The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 8 in college football, the Vols pushing Alabama, more AP Top 25 upsets, the Year of the Upset, LSU's intriguing job opening, Oregon surviving UCLA, Wake's offense versus Army, Wisconsin knocking Purdue back down to reality, Pitt taking care of Clemson and much more (2:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fellow sports reporters the Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and the Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond join the program to talk about the biggest stories in sports this week including Ben Simmons vs. the Sixers, Deshaun Watson and Tua with the Dolphins and Texans and much more (4:00). Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys with Max Marcovitch on the Braves, Hawks, Cam Reddish, Deandre Hunter vs. Luka and the Falcons (30:00. Lastly, 0n3's Jimmy Stein on the Crimson Tide, Alabama vs. Tennessee, Bryce Young, Henry To'o To'o, the remaining schedule and much more (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Bob Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Jimmy Stein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Seahawks Playbook's Bill Alvstad to talk about Seattle losing Russ Wilson, what happened Sunday vs. Pittsburgh, Geno Smith, the fall of the defense, Pete Carroll's future and much more (4:00). Then, Big Orange Friday with Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and the UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone on all things Tennessee, Ole Miss, Alabama, baseball team scrimmages and much more (20:00). Lastly, Grayson High School head football coach Adam Carter on the Rams, why this season has been hard, beating Parkview, Joseph Stone Jr. doing it all on offense, his young team and their big matchup on GPB vs. Brookwood (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Bill Alvstad, Ryan Schumpert, Ethan Stone, Adam Carter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's bonus episode of The Chase Thomas Podcast, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler sits down with Chase to talk about the NLCS, how the Braves went up 3-1, issues with the Dodgers, the Astros going up 3-2 on Boston, why the Red Sox are in trouble and much more (4:00). Then, Hammer and Rail's Travis Miller on Purdue taking down No. 2 Iowa last weekend, David Bell's special play at wideout, the revolving door at QBs, how they match up against Wisconsin this weekend and much more (30:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jon Tayler, Travis Miller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by PFF's Trevor Sikkema to talk about the Bucs' hot start to the 2021 season, issues with depth in their secondary, their Halloween date with the Saints, NFC contenders, his 2022 NFL Mock Draft at PFF, Spencer Rattler falling out of the first round, the lack of QB depth and much more (1:00). Then, fellow University of North Georgia alum Matt Green sits down with Chase to preview Week 8 in college football, the AAC raiding the C-USA, the Year of Upsets in CFB, Oregon vs. UCLA, Wake Forest vs. Army, Clemson vs. Pitt, Utah vs. Oregon State and USC vs. Notre Dame (30:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Trevor Sikkema, Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by SNY's David Vertsberger to talk about the NBA coming back Tuesday night, all the NBA extensions, the Suns not giving Deandre Ayton the max, the Grizzlies paying Jaren Jackson Jr., the Hawks locking up Kevin Huerter, the case for the Knicks as a No. 3 seed, if a midseason tournament still makes sense and which team starts the hottest and coldest this season (1:00). Then, The Fourth Period's Felix Sicard on early NHL questions, Jack Hughes' potential in New Jersey, the Florida Panthers hot start, the Canadians struggling out of the gate and much more (60:00). Lastly, The Tennesseean's Gentry Estes on the Titans vs. Bills, Derrick Henry's continued dominance, the development of Tennessee's oline, and much more (75:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: David Vertsberger, Felix Sicard, Gentry Estes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap a wild weekend in college football, the incidents in Tennessee vs. Ole Miss, what happens next, Lane Kiffin, Georgia steamrolling Kentucky, Dan Mullen losing to LSU again, the Tigers firing Ed Orgeron, Oklahoma State passing another test, David Bell upending Iowa again for Purdue, Arizona State blowing their moment against Utah, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporter Bob Silverman of the Daily Beast to talk about this week's biggest stories in sports from a good Defector piece on Ozy and faking it until you make it, Adam Schefter, Jon Gruden, the NFL and much more (1:00). Then, Atlanta Sports Guys' Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman sit down with Chase to talk about the Braves advancing to the NLCS, Atlanta Hawks season predictions, and the Falcons after beating the Jets and on a bye week (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Bob Silverman, Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Stats By Will to talk about Notre Dame adding J.J. Starling, LSU adding Phillips, Sharpe reclassifying at Kentucky, Mid Major predictions, believing in the Bonnies, Belmont's returning pieces, and why Gonzaga will be the best yet again (1:00). Then, Go Big Orange Friday with Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and the UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone on the Vols vs. South Carolina fallout, the return of Lane Kiffin to Knoxville, how Tennessee matches up against Ole Miss and much more (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Will Warren, Ryan Schumpert, Ethan Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia Nighthawk Matt Green to talk all things Week 7 in college football, another beatdown in Athens versus Kentucky, Oklahoma State's big test against Texas, Auburn vs. Arkansas, why Va Tech is a good matchup for Pitt, Ole Miss vs. Tennessee, Arizona State's big moment vs. Utah and much more (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler joins the program to talk all things MLB postseason, Red Sox vs. Rays, Astros vs. White Sox, Braves vs. Brewers, and Dodgers vs. Giants (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined Coastal Carolina head football coach Jamey Chadwell to talk about his Chanticleers, their undefeated season to this point, preparing for App State, Grayson McCall's Heisman candidacy, what makes his offense so unique, his favorite Halloween movies and much more (1:00). Then, Mavs Moneyball's Lauren Gunn and Roundball Ramble's Corban Ford join the program to preview the Western Conference, the Lakers' chances of winning it all, the Clippers without Kawhi, the Jazz vs. Nuggets atop the West, intrigue with the Warriors and Mavericks, the emergence of Zion and so much more (20:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jamey Chadwell, Lauren Gunn, Corban Ford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about what happened in Week 5 in the NFL, Trey Lance's first starter for the Niners, the Falcons winning in London, the Seahawks losing Wilson, the Dolphins' disastrous season continuing, the Panthers losing two straight, the Bills blowing through Kansas City and much more (1:00). Then, OU Daily's Austin Curtright joins the program to talk Oklahoma vs. Texas, what happened, Lincoln Riley's coaching versus Sark, Spencer Rattler's future in Norman, upcoming battles against Oklahoma State and Baylor and much more (60:00). Lastly, the Arizona Republic's Michelle Gardner joins the program to talk about Arizona State versus Stanford, how the Sun Devils won, why ASU could crash the CFP, Jayden Daniels, and Herm's calm coaching style (80:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Evan Sowards, Austin Curtright, Michelle Gardner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap what actually happened this week in Week 6 of the college football season, Texas A&M taking down Alabama, Penn State losing Clifford and to Iowa, Georgia rolling against Auburn, the Vols cooking the Gamecocks, Oklahoma coming back against Texas and Florida State winning in Chapel Hill and so much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Bob Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about this week's biggest stories in sports from the Patriots and Cowboys moving on from Gilmore and Smith to the MLB postseason kicking off to the Heat and Warriors early-season questions (1:00). Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys' Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman on the Braves, Hawks and Falcons (45;00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman, Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by the Young Ken Pom himself Stats By Will to talk about his new eight-part Tennessee basketball series, running the Knoxville Half Marathon, why Vanderbilt could be better than we think next season, why Georgia will most certainly not be, how Chet Holmgren will fit at Gonzaga, Mississippi State or Auburn optimism and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Stats By Will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni and his good friend Matt Green to preview Week 6 in the college football season, Iowa vs. Penn State, Georgia vs. Auburn, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Wyoming vs. Air Force, Utah vs. USC, and so many other big affairs along with the coming expanded CFP Playoff, LSU losing Derek Stingley Jr., more NCAA scholarship and transfer portal changes and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the upcoming MLB postseason, the Red Sox vs. Yankees in the AL Wild Card game, the Rockies locking in Bill Schmidt long-term, the Mets moving on from Luis Rojas, and the cases for and against the Giants, Braves, Dodgers, Cardinals, Brewers, White Sox, Astros and Rays to win the World Series (1:00). Then, BeaversEdge's Brenden Slaughter on the Beaves, Jonathan Smith, how they're 4-1, they're upcoming battle versus Oregon, and much more (60:00). Lastly, Austin FC beat writer Chris Bils on Austin, why they've struggled so much in 2021, issues with the offense, Dominguez, and the future of the club (80:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jon Tayler, Brenden Slaughter, Chris Bils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk all things Week 4 in the NFL, the 49ers falling to the Seahawks again, the Falcons blowing it against Washington, the Cowboys and Cardinals making a statement, Fangio getting upset at the Ravens, Brady taking down Belichick on Sunday Night Football, Miami continuing to struggle and their Week 5 NFL Screw The Lines picks (1:00). Then, 680 The Fan and The Audio Fun Bag's Carlos Medina joins the program to talk about the Dallas Cowboys, how they beat the Panthers, Dak's development, Dan Quinn's impact defensively, and much more (80:00). Lastly, Write For California's Nam Le on the Cal Golden Bears, what's gone wrong this season, their latest loss to the Washington State Cougars, Chase Garbers, Justin Wilcox's job security and much more (105:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Evan Sowards, Carlos Medina, Nam Le Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 5 in the college football season, Cincy taking down Notre Dame, blowouts in Athens and Tuscaloosa, Tennessee's curbstomping of Mizzou on the road, Iowa's collision course with Penn State, Dan Mullen dropping another one to Kentucky and much more (1:00). Then, Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias on the MLB Playoffs, Yankees vs. Red Sox, the Mariners, Hanley Ramirez trying to make a comeback, Padres firing Jayce Tingler, Rockies making Bill Schmidt their permanent GM and the Orioles' offseason outlook (75:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about the latest COVID-19 vaccination comments from Draymond Green and LeBron James, the hysteria surrounding it and why it is so frustrating along with the SNF matchup between Brady and Belichick. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys' Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch on the Falcons, Braves and Hawks and a Tennessee Vols vs. Mizzou Tigers preview with Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman, Ryan Schumpert, Ethan Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to preview Week 5 in college football, Arkansas vs. UGA, Ole Miss vs. Alabama, Tennessee on the road versus Mizzou, Kentucky's issues against Florida, Notre Dame vs. Cincinnati, and so much more (1:00). Then, GATA Talk's Matt Mauney joins the program to talk Chad Lunsford's firing at Georgia Southern, the issues with the kid chugging the bear on top of the bus, the next coach in Statesboro, why Willie Fritz left, and much more (75:00). Lastly, App State play-by-play announcer Adam Witten joins the program to talk App State vs. Marshall, Chad Brice's QB Play thus far, how they match up against Georgia State, their Coastal Carolina and Louisiana matchups, and much more (105:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Matt Mauney, Adam Witten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by the Gyro Step's TI Windisch to talk about Milwaukee Bucks heading into the 2021-22 season, how Giannis gets even better, the looming juggernaut that is the Nets, the additions of Grayson Allen and Rodney Hood, the departure of PJ Tucker, the lack of depth inside and if they need another wing heading into the season (1:00). Then, Parkview High School head coach Eric Godfree joins the program to talk about this season, practice issues still being prevalent this fall, what schemes have worked offensively and defensively this season, the Corky Kell opener vs. Mill Creek, the upcoming battle against Grayson and Brookwood to close (45:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: TI Windisch, Eric Godfree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to recap what happened in Week 3 of the NFL, his Niners going down against Green Bay, the issues with Lance vs. Jimmy G, trusting Kyle Shanahan, the dominant NFC West, the Steelers' real problems with Big Ben, the Manning Cast, how the Falcons beat the Giants, and make their Week 4 NFL Screw The Lines picks (1:00). Then, GoJackets' Rod Mackenzie joins the program to talk about Georgia Tech taking down UNC on Saturday in Atlanta, how it happened, the emergence of Jeff Sims, Tech's defensive prowess, how the team has gained more confidence in recent weeks and much more (75:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Evan Sowards, Rod Mackenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about what happened in Week 4 of the college football season, Notre Dame's QB controversy, how Tennessee took it to Florida, what next for Clemson, Georgia vs. Arkansas on the horizon, Spencer Rattler's future in Norman and much more (1:00). Then, Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias on the Yankees vs. Red Sox Series, the Padres missing the playoffs, the Cardinals refusing to lose, Billy Beane in New York, Ohtani not a lock to stay with Angels, and the AL Wild Card race (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters Andrew Hammond of The Detroit Free Press and Robert Silverman of The Daily Beast to talk about the first couple weeks of the NFL, Zach Wilson's early issues, more COVID vaccine drama in the NBA and what to make of the latest in Minnesota and their latest dysfunction (1:00). Then, 92.9 The Game's Garrett Chapman comes on to talk Hawks, training camp being around the corner, Deandre Hunter's ailing knee, the Falcons, Atlanta vs. New York and much more (60:00). Lastly, Rocky Top Let's Rock on the Tennessee Vols with Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert on Hendon Hooker vs. Joe Milton, Florida vs. UT, match ups to watch and much more (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Garrett Chapman, and Ryan Schumpert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Stats By Will to talk about the best remaining prospects in college basketball for the 2022 class, Kentucky and Duke battling it out on top of college basketball once again, Smith getting an extension at Wazzu, sleeper teams in CBB next season, if Memphis will figure it out offensively and USC getting 5-star big Vincent Iwuchukwu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to preview Week 4 of the college football season, Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame, LSU vs. Mississippi State, Tennessee vs. Florida, and so many others along with Finebaum on Deion Sanders at USC, Kiffin on Alabama and the transfer portal and the latest on CFP expansion (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler joins the program to talk the card incident between the Rays and Blue Jays, more Padres front-office changes, the Cardinals, Anthony Gose, more (75:00). To wrap, The Michigan Daily's Daniel Dash joins the show to talk Michigan football through three weeks, Cade McNamara's development, the new defense, Josh Gattis, Ohio State and more (120:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler & Daniel Dash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the latest development in the Ben Simmons trade saga, what Philadelphia can get for him before the season, the Clippers moving to Inglewood, the Lakers' offseason moves, how Westbrook will fit in Los Angeles, the veteran-heavy glue guys, if the Lakers can secure a top-4 seed, Western Conference contenders and much more (1:00). Then, Awful Announcing and The Orange Is Oranger's Holly Wetzel jumps on the program to talk about the Browns through two weeks, the dominance of Cleveland's offensive line, Baker's toughness, missing OBJ, losing Landry, issues with the secondary early on and much more (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jovan Buha, Holly Wetzel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about what happened in Florida vs. Alabama, no great teams thus far in college football, Colorado's horrid offense, a bad call in Miss State vs. Memphis, BYU holding the fort against Arizona State, Bo Nix, Auburn vs. Penn State and much more College Football Week 3 analysis (1:00). Then, 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards on NFL Week 2 action, the 49ers surviving the Eagles, the horrible Falcons, NFL's taunting penalty problem, Lamar Jackson carrying the load against KC, Houston's QB room without Tyrod Taylor and much more (75:00). Then, Auburn alum Shea Brennaman joins the program to talk all things Auburn vs. Penn State, what happened, where they're going with Bo Nix, issues with the defensive line, Tank Bigsby and much more (140:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Knoxville City Councilwoman Lauren Rider to talk about her career, how important local politics really is for Americans, getting involved, growing up in Augusta, her career as a librarian, her favorite politicians, working in government during a global pandemic and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Lauren Rider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about their Week 4 picks in the college football season, Auburn heading to Happy Valley to face Penn State, the USC job opening up, Skylar Thompson's injury for Kansas State, musical chairs at QB for Texas, the Florida vs. Alabama showdown and much more (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler on the Giants and Dodgers making the postseason, Ryan Braun's retirement, Michael Conforto's upcoming free agency and much more (60:00). Lastly, KSL's Ben Anderson on the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell's development, winning the West next season, Rudy Gay's impact, and possible new color schemes in Utah (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler and Ben Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson to gross on about their horrible teams, the Vikings and Falcons, what happened in Cincy for Minny on Sunday, the horrid offensive line play, questions with Mike Zimmer at head coach, a potentially terrible NFC North and much more (1:00). Then, Chad Leistikow of Hawk Central hops on the pod to talk about Iowa's big win over rival Iowa State over the weekend, how it happened, Spencer Petras's development, looking ahead to Ohio State and the rest of the Big Ten slate and much more (22:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Eric Thompson, Chad Leistikow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about all the action in Week 1 of the NFL season, the 49ers dominating on offense, Kyle benching key guys before the game, the Falcons' o-line monstrosity, the Vikings flailing in Cincy, the Steelers being pretenders again, the dominant showing for the NFC West, the Packers laying an egg and so much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 2 of the college football season, how Iowa took down Iowa State, Oregon's big win over the Buckeyes, the quarterback issue at Georgia, Texas getting blasted by Arkansas, Miss State's Home Dog of the Week victory, and BYU ending Utah's longtime winning streak against the Cougs.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Matt Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press's Andrew Hammond to talk about the Bucs vs. Cowboys opener, their favorite Ben Simmons trade ideas and the Big 12 expanding with BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF (1:00). Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys with Max Marcovitch and Garrett Chapman return to talk about TrueHoop's piece on the Hawks winning an NBA title, trading for Bradley Beal, Falcons vs. Eagles, Titletown High review, and Austin Riley hype (40:00). Lastly, Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and the UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone on Tennessee vs. Pitt, what happened last week, Joe Milton, missing Tiyon Evans, Jimmy Calloway's return and much more (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman, Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by his buddy Bogle to talk about his Cowboys going down in heartbreaking fashion to the Bucs on Thursday Night Football, how Dak looked, new faces on the defense, Vita Vae's dominance, the awesome wide-receiver unit and much more (1:00). Then, Pack-A-Day's Perri Goldstein joins the program to talk about the Packers' upcoming battle against New Orleans, the new defensive coordinator, questions on the offensive line, Aaron Rodgers' swan song in Green Bay and much more (25:00). Lastly, Bally Sports' Al Pawlowski sits down with Chase to talk about the Cleveland Indians, the return of McKenzie and Zimmer, a dominant starting rotation when healthy, Myles Straw's rise and much more (50:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Bogle, Perri Goldsein, and Al Pawlowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Week 2 in the college football season, Vanderbilt already shuffling their offensive play-caller duties, Randy Edsall out at UConn, Minnesota losing Mo Ibrahim for the season, the Huskies on primetime vs. Michigan, the battle for the Cy-Hawk trophy and much more (1:00). Then, Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves extending Morton, Mullens joining the 25-25 club for the Orioles, DeGrom's medical miracle per the Mets, Mondesi's return for Kansas City and Bradley Zimmer's emergence in Cleveland (60:00). Lastly, Black Knight Nation's Sal Interdonato on the Army vs. Georgia State game, why Army is looking good for another strong season, why the Black Knights are hard to prepare for, who to watch this season and much more (120:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Jon Tayler, Sal Interdonato Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by SNY's David Vertsberger to talk about SI's Chris Mannix's great piece on Paul Pierce, the Celtics almost drafting Dirk Nowitzki, the Big 3 in Boston, which new faces in new places they like the most from Ime Udoka in Boston to Rick Carlisle in Indiana to Patrick Beverely in Minnesota, along with their assessment with where the Knicks are heading in 2021-22 (1:00). Then, one of Chase's best friends Not That Ryan Adams returns to talk UGA's big win vs. Clemson, how it happened, questions at wide receiver, the offense long-term, and comparing them to Alabama and much more (45:00). Lastly, Revolution Soccer's Jeff Lemieux stops by to talk about the best team in MLS this season, how they've done it, Bruce Arena's managerial chops, and if they will finally bring home their first MLS cup this fall.Host: Chase ThomasGuests: David Vertsberger, Not That Ryan Adams, Jeff Lemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about their teams, the Falcons and 49ers, heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, Trey Lance's injured hand, the Falcons' backup QB spot, Tyler Dunne's great piece on Chris Hogan and the Saints, Cam Newton's uncertain NFL future and make their Confidence Picks for Week 1 of the NFL season from the Cowboys at Tampa to open on Thursday to the Browns in Kansas City on Sunday afternoon.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to recap Week 1 of the college football season, Georgia taking down Clemson, Notre Dame surviving FSU, CJ Stroud passing his first test at OSU, real trouble at Washington and Georgia Tech, Penn State making a statement vs. Wisconsin and so much more (1:00). Then, Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias returns for Sunday Night MLB to talk about the Dodgers losing A.J. Pollock, more Mets craziness, the Yankees' bullpen, the Blue Jays needing to lock up Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien and much more (105:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about the Mets latest front-office debacle, the Zach Wilson & Pat Mahomes comps for the Jets and ESPN shaking up First Take (1:00). Then, Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and UTK Daily Beacon's Ethan Stone on the Vols taking down Bowling Green, Tiyon Evans' first game showing out, Joe Milton's inaccuracy, the up-tempo offense and much more (40:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Week Zero in college football, what happened with Nebraska, ESPN getting bamboozled by Bishop Sycamore, Zeb Noland starting for South Carolina and then get to their Week 1 picks in the college football season (1:00). Then, Dawg Sports' Graham Coffey joins the program to preview the Georgia vs. Clemson match-up, how it will go, matchups to watch, DJ vs. JT, and much more (60:00). Lastly, AZ Snake Pit's Jack Sommers on the Diamondbacks' disastrous season, Marte's future, stats to like and not like, and how long this rebuild will go (90:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Matt Green, Graham Coffey and Jack Sommers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Yankees losing Britton for the year, the Blue Jays fall, Nats promoting Ruiz, the Pirates firing their pitching coach, extensions for Dipoto and Servais, and the Rays running away with the AL East (1:00). Then, West Virginia football preview with Charles Montgomery to talk Jarrett Doege, Neal Brown in Year 3, questions in the secondary, and a brutal schedule (60:00). Lastly, MASN's Roch Kubatko talks with Chase about the Baltimore Orioles, what's gone wrong in 2021, issues developing talent, keep Mancini, Mullens and Means long-term and when they'll be contending again (80:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Jon Tayler, Charles Montgomery and Roch Kubatko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Peachtree Hoops' Malik Brown to talk about the Lakers getting even older by adding Rondo, what to make of the top of the Western Conference, the Nuggets potentially extending Aaron Gordon, Ben Simmons' future in Philly, Thad Young in Phoenix and if the Warriors can win the title in 2021-22.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Malik Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to run through 7 teams who can realistically win a Super Bowl this year, banter about why San Francisco is not one of them, the Falcons and Niners preseason finales, hope for Jimmy G, the Eagles trading for Minshew, Bridgewater winning the Denver job, and teams still calling about Watson.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Evan Sowards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Locked On Yankees' Stacey Gotsulias to talk about the Mets' players feuding with the fans, Cohen getting involved on Twitter, the Pirates releasing Polanco, Kluber back for NY, Phillies losing Hoskins, a. potential Yankees vs. Red Sox WC game and the Mariners hanging around in the AL playoff race.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Stacey Gotsulias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas talks with Defector Media's Drew Magary about the company's one-year anniversary, leaving Deadspin, writing fiction vs. nonfiction, what Defector gets right, what he wanted to do when he was younger, how parenthood informs his writing, his health scare, writing THE HIKE, his upcoming book, and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Drew Magary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press's Andrew Hammond to talk about fun NFL QB battles, the Cavs trading for Lauri Markkanen and the CFB Minute on Week Zero in college football (1:00). Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys Garret Chapman and Max Marcovitch on the Braves' elite infield, the Falcons preseason finale against Cleveland, the Falcons releasing Hawkins and the Hawks early NBA Power Rankings (60:00).Host: Chase ThomasGuests: Robert Silverman, Andrew Hammond, Max Marcovitch, Garrett Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk preview the SEC, what to make of Florida vs. Georgia, the rough season ahead for South Carolina, Kentucky's ceiling, Texas A&M's year, Ole Miss vs. Miss State, poor Arkansas, and the wildcard that is LSU, along with their first preview of Week 0's Nebraska vs. Illinois and the "alliance" between the PAC-12, Big 10 and ACC (1:00). Then, Buffalo Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio calls in to talk about the Bills, their offseason, Josh Allen in Year 3, the addition of Emmanuel Sanders, the loaded defense, Levi Wallace praise and being the favorite in the AFC East (120:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Orioles moving up to No. 1 in the MLB pipeline rankings, Bregman returning for Houston, the fall of the Red Sox, a November World Series, and much more (1:00). Then, Stats By Will on Memphis adding Sheed to the coaching staff, Duren and Bates to the team, how Kyle Smith has rebuilt Washington State basketball, Akinjo at Baylor, and the impact of the mid-range shot in college basketball (45:00). Lastly, Rivals' Andy Backstrom on Boston College football, Jurkovec's rise, the absence of a running game, questions in the secondary, and what Jeff Hafley has gotten right so far at BC (90:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.