
The Right Time with Bomani Jones
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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May 9, 2025 • 60min
Celtics Collapse to Knicks, Steph Curry's Superpower, Nikola Jokic vs. Larry Bird | 5.9
On today’s episode, Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones to recap some of the NBA Semifinals games. They start off the show shocked with the New York Knicks completing their second comeback in a row vs the Boston Celtics (0:46) which makes Bo and Vinnie question if Jayson Tatum is that guy (7:19)? Sticking with the Knicks vs Celtics series, they wonder if Joe Mazzulla is limiting Tatum's game (12:57) and why is there no alternative to shooting only 3 pointers (15:53)? Switching to the Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers series, Bo says why the Pacers had to have that game with the Cavs dealing with injuries (37:31) and that Tyrese Haliburton does not miss clutch shots (40:20). They round out the show by asking if the Oklahoma City Thunder are truly 40+ points better than the Denver Nuggets (46:01) and reminiscing on the legendary career of Larry Bird (48:33).
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May 7, 2025 • 55min
Why Donald Trump & Nick Saban can't fix NIL, Bill Belichick won't succeed at UNC | 5.7
On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall, writer for the Channel 6 Newsletter and host of the Shutdown Fullcast, to discuss NIL legislation in College Football and Bill Belichick. But first the guys talk about why Spencer's super power is napping (2:22) and his high school classmates whose family members did time at Rikers Island (4:45). Bo and Spencer move onto the NIL problem in college after Nick Saban asked Donald Trump to fix the issue (10:45). Sticking with the NIL topic, they say why college boosters love paying top dollar for athletes (17:57) and why the NCAA will face another tough time in court (27:15). Next, Bo and Spencer break down the Bill Belichick saga by saying it's been an embarrassment so far at North Carolina (33:38) and that Belichick and GM Mike Lombardi will be learning their limitations real soon (38:07). They round out the show by making jokes about Jim Tressel enjoying Pam Grier (45:10) and why Uncle Baby Billy from Righteous Gemstones is very relatable (52:46).
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May 5, 2025 • 51min
James Harden & Clippers lose again, Warriors & Steph Curry to face Anthony Edwards | 5.5
On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the end of the 1st round of the NBA playoffs. Bo starts off the show by saying he won't call anyone a "loser," but there is a strong correlation with James Harden and losing (2:43). Sticking with Harden, Bo says why big moments swallow him up (4:30) despite thinking he is a top 5 shooting guard of all-time (12:22). Bo transitions to previewing the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs where he says why he'd take Tyrese Haliburton over Donovan Mitchell (18:50) and why he believes the Oklahoma City Thunder will win the Western Conference (26:36). And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving the demise of outdoor dining in NYC, why you've already met your best friend and why chicken breasts are now losing out to dark meat (32:44). Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about unexpected significant others showing up to a family event (42:18).
If You Haven't Heard Contributors:
Henry Grabar, staff writer at Slate, "How Did New York Kill the Best Thing to Come Out of the Pandemic So Completely?"
https://slate.com/business/2025/04/outdoor-dining-new-york-city-why-over.html?pay=1746457654245&support_journalism=please
Faith Hill, staff writer at The Atlantic, "You’ve Probably Already Met Your Next Best Friend"
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/04/friendship-start-ups-success/682518/
Sarah Zhang, staff writer at The Atlantic, "The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance"
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/04/chicken-thighs/682612/
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May 2, 2025 • 57min
Foxworth Friday: Lakers Eliminated, LeBron's Future, More Bill Belichick Drama | 5.2
Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. On today’s episode, the guys start off by talking about the Los Angeles Lakers being eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves and if Nico Harrison looks a little better now that Luka Doncic is sent home (3:12). They move onto the Miami Heat and if they're capable of rebuilding with 80 year old Pat Riley (11:32). Bo questions if JJ Redick is built to be the coach of the Lakers (17:10) and what would happen if LeBron James opts out of his contract (26:29)? After some talk about the harsh conditions of mining (42:16), the show rounds out with Bo and Domonique recapping the latest drama with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson (49:32).
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
Shannon Penn joins to discuss Giannis on the move, Knicks Issues, Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders | 4.30
On today’s episode, Shannon Penn of ESPN Radio joins Bomani Jones to discuss the New York Giants Draft and the New York Knicks playoff series. The show starts off with Bo saying why he has trouble with certain people who agree with his take on Shedeur Sanders (4:21) and why he is starting to hate both of the Giants 1st round picks (9:41). Bo and Shannon explain why it's absurd for Abdul Carter to request Lawrence Taylor's #56 (12:07) and that they feel bad for Dak Prescott having to face the NFC East pass rush (20:44). Sticking with the Giants, they criticize the front office for never investing in a young, black quarterback (26:20) and say they would never draft Shedeur Sanders because they were afraid Deion would want to replace Brian Daboll as head coach (29:49). Bo and Shannon transition to the New York Knicks where they have lost yet another series clinching game at home (33:48) and if they lose this series to Detroit, Tom Thibodeau will be on the hot seat (38:40). Bo and Shannon both agree Giannis Antetokounmpo has played his last game as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks but there's no great situation he can move to next season (43:35). They round out the show discussing Outkast making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and why they're still underrated (52:10).
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Apr 28, 2025 • 56min
Shedeur Sanders "slides" in NFL Draft, Anthony Edwards takes down Lakers | 4.28
On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the 2025 NFL Draft and the first round of the NBA playoffs. Bo starts off the show with a deep dive on Shedeur Sanders sliding to the 5th round and why the Cleveland Browns drafted him despite already taking Dillon Gabriel (3:14). Bo proceeds to say why mock drafts are for stupid people (9:35) and that we see plenty of college players fall every year in the NFL Draft (13:20). Bo pushes back at the idea that Shedeur's situation is similar to Colin Kaepernick's (14:29) and that ultimately Deion Sanders is at fault for overplaying their hand (27:32). Next, Bomani moves onto the NBA playoffs where he says why we knew this wasn't the Los Angeles Lakers year to win it all (36:11) and that he's ready for Anthony Edwards to continue to "slay the dragon." (39:07) And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving the 'worst job in America,' why robots can't make Nike's and Uber's shady practices (41:36). Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about the craziest thing you've heard playing pickup basketball (48:54).
If You Haven't Heard Contributors:
Rose Horowitch, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, “The Worst Job in America: Who would want to be president of an Ivy League school?”https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/columbia-harvard-university-president/682526/
Jon Emont, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, “Why It’s So Difficult for Robots to Make Your Nike Sneakers”https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/why-its-so-difficult-for-robots-to-make-your-nike-sneakers-47b882b5?mod=hp_lead_pos11
Kelly Coonan & Angel Au-Yeung, Reporters Wall Street Journal FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practiceshttps://www.wsj.com/tech/uber-faces-ftc-lawsuit-alleging-deceptive-billing-cancellation-practices-c1c649b6?mod=tech_lead_story
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Apr 24, 2025 • 55min
A Special Foxworth Friday: Travis Hunter's True Value, Ashton Jeanty's Potential & NBA Foul-Grifting | 4.24
Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for a special Thursday edition of Foxworth Friday. On today’s episode, the guys start off by talking about why Bo is struggling with the Eastern Conference NBA playoff games (1:59) and why they want NBA players to call their own fouls (7:53). Next, Domonique talks about being at the Ja Morant 'air gun' game and why it's not wise for him to continue doing that celebration (22:36). Then, Bo and Domonique move onto the NFL Draft where they joke that Ashton Jeanty's best comp is a bowling ball (32:48) and why it's more valuable for Travis Hunter to play cornerback (37:54). The show rounds out with Domonique stating why this isn't a super talented draft. (49:40)...Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show.Download Full Podcast Here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialFollow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttimeSubscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/Support the Show:Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jonesDownload the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours.Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 45min
Tim MacMahon Talks Luka Dončić, Nico Harrison, and his New Book "The Wonder Boy" | 4.23
On today’s episode, Tim MacMahon of ESPN joins Bomani Jones to discuss his new book The Wonder Boy. They start off the show discussing Dirk Nowitzki's relationship with Luka Dončić and why Nowitzki was against the trade happening (7:40). Tim continues to share how both Rick Carlisle and Mark Cuban lost the Dallas Mavericks locker room which led to other roster changes including acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis (16:03). They round out the show with Tim saying why the Kyrie Irving trade was initially controversial but ending up working out great for Dallas (30:48) and if there is anything Nico Harrison can do to recover his image after trading away Luka Dončić? (38:18)Link to Tim MacMahon's book The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tim-macmahon/the-wonder-boy/9781538740712/...Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show.Download Full Podcast Here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialFollow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttimeSubscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/Support the Show:Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jonesDownload the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours.Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
NBA Playoffs Game 1 Recap, Lakers vs TWolves, and the Disaster in Dallas | 4.21
On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to all the Game 1's of the NBA playoffs. Bo starts off by dissecting the Rockets vs Warriors series explaining how Houston is too reliant on Jalen Green and why this series has him rooting against his friend Joel Anderson. Bo continues by saying the Clippers vs Nuggets game was the best of the weekend and why Russell Westbrook is one of his favorite NBA players of all-time. Bo also declares that the Lakers will have serious issues if the Timberwolves go up 2-0 in the series and why Nico Harrison is currently losing his long bet vs Luka Doncic. And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving college students pursuing Wall Street jobs and grandparents raising children. Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about the funniest thing you've heard a coach say. If You Haven't Heard Contributors: Emmalyse Brownstein, Finance Reporter at Insider: “The Wall Street career path can be brutal. Young people are embracing it.” https://bit.ly/4iqSmK6 Faith Hill, Staff Writer at The Atlantic: “Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit”https://bit.ly/44xGYsC 0:00 - Intro2:47 - Jalen Green6:17 - Rooting against Joel Anderson12:30 - Clippers vs Nuggets15:18 - Russell Westbrook25:04 - Lakers issues31:17 - Nico losing bet against Luka43:12 - IYHH52:26 - Voicemails...Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show.Download Full Podcast Here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialFollow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttimeSubscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/Support the Show:Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jonesWhen any player scores 50 or more points in a game, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout.Celebrate the progress you’ve already made. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOMANI today to get 10% off your first month. Download the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 58min
Foxworth Friday: NFL Draft Preview: Shedeur and Milroe Stock, Plus Bill Belichick's Future | 4.18
Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. On today’s episode, the guys start off by talking about the upcoming NFL Draft and why it's held in cities that cannot host a Super Bowl (1:43). Sticking with the Draft, they discuss the possibility of Shedeur Sanders sliding in the 1st round (7:19) and why Bo compared Jalen Milroe to Malik Willis (22:45). Next, Bo and Domonique ask why Aaron Rodgers has still not signed in Pittsburgh (31:54) and share their concerns with Bill Belichick's girlfriend seemingly running the show in Chapel Hill (33:17). The show rounds out with Domonique's thoughts on Nico Harrison and why the Luka Doncic tribute in Dallas went a little too far (48:37)....Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show.Download Full Podcast Here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=socialFollow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttimeSubscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/Support the Show:Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jonesDownload the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours.Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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