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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 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

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 1min
James Franklin FIRED by Penn State, Tua gets "too honest", LeBron James out a month | 10.13
Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to Penn State firing James Franklin. He discusses what this means for Franklin, Penn State, and college football as a whole. Later, he discusses a jam-packed week 6 of NFL action, including the Chiefs beating the Lions, Baker's continued great run of football, and Tua getting a little honest after the Dolphins lost to the Chargers. He closes out the show by reacting to news of LeBron's old man injury, a judge dismissing Drake's lawsuit & getting to some listener voicemails.
1:00 - James Franklin gets fired
26:06 - NFL Week 6
42:45 - LeBron's old man injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 6min
Danny Parkins on Caleb Williams' future, Justin Herbert's talent, Bill Belichick disaster | 10.10
Bomani Jones is joined by 'First Things First' co-host Danny Parkins. They start by discussing Caleb Williams and debate his potential for success as the quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Later, they preview the Chargers' matchup against the Miami Dolphins and talk about why Justin Hebert is the ultimate eye test quarterback. After the break, they discuss Jonathan Gannon being fined by the Cardinals and the disastrous situation unfolding between Bill Belichick and the UNC Tar Heels.
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Danny's friendship with Nick Wright
04:30 - Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels
17:40 - Justin Herbert vs. Tua
37:15 - Jonathan Gannon: Coaching for his job?
51:45 - the Bill Belichick disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2025 • 57min
Howard Bryant breaks down One Battle After Another & Highest 2 Lowest | 10.08
Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall & Teyana Taylor. They explore themes of capitalism, character representation, and the role of music in film, while discussing many critiques of the film being litigated on social media. Later, they discuss Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington. They discuss how it compares to Kurosawa's 'High and Low" and what the movie does and does not say about Black Capitalism.
2:00 - Breaking down "One Battle After Another"
31:50 - Highest 2 Lowest: The High and The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2025 • 56min
Chiefs blow it vs. Jaguars, Giannis-Knicks trade rumors, ESPN-Paul Finebaum dilemma | 10.07
On a special bonus episode, Bomani Jones reacts to the Chiefs stunning loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and explains why he still believes Kansas City will make the playoffs. Later, he explores the reports of trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks and explains why he thinks it is best for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee. After the break, he discusses the awkward situation between ESPN and Paul Finebaum, the upcoming UFC event at the White House, the poor reviews for Taylor Swift's album, and much more!
01:00 - Jaguars Stun Chiefs
15:50 - Why Giannis Shouldn't Want to Be Traded to the Knicks
33:00 - ESPN's Paul Finebaum Problem
41:30 - Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


