The Jenkins & Jonez Podcast

John, Tyler, and Mike discuss the Brooklyn Nets decision to not use the Kyrie Irving loophole that the city of New York granted them (1:00) and The Jon Gruden Situation (8:00) before interviewing New York Times #1 Bestseller Clint Smith about his book ‘How the Word Is Passed’ and the history of slavery in America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu...

John, Tyler, and Mike celebrate the show’s 200th episode by discussing Jason Kidd’s extremely bizarre collar (2:00), Allen Iverson revealing that he wants to be part of the 76ers organization but hasn’t been (9:30), the city of New York allowing Kyrie Irving to practice with the Nets (14:00), Tom Cruise’s inflatable face (31:00), and the best responses they got from the hoodie giveaway (44:00). Le...

John, Tyler, and Mike discuss the overbearing nature of Pumpkin Spice SZN at Trader Joes (1:00), the next layer of the onion in the Urban Meyer experience (8:45), Kanye West starting Donda Prep with questionable motives that maybe, possibly, could be connected to Drake (13:30), the hush-hush but obvious reason Luka Doncic was voted ahead of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the latest anonymous NBA GM surv...

John, Tyler, and Mike discuss the petty-off between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers (6:30), whether or not the Lakers players will be able to accept their new roles (11:30), and do the first-ever dinosaur cooking competition (19:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Subscribe to our Patreon for addi...

John, Tyler, and Mike are joined by writer Matt Sullivan to discuss his article in ‘Rolling Stone’ about Kyrie Irving and the NBA’s COVID-19 vaccination crisis. Then they discuss Will Smith’s odd GQ profile and finish this installment of the Jenkins and Jonez Book Club 2.0. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

John, Tyler, and Mike discuss Matt Sullivan’s story in ‘Rolling Stone’ about Kyrie Irving, the NBA, and the portion of the league that does not want a vaccine for COVID-19. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Subscribe to our Patreon for additional content: patreon.com/jenkinsandjonez Hosted on Acast. See aca...

John, Tyler, and Mike discuss the newest information in the Ben Simmons-Philadelphia 76ers drama and explain how the 76ers are using people’s twisted sense of professionalism to turn people against Simmons (1:30), the dramatic Canelo Alvarez press conference with Caleb Plant (18:00), and do the next segment of the Jenkins and Jonez Book Club 2.0 (26:45).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

John, Tyler, and Mike break down how unglamorous the Clippers are no matter how hard they try (3:00), John’s new neck tattoo and how tattoo culture has changed (17:00), their favorite albums of the 2010s (29:00), and power rank big cats by how deadly they are (43:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Subsc...

John, Tyler, and Mike pair the NBA and their new favorite segment ‘Tenable or Untenable’ to discuss Kyrie Irving’s tweet about taking his mask off because of “no fear” (2:30), how much they completely and totally understand the fashion of the Met Gala (16:00), and the second book of the Jenkins and Jonez Book Club 2.0, ‘How the Word Is Passed’ (26:45). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

John, Tyler, and Mike award two Booger Boy of the Week awards to a legendary head coach and a legendary rapper (5:30), discuss Paul Pierce in the context of the 2021 basketball hall of fame class (19:00), and their two favorite animal videos of the week (42:15). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Subscribe t...

The ‘Jenkins and Jonez’ crew are joined by author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib to discuss the parallels music can make with life including how regional music like ‘Black and Yellow’ becomes national music and how Kendrick Lamar was able to tell a coming of age story through his album ‘Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City. Hanif also helps settle three crucially important debates: Are gummy bears candy or fruit sn...

John, Tyler, and Mike explain what they like and don’t like about Drake’s new album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ and compare the styles of Drake and Kendrick Lamar (2:00) before getting into the world’s most boring beef between Drake and Kanye West (22:00). Then they go through Boosie’s weird obsession with Lil Nas X (27:00) and debate whether gummy bears are candy or a fruit snack (34:50). Learn more ab...

John, Tyler, and Mike marvel at the Bishop Sycamore fake high school situation and debate who is the wildest of all the wild boys in the whole thing (2:00). Then they finish up the first book of the Jenkins and Jonez Book Club 2.0, They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us (24:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

John, Tyler, and Mike commend Kevin Love for his decision to not take a buyout and continue cashing his checks (1:00), laugh at the idea of a media “Dream Team” involving Magic Johnson and Mike Wilbon in the year 2021 (10:00), chastise high school football parents for yet another display of weirdness (25:00), and award the boogeriest Booger Boy of the Week possibly ever (28:30). Learn more about y...

John, Tyler, and Mike do a dramatic reading of @solomonmissouri’s iconic Twitter thread about Dell and Sonya Curry’s reported divorce (2:30), tell Nerlens Noel he needs to relax with suing his agent (11:30), do an edition of “Tenable or Untenable” based on their own lives (19:30), and start the new Jenkins and Jonez book club (22:30).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

John, Tyler, and Mike are podcasting in person for the first time ever and they discuss the viral milk crate challenge (2:00), the nuances of Sha’Carri Richardson’s last-place finish (10:15), Kanye’s wild group chat moment with Drake and Pusha T (26:00), and award the Booger Boy of the Week to an internet company after a very bad decision (34:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...

John, Tyler, and Mike discuss the interview between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant where they finally address why Durant left the warriors (2:00), break down the slate of Christmas NBA games (15:00), do another Tenable vs Untenable segment where they debate Mike’s newest fashion accessory (25:00), and answer some questions from fans (33:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

John, Tyler, and Mike award the Booger Boy of the Week to whoever designed the latest signature shoe for Kyrie Irving (2:00), get excited about J.R. Smith’s enrollment at North Carolina A&T (10:30), marvel at the strength of firefighters after the video that went viral over the weekend (22:00), and discusses John’s new gold tooth (30:00).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

John, Tyler, and Mike are joined by Twitter’s @TylerIAm to discuss Dennis Schroder’s epic bag fumbling in which he ended up on the Celtics for $6 million (7:00) and Jason Whitlock’s wild tweet about Brittany Renner, PJ Washington’s ex-wife (15:00). Then John reveals the key to baths (20:00) and the guys debate the color of lemon lime Gatorade (27:30). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

John, Tyler, and Mike thank God that Team USA was able to send Rudy Gogurt and France a silver medal (1:30), laugh at the NBA’s attempt to investigate tampering (10:00), and give the Booger Boy of the Week award to a man giving away free hyenas. Yes, seriously. (24:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Sub...

John, Tyler, and Mike can’t stop smiling as they go over the free agent moves that LeBron James and the Lakers made (2:00), then praise the moves that Eastern Conference teams like the Bulls and Heat made (11:00), debate just how diabolical Kawhi Leonard is after Ramona Shelbourne’s report about him and Russell Westbrook (17:00), and bring back the new segment Tenable or Untenable (35:00). Learn m...

John, Tyler, and Mike gush about their excitement for Russell Westbrook being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and explain the problem with all the criticism about this move (3:00). Then they give out the Booger Boy of the Week award to the man who stepped to LeBron James at an Usher concert (21:00), give flowers to Snoop Dogg for yet another amazing skill (30:00), and debate where the new Isaia...

John, Tyler, and Mike break down the different reasons why attacking Simone Biles for putting her mental health first are wrong (2:30), how professional sports as an entire concept are unhealthy (13:00), whether or not they think Team USA’s win over Iran is a good predictor or not (20:00), and debut a brand new segment where they debate their potential Olympic prowess (47:00). Learn more about you...

The guys expose the real reason Team USA basketball is struggling this Olympics (1:00), give their pitches for the next weird sports the Olympics should include (13:30), marvel at the Booger Boys of the Week somehow getting “boogerier” (22:45), and laugh at their favorite misapplications of HIPAA in pro sports (28:43).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

John, Tyler, Mike, and Nick Wright turn into Giannis stans for an hour to discuss how Kevin Durant and LeBron James stack up with the Greek Freak (9:00), question if this NBA Finals loss does anything for Chris Paul’s legacy (17:00), and continue to marvel at Giannis’s incredible journey from homeless to NBA champion (30:00). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...