JaM Session

JaM Session

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JaM Session episodes

  • Jason Kidd Comes Back to Dallas, JJT Goes Inside A Womb, A Big Cowboys Question, The Peep Show and Huge Month for the Rangers

    JaM discuss their thoughts on Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison coming to Dallas to run the Mavs. What does it mean, what to expect and why it happened. They also throw out an interesting Cowboys question that could turn into quite the conundrum as the 2021 season progresses. Plus, it's almost July and Matt tells you why that could be a huge month for the Texas Rangers.

    A trip around the block reveals a fascinating experience for JJT that he compares to being the womb. So fascinating, Matt wants to join him.

    And the Peep Show discusses a show you can stream that just dropped its seventh season and both the guys are huge fans of it.

    Recorded 6/27/17. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.

    (START)--The Dallas Mavericks hire Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison

    (28:12)--The Block

    (01:00:34)--A big Cowboys question

    (01:11:41)--Peep Show

    (01:22:26)--The Mavs new expectations

    (01:33:23)--July will be a huge month for the Texas Rangers

    1 hr 48 min
  • Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle, The Wild NBA, Pillow Talk and Just the Sip Craft Beer Conversation

    JaM take a look at Mavs coach Rick Carlisle taking a new gig and his thoughts on a certain ex-Mavs player for head coach. Also, the latest in the front office and what is happening and the NBA's Conference Finals have gotten off to a wild start.

    Plus, a trip around the block reveals local Olympics and massive food entrees. Plus, Matt discusses his frustrating journey to finding the right pillow.

    Finally, another edition of Just the Sip. They'll discuss some beers you should be looking for, including some new market entries that have Matt quite excited.

    Recorded 6/24/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.

    (START)--Rick Carlisle with a weird goodbye

    (15:59)--The Mavericks front office, what is happening

    (36:35)--The Block: local Olympics and wild food entrees of massive size

    (53:55)--NBA's Conference Finals are wild and a blueprint for the Mavs

    (01:11:17)--Pillow talk

    (01:17:05)--Just the Sip Craft Beer Conversation from Beer Geeks Shop

    1 hr 32 min
  • Dallas Mavericks Front Office Chaos, The Block, ESPN's Todd Archer, Rangers Still Suck and Peep Show

    JaM discuss what is going on with the Mavs front office and what needs to happen. Plus, ESPN's Todd Archer, brought to you by BlueStarMotorGroup.com, joins the show for his weekly chat to discuss all the random reasons why the Cowboys might find trouble in 2021. And, yes, the Texas Rangers welcomed home a past hero but they still suck.

    A trip around the block has funnel cake love and some new developments in Dallas. And, the Peep Show takes a look at a few different shows and movies the guys have recently seen that you might be in on.

    Recorded 6/22/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.

    (START)--Mavs front office chaos

    (24:40)--The Block: funnel cakes and Dallas developments

    (45:18)--ESPN Cowboys Insider Todd Archer

    (01:10:24)--Rangers hero returns

    (01:23:01)--The Peep Show

    1 hr 42 min
  • Dallas Mavericks Lose Rick Carlisle and Donnie Nelson, Voice of the Mavs Chuck Cooperstein, Cowboys Reporter Clarence Hill Jr., College Football Playoff Expansion and Just the Sip Craft Beer Chat
    JaM discuss the stunning last 48 hours with the Dallas Mavericks as Donnie Nelson and Rick Carlisle move on. Mavs radio play by play voice Chuck Cooperstein joins in to discuss his thoughts and what he knows behind the scenes as this situation plays out.
    Also, Clarence Hill Jr of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins to discuss his thoughts on the Cowboys three weeks of practice and what he's seen that he likes.
    Plus, college football looks to expand the playoff, why Matt loves this idea.
    And a trip around the block discusses Juneteenth and Bojangles.
    Recorded 6/17/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START)--Rick Carlisle is done in Dallas
    (16:18)--Voice of the Mavs, Chuck Cooperstein
    (31:03)--Donnie Nelson is done in Dallas
    (50:09)--The Block: Juneteenth and Bojangles is coming!
    (01:09:30)--Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    (01:31:43)--College football playoff expansion
    (01:41:07)--Just the Sip craft beer conversation
    2 hr
  • Dallas Mavericks Turmoil, Cowboys Questions with ESPN's Todd Archer, Near Death Experiences
    JaM take a look at the new report from The Athletic about turmoil in the Mavs front office and what that could mean for Luka Doncic. Also, a look at Cowboys minicamp with ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer.
    A trip around the block discusses a new local food hall opening in DFW and a wild story prompts the guys to revists times in their life they've had near death experiences.
    Recorded 6/15/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START)- Mavs front office with big questions in the offseason
    (26:22)--The Block: Matt's trivia conundrum, DFW Airport thoughts and a new food hall
    (49:11)--ESPN Cowboys Reporter Todd Archer brought to you by BlueStarMotorGroup.com
    (01:16:30)--Near death experiences
    1 hr 40 min
  • Dallas Cowboys Minicamp Thoughts, The Greatness of Waffle House, TV's Best Show Ever, KP's Unicorn 2.0
    JaM discuss the Cowboys wrapping up three week's of practice with last week's minicamp, what stood out to them and does it mean anything moving into their six weeks of off time before training camp in late July. Also, Kyler Murray had something to say about the Cowboys and JaM discusses why Dallas is the most relevant irrelevant team of the last 25 years.
    Plus: the Mavs Kristaps Porzingis announces he'll re-emerge as the Unicorn 2.0 and JaM share a look back at the 10 year anniversary of the Mavs winning the title. Also, the Rangers just missed setting a new record of futility.
    The Block takes a look at a local brewery celebrating their first year anniversary and a new show coming to the Food Network. A conversation about The Sopranos takes place as last week marked the 14th anniversary of its finale. And, an impromptu conversation about the greatness of Waffle House and why Matt loves it so much.
    Recorded 6/13/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START)--Cowboys minicamp
    (21:00)--The Block
    (40:40)--Kyler Murray disses the Dallas Cowboys
    (53:38)--The Sopranos, TV's best ever
    (01:04:12)--KP claims he'll be better than ever
    (01:15:22)--Memories of the Mavs winning the title 10 years ago
    (01:30:26)--The Rangers still suck
    (01:40:53)--The greatness of Waffle House
    1 hr 56 min
  • Dak is Back, Cowboys Beat Writer Clarence Hill Jr., Just the Sip Craft Beer and a Special World Traveling Guest
    JaM discuss Dak Prescott saying he's buried the injury and how he looked at Cowboys minicamp, plus, Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram joins the show to discuss his observations from being at camp in person.
    A trip around the block discusses a mind boggling trivia occurrence and estate sales.
    Matt's brother, Chris, joins the guys to discuss his world travels. He's been to over 20 different countries and likes to go off the beaten path. Fascinating stories of giant spiders in bed, run-ins with villagers and locals and sailing around the Virgin Islands.
    Just the Sip craft beer conversation as they sample three craft beers and share their thoughts.
    Recorded 6/10/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START)--Dak Prescott is Back
    (21:21)--The Block: trivia wildness and estate sales
    (34:04)--Clarence Hill Jr., longtime Cowboys beat writer talking minicamp
    (53:40)--What's it like to travel all over the world? Chris McClearin joins the podcast
    (01:31:00)--Just the Sip Craft Beer Conversation
    1 hr 48 min
  • Dallas Mavericks Problems and Solutions, ESPN's Todd Archer on Cowboys OTA's, The Best Movies Filmed in DFW
    JaM discuss if Luka and KP can find a way to co-exist, what the offseason might bring and is the triumvirate of Mark Cuban, Donnie Nelson and Rick Carlisle getting off too easily for another first round exit? ESPN Cowboys Insider Todd Archer, brought to you by BlueStarMotorGroup.com, joins the show to discuss Cowboys OTAs and mini camp and why he thinks CeeDee Lamb is poised for a big year.
    Plus, a trip around the block reveals a bizarre piece of art and the guys discuss the best movies ever filmed in DFW. You'll be stunned how very few JJT has seen.
    Recorded 6/8/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START): The Mavs have a problem, what to do about another first round failure
    (38:58)--The Block: trivia, a weird art deal and the Fair is back
    (49:48)--ESPN Cowboys Insider Todd Archer
    (01:12:11)--The best movies filmed in DFW
    1 hr 34 min
  • Dallas Mavericks Lose Game 7, What Now? Cowboys OTAs looking good, The Wire 19th Anniversary
    JaM discuss the Mavs disappointing Game 7 loss to the Clippers, ending their season and ask the questions: what now? What change is needed? What can realistically happen in the offseason? A tough chat about the Mavs failing Luka and not advancing out of the first round yet again. Also, a look at Week 2 of Dallas Cowboy's OTAs, what's standing out and what interesting tidbits have they learned.
    A trip around the block talks about the lakes of North Texas and random small town living and an in depth conversation about one of their favorite all-time TV shows, The Wire, which just had its 19th anniversary of debuting.
    Recorded 6/6/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START)--The Mavs fail and the season is over
    (39:16)--The Block: lakes and small towns
    (59:18)--Cowboys OTA's Week 2
    (01:16:48)--The Wire, one of the great shows ever
    1 hr 40 min
  • Luka Doncic Love, Dallas Cowboys Beat Writer Clarence Hill Jr., Remembering D-Day, Your First Ever Memory and Just the Sip Craft Beer Chat
    JaM discuss the Mavs taking a 3-2 lead over the Clippers and the amazing performance of Luka Doncic in Game 5.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram Cowboys beat writer Clarence Hill Jr. joins the show to discuss McCarthy having some interesting things to say and what another week of OTA's has looked like.
    A trip around the block has a conversation about June 6, 1944 and where in DFW is the best place to raise a family. Plus, an impromptu conversation about first memories what they can recall from their early childhood.
    Just the Sip, their weekly craft beer conversation, brought to you by Beer Geeks Shop in Rockwall, TX, has JaM tasting three different craft beers: a pilsner, a peanut butter milk stout and a Scotch ale.
    RECORDED 6/3/21. EXPLICIT LANGUAGE INCLUDED.
    (START)--Mavs up 3-2 over LAC, the amazement of Luka
    (31:18)--The Block: remembering D-Day and where to raise a family
    (52:14)--FWST Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr.
    (01:03:23)--First ever memories and down the rabbit hole
    (01:33:46)--Just the Sip craft beer conversation
    1 hr 48 min

About JaM Session

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Hosted by Dallas Cowboys insider Jean-Jacques Taylor and radio personality and craft beer expert Matt McClearin. It's a show offering unique perspectives on Cowboys football with fun, random stories of life intertwined with discussions with and about craft beer. A unique show with two unique personalities. If you love sports, you'll love this. If you love craft beer, you'll love this. Great conversations with good people. Formerly heard on ESPN Radio in the DFW market, podcasting allows us to explore our conversations more in depth and uncensored. You'll hear Whispers From the Star with Dallas Cowboys inside information, Secret Audio of a Cowboys Homer with recorded reactions watching Cowboys games live, Just the Sip: a sampling of random craft beers and thoughts from a cicerone level craft beer enthusiast and a relative novice in the beer world, chats with owners and brewers of local breweries, big name guests from the sports world and the life observations of two guys from two very different up bringing's and perspectives.