Hooked on Sports

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.

Today on the podcast:

John previews the key games to watch this Sunday in the NFL as well as his picks for the upcoming games:

2:09 What is the key statistic that Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers must take advantage of when they face Jordan Love and the Packers on Sunday Night Football?

8:45 Why this week is vital for Dak Prescott when it comes to his MVP candidacy as he leads the Dallas Cowboys to Denver to face the Broncos, coming off their miracle victory over the New York Giants, and why there is some desperately-needed optimism for the Cowboys defense.

15:37 John offers his game-by-game picks against the spread for the upcoming 13-game slate for Week 8 in the NFL.

In today's episode,

John discusses some of the big NFL stories from Week 7, from the Giants' stunning collapse, the Jets dropping to 0-7, Dolphins disaster, and other NFL stories, the World Series is set between the Blue Jays and Dodgers after a dramatic ALCS Game 7, with the thrill of victory for the Blue Jays and the agony of defeat for the Mariners, and the genius of Shohei Ohtani carrying the Dodgers to the Series, the start of the NBA season and some season predictions, and some of the biggest winners of college football this week.

Today on Hooked on Sports:

John highlights four games from the upcoming week of NFL action that he will keep his eyes focused upon headed into the week1:45 Rams vs. Jaguars8:16 Colts vs. Chargers12:38 Falcons vs. 49ers17:55 Buccaneers vs. Lions.Then, he will pick every game in Week 7 of the NFL and scores and spread picks to end the podcast.

Today on the podcast:

John discusses the many takeaways from Week 6 of the NFL season, from Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo breathing life into the Giants, the Chiefs poised to go on a run soon, the NFC East, who the best team in the NFC is, the Jets mess, Drake Maye, Bills issues, and more. Plus, the reaction to the Tennessee Titans firing Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start and the two names the Titans must consider to be the next head coach.

Then he is all over Penn State's disastrous last few weeks led to James Franklin's firing and the damning stats behind his tenure there, Bill Belichick denying he wants out of North Carolina, the best wins from Week 7 in college football, football, and an outstanding slate of games coming up this weekend.

Finally, he discusses the wild Game 1 of the NLCS last night between the Dodgers and Brewers, an unprecedented play and a major missed opportunity for the Brewers, and the Mariners taking a commanding 2-0 ALCS lead over the Blue Jays on the heels of a riveting ALDS Game 5 thriller vs. the Tigers, and the AP preseason rankings for college basketball.

Today on the podcast

John discusses a couple of games he will have his eyes on the most in Week 6 of the NFL season, including a showdown between two 4-1 squads in Tampa and a Sunday night matchup between the Lions and Chiefs in Arrowhead.

Then, he makes his picks and predictions for every game in the NFL this weekend.

Today on Hooked on Sports:

John highlights some of the key games to watch in Week 5 of the NFL season, including a matchup between the Broncos and Eagles and two stout defenses and if the Eagles can overcome their offensive worries despite a 4-0 start, two 3-1 squads in the NFC coming together in Seattle, and a huge test for a young Jaguars squad on Monday Night Football against the 3-time defending AFC Champion Chiefs.

Then, he will make his Week 5 NFL Picks against the spread.