JB's Sports Podcast

Send us a textFootball season is back, and we're diving straight into the action with reactions to college football's opening weekend and a complete preview of NFL Week 1 matchups.The Ohio State-Texas showdown delivered a defensive masterclass as the Buckeyes held Arch Manning and the Longhorns to just 7 points in a 14-7 victory. While many are quick to criticize Manning's performance, we explore...

Send us a textFootball season has officially arrived, and we're diving headfirst into all the action as college kickoff weekend coincides with major NFL news that's reshaping the league landscape. The college football world is taking full advantage of Labor Day weekend with games spanning Thursday through Monday. We break down Thursday night's results, including South Florida's stunning upset of...

Send us a textWhat happens when the veil is lifted on professional sports? In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore how modern fans experience sports differently than previous generations who could believe athletes competed purely for the love of the game.Jake Paul's boxing career becomes our entry point to this discussion. While criticized for not respecting traditional boxing paths, Paul...

Send us a textThe Michigan sign-stealing scandal punishment has finally arrived, and it feels more like a gentle nudge than the hammer many expected. The NCAA's decision to fine Michigan approximately $30 million through forfeited bowl and playoff revenue—while avoiding postseason bans or scholarship reductions—raises troubling questions about what truly deters cheating in college football...

Send us a textThe football drought is officially over as preseason action kicks into high gear, giving us our first real glimpse at what teams might look like when games actually count. In this episode, we break down the most intriguing storylines from early preseason matchups, including Trey Lance's surprising performance in the Hall of Fame game. Has the former high draft pick finally turned a...

Send us a textWith football's return just around the corner, we're diving deep into the stories dominating the NFL landscape as teams prepare for kickoff. The countdown stands at 32 days until regular season action begins, and preseason football offers the perfect appetizer for football-starved fans looking to evaluate talent on the bubble and rookies getting their first taste of professional...

Send us a textWhat is it about football that transforms even the closest friendships into battlegrounds of trash talk and rivalry? In this episode, we explore the unique social phenomenon that makes football fandom so intensely personal and divisive.We kick things off celebrating football's return with training camps underway and the season just 29 days away. Unlike other sports, football...

Send us a textThe NFL's contract landscape is experiencing a seismic shift as second-round draft picks secure fully guaranteed deals, upending traditional rookie contract structures. What began with the Texans and Browns has cascaded throughout the league, with players like Jaden Higgins receiving complete financial security despite their draft position. This unprecedented leverage for...

Send us a textHas LeBron James finally surrendered control of his NBA destiny? The basketball legend made an unprecedented move by opting INTO his Lakers contract rather than leveraging free agency—but his agent's statement reveals lingering concerns about the team's commitment to winning now versus building around Luka.We're back after three weeks away, diving deep into stories you might have...

Send us a textSorry this is a pod recorded on the 24th of June that for some reason never posted. Its some old topics but listen if interested!When an NBA Finals series reaches Game 7, we expect an epic battle between evenly matched titans. What we witnessed instead was heartbreak personified as Tyrese Haliburton crumpled to the court with a torn Achilles, having already sacrificed his body...