The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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Vinnie Goodwill on Knicks' title chances, Can Nuggets dethrone Thunder? Lakers Expectations | 10.22 Oct 22, 2025

Show notes

Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill, who recently joined ESPN. They preview the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, starting with the New York Knicks and their championship aspirations and how they will fare against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Later, they discuss the Western Conference and whether the Rockets or Nuggets have the best chance to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder. Finally, they break down the Los Angeles and why anything is possible for LeBron James, Luka Doncic, & JJ Redick this season.

2:30 - Title or Bust for Knicks

29:00 - Can Nuggets take down Thunder

43:30 - Lakers drama incoming?

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NFL Week 7 reaction, Billy Napier fired by Florida, Shoeni Ohtani vs. Barry Bonds | 10.20 Oct 20, 2025

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Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to a crazy week 7 of NFL action, highlights by an insane game between the New York Giants & the Denver Broncos. Later, he discusses Florida's decision to fire Billy Napier and what it could mean for college football as a whole. Finally, he reacts to Shoeni Ohtani's insane game 4 of the NLCS, Anthony Edwards' award show, & listens to a few listener voicemails.

00:45 - Week 7 NFL reaction

20:30 - Bill Napier gets Fired

41:10 - Shoeni Ohtani vs. Barry Bonds

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Diante Lee on Eagles' ongoing issues, Jaguars' Travis Hunter Mistake, Lions vs. Baker Mayfield | 10.17 Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

Diante Lee of The Ringer joins Bomani Jones to discuss an upcoming week 7 of NFL action. First, they break down the ongoing issues with the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Later, they discuss how NFL coaches never know when to fire their coaches and if it is time to believe in Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. Finally, they talk about how Travis Hunter needs to pick a position, and if Baker can keep his great season vs. the Lions on Monday Night Football.

00:00 - Introduction

05:30 - Eagles keep struggling

12:30 - If you draft a QB, fire your coach!

28:30 - Believe in Daniel Jones?

34:30 - Travis Hunter needs to pick a side

45:12 - Lions vs. Bucs

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Nick Wright on Chiefs Super Bowl chances, Nick Saban to Penn State, Josh Allen issues | 10.15 Oct 15, 2025

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Nick Wright, co host of "First Things First" joins Bomani Jones to discuss a wide array of football topics. First, they break down the Chiefs beating the Lions and discuss whether both teams are equipped for a Super Bowl run this season. Later, they discuss Baker Mayfield's incredible start to the NFL season and why he's making a legitimate case for MVP. Finally, they discuss whether Penn State should try and recruit Nick Saban to replace James Franklin, Josh Allen's recent struggles, and much more!

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Bills lose to Falcons, Penn State's next coach, Bad Bunny Super Bowl "controversy" | 10.14 Oct 14, 2025

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Bomani Jones starts off today's show by reacting to the Monday Night Football game between the Falcons and the Bills, and concludes that there is not yet a dominant team in the NFL. Later, he discusses his continuing fascination with the Penn State-James Franklin story and decides he already knows who Franklin's replacement will be. Finally, he breaks down Belichick's denial of trying to leave UNC, THC drinks at Target, and has a shocking opinion about Turning Point USA trying to counterprogram Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show.

00:25 - Monday Night Football Reaction

12:40 - Penn State's next step

28:30 - Bill Belichick: Still Unhappy

36:35 - Counterprogramming Bad Bunny

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James Franklin FIRED by Penn State, Tua gets "too honest", LeBron James out a month | 10.13 Oct 13, 2025

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Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to Penn State firing James Franklin. He discusses what this means for Franklin, Penn State, and college football as a whole. Later, he discusses a jam-packed week 6 of NFL action, including the Chiefs beating the Lions, Baker's continued great run of football, and Tua getting a little honest after the Dolphins lost to the Chargers. He closes out the show by reacting to news of LeBron's old man injury, a judge dismissing Drake's lawsuit & getting to some listener voicemails.

1:00 - James Franklin gets fired

26:06 - NFL Week 6

42:45 - LeBron's old man injury

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Danny Parkins on Caleb Williams' future, Justin Herbert's talent, Bill Belichick disaster | 10.10 Oct 10, 2025

Show notes

Bomani Jones is joined by 'First Things First' co-host Danny Parkins. They start by discussing Caleb Williams and debate his potential for success as the quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Later, they preview the Chargers' matchup against the Miami Dolphins and talk about why Justin Hebert is the ultimate eye test quarterback. After the break, they discuss Jonathan Gannon being fined by the Cardinals and the disastrous situation unfolding between Bill Belichick and the UNC Tar Heels.

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Danny's friendship with Nick Wright

04:30 - Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels

17:40 - Justin Herbert vs. Tua

37:15 - Jonathan Gannon: Coaching for his job?

51:45 - the Bill Belichick disaster

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Howard Bryant breaks down One Battle After Another & Highest 2 Lowest | 10.08 Oct 08, 2025

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Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall & Teyana Taylor. They explore themes of capitalism, character representation, and the role of music in film, while discussing many critiques of the film being litigated on social media. Later, they discuss Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington. They discuss how it compares to Kurosawa's 'High and Low" and what the movie does and does not say about Black Capitalism.

2:00 - Breaking down "One Battle After Another"

31:50 - Highest 2 Lowest: The High and The Low

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Chiefs blow it vs. Jaguars, Giannis-Knicks trade rumors, ESPN-Paul Finebaum dilemma | 10.07 Oct 07, 2025

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On a special bonus episode, Bomani Jones reacts to the Chiefs stunning loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and explains why he still believes Kansas City will make the playoffs. Later, he explores the reports of trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks and explains why he thinks it is best for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee. After the break, he discusses the awkward situation between ESPN and Paul Finebaum, the upcoming UFC event at the White House, the poor reviews for Taylor Swift's album, and much more!

01:00 - Jaguars Stun Chiefs

15:50 - Why Giannis Shouldn't Want to Be Traded to the Knicks

33:00 - ESPN's Paul Finebaum Problem

41:30 - Taylor

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Broncos beat Eagles, Deion Sanders & Bill Belichick struggle, Mark Sanchez Arrested | 10.06 Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

Bomani Jones starts the show by breaking down a jam-packed week 5 of NFL action, including the shootout between Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold and the Denver Broncos' shocking upset over the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, he discusses Penn State's stunning loss to UCLA and the embarrassing losses suffered this week by Bill Belichick & Deion Sanders. After the break, Bomani reacts to Diddy's sentencing, Mark Sanchez's arrest, Dave Chapelle's controversial comments & much, much more!

00:30 - NFL Week 5 Recap

17:00 - James Franklin & Bill Belichick's shocking losses

33:40 - Diddy Charged, Mark Sanchez Arrested

50:00 - Dave Chapelle's shocking comments

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