Hooked on Sports

On today's podcast: John discusses some of the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of the college football season, from Georgia's 49-3 blowout victory over Oregon, and Anthony Richardson's Heisman-like performance for Florida in an upset victory over Utah. Plus, he discusses the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and his 54 home runs for the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani's dual-threat season with 32 home runs...

Today is Labor Day in the United States, which means it is time for an annual tradition: To officially predict the 2022 NFL season. Who will John pick to make the playoffs? What is everyone's win-loss records going to be? Who will win the awards of MVP, Offensive & Defensive Players and Rookies of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year? Will players from the same team get...

In today's podcast: The San Francisco 49ers finally found a solution for their Jimmy Garoppolo problem... to bring him back on a new contract! How will that ripple across the NFL as the Super Bowl contender makes some noise? Also, what should we make of the Steelers' QB situation? And the Seahawks? How will Tyron Smith's injury change the outlook on the 2022 Dallas Cowboys? We also talk Bills' pre...

On today's podast: John discusses the Yankees' statement Subway Series wins over the Mets this week in the Bronx, and the Mets' ability to stay tough as they show the ingredients needed for a World Series run this season. Then, with Kevin Durant back with the Nets for this season, does this news change the equation? And how did Derek Carr respond to rumors that the Raiders were interested in bring...

In today's podcast episode: John discusses news across Major League Baseball, with the suspension of San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis, Jr. of 80 games due to a failed drug test, the Texas Rangers firing Chris Woodward after four failed seasons as their skipper, the Yankees' offensive woes without Giancarlo Stanton, the Dodgers' pitching situation with Walker Buehler undergoing season...

Today on Hooked on Sports: John goes through what is next for the Detroit Tigers after they axed general manager Al Avila and what led the franchise to this point. The Cincinnati Reds got embarrassed this week at the hands of the New York Mets, and it is a reflection of the poor leadership there, and are the Cubs regreting not moving star catcher Willson Contreras at the trade deadline? Also, is t...

In today's podacst: John discusses the big winners and losers from the 2022 MLB trade deadline, including the Padres, who landed superstar outfielder Juan Soto in a trade with the Washington Nationals. Then, he discusses the big Mets-Braves and Dodgers-Padres showdowns to take place this weekend, as well as a tribute to the late Vin Scully. Then, he says why Raiders fans should be concerned headin...

In today's podcast: John discusses the New York Mets making a huge statement in taking two from the Yankees in the Subway Series this week, and what both teams can take away from this week. Also, the MLB trade deadline is just a few days away, and the first major domino has fallen, with the Yankees acquiring (a soon-to-be-vaxxed) Andrew Benintendi from the Royals, and new suitors emerge in the Jua...

On today's podcast: 1) John discusses the news that broke on Thursday about Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray receiving a 5-year, $230.5 million contract extension, why Kyler might not be worth the money, but why the Cardinals had to pay him. 2) The San Francisco 49ers told QB Jimmy Garoppolo that he can seek trades out of San Francisco with Trey Lance appearing poised to be the Week 1 starter for...

In today's podcast: John discusses several key developments in Major League Baseball this week, from the New York Mets earning a key series win on the road against the Atlanta Braves, to the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners each riding their pitching to 10-game winning streaks, and the Los Angeles Angels' sad state of affairs to Tony La Russa's mess with the Chicago White Sox andd the Toront...

In today's podcast: John takes a break from the traditional topics in sports to make his season predictions for the new season of ABC's "The Bachelorette" which features Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia as the co-leads. Fresh off a simultaneous dehumanizing breakup by Clayton Echard, the two friends now embark on a journey side by side alongside 32 of the most eligible bachelors in America. Who wil...

In today's podcast: John starts to look ahead to the 2022 NFL season by ranking the eight divisions in the NFL based solely on the composite strength of the defenses in that division, then he reacts to the news that the Cleveland Browns traded quarterback and 2018 No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers.

In today's podcast: John discusses topics around the NBA and the NFL, from the Golden State Warriors winning their fourth title in eight years, to the Houston Rockets moving Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks, and the Kyrie Irving saga with the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, he discusses the breaking news that Arch Manning has committed to play for the Texas Longhorns, the Steelers adding to their defen...

In today's podcast: The Golden State Warriors are one win away from winning their fourth championship in eight years with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Steve Kerr, and company. But is Steph Curry a lock to be the Finals MVP should Golden State win? Plus, the warning the Celtics should have received following the Eastern Conference Finals about turnovers and consistency. The Stanley Cup Finals begin...

In today's podcast: (01:17-14:24) John discusses how this year's NBA Finals are an opportunity for Stephen Curry to place himself among the all-time greats in NBA history, with his Golden State Warriors and opponent Boston Celtics each with one win so far in the NBA Finals. (14:25-19:04) Then, he discusses the Colorado Avalanche sweep of the Edmonton Oilers en route to the Stanley Cup Finals, whil...

In today's episode: (01:56-16:28) The NBA Finals are now set, as it will be the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics taking on the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. In this exclusive preview, John says that the paths the two teams took to get to the Finals deserve respect, as they faced some of the very best players in the NBA to get to this point. The Celt...

In today's podcast (02:30) - The NBA Conference Finals this season have featured numerous blowout games, and John says why he feels good about the Boston Celtics' chances of going to the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat, and how the legacy of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors keeps growing. Plus, how should the Dallas Mavericks approach their offseason with a top-4 player in the NBA on the...

In today’s podcast: John goes over some of the biggest winners and losers from the NFL Draft. Did the Jets and Giants actually do good things in the draft for once? How did the Lions get better? And the New England Patriots worse? And why will some of the quarterbacks taken be steals at the end? Then, he analyzes the Game 1’s of every NBA second round series, and did Luka Doncic’s performance last...

In today's podcast: With the NFL Draft 24 hours away, join John today as he picks all 32 first round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft with mock trades. Who will the Jacksonville Jaguars select with the first overall pick? Will the Green Bay Packers draft a wide receiver in the first round, and will they trade up to get their target? Where will the top three tackles in Evan Neal, Ikem Ekwonu, and Charle...

In today’s podcast: John discusses key developments in all the sports leagues today. Why the Ben Simmons trade proved to be a disaster for the Brooklyn Nets and why it underscores a bigger organizational problem for the franchise. Why the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t impressed him yet as they appear to face the Miami Heat in the 2nd round in the NBA playoffs, and who is under the most pressure to el...

In this week's podcast: John discusses why star wide receiver Deebo Samuel publicly asking for a trade is a lose-lose situation for the San Francisco 49ers, why Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp showing up for L.A. Rams' voluntary team workouts says everything about the culture general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay have put together since arriving in L.A. and what it means for the Ram...

In this week's podcast: John discusses the play-in victories for the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves and how they relate to their first round matchups in the NBA playoffs vs. the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies, respectively. Then, he reveals who he has winning each of the first round playoff series, and could the Eastern Conference be voiltaile this year in the playoffs? And can any...

In this week's podcast episode: John discusses how Kansas overcame history to win a championship in this year's NCAA Tournament, defeating North Carolina in one of the most dramatic Final Four games ever. How will North Carolina recover from their devastating loss to the Jayhawks? Then, he offically locks in his picks for the 2022 MLB season: Every team's win-loss record, awards, and the 2022 Worl...

In this week's podcast: John underscores how exciting this year's NCAA Men's Final Four will be with ACC archrivals North Carolina and Duke facing off in the Final Four semifinal matchup on Saturday night. This is the first time the two teams have ever played head to head in the NCAA tournament, in Mike Krzyzewski's last season as coach and in Hubert Davis' first. Also noted are the paths that Vil...

In today's podcast: The NFL QB market appears to have settled down after a couple of dramatic trades sent DeShaun Watson from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns and Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts, while the Kansas City Chiefs dealt six-time Pro Bowl wideout Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft picks and the Green Bay Packers traded All...