Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests.

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Straight Fire - The Tar Heels Melted Down, UConn is Inevitable & a Crippling Calcutta Loss

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how a series of late-game blunders by North Carolina seniors RJ Davis and Jae’Lyn Withers ultimately led to the Tar Heels getting upset by Alabama (4:48), why it feels almost inevitable that UConn will repeat as national champions (19:09) and why Iowa State’s loss to Illinois hurt Jason quite a bit more than any of the other Sweet Sixteen matchups (26:05). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by previewing the Friday night Sweet Sixteen slate from a wagering perspective (33:03). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Mar 29
Straight Fire - The NFL's Christmas Takeover, All the Pressure is on KD & Caitlin Clark's Big (3) Decision

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he's not a huge fan of the NFL's plan to takeover Christmas (2:13), how much pressure is on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns to make the playoffs this season (10:41) and why he would advise Caitlin Clark not to take the $5 million from Ice Cube to join the Big 3 (21:21). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Sweet Sixteen games on Thursday night (31:43).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Mar 28
Straight Fire - Lakers Win a Thriller + FOX Sports college football reporter Bruce Feldman

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling road comeback win over the Milwaukee Bucks led by Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis (3:02). Later, FOX Sports college football reporter and author Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss JJ McCarthy’s meteoric rise up NFL Draft boards in the last month (13:51), Jayden Daniels’ NFL comparison and the biggest reason for his year-to-year statistical explosion at LSU in 2023 (20:42), why he believes Michael Penix Jr could be the second best quarterback in this current draft class (33:15), Deion Sanders’ impact on his son Shedeur’s draft stock and the world of football as we know it (40:12) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41m
Mar 27
Straight Fire - Ohtani Goes on the Defensive & a Gambling Scandal in the NBA

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the narrative that legalized sports gambling has become an epidemic in our society (2:10), the public response to Shohei Ohtani’s denial of any involvement whatsoever in his former attorney’s illegal gambling endeavors (4:16), why his first inclination is to believe that Ohtani is telling the truth (8:41), why he expects the NBA to throw the book at Jontay Porter for allegedly ‘shaving stats’ during a regular season game (16:50) and which Sweet 16 games he’s prepared to fire on himself from a wagering perspective (26:56). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Mar 26
Straight Fire - 'Chalk' Madness, Kim Mulkey's Trump Tactics & Deion Sanders' Foolish Banter

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the overall dominance of the top-2 seeds in each region of the NCAA Tournament has turned March Madness into ‘Chalk Madness’ (4:50), whether there’s even a single top-10 NBA Draft prospect left in the tournament (7:22), why LSU head women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey felt compelled to threaten litigation against the Washington Post before a so-called salacious article about her even comes to light (22:34), how much pressure is on Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis following the club’s all-in offseason (25:23) and why it appears as though Deion Sanders has backed his son Shedeur into a corner ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft (35:44). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Mar 25
Straight Fire - Calipari Has Gotta Go, a Bad Call Saves Kansas & Ohtani's Predicament

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how his big dollar Calcutta league is looking after Day One of the NCAA Tournament (2:41), why 3-seed Kentucky's upset loss to 14-seed Detroit could lead to him getting the axe as the Wildcats head coach (6:47), how the 4-seed Kansas Jayhawks were able to escape against 13-seed Samford thanks to an absolutely egregious foul call in the final seconds (22:16) and which Round of 32 March Madness games he's already betting on (24:49). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by sharing his thoughts on this wild illegal sports gambling story involving Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter (33:30). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Mar 22
Straight Fire - Tom Izzo Hates Mid-Majors & LeBron's Ulterior Motives

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Tom Izzo’s controversial comments insinuating that mid-major programs shouldn’t receive automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament (3:38), whether sports fans really want to see Cinderella stories in sports (9:29), who he’s picking to make the Final Four (14:32) and LeBron James’ very calculated reasoning for publicly declaring that Stephen Curry is the most influential player in modern NBA history (24:02). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Mar 21
Straight Fire - NCAA Tournament preview with professional sports bettor Clevta

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor and Clevanalytics founder Clevta for a lengthy NCAA Tournament preview. During the conversation, TA discusses why picking the eventual national champion isn’t as difficult as people might think (10:09), why it isn’t a smart bet to pick UConn to repeat as champs (14:15), why Purdue appears to be criminally underrated heading into March Madness (20:49), why it's almost impossible to trust John Calipari’s Kentucky team (31:23), the narrative that the Big East as a whole is being disrespected (38:44) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m
Mar 20
Straight Fire - The Cowboys Aren't Really 'All-In', the Most Skilled NBA Player Ever & Why Caitlin Clark Deserved Better

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the extremely underwhelming 'all-in' offseason thus far for the Dallas Cowboys and how Dak Prescott's looming contract extension factors in to all of it (2:52), the narrative that Kyrie Irving is the most 'skilled' player in NBA history (16:54) and how the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament committee dropped the ball by putting defending champion LSU in the same region as Caitlin Clark's Iowa squad (38:06). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33m
Mar 19
Straight Fire - The Steelers' Quarterback Conundrum, NCAA Tournament Best Bets + Team Rankings' Jason Lisk

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Pittsburgh Steelers felt compelled to trade for Justin Fields just days after signing Russell Wilson in free agency (5:53). Later, Team Rankings' Jason Lisk swings by to discuss how his website handicaps the upcoming NCAA Tournament, including which teams are being undervalued, which are being overvalued, the top-4 seed most likely to get bounced out early and the lower-seed that looks primed for a deep Cinderella run (18:51). Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the first weekend of March Madness (47:57). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47m
Mar 18
Straight Fire - ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Frachilla on March Madness, All-Americans, NIL & More!

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on the biggest NFL headlines of the day, including Derrick Henry signing with the Baltimore Ravens and Aaron Rodgers potentially becoming Vice President of the United States of America (4:47). Later, ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla swings by to discuss why it feels like Houston and Kansas are headed in opposite directions right now (12:35), why veteran rosters seem to perform so much better in March Madness (22:36), which players he believes deserve to be named First Team All-Americans (30:52), all the controversy surrounding Duke star Kyle Filipowski the last few weeks (36:56), why it’s so hard to trust teams like Purdue, Arizona and Kentucky (40:10), the impact NIL has had on college basketball as a whole (47:21) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46m
Mar 13
Straight Fire - Day 1 of NFL Free Agency: Kirk Cousins, Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley & More!

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild Day 1 of the NFL Free Agency negotiation period. During the show, J-Mac discusses why the Minnesota Vikings decided not to match the contract offer Kirk Cousins received from the Atlanta Falcons (2:41), what the D’Andre Swift and Josh Jacobs contracts say about the state of the running back free agency market (10:24), how the loss of so many offensive and defensive starters could impact the Miami Dolphins’ suddenly small Super Bowl window (22:53), the ongoing war of words between former New York Giants running backs Tiki Barber and Saquon Barkley (31:39) and how the Los Angeles Chargers plan to build their roster in the image of new head coach Jim Harbaugh (37:35). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Mar 12
Straight Fire - Steelers Get Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins in Limbo & The War on 90s NBA

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the acquisition of Russell Wilson isn’t the obvious win for the Pittsburgh Steelers that many think it is (2:10), how Mac Jones getting traded to Jacksonville and Baker Mayfield re-signing with Tampa Bay might impact the futures of Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields (15:08), the viral video series on social media that has Michael Jordan stans up in arms (30:16) and the fireworks that erupted in the world women’s college basketball over the weekend involving Caitlin Clark, South Carolina and LSU (38:37). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45m
Mar 11
Straight Fire - Still Confident in the Celtics, KAT's Injury Has Big Time Implications & Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his biggest takeaways from the Denver Nuggets win over the Boston Celtics in what many are calling an NBA Finals preview (5:30), how Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee injury impacts the Minnesota Timberwolves both in the short-term and the long-term (12:26) and his overall excitement level for the upcoming exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson (28:32). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28m
Mar 08
Straight Fire - Embarrassing Night for the Lakers + The Athletic NBA writer Joe Vardon

On today’s episode, Jason gets the party started by going off on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers following their pitiful home loss to the Sacramento Kings (2:59). Later, The Athletic NBA writer Joe Vardon swings by to discuss the next foreign-born player that is looking to take over the NBA (13:16), the narrative that international players have taken over the league (19:15), how the Cleveland Cavaliers plan to address Donovan Mitchell’s uncertain future with the franchise (23:26), how Evan Mobley’s on-court development could impact which direction the Cavs decide to go in the offseason (38:54), whether or not any team poised to really challenge the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference (44:42) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35m
Mar 07
Straight Fire - Former NBA veteran John Henson on His Road to UNC, Playing Alongside Giannis & More!

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former University of North Carolina basketball and NBA star John Henson. During the conversation, Henson discusses how he evolved into one of the elite defensive centers in recent college hoops history (13:04), why he ultimately chose to go to UNC over Texas and UCLA (17:46), what it was like playing alongside a young Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks (33:13), his viral run-in with Matt Barnes from back in the day (37:26), which dark horse teams he’s identified as those who could make a deep NCAA Tournament run (47:56) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47m
Mar 06
Straight Fire - Russell Wilson's Final Destination & The Paper Clips Fold Again

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Broncos’ controversial decision to eat $85 million in dead cap money just so they can cut quarterback Russell Wilson (2:16), why the Minnesota Vikings seem like the ideal landing spot for Wilson if they decide that Kirk Cousins has become too expensive to keep (5:55) and whether or not the Las Vegas Raiders make sense as Wilson’s next team (18:16). Finally, J-Mac closes the show by taking the Los Angeles Clippers to the woodshed for their inexplicable loss to the Milwaukee Bucks sans Giannis Antetokounmpo (30:09) **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Mar 05
Straight Fire - The Truth About the NFL Combine, LeBron's 40k Points & Jayson Tatum's MVP Case

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate passing of longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen (2:41), whether the NFL Combine results – even the record-breaking ones – really matter in the grand scheme of things (5:52), if LeBron James becoming the first-ever member of the NBA’s 40,000 Point Club will be enough to propel him in the GOAT debate (18:02), the narrative that people have been rooting against LeBron and hoping he would fail since he entered the league in 2003 (28:46), why Jayson Tatum still can’t get any love from MVP voters even as the Boston Celtics run roughshod through the NBA (37:54) and why he fundamentally disagrees with Kevin Durant’s opinion about Team USA Basketball (41:49). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39m
Mar 04
Straight Fire - Damian Lillard is Feeling Lonely, KD Still Doesn't Get it & More Jets Drama

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Damian Lillard's recent comments about feeling 'lonely' in Milwaukee during this mostly underwhelming Bucks season (3:02), whether or not Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo could be headed for a quick divorce this offseason after just one year together (15:00), Kevin Durant's quest to remind the world that the best basketball players are from the United States of America (23:28) and the latest embarrassing story to come out of the New York Jets organization (32:31).  **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31m
Mar 01
Straight Fire – LeBron Turns Back the Clock + Puck News sports correspondent John Ourand

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on LeBron James’ epic 4th quarter performance to key a Los Angeles Lakers comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (1:58). Later, Puck News sports correspondent John Ourand swings by to discuss his very public exit from Sports Business Journal (6:41), how the way sports fans consume television has changed over the years (17:06), the NBA’s looming television rights negotiations (23:44), Stephen A Smith’s future at ESPN (36:20) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34m
Feb 29
Straight Fire - Early March Madness Preview with CBS SportsLine's Thomas Casale

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by CBS SportsLine college basketball analyst and sports betting maven Thomas Casale. During the conversation, Casale discusses how the transfer portal has fundamentally changed the sport (7:06), the likelihood that UCONN repeats as the national champions (15:39), what problems Zach Edey and Purdue could face in the NCAA Tournament (20:08), which mid-major schools are primed to make a deep March Madness run (23:10), how the rise of Caitlin Clark and the women’s game as a whole has impacted the popularity of the men’s college game (29:23) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28m
Feb 28
Straight Fire - The LeBron-Bronny-Lakers Conspiracy Theory

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why his ears perked up when ESPN decided to remove Bronny James from their 2024 NBA Mock Draft and how it relates to the report that LeBron James suddenly plans to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers for three more seasons (4:01), how much blame LeBron deserves for Bronny  supposedly ‘falling short’ of the lofty expectations many have set for him (15:42), whether the Lakers should even be willing to offer LeBron a massive contract extension that would keep him in Los Angeles through his age-42 season (17:50) and if the Lakers should prioritize Trae Young or Donovan Mitchell on the trade market this offseason (25:46). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Feb 27
Straight Fire - A Legacy Defining Season for KD, Cam Newton the Brawler & Justin Jefferson Trade Rumors

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his whirlwind week away from the podcast (2:04), JJ Redick’s controversial comments condemning the daytime debate shows that currently dominate the sports media landscape (9:36), what a loss in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament could mean for Kevin Durant’s long-term legacy (17:53), the bizarre video of Cam Newton getting into a fight at a youth flag football tournament (28:35) and the rumors that Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson could get traded this offseason (39:01). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38m
Feb 26
Straight Fire - More Brady-Belichick Beef, the Lakers' Third Star is Coming & LeBron to the Warriors?!

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the drama surrounding the upcoming Apple TV documentary on the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick New England Patriots Dynasty (3:29), why the Chicago Bears owe their fan base a big apology following a peculiar move they made on Thursday (17:45), the speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers already have a third star ready to join their squad next season (23:46) and why rumors linking LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors suddenly leaked out now (34:40). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34m
Feb 16
Straight Fire - Mahomes Can't Stick to Sports Today, Shanahan Makes a Change & the Real NBA MVP Ladder

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's imperative for Patrick Mahomes to publicly speak out in support of gun reform laws in the wake of the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade (2:42), whether or not San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks deserved to get fired after the Super Bowl (16:36), why NBA MVP voters are overrating guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and underrating guys like Kawhi Leonard (28:14) and why the NBA's MVP criteria seems to fluctuate on a year-to-year basis (34:17). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34m
Feb 15
Straight Fire - Selfish Superstars Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Aiyuk Take Center Stage

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he has a problem with Kyle Kuzma choosing to stay and get buckets with the hapless Washington Wizards rather than accept a trade to the Dallas Mavericks (2:36), whether or not the Mavs can win an NBA championship playing such a Luka Doncic-centric style of basketball (15:31), why 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seemingly wants out of San Francisco (29:51) and what changes the Niners need to make to get back to the Super Bowl next season (38:45). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Feb 14
Straight Fire - Cam Newton Has More to Say, the Four Most Pivotal Plays of the Super Bowl & Comparing the Chiefs Dynasty to the Patriots Dynasty

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest on his ongoing ‘feud’ with former NFL MVP Cam Newton that has somehow spilled into the hallways at FS1 (3:33), the four most pivotal plays of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory on Sunday (14:14), why it’s fair to say that the Patrick Mahomes-led Chiefs dynasty is just like the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots dynasty… but in reverse (20:13) and whether or not it’s fair to blame Kyle Shanahan for the 49ers players not knowing the new overtime rules (31:17). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31m
Feb 13
Straight Fire - Chiefs Win Another Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan vs Doc Rivers & Patrick Mahomes' Inevitability

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers in a mostly underwhelming Super Bowl and why this particular loss has to sting if you’re a Niners fan or put money on San Francisco to win (2:17), the narrative that Kyle Shanahan ‘can’t win the Big One (16:48), Patrick Mahomes’ overall performance in the game and whether or not it’s too soon to declare him the Greatest Quarterback of All-Time (24:37), the early returns on Usher’s halftime performance (35:41) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m
Feb 12
Straight Fire - Latest on the Cam Newton 'Feud', Justin Jefferson's Uncertain Future, NBA Trade Deadline Reaction & Super Bowl Best Bets

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest developments in his ongoing ‘feud’ with former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton (2:17), why Justin Jefferson’s exorbitant contract demands could actually result in him getting traded by the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft (14:43) and why the New York Knicks were clearly the big winners (23:03) and the Los Angeles Lakers likely the big losers (39:36) of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs (46:49). **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m
Feb 09
Straight Fire - Super Bowl Game Preview with The Athletic's Mike Sando

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick breakdown of a few of his favorite streaming shows to binge once the NFL season is officially over next week (3:05). Later, The Athletic senior NFL writer Mike Sando swings by to discuss the dichotomy between how the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers’ rosters were built  (12:18), whether Patrick Mahomes would have developed into an All-World NFL quarterback if he had been drafted by any other team but the Chiefs (17:00), whether San Francisco or Kansas City has more pressure on them heading into Sunday’s Super Bowl (24:08), how Mahomes and the Chiefs offense have successfully flipped the switch from the regular season to the playoffs (28:50), whether the 49ers deserves to be the betting favorites to win the win (38:38) and much more! **Timestamps may vary based on advertisements** Follow Jason on Twitter https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasonrmcintyre/?hl=en. Click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-fire-with-jason-mcintyre/id1523353907 to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Feb 08