The JSK Media Sports Podcast

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to Joey Chestnut’s return to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and then debate whether penalty shootouts are the best way to decide World Cup matches. They discuss the USMNT’s disappointing exit, preview the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, and celebrate Shohei Ohtani reaching another historic milestone. They then look ahead to the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to Joey Chestnut’s return to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and discuss LeBron James’ future. They then dive into the FIFA World Cup, breaking down the USMNT, knockout-round excitement, and the debate surrounding red cards. They wrap up with a look at MLB’s incredible parity as the trade deadline approaches before concluding with a Wimbledon fun question a...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun react to the massive Knicks championship parade and then discuss the winner-take-all College World Series finale between North Carolina and Oklahoma. They break down MLB’s latest Home Run Derby rule changes and debate whether they’ll attract more star players. They then dive into the FIFA World Cup, highlighting the USMNT’s historic run, Lionel Messi’s latest milestone, and...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the Knicks winning their first NBA championship since 1973 and break down the Spurs’ stunning Finals collapse. They discuss the Hurricanes capturing the Stanley Cup, and in MLB, Jacob Misiorowski’s incredible pitching performance. They also touch on the FIFA World Cup and preview the U.S. Open. They conclude with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the Knicks taking a 2-0 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs and discuss whether the series is already slipping away. They break down the thrilling start to the Stanley Cup Final, including Vegas' dramatic double-overtime win in Game 3. They then dive into the College World Series field and USC’s postseason run before discussing Manny Machado’s shocking strugg...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the Spurs knocking off the defending champion Thunder in a thrilling seven-game series and discuss Victor Wembanyama’s historic Western Conference Finals performance. They preview the NBA Finals between San Antonio and New York and break down the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights. They then dive into a pair of blockbuster NF...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the Knicks’ dominant playoff run and the Thunder/Spurs series. They break down the Golden Knights upsetting the Avalanche and discuss the Hurricanes’ push toward the Stanley Cup Final. They then dive into MLB, covering the latest no-hitter, Cristopher Sánchez’s historic scoreless streak, Shohei Ohtani’s unreal two-way dominance, and the packed NL Cy Young ra...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to two incredible NBA Conference Finals Game 1 overtime thrillers. They discuss Aaron Rai’s unexpected PGA Championship victory before pivoting to MLB, where Shohei Ohtani continues to dominate, and Jacob Misiorowski shoves at a historic level. They then break down the NFL schedule release, highlighting bizarre scheduling quirks. They conclude with a fun questi...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the Thunder’s historic playoff start and the Knicks rolling through Philly. They break down the latest NBA playoff series, preview the PGA Championship, and discuss the 2026 FIFA World Cup being just 30 days away. They then dive into MLB, highlighting Paul Skenes’ dominance, Jacob Misiorowski’s absurd velocity, Jacob deGrom’s continued greatness, and rising...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to a weekend full of Game 7 NBA drama and the New York Knicks blowing teams out. They discuss the NCAA moving toward expanding the basketball tournaments, then shift to the NHL playoffs. They marvel at Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable two-way greatness and discuss the impact of Tarik Skubal’s injury. They wrap up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the spectacle of the NFL Draft and question the massive crowds it draws. They revisit the Pac-12’s incredible draft dominance, then check in on the Lakers and what’s standing out across the NBA. They pivot to MLB, discussing the Mexico City series and early-season surprises. They wrap up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall preview the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and share what they’re watching for. They react to the early stages of the NBA playoffs before diving into MLB, where they break down the Mets’ brutal losing streak and closer’s struggles. They wrap up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to Rory McIlroy’s Masters. They examine the NBA’s bottom-tier struggles, discuss the MVP race, and preview the playoffs. They also discuss early MLB parity and the impact of ABS before wrapping up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to Michigan’s historic national championship run. They break down UCLA’s dominant women’s title win and Lauren Betts’ incredible tournament. They dive into Mason Miller’s absurd stretch and debate his Cy Young chances, while also highlighting Shohei Ohtani’s historic on-base streak. They preview the upcoming NBA playoffs and The Masters. They wrap up with a fun...

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to an electric MLB Opening Weekend. They break down the new broadcast landscape with Netflix and NBC, including what worked and what didn’t. They then dive into the ABS challenge regular season system debut. They shift to March Madness, analyzing the past rounds and predicting the Final Four. They wrap up with a fun question and  game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to Venezuela winning its first-ever World Baseball Classic title and the electric global response. They discuss Team USA criticism, player availability issues, and why a midseason WBC wouldn’t work. They break down MLB’s new ABS system quirks and controversies, preview Opening Day, and make early World Series predictions. They then dive into March Madness, exam...

Jonah Kligman goes solo as he breaks down an electric World Baseball Classic, previewing the USA vs. Venezuela championship matchup and how both teams got there. He also discusses the ABS challenge system and the unique WBC atmosphere. He wraps up with a quick look at the NCAA Tournament bracket.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the electric start of the World Baseball Classic. They discuss Shohei Ohtani’s virality, the cultural traditions that make the WBC special, and the complicated pool-play math. They also dive into Nikola Jokic breaking another NBA record, NCAA basketball tournaments beginning, and key NFL free agency moves. They conclude with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the wild logistics of hockey stars appearing and before diving into a full 2026 World Baseball Classic preview. They also discuss NBC’s NBA Throwback Tuesday broadcast and debate undefeated Miami (OH)’s tournament chances. They wrap up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to a thrilling Winter Olympics, including Alysa Liu’s historic gold medal and Team USA’s unforgettable hockey victories over Canada. They then shift to MLB, sharing their team of the year before breaking down Tarik Skubal’s limited WBC role. They talk NBA and NCAA Basketball before wrapping up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall react to the latest from the Olympics, break down NBA All-Star Weekend, before they dive into creative MLB promotions. They then discuss NFL international game news and injury trend data before they wrap up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall recap the Seahawks’ Super Bowl championship, breaking down the defense, special teams, and numbers that made this run historic. They discuss the grind of watching the Winter Olympics from the West Coast, preview the NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome, and wrap up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall dig into the upcoming Super Bowl, sharing their excitement over the event, wrapping up Playoff Positivity, and making prop bet picks. They briefly share their excitement over the upcoming Winter Olympics before wrapping up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down another weekend of thrilling playoff football as the Patriots and Seahawks punch their tickets to the Super Bowl. They discuss the two-week Super Bowl wait and other news around the NFL. They pivot to the NBA with midseason standings and the extended NBA Finals schedule before wrapping up with a fun question and game.

Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down an unforgettable NFL Divisional Round, focusing on Josh Allen and the Bills’ playoff struggles. They preview the Conference Championship games and make their Playoff Positivity picks. They examine Indiana’s undefeated national title run and look ahead to the future of the sport. They close with MLB offseason reactions, including Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers...