Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by previewing the Thursday Night Football edition between the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. Later, professional sports bettor and 'Bet the Process' podcast host Rufus Peabody swings by to discuss his approach to high-stakes gambling contests, how to deal with internet trolls and which NFL Week 7 games he's firing on from a gambling perspect...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher for a full 2023-24 NBA season preview. During the conversation, Bucher discusses what we can expect from Year 2 of the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving Era, whether the Phoenix Suns or the Los Angeles Lakers is the biggest threat to the Denver Nuggets in the West, how the Damian Lillard trade impacts both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami H...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Dallas Cowboys’ Monday Night Football victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Is it fair to say that Dak Prescott outplayed Justin Herbert? Why do the Chargers always seem to disappoint relative to expectations? Can the Cowboys use this win as a springboard to the top seed in the NFC? J-Mac has the answer to all those questions – and more! Follow Jason on Twi...

Jason kicks off the week recapping Week 6 of NFL action including the New York Jets 20-14 upset victory over Jalen Hurts and the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. Is 10 wins out and a playoff berth out of the question for a Zach Wilson led Jets team? Plus, the 49ers limp out of Cleveland with their first loss to the Browns. Jason explains why this loss is no big deal, and why nobody in Sa...

On today’s episode, Jason shares his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs’ latest uninspiring win of the season over the Denver Broncos and wonders aloud what it might take for them to get their mojo back. Later, the host of The Volume’s ‘Moneyline Monaco’ - Alex Monaco - swings by to help preview NFL Week 6 from a sports gambling perspective. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to su...

On today’s episode, Jason gives us his Best Bets for tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. Plus, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss the importance of tanking in today’s NFL – especially when a guy like Caleb Williams is available, why teams should consider drafting a quarterback every season, the biggest differenc...

On today’s episode, Jason uses his self-created Quarterback Tiers system to discuss why there seems to be an overall lack of franchise-caliber NFL quarterbacks. Has Jared Goff shown enough to be ‘The Man’ in Detroit? Are we certain that Dak Prescott and Kirk Cousins will still be with their respective teams in 2024? Can the Miami Dolphins overlook Tua Tagovailoa’s injury history and lock him up wi...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Jordan Love’s nightmarish performance on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders, where Love ranks in the hierarchy of mediocre-to-bad starting NFL quarterbacks, what’s on the line for the Denver Broncos in their Thursday Night Football tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe,...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers’ demolition of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, where Bruck Purdy ranks in the hierarchy of elite NFL quarterbacks, how much blame Mac Jones and Bill Belichick deserve for the dumpster fire in New England, how soon we should expect Sean Payton to tank the Denver Broncos season in hopes of landing Russell Wilson’s replacement a...

On today’s episode, Jason shares this thoughts on the Chicago Bears ending their 14-game losing streak on Thursday Night against the Washington Commanders and tells us what - if anything - it means for Justin Fields moving forward. Later, J-Mac closes the show with Best Bets for the NFL week 5 slate.  *DISCLAIMER - The audio for the 'Best Bet' segment is not studio-quality. Apologies* Follow Jason...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by previewing tonight’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders. Later, former Pro Bowl wide receiver and FOX Sports Radio host TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss Puka Nacua’s breakout season with the Los Angeles Rams, what’s gone wrong for his former team – the Cincinnati Bengals, the idea that Caleb W...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the bizarre story surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada and his alleged burner social media accounts. Later, Pro Football Focus NFL analyst Brad Spielberger swings by to discuss Patrick Mahomes’ uneven play through the first month of the season, the likelihood that quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins and Justin...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Daniel Jones' uncertain future as the franchise quarterback of the New York Giants, whether or not this recent string of dominance has fundamentally changed his season-long outlook on the Buffalo Bills and how the acquisition of Jrue Holiday impacts the Boston Celtics.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the l...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the possibility that Bill Belichick is no longer an elite NFL head coach, what the Kansas City Chiefs' narrow Sunday Night Football win over the New York Jets means for Patrick Mahomes and Zach Wilson moving forward, the Buffalo Bills' beatdown of the previously-unbeaten Miami Dolphins, whether or not Christian McCaffrey has a realistic chance to win NFL MVP and...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the surging Detroit Lions following their Thursday Night Football beatdown of the Green Bay Packers. Later, Right Angles Sports’ Adam Chernoff swings by to discuss NFL Week 4 from the gambling perspective by previewing games such as Dolphins-Bills, Ravens-Browns, Commanders-Eagles, Chiefs-Jets and more! Finally, J-Mac closes the...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blockbuster three-team deal that resulted in superstar point guard Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks and forming a dynamic duo alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Does this make the Bucks the favorites to win the East? What's next for Portland in the post-Lillard era? Did the Phoenix Suns quietly upgrade their roster as the 'other' team in the...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the report that the Toronto Raptors are currently viewed as the frontrunners to trade for disgruntled superstar point guard Damian Lillard and the New York Jets’ latest half-measure to light a fire under Zach Wilson and improve their quarterback room. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to play a clearly hobbled Joe Burrow against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night, the Philadelphia Eagles' perfect - albeit unimpressive - season thus far, what Joe Namath's scathing comments about Zach Wilson mean for his future with the New York Jets and why the sports world at large seems to be split on Deion Sanders.  Follow...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the Dallas Cowboys following their shocking loss to the Arizona Cardinals, whether the Dolphins hanging 70 on the Broncos says more about Miami or Denver, where his beloved New York Jets go from here after yet another ugly offensive performance, which NFL head coach made the worst coaching decision of the day and much more! Finally, J-Mac closes...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the 49ers' demolition of the Giants on Thursday Night Football; this game definitely felt like a Tale of Two Quarterbacks (New York's Daniel Jones and San Francisco's Brock Purdy). Later, 2x Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph swings by to discuss what’s gone wrong for the 0-2 Minnesota Vikings, why he’s still a believer in Daniel J...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with his Best Bet for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. Later, ‘Straight Outta Vegas’ on FOX Sports Radio host Bernie Fratto swings by to discuss NFL week 3 from a gambling perspective. Fratto gives his picks for Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles...

On today’s episode, Jason breaks down the field of 0-2 NFL teams (Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears & Arizona Cardinals) and tells us which ones are most likely to rebound and make the postseason. Only 1 team in the past 20 years has made the playoffs after starting the year 0-3, s...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the season-long impact of Nick Chubb’s devastating knee injury, which NFL quarterback has the worst contract: Deshaun Watson or Russell Wilson, and how bettors should approach Cincinnati Bengals-Los Angeles Rams in Week 3 given all the uncertainty surrounding Joe Burrow’s health. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram . Click here to subscribe, rate and review al...

On today’s episode, Jason tells us which AFC quarterback (Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert) should be viewed as the 2nd best signal caller in the conference behind Patrick Mahomes, why one NFL quarterback and one NFL head coach are already on the hot seat just two weeks into the season, who he has as the most surprising 2-0 team in the League, whether or not Sean Payton can...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles' Thursday Night Football win over the Minnesota Vikings. Philadelphia's ground game was spectacular, but is it time to worry about Jalen Hurts and the uneven Eagles passing game? On the flip side, with the Vikings season teetering on the edge of disaster, should a quarterback-needy team like the New York...