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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.

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Wednesday · 24 min
Straight Fire - Bill Simmons in Hot Water & Defending USC Trojans Fans
On today’s episode, Jason discusses a fantasy football conundrum that has him all shook up, what to make of Bill Simmons' proxy bet that has half of the wagering world ready to fight, and why he has no issue whatsoever with USC Trojans fans staying at home rather than go see their team play against San Jose State in Week 0. #FSR 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.
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September 1 · 27 min
Straight Fire - NFL Best Bets with FOX Sports Radio host Bernie Fratto
On today's episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports Radio host Bernie Fratto for a full NFL Week 1 and season-long preview from a wagering perspective. During the conversation, Fratto also drops a few of his favorite bets for Week 1 of the college football slate as well. #FSR 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.
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August 31 · 23 min
Straight Fire - Aaron Donald Returns, Bad Omen for the Packers & a Looming NFL QB Shortage
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Week 0 and Week 1 college football slates, Aaron Donald's decision to come out of retirement to play for the Los Angeles Rams, why it's unlikely that this new 'super team' in Los Angeles will actually wind up winning the Super Bowl, why Josh Jacobs getting placed on the commissioner's exempt list feels like a bad omen for Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers, and the looming quarterback shortage in the NFL. #OddCouple 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.
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August 28 · 23 min
Straight Fire - Kuminga Fumbled the Bag, Jerry Jones is a Problem & Shedeur Sanders' NFL Future
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ramifications of Jonathan Kuminga taking a lesser deal to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves rather than joining forces with Luka Doncic for more money from the Los Angeles Lakers, why it's clear that Jerry Jones is to blame for the Dallas Cowboys' ongoing Super Bowl drought, and the narrative that Shedeur Sanders could wash out of the NFL entirely after losing the Cleveland Browns QB1 gig to Deshaun Watson. #FSR 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.
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August 27 · 28 min
Straight Fire - Freezing Cold Takes with author Fred Segal
On today's episode, Jason is joined by author and founder of the Freezing Cold Takes social media handle, Fred Segal. During the conversation, Segal discusses his shift from social media star into accomplished author, how AI is reshaping the media space, the next steps in his career, how J-Mac himself factors into both of Fred's published works, 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.
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August 26 · 24 min
Straight Fire - The Jed York Scandal, The Top 100 in CFB & Where T-Mac and Vince Carter are Wrong
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest surrounding San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's scandalous endeavors, USA Today's list of the 100 best college football players entering the upcoming 2026 season, his beef with former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady after the two intimated that winning NBA MVP is a bigger honor than winning NBA Finals MVP, and why Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could be a sharp bet to win NFL MVP this season. 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.
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August 25 · 33 min
Straight Fire - Fantasy Football with Fantasy Life founder Matthew Berry
On today's episode, Jason is joined by Fantasy Life founder and fantasy football expert Matthew Berry swings by to discuss why Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith is his 'ride or die' player for this upcoming season, whether or not you can trust San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, the ongoing debate between Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson for the first overall pick, his optimism level surrounding Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, why Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker could be a league winner for someone, his fondness for Guillotine Leagues, and much more! #FSR 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.
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August 24 · 23 min
Straight Fire - Deshaun Watson's Exit Strategy, an NFL Tight End Going Back to College & Ashton Jeanty's Injury
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Cleveland Browns fanbase has completely soured on Deshaun Watson, the narrative that Watson's latest comments condemning the Dawg Pound were his way of trying to force the franchise to release him, why Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright leaving the NFL to go play college ball (again) at LSU is ridiculous for all parties involved, and what the knee injury to Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty means for him and the franchise moving forward. #OddCouple 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.
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August 21 · 26 min
Straight Fire - Bengals Need to Move Joe Burrow & The New Normal in College Football
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the Cincinnati Bengals should consider trading a clearly frustrated Joe Burrow, how much a franchise quarterback of Burrow's caliber would be worth on the open market, and whether the growing trend of current NFL players going back to play college football through some legal loophole is a good or a bad thing. #FSR 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.
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August 20 · 31 min
Straight Fire - The Denver Nuggets are Big Losers + Professional sports bettor Kelly Stewart
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the fallout from the three team trade that landed Peyton Watson with the Cleveland Cavaliers... and should have Nikola Jokic extremely pissed off in Denver. Later, professional sports bettor Kelly Stewart (Kelly in Vegas) swings by to discuss her upcoming Survivor pool contests with Splash Sports, why she's so high on the Penn State Nittany Lions and so low on the Texas Longhorns this upcoming college football season, which current long shots could crash the College Football Playoff party, and her new venture under Clay Travis' Sport & State media company. 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.
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August 19 · 24 min
Straight Fire - NFL Plans to Go Global, the Travis Hunter Mistake & a Buss Family Battle
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the NFL's plan to add a permanent franchise overseas sometime in the near future, why the Jacksonville Jaguars' decision to trade up to draft two-way star Travis Hunter looks worse everyday, and what to make of Jeanie Buss' refusal to go along with the rest of her siblings and sell their interest in the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. 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.
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August 18 · 30 min
Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with Clevanalytics Founder Clev TA
On today's episode, Jason is joined by Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA. During the conversation, TA discusses his optimism surrounding the Houston Texans, his pessimism surrounding the Green Bay Packers, what's to like - and not like - about Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, why Survivor pools can be even more exhilarating than season-long betting contests, and much more! #FSR 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.
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August 17 · 34 min
Straight Fire - Von Miller to Big D, Jayden Daniels' Beef with LSU & Russell Westbrook vs Allen Iverson vs James Harden
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the highs and lows from his extended two-week vacation in Spain, what the addition of pass rushing specialist Von Miller means for the Dallas Cowboys season-long outlook, whether it's fair to say that Jayden Daniels has completely botched his plea with LSU not to allow another player to wear the jersey number he won his Heisman Trophy in, and how the recently-retired Russell Westbrook compares to guys like Allen Iverson, James Harden and Steph Curry. #OddCouple 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.
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July 31 · 24 min
Straight Fire - 2026 NFL Regular Season and Super Bowl Predictions
On today’s episode, Jason makes his way-too-early 2026 NFL predictions. During the show, J-Mac discusses why he's picking both the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos to miss the playoffs, whether there's anybody in the NFC who can hang with the Los Angeles Rams, the likelihood that Kansas City Chiefs miss the playoffs for the second straight season, whether the elite defenses in Houston and Seattle will be able to overcome shoddy quarterback play two years in a row, why he's expecting a big bounce back year for Joe Burrow and the Bengals, and much more! #FSR 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.
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July 30 · 22 min
Straight Fire - Chicago Fire and former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter on the World Cup, USA Soccer & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Chicago Fire and former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. During the conversation, Berhalter shares his thoughts on the 2026 World Cup, the future of USA soccer, his son's overseas transfer to England, 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.
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July 29 · 25 min
Straight Fire - Baker Mayfield is Done in Tampa & Why LeBron Did NOT Pick the Warriors
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear set on dumping Baker Mayfield and the conclusion of the upcoming season, which teams might make sense as a Mayfield landing spot in 2027, the real reason why LeBron James chose not to sign with the Golden State Warriors, and why it's so hard to contextualize Kawhi Leonard's overall greatness. 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.
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July 28 · 29 min
Straight Fire - The Lakers vs LeBron James, LeBron James vs Jaylen Brown & Jaylen Brown vs Jayson Tatum
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether Denver Nuggets should still be viewed as one of the best teams in the Western Conference given all their roster uncertainty outside of Nikola Jokic, why the Los Angeles Lakers were never given the opportunity to re-sign LeBron James on the kind of veteran minimum contract he received from the Philadelphia 76ers, the narrative that LeBron chose Philly because he knows he can have a lot of influence on the franchise both inside the locker room and in the front office, why Jaylen Brown could prove to be the biggest obstacle between LeBron and a full franchise takeover of the Sixers, and whether it's fair to say that Jayson Tatum took a shot at Brown at his youth basketball camp over the weekend. #FSR 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.
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July 27 · 23 min
Straight Fire - Biggest Loser of the LeBron James Sweepstakes, the Real Beasts of the East & Steph Curry's Uncertain Future
On today’s episode, Jason discusses why LeBron James choosing the Philadelphia 76ers over Miami, Cleveland and Golden State just proves that most NBA reporters don't know a damn thing, which of the Philly Big Four (LeBron, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid) needs to take a step back for the Sixers to reach their full potential, where the Sixers rank in the Eastern Conference heiarchy, why the Golden State Warriors are the biggest losers of the LeBron James Sweepstakes, and which teams make the most sense for Steph Curry if he decides to demand out of The Bay. #OddCouple 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.
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July 24 · 22 min
Straight Fire - Everyone is Guessing on LeBron, a Bizarre Takedown of Caitlin Clark & Betting NFL Week 1
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest rumors surrounding the future of LeBron James and why it's become abundantly clear that nobody has any idea where he's going to end up, how one USA Today columnist's bizarre attack on Caitlin Clark wound up backfiring in a big way, why the Denver Broncos appear primed for a big step back in 2026, and which teams his AI model prefers we bet on heading into the upcoming NFL season. #FSR 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.
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July 23 · 31 min
Straight Fire - FOX Sports NFL reporter Henry McKenna on the Patriots, Bears, Broncos & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FOX Sports NFL reporter Henry McKenna. During the conversation, McKenna discusses how the New England Patriots plan to regroup around Drake Maye after an ugly loss in the Super Bowl, why the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal won't go away as quickly as the Pats would like, what makes Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears squad so dangerous, whether we can expect another deep playoff run from Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, the likelihood that Kyler Murray winds up beating out JJ McCarthy to be the Minnesota Vikings' QB1, 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.
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