Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

Latest Episodes:

Lakers are in a Free Fall + ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla Mar 24, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things with a deep dive into the Los Angeles Lakers recent nosedive down the Western Conference standings. Since LeBron James injured his ankle, the Purple and Gold are winless and losing games by 13 ppg; Without LeBron and Anthony Davis in the lineup the Lakers are statistically the worst team in the NBA. Los Angeles desperately needs one of the superstars back in the next 3 weeks if they hope to avoid the play-in games for the NBA Playoffs. Later, ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla swings by to discuss how surreal it was being in Indianapolis for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, why he likes Baylor to beat Villanova and Gonzaga to roll over Creighton in the Sweet 16, how Cade Cunningham's overall lack of assertiveness was ultimately what derailed Oklahoma State's tournament run - even though Cunningham is still the safest pick at the top of the upcoming NBA Draft, why so many in the basketball world think four Pac-12 teams making the Sweet 16 is so shocking, how Oregon head coach Dana Altman is built for tournament success, why he sees superstar potential in USC big man Evan Mobley, why he thinks teams have figured out how to beat the blue blood programs like Duke and Kentucky and how he expects them to start using the transfer portal to help swing the balance of power back in their favor, and much more!

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College Basketball Blue Bloods at a Crossroads & the Latest NBA Trade Deadline Rumors Mar 23, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the Pac-12's impressive run through the NCAA Tournament thus far. The Conference of Champions has 4 teams in the Sweet 16, and they all have one thing in common: bright, young head coaches. All of this begs the question - is the Pac-12's sudden surge the beginning of the end for the Blue Bloods? Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and North Carolina's Roy Williams are two of the greatest coaches in college basketball history, but UNC getting bounced in the first round and Duke missing the Tournament altogether feels like a sign of things to come; Krzyzewski and Williams have a coaching style and overall style of play may not work in today's game. The first weekend of March Madness definitely feels like a changing of the guard in college basketball. Later, Producer Rob G joins in on the action to help Jason make sense of all the latest NBA trade rumors as we approach Thursday's trade deadline. The Boston Celtics appear to be the team most in need of a shake-up, and thankfully the Orlando Magic seem willing to send them disgruntled superstar Aaron Gordon to help expedite the process. On the flip side, all signs point to Lonzo Ball leaving the New Orleans Pelicans at some point in the near future, but which team is willing to meet his reported salary demands? Point guard is arguably the deepest position in the NBA so Ball may have no choice but to accept a lesser deal this offseason. Finally, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry could be on the move as well, and if he ends up heading 'home' to the Philadelphia 76ers, he could be the piece that swings the balance of power entirely in the Eastern Conference.

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LeBron's Ankle Injury, Cade Cunningham's Draft Stock & March Madness Takeaways Mar 22, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with some thoughts on LeBron James' high ankle sprain that should sideline him for several weeks. It could be a catastrophic injury for the Los Angeles Lakers in the short-term. It wouldn't be shocking at all to see the Lakers go winless during this stretch and tumble down the standings in the Western Conference, and if LeBron is out more than 2-3 weeks, that could be enough to eliminate him from the MVP race altogether. The only silver lining here is that if both LeBron and Anthony Davis return within the month, they should be well-rested for the playoffs. With King James presumably out of the mix for the MVP, the door is wide open now for James Harden to step in and steal the award. While Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Nikola Jokic all have decent cases of their own, Harden should be considered the favorite now that LeBron and Joel Embiid are shelved. The Beard has carried the Nets to the top of the Eastern Conference since his arrival, and the MVP should be his to lose at this point. By the way, has anyone checked in on the big wigs at the NCAA this morning? The opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament was littered with upsets, setting up a series of ugly Sweet 16 matchups next week. With the bluebloods like Duke and Kentucky missing the Tournament, the NCAA needed brand names like Ohio State and Texas to make a deep run; Instead, they got stuck with Loyola Chicago and Oral Roberts. It also didn't help that presumptive #1 overall NBA Draft pick Cade Cunningham flamed out in the Round of 32. Cunningham was dreadful in his 2 tournament games, but was he bad enough to fall down NBA draft boards? Only time will tell. Finally, Jason closes the show with a very special March Madness Monday edition of the Best Bet.

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The Jason McIntyre Show: 03/20/2021 Mar 20, 2021

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Jason McIntyre celebrates the return of the NCAA Tournament and weighs in on the highs and lows from day one. He makes his picks for day two and shares a major tip for betting the tournament. Jason weighs in on the winners and losers of NFL free agency and one player who has quickly Plus, conversations with FOX Sports Radio hosts Doug Gottlieb and Bernie Fratto, Westwood One’s Jordan Cornette and salary cap expert Joel Corry!

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All-In on Gonzaga, March Madness Players to Watch & NCAA Tournament Best Bets Mar 19, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason gets the audience all lathered up for day 1 of the NCAA Tournament. First, he discusses a high-stakes March Madness Calcutta Pool he was earlier this week. For the uninitiated folks out there, a Calcutta offers a new way for people to bet on specific team to win the tournament. Participants bid on teams and earn prize money the deeper their team advances. Seems like harmless fun, right? Until you realize that the prohibitive tournament favorites - the Gonzaga Bulldogs - went for $59,000. DAMN. Long story short, Jason will be pulling hard for 3 long-shot teams this year in the tournament. Later, Jason does a deep dive into a handful of players who he believes could be big difference makers in the tournament, including: Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs, Purdue's Trevion Williams, USC's Evan Mobley, Oregon's Chris Duarte and Florida State's Scottie Barnes. Finally, Jason closes the show with his Best Bets for the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. If you thought he was good picking NFL games against the spread, just wait until you see what he can do during March Madness. Come get some of this free money!

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FOX Sports college basketball analyst Casey Jacobsen on the Golden Age of College Hoops, Tournament Cinderellas & more! Mar 18, 2021

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On today's show, Jason is joined by FOX Sports college basketball analyst Casey Jacobsen for wall-to-wall college hoops conversation. Casey explains to Jason why he believes the 90s were the Golden Era of college basketball, how he ultimately decided to play his college ball at Stanford, what it was like growing up in a basketball household, why the lack of travel and lack of fans at the upcoming NCAA Tournament should help the favorites and hurt the underdogs, why the Alabama Crimson Tide is his second favorite team overall in the tournament behind Gonzaga, why he has the Oregon Ducks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders as the two means most likely to wreak some havoc in their respective regions, why he views this current Gonzaga team as arguably the best college team he's seen since 2015, and much more!

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Chicago Bears Blew it Again, Las Vegas Raiders Crap Out Again + ESPN Sports Betting Analyst Joe Fortenbaugh Mar 17, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason explains how the Chicago Bears whiffed on their Russell Wilson 'pipe dream'. They convinced themselves - and their fan base - that they had a legit chance at getting Wilson. Instead, they ended up with the wildly mediocre Andy Dalton. Talk about a letdown. The Bears are destined to go 5-11 next season, and their head coach and general manager seem like locks for the unemployment line. Interestingly enough, the Seattle Seahawks could be headed down a similar path. That's not to say that they'll be as bad as the Bears, but to expect them to just bounce back from this Wilson soap opera is unrealistic. Expect the Seahawks to take a massive step back in 2021. In the AFC, the Las Vegas Raiders - who will be forever linked to the Bears thanks to that Khalil Mack trade from 2019 - decided it would be a good idea to dump 4/5 of their starting offensive line. You read that right; the Raiders just dismantled the best position group on their entire roster. If Jon Gruden had any sense at all, he'd fire himself as the de facto general manger. The Bears may be on the fast track to the bottom but at least GM Ryan Pace can ride off into sunset knowing that he beat Gruden in the Khalil Mack trade. Later, ESPN sports betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh swings by to give you the information you need to know heading into this weekend's NCAA Tournament

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NFL Free Agency Frenzy with NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks Mar 16, 2021

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NFL Free Agency is officially upon us, and who better to break it all down with than our Friend of the Show - NFL Network analyst and FOX Sports Radio host Bucky Brooks! Bucky helps make sense of the New England Patriots spending spree on the first day of NFL free agency, and discusses with Jason why some teams have pause about paying big money to wide receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency, why he thinks Deshaun Watson will be with the Houston Texans next season, why he doesn't blame the Texans for playing hardball with the Watson right now, why he believes the New Orleans Saints will still be a playoff team next season even without Drew Brees, why the Los Angeles Rams have continued to lose key players over the years, why it feels like the New York Jets' free agency signing this year are looking to make up for roster mistakes of the past, why he doesn't have a problem with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' decision to 'run it back' next season, why he fully expects Lamar Jackson to get a bigger deal from the Baltimore Ravens than Dak Prescott got from the Dallas Cowboys (and for Baker Mayfield to get considerably less from the Cleveland Browns), and much more!

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NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakdown, Best Bets and Upset Picks Mar 15, 2021

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March Madness is officially upon us! Rather than waste your time talking about Drew Brees' retirement announcement or the tension that seems to boiling over inside the Los Angeles Clippers' locker room, Jason brings in Jason Lisk from TeamRankings.com for wall-to-wall conversation on the NCAA Tournament. Lisk explains why Georgetown appears to be the best bet for the annual 12-5 upset this year, why he feels Villanova is seeded relatively high (5) strictly based on reputation, why he wouldn't be too shocked to see the 11-seed Utah State team upset the 5-seed Texas Tech, why he views the 1-seed Michigan Wolverines as a big risk given their current injury issues, why the East region is easily the most balanced region in the bracket and why LSU and UCONN are sneaky Cinderella teams if you're playing in a large bracket challenge pool, why he likes Michigan State to beat UCLA in the play-in game - even though neither team is all that good, why he's not nearly as high on the Texas Longhorns as McIntyre is, why the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs are the 1-seed most likely to reach the Final Four, why he's so intrigued by the 8-9 matchup between Wisconsin and North Carolina, why he's not betting on Cade Cunningham being able to carry 4-seed Oklahoma State deep into the tournament given how tough their region is, why he has the 1-seed Illinois as the second favorite overall behind Gonzaga, and much more!

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The Jason McIntyre Show – What Were New England’s Other Options? Guests – Matt Chatham, Jerry Palm, Greg Bedard Mar 13, 2021

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Jason McIntyre says that the Patriots had no other option but to bring back Cam Newton and blasts the Cowboys for signing Dak Prescott to a deal that will hinder their franchise. He shares his idea for what’s next in the NFL and plays the NFL free agency matchmaking game! Plus, Jason runs through the NCAA Conference Tournaments and looks ahead to March Madness!

Guests: NESN Analyst Matt Chatham, CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm, Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard

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