Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the scuttlebutt around the NBA that the Phoenix Suns could be forced to trade Kevin Durant if they can't find a way to flip Bradley Beal at the deadline, why he thinks a forward-thinking franchise would be wise to make a move on Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young and which NFL teams make the most sense for Myles Garrett now that the Browns' All...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster trade that saw Luka Doncic land with the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis wind up with the Dallas Mavericks. During the conversation, J-Mac tells us how the arrival of Doncic impacts LeBron James' future with the Lakers, the over/under on championships won by Luka in LA, the next potential superstar that is most likely to team up with L...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball General Manager Adrian Wojnarowski for a lengthy conversation. During the interview, Woj discusses how important NIL is to his new gig, the trials and tribulations that come along with trying to build a competitive basketball program, how he's using his ESPN connections to help his players build a basketball career after...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the sports media vitriol being aimed Bronny James in the wake of his lackluster performance on Tuesday against Tyrese Maxey, why it’s so hard to find a trade that makes sense for disgruntled Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox and which NBA stars are legitimate number one options on a championship-level team. Follow Jason on Twitter and I...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the Sacramento Kings could be looking to trade All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox ahead of next week’s NBA Trade Deadline, whether or not teams like the Houston Rockets or San Antonio Spurs should make a run at FOX, why he thinks Kellen Moore would be making a huge mistake by taking the New Orleans Saints head coaching job and hi...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by longtime sportswriter and broadcaster Norman Chad for a lengthy interview. During the conversation, Chad discusses the overhaul the sports media space has undergone the last two decades, the importance of putting out content you care about and just for the sake of ‘clicks’, his anticipation level for the upcoming Kansas City Chiefs vs Philad...

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild NFL Championship Weekend by sharing his thoughts on the narrative surrounding Josh Allen following his fourth straight postseason loss to Patrick Mahomes, whether or not Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott should be on the hot seat after another crushing playoff loss, what makes Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles ground attack so devastatin...

On today’s episode, Jason previews the upcoming AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills with KLKC Kansas City Radio host Darren Smith. During the interview, Smith discusses why America’s love affair with the Chiefs has finally faded, the narrative that Patrick Mahomes gets preferential treatment from NFL officials, why he fully expects Kansas City to three...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his beloved New York Jets making Aaron Glenn their next head coach, how a botched head coaching search has led to even bigger changes within the Jacksonville Jaguars organization, why it’s looking more and more likely that Jimmy Butler winds up getting traded to the Phoenix Suns and whether or not LeBron James’ annual gripes about the state of...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s looking more and more likely that disgruntled NBA superstar Jimmy Butler will wind up getting traded ot the Phoenix Suns. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports bettor Clev TA swings by to discuss the NFL Divisional and Championship playoff rounds from a wagering perspective.   Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Ohio State’s blowout victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, why it was so refreshing to see the uber-talented Buckeyes reach their full potential in the playoffs, whether or not Will Howard should be viewed as an NFL prospect and the likelihood that head coaches Ryan Day and Marcus Freeman make the jump to...

On today’s episode, Jason recaps a wild weekend of NFL Divisional round playoff action. Does anybody feel worse than Mark Andrews and Lamar Jackson this morning? How many guys are better playoff performers than Josh Allen? Does the NFL need to do something to curb The Patrick Mahomes Rules? Can anybody stop the rushing duo of Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia?  Is ‘pl...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his pessimism surrounding the idea that Deion Sanders could become the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and his overall trepidation surrounding the Cowboys’ interest in Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the upcoming NFL Divisional Playoffs featuring the Houston Texans vs the Kansa...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by USA Today Sports national columnist Dan Wolken to preview the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship. During the interview, Wolken discusses how Ohio State has grown since their ugly regular season loss to Michigan, how Notre Dame has managed to overcome a slew of injuries up and down their roster, the speculation that Ryan Day and Marc...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by professional sports bettor David Baker for a lengthy conversation focusing on the results of the NFL Wild Card round and looking ahead to this weekend’s NFL Divisional round slate – all from a wagering perspective! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIn...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the Los Angeles Rams’ demolition of the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night says about their Super Bowl chances moving forward and the narrative that Sam Darnold ‘lost money’ after putting together two nightmare performances in the Vikings’ final two games of the season. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on the Cowboys’ deci...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jayden Daniels' virtuoso performance in Washington's upset win over Tampa Bay on Sunday night, the narrative that it's time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to move on from long-time head coach Mike Tomlin, whether or not it's fair to say that the Green Bay Packers are regretting giving Jordan Love that massive contract extension last offseason and the general...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Notre Dame’s thrilling victory over Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal, how that brutal late-game interception by Drew Allar may have impacted his NFL Draft stock and how much blame James Franklin deserves for the Nittany Lions’ second-half collapse. Plus, Right Angle Sports’ Adam Chernoff swings by to preview the upcomi...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what – if anything – we can learn in the big picture from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ thrilling victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a matchup featuring the two best records in the NBA. Later, FOX Sports college sports broadcaster Tim Brando swings by to discuss his biggest gripe with the College Football Playoff format and selection pr...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to fire Antonio Pierce after just one season and how much influence Tom Brady will have on their upcoming head coaching search. Plus, Locked on Suns co-host Ben Garcia swings by to discuss Bradley Beal's benching, the likelihood that Phoenix acquires disgruntled superstar Jimmy Butler before the upcoming trade deadline, whic...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the currently vacant New York Jets head coaching job might not be the great gig folks like Mike Vrabel and Rex Ryan think it is, the fallout from all the NFL Black Monday firings around the league and what we can glean from the latest NFL Wild Card weekend line movements. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe, rate and review...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he’s so down on Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings in the wake of their blowout loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, why you shouldn’t be surprised that Tyreek Hill wants out of Miami and which NFL coaches are most likely to get the axe on Black Friday. Plus, J-Mac gives us a way-too-earlyNFL Wild Card round preview from a...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Notre Dame’s Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia and tells us if the Fighting Irish has enough offensive firepower to actually win the College Football Playoff. Plus, J-Mac does his best to preview NFL Week 18 from a betting perspective with so many meaningless games on the docket. Finally, our fearless leader fires back at Charles Barkley in the wake of...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Detroit Lions’ thrilling Monday Night Football victory over the San Francisco 49ers and the latest intel he’s hearing linking current Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers to Notre Dame via the transfer portal in 2025. Plus, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the upcoming College Football Playoff action. Follow Jason on  Twitter an...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how he would handle Sam Darnold’s looming contract extension if he ran the Minnesota Vikings, whether or not the suddenly sluggish Los Angeles Rams have enough offensive firepower to make a deep playoff run, why Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor should be on the hot seat regardless of what happens in Week 18, what makes Jayden Daniels and the...