The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Chase Thomas is joined by Good Morning Football's Matt Hamilton to talk about producing the NFL Network show, the Chicago Bears going all-in by trading for Khalil Mack, the Detroit Lions' questions in their pass-rush, and who is the better Super Bowl contender between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings (4:00). Then, CBS Sports' Sean Wagner-McGough to talk about why Rogue One is the be...

Chase Thomas is joined by USA Today's Dan Wolken to talk about Auburn taking down Washington in Atlanta, Texas disappointing against Maryland to start the season again, the Alabama QB controversy with Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, Jim Harbaugh needing a signature win at Michigan and what to expect out of Texas A&M vs. Clemson in Week 2 (4:00).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Chase Thomas is joined by NFL writer Jason B. Hirschhorn to talk about the Saints trading for Teddy Bridgewater, the Packers locking up Aaron Rodgers long-term, the problems with the Oakland Raiders in the AFC West, why the Pittsburgh Steelers should be the favorites in the AFC, and why the Minnesota Vikings should be the favorites in the NFC (4:00). Then, theScore's Chris Walder jumps on the pod...

Chase Thomas is joined by SB Nation's Matt Brown to talk about the state of Ohio State football, the upside of Dwayne Haskins, the hype surrounding Michigan, which teams can really contend for the College Football Playoff, and why Clemson should be the favorite (4:00). Then, FiveThirtyEight's Neil Paine jumps on the pod to talk about his early NBA projections, the numbers loving the Raptors with K...

Chase Thomas is joined by the Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen to talk about NBA analysts and writers hyping up the Jazz, the emergence of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, the development of Dante Exum, the depth of the bench highlighted by Jae Crowder and Alec Burks, and the end for Deron Williams and Gordon Hayward in Utah (3:00). Then, 680 The Fan's Nick Cellini joins the program to talk about...

Chase Thomas is joined by On The Banks, SB Nation's Rutgers Scarlett Knights blog, writer and podcaster Lance Glinn to talk about Year 3 of the Chris Ash era, Artur Sitkowski winning the QB job, if the team can make a bowl game this year, and why they've struggled on offense over the last decade (3:00). Then, NBCS Bay Area's Drew Shiller comes on to talk about the Warriors' offseason additions of...

Chase Thomas is joined by former Impact Wrestling star Robbie E to talk about his new podcast "Why It Ended", wrestling for Tommy Dreamer's House of Hardcore promotion, whether he'll go back to Impact one day, and his new wrestling character (3:00). Then, Seattle Seahawks' podcaster Bill Alvstad jumps on the pod to talk about the Seahawks' new offense with Brian Schottenheimer, Russell Wilson as a...

Chase Thomas is joined by ESPN's Fantasy Focus co-host Field Yates to talk about his 9 Fantasy Football Draft Rules, the right time to take a quarterback, who could surprise this season, and how gambling becoming legalized will affect fantasy football (3:00). Then, ESPN play-by-play commentator Beth Mowins on commentating both NFL and college football games, calling Monday Night Football games, wh...

Chase Thomas is joined by NBA.com's Scott Rafferty to talk about Year 2 of OG Anunoby in Toronto with new head coach Nick Nurse (3:00), how Kawhi Leonard and Anunoby are similar (15:00), whether or not the Raptors can win the East this season (25:00), the Pacers having back-to-back awesome seasons (36:00), Victor Oladpio as an MVP candidate (40:00), whether or not Myles Turner could turn into a st...

Chase Thomas is joined by JacketsOnline's Jared Halus to talk about Georgia Tech's Quon Marshall at QB (3:00), what went wrong for the Jackets in 2017 (10:00), the addition of Nate Woody as defensive coordinator (20:00), and how the 2018 season will go for Paul Johnson (30:00). Then, Knights247's Jason Beede jumps on the pod to talk about UCF's undefeated 2017 (36:00), Scott Frost jumping to Nebra...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Matthew Kory to talk about the Red Sox's Mookie Betts winning AL MVP (4:00), Boston staying on a 115-win pace (10:00), Xander Bogarts falling into the background (20:00), Craig Kimbrel's post-All-Star game struggles (26:00), and how they should fair in the postseason (30:00). Then, The Athletic's Eno Sarris jumps on the pod to talk about Ronald Acuna catchi...

Chase Thomas is joined by BBallBreakdown's James Holas to talk about the Bucks' chances of getting to the NBA Finals (3:00), Markelle Fultz' future in Philadelphia (13:00), the Raptors with Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard (25:00), the Wizards running it back with Wall and Beal along with signing Dwight Howard (35:00), the sad state of the Hornets (45:00), if people are overreacting to the Rockets los...

Chase Thomas is joined by 247sports' Andrew Ivins to talk about Miami's 2018 season (3:00), Mark Richt's success recruiting in south Florida (10:00), Malik Rosier's status at QB (15:00), and whether or not the Hurricanes can ever catch Clemson in the ACC (20:00). Then, The Steel Cage's Derek Montilla jumps on the pod to talk about the problems with Monday Night Raw (40:00), Kevin Owens' excellent...

Chase Thomas is joined by Blogging The Boys' RJ Ochoa to talk about the Dallas Cowboys 2018 season (3:00), Dez Bryant moving on (10:00), the Cowboys' young secondary highlighted Chidobe Awuzie (15:00), who will replace Jason Witten at tight end (22:00), and how the 2018 season will go for Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot (30:00). Then, The Athletic's Nick Stellini jumps on the pod to talk about the...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the Los Angeles Clippers starting Montrezl Harrell over Marcin Gortat this season (3:00), Danillo Gallinari's trade potential (15:00), Sam Dekker getting traded the Cavaliers (20:00), Collin Sexton's ROTY potential (30:00), Andre Drummond shooting 3s for the Pistons (40:00), uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers (55:00), an...

Chase Thomas is joined by SI's Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves trading for Adam Duvall from the Reds (3:00), the Red Sox not adding a reliever (6:00), the Pirates trading for Chris Archer from the Rays (10:00), how it all goes back to the Gerrit Cole trade to the Astros (20:00), the Brewers trading for Jonathan Schoop (30:00), the Nationals' dysfunction (40:00), and the future of Bryce Harper...

Chase Thomas is joined by A Wolf Among Wolves and The Athletic Minnesota's Tim Faklis to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves situation with Tom Thibodeau (3:00), Andrew Wiggins' development (10:00), the sneaky Anthony Tolliver signing (13:00), Glen Taylor vs. Thibs (20:00), Jimmy Butler vs. Karl-Anthony Towns (25:00), Butler declining the extension (33:00), tension being a normal part of great t...

Chase Thomas is joined by Chris "The Bear" Fallica to talk about offseason CFB coaching changes (3:00), possibility Jimbo Fisher bombs at Texas A&M (10:00), Ed Orgeron's future at LSU (15:00), best offseason head-coaching changes (20:00), Kansas State's amazing run under Bill Snyder (30:00), their early CFB Playoff picks (31:00), the problems with Washington (35:00), Michigan breaking out with...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Levi Weaver to talk about the Rangers' awful 2018 season (3:00), Adrian Beltre to the Braves (6:00), the Delino DeShields demotion (20:00), Cole Hamels' trades (28:00), the Pittsburgh Pirates hot streak (30:00), and the San Francisco Giants hanging around in the NL West (32:00). Then, Luis Davila of Fish Stripes jumps on the pod to talk about the Miami Marl...

Chase Thomas is joined by Football Outsiders and ESPN Insider contributor Rivers McCown to talk about the retirement of DeMarco Murray (3:00), the LeVeon Bell contract talks with the Steelers (6:00), the Bucs future with Jameis Winston (10:00), Packers vs. Vikings (17:00), the AFC South becoming a powerhouse (20:00), Josh Rosen rising early for the Cardinals (25:00), the Raiders' disastrous offsea...

Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraph's Meg Rowley to talk about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred calling out Mike Trout (3:00), whether or not it matters for a superstar to be on a good team for the MLB (10:00), Manny Machado getting traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (16:00), why it's a weird fit for 2019 (20:00), Mike Moustakas getting moved following the blockbuster deal (30:00), the Mariners surprisi...

Chase Thomas is joined by Jon Acuff to talk about Tom Brady and being a Boston sports fan (3:00), speaking to the NFLPA (6:00), the NBA offseason (10:00), public speaking (13:00), trying stand-up comedy (15:00), finishing your goals (20:00), his book 'Finish', social media (24:00), and whether or not he has found his dream job (28:00). SUPPORT:  www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @ chase__...

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the NBA Summer League experience (3:00), the Clippers' offseason (10:00), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploding in Summer League (20:00), Josh Hart in Los Angeles (35:00), the Clippers being players for a superstar (40:00), the Blazers awkward situation with C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard (50:00), the Bulls signing Jabari Parker (55:0...

Chase Thomas is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' team writer Vaughn Johnson to talk about the impact of Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling running a show at Madison Square Garden (3:00), the WWE adding too much content (13:00), Brock Lesnar challenging UFC Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in 2019 (20:00), Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley (25:00), the sad Sasha Banks vs. Bayley feud (30:00),...

Chase Thomas is joined by SI's Jon Tayler to talk about Matt Kemp's MVP-like year in Los Angeles (5:00), how injuries derailed his career in San Diego and Atlanta (12:00), whether or not he hates Ryan Braun (20:00), the Cincinnati Reds increasing their payroll (33:00), why they can't develop pitching (35:00), whether or not they're becoming Baltimore East (38:00), Adam Jones being the perfect Red...