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. 4H AGO

    Giannis, Harden, And A Wild Super Bowl Week

    Send us a text Two stars, two playbooks, two different truths. We open with Giannis and the uncomfortable art of leverage: a franchise icon who won’t torch his city, a front office that won’t move without a king’s ransom, and a league where clarity gets deals done. We map who could have actually traded for him, why most suitors came up empty, and how “not wanting to be the villain” keeps Milwaukee and its fans suspended in will-he-won’t-he limbo. Then we pivot to James Harden and bring receipts. We stack his playoff résumé against LeBron, Steph, and KD and highlight the numbers that keep haunting him: too many games with vanishing efficiency when the lights are brightest. From OKC to Houston to Brooklyn to Philly to L.A., the pattern is the point. So what does that mean for Cleveland’s bold swing? We cut through the regular-season shine and talk postseason translation, fit next to Donovan Mitchell, and why risk outweighs reward when the margins shrink. Awards and legacy always light the fuse. We react to NFL Honors, the Hall of Fame class, and the Bill Belichick delay that has nothing to do with wins and everything to do with messaging. And yes, we go deep on wide receiver greatness: Larry Fitzgerald’s precision and durability with shaky quarterbacks versus T.O.’s devastating peak. It’s a real conversation about what we value—peak or consistency—and how the Hall should draw the line. Finally, we break down Seahawks–Patriots with no fluff. Seattle has layers on defense, balance on offense, and a route magician in JSN who punishes leverage. New England’s path is narrower: protect the edges, let Drake May steal yards with his legs, and hope Christian Gonzalez swings a possession. If it turns into a track meet, Seattle pulls away. If it stays grimy and under 20, New England can hang. Our pick: Seattle by more than one score unless turnovers flip the board. If you enjoy smart sports talk without the corporate buzzwords, tap follow, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with someone who loves the game as much as you do.

    2h 43m
  2. JAN 28

    Deion’s Fines, NIL Buyouts, Ohio State’s New OC, A Brutal Schedule, NFL Coaching Carousel, And Conference Title Reactions

    Send us a text What happens when money, power, and accountability collide in football? We dive straight into the friction points reshaping the sport: Deion Sanders’ bold fine system at Colorado, the Duke–Darien Mensah NIL buyout that hints at a new contract era, and why buyout clauses may become the market’s guardrails. Then we pivot to Columbus, where Ohio State taps Arthur Smith to run the offense so Ryan Day can return to a true CEO role—just as a brutal schedule looms with Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan on deck. From there, the NFL heat turns up. We unpack Bill Belichick’s baffling first-ballot snub and the double standard that follows. Buffalo promotes Joe Brady to keep continuity with Josh Allen—smart or safe? Pittsburgh rolls with Mike McCarthy, which raises a bigger question: draft and develop or chase one more aging star at quarterback? In Tennessee, Brian Daboll and Robert Saleh form a complementary pairing that can build a tough defense, polish a promising passer, and finally stack offensive pillars through the draft. We close with two title games that couldn’t have been more different. Patriots–Broncos was a snowbound slog where a single fourth-and-one decision changed everything. Seahawks–Rams, meanwhile, was a fireworks show—Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba went stride for stride with Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua, and a special teams miscue became the hinge. One final debate caps it off: should the Super Bowl live in domes or brave the elements? After this weekend, we make the case for letting execution—not weather—decide the crown. If you enjoyed the show, tap follow, leave a five-star review, and share it with someone who loves smart football talk. Tell us your Super Bowl pick and whether you’re Team Dome or Team Elements—we’re reading your takes.

    2 hr
  3. JAN 24

    Dabo Snitches, Coaching Carousel Updates, Preview/Picks of NFL Conference Championship Games

    Send us a text The games are fantastic, but the noise around college football is deafening. We open with a candid look at how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping loyalty, recruiting, and the way fans connect to players, then dig into Dabo Swinney’s hour-long tampering broadside. When a fully enrolled Clemson transfer flips after alleged contact from Ole Miss, it exposes the one rule everyone still pretends to respect: no tampering with players outside the portal. If there’s a first domino that could restore sanity, enforcing that rule might be it. Money and structure take center stage next. Uniform sponsor patches are coming, and while tradition matters, stable revenue without messy strings can help keep programs competitive. On the playoff front, the CFP holds at 12 teams through 2026 with two hot-button tweaks: automatic berths for all power four champs and a guaranteed top-12 path for Notre Dame. We make the case for flexibility over rigid auto-bids and question whether the Irish need yet another exception instead of a conference home. Then it’s over to the NFL carousel. The Ravens tab Jesse Minter, betting on a defensive CEO to steward a roster built around Lamar Jackson while managing OC churn. Dallas elevates Christian Parker to DC, a sharp secondary mind stepping into play-calling with less blue-chip talent than he had in Philly. And in Los Angeles, a potential Mike McDaniel–Justin Herbert pairing under Jim Harbaugh hints at a nasty run game, ruthless play-action, and explosive balance if the Chargers add speed and get healthy up front. We close with two heavyweight previews. Denver’s elite offensive line meets New England’s opportunistic defense, with Drake May’s big-play swings and Jared Stidham’s unknowns tilting our pick to the Patriots straight up. In the NFC, Seattle’s secondary is for real, but the Rams’ answers—Matthew Stafford, Puka Nakua, Davante Adams, a deep tight end room, and a physical ground game—are built for this moment. Stop the run, force Sam Darnold to win from the pocket, and let Stafford cook. Our lean: Rams, with the winner favored to lift the Lombardi. If you’re into smart football talk with strong opinions and real matchups, hit follow, share with a friend, and drop a five-star review. Who’s your Super Bowl pick—and what’s the first NIL fix you’d enforce?

    1h 40m
  4. JAN 21

    Inside Indiana’s Shocking Title And A Wild NFL Divisional Weekend

    Send us a text A perfect season ended in blood, grit, and a blocked punt—and then the NFL turned into a turnover thriller. We open with Indiana’s stunning 16–0 run and a 27–21 title win over Miami that was won on situational football: third and fourth downs, a special teams swing, and a Heisman quarterback who kept finding just enough. Curt Cignetti’s blueprint—older roster, portal precision, clean execution—raises a bigger question: did the Hoosiers crack a sustainable model, or is this a once-in-a-generation lightning strike? From there, we zoom out to the messy reality behind the magic. A Monday title game after weeks of silence robs the sport of momentum; moving Week Zero to Week One and compressing the calendar would help the college football calendar. Meanwhile, the portal is now an arms race. We unpack the rumored $10 million quarterback flip complete with buyout coverage, housing, and a sibling scholarship, and why the ACC’s new revenue policy supercharges in-conference poaching. It’s a case study in how NIL, timing, and lawsuits collide—and why programs still playing are unfairly exposed to raids. Then the NFL detonates. Denver outlasts Buffalo because the Broncos protected possessions and Josh Allen didn’t, turning a winnable game into heartbreak. Seattle steamrolls an injury-riddled San Francisco, reminding us even elite coaches can’t outscheme attrition. New England advances by turning CJ Stroud’s pocket into a trap while Houston’s defense plays at a title level. And the Rams outlast the Bears in overtime as Matthew Stafford manages the last drive on an off night, while Caleb Williams toggles between sorcery and risk. We close with the coaching carousel: McDermott out in Buffalo, headline hires in New York and Atlanta, and which openings offer the best runway now. If you want clear-eyed analysis of how champions are actually built—calendar, culture, and clutch downs—this one’s for you. If you enjoyed the show, tap follow, rate us five stars, and share with a friend who argues about QBs for sport.

    2h 14m
  5. JAN 17

    Previewing CFP National Title Game and Making Picks For NFL Divisional Round

    Send us a text The sport is moving faster than its rules—and that gap is shaping everything from locker rooms to title games. We start with the transfer portal and NIL, laying out a simple lever with big consequences: standardized buyout clauses in NIL deals. They won’t end movement, but they do force tougher math for athletes, agents, and poaching programs, dialing down tampering and impulse transfers without blocking real opportunity. Then we tackle eligibility creep. When 25-year-olds face 18-year-olds, strength and health swing outcomes. A five-year cap with catastrophic-injury exceptions restores a level field and helps coaches recruit, players plan, and fans trust what they’re watching. From there, we head to Miami–Indiana. Miami brings the five-star glow, heavy hands up front, and a home-stadium edge. Indiana brings something harder to rattle: cohesion, disciplined coverage, and a quarterback who thrives in structure. Their receivers win contested throws, their defense erases explosives, and their staff layers adjustments instead of vibes. We break down quarterback play, line play, receiver usage, and why Indiana’s failure resistance travels. Our pick leans Indiana to finish a perfect run—not because they’re flashier, but because they’re harder to beat snap after snap. We close with an NFL triple shot: ranking the best coaching openings for fit and stability, unpacking the Harbaugh-to-Giants dynamic and the importance of coach–GM alignment, and then making all four divisional-round picks. Expect strong takes on quarterback readiness, injury returns that matter, and why cold weather rewards teams that can win two ways. Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop your own title pick and playoff upsets in the replies—we’ll feature the spiciest calls next show.

    1h 46m
  6. JAN 14

    Tomlin's Step Down Caps Off Up and Down NFL Wild Card Weekend

    Send us a text A 56–22 scoreline tells a story, but Indiana’s demolition of Oregon tells us something deeper about how winners are built now. We break down how the Hoosiers combined ruthless efficiency, spread production, and big-play denial to turn a semifinal into a statement, and why their culture and development model could carry them from a magical run to a sustainable one. On the other sideline, we examine Oregon’s recurring problems in big games and the uncomfortable question for Dan Lanning: why do the blowouts keep happening when the talent is this good? Then we head to a bruising Wild Card weekend. Houston’s defense smothered Pittsburgh and triggered a franchise inflection point: Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons. We unpack the loss itself—zone adjustments, pass protection failures, and missed chances—and the bigger truth that a coaching change won’t fix a roster built for a past era. From there, we hit the weekend’s turning points: the Rams surviving Carolina in a secondary-stressing shootout, Chicago’s 25-point fourth quarter behind a calmer, sharper Caleb Williams, Buffalo’s late control as Josh Allen avoided the backbreaking error, and San Francisco outlasting Philadelphia with Christian McCaffrey’s gravity while the Eagles’ offense stalled yet again. We also dive into New England’s grind over the Chargers and what Justin Herbert must change when the pocket frays. If you care about why January swings on trenches, negative plays, and quarterbacks who manage chaos, this one’s for you. Tap follow, share it with a sports friend who loves real talk, and drop a review to help more listeners find the show.

    1h 53m
  7. JAN 9

    Miami Edges Ole Miss, Transfer Portal Chaos, And NFL Wild Card Picks

    Send us a text A sleepy three quarters flipped into a thunderstorm, and the fallout says everything about where football is right now. We start with Miami’s 31–27 win over Ole Miss: a run-first plan that bled the clock, a veteran QB who played within himself, and a chaotic finish that had everyone yelling about a swallowed flag. Ole Miss had chances, the fourth-quarter tempo surged, and the difference came down to poise, sequencing, and capitalizing on short fields. It’s a blueprint for January: control the ground game, take free yards, and save your shots for when the defense finally blinks. Then the conversation jumps to the sport’s new fault line: NIL and the transfer portal. A Washington quarterback reportedly signed a top-tier NIL deal, teased the portal when bigger offers surfaced, then reversed course. At Ohio State, a breakout freshman running back’s reported ask triggered a hard roster math lesson. The theme is leverage. Agents and suitors float numbers, collectives scramble, and coaches juggle budgets while depth charts wobble. Without guardrails—one-year minimums, standardized terms, or binding windows—programs risk overpaying now and rebuilding forever later. Fans feel it too; it’s hard to connect when every season can be a new auction. We round out with NFL Wild Card picks built on matchups, not myth. Can Philadelphia’s defense suffocate a shorthanded San Francisco while their offense finds a pulse? Will Buffalo’s high-variance attack hold up against Jacksonville’s opportunistic front? Are the Chargers anything beyond Herbo-or-bust against a disciplined New England team? And which front seven—Houston or Pittsburgh—can win first down and the red zone when the pockets get muddy? Along the way we poke at the coaching carousel, why some “coordinators” aren’t really coordinating, and how the right hire is the one who actually runs the room. If you enjoy smart, unfiltered football talk—college chaos, NIL realities, and playoff strategy—hit follow, subscribe, and drop a five-star review. Share this episode with a friend who swears the flag should’ve been thrown, and tell us which Wild Card upset you’re calling.

    1h 22m
  8. JAN 7

    Transfer Portal Chaos, NFL Coaching Shakeups, Josh Allen's Best Shot

    Send us a text What happens when the transfer portal turns into a talent exchange and NIL becomes the accelerant? We start with a creator’s dilemma—refresh the intro or ride the tradition—then push straight into college football’s new economy. A one-year, five million dollar QB deal at Texas Tech becomes the case study: is this smart roster building or just donor-fueled distortion? We map how 30 percent of D1 in the portal shifts leverage from coaches to players, why “development” now requires early roles, and how Jeremiah Smith shattered the old wait-your-turn model. From there, we break down two fascinating college matchups. Ole Miss vs Miami is pace versus control: if Ole Miss turns it into a track meet, can Miami keep up; if Miami owns the trenches, can they choke the clock? Oregon vs Indiana is about execution with receipts—both sides know each other’s tells, so it’s players, not tricks. We challenge the Mendoza-as-QB1 narrative and outline what true 1.1 traits look like versus consensus by default. Then the NFL carousel takes over. We sort firings that fit and those that feel like scapegoats, rank the best openings by quarterback certainty, front-office competence, and defensive core, and ask who’s actually set up to win fast. The AFC path is staring at Josh Allen; with Mahomes, Burrow, and Lamar out of the bracket, anything less than a run invites hard questions. Meanwhile, the NFC West looks terrifyingly complete, and an Eagles defense that rediscovered its teeth can still smother a game. We close on the Steelers–Ravens thriller: a swingy fourth quarter, a missed kick that detonated a stadium, and a reminder that one injury can flip a defense’s identity in real time. If you love sharp takes on NIL, transfer strategy, matchup edges, and coaching fits—with a little chaos baked in—you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re new, welcome in; every episode stands on its own. Enjoyed this? Tap follow, rate us five stars, and share with someone who argues back. We read every review and your takes shape the next show.

    2h 17m

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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.