JB's Sports Podcast

JoVante and Jace Boozer

This podcast will feature all things sports in both college and pro baseball, football, and basketball both on the field and off.

  1. 1d ago

    From Playoff Baseball to NFL Picks and CFB Previews

    Send us Fan Mail The Yankees just bullied the Red Sox twice, and the wild part is how normal it looked without Aaron Judge doing all the heavy lifting. We kick things off with playoff baseball energy and what’s actually changing in the Yankees lineup, from a more aggressive bottom half to guys like Ben Rice forcing pitchers to pick their poison. We also talk Cody Bellinger’s fit in Yankee Stadium and why “small ball plus power” is a real formula when October baseball gets tight. Then we get into the messy question every fanbase wrestles with: how fast do you hand out the “future franchise guy” label? The Volpe versus Lombard conversation turns into a bigger debate about defense, athleticism, pressure, and why young players sometimes play best when expectations are low. From there we spin through the broader MLB playoff picture before jumping into a College Football Week 5 slate that’s full of spread traps, quarterback tests, and a few spots where the environment matters as much as the talent. The NFL half hits news and heat: Joey Porter Jr landing with the Cowboys, Jaden Daniels’ injury timeline and long term health, Saints offense updates, and a blunt talk about the Chargers and why Justin Herbert can’t keep dodging accountability. We also recap the Browns Steelers Thursday night game with the mistakes that actually decided it, then roll into our Sunday and Monday picks. If you like unfiltered sports debates with real opinions, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a five star rating.

  2. 3d ago

    Saturday Shockers And Sunday Reality Checks

    Send us Fan Mail Texas beats Tennessee and stays undefeated, but we’re not letting the final score hide the real story. We dig into why the Texas offense sputtered, how the offensive line keeps putting the quarterback in survival mode, and what that game suggests about Arch Manning’s current level versus the way college football and NFL media talk about him. If you’re searching for a clear-eyed college football Week 4 recap, this one is heavy on what’s repeatable and what’s fool’s gold. From there, we bounce through the biggest Saturday reactions, including Florida running over Ole Miss, Georgia exposing Oklahoma’s offensive mess, and Oregon versus USC delivering both big-time quarterback play and a moment that forces a serious conversation about player safety and sideline behavior. We also spend real time on Ohio State after Jeremiah Smith’s absurd stat line, because a contender can dominate and still have flaws that show up later in the schedule and in the College Football Playoff. Then Jace finally joins to give the unfiltered Michigan State road trip vibe check before we pivot into NFL Week 3 reactions. We cover the Chargers finding new ways to lose, the Texans’ roster-wide problems, Steelers Bengals chaos, and the Eagles collapsing against the Bears while coaching becomes the main headline. If you like fast, opinionated football talk with receipts, hit play, subscribe, share the show, and leave a five-star review. What’s the one take you think everyone will agree with a month from now?

  3. Sep 25

    A Weekend of Football to Preview and The Packers Might be Awful

    Send us Fan Mail A “normal” football weekend turns chaotic fast when you zoom in on the details that actually decide games: travel, quarterback comfort, red zone decision-making, and whether a team has faced any real stress yet. We kick things off with a tight college football preview, starting with the Friday night slate and rolling straight into the matchups that shape the national picture. Indiana’s dealing with the classic fan engagement problem during soft home games, Clemson has to survive a long trip to Cal, and we look at how those spots can mess with even talented teams. From there, the college football Saturday breakdown gets into the games that matter and the questions that won’t go away. Texas at Tennessee becomes a pressure test for Arch Manning in a hostile environment, while Ohio State vs Illinois turns into a real conversation about fixing red zone issues, trusting the quarterback, and whether certain personnel choices are helping or hurting the offense. We also challenge the “easy schedule” paths, especially with Notre Dame, and talk through why a clean record can still hide problems that show up the second playoff-level competition hits. Then we flip into NFL mode with injury news and the biggest takeaways from Thursday night. We talk Puka Nacua’s impact, Nick Bosa’s absence, the Jayden Daniels elbow decision, and why choices like that can change a season. We react to Falcons vs Packers with a spotlight on Bijan Robinson’s takeover, what Michael Penix Jr. unlocks vertically, and Green Bay’s red zone limitations. After that, we run through our full NFL picks for the week, track our records, and call out the teams we trust and the ones we’re done defending. If you like honest game previews, sharp takes, and picks with real reasoning, subscribe, share the pod with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more football sickos can find us.

  4. Sep 24

    College And NFL Reaction Roundup

    Send us Fan Mail Ole Miss vs LSU wasn’t just a “game of the weekend” matchup, it was personal, and we break down exactly why it felt that way from kickoff to the final stops. We talk Trinidad Chambliss playing like a closer, how Ole Miss survives second-half adjustments, and why LSU’s offense still leaves too many plays on the field when the pressure spikes. Along the way, we run through the rest of the college football slate: Texas looking talented but not always smooth, Georgia handling business, Michigan State fighting to avoid embarrassment against Notre Dame, and Ohio State winning big while still battling familiar red zone and third down issues. Once we flip to NFL Week 2 reactions, things get messy fast. We hit Giants vs Rams after Jackson Dart goes down, give Davante Adams his respect, and talk what the Giants offense looks like when the plan changes midstream. We also dig into Chiefs vs Colts overtime, what it means to keep giving Mahomes extra possessions, and why Kansas City’s defense giving up 30 is worth noting even in a win. Then it’s rapid fire with the stories everyone’s arguing about: Seattle lighting up Arizona and why JSN looks unstoppable, the Cardinals’ weapon usage turning into a full debate on Marvin Harrison Jr, and the Chargers falling to 0-2 with the schedule about to get brutal. We also give the Bengals defense real credit for wrecking Houston while everyone tries to pin losses on CJ Stroud, break down Saints vs Ravens and Baltimore’s second-half decisions, and unpack the Caleb Williams hamstring moment and why his reaction was so ridiculous while trying to not question his toughness. If you like honest reaction pods with real takes on college football and the NFL, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more fans can find us. What was the biggest overreaction from this week?

  5. Sep 19

    From Thursday Night Fireworks To Week 2 Picks

    Send us Fan Mail The Bills hung 41 on the Lions and somehow the game still had that “don’t blink” feeling. We walk through what actually decided Thursday night, from Buffalo’s early haymakers to Detroit’s late push, and why the biggest takeaway is still the same old issue: the Lions defense is giving their offense a weekly assignment that is almost impossible to sustain. We also talk what “letting Josh Allen off the leash” really means, why it makes the Bills dangerous, and what it could cost them when the competition tightens in January.  After that, we run through the most important NFL news heading into Week 2, including injuries and lineup situations that can quietly flip a spread. We spend real time on the Joey Porter Jr contract standoff in Pittsburgh, what the guarantee fight says about the Steelers’ long-standing rules, and why it is getting messy fast. Then we give our full NFL Week 2 picks with the logic behind each call, including the games we feel least comfortable about and the spots that look like classic trap lines.  We close by shifting into college football, starting with a quick check on the games happening live, then previewing the weekend slate. Ohio State vs Kent State becomes a “fix it and test it” week in our eyes: receiver rotation, quarterback trust, run game choices, and getting young defenders real snaps. We also hit the biggest matchups of the weekend and finish with LSU vs Ole Miss, a rivalry setup that has way more fuel than a normal top-10 game.  If you like smart picks, strong takes, and football talk that stays honest, subscribe, share the show, and leave a five-star review so more fans can find us.

  6. Sep 16

    Ohio State’s Second-Half Collapse and NFL Week One Recap

    Send us Fan Mail Ohio State goes up 20 to 3 at Texas and somehow walks out with a loss, and we’re not letting the easy explanations slide. We break down the exact sequence where the game flips, why the third quarter mattered more than the box score, and how the same late-game conservatism keeps showing up in big Ryan Day moments. We also get into what Jeremiah Smith’s dominance proves, and what Julian Sayin has to do when defenses start selling out to stop his first read. Before we hit the NFL, we run through the college football weekend with the storylines that actually move the season: Lincoln Kienholz looking like a different player after transferring to Louisville, Michigan surviving Oklahoma while the Sooners’ offense sputters, and Oregon’s loss raising real questions about coaching and offensive line play. The transfer portal era keeps creating “what if” quarterback debates, and we connect those dots to how fans judge upside, athleticism, and consistency. Then we flip to NFL Week 1 reactions with the same energy: Chiefs handling the Broncos while still leaving questions about the pass-catchers, Justin Herbert and the Chargers looking stuck, the Vikings blitzing the Packers into chaos, and the Bears and Panthers turning Sunday into a track meet. We also give flowers where they’re due, including why the Bengals’ defense might be the difference that finally matches Joe Burrow and the offense's ceiling. If you like sharp sports arguments, big-game autopsies, and honest overreactions that turn into real takes, hit subscribe, share the show with somebody who talks ball, and leave us a five-star review. What’s the one coaching decision from Week 1 that made you the most mad?

  7. Sep 11

    Drake Maye Melts Down and Niners Dominate Rams with CFB Week 2 Preview

    Send us Fan Mail A Week 1 blowout in Australia, a fourth-quarter quarterback meltdown in Seattle, and a full slate of predictions that we want on the record before the season runs away from us. We open with a personal moment about the date on the calendar, then get straight into football with Jace sidelined by a knee injury and me running the show solo.  The NFL talk starts with 49ers vs Rams, and we dig into why this didn’t just feel like “one bad game.” The travel timeline to Australia, the time zone adjustment, and the teams’ totally different preparation plans become a real factor, and we connect that to what we see on the field: Stafford’s rough night, Shanahan’s ability to solve familiar defenses, and how San Francisco’s offense and protection plan kept the Rams’ stars from wrecking the game.  Then we pivot to Seahawks vs Patriots, where Sam Darnold goes down early, Drew Lock manages the offense, and Seattle’s defense turns the fourth quarter into a nightmare for Drake Maye. Three late interceptions raise the hard question about who he really is when the game gets tight, especially with injuries and inconsistency around him. From there we hit quick NFL news, lock in division winners, run through our Week 1 picks, and close with college football including Big Ten replay review audio, the SEC and LSU drama, and a deep Ohio State vs Texas preview with Arch Manning and the trenches under the microscope.  If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with someone who needs football back in their life. What’s your biggest overreaction after these first two NFL games?

  8. Sep 9

    Refs Rob Western Michigan of an Upset Over Michigan

    Send us Fan Mail Michigan barely survives Western Michigan, and the ending turns into a full-blown clock controversy that has everyone asking the same thing: how can fans trust what they’re seeing when the replay booth uses a different timer than the broadcast? We walk through what happened, why Western Michigan feels robbed, and why the NCAA rushing to “clarify” timing policy only adds fuel to the fire. Then we zoom out to what the game actually said on the field, including Bryce Underwood’s uneven play once the script ends and how ugly it looked for Michigan in the trenches.  From there, we hit the best of College Football Week 1 with real takeaways, not just scores. Colorado earns respect by beating Georgia Tech with a run-heavy, physical plan, which leads to a bigger debate about Deion Sanders’ portal-first roster build and whether it can hold up year after year. Miami looks explosive through the air behind Darien Mensa and Malachi Toney, but we also flag the one thing that could bite them against top defenses. We also touch USC’s defensive bounce back, Ohio State’s dominant win paired with offensive line concerns before Texas, and Oregon’s narrow escape against a Boise State team that looks ready to crash the playoff conversation.  We close with NFL headlines that matter right now: Christian Gonzalez resets the cornerback market, Baker Mayfield locks in long-term money, Aaron Donald skips the Australia trip, and Patrick Mahomes returns from an ACL with a brace and real protection concerns. Finally, we make our picks for Patriots Seahawks and 49ers Rams in Australia. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a five-star review if you want twice-a-week football pods all season.

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This podcast will feature all things sports in both college and pro baseball, football, and basketball both on the field and off.