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Danny Parkins on Caleb Williams’ Injury Discourse, Drake Maye's Future, Justin Herbert’s Struggles | 09.23 Sep 23, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of First Things First.

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First, they discuss Caleb Williams’s injury and what it could mean for him and the rest of the Chicago Bears season.

Then Bomani makes a bold prediction about Drake Maye’s future with the Patriots. Could another difficult season change the conversation around his next contract?

Plus, Danny faces Bomani’s questions about Justin Herbert after the Chargers’ 0–2 start. They break down Herbert’s play, the transition to Mike McDaniel’s offense and whether Los Angeles can recover.

They also get into the Eagles’ shaky start, Jackson Dart and Jameis Winston, the Falcons’ offensive struggles, and another edition of Danny’s suburban police blotter.

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DJ Wally Sparks on ATLiens at 30: The Album That Made OutKast Legends | 09.22 Sep 22, 2026

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Thirty years after OutKast released ATLiens, Bomani Jones welcomes DJ Wally Sparks to revisit the groundbreaking album that changed the group—and Southern hip-hop—forever.

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Bomani and Wally reflect on hearing ATLiens for the first time, the massive impact of “Elevators (Me & You),” and OutKast’s dramatic evolution from Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. They explain how the album introduced a darker, more introspective sound while establishing André 3000 as one of rap’s most innovative voices and proving why Big Boi remains one of hip-hop’s most underrated MCs.

The conversation also explores OutKast producing much of the album themselves, Organized Noize’s influence, the memorable contributions from the Dungeon Family, and how songs like “Babylon,” “Mainstream,” “Decatur Psalm” and “E.T. (Extraterrestrial)” helped point toward the creative breakthrough that would become Aquemini. Plus, Bomani delivers his Babyface hot take, compares Big Boi to Emmitt Smith and explains why he might have ended ATLiens one track earlier.

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Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs are Back, Chargers are Cooked + The end of Deion Sanders Era | 09.21 Sep 21, 2026

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Bomani Jones breaks down a wild week 2 of NFL action.

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First, he discusses the Kansas City Chiefs & Patrick Mahomes beating the Indianapolis Colts and whether the Chiefs are all the way back. Later, he breaks down how the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers and the Cleveland Browns can all argue they had the worst week of any team in the NFL. Finally, he reacts to Colorado being blown out by Northwestern and why it might be the end of an era for Deion Sanders.

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LSU & Lane Kiffin LOSE to Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss arrives, NC State disaster | 09.20 Sep 20, 2026

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Bomani Jones reacts to Ole Miss defeating LSU 32-24 in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford.

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He breaks down Trinidad Chambliss's arrival on the national scene and discusses where Lane Kiffin deserves credit and where he does not. Later, he breaks down NC State's inexplicable loss to Vanderbilt and Texas A&M losing to Kentucky at home in front of a special guest.

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Domonique Foxworth on NFL Week 2 Expectations, Deshaun Watson's Delusion, Robert Kraft vs. Macklemore | 09.17 Sep 17, 2026

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Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth preview a jam-packed week of NFL action.

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First, they discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills taking on the Detroit Lions and discuss whether they have found the best way for Josh to win. Later, they go through the Week 2 slate and discuss which team has their season on the line in Week 2. They also get into Deshaun Watson's delusional comments and the recent controversy involving Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran, and Macklemore.

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Steven Godfrey on ESPN & the Fight to Control College Football + Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss | 09.16 Sep 16, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Stephen Godfrey to examine the “Protect College Sports Act,” ESPN’s support for the legislation and the growing effort to regain control over college athletes.

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Today, Bomani and Godfrey explain why a proposed $20 million compensation cap could benefit athletic departments while limiting what athletes can earn. They also examine Nick Saban’s advocacy for greater control, Ted Cruz’s appearance on College GameDay and the conflict between ESPN’s role as a media company and its enormous financial stake in college football.

Then, the conversation turns to Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as LSU faces Ole Miss. Bomani and Godfrey break down Kiffin’s departure, Pete Golding’s unexpected opportunity, Trinidad Chambliss’ rise and why LSU–Ole Miss could become college football’s messiest revenge game.

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Joel Anderson on Tupac's Legacy 30 years after his death | 09.15 Sep 15, 2026

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On this episode of Time Machine Tuesday, Bomani Jones is joined by Joel Anderson, a historian of the Tupac-Biggie Beef and a world-class hater.

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They break down the conviction of Keefe D in the murder of Tupac Shakur and why the verdict still can not bring closure to Tupac's family or fans.

Joel shares stories from his reporting trip through Compton before he and Bomani revisit the violence surrounding Tupac’s death, the people who were never held accountable, and the loved ones who have waited decades for justice. They also reflect on Tupac’s difficult upbringing, remarkable charisma and enduring cultural influence.

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NFL Week 1 Reaction: Jaxson Dart Shocks Cowboys, Justin Herbert Disappoints | 09.14 Sep 14, 2026

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Bomani Jones reacts to week 1 of the NFL season. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI

First, Bomani breaks down the Giants' shocking win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Bills' win over the Texans, and the Chicago Bears' offensive explosion vs. the Carolina Panthers. Later, he discusses Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers losing to the Arizona Cardinals and Deshaun Watson looking terrible against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Finally, he reacts to the news of the Myles Garrett injury and reports of the Anthropic CEO calling for a slow down in AI development.

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Ryan Day & Ohio State blow it vs. Texas + ESPN’s Absurd College Football Agenda | 09.13 Sep 13, 2026

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Bomani Jones reacts to Arch Manning & Texas' stunning comeback win over Ohio State. Bomani says he still has major concerns about Steve Sarkisian after the win and wonders if Ryan Day will ever be happy at Ohio State. Later, he rips ESPN & College Gameday for having Ted Cruz for allowing Ted Cruz to "shill" for the Profect College Sports Act & why he finds the narrative around the proposed bill so offensive.

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Howard Bryant on How 9/11 Changed Sports Forever | 09.11 Sep 11, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to discuss 9/11’s impact on the sports world nearly 25 years after one of the most impactful days in American history. First, they discuss the aftermath of 9/11 in baseball and the real reason they still play “God Bless America” in stadiums. Later, they discuss how the NFL figured out how to market patriotism to its fans & how that directly led to the blackballing of Colin Kaepernick. Finally, they discuss the uniting moment after George W. Bush’s first pitch at Yankee Stadium and how modern sports doesn’t make us feel the same way.

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