Straight Fire - NBA Opening Night Reaction & NBA Season-Long Storylines

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wildly entertaining NBA Opening Night featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder’s double-overtime win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, as well as the Golden State Warriors spoiling Luka Doncic’s 43-point effort in Los Angeles. Later, J-Mac previews the upcoming NBA season by discussing the likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo actually finishes the season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the championship-or-bust expectations for the New York Knicks, why Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers deserve more respect, whether or not LeBron James will wind up retiring with the Los Angeles Lakers, and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses George Springer’s massive home run that helped punch the Toronto Blue Jays’ ticket to the World Series, what he learned about the Detroit Lions in their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, the NFC team most likely to make a trade ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline, why the Seattle Seahawks should have beaten the Houston Texans by even more than eight points in the MNF nightcap, and the (allegedly) real reason that CJ Stroud has regressed so mightily since his rookie season. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s so hard to feel confident in Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons in the wake of their Sunday Night Football loss to the short-handed San Francisco 49ers, why he’s asking Denver Broncos fans to pump the brakes a little bit after they won their second game this season when trailing by 14+ points in the fourth quarter, what makes Jayden Daniels’ sophomore season eerily similar to the one CJ Stroud had last season, how Drake Maye and the New England Patriots could ultimately be the ones who secure the top seed in the AFC, and why he’s openly hoping that his beloved New York Jets go 0-16 this season. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Detroit Lions vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks vs the Houston Texans. #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Joe Flacco’s turn-back-the-clock performance on Thursday Night Football in the Cincinnati Bengals’ upset win over Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, why it’s clear that Pittsburgh vastly overpaid for all those big names on their star-studded defense, and the likelihood that the Steelers can maintain their spot atop the AFC North standings as we head into the second half of the season. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the rest of the NFL Week 7 slate. DISCLAIMER: We had audio issues throughout the recording of the podcast, all of which will be resolved prior to the release of the next episode. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his upcoming out-of-state Men's Basketball League tournament, who he likes in tonight's Thursday Night Football 'Icy Hot Bowl' between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Flacco's Cincinnati Bengals, the idea that AJ Brown could demand a trade out of Philadelphia if the Eagles drop a third straight game on Sunday, and why he's wholly unimpressed by the upcoming Sunday NFL Week 7 slate of games.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Palm Beach Post Miami Dolphins reporter Joe Schad. During the conversation, Schad discusses the likelihood that embattled head coach Mike McDaniel gets fired before the season ends, why Tua Tagovailoa felt compelled to publicly call out several of his teammates at the podium on Sunday, what's gone wrong for the Dolphins defense after jettisoning All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, what kind of culture shift needs to take place in order for Miami to get back near the top of the AFC East next season, and much more!  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his concern level for Josh Allen and the Bills after they’ve dropped their second consecutive game following a 4-0 start, why it feels like Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders gave it away as much as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears took it from them in the Monday Night Football nightcap, whether or not the Tennessee Titans head coaching gig is a good job after they fired embattled head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, and what made Blake Snell’s eight inning gem so impressive in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NLCS Game 1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he still is unimpressed by the Kansas City Chiefs following their big Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions, whether New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made a mistake by throwing his full endorsement behind embattled quarterback Justin Fields, what to make of Tua Tagovailoa’s bizarre comments about a lack of leadership in Miami and what it might mean for head coach Mike McDaniel moving forward, and whether we should believe this bombshell report that Adidas played a role in Penn State’s decision to axe head coach James Franklin on Sunday. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons, and the Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Phillies’ nightmare series-ending loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, why the Philadelphia Eagles offense appears to be stuck in the mud, what - if anything - Saquon Barkley can do to return to his 2024 form, and whether Jaxson Dart’s style of play is even sustainable. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 6 slate of games. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. Later, former University of Michigan quarterback and FOX College Football analyst Devin Gardner swings by to discuss his expectations for the big showdown between the Wolverines and USC, whether it’s fair to say that Ohio State is clearly the best team in college football right now, how quarterback Dante Moore has helped elevate the Oregon Ducks to the top of the Big Ten, and why Arch Manning has struggled so mightily in his first year as the starter at Texas. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.