Best Eric Packer Podcasts (2026)

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#18: Red-hot Jaguars soar to No. 3, while 49ers replace Bills in top five 24:21

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 18! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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#17: Seahawks reclaim No. 1 spot, while Jaguars hit top 5; Rams plummet 24:28

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 17! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Diante Lee on Tua Benching, Joe Burrow's unhappiness with the Bengals, Josh Allen's playoff pressure | 12.19 57:45

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The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Tua Tagovailoa's benching by the Miami Dolphins and where both teams go from here. Later, they discuss Joe Burrow's recent comments and explain why the Cincinnati Bengals will never move off him. Finally, they talk about the pressure on Josh Allen heading into this postseason, a jam…

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Dolphins Recap, Lions Preview 38:32

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Nick and Eric recap the game against the Dolphins and preview the game against the Lions.By The Game Haus

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Tom Haberstroh on Knicks beating Spurs in NBA Cup final, NBA's injury issue, Warriors failing Steph Curry? | 12.17 1:05:00

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Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they react to the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final and discuss why the in-season tournament has been a success for the league. Later, they break down the NBA's injury epidemic amongst its star players and how it can be fixed. Finally, they discuss if t…

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#16: Broncos, Jaguars climb; Packers head in wrong direction 24:27

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 16! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Jason Goff on Sherrone Moore Absurdity, Phillip Rivers Starting Again, NFL's Quarterback problem | 12.16 1:08:57

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The Athletic's Jason Goff joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down everything going on with this Sherrone Moore situation and how a "lack of mentorship" could have led to his issues. Later, they react to the news that Phillip Rivers will start another game and to the fact that the Indianapolis Colts must hate the other QBs on their roster. Finall…

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Mahomes ACL tear ends Chiefs era, Sherrone Moore Saga unfolds, Philip Rivers returns | 12.15 58:35

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Bomani Jones reacts to Patrick Mahomes ending his season with a torn ACL and discusses what is next for the Kansas City Chiefs. Later, he breaks down everything going on with Sherrone Moore & Michigan and wonders where they both go from here. Finally, he reacts to Phillip Rivers' comeback for the Colts, the Rams big win over the Detroit Lions, Kale…

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Alexandra Stapleton on Diddy's rise and fall; Breaking down Netflix's "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" | 12.12 54:24

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Bomani Jones is joined by Alexandra Stapleton, director of "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." First, they discuss 50 Cent's involvement in the documentary and how he helped bring this story to life. Later, they break down the rise of Diddy and Bad Boy Records and how that helped to mold the "Diddy" persona. Finally, Bomani reacts to the possibility that …

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Ravens Recap, Dolphins Preview 32:05

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Nick and Eric recap the Ravens game and preview the game against the Dolphins!By The Game Haus

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Pat Forde on College football's Playoff Crossroads, Notre Dame's frustrations, Private Equity Problems | 12.10 54:57

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Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the College Football Playoff committee and the mistakes they have made along the way. Later, they break down Notre Dame's decision to skip a bowl game and whether or not they will attempt to disrupt college football's postseason structure. Finally, they react to Lane Kiffin sen…

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#15: Bills and Steelers surge back up the board; Eagles and Colts plummet 24:48

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 15! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Danny Parkins on Jalen Hurts & Eagles loses to Chargers, Shedeur Sanders' insanity, Philip Rivers' return | 12.09 54:47

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Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of FS1's "First Things First". They start the show by reacting to the Eagles overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and discuss why Jalen Hurts is the most confusing quarterback in the NFL. Later, they discuss Shedeur Sanders being named the Browns' starting quarterback for the rest of the season and consi…

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Chiefs' season over, College Football Playoff disaster, Diddy documentary reaction | 12.08 1:00:36

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Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Houston Texans in a topsy-turvy AFC. Later, he reacts to Notre Dame being left out of the College Football Playoff and explains why the whole system was broken from the start. Finally, he breaks down Shedeur Sanders' best performance of the season and discusses the inc…

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Domonique Foxworth on Mike Tomlin's hot seat, Shedeur Sanders noise, Giannis trade rumors | 12.05 57:17

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ESPN's Domonique Foxworth joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers and whether this will be Mike Tomlin's final year as their coach. Later, they break down the noise surrounding Shedeur Sanders & whether the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis. Finally, they discuss if the Kansas City Chiefs can turn their season around with a…

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Vinnie Goodwill on Chris Paul being sent home by Clippers, LeBron "going out sad", Thunder dynasty on deck | 12.03 57:40

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Vinnie Goodwill. First, they react to the Clippers sending Chris Paul home and reflect on the 20-plus-year career of the star point guard. Later, they break down LeBron's disappointing return to play and discuss the NBA's ongoing injury problem. Finally, they discuss the Oklahoma City and how their run of NBA suprem…

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The Tron Foster story 54:16

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Tron Foster, 23, had been suffering from cancer for many years and wasn't doing well in recent weeks. He wanted to do something he'd never done before: Attend a Clemson-South Carolina game and watch his beloved Tigers play. Russ Lloyd, an ardent Gamecock fan, heard about Tron's story and hosted Tron and his family at his tailgate in Columbia before…

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#14: Bears reach new heights, while Lions fall out of top 10 23:53

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 14! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Bills Recap, Ravens Preview 1:01:11

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Nick and Eric recap the loss to the Bills and preview the game against the Ravens!By The Game Haus

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Spencer Hall on Lane Kiffin & LSU's major mistake, Pressure on Alabama & Ohio State, College Football's playoff problem | 12.02 55:44

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In this episode, Bomani Jones and Spencer Hall discuss LSU hiring Lane Kiffin & whether both parties will regret this decision. Later, they break down other coaching carousel news and why the current college football calendar makes no sense. Finally, they discuss the pressure on Kalen DeBoer & Alabama Football ahead of the SEC title game and the la…

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Lane Kiffin's "clown move" leaving Ole Miss for LSU, Chiefs & Eagles struggle | 12.01 53:30

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by breaking down Lane Kiffin's "clown move", leaving Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU. He explains why this is typical behavior for Kiffin and why both he and LSU may have made a mistake with this move. Later, he reacts to the Cowboys beating the Chiefs on Thanksgiving and the Bears beating the Eagles on Blac…

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Bears Recap, Bills Preview 40:37

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Nick and Eric recap the game against the Bears and preview the game against the Bills!By The Game Haus

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#13: Teams Tumbling! 24:05

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 13! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Joel Anderson on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Problem, Ohio State MUST-WIN vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M | 11.25 1:01:38

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The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Lane Kiffin's continued flirtation with LSU & Florida and discuss the real reason he might be looking to leave Ole Miss. Later, they break down Ryan Day's chances of breaking his 4-game losing streak to Michigan and debate whether Ohio State fans would rather beat Michigan or rep…

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Shedeur Sanders mania begins, Lane Kiffin's decision, Zohran outsmarts Trump | 11.24 54:17

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In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones breaks down the beginning of "Shedeur Mania" after Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, he discusses the Eagles shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and other storylines following week 12 of NFL action. Finally, he reacts to the reports of Lane Kiffin's "…

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Nate Tice on Shedeur Sanders to Start, Chiefs' last chance vs. Colts, Packers on the ropes | 11.21 55:53

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Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss Shedeur Sanders' making his debut start against the Las Vegas Raiders and why they believe he needs to get out of Cleveland to have any shot at NFL success. Later, they break down the Chiefs taking on the Indianapolis Colts and who they think has the edge in that AFC matchup. Finally…

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Being a host for Clemson's flagship radio station is fine and dandy when the Tigers are winning championships. But what about when they're cratering to 1-3 and 3-5 records in a season that was supposed to usher them back to the rare air of the elite? That's a much tougher and more awkward line to navigate, as William Qualkinbush shares in a convers…

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Bengals Recap, Bears Preview 42:38

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Nick and Eric recap the game against the Bengals and preview the upcoming game against the Bears.By The Game Haus

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LeBron's Bizarre relationship with the Lakers, how will his time in Los Angeles end? | 11.19 51:16

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Bomani Jones is joined by Yaron Weitzman, author of "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers" They explore the challenges of writing the book, the dynamics within the Lakers organization, and the impact of key figures like Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. The conversation delves into LeBron's leadership style, the tensions with …

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#12: Playoff Push 24:04

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 12! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Jason A. England on The Impact of 1995 on Hip-Hop: A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Rap | 11.18 59:57

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Cultural critic Jason A. England joins Bomani Jones to discuss 1995, one of the most pivotal years in the evolution of hip-hop. They highlight how regions like New York, Houston, and California each developed distinct styles and sounds, and how regional diversity enabled rich cultural exchange, as fans eagerly explored the unique flavors of rap fro…

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Broncos beat Chiefs, Eagles take down Lions, Shedeur Sanders struggles | 11.17 1:00:31

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Bomani Jones reacts to the Denver Broncos beating the Kansas City Chiefs & the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Detroit Lions. Later, he discusses the Los Angeles Rams taking down the Seattle Seahawks and why he doesn't feel confident in any of the quarterbacks in the NFC. Finally, he discusses Shedeur Sanders' poor performance, Alabama losing to Ok…

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A.J. Brown's fair complaints, Sean McDermott's hot seat, Ja Morant's absurd behavior | 11.14 52:23

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Bomani Jones reacts to A.J. Brown's recent comments and explains why he believes his complaints about the Eagles' offense are fair. Later, he previews an incredible week of NFL action and asks if Sean McDermott might be on the hot seat if the Bills have a poor finish to their season. Finally, he reacts to a few storylines in the NBA, including Ja M…

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Mark Packer 1:13:23

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Clemson graduate Mark Packer returned to his alma mater last week to speak to the Fort Hill Clemson Club and to dot the "i" on the field before the Tigers' victory over Florida State. Packer has been enjoying retirement since stepping away from the ACC Network this past summer. He said working for ESPN the previous three years was highly frustratin…

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Shannon Penn on Giants in Shambles, Russell Wilson's HOF case, Nico Harrison's bizarre racism | 11.12 1:05:03

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Bomani Jones is joined by his former ESPN radio producer Shannon Penn. First, they discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll & making the move to start Jameis Winston at quarterback. They also debate whether or not Russell Wilson has played himself out of the Hall of Fame over the latter stages of his career. Later, they break down the Mavericks' firi…

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#11: Are Bears Legitimate? 24:17

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 11! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Giants fire Brian Daboll, Mavericks FIRE Nico Harrison, Brian Kelly-LSU drama | 11.11 59:16

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to the New York Giants firing Brian Daboll. He discusses why they had to make the move to save rookie Quarterback Jaxson Dart and asks if the Giants have become the New York Jets. Next, he discusses the recent gambling scandals in Major League Baseball and why both the league and Sportsbooks are responsib…

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Chargers Recap, Bengals Preview 47:53

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Nick and Eric recap the game against the Chargers and preview the game against the Bengals!By The Game Haus

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NFL Week 10 reaction, Trump does play-by-play, Outkast Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction | 11.10 53:26

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Bomani Jones starts the show by explaining why he believes the Seattle Seahawks & the Los Angeles Rams have proven to be the two best teams in the NFL this season. Later, he breaks down Josh Allen's struggles vs. the Dolphins, Drake Maye's performance vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Caleb Williams' toughness in a win over the New York Giants. Finall…

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Domonique Foxworth on Daniel Jones' Resurgence, Kyler's benching, Tom Brady cloning his dog | 11.07 56:35

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Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. They begin by discussing the Indianapolis Colts and give a unique reason for the success of Daniel Jones this season. Later, they react to Kyler Murray being shelved by the Arizona Cardinals and the progress represented by Jacoby Brissett being his "blackup"…

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Colts Recap, Chargers Preview 41:11

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Nick and Eric recap the Steelers' game against the Colts and preview the game against the Chargers!By The Game Haus

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Tim Bourret 1:05:01

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Tim Bourret is a Clemson icon and will be inducted into the school's athletics Hall of Fame on Friday night. Bourret also was a member of Dabo Swinney's inner circle when Swinney was ascending from interim coach to permanent coach to Hall of Fame coach. Swinney said Bourret has always provided him valuable counsel. "He tells the truth to me. He's t…

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Roy Wood gets real about fatherhood, comedy journey & cancel culture | 11.05 1:01:49

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Roy Wood joins Bomani Jones to discuss his new book. "Man of Many Fathers". Roy kicks off the show by describing his ideal cohosts for his CNN show and explaining the motivations behind his new memoir. Roy describes the lessons he learned from his job, his father's own shortcomings, and the lessons he wants to pass down to his own son. He then deta…

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Kid Mero on Zohran Mamdani's rise, Eric Adams' hilarious scandals, Knicks check in | 11.04 48:19

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Bomani Jones is joined by Kid Mero, of 7 PM in Brooklyn to discuss the New York City's mayor's race, including the unprecedented rise of Zohran Mamdini & Andrew Cuomo's bizarre pierced nipple. Later, they reflect on Eric Adams' WILD 4 years in office and do a quick check in about the New York Knicks. 03:00 - The rise of Zohran Mamdani 11:00 - Eric …

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#10: NFL Trade Deadline and a Free Falling Team! 24:55

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Coming up on the Power Rankings Podcast, Mike Yam and Eric Edholm deliver the latest power rankings leading into NFL Week 10! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and NFL

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Bills Beat Chiefs, Dodgers win all-time World Series, Auburn fires Hugh Freeze | 11.03 57:28

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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to an explosive week 9 of NFL action, including the Bills beating the Chiefs and whether it matters long term, and the insane ending to the Bengals-Bears game. Later, he talks about an insane Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays and how it helped him rekindle his love of baseball. …

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Brett McMurphy 57:27

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Brett McMurphy spent many years in the newspaper business, and before the Internet took hold his deadlines were once a day. Now there's a deadline every minute when your job is breaking news in the ultra-competitive world of national college football media. One summer a few years ago, there was supposedly nothing going on and McMurphy thought he sc…

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Danny Parkins on LSU's absurd coaching search, Chiefs vs. Bills, Austin Reaves hype with Lakers | 10.31 58:36

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Danny Parkins of First Things First joins Bomani Jones to break down the Louisiana governor's comments about replacing former LSU football coach Brian Kelly. Later, they preview the upcoming matchup between the Chiefs and the Bills and discuss whether or not Josh Allen is the second-best quarterback in the league. Finally, they touch on Austin Reav…

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College Football chaos, Sports media's gambling obsession, Deion Sanders' done? | 10.29 1:04:28

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The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss the run of firings in college football and whether LSU made a mistake by getting rid of Brian Kelly. Later, they discuss the NBA's gambling scandal and whether sports media are equipped to cover the current crisis. Finally, they ask if Deion Sanders will remain at Colorado after thi…

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Packers Recap, Colts Preview 59:40

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Nick and Eric recap the game against the Packers and preview the game against the Colts!By The Game Haus