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Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on Mondays, friends of the show on Wednesdays and Domonique Foxworth on Fridays.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 54min
Alexandra Stapleton on Diddy's rise and fall; Breaking down Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" | 12.12
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2025 • 55min
Pat Forde on College football's Playoff Crossroads, Notre Dame's frustrations, Private Equity Problems | 12.10
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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Dec 9, 2025 • 55min
Danny Parkins on Jalen Hurts & Eagles loses to Chargers, Shedeur Sanders' insanity, Philip Rivers' return | 12.09
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 1min
Chiefs' season over, College Football Playoff disaster, Diddy documentary reaction | 12.08
The Kansas City Chiefs face a surprising defeat against the Houston Texans, sparking debates about team dynamics. The flawed College Football Playoff system is dissected, highlighting inconsistencies in the committee's rankings. Shedeur Sanders shines in a standout performance, raising questions about coaching decisions. Finally, the documentary on Sean Combs receives praise for its depth, despite unsettling revelations about his past. This conversation is packed with insights into sports controversies and viewer reactions.

Dec 5, 2025 • 57min
Domonique Foxworth on Mike Tomlin's hot seat, Shedeur Sanders noise, Giannis trade rumors | 12.05
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2025 • 58min
Vinnie Goodwill on Chris Paul being sent home by Clippers, LeBron "going out sad", Thunder dynasty on deck | 12.03
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2025 • 56min
Spencer Hall on Lane Kiffin & LSU's major mistake, Pressure on Alabama & Ohio State, College Football's playoff problem | 12.02
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2025 • 54min
Lane Kiffin's "clown move" leaving Ole Miss for LSU, Chiefs & Eagles struggle | 12.01
Bomani Jones kicks off the show by breaking down Lane Kiffin's "clown move", leaving Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU. He explains why this is typical behavior for Kiffin and why both he and LSU may have made a mistake with this move. Later, he reacts to the Cowboys beating the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and the Bears beating the Eagles on Black Friday. Finally, he reacts to Shedeur Sander's second start for the Cleveland Browns and listens to a few listener voicemails.
2:40 - Lane Kiffin's absurd behavior
32:15 - Eagles & Chiefs Lose
40:40 - Shedeur Sander's "Nothing" Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 2min
Joel Anderson on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Problem, Ohio State MUST-WIN vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M | 11.25
The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Lane Kiffin's continued flirtation with LSU & Florida and discuss the real reason he might be looking to leave Ole Miss. Later, they break down Ryan Day's chances of breaking his 4-game losing streak to Michigan and debate whether Ohio State fans would rather beat Michigan or repeat as National Champions. Finally, they discuss the Texas-Texas A&M Rivalry, the Ryan Lizza-Olivia Nuzzi drama and Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson's love story.
03:15 - Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss problem
33:30 - Ohio State HAS to beat Michiagn
41:30 - Texas vs. Texas A&M
51:30 - Falling in and out of Love
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Nov 24, 2025 • 54min
Shedeur Sanders mania begins, Lane Kiffin's decision, Zohran outsmarts Trump | 11.24
In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones breaks down the beginning of "Shedeur Mania" after Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, he discusses the Eagles shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and other storylines following week 12 of NFL action. Finally, he reacts to the reports of Lane Kiffin's "decision", Zohran Mamdini's visit with President Donald Trump and a few listener voicemails.
00:45 - Shedeur Sanders Mania begins
18:40 - Eagles embarrassing performance
31:31 - Lan Kiffin's "decision"
43:50 - Voicemails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


