Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the recent arrests of Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier, and how there are likely more gambling scandals coming down the pipe. Later, they discuss the latest in the College Football coaching carousel. Will Lane Kiffin take the job at Florida or stay at Ole Miss? And will LSU, USC, or Florida State move on from their coaches sooner rather than later? 2:00 - NBA Gambling scandal 26:00 - Which Coach gets fired next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill, who recently joined ESPN. They preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, starting with the New York Knicks and their championship aspirations and how they will fare against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Later, they discuss the Western Conference and whether the Rockets or Nuggets have the best chance to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder. Finally, they break down the Los Angeles and why anything is possible for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, & JJ Redick this season. 2:30 - Title or Bust for Knicks 29:00 - Can Nuggets take down Thunder 43:30 - Lakers drama incoming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to a crazy week 7 of NFL action, highlights by an insane game between the New York Giants & the Denver Broncos. Later, he discusses Florida's decision to fire Billy Napier and what it could mean for college football as a whole. Finally, he reacts to Shoeni Ohtani's insane game 4 of the NLCS, Anthony Edwards' award show, & listens to a few listener voicemails. 00:45 - Week 7 NFL reaction 20:30 - Bill Napier gets Fired 41:10 - Shoeni Ohtani vs. Barry Bonds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diante Lee of The Ringer joins Bomani Jones to discuss an upcoming week 7 of NFL action. First, they break down the ongoing issues with the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Later, they discuss how NFL coaches never know when to fire their coaches and if it is time to believe in Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. Finally, they talk about how Travis Hunter needs to pick a position, and if Baker can keep his great season vs. the Lions on Monday Night Football. 00:00 - Introduction 05:30 - Eagles keep struggling 12:30 - If you draft a QB, fire your coach! 28:30 - Believe in Daniel Jones? 34:30 - Travis Hunter needs to pick a side 45:12 - Lions vs. Bucs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Wright, co host of "First Things First" joins Bomani Jones to discuss a wide array of football topics.  First, they break down the Chiefs beating the Lions and discuss whether both teams are equipped for a Super Bowl run this season.  Later, they discuss Baker Mayfield's incredible start to the NFL season and why he's making a legitimate case for MVP.  Finally,  they discuss whether Penn State should try and recruit Nick Saban to replace James Franklin, Josh Allen's recent struggles, and much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts off today's show by reacting to the Monday Night Football game between the Falcons and the Bills, and concludes that there is not yet a dominant team in the NFL. Later, he discusses his continuing fascination with the Penn State-James Franklin story and decides he already knows who Franklin's replacement will be. Finally, he breaks down Belichick's denial of trying to leave UNC, THC drinks at Target, and has a shocking opinion about Turning Point USA trying to counterprogram Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show. 00:25 - Monday Night Football Reaction 12:40 - Penn State's next step 28:30 - Bill Belichick: Still Unhappy 36:35 - Counterprogramming Bad Bunny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to Penn State firing James Franklin. He discusses what this means for Franklin, Penn State, and college football as a whole. Later, he discusses a jam-packed week 6 of NFL action, including the Chiefs beating the Lions, Baker's continued great run of football, and Tua getting a little honest after the Dolphins lost to the Chargers. He closes out the show by reacting to news of LeBron's old man injury, a judge dismissing Drake's lawsuit & getting to some listener voicemails. 1:00 - James Franklin gets fired 26:06 - NFL Week 6 42:45 - LeBron's old man injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by 'First Things First' co-host Danny Parkins. They start by discussing Caleb Williams and debate his potential for success as the quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Later, they preview the Chargers' matchup against the Miami Dolphins and talk about why Justin Hebert is the ultimate eye test quarterback. After the break, they discuss Jonathan Gannon being fined by the Cardinals and the disastrous situation unfolding between Bill Belichick and the UNC Tar Heels. 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Danny's friendship with Nick Wright 04:30 - Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels 17:40 - Justin Herbert vs. Tua 37:15 - Jonathan Gannon: Coaching for his job? 51:45 - the Bill Belichick disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall & Teyana Taylor. They explore themes of capitalism, character representation, and the role of music in film, while discussing many critiques of the film being litigated on social media. Later, they discuss Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington. They discuss how it compares to Kurosawa's 'High and Low" and what the movie does and does not say about Black Capitalism. 2:00 - Breaking down "One Battle After Another" 31:50 - Highest 2 Lowest: The High and The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special bonus episode, Bomani Jones reacts to the Chiefs stunning loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and explains why he still believes Kansas City will make the playoffs. Later, he explores the reports of trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks and explains why he thinks it is best for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee. After the break, he discusses the awkward situation between ESPN and Paul Finebaum, the upcoming UFC event at the White House, the poor reviews for Taylor Swift's album, and much more! 01:00 - Jaguars Stun Chiefs 15:50 - Why Giannis Shouldn't Want to Be Traded to the Knicks 33:00 - ESPN's Paul Finebaum Problem 41:30 - Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show by breaking down a jam-packed week 5 of NFL action, including the shootout between Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold and the Denver Broncos' shocking upset over the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, he discusses Penn State's stunning loss to UCLA and the embarrassing losses suffered this week by Bill Belichick & Deion Sanders. After the break, Bomani reacts to Diddy's sentencing, Mark Sanchez's arrest, Dave Chapelle's controversial comments & much, much more! 00:30 - NFL Week 5 Recap 17:00 - James Franklin & Bill Belichick's shocking losses 33:40 - Diddy Charged, Mark Sanchez Arrested 50:00 - Dave Chapelle's shocking comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. They start the show by discussing the strangely successful Eagles season so far and whether Jalen Hurts can keep AJ Brown happy. Later, they break down Napheesa Collier's harsh criticism of the WNBA commissioner and why they believe the WNBA is heading for a work stoppage. Finally, they react to Shedeur Sanders' silence when being asked about Dillion Gabriel being named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. 00:00 - Introduction 06:10 - Eagles' ups and downs 17:00 - Liam Coen vs. Robert Saleh 27:50 - WNBA Labor strife incoming 41:00 - Could Caitlin Clark start her own league? 49:00 - Shedeur Sanders: Mimetime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones to break down everything happening in the first month of the NFL. First, they discuss the resurgence of the disgruntled wide receiver all over the league. Next, they speculate about the future of George Pickens with the Dallas Cowboys and break down the issues facing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens after a 1-3 start to the season. Later, they break down their trust in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, what's next for Anthony Richardson, and if the Philadelphia Eagles are this year's version of the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs. 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - The return of the diva WR 16:00 - Concerns about Lamar Jackson & Baltimore Ravens 25:00 - Do you believe in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones 34:00 - Buying the Eagles changes to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a crazy week 4 of NFL action. He breaks down the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Baltimore Ravens 37-20 and explains why he has more questions for John Harbaugh at this point than Lamar Jackson. Later, he lays out his frustrations with the Packers-Cowboys tie and discusses why things haven't changed much for the New York Giants after naming Jaxson Dart the starter. Finally, he gives his thoughts on Bad Bunny being named the halftime performer for the 2026 Super Bowl, Alabama's impressive win over Georgia, Jimmy Kimmel coming back on the air for ABC, and much more. 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Chiefs beat the Ravens 16:10 - Cowboys & Packers Tie 35:30 - Bad Bunny headling Super Bowl 2026 39:12 - Alabama takes down Georgia 49:20 - Jimmy Kimmel back on the air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Right Time, Elle Duncan of ESPN joins Bomani Jones to discuss the upcoming massive matchup between Alabama vs. Georgia this weekend & the struggles the Falcons had against the Panthers last Sunday. Later, they discuss Arch Manning's struggles at Texas, Russell Wilson's benching for Jaxon Dart, & the upcoming matchup between Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Elle learns about the world of WWE 07:00 - Alabama & Georgia's weird rivalry 25:30 - Is Arch Manning in his own head? 30:52 - Should Russell Wilson turn heel? 49:30 - Lamar Jackson vs. Patrick Mahomes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spencer Hall joins Bomani Jones to discuss a predictably eclectic array of topics. They start by discussing Deion Sanders recent comments on the "New Heights" podcast and break down why Deion might be the worst person to give Shedeur advice. Later, they discuss Lane Kiffin's daughter announcing her relationship with an LSU football player ahead of the LSU-Ole Miss game this weekend. After the break, they react to the news of Bruce Pearl retiring from Auburn, talk about their favorite players in college football this season and explain why Fran Brown is the DMX of college football coaches. 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Deion Sanders keeps Shedeur from the Ravens 19:20 - Lane Kiffin somehow becomes likable 30:28 - Bruce Pearl retires from Auburn 43:54 - Fran Brown: College Football's DMX 59:30 - Will Kalen DeBoer survive the year at Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a crazy week 3 of NFL action. He breaks down how the most shocking thing of the early NFL season is the success of Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. Later, he breaks down the Dallas Cowboys and how their lackluster defense could haunt them all year long. After the break, Bomani gives his extended thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel being indefinitely suspended by ABC, and what it means for people in his profession going forward. He closes out the show by discussing the latest news in the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers scandal, the 50 greatest rap songs about sex, and listens to a few viewer voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by The Ringer's Joel Anderson. First, they discuss Dabo Swinney's press conference and debate whether or not they find the Clemson coach likable. Later, they break down how Nick Saban integrated the SEC, Black people's experience with college football fandom, & if Miami is finally back under Mario Cristobal. 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Is Joel a Hater? 05:00 - Has Dabo become likable? 18:53 - Can Kirby keep up his success? 22:40 - How Nick Saban integrated the SEC 32:20 - Black College Football fandom 48:00 - How Alabama integrated college football 57:50 - Is Miami back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss Joe Burrow's injury and whether his aggressive play style is potentially to blame. Later, they react to Tom Brady's weird post-career decision to be both an NFL broadcaster and part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. They also discuss the potential ban on the Tush-push and the possibility of Michael Vick becoming the next coach at Virginia Tech. 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Falcons take down Vikings 06:00 - Remember when Dak Prescott got his ass whipped? 09:00 - Is Joe Burrow to blame for his continued injuries? 32:20 - Tom Brady has too many jobs 49:25 - Michael Vick to Virginia Tech? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a jam packed week 2 of NFL action. First, he discusses the Eagles beating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Chiefs are "no fun" to watch anymore. Later, he reacts to the firings of UCLA coach DeShaun Foster and Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry and why it could spell bad news for Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins. He then break down Terence Crawford's huge win over Canelo Alvarez, Brian Kelly snapping at a reporter after LSU's win over Florida, Clipse playing a concert at the Vatican and much more! 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Eagles beat Chiefs 18:00 - Why College Football firings could be bad news for Mike McDaniel 33:13 - Terence Crawford beats Canelo Alvarez 41:00 - What was Clipse doing at the Vatican? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices