Jim is joined by friend of the pod Dave "Wando" Wandolowski to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Antoine Walker. First, Jim and Wando cover how Walker was one of the first big men to jack up three-pointers at a high volume (5:49). Next, they discuss Walker's performance in the 2002 ECF, compare Walker to Derrick Coleman, and take a look back at the infamous 1996 NBA Draft Class (20:09). Finally, they walk through Walker's less than impressive advanced metrics (63:48), before making a final call on whether or not Walker deserves to be inducted into the HOF (73:12).

Jim is joined by managing editor at The Players' Tribune and author of the book "The People's Team: An Illustrated History of the Green Bay Packers," Mark Beech, to break down the HOF resume of former NFL linebacker Clay Matthews III. First, Mark tells the story of how Clay Matthews III ended up on the Green Bay Packers to begin with (3:53). Next, they talk about Matthews III infamous forced fumble in Super Bowl XLV and where Matthews III ranks among the best Packers linebackers of all-time (9:15). Finally, Jim and Mark compare Matthews III to his contemporaries in the 2010s (23:40), before they both make a final call on whether or not they believe Matthews deserves to gain entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (33:58).

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Jim is joined by Youtuber and Tom Chambers Superfan Jeff Wells to break down the HOF resume of former NBA power forward Tom Chambers. First, Jeff talks about how one becomes a Tom Chambers "Superfan." (3:02). Next, Jim and Jeff discuss Chambers' MVP performance in the 1987 All-Star game, his 60-point performance against his former team in 1990, how Chambers was the stretch 4 OG, and the significance of 20,000 Point Club Membership (14:38). Finally, Jim and Jeff rank Chambers among the best PFs of the 1980s and discuss Chambers' less than impressive advanced metrics totals (54:18), before they both make a final call on whether or not they believe Chambers deserves to gain entry into the Basketball Hall of Fame (69:57).

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Jim is joined by the lead Phoenix Suns writer for PHNX Sports Gerald Bourguet to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA big man Amar'e Stoudemire. Jim and Gerald first discuss the time Stoudemire posturized Anthony Tolliver in 2010 and his 37.0 PPG performance in the 2005 WCF (11:20). Then, they compare Stoudemire to HOFer Chris Webber, debate the significance of Stoudemire's five All-NBA appearances, and rank him against the best centers of the 2000s (21:40). Finally, they discuss whether or not playing with Steve Nash in the seven seconds or less offense hurts his HOF (40:32), before reaching a final verdict on whether or not Amar'e belongs in the HOF (42:59).

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Jim is joined by former producer for ESPN's Baseball Tonight and the creator of the website "Cooperstown Cred", Chris Bodig, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB first baseman Keith Hernandez. First, Jim and Chris discuss Hernandez's defensive prowess and how Pete Rose once compared bunting against Hernandez to driving the lane against Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell (3:58). Next, they discuss his performance in the 1986 playoffs, go all the way back to the 1920s to find Hernandez's HOF twin, and talk through the significance of Hernandez winning 11 Gold Gloves (16:45). Finally, Jim and Chris rank Hernandez among the best first baseman of his era (43:29), before both stating whether or not they believe he deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (58:50).

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Jim is joined by Kenny King Jr., host of the podcast "Real Talk", contributor to "Just Blog Baby" and son of ex-Raider RB Kenny King, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former Raiders cornerback, Lester Hayes. Jim and Kenny first tackle Lester's infamous use of stickum and how that has hurt how people remember his career (5:07). Then, they cover his 1980 Defensive Player of the Year season, if he was better than his HOF teammate Mike Haynes, and whether or not he was a top two cornerback during the 1980s (10:09). Finally, they discuss how much Lester's career interception total, which is on the lower side by HOF standards, may be held against him (27:24), before reaching a final verdict on whether or not Lester belongs in the Hall of Fame (31:57).

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Jim is joined by Neil Paine, senior writer for FiveThirtyEight, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former New York Yankees Centerfielder, Bernie Williams. Jim and Neil first discuss Bernie's exclusion from being a part of the "Core Four" despite being the best hitter on the Yankees during the late 1990s (5:34). Then, they cover Bernie's performance in both the 1995 and 1996 playoffs, how he compares to a host of past HOFers, and rank him against his 1990s/2000s CF peers (9:49). Finally, they discuss whether or not being a centerfielder for the Yankees hurts his HOF chances due to unfair DiMaggio/Mantle comparisons (37:21), before reaching a final verdict on whether or not Bernie belongs in Cooperstown (44:12).

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Jim is joined by former columnist at The LA Times and current host of The Arash Markazi Show on ESPN 1090, Arash Markazi, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA big man Pau Gasol. First, Jim and Arash cover Pau Gasol's arrival in LA and how it instantly turned the Lakers into a title contender (12:18). Next, they discuss whether or not Gasol deserved Finals MVP in 2010, which HOF Celtics frontcourt player Gasol reminds Jim of, and the top European NBA players of all-time (14:39). Finally, they touch on why Gasol may have never received an MVP vote during his career (34:30), before making a final call on whether or not Gasol deserves to be inducted into the HOF (37:24).

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Jim is joined by NBA writer at Bleacher Report, Sean Highkin, to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Rasheed Wallace. First, Jim and Sean cover the infamous "Jail Blazers" era and list out the best NBA teams to never make it to the NBA Finals (6:45). Next, they discuss Rasheed's role on the 2004 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons, compare him to NBA HOFers James Worthy and Chris Webber, and break down his Wilt Chamberlain-esque technical foul record (17:01). Finally, they rank Rasheed among the best PFs of his era (50:21), before making a final call on whether or not Rasheed deserves to be inducted into the HOF (58:39).