On today's episode, a recap & analysis of the Dallas Mavericks Western Conference Championship-clinching Game 5 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also, Jai Shields states why the Indiana Pacers should be embarrassed by their performance in the Eastern Conference Finals & eulogizes the life of the late, great Bill Walton. Later, Jai rips MLB for not scheduling all 30 teams to play on Memorial Day earlier this week and provides commentary on the recent struggles surrounding the NY Mets and Atlanta Braves. Plus, a reaction to the sudden news of Orioles SPs John Means & Tyler Wells needing season-ending elbow surgery.

Jai Shields anaylzes the Boston Celtics' two home wins to take a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals & calls for Jayson Tatum to step his game up when the series resumes in Indianapolis. Also, a preview of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, Jai gives credit to the Philadelphia Phillies amidst their hot start to the season & lays into his Baltimore Orioles who have had a substandard Midwest road trip. Later, Shields sounds off the umpires responsible for Thursday night's controversial, game-ending baserunner interference call in Chicago & destroys the recent media commentary aimed to discredit Caitlin Clark's trailblazing contributions to the WNBA's rising popularity.

Jai Shields recaps the NY Knicks' painful ending to their thrilling 2023-24 season as the Indiana Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, analyzes the Minnesota Timberwolves' tremendous comeback to eliminate the champion Denver Nuggets, & sets the stage for the 2024 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Plus, Jai reacts to the 2024 NFL Season Schedule and calls out the NFL for scheduling 3 games in 10 days this December for 75% of the AFC North. Later, Shields commentates on Xander Schauffle winning the 2024 PGA Championship & sounds off on Chiefs K Harrison Butker after his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College.

On a new episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields analyzes the first four games of the 2024 NBA Conference Semifinals & previews this week's pivotal Game 5s. Plus, Jai calls for a moment of accountability for the 76ers, Bucks, Lakers, & Suns in the aftermath of their embarrassing 1st round playoff eliminations. Jai also expresses why his Orioles must urgently cut ties with Craig Kimbrel and recaps his memorable New York City trip to the Wall Street Journal.

On a new episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields recaps & analyzes the NBA Playoff action that was over the weekend as the NY Knicks & Pacers take a 3-1 series lead, the LA Lakers look to fight off elimination, the T'Wolves' sweep of the Phoenix Suns; & more. Plus, Jai sounds off on Craig Kimbrel & Brandon Hyde's bad weekend at The Yard. Later, Pete Simonetti of NYYUNDERGROUND joins the show to share the inspiration behind his YouTube channel, his problems with Aaron Boone/Brian Cashman, Juan Soto's future in pinstripes, a preview of this week's marquee 4-game series between the Yankees and Orioles, & much more.

Timestamps:

(8:18) Knicks Go Up 3-1, Embiid is Not a Premier Playoff Performer

(27:45) Cavs/Magic

(30:43) Pacers on a 3-Game Win Steak

(33:47) Suns (Eliminated) in 4, KD's Legacy

(46:35) Celtics/Heat

(49:17) Lakers Fightin' Off Elimination

(59:25) Clippers Outlast Mavs' Comeback

(1:06:04) Another Craig Kimbrel & Brandon Hyde Masterclass

(1:29:27) Pete Simonetti of NYYUNDERGROUND

On a Monday installment of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields recaps the opening weekend of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, provides his three takeaways from the weekend & previews this week's Game 2s across the association. Also, Jai declares the Golden State Warriors dynasty officially over & dissects how Golden State has to rebuild going forward. Plus, Shields comments on the NBA's lifetime ban of Jontay Porter for gambling, rips Hunter Wendelstedt for ejecting NY Yankees Manager Aaron Boone for nothing, talks about the Yankees' recent offensive struggles, expresses a light concern for the last-place Houston Astros, and reacts to Zach Wilson getting traded to the Denver Broncos.

On a new episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields previews the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament and gives his reasons why the Lakers & Warriors won't win another NBA Championship. Also, Jai recaps Scottie Sheffler's 2nd Masters victory & the UCONN Huskies' National Championship win over Purdue. Plus, Shields presses MLB to increase the number of Black American players, executives, managers, & fans in light of another Jackie Robinson Day. Later, Shields shares his favorite Verne Lundquist calls, reacts to John Sterling's sudden retirement, comments on Tee Higgins' commitment to the 2024 Bengals, & gives his two cents on the complex life of O.J. Simpson.

Timestamps:

(0:00) NBA Play-In Tourney Preview

(40:38) Scottie Scheffler Wins His 2nd Masters & Verne Lundquist's Great Career

(1:09:53) Latest in Birdland, John Sterling, & the Mets

(1:43:24) Has Jackie Robinson Day Become a Day of Tokenism Instead of Reflection & Activism?

(2:19:48) UCONN Huskies Go Back-to-Back

(2:24:52) Tee Higgins Commits to the Bengals in '24

(2:27:10) O.J Simpson: The HoF RB, the Broadcaster, the Actor, the Domestic Abuser, & the Convict; Dead at 76

On a new episode of the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS podcast, Jai Shields sounds off on Diana Taurasi for her bitter comments towards Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese, gives his thoughts on South Carolina's National Championship victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, and reacts to the controversial offensive foul called at the end of Friday night's semifinal between UCONN vs Iowa. Plus, Jai previews and analyzes Monday night's Men's National Championship Game between the Purdue Boilermakers & the UCONN Huskies. Later, Shields rips his Orioles after their feeble week at the plate & the LA Dodgers for harassing a married couple who caught a Shohei Ohtani home run ball.