Straight Facts Podcast

The documentary "The Last Dance" has been everything sports fans could have imagined and more. It inspired an entire Michael Jordan themed episode this week. First. the crew answers an important question: Which Bull's 3-peat was better, '91-'93 or '96-'98?(2:30) After that we try and tackle the impossible and settle the age old debate of Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. We break this debate down into 5 categories: 1. Teammates they played with (13:28) 2. Competition played against (28:13) 3. Clutchness (33:43) 4. Playoff Stats (42:53) 5. Cultural Impact (49:00).

A lot of moves were made this offseason in the NFL. We name our top 5 improved NFL teams - the Broncos (17:00), the Bucs (20:00), the Cardinals (24:00), the Dolphins (27:00), the Ravens (31:00) - and which key pieces are taking them towards contention. 

As the virtual 2020 NFL Draft approaches we dive into what could be the most interesting draft in modern NFL history. The crew breaks down this year's wide receiver draft class: is this better than the historic '96 class?(1:15) How does Chase Young stack up against the previous Ohio State defensive ends before him?(10:42) And is Joe Burrow the best option for the Bengals - we'll let you know (18:00).

On Lockdown Episode #3 and this time we host the owner of the famous NBA instagram account @nba.nation, Max Gordon. If every team in the NBA was fully healthy - who has the best squad?(5:30) Is LeBron still the best player in the world - if not, then who?(23:03) If you had to choose one PG - Allen Iverson or Steve Nash? (29:32)

It's Lockdown Episode #2 and this time we welcome on NBC Sports Philadelphia host, Danny Pommells to Straight Facts. Jake, James, and Danny first take a look at the shortened Sixers season - as it a disappointment?(5:15) We then shift to the Eagles' offseason moves and if Danny thinks the team got better...or worse (13:00). And lastly, what is your #QuarantineGame? (27:00)

College basketball wasn't the only collegiate sport that was affected by the outbreak of Coronavirus. Head Coach of Villanova Football, Mark Ferrante, joins the show and tells us how COVID-19 has affected his program and college football in general (1:00), how he would convince someone that Villanova is actually a football school (11:00), and how Villanova grads like Howie Long and Brian Westbrook are examples of how Villanova prepares its players for he next level (15:22). 

Unfortunately, Coronavirus has forced a lot of sports to stop - not NFL Free Agency. Jake and James breakdown everything that happened (from a safe distance of course). We first give James a chance to react to his Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing Tom Brady (1:30). The two then take a look at the other QB signings around the league (20:00). Finally, Jake and James tell you why they think the Dolphins are now a team to look out for (45:00).

Although the MLB season has been suspended - we ae still excited for it! We detail the top 5 things to be on the lookout for this season (1:00). We then bring NBA Draft analyst and former NBA Agent Matt Babcock to help us breakdown top draft prospects (28:00), and try to wrap our heads around how to handle the sports world with the spreading of the Coronavirus. 

Former Villanova basketball player and NCAA Champion Darryl "D.Rey" Reynolds stops by Straight Facts to talk Big East basketball. D. Rey tells us who he thinks will win the Big East Tournament (2:30). We then highlight one of the beasts of the Big East: Seton Hall and the stellar season they are having (7:00). We then address a hot topic, is Jay Wright leaving for the NBA? And if so, which team would be the best fit for him?(16:00) D. Rey stays with us for a fan favorite - Speaking Facts (29:00) and we end with Jewel's Weekly Wrap-up (35:00).

Oregon's Women's Basketball star Sabrina Ionescu became the first D1 basketball player to achieve 2,000 career points, 1,000 career assists, and 1,000 career rebounds (3:00). We compare her to other NCAA greats to see who truly is the greatest college basketball player of all-time (8:00). As the NFL Combine nears, we have a serious discussion - does the combine really matter?(20:00)