

What's Wright? with Nick Wright
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Hosted by sports personality and star of FS1’s “First Things First," What's Wright with Nick Wright will see Nick dish his hot takes on the biggest topics in the world of sports, while sharing the behind-the-scenes of his family life. He'll play games, make lists, and most importantly, he'll tell you what’s Wright.
Subscribe now and catch Nick 3x a week right here, and across all of our social media platforms @WhatsWrightShow.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 11min
AD’s Extension, Burrow’s Injury & Wright or Wrong
On today’s episode, Nick decides if AD’s extension was a smart move by LA, reacts to Mike Vrabel turning head coaching duties over to his assistant for the first preseason game, and decides if Micah Parsons is on track to be in the Hall of Fame or if he is getting ahead of himself. Then, Nick discusses the USWNT's early elimination from the World Cup. Later, Nick decides if he has concerns about Jimmy G, if Mahomes will throw a behind-the-back pass this season, and if Russ is at an all-time low in “Wright or Wrong”. Lastly, Nick & Diorra answers your questions.2:39 Active NFL Hall of Famers28:19 AD’s Extension29:51 Burrow’s Injury 31:24 Coaching Practice34:28 Excite Wright: Chat’s HoF Picks42:43 USWNT’s World Cup Exit49:36 Wright or Wrong57:22 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2023 • 50min
Caleb Williams, Allen = Peyton & All-In or Fold
On today’s episode, Nick defends putting Caleb Williams so high in his QB pyramid, reacts to Von Miller saying Josh Allen resembles Peyton Manning, and discusses the trash talk going on in Dallas. Then, Nick weighs in on the future of the Rams with Cooper Kupp’s injury. Later, Nick decides if Fields has a shot at MVP, if he has given up on Baker entirely, and if preseason betting is acceptable in “All-In or Fold”. Lastly, Nick answers your questions.1:30 Women’s World Cup Knockouts5:53 Caleb Williams is a ’No Doubt Prospect’13:58 Mahomes Mountain18:22 Josh Allen QB Comps25:48 Cowboys Camp Scuffle 28:41 Will Rams Survive Kupp Injury?33:00 All-In or Fold40:53 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2023 • 59min
USWNT Survives, Rodgers Claps Back & NickGPT
On today’s episode, Nick discusses the USWNT barely advancing to the round of 16, reacts to Aaron Rodgers defending Nataniel Hackett after the Sean Payton comments, and decides if the Bengals should hesitate to sign Burrow to the biggest deal in NFL history after his injury. Then, Nick decides if the Colts should trade Jonathan Taylor. Later, Nick translates quotes from Dak Prescott, Sean McDermott, and Travis Kelce in “NickGPT. Lastly, Nick answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2023 • 55min
Herbert’s New Deal, Rookie QBs & Likely, Maybe, What If
On today’s episode, Nick discusses Justin Herberts, new deal, decides whose record-breaking contract is more head-scratching, and which of the rookie quarterbacks has the brightest future ahead. Then, Nick decides who would receive the biggest return in a hypothetical mega trade between Ohtani, Mahomes, and Giannis. Later, Nick goes through some likely (and unlikely) scenarios for Mac Jones, Daniel Jones, and Brock Purdy in “Likely, Maybe, What If”. Lastly, Nick answers your questions.1:47 Herbert Cashes In7:03 Sean Payton’s Roast13:28 Was Jaylen Brown's Contract the Right Move?19:38 Cowboys to Win the NFC?20:27 Aaron Rodgers Takes Pay Cut24:33 Hypothetical Trade Packages28:43 Likely, Maybe, What If46:30 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2023 • 56min
Running Backs Unite, Messi Debuts & Nick Goes to The Movies
On today’s episode, Nick decides what he would have NFL running backs do if he was their Public Defender, discusses the Bengals title window, and reacts to Messi’s Inter Miami debut. Then, Nick reacts to Jaylen Brown signing the largest contract in NBA histroy. Later, if the Ravens/Odell relationship, the Jets hype, and Washington's new ownership will glow up like Barbie or blow up like Oppenheimer in “Nick Goes to The Movies”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.00:54 - Bronny James Breaking News06:11 - Top RB Zoom Call - Saquon Signs 1-year deal18:47 - Chris Jones holding out against KC23:21 - Bengals Title Window closing?26:06 - Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF Debut30:59 - Jalen Brown Supermax Extension with Celtics, largest contract in NBA history35:23 - Nick Goes to the Movies - Glow Up or Blow Up?47:03 - Nick & Diorra Answer Fan Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2023 • 57min
NBA Rule Changes, NFL MVP & 2 Wrongs 1 Wright
On today’s episode, Nick discusses what motivates LeBron to keep playing, reacts to next season’s NBA rule changes, and determines if Aaron Rodgers is biting off more than he can chew after it was announced that the Jets would be on Hard Knocks. Then, Nick determines if the Wimbledon final is the #1 sports event that he would like to attend. Later, Nick gives the correct answer to how Zion will do next season, if the US will enter a new era of soccer popularity, and which of Mark Cuban’s investments was the worst. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.3:08 LeBron Not Retiring8:07 Nick On Flopping14:44 Next NFL MVP?18:00 Jets Selected For 'Hard Knocks'20:28 Tennis Corner36:18 2 Wrongs 1 Wright48:51 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
Wemby’s Debut, In-Season Tournament & Nickstradamus
On today’s episode, Nick determines if Wemby is showing signs he isn’t ready for the expectations, and decides if there is anyone who has more pressure than Dak and the Cowboys this season. Then, Nick determines who would win in a Djokovic/Alcaraz final in “Nick’s Tennis Corner”. Later, Nick predicts how long it will take Kyrie to request a trade, who will propel their team to an NBA championship, and if the US Women’s National Team will dominate in the World Cup in “Nickstradamus”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.1:55 Expectations For Wembanyama10:29 Recent Trade Rumors17:06 Cowboys to the Super Bowl?20:13 Tennis Corner30:18 The Toaster Debate35:33 Nick Wright: Public Defender39:58 Nickstradamus51:06 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2023 • 46min
Travis Kelce Underpaid, Tennis Corner Returns & Likely, Maybe, What If
On today’s episode, Nick discusses Travis Kelce being underpaid, reacts to the continued domination of Shohei Ohtani, and predicts the winners of this year’s championship at Wimbledon in the return of “Nick’s Tennis Corner”. Then, Nick determines if LeBron is back on track to playing with Bronny again. Later, Nick goes through some likely (and unlikely) free agency scenarios for James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Draymond Green in “Likely, Maybe, What If”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions.3:14 Nick’s Lakers Wish List10:04 Travis Kelce Underpaid?15:49 Is Shohei Ohtani the Best in the MLB?21:17 Tennis Corner26:17 LeBron and Bronny in ATL?30:25 Likely, Maybe, What If39:14 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2023 • 56min
Poole for Paul, Lillard Trade Talk & Wright-Ins
On today’s episode, Nick gives his thoughts on the Warriors swapping Jordan Poole for Chris Paul, what it means for Draymond and whether this puts Golden State any closer to winning the title. Then, he discusses the Damian Lillard trade possibilities and whether the Miami Heat would win the title if it’s Dame Time in South Beach. Next, Nick checks everyone’s expectations on Victor Wembanyama and the New York Jets. In the following segment, Later, Nick gives Kevin Durant some advice about Twitter, is forced to defend Dennis Rodman’s latest controversial NBA take, and predicts Damonza’s profitability for 2023 in “Wright-Ins”. Lastly, Nick and Deanna answer your questions.2:39 Jordan Poole-CP3 Trade11:27 Dame Lillard Trade Rumors16:37 Pressure on Wembanyama 22:34 Expectations For AFC East28:17 Wright-Ins43:45 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2023 • 54min
Wemby at #1, Trade Moves & Wright or Wrong
On today’s episode, Nick gives his official take on Wemby, reacts to Charlotte leaning towards Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson, and discusses Porzingis and Smart being traded.Then, Nick decides who will have the better career start between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. Later, Nick decides if the Clippers are trading the right guy, and if KD is looking for a 4th superstar in “Wright or Wrong”. Lastly, Nick & Diorra answer your questions.2:45 Is Wembanyama on Track to Be an All-Time Great?12:45 Hornets’ Second Overall Pick18:28 Porzingis to Celtics24:16 LeBron Wants AD Traded?26:31 Future of the Western Conference with Producer Dan34:52 Wright or Wrong44:40 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


