Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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The Lakers Brass is Full of Liars & Day 3 of Fan Mail Aug 11, 2022

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On today's episode with Rob G (Robert Guerra) sitting in for Jason, the Super Producer kicks things off with a deep dive into the reports that LeBron James met with Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham. LeBron and the Lakers brass seem to be in lock-step on a number of issues heading into next season, specifically as it relates to player accountability, adjusted roles and the belief that the offense should run through Anthony Davis. All of this sounds well and good... until you realize that it's almost impossible to execute this four-pronged plan while Russell Westbrook is on the roster. Pelinka and Ham have maintained publicly all offseason that they have no issue running it back with Russ next season, but it's clear now that they've been lying this entire time. Finally, Rob G closes the show with Day 3 of Fan Mail: Which NFL wide receiver will be a fantasy bust this season? Should Shohei Ohtani win American League MVP again? Why does he hate Tom Brady? Who is the most iconic Los Angeles broadcaster: Vin Scully or Chick Hearn? Some of these answers are spicy!

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Serena is Greater than Jordan and LeBron, the NFL's Dog and Pony Show & Day 2 of Fan Mail Aug 10, 2022

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On today's episode with Rob G (Robert Guerra) sitting in for Jason, the Super Producer kicks things off with a few thoughts on Serena Williams' impending retirement from the sport of tennis. Serena absolutely deserves her flowers as the greatest female tennis player of all-time, and we'll give them to her once her retirement is official. In fact, Rob G argues that Williams is a greater American athlete than even Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Later, Rob does a deep dive into Roger Goodell's assertion that the NFL will seek at least a one year suspension for Deshaun Watson in their appeal of Judge Sue L. Robinson's ruling. While it's clear that Watson exhibited predatory behavior, the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy dictates that Watson only receive a six-game suspension; The precedence is clear. If the NFL was always going to strong-arm their way into a season-long suspension, then what was the point of the arbitration process in the first place? Finally, Rob G closes the show with Day 2 of Fan Mail: Is Magic Johnson a top-5 point guard in NBA history? Who will be the worst team in the NFL next season? His answers may surprise you!

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Kevin Durant's Ultimatum, Day 1 of Fan Mail + Swing Shift podcast host Beau Benson Aug 09, 2022

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On today's episode, Super Producer Rob G - Robert Guerra - kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on Kevin Durant's 'them or me' ultimatum to the Brooklyn Nets. Durant says the only way he'll consider rescinding his trade request is the club fires general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. If that truly is the case, Rob G says the Nets should absolutely axe Marks and Nash - it's Kevin freakin' Durant! Later, FOX Sports Radio producer and Swing Shift podcast host Beau Benson swings by to discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers' impressive series sweep of the San Diego Padres, whether or not we can expect the addition of Juan Soto to put San Diego over the top in the postseason, Freddie Freeman's overall happiness in Los Angeles following his very public break-up with the Atlanta Braves, and much more! Finally, Rob G answers fan questions in the debut installment of Fan Mail. Is Derek Carr really a top-10 quarterback in the NFL? Better trade partner for the Los Angeles Lakers: the Utah Jazz or the Indiana Pacers? What's the worst take he's ever had? Is Last Vegas really the greatest movie ever made? You want to miss it!

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Dodgers Still Run the NL West + College Football analyst Phil Steele Aug 08, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend sweep of the San Diego Padres. When San Diego acquired Juan Soto at the trade deadline, the running narrative was that the Pads were at least on par with the Dodgers; the lie detector determined that was a line. The NL West - and the the National League as a whole - still runs through Los Angeles. Later, publisher of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine and college football analyst Phil Steele swings by to discuss why he believes Alabama and Ohio State should be viewed as heavy favorites to make the College Football Playoff, why he views Utah as a dark horse national championship contender, why we can expect Michigan State to be the top-10 team that takes the biggest step back in 2022, how the transfer portal has re-shaped teams like Alabama and USC, why Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Alabama’s Will Anderson are two long-shot Heisman candidates that could pay off big, and much more!

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Former NBA guard Jimmer Fredette on Blowing Up at BYU, Bouncing Around the NBA & Dominating in China Aug 05, 2022

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On today’s episode, former NBA shooting guard and college hoops legend Jimmer Fredette swings by for a lengthy conversation with Jason in which he discusses how his 49-point performance on the road against Arizona as a junior sparked renewed interest in him from NBA clubs, what it was like going head-to-head with Kawhi Leonard in college, working out against future NBA stars like Kemba Walker and Iman Shumpert during the NBA pre-draft process, why things didn’t really work out for him with the Sacramento Kings, how his basketball journey ultimately led him to China and what it was like playing an entire season in a COVID bubble, and much more!

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Judgment Day for LeBron James + Sports attorney Dan Lust Aug 04, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on LeBron James' looming decision about whether he should sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Thursday is the first day The King can sign the deal, and the future of the Lakers - and the NBA at-large - hinges on LeBron's $97 million conundrum. Later, sports attorney and host of the 'Conduct Detrimental' podcast Dan Lust swings by to discuss the NFL's decision to appeal the 6-game suspension handed down on Deshaun Watson and how it immediately casts down on the league's current disciplinary system, how Judge Sue L. Robinson was able to essentially settle on a guilty verdict when criminal courts didn't, why he doesn't understand how Roger Goodell's position on Watson changed so dramatically in less than a year, why the NFL only considered the testimony of 4 female accusers, why the appeal seems to be all about optics and appeasing the public, and much more!

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Stephen Ross is Just Like Donald Trump, MLB Trade Deadline Reaction & an Homage to Vin Scully Aug 03, 2022

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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was found guilty of tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton by the NFL. Much like former President Donald J. Trump – whom the Dolphins owner has openly supported for years - Ross is a rich and powerful man who acts as if the rules don’t always apply to him. How else do you explain the decision to brazenly defying the NFL’s anti-tampering policy multiple times over a four-year period? What’s more, this current Dolphins squad headlined by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle have the potential to be pretty good this season. It would be a shame for all that to come crashing down because their owner thinks he's above the law. Later, J-Mac switches gears to baseball by recapping a wild MLB Trade Deadline that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers land slugger Joey Gallo (Ha!) and the San Diego Padres acquire superstar Juan Soto. The Dodgers-Padres rivalry has been brewing for some time now, but the Padres landing Soto should push things over the top. Assuming good health for both clubs, these two teams should both be in World Series contention for years to come. Sticking with baseball, our fearless leaders closes the show by discussing the unfortunate passing of legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. Scully was an icon in Los Angeles and across the country. He will most definitely be missed.

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on the Deshaun Watson Suspension, the Kyler Murray 'Homework Clause', Lamar Jackson's Contract & More! Aug 02, 2022

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On today’s episode, NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport swings by for a lengthy conversation in which he and Jason discuss what’s next for Deshaun Watson and the NFL after the independent arbiter handed down a 6-game suspension, whether or not we can expect Roger Goodell will exercise his right to appeal, how he stumbled upon the infamous ‘homework clause’ in Kyler Murray’s contract, what kind of blowback Murray and the Cardinals might face if they get off to a slow start, why Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven’t settled on a long-term contract extension, the Seattle Seahawks’ murky quarterback situation, the idea that the Minnesota Vikings could be a viewed as a dark horse Super Bowl contender, a few underrated teams and players heading into the upcoming NFL season, and much more!

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Deshaun Watson Ruling Coming, the NFL's QB Problem, Bill Russell Legacy & More! Aug 01, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G kick things off with a few thoughts on the impending suspension of Deshaun Watson. All signs point to the ruling coming down sometime on Monday, and rumor has it the actual suspension could be as little as four games. If that is indeed the case, savvy bettors could make some serious money on Cleveland Browns AFC North and Super Bowl futures. Sticking in the NFL, this whole Watson saga has underscored one painfully obvious fact: there is a dearth of legitimate starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Why else would Cleveland trade for Watson - and give him richest guaranteed deal in NFL history - knowing that a suspension was coming? More than half the teams in the League are without sure-fire starters at the game’s most important position. Moving over to the NBA, the guys share their thoughts on the life and legacy of former Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell. Whether or not you think he tops Wilt Chamberlain as the greatest center of his generation, we can all agree he’s a true legend and an icon. Finally, J-Mac and Rob close the show by telling us why the Los Angeles Angels should seriously consider trading Shohei Ohtani ahead of this week’s MLB Trade Deadline. The Angels are going nowhere fast, and as much as it might hurt, the easiest way to return to relevancy would be to flip Ohtani for a haul of players and prospects.

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Straight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - Cardinals Kowtow to Kyler Murray + Sharp Football Analysis founder Warren Sharp Jul 29, 2022

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On today's episode, Jason gets the party started by sharing his thoughts on the Arizona Cardinals' sudden about face regarding the 'homework clause' in Kyler Murray's contract. Arizona's decision to remove the clause less than 24 hours after it went public was almost as bad as putting it in the contract in the first place; the Cardinals could not have bungled this situation even more. As a result, it's hard to imagine there's any player under more pressure heading into the upcoming season than Kyler Murray. Later, NFL analytics expert and Sharp Football Analysis founder Warren Sharp swings by to discuss how the Los Angeles Chargers have done such a good job filling the holes around stud quarterback Justin Herbert, how the loss of Brian Daboll might affect Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense, what we can expect from Kirk Cousins with a new coaching staff in Minnesota, why he expects the Dallas Cowboys to come in under their projected win total, why he’s higher on New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones than most in the football media world, the challenges professional sports gamblers can face when wagering on the NFL – both in-season and in the offseason, and much more!

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