Podcasts about straight fire

On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses Lionel Messi's incredible hat trick performance in Argentina's World Cup opener. Later, J-Mac is joined by former USMNT star and podcast host Eric Wynalda. During the conversation, Wynalda discusses his biggest takeaways from USA's 4-1 win over Portugal, coach Mauricio Pochettino's masterful plan leading up to the start of the World Cup, the keys to victory for USA's matchup with Australia on Friday, why the youth of the USMNT roster actually works in our favor, a few notable big picture World Cup storylines, and more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the New York Knicks becoming the 2026 NBA Champions, why NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson is the basketball equivalent of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, whether the Knicks should be favored to go back-to-back in 2027, why the San Antonio Spurs will need to consider moving starting point guard De’Aaron Fox the bench next season, and the excitement level surrounding the USMNT after their 4-1 win in their opening match of the World Cup. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the day one results of the World Cup and the importance of the USMNT getting off to a hot start on Friday, why he believes Victor Wembanyama's Spurs will force a Game 6 of the NBA Finals this weekend, how the remaining NBA Finals schedule actually works in San Antonio's favor, and where this current Knicks team ranks in the pantheon of the beloved New York sports teams of all-time. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were able to power the San Antonio Spurs to a very important win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, why you shouldn't be surprised if the Spurs wind up winning Game 4 on Wednesday night as well, whether it's fair to say that the New York Knicks have a Jalen Brunson problem on their hands, how to explain Karl-Anthony Towns' fourth quarter disappearing acts in this series, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason discusses why he refuses to believe that the San Antonio Spurs are dead after falling behind 0-2 in the NBA Finals, why the narrative that Victor Wembanyama would somehow become less great if he loses to the New York Knicks, where these Knicks rank amongst the greatest NBA champions since the Steph Curry-Kevin Durant Golden State Warriors, and how the discourse surrounding Jalen Brunson in this series continues to miss the mark. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by The Athletic’s Vik Chokshi. During the conversation, Chokshi discusses the ongoing NBA Finals, the biggest differences between the sports betting markets and the prediction markets, what’s next for disgruntled NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, whether we can expect someone to swoop and steal Austin Reaves from Los Angeles in free agency, which players make the most sense for the Chicago Bulls near the top of the upcoming NBA Draft, why he’s so optimistic about year two of the Caleb Williams Era with the Chicago Bulls, and which teams to bet on in the upcoming World Cup. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s clear that the Cleveland Browns are tanking the upcoming season after trading 2x Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, how the addition of Garrett makes the Los Angeles Rams the heavy Super Bowl favorites this season, what – if any – weaknesses exist on the Rams roster after landing Garrett, why the Philadelphia Eagles should still be the class of the NFC East after trading away disgruntled Pro Bowl wide receiver AJ Brown, and why the addition of Brown is unlikely to stop the New England Patriots from backsliding in 2026. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, including: why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is unlikely to ever win another NBA MVP award, whether OKC can count on Chet Holmgren moving forward as they try to navigate a Western Conference playoff race featuring Victor Wembanyama, why the emergence of Cason Wallace could lead to guys like Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins getting traded, how the NBA's dreaded 2nd Apron could derail the Thunder's 'dynasty' before it ever really started, whether disgruntled superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is a realistic trade option for the Thunder, and much more! #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs managed to force a Game 7 in their Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, why this series has been mostly bad despite the fact that we’re getting a seventh game, why 2x NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been so bad against the Spurs, whether SGA's is really in the 'Best Player in the World' conversation, and who has the upper-hand in the decisive Game 7. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs in their Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City, how Jared McCain has sparked the Thunder while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has mostly struggled, why the officiating is still such a big talking point any time we watch OKC, whether Jalen Brunson or Patrick Ewing is the greatest player in New York Knicks franchise history, and why Jaylen Brown appears to be following in the footsteps of guys like Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell could ultimately be what prevents Oklahoma City from getting back to the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama's continued dominance over Chet Holmgren (and the rest of the Thunder front line), and how San Antonio has managed to slow down MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in two of the four games in this series. Plus, J-Mac tells us why it's clear that this current Jalen Brunson-led New York Knicks squad is the best team in franchise history, and whether this scintillating 10-game Knicks run a sign of things to come or just a product of a watered-down Eastern Conference. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Knicks' blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, the argument that the Knicks - not the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs - have been the most dominant team in these playoffs, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping and Isaiah Hartenstein's fouling have turned the Thunder into the team everybody loves to hate, and why the injuries to Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox could be too tough to overcome for the Spurs against OKC. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Knicks’ unbelievable 22-point fourth quarterback comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, how James Harden’s defensive shortcomings ultimately doomed Cleveland, and how Jalen Brunson has basically stolen the Cavaliers’ hearts. Plus, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas swings by on behalf of the upcoming American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament to share his thoughts on all the top NBA Draft prospects, including: AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, and more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's next for the Detroit Pistons after they got blasted at home in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, how the Cavs matchup in the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, why all the adulation being thrown at Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the wake of his second consecutive NBA MVP award is wildly premature, how Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can dethrone OKC in the Western Conference Finals, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to bring back Aaron Rodgers feels like such a desperation move. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the biggest headlines to come out of NFL Schedule Release Day, including: how the NFL’s insistence on putting their best teams on standalone games has killed the Sunday afternoon window, whether the Chicago Bears are even worthy of playing on both Thanksgiving and Christmas after just one season of solid football, how big of a factor the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal was when it came to scheduling the New England Patriots on primetime, why the NFL insists on adding more international games every year, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether it’s fair to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder are more well-positioned for a dynastic run than the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets or the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks were before them, the likelihood that LeBron James actually retires this offseason, how the Los Angeles Lakers can build a championship contender around Luka Doncic, and why the Cleveland Cavaliers should be favored to beat the Detroit Pistons in their second round playoff series. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama should not be suspended for the upcoming Game 6 after getting ejected from Game 5 for throwing an elbow at Naz Reid's head, whether we can expect Adam Silver to lean on precedence when it comes to Wemby's potential suspension, how Austin Reaves' free agent market may have taken a hit in the wake of his sub-par performance during this playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, whether the Thunder or the New York Knicks has been the most impressive team of this postseason thus far, and what's next after the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz claimed the top-2 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Oklahoma City Thunder's style of basketball (foul relentlessly on one end and flop wildly on the other) makes them such an unlikable team, why it's becoming increasingly likely that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are going to get swept out of the postseason, whether James Harden will be remembered more for being a former MVP who revolutionized the game or a guy who consistently folded in the postseason, and who he's picking to win in Friday night's NBA Playoffs action. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he still believes Austin Reaves can be a high-end second option long-term alongside Luka Doncic a la Kyrie Irving even after AR’s miserable performance in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, how the Cleveland Cavilers can bounce back after dropping Game 1 of their series to the Detroit Pistons, how Austin Rivers ‘won’ the online beef with Draymond Green on Tuesday, and why the Arizona Cardinals would be making a huge mistake if they try to make a run at Aaron Rodgers this offseason. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the Toronto Raptors after their second half no-show against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, where the Orlando Magic go from here after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Detroit Pistons, whether Cade Cunningham cemented himself as a top-tier NBA star with the way he performed across the final three games of the series, what makes Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid so dangerous heading into their upcoming second round series with the New York Knicks, and whether the Boston Celtics should seriously consider breaking up the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum tandem this offseason for a disgruntled superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason reacts to the Knicks taking the biggest halftime lead in NBA playoff history and what it says about their dominance in the series. Next, he breaks down the Celtics dropping another game to the 76ers and explains how Boston is getting completely exposed at the worst possible time. Finally, Jason looks at one of the biggest upsets in recent years as Minnesota, with virtually no one available, somehow takes down Denver on their home floor. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason breaks down Game 5 of the Lakers vs. Rockets Western Conference first-round playoff matchup. Jason looks at the Rockets’ massive win in Los Angeles despite Austin Reaves returning to the court and gives credit to Houston’s tough defense, which came away with 10 total steals as a team. Jason also dives into the numbers, noting that no team has ever lost a series after going up 3-0, while imagining a world where it could actually happen. Finally, Jason goes on record with his pick for Game 6 and who will ultimately take the series. #FSR #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason tells us about his newest investment in the sports card world and explains why he’s half in and half out on the industry. Next, Jason reacts to the Knicks winning again and taking a 3-2 series lead, giving Jalen Brunson credit for finally showing up while standing by his NBA Finals pick. Then, Jason looks at how insanely ordinary the Celtics looked in their Game 5 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, sending the series to a 3-2 lead. Later, Jason takes a closer look at the Spurs vs. Thunder matchup and gives Stephon Castle his flowers. Finally, Jason gives you his pick for Game 5 of the Rockets vs. Lakers matchup. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his long awaited face-to-face meeting with Patrick Mahomes, how the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal could impact both the upcoming college football season and the 2027 NFL Draft, why it’s clear that the Minnesota Timberwolves are just too banged to make a deep playoff run, and why the Detroit Pistons need a whole lot more than Cade Cunningham to become contenders. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Houston Rockets saving their season by blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, why injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo mean that the Minnesota Timberwolves season is effectively over despite being up 3-1 over the Denver Nuggets, and how the return of Victor Wembanyama has propelled the San Antonio Spurs back to the top of the Western Conference in his mind. Plus, J-Mac explains how the 2026 NFL Draft proves that evaluating quarterbacks a year in advance is mostly a fool's errand, which teams should be viewed as the biggest winners of the NFL Draft, #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. During the show, he discusses why he hated the Los Angeles Rams' decision to draft quarterback Ty Simpson in the middle of round one, whether the Arizona Cardinals should have any regrets about taking the best player in the draft - Notre Dame running back Ty Simpson - while the rest of their roster is in shambles, why it's clear that the Kansas City Chiefs don't realize that they're no longer in 'win now' mode, and why the New York Jets should be viewed as one of the big winners of the first round. Plus, J-Mac explains why this ongoing scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini should serve as a cautionary tale. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers' unlikely path to going up 2-0 in their first round series against the Houston Rockets, why it's clear that Kevin Durant and LeBron James are headed in two different directions at this stage in their careers, whether or not the Portland Trail Blazers can steal their first round matchup with San Antonio now that Victor Wembanyama is out with a concussion, and how concerned Boston fans should feel about the Celtics dropped Game 2 at home to the 76ers. Later, J-Mac explains why Mike Vrabel's word salad press conference in the wake of the Dianna Russini scandal completely missed the mark. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama’s scintillating playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs, whether the top-seeded Detroit Pistons should be on upset alert after dropping Game 1 to the Orlando Magic, why the Lakers’ Game 1 win over Houston says more about the Rockets than it does about Los Angeles, and whether we should expect the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks to go up 2-0 on Monday night. Later, J-Mac tells us why has a big problem with the Cincinnati Bengals giving up the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the Dallas Wings trying to stifle relationship questions surrounding their two best players (Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd), and why the NBA made the right to call by giving Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham exemptions to the 65-game rule and thus made them both eligible for All-NBA. Later, J-Mac predicts the upcoming NBA Playoffs in their entirety en route to the San Antonio Spurs hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy at the end of June. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Dianna Russini's abrupt resignation from The Athletic in the wake of her alleged affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, what on earth would compel Russini to resign in the middle of a very public investigation into her reporting, and whether or not Russini will be able to land on her feet at another major sports media outlet sometime in the future. Later, J-Mac explains why it's so hard to trust LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets even after their thrilling play-in tournament win over the Miami Heat. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not LeBron James can put on the cape one last time to help the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to upset the Houston Rockets in the frist round, why he’s still picking the San Antonio Spurs to make the NBA Finals, why on the Atlanta Hawks preferred to match up with the New York in round one, and his biggest takeaways from the ongoing scandal involving The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the severity of Luka Doncic's hamstring injury could determine whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers can even win a round in the playoffs, and tell us what we learned about the Thunder in Oklahoma City's 43-point bludgeoning of the Lakers. Later, content creator and YouTube star Hudson Matter swings by to discuss how he's been able to develop a lucrative career using social media, the role AI has and will play in content creation, whether his beloved New York Knicks are capable of a deep playoff run this season, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former University of Arizona national champion and FS1 college basketball analyst Miles Simon. During the interview, Simon discusses why his loaded Wildcats fell short of their bid to become repeat national champs, why coaching in the G-League meant so much to him, what makes this current Arizona team so tough, the matchup challenges Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg can present, why he's picking UConn to beat Illinois in the Final Four following their thrilling victory over Duke in the Elite Eight, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses UCONN's thrilling buzzer-beating win over Duke in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament, why the Blue Devils made need to reconsider their philosophy of prioritizing five-star high school prospects over more mature players in the transfer portal, why it's unfair to place the blame for this tournament meltdown solely at the feet of Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, whether Dan Hurley should be favored to upset Illinois in the Final Four en route to his third national championship in four seasons, what needs to happen for J-Mac to win both the lucrative Calcutta and the FOX Sports Radio bracket challenges, and much more! #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all of the Thursday night Sweet Sixteen action, including Iowa's unlikely run to the Elite Eight, Arizona's dominant win over Arkansas, Illinois' suffocating win over Houston and Purdue's last-second victory over Texas. Plus, J-Mac previews Friday's Sweet Sixteen slate, and gives his early leans on the first half of the Elite Eight schedule set to take place on Saturday. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NBA Players Association using Cade Cunningham's unfortunate injury as ammunition to push for the abolishment of the NBA's 65-game rule, why the Golden State Warriors still refuse to shut Steph Curry down for the rest of the season, why Scottie Pippen still seems to have it out for Michael Jordan, and why quarterback-needy NFL teams should have a healthy fear of drafting Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wild NCAA Tournament weekend, including Iowa's stunning win over defending champion Florida in the final seconds, a buzzer-beater by St John's to knock the Kansas Jayhawks out of the dance, why you shouldn't worry about Darryn Peterson's uneven tournament performance, why Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr is rocketing up NBA Draft boards, and more! Later, J-Mac closes the show with a quick preview of the entire Sweet 16 slate. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic's 60-point explosion in Miami against the backdrop of Bam Adebayo's 83-point outburst last week, what he learned about presumptive National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer in Duke's close call win over Siena, why BYU's AJ Dybantsa looked every bit like a potential first overall NBA Draft pick despite losing to Texas, and whether Hubert Davis deserves to be fired after yet another March Madness flameout by the North Carolina Tar Heels. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the USA's disappointing loss to Valenzuela in the gold medal game of the World Baseball Classic. Later, WagerTalk owner Kelly Stewart (aka 'Kelly in Vegas') swings by to discuss why most bettors are projecting we'll see another chalky NCAA Tournament dominated by the favorites, which lower-seeded teams are in the best position to make a run to the Sweet 16, why she's one of the few who is actually fading the Duke Blue Devils' title hopes, and which of the top-2 seeds is most likely to get bounced out earlier than expected. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night has him believing that the Purple & Gold can make a run to the NBA Finals, how LeBron James has reinvnented himself as an overqualified role player alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, why it's clear now more than ever that Charles Barkley is nothing more than a hater, whether Duke super freshman Cameron Boozer is capable of carrying the Blue Devils deep into the NCAA Tournament, and why J-Mac is a big believer is building out as many March Madness brackets as possible. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the social media-led pushback on Miami (OH)'s near-perfect season and Bam Adebayo's 83-point scoring barrage on Tuesday, why he's less than optimistic that Kyler Murray will have some sort of career renaissance with the Minnesota Vikings, and why he's vehemently against the narrative that the Las Vegas Raiders absolutely cannot start presumptive top-pick Fernando Mendoza in Week One of the upcoming NFL season. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a chaotic first day of the NFL Free Agency period, including: what the plan is in Miami after the Dolphins dumped Tua Tagovailoa (and his $99m dead cap hit) in exchange for Malik Willis, what makes the Carolina Panthers the quiet winners of Day One, why football fans are really overreacting to the Kansas City Chiefs' acquisition of Kenneth Walker III, what the addition of Mike Evans means for the San Francisco 49ers moving forward, and why the Indianapolis Colts are wise not to give in to Daniel Jones' unrealistic salary demands. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a lengthy hoops conversation. During the interview, Fraschilla discusses the idea of expanding the NCAA Tournament, which teams he thinks are most likely to cut down the nets in March, which under-the-radar teams could make some noise in the tournament, whether Darryn Peterson's inconsistent availability at Kansas could impact his NBA Draft stock, whether guys like Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa have any real shot to get selected first overall, and much more! #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg to discuss his upcoming book, The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories, how NIL has completely reshaped how athletes approach their professional careers, why so many NFL trades seem to come together immediately after the NFL Scouting Combine, the best ways to set a current professional athlete up for life in the media space after retirement, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Kyler Murray era came to such an unceremonious with the Arizona Cardinals. Plus, former NFL scout Daniel Kelly swings by to discuss why he has Miami’s Carson Beck and Penn State’s Drew Allar as the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft, why he believes presumptive top overall pick Fernando Mendoza is destined to bust at the next level, how Clemson’s Cade Klubnik completely flipped his draft stock during his final collegiate season, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he finds it amusing that so many people overreact to the results of the NFL Draft Combine, what the future holds for NFL quarterbacks Malik Willis, Geno Smith, Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray this offseason, what - if anything - JJ Redick can do to turn the Los Angeles Lakers into legitimate championship contenders, and why he believes the Oklahoma City THunder are the most unlikeable team in the NBA. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's such a big fan of the New York Jets' plan to tear their roster down to the studs while they search for their franchise quarterback of the future, why Deandre Ayton has to shoulder most of the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns, whether the Luka Doncic-LeBron James pairing is much of a threat at all in the upcoming NBA Playoffs, the case for and against the Lakers going after Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, and much more! #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the national overreaction to the Los Angeles Lakers' ugly home loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday (and to a lesser extent, the Houston Rockets' collapse against the New York Knicks on Saturday), why it feels like the basketball media is trying to pit BYU's AJ Dybantsa against Kansas' Darryn Peterson, whether we should expect the Tush Push to get banned during this NFL offseason, and the unfortunate passing of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Miami Dolphins are doing the right thing by tanking the upcoming 2026 season and getting an early start on the 'March for Arch' Manning for the 2027 NFL Draft, whether it's fair or foul to say that Fernando Mendoza wouldn't go first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft if he had come out in a more star-studded draft class like the one we saw in 2024 with Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, the real reason why Victor Wembanyama felt compelled to play hard in the NBA All-Star Game, and why Luka Doncic and LeBron James appear at-odds as it pertains to the Los Angeles Lakers season-long outlook. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the NFL might respond to Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny publicly condemning ICE at the Grammys, why he believes Klint Kubiak could make some serious noise in the AFC relatively quickly as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, how the NBA was able to capitalize on the first Sunday without football in months, why both LeBron James deserved to make the NBA All-Star Game roster (and why Kawhi Leonard should feel snubbed), and whether we can expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to get dealt ahead of this week’s NBA Trade Deadline. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.