

The Right Time with Bomani Jones
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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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Oct 31, 2025 • 59min
Danny Parkins on LSU's absurd coaching search, Chiefs vs. Bills, Austin Reaves hype with Lakers | 10.31
Danny Parkins of First Things First joins Bomani Jones to break down the Louisiana governor's comments about replacing former LSU football coach Brian Kelly. Later, they preview the upcoming matchup between the Chiefs and the Bills and discuss whether or not Josh Allen is the second-best quarterback in the league. Finally, they touch on Austin Reaves' red-hot start to the NBA season for the Lakers and what it means for LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
College Football chaos, Sports media's gambling obsession, Deion Sanders' done? | 10.29
The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the run of firings in college football and whether LSU made a mistake by getting rid of Brian Kelly. Later, they discuss the NBA's gambling scandal and whether sports media are equipped to cover the current crisis. Finally, they ask if Deion Sanders will remain at Colorado after this season ends.
03:30 - Did LSU make a mistake?
19:00 - Places Bo & Joel are scared of
31:50 - Sports Media & Gambling
51:40 - Is the Deion Sander experiment over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2025 • 55min
Shohei Ohtani & Wembanyama's monster games. Is LSU the best college football job? | 10.28
Bomani Jones reacts to the monster performances from Shohei Ohtani and Victor Wembanyama on Monday night. Later, he discusses why almost every college football coaching job is no fun anymore. Finally, he reacts to the Chiefs beating the Commanders on Monday Night Football, Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House, and much more!
00:30 - Shohei shines in Game 3 of World Series
12:00 - Victor Wembanyama is the future
22:30 - Why every college football coach job stinks
35:00 - Chiefs dominate Monday Night Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2025 • 58min
LSU fires Brian Kelly, NBA Gambling scandal reexamined, Packers take down Steelers | 10.27
Bomani Jones reacts to LSU moving on from Brian Kelly and breaks down who could be the next coach in Baton Rouge. Later, he discusses the NBA's response to the FBI's arrests last week and why they have to take this issue seriously. Finally, he talks about the Steelers' loss to the Green Bay Packers, Deion Sanders & Colorado getting blown out by Colorado & much more!
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Brian Kelly gets fired
25:10 - NBA reacts to Gambling scandal
42:00 - Steelers struggle vs. Packers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2025 • 52min
Pat Forde on Chauncey Billups Gambling Scandal, College Football Coaching Chaos | 10.24
Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the recent arrests of Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier, and how there are likely more gambling scandals coming down the pipe. Later, they discuss the latest in the College Football coaching carousel. Will Lane Kiffin take the job at Florida or stay at Ole Miss? And will LSU, USC, or Florida State move on from their coaches sooner rather than later?
2:00 - NBA Gambling scandal
26:00 - Which Coach gets fired next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
Vinnie Goodwill on Knicks' title chances, Can Nuggets dethrone Thunder? Lakers Expectations | 10.22
Vinnie Goodwill, ESPN NBA reporter, dives into the Knicks' title hopes and the pressure on fans amid rising expectations. He explores the Knicks’ potential struggles and compares Jalen Brunson to Donovan Mitchell. The conversation shifts to the Western Conference, evaluating the Nuggets' chances against the formidable Thunder and discussing the Lakers' unpredictable season, including LeBron's future. Goodwill emphasizes the complexities of team dynamics and the implications of aging stars on fan perceptions.

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 5min
NFL Week 7 reaction, Billy Napier fired by Florida, Shoeni Ohtani vs. Barry Bonds | 10.20
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2025 • 58min
Diante Lee on Eagles' ongoing issues, Jaguars' Travis Hunter Mistake, Lions vs. Baker Mayfield | 10.17
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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Oct 15, 2025 • 59min
Nick Wright on Chiefs Super Bowl chances, Nick Saban to Penn State, Josh Allen issues | 10.15
Nick Wright, a sports commentator and co-host of FS1's "First Things First," joins to dissect the Chiefs' Super Bowl chances after their win over the Lions. He questions whether Jared Goff can lead comebacks and analyzes Baker Mayfield's impressive start to the season and his MVP candidacy. The conversation shifts to Penn State's coaching uncertainties and potential candidates, including Nick Saban. Lastly, they assess the Bills' reliance on Josh Allen and the implications for their playoff hopes.

Oct 14, 2025 • 51min
Bills lose to Falcons, Penn State's next coach, Bad Bunny Super Bowl "controversy" | 10.14
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


