Bomani Jones is joined by The Ringer's Joel Anderson to break down Victor Wembanyama’s monster playoff performance and why it felt like one of those rare sports moments where you realize you’re watching the future. Bo and Joel compare Wemby’s arrival to LeBron, Allen Iverson, Randy Moss, Michael Vick, Usain Bolt and Shaq, then ask what the Thunder can possibly do next. Later, Bomani and Joel discuss the NAACP urging Black athletes and fans to withhold support from public universities in states a...
May 20, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Bomani Jones is joined by J.A. Adande for Time Machine Tuesday to look back at the Shaq-Kobe Lakers three-peat and the drama behind one of the most dominant runs in NBA history. They discuss how Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant arrived in Los Angeles, why it took years for the Lakers to finally break through, and how the 2001 team became one of the most unstoppable playoff squads ever. Bomani and J.A. also revisit the tension between Shaq and Kobe, Phil Jackson’s role in holding it all together,...
May 19, 2026•1 hr 3 min
Bomani Jones reacts to a wild NBA playoff weekend, from James Harden somehow escaping slander despite a rough stat line to the Knicks, Cavaliers, and the fascinating Donovan Mitchell vs. Jalen Brunson subplot. Bo also breaks down why Karl-Anthony Towns may be quietly changing the Knicks’ ceiling, and why one bad game could flip the conversation all over again. Then, Bomani turns to the matchup he’s been waiting for all year: Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the...
May 18, 2026•1 hr 1 min
Bomani is joined by Yahoo Sports' Steven Godfrey to break down the fallout from Lane Kiffin’s comments about Oxford and Baton Rouge, why the Ole Miss vs. LSU debate is really a conversation about money, and how NIL has changed the rules for who can win in college football. They also get into why the old coach-driven model is cracking, what made the Saban era so dominant, and which major programs are facing real pressure in this new version of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
May 14, 2026•53 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Nick Wright to break down the biggest NBA Playoffs questions right now, including LeBron James’ future, whether the Knicks make any sense for him, and what the Lakers do next. They also get into the Victor Wembanyama controversy, why the reaction to his ejection felt off, and whether Wemby is already getting a different kind of treatment from the media. Plus, Bomani and Nick talk about LeBron’s Lakers era, why it may be getting judged too harshly, and what the end of Le...
May 13, 2026•1 hr 1 min
On this edition of Time Machine Tuesday, Bomani Jones is joined by DJ Wally Sparks to break down the Michael Jackson movie and why it doesn’t fully capture how massive Mike really was. They get into why Michael Jackson resonated with young audiences better than almost any superstar ever, how his fame translated across the world, and what made the Off the Wall , Thriller , and Bad era so hard to put on screen. They also talk about Joe Jackson, the movie’s framing of Mike as too passive, and why t...
May 12, 2026•55 min
Bomani Jones reacts to a packed week in sports, starting with Victor Wembanyama’s flagrant 2 ejection after elbowing Naz Reid and what it says about the Spurs needing a true “goon.” Bo and Ryan also break down a surprisingly fascinating NBA Draft Lottery, the Wizards landing the No. 1 pick, Utah’s AJ Dybantsa intrigue, and Kevin Pritchard’s wild “due some luck” explanation. Later, Bomani shares his thoughts on Skip Bayless returning to First Take with Stephen A. Smith, why their chemistry still ...
May 11, 2026•1 hr
Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another Thursday episode of The Right Time. The guys start by diving into Draymond Green’s rough week in the media, including his back-and-forth with Austin Rivers, his comments about Steve Kerr, and the awkward moment with Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA. Bomani and Domonique break down why some jokes land, why some just feel mean, and why trust matters so much on television. Then they remember Ted Turner, from CNN and the Atlanta Braves to his...
May 07, 2026•1 hr 1 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down why Anthony Edwards feels like the NBA’s new legend killer, what Victor Wembanyama still has to prove in this playoff run, and why the Wolves aren’t backing down. They also dig into Jaylen Brown’s on/off numbers, whether the Celtics’ title window is closing, what’s gone wrong in Boston, and why the conversation around Nikola Jokic, Rudy Gobert, and analytics keeps missing the point. Plus, thoughts on the Knicks, Mike Brown, and Karl-Anthony ...
May 06, 2026•1 hr 3 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Jason Goff for Time Machine Tuesday to look back at the legendary 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan’s return to dominance, and the team that went 72-10 on the way to an NBA championship. Bomani and Jason break down how Dennis Rodman changed the Bulls, why Jordan’s 1996 season still feels mythical, Scottie Pippen’s place in the dynasty, and what it felt like to live through that era in Chicago. They also get into the cultural moment around the Bulls, Space Jam, and w...
May 05, 2026•59 min
Bomani Jones reacts to a wild NBA playoff weekend as the Celtics’ season ends, the Nuggets’ championship window gets a lot more complicated, and the New York Knicks suddenly have no excuse not to win the East. Bo breaks down why Boston may no longer be the same team that won the title, what Jason Tatum’s injury means for the Celtics going forward, and why the margins have gotten so tight for recent NBA champions. Then, he looks at Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets’ playoff exit, and why the backlash to ...
May 04, 2026•50 min
Bomani Jones and Danny Parkins break down a chaotic first round, starting with the Lakers struggling to close out Houston and the moment everyone’s talking about: Reed Sheppard picking LeBron James clean in crunch time. Is this series slipping away… and are we watching a real regression from L.A.? Plus, Parkins makes the case for something wild: trusting James Harden and the Cavaliers in the East. Is Harden actually underrated in the playoffs—or are we setting ourselves up for the same ending? T...
Apr 30, 2026•1 hr
Bomani and Vinny Goodwill unpack an NBA postseason that makes no sense in the best way. Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN’s Vinnie Goodwill to talk through why this Knicks team has no excuse not to make the NBA Finals, the delicate balance between Jalen Brunson’s usage and unlocking Karl-Anthony Towns, and whether Boston’s ceiling is lower than people want to admit with this version of Jason Tatum coming off the Achilles injury. From there, they dive into Victor Wembanyama’s terrifying playoff debu...
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr 5 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Logan Murdock for Time Machine Tuesday to look back at the Warriors team that changed basketball forever. They break down Steph Curry's rise, the 73-win season, Game 6 Klay, Draymond's chaos, and how Golden State became the biggest story in sports. They also get into why this run hit differently: the shift in how the game was played, the tension between Steph and LeBron, and why the 2016 Warriors felt bigger than just another great team. For a limited time, our listener...
Apr 28, 2026•58 min
Bomani Jones breaks down a wild stretch of playoff basketball, starting with why Kevin Durant keeps catching blame in Houston and what the Rockets’ mess says about the team around him. He also gets into Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets getting pushed around by Minnesota, and the kind of James Harden playoff history that somehow never stops following him. Later, he discusses the impending showdown between the Spurs and the Thunder and why it's both the best and worst thing for the NBA. After that, Boman...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 9 min
The Ringer's Diante Lee joins Bomani Jones to break down all the storylines ahead of the NFL draft. First, they discuss Fernando Mendoza's ceiling and if he can reach it playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, they break down the impending breakup between A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles and why it's "loser behavior" on the part of the Eagles. Finally, they discuss Mike Vrabel's latest press conference and the questions he wasn't asked... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Apr 23, 2026•58 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Bruce Bowen to talk NBA playoffs, from the Spurs' chances at a title run after Victor Wembanyama’s concussion to whether the Houston Rockets just embarrassed themselves against LeBron and the Lakers. They also hit Anthony Edwards’ rise as a leader, Rudy Gobert’s redemption, and why CJ McCollum is suddenly playing Madison Square Garden villain against Jalen Brunson. Bomani and Bruce get into: How Wemby has already changed what’s possible on defense, why the paint disappe...
Apr 22, 2026•57 min
It’s TIME MACHINE TUESDAY on The Right Time with Bomani Jones – we’re going back 15 years to the 2011 NFL Draft, a class that might be the best of all time. They break down Why this was THE Cam Newton draft – and why you’d still take Cam No. 1 overall in a redraft How Cam single-handedly dragged the Panthers’ franchise to relevance and changed how the NFL thinks about QBs Von Miller vs. JJ Watt and what “game-wrecking” really looks like Julio Jones vs. A.J. Green – who had the more Hall of Fame–...
Apr 21, 2026•58 min
Back from a week of vacation, Bomani Jones reacts to the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, including LeBron James leading the Lakers over the Kevin Durantless Rockets, Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets taking down Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks fiesty game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks & much more. Later, he breaks down the discourse around the Dallas Wings drafting Azzi Fudd number 1 overall and whether questions about her relationship with Paige Bueckers...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 2 min
In the second part of this 2-part series, Bomani Jones is joined by DJ Wally Sparks for a deep dive into Prince’s catalog, from the early records to the Warner years that made him a legend. They get into Purple Rain vs. Sign o’ the Times, why When Doves Cry feels untouchable, why Little Red Corvette has a real case as Prince’s best song, and which deep cuts and B-sides still hit the hardest. Finally, they have a full-on music nerd conversation about Prince’s genius period, the records that aged ...
Apr 16, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Patrice Jones for the first of a special two-part Prince series on The Right Time. They break down what made Prince different, why 1999 and Purple Rain hit so hard, how his sound changed music, and what his run meant in real time for the people living through it. They also get into Prince’s guitar brilliance, the wild range of his catalog, and why his influence still feels unmatched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 14, 2026•54 min
Bomani Jones is joined by Dominique Foxworth to talk through one of the wildest stretches of the NFL offseason. They break down Lamar Jackson showing up, what that says about his leverage in Baltimore, and why the Ravens still have to treat him like the franchise. They also get into the Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini news, what to make of that story, and why it blew up across sports media. Plus, they discuss whether Aaron Rodgers makes any sense for the Steelers, what the Browns are doing, some N...
Apr 09, 2026•1 hr
Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the chaos surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers, and the Milwaukee Bucks. They dig into whether Giannis really wants out, why the Bucks’ situation feels so broken, and what a trade could mean for the rest of the league. Then they shift to the Western Conference, the rise of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and whether the NBA is heading back toward an era defined by rivalries instead of parity. They close by breaking down UNC hiring ...
Apr 08, 2026•58 min
Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN’s Michael Collins to look back at the Tiger Slam and explain why Tiger Woods’ 2000-2001 run felt different from anything golf had ever seen. They break down Tiger’s historic 15-shot win at Pebble Beach , his domination at St. Andrews , the pressure of the 2001 Masters , and why that stretch made the GOAT case for Tiger in a way stats alone can’t capture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 12 min
Bomani Jones reacts to Geno Auriemma losing it at Dawn Staley after UConn’s loss and explains why the moment landed so badly. He also breaks down LeBron James’ comments about Memphis, including why his suggestion that the Grizzlies move to Nashville became a much bigger issue than just a throwaway opinion. He also hits on UNC's search for a basketball coach, Dan Hurley's push for a dynasty, and Kirk Cousins getting even MORE guaranteed money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Apr 06, 2026•54 min
Jalen Hurts just got put on notice by his own team – so what happens next? Bomani Jones and FS1’s Danny Parkins break down the explosive ESPN report on Hurts’ rigidity, his Jordan/Kobe self-image, and what it says about his leadership, coaching changes, and the Eagles’ future. Then they flip to the NBA: Victor Wembanyama’s terrifying rise, why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might still be MVP, how the Thunder and Spurs could own the West for the next decade, and whether the Celtics are simply inevitabl...
Apr 02, 2026•55 min
UConn might quietly be the real dynasty of 21st-century college basketball. Bomani Jones is joined by Pat Forde (SI.com) to break down a loaded Final Four, explain how UConn’s six titles in 27 years put the Huskies in their own tier, and explore how Dan Hurley became the sport’s new “fun jerk” on the sideline. They also get into why this Final Four (Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois) is so strong top to bottom. Later, they discuss the North Carolina job, Hubert Davis’ exit, and why Billy Donova...
Apr 01, 2026•54 min
On Time Machine Tuesday , Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant go back to the 1991 Final Four and the stunning upset that turned Duke into college basketball’s ultimate villain. From Jerry Tarkanian’s renegade UNLV program and Larry Johnson’s rock-star Runnin’ Rebels to Christian Laettner’s rise and Coach K’s defining moment, they unpack the racial, cultural, and class tensions that made this more than just a game. They revisit how UNLV “blackened” the sport, why Duke was seen as the clean-cut “Southe...
Mar 31, 2026•59 min
Duke blew a 15-point halftime lead and Bomani is in full hater glory. He relives UConn’s wild comeback, the logo heave that broke Duke’s heart, and why the comedy of the collapse depends entirely on who you root for. They also get into why this NCAA Tournament has felt especially fun, from Illinois’ run to the rise of big-personality coaches like Dan Hurley .Later, Bo unpacks the latest Tiger Woods DUI news, the toll of back pain and painkillers, and what happens when an all-time great can’t rea...
Mar 30, 2026•57 min
Victor Wembanyama might already be the story of the NBA season — but is he actually the MVP? Bomani and Jason Goff dig into Wemby’s rise, the 65-game rule, how we talk about MVPs, all‑NBA, money, and legacies, and why this era of basketball feels so different from the one they grew up on. They also get into Dominique Wilkins vs. “loser” talk, James Harden’s reputation, Anthony Edwards’ legend run, and what happens when Jokic and the Nuggets have to deal with Wemby in a real series. Then Bomani a...
Mar 26, 2026•57 min
