Jim provides his thoughts on the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Class, which was just announced over the weekend (2:55). Then, Jim welcomes Pod of Fame's Kentucky Correspondent Shannon Miloch to discuss March Madness, our favorite players of the tournament, the Final Four, and our predictions for the National Championship (34:15).

Jim is joined by award-winning author, producer, and screenwriter, Bijan Bayne, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Paul Silas. First, Bijan and Jim cover how Silas made a huge impact on a number of different NBA teams throughout his 16-year career and always found himself deep in the playoffs (8:06). Next, they discuss his performance in the 1976 NBA Finals, whether he was the best defensive player on the 1970s Boston Celtics, and HOF big men who weren't dominant offensive players (12:03). Finally, they rank Silas among the best PFs of the 1970s (28:59), before making a final call on whether or not Silas deserves a place in the HOF (40:26).

Jim is joined by David Ramil, host of the Locked on Heat podcast, to discuss the career and legacy of Dwyane Wade. We discuss the 2006 NBA Finals, his years with LeBron and his elite shot-blocking abilities. Finally, we attempt to rank Wade among the best SGs in NBA history, before covering the likely Basketball HOF Class of 2023.

The brackets have been released and work productivity is about to plummet. March Madness is officially here! Jim is joined by Pod of Fame's Kentucky Correspondent Shannon Miloch to discuss one of our favorite sporting events of the year. Jim and Shannon give their first reactions to this year's bracket, make their Final Four predictions, discuss their favorite first round matchups, and highlight their three players to watch in this year's tournament. 

Jim is joined by NBA Analyst Bill Ingraham to discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy of NBA Power Forward Otis Thorpe. First, Bill and Jim cover Thorpe's massive hands and his signature one-handed rebounds (14:41). Next, they discuss his performance during the 1994 Houston Rockets Championship run, why Thorpe reminds them both of Aaron Gordon, and how by playing 1,257 games allowed Thorpe to put up HOF-level point and rebound totals (17:26). Finally, they rank Thorpe among the best PFs of the 1990s (46:27), before making a final call on whether or not Thorpe deserves a place in the HOF (52:59).

Jim is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to discuss the career and legacy of former Dallas Maverick's legend, Dirk Nowitzki. First, Tim and Jim discuss how Dirk changed the game of basketball with his ability to shoot at the highest level as a 7-footer (11:38). Next, they discuss Dirk's performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2006 Western Conference Semifinals, how Dirk is one of the first unicorns in NBA history, and whether Luka Doncic has a chance to surpass Dirk in Maverick's history one day (18:47). Finally, they discuss where Dirk ranks among the best power forwards to ever play the game of basketball (37:37). 

Jim is joined by longtime San Antonio Spurs play-by-play commentator Bill Land, to discuss the Hall of Fame candidacy of former Spurs Point Guard Tony Parker. First, Bill and Jim cover Parker's signature teardrop shot and how dangerous he was scoring in the paint (10:16). Next, they discuss his MVP performance in the 2007 NBA Finals, his unexpected 55-point performance against Minnesota in 2008, and how similarities between Parker and Allen Iverson (16:49). Finally, they contemplate whether or not the Spurs Big Three of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginóbili, and Parker is actually the greatest Big Three ever assembled in NBA history (35:50), before making a final call on whether or not Parker deserves a place in the HOF (39:47).

Eight former NFL stars and one former coach were officially elected to be a part of the 2023 Football Hall of Fame Class last Thursday. Jim provides his thoughts on each of this year's HOF inductees and then takes look at who could be a part of the 2024 HOF Class. 

Over the past three weeks, Jim got married and went on a 2-week honeymoon to Thailand and Singapore. He saw a lot, ate a lot, and learned a lot. In this episode, first covers two big sports events that happened while he was gone: Scott Rolen's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Tom Brady's second retirement (3:22). Then, Jim covers a variety of topics from his honeymoon, including the ridiculous breakfast spread at the Four Seasons Hotel in Koh Samui and being blown away by Singapore (31:35). Finally, he covers the top 3 things he ate, things he saw, and books he read (52:59).