An exciting first round of the NBA Playoffs is about to wrap up as break down all the series plus a little look-ahead to the second round matchups already set: Suns/Lakers (2:00) - The Suns look ready to go - The impact of no Anthony Davis - Is this going to be LeBron's first, first round exit? Nuggets/Blazers (12:00) - Is Dame still not doing enough? - Jokic looking like the MVP - Melo is killing the Blazers Clippers/Mavs (23:00) - The tale of two series in one - It's all Luka...but it's not al...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 87
As the playoffs are set to approach we take a look at a few interesting teams heading into the postseason - the Bucks, Jazz, and Suns Bucks - Hot going into the playoffs - Why this is all on Giannis Jazz - Can Mitchell lead a title team? - Is Rudy Gobert actually a good defender? Suns - Why luck is not their side - Is this season already a success?
May 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 85
The first ever NBA Play-In Tournament is just about set and we're breaking down the likely matchups and what each team brings to the table! Eastern Conference - Boston's struggling with no Jaylen Brown (4:00) - Why we pick the Hornets to win this matchup (7:00) - Why not the Wizards? (12:30) - Do the Pacers have enough (14:00) Western Conference - Why not to worry about the Lake Show (23:00) - Warriors riding momentum (27:00) - "Ja Morant...I'm on my Grizzly" (32:00) - Never doubt Pop & and ...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 85
It was the best of drafts na dit was the worst of drafts. We break down which teams deserve an A+ and which teams deserve an F in this years' draft: Eagles - Howie got one right (2:00) - Why James disagrees with grade (5:00) Jets - It's more than just Zach Wilson (8:32) - How much will the Jets improve? (10:47) Jaguars, Steelers, Broncos: Who deserves an F? (24:00)...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 84
As the draft approaches we bring back our residential draft analyst Matt Valdovinos of Pro Football Network to break it all down: QB's - Breaking down Matt V's QB Big Board (1:00) - Why the Justin Fields hate? (5:00) Jamarr Chase - Why he isn't WR1 in this draft (11:00) Washington Football Team - Matt's squad could make a surprising move on draft day (20:00) Bold draft predictions (40:00)...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 83
We've see the insane last couple of weeks Steph Curry is having, but Stat Matt breaks it down further to show you how historic of a season the former MVP is having, then we take a look at the new, new-look Nets: Steph Curry - Curry's quietly great season (2:00) - Are they alive in the West? (7:00) - Is Steph the best guard in the league? (11:00) Brooklyn Nets - What do they lose with LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement (17:00) - Is Steve Nash outsmarting himself? (20:00)...
Apr 17, 2021•55 min•Ep. 81
As the weeks to the NFL Draft are approaching, we start our draft convo on this week's episode: NFL Draft - Why is everyone in love with Zach Wilson? (2:00) - Straight Facts NFL Mock Draft (3:00) Fans are back - What are the top 3 live sporting events you've been to? (22:00)
Apr 10, 2021•54 min•Ep. 81
The Nets stacked the deck this season after acquiring Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge in the buyout market, and we break down just how lethal this Nets team can be: Nets - What do Griffin and Aldridge bring to BK? (3:00) - Is this James Harden's team? (10:00) - How they compare to previous superteams? (13:00) Clippers - "The most boring contender" (15:00) - Paul George's turnaround (17:00) - What does Rondo bring to the Clippers? (22:00)...
Apr 03, 2021•57 min•Ep. 80
Both the NBA and the NFL had some blockbuster trades happen in the past few days, we get into it all: NBA - CHI gets Nik Vucevic (3:00) - PHI gets George Hill (6:00) - ATL gets Lou Williams, LAC gets Rajon Rondo (12:40) - MIA gets Victor Oladipo (16:50) - Winners and losers of NBA Trade Deadline (28:00) NFL - 49ers, Dolphins and Eagles trade picks in 3-team deal.
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 79
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)...
Mar 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 78
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
Mar 06, 2021•59 min•Ep. 77
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)...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
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).
Feb 12, 2021•56 min•Ep. 75
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).
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
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).
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 73
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).
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 72
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)
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 71
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).
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 70
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)
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 70
Max Gordon from @BrainiacNBA joins the podcast for an NBA Season preview: First we discuss biggest names that are returning this season (1:00). Then we discuss if there are any teams that can beat the Lakers (40:00) an who will win MVP (50:00). We then end the podcast with a fan favorite, Speaking Facts (1:02:00).
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 68
The Cleveland Browns are 9-3 and we're just as shocked as you are. We break down just how Cleveland has gotten to their record (2:00) and then answer the question: When should we take the Browns seriously?(15:30) After that, we break our rule about no NFC East talk to discuss one thing: Did the Eagles make the right decision with benching Carson Wentz for Jalen Hurts?(20:00)
Dec 10, 2020•54 min•Ep. 67
We continue our trend of looking at the most interesting team of the week in the NFL. This episode we break down the Indianapolis Colts: Are they an offensive or defensive team?(3:00) What makes them the front runner to win the AFC South?(12:00) We then look at the rest of the AFC playoff race and decide which teams will not make the postseason (15:30). We end the podcast with a Thanksgiving themed segment - who in sports is thankful, and what for?(20:00)
Nov 26, 2020•46 min•Ep. 66
James has to deal with Chris Paul being traded yet again - we break down the new look Suns: How will CP elevate the games of both Deandre Ayton (2:00) and Devin Booker (10:00). Also, is the Bucks getting Jrue Holiday enough to keep Giannis in Milwaukee (17:00).
Nov 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 65
Tua Tagovailoa has taken over for Ryan Fitzpatrick as the Dolphins starter, so we break down who gives the Dolphins a better chance to succeed (2:00) and discuss what the ceiling is for the Dolphins (12:00). We then take a deep dive into the Saints to discuss whether they should be considered the new NFC favorites (18:00).
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 64
After 8 weeks, there remains only one unbeaten NFL team - the Pittsburgh Steelers. We do a full break down of the Steel Curtain: How their offense is performing well outside of Juju (4:00), how their defense is playing at an historic level (11:00), and why they are the biggest threat to dethrone the Chiefs (16:00). We then end the episode by discussing the most surprising things we've seen in the NFL so far (23:00).
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 63
As we approach the half way point of the NFL season it's time to look at who the front-runners are for the MVP award. Matt Valdovinos of Pro Football Network joins the podcast to make the case for the top three candidates for the MVP: Russell Wilson (2:00), Patrick Mahomes (10:30), and Aaron Rodgers (19:30). Then, we bring back a fan favorite for Matt V and see who is Speaking Facts (40:00).
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 62
NFL is now in midseason form and so are we at Straight Facts. We break down the two best divisions in the NFL team by team: The NFC West (1:30) and the AFC North (22:00). We then end the show by looking back at our Week 1 overreactions - which ones are we taking back and which ones are we sticking by?(39:00)
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
As the Lakers look to close out the 2020 NBA Finals, we take a look at who should be crowned Finals MVP (2:00). What are the reasons to choose LeBron?(6:00) Why does AD deserve it?(12:00) We then get into NFL discussion with a game of 'Would you rather: NFL edition' (35:00).
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 60
LeBron James is now entering his 10th straight finals appearance and this time against his former team in the Miami Heat. What is the recipe to beat this Lakers team?(3:00) How many games do we think the Heat can win?(10:00) Also, we go through and talk about the most important players for the Miami Heat (11:00). We end our episode with addressing "Bad things happen in Philadelphia..."(55:00)
Sep 30, 2020•57 min•Ep. 59
The Lakers and Heat find themselves in the lead in their respective series - Do the Nuggets have a chance at a comeback?(1:00) We also take a look at how they've managed to come back in their previous series and if that formula will work against LA (6:00). Next, we take a look at the Eastern Conference Finals from both teams' point of view: how Boston dug themselves in a 3-1 hole (13:00) and how Miami has played themselves into a 3-1 advantage (18:30). We end with looking at the 2-0 teams in the...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 58
