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The Tim Tebow Feel Good Story & Why You Can Expect Early Exits for the Bucks, Clippers and Nuggets May 21, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on the Tim Tebow signing in Jacksonville. It truly is the feel good story of the NFL offseason thus far. What the talking heads fail to realize is that Tebow isn't getting a handout; He's getting an opportunity to compete. Nothing more, nothing less. There are tons of people in the everyday world who are given opportunities they wouldn't normally get simply because they know the right people. What makes Tebow any different? You should be rooting for him to succeed. Later, Jason discusses the Julio Jones trade rumors coming out of Atlanta. At this point, it appears as though Jones will open the 2021 season on a different roster, and if that's indeed the case, keep an eye on the San Francisco 49ers. Jones has a history with Kyle Shanahan, and the pair could produce sweet music again in the Bay Area. Finally, Jason gives his official predictions for the first round of the NBA Playoffs. He has not one, not two but three shocking upsets pegged in the first round. The Miami Heat appear primed to send Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hope early for the second consecutive season. If this goes down, expect the 'Giannis needs to bolt for a Super Team' narrative to pick up a steam again. In the Western Conference, Jason likes Luka Doncic to avenge his first round loss from last season and lead the Dallas Mavericks to an upset of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have been frauds all season, and Luka has the tools to expose them. The third upset doesn't feel like much of an upset at all if you've been paying attention - Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jokic is the presumptive MVP, but even he can't overcome the Nuggets' injury-ravaged backcourt.

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One-Eyed LeBron Saves the Day, Reassessing the Warriors Championship Window + Legendary sports columnist Peter Vecsey May 20, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G share their thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers' wild play-in victory over the Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry looked as good as ever lighting up the Lakers for 37 points, but it was a one-eyed (seriously) LeBron James who hit the dagger 3-pointer to give the Lakers the win. LeBron, Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder were flat out bad for most of the game, but The King and AD made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to steal the win. All the same, they'll need to play much better if they have any hope of repeating as NBA champion. Speaking of winning titles, after what we saw from Steph and Draymond Green last night - not to mention the return of Klay Thompson and a slew of assets - perhaps the Warriors championship window isn't closed after all. Later, legendary sports columnist Peter Vecsey joins the show for a fiery discussion covering a myriad of topics, including: why he supports Kwame Brown in his recent social media war against former players and analysts, his affinity for Larry Bird and eventual falling out with Magic Johnson, why he thinks that Charles Barkley is a fraud that never maximized his potential during or after his NBA his career, how 'Dr. J' Julius Erving ended up becoming the best man at his wedding back in the day, his big issue with the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame, his yet-to-be-finished book featuring behind-the-scenes stories about Bird, Magic, Michael Jordan, and much more!

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Shades of Kobe Bryant in Jayson Tatum + Locked on Lakers podcast host Andy Kamenetzky May 19, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Jayson Tatum's 50-point performance in the Boston Celtics' play-in victory over the Washington Wizards. Tatum has a ton of Kobe Bryant to his game, and given what we've seen from him in the postseason the past few years, it's hard to make a case as him being anything lower than the third best player in the NBA right now under the age of 30. He's that good. With Tatum running the show, don't be surprised to see the Celtics put a scare in the Brooklyn Nets in round 1. Later, Jason does a quick breakdown of the rest of the playoff field and explains why he likes the Portland Trail Blazers to upset presumptive MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in round 1. Finally, Locked on Lakers podcast host Andy Kamenetzky swings by to discuss his time covering Kwame Brown in Los Angeles and his overall reaction to Kwame's recent string of social media videos, how concerned Lakers fans should be about LeBron James' ankle injury, why he wouldn't be surprised to see Anthony Davis play most of the play-in game against the Golden State Warriors if he has to, how the Lakers have been able to mostly corral Steph Curry in their 3 regular season meetings this year, why he doesn't view the Utah Jazz or the Phoenix Suns as 'scary' at all given how poorly each team matches up with LeBron and Anthony Davis, the notion that the Los Angeles Clippers tanked to avoid the Lakers early in the postseason and if could actually work out for them, why some Lakers fans are still mad about the team trading away Eddie Jones so they could eventually acquire Kobe Bryant, and much more!

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Former Packers GM rips 'diva' Aaron Rodgers & Why LeBron is Calling Steph the MVP May 18, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a verbal takedown of Hall of Fame general manager Ron Wolf after the former Packers GM went out of his way to call Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson 'divas' for wanting more power within their respective organizations. Wolf is the epitome of an old man yelling at a cloud. First off, all three of those guys have earned the right to have a say in how their teams are run. Has Rodgers not been arguably the best quarterback in the NFL for almost a decade? What were the Seattle Seahawks before Wilson arrived? Had the Houston Texans had any success before Watson showed up? Secondly, times have changed since Wolf ran a team; the sports world has evolved in ways that the former Packers boss just doesn't - or can't - seem to understand. What's more, with Rodgers-Packers relationship on thin ice as it is, could you think of a worse time to publicly call him a 'diva'? Wolf just may have sealed the fate of his former franchise. Later, Jason and Producer Rob G engage in a spirited discussion about LeBron James declaring Steph Curry as the clear regular season MVP. J-Mac has touting Curry for some time now, so needless to say he was ecstatic to hear The King jump on board as well. Rob G, on the other hand, argues that LeBron's actually comments have more to do with how he views himself than they do with Steph. Trying to decipher a LeBron James quote can give you a headache, but it does add a little fuel to the fire heading into this Wednesday's play-in game between the Lakers and the Warriors.

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NBA Playoffs Predictions, LeBron vs. Steph & the Unconfident Clippers May 17, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G do a deep dive into the upcoming NBA Playoffs. There may not be a single team in the postseason who has a tougher road to the championship than Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks; they get the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat, followed by (presumably) the Big 3 Brooklyn Nets and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking of the Nets, it's hard not to do a quick double take on Kyrie Irving's impassioned speech over the weekend regarding the turmoil in the Middle East. While all the rest is obviously bigger than basketball in the grand scheme of things, Kyrie making a point to say that 'basketball is not the most important thing to me right now' heading into the postseason sounds like he's setting the stage to either boycott his media obligations or to miss a playoff game altogether. Assuming Kyrie is locked in, though, the guys agree that the Nets should be the favorites to make the NBA Finals. The real drama lies in the Western Conference. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game on Wednesday. The Lakers are heavy favorites, but there's something to be said about what Steph's done in the last two months of the season. Win or lose on Wednesday, he's making a strong case to crack the top-10 players in NBA history. Finally, Jason and Rob G drop verbal haymakers on the Los Angeles Clippers after the Paper Clips essentially tanked the last 2 games of the season so they could avoid being on the Lakers side of the bracket. If you weren't already questioning the confidence level of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George after what happened in last year's playoffs, I'm sure you are now.

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05/15/2021 – The Jason McIntyre Show May 15, 2021

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Jason McIntyre explains why the Jaguars bringing in Tim Tebow makes sense. Jason breaks down the positives of adding Tebow to this young franchise. Jason discusses the NBA playoff picture and looks at what seeding would be the best for the Lakers. Jason looks ahead to the NFL schedule and tells you why some sub-.500 teams from a year ago are primed for a hot start. Plus, the dogecoin millionaire is not a role model, and the crew celebrates the career of Marv Albert after the news of his retirement by playing some of his greatest hits!

Guests include: Arash Markazi – The Mightier 1090, Brandon Krisztal – KOA Colorado, Ric Bucher – FS1 NBA Insider

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Latest on Deshaun Watson, Heat Culture is Back + Straight Outta Vegas host Bernie Fratto May 14, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with the latest in the Deshaun Watson saga. The plaintiffs' attorney decided long ago the best way to get Watson to settle his sexual assault lawsuits was to let the case play out in the court of public opinion. That strategy backfired in a big way on Thursday, and now it seems like Watson could be one step closer to clearing his name. Later, Jason shares a quick thought on the Miami Heat's victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did Miami beat Philly on the scoreboard but they punked them around on the court as well (Shout out to Udonis Haslem). These two teams should meet in the postseason so one can only assume that the Heat wanted to send a message to the top-seeded Sixers. Safe to say they succeeded. Finally, FOX Sports Radio's 'Straight Outta Vegas' weekend host Bernie Fratto swings by to discuss a few NFL week 1 gambling lines he likes and a few that he doesn't, why he likes both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to hit the over on their projected win totals, why it's so important to shop for the best odds as opposed to simply accepting what your favorite bookmaker is offering, why he doesn't have a ton of confidence in either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Brooklyn Nets from a gambling perspective heading into the NBA playoffs, and much more!

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5 Biggest Takeaways From NFL Schedule Release Day May 13, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason lays out his 5 biggest takeaways from NFL Schedule Release Day. First, the San Francisco 49ers have the easiest schedule in 2021, and that could lead to a pretty complicated situation between Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. If Jimmy G gets fat on a cake schedule, can the 49ers really afford to turn the keys over to Lance after the season? Second, the Cleveland Browns are set up to have another great season. The Browns have a top-5 roster in football and should be viewed as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Third, the Las Vegas Raiders are shaping up to be one of the worst teams in the League. The defense is horrible, the offensive line is down 3 starters from last year and the receiver core is mediocre. Jon Gruden's team could be in the mix for the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Fourth, you need to get on the Jacksonville Jaguars train right now. Not to say that they're a Super Bowl team or anything crazy like that, but the schedule is light, the division is in flux and Trevor Lawrence has legitimate superstar potential. Finally, it's time to start considering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a threat to go 17-0. The Bucs return all 22 starters, Tom Brady is only going to get more comfortable in the Arians system, and their schedule is very manageable.

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Coach K May Be on his Way Out & The Truth About Westbrook's Triple-Doubles May 12, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick discussion on some college basketball scuttlebutt he heard on Tuesday night. Rumor has it that Duke's Mike Krzyzewski will be retiring later this week. If this comes to fruition, the College Basketball Bluebloods transition that Jason predicted back in March will have been proven to be true. Later, Producer Rob G joins the show to explain why he believes that Russell Westbrook's triple-double record - and 4 seasons averaging a trip-dub - is more impressive than anything Steph Curry has accomplished on the floor. Needless to say, the guys had a healthy debate about it. It's one thing for a guy like Oscar Robertson to say that Westbrook breaking the record should make him the MVP favorite (which the guys agree is blasphemous), but it's something entirely to say that Russ' accumulation of stats is somehow more impressive that Steph's 2 MVPs and 3 championship. All the same, the guys were able to discuss Westbrook's place in history from a handful of angles, including: Are we taking Westbrook's greatness for granted? Are triple-doubles as a stat even that impressive? Are we sure that Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic won't break Russ' record in a few years anyway? How much has the uptempo style of play in today's game diminished the value of triple-doubles? Trust us, you won't want to miss this one.

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Stop Hating on Tim Tebow + Former NFL TE and Mad Dog Sports Radio host George Wrighster May 11, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason shares a quick thought on Russell Westbrook breaking Oscar Robertson's triple-double record and Bradley Beal's bizarre social media beef with Kent Bazemore. For once, the Washington Wizards are relevant again! Plus, Jason explains why has no problem with Tim Tebow getting signed to play tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tebow is a good guy and an inspirational figure. If you have an issue with him parlaying his relationship with Urban Meyer into another shot at the NFL, that says more about you than it does about him; Tebow is someone you should for, not against. Later, former NFL tight end and Mad Dog Sports Radio host George Wrighster swings by to discuss his role in helping the University of Oregon having more jersey combinations than any football team in the country, why he views the Jaguars addition of Tebow reeks of nepotism on the part of Urban Meyer, why this feels like Urban's 'second strike' already in Jacksonville, why there are some sports fans in the country who are secretly hoping that Urban and Tebow fail, why folks who support Tebow getting another chance at the NFL should keep the same energy for Colin Kaepernick, why Tebow will have to be a legitimate contributor to have any impact at all on the team's culture, and much more!

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