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After five weeks of voting, the listeners of the Jack Vita Show have named "the Greatest Kids Show of the 2000s". In this episode, the winner is revealed! Jack is joined by Rachel Gerhardt and first time podcast guest Jacob Schoon for a discussion about the entire bracket's results, 2000s television, nostalgia, and plenty more along the way!

Peter Funk and Jason Karys (both of Valpo men's basketball team staff) visit the Jack Vita Show for a conversation about the latest from the 2000s kids show bracket, the Big Ten's change of heart and plan to play, Tom Brady's Bucs, the fall of the Clippers and the rise of the Nuggets, the Heat's unlikely playoff run, the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Conference Finals predictions. It's a jam-...

Jack welcomes Rachel Gerhardt back to the podcast for an overdue conversation on the impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 reality TV landscape. First, however, Jack and Rachel provide commentary on the first two rounds of the 2000s Kids Show bracket and preview the Sweet 16 (full bracket is at jackvita.com). Big Brother 22 is in session, Survivor 41 has been delayed and The Challenge 36 is set to start...

Jack welcomes longtime friend Grant Smith to the podcast. With the GOAT 2000s Kids Show Bracket in full-swing on jackvita.com, Grant and Jack recap round 1 and share some thoughts going into round 2. The Cubs and White Sox met for the first crosstown showdown of 2020 - what are Jack and Grant's takeaways from the weekend? What MLB teams have surprised Grant the most in 2020? Luka Doncic hit a buzz...

Jake Paliga checks in to the Jack Vita Show and exchanges road trip stories with Jack from the weekend. The two take an early look at the 2000s Kids Show Bracket, with voting now open @JackVitaShow on Twitter and Instagram, and facebook/com/jackvitashow. The whole bracket can be found at  jackvita.com. Then, Jake and Jack catch up on the latest in the world of baseball over the last week, and shar...

Jack returns from his vacation and is joined by Jonathan 'JJ' Jaggard to help catch him up on what he missed over the last week. Including: the Astros were caught in another scuffle, NBA ratings are down, the Blackhawks have moved into round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, College Football might not be played, and plenty more!

Jack is joined by Sam Quiat in attempt to help new hockey fans get acquainted with the NHL's exhilarating 24-team playoff, beginning later this week. Sam provides everything you need to know for these playoffs (16:30 - END)! But first, Jack reveals Jordan Morandini's  updated MLB playoff team selections (with MLB expanding to 8 teams in each league making the playoffs in the eleventh hour last wee...

At last, Jack and Jordan Morandini have reached the conclusion of the Jack Vita Show MLB Preview Series, five months in the making! But first, Jack and Jordan discuss watching old sports games during quarantine and differences in leagues between the past and present (0:00 - 17:04), the significance of sports' return and the challenges leagues will need to overcome (17:04 - 26:26), the Blue Jays' s...

Alongside Chad Vautherine, Jack previews the NL West just in time for Opening Day. What would each team's win totals look like if they were playing a full 162 games, and how could a shortened season change the seasonal outlook for teams? Can anybody beat the Dodgers? Will the Padres finally turn the corner? Are the Diamondbacks being slept on? Can the Rockies bounce back from their dismal 2019 sea...

In a major breakthrough, the Major League Baseball players and owners have agreed to a plan for the sport to return July 23rd and 24th, with new rules and a shortened 60-game season model. James Ivkovic joins Jack to help explain it better and provide thoughtful analysis on what baseball should look like later this summer. Later, they discuss the potential for a college football season in 2020.

Jack's MLB Preview series rolls on with a comprehensive preview of the NL Central. Is there any possibility that the Pirates improve significantly from their disappointing 2019 season, or are the Buccos stuck in rebuild mode? (7:42 - 24:40). The Reds made the most noise over the winter and have been a trendy pick; are they legit? What will they need to overcome in order to transform into a contend...

(From January 24th, 2019) Rachel Gerhardt stops by the Jack Vita Show to talk about NFL officiating and overtime rules, the Conference Championship games from the previous weekend, stories from the Cubs Convention, and early thoughts on The Bachelor and Celebrity Big Brother.

Jordan Morandini returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss the return of sports! Golf's "The Match" scored big in the ratings department on Sunday. We share some thoughts on the biggest sporting event since March (8:20 - 11:30). The NHL has preliminary plans to come back, will it pave the way for the return of other leagues? (11:30 - 20:40). In order for Major League Baseball to have a season in 20...

With ESPN's The Last Dance docu-series coming to a close, Jack is joined by Johnathan Clancy and Daniel Setzke to discuss their favorite parts of the series. What were the series' weak points? How much should Jerry Krause's decision to break up the Bulls tarnish his legacy as an NBA exec? What was missing from the doc? And what made the series so great?

Jack is joined by Aaron Leavitt and television producer Aimee Van Der Heyden to recap the Survivor: Winners at War finale, and discuss where the season ranks historically. What were the season's greatest strengths and weaknesses? Is it the greatest all-star season yet? How can Survivor top this format in their next returning players season? Where does the franchise go from here? Will there be a Su...

Live from the official Jack Vita Show Facebook page (facebook.com/jackvitashow), special guest host (and chief meteorologist at NewsWest 9 in Midland, Texas) Anthony Franze emcees a sports trivia contest, featuring Conner Ennis, Peter Funk and Jack. Listen, and play along, as the trio competes in Sports Jeopardy, testing their knowledge in the world of sports. Play along from home and see if you h...

As the end of April approaches, there still are no sports. But that's not stopping us from podcasting! This week, Jack goes live with Michael Merritt on Facebook to catch up on life, talk about God, and discuss how we can make the most of this current period of social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Sports STILL aren't being played, but that's not stopping Jack and Jordan Morandini from previewing the NL East! The East was one of the most competitive divisions in baseball last year, with four teams winning at least 81 games (the only division to do so in 2019). How far are the Marlins from competing? (7:05 - 12:45). The Mets accidentally found themselves in the middle of a postseason controve...

With The Masters originally scheduled to begin this week and no sports being played at the moment, Zach Jones returns to the podcast to talk about one of the best sports movies ever, Happy Gilmore! Join Zach and Jack as they highlight their favorite moments from this classic comedy. Where does this film rank among Adam Sandler's best? Where does Shooter McGavin rank all-time as a movie villain? 

With the United States living in a temporary period of social distancing, it's a very fitting time for Jack to check in with Survivor S38 contestant Reem Daly to discuss the subject of living in isolation. Reem was the first person voted of Survivor: Edge of Extinction (which aired in spring 2019). In a shocking twist, castaways voted out had an opportunity to win their way back into the game, but...

Sports still aren't being played, but that's not stopping CJ Revis from visiting the Jack Vita Show (via Skype call) to discuss the Most Disappointing Teams of the New Millennium with Jack! Together, they run through some sports history and take a look at a number of teams (from the year 2000 to now) that never quite measured up to expectations. Listen in, and help us decide who is the most disapp...

With no NCAA Tournament this year, Evan Myers and Jack take a look at a projected Tournament bracket from the NY Post. Together, they run through the bracket, and with some help from WhatIfSports.com, determine how the 2020 Tournament would have played out. Featuring projected outcomes for every game of the Tournament. How would your team have done, and who would have won it all, had the Tournamen...

Jack is joined by his sister Laura, as well as Astrid Souto and Chad Vautherine via Skype call to discuss the classic Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical! With the whole nation in the act of social distancing and quarantining, there are no sports on the radar for the time being. So it's time for Sports Movie Madness! This is the sports-ish movie that started it all for Zac Efron and...

The sports world may temporarily be shutdown, but the Jack Vita Show isn't! Evan Myers returns to the podcast to preview the American League Central division. The Cleveland Indians dealt Corey Kluber and listened to offers for Francisco Lindor; are they still in their competitive window? (11:30 - 22:35). The White Sox won the off-season, and are one of the most intriguing teams entering the 2020 s...

In the second part of Jack's 2020 MLB Preview series, Jonathan Jaggard returns to the podcast to preview the AL East and project win totals for the division's teams. Boston fired Dave Dombrowski and traded Mookie Betts and David Price. What are realistic expectations for the Red Sox this year? (5:00 - 18:55). The Blue Jays have one of the most exciting young infields in baseball with Bichette, Big...