The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

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.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Falcoholic's Matt Chambers to talk about the Falcons bringing back Steve Sarkisian (3:00), the Falcons' surprising playoff run (15:00), the Saints potentially losing Drew Brees (25:00), Ricardo Allen's future in Atlanta (34:00), the Panthers' murky future (40:00), the Dolphins bizarre offense (50:00), the changing of the guard in the NFC West (60:00) and the Rams vs. 49ers in 2018 (67:00). 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 FanRag Sports' Evan Davis to talk about the Yankees potentially putting Aaron Judge in the leadoff spot (3:00), Jake Arrieta potentially going to the San Diego Padres (10:00), and the Rangers thinking about going with a six-man rotation (23:00). Then, The Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson jumps on the pod to talk about the Vikings potentially signing Kirk Cousins (32:00), where Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Bradford and Case Keenum should go (39:00), and whether or not the Vikings can contend in 2018 (51:00). Then, FanRag Sports' Jason Patt to talk about the NBA stepping in on the Bulls' tank job (55:00), what to make of Kris Dunn (61:00), the decision to trade Jimmy Butler (67:00), and who the team should target in the Lottery this summer (73:00). 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 Damian Lillard turning into a legit MVP candidate in the last month for the Blazers (3:00), why the Blazers are thriving (15:00), the Lakers going 17-8 since January (21:00), Isaiah Thomas's future in Los Angeles (25:00), the Lakers nailing it with Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart (37:00), Donovan Mitchell vs. Ben Simmons (40:00), and why the Knicks moving Frank Ntilikina to the shooting guard spot (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 NBC Sports' NHL writer Sean Leahy to talk about the NHL Trade Deadline (3:00), the Red Wings' problems with Ken Holland (10:00), the future of the Rangers and Islanders (20:00), how Vegas will fair in the playoffs (24:00), why Sean loves Nathan MacKinnon in Colorado (33:00), the St. Louis Blues' down year (41:00), and their Stanley Cup predictions (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 FloSports' and The Basketball Friends' David Thorpe to talk about how Corey Brewer fits on the Oklahoma City Thunder (3:00), who should win CotY in the NBA this year (10:00), pairing Anthony Davis with Marc Gasol and DeMarcus Cousins on the Pelicans (20:00), and who Coach Thorpe would love to coach this year (23:00). Then, Sportsnet and VICE Sports' Sean McIndoe (AKA Down Goes Brown) jumps on the pod to talk about who won the trade deadline in the NHL this year (32:00), the Vegas Golden Knights surprising season (35:00), the Red Wings being stuck in the middle (37:00), and who he thinks is going to win the Stanley Cup this year (40:00). 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 his busy NBA All-Star Weekend with Zach LaVine and Migos (3:00), an update on Lonzo Ball (10:00), the Oklahoma City Thunder sitting at the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference (18:00), the Timberwolves without Jimmy Butler (30:00), and the weird situation in San Antonio with Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs (45:00). Then, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie jumps on the pod to talk about the NCAA and FBI drama (63:00), his top-5 CBB prospects right (75:00), and his pick to win the NCAA tournament (82:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Sporting News and Baseball Prospectus MLB writer Nick Stellini to talk about the MLB free agency period (3:00), why the Diamondbacks didn't go all-out to re-sign to J.D. Martinez (10:00), what to make of the Rays and Marlins tanking (20:00), Eric Hosmer signing with the Padres (35:00), and Jake Arrieta potential signing with the Phillies (43:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Bucs cutting Doug Martin (3:00), where Kirk Cousins should go (16:00), Lamar Jackson in Baltimore (32:00), potential Andrew Luck trades (38:00), and Marty Hurney remaining the Panthers general manger (55:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Jared Dubin (VICE Sports, The Step Back, ESPN) to talk about pizza preferences (7:00), Paul George getting serenaded by the Laker and Clipper fans in Los Angeles (10:00), how would George and LeBron James fit on the Lakers (20:00), the Pacers deciding to keep their team together (34:00), and what they're going to be looking in the post-All-Star break (50:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 all the big-time moves by the Cavs (3:00), the Raptors not making any major moves (17:00), why the Wizards want to add Derrick Rose and Ramon Sessions (25:00), and the Grizzlies not trading Tyreke Evans (40:00). Then, Forbes' Maury Brown jumps on the pod to talk about the Cubs signing Yu Darvish (55:00), the "race to the bottom" problem in MLB (65:00), teams like the Mariners and Twins who are stuck in the middle (82:00), and what kind of deal J.D. Martinez might (90:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Pats Pulpit's Ethan Hammerman to talk about the Super Bowl that saw the latter's Patriots fall to the Eagles (3:00), if this was Tom Brady's best Super Bowl performance (13:00), where Nick Foles should go (19:00), Josh McDaniels not taking the Colts job (25:00), the Browns continuing to beef up their front office (30:00), and the Redskins trading for Alex Smith (50:00). Then, Pride of Detroit's Jeremy Reisman jumps on the pod to talk about the Lions hiring Matt Patricia (55:00), how the rest of the coaching staff looks (62:00), and expectations for 2018 (70:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 BBallBreakDown's James Holas to riff on the Boston Celtics (3:00), where Nikola Jokic belongs in the top-20 argument (15:00), why there are so many sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline this year (25:00), who should be buyers (40:00), if the Celtics should trade Marcus Smart (50:00), and if the Rockets can move Ryan Anderson at the deadline (67:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 big weekend ahead in Philadelphia (3:00), Braun Strowman coming up short to Brock Lesnar yet again at the Royal Rumble (15:00), Smackdown Live starting to get back on track (30:00), the Ronda Rousey debut (40:00), Sasha Banks vs. Asuka stealing the show on Raw (50:00), Finn Balor vs. John Cena (55:00), and what to make of Johnny Gargano's future on NXT (60:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 blockbuster trade that sent Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons (3:00), the possibility of LeBron going to the Clippers this summer (20:00), Jabari Parker trade ideas (35:00), the DeMarcus Cousins and Andre Roberson injures (40:00), and whether or not the the Toronto Raptors nabbing the No. 1 seed in the East changes anything (55:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 PopCulture.com's Connor Casey to talk about the Royal Rumble betting odds (3:00), why Roman Reigns is now the favorite (20:00), what to make of a Ronda Rousey appearance (34:00), how AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn is going to go (42:00), what to make of Raw 25 (50:00), and what to make of the pending 205 Live changes (60:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Pats Pulpit's Ethan Hammerman to talk about the NFL Championship games (3:00), early NFL Draft thoughts (10:00), who the next offensive coordinator is going to be in Tennesse (26:00), the interesting QB situation in Minnesota (35:00), and what to make of the XFL coming back (40:00). Then, MLB writer Evan Davis jumps on the pod to talk about the Brewers trade for Christian Yelich and sign Lorenzo Cain (50:00), the Diamondbacks refusing to go for it again (63:00), and where Yu Darvish ends up (75:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Bleacher Report and NBA Math's Dan Favale to talk about how much they don't want to talk about the Cavs and LaVar Ball (3:00), why the Orlando Magic have so many interesting trade chips (6:00), what the Spurs will do with the Kawhi Leonard situation (20:00), Jason Kidd getting fired in Milwaukee (38:00), and why Rodney Hood could be out in Utah (50:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 William R. Washington to talk about what's going on in WWE right now (3:00), why John Cena is a good, surprising pick to win the Rumble (15:00), why Roman Reigns should be in the top-5 (25:00), whether or not now is the time to pull the trigger on Braun Strowman (37:00), why Dolph Ziggler makes sense for Chase (45:00), and why Finn Balor should be the guy to win the Rumble (55:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 covering the Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, FL. (3:00), what happened to the Bucs this year (8:00), why the Falcons were so frustrating this year (15:00), the crazy offensive coordinator changes (30:00), whether or not the Vikings should pay Case Keenum this offseason (38:00), whether or not the Giants have a real shot at Bill Belichick (40:00), and preview the NFL Conference Championship games (45:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Bucs Dugout's Eli Nellis to talk about the huge trades the Pittsburgh Pirates have made in recent days (3:00), why Neal Huntington had to trade Gerritt Cole and Andrew McCutcheon (10:00), who else the team should move (15:00), and how fans are going to deal with being bad again for the next several years (21:00). Then, Peachtree Hoops' Brad Rowland jumps on the pod to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers' trade options (30:00), why Kent Bazemore makes sense (40:00), why Chase loves the Utah Jazz pieces for Cleveland (50:00), how the Hawks' rebuild is going (60:00), and NBA League Pass favorites this year (75:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Arizona Sports' Derek Montilla to talk about indie superstars Ricochet and War Machine reportedly being on their way to WWE (3:00), the state of NXT (15:00), why it's good Kenny Omega is staying in NJPW (32:00), Raw 25's lineup (42:00), Smackdown anniversary show memories (59:00), Undertaker vs. John Cena at WrestleMania (62:00), and the Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns problem (73:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Pats Pulpits' Ethan Hammerman to talk about how the Jaguars survived Blake Bortles to beat the Bills (3:00), where Tyrod Taylor will land this offseason (10:00), the Saints taking down the Panthers (13:00), the Chiefs crumbling again (21:00), why the Falcons could be the favorites to come out of the NFC now (30:00), all the coaching changes (36:00), and preview the NFL Divisional Round (62:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 White Sox going after Manny Machado (3:00), Andrew McCutchen going to the Mets or Giants (20:00), and where Christian Yelich might be end up, including the Braves (40:00). Then, RBR Wrestling's Eric Brady jumps on the pod to talk about Jinder Mahal and Roman Reigns' booking in 2017 (48:00), Mike Bennett's awkward situation on Twitter (57:00), a potential Daniel Bryan heel turn (63:00), and what they're looking forward to in WWE in 2018 (77:00). Support: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Daily Norseman's Eric Thompson to talk about the Vikings playoff run (3:00), the Falcons weird season (13:00), surprising head-coaching changes (32:00), and preview the NFL Wild Card Weekend (35:00). Then, Warriors World and Light Years' Andy Liu joins Chase to talk the Warriors' dominance (61:00), Kevin Durant for MVP (69:00), and potential threats to Golden State in the not-too-distant future (84:00). Support: https://www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Clippers' fighting back in the Western Conference (3:00), the Lakers falling apart without Lonzo Ball and Brook Lopez (9:00), the Raptors putting it together (23:00), and the Heat finding a way to survive (32:00). Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook:www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Cat Scratch Reader's Billy Marshall to talk about the Panthers and Falcons differences (3:00), the NFC Playoff Picture (10:00), 14 potential head-coaching changes (20:00), biggest Week 16 shockers (22:00) and preview Week 17 in the NFL (26:00). Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook:www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Eric Maroun to talk about the Cleveland Browns' QB troubles (3:00), John Dorsey's offseason plans (15:00), why the Cleveland Cavaliers are good again (20:00), and whether or not he thinks LeBron James is leaving in 2018 (25:00). Then, Nick Piccone jumps on the pod to talk Clash Of Champions (30:00), the women's Royal Rumble (45:00), who should win the Royal Rumble this year: Finn Balor, Braun Strowman or Randy Orton (60:00). Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook:www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Pats Pulpit's Ethan Hammerman to talk about the 49ers taking down the Titans on Sunday (3:00), the end of the Marvin Lewis era in Cincinnati (12:00), the crazy ending to Steelers vs. Patriots (24:00), the current NFL Playoff Picture (30:00), and preview Week 16 in the NFL (40:00). Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook:www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Bleacher Report's Tyler Conway to talk about what the Charlotte Hornets should do with Kemba Walker (8:00), if the Rockets are real challengers to the Warriors (34:00), and who they've enjoyed watching this year (40:00). Then, Sporting News and Baseball Prospectus' Nick Stellini jumps on the pod to talk about the Braves trading Matt Kemp to the Dodgers (58:00), what the Orioles should do with Manny Machado (77:00), and where Yu Darvish should land (93:00). 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 Pop Culture's Connor Casey to talk about Dolph Ziggler's fascinating interviews (3:00), if Bray Wyatt is on a similar trajectory (18:00), the horrible undercard for Smackdown Live's Clash of Champions PPV (26:00), and where they're going with AJ Styles and the WWE title over the next few months (45:00). Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook:www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: 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 Pats Pulpit's Ethan Hammerman to talk about the Tennessee Titans' playoff dreams finally crashing (3:00), what the Giants should do with Eli Manning in 2018 (6:00), the Eagles' playoff chances with Nick Foles (15:00), the Steelers getting hot at the right time (22:00), why Alex Collins has made the Ravens a very offense (27:00) and preview the Week 15 slate of games in the NFL (37:00). Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter Twitter: @chase__thomas Facebook:www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ Email: [email protected] Show Page: www.chasethomaspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.