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Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 8min

Down Goes Duke and the Return of UConn's Dynasty | 4.7

On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the Men's College Basketball Final Four and UConn winning the Women's College Basketball National Championship. Bo starts the show by saying why he's bad at "being on vacation" (1:53) and which news items reached him while he was away. (2:10) Then, Bo gets into men's college hoops where we saw Florida defeat Auburn and Houston storm back vs Duke. (3:44) Bo defends Cooper Flagg from the criticism he's received after Duke's loss and he says why Flagg does not seem as insufferable as previous Blue Devil stars. (11:13) Bo transitions to the Women's National Championship where UConn won its first title in 9 years and why it was such a beat down over Dawn Staley's South Carolina team. (23:51) And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving your AI lover changing you, a shortage of family doctors and a cure for America's loneliness. (40:44) Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about the worst vacation you've ever had. (54;28)If You Haven't Heard Contributors: Aimee Pearcy, Freelance Journalist at Insider: “Nerds have found the cure for America's loneliness epidemic” https://bit.ly/4ciWzhz Manisha Krishnan, Senior Editor at Wired: “Gen Z doctor shortage”https://bit.ly/42lqYr5 Jaron Lanier, American computer scientist (New Yorker): “Your A.I. Lover Will Change You”https://bit.ly/4lkwHGc ...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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Mar 26, 2025 • 51min

Howard Bryant on March Madness Nostalgia: The Big East, Randolph Childress, Steph Curry, and More | 3.26

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant of ESPN and Meadowlark Media to talk about some historic College Basketball moments with March Madness underway. Bo and Howard start off by talking about some pop culture scandals including Lionel Richie wife being arrested (1:17), Al Green shooting himself (5:08) and Tiger Woods infamous incident in 2009.(6:56) They move onto some classic March Madness stories like John Thompson's Georgetown team being a phenomenon, (14:03) Randolph Childress' historic performance (22:38) and Steph Curry's tourney run with Davidson. (26:48) They round out the show by discussing how long it took for LeBron James and Dr. J to win their first NBA title (35:06) and comparing the NFL today vs the 1980's. (46:22)...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-jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 21, 2025 • 60min

Foxworth Friday: QB Tiers and Tears, QuarterBlacks and Blackups, and Meeting Ciara | 3.21

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 sound of their own voice and why it never sounds as good as you think. (4:27) They move onto the NFL where Cam Heyward wants no part of Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers and how Rodgers' decision impacts Russell Wilson. (9:14) On the topic of Russell Wilson, Bomani and Domonique joke about Bo's first encounter meeting Ciara at a party. (16:32) Next, they go around the league discussing the quarterback situations for certain teams like why the Vikings won't trade JJ McCarthy (29:07), how Baker Mayfield reinvented himself in Tampa Bay (43:21) and what QB tier CJ Stroud & Trevor Lawrence belong in. (46:58) The show rounds out with Domonique saying why he loves Matt Ryan. (48:42)...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/Find out why more than 2.5M small businesses use LinkedIn for hiring today! Find your next great hire on LinkedIn. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BOMANI. Terms and conditions apply.Download the DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code BOMANI for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick 6 credits. Better payouts. Bigger wins. Only with Pick6 from DraftKings. The Crown is yours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 3min

Joel Anderson Talks NFL Offseason: Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, and Kyle Shanahan | 3.19

On today’s episode, Joel Anderson of The Ringer joins Bomani Jones to discuss the NFL offseason. Before diving into that, Bo talks about Joel moving East (0:37) and the difficulties of migrating through Texas. (6:35) They start off their football conversation by asking if Shedeur Sanders is tanking his interviews on purpose to land with a better team (15:58) and how many more bad seasons can Kyle Shanahan endure? (24:12) Bo and Joel say why teams that already have a quarterback should trade out of their early 1st round pick and why they'd take a chance on Jalen Milroe. (38:50) The show rounds out with Joel saying he wants to be Bun B's friend and Bomani talking about an interaction he had with Dan Dakich. (47:53)...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/Find out why more than 2.5M small businesses use LinkedIn for hiring today! Find your next great hire on LinkedIn. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BOMANI. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 2min

Selection Sunday Reactions, Rick Pitino's Legacy, Bill Belichick's GF, and the Bengals FA Moves | 3.17

On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to Selection Sunday and the latest NFL free agency news. Bo starts the show by joking about Bill Belichick taking a photo on the beach with his much younger girlfriend and if she is the one calling the shots in his life lately. (0:53) Bo moves onto the NCAA Tourney by criticizing Rutgers for not making the tournament (6:22) and saying why Rick Pitino is one of the greatest coaches he's ever seen. (7:45) Next, Bo questions why the New York Giants would be interested in Jameis Winston (19:40) and if the Cincinnati Bengals re-signing Ja'Marr Chase & Tee Higgins makes them any better as a team? (25:32) And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving the cost of owning chickens to make eggs, the rise of Zyn in America and why teens are no longer getting into relationships. (37:29) Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about having ultra-competitive parents. (50:42)If You Haven't Heard Contributors: Carrie Battan, Staff Writer at The New Yorker: “Zyn and the New Nicotine Gold Rush”https://bit.ly/41VWEmu Faith Hill, Staff Writer at The Atlantic: “Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage”https://bit.ly/41UK1YT Tove Danovich, Journalist and Author: “The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs”https://bit.ly/41wX2rK ...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. Find out why more than 2.5M small businesses use LinkedIn for hiring today! Find your next great hire on LinkedIn. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BOMANI. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 1min

Mina Kimes Discusses Celebrity Jeopardy! Plus NFL Draft and Free Agency Updates | 3.14

On today’s episode, Mina Kimes of ESPN joins Bomani Jones to discuss the latest NFL free agency news. Before getting into football talk, Mina shares her experience being on Celebrity Jeopardy! (0:54) her issues with the buzzer and why she would never take it easy on anyone in board games. (9:09) Bo and Mina move onto the NFL and react to the Steelers signing Mason Rudolph to potentially backup Aaron Rodgers (20:59), if being a 'bridge QB' is a real thing (27:08) & what is the ceiling for Travis Hunter? (37:13) They round out the show by questioning the Dallas Cowboys off-season decisions (44:15) and if we will see regression from Jayden Daniels in year 2. (51:12)...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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2025 • 59min

Nick Wright Talks LeBron James vs Stephen A Smith, Lakers Chances in the Playoffs, and The MVP Race | 3.12

On today’s episode, we're joined by Nick Wright of First Things First on FS1 and the host of the What's Wright? Podcast, to discuss the biggest NBA news of late. The show begins with Nick joking with Bomani over his Detroit Lions early playoff loss (0:52) before transitioning to the NBA to praise the much-improved defense of the Los Angeles Lakers. (6:14) Sticking with the Lakers, they debate if a team like OKC would defeat them in a playoff series (14:17) and they compare Luka Doncic's season last year to Nikola Jokic's potential MVP season this year. (18:33) Bo and Nick break down the strange on-court/off-court fight between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith, (33:51) which also leads to a conversation about Bronny James being a valuable 2nd round draft pick. (42:19)...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-jones When 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2025 • 52min

Reacting to NFL Free Agency: Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Myles Garrett and More | 3.10

On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones discusses the latest in NFL free agency. Bo starts the show by reacting to the vast amount of unexpected NFL news including Geno Smith being traded to the Raiders (4:15), why Sam Darnold will end up in Seattle (7:26), and if DK Metcalf getting paid means George Pickens will want a new contract as well. (12:54) Next, Bo revisits his thoughts on Myles Garrett after he re-signed with the Cleveland Browns (14:50), by saying he is the greatest player in their franchise's history since Jim Brown and what this contract extension means for Micah Parsons. (19:33) And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving why America is persecuting its teachers, 'boomers' trying to get one last job before retirement (28:03), and why Tulsa is aiming to be the next big tech city. Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about the time you tried your mom or dad. (41:38)If You Haven't Heard Contributors: Clay Risen, Author of the forthcoming Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America. “When America Persecutes Its Teachers” (The Atlantic)https://bit.ly/3Fh65FJ Nicholas Lalla, Author of Reinventing the Heartland.“ A Case for Turning Tulsa Into the Next Big Tech Hub” (Wired)https://bit.ly/3QUXFGp Noah Sheidlower, Economy Reporter with Business Insider “Boomers are struggling to land that one last job before they hit retirement”https://bit.ly/3FdfjCN ...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-jones When 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 7, 2025 • 60min

Foxworth Friday: TV Antics, Shedeur Sanders, and Draft Questions | 3.7

Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. On today’s episode, the guys start off by talking about how they're both better at being guests on shows instead of being the host (6:37) and why Domonique would get a haircut once a week for TV. (13:51) They move onto the NFL Combine where reports say that Shedeur Sanders is sliding due to his arrogance (26:22) but Bo thinks he would work magic if he landed in Kyle Shanahan's lap. (35:13) Bomani and Domonique also discuss the lack of name value in the upcoming NFL Draft (37:10) and why Howie Roseman is a genius at evaluating talent. (42:24) The show wraps up with Bo joking about not being able to hit a curveball and why Domonique's daughter is too cool for him now. (46:26)...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:They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2025 • 50min

Tyler "DragonflyJonez" on Kyrie Irving's Injury, the Dallas Mavericks, and Legit West Contenders | 3.5

On today’s episode, Tyler "DragonflyJonez" of the Jenkins & Jonez Podcast joins Bomani Jones to discuss the latest around the NBA. The show begins with the news of Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL (4:15) and why the current vibe with the Mavericks players must be extremely bad. (16:25) Bo and Tyler debate who are the real contenders in the Western Conference and if fans want a LeBron vs Steph playoff series? (20:06) Later in the show they play a game of guessing what certain NBA players earned in their careers (35:54) and they breakdown the future for the Philadelphia 76ers after the latest Joel Embiid injury. (40:43)...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:They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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