Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Aaron Rodgers' insinuation on the Pat McAfee Show that Jimmy Kimmel has ties to a pedophilia ring (3:21), whether or not Disney might intervene given that both McAfee and Kimmel work under their umbrella at ESPN and ABC, respectively (10:58), Patrick Beverley's assertion that Joel Embiid is having the greatest individual season in NBA history (20:30) and why hyp...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL’s decision to fine Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper for throwing a drink at an unruly fan (2:53), whether or not Dalvin Cook has anything to offer a team heading into the NFL playoffs (6:19), why the Chicago Bears should take a quarterback with the #1 overall pick and take what they get for Justin Fields in a trade (16:18) and how the Miami Dolphins...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he was so happy for Jim Harbaugh in the wake of Michigan’s overtime victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl (2:57), what makes Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. such an intriguing NFL quarterback prospect (16:52) and whether Michigan or Washington has the upper hand in the upcoming CFP championship game (22:35). Later, J-Mac explains why the Green Bay Packers’ de...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the Cleveland Browns' bludgeoning of the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, including what this lost season means for the Jets' offseason plans (6:14) and why the Browns are the feel-good story of the NFL season (8:15). Later, FOX Sports betting analyst Will Hill swings by to preview the NFL Week 17 slate from a gambling perspective. Smit...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Denver Broncos’ decision to move off of quarterback Russell Wilson at the end of the season (2:28), identifies the six NFL teams that make the most sense as the next landing spot for Wilson (5:06), how Wilson’s sudden availability might impact Justin Fields’ NFL future (20:22) and whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers should include Austin Reaves in a potent...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Detroit Pistons earning their NBA-record 27th consecutive regular season loss (3:02), whether it’s even conceivable that the Pistons could lose every game this season (5:08), why the Baltimore Ravens beating the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night shouldn’t guarantee the MVP award for Lamar Jackson (14:09), his confidence level in the Kansas City Chiefs h...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Rams' Thursday Night Football win over the Saints and discusses the narratives that Los Angeles is the 'team nobody wants to face' in the NFC Playoffs and that the Saints' postseason hopes are officially toast (11:10). Plus, former oddsmaker and sports betting analyst Dave Sharapan swings by to preview NFL Week 16 from a betting p...

On today's episode, Jason discusses why Shaquille O'Neal felt compelled to say that Steph Curry belongs in the GOAT conversation (5:34), whether or not Curry is really as great as he and others in the media think he is (11:58), why he believes the floor for the streaking Los Angeles Clippers is an appearance in the Western Conference Finals (24:01) and how much credit James Harden deserves individ...

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on Ja Morant hitting the game-winning basket in his first game back from suspension and what he hopes to see from the high-flyer moving forward (2:01). Later, FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Steve Hartman swings by to discuss his decades-long feud with Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos (12:43), his assertion that it was actual...

On today's episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Eagles inexplicably losing a game they had in-hand against the Seattle Seahawks (2:00), what's gone wrong for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense the last three weeks (10:14), how the results of this game could shake up the NFC Playoff picture (22:08) and whether or not the Los Angeles Lakers deserve to be ridiculed for hanging their NBA In-Seaso...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the Dallas Cowboys’ embarrassing road loss to the Buffalo Bills says about their long-term outlook as a potential Super Bowl contender (3:05), why Brock Purdy should be viewed as the heavy favorite to win the NFL MVP award (21:24), the narrative that Trevor Lawrence isn’t as good as his reputation would suggest (27:09), whether or not Baker Mayfield has pro...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick note on the Las Vegas Raiders’ demolition of the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football (1:52). Later, Right Angle Sports betting analyst Adam Chernoff swings by to discuss the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl futures ahead of their big showdown with the Dallas Cowboys (7:25), who is the sharp side in the Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos gam...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green indefinitely following his latest on-court physical altercation (2:51), how Green’s unreliability could impact Steph Curry’s view on the Golden State Warriors organization long-term (7:57), Cam Newton’s assertion that guys like Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy are just ‘game manager’ quarterbacks (15:22), how Newton disti...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the New England Patriots are planning to part ways with Bill Belichick after the season (3:05), how Belichick’s mishandling of the quarterback position may have been his undoing in New England (5:05), how Draymond Green’s latest over-the-top physical altercation could impact his long-term legacy (14:27), whether or not the Golden State Warriors d...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Miami Dolphins’ unbelievable fourth quarter meltdown in their loss to the Tennessee Titans (4:11), whether or not Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa and the rest of the Dolphins are even a lock to make the playoffs anymore in the AFC (6:47), what to make of the New York Giants’ winning streak that suddenly has them in the thick of the NFC playoff race (18:38), how...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from Kadarius Toney’s controversial penalty that ultimately cost the Kansas City Chiefs a win against the Buffalo Bills (1:35), why it’s clear that the offensive inconsistencies in Kansas City are finally getting to Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid (7:28), if back-to-back blowout losses to the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys prove that the Philad...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers’ inexplicable loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football (3:47) and the virtuoso performances put on by the Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James in the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals (8:50). Later, professional sports gambler and former SuperContest winner David Baker swings by to share his thoughts on how Trevor Lawre...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Juan Soto getting traded to the New York Yankees and the latest on the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes (2:11), how inclement weather has severely impacted the betting lines for several NFL games in Week 14 (6:53), which NFL team is most likely to tank hard enough to ‘steal’ the #1 overall pick in the Draft from the Chicago Bears (13:17) and whether or not Jalen Hurts...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament (1:55), Aaron Rodgers’ public comments on the report that Zach Wilson is unwilling to get back under center for the New York Jets (18:45), why Brock Purdy is the favorite to win the NFL MVP award (33:55) and whether or not a non-quarterback like Tyreek Hill has a real...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Trevor Lawrence’s ankle injury could shake up the entire AFC playoff race (1:56), Jake Browning’s historic performance in the Cincinnati Bengals’ Monday Night win over the Jacksonville Jaguars (6:15), what – if anything – the NFL can do to ensure that we don’t see so many backup quarterbacks on a weekly basis (15:32), the real reason why Zach Wilson is appre...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses San Francisco’s overall demolition of the Eagles in a rematch of the NFC Championship Game (5:30), the viral altercation between 49ers’ linebacker Dre Greenlaw and a member of the Philadelphia security staff (8:03), Brock Purdy’s surge up the NFL MVP ladder (17:08), whether or not teams should still be scared of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs followi...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the Seattle Seahawks should be taken seriously as a playoff contender in the NFC (3:46) and why the Dallas Cowboys shouldn’t feel great about their narrow home win over Seattle (7:55). Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to preview college football Conference Championship Weekend from a betting perspective, including, Oregon vs...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with an abbreviated Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks (5:14). Later, Super Bowl champion wide receiver Golden Tate swings by to discuss why the Seahawks have been unable to really build upon what they did last season (11:32), whether or not the Cowboys are a legitimate Super Bowl contende...

On today’s episode, former NFL quarterback and football analyst Kyle Sloter swings by to discuss his rollercoaster path to the National Football League (5:04), the most important characteristic he looks for when evaluating quarterback play (22:31), why Patrick Mahomes can be a ‘fundamental nightmare’ and still be the best quarterback in the League (32:32), why he’s so much lower on USC’s Caleb Wil...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the likelihood that this will be Justin Fields’ final season as the starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears and which teams make the most sense as a potential landing spot (2:08), whether Fields should seek out another starting gig or a backup job in 2024 and beyond (17:25), why Carolina Panthers owner Dave Tepper felt compelled to fire head coach Frank Reich...