The Monty Show: Daily Sports Talk

Monty & Jake talk about a surprising turn of events in Seattle as the Seahawks are discussing trades scenarios for Russell Wilson, but will they trade the perennial MVP Candidate? The Seattle Seahawks are letting NFL teams know it will take a minimum of 3 first round picks to begin conversations for Russell Wilson, is he worth that and more? Would you rather have Russell Wilson or DeShaun Watson? Monty says there is one team who should make the deal...as soon as possible!

A night with several intriguing matchups in the NBA including the LA Lakers losing in OT to Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards, the Suns torching the Blazers, and the Jazz winning, but coming to a harsh reality on Rudy Gobert!

Do you think we should be going to Mars? Do you believe in Alien beings? Do you think UFO's are real? New evidence says yes to all of those questions.

Donald Trump suffered a HUGE loss in the battle to keep his tax returns sealed. The Supreme Court has ruled New York Prosecutors will have immediate access to the former President Trump's tax returns ...should we want to know what is in those returns?

What is the best chicken sandwich in fast food? Taco Bell has revealed a new chicken sandwich ...uh, Taco...that could roll out nationally in March. Monty says it looks amazing!

Why isn't there a Jack In the Box in Salt Lake City?

Monty & Jake are talking about the Utah Jazz loss at Staples Center to the Los Angeles Clippers. Did the LA Clippers expose the Jazz? The Clippers went small and forced Rudy Gobert to guard Patrick Beverley late in the game, when Beverley hit critical shots, including a corner 3. Can the Utah Jazz matchup when teams go small? Was it a mistake to pay Rudy Gobert $200 Million? There is one stat that Monty says Jazz fans need to pay attention to, and is an indication of why the Utah Jazz are not ready to win a NBA Finals.

There is one team who is "All In" on Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson. But will Deshaun Watson want to go there?

The Seahawks and Russell Wilson continue to say nothing, and do nothing...but were the Seattle Seahawks ever going to trade Russell Wilson, or was Wilson simply sending a message?

Monty is outraged at the power companies in the state of Texas who are gouging customers with much higher rates during the states power crisis over the last week. Texas residents have seen power bills spike as high as $17,000 in the last few weeks because as much of Texas was without power, the power companies raised their hourly usage charges to $1000 per hour used. Should there be a total forgiveness of electric bills for the month of February?

Monty talks about watching Bridgerton on Netflix over the weekend, and wonders why more guys don't watch their ladies favorite shows.

Is it too late to invest in Bitcoin? The cryptocurrency is at $54 a coin, and many think it's going to continue to skyrocket ...but Monty has one simple reason NOT to buy in to the hype.

Monty & Jake are talking NBA All-Star Starters. Should Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert be starting in the NBA's Western Conference All-Star lineup? Monty says no, and there is a very simple reason. The Utah Jazz take on the Los Angeles Clippers and it looks like Paul George and Kawhi Leonard will play, is this the best team the Utah Jazz have faced during their winning streak?

The Philadelphia Eagles sent Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for 2nd & 3rd round picks. Did Carson Wentz force his way to Indianapolis? Did the Eagles settle for too little? Did the Chicago Bears ever make an offer for Carson Wentz?

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is back from his vacation to Cancun, Mexico and says his daughters are the reason he took the trip. You will hear from Cruz, and the guys want to know if Ted Cruz should resign? The calls are loud and strong for Ted Cruz to resign, but will he?

It's Monty's Birthday and the talk about age, and what the number really means. Monty & Jake talk about building their futures, and what that looks like for each of them.

Monty & Jake are talking San Diego Padres Baseball baby! Fernando Tatis Jr. got PAID! 14 years, $340 Million dollars, and likely worth every penny, but Monty wants to know why the San Diego Padres did it now?! The Padres have extended their World Series window with the Tatis Jr deal, and their roster is stacked ...and it was before this deal, so why now?

Carson Wentz is trying to control his future by saying he does not want to go to the Chicago Bears. Does Carson Wentz make the Indianapolis Colts an AFC Championship contender? Are the Philadelphia Eagles asking for too much? Are the Chicago Bears winning by losing out on Carson Wentz?

What is happening with Ben Roethlisberger? The Pittsburgh Steelers made it clear they do not want Big Ben back, not in their current situation. Does that mean that Ben Roethlisberger is done? Will the Steelers find a way to keep Roethlisberger?

The Utah Jazz won, again! The LA Clippers may have been without their best players, but the Jazz were certainly not their best, but still found a way to win on the road!

Texas Senator Ted Cruz took his family and went to Cancun during one of the worst natural disasters is Texas history, was Cruz wrong for leaving Texas in it's time of need?

Talk Radio Icon Rush Limbaugh died of Cancer yesterday and many celebrated his passing. What is Rush Limbaugh's legacy? Was Limbaugh good for radio? Was Limbaugh good for conservatives?

Monty & Jake are talking about the latest odd's out of Las Vegas, who is going to win the NBA Championship? According to Fanduel Sports Book, it's the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, and NOT the Utah Jazz! The Lakes are +250, the Nets are +440, the Los Angeles Clippers are +500, the Milwaukee Bucks are +700 ...The Utah Jazz ARE +1400!!! How? Why? Do you agree with Fanduel? Are the Lakers the best team in the NBA? Are the Bucks better than the Jazz?

The NBA is pressing ahead with an NBA All Star Game, but should they be? Monty & Jake discuss the pro's and con's of have an NBA All Star Game, and wonder what the motives are in the NBA Commissioner's office.

Old Man Winter finally arrived, with a vengeance! The State of Texas is front and center today, as many debate what happened to the Texas power grid. Was it the failure of Wind Turbines that has Texas without power? FOX News Host Tucker Carlson sure thinks so, you hear for Tucker, then Monty & Jake dismantle his argument.

President Joe Biden held a town hall in Milwaukee last night, and many are talking about his plan to rollout vaccines to all Americans by the end of July, is that too late? Do you have confidence in Joe Biden to get states the vaccine doses they need to vaccinate their citizens?

Should it be law that you have to have a vaccine passport to travel? Should you need a vaccine passport to eat at a restaurant or go to the movies? A gym? To bring your children to daycare?

Monty & Jake are talking about the Utah Jazz on a dominant run through the NBA! With a convincing win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Jazz have the best record in the NBA and are two games clear of the Los Angeles Lakers in the West. Are the Utah Jazz now the favorites to win the NBA Championship? Has the injury to Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis changed how the West will be won in the NBA? Can the Utah Jazz continue to shoot this well from 3?

The LA Lakers got bad news with Anthony Davis, as AD will be out until early March at best, does this mean the Lakers need to make a deal for a Center? Is Andre Drummond the answer?

The NBA continues to push for an All Star game, even as many of the biggest names in the NBA are saying there should be not be a game, and that they will not take part. Should the NBA cancel the All Star game this year?

JJ Watt is officially a free agent, and it appears Watt is in demand. Where will JJ Watt end up, and did the Houston Texans make a mistake letting Watt go? Is there any comparison between JJ Watt and what is going on with Texans QB Deshaun Watson?

Tom Brady won the Super Bowl, again. While celebrating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win, Brady was video taped tossing the Lombardi Trophy from his boat to a teammate on another boat. The daughter of the man who designed the trophy is demanding an apology from Tom Brady, claiming she lost several nights of sleep just thinking about Brady throwing the Lombardi Trophy.

Now that Donald Trump has been found not guilty in the Senate Impeachment Trial, is it time to move on? Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is planning to set up a 9/11 style commission to look in to the January 6th insurrection at the Capital, do we know what went on that fateful day? Is there more we need to know?

Are you an Android or iPhone fan? New numbers indicate iPhone has overtaken Android for the first time in North America, but not globally where Android has 85% of the market share.

Monty & Jake are talking about the Seattle Seahawks trading Russell Wilson! Rumors say Russ is headed out of Seattle and the likely destination is the Dallas Cowboys! Is Russell Wilson leaving the Seahawks? Is Russell Wilson done with the Seahawks? Is the relationship between Russ and the Seahawks so broken that Wilson has to leave? The Dallas Cowboys, who have long been linked to Russel Wilson, have their own QB issue as they have been unable to come to contract terms with Dak Prescott, who is currently not under contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Is it even possible for the Dallas Cowboys to trade for Russell Wilson?

The NBA got awkward yesterday when the league released a statement saying all NBA teams will play the National Anthem before games, including the Dallas Mavericks, who acknowledged this week they have not played the anthem before their home games this year. Should teams have to to play the National Anthem before games?

The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks last night, led by Devin Booker and CP3, even with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 47! What does this say about the Milwaukee Bucks who are hopeful of winning the Eastern Conference? What does this say about the the role of big men in the NBA?

Utah Senator Mike Lee had a meltdown on the floor of the United States Senate during the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Mike Lee is denying that he was involved in a call on January 6th, with then President Donald Trump and Freshman Senator Tommy Tubberville, as President Trump and his legal team tried to stall the certification of the electoral college, all of this while the insurrection was starting to expand in to the Capital.

Monty & Jake are talking about Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban deciding not to play the National Anthem before homes games, does the National Anthem in sports still matter? Should the Mavericks have to play the Anthem? Cuban spoke to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before making the decision not to play the National Anthem, are you less likely to support the NBA because of this?

There are new details on the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and all of those aboard his helicopter last year, and they are terrifying!

The Utah Jazz continue to play elite basketball, routing the Boston Celtics on Tuesday Night, but are the Jazz getting the respect they deserve ...or earned? No Mike Conley, no problem, as the Jazz played team ball and shot the 3 ball well, but are they good enough to win a Championship?

The Brooklyn Nets continues to struggle on defense, and they also continue to lose! Without Kevin Durant, who is out a week while going through Coronavirus protocols, the Nets have not been the same. Are the Nets going through growing pains or are they a flawed team with an inexperienced head coach, and diva talent who can't play together?

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to shop Carson Wentz, but teams are growing frustrated with the Eagles demands for a player and two 1st Round picks in return for the oft injured Carson Wentz, are the Philadelphia Eagles asking too much in return for Carson Wentz?

Elon Musk wants to send 1 Million people to Mars by 2050, but now worries humans will self extinguish by that time, so he is now looking to launch a cargo ship to Mars in 2024. Would you want to live in a city on Mars if Elon Musk made it possible?

Monty & Jake are reacting to the news the Chicago Bears are considering trading for Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz, and the Bears would include a 1st Round Pick to get the often injured, locker room crushing, coach killing QB. The Chicago Bears also have a back up option if they can get Carson Wentz ...and it's not any better. The NFL Draft order is out and the guys have their Top 10 picks including a BIG trade at the top of the draft!

The second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump starts today in Washington, and Monty wonders why? What is the point? A conviction is almost certainly NOT going to happen, and the unrest and chaos this trial will cause is not worth the outcome! Plus Monty says Congress should be fully focused on Coronavirus relief and getting confirmations handled.

Now that the NFL season has come to an end, what are your favorites shows on TV? What are you watching? Monty has his go to TV programs, but Jake has other alternatives!

Would you buy Bitcoin? Elon Musk did and now Bitcoin is through the roof!

Monty & Jake are reacting to Super Bowl LV, and now that Tom Brady has won his 7th Super Bowl Ring, is Tom Brady the greatest Athlete Ever? Do Championships define greatness? How does Tom Brady compare to Michael Jordan? Yogi Berra? Bill Russell? It was domination for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, how did they do it and why were the Kansas City Chiefs so overwhelmed?

There were Super Bowl parties all over the country, and the streets of Tampa Bay were packed with mask-less revelers who seemingly had little regard for Coronavirus, should there have been restrictions on gathering for the Super Bowl? Did you have a Super Bowl party? Did you think about Coronavirus before you decided to have a Super Bowl Party?

QB Trades are coming in the NFL! The Philadelphia Eagles are close to trading Carson Wentz, and the Chicago Bears appear to be the front runners to acquire the for MVP Candidate, but is Wentz an upgrade to Mitchell Trubisky? Is Carson Wentz injury prone or is Wentz a franchise QB, Monty says you can't be both.

Monty spent most of his Super Bowl battling his Google log-In and it was not pretty! The story will amaze you. As for why he was battling his google log in, that is another story entirely as the guys are working on yet another side hustle!