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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 19, 2025 • 58min
Diante Lee on Tua Benching, Joe Burrow's unhappiness with the Bengals, Josh Allen's playoff pressure | 12.19
The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Tua Tagovailoa's benching by the Miami Dolphins and where both teams go from here. Later, they discuss Joe Burrow's recent comments and explain why the Cincinnati Bengals will never move off him. Finally, they talk about the pressure on Josh Allen heading into this postseason, a jam-packed slate of week 16 NFL action and the tough decision facing college QBs in the NIL era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 5min
Tom Haberstroh on Knicks beating Spurs in NBA Cup final, NBA's injury issue, Warriors failing Steph Curry? | 12.17
Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they react to the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final and discuss why the in-season tournament has been a success for the league. Later, they break down the NBA's injury epidemic amongst its star players and how it can be fixed. Finally, they discuss if the Golden State Warriors are letting down Steph Curry and if LeBron James & the Lakers are poised for turmoil as the season progresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
Jason Goff on Sherrone Moore Absurdity, Phillip Rivers Starting Again, NFL's Quarterback problem | 12.16
The Athletic's Jason Goff joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down everything going on with this Sherrone Moore situation and how a "lack of mentorship" could have led to his issues. Later, they react to the news that Phillip Rivers will start another game and to the fact that the Indianapolis Colts must hate the other QBs on their roster. Finally, they discuss Caleb Williams recent excellent play, a league wide quarterback issue and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2025 • 59min
Mahomes ACL tear ends Chiefs era, Sherrone Moore Saga unfolds, Philip Rivers returns | 12.15
Bomani Jones reacts to Patrick Mahomes ending his season with a torn ACL and discusses what is next for the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he breaks down everything going on with Sherrone Moore & Michigan and wonders where they both go from here. Finally, he reacts to Phillip Rivers' comeback for the Colts, the Rams big win over the Detroit Lions, Kalen DeBeor saying he is staying at Alabama and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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


