Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

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Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests. read less

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Listeners may have heard Jason McIntyre opposing Colin Cowherd on national sports radio. Jason is a regular on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. But on the Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcast, he's got the mic to himself. Jason talks sports year-round, from drafts and preseasons through playoffs and postseasons.

Jason was a sportswriter before his career as a sports voice. He founded the popular sports blog The Big Lead in 2006. He also hosted a radio show of the same name. Ironically, Colin, his future radio sparring partner, once pranked his site. In 2007, Colin asked his listeners to flood the website at the same time. It shut down the site for a day. Nine years later, Jason and Colin shared their sports opinions on Fox Sport's Speak for Yourself with Cowherd and Whitlock. In August 2020, Jason started this podcast.

The podcast focuses on the NFL and NBA while also covering NCAA football and basketball. In each episode, Jason shows an uncanny ability to identify team's biggest problems. He discusses injuries, controversies, and why the hottest teams and players are rising. But it's Jason's betting insight that gives this podcast a distinction.

Jason's voice alone carries most of Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre episodes. Each lasts between 20 minutes and an hour. But the host invites the occasional guest to join him. Analysts like Jared Smith from FOX Sports join to discuss betting odds. Legends like US soccer player Eric Wynalda tell stories about their favorite moments. Professional sports bettors such as Rufus Peabody offer their knowledge. The arguments can get heated there's a reason why "fire" is in the show's title. But through it all, Jason backs up his strong opinions with evidence, while leaving room for his guest's opinions.

Jason brings high energy and enthusiasm to any topic he's discussing. His passion for sports is infectious. NFL fans may find the most value in Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre. But basketball, soccer, baseball, and golf fans may also appreciate Jason's verdicts. New episodes of the podcast arrive Mondays through Fridays.

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Introducing: Straight Fire With Jason McIntyre

Introducing: Straight Fire With Jason McIntyre

Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

Straight Fire - Steph Curry's Future in Golden State, Brock Purdy or the 'Pieces' in San Francisco & the $60 Million Question about Dak

Straight Fire - Steph Curry's Future in Golden State, Brock Purdy or the 'Pieces' in San Francisco & the $60 Million Question about Dak

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the possibility that Steph Curry ends his NBA career with any other team than the Golden State Warriors, why sports fans tend to romanticize the idea of a guy playing with one team for his entire career, how Brock Purdy's looming contract extension in 2025 could impact the ongoing negotiations for San Francisco 49ers' All-Pros Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk, the likelihood that Dak Prescott winds up getting a $60 million a year contract either from the Dallas Cowboys or someone else, whether or not any team will be forward-thinking enough to reset at the quarterback or wide receiver position rather than pay top-of-the-market salaries and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards & the Importance of 'Aura'

Straight Fire - Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards & the Importance of 'Aura'

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Carmelo Anthony’s controversial comments suggesting that Jayson Tatum doesn’t have the ‘aura’ to be the Face of the NBA, how Tatum’s career compares to Anthony Edwards’ thus far, which players have held the Face of the NBA title since 2000 and how much pressure is on upstarts like Ja Morant and Zion Williamson to fulfill their promise as American-born superstars. Finally, J-Mac closes the show by explaining why he has no problem with the NBA dumping TNT’s Inside the NBA in favor of the new streaming package from Amazon. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Former NFL QB Shaun King on Training Camp Holdouts, the Best WRs in the League & a Super Bowl Dark Horse

Straight Fire - Former NFL QB Shaun King on Training Camp Holdouts, the Best WRs in the League & a Super Bowl Dark Horse

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by former NFL quarterback and NFL analyst Shaun King. During the conversation, King discusses Brandon Aiyuk’s decision to report to San Francisco 49ers training camp despite issuing a trade demand less than a week ago, how much leverage Aiyuk really has heading into the final year of his rookie contract, whether or not Jordan Love deserves a massive contract extension after only half a season of high-level play, why Dak Prescott still doesn’t have a new deal with the Dallas Cowboys, where Tee Higgins ranks in the hierarchy of NFL wide receivers, why he’s picking the Los Angeles Rams to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - LeBron Saves Team USA Again & Jordan Love's Power Play

Straight Fire - LeBron Saves Team USA Again & Jordan Love's Power Play

On today's episode, Jason discusses how LeBron James was able to save Team USA's bacon for the second consecutive game of Olympic exhibition play, how the USA rotation might shake out if and when Kevin Durant finally returns to action and what roster changes need to be made moving forward to ensure that they remain the world's basketball superpower for the foreseeable future. Later, J-Mac shares his thoughts on Jordan Love's decision to holdout from Green Bay Packers training camp as he seeks to break the bank following just half a season of high-level quarterback play. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Joe Biden Bites the Dust, Team USA is on the Struggle Bus & WNBA All-Star Game vs NBA All-Star Game

Straight Fire - Joe Biden Bites the Dust, Team USA is on the Struggle Bus & WNBA All-Star Game vs NBA All-Star Game

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how President Joe Biden stepping down as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming Presidential election compares to a college football coach getting the axe as soon as the donors stop giving the school money, whether or not Team USA Basketball's narrow win over South Sudan is indicative of bigger problems within the program on their quest for another gold medal and how the WNBA's All-Star Game format (Team USA vs WNBA All-Stars) compares to the once we see currently in the NBA. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Westbrook to the Nuggets + Phoenix Mercury broadcaster Cindy Brunson

Straight Fire - Westbrook to the Nuggets + Phoenix Mercury broadcaster Cindy Brunson

On today’s episode, Jason shares a few quick thoughts on the Denver Nuggets inexplicably trading for Russell Westbrook and Bronny James slowly rounding into form at the NBA Summer League. Later, Phoenix Suns broadcaster Cindy Brunson swings by to discuss Caitlin Clark’s impact on the Indiana Fever and the WNBA at-large, why she doesn’t believe Clark deserves a spot on the Olympic team, the narrative that the WNBA has never seen a player like Clark before, how the schedule makers actually did the Fever a favor heading into the second half of the season and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paulie & Tony Fusco Show: Jason McIntyre gives WORST TAKE EVER & gets KICKED OFF THE SHOW!!

The Paulie & Tony Fusco Show: Jason McIntyre gives WORST TAKE EVER & gets KICKED OFF THE SHOW!!

Fox Sports host Jason McIntyre gives an NFL take that is so DUMB, it has to be the single WORST take of all time. He also is so INCREDIBLY RUDE that Paulie & Tony have no choice but to KICK HIM OFF THE SHOW!! Plus, hear the smart advice that could save Bronny's entire career, why Jalen Brunson is DESTROYING AMERICA, and why Skip Bayless leaving FS1 shows why sports debate shows NEVER MADE ANY SENSE! Rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts 5-stars bro. GET FREE STANDARD SHIPPING IN OUR MERCH STORE 7/18 - 7/23: https://fuscoshow.myspreadshop.com/ #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with Clevanalytics founder Clev TA

Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with Clevanalytics founder Clev TA

On today’s episode, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings for an NFL season preview with our fearless leader. During the conversation, TA discusses why he’s higher on the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks than the rest of the market, why he’s betting on the Philadelphia Eagles to get back to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years, what he learned about the New York Giants in the offseason edition of Hard Knocks, why he’s expecting a serious regression from the Baltimore Ravens, the likelihood that both the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys could both miss the playoffs altogether and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - 49ers Shouldn't Trade Brandon Aiyuk & The Relentless Spotlight on Bronny James

Straight Fire - 49ers Shouldn't Trade Brandon Aiyuk & The Relentless Spotlight on Bronny James

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the San Francisco 49ers should hold firm following All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's very public trade demand, how Aiyuk's overall unhappiness with the Niners could wind up impacting Deebo Samuel as well, his biggest problem with Jaylen Brown's viral criticism of Bronny James during Monday night's NBA Summer League action and whether or not Bronny's NBA dreams are actually LeBron's instead. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Joel Embiid vs Anthony Davis & The Top 10 QBs in the NFL

Straight Fire - Joel Embiid vs Anthony Davis & The Top 10 QBs in the NFL

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Team USA's narrow victory over Australia in their latest Olympics tune-up game, why it's becoming clear that Anthony Davis should supplant Joel Embiid as the starting center for USA Basketball and how Anthony Edwards could become the breakout star for the upcoming Olympic games, Later, J-Mac explains why he had a big problem with the NFL executive and coaches who left Brock Purdy off their list of the top-10 quarterbacks in the league right now and why someone like CJ Stroud has already vaulted ahead of guys like Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa after just one season while someone like Aaron Rodgers continues to get ranked high despite not playing well in over two years. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Jaylen Brown is No Captain America, Jalen Brunson's Hometown Discount & Caitlin Clark's Revenge Tour

Straight Fire - Jaylen Brown is No Captain America, Jalen Brunson's Hometown Discount & Caitlin Clark's Revenge Tour

On today's episode, Jason discusses Team USA Basketball's decision to leave reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown off the roster in favor of his less talented Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White and how much of a role Nike played in the whole ordeal, why he had no problem with Jalen Brunson forfeiting over $100 million in guaranteed salary in his contract extension with the New York Knicks and how Caitlin Clark continues to make opposing WNBA coaches and players look like fools for openly rooting for her to fail. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - NBA Free Agency Reactions: The Lollygagging Lakers, the No-Spending Nuggets, the Risky Sixers & More!

Straight Fire - NBA Free Agency Reactions: The Lollygagging Lakers, the No-Spending Nuggets, the Risky Sixers & More!

On today's episode, Jason discusses how the first week of the NBA Free Agency period has re-shaped the league as we know it. Should the Los Angeles Lakers be penalized for 'sitting things out' as LeBron James heads into his age-40 season? Do the additions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso make the Oklahoma City Thunder the team to beat in the Western Conference? Has any contender taken a bigger hit than the Denver Nuggets? Does the addition of Paul George make the Philadelphia 76ers a threat to the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks as the cream of the Eastern Conference crop? Is there realistically anything the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors can do this summer to get back into championship contention? J-Mac has the answer to all of those questions - and more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Changes are Needed for USMNT, All Sides of the Klay Thompson Story & Why Paul George Chose Poorly

Straight Fire - Changes are Needed for USMNT, All Sides of the Klay Thompson Story & Why Paul George Chose Poorly

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what’s next for the USMNT after their unceremonious flameout of the Copa America, how the Los Angeles Lakers can rebound after striking out on Klay Thompson in free agency, why the addition of Thompson makes the Dallas Mavericks the team to beat in the Western Conference, why the Golden State Warriors deserve to be ridiculed for the way they’ve botched the last few years after winning a championship and why Paul George may come to regret signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - USMNT Needs to Dump Berhalter, LeBron Really Got Bronny to the Lakers & the Sixers' Sticky Situation

Straight Fire - USMNT Needs to Dump Berhalter, LeBron Really Got Bronny to the Lakers & the Sixers' Sticky Situation

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s disappointing loss to Panama in the Copa America, why it’s clear that the club may need to move on from embattled coach Gregg Berhalter, why he had no problem whatsoever – and actually, found it kind of touching – that LeBron James pulled some things to ensure that his son Bronny James got taken by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Draft and why the Philadelphia 76ers could be stuck holding the bag when free agency starts if Paul George decides to take his talents elsewhere. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - The Nova Knicks are Complete & NBA Draft Winners (Lakers) and Losers (Spurs)

Straight Fire - The Nova Knicks are Complete & NBA Draft Winners (Lakers) and Losers (Spurs)

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges (and the re-signing of OG Anunoby) sets them up as the biggest threats to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Draft, why he was so upset that the San Antonio Spurs punted on a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft rather than try to get more help around Victor Wembanyama, how Dalton Knecht fits alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis in both the short and long-term for the Los Angeles Lakers and his biggest gripe with television coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Lakers Land JJ Redick, Ideal NBA Tade Targets & the CaruShow to OKC

Straight Fire - Lakers Land JJ Redick, Ideal NBA Tade Targets & the CaruShow to OKC

On today’s episode, Jason discusses JJ Redick finally securing the job as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, what the realistic expectations should be in Los Angeles for the first-time head coach, why it’s clear that the Lakers will need much more than just LeBron James and Anthony Davis to become a contender in the Western Conference again and which good players on bad teams can be targeted to help build out the Purple and Gold roster. Finally, J-Mac closes the show with a few quick thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s acquisition of All-NBA defender Alex Caruso. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - 2024 NBA Draft Preview with ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla

Straight Fire - 2024 NBA Draft Preview with ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla

On today’s episode, ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason to preview the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on big men Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey, the Kentucky backcourt of Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, upperclassmen like Dalton Knecht and Tyler Kolek, the French takeover headlined by Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, his favorite Draft sleepers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Caitlin Clark is Good for Business, 2024 Celtics vs 1986 Celtics & Brandon Aiyuk's Murky Future

Straight Fire - Caitlin Clark is Good for Business, 2024 Celtics vs 1986 Celtics & Brandon Aiyuk's Murky Future

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it's so important for sports media outlets to continue to feature Caitlin Clark on their shows whenever possible, how the 2024 Boston Celtics team led by Jayson Tatum would fare in a hypothetical matchup with the Larry Bird-led 1986 Celtics team (which many consider to be the greatest team in Boston history) and why you should still expect Brandon Aiyuk to be on the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 roster no matter what he says on social media these days. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - Celtics are the Champs, Give Tatum His Damn Respect & the Greatest NBA Teams Ever

Straight Fire - Celtics are the Champs, Give Tatum His Damn Respect & the Greatest NBA Teams Ever

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Boston Celtics demolition of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 to clinch the NBA Finals, why Jayson Tatum losing the NBA Finals MVP to Jaylen Brown proves he still doesn’t get the proper respect, whether Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are set up to be perennial championship contenders and where this 2024 Celtics team ranks amongst the greatest teams in NBA history. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight Fire - A Boring NBA Finals & The 'Controversial' Caitlin Clark

Straight Fire - A Boring NBA Finals & The 'Controversial' Caitlin Clark

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why these NBA Finals are lacking the buzz you’d expect heading into a pivotal Game 5 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, what – if anything – we can take for the Mavs’ blowout win in Game 4, Angel Reese’s flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark that got the social media world buzzing on Sunday, whether Clark has eclipsed LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers as the most polarizing athlete in America, and how Clark has become so ‘controversial’ without ever actually doing or saying anything herself that one would consider to be controversial. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.