In today's podcast,

John unveils the biggest takeaways from all the NFL action on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday in games featuring playoff contenders.

1:55 Green Bay Packers defeat Detroit Lions 31-24, the impact Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur made in the Packers victory and the issues with the Lions

9:33 Dallas Cowboys defeat Kansas City Chiefs 31-28, the transformation of the Cowboys and if they can win the NFC East with the Eagles' struggles

14:18 Cincinnati Bengals defeat Baltimore Ravens 32-14, are the Bengals officially back in play now that Joe Burrow has returned, and the limitations of the Ravens without a healthy Lamar Jackson

17:32 Chicago Bears defeat Philadelphia Eagles 24-15, is Jalen Hurts the biggest issue with the Eagles?

Today on the podcast,

John makes his NFL Thanksgiving Weekend Picks against the spread, which includes the Thanksgiving Day tripleheader, including the big showdown in Dallas filled with playoff stakes as the Cowboys host the Chiefs, and the Black Friday special.

Today on Hooked on Sports:

John discusses the key takeaways from Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Was it more of the Dallas Cowboys coming back or the Philadelphia Eagles collapsing after the Eagles held a 21-0 lead in the 2nd quarter? What did the Kansas City Chiefs prove after their 11-point 4th quarter comeback win vs. the Indianapolis Colts? Are the Chicago Bears going to be the big deal in the playoffs?

Also, John discusses why the New York Mets trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for infelder Marcus Semien was a painful, yet necessary move for the Mets organization, and what this means for the Mets' plans in a pivotal offseason for the franchise.

Then, he talks about the many games in college football this weekend that bear major implications through all the conferences, with no Power 4 conference championship game participant locked in yet.

Today on the podcast:

John previews some of the important games that will be played around the NFL this weekend. He offers what he wants to see from the Chicago Bears from a big-picture point-of-view when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, why the Indianapolis Colts still have things to prove despite their 8-2 start, and what things can the Tampa Bay Buccaneers build upon their losing effort to Buffalo on Sunday night vs the Rams.

Then, John will make his Week 12 NFL Picks against the spread.

Today on the podcast,

John discusses the biggest results from Week 11 of the NFL season, featuring the Broncos' 22-19 win over the Chiefs, the Rams' 21-19 triumph over the Seahawks for first place in the NFC West, the Eagles stymying a potent Lions offense in primetime, Josh Allen's 6-TD performance, and more.Then, he gets into whether Texas' season was a failure following a 35-10 loss to Georgia, Oklahoma-Alabama, the rankings, Major League Soccer announcing major changes to their calendar after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, why the voters got it right in the Aaron Judge-Cal Raleigh MVP debate, the Mets offseason, MLB free agency, and more.

Today on the podcast,

John previews three terrific games coming up later on Sunday in Week 11 of the NFL season, as the highlights the keys to the outcome of the games between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, who will play for 1st place in the NFC West, a pivotal game in the AFC West as the Kansas City Chiefs try to climb back into the AFC West against the division-leading Denver Broncos, while the Detroit Lions try and thwart the defending Super Bowl champions on the road against a remade Philadelphia Eagles defense.

Then he makes his picks for Week 11 of the NFL against the spread and straight up.

In today's podcast,

John discusses everything related to the Giants firing HC Brian Daboll, the Steelers loss to the Chargers, the Bills losing by a lot to the lowly Dolphins, how he power ranks the NFC and AFC Super Bowl contenders, Indiana's win over Penn State and if it solidified Fernando Mendoza's case for the Heisman Trophy honors, how the College Football Playoff picture shakes up with 3 weeks left in the regular season and which teams/games can be deciding factors this weekend, and the latest on the Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz betting scandal.

In today's podcast:

John previews what promises to be a great slate of games ahead of Week 10 of the NFL season, with four games between teams currently in playoff position. Can Drake Maye overcome a stingy Buccaneers defense? Can the short-handed 49ers complete a season sweep of the rival Rams? Will the Steelers make it two straight vs. the Chargers? And how much will the debate about the tush push impact the result of Eagles-Packers at Lambeau on Monday night?Then, John reveals his picks against the spread for Week 10 in the NFL.

Today on the podcast,

John highlights how insane the 2025 World Series was, with the many twists and turns that came, with the Blue Jays falling just short, and the Dodgers becoming the first repeat World Series champions in 25 years, and why the Jays loss might be the most devastating loss a team has ever suffered.He then talks about the Bills beating the Chiefs, LSU finally canning Brian Kelly after a tumultuous 3 1/2 years there, the NBA gambling scandal, and John's NFL midseason power rankings.

Today on Hooked on Sports:

John previews all the important games to watch in detail, featuring the annual showdown between Josh Allen and the Bills against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs this weekend in Buffalo, and the unique nature of this renewal of the QB rivalry and why the plan of attack for the Bills should be clear.

There are also two key games that can help shape the AFC playoff races, as the Steelers look to stop their recent losing ways against the NFL-best Indianapolis Colts, and the Houston Texans looking to make it two in a row, thanks to the league's #1 scoring and total defense, as they host the 6-2 Denver Broncos.

Then, he will make his weekly NFL picks against the spread for Week 9 of the NFL.