The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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Nate Tice revisits the 2011 NFL Draft: How Cam Newton, J.J. Watt, and Richard Sherman changed the NFL forever | 04.21 Apr 21, 2026

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It’s TIME MACHINE TUESDAY on The Right Time with Bomani Jones – we’re going back 15 years to the 2011 NFL Draft, a class that might be the best of all time.
They break down

Why this was THE Cam Newton draft – and why you’d still take Cam No. 1 overall in a redraft
How Cam single-handedly dragged the Panthers’ franchise to relevance and changed how the NFL thinks about QBs
Von Miller vs. JJ Watt and what “game-wrecking” really looks like
Julio Jones vs. A.J. Green – who had the more Hall of Fame–worthy career,
Tyron Smith and Jonathan Ogden as “alien” offensive tackle athletes
Patrick Peterson vs. Richard Sherman, Revis Island, and why corner is a young man’s job

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LeBron & Lakers beat Rockets, WNBA's "Too Online" issue, Giants trade Dexter Lawrence | 04.20 Apr 20, 2026

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Back from a week of vacation, Bomani Jones reacts to the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, including LeBron James leading the Lakers over the Kevin Durantless Rockets, Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets taking down Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks fiesty game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks & much more. Later, he breaks down the discourse around the Dallas Wings drafting Azzi Fudd number 1 overall and whether questions about her relationship with Paige Bueckers are fair. Finally, he discusses the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, the new Rock and Roll Hall of fame class and listens to a few listener voicemails.

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DJ Wally Sparks on Prince’s Best Era, Best Songs and Wildest Deep Cuts | 04.16 Apr 16, 2026

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In the second part of this 2-part series, Bomani Jones is joined by DJ Wally Sparks for a deep dive into Prince’s catalog, from the early records to the Warner years that made him a legend.

They get into Purple Rain vs. Sign o’ the Times, why When Doves Cry feels untouchable, why Little Red Corvette has a real case as Prince’s best song, and which deep cuts and B-sides still hit the hardest.

Finally, they have a full-on music nerd conversation about Prince’s genius period, the records that aged best, and the songs that prove nobody else was operating on his level.

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Why Prince Still Feels Untouchable: Purple Rain, 1999 & More | 04.14 Apr 14, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Patrice Jones for the first of a special two-part Prince series on The Right Time.

They break down what made Prince different, why 1999 and Purple Rain hit so hard, how his sound changed music, and what his run meant in real time for the people living through it. They also get into Prince’s guitar brilliance, the wild range of his catalog, and why his influence still feels unmatched.

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Domonique Foxworth on Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini rumors, Steelers uncertain QB future | 04.09 Apr 09, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Dominique Foxworth to talk through one of the wildest stretches of the NFL offseason.

They break down Lamar Jackson showing up, what that says about his leverage in Baltimore, and why the Ravens still have to treat him like the franchise. They also get into the Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini news, what to make of that story, and why it blew up across sports media.

Plus, they discuss whether Aaron Rodgers makes any sense for the Steelers, what the Browns are doing, some NFL Draft talk, and why athletes seem way less willing to speak on larger issues now than they were a few years ago.

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Tom Haberstroh on Giannis-Bucks Drama continues, Spurs Push for NBA title, UNC hires Mike Malone | 04.08 Apr 08, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the chaos surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers, and the Milwaukee Bucks. They dig into whether Giannis really wants out, why the Bucks’ situation feels so broken, and what a trade could mean for the rest of the league. Then they shift to the Western Conference, the rise of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and whether the NBA is heading back toward an era defined by rivalries instead of parity. They close by breaking down UNC hiring Mike Malone and whether it is the start of a paradigm shift in college basketball.

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Michael Collins on The Tiger Slam, 25 Years Later | 04.07 Apr 07, 2026

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN’s Michael Collins to look back at the Tiger Slam and explain why Tiger Woods’ 2000-2001 run felt different from anything golf had ever seen.

They break down Tiger’s historic 15-shot win at Pebble Beach, his domination at St. Andrews, the pressure of the 2001 Masters, and why that stretch made the GOAT case for Tiger in a way stats alone can’t capture.

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Geno Auriemma LOSES IT at Dawn Staley, LeBron’s Memphis Mess | 04.06 Apr 06, 2026

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Bomani Jones reacts to Geno Auriemma losing it at Dawn Staley after UConn’s loss and explains why the moment landed so badly. He also breaks down LeBron James’ comments about Memphis, including why his suggestion that the Grizzlies move to Nashville became a much bigger issue than just a throwaway opinion. He also hits on UNC's search for a basketball coach, Dan Hurley's push for a dynasty, and Kirk Cousins getting even MORE guaranteed money.

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Danny Parkins on Eagles put Jalen Hurts on notice. Wembanyama's MVP case, Lakers title chances | 04.02 Apr 02, 2026

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Jalen Hurts just got put on notice by his own team – so what happens next? Bomani Jones and FS1’s Danny Parkins break down the explosive ESPN report on Hurts’ rigidity, his Jordan/Kobe self-image, and what it says about his leadership, coaching changes, and the Eagles’ future. Then they flip to the NBA: Victor Wembanyama’s terrifying rise, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might still be MVP, how the Thunder and Spurs could own the West for the next decade, and whether the Celtics are simply inevitable in the East. Finally, they discuss the Lakers and the Rockets and why neither has a chance for an NBA title.

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Pat Forde on Crazy Dan Hurley, Billy Donovan to UNC Rumors, Will Wade to LSU | 04.01 Apr 01, 2026

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UConn might quietly be the real dynasty of 21st-century college basketball. Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde (SI.com) to break down a loaded Final Four, explain how UConn’s six titles in 27 years put the Huskies in their own tier, and explore how Dan Hurley became the sport’s new “fun jerk” on the sideline.
They also get into why this Final Four (Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois) is so strong top to bottom. Later, they discuss the North Carolina job, Hubert Davis’ exit, and why Billy Donovan & Tommy Lloyd sit at the center of the rumor mill. Finally, they dig into the Will Wade/LSU saga, why “shame has left the building” in Baton Rouge, and how LSU has done shockingly little with an all-time lineup of NBA-level talent, and defend Jon Scheyer's brief tenure, and why the panic is still premature

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