The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

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.

Chase Thomas is joined by Sports Illustrated's Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves' hot start (3:00), the Giants' misfortune in 2018 (8:00), Beethoven vs. Air Bud (25:00), the Phillies vs. Mets in the NL East (27:00), the Red Sox vs. Yankees (34:00), George Spring for AL MVP (45:00), the sad state of the Orioles (49:00), the Tigers hanging around in the AL Central (55:00), and what to make of the Indians being below .500 through 35 games (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 Philly Influencer's Nick Piccone to talk about this week on WWE television (3:00), the Montreal crowds (13:00), the Roman Reigns promo on Monday Night Raw (20:00), who is going to ultimately beat Brock Lesnar (27:00), Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn being the best talkers in the company (29:00), Moment Of Bliss (40:00), preview Backlash (50:00), Buddy Murphy on 205 Live (67:00), and Corey Graves getting heat for Instagram posts (74:00). 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 Thunder getting eliminated in Round 1 (3:00), the absence of Andre Robeson (9:00), Russell Westbrook with star players (16:00), Donovan Mitchell vs. Ben Simmons (25:00), David Fizdale to the Knicks (34:00), Doc Rivers in Los Angeles (40:00), and the Kawhi Leonard drama with the Spurs (48:00). Then, Daily Thunder's Weston Shepherd jumps on the pod to reflect on the Thunder's season (59:00), Melo's future with OKC (66:00), Westbrook's future with OKC (69:00), what happens if Paul George leaves (75:00), Billy Donovan (77:00), and what happens this summer (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 Pewter Report's Trevor Sikkema to talk about the Browns taking Baker Mayfield No. 1 overall (6:00), how Sam Darnold will fair in New York (13:00), Lamar Jackson in Baltimore (23:00), why Josh Rosen should thrive in Arizona (27:00), who won the NFL Draft as a whole (36:00), the Bengals' draft (42:00), the Raiders' terrible draft (48:00), the NFC South's status (58:00), and why Josh Allen was such a mistake for the Bills (62:00). 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's Scott Rafferty to talk about the Sixers rolling by the Heat (3:00), the importance of Bellinelli, Saric and Ilyasova (10:00), Donovan Mitchell in the playoffs (20:00), the absence of Andre Roberson for the Thunder (29:00), the Hassan Whiteside problem in Miami (35:00), and the future of the Wizards and Cavs (40:00). Then, Pro Football Focus's Sam Monson jumps on the to debate Steve Palazzolo and Mike Renner's hair game (48:00), teams with the biggest holes on their roster (50:00), Sam Bradford in Arizona (51:00), Josh Allen vs. Baker Mayfield (53:00), if Andy Dalton can have a bounce-back year (59:00), Kirk Cousins in Minnesota (60:00), Steve Sarkisian in Atlanta (62:00), and if people are overreacting to the Raiders offseason (65:00). 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 Pensburgh, SB Nation's Pittsburgh Penguins blog, writer Jim Rixner to talk about the Penguins knocking out the Flyers (3:00), playing the hot Washington Capitals (8:00), the Eastern Conference playoff picture (12:00), the best Stanley Cup final for the NHL (15:00), the red-hot San Jose Sharks (20:00), and give their predictions for Round 2 (22:00). Then, Marc Sessler of the Around the NFL podcast jumps on the pod to talk about the Browns' draft options (24:00), the possibility of the team taking two quarterbacks (29:00), the history of drafting twice in the top-5 in the NFL Draft (33:00), whether or not the Bengals could bounce back in 2018 (40:00), the Dallas Cowboys' contention window (47:00), playoff teams from 2017 in danger of missing the postseason this year (49:00), and the beautiful uniform changes for the Dolphins and Jaguars (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 Fox Sports' Cory McCartney to talk about the Ronald Acuna call-up date (3:00), the rise of Ozzie Albies (10:00), a potential Chris Archer trade at the deadline (19:00), Dansby Swanson getting back on track in 2018 (25:00), and what they thought of WWE WrestleMania 34 and NXT TakeOver: New Orleans (30:00). Then, RBR Wrestling's William R. Washington jumps on the pod to talk about Gail Kim taking shots at Stephanie McMahon (45:00), the stacked Smackdown Live roster (55:00), Winners and Losers from the Superstar Shake-up (60:00), a new Roman Reigns idea (72:00), and the booking of John Cena and The Undertaker at WrestleMania 34 (78:00). 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 Nets Daily's Anthony Puccio to talk about the 2017-18 season for the Brooklyn Nets (3:00), the development of D'Angelo Russell (8:00), the future of Jeremy Lin and Spencer Dinwiddie (16:00), and the rise of Jarrett Allen (23:00). Then, NBA writer Jason Patt jumps on the pod to talk about the Washington Wizards going down 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors (29:00), the possibility of Celtics vs. Heat in Round 2 (38:00), the weird Kawhi Leonard stuff with the Spurs (48:00), the problem with the Timberwolves (60:00), Jrue Holliday stepping up (66:00), and the New York Knicks disastrous coaching search (76:00). 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 NBA writer Sean Highkin to talk about the offseason coaching changes (3:00), their Coach of the Year choices (14:00), Donovan Mitchell vs. Ben Simmons (20:00), Victor Oladipo winning Most Improved (30:00), and why everybody is over-thinking James Harden as MVP (39:00). Then, Deadspin's Chris Thompson jumps on the pod to talk about the Wizards (45:00), their chances of winning a first-round series (50:00), hypothetical John Wall trades (63:00), and Colin Cowherd vs. John Wall (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 Vox's critic at large Todd VanDerWerff to talk about The Sopranos (3:00), the Adrianna La Cerva storyline of Season 5 (8:00), Tony Soprano becoming a sociopath (15:00), the trapped characters in the show (20:00), and whether or not Furio is still alive and well (25:00). Then, Sox Machine's Josh Nelson jumps on the pod to talk about Shoehei Otani starting off hot for the Angels (34:00), the Indians benefiting from the terrible AL Central (40:00), the Red Sox and Mets hot start (50:00), Bryce Harper raking (58:00), and the Pirates coming out of nowhere (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 RBR Wrestling's Eric Brady to talk ROH and NXT's big weekend PPVs (3:00), the debut of the North American title in NXT (13:00), the Undertaker and John Cena drama (20:00), the Sasha Banks vs. Bayley feud (27:00), Braun Strowman not needing a tag-team partner (40:00), the Ronda Rousey match (50:00), if Conor McGregor is next to make the jump (65:00), the Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair (73:00), and how the Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns and AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura title matches will go (83:00). 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 NBA Math and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about intriguing restricted free agent players this summer (3:00), the Kawhi Leonard trade rumors (13:00), why the Heat stuff doesn't make sense (20:00), Sixers and Wizards playoff odds (35:00), potential John Wall trades (45:00), and Hassan Whiteside potentially getting traded to the Lakers (50:00). Then, SNY TV MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone to talk about the history of the site (56:00), Matt Harvey's resurgence (73:00), Michael Conforto's status (78:00), and whether or not the Mets can make the playoffs this year (83:00). 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 Ravens Wire's Lindsey OK to talk about the Ravens' offseason (3:00), the AFC North (10:00), the Michael Crabtree signing (20:00), the Seattle Seahawks disastrous offseason (36:00), the future of the 49ers (45:00), and the NFL rule changes (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 author Chris Illuminati to talk about why 205 Live is awesome now (3:00), the future of Braun Strowman (15:00), the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar problem (25:00), the U.S. Title Fatal Four Way match at WrestleMania 34 (35:00), why John Cena vs. The Undertaker could close WrestleMania (42:00), the Ronda Rousey babyface problem (45:00), and Becky Lynch getting a win on Smackdown Live (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 MassLive.com's Tom Westerholm to talk about a controversial column aimed at Gordon Hayward leaving Utah (3:00), the Celtics getting hit with the injury bug with Marcus Smart and Kyrie Irving (10:00), Fultz vs. Tatum (20:00), Josh Jackson potentially being a Young Jimmy Butler (25:00), the Minnesota Timberwolves' tumble (28:00), why Chase loves Washington Wizards (38:00), and Doc Rivers and Mark Jackson being candidates to take over the Knicks (49:00). Then, Revenge of the Birds' Seth Cox jumps on the pod to talk about the Steve Keim era in Arizona (56:00), potentially trading up for a QB in the NFL Draft (65:00), the future of the NFC West (76:00), and how Carson Palmer will be remembered in Arizona (79:00). 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 Mile High Report's Ian St. Clair to talk about the Denver Broncos signing Case Keenum (3:00), if the Broncos will trade up for Baker Mayfield (15:00), whether or not the Broncos defense is in trouble (25:00), why the AFC West will probably suck next year (30:00), the Giants potentially trading Odell Beckham Jr. (38:00), and who has had the best under-the-radar NFL free agent deals (54:00). 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' digital platform producer Vaughn Johnson to talk about the return of Daniel Bryan to Smackdown Live (3:00), the potential of a CM Punk return (18:00), potential new Smackdown Live GMs (25:00), the booking of Roman Reigns on Raw (31:00), and the booking of the Women's division on both shows (46:00). 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 Broad Street Hockey's Stephanie Driver to talk about whether or not the Vegas Golden Knights are coming back down to Earth (3:00), what's going with the Flyers (10:00), Connor McDavid missing the playoffs again (22:00), the incoming Seattle NHL team (43:00), the Blackhawks failure (45:00) and the goalie interference changes (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 ESPN's Jovan Buha to talk about Ty Lue stepping away from the Cavaliers (3:00), Cleveland's playoff chances (10:00), the Denver Nuggets falling apart (22:00), the Pistons imploding even with Blake Griffin (30:00), and playoff matchups the duo want to see (40:00). Then, Sporting News' Nick Stellini jumps on the pod to talk about the Braves sending down Ronald Acuna (53:00), Shohei Otani's rocky Spring Training (64:00), and the Twins losing Jorge Polanco to a PED suspension (68:00). 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.