that Lamar Jackson is back from injury ahead of their Thursday Night Football game against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. After, Nick weighs in on the 2024 QB class and what he thinks of Drake Maye, Bo Nix, and J.J. McCarthy, before answering some scary NFL questions. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright recaps Week 8 of the NFL season, starting with Monday Night Football between Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs dominating the Washington Commanders. Then, Nick breaks down the bizarre situation between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, and what penalties they may be facing. After, Nick debates if Jalen Hurts. Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles are better without AJ Brown, and what the ceiling is for Jordan Love's Green Bay Packers and Bo Nix's Denver Broncos. Nick also reacts to the 18-inning thriller in Game 3 of the World Series where Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Toronto Blue Jays on Freddie Freeman's walk-off home run. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright breaks down his top contenders in the NFC following Week 7 of the NFL season. What did Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions prove in their decisive win over Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers? How much trouble are the Bucs in after Mike Evans' injury? Next, Nick explains why he is bought in on Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks, why Jalen Hurts is going to have to carry the Philadelphia Eagles, and why it's over for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. Later, Nick reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant 40-point, 15 rebound performance in the San Antonio Spurs' 125-92 win over Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg, and the Dallas Mavericks in their opening game of the NBA season. Is Wemby already the best player in the NBA over the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other stars? Next, Nick reacts to Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers' opening night loss to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors as well as Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets debut being spoiled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Will KD have a fanbase to call home when he retires? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his best bets ahead of Week 8 of the NFL season. Nick breaks down his "Stay Away" games including Jaxson Dart's New York Giants vs. Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Commanders heading to Arrowhead for a Monday Night Football matchup with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs, and more! Next, the guys dive into "Nick's Picks" featuring Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears taking on Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers looking to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints, and Aaron Rodgers vs. Jordan Love in the Pittsburgh Steelers-Green Bay Packers showdown. The show closes with Damonza's Teaser, Nick's Touchdown Genie returning, and The Offer from the producers! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, Terry Rozier, and many more following FBI investigation. Later, Nick reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant 40-point performance in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Dallas Mavericks in Cooper Flagg's NBA debut. Is Wemby already the best player in the NBA? Next, Nick reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' opening night win over Luke Doncic and the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers before turning his attention to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is KD on track to be the only NBA legend without a fan base that loves him? As always, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Palazzolo joins the show! He reacts to Poni having to get his nipples pierced. Nick Wright was talking about it on FS1 as Poni talks to Steve. Steve previews the Steelers-Packers game this Sunday. Steve also reacts to what Teryl Austin said as to why Nick Herbig was not on the field at the end of the Steelers-Bengals game.

"My empire is crumbling because of one man's inability to take an L." Nick Wright joins us to share the full story of his night at a billionaire's poker game and one of the worst beats of his life. That leads us to the story of the time Roy hogged all the questions in a meeting with Tim Kurkjian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps a whacky Week 7 of the NFL season, starting with Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs returning to their peak form against the Las Vegas Raiders. Then, Nick breaks down a Monday Night Football doubleheader between Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions, and CJ Stroud's Houston Texans and Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks. After, Nick debates if everything is fixed with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, and whether or not Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos should feel good about their historic comeback vs. Jaxson Dart's New York Giants. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright reacts to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' 24-14 loss to Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson, and the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football of Week 6 of the NFL season. Nick breaks down what problems are facing Buffalo and whether they are headed toward a very familiar fate in the AFC Championship Game against Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs. Later, Nick reacts to The Ringer's Top 100 Players in the NBA ranking Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James. Nick breaks down why he cannot understand how Bill Simmons can place KD over LeBron after their last several seasons. Next, Nick discusses the NFL MVP race and why he would take Patrick Mahomes or Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield over the field. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 7 of the NFL season including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs taking on Geno Smith's Las Vegas Raiders, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers battling with Jared Goff's Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, Jayden Daniels' Washington Commanders facing off with Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams vs. Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and much more! Nick shares his five best bets of the week during Nick's Picks before Damonza looks to bounce back with his teaser bet! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright previews Week 7 of the NFL season, starting with whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs have another level to reach now that Rashee Rice is back from his suspension. Then, Nick dives into the MVP race between Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield, before previewing the “Icy Hot Bowl” between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Flacco's Cincinnati Bengals. After, Nick discusses what has gone wrong with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles during their losing streak and what they need to do to turn things around. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wright, co host of "First Things First" joins Bomani Jones to discuss a wide array of football topics.  First, they break down the Chiefs beating the Lions and discuss whether both teams are equipped for a Super Bowl run this season.  Later, they discuss Baker Mayfield's incredible start to the NFL season and why he's making a legitimate case for MVP.  Finally,  they discuss whether Penn State should try and recruit Nick Saban to replace James Franklin, Josh Allen's recent struggles, and much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean discuss the vast parity in the NFL this season potentially providing a good opportunity for the Texans, and react to our old pal Nick Wright pointing out something interesting about power rankings.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps Week 6 of the NFL season, starting with his Kansas City Chiefs beating the Detroit Lions in primetime and the ensuing postgame fight. Next, Nick reacts to Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons' upset over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and what it means for the MVP race. Then, Nick breaks down Caleb Williams-Jayden Daniels II and whether or not there is a rivalry brewing in the NFC between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders. Later, Nick and Damonza go rapid fire around the league in Quick Hitters and answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"This is a bigger game than I probably should be playing, but I think I have a huge edge." The biggest thing we learned from this experience of Dan making a bet with Nick Wright? Dan should never make a bet with Nick Wright. Also, the crew discusses $1,300,000,000 back pain, an NFL team that may be haunted, and Greg Cote's bravery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs' disaster loss to Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football. Nick breaks down why this is the most concerning Chiefs regular season loss in years and whether he believes in his team to bounce back. Later, Nick reacts to rumors of Bill Belichick leaving UNC after less than one full season with the program. Would this leave a negative mark on Belichick's legacy? Lastly, Nick discusses whether the San Francisco 49ers could find themselves in a situation where they play Mac Jones over Brock Purdy later this season as well as looking ahead to Lions-Chiefs on Sunday Night Football of Week 6. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 6 of the NFL season including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs taking on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers battling Mac Jones' San Francisco 49ers with Brock Purdy out, Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams heading to Baltimore for a matchup with the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens. Later, Nick discusses if Bears-Commanders is the biggest game of Caleb Williams' career, why he's buying Dak Prescott and the Cowboys to stay hot vs. Bryce Young's Carolina Panthers, and Damonza shares a teaser that Nick loves! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to rumors of Bill Belichick walking away from North Carolina less than a year into his college coaching debut. Next, Nick Wright previews a drama-filled Week 6 of the NFL season, starting with AJ Brown’s irritation with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, Nick lays out what is on the line for his Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes in a primetime battle with Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions. After, Nick debates if QB battles are looming with the San Francisco 49ers between Brock Purdy & Mac Jones as well as with the Cleveland Browns now that Shedeur Sanders is QB2 behind Dillon Gabriel. Nick also discusses the MLB Playoffs after the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the New York Yankees. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"ANYONE THAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWING LEBRON JAMES FOR A QUARTER CENTURY THAT THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO ANNOUNCE HIS RETIREMENT OR RETIREMENT TOUR ON A TUESDAY AT NOON, IS A MORON." Good gift-giver Nick Wright joins the show to talk news fakin', hand shakin', and All-Star Game makin'. Dan and Nick make a bet that will likely result in the Shipping Container losing their bonuses for the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No kid has ever said the words, 'When I grow up, I wanna be Chris Simms.'" JuJu Gotti is here to pitch an upgrade to Dan's bet with Nick Wright and guess the crew's favorite movies. He also has some insight on the WNBA Finals ahead of today's Postgame Livestream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright recaps week 5 of the NFL season starting with Monday Night Football between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and Trevor Lawrence and that Jacksonville Jaguars. The show takes a brief detour to react to LeBron James' "Second Decision" with speculation surrounding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, Nick breaks down some of the biggest upsets of the week, including the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles losing to the Denver Broncos, and the Buffalo Bills losing to the New England Patriots. After, Nick debates if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the favorites in the NFC, if Baker Mayfield should be the MVP frontrunner, and if Justin Herbert fans need to stop making excuses for the Los Angeles Chargers' QB. Later, Nick and Damonza dive into quick hitters on teams around the league and answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"That feels like the most offensive thing said on this show said in 6 months." Nick Wright takes a brave stance on Lamar Jackson and we break down a magical 9th inning at Yankee Stadium between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hold for applause." Jason Benetti joins the crew to talk playoff baseball, Taco Bell, being reduced to rooting for "ATH," and penalty boxes. Also, Greg has thoughts on Nick Wright's thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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