Straight Facts Podcast

It's Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL and we're breaking down the best matchups in both games! The Bucs D vs. the Packers prolific offense (2:00), the Bucs running game against the Packers front 4 (12:00). In the AFC it's about the Bill's Red Zone offense vs the Chiefs Red Zone defense (20:00) and if Josh Allen can get out of his own way against Kansas City (30:00). We then take to the N...

Our man Jake Galli returns to the podcast for a jam packed episode! First we go through the top performers of Wildcard Weekend and see if they can have a repeat performance in the Divisional Round (2:00). Then, we pivot to Speaking Facts to discuss the best quotes of the past week (38:00). Finally, we talk about the huge trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets - is it now championship or...

ESPN and Fox reporter Renee Washington joins the podcast to talk about a team she currently covers - the Washington Wizards. We break down everything from what Russell Westbrook has brought to the team (3:00), is this the year Brad Beal gets his All-NBA respect (16:00) and was Max Gordon right about Rui Hachimura?(25:00) We then predict each game of NFL Wildcard Weekend (42:10). 

As we approach the final week of the NFL season James, Matt and Kyle breakdown the playoff picture for each conference: Who is going to get the final two wildcard spots for the NFC?(2:00) Does the NFC East winner have a chance to win a in the first round of the playoffs?(20:00) Who is the odd man out in the AFC playoff picture?(29:00)

Max Gordon from @BrainiacNBA joins the podcast for an NBA Season preview: First we discuss biggest names that are returning this season (1:00). Then we discuss if there are any teams that can beat the Lakers (40:00) an who will win MVP (50:00). We then end the podcast with a fan favorite, Speaking Facts (1:02:00). 

The Cleveland Browns are 9-3 and we're just as shocked as you are. We break down just how Cleveland has gotten to their record (2:00) and then answer the question: When should we take the Browns seriously?(15:30) After that, we break our rule about no NFC East talk to discuss one thing: Did the Eagles make the right decision with benching Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts?(20:00)

We continue our trend of looking at the most interesting team of the week in the NFL. This episode we break down the Indianapolis Colts: Are they an offensive or defensive team?(3:00) What makes them the front runner to win the AFC South?(12:00) We then look at the rest of the AFC playoff race and decide which teams will not make the postseason (15:30). We end the podcast with a Thanksgiving theme...

James has to deal with Chris Paul being traded yet again - we break down the new look Suns: How will CP elevate the games of both Deandre Ayton (2:00) and Devin Booker (10:00). Also, is the Bucks getting Jrue Holiday enough to keep Giannis in Milwaukee (17:00).

Tua Tagovailoa has taken over for Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Dolphins starter, so we break down who gives the Dolphins a better chance to succeed (2:00) and discuss what the ceiling is for the Dolphins (12:00). We then take a deep dive into the Saints to discuss whether they should be considered the new NFC favorites (18:00).

After 8 weeks, there remains only one unbeaten NFL team - the Pittsburgh Steelers. We do a full break down of the Steel Curtain: How their offense is performing well outside of Juju (4:00), how their defense is playing at an historic level (11:00), and why they are the biggest threat to dethrone the Chiefs (16:00). We then end the episode by discussing the most surprising things we've seen in the...

As we approach the half way point of the NFL season it's time to look at who the front-runners are for the MVP award. Matt Valdovinos of Pro Football Network joins the podcast to make the case for the top three candidates for the MVP: Russell Wilson (2:00), Patrick Mahomes (10:30), and Aaron Rodgers (19:30). Then, we bring back a fan favorite for Matt V and see who is Speaking Facts (40:00).

NFL is now in midseason form and so are we at Straight Facts. We break down the two best divisions in the NFL team by team: The NFC West (1:30) and the AFC North (22:00). We then end the show by looking back at our Week 1 overreactions - which ones are we taking back and which ones are we sticking by?(39:00)

As the Lakers look to close out the 2020 NBA Finals, we take a look at who should be crowned Finals MVP (2:00). What are the reasons to choose LeBron?(6:00) Why does AD deserve it?(12:00) We then get into NFL discussion with a game of 'Would you rather: NFL edition' (35:00).

LeBron James is now entering his 10th straight finals appearance and this time against his former team in the Miami Heat. What is the recipe to beat this Lakers team?(3:00) How many games do we think the Heat can win?(10:00) Also, we go through and talk about the most important players for the Miami Heat (11:00). We end our episode with addressing "Bad things happen in Philadelphia..."(55:00)

The Lakers and Heat find themselves in the lead in their respective series - Do the Nuggets have a chance at a comeback?(1:00) We also take a look at how they've managed to come back in their previous series and if that formula will work against LA (6:00). Next, we take a look at the Eastern Conference Finals from both teams' point of view: how Boston dug themselves in a 3-1 hole (13:00) and how M...

The NBA Conference finals are here! James, Matt and Kyle breakdown the Lakers/Nuggets and Celtics/Heat matchups. First, how much of a chance do we give the Nuggets to beat the Lakers?(9:00) And how unbeatable is LeBron in the Conference Finals?(14:00) Then, we look at the Eastern Conference finals - can Miami win the series the same way they did game 1?(21:25) What do the Celtics have to do win th...

Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs was excellent. We go around the horn and talk about the best performers of the first round (1:00). Then, we give shine to the best players who didn't advance in the playoffs with our "All-Exit Team" (22:20). Finally, we get into NFL talk with the season right around the corner - things that will shock you this NFL season....but shouldn't (26:00). 

As the NBA, WNBA and players from the other U.S. sports leagues boycott their games to take a stand against social injustice, we take a brief moment to address the social climate in the country. We then get back to sports - as Luka Doncic is on a historic tear in these playoffs (7:00). Paul George bounces back in game 5, but can we expect him to stay at this level? (12:30) Next, we let our guy Kyl...

The NBA Playoffs started on an unexpected note as both #1 seeds (Lakers & Bucks) lost the first game of their opening round matchups. We first go into how the magic were able to beat the Bucks without Aaron Gordon (3:30). Then...it's Dame Time - how Portland was able to get the best of the Lakers and if LeBron can rely on Anthony Davis at all in these playoffs (6:00). Finally, we take a shallo...

The NBA season continues in the bubble and two Eastern Conference teams have caught our attention - the Pacers and the Raptors. James, Matt and Kyle detail why the Pacers shouldn't be too overlooked, besides Bubble MVP T.J. Warren (2:13). Then they took a look at the Raptors: Why Kyle Lowry deserves a lot of recognition (15:00) and how they've been able to be just as good, if not better, without K...

As we near the restart of the NBA regular season. James, Jake and "Stat" Matt take a look at the 5 Western Conference play-in teams: First up, the Phoenix Suns. What are the chances the Suns make the playoffs? And if not, what is there upside for the future? The crew then breaks down who they think the top 4 starting lineups are for the NBA Bubble Teams. 

James, Kyle and "Stat" Matt are hype about the NBA restart! They talk about the new look Philadelphia 76ers - How will Shake Milton improve the offense as the new point guard?(3:00) Is Ben Simmons better off at power forward?(7:00) They then take a look inside the NBA Bubble to talk about the most entertaining stories from Orlando so far (27:00).

Houston Texans Linebacker Jake Martin stops by Straight Facts: - His reaction to the Deandre Hopkins trade - What's it like to be traded in the NFL - The reason why so many Temple football players make it to the NFL

We get into our fourth rendition of Trivia Time (4:30). This time James wagers wearing a Cowboys jersey to a Philadelphia bar during a Cowboys vs Eagles game. Then, the gang plays "start/Bench/Cut" (23:50), focusing on All-NBA Point Guards, Drake's viral songs, and terrible sports owners!

The documentary "The Last Dance" has been everything sports fans could have imagined and more. It inspired an entire Michael Jordan themed episode this week. First. the crew answers an important question: Which Bull's 3-peat was better, '91-'93 or '96-'98?(2:30) After that we try and tackle the impossible and settle the age old debate of Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. We break this debate down in...