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Straight Fire - College Football Season Preview with Professional Sports Bettor Brad Powers

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor and ‘Bet the Board’ podcast host Brad Powers for wall-to-wall college football conversation. During the interview, Powers breaks down his favorite bets to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, the likelihood that top-ranked Georgia runs the table, how to bet the new-look Big Ten conference, why the fifth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings is the most intriguing, why there’s money to be made betting on the Group of 5 teams to make the Playoffs, if you should take the over or the under on Colorado’s projected win total, why betting on the upcoming Presidential election could be quite fortuitous 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.

Aug 21, 202437 min

Straight Fire - Tua Tagovailoa Tells All & Jayden Daniels' Playoff Chances

On today's episode, Jason discusses Tua Tagovailoa's jarring comments about how Brian Flores nearly broke his spirit during their first two years together in Miami, why Flores' tough-love style of coaching never worked out for him and why so many people are rooting for Tua, Mike McDaniels and the rest of the Miami Dolphins to succeed this upcoming season. Later J-Mac breaks down the Washington Commanders' playoff chances now that rookie Jayden Daniels has officially been tabbed as their QB1. 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.

Aug 20, 202421 min

Straight Fire - Caitlin Clark is Coming, the Truth About Caleb Williams & The Raiders' New QB1

On today's episode, Jason discusses Caitlin Clark's scintillating start to the second half of the WNBA season, why Caleb Williams needs to learn to play within structure to reach his full potential, the likelihood that Williams can lead the Chicago Bears to the playoffs in his first NFL season and whether or not Gardner Minshew is the right man for the job with the Las Vegas Raiders. 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.

Aug 19, 202425 min

Straight Fire - Good News for the NY Jets, Keep an Eye on the Patriots & a Score for the USMNT

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the injury to Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano has opened the door for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets to win the AFC East, how the addition of pass rusher Matt Judon impacts the Atlanta Falcons' chances of winning the NFC South, why the San Francisco 49ers should be keeping a close eye on the New England Patriots this season and why he's so optimistic about the USMNT's decision to hire former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! **DISCLAIMER -- AUDIO FOR THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED REMOTELY AND IS NOT STUDIO QUALITY**See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 202426 min

Straight Fire - JJ McCarthy Injured, the Biggest Day of the College Football Season & Some NIL Advice

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate season-ending injury to Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy, the rumors that Tom Brady is eyeing yet another NFL return out of retirement, why October 12th is easily the biggest day on the upcoming college football calendar (and could cause thousands of people to get in trouble with their spouses) and the advice he'd give to those in the collegiate world who still have not fully embraced the NIL era we currently live in today. 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.

Aug 15, 202426 min

Straight Fire - Don't Put JJ McCarthy in a Box & the Problem with Top-Heavy NFL Rosters

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the short and long-term impact of JJ McCarthy’s knee injury, why NFL evaluators could regret trying to put McCarthy into a box the same way they did to guys like Russell Wilson and Brock Purdy, whether or not we can expect the Dallas Cowboys to get deals done with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb before the start of the regular season and why the Cowboys, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins may need to re-think the way they have decided to build out their rosters. 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.

Aug 14, 202420 min

Straight Fire - More NY Jets Shenanigans, Steph Curry Saves America & Early NBA Scheduling Thoughts

On today's show, Jason discusses the bizarre story where New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick has requested a trade without ever even practicing with the club, Aaron Rodgers' latest non-football related headlines, Steph Curry's virtuoso performance in the gold medal game of the Olympics and whether or not he should have been named tournament MVP over LeBron James and what the NBA's Opening Night and Christmas Day scheduling says about their plans for the league moving forward. 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.

Aug 13, 202428 min

Straight Fire - Team USA Escapes, Vindication for Curry and Embiid & USA-France Preview

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Team USA basketball's thrilling victory over Serbia in the Olympics semi-finals, why the game felt like a vindication of sorts for Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, why Steve Kerr's rotations still leave a lot to be desired and how USA matches up with Victor Wembanyama and the France team in the upcoming gold medal game on Saturday. 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.

Aug 9, 202422 min

Straight Fire - More Brandon Aiyuk Shenanigans & the Jalen Hurts-Nick Sirianni Blame Game

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Brandon Aiyuk's ongoing trade demands from the San Francisco 49ers, whether or not Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh Steelers are really the best landing spot for the All-Pro receiver and how much blame Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Siranni deserves for developing such a frosty relationship with franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very quick Olympics basketball-themed edition of the Best Bet. 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.

Aug 8, 202426 min

Straight Fire - Brandon Aiyuk Trade Rumors, Rough Days for Rudy Gobert and Jamal Murray & Earthquakes!

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what it's like to sit through an earthquake in Los Angeles and live to talk about it, whether or not the San Francisco 49ers are seriously considering trading away All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the reports that Rudy Gobert may have made up a story about getting surgery to justify getting benched in France's win over Canada in the Olympics, how Jamal Murray's ugly Olympic run (coupled with an ugly NBA postseason run) could impact his future with the Denver Nuggets and whether or not Nikola Jokic's Serbia team has any chance of upsetting Team USA in the Olympic basketball semi-finals. 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.

Aug 7, 202435 min

Straight Fire - Soccer in Seattle, More Team USA Drama & Dealing with Fan Boys

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what it was like to see Club Necaxa’s impressive win over the Seattle Sounders up close and personal, Draymond Green – who plays for Steve Kerr with the Golden State Warriors – felt compelled to openly question Kerr’s roster rotations with Team USA, whether or not Team USA should still be the heavy favorites to take home the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics and the best way to deal with inebriated fans out in public. 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.

Aug 6, 202427 min

Straight Fire - The NFL is Back & An Olympic Boxing 'Controversy'

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the official return of NFL football and his early feelings on the new 'dynamic kickoff' rule and why Simone Biles' dominance in the sport of gymnastics reaches him in a very personal way. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on the Olympic boxing 'controversy' involving Algeria's Imane Khelif and whether or not she should have been allowed to fight, how social media helped spread the misinformation that turned Khelif into such a big target and why it's clear that the vitriol being directed her way stems from identity politics. 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.

Aug 2, 202432 min

Straight Fire - Team USA Rolls, Kerr Benches Another NBA Superstar & the 'Flawless' Anthony Edwards

On today's episode, Jason discusses Team USA's blowout victory over South Sudan in the Olympics, Steve Kerr's decision to bench former NBA MVP Joel Embiid altogether after benching All-NBA star Jayson Tatum in the previous game, why Steph Curry continues to get heavy minutes despite underperforming thus far during Olympic play, whether or not Anthony Edwards is the 'flawless' player D'Angelo Russell says he is and why Ant-Man continues to receive heavy praise from his peers despite having a lighter resume than some of his contemporaries. 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.

Aug 1, 202430 min

Straight Fire - NFL Quarterback Battles & More Caitlin Clark Jealousy

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ongoing NFL quarterback training camp battles currently taking place with the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers, what the attendance and television ratings numbers say about the fervor surrounding the Olympics, what we can expect from Team USA Basketball's showdown with South Sudan on Wednesday and the latest WNBA all-time great that seemingly has it out for Caitlin Clark. 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.

Jul 31, 202422 min

Straight Fire - Patrick Mahomes and the Pros/Cons of Taking Less Than Market Value

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the recent contract extensions for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love impact the rest of the NFL quarterback market, how Patrick Mahomes' insistence on taking less than market-value throughout his career has artificially suppressed the market, whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs would have still had a dynastic run had Mahomes held out for top dollar and why Dak Prescott could face a soft free agency market next offseason. 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.

Jul 30, 202422 min

Straight Fire - KD Got Buckets, Jayson Tatum Got Benched & Tua and J-Love Got Paid

On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James and Kevin Durant powering Team USA to a blowout victory over Serbia in the first round of pool play, whether Steve Kerr’s peculiar decision to bench Jayson Tatum altogether is some kind of indictment on the Boston Celtics star and what the long-term contract extensions for Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love mean for the quarterback position moving forward. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by telling us about one rookie wide receiver that every fantasy football player should target heading into the upcoming NFL season. 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.

Jul 29, 202436 min

Straight Fire - Steph Curry's Future in Golden State, Brock Purdy or the 'Pieces' in San Francisco & the $60 Million Question about Dak

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the possibility that Steph Curry ends his NBA career with any other team than the Golden State Warriors, why sports fans tend to romanticize the idea of a guy playing with one team for his entire career, how Brock Purdy's looming contract extension in 2025 could impact the ongoing negotiations for San Francisco 49ers' All-Pros Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk, the likelihood that Dak Prescott winds up getting a $60 million a year contract either from the Dallas Cowboys or someone else, whether or not any team will be forward-thinking enough to reset at the quarterback or wide receiver position rather than pay top-of-the-market salaries 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! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202432 min

Straight Fire - Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards & the Importance of 'Aura'

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Carmelo Anthony’s controversial comments suggesting that Jayson Tatum doesn’t have the ‘aura’ to be the Face of the NBA, how Tatum’s career compares to Anthony Edwards’ thus far, which players have held the Face of the NBA title since 2000 and how much pressure is on upstarts like Ja Morant and Zion Williamson to fulfill their promise as American-born superstars. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by explaining why he has no problem with the NBA dumping TNT’s Inside the NBA in favor of the new streaming package from Amazon. 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.

Jul 25, 202432 min

Straight Fire - Former NFL QB Shaun King on Training Camp Holdouts, the Best WRs in the League & a Super Bowl Dark Horse

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former NFL quarterback and NFL analyst Shaun King. During the conversation, King discusses Brandon Aiyuk’s decision to report to San Francisco 49ers training camp despite issuing a trade demand less than a week ago, how much leverage Aiyuk really has heading into the final year of his rookie contract, whether or not Jordan Love deserves a massive contract extension after only half a season of high-level play, why Dak Prescott still doesn’t have a new deal with the Dallas Cowboys, where Tee Higgins ranks in the hierarchy of NFL wide receivers, why he’s picking the Los Angeles Rams to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl 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.

Jul 24, 202432 min

Straight Fire - LeBron Saves Team USA Again & Jordan Love's Power Play

On today's episode, Jason discusses how LeBron James was able to save Team USA's bacon for the second consecutive game of Olympic exhibition play, how the USA rotation might shake out if and when Kevin Durant finally returns to action and what roster changes need to be made moving forward to ensure that they remain the world's basketball superpower for the foreseeable future. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on Jordan Love's decision to holdout from Green Bay Packers training camp as he seeks to break the bank following just half a season of high-level quarterback play. 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.

Jul 23, 202429 min

Straight Fire - Joe Biden Bites the Dust, Team USA is on the Struggle Bus & WNBA All-Star Game vs NBA All-Star Game

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how President Joe Biden stepping down as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming Presidential election compares to a college football coach getting the axe as soon as the donors stop giving the school money, whether or not Team USA Basketball's narrow win over South Sudan is indicative of bigger problems within the program on their quest for another gold medal and how the WNBA's All-Star Game format (Team USA vs WNBA All-Stars) compares to the once we see currently in the NBA. 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.

Jul 22, 202432 min

Straight Fire - Westbrook to the Nuggets + Phoenix Mercury broadcaster Cindy Brunson

On today’s episode, Jason shares a few quick thoughts on the Denver Nuggets inexplicably trading for Russell Westbrook and Bronny James slowly rounding into form at the NBA Summer League. Later, Phoenix Suns broadcaster Cindy Brunson swings by to discuss Caitlin Clark’s impact on the Indiana Fever and the WNBA at-large, why she doesn’t believe Clark deserves a spot on the Olympic team, the narrative that the WNBA has never seen a player like Clark before, how the schedule makers actually did the Fever a favor heading into the second half of the 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! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202453 min

The Paulie & Tony Fusco Show: Jason McIntyre gives WORST TAKE EVER & gets KICKED OFF THE SHOW!!

Fox Sports host Jason McIntyre gives an NFL take that is so DUMB, it has to be the single WORST take of all time. He also is so INCREDIBLY RUDE that Paulie & Tony have no choice but to KICK HIM OFF THE SHOW!! Plus, hear the smart advice that could save Bronny's entire career, why Jalen Brunson is DESTROYING AMERICA, and why Skip Bayless leaving FS1 shows why sports debate shows NEVER MADE ANY SENSE! Rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts 5-stars bro. GET FREE STANDARD SHIPPING IN OUR MERCH STORE 7/18 - 7/23: https://fuscoshow.myspreadshop.com/ #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 202419 min

Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with Clevanalytics founder Clev TA

On today’s episode, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings for an NFL season preview with our fearless leader. During the conversation, TA discusses why he’s higher on the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks than the rest of the market, why he’s betting on the Philadelphia Eagles to get back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years, what he learned about the New York Giants in the offseason edition of Hard Knocks, why he’s expecting a serious regression from the Baltimore Ravens, the likelihood that both the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys could both miss the playoffs altogether 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.

Jul 18, 202433 min

Straight Fire - 49ers Shouldn't Trade Brandon Aiyuk & The Relentless Spotlight on Bronny James

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the San Francisco 49ers should hold firm following All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's very public trade demand, how Aiyuk's overall unhappiness with the Niners could wind up impacting Deebo Samuel as well, his biggest problem with Jaylen Brown's viral criticism of Bronny James during Monday night's NBA Summer League action and whether or not Bronny's NBA dreams are actually LeBron's instead. 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.

Jul 17, 202424 min

Straight Fire - Joel Embiid vs Anthony Davis & The Top 10 QBs in the NFL

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Team USA's narrow victory over Australia in their latest Olympics tune-up game, why it's becoming clear that Anthony Davis should supplant Joel Embiid as the starting center for USA Basketball and how Anthony Edwards could become the breakout star for the upcoming Olympic games, Later, J-Mac explains why he had a big problem with the NFL executive and coaches who left Brock Purdy off their list of the top-10 quarterbacks in the league right now and why someone like CJ Stroud has already vaulted ahead of guys like Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa after just one season while someone like Aaron Rodgers continues to get ranked high despite not playing well in over two years. 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.

Jul 16, 202425 min

Straight Fire - Jaylen Brown is No Captain America, Jalen Brunson's Hometown Discount & Caitlin Clark's Revenge Tour

On today's episode, Jason discusses Team USA Basketball's decision to leave reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown off the roster in favor of his less talented Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White and how much of a role Nike played in the whole ordeal, why he had no problem with Jalen Brunson forfeiting over $100 million in guaranteed salary in his contract extension with the New York Knicks and how Caitlin Clark continues to make opposing WNBA coaches and players look like fools for openly rooting for her to fail. 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.

Jul 15, 202439 min

Straight Fire - NBA Free Agency Reactions: The Lollygagging Lakers, the No-Spending Nuggets, the Risky Sixers & More!

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the first week of the NBA Free Agency period has re-shaped the league as we know it. Should the Los Angeles Lakers be penalized for 'sitting things out' as LeBron James heads into his age-40 season? Do the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso make the Oklahoma City Thunder the team to beat in the Western Conference? Has any contender taken a bigger hit than the Denver Nuggets? Does the addition of Paul George make the Philadelphia 76ers a threat to the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks as the cream of the Eastern Conference crop? Is there realistically anything the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors can do this summer to get back into championship contention? J-Mac has the answer to all of those questions - and more! 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.

Jul 5, 202433 min

Straight Fire - Changes are Needed for USMNT, All Sides of the Klay Thompson Story & Why Paul George Chose Poorly

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the USMNT after their unceremonious flameout of the Copa America, how the Los Angeles Lakers can rebound after striking out on Klay Thompson in free agency, why the addition of Thompson makes the Dallas Mavericks the team to beat in the Western Conference, why the Golden State Warriors deserve to be ridiculed for the way they’ve botched the last few years after winning a championship and why Paul George may come to regret signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. 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.

Jul 3, 202431 min

Straight Fire - USMNT Needs to Dump Berhalter, LeBron Really Got Bronny to the Lakers & the Sixers' Sticky Situation

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s disappointing loss to Panama in the Copa America, why it’s clear that the club may need to move on from embattled coach Gregg Berhalter, why he had no problem whatsoever – and actually, found it kind of touching – that LeBron James pulled some things to ensure that his son Bronny James got taken by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Draft and why the Philadelphia 76ers could be stuck holding the bag when free agency starts if Paul George decides to take his talents elsewhere. 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.

Jun 28, 202425 min

Straight Fire - The Nova Knicks are Complete & NBA Draft Winners (Lakers) and Losers (Spurs)

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges (and the re-signing of OG Anunoby) sets them up as the biggest threats to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Draft, why he was so upset that the San Antonio Spurs punted on a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft rather than try to get more help around Victor Wembanyama, how Dalton Knecht fits alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis in both the short and long-term for the Los Angeles Lakers and his biggest gripe with television coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. 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.

Jun 27, 202441 min

Straight Fire - Lakers Land JJ Redick, Ideal NBA Tade Targets & the CaruShow to OKC

On today’s episode, Jason discusses JJ Redick finally securing the job as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, what the realistic expectations should be in Los Angeles for the first-time head coach, why it’s clear that the Lakers will need much more than just LeBron James and Anthony Davis to become a contender in the Western Conference again and which good players on bad teams can be targeted to help build out the Purple and Gold roster. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few quick thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s acquisition of All-NBA defender Alex Caruso. 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.

Jun 21, 202429 min

Straight Fire - 2024 NBA Draft Preview with ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla

On today’s episode, ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason to preview the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on big men Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey, the Kentucky backcourt of Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, upperclassmen like Dalton Knecht and Tyler Kolek, the French takeover headlined by Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, his favorite Draft sleepers 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.

Jun 20, 202433 min

Straight Fire - Caitlin Clark is Good for Business, 2024 Celtics vs 1986 Celtics & Brandon Aiyuk's Murky Future

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's so important for sports media outlets to continue to feature Caitlin Clark on their shows whenever possible, how the 2024 Boston Celtics team led by Jayson Tatum would fare in a hypothetical matchup with the Larry Bird-led 1986 Celtics team (which many consider to be the greatest team in Boston history) and why you should still expect Brandon Aiyuk to be on the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 roster no matter what he says on social media these days. 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.

Jun 19, 202429 min

Straight Fire - Celtics are the Champs, Give Tatum His Damn Respect & the Greatest NBA Teams Ever

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Boston Celtics demolition of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 to clinch the NBA Finals, why Jayson Tatum losing the NBA Finals MVP to Jaylen Brown proves he still doesn’t get the proper respect, whether Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are set up to be perennial championship contenders and where this 2024 Celtics team ranks amongst the greatest teams in NBA history. 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.

Jun 18, 202434 min

Straight Fire - A Boring NBA Finals & The 'Controversial' Caitlin Clark

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why these NBA Finals are lacking the buzz you’d expect heading into a pivotal Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, what – if anything – we can take for the Mavs’ blowout win in Game 4, Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark that got the social media world buzzing on Sunday, whether Clark has eclipsed LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers as the most polarizing athlete in America, and how Clark has become so ‘controversial’ without ever actually doing or saying anything herself that one would consider to be controversial. 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.

Jun 17, 202435 min

Straight Fire - The Ugly Truth About Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars’ decision to make Trevor Lawrence the highest paid quarterback in NFL history in terms of average annual history, why despite average overall statistics the Jags may have had no choice but to give Lawrence the bag and whether T-Law is better than anybody in the next crop of NFL quarterbacks looking to break the bank (Dak Prescott, Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very quick betting preview of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. 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.

Jun 14, 202423 min

Straight Fire - Celtics Up 3-0, Analytics Win the Day & an Ugly Night for Luka

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the biggest reasons why the Boston Celtics now own a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, why Boston’s dominant run through the regular season and the playoffs has been for the analytics crowd, whether any team can realistically matchup with this team and their style of play moving forward and why Luka Doncic’s Game 4 performance was so disappointing. 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.

Jun 13, 202427 min

Straight Fire - Cold War Between the Lakers and Klutch Sports & NBA Finals Game 3 Preview

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest reports following Dan Hurley’s decision to decline an offer to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and why it’s fair to say that there’s a Cold War brewing between the Lakers front office and LeBron James/Klutch Sports. Later, J-Mac hits us with Best Bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, including how you should handicap the uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porzingis’ ankle injury, the Dallas Mavericks’ inability to get anybody going outside of Luka Doncic and whether or not the Boston Celtics should be considered one of the greatest teams in NBA history. 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.

Jun 12, 202423 min

Straight Fire - Dan Hurley Shuns the Lakers & Kevin Durant is in Jason's DMs Again

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Dan Hurley’s controversial decision to spurn the Los Angeles Lakers and return to coach at UConn, the narrative that Hurley and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski used the Lakers as leverage to get more money from the Huskies and whether the club will pivot back to JJ Redick to fill their head coaching vacancy. Later, J-Mac shares a wild Instagram direct message exchange he had with Kevin Durant and wonders aloud if KD is privately jealous that he’s no longer at the forefront of NBA conversations these days. 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.

Jun 11, 202429 min

Straight Fire - Celtics in Control, Kyrie is Killing the Mavs & Team USA is Scared of Caitlin Clark

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the Dallas Mavericks have it in them to crawl out of their 0-2 series hole to win the NBA Finals, how much blame Kyrie Irving deserves for what’s gone wrong for the Mavs throught he first two games and what makes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the rest of these Boston Celtics such a matchup nightmare for Dallas. Later, J-Mac goes in on Team USA Women’s Basketball for inexplicably leaving Caitlin Clark off their Olympic roster for this summer and wonders aloud if the powers that be are actually scared that Clark would perform too well and thus enhance her superstardom even 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.

Jun 10, 202439 min

Straight Fire - Porzingis Powers the Celtics, Luka Doncic Needs More Help & Dan Hurley to the Lakers?!?

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the return of Kristaps Porzingis powered the Boston Celtics to a blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, why it’s clear that the Mavs are going to need more than just a steady dose of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to win the series, the bombshell report that the Los Angeles Lakers plan to offer their head coaching job to UConn Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Hurley and whether Hurley is the right man for the job to lead the Lakers in the post-LeBron James Era. 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.

Jun 7, 202434 min

Straight Fire - NBA Finals Preview, the Ugly Truth for Luka Doncic & the WNBA's Biggest Problem

On today’s episode, Jason discusses which individual and series-long bets he's firing on heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, why the overall health of Kristaps Porzingis could be the determining factor in whether or not the Boston Celtics wind up winning the NBA championship, why there's (unfortunately) no realistic path for Luka Doncic to finish his career as a top-10 player in NBA history - even if he does end up winning the title this year for the Dallas Mavericks and how the WNBA can ensure their newfound popularity has some staying power moving forward. 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.

Jun 6, 202436 min

Straight Fire - Aaron Rodgers vs Eli Manning, Tua Wants Top of the Market Money & LeBron's Coping Mechanism

On today’s episode, Jason discusses CJ Stroud's assertion that Eli Manning had a better NFL career than Aaron Rodgers, whether or not Stroud making controversial comments like that is good for the Houston Texans, Tua Tagovailoa's ongoing contract negotiations with the Miami Dolphins and if Tua is deserving of a 'top of the market' deal, why it's so imperative for the Jacksonville Jaguars to get a contract extension done with Trevor Lawrence this offseason and why LeBron James' latest comments about Kyrie Irving feel like a coping mechanism. 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.

Jun 5, 202428 min

Straight Fire - Justin Jefferson Breaks the Bank + Actor Sheldon Bailey

On today's episode, Jason discusses Justin Jefferson's record-setting contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings and uses it as a backdrop for his overall point that the financial bubble around the NFL wide receiver market is bound to burst sooner than later. Plus, actor Sheldon Bailey swings by to discuss his role in the new Hulu/FX series 'Clipped' on the end of the Donald Sterling era of Los Angeles Clippers basketball, his expectations for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason, the uncertain futures of Paul George and James Harden, his pick for the upcoming NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks 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.

Jun 4, 202437 min

Straight Fire - Everyone in the WNBA Hates Caitlin Clark

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the viral incident from Saturday where Caitlin Clark was maliciously shoved in the back by an opponent, why it feels like most WNBA players around the league have it out for her, why Clark's own Indiana Fever teammates still haven't really come to her defense throughout all this and whether or not the powers that be in the WNBA need to step in and protect their golden goose. 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.

Jun 3, 202434 min

Straight Fire - Luka's Mavs to the NBA Finals, a Big Decision for the Timberwolves & More Jayson Tatum Slander

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic’s and Kyrie Irving’s virtuoso performances that propelled the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, whether the Minnesota Timberwolves should run it back or look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason following an unceremonious playoff exit, the overall importance of roster matchups when it comes to the NBA Playoffs, why Jayson Tatum continues to take arrows from members of the sports world and how the Mavericks and Boston Celtics matchup in an upcoming NBA Finals. 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.

May 31, 202434 min

Straight Fire - What's Justin Jefferson (or any NFL WR) Really Worth? & How Paul George Could Shift the NBA's Balance of Power

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Justin Jefferson’s ongoing contract negotiations with the Minnesota Vikings and how we could be on the verge of the NFL wide receiver salary bubble bursting in the very near future, why Paul George could be the one to shift the balance of power in the NBA this summer and the likelihood that the Los Angeles Lakers settle on JJ Redick as their next head coach. Finally, J-Mac closes his show with a very quick Best Bet for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves. 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.

May 30, 202427 min

Straight Fire - The Wolves Stay Alive, Kyrie's Closeout Clunker & Minnesota's Murky Future

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 to keep their season alive, the biggest reason for Kyrie Irving’s clunker of a performance given his stellar history in closeout games, the likelihood that Minnesota decides to trade Karl-Anthony Towns this offseason (possibly to the Philadelphia 76ers?) and whether or not the Wolves should keep their core together moving forward if and when their season finally comes to an end. 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.

May 29, 202426 min

Straight Fire - The Juggernaut Dallas Mavericks, the Wolves Gotta Trade KAT & How to Handle Hecklers

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Mavericks taking an insurmountable 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, why he believes this currents Mavs squad is the most fun NBA team since the 2017 Golden State Warriors, the likelihood that the Minnesota Timberwolves wind up trading Karl-Anthony Towns this upcoming offseason and whether the Mavs or the Boston Celtics should be viewed as the favorites in a potential NBA Finals matchup. Later, J-Mac tells us how a few NBA stars can spice up what should be very dull final week of the month of May. Finally, our fearless leader discusses a wild exchange he had with an unruly fan at a WNBA game on Friday night. 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.

May 27, 202437 min