The Chase Thomas Podcast

Chase Thomas is joined by the Pioneer Press' Andy Greder to talk about Year 2 of PJ Fleck in Minnesota, the development of Zack Annexstad, the youth movement for the Golden Gophers, and the drive to win six games this season in the Big 10 (3:00). Then, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Tyler Batiste jumps on the pod to talk about Smackdown Live killing it, Randy Orton going back to his roots as a heel, the Miz vs. Daniel Bryan feud, and what to make of Dean Ambrose's status in The Shield (18:00). Then, Noah Clarke comes on the pod to talk about Jimmy Butler wanting to go to the Miami Heat, if there is a better option for Butler out there, Kyrie Irving wanting to stay in Boston, and Elton Brand getting the Sixers' general manager job (58:00). Lastly, The Athletic's Nick Stellini jumps on the pod to talk about the Braves winning the NL East, the match-up between the Yankees and the Athletics, their Cy Young and MVP picks, the collapse of the Phillies, and the Giants firing Bobby Evans (85:00). 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by PFF's Austin Gayle to talk about the Dallas Cowboys' struggles with Dak Prescott, the myth that their o-line is falling apart, when the quit the Los Angeles Chargers, how the Bills defeated the Vikings in Minnesota, who should replace Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco, which NFC South team looks the strongest, and Alex Smith winning NFL regular season games (1:00). Then, NFL Media and Move The Sticks' producer Sean Sullivan jumps on the pod to talk about the state of Tennessee football, the Jeremy Pruitt experience, the emergence of the Kentucky Wildcats, who can beat Alabama, and what is going on with Auburn's offense (30:00).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Jordan DeArmon to talk about Virginia Tech getting upset by Old Dominion, the Texas Tech and Kliff Kingsbury revival in Stillwater against Oklahoma State, what to make of Georgia surviving on the road against Missouri, the problem with Auburn's offense this season, Bobby Petrino's job status with Louisville, Trevor Lawerence being named the starter at Clemson, and preview week 5 of the college football season. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler to talk about the 2018 Toronto Maple Leafs, Kyle Dubas's vision, the impact of John Tavares, and what is going on with William Nylander (4:00). Then Chase's buddy Noah Clark comes on the pod to talk about why the Raptors and Lakers won the 2018 NBA offseason and teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic and others did not (15:00). Later, The Athletic's Emily Waldon joins the podcast to talk about the rough 2018 season for the Detroit Tigers, what to make of their farm system, the job Al Avila has done thus far as GM, the excitement surrounding Daz Cameron and other MLB prospects to watch over the next couple of seasons (55:00).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Locked On Dolphins' Travis Wingfield to talk about Miami starting 2-0, the importance of Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant, Adam Gase figuring it in Year 3, a healthy Ryan Tannehill, the dynamic safety duo in Minkah Fitzpatrick and Reshad Jones and if this team can win 10 games in 2018 (4:00). Then, The Athletic's Jason Butt to talk about the Atlanta Falcons' losing Andy Levitre, Deion Jones and Keanu Neal, the importance of Ricardo Allen, Duke Riley's inconsistent play, Devonta Freeman's future with the team, the Browns trading Josh Gordon to the Patriots, LeVeon Bell's contract dispute with the Steelers, and much more (34:00).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by longtime friend Jordan DeArmon to talk about Notre Dame surviving Vanderbilt at home, Alabama demolishing Ole Miss on the road, how Auburn lost to LSU again, why CFB fans should be watching Cole McDonald and Hawaii, their own top-10 rankings heading into Week 4, the Jawon Pass era ending in Louisville, and preview the five biggest games in Week 4 of the college football season. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by MassLive's Tom Westerholm to talk about the latest Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler rumors in Boston, Kevin Love taking a leadership role in Cleveland, Devin Booker's hand injury, the Suns still not having a point guard, who has a better future between the Sixers and the Celtics and the Luka Doncic hype in Dallas. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by CBS Sports' Sean Wagner-McGough to talk about the Aaron Rodgers comeback against the Bears, the Titans injury problems and Marcus Mariota, the Bucs surprising the Saints, the Lions being the least interesting team in the league and preview Week 2 of the NFL (4:00). Then, MLS writer Dylan Butler comes on the pod to talk about Atlanta United losing their manager, Real Salt Lake catching fire as of late, Clint Dempsey's retirement, and the Columbus Crew moving to Austin (75:00). Lastly, SI's Jon Tayler comes on the pod to talk about the Mets not calling up Peter Alonso, the Rockies leading the NL West, and the Phillies falling up apart down the stretch (150:00). 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by Jordan Dearmon to talk about Alabama and Ohio State's early-season dominance with Haskins and Tua, what to make of Georgia blowing out South Carolina, Kentucky upsetting Florida, Iowa State looking to make it back-to-back wins versus Oklahoma, Kevin Sumlin struggling at Arizona, if Vanderbilt can win in South Bend, Will Grier vs. Ryan Finley, Kansas getting a road win, and what games they'll be watching in Week 3. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the Clippers matching Ty Wallace's contract with the Pelicans, potential Milos Teodosic trades, the Suns and Rockets trade that included Ryan Anderson and Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight, and the Minnesota Timberwolves going after Luol Deng and Joakim Noah (4:00). Then, RBR Wrestling's Paul Griffin comes on the pod to talk about The Elite's ALL IN PPV, Pentagon Jr. and Felix coming to NXT, where Rey Mysterio fits on the main roster, what to make of the Braun Strowman heel turn and his new faction, and who AJ Styles should drop the WWE title to (52:00). Then, Yahoo Sports' MLB Writer Chris Cwik comes on the pod to talk about Angels' superstar Shoehei Otani needing Tommy John surgery, what Billy Eppler should do this winter, Ryan Howard officially retiring, the Padres calling up Francisco Mejía, and the Blue Jays trading Josh Donaldson to the Indians (145:00).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.