The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on 4 times a week.

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Thursday · 1 hr
Caleb Williams’ MVP ceiling, Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow’s Future | 7.30
Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins for a new episode of The Right Time to discuss why every NFL quarterback seems to be on the clock heading into the season. They start with Caleb Williams and the expectations surrounding his second year in Chicago, including whether Ben Johnson can help him make an MVP-level leap. Later, Bo and Danny debate whether Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are facing the same level of postseason pressure, and which quarterback is more likely to age better. They also discuss Kyler Murray’s chances of winning the Vikings’ starting job over J.J. McCarthy, why C.J. Stroud may be on a “hot clock” in Houston, and whether Bo Nix and Drake Maye are truly safe from scrutiny. They close by examining Joe Burrow’s future in Cincinnati, the pressure on Jalen Hurts despite winning a Super Bowl, and why Justin Herbert may finally be entering a season without the same expectations. Along the way, Danny revisits his infamous Deshaun Watson take and the two share plenty of classic stories and laughs. . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 1 hr 1 min
Jason Goff on Kyle Shanahan Mystery + Aaron Donald’s Potential Return | 7.28
Bomani Jones is joined by Jason Goff for a new episode of The Right Time to break down the mysterious circumstances surrounding 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's serious car accident and why it took nearly two weeks for the news to become public. They discuss what it says about media access, reporting, and why they think there's more to the story. Later, Bo and Jason react to LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, discussing his fit alongside Joel Embiid and the expectations for the Sixers' new-look roster. They also close by talking about the possibility of Aaron Donald returning to the Rams to team up with Myles Garrett, plus plenty of classic stories and laughs along the way. Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ . . . Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 51 min
Steph Curry's Uncertain future with Warriors + Ryan Clark’s ESPN fallout | 7.27
Bomani Jones is back with a loaded episode of The Right Time, starting with the biggest NBA news of the week: LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. From there, Bo examines the Golden State Warriors' roster dynamics, reacting to owner Joe Lacob’s public comments about preparing for the post-Steph Curry era. He breaks down whether it is truly worth it for aging superstars with multiple titles to leave their long-time franchises in search of final rings.1234He also tackles the biggest media story on the internet, reacting to Ryan Clark’s departure from ESPN. Bo offers an insider perspective on corporate structures, the reality of network layoffs, and what it truly means to challenge the status quo. Later, he breaks down the speculation surrounding Jayson Tatum’s Instagram story and how it fuels ongoing discussions about his relationship with teammate Jaylen Brown. Plus, he reacts to Mike Vrabel's press conference puppy, explains why Arizona State University's new "influencer major" is the ultimate modern scam, and closes the show by taking classic fan voicemails . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 59 min
Joel Anderson on Why Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic Torch Still Defines Atlanta 1996 | 7.23
Bomani Jones is joined by journalist Joel Anderson for a Time Machine Thursday edition of The Right Time, looking back at the cultural impact and unforgettable moments of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Bo and Joel examine how the games put a growing Atlanta on the global map and navigate the city's complex history as a cultural hub in the 1990s. They count down the most defining figures and legendary stories from the games, starting with Muhammad Ali's deeply symbolic lighting of the Olympic torch. They also revisit the jaw-dropping grit of gymnast Kerri Strug competing through a severe injury to win gold for the American team.1234Later, they dive into one of the era's great tragedies: how the feds and media rushed to judge security guard Richard Jewell following the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Finally, they celebrate the incredible athletic achievements on the track, discussing the complicated legacy of long-jump icon Carl Lewis and the absolute dominance of Michael Johnson flying to a historic world record in his signature gold spikes . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 1 hr
Vinnie Goowill on Why the 1996 USA Team was WAY better than you remember | 07.21
Bomani Jones is joined by Vinnie Goodwill from ESPN for a Time Machine Tuesday edition of The Right Time, diving deep into the history and legacy of the 1996 USA Men's Olympic Basketball Team (often called Dream Team 3). Bo and Vinnie compare the squad to the iconic 1992 Dream Team and the 1994 World Championship team, breaking down the incredible roster that featured young superstars like Penny Hardaway and Grant Hill alongside dominant big men Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, and David Robinson. They discuss why the 1996 team was a physical powerhouse that routinely blew past international competition, how the legendary 1996 free agency period loomed large over the team's tour, and why Charles Barkley managed to be the leading scorer for both the '92 and '96 Olympic runs. Later, they explore the ultimate "what if" regarding Penny Hardaway's injury-shortened prime, the madness surrounding Shaq signing with the Lakers mid-Olympics, and settle the final debate: could the 1996 roster actually beat Michael Jordan and the 1992 Dream Team? . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr
Messi Stops Time, Is $100M Not Enough? | Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth
Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for a loaded episode of The Right Time, starting with Lionel Messi and why it feels like the whole game stops when he touches the ball. Bo and Domonique break down Argentina’s late-game magic, why England’s approach fell apart, and how Messi’s gravity bends a match even when he is not dominating every possession. Later, they dive into the athlete-money discourse and explain what players are really trying to say when they claim $100 million does not go as far as fans think. They talk about why that message always sounds out of touch, how young athletes can burn through huge contracts faster than people realize, why the real issue is lifestyle and financial literacy rather than sympathy, and how the whole conversation connects to athlete podcasts, boss culture, and Jay-Z’s version of capitalism. . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 55 min
How the Celtics FAILED Brown & Tatum, Caitlin Clark Discourse Gets More Insane | Bomani Jones
Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant for a loaded episode of The Right Time, starting with why the Boston Celtics failed the Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum era. Bo and Howard break down how Boston treated Brown like the expendable star, why the organization clearly picked Tatum as the face of the franchise, and what Tatum now has to prove coming off an Achilles injury. They also get into Brown’s move to Philadelphia, whether the basketball fit makes any sense next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and why the whole breakup felt colder than it needed to be. Later, Bo and Howard dive into the Caitlin Clark discourse and explain why the conversation around her has somehow gotten even louder, dumber, and more political since she got to the WNBA. They talk about Clark becoming a culture-war avatar, why the league’s player-driven culture was always going to push back, whether her actual game is getting overrated by the noise around her, and why the Larry Bird comparisons don’t really hold up. . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 13 · 50 min
Bam Adebayo Punches Tyler Herro, Wemby's "Max" contract, Conor McGregor's next move | 07.13
Bomani Jones is back from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with a loaded episode of The Right Time, starting with the wildest story of the weekend: the Bam Adebayo-Tyler Herro fight. From there, Bo gets into Victor Wembanyama’s five-year, $252 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs and explains why taking less than the full max could be great for the team but dangerous as a precedent for NBA stars. He also talks Summer League standouts, the AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson matchup, the ongoing Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers investigation & whether anyone actually cares how that case ends. He also reacts to Conor McGregor’s latest injury in Las Vegas, and Jalen Brown’s recent comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 51 min
Vernon Maxwell GOES OFF on Celtics trading Jaylen Brown, Spurs Collapse vs. Knicks | 07.09
Bomani Jones is joined by Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell for a long, funny, and extremely candid NBA conversation on this episode of The Right Time. Maxwell returns to the show to talk about his second act in sports media, how he still trains like a player, and why he believes some of the biggest storylines in the league are being misunderstood. Bomani and Max dive deep into the Jalen Brown conversation, including why Maxwell remains so high on Brown as a player, why he thinks the criticism has gone too far, and what Brown could look like in Philadelphia alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. They also get into what Boston may have gotten wrong, whether Jayson Tatum should have done more to keep Brown around, and why the Celtics’ decision still doesn’t sit right with Max. The conversation also covers Hakeem Olajuwon’s one-of-one greatness, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation involving the Miami Heat, LeBron James’ future after the Lakers, the appeal of a Jokic-LeBron fit in Denver, LaMelo Ball’s evolution, Jalen Brunson’s footwork and mentality, and why Victor Wembanyama could be on the verge of becoming the face of the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 1 hr 8 min
Danny Parkins on USMNT disaster vs. Belgium, Donovan Mitchell's huge contract, LeBron's next move | 07.07
On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins for a conversation that goes from the World Cup to the NBA free agency. Bo and Danny start with Team USA’s loss to Belgium and what it says about the current state of American soccer. They break down the Balogun red-card drama, whether the U.S. benefited from a favorable draw, why this might still be the most talented team the country has ever put on the field, and whether the American youth soccer system is actually built to develop top-level players. From there, they shift to the NBA and dig into the Lakers’ roster, Luka’s fit, Bronny’s possible role, and what kind of team Los Angeles is really trying to build. They also talk through the Celtics’ roster decisions, the changing math of paying star players, and the most fascinating possible next chapter for LeBron. Then Danny delivers an all-time dispatch from suburbia, with stories involving a reported squirrel theft, a feud over chickens, kids cutting through a backyard, a police response to someone yelling about gas prices, and a suspicious potato chip bag that turned out to be exactly what you’d expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 6 · 54 min
Why Jaylen Brown ACTUALLY got traded, LeBron James next move, Balogun returns for US | 07.06
Bomani Jones breaks down the Jaylen Brown trade, why the Boston Celtics decided to move on, and what the deal says about the NBA’s new era of team-building, player value, and trade season. On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani explains why Jaylen Brown remains a highly productive scorer while also unpacking the bigger debate around advanced stats, roster construction, and the never-ending “athletes vs. math elites” conversation. Bomani also looks at what happens next for LeBron James, why his next move may be about more than basketball, and which teams make the most sense as the NBA keeps orbiting around his future. Plus, Bomani gets into geopolitics at the World Cup, and a hilarious reaction to Trump supporters getting stuck inside the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture during a July 4 storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 56 min
Corey Erdman on The Night Hulk Hogan Shocked the World and Joined the NWO | 07.02
Bomani Jones is joined by Corey Ertman to break down Hulk Hogan’s legendary heel turn at Bash at the Beach 1996, when Hogan shocked fans, joined the NWO, and changed the future of WCW, WWE, and pro wrestling forever. In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani and Corey revisit Hulkamania, Hollywood Hogan, the rise of the New World Order, and why Hogan’s jump to WCW initially felt like a legacy act before the NWO made him feel brand new again. They also discuss why the turn hit so hard, how it helped reshape the Monday Night Wars and the Attitude Era, and why Hogan remained the most recognizable star wrestling ever produced. Topics include Hulk Hogan, NWO, WCW, WWE, Bash at the Beach, Hollywood Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, the Monday Night Wars, and wrestling nostalgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 55 min
Logan Murdock on Why Kevin Durant Chose the Warriors 10 years ago | 06.30
On this episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Bomani is joined by Logan Murdock to revisit Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors and why KD left the Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State in 2016. Ten years later, they break down why Kevin Durant chose the Warriors, how the Warriors built the perfect pitch, and why the move became one of the biggest turning points in modern NBA history. Bomani Jones and Logan Murdock discuss the 2016 NBA offseason, the salary cap spike that made Kevin Durant to the Warriors possible, the Bay Area tech boom, the Warriors culture, and why Golden State felt like the right fit for KD at that moment. They also get into how Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Warriors' homegrown core made the team so appealing, plus why the partnership eventually became more complicated behind the scenes. If you're interested in Kevin Durant highlights, Kevin Durant Warriors history, OKC Thunder history, Golden State Warriors history, NBA free agency, NBA superteams, and basketball analysis from Bomani Jones, this episode breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25 · 57 min
Ethan Strauss on How LeBron BROKE Steph Curry & the 73-Win Warriors in 2016 | 06.25
Bomani Jones is joined by Ethan Strauss to look back at the 2016 NBA Finals and how LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers came back to beat Steph Curry and the 73-win Golden State Warriors. On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani and Ethan break down what made LeBron’s performance so overwhelming, why Game 7 still feels like one of the biggest legacy games in NBA history, and how the 2016 Finals changed the way people looked at Steph Curry, the Warriors dynasty and the Cavs’ championship in Cleveland. They discuss LeBron vs. Steph, Kyrie’s role in the comeback, Draymond Green, the Warriors’ collapse, Game 7’s defining plays, and why the 2016 NBA Finals still stands as one of the most important series of the modern era. Topics include: LeBron James’ control of the 2016 NBA Finals Steph Curry’s legacy after the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead Kyrie Irving’s impact on the Cavs’ championship run The pressure on the 73-win Warriors The biggest moments from Cavs vs. Warriors Game 7 Why Cleveland’s title hit different Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 23 · 1 hr
Howard Bryant on How the 1986 NBA Draft Changed the NBA Forever | 06.23
Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant break down the 1986 NBA Draft and why it remains one of the most important turning points in NBA history. This Time Machine Tuesday episode covers Len Bias, Dennis Rodman, Brad Daugherty, Arvydas Sabonis, the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers, and how the 1986 draft changed the league forever. If you’re looking for NBA history, Len Bias analysis, 1986 NBA Draft context, or a deep dive into the Bird vs. Magic era, this episode goes all the way there. Bomani and Howard Bryant unpack the NBA’s rise in the 1980s, the tragedy of Len Bias, the fallout of the so-called cocaine draft, and why this draft reshaped the future of pro basketball. Topics include: 1986 NBA Draft Len Bias and the Celtics Dennis Rodman’s draft class Bird, Magic, and the NBA boom Arvydas Sabonis and international basketball How the NBA changed in the late 1980s #BomaniJones #HowardBryant #NBAHistory #NBADraft #LenBias #DennisRodman #Celtics #Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 18 · 56 min
Joel Anderson on How The Brendan Sorsby Case EXPOSES College Football’s Biggest Problem | 06.18
Bomani Jones is joined by Joel Anderson for a wide-ranging conversation about the Brendan Sorsby gambling case, the NCAA’s response, and what it says about the future of college sports. Bomani and Joel break down why college football’s reaction to Sorsby felt so extreme, how the NCAA continues to struggle in court, and why the Protect College Sports Act could be a major problem for athletes. They also discuss whether Sorsby could end up in the NFL Supplemental Draft, how teams might evaluate him, and why gambling addiction should be treated more seriously as sports betting becomes impossible to avoid. Later, Bomani and Joel get into the hypocrisy around punishing young athletes, and Joel’s ongoing battle with arguing on the internet. . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17 · 56 min
Domonique Foxworth on if Is Wemby NBA’s Next Villain? + Jalen Brunson’s New York Takeover | 06.17
Bomani Jones is joined by Dominique Foxworth for another episode of The Right Time, and they start with the massive NBA Finals ratings after the Knicks’ championship run. Bomani and Dominique discuss why New York’s title felt so big, how Jalen Brunson became a permanent New York legend, and why the biggest winner of the Knicks’ championship might actually be James Dolan. Then, Bomani and Dominique get into the backlash around Victor Wembanyama after the Finals. Was Wemby really a “villain,” or are fans just looking for the next superstar to tear down? They break down the criticism of his physicality, the handshake discourse, and why the reaction to Wemby says a lot about how we talk about young stars. Plus, Bomani shares what it was like watching Senegal vs. France in Harlem during the World Cup, the energy around soccer in New York City, and why the World Cup hits differently depending on which neighborhood you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 16 · 54 min
Spencer Hall on Maradona’s Hand of God, Zidane’s Headbutt & the World Cup’s Wildest Moments | 06.16
Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall for a Time Machine Tuesday edition of The Right Time to revisit some of the most chaotic, controversial, and unforgettable WTF moments in World Cup history. Bo and Spencer break down Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, the geopolitical weight behind Argentina vs. England, and why Maradona followed one of soccer’s most blatant acts of cheating with one of the greatest goals the sport has ever seen. Then, they jump to the 2006 World Cup Final and Zinedine Zidane’s stunning headbutt against Italy, discussing how trash talk, pressure, and Italian defensive dark arts helped create one of the most shocking exits in sports history. Plus, Bo and Spencer look ahead to the 2026 World Cup in North America, from brutal summer heat to public transportation problems, stadium naming chaos, and why international fans may not be ready for how big — and inconvenient — the United States really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 14 · 54 min
Jalen Brunson, the Knicks, and the NBA Championship That Took Over New York | 06.14
The Knicks finally did it. Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship, Jalen Brunson’s legendary 45-point closeout performance, and what this title means for New York City. Bo breaks down how Brunson cemented himself as the king of New York, why the Knicks’ depth, conditioning, and maturity ultimately separated them from the Spurs, and how Mike Brown coached a championship-level series. Bomani also reflects on the unique relationship between the Knicks and New York City — from Madison Square Garden to the streets, bars, parks, and neighborhoods that turned this championship run into a citywide experience. Why does this title feel different from other championships? Why do the Knicks hit New Yorkers so deeply? And what does this moment say about basketball as theater, culture, and community? Plus, Bomani discusses the start of the World Cup, the excitement around the U.S. men’s national team, and the experience of international fans discovering America through sports, road trips, Waffle House, Buc-ee’s, and the South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 11 · 44 min
De’Aaron Fox and the Spurs Blew an All-Time Lead | 06.11
Bomani Jones reacts to one of the wildest NBA playoff endings in recent memory as the New York Knicks storm back against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. After the Spurs dominated the first half and looked ready to take control of the series, everything fell apart late — from rushed shots and questionable coaching decisions to De’Aaron Fox’s brutal second-half execution. Bomani breaks down why this collapse reminded him of infamous football meltdowns like the Houston Oilers blowing a 35-3 lead and the Atlanta Falcons’ 28-3 Super Bowl disaster. He explains why San Antonio’s inability to slow the game down, manage the clock, and protect a massive lead turned a dominant performance into an all-time choke. The conversation also gets into Wemby’s missed free throws, OG Anunoby’s incredible game-winning tip-in, Jalen Brunson’s late-game shot-making, Josh Hart nearly becoming the story for the wrong reason, and why Madison Square Garden’s nervous energy makes Knicks playoff games feel different. Bomani also questions whether the Knicks’ comeback was more about their resilience or San Antonio completely losing control. Plus, Bomani discusses the NBA’s ongoing officiating discourse, why ref talk takes over every playoff conversation, how social media fuels conspiracy theories, and what to expect in Game 5 as the Spurs try to avoid letting one loss beat them twice. Apple: Stay closer to the game. Download the Apple Sports app for free in the app store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Caleb Williams’ MVP ceiling, Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow’s Future | 7.30

Jason Goff on Kyle Shanahan Mystery + Aaron Donald’s Potential Return | 7.28

Steph Curry's Uncertain future with Warriors + Ryan Clark’s ESPN fallout | 7.27

Joel Anderson on Why Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic Torch Still Defines Atlanta 1996 | 7.23

Vinnie Goowill on Why the 1996 USA Team was WAY better than you remember | 07.21

Messi Stops Time, Is $100M Not Enough? | Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth

How the Celtics FAILED Brown & Tatum, Caitlin Clark Discourse Gets More Insane | Bomani Jones

Bam Adebayo Punches Tyler Herro, Wemby's "Max" contract, Conor McGregor's next move | 07.13

Vernon Maxwell GOES OFF on Celtics trading Jaylen Brown, Spurs Collapse vs. Knicks | 07.09

Danny Parkins on USMNT disaster vs. Belgium, Donovan Mitchell's huge contract, LeBron's next move | 07.07

Why Jaylen Brown ACTUALLY got traded, LeBron James next move, Balogun returns for US | 07.06

Corey Erdman on The Night Hulk Hogan Shocked the World and Joined the NWO | 07.02

Logan Murdock on Why Kevin Durant Chose the Warriors 10 years ago | 06.30

Ethan Strauss on How LeBron BROKE Steph Curry & the 73-Win Warriors in 2016 | 06.25

Howard Bryant on How the 1986 NBA Draft Changed the NBA Forever | 06.23

Joel Anderson on How The Brendan Sorsby Case EXPOSES College Football’s Biggest Problem | 06.18

Domonique Foxworth on if Is Wemby NBA’s Next Villain? + Jalen Brunson’s New York Takeover | 06.17

Spencer Hall on Maradona’s Hand of God, Zidane’s Headbutt & the World Cup’s Wildest Moments | 06.16

Jalen Brunson, the Knicks, and the NBA Championship That Took Over New York | 06.14

De’Aaron Fox and the Spurs Blew an All-Time Lead | 06.11