James Franklin FIRED by Penn State, Tua gets "too honest", LeBron James out a month | 10.13

Nick Wright, co host of "First Things First" joins Bomani Jones to discuss a wide array of football topics.  First, they break down the Chiefs beating the Lions and discuss whether both teams are equipped for a Super Bowl run this season.  Later, they discuss Baker Mayfield's incredible start to the NFL season and why he's making a legitimate case for MVP.  Finally,  they discuss whether Penn State should try and recruit Nick Saban to replace James Franklin, Josh Allen's recent struggles, and much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts off today's show by reacting to the Monday Night Football game between the Falcons and the Bills, and concludes that there is not yet a dominant team in the NFL. Later, he discusses his continuing fascination with the Penn State-James Franklin story and decides he already knows who Franklin's replacement will be. Finally, he breaks down Belichick's denial of trying to leave UNC, THC drinks at Target, and has a shocking opinion about Turning Point USA trying to counterprogram Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show. 00:25 - Monday Night Football Reaction 12:40 - Penn State's next step 28:30 - Bill Belichick: Still Unhappy 36:35 - Counterprogramming Bad Bunny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show by reacting to Penn State firing James Franklin. He discusses what this means for Franklin, Penn State, and college football as a whole. Later, he discusses a jam-packed week 6 of NFL action, including the Chiefs beating the Lions, Baker's continued great run of football, and Tua getting a little honest after the Dolphins lost to the Chargers. He closes out the show by reacting to news of LeBron's old man injury, a judge dismissing Drake's lawsuit & getting to some listener voicemails. 1:00 - James Franklin gets fired 26:06 - NFL Week 6 42:45 - LeBron's old man injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by 'First Things First' co-host Danny Parkins. They start by discussing Caleb Williams and debate his potential for success as the quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Later, they preview the Chargers' matchup against the Miami Dolphins and talk about why Justin Hebert is the ultimate eye test quarterback. After the break, they discuss Jonathan Gannon being fined by the Cardinals and the disastrous situation unfolding between Bill Belichick and the UNC Tar Heels. 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Danny's friendship with Nick Wright 04:30 - Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels 17:40 - Justin Herbert vs. Tua 37:15 - Jonathan Gannon: Coaching for his job? 51:45 - the Bill Belichick disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall & Teyana Taylor. They explore themes of capitalism, character representation, and the role of music in film, while discussing many critiques of the film being litigated on social media. Later, they discuss Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington. They discuss how it compares to Kurosawa's 'High and Low" and what the movie does and does not say about Black Capitalism. 2:00 - Breaking down "One Battle After Another" 31:50 - Highest 2 Lowest: The High and The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special bonus episode, Bomani Jones reacts to the Chiefs stunning loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and explains why he still believes Kansas City will make the playoffs. Later, he explores the reports of trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks and explains why he thinks it is best for Giannis to stay in Milwaukee. After the break, he discusses the awkward situation between ESPN and Paul Finebaum, the upcoming UFC event at the White House, the poor reviews for Taylor Swift's album, and much more! 01:00 - Jaguars Stun Chiefs 15:50 - Why Giannis Shouldn't Want to Be Traded to the Knicks 33:00 - ESPN's Paul Finebaum Problem 41:30 - Taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones starts the show by breaking down a jam-packed week 5 of NFL action, including the shootout between Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold and the Denver Broncos' shocking upset over the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, he discusses Penn State's stunning loss to UCLA and the embarrassing losses suffered this week by Bill Belichick & Deion Sanders. After the break, Bomani reacts to Diddy's sentencing, Mark Sanchez's arrest, Dave Chapelle's controversial comments & much, much more! 00:30 - NFL Week 5 Recap 17:00 - James Franklin & Bill Belichick's shocking losses 33:40 - Diddy Charged, Mark Sanchez Arrested 50:00 - Dave Chapelle's shocking comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. They start the show by discussing the strangely successful Eagles season so far and whether Jalen Hurts can keep AJ Brown happy. Later, they break down Napheesa Collier's harsh criticism of the WNBA commissioner and why they believe the WNBA is heading for a work stoppage. Finally, they react to Shedeur Sanders' silence when being asked about Dillion Gabriel being named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. 00:00 - Introduction 06:10 - Eagles' ups and downs 17:00 - Liam Coen vs. Robert Saleh 27:50 - WNBA Labor strife incoming 41:00 - Could Caitlin Clark start her own league? 49:00 - Shedeur Sanders: Mimetime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones to break down everything happening in the first month of the NFL. First, they discuss the resurgence of the disgruntled wide receiver all over the league. Next, they speculate about the future of George Pickens with the Dallas Cowboys and break down the issues facing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens after a 1-3 start to the season. Later, they break down their trust in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, what's next for Anthony Richardson, and if the Philadelphia Eagles are this year's version of the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs. 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - The return of the diva WR 16:00 - Concerns about Lamar Jackson & Baltimore Ravens 25:00 - Do you believe in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones 34:00 - Buying the Eagles changes to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones reacts to a crazy week 4 of NFL action. He breaks down the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Baltimore Ravens 37-20 and explains why he has more questions for John Harbaugh at this point than Lamar Jackson. Later, he lays out his frustrations with the Packers-Cowboys tie and discusses why things haven't changed much for the New York Giants after naming Jaxson Dart the starter. Finally, he gives his thoughts on Bad Bunny being named the halftime performer for the 2026 Super Bowl, Alabama's impressive win over Georgia, Jimmy Kimmel coming back on the air for ABC, and much more. 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Chiefs beat the Ravens 16:10 - Cowboys & Packers Tie 35:30 - Bad Bunny headling Super Bowl 2026 39:12 - Alabama takes down Georgia 49:20 - Jimmy Kimmel back on the air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices