The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Chris Walder to talk about the winners and losers from this week's AEW Dynamite, Miro winning the TNT title, Jon Moxley's new theme, Zelina Vega's WWE return, NXT's sagging rankings, how Adnan Virk has faired on RAW, Keith Lee's absence on RAW, and a WrestleMania Backlash preview. Plus, the latest in the CFB transfer portal, Jameson Williams and Henry To'o To'o to Alabama, Georgia's defensive back depth, updated Heisman odds, Chris Peterson's departure at Washington and FSU dominating the transfer market. 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 Knicks clinching a playoff spot in the East, how they've done with Randle this season, if Thibs is the fair COTY choice, what Victor Oladipo's injury means for the Heat, a potential Lakers vs. Suns match-up, Tilman Fertitta's optimism in Houston, the unraveling in Boston and Zach Lowe's fun Luke Walton All-Stars column. 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 a potential move from Oakland for the Athletics, Luke Voit's return for the Yankees, Byron Buxton hurt again for the Twins, Albert Pujols' future, Braves bringing back Shane Greene, Jared Kelenic's arrival in Seattle and much more. The, Coug Center's Craig Powers on the Washington State Cougars, their open quarterback competition, returning backfield, how Nick Rolovich has faired thus far in Pullman, 2021 schedule expectations and much more. Lastly, Jackets Cannon's Pale Dragon on the Blue Jackets, Tortorella leaving the bench, going all-in in 2019, what the rebuild will look like and much moe. 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 the Jaguars signing Tim Tebow, how Colin Kaepernick fits into the conversation, Kliff Kingsbury being excited about Rondale Moore in Arizona, PFF Forecast being high on the AFC North, questions about the Colts, and what to make of the remaining NFL free agents. 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 problems for the Lakers of late, the weird issue at center, LeBron and Anthony Davis missing time, why their is optimism in Clipper Land, the Pacers potentially moving on from head coach Nate Bjorken after one year, the Bucks beating the Nets twice, what to make of the Hawks, the NBA Play-In Tournament update and much moe. 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 Mets firing Chili Davis, the White Sox losing Robert, Dustin May out for the Dodgers, the poor NL East, 30 game winners and losers, a potential J.D. Martinez trade package, Kris Bryant having an all-time season for the Cubs thus far, why the Rockies are hopeless and which hot starts are real. 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 break down what happened with all of the quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Trey Lance's fit in San Francisco, Trevor Lawrence in GM Hell with Baalke running the Jaguars, Aaron Rodgers having a point in Green Bay, NFL options declined, Sherman back in Seattle and TNF to Amazon in 2022. 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 Robert Silverman of The Daily Beast to talk about the NFL Draft Round 1, the Jets taking Zach Wilson at No. 2, the Rockets' offering Jay Bilas the GM job in 2007, the Kansas Jayhawks picking Lance Leipold over Jeff Monken. Plus, Garrett Chapman and Kelsey Sutton on the Falcons taking Kyle Pitts, more Falcons' needs, the Braves back atop the NL East, Austin Riley turning it around and the Hawks losing Huerter for a bit. Lastly, Ryan Schumpert on the Caleb Tremblay and Juwan Mitchell additions for the Vols, the Orange & White Game, Tayven Jackson's huge committment to UT, Crouch to Michigan State and Justin Gainey's immediate impact at UT. 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 UNG alumni Matt Green to talk about the coming CFB Playoff Expansion, who is helped and hurt by it, if parity will increase, Brett Bielema pushing for College GameDay in Week Zero, Rush Propst getting the axe at Valdosta, Nebraska's AD believes the Huskers an win 8-9 wins in 2021, UGA vs. UF having a home-and-home series, and Tennessee adding West Virginia to a game nobody wants in Charlotte in 2028. 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 UNG alumni Matt Green to talk all about their own College Football Super League, debating the merits of Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida State, among others, Hines Ward to FAU, Joey Gatewood out front in Lexington, Bobby Petrino COTY for Missouri State, Neal Brown's extension at WVU, and some fun BCS Era trivia in college football. 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 Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about James Harden missing perhaps the rest of the regular season, Kawhi missing a week in Los Angeles, if the Clippers should be favored to win the West, the Knicks and Zion, Jaren Jackson Jr. returning for Memphis, Western and Eastern Conference seeding, what's going on with Portland, and one fun thing about the Orlando Magic. 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' poor start, Gerrit Cole K'ing everybody, Dodgers rolling with Mookie and Bellinger hurt, the Brewers' elite pitching staff, Jon Means Hype in Baltimore, the Mariners unlikely start, Ohtani on the basepath in Los Angeles, Jazz Chisholm raking in Miami and the universal DH question in the NL. 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 the fun situation the Falcons and 49ers find themselves in for the NFL Draft, Mac Jones vs. Justin Fields at No. 3, who the Falcons should go with at No. 4, why it's so hard to figure out which of these QBs will work out, the Browns rebuilding their defensive line, the Bengals new uniforms, and Alex Smith calling it a career in Washington. 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 more trouble in Mets Land, A-Rod going through it and buying the Timberwolves and the problem with efficiency in sports. Plus, the Atlanta Sports Guys on the Hawks, the Braves' rough start, and the Falcons adding Harmon and Patterson. 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 breakdown the big ESPN CFB FPI reveal, what it all means, why Mississippi State and Oklahoma State were so high, why LSU may have been too low and so much more. Plus, WrestleMania weekend recap and this week's AEW Dynamite with RBR Wrestling's William R. Washington and Lousiville basketball and football updates with Card Chronicle's Mike Rutherford. 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 Travonne Edwards to break down the top of the Eastern Conference, why the Sixers over the Nets in a seven-game series is still plausible, where the Bucks fit in, the Lakers and Clippers out West, the Nuggets losing Murray and much more. Then, Cat Scratch Reader's Bradley Smith joins the program to break down Sam Darnold in Carolina, why it's a good bet for the Panthers, why they could still go QB at No. 8, the NFC South Power Rankings, Matt Rhule's job performance and much more. Lastly, The Daily Stampede's Nathan Bond comes on to talk all things USF Bulls, from the end of the Charlie Strong era to what Jeff Scott is doing in Tampa, why there are signs for life, winning in recruiting in Florida 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 Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to breakdown Tim Anderson returning to the White Sox, issues at catcher for the Marlins, the Angels losing Rendon and Fowler, the Braves replay controversy, Joe Musgrove's no-hitter for the Padres, the Red Sox hot start, Jake Cronenworth raking, and early returns on Kevin Gausman in San Francisco. Then, The Athletic's Jon Machota on the Cowboys' draft strategy, finally paying Dak, CeeDee Lamb, Zeke's future in Dallas and much more. Lastly, Winston Salem Journal's Ethan Joyce joins the program to talk about about App State's 2020, their close losses to Marshall, Lousiana and Coastal Carolina, Shawn Clark's job performance thus far and Chase Brice coming over from Duke. 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 Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin to talk about the Clippers winning five-straight games, the impact of Paul George's toe on their title chances, believing in them versus the Lakers, the Hawks winning 7-of-10 games, where Trae belongs, the Warriors losing Wiseman, why the Warriors can't contend anymore, the Bulls not winning games down the stretch, new ownership in Minnesota and much more. Then, Mercury News' Wes Goldberg joins the program to talk Wiseman's injury, Steve Kerry's offensive changes, Klay's return in 2021-22, the Wiggins contract and much more. To wrap up, Maize N' Brew's Anthony Broome on McCarthy vs. Cade at QB for Michigan, Josh Gattis' offense, Joe Milton's issues in 2020, 2021 Wolverines expectations 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 Reporters Robert Silverman and Andrew Hammond to talk about Michael Conforto winning the Mets a game by taking a HBP, the latest on Tiger Woods' horrific crash, Kansas hiring a new AD and Draymond Green talking about women's sports and equality. Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys return to talk about Trae Young's spot in an ESPN 25 Under 25 List, the Hawks' playoff push, the Braves starting slow, dumping Austin Riley and the Falcons' options at No. 4 in the NFL Draft. Lastly, Volquest's Ryan Schumpert on the Tennessee basketball transfers, coaching changes, spring practice updates and the baseball series with Florida this weekend.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Elite Eight, if Gonzaga is beatable, how Houston and Baylor and UCLA made this happen, which programs are rising and falling after the NCAA tournament and much more (1:00). Then, ESPN's Royce Young joins the program to talk about the Thunder sitting Horford, what Sam Presti's long-term vision is for OKC, Lu Dort and SGA's long-term future, how Mark Daigneault has faired in Year 1 and much more (36:00). Lastly, A Sea of Blue's Aaron Gershon joins the program to walk-through what happened to Kentucky this season, if they'll be fine next year, why they were overrated coming into the season and how they're adjusting to the modern game under coach John Calipari (60:00).Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinMore about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 White Sox losing Eloy Jimenez before the season kicks off in MLB, Ji-Man Choi also missing time for the Rays, Chisholm winning the 2B job in Miami, and the Angels adding Watson and Chisek to their bullpen along with their 2021 MLB Season Predictions (1:00). Then, veteran college football writer Ivan Maisel returns to talk about his piece on Nick Saban in The Ringer, how much longer he'll be at Alabama, why Saban is having more fun now and why so many older legendary coaches fell before Saban (48:00). Lastly, A Wolf Among Wolves' Tim Faklis returns to talk Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns' return, Anthony Edwards figuring it out and Chris Finch's job performance thus far (70:00).Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinMore about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Lakers Outsider's Christopher Walt to breakdown the Sixers not ultimately trading for Kyle Lowry, why Tobias Harris makes it all make sense in Philly, if the NBA has a buyout market problem brewing across the League, the Thunder shutting Al Horford down, their Post-NBA Trade Deadline Risers and Fallers including the Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, Jazz, Hornets and so many others and what to make of Bradley Beal's future in Washington after this season (1:00). Then, the AJC's Sarah K. Spencer joins the programs to talk all things Atlanta Hawks from Nate McMillan's time as head coach, to roster questions with the return of DeAndre Hunter and Kris Dunn to John Collins' future in Atlanta (40:00). Lastly, Bruin Report Online's Mike Regalado joins the program to talk UCLA's magical run in the NCAA tournament, how this group got there, Mick Cronin making it work in Los Angeles and their match-up against Michigan in the Elite 8 (60:00).More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 rank the top 10 coaches in college football right now from Matt Campbell at Iowa State to James Franklin at Penn State to Brian Kelly at Notre Dame, they talk about it all. Then, RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach hops on to talk about Drew vs. Lashley at WrestleMania 37, Andrade's release from WWE, the Kenny Omega and Young Bucks story on Dynamite, and much more. Plus, what the George Pickens injury means for Georgia with Dawg Sports' Jeremy Attaway and the Florida Panthers' contendership status with Francisco Oporta of Litter Box Cats.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 new beautiful facility in the Dominican Republic, the Royals extending Salvador Perez, the Carlos Carrasco injury for the Mets, and what to make of the 2021 Washington Nationals. Then, Ross Jackson comes on to talk about the Saints, Drew Brees' retirement, their cap situation, Jameis vs. Taysom and much more. Lastly, Espo joins the program to talk about the Suns, their ascent to contenders in the West, Booker and CP3 together, Ayton becoming a defensive anchor and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Versberger to breakdown how the Bucks and Hawks are rolling in the East, what to make of a Lonzo Ball-for-Cam-Reddish swap between Atlanta and New Orleans, the loss of LaMelo for the Charlotte Hornets, the Kings only prioritizing De'Aron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton going forward and much more. Then, Brew Hoop's Andrew Goodman joins the program to figure out how PJ Tucker fits in on Milwaukee, the fall of Brook Lopez, Jrue Holliday's brilliance and how the Bucks' defense has changed this season.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Robert Silverman of the Daily Beast and Andrew Hammond of the Detroit Free Press to talk about the NFL's new gigantic media rights deal, another terrible blunder by the NCAA and much more. Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys return to breakdown the Hawks' seven-game winning streak to John Collins' future in Atlanta to the Falcons restructuring Matt Ryan's contract. Lastly, Rocky Top, Let's Rock with Ryan Schumpert is back talking about Tennessee in the Big Dance, the baseball team being in the Top 10 and the wide receiver room for the football team. More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Sports Illustrated's Sarah Kelly to talk about the pitfalls of being a Kansas football and basketball fan in 2020, how they got here, if they can fix the program and so much more. Then, the Arizona Republic's Michelle Gardner joins the program to breakdown covering Herm Edwards at Arizona State, Jayden Daniels hype, how they have come to rival USC in the Pac-12 South and much more. Lastly, The Full Ride is back with fellow UNG alumni Matt Green talking about the Top 20 CFB quarterbacks in the last 20 years from Tim Tebow to Joe Burrow to Cam Newton.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Boston.com's Tom Westerholm to breakdown why the Celtics have struggled in 2021, needing to add another playmaker around Tatum and Brown, trading for somebody like John Collins or Harrison Barnes, the development of Robert Williams, the Knicks having the option to add salary at the NBA trade deadline, the Magic only prioritizing Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz long-term, and much more. Then, Hornets.com's Sam Perley joins the program to talk all things LaMelo Ball, James Borrego's coaching job, the impact of Cody Zeller and Gordon Hayward and much more. Lastly, Deseret News' Jay Drew hops on to talk Zach Wilson, the loss of Jeff Grimes as OC, who will take over for BYU at QB in 2021 and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Ryan Braun moving on from Milwaukee, his HOF case, the Phillies deciding between Odubel Herrera and Mickey Moniak in CF, Franco signing with the Orioles, and preview the 2021 New York Mets. Then, 960 The Ref's Logan Booker returns to breakdown Georgia's offensive returning production, Year 2 of Todd Monken as OC, JT Daniels' development and much more. Lastly, StateCollege.com's Ben Jones joins the program to breakdown Penn State hiring Micah Shrewsberry as the new basketball coach, what went wrong with Pat Chambers and why winning at Happy Valley is so hard.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Bill Landis to breakdown the intriguing QB competition at Ohio State between CJ Stroud and Kyle McCord, why this is rare at OSU, if 2021 will be a 'Gap Year' for the Buckeyes and much more. Then, FanDuel's Gabby Goudy jumps on the pod to breakdown the 2021 Cleveland Browns, OBJ's future with the team, Baker Mayfield's status, the team needing more linebackers and edge rushers, and much more. Lastly, Setting The Pace's Alex Golden talks with Chase about the Pacers, getting Caris LeVert finally, trading Myles Turner, losing TJ Warren, why Indiana has struggled this year and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 breakdown Zaxby's jumping into the chicken sandwich game, why it's so hard to choose between Zaxby's and Chick-Fil-A, what to make of Drew Aller committing to Penn State, Jeff Long and Les Miles getting dismissed at KU, Rush Propst talking about Kirby and Saban and rank Numbers 20-11 in their Top 20 CFB QBs of the last 20 years.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Fightful's Jeremy Lambert to breakdown AEW's post-Revolution show, how they explained the sparklers on Dynamite with Don Callis and Kenny Omega, MJF debuting his new faction with FTR and Shawn Spears, Fenix and Matt Jackson tearing the house down, Ethan Page's "eh" debut, Kurt Angle's comments on Shawn Michaels and AJ Styles, and what to make of Finn Balor vs. Karrion Kross for the NXT title.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 NY Mag and Medium's Will Leitch to talk about his work covering the COVID-19 pandemic for Medium, if we're inching closer back to normal, vaccine shaming, his new book 'How Lucky' coming out in May, how it compares to his earlier books, why this Ilinois basketball team is special, if they can win it all in March and sports starting to open up this summer.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Astros adding rotation depth in Jake Odorizzi, the Brewers adding Jackie Bradley Jr. and what to make of the 2021 Atlanta Braves from the rebuilt rotation with Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly, to Christian Pache in center field, to betting on Austin Riley and needing a bounceback season from Will Smith. Then, CF Montreal writer Olivier Tremblay joins the show to talk about the team moving on from Thierry Henry as a manager, what to expect from Nancy's strategy as club manager, the team moving to Miami in 2021 and Erik Hurtado's arrival. More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Truehoop's Coach David Thorpe to breakdown what happened this All-Star weekend for the NBA, if there were any real snubs, the Warriors maybe being interested in Victor Oladipo, the Nets taking a flier on a broken down Blake Griffin, why we'd love Birch in Brooklyn, what happened with Lloyd Pierce and Ryan Saunders in Atlanta and Minnesota, respectively, and what comes next for both franchises.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 to talk about the devastating injuries Tiger Woods sustained in his car crash, what this means for his future, Drew Magary of Defector's great piece on the "Shit Poster Economy", and why Bob Nightengale's terrible photos is a national treasure from David Roth.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Tennessee student and writer Ryan Schumpert to breakdown head coach Josh Heupel filling out his staff at UT, what to make of Kevin Steele's departure, Sam Horn and Ty Simpson going elsewhere, Kaden Martin committing to Miami, Tennessee vs. Florida on Sunday and why the baseball team is killing it early this season.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Atlanta Sports Guys -- and Gal! -- Garrett Chapman and Kelsey Sutton to talk about the Hawks firing Lloyd Pierce, what happened between him and Trae Young, what to expect after the All-Star break, the Braves giving CF Christian Pache all the opportunities in the world to become a star, Snitker getting an extension, the Falcons bringing back Desmond Trufant potentially and the possibility of Ja'Marr Chase in Atlanta.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Stewart Mandel's interesting piece in The Athletic on which Group of 5 schools makes the most sense to move up to the Power 5 from BYU to Boise State to Cincinnati. Plus, they kick off their most interesting Spring QB battles among the Power 5 schools from Casey Thompson vs. Hudson Card in Texas to Myles Brennan vs. Max Johnson at LSU.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Action Network and Draft Kings' Kenny Ducey to breakdown why Vegas is in on the Jets in 2021, why the Jets are positioned to turn things around quickly, their plethora of NFL draft picks, taking Zach Wilson at No.2, why they have to trade Sam Darnold, the return of Woody Johnson and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Indy Star's David Woods to figure out why Butler has struggled this season, their surprise win over Villanova on Sunday, LaVall Jordan's job performance thus far, if the team can right the ship next season and much more. Then, Detroit Free Press' Chris Solari joins the program to figure out the Michigan State offensive woes, the issues of not having a steady point guard in East Lansing, why the Spartans find themselves on the March Madness bubble, Tom Izzo's performance this season and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Royals extending Hunter Dozier, Phillies ending their winter spending, Scott Kazmir resurfacing in San Francisco, the Braves extending Brian Snitker, the 2021 Texas Rangers, why the Rangers have fallen since 2016, issues with Jon Daniels long-term, why this roster can't compete and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 247Sports and GigEm247's Brian Perroni to talk about the 2020 season for the Texas A&M Aggies, what went right for the team, what Kellen Mond meant to the team, replacing him with Haynes King in 2021, key departures on the offensive line, expectations for Jimbo against Alabama and why their schedule is so favorable in 2021. 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 FiveThirtyEight and Hot Takedown's Neil Paine to breakdown how the Bulls have thrived offensively this year under Billy Donovan, Jalen Brunson's importance in Dallas, The Athletic's top young superstars from No. 31-50, the Jazz figuring out the regular season, the Heat winning six-straight games, Victor Oladipo turning down an extension in Houston, and the Pacers fading without T.J. Warren and Caris LeVert.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 UNG alumni Matt Green to talk about Michigan rebounding in recruiting with Will Johnson, how Kyle Whittingham is winning in the transfer portal at Utah, and put together their Top 15 CFB Coaching Hires from this offseason from Bryan Harsin at Auburn to Butch Jones at Arkansas State. 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 RBR Wrestling's to breakdown Elimination Chamber from Sunday, the Miz as WWE world champion, what this means for Bobby Lashley, Alexa Bliss's creative choices, Rhea Ripley's upside on RAW, Adam Cole's turn on NXT and Big Show joining AEW.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 97.5 The Fantatic and the AP's Rob Maaddi to breakdown the Carson Wentz trade from the Philadelphia perspective, fans turning on Carson and Doug Pederson, Howie Roseman's future in Philly, if Jalen Hurts will get a real shot, the cap issues in Philly and much more. Then, Colts writer Charon Von Berg joins the program to breakdown the trade from the Colts' perspective, where Phillip Rivers thrived, the Jonathan Tayler emergence, questions at LT for Wentz, needing more pass rushers and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Canes Country's Brett Finger to talk about the Red Wings' historic woes on the Power Play this year, the Stars not having it this year, Dallas Eakins getting fired by the Ducks this year, the Kings winning five-straight games, the Flyers coasting through the East division, the Oilers finally figuring it out for Connor McDavid and why the Canes are rolling again in 2021.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Athletics signing Rosenthal and Moreland, the Braves adding depth in Jake Lamb, Brett Gardner reaching top-20 in WAR for the Yankees, the Kevin Mather mess in Seattle, the Fernando Tatis Jr. extension and what to make of the 2021 Seattle Mariners in the AL West.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube 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 Bird Writes and B/R's Preston Ellis to talk about Zion's historic offensive output for the Pelicans, how they took down Boston Sunday, what's changed for New Orleans, moving J.J. Reddick to the Knicks, the Wolves doing Ryan Saunders wrong, PJ Tucker to the Bucks, Sixers wanting to make a big move, and whether or not Zach LaVine is deserving of being an All-Star this season.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.