Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a full March Madness preview. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on whether or not Houston has enough offense to win it all, the narrative that the SEC isn’t as good as the committee seems to think it is, which top-3 seed should be on upset alert in round one, what makes the...

On today’s episode, Jason brings us an in-depth preview of the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Later, J-Mac discusses the Cincinnati Bengals’ decision to make Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins two of the highest-paid wide receivers in NFL history, whether or not leaning into an ‘all-gas, no brakes’ system will come to back to bite them and what other NFL...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury might impact the Duke Blue Devils’ upcoming NCAA Tournament run, why so many Los Angeles Lakers fans are panicking about their current 3-game losing streak, what it’s like as a sports media member to have a professional athlete that you don’t ‘know ball’ and why he’s siding with DeMa...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive road win over the Boston Celtics should make them the favorites to win the NBA championship, how Aaron Rodgers seems to be holding guys like Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins hostage, the San Francisco 49ers’ decision to sign Mac Jones as their backup quarterback and much more! Follow Jason on...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a few of the more noteworthy NFL free agent signings of the day (Joey Bosa to the Buffalo Bills, DeAndre Hopkins to the Baltimore Ravens, etc). Later, CBS SportsLine college basketball betting analyst Thomas Casale swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines heading into the start of Championship Weekend, Selection Sunday and the start of March Madness....

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the roster purge currently going down in San Francisco, whether or not the 49ers should be willing to pay Brock Purdy top dollar given how quickly the quarterback market has basically dried up, the New York Jets’ puzzling decision to make Justin Fields their franchise quarterback, Nikola Jokic getting his revenge on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Th...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the addition of Davante Adams means for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC hierarchy, why the Pittsburgh Steelers trading and extending DK Metcalf doesn't make a whole lot of sense right now, the obvious teardown taking place in Seattle and where new-Las Vegas Raiders signal caller Geno Smith ranks amongst the best quarterbacks in the NFL. FInally, J-Mac...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling overtime win over New York and tells us why it’s not all bad for the Knicks even after losing star point guard Jalen Brunson to an ankle injury. Later, Field of 68 founder and college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman swings by to discuss all the biggest college hoops headlines heading into conference tournament...

On today's episode, FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz swings by to discuss his background as a hooper, why he chose the life of a reporter over being the heir to the Starbucks corporation, the narrative that Shedeur Sanders’ personality rubbed folks the wrong way at the NFL Combine, the fallout from his viral kerfuffle with NFL Media reporter Ian Rapoport and the latest on guys like Mica...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the idea of Aaron Rodgers joining the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, why the Saquon Barkley extension proves once again that the Philadelphia Eagles have the best front office in the NFL, why he believes that few players in NBA history are more overrated than Kyrie Irving and whether or not Kevin Durant still impacts winning in a major way. Follow Jason...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to place the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver Tee Higgins could shake up the wide receiver market in free agency, which teams are most likely to sign Sam Darnold once he hits the open market, whether current Duke star Cooper Flagg is worthy of getting the same amount of attention former Duke star Zion Williamson...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Washington Commanders hit a home run when they acquired Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers, why Matthew Stafford’s return to Los Angeles is such a boon for the Rams and such a bust for the New York Giants, and why the NBA Western Conference playoff race is shaping up to be must-see TV down the stretch...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jayson Tatum's assertion that he is being unappreciated by the basketball world at-large, how Tatum's resumé stacks up against his peers' like Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and why so many hoops fans seem to value style over substance. Plus, J-Mac pays homage to the late, great Gene Hackman by telling us where 'Hoosiers' ranks amongst...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses while sports media bruhaha at the NFL Combine between FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz and the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Plus, FOX Sports NBA analyst Ric Bucher swings by to discuss whether or not Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves qualifies as a Big Three, why he believes there is no clear-cut favorite to win the NBA championship this yea...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic dropping a triple-double in his first game against his former team (the Dallas Mavericks) and why he’s still all-in on the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward. Plus, former NFL scout Brentley Weissman swings by to preview the upcoming NFL Draft Combine and share his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty, Abdul Carter, Travis...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the Los Angeles Lakers would beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 7-game playoff series, whether or not competitive eater Joey Chestnut has a legitimate case for being the greatest active athlete in the world right now and how the Philadelphia 76ers should move forward now that Joel Embiid's knee injury appears to be even worse than we all t...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what he did during his week-long hiatus from the pod, why it's clear that LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are legitimate NBA championship contenders, the likelihood that JJ Redick winds up winning the NBA Coach of the Year Award, why he expects Kevin Durant will be on a new team at the start of the 2025-26 season and the latest surroun...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for Aaron Rodgers now that his wildly underwhelming tenure with the New York Jets, why he’s not really looking forward to the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, the real reason why the long-rumored Victor Wembanyama-Trae Young team-up never materialized, the ugly truth about NBA MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and m...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former NFL scout and current NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah. During the conversation, Jeremiah discusses his biggest takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles’ domination of the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, what he likes most about Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren, whether or not the San Francisco 49ers would regret giving Brock P...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he thinks Kellen Moore is making a mistake by accepting the New Orleans Saints head coaching gig, why he expects the Minnesota Vikings will move off of Sam Darnold, what’s next for free-agent-to-be Russell Wilson, how Pat McAfee could be to blame for Aaron Rodgers getting the axe in New York and why he thinks the New York Giants could be in play...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers debut, his expectations for the Luka-LeBron James moving forward and why he believes these new-look Lakers can make a run to the NBA Finals. Later, J-Mac explains why his optimism around Luka's former team - the Dallas Mavericks - is fading fast.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe, rate an...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant defensive performance in their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, where Jalen Hurts ranks amongst the best quarterbacks in the NFL after earning his first Super Bowl MVP award, what changes Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense need to make to get their mojo back and why he was less-than-impressed by Kendrick...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses where the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers rank amongst the biggest winners of the NBA Trade Deadline and how the NBA has essentially hijacked the biggest week in the NFL. Plus, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles (prop, teasers and sides). Follow Jaso...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the inconvenient truth about Carolina Panthers Bryce Young, the Golden State Warriors blockbuster trade for disgruntled Miami Heat All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, De’Aaron Fox’s debut with the San Antonio Spurs and what’s next for Brandon Ingram after getting shipped to the Toronto Raptors. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click her...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the latest scuttlebutt surrounding Kevin Durant's uncertain future with the Phoenix Suns heading into the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline. Plus, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter and author Chris Hine swings by to discuss his upcoming book on Anthony Edwards, why the Minnesota Timberwolves have taken such a sizable step back this season, how the Luka Doncic...