On today's episode, Jason reacts to a recent Shedeur Sanders interview and explains why the young QB is saying too much too soon. Jason breaks down how the Lions could regress hard next season. Jason looks ahead to the NBA Playoffs and explores what the true ceiling is for the Lakers. Plus, Jason gives his picks for who he thinks is making the NBA …

On today's episode, Jason reacts to Luka Doncic's incredible 45-point performance in his return to Dallas. Jason breaks down how Luka and LeBron's harmony is affirming the Lakers as a team to beat in the Western Conference playoffs. Jason discusses the rumors surrounding TJ Watt after a vague social media post, and looks at what a trade for the sta…

On today's episode, Jason starts off by diving into the Thunder's win over the Lakers on Tuesday night, highlighted by Luka Doncic getting a controversial ejection after taunting a fan. Jason tries to make sense of what may be the most surprising firing in NBA history after the Nuggets fired Michael Malone on Tuesday. Could Malone be headed to New …

On today's episode, Jason reacts to Florida's wild comeback win over Houston in the National Championship Game and explains why this tournament should be seen as one of the best Final Fours ever. Jason gives his thoughts on Houston's gaffe of a final play and compares and contrasts it to Chris Webber's infamous Fab Five timeout. Jason celebrates Al…

On today's episode, Jason talks about who is to blame for Duke choking away the game late in their Final Four matchup against Houston, the dominance of Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., a preview of the Championship matchup between Florida & Houston, and more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre …

On today's episode, Jason recaps the huge matchup (that he was in attendance for) between the Lakers and Warriors, and Jason explains why the Warriors have now become the worst potential playoff matchup for the Lakers. Jason gives his thoughts on Luka Doncic's struggles, but points out some bright spots for the Lakers. Jason breaks down how the War…

On today's episode, Jason reacts to the latest story on the Cowboys' drama-filled extension talks with Micah Parsons, and Jason breaks down how "America's Team" is quickly becoming too irrelevant to keep that famous moniker. Jason previews what may be the most significant game of the NBA regular season on Thursday night between the Lakers and Warri…

On today's episode, Jason chats with CBS Sports College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein to get all the Tournament insight you need ahead of this weekend's Final Four. Jon breaks down each of the remaining four teams and explains why he is sticking with his pre-tourney picks of Houston over Florida in the final. Jon examines Duke's season and answe…

On today's episode, MLB Writer for The Athletic Sam Blum joins Jason to deliver all the details you need to know about the torpedo bat, after the Yankees huge weekend caused the bat to take the league by storm. Blum breaks down the history and legalities of the bat and explains why he wouldn't be surprised to see every team using them very soon. Pl…

On today's episode, Jason reacts to all 4 1-seeds making the Final Four. Jason dives deep into both of the semifinal matchups and gives his picks for the championship game. What in the world happened between the Grizzlies and Taylor Jenkins? Plus, more NFL teams are coming forward to support banning the tush push, and Nick Sirianni gets too candid …

On today's episode, Jason reacts to a wild night in hoops across the country, where the Lakers late meltdown still couldn't outdo the action in the NCAA Tournament. Jason dives into Duke's win over Arizona and gives Cooper Flagg his credit for showing out on the biggest stage. Jason highlights what went wrong for Arkansas after Texas Tech mounted a…

On today's episode, Jason talks all things NCAA Tournament with ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas. Bilas dives into the key storylines of this year's tournament, giving his thoughts on the high ratings of the first weekend and the impacts of the transfer portal and coaching movement on the depth of the tournament field. Bilas delivers in-de…

On today's episode, Jason reacts to a pair of huge signings in the NFL. Jason gives his thoughts on how Russell Wilson fits into the present and future of the Giants. Jason breaks down how the Patriots signing Stefon Diggs was actually a draft-related direct response to the Giants signing Wilson. The ratings from the first weekend of the Tournament…

On today's episode, Jason reacts to another loss by the Lakers and breaks down why they still don't have too much to worry about. Jason gives his thoughts on the current state of USA Soccer. Plus, Jason gives a look inside his bets for the Sweet Sixteen! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre po…

On today's episode, Jason recaps a mostly tame first two rounds of the Tournament and explains why the days of shocking upsets and Cinderella stories may be done for good. Jason breaks down why Lakers fans should be grateful that they didn't hire Danny Hurley after he finishes his season with yet another outburst towards the refs. Plus, Jason gives…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from day one of the NCAA Tournament, previews the Saturday slate of March Madness action from a wagering perspective, why a certain Las Vegas-area sports radio host seems to have it out for him and how big of a deal it is that Duke superstar – and potential Face of the NBA - Cooper Flagg hap…

On today’s episode, Jason shares his picks for the Thursday slate of NCAA Tournament games. Later, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay coach and FOX Sports Radio host Doug Gottlieb swings by to discuss his first season pulling double-duty as a basketball coach and radio host, how to navigate the NCAA transfer portal, the NIL era in college sports, wh…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how North Carolina went from ‘underserving’ of an NCAA Tournament berth to a trendy pick to win in Round 1 almost overnight. Later, FOX college hoops broadcaster John Fanta swings by to preview the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Are Auburn’s end-of-season struggles a sign that an early tournament exit…

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a full March Madness preview. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on whether or not Houston has enough offense to win it all, the narrative that the SEC isn’t as good as the committee seems to think it is, which top-3 seed should be on ups…

On today’s episode, Jason brings us an in-depth preview of the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Later, J-Mac discusses the Cincinnati Bengals’ decision to make Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins two of the highest-paid wide receivers in NFL history, whether or not leaning into an ‘all-gas, no brakes’ system will come to back to bite them and w…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury might impact the Duke Blue Devils’ upcoming NCAA Tournament run, why so many Los Angeles Lakers fans are panicking about their current 3-game losing streak, what it’s like as a sports media member to have a professional athlete that you don’t ‘know ball’ and why he’s siding with De…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive road win over the Boston Celtics should make them the favorites to win the NBA championship, how Aaron Rodgers seems to be holding guys like Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins hostage, the San Francisco 49ers’ decision to sign Mac Jones as their backup quarterbac…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a few of the more noteworthy NFL free agent signings of the day (Joey Bosa to the Buffalo Bills, DeAndre Hopkins to the Baltimore Ravens, etc). Later, CBS SportsLine college basketball betting analyst Thomas Casale swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines heading into the start of Championship Weekend, Sele…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the roster purge currently going down in San Francisco, whether or not the 49ers should be willing to pay Brock Purdy top dollar given how quickly the quarterback market has basically dried up, the New York Jets’ puzzling decision to make Justin Fields their franchise quarterback, Nikola Jokic getting his revenge…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the addition of Davante Adams means for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC hierarchy, why the Pittsburgh Steelers trading and extending DK Metcalf doesn't make a whole lot of sense right now, the obvious teardown taking place in Seattle and where new-Las Vegas Raiders signal caller Geno Smith ranks amongst the …

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling overtime win over New York and tells us why it’s not all bad for the Knicks even after losing star point guard Jalen Brunson to an ankle injury. Later, Field of 68 founder and college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman swings by to discuss all the biggest college hoops headlines hea…

On today's episode, FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz swings by to discuss his background as a hooper, why he chose the life of a reporter over being the heir to the Starbucks corporation, the narrative that Shedeur Sanders’ personality rubbed folks the wrong way at the NFL Combine, the fallout from his viral kerfuffle with NFL Media reporter I…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the idea of Aaron Rodgers joining the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, why the Saquon Barkley extension proves once again that the Philadelphia Eagles have the best front office in the NFL, why he believes that few players in NBA history are more overrated than Kyrie Irving and whether or not Kevin Durant still …

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to place the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver Tee Higgins could shake up the wide receiver market in free agency, which teams are most likely to sign Sam Darnold once he hits the open market, whether current Duke star Cooper Flagg is worthy of getting the same amount of…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Washington Commanders hit a home run when they acquired Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, why Matthew Stafford’s return to Los Angeles is such a boon for the Rams and such a bust for the New York Giants, and why the NBA Western Conference playoff race is shaping…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jayson Tatum's assertion that he is being unappreciated by the basketball world at-large, how Tatum's resumé stacks up against his peers' like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and why so many hoops fans seem to value style over substance. Plus, J-Mac pays homage to the late, great Gene Hackman by telli…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses while sports media bruhaha at the NFL Combine between FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz and the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Plus, FOX Sports NBA analyst Ric Bucher swings by to discuss whether or not Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves qualifies as a Big Three, why he believes there is no clear-cut favorite to w…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic dropping a triple-double in his first game against his former team (the Dallas Mavericks) and why he’s still all-in on the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward. Plus, former NFL scout Brentley Weissman swings by to preview the upcoming NFL Draft Combine and share his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Los Angeles Lakers would beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 7-game playoff series, whether or not competitive eater Joey Chestnut has a legitimate case for being the greatest active athlete in the world right now and how the Philadelphia 76ers should move forward now that Joel Embiid's knee i…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what he did during his week-long hiatus from the pod, why it's clear that LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are legitimate NBA championship contenders, the likelihood that JJ Redick winds up winning the NBA Coach of the Year Award, why he expects Kevin Durant will be on a new team at the start …

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for Aaron Rodgers now that his wildly underwhelming tenure with the New York Jets, why he’s not really looking forward to the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the real reason why the long-rumored Victor Wembanyama-Trae Young team-up never materialized, the ugly truth about NBA MVP front-runn…

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former NFL scout and current NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah. During the conversation, Jeremiah discusses his biggest takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles’ domination of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, what he likes most about Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren, whether or not the San Franc…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he thinks Kellen Moore is making a mistake by accepting the New Orleans Saints head coaching gig, why he expects the Minnesota Vikings will move off of Sam Darnold, what’s next for free-agent-to-be Russell Wilson, how Pat McAfee could be to blame for Aaron Rodgers getting the axe in New York and why he thinks…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers debut, his expectations for the Luka-LeBron James moving forward and why he believes these new-look Lakers can make a run to the NBA Finals. Later, J-Mac explains why his optimism around Luka's former team - the Dallas Mavericks - is fading fast. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instag…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant defensive performance in their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, where Jalen Hurts ranks amongst the best quarterbacks in the NFL after earning his first Super Bowl MVP award, what changes Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense need to make to get their mojo back an…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses where the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank amongst the biggest winners of the NBA Trade Deadline and how the NBA has essentially hijacked the biggest week in the NFL. Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia E…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the inconvenient truth about Carolina Panthers Bryce Young, the Golden State Warriors blockbuster trade for disgruntled Miami Heat All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox’s debut with the San Antonio Spurs and what’s next for Brandon Ingram after getting shipped to the Toronto Raptors. Follow Jason on Twitter…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the latest scuttlebutt surrounding Kevin Durant's uncertain future with the Phoenix Suns heading into the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. Plus, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter and author Chris Hine swings by to discuss his upcoming book on Anthony Edwards, why the Minnesota Timberwolves have taken such a sizable…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the scuttlebutt around the NBA that the Phoenix Suns could be forced to trade Kevin Durant if they can't find a way to flip Bradley Beal at the deadline, why he thinks a forward-thinking franchise would be wise to make a move on Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young and which NFL teams make the most sens…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster trade that saw Luka Doncic land with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis wind up with the Dallas Mavericks. During the conversation, J-Mac tells us how the arrival of Doncic impacts LeBron James' future with the Lakers, the over/under on championships won by Luka in LA, the next potential sup…

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball General Manager Adrian Wojnarowski for a lengthy conversation. During the interview, Woj discusses how important NIL is to his new gig, the trials and tribulations that come along with trying to build a competitive basketball program, how he's using his ESPN connections to help…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the sports media vitriol being aimed Bronny James in the wake of his lackluster performance on Tuesday against Tyrese Maxey, why it’s so hard to find a trade that makes sense for disgruntled Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox and which NBA stars are legitimate number one options on a championship-level tea…

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the Sacramento Kings could be looking to trade All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox ahead of next week’s NBA Trade Deadline, whether or not teams like the Houston Rockets or San Antonio Spurs should make a run at FOX, why he thinks Kellen Moore would be making a huge mistake by taking the New Orleans…

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by longtime sportswriter and broadcaster Norman Chad for a lengthy interview. During the conversation, Chad discusses the overhaul the sports media space has undergone the last two decades, the importance of putting out content you care about and just for the sake of ‘clicks’, his anticipation level for the upcom…

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild NFL Championship Weekend by sharing his thoughts on the narrative surrounding Josh Allen following his fourth straight postseason loss to Patrick Mahomes, whether or not Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott should be on the hot seat after another crushing playoff loss, what makes Saquon Barkley and the Phi…