The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Chase Thomas is joined by Good Morning Football's Matt Hamilton to talk about producing the NFL Network show, the Chicago Bears going all-in by trading for Khalil Mack, the Detroit Lions' questions in their pass-rush, and who is the better Super Bowl contender between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings (4:00). Then, CBS Sports' Sean Wagner-McGough to talk about why Rogue One is the best Star Wars movie, the LeVeon Bell holdout with the Steelers, the Jets' chances at an AFC Wild Card, and whether or not the Falcons can get back to the Super Bowl in Year of Steve Sarkisian (40:00). Lastly, NFL writer Matt Ufford comes on the pod to talk about his new gig, the Seahawks getting Earl Thomas back, the questions surrounding the 49ers, why the Cardinals could surprise and what makes the Rams so special in 2018 (70:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by USA Today's Dan Wolken to talk about Auburn taking down Washington in Atlanta, Texas disappointing against Maryland to start the season again, the Alabama QB controversy with Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, Jim Harbaugh needing a signature win at Michigan and what to expect out of Texas A&M vs. Clemson in Week 2 (4:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by NFL writer Jason B. Hirschhorn to talk about the Saints trading for Teddy Bridgewater, the Packers locking up Aaron Rodgers long-term, the problems with the Oakland Raiders in the AFC West, why the Pittsburgh Steelers should be the favorites in the AFC, and why the Minnesota Vikings should be the favorites in the NFC (4:00). Then, theScore's Chris Walder jumps on the pod to talk about Braun Strowman's heel turn on Raw, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair's feud, Kevin Owens quitting the WWE, and Neville getting officially released by the company (60:00). Then, The Record's Andy Vasquez jumps on the pod to talk about preseason New York Jets hype, Sam Darnold winning the QB job, the offensive coordinator change from Morton to Bates, the issues with the pass rush, and what to expect wins-wise for the Jets in 2018 (145:00). Lastly, The Ringer's Michael Lombardi comes up on the pod to talk about his career, his new book "Gridiron Genius", Bill Belichick vs. Bill Walsh, the concern with the Cowboys and Eagles, Jon Gruden in Oakland, and why the Houston Texans could be Super Bowl bound in 2018 (207:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by SB Nation's Matt Brown to talk about the state of Ohio State football, the upside of Dwayne Haskins, the hype surrounding Michigan, which teams can really contend for the College Football Playoff, and why Clemson should be the favorite (4:00). Then, FiveThirtyEight's Neil Paine jumps on the pod to talk about his early NBA projections, the numbers loving the Raptors with Kawhi Leonard, why the Timberwolves should win 50-plus games, LeVeon Bell's contract situation, and the chance that Jon Gruden will succeed in Oakland (33:00). Lastly, 680 The Fan's Ben Ingram jumps on the pod to talk about his career in broadcasting, what makes Kevin Gausman so interesting in Atlanta, Ozzie Albies' struggles, Freddie Freeman for NL MVP, and how the team is set up to compete in the MLB Playoffs (68:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by the Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen to talk about NBA analysts and writers hyping up the Jazz, the emergence of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, the development of Dante Exum, the depth of the bench highlighted by Jae Crowder and Alec Burks, and the end for Deron Williams and Gordon Hayward in Utah (3:00). Then, 680 The Fan's Nick Cellini joins the program to talk about "Nick & Chris" moving to a new timeslot, the Braves winning the NL East, the Hawks betting on Trae Young, and Steve Sarkisian's future with the Falcons (32:00). Then, Bleacher Report and NBA Math's Dan Favale talk about Spurs' legend Manu Ginobili retiring, the Spurs future with Coach Pop, Jimmy Butler and the Lakers, the Sixers not hiring a general manager, and the Orlando Magic going big with Mo Bamba, Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac (60:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by On The Banks, SB Nation's Rutgers Scarlett Knights blog, writer and podcaster Lance Glinn to talk about Year 3 of the Chris Ash era, Artur Sitkowski winning the QB job, if the team can make a bowl game this year, and why they've struggled on offense over the last decade (3:00). Then, NBCS Bay Area's Drew Shiller comes on to talk about the Warriors' offseason additions of DeMarcus Cousins and Jonas Jerebko, Klay Thompson's looming free agency, how long Kevin Durant will be with the team, and who might be Golden State's biggest test in the West next season (29:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by former Impact Wrestling star Robbie E to talk about his new podcast "Why It Ended", wrestling for Tommy Dreamer's House of Hardcore promotion, whether he'll go back to Impact one day, and his new wrestling character (3:00). Then, Seattle Seahawks' podcaster Bill Alvstad jumps on the pod to talk about the Seahawks' new offense with Brian Schottenheimer, Russell Wilson as an MVP possibility, the death of the Legion of Boom, the next wave of stars in Seattle, and how they stack up against the rest of the NFC West (12:00). Lastly, Sox Machine's Josh Nelson returns to talk about the Chicago White Sox's rough season, the team calling up Michael Kopech, Yu Darvish being out for the year for the Cubs, trade options for Andrew McCutchen, and what the Brewers can do before the August 31 deadline (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by ESPN's Fantasy Focus co-host Field Yates to talk about his 9 Fantasy Football Draft Rules, the right time to take a quarterback, who could surprise this season, and how gambling becoming legalized will affect fantasy football (3:00). Then, ESPN play-by-play commentator Beth Mowins on commentating both NFL and college football games, calling Monday Night Football games, what's on her commentating bucket list, and which sport is the most difficult to commentate (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by NBA.com's Scott Rafferty to talk about Year 2 of OG Anunoby in Toronto with new head coach Nick Nurse (3:00), how Kawhi Leonard and Anunoby are similar (15:00), whether or not the Raptors can win the East this season (25:00), the Pacers having back-to-back awesome seasons (36:00), Victor Oladpio as an MVP candidate (40:00), whether or not Myles Turner could turn into a star (45:00), the Spurs winning 50 games with DeMar DeRozan (48:00), the role players around DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge (53:00), and whether or not Coach Pop can make it all work with this group (60:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by JacketsOnline's Jared Halus to talk about Georgia Tech's Quon Marshall at QB (3:00), what went wrong for the Jackets in 2017 (10:00), the addition of Nate Woody as defensive coordinator (20:00), and how the 2018 season will go for Paul Johnson (30:00). Then, Knights247's Jason Beede jumps on the pod to talk about UCF's undefeated 2017 (36:00), Scott Frost jumping to Nebraska (40:00), Josh Heupel taking over in Orlando (54:00), and McKenzie Milton as Baker Mayfield 2.0 (60:00). Then, RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach comes on to talk about NJPW's G1 Climax (67:00), Kota Ibushi as the next guy in New Japan (70:00), Zack Sabre Jr.'s upside (80:00), how Matt Riddle fits in NXT (84:00), Reigns and Rollins place on Raw and the WWE (90:00), what's interesting about SummerSlam (98:00), Adam Cole vs. Ricochet (110:00), and Elias' place in WWE (120:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Matthew Kory to talk about the Red Sox's Mookie Betts winning AL MVP (4:00), Boston staying on a 115-win pace (10:00), Xander Bogarts falling into the background (20:00), Craig Kimbrel's post-All-Star game struggles (26:00), and how they should fair in the postseason (30:00). Then, The Athletic's Eno Sarris jumps on the pod to talk about Ronald Acuna catching while Ozzie Albies struggles (36:00), whether or not Dansby Swanson could still be a star (42:00), Matt Carpenter's NL MVP case for the Cardinals (48:00), Freddie Freeman being the favorite (53:00), the terrible AL Central (65:00) and the Rays having to be competitive going forward (70:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by BBallBreakdown's James Holas to talk about the Bucks' chances of getting to the NBA Finals (3:00), Markelle Fultz' future in Philadelphia (13:00), the Raptors with Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard (25:00), the Wizards running it back with Wall and Beal along with signing Dwight Howard (35:00), the sad state of the Hornets (45:00), if people are overreacting to the Rockets losing Trevor Ariza and Luc Richard Mbah A Moute (55:00), and why the Blazers had the worst offseason in the NBA (60:00). Then, the OC Register's Kyle Goon jumps on the pod to talk about LeBron James joining the Lakers, how it affects Brandon Ingram, and if they can win 50 games this season in the Western Conference (70:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by 247sports' Andrew Ivins to talk about Miami's 2018 season (3:00), Mark Richt's success recruiting in south Florida (10:00), Malik Rosier's status at QB (15:00), and whether or not the Hurricanes can ever catch Clemson in the ACC (20:00). Then, The Steel Cage's Derek Montilla jumps on the pod to talk about the problems with Monday Night Raw (40:00), Kevin Owens' excellent promo work (45:00), the problems with Braun Strowman (50:00), the excellence of Alicia Fox (60:00), Matt Riddle debuting at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn (70:00), The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam (75:00) and the Dean Ambrose chants on Raw (80:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Blogging The Boys' RJ Ochoa to talk about the Dallas Cowboys 2018 season (3:00), Dez Bryant moving on (10:00), the Cowboys' young secondary highlighted Chidobe Awuzie (15:00), who will replace Jason Witten at tight end (22:00), and how the 2018 season will go for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot (30:00). Then, The Athletic's Nick Stellini jumps on the pod to talk about the suddenly struggling New York Yankees (35:00), Brian Cashman's moves at the trade deadline (40:00), the Oakland Athletics surprising starting rotation (50:00), Matt Chapman becoming a superstar (55:00), and the Washington Nationals dysfunction with Bryce Harper down the stretch (60:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the Los Angeles Clippers starting Montrezl Harrell over Marcin Gortat this season (3:00), Danillo Gallinari's trade potential (15:00), Sam Dekker getting traded the Cavaliers (20:00), Collin Sexton's ROTY potential (30:00), Andre Drummond shooting 3s for the Pistons (40:00), uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers (55:00), and the Miami Heat placing Hassan Whiteside, Dion Waiters and Tyler Johnson on the trade market (65:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by SI's Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves trading for Adam Duvall from the Reds (3:00), the Red Sox not adding a reliever (6:00), the Pirates trading for Chris Archer from the Rays (10:00), how it all goes back to the Gerrit Cole trade to the Astros (20:00), the Brewers trading for Jonathan Schoop (30:00), the Nationals' dysfunction (40:00), and the future of Bryce Harper in Washington (50:00). Then, The Ringer's Michael Baumann comes on the pod to talk about the Indians not giving up Shane Bieber for Harper (60:00), JT Realmuto not getting moved by Miami (70:00), and the New York Mets' incompetence (73:00) and why the Dodgers won the MLB Trade Deadline (80:00). Then, The Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson comes on to preview the NFC North Division and how it will all go for the Vikings, Packers, Lions and Bears (85:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by A Wolf Among Wolves and The Athletic Minnesota's Tim Faklis to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves situation with Tom Thibodeau (3:00), Andrew Wiggins' development (10:00), the sneaky Anthony Tolliver signing (13:00), Glen Taylor vs. Thibs (20:00), Jimmy Butler vs. Karl-Anthony Towns (25:00), Butler declining the extension (33:00), tension being a normal part of great teams (35:00), the Houston Rockets signing Carmelo Anthony (40:00), re-signing Chris Paul and Clint Capela (41:00), Daryl Morey adding more guys later (45:00), and why Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for a Finals run in the East (50:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Chris "The Bear" Fallica to talk about offseason CFB coaching changes (3:00), possibility Jimbo Fisher bombs at Texas A&M (10:00), Ed Orgeron's future at LSU (15:00), best offseason head-coaching changes (20:00), Kansas State's amazing run under Bill Snyder (30:00), their early CFB Playoff picks (31:00), the problems with Washington (35:00), Michigan breaking out with Shea Patterson (40:00) and what makes ESPN College GameDay special (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Levi Weaver to talk about the Rangers' awful 2018 season (3:00), Adrian Beltre to the Braves (6:00), the Delino DeShields demotion (20:00), Cole Hamels' trades (28:00), the Pittsburgh Pirates hot streak (30:00), and the San Francisco Giants hanging around in the NL West (32:00). Then, Luis Davila of Fish Stripes jumps on the pod to talk about the Miami Marlins 2018 season (45:00), JT Realmuto trades (47:00), Brian Anderson hype (54:00) and Lewis Brinson drama (60:00). Then, the Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman comes on the pod to talk about working in radio and now television, knowing too much about athletes in 2018, NFL summer storylines, moving from sportswriting to sports radio, and Jay Cutler's brilliance on Very Cavallari (60:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Football Outsiders and ESPN Insider contributor Rivers McCown to talk about the retirement of DeMarco Murray (3:00), the LeVeon Bell contract talks with the Steelers (6:00), the Bucs future with Jameis Winston (10:00), Packers vs. Vikings (17:00), the AFC South becoming a powerhouse (20:00), Josh Rosen rising early for the Cardinals (25:00), the Raiders' disastrous offseason (27:00), and the 2018 Los Angeles Chargers (30:00). Then, MLive's Benjamin Raven jumps on the pod to talk about Hulk Hogan back in the WWE (35:00), The New Day (43:00), Extreme Rules analysis (47:00), AJ Styles vs. Rusev (54:00), and the future of the WWE Universal title with Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns (60:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraph's Meg Rowley to talk about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred calling out Mike Trout (3:00), whether or not it matters for a superstar to be on a good team for the MLB (10:00), Manny Machado getting traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (16:00), why it's a weird fit for 2019 (20:00), Mike Moustakas getting moved following the blockbuster deal (30:00), the Mariners surprising 2018 (40:00), whether or not the Nationals should be worried (48:00), and why the Athletics and Mariners competing for the final AL Wild Card spot should be fun (54:00). Then, NBA writer Jason Patt jumps on the pod to talk about the Bulls signing Jabari Parker (60:00), the Wendell Carter pick (66:00), Jabari's defense comments (74:00), Denzel Valentine's future (86:00), Kris Dunn's upside (88:00), and what to expect from the team in 2018-19 (95:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Jon Acuff to talk about Tom Brady and being a Boston sports fan (3:00), speaking to the NFLPA (6:00), the NBA offseason (10:00), public speaking (13:00), trying stand-up comedy (15:00), finishing your goals (20:00), his book 'Finish', social media (24:00), and whether or not he has found his dream job (28:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the NBA Summer League experience (3:00), the Clippers' offseason (10:00), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploding in Summer League (20:00), Josh Hart in Los Angeles (35:00), the Clippers being players for a superstar (40:00), the Blazers awkward situation with C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard (50:00), the Bulls signing Jabari Parker (55:00) and the Nuggets signing Isaiah Thomas with the vet minimum (70:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' team writer Vaughn Johnson to talk about the impact of Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling running a show at Madison Square Garden (3:00), the WWE adding too much content (13:00), Brock Lesnar challenging UFC Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in 2019 (20:00), Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley (25:00), the sad Sasha Banks vs. Bayley feud (30:00), how Vince McMahon will respond to the MSG show (40:00), Extreme Rules predictions (50:00), and Kaitlyn's return to WWE (55:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by SI's Jon Tayler to talk about Matt Kemp's MVP-like year in Los Angeles (5:00), how injuries derailed his career in San Diego and Atlanta (12:00), whether or not he hates Ryan Braun (20:00), the Cincinnati Reds increasing their payroll (33:00), why they can't develop pitching (35:00), whether or not they're becoming Baltimore East (38:00), Adam Jones being the perfect Red (45:00), and Blake Snell getting snubbed in All-Star voting (50:00). Then, former New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors general manager Glen Grunwald comes on the pod to talk about leaving the NBA to be the director of athletics at McMaster University (60:00), the future of Canada Basketball (65:00), whether or not the NBA should expand (74:00), what Toronto should do this offseason with DeRozan and Lowry (76:00), Mike Woodson not getting the IU job (78:00), working with Vince Carter in Toronto (80:00), the Jeremy Lin drama in New York (83:00), his love for Pablo Prigioni (85:00) and whether or not he'll ever return to the NBA (90:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by MassLive's Tom Westerholm to talk about Kyle Anderson in Memphis (3:00), the Sacramento Kings' Lottery Pick going to Boston in 2019 (8:00), Terry Rozier in Phoenix (15:00), the Raptors breaking through in 2018-19 (20:00), why the Lakers will at least be fun (25:00), Jimmy Butler going to Toronto (33:00), why the Bucks are lurking in the East (40:00), and Summer League stars and busts (50:00). Then, Count The Dings: Back To Back Podcast's Coach David Thorpe to talk about whether or not Raptors' general manager Masai Ujiri would and should trade for Kawhi Leonard (60:00), the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo making the leap under Mike Budenholzer (75:00), and whether or not Devin Booker is a max-level player (80:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by WCW and ECW legend Raven to talk about his podcast "The Raven Effect" (3:00), Jerry Lawler being one of the best in his prime (8:00), whether or not Rob Van Dam was a Top Guy (15:00), Chris Jericho in WCW (20:00), pro wrestling stories from the road (25:00), how the Raven character came to be (30:00), the best promos ever (33:00), and what graphic novels Raven is reading these days (35:00). Then, Chase is joined by RBR Wrestling co-host Eric Brady to talk about the heat on Nia Jax (40:00), the Usos and the Bludgeon Brothers place on Smackdown Live (50:00), Rusev getting a WWE title shot (60:00), the Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns dynamic (65:00), Braun Strowman killing Kevin Owens (75:00), and the possibility of Kenny Omega, Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks jumping ship to the WWE (85:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the Kings not making the playoffs in 2018-19 (3:00), the Lakers landing LeBron James to kick-off free agency (5:00), who will follow LBJ to Los Angeles (10:00), the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs (15:00), weighing potential deals with Philadelphia and Los Angeles (20:00), the Clippers $70 million in cap space in 2019 (25:00), the Wizards signing Jeff Green and Dwight Howard (33:00), Jimmy Butler leaving the Timberwolves for the Clippers (37:00), Andrew Wiggins in Orlando (42:00), the Pacers' sneaky-good offseason (46:00), and the perplexing decision of Trevor Ariza to sign with the Suns (50:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Nick Stellini to try and diagnose what's going on with the St. Louis Cardinals (5:00), Tommy Pham falling off (10:00), the weird Dexter Fowler situation (15:00), whether or not they can trade for Manny Machado (20:00), the Milwaukee Brewers going after Noah Syndergaard (25:00), a potential Zack Wheeler deal with the Mets (30:00), Blake Snell not being moved by Tampa Bay (37:00), Freddie Freeman for NL MVP (40:00), and the Twins calling up Willians Astudillo (45:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by the Solid Verbal's Dan Rubenstein to talk about the Chip Kelly at UCLA (5:00), Kevin Sumlin vs. Herm Edwards (10:00), Michigan breaking through with Shea Patterson (15:00), Florida winning 10 games in 2018 (20:00), UGA's quarterback competition between Jake Fromm and Justin Fields (25:00), first head coaches fired (30:00), and how the Patriot League is looking this fall (35:00). Then, Chase's dad jumps on the pod to talk about Atlanta United's struggles (40:00), the reliance on Miguel Almiron (45:00), and the Darlington Nagbe injury (50:00). Then, The Steel Cage's Derek Montilla jumps on the pod to talk about Smackdown on FOX (60:00), the emergence of the Velveteen Dream (66:00), the Young Bucks and Keith Lee and Cody thriving on the indies (70:00), Jeff Hardy in 2018 (80:00), the Bayley vs. Sasha Banks feud (88:00), Roman Reigns feuding with Bobby Lashley (90:00) and Juice Robinson vs. Dalton Castle (95:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by NBC Sports' Sean Leahy to talk about the Oilers freeing Connor McDavid from Edmonton (3:00), the Islanders hiring Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello (10:00), the John Tavares sweepstakes (15:00), Bob Murray and the Ducks (20:00), Skinner getting traded out of Carolina (30:00), Ottawa Senators dysfunction (35:00), and other NHL Free Agency takes (40:00). Then, The Action Network's Matt Moore jumps on the pod to talk about LeBron James' free agency (45:00), the Lakers going after Paul George and James (52:00), George and the Oklahoma City Thunder (55:00), NBA Conference imbalance issues (60:00), the Miami Heat Lebron James that we miss (69:00), LeBron being too loyal to certain players (75:00), NBA Free Agency players (80:00), the Hawks trading Luka Doncic for Trae Young (85:00), the Denver Nuggets' upside (90:00), and the Bucks' over/under for 2018/19 (95:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Philly Influencer's Nick Piccone to talk about the possibilities with Braun Strowman winning the Money in the Bank briefcase (5:00), Roman Reigns and Jinder Mahal (20:00), Ronda Rousey being awesome (25:00), AJ Styles keeping the WWE title because he's on the cover of WWE 2k19 (34:00), Big Cass getting fired (40:00), the WWE NXT UK Division (45:00), poor Miz booking (50:00), and the return of Rey Mysterio (55:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by SI's Jon Tayler to talk about the Diamondbacks getting a lot out of Jon Jay instead of J.D. Martinez (3:00), MLB Expansion (10:00), the Kyler Murray situation for the A's (15:00), the Kansas Royals trading Kelvin Herrera to the Washington Nationals (20:00), if Manny Machado is next (30:00), the Yankees talking to the Blue Jays about J.A. Happ (36:00), the Phillies struggling to develop young talent (45:00), and Jeff Sullivan's Fangraphs' piece on surprising hitters (50:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Locked On Hawks, Peachtree Hoops, DIME at UPROXX, and Talking Chop's Brad Rowland to talk about the Hawks' No. 3 pick (7:00), whether or not the Hawks would pass on Luka Doncic (19:00), how John Collins factors into this year's draft (24:00), Chris Paul recruiting LeBron James to the Rockets (37:00), the Rockets'complicated roster decisions (42:00), and the possibility of Kemba Walker getting traded to the Cavs (50:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined With Spandex's Danielle Matheson to talk about the excellence of 205 Live (3:00), Lio Rush's place on the roster (15:00), the problem with long-term storytelling in the WWE (28:00), what excites them about NXT TakeOver: Chicago (35:00), Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal (40:00), the Smackdown Live women's division (49:00), the New Day (60:00), and The Miz doing too much comedy (66:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Step Back and Sporting News' Scott Rafferty to talk about which Gilmore Girls character they identify most with (3:00), the Detroit Pistons hiring Dwane Casey to replace Stan Van Gundy (5:00), what he can do with this expensive roster (15:00), why Andre Drummond should be the one moved in Detroit (20:00), Thad Young potentially declining his player option for the Indiana Pacers (30:00), a potential Paul George return (33:00), other potential free-agent options for Indiana (40:00), and why George would fit on the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers (48:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Sox Machine's Josh Nelson to talk about the Chicago White Sox potentially trading James Shields and Jose Abreu (3:00), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim losing Shohei Ohtani for possibly the season (18:00), the Seattle Mariners potentially winning the second wildcard spot away from them (28:00), the sad state of the New York Mets (34:00), the New York Yankees losing Tanaka for a few weeks (43:00), and what to make of MLB having so many historically bad teams in 2018 (50:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by FSU alum Cousin Sam to talk about the departure of Jimbo Fisher from Florida State and his decision to go to Texas A&M (3:00), potential quarterback controversies for CFB Playoff Contenders (8:00), UGA's easy 2018 schedule (15:00), Tennessee's 5.5 project win total (22:00), the end of the Butch Jones era (39:00), LSU's disastrous run with Ed Orgeron thus far (50:00), and how Dan Mullen will fair at Florida (57:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach to talk about the build to Money In The Bank (3:00), Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor (10:00), the Braun Strowman ceiling (15:00), Bayley's gaffe on Monday Night Raw (28:00), Becky Lynch's surprising win (33:00), the New Day and The Miz's comedy bits (44:00), CM Punk's legal victory (49:00), NXT on TV (56:00), and Lio Rush's future (64:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by MLB's Will Leitch to talk about the Cardinals making the playoffs (3:00), Mike Trout's career-year for the Angels (17:00), the Giants getting Madison Bumgarner (20:00), the Diamondbacks' struggling offense (30:00), Ronald Acuna Jr. vs. Odubel Herrera (35:00), the Pirates' deep outfield (40:00), Orioles trades for Manny Machado (45:00), manager most-likely to get fired (48:00), Scooter Gennett's All-Star prospects (53:00), and problem with instant replay in MLB (58:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by ESPN's Jovan Buha to talk about the Warriors take down the Cavs in Game of the NBA Finals (3:00), the Warriors' depth issues (10:00), whether or not the Cavs are going to get swept (27:00), LeBron James' insane postseason run (32:00), the Sixers and LeBron (40:00), and what to make of DeAndre Jordan, Julius Randle and Boogie Cousins being on the Mavericks' radar (50:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jeff Schultz to talk about the Atlanta Hawks hiring Lloyd Pierce (8:00), trading Kent Bazemore and Dennis Schroder (15:00), the Braves hot start (23:00), the Falcons keeping Steve Sarkisian (30:00), and what to expect out of the Falcons this fall (40:00). Then, The Athletic's Seth Emerson comes on the pod to talk about UGA's Jake Fromm vs. Justin Fields QB battle (45:00), early match-ups vs. South Carolina and Mizzou (55:00), the Auburn football schedule (60:00), and whether or not the Florida Gators could challenge for the SEC East (66:00). Then, Chase's brother comes on to talk about Atlanta United drawing with New England Revolution (70:00), more help for Josef Martinez (77:00), the Orlando City vs. Atlanta United rivalry (83:00), and a quick review of "SOLO: A Star Wars story." SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by the Philadelphia Eagles' digital team producer Vaughn Johnson to talk about Drew McIntyre and John Cena commenting on the WWE locker room (3:00), changes to Smackdown Live once they move to FOX (10:00), Jim Ross' comments on Braun Strowman being The Guy in 2019 (30:00), Velveteen Dream vs. Ricochet (40:00), Enzo Amore's rap video (50:00), and 205 Live's main event (55:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic and Sporting News' Nick Stellini to talk about the Blue Jays refusing to call up Vladamir Guerrero Jr. (3:00), the end of Hanley Ramirez in Boston (10:00), the Rays being kind of OK (18:00), the Mets horrible week (32:00), whether or not the Mets should trade Jacob DeGrom at the deadline (42:00), the Diamondbacks' terrible offense (48:00), and the muddled together NL West race (52:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Ringer's Kenny Herzog to talk about the worst segment in Monday Night Raw history between Bobby Lashley and Sami Zayn (3:00), Roman Reigns and Stephanie McMahon's weird promos (10:00), the never-ending Bayley and Sasha Banks feud (15:00), Reigns potentially turning on Seth Rollins (20:00), the Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax feud (29:00), Smackdown Live moving to FOX (38:00), and the New Day in the MITB (45:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by his dad to talk about the first-place Atlanta United (3:00), what happened against the New York Red Bulls (8:00), questionable officiating in the game (13:50), and if they need any help to their roster (20:00). Then, Sports Illustrated's Jon Tayler jumps on the pod to talk about the Braves (26:00), potential Francisco Liriano trades for the Tigers (34:00), Miguel Cabrera's future (45:00), tanking in MLB (50:00), the Tampa Bay Rays bringing out the "opener" (58:00), Derek Jeter (70:00), and the Toronto Blue Jays falling off a cliff (77:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Paul Griffin to talk about this week in WWE (7:00), why Kevin Owens should be the one to beat Brock Lesnar for the Raw Universal Title (10:00), the John Cena and Nikki Bella storyline (15:00), Asuka vs. Carmella and Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey (24:00), Buddy Murphy on 205 Live (30:00), Smackdown Live leaving the USA Network (40:00), and preview the Money in the Bank ladder matches (45:00). You can support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon, following Chase on Twitter, Liking him on Facebook, checking out the website, and leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by NBA Math and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about the Suns and Kings going No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA Draft Lottery (3:00), Dennis Schroder and DeMarcus Cousins unfollowing their teams on Instagram (8:00), the Hawks getting the No. 3 pick (12:00), Luka Donic in Sacramento (15:00), the unfortunate luck of the Mavericks and Magic (24:00), the Grizzlies issues (28:00), what Philly is going to do (35:00), Los Angeles getting Kawhi and LeBron (38:00), the Cavs vs. Celtics (45:00), and if Mike Budenholzer should take the Bucks or Raptors job (50:00). You can support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon, following Chase on Twitter, Liking him on Facebook, checking out the website, and leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Cheesehead TV's Zach Jacobson to talk about the Green Bay Packers nailing the draft (3:00), Dez Bryant in Green Bay (4:00), drafting Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson (11:00), Mike Pettine taking over as DC (17:00), and paying Aaron Rodgers (19:00). Then, CBS Sports MLB writer R.J. Anderson jumps on the pod to talk about Matt Harvey's trade to the Reds (26:00), the sad state of the Seattle Mariners (32:00), what they can do to make the playoffs in 2018 (40:00), and if the Cleveland Indians are in trouble with the stacked AL(43:00). You can support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon, following Chase on Twitter, Liking him on Facebook, checking out the website, and leaving a rating and review on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by 680 The Fan's Carlos Medina to talk about their time together on the Chuck & Chernoff Show (3:00), which teams nailed the 2018 NFL Draft (8:00), the Cowboys moving on from Dez Bryant (13:00), the Browns drafting Baker Mayfield and Denzel Ward at No. 1 and No. 4 (17:00), why Josh Rosen and the Cardinals should be a perfect marriage (25:00), why Oakland had the worst in 2018 (30:00), the Falcons paying Matt Ryan (35:00), the decision to bring back Steve Sarkisian (40:00), and what's going on with Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs (43:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.