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After seven weeks of NFL football, the NFC East is considered by many to be the laughing stock of the league. The four teams in the division, (The Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants) have a combined record of 7-20-1. Caleb and JD look at what is going wrong with each team, and suggest how each organization can make things right, and hopefully save their season.

Sports journalism and broadcasting is one of the country's most competitive fields. The journey to the sportscasting big leagues requires a strong work ethic and a vast network of connections. Caleb and JD talk with Bob McElligott, radio play-by-play sportscaster for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, about his broadcasting career and the challenges of calling games in the time of COVID-19.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, bob mcelligott, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, nhl, bubble, stanley cup playoffs, columbus, columbus blue jackets, cbjin30, blue jackets radio network, broadcast advice, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week, big ten football

Over the weekend, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th franchise NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Orlando bubble. This championship is LeBron’s fourth and came with his fourth NBA Finals MVP trophy. On this episode, Caleb and JD take a look at LeBron’s accolades, basketball career, and pop culture presence, to find out where the legacy of LeBron compares to the legendary Air Jordan.

Tags: Caleb spinner, JD Swenson, TrueSports, nba, basketball, sports, Truechat, podcast, lebron james, Michael Jordan

The Cleveland Browns stomped the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 of NFL action, beating America’s so-called team, 49-38. Caleb and JD talk about what this game means for both teams and discuss some of the other stories from Week 4 of NFL action. The guys are joined by author Ryan Swanson to talk about his book, “The Strenuous Life: Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of the American Athlete," and Caleb explains why he's excited about the direction the Browns are headed.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, football, truesports, truechat, nfl, cleveland browns, the strenuous life, ryan swanson, podcast, sports, dallas cowboys

In a year full of unexpected events, the most shocking may just be in the NBA Orlando Bubble, where the Miami Heat are preparing to play the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. At the start of the year, there was almost no doubt the Lakers would make the Finals behind the leadership and skill of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but almost no one predicted the Miami Heat, one of the youngest teams in the NBA, to join LA in the Finals, much less the playoffs. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb and JD share some of the players and storylines you should keep your eye on during this year’s Finals, and predict who will win both the NBA Championship, and NBA Finals MVP.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, nba, truesports, truechat, porcast, sports, basketball, los angeles, lakers, miami, heat, nba finals, nba championship, bubble

Week 2 of NFL football saw numerous injuries to big-name talent, including Saquan Barkley and Christian McCaffery. Today on TrueSports, Caleb and JD provide valuable insight that will help you keep your team on top of the standings. Also, the guys take a look at the new Big Ten conference schedule and discuss a possible solution for this year's College Football Playoff.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, football, sports, podcast, truesports, truechat, college football, ncaa, big ten, fantasy football, nfl, schedule, ohio state, injuries, cbs sports

Fans who tuned in to college football this weekend saw blowouts, nail-biters, and upsets, all in a single day. Caleb and JD breakdown the best and worst from the Power-5's season debut, discuss some potentially exciting news from the Big Ten, and review ESPN’s list of the Top-5 candidates to win this year’s Heisman Trophy. Also this episode, JD shares his new thoughts on David Johnson and the Houston Texans, and Caleb vents about how the Browns are only a few small steps away from NFL domination.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, truechat, sports, football, college football, ncaa, big ten, ohio state, nfl

Arguably, the most important stat in NFL football is your chance of winning the Super Bowl. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently published a list of where all 32 teams stand, based on their percentage to be crowned champions. Caleb and JD take a look at this list, and share their thoughts on some of the teams, and their placement. Also this episode, football returns to Swenson’s Games of the Week, and Caleb makes a surprising pick for this week's Agree to Disagree question.

tags: superbowl, sports, caleb spinner, jd swenson, nfl, college football, truesports, truechat, football, sports, podcast

Almost a month after the Big Ten conference handed down the monumental decision to postpone Fall sports, very few questions surrounding the future of the season have been answered. Caleb and JD take a look at what’s going on with the 2020 Fall season and talk about some of the ways players and their families are fighting for answers. JD explains why he believes a Spring season won't happen, and Caleb shares some of his picks for the best opening-weekend games coming up in college football.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, football, college, ncaa, big ten, BTN, stanley cup playoffs, nhl, kevin warren

The NFL season is right around the corner, and that means fantasy football will soon be here as well. Caleb and JD discuss ESPN's list of the best fantasy players available, break down the top picks by position, and share their opinions on this year's impressive rookie class. Also, the guys take a look at the latest action from the NBA Playoffs, and debate Joe Burrow’s floor and ceiling.

tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, football, nfl, fantasy football, ffb, espn, rookies, nba, playoffs, basketball