The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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Tom Haberstroh on Knicks beating Spurs in NBA Cup final, NBA's injury issue, Warriors failing Steph Curry? | 12.17 Dec 17, 2025

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Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they react to the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final and discuss why the in-season tournament has been a success for the league. Later, they break down the NBA's injury epidemic amongst its star players and how it can be fixed. Finally, they discuss if the Golden State Warriors are letting down Steph Curry and if LeBron James & the Lakers are poised for turmoil as the season progresses.

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Jason Goff on Sherrone Moore Absurdity, Phillip Rivers Starting Again, NFL's Quarterback problem | 12.16 Dec 16, 2025

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The Athletic's Jason Goff joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down everything going on with this Sherrone Moore situation and how a "lack of mentorship" could have led to his issues. Later, they react to the news that Phillip Rivers will start another game and to the fact that the Indianapolis Colts must hate the other QBs on their roster. Finally, they discuss Caleb Williams recent excellent play, a league wide quarterback issue and much more!

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Mahomes ACL tear ends Chiefs era, Sherrone Moore Saga unfolds, Philip Rivers returns | 12.15 Dec 15, 2025

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Bomani Jones reacts to Patrick Mahomes ending his season with a torn ACL and discusses what is next for the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he breaks down everything going on with Sherrone Moore & Michigan and wonders where they both go from here. Finally, he reacts to Phillip Rivers' comeback for the Colts, the Rams big win over the Detroit Lions, Kalen DeBeor saying he is staying at Alabama and much more!

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Alexandra Stapleton on Diddy's rise and fall; Breaking down Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" | 12.12 Dec 12, 2025

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Bomani Jones is joined by Alexandra Stapleton, director of "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." First, they discuss 50 Cent's involvement in the documentary and how he helped bring this story to life. Later, they break down the rise of Diddy and Bad Boy Records and how that helped to mold the "Diddy" persona. Finally, Bomani reacts to the possibility that Diddy was involved in Tupac's tragic shooting and breaks down what the documentary tells us about hip-hops place in society.

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Pat Forde on College football's Playoff Crossroads, Notre Dame's frustrations, Private Equity Problems | 12.10 Dec 10, 2025

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Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the College Football Playoff committee and the mistakes they have made along the way. Later, they break down Notre Dame's decision to skip a bowl game and whether or not they will attempt to disrupt college football's postseason structure. Finally, they react to Lane Kiffin sending his LSU staff back to Ole Miss to coach in the College Football Playoff and to Utah's decision to get into bed with private equity money.

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Danny Parkins on Jalen Hurts & Eagles loses to Chargers, Shedeur Sanders' insanity, Philip Rivers' return | 12.09 Dec 09, 2025

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Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "First Things First". They start the show by reacting to the Eagles overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and discuss why Jalen Hurts is the most confusing quarterback in the NFL. Later, they discuss Shedeur Sanders being named the Browns' starting quarterback for the rest of the season and consider why he is such a polarizing topic. Finally, they react to the news of Phillip Rivers potentially returning to the Indianapolis Colts even though he is a grandfather.

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Chiefs' season over, College Football Playoff disaster, Diddy documentary reaction | 12.08 Dec 08, 2025

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Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Houston Texans in a topsy-turvy AFC. Later, he reacts to Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff and explains why the whole system was broken from the start. Finally, he breaks down Shedeur Sanders' best performance of the season and discusses the incredible Sean Combs documentary on Netflix.

01:00 - Chiefs lose to Texans

21:12 - College Football Playoff disaster

39:00 - Shedeur Sanders Sabotage?

45:00 - Diddy documentary

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Domonique Foxworth on Mike Tomlin's hot seat, Shedeur Sanders noise, Giannis trade rumors | 12.05 Dec 05, 2025

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ESPN's Domonique Foxworth joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and whether this will be Mike Tomlin's final year as their coach. Later, they break down the noise surrounding Shedeur Sanders & whether the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis. Finally, they discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs can turn their season around with a win over the Houston Texans.

05:50 - Is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat? 25:05 - Shedeur Sanders nonsense 36:00 - Time to trade Giannis? 45:00 - Do or die for the Chiefs?

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Vinnie Goodwill on Chris Paul being sent home by Clippers, LeBron "going out sad", Thunder dynasty on deck | 12.03 Dec 03, 2025

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill. First, they react to the Clippers sending Chris Paul home and reflect on the 20-plus-year career of the star point guard. Later, they break down LeBron's disappointing return to play and discuss the NBA's ongoing injury problem. Finally, they discuss the Oklahoma City and how their run of NBA supremacy might just be getting started.

03:06 - Chris Paul Sent home

19:30 - Is LeBron going out sad?

29:20 - The NBA's BIG problem

41:20 - Thunder's dynasty incoming?

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Spencer Hall on Lane Kiffin & LSU's major mistake, Pressure on Alabama & Ohio State, College Football's playoff problem | 12.02 Dec 02, 2025

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In this episode, Bomani Jones and Spencer Hall discuss LSU hiring Lane Kiffin & whether both parties will regret this decision. Later, they break down other coaching carousel news and why the current college football calendar makes no sense. Finally, they discuss the pressure on Kalen DeBoer & Alabama Football ahead of the SEC title game and the lack of pressure on Ryan Day & Ohio State.

02:45 - Lane Kiffin wants to ride the tiger

22:00 - Other College Football coaching moves

30:00 - What's going to happen if Alabama loses

38:00 - Ohio State vs. Indiana: Who cares?

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