In Episode 81, Immanuel and Jon break down one of the busiest weeks in sports.
We start with the NBA, where the league just dropped the full 2025–26 schedule. Opening Night on October 21 will feature Kevin Durant’s return to Oklahoma City as the Thunder host the Rockets, followed by LeBron and the Lakers squaring off with Steph and the Warriors in primetime. We also preview the Christmas Day slate, which includes Cavs–Knicks, Spurs–Thunder, Mavericks–Warriors, Rockets–Lakers, and Timberwolves–Nuggets. Then we shift to the brand-new Emirates NBA Cup, with group play tipping off October 31 on Prime Video. We also reflect on John Wall’s retirement, Derrick Rose getting his jersey retired by Chicago, OKC’s new City Edition uniforms, and close with a fun debate on NBA “what-ifs.”
Next up is the NFL, where quarterback battles are making headlines. The Colts shocked many by naming Daniel Jones the starter over Anthony Richardson, the Browns are turning to Joe Flacco in Week 1, and Jerry Jones revealed the Cowboys made Micah Parsons the richest non-QB offer in team history. We also touch on Justin Jefferson’s contract situation, the Steelers’ QB decision, and breakout buzz around Dolphins RB De’Von Achane.
We then turn to college football, which kicks off next week. Florida’s DJ Lagway is drawing Arch Manning-level hype as he enters his sophomore season, and former five-star Malachi Nelson has been named the starting QB at UTEP. The College Football Playoff committee announced new enhanced metrics to better evaluate teams, so we give our early predictions for the ACC, Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12. We also make way-too-early Heisman picks before introducing our new segment: My 5 vs His 5, where we each name the five teams we believe can win the national championship.
To close things out, we step away from sports for a lighthearted conversation on the start of the school year. Immanuel reflects on graduating this past spring while Jon heads into his senior year, and together we share advice for students of all levels.
Whether you’re here for the NBA schedule debates, NFL QB drama, or college football predictions, this episode is packed from start to finish.
⏱️ Episode Length: ~97 minutes
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