Shannon Penn on Giants in Shambles, Russell Wilson's HOF case, Nico Harrison's bizarre racism | 11.12
Bomani Jones is joined by his former ESPN radio producer Shannon Penn. First, they discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll & making the move to start Jameis Winston at quarterback. They also debate whether or not Russell Wilson has played himself out of the Hall of Fame over the latter stages of his career. Later, they break down the Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison and the reporting that Nico viewed Jrue Holiday and Nikola Jokic as the same tier of NBA player. Finally, they discuss Draymond Green calling out his Warriors teammates, marvel at the progress of Victor Wembanyama, and laugh at the NBA All-Star game's new format.
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Giants fire Brian Daboll, Mavericks FIRE Nico Harrison, Brian Kelly-LSU drama | 11.11
Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to the New York Giants firing Brian Daboll. He discusses why they had to make the move to save rookie Quarterback Jaxson Dart and asks if the Giants have become the New York Jets. Next, he discusses the recent gambling scandals in Major League Baseball and why both the league and Sportsbooks are responsible for this situation. Finally, he reacts to Brian Kelly filing suit against LSU, the Eagles beating the Packers on Monday Night Football, and the Mavericks moving on from Nico Harrison.
Taping Note...shortly after we finished recording, we got word that Nico was getting fired, not MIGHT get fired.
00:30 - Brian Daboll gets fired
13:15 - MLB's ABSURD gambling scandal
30:00 - Brian Kelly SUES LSU
39:50 - Mavericks FIRE Nico Harrison
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NFL Week 10 reaction, Trump does play-by-play, Outkast Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction | 11.10
Bomani Jones starts the show by explaining why he believes the Seattle Seahawks & the Los Angeles Rams have proven to be the two best teams in the NFL this season. Later, he breaks down Josh Allen's struggles vs. the Dolphins, Drake Maye's performance vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Caleb Williams' toughness in a win over the New York Giants. Finally, he reacts to President Donald Trump joining the FOX broadcast of Lions-Commanders, Outkast being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic.
00:30 - Rams & Seahawks dominate
08:30 - Week 10 QB play
28:25 - Trump does play-by-play
31:40 - Outkast become hall of Famers
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Domonique Foxworth on Daniel Jones' Resurgence, Kyler's benching, Tom Brady cloning his dog | 11.07
Bomani Jones is joined by ESPN's Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. They begin by discussing the Indianapolis Colts and give a unique reason for the success of Daniel Jones this season. Later, they react to Kyler Murray being shelved by the Arizona Cardinals and the progress represented by Jacoby Brissett being his "blackup". Later, they discuss a variety of stories, including Tom Brady deciding to clone his dog.
03:30 - Buying Daniel Jones' success?
17:12 - Kyler Murray got benched
35:00 - Bizarre Hockey story
43:25 - Tom Brady cloned his dog
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Roy Wood gets real about fatherhood, comedy journey & cancel culture | 11.05
Roy Wood joins Bomani Jones to discuss his new book. "Man of Many Fathers". Roy kicks off the show by describing his ideal cohosts for his CNN show and explaining the motivations behind his new memoir. Roy describes the lessons he learned from his job, his father's own shortcomings, and the lessons he wants to pass down to his own son. He then details some of the mistakes he made in his youth and why they have turned him against the idea of cancel culture.
08:00 - Back in my goodness
16:30 - Pros and cons of a great work ethic
27:00 - The inspiration of avoiding prison
35:00 - The Dangers of Cancel Culture
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Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on Mondays, friends of the show on Wednesdays and Domonique Foxworth on Fridays.