



Straight Fire - USA Loses the World Baseball Classic + WagerTalk owner Kelly Stewart
On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the USA's disappointing loss to Valenzuela in the gold medal game of the World Baseball Classic. Later, WagerTalk owner Kelly Stewart (aka 'Kelly in Vegas') swings by to discuss why most bettors are projecting we'll see another chalky NCAA Tournament domi…

Straight Fire - Former Univ. of Alabama basketball coach Mark Gottfried on the NCAA Tournament, NBA Draft Prospects & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former University of Alabama college basketball coach Mark Gottfried swings by to discuss why it meant so much to him to coach at his alma matter, the influence former UCLA head coach Jim Harrick had on his coaching career, why he initially passed on several h…

Straight Fire - The Lakers are Back, Charles Barkley is a Hater & NCAA Tournament Preview
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Los Angeles Lakers' thrilling overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night has him believing that the Purple & Gold can make a run to the NBA Finals, how LeBron James has reinvnented himself as an overqualified role player alongside Luka Doncic …

Straight Fire - They're Still Bashing Bam Adebayo, Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings & Fernando Mendoza's Plan of Attack
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the social media-led pushback on Miami (OH)'s near-perfect season and Bam Adebayo's 83-point scoring barrage on Tuesday, why he's less than optimistic that Kyler Murray will have some sort of career renaissance with the Minnesota Vikings, and why he's vehemently …

Straight Fire - Hoops HQ Editor-In-Chief Seth Davis on NCAA Tournament Expansion, the Greatness of Cameron Boozer, March Madness Sleepers & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by longtime college basketball analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Hoops HQ, Seth Davis. During the conversation, Davis discusses the case for NCAA Tournament expansion, Miami (OH)’s perceived status as a ‘bubble’ team, UCONN’s case for being a one seed, why Duke’s Ca…

Straight Fire - Ravens Back out of the Maxx Crosby Deal & Bam Adebayo's Unethical 83 Point Game
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Baltimore Ravens' decision to cancel the agreed upon trade for All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby, the narrative that Baltimore only rescinded the offer once they realized that their offseason best laid plans had gone sideways, whether or not Bam Adebayo's 83-po…

Straight Fire - NFL Free Agency: Dolphins Get a New QB, Chiefs Bring in a Super Bowl MVP, a QB Controversy in Indy & More!
On today’s episode, Jason discusses a chaotic first day of the NFL Free Agency period, including: what the plan is in Miami after the Dolphins dumped Tua Tagovailoa (and his $99m dead cap hit) in exchange for Malik Willis, what makes the Carolina Panthers the quiet winners of Day One, why football …

Straight Fire - ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla on NCAA Tournament Expansion, March Madness Favorites, Darryn Peterson's Draft Stock & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a lengthy hoops conversation. During the interview, Fraschilla discusses the idea of expanding the NCAA Tournament, which teams he thinks are most likely to cut down the nets in March, which under-the-radar t…

Straight Fire - Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg on the NFL Scouting Combine, the Impact of NIL & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg to discuss his upcoming book, The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories, how NIL has completely reshaped how athletes approach their professional careers, why so many NFL trades seem to come toge…

Straight Fire - Death of the Chiefs Dynasty & Fernando Mendoza's Name is Mud
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to dump All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie could spell the beginning of the end of the Chiefs Dynasty, what the addition of McDuffie does to the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl hopes next season, whether Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendo…