
Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre
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Straight Fire - The Lakers Have Stopped Listening to LeBron James
On today’s episode, Jason discusses Rich Paul's eye-opening podcast on LeBron James and the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically the narrative that Austin Reaves would be better suited as a Sixth Man, that the Lakers roster isn't good enough to be considered contenders in the Western Conference, whether we can expect The King to finish his NBA career in Los Angeles, and why LeBron's influence over the franchise isn't what it used to be. #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.

Straight Fire - It Hurts in Philly, Philip Rivers on the Comeback Trail & Time to Trade Zion
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's clear that Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense is broken right now, how the Los Angeles Chargers can officially put the nail in the coffin of the Kansas City Chiefs next week, what could possibly convince Philip Rivers to come out of retirement to try and help the Indianapolis Colts get into the postseason, and why he expects the New Orleans Pelicans to do everything they can to trade Zion Williamson at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. 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.

Straight Fire - Notre Dame Got Screwed, the Chiefs are Toast & Another Shedeur Sanders Soap Opera
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got screwed over by the College Football Playoffs Committee and their biased television partners, why shouldn't be surprised that Kansas City Chiefs are the on verge of missing the postseason altogether, whether or not we should expect Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh to still be coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at the start of the 2026 season, and what makes the discourse surrounding Shedeur Sanders' status in Cleveland so annoying. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Chargers. #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.

Straight Fire - Lions Are No Lock for the Playoffs, LeBron's Streak is Over & NFL and CFB Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Dallas Cowboys' already slim playoff hopes were effectively destroyed when they lost to Detroit on Thursday Night Football, why an 11-win season might not be enough for the Lions to make the postseason, his biggest takeaway from the end of LeBron James' tremendous double-digit scoring streak, and why it's more clear now than ever that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to have a tough decision to make when it comes to LeBron. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming College Football Championship Weekend and NFL Week 14 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.

Straight Fire - Bucks Have to Trade Giannis ASAP + FOX Sports Wagering Expert Chris Fallica
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Milwaukee Bucks need to do everything they can to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline in February, Later, FOX Sports Wagering Expert and host of the 'Bear Bets' podcast, Chris Fallica, swings by to discuss College Football Championship Weekend, the Notre Dame vs Miami (FL) debate as it pertains to the College Football Playoff, whether Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia should be the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, and much more! 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.

Straight Fire - Notre Dame vs Miami (FL), LeBron's Beef with JJ Redick & Mike Tomlin's Future
On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings, specifically why the whole 'Notre Dame vs Miami (FL)' debate isn't much of a debate at all, how Lane Kiffin has helped set up Ole Miss for CFP success even after bolting to LSU, what to make of that whole LeBron James-JJ Redick on-court snafu on Monday night, and why the Pittsburgh Steelers could be making a big mistake by firing head coach Mike Tomlin. #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.

Straight Fire - Drake Maye's MVP Case, NFL Week 14 Survivor Leans & Notre Dame vs Miami (FL)
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Giants blowout loss to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football helped to shake up the top of the NFL Draft order, why there's such a strong groundswell for Drake Maye to win the NFL MVP award, which teams make the most sense for Survivor in NFL Week 14, whether Notre Dame or Miami (FL) is more deserving of a spot in the College Football Playoff, and why this year would have been the perfect season to launch an expanded CFP field. 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.

Straight Fire - Rough Day for the Rams, Aaron Rodgers' Steelers are Imploding & Lane Kiffin is Off to LSU
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether we should still view the Los Angeles Rams as the class of the NFC after their upset loss to the Carolina Panthers, how a murky AFC playoff race could set the stage for a veteran team like the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens to make a run to the Super Bowl, why you shouldn't be surprised to see Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers starting to implode right before our eyes, and what we should consider to be realistic expectations for Lane Kiffin as the new head coach at LSU. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. #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.

Straight Fire - NFL Week 13 Preview with FOX Sports betting analyst Patrick Everson
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports betting analyst Patrick Everson for a full preview of the NFL Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and Sunday Week 13 slate from a wagering perspective. #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.

Straight Fire - Run-CMC Needs to Slow Down, the NFC South is a Dogfight, Injured NFL QBs on the Mend & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he doubts Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers are destined for postseason success, the likelihood that Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers can leapfrog the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South playoff race, which of the currently injured NFL quarterbacks (Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, etc) should try to come back in Week 13 and which should just shut it down for the rest of the season, and his early leans both from a wagering perspective and from a Survivor perspective in NFL Week 13. 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.

Straight Fire - Eagles Let One Slip Away, Can't Trust the Colts, Browns Need to Stick with Shedeur & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether it's fair to call Philadelphia Eagles one of the top-4 teams in the NFL after their shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys, why it's so hard to believe in the Indianapolis Colts as a legitimate contender given the way they fumbled the game away against the Kansas City Chiefs, which NFC North team has the upper-hand heading down the home stretch, and why the Cleveland Browns absolutely have to stick with Shedeur Sanders as their QB1 after he beat the Las Vegas Raiders in the first start of his NFL career. Later, the guys explain why Ja Morant seems to have it out for Klay Thompson, and why most American sports fans couldn't care less about the Oklahoma City Thunder's 17-1 start to the NBA season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers. #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.

Straight Fire - Texans Beat Up the Bills, NFL Week 12 Best Bets + Professional spots bettor David Baker
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Buffalo Bills embarrassing road loss to the Houston Texans, why he wouldn’t be surprised to see Brian Daboll back in Buffalo relatively quickly to help shore up Buffalo’s offense, whether the Bills can be taken seriously as a Super Bowl contender, and how the Texans actually control their own destiny in the AFC playoff race. Later, professional poker player and sports gambler David Baker swings by to discuss how he would handicap his Survivor picks both for this upcoming Sunday and the rest of the NFL season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 12 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.

Straight Fire - TNF Best Bets + Los Angeles Lakers reporter Jovan Buha
On today’s episode, Jason opens the show with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans. Plus, Los Angeles Lakers reporter and Buha's Block podcast host Jovan Buha swings by to discuss the Lakers' hot start to the season, what the additions of Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia have meant for the team, whether Austin Reaves is destined to make his first NBA All-Star team this season, if LeBron James is capable of setting his ego aside and becoming a second or even third option, which trades might become available before the deadline, and much more! 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.

Straight Fire - The King Has Returned + Front Office Sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel
On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James' triumphant return to the floor as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Later, Front Office Sports media and entertainment reporter Ryan Glasspiegel swings by to discuss the very fickle Green Bay Packers, whether the NBA or MLB is the second most popular sport in America right now, how social media has completely distorted the way sports fans consume the product these days, how prediction platforms like Polymarket have disrupted the sports gambling space headlined by outlets like FanDuel and DraftKings, and much more! 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.

Straight Fire - The Dallas Cowboys' Road to the Playoffs, James Franklin to Virginia Tech & Some Advice for Draymond Green
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the likelihood that the new-look Dallas Cowboys can make a run to the playoffs after waxing the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, why James Franklin reportedly gave up $40 million in 'free' money to become the new head football coach at Virginia Tech, why the San Antonio Spurs need to be extra cautious with the health of Victor Wembanyama, and what advice he'd give to the seemingly always disgruntled Draymond Green. 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.

Straight Fire - The Mediocre Chiefs, Jared Goff's and Sam Darnold's Biggest Weaknesses, Shedeur Sanders Struggles & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's clear following their latest loss that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs aren't Super Bowl contenders, why it's so hard to take Jared Goff and the Detroit Loins seriously given his propensity to play poorly in cold weather, why you shouldn't fear Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks despite their stellar regular season record, who we should view as the real teams to beat in the AFC and the NFC, and why you shouldn't be surprised that Shedeur Sanders struggled so mightily in his NFL debut. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders. #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.

Straight Fire - Patriots Pound the Jets, Austin Reaves' All-Star Case & NFL and College Football Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from he New England Patriots’ easy win over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, and why it’s entirely possible that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves wind up making the NBA All-Star Game under the new format. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 11 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.

Straight Fire - Thunder Roll Over the Lakers + Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA
On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's utter domination of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to discuss his overall opitimism around the Green Bay Packers both this Sunday against the New York Giants and for the rest of the season, who he likes in the big AFC West showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos, which squad is more likely to bounce back when the Buffalo Bills take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, how to properly navigate the NFL Week 11 schedule in Survivor Leagues, and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football clash between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots. 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.

Straight Fire - College Football Playoff Musings, Nico Harrison Fired in Dallas & NFL Week 11 Survivor Picks
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest College Football Playoff rankings and how this weekend's slate of games could throw a monkey wrench into the whole ordeal, how injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving (and a tweet from Cooper Flagg's mom) factored into Nico Harrison getting fired by the Dallas Mavericks, and who he likes as his Survivor pick for the upcoming NFL Week 11 slate. 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.

Straight Fire - Packers Stuck in Mud, Brian Daboll Axed in New York & Fireworks in the NBA
On today’s episode, Jason discusses what's currently ailing the Green Bay Packers after they turned it yet another underwhelming offensive performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, what led to Brian Daboll's firing in New York, why you should still expect Daboll to be a hot head coaching candidate this upcoming offseason, and how Victor Wembanyama, Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham made Monday night a fun one for the NBA. #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.

Straight Fire - Aaron Rodgers is Washed, Drake Maye is For Real, Making Sense of Caleb Williams & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Pittsburgh Steelers' embarrassing offensive performance on Sunday Night Football proved that Aaron Rodgers is washed, why New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is so much better than the rest of the young quarterbacks who supposedly 'got next', whether Caleb Williams is as good as some of your favorite stats might lead you to believe, and what to make of Dan Campbell taking over playcalling duties for the Detroit Lions. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, as well as a quick nod to the genius that is Sean McVay. #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.

Straight Fire - Another Boring Broncos Win + Yahoo Sports senior sports betting analyst Ben Fawkes
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the wildly unentertaining Thursday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders, and explains why, despite the win, he's still not sold on Denver as a legitimate threat in the AFC. Later, Yahoo Sports senior sports betting analyst Ben Fawkes swings by to discuss how he got into the sports wagering space, why certain gambling shops are so much more popular than others, Joe Public's fascination with parlays, and who he likes heading into Sunday's NFL Week 10 slate of games. 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.

Straight Fire - Luka vs Wemby, Ja Morant's Next Team & TNF Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers big win over the San Antonio Spurs in a game featuring superstars Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama, why the narrative that MLB has surpassed the NBA as the second most popular league in American pro sports is tired and lame, and which teams make the most sense in a potential trade for disgruntled star point guard Ja Morant. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos. 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.

Straight Fire - The New York Jets Won the NFL Trade Deadline
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Jets 'won' the NFL Trade Deadline by trading off their two biggest defensive stars - Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams - for a bevy of picks in the upcoming 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts. As good as Gardner and Williams are, the Jets are still lacking as the game's most important position: Quarterback. By taking a step back in the short-term, the Jets have set themselves up to potentially secure their long-term franchise quarterback. 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.

Straight Fire - The Cowboys are an Unserious NFL Franchise, Kyler Murray's Murky Future in Arizona & a Stunning Lakers Win
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s clear after their Monday Night Football debacle that the Dallas Cowboys are an unserious NFL franchise, what’s led to Kyler Murray getting allegedly quietly benched as the Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback, which teams make the most sense in a potential Kyler trade ahead of Tuesday’s NFL Trade Deadline, the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers shocking road win over the Portland Trail Blazers, and why Monday night was great night if you’re a college basketball fan. #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.

Straight Fire - Patrick Mahomes' Miserable Day, a Bad Injury for Jayden Daniels & Defending the Dodgers' Greatness
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Buffalo Bills were able to force Patrick Mahomes into one of the worst performances of his NFL career, why it's so hard to figure out which NFL teams are actually good on a week-to-week basis, which two teams he'd pick to make the Super Bowl if he had to decide today (Bills and Philadelphia Eagles), what the NFL needs to change to ensure that we don't see more injuries to quarterbacks like Jayden Daniels and CJ Stroud, and why the Chicago Bears win over the Cincinnati Bengals was the most awesomely bad game of the weekend. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by dispelling the notion that the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series is somehow bad for Major League Baseball. #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.

Straight Fire - Lamar Jackson is Back, The Wemby Takeover Has Begun & NFL and College Football Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Baltimore Ravens’ blowout win over the Miami Dolphins in Lamar Jackson’s triumphant return to the field, and why Victor Wembanyama leading the San Antonio Spurs to the first 5-0 start in franchise history feels like a sign of things to come. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 9 weekend 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.

Straight Fire - Dodgers on the Brink, Austin Reaves Saves the Day & TNF Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Toronto Blue Jays pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to the brink of elimination in Game 5 of the World Series, why he finds the new Indianapolis Colts owner being intimately involved in on-field football operations so fascinating, and how Austin Reaves saved the day for the Los Angeles Lakers on the road in Minnesota. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins. 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.

Straight Fire - FOX Sports broadcaster Tim Brando on the Brian Kelly Firing, Lane Kiffin's Future, Ohio State vs Indiana & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports broadcaster Tim Brando for a lengthy conversation centered around all the latest happenings in the world of college football. During the interview, Brando discusses the biggest why Brian Kelly got fired at LSU, whether LSU or Penn State is the best head coaching vacancy available, what the future holds for Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, why he believes that Indiana – not Ohio State – is the best team in the country, which college football quarterback he trusts the most in a big spot, 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.

Straight Fire - A World Series Instant Classic, Chiefs Clobber the Commanders & the Real NFL MVP
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the marathon Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays was actually good for baseball or now, what we learned from the Kansas City Chiefs’ blowout win over the short-handed Washington Commanders, and why next week’s clash between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills should go a long way towards determining the front-runner to win the NFL MVP award (Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen). 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.

Straight Fire - Shady NFL Injury Reports, Packers Put it on the Steelers, Brian Kelly Fired by LSU & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Atlanta falcons incredibly odd injury report management screwed over tons of bettors and ultimately led to them getting shellacked at home by the Miami Dolphins, the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing defensive effort against the Denver Broncos, the underwhelming performance by Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense in their loss to Baltimore, why it’s more clear now than ever that Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers and Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers are headed in opposite directions, and what led to Brian Kellly getting the axe at LSU over the weekend. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with this Best Bets for the Monday Night Football clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders. #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.

Straight Fire - Gambling Scandal Rocks the NBA + FOX Sports Radio host Jared Smith
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor and co-host of BetMGM's 'Countdown to Kickoff' Jared Smith. During the conversation, Smith discusses the bombshell illegal poker and sports gambling scandal involving Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA veteran Damon Jones. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming weekend slate of NFL games. #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.

Straight Fire - It's Wemby's League Now + Author Yaron Weitzman
On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama’s utterly dominant performance against Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, and quickly previews tonight’s Thursday Night Football clash between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings. Later, longtime NBA writer and author Yaron Weitzman swings by to discuss his new book, ‘A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers’. During the interview, Weitzman tells us how things went sideways so quickly with LeBron and Russell Westbrook, the ebbs and flows of LeBron’s relationship with AD, what’s next for LeBron in Los Angeles, and much more! 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.

Straight Fire - NBA Opening Night Reaction & NBA Season-Long Storylines
On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wildly entertaining NBA Opening Night featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder’s double-overtime win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, as well as the Golden State Warriors spoiling Luka Doncic’s 43-point effort in Los Angeles. Later, J-Mac previews the upcoming NBA season by discussing the likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo actually finishes the season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the championship-or-bust expectations for the New York Knicks, why Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers deserve more respect, whether or not LeBron James will wind up retiring with the Los Angeles Lakers, and much more! 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.

Straight Fire - Blue Jays Spring into the World Series, the Bucs' Luck Finally Ran Out & CJ Stroud's Texans Really Stink
On today’s episode, Jason discusses George Springer’s massive home run that helped punch the Toronto Blue Jays’ ticket to the World Series, what he learned about the Detroit Lions in their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, the NFC team most likely to make a trade ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline, why the Seattle Seahawks should have beaten the Houston Texans by even more than eight points in the MNF nightcap, and the (allegedly) real reason that CJ Stroud has regressed so mightily since his rookie 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.

Straight Fire - Jayden Daniels is CJ Stroud 2.0, Another Broncos Miracle, Justin Fields Benched & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s so hard to feel confident in Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons in the wake of their Sunday Night Football loss to the short-handed San Francisco 49ers, why he’s asking Denver Broncos fans to pump the brakes a little bit after they won their second game this season when trailing by 14+ points in the fourth quarter, what makes Jayden Daniels’ sophomore season eerily similar to the one CJ Stroud had last season, how Drake Maye and the New England Patriots could ultimately be the ones who secure the top seed in the AFC, and why he’s openly hoping that his beloved New York Jets go 0-16 this season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Detroit Lions vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks vs the Houston Texans. #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Mighty Joe Flacco Slays the Steelers & NFL Week 7 Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses Joe Flacco’s turn-back-the-clock performance on Thursday Night Football in the Cincinnati Bengals’ upset win over Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, why it’s clear that Pittsburgh vastly overpaid for all those big names on their star-studded defense, and the likelihood that the Steelers can maintain their spot atop the AFC North standings as we head into the second half of the season. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the rest of the NFL Week 7 slate. DISCLAIMER: We had audio issues throughout the recording of the podcast, all of which will be resolved prior to the release of the next episode. 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.

Straight Fire - Handicapping the 'Icy Hot Bowl' Steelers vs Bengals & AJ Brown's Exit Strategy out of Philadelphia
On today’s episode, Jason discusses his upcoming out-of-state Men's Basketball League tournament, who he likes in tonight's Thursday Night Football 'Icy Hot Bowl' between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Flacco's Cincinnati Bengals, the idea that AJ Brown could demand a trade out of Philadelphia if the Eagles drop a third straight game on Sunday, and why he's wholly unimpressed by the upcoming Sunday NFL Week 7 slate of games. 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.

Straight Fire - Palm Beach Post reporter Joe Schad on Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Palm Beach Post Miami Dolphins reporter Joe Schad. During the conversation, Schad discusses the likelihood that embattled head coach Mike McDaniel gets fired before the season ends, why Tua Tagovailoa felt compelled to publicly call out several of his teammates at the podium on Sunday, what's gone wrong for the Dolphins defense after jettisoning All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, what kind of culture shift needs to take place in order for Miami to get back near the top of the AFC East next season, and much more! 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.

Straight Fire - Bills Offense in Disarray, Commanders Gave it Away & Another NFL Head Coach Fired
On today’s episode, Jason discusses his concern level for Josh Allen and the Bills after they’ve dropped their second consecutive game following a 4-0 start, why it feels like Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders gave it away as much as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears took it from them in the Monday Night Football nightcap, whether or not the Tennessee Titans head coaching gig is a good job after they fired embattled head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, and what made Blake Snell’s eight inning gem so impressive in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLCS Game 1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. 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.

Straight Fire - Chiefs Roll Over Lions, Justin Fields' Very Bad Day, James Franklin Fired & MNF Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he still is unimpressed by the Kansas City Chiefs following their big Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions, whether New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made a mistake by throwing his full endorsement behind embattled quarterback Justin Fields, what to make of Tua Tagovailoa’s bizarre comments about a lack of leadership in Miami and what it might mean for head coach Mike McDaniel moving forward, and whether we should believe this bombshell report that Adidas played a role in Penn State’s decision to axe head coach James Franklin on Sunday. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons, and the Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - A Nightmare for Philadelphia Fans, Jaxson Dart's Wild Style & College Football and NFL Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Phillies’ nightmare series-ending loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, why the Philadelphia Eagles offense appears to be stuck in the mud, what - if anything - Saquon Barkley can do to return to his 2024 form, and whether Jaxson Dart’s style of play is even sustainable. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 6 slate of games. 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.

Straight Fire - TNF Best Bets + FOX College Football analyst Devin Gardner
On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. Later, former University of Michigan quarterback and FOX College Football analyst Devin Gardner swings by to discuss his expectations for the big showdown between the Wolverines and USC, whether it’s fair to say that Ohio State is clearly the best team in college football right now, how quarterback Dante Moore has helped elevate the Oregon Ducks to the top of the Big Ten, and why Arch Manning has struggled so mightily in his first year as the starter at Texas. 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.

Straight Fire - Aaron Judge's March Towards History, the QB Carousel in the AFC North & Bill Belichick's Spectacular Failure
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Yankees' thrilling Game 3 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays and whether it's fair to say that Aaron Judge is becoming a top-5 player in Yankees history right before our eyes, why the acquisition of Joe Flacco feels like a quiet tank for the Cincinnati Bengals, the narrative that Shedeur Sanders still isn't guaranteed to be the QB2 in Cleveland now that Flacco is out of town, and why it's clear that the Bill Belichick Era at North Carolina is already a spectacular failure. 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.

Straight Fire - Trevor Lawrence's Coming Out Party & The Chiefs Still Aren't Any Good
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' thrilling victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in a game that some are calling 'The Trevor Lawrence Coming Out Party', why he feels more confident than ever than Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will wind up missing the playoffs altogether this season, and what he's expecting from LeBron James' Second Decision coming up on Tuesday. 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.

Straight Fire - Ravens and Eagles at a Crossroads, Making Sense of the NFC & a Cardinals Player Should Be Cut
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the Baltimore Ravens are more likely to fire head coach John Harbaugh or win the AFC North altogether at the end of this season, where the Detroit Lions rank in the NFC hierarchy, how catering to disgruntled wide receivers AJ Brown and Devonta Smith could ultimately be what derails the Philadelphia Eagles' season, and why a third-string running back for the Arizona Cardinals deserves to be cut at some point on Monday for his role in their embarrassing loss on Sunday to the Tennessee Titans. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars. 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.

Straight Fire - Rams Fumble it Away, Mac Jones' Career Renaissance + NFL and CFB Best Bets
On today’s episode, Jason discusses what went wrong for the Los Angeles Rams in their stunning home loss to the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers, why Mac Jones is just the latest NFL quarterback to have a career resurgence after changing teams multiple times, and why Saturday's MLB Postseason schedule of games is shaping up to be must-see TV. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming College Football Saturday and NFL Sunday slate. 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.

Straight Fire - A 49ers TNF Tank Job, MLB Postseason Drama & Shedeur Sanders' Latest Slip Up
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the San Francisco 49ers' rash of injuries to several key offensive players (Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, Jajuan Jennings, George Kittle, etc) sets the stage for them to essentially 'tank' their Thursday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Rams, whether or not it's fair to say that the MLB Postseason is the most electric playoffs in American professional sports, and why Shedeur Sanders' bizarre decision to pantomime his locker room media availability was such a bad move. 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.

Straight Fire - Shedeur Sanders Screwed Up, the Lakers Have a LeBron James Problem & a Beef in the WNBA
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Shedeur Sanders should be kicking himself today for not allowing the Baltimore Ravens to draft him now that Lamar Jackson is nursing a hamstring injury, whether the banged-up Ravens should still be considered one of the best teams in the NFL, why it feels like LeBron James’ moodiness could become a big problem for Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the start of training camp, and whether we should take Napheesa Collier’s comments about the WNBA commissioner at face value. 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.

Straight Fire - Jets Should Have a Fire Sale, Tyreek Hill Injured & the Bucks Need to Trade Giannis
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the 0-4 New York Jets should look to trade stars like Sauce Gardner and maybe even Quinnen Williams ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline and start looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, why the Miami Dolphins have to regret not trading Tyreek Hill earlier this offseason in the wake of his season-ending knee injury, what – if anything – we can learn from the Denver Broncos’ blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and why the Milwaukee Bucks should start canvasing the league for any potential trades involving disgruntled superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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.