The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Jalen Hurts just got put on notice by his own team – so what happens next? Bomani Jones and FS1’s Danny Parkins break down the explosive ESPN report on Hurts’ rigidity, his Jordan/Kobe self-image, and what it says about his leadership, coaching changes, and the Eagles’ future. Then they flip to the NBA: Victor Wembanyama’s terrifying rise, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might still be MVP, how the Thunder and Spurs could own the West for the next decade, and whether the Celtics are simply inevitable in the East. Finally, they discuss the Lakers and the Rockets and why neither has a chance for an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn might quietly be the real dynasty of 21st-century college basketball. Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde (SI.com) to break down a loaded Final Four, explain how UConn’s six titles in 27 years put the Huskies in their own tier, and explore how Dan Hurley became the sport’s new “fun jerk” on the sideline.They also get into why this Final Four (Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois) is so strong top to bottom. Later, they discuss the North Carolina job, Hubert Davis’ exit, and why Billy Donovan & Tommy Lloyd sit at the center of the rumor mill. Finally, they dig into the Will Wade/LSU saga, why “shame has left the building” in Baton Rouge, and how LSU has done shockingly little with an all-time lineup of NBA-level talent, and defend Jon Scheyer's brief tenure, and why the panic is still premature Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Time Machine Tuesday, Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant go back to the 1991 Final Four and the stunning upset that turned Duke into college basketball’s ultimate villain. From Jerry Tarkanian’s renegade UNLV program and Larry Johnson’s rock-star Runnin’ Rebels to Christian Laettner’s rise and Coach K’s defining moment, they unpack the racial, cultural, and class tensions that made this more than just a game. They revisit how UNLV “blackened” the sport, why Duke was seen as the clean-cut “Southern Ivy,” the NCAA’s war on Tark, Prop 48 and Prop 42, and why this loss hit so hard for Black America. Plus: was it really fixed, or did Duke just finally stand up to the bully? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke blew a 15-point halftime lead and Bomani is in full hater glory. He relives UConn’s wild comeback, the logo heave that broke Duke’s heart, and why the comedy of the collapse depends entirely on who you root for. They also get into why this NCAA Tournament has felt especially fun, from Illinois’ run to the rise of big-personality coaches like Dan Hurley .Later, Bo unpacks the latest Tiger Woods DUI news, the toll of back pain and painkillers, and what happens when an all-time great can’t really do the one thing that once defined them. Then they hit the college hoops soap opera of Will Wade returning to LSU after his “strong-ass offer” era, the NC State house-buying saga, and why LSU might be building the most obnoxious coaching lineup in America. Plus, voicemails on Duke fans, Jay-Z discourse, and a legendary update on the Dewey situation from last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama might already be the story of the NBA season — but is he actually the MVP? Bomani and Jason Goff dig into Wemby’s rise, the 65-game rule, how we talk about MVPs, all‑NBA, money, and legacies, and why this era of basketball feels so different from the one they grew up on. They also get into Dominique Wilkins vs. “loser” talk, James Harden’s reputation, Anthony Edwards’ legend run, and what happens when Jokic and the Nuggets have to deal with Wemby in a real series. Then Bomani and Jason break down Jay‑Z’s new GQ interview — billionaire talk, “I didn’t get here by taking advantage of people,” the myth of Hov, capitalism, and why sometimes it’s actually okay to “just be a rapper.” Finally, Bo brings Jason one of the wildest, most uncomfortable news stories you’ve ever heard: a quadruple‑amputee cornhole star accused of murder, how TV news tried (and failed) to play it straight, and what that says about media, curiosity, and basic honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by The Ringer's Van Lathan. First, they dive into the escalating Stephen A. Smith vs. Jason Whitlock feud and why media beef keeps pulling people in. Later, they discuss the chaos at Atlanta’s airport as TSA lines spiral out of control across America. Finally, Van shares hilarious stories about working with Joel Anderson on The Ringer Tailgate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Costas joins Bomani Jones to discuss his new role on "The NBA on NBC". Bob tells Bomani incredible stories about Pat Riley, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Walton, O.J.Simpson, Ahmad Rashad, and much more! Later, Bob explains why the NBA on NBA did things differently than its competitors and why he believes that still resonates with fans today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones breaks down everything happening in March Madness. He starts with Bill Self in another classic Bill Self game, Rick Pitino back in the Sweet 16, and how Pitino suddenly has a chance to be the hero we need when St. John’s takes on Duke.Later, he digs into the rumors that UNC might fire Hubert Davis after blowing a 19-point lead to VCU. Bomani explains how it fell apart, what that VCU loss reveals about Carolina’s current reality, and why the way it’s being handled says as much about the institution as it does about the coach.After the break, Bomani breaks down Tom Brady and NFL stars losing to Team USA in flag football, Pittsburgh not being able to handle the NFL Draft, Jay-Z’s concert announcement, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports to break down another wild stretch of NFL storylines. They start with the Dolphins clearing out weapons around Malik Willis and ask the obvious question: What exactly is Miami trying to build? Then they get into the Kyler Murray conversation, why some teams keep giving away starting-caliber quarterbacks, and what the Vikings and Falcons are really doing at QB.Later, they discuss the Ravens backing out of the Maxx Crosby deal, why NFL teams keep playing games with roster building, and the possibility of replacement refs returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill to talk through the biggest NBA storylines right now. They break down what’s going wrong with Kevin Durant and the Rockets, why Luka Doncic has the Lakers rolling, and whether Los Angeles can really survive with its defensive flaws. They also get into Victor Wembanyama’s absurd impact, the Western Conference playoff race, LeBron’s future in Los Angeles, and what NBA expansion could mean for the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by DJ Wally Sparks for another Time Machine Tuesday, this time breaking down the state of West Coast rap in 1996. They dive into Tupac’s transformation into the ultimate California rap star, Dr. Dre and Snoop struggling without each other, the rise of The Doggfather and Aftermath, and why Ice Cube’s Westside Connection run mattered so much. Plus, they show love to Too Short, E-40, Ras Kass, the Bay Area movement, and explain how the West Coast sound had the whole country in its grip. Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones for new episodes, sharp takes, and deep dives into sports, culture, and music history. #BomaniJones #TheRightTime #2Pac #DrDre #SnoopDogg #IceCube #WestCoastRap #HipHopHistory #WallySparks #E40 #TooShort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Madness is here, and Bomani Jones has one message for the people: it’s time to hate Duke again. On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani breaks down why the tournament is better when everybody unites against the Blue Devils, and how his Duke hatred has never changed, even though his relationship to college basketball has.Plus, Bomani dives into the Lakers’ rise in the West, Luka’s clutch stretch, and why LA might still be the playoff matchup everybody wants. He also gets into Oklahoma City, the Thunder’s ridiculous setup, and what could make this NBA postseason a lot of fun. Finally, Bomani sounds off on Bruce Pearl's absurd comments, Kanye West doing concerts again, and a perturbed Morehouse Alum who slid into his DM's. Intuit TurboTax: Learn more at https://turbotax.intuit.com/?cid=bn_wk_12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Foxworth Thursday, Bomani Jones and Dominique Foxworth break down Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points in a historic performance—but will anyone remember it like the legendary scoring nights from players like Kobe Bryant? The guys debate how impressive the game really was and why context matters when we talk about huge scoring totals. Later, the Baltimore Ravens reportedly backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby, leaving the Las Vegas Raiders in a strange position after the deal collapsed over a failed physical. Bomani and Foxworth explain why the situation looks messy—and why the Ravens might have changed their mind after seeing Crosby’s medicals. They also discuss why Daniel Jones landing another big contract says a lot about the quarterback market, the surprising reunion between Geno Smith and the New York Jets and why the league might be overloading the schedule with new games—including a possible Thanksgiving Eve matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Bo is joined by Danny Parkins of "First Things First" to break down one of the wildest nights in sports.First up: the unbelievable 83-point performance from Bam Adebayo. Bo and Danny discuss how it happened, why it sparked debate across the NBA, and whether a night fueled by 43 free throws belongs among the greatest scoring performances ever.Then they shift to the NFL where the Baltimore Ravens shocked the league by backing out of their trade for Maxx Crosby after his physical. The twist? Baltimore immediately turned around and signed Trey Hendrickson, raising serious questions around the league about how the situation went down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones and Jason England continue their discussion of Hip=Hop in the year 1996.From classic albums by A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul to the massive breakthrough of The Fugees, the conversation explores how 1996 produced some of the most important rap records ever made. But it was also the moment when hip-hop started shifting—from a culture-driven scene to a more commercial industry.Bomani and Jason break down why albums like Beats, Rhymes and Life, Stakes Is High, Hell on Earth from Mobb Deep, and Ironman from Ghostface Killah captured a turning point in the genre. They also discuss how artists like Lauryn Hill helped expand hip-hop’s audience while changing the sound of rap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to the news that the Baltimore Ravens traded 2 first round picks for Maxx Crosby. He roasts the Las Vegas Raiders' draft history and discusses how the Ravens and Lamar Jackson are all in for this season. Later, he breaks down how Donald Trump continues to meddle in sports and the hypocrisy surrounding it. Finally, he reacts to more bad AI news, domestic travels and Logan Paul drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated. First, they discuss Donald Trump's roundtable discussion on the future of college athletics and how difficult that problem is. Later, they break down the priorities for fixing college sports and what they would like to see changed. Finally, they react to a story of a Cal State Bakersfield College Basketball coach moonlighting as a pimp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by San Antonio Spurs Legend Bruce Bowen. First, they discuss the Spurs' season and whether Victor Wembanyama can lead them to an NBA title. Later, they break down other Western Conference contenders and discuss the disappointing seasons that Luka Doncic and the Lakers are having. Finally, they react to Jayson Tatum potentially coming back for the Boston Celtics and if that is a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bomani Jones 1996 Hip Hop Series, Bo and DJ Wally Sparks examine the origin of Southern Hip Hop that year. First, they discuss the Geto Boys and how they were the genesis of Southern Rap. Later, they break down Outkast's "ATLiens", how it differs from their first record, and the incredibly adult themes explored by two teenagers. Finally, they examine the influences of No Limit & Master P on New Orleans and Three 6 Mafia on Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a stacked weekend of NBA action, including the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Detroit Pistons, the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Denver Nuggets & the San Antonio Spurs vs. the New York Knicks. He argues that the NBA season is finally heating up, and we should get excited about the regular season stretch run. Later, he discusses how the NFL Combine is for dorks and that teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers should be lining up to sign Kyler Murray. Finally, he discusses the weird thing about the war in Iran, the Hawks' upcoming Magic City Monday promotion, and laughes at the idea of Colin Cowherd AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Corey Erdman, Together they delve into the world of boxing, discussing the upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, the implications of age on performance, and the financial motivations behind fighters' comebacks. They explore the current state of boxing, the cultural impact of celebrity fights, and the evolution of drug culture in sports. The discussion also touches on hockey's national identity and the intersection of sports and politics, after the USA hockey team took down Canada in the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by the Ringer's Jason Goff. First, they discuss how both Luka Doncic & LeBron James have had disappointing careers with the Los Angeles Lakers and what's next for both superstars. Later, they discuss Victor Wembanyama's ability to destroy the NBA & AJ Brown's unhappiness with the Philadelphia Eagles. Finally, they discuss the potential QB "competition" between Deshaun Watson & Shedeur Sanders for the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Right Time's 1996 Hip Hop Series, Bomani Jones and Jason England break down Notorious B.I.G.'s impact on the year 1996 despite not putting out an album. Later, they discuss Biggie's imprint on artists like Jay-Z, Nas, Redman and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones breaks down the NBA’s tanking problem and explains why the real issue might be that the regular season just doesn’t feel like it matters anymore. He also dives into USA Hockey’s gold medal moment, why America’s relationship with hockey is actually healthy, and what makes certain sports hit differently culturally. Plus, Floyd Mayweather’s return, Sam Altman’s wild AI comments abd TSA PreCheck chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill to break down all the second-half storylines for the NBA. First, they discuss the ALL-Star game's issues, which are fixable and which are not. Later, they break down the Western Conference race, whether the Rockets have issues beyond the Kevin Durant Files, the emerging Spurs-Thunder rivalry, and whether Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokic can drag their teams to the NBA Finals. Finally, they discuss the potential insanity of Jayson Tatum returning to the Boston Celtics less than one year after his Achilles injury and whether it's Finals or bust for the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth. They start the show by reacting to Tony Clark's resignation as MLBPA director after an alleged relationship with his sister-in-law. Later, they discuss Jesse Jackson's life after his death earlier this week and what people don't understand about the Civil Rights Icon. Finally, they react to Kevin Durant's reportedly vented frustrations with current & former teammates and coaches and what makes them so funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones and DJ Wally Sparks break down why 1996 was one of the greatest singles years in hip-hop history. From UGK, Twista, and DJ Screw to Camp Lo, Bone Thugs, and Busta Rhymes, they explore how regional rap scenes, Rap City, and the role of DJs shaped an era before streaming changed everything. It’s a deep dive into the songs, the culture, and the moment when hip-hop still belonged to the cities that made it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant. They discuss the many issues with the Halls of Fame across all sports and what makes the Pro Football Hall of Fame so difficult to get into. They also discuss whether Klay Thompson should be in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame and whether Eli Manning will ever make it despite winning 2 Super Bowl MVPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices