The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Chase Thomas is joined by Atlanta Sports X's Mark Zinno to talk about how sports radio has adapted to a COVID-19 world, working solo in radio, how the MLS might one day catch MLB, issues with talking about soccer on Twitter, if going to baseball games are actually fun, the Falcons making smart decisions this offseason, which Atlanta team wins a title first, and much more. Learn more about your ad...

Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach to talk about another crazy week in professional wrestling, how the in-ring debut for "The Exalted One" Brodie Lee on AEW "Dynamite", a big-time week for Sammy Guevara, if Darby Allin is a Young Sting from WCW, issues with Jake Hager, WrestleMania 36 predictions, how Drew McIntyre loses and Bray Wyatt and "The Fiend" win, CM Punk's WWE fut...

Chase Thomas is joined NY Mag's Will Leitch to talk about the craziness that is COVID-19, how it has impacted the sports we love, the timetable for every sports' return, why football's future is so important to the country, Illinois finally breaking through only for March Madness to be canceled, the Cardinals chances in the NL Central, crazy Georgia fans, and much more. Learn more about your ad ch...

Chase Thomas is joined by CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso to talk about the 2020 NFL Draft, how Tua Tagovailoa's injury history has changed his draft stock, everyone forgetting about Chase Young, why the trading with the Redskins could be difficult, the depth at offensive tackle in this class, risking it all on Jordan Love, why Jalen Hurts will thrive somewhere, AJ Espanesa's chances of busting, Lavisk...

Chase Thomas is joined by longtime MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about the AL East, how the Blue Jays could overtake the Red Sox, the intriguing young guys atop the order headlined by Vlad Guerrero Jr., why the Orioles are so damn depressing, the issues with their rotation and lack of young talent, the Rays chances against the Yankees, Austin Meadows hype, the Yankees' injury issues, can DJ LeMahi...

Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about Tom Brady leaving the Patriots, why he chose the Bucs, how Evans and Godwin could be Moss and Welker, leaving the AFC, the Bears trading for Nick Foles, missing just signing Teddy Bridgewater, why the Niners and Falcons have done well in free agency, Titan-sized concerns in Tennessee and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Chase Thomas is joined by his buddy Henny Dunc to talk about all the big-time financial decisions looming over the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, Dak Prescott's contract status, picking Amari Cooper or Byron Jones, why the Peyton Manning to Monday Night Football story is interesting, why Pat McAfee is still needed, where Tua should go in the draft, problems with Washington and why Tom Brady might...

Chase Thomas is joined by Football Scoop's Zach Barnett to talk about the SEC East maybe being up for grabs this fall, the huge changes at Georgia on offense, Tennessee versus Florida, interesting spring QB competitions, the horrible Colorado coaching hire, concern with USC and Washington, and the decline in CFB attendance. Then, Chase's dad returns to talk about Josef Martinez's injury, Atlanta U...

Chase Thomas is joined by Noah From Ponko to talk about the perfect weekend for the Lakers, how they beat the Bucks and Clippers, if LeBron has a real MVP case this season, issues with the Lakers' bench, too much Rondo, the Rockets missing all of their threes now, if James Harden is to blame, the Nets firing Kenny Atkinson, what this all means for Brooklyn and much more. Learn more about your ad c...

Chase Thomas is joined by Football Outsiders' Tom Gower to talk about the Titans' prolific run to the AFC championship game, if the team should keep Tannehill and Henry in 2020, the biggest needs for the team to stay in contention, the 49ers paying Arik Armstead, if Dirk Koetter should return in Atlanta, who can challenge the Chiefs, the Panthers' grossness with Cam, the Packers finding the next A...

Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Paul Griffin to talk about a wild week in the WWE, how the WWE booked themselves into a corner with Bray Wyatt, the Goldberg era on SmackDown, Cena versus The Fiend at WrestleMania, if Drew McIntyre should win at 'Mania, poor Ricochet, what the WrestleMania card is looking like, why the Randy Orton stuff is so good, Jeff Hardy's return to Smackdown, and wh...

Chase Thomas is joined by the Commercial Appeal's Jason Munz to talk about the crazy season for the Memphis Tigers, why James Wiseman got suspended, how this season went awry for Penny Hardaway's team, how long Hardaway will remain in Memphis, and how next year should be better. Then, veteran NFL writer and author Gary Myers comes on the pod to talk about his "Brady vs. Manning" book, the differen...

Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer to talk about the Madison Bumgarner wild story in Arizona, what MLB and the Diamondbacks can do about it, the Yankees' horrible injury luck, what they can do without Luis Severino this season, if the Nationals could actually repeat, if Keiboom can replace Rendon at third and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Chase Thomas is joined by Earl Bird Rights' Jeff Siegel to talk about the Rockets and Russell Westbrook's midseason changes, how the team matches up with the Jazz and Nuggets, Zion turning heads right away in New Orleans, why the Pelicans are winning, winners and losers from the buyout market, Coby White's big night for Chicago and the Cavaliers' dysfunction. Then, DNVR Sports' Harrison Wind comes...

Chase Thomas is joined by Atlanta Falcons' beat writer William McFadden to talk about the Falcons' horrible 2019 season, how they don't start 1-7 next season, the prospect of paying Austin Hooper, the issues on the offensive line, going from Steve Sarkisian to Dirk Koetter on offense, the defensive coaching changes, who Thomas Dimitroff will target in free agency and the draft and much more.  Lear...

Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to finally go over that San Francisco loss in Super Bowl LIV, how it happened, how fans can get over such a brutal loss, the issues with Kyle Shanahan's play-calling, the lack of a feature back becoming a problem, Nick Bosa's forgotten dominance, Jimmy Garoppolo not getting the needed reps over their playoff run, how the Niners get back and much m...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini to talk about this week in AEW and WWE television, Buddy Murphy losing his first name, John Cena returning to the WWE for a WrestleMania match, why he should beat The Fiend and surpass Ric Flair's record, what they're doing with Goldberg, Ricochet gaining momentum, why Asuka vs. Becky Lynch continues to shine, Santana's big week on AEW, why MJ...

Chase Thomas is joined by Boston Bruins' beat writer Conor Ryan to talk about the big injury news regarding Connor McDavid, how it changes the Oilers' playoff outlook, moves Jeff Holland can make in the coming weeks, the Jason Zucker trade for Pittsburgh, the Seattle Kracken name, and how the Sharks should sell before the NHL Trade Deadline. Then, Rock Chalk Blog's Landen Fields joins the show to...

Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report and Hardwood Knocks' Dan Favale to talk about the emergence of Jayson Tatum in Boston, why it changes everything in the East, why it all goes back to Gordon Hayward, the Sixers' offensive issues with no shooting beside Simmons and Embiid, how the Sixers got here, the Warriors' title odds in the next two seasons, the problems with their roster and timeline...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Mike Piellucci to talk about this week's excellent episode of AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite, the brutal feud between MJF and Cody working, how the Adam "Hangman" Page angle should end, where the Lucha Bros fit on the card, the upside of Santana, the sudden push of Drew McIntyre on RAW, why Kevin Owens still makes the most sense as WWE champion, what makes Sm...

Chase Thomas is joined by NBA writer, formerly of Silver Screen & Roll, Alex Regla to talk about the NBA Trade Deadline, what the Lakers are thinking targeting another guard, why they should get Marcus Morris, how to beat Giannis in a seven-game series, the issues with the four-team trade for Atlanta and Minnesota, why the Hawks are in trouble with Capela and Collins, why the Spurs should move...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Nolecast's Ingram Smith to talk about the turnover at Florida State, what went wrong for Willie Taggart at FSU, how the athletic department and university has changed, how Mike Norvell will be different and much more. Then, MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about the Mookie Betts trade decision for the Red Sox, why it makes no sense for Boston, the Astros hiring another I...

Chase Thomas is joined by Revenge Of The Bird's Blake Murphy to talk about Sunday night's Super Bowl, why the Chiefs were victorious over the 49ers, the greatness of Patrick Mahomes under pressure, how Jimmy Garoppolo folded under pressure, why Kyle Shanahan was not to blame for the loss, the issues with the Niners going forward, how the Cardinals and the rest of the NFC West will look next season...

Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Eric Brady to talk about the Royal Rumble on Sunday, Drew McIntyre winning the Rumble, the problems with Charlotte Flair challenging Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Title, how Bianca Belair stole the show, the issues with Brock Lesnar going forward, how AEW has won with Cody and Jon Moxley and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about his big story on the Clippers, how it all unfolded, the issues with Kawhi Leonard's load management, working with two superstars in today's NBA, managing role players' egos, how the Clippers can still win it all, how they differ from the Lakers' two superstars, the possibility of trading Montrezl Harrell, the rise of stars wanting o...