The Chase Thomas Podcast

Chase Thomas is joined by Montreal Canadiens beat writer Stu Cowan to talk about the team's surprising season in the NHL, the rationale behind the Nate Thompson trade, their stellar play of late, their depth issues on the fourth line, the improved play of Carey Price, and the job Marc Bergevin has done putting together this roster.

Then, the New Orleans Advocate's Rod Walker jumps on the pod to talk about the Anthony Davis saga in New Orleans, who is running the team with Dell Demps, Danny Ferry and Mickey Loomis in the fold, who Davis is as a person, the future of Jrue Holliday in New Orleans, when the trade will finally happen, and the future of the Pelicans after Davis is gone (26:00).

Lastly, Anaheim Calling's Felix Sicard hops on the pod to talk about the dumpster fire that is the 2018-19 Anaheim Ducks, the firing of Randy Carlyle, Bob Murray's job as GM, the contract situation for John Gibson, the veterans who need to be moved, how this team can change course this offseason, and why Jack Hughes could be the guy for the Ducks in the NHL Draft (60:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by WWE insider Brad Shepard to talk about why Velveteen Dream is the most important member of the WWE NXT roster, the long-term outlook of Ricochet, why Roderick Strong and Elias should jump to AEW, the possibility of Charlotte Flair and Brock Lesnar winning at WrestleMania, the issues with Vince McMahon's booking, and why Smackdown Live is screwed with Daniel Bryan and Asuka on the Road to WrestleMania.

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Chase Thomas is joined by Early Bird Rights' Jeff Siegel to talk about the crazy NBA trade deadline drama, the sendoff Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are getting in Memphis, which teams might follow the Grizzlies' path in the future, how Gasol fits on Charlotte, the hilarity of Mitch Kupchak and Chris Wallace making another Gasol trade, the Sixers trading for Tobias Harris, how this may affect Markelle Fultz's future in Philly, the Hawks' successful road trip, Trae Young's big month, and much more.

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Chase Thomas talks with MLB.com's Indians beat writer Mandy Bell about the weird offseason in Cleveland, if the team will trade Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer, Chris Antonetti's weird comments regarding Francisco Lindor, Bobby Bradley hype heading into the 2019 season, and the outfield depth issues with Michael Brantley gone to Houston.

Then, The Athletic's Levi Weaver hops on the pod to talk about the horrid MLB offseason, the weird arbitration approach teams take with their star players, awesome Adrian Beltre stories from Texas, JT Realmuto in Philadelphia, Tommy Pham sticking it to the Rays, and why the Braves won't sign Bryce Harper (30:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by Pro Football Weekly's Eric Edholm to talk about how the Patriots stifled the Rams in Super Bowl 53, what New England did to frustrate Jared Goff, Cooper Kupp's value compared to Todd Gurley, the Rams' offensive line woes against the Pats' defensive line, why Peyton Manning may be the league's shadow commissioner and how outgoing DC Brian Flores will fair in Miami.

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Chase Thomas is joined by SB Nation NFL reporter Jeanna Thomas to talk about Super Bowl 53 Media Day in Atlanta, Wade Phillips' natural likability, the point of Dan Quinn as head coach of the Falcons, what Dirk Koetter's offense will look like in Atlanta, the addition of Bruce Arians into the NFC South, and what the Falcons will do about their offensive line and secondary through the NFL Draft and free agency.

Then, The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman returns to talk about Chilis and Waffle House back-to-back in Atlanta, what makes this Patriots run so special, how Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are short-passing teams to death in the postseason, if the Rams' offensive line can hold up against the New England pass rush, and who will win Super 53 MVP (40:00).

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Chase Thomas is joined by Philly Voice's Nick Piccone to talk about missing New Year's Revolution, the latest on Ronda Rousey and her future in WWE after WrestleMania, Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch in the women's Royal Rumble match, Sonjay Dutt and Abyss making their to WWE, the Daniel Bryan character versus Ciampa in NXT, why John Cena should be the one to beat Brock Lesnar for the Universal title, and Randy Orton being the dark horse pick to win the Royal Rumble in 2019.

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Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about the Sixers banking on Jimmy Butler meshing with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, the importance of JJ Redick, why Wilson Chandler is the bigger issue at the 4, why the Jazz are back, finding the right guard next to Donovan Mitchell, Dennis Smith Jr. trade ideas for Dallas, Derrick White coming on for San Antonio, and how the Spurs are surviving in today's NBA.

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Chase Thomas is joined by Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle to talk about how the Chiefs blew out the Colts, the problems with Indy's offense early in that game, Kansas City force-feeding Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce the football, the Patriots force-feeding James White and Julian Edelman the football against the Chargers, the pass-rush brilliance of Tre Flowers, how Tom Brady can sit and never take deep-shots in 2019, the Saints surviving the Eagles through Michael Thomas, the Cowboys' offensive line not holding up against the Rams' dangerous front, and preview the AFC and NFC championship games this weekend.

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Chase Thomas is joined by Hogs Haven, SB Nation's Washington Redskins blog, writer Ken Meringolo to talk about what happened to the Redskins in 2018, why the Derrius Guice injury hurt the team so much, why this team was so injured, the weird coaching rumors under Jay Gruden, the QB situation without Alex Smith and the troubling leadership of Bruce Allen.

Then, Chase is joined by Wick Terrell of SB Nation's Cincinnati Reds blog, Red Reporter, to talk about the Reds' activity this offseason, where Scooter Gannett will play baseball in 2019, Dallas Kuechel vs. Corey Kluber, what to make of Cincy's improved farm system, and what makes David Bell intriguing as the new manager of the club (32:00).

Lastly, Rob Soria of The Hockey Writers wraps up the show with an update as to why the Edmonton Oilers are playing .500 hockey this season, what to make of the midseason coaching change, the issues within the front office, if the team can still take advantage of Connor McDavid being an Oiler, and what to expect from the team the rest of the season (63:00).

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