Jai Shields eviscerates his Cincinnati Bengals as contract talks remain at a standstill with WRs Tee Higgins & Ja’Marr Chase in addition to the team exercising in trade talks with 2024 sack leader Trey Hendrickson. Jai sets up the final weekend of the 2024-25 men’s college basketball regular season and rips the B1G for making Northwestern forfeit their canceled road games in Southern California due to the January wildfires. Plus, a commentary on the latest around The Association including Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury & the LA Lakers’ 8-game winning streak, reactions to this week’s notable NFL offseason transactions and more!

Jai Shields is back with a new episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS Podcast & Jai sounds off on Matthew Stafford's new contract with the LA Rams, Aaron Boone's contract extension, & the Bengals' poor NFLPA grades. Plus, Shields expounds on why the NY Knicks are a guaranteed 2nd round playoff exit, destroys the Philadelphia 76ers amid a lost season, reacts to Justin Tucker's sexual misconduct allegations & much much more.

Also, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo returns to the pod to reflect on his career renaissance, provides context to his contentious on-air relationship with J.J Redick, attempts to talk Jai off the #FireZacTaylor, #FireBrandonHyde train, & tons more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) NBA ASG is a Joke & "The Game" Thoughts

(38:11) Chris "Mad Dog" Russo Joins

(1:18:49) NBA Talk: Knicks, Celtics, Luka

(1:50:52) The Sixers are a Disgrace

(2:05:05) Yankees Extend Boone, BoSox Sign Bregman

(2:42:37) Bengals NFLPA Ratings, Stafford Stays, Ravens OffSZN News

On the final Football Monday of the 2024 NFL Season, Jai Shields analyzes the minutiae of how the Philadelphia Eagles dominated their way to the Super Bowl LIX championship title & explains how the chickens came home to roost for the polarizing 2024 Kansas City Chiefs. Also, Jai acknowledges his wrong commentary on Nick Sirianni, sings the praises of QB Jalen Hurts; explains why he should be ranked as the game’s 2nd best QB, and complements GM Howie Roseman for building the best team in the league. Plus, Shields expresses why Patrick Mahomes will never be considered the greatest quarterback of all time, expresses his disdain for the obnoxious production the Super Bowl has become, wraps up the underwhelming 2024 NFL Season & much more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) The Chiefs Get Theirs

(34:45) Patrick Mahomes Will Never Be the G.O.A.T

(46:03) Love, Hurts: Fly Eagles Fly

(1:25:26) No Victory Laps for the Rams

(1:26:29) FOX Broadcast, Annoying Pregame Fanfare, Halftime Show Thoughts

On the final Football Friday of the 2024 NFL Season, Jai Shields provides his four storylines for & previews Super Bowl LIX between the back-to-back champion Kansas City Chiefs & the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles. Also, Jai takes umbrage with the collective makeup of the AP NFL award voters, rips them for not giving receiving triple crown award winner Ja’Marr Chase any 1st place votes for Offensive Player of the Year, taps into the Josh Allen x Lamar Jackson MVP debate, & much more. Plus, Shields reacts to the wild NBA Trade Deadline moves that occurred this week and provides his reaction to the polarizing Luka Dončić trade.

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Jai Shields shares his spirited thoughts on the ongoing feud between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat while weighing in on Adam Silver’s viral suggestion to shorten NBA games to 40 minutes. Also, Jai advocates for implementing a salary cap in Major League Baseball, in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ hefty free agency spending spree. Plus, Shields sheds light on some troubling undercurrents within the NFL & takes a trip down memory lane as he reflects on the unforgettable Super Bowl XLIX, on the eve of its 10th anniversary.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Jimmy Butler vs the Miami Heat

(26:14) Wise Up Sports Fans

(35:17) The Downfall of the NFL?

(55:28) MLB Needs a Salary Cap Thanks to the Dodgers

(1:15:42) The 10th Anniversary of Super Bowl XLIX

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On the penultimate Football Monday of the 2024 season, Jai Shields analyzes how the Buffalo Bills lost the 2024 AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead yet again & questions whether or not Sean McDermott can take the Bills to the Super Bowl. Also, Jai lays into Clete Blakeman and his crew's horrific officiating in Sunday night's game & praises the genius of the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, Shields reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant NFC Championship victory that punched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX & rips the Dallas Cowboys for the underwhelming head coaching hire in Brian Schottenheimer.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Bills Championship Sunday Heartbreak

(55:04) Kansas City REFBALL

(1:11:27) Chiefs are Inevitable

(1:13:01) Fly Eagles Fly

(1:46:28) Damn Dallas...

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On the penultimate Football Friday of the 2024 football season, Jai Shields lays out the blueprint for what the NFL’s final four teams must do to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LIX. Plus, Jai comments on the latest NFL coaching hirings and news, including the Detroit Lions losing both of their coordinators to Chicago and New York, respectively. Also, Shields reacts to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Timestamps:

(0:00) An Airing of Grievances

(26:01) Commanders x Eagles: NFC Championship Preview

(55:00) Bills x Chiefs: AFC Championship Preview

(1:32:45) NFL Head Coaching Hires, Liam Coen Controversy, 2024 Lions' Epilogue

(2:13:20) MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Reaction

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Jai Shields rips apart John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson, and the Baltimore Ravens for yet another underwhelming, embarrassing second-round playoff exit and comes to the defense of TE Mark Andrews. Also, Jai provides takeaways from Jayden Daniels & the Washington Commanders' sensational upset win over the Detroit Lions, answers whether or not Jared Goff can lead the Lions to the Super Bowl, & analyzes Sean McDermott's coaching decisions. Plus, Shields calls out the NFL for their heinous officiating that marred Saturday's Texans x Chiefs game, expresses his infinite Taylor Swift-Chiefs disdain, analyzes how the Eagles escaped their way to the NFC Championship Game, & reacts to the Ohio State Buckeyes winning the CFP National Championship thanks to some questionable coaching decisions by Notre Dame.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Ravens Lose in January Again

(38:16) Kansas City REFBALL

(1:00:57) Commanding The Stage

(1:19:59) Rams x Eagles Snow Bowl

(1:46:49) Sean McDermott's Decisions

(1:53:20) Coaching Matters

(2:01:00) Where Do the Lions Go From Here?

(2:22:10) Ohio State Wins the Natty

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Jai Shields provides an in-depth preview of every NFL Divisional Playoff game including Sunday evening's highly-anticipated AFC battle: Ravens x Bills & explains why the Washington Commanders are a more intimidating road underdog this weekend over the Los Angeles Rams. Plus, Jai previews Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish, gives his thoughts on Deshaun Watson's bleak NFL future following a recent setback to his Achilles injury rehab, & remembers the great Bob Uecker.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Pick Your Poison Bills Mafia & Ravens Flock

(23:17) Texans x Chiefs Preview

(31:14) Commanders x Lions: THE DAN BOWL Preview

(46:52) Rams x Eagles Preview

(56:41) Ravens x Bills Preview

(1:15:59) CFP National Championship Preview

(1:36:31) R.I.P Bob Uecker

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On the pod’s 400TH EPISODE, Jai Shields emphatically calls for the Steelers to fire Mike Tomlin in the aftermath of yet another embarrassing road Wild Card Weekend defeat as Pittsburgh loses their 6th playoff game in a row. Also, Jai destroys Todd Bowles for his indefensible clock mismanagement, questions Dan Quinn’s 4th down decision making & praises the clutch abilities of QB Jayden Daniels. Plus, Shields sounds off on the lackluster quality of play to open the 2024 NFL Playoffs, analyzes the poor performances from Jordan Love, Matt LeFleur, Sam Darnold, Justin Herbert, & the Texas Longhorns in last Friday’s Cotton Bowl loss.

Timestamps:

(0:00) The Standard is the Standard for Tomlin & the Steelers

(43:09) Another January Chargering from Herbert

(52:45) Bills Stampede Bills

(59:27) Eagles Win Thanks to Love & MLF's Miscues

(1:10:01) Sam Darnold's Linsanity Run Strikes Midnight

(1:16:13) Jayden Daniels' Heroics & Questionable Coaching Decisions

(1:50:15) Cotton Bowl Recap