Straight Facts Podcast

Former NBA Professional Ahmad Smith (@akisnba_) joins the pod to talk some NBA!

Charlotte Hornets

- How have they climbed to the 5th seed? (2:00)

- Are they a lock to make the playoffs? (10:00)

MVP Talk

- Is Joel Embiid still the front runner?(9:00)

- Who else can make a run at capturing the MVP? (12:00)

New Scoring Records

- Is the scoring in today's NBA good for the game? (27:00)

As we approach the All-Star break the crew gives out the Straight Facts NBA Midseason Awards:

1:00 - Fool's Gold Award

16:00 - Don't You Forget About Me Award

30:00 - Biggest First Half Surprise

A week before the All-Star break we check in on the hottest teams in the association right now:

- Utah Jazz (2:00)

- Phoenix Suns (11:00)

- New York Knicks (21:00)

We introduce a new segment into the podcast: "You Had To Be There"

- 2012-2013 NY Knicks in 2k (30:00)

- 2010-2011 Big East Conference (33:00)

- 2012-2016 Lob City Clippers (35:00)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl LV Champions and James couldn't be happier about it! James gives his victory lap plus the crew breaks down their most surprising aspect of the 31-9 victory (3:30). We then transition to NBA for a check in with the association: James, Jake, and Matt each name their All-Star starting lineup (16:00), Should the Nets be concerned about a postseason run?(23:00) And finally we end with our rookie round-up (34:00). 

Super Bowl 55 is this weekend and since the Buccaneers will be playing, James won't let us talk about anything else. First we go back to the Week 12 matchup with the Chiefs vs the Bucs and take a look at: How the Chiefs were able to dominate (2:00) and what the few positives were from that game that the Bucs can take away (14:30). We then go into Speaking Facts: Super Bowl edition before ending with our favorite Super Bowl Prop Bets (46:00).

The NFL Conference Championships are wrapped up and we're looking towards Super Bowl LV! First, the crew gives their takes on how each conference championship game went: AFC (2:00) and NFC (11:00) then give their initial thoughts on the Chiefs vs Bucs matchup next week. Next, we transition to NBA - is Joel Embiid MVP front runner?(21:00) And why the Jazz are the hottest team in the NBA (33:00). 

It's Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL and we're breaking down the best matchups in both games! The Bucs D vs. the Packers prolific offense (2:00), the Bucs running game against the Packers front 4 (12:00). In the AFC it's about the Bill's Red Zone offense vs the Chiefs Red Zone defense (20:00) and if Josh Allen can get out of his own way against Kansas City (30:00). We then take to the NBA to let you know who to stop sleeping on in the association (33:00). 

Our man Jake Galli returns to the podcast for a jam packed episode! First we go through the top performers of Wildcard Weekend and see if they can have a repeat performance in the Divisional Round (2:00). Then, we pivot to Speaking Facts to discuss the best quotes of the past week (38:00). Finally, we talk about the huge trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets - is it now championship or bust for KD & Company?(55:00)

ESPN and Fox reporter Renee Washington joins the podcast to talk about a team she currently covers - the Washington Wizards. We break down everything from what Russell Westbrook has brought to the team (3:00), is this the year Brad Beal gets his All-NBA respect (16:00) and was Max Gordon right about Rui Hachimura?(25:00) We then predict each game of NFL Wildcard Weekend (42:10). 

As we approach the final week of the NFL season James, Matt and Kyle breakdown the playoff picture for each conference: Who is going to get the final two wildcard spots for the NFC?(2:00) Does the NFC East winner have a chance to win a in the first round of the playoffs?(20:00) Who is the odd man out in the AFC playoff picture?(29:00)