Episodes
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Miami Dolphins may now have an outside shot at the postseason after beating the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, the narrative that this could be Matthew Stafford's last season in the NFL, why he believes the Kansas City Chiefs are more lucky than good and whether or not it's fair to say that Caleb Williams isn't liked by his Chicago Bears teammates.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of...
Published 11/12/24
On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the Detroit Lions stunning comeback win over the Houston Texans in a game where Jared Goff threw five interceptions and still led the game-winning drive, why it's become clear that the Chicago Bears needs to fire head coach Matt Eberflus if they want to maximize Caleb Williams' enormous potential, how the Indianapolis Colts' decision to bench Anthony Richardson has come back to bite them, why it's so hard to figure out if Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles...
Published 11/11/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the epic Thursday Night Football clash between Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals, and explains why he came away even more impressed by the Bengals despite the controversial loss at the end. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL weekend slate. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason...
Published 11/08/24
On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the fallout from the Los Angeles Lakers’ road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Later, FOX Sports college football analyst Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss why it seems like Penn State is a lock to make the College Football Playoffs, Alabama’s uneven play thus far, the likelihood that both BYU and Colorado make the CFP, Indiana’s Cinderella season, the rumors of Ryan Day leaving Ohio State to jump to the NFL and more! Finally, J-Mac closes the show...
Published 11/07/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the the NBA's decision to suspend Joel Embiid 3 games for shoving a reporter who brought up his deceased brother in a critical column, what we learned from the first installment of the College Football Playoff rankings and how the next few weeks could re-shape things, why it's so hard to make sense of the Dallas Cowboys trade deadline decision making and whether or not the trades made by the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals will be enough to...
Published 11/06/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Kansas City Chiefs win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to move to 8-0 on the season, whether or not it's fair to declare Patrick Mahomes as 'back' following his scintillating performance on MNF, why it would make sense for the New York Knicks to move in on Giannis Antetokounmpo if the reports surrounding their secret interest in him are true and the early returns on JJ Redick in the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers' embarrassing loss to the Detroit...
Published 11/05/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ongoing debacle that is the Dallas Cowboys and wonders aloud whether changes could be coming to the roster and/or the coaching staff (Mike McCarthy), whether Caleb Williams’ postgame comments following the Chicago Bears latest loss could mean the end is near for Matt Eberflus, if the quarterback (Derek Carr) or the head coach (Dennis Allen) is currently the most hated man in New Orleans, whether the Indianapolis Colts are already regretting benching...
Published 11/04/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Jets surprising win over Houston on Thursday Night Football, why it's still hard to feel too optimistic about either the Jets or the Texans right now and the bad vibes surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks as of late. Later, J-Mac makes his Best Bets for the upcoming weekend slate of college football and NFL action. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre...
Published 11/01/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Yankees' Game 5 meltdown that led to the Los Angeles Dodgers clinching the World Series championship. Later, professional sports bettor Preston Johnson swings by to discuss the upcoming 2024 United States Presidential election, the College Football Playoffs landscape, the first few weeks of the NBA season and the upcoming NFL Week 9 slate - all from a wagering perspective.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate...
Published 10/31/24
On today's episode, Jason discusses the New York Yankees' bats coming alive to extend the World Series to a Game 5 on Wednesday, why the Indianapolis Colts may be making a mistake by benching second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson - even if Joe Flacco gives them a better chance of winning this season, how the addition of wide receiver Diontae Johnson in Baltimore might shake up the AFC hierarchy and the likelihood that Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs end the regular season...
Published 10/30/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses what has been underwhelming World Series thus far as the Los Angeles Dodgers have raced out to a 3-0 series lead over the New York Yankees, why the good vibes could be coming to an end soon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the most frustrating part about betting on Daniel Jones and how guys like Diontae Johnson, L'Jarius Sneed and DJ Reed could send shockwaves through the NFL ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click...
Published 10/29/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Washington Commanders' improbable Hail Mary victory over the Chicago Bears, where Jayden Daniels and the Commanders rank in the NFC hierarchy,  what Trevon Diggs' viral moment with a Dallas reporter says about the current state of the 3-4 Cowboys and why Aaron Rodgers seems like the wrong guy to lead the 2-6 New York Jets out of the darkness. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a very quick Monday Night Football edition of the Best Bet.  Follow Jason...
Published 10/28/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Los Angeles Rams' sudden return to health (Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua) played a big role in their Thursday Night Football victory over the Minnesota Vikings and whether or not they should still look to become sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. Later, J-Mac makes his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 8 weekend slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight...
Published 10/25/24
On today's episode, sports betting expert and Only Players Chief Content Officer Doug Kezirian joins Jason to discuss his biggest problem with the current state of the sports wagering space, the evolution of sports betting 'touts' and his favorite picks for the upcoming NFL Week 8 slate.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/24/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Boston Celtics' bludgeoning of the New York Knicks  as well as the highly-anticipated debut of the LeBron James-Bronny James pairing in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA Opening Night. Later, J-Mac and Rob G make their official 2024-25 NBA season predictions, including the top-8 in both the Eastern and Western Conferences and their picks to win the NBA championship.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to...
Published 10/23/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the unfortunate injuries to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (likely season-ending) and Mike Evans (week-to-week, hopefully) in their loss to Baltimore, why it appears as though Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are the best team in the AFC right now and how such a mediocre team like the Los Angeles Chargers can still wind up sneaking into the playoffs later this season.  Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and...
Published 10/22/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' latest ugly win of the season (this time, over a depleted San Francisco 49ers squad), why he has become so disillusioned by this current Kansas City dynasty, why Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and the New York Jets continue to be so disappointing, the narrative that the 3 best teams in the NFC all play in the NFC East (Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers), the likelihood that Deshaun Watson has played his...
Published 10/21/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ramifications of the New Orleans Saints blowout loss to the Denver Broncos, why stars like Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore could wind up on the trade block in the next few weeks and whether or not Tom Brady might consider putting his stamp on the Las Vegas Raiders franchise by bringing in Bill Belichick to be their next head coach and tearing the rest of the roster/front office down to the studs. Later, J-Mac shares his Best Bets for the upcoming NFL...
Published 10/18/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers' obliteration of the New York Mets in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NLCS. Plus, FOX Sports betting analyst Patrick Everson swings by to preview NFL Week 7 and the upcoming college football Saturday slate from a wagering perspective. Later, J-Mac drops his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe,...
Published 10/17/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses a pair of trades that went down Tuesday in the NBA - the New York Jets' acquisition of Davante Adams and the Buffalo Bills picking up Amari Cooper. Later, professional sports bettor Steve Fezzik swings by to discuss his biggest gripe with touts, the sports betting gold rush that seems to be taking place these days, why it's been a relatively down year for him personally in the sports betting place and a few of his favorite picks for the upcoming NFL Week 7...
Published 10/16/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Jets' latest frustrating loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, why Aaron Rodgers can't seem to win close games in New York, how much of the Jets' problems come down to a simple lack of discipline and attention to detail and whether or not Gang Green's season could essentially before their bye week. Later, J-Mac waxes poetically on the pros and cons of placing bets on the NFL Week 7 slate so early in the week. ...
Published 10/15/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses where the Dallas Cowboys go from here after yet another blowout loss at home, how the Detroit Lions can try to replace star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson in the wake of his unfortunate season-ending injury, why Trevor Lawrence continues to get the benefit of the doubt despite producing middling returns in Jacksonville, how Lamar Jackson can silence his critics for good and his biggest takeaway from the Ohio State-Oregon barnburner on Saturday night. Later,...
Published 10/14/24
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the San Francisco 49ers big road win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, whether or not Geno Smith is good enough to overcome Seattle’s leaky defense, the latest San Francisco running back to take the NFL – and fantasy football world – by storm and why it’s time to finally acknowledge that Brock Purdy is an upper-tier NFL quarterback. Later, J-Mac hits us with his Best Bets for the upcoming weekend slate of college football and NFL...
Published 10/11/24
On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few quick thoughts on a wild night of MLB Postseason action. Plus, The Athletic's senior managing editor of sports betting - Vik Chokshi - swings by to discuss the biggest NFL (Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys) and college football (Ohio State vs Oregon, USC vs Penn State, Texas vs Oklahoma) games from a betting perspective, as well what he believes are the best ways to break into the sports media...
Published 10/10/24