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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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Can't Trust the Clippers & The Case for a Damian Lillard-for-Paul George Trade May 10, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G do a deep dive into the state of the Los Angeles Clippers on the heels of their loss to the New York Knicks. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis banged up, many pundits have pegged the Clippers as the favorites to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. However, after what we saw from Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on Sunday, do you really think you can trust them on the big stage? Both players have a history of folding in clutch situations. 'Playoff P' hasn't been great in the playoffs in years, and Kawhi's postseason reputation has been fluffed up thanks in large part to him beating an injury-ravaged Golden State Warriors squad in the 2019 NBA Finals. Jason even went so far as to say that he's rooting for the Clippers to lose, which sounds bad on its face until Rob G notes that the Clips aren't historically relevant enough for anyone to actually root against. Damn. Later, the guys discuss a hypothetical Paul George-for-Damian Lillard trade that could take place this summer. Both expect the Clippers and Trail Blazers to flame out of the playoffs rather early, so it could make sense for Portland and Los Angeles to try and shake things up in the offseason. The Blazers could look to appease Lillard and send him somewhere with a better chance at winning a championship, and with Kawhi's free agency looming the Clippers could look to pair him with a more explosive player who has better leadership skills than PG. Not saying this All-Star swap is definitely going to happen, but it does, remember where you heard it first.

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05/09/2021 - The Jason McIntyre Show May 09, 2021

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Jason McIntyre explains why the Packers need to give Aaron Rodgers what he wants, and gives the top-5 landing spots for the reigning MVP. Tyler Dunne of Go Long joins Jason to break down what Rodgers truly wants from the Packers, and why the Jordan Love era must begin now in Green Bay. Jason looks at the Lakers as the struggles continue. Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell joins Jason to give insight on the Lakers' struggles and preview the postseason. Ryan Glasspiegel stops by to give a different perspective on the Aaron Rodgers dilemma. Plus, vacations in the countryside, Hulk Hogan-era wrestling, and a gigantic rocket is hurtling towards Earth!

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All-NBA Predictions: Jokic or Embiid? Zion or LeBron? PG or Kawhi? May 07, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason and Producer Rob G make their definitive All-NBA selections for the 2021 season. The NBA threw a monkey wrench into the whole thing by allowing several players to be listed at multiple positions, including: Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic and Paul George. What's more, with so many superstars missing large chunks of the season - LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Anthony Davis, Kawhi and Embiid - it's hard not to count it against them. Needless to say, things got really weird really quickly once Jason and Rob G unveiled their All-NBA First Team selections. If Jokic and Embiid are both First Teamers, would that naturally result in an undeserving center getting bumped up to Third Team? Should Zion's assault on the stat sheet be enough to help voters overlook the fact that he plays for the most disappointing team in the League? Will the fact that LeBron James missed one-third of the season cost him the MVP and an All-NBA team selection? Is Kawhi or PG the Clippers player who deserves the most credit for the team's success? The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz have been the best two teams in the West all season, but do either one deserve to have two All-NBA players? Is it possible that the Brooklyn Nets would get shut out completely? The guys answer and debate all of these questions - and so much more!

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DEFCON-2 for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers + Washington Post NBA writer Ben Golliver May 06, 2021

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On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the latest in the Aaron Rodgers soap opera going down in Green Bay. Rodgers comparing their general manager to infamous Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause isn't that big of a deal, but it does give some insight into how upset Rodgers is. Buckle up, Packers fans, we've just reached DEFCON-2. Later, Washington Post NBA writer Ben Golliver swings by to discuss new book 'Bubbleball' and what life was like inside the NBA's Orlando Bubble, why you absolutely cannot put an asterisk next to the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 championship, why he wasn't surprised to see the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers implode in Orlando, why he still doesn't trust the Clippers heading into these playoffs, why Nikola Jokic playing like the best player in the League makes the Denver Nuggets the one team in the West you'd least like to face, how the pandemic impacted the 2021 free agency class, why he expects the Portland Trail Blazers to try to re-shape their roster around Damian Lillard in the offseason, why the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets is the playoff series he most wants to see, and much more!

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