Straight Facts Podcast

A lot of moves were made this offseason in the NFL. We name our top 5 improved NFL teams - the Broncos (17:00), the Bucs (20:00), the Cardinals (24:00), the Dolphins (27:00), the Ravens (31:00) - and which key pieces are taking them towards contention. 

As the virtual 2020 NFL Draft approaches we dive into what could be the most interesting draft in modern NFL history. The crew breaks down this year's wide receiver draft class: is this better than the historic '96 class?(1:15) How does Chase Young stack up against the previous Ohio State defensive ends before him?(10:42) And is Joe Burrow the best option for the Bengals - we'll let you know (18:0...

On Lockdown Episode #3 and this time we host the owner of the famous NBA instagram account @nba.nation, Max Gordon. If every team in the NBA was fully healthy - who has the best squad?(5:30) Is LeBron still the best player in the world - if not, then who?(23:03) If you had to choose one PG - Allen Iverson or Steve Nash? (29:32)

It's Lockdown Episode #2 and this time we welcome on NBC Sports Philadelphia host, Danny Pommells to Straight Facts. Jake, James, and Danny first take a look at the shortened Sixers season - as it a disappointment?(5:15) We then shift to the Eagles' offseason moves and if Danny thinks the team got better...or worse (13:00). And lastly, what is your #QuarantineGame? (27:00)

College basketball wasn't the only collegiate sport that was affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus. Head Coach of Villanova Football, Mark Ferrante, joins the show and tells us how COVID-19 has affected his program and college football in general (1:00), how he would convince someone that Villanova is actually a football school (11:00), and how Villanova grads like Howie Long and Brian Westbrook...

Unfortunately, Coronavirus has forced a lot of sports to stop - not NFL Free Agency. Jake and James breakdown everything that happened (from a safe distance of course). We first give James a chance to react to his Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing Tom Brady (1:30). The two then take a look at the other QB signings around the league (20:00). Finally, Jake and James tell you why they think the Dolphins a...

Although the MLB season has been suspended - we ae still excited for it! We detail the top 5 things to be on the lookout for this season (1:00). We then bring NBA Draft analyst and former NBA Agent Matt Babcock to help us breakdown top draft prospects (28:00), and try to wrap our heads around how to handle the sports world with the spreading of the Coronavirus. 

Former Villanova basketball player and NCAA Champion Darryl "D.Rey" Reynolds stops by Straight Facts to talk Big East basketball. D. Rey tells us who he thinks will win the Big East Tournament (2:30). We then highlight one of the beasts of the Big East: Seton Hall and the stellar season they are having (7:00). We then address a hot topic, is Jay Wright leaving for the NBA? And if so, which team wo...

Oregon's Women's Basketball star Sabrina Ionescu became the first D1 basketball player to achieve 2,000 career points, 1,000 career assists, and 1,000 career rebounds (3:00). We compare her to other NCAA greats to see who truly is the greatest college basketball player of all-time (8:00). As the NFL Combine nears, we have a serious discussion - does the combine really matter?(20:00)

After one of the best All-Star Weekends in NBA history, the crew looks back on what happened in Chicago to see what this means going forward in the NBA. Do big men winning the Skills Competition mean small ball is coming to an end?(6:00) Why was CP3 in at the end of the All-Star game instead of Luka Doncic?(13:20) Should we get used to Giannis disappearing in the 4th quarter?(22:00) We then turn o...

As the All-Star break approaches or the NBA, the crew dives into which teams they are most EXCITED for in the second half of the season (5:00). We then take a look at some teams in particular (The Raptors, Mavs, and Heat) to see if they're real contenders or not (18:00). - which then sparks a serious debate: is Andre Iguadola a Hall of Famer?(32:00) We then end the episode with James trying to ave...

Jake, James and "Stat" Matt recap their most striking takeaways from Super Bowl 54 (5:26), break down the impending NBA Trade Deadline and who could benefit the most (16:43), and draft the NBA All-Star Starters (30:41). To close out, they check tape to see who was right and who was wrong about some of their takes (34:49).

The Chiefs and 49ers are getting ready to square off in Super Bowl LIV in Miami and the crew breaks down what should be an intriguing match up. First, we look at the Niners success running the ball - can they repeat what they did against Green Bay?(2:00) Also, how can the 49ers pass rush affect this game?(10:50) We then flip to the Chiefs' side to discuss just how electric their offense has been (...

The vacant coaching jobs in the NFL are getting filled - and quickly. We go around the league and evaluate each head coaching hire. Will Mike McCarthy have success in Dallas?(3:00) How will Joe Judge and Jason Garrett fair in New York?(9:00) We then head to the NBA and debut the "Straight Facts Awards." Who/what has been the biggest surprise in the league (23:00), the "I'm definitely getting trade...

The baseball world was rocked when it was found out that the Astros were caught stealing signs in their 2017 championship run. James, Jake and Jewel break down the details of the scandal (2:40) and put it into context - is this the worst cheating sandal in sports history?(11:33) We then turn our attention to the NFL as we gear up for the Conference Championship games (14:00). We wrap it up by dipp...

Jake, James and Matt dig into what to expect in the NFL's divisional round this weekend, as well as wha we learned from the Wild Card games last weekend (1:58). We also gauge the College National Championship Game and give our predictions (31:54) and to close out the show, we ask if Jerry West is Speaking Facts when he says Luka is better than Dirk (38:00)

It's no secret the NFC East has been terrible as a whole this season...but is it the worst division in NFL History? We take a good look and answer that question (2:00). We then take a look at what is possibly in-store for the New Orleans Pelicans if Zion Williamson were to miss half the season as expected (20:15). Finally, we know Ben Simmons an Joel Embiid are good, but are they better separately...

It's Championship Week in college football. We take a close look at two teams - Utah and Oklahoma - who has the better chance of making the College Football Playoff? (1:36). We then transition to the NBA and discuss the hot start Luka Doncic is off to. Why doesn't he get the same criticism as Russell Westbrook?(20:44) Finally, once LeBron leaves, who is the next face of the NBA?

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are more than putting the NFL on notice. Jake, James and Jewel detail exactly what makes them a Super Bowl contender (3:00). We then go through and touch on the most likely teams to make the Super Bowl out of the NFC (8:47). We wrap up the episode with some College Basketball; which conference is the best in the country?(21:00)

LSU vs Alabama gave us what may have been the game of the year in College Football. We breakdown if Bama's playoff hopes are done or not (2:50). With the shaking of the CFP comes the shaking of the Heisman race as well, who is now the front runner for the award(10:00)? We then go to the pros to talk about the biggest games of the past week and what it means for the overall NFL landscape (18:00).

Some teams in the NBA are off to a hot start and some...not so much. We talk about which teams are playing well to start and which teams need to pick it up (1:40). The, we get into a heated debate on whether the Sixers should trade Ben Simmons or not (22:22). Next, we discuss the great opening to the college basketball season with the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden (29:38).

There are only two undefeated teams left in the NFL, but a bunch of teams are catching fire at the right time. Jake, James and Jewel each breakdown who they think the hottest team in the NFL is (2:10). We then transition into the MLB and discuss the wild 2019 World Series (21:19). Finally, we give out superlatives in the new look NBA. 

Opening night of the NBA did not disappoint! We dive into the battle for LA between the Lakers and Clippers (4:00) and how the Pelicans looked without Zion Williamson (19:00). We also take a look at Game 1 of the World Series (24:00) and if the Nationals can continue their hot streak. 

Jalen Ramsey finally got his wish and was traded from the Jaguars. We breakdown how much better this trade made the Rams (1:3). We also gear up for the NBA! Which player on a new team will help their team the most?(15:00) And finally we give our takes on Lebron James's comments about Rockets GM Daryl Morey (30:00).

From NFL Week 5 to the MLB Playoffs - it was a wild week in sports. We first breakdown whether or not to buy into the 49ers hype (4:00), who we think should be on the shortlist for MVP after Week 5 (14:15), and whether the Twins struggles in the playoffs are due to bad play or bad luck (25:00). We end our show by dipping into our mailbag to see what our fans have to say (36:00).