Politely Raw! with Pacman Jones

Pacman Jones

Politely Raw is the raw, uncensored sports podcast hosted by NFL legend Pacman Jones. Pacman is joined by his co-host to deliver the most honest takes in the game today. Every week, Pacman brings his signature "No Cap" energy to the biggest stories in sports and culture. From the most controversial calls in the NFL and College Football to the coaching carousel and viral moments—if it's happening, they're talking about it, without holding anything back. Get the exclusive insider analysis, heated debates, and definitive "Cap or No Cap" calls on the topics you won't hear anywhere else.

  1. 1d ago

    CFP Rankings Chaos, FSU Coaching Search & Eddie Hearn on Fury vs. Joshua

    Pacman Jones, Drew Butler, and LenDale White return for a packed episode of Politely Raw. The crew kicks off by breaking down the wild landscape of college football as the first CFP rankings approach, discussing potential three-loss teams breaking into the 12-team bracket, the USC vs. UCLA rivalry resurgence, and Florida State's coaching vacancy featuring candidates like Jimbo Fisher and Manny Diaz. In the NFL, the guys analyze Jonathan Taylor trade rumors and potential landing spots like Seattle, Denver, Minnesota, and Cincinnati, evaluate the struggling Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys, and react to the historic Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game where the Bucs won despite zero completed passes. Finally, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn joins the show to discuss the massive December 11th Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua showdown, Zuffa boxing drama, and Conor Benn. 00:00 - Intro: CFP Rankings, USC Resurgence & Florida State Coaching Vacancy 02:42 - College Football Playoff Rankings Debate & Three-Loss Contenders 07:56 - SEC Race, Kentucky's Surprise Season & Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss 18:12 - Florida State Job Openings: Jimbo Fisher, Manny Diaz & Athletic Budget Realities 20:30 - College Football Week Picks: Texas vs. Missouri, BYU vs. Utah, Oregon vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. LSU & Georgia vs. Ole Miss 34:08 - NFL Trade Deadline: Jonathan Taylor Landing Spots 36:08 - Chargers' 0-7 Disaster & Cowboys' Struggles Under Jerry Jones 40:01 - Historic NFL Oddity: Bucs Win Over Falcons With Zero Completed Passes 43:00 - Eddie Hearn Joins! Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua December 11th & Zuffa Boxing Drama See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 5d ago

    Joe Buck & Troy Aikman Booth Drama, Justin Tucker to Chiefs & NFL Trade Deadline

    Pacman Jones and Drew Butler return for a special Halloween episode of Politely Raw, kicking things off with a tribute to the 1985 Chicago Bears and Coach Mike Ditka. The crew dives straight into major NFL headlines, beginning with the Kansas City Chiefs signing veteran kicker Justin Tucker to put pressure on Harrison Butker, and the ongoing debate over Deshaun Watson's stellar 5-2 start and Comeback Player of the Year candidacy. The guys examine heating trade deadline rumors—including Jonathan Taylor's potential departure from Indianapolis, the Jets hoarding high draft picks, and Max Crosby staying put. They also break down the shocking media drama between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman at ESPN following Buck's massive contract extension. Plus, full Week 9 game previews and picks, a Halloween candy draft, and pulling rare sports cards live on air! 00:00 - Intro: Halloween Special, 1985 Bears Tribute & Coach Ditka 04:00 - Deshaun Watson Comeback Player of the Year Debate & Chris Canty Pushback 06:15 - Justin Tucker Signed by Kansas City Chiefs 07:40 - NFL Trade Deadline: Colts Fire Sale, Jonathan Taylor Rumors & Jets Draft Capital 11:00 - Myles Garrett Injury, High-Profile Trades & Front Office Regrets 16:10 - ESPN Booth Drama: Joe Buck's $108M Extension & Tension with Troy Aikman 20:50 - NFL Week 9 Game Picks: Vikings vs. Lions, Cardinals vs. Cowboys & Ravens vs. Bills 23:50 - Titans vs. Bengals, Browns vs. Steelers & Chiefs vs. Broncos 25:20 - Bears vs. Seahawks Monday Night Showdown & Halloween Candy Draft 31:00 - Closing Card Pulls: Opening Packs Live on Air with Pick Your Packs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Oct 26

    49ers Upset by Falcons, Deshaun Watson's Browns Roll & NFL Trade Deadline Buzz

    Pacman Jones, Drew Butler, and LenDale White return for a packed episode of Politely Raw, diving into a wild NFL weekend featuring the Atlanta Falcons stunning the San Francisco 49ers after Christian McCaffrey exits with an injury. The crew breaks down the surging Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson's fourth-quarter heroics, the Cincinnati Bengals' explosive second-half shutout, and the Minnesota Vikings remaining undefeated at 6-0 behind Brian Flores' relentless blitz defense. Plus, the guys evaluate John Harbaugh's cultural shift with the New York Giants, examine potential blockbusters ahead of the NFL trade deadline—including rumors surrounding Jonathan Taylor—and look ahead to marquee college football matchups like Georgia vs. Florida. 00:00 - Intro: NFL Weekend Chaos & Division Leaders Check-In 02:00 - 49ers Stunned by Falcons: Michael Penix Jr.'s Performance & CMC Injury 09:30 - Most Impressive Teams: Cleveland Browns' 5-2 Start & Bengals' Second-Half Explosion 14:00 - New York Jets Struggles & Aaron Glenn Under Fire 17:00 - NFC South Chaos, Bucs Blowout & Steelers at 5-2 20:00 - Undefeated Vikings at 6-0: Brian Flores' Defense & Justin Jefferson Usage 23:00 - Giants' Cultural Shift Under John Harbaugh & Cam Skattebo's Tough Running 26:30 - NFL Trade Deadline Rumors: Jonathan Taylor, DeForest Buckner & Brian Thomas Jr. 31:00 - College Football Rankings, Oregon's Payroll Struggles & USC Discussion 35:00 - Georgia vs. Florida Preview & Ohio State Matchups 41:30 - TNF Preview: Panthers vs. Packers & Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Oct 22

    Super Agent Peter Shaffer Unfiltered, Texas Longhorns Chaos & The Legendary Bengals London Weed Story

    Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are joined in the studio by super agent Peter Shaffer and former NFL player Bo Scaife for a massive, high-energy episode of Politely Raw! The crew kicks off by breaking down the chaos in Austin with the Texas Longhorns, examining Steve Sarkisian's hot seat, Arch Manning's struggles, and why a lack of offensive line depth is sinking the program. The guys also dive into the serious controversy surrounding Jalen Hurts playing through a dangerous blood clot, discussing agent accountability and player safety. Later, Peter Shaffer drops an unbelievable, hilarious insider story about the Cincinnati Bengals running out of weed during a trip to London and Rusty Gay stepping in with a bottle of Hennessy to save the day! The desk reacts to John Harbaugh benching Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy on the New York Giants, before running through full game picks and betting lines for Steelers vs. Saints in Paris, Bengals vs. Ravens, Broncos vs. Cardinals, Packers vs. Lions, and a massive Sunday night clash between the Chiefs and Seahawks! 00:00 - Intro: Super Agent Peter Shaffer & Bo Scaife Join the Desk 03:00 - Texas Longhorns Chaos: Sarkisian's Hot Seat & Offensive Line Flaws 07:00 - Jalen Hurts Blood Clot Scare & Agent Responsibility 13:30 - Locker Room Real Talk & Protecting Players From Themselves 24:30 - Peter Shaffer's Legendary Bengals London Weed & Hennessy Story 27:50 - Giants Shake-Up: John Harbaugh Benches Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy 36:50 - NFL Week Game Picks: Steelers vs. Saints in Paris & Bengals vs. Ravens 42:30 - Broncos vs. Cardinals, Packers vs. Lions & Rams vs. Raiders 47:00 - Sunday Night Showdown: Chiefs vs. Seahawks & BetOnline Props See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Oct 19

    Top-7 Carnage in College Football, JSN vs. Ja'Marr Chase Debate & NFL Check-In

    Pacman Jones, Drew Butler, and the crew return for a chaotic episode of Politely Raw following one of the wildest weekends in college football history, where five of the top seven teams—including Georgia, Texas, and Notre Dame—all went down. The guys break down BYU's stunning upset over Notre Dame, the fallout in Athens after Auburn takes down the Bulldogs, and Arch Manning's ongoing struggles after Texas falls to Florida. In the NFL, the crew addresses the serious health scare surrounding Jalen Hurts missing time due to blood clots, blasting the medical staff and media critics. They discuss Andy Dalton turning down Philly to sign with the Falcons, the Los Angeles Rams' dramatic freefall after losing to Arizona, and debate whether Jackson Smith-Njigba has overtaken Ja'Marr Chase as the league's top receiver. Plus, a hilarious recap of a West Virginia cart mishap and college football award races. 00:00 - Intro: College Football Carnage & Top-7 Teams Upset 03:00 - Georgia's Loss to Auburn & BYU's Massive Upset Over Notre Dame 12:00 - Texas Loses to Florida & Arch Manning's Transfer/Future Debate 18:00 - West Virginia Cart Blunder & Jalen Hurts' Scary Blood Clot Situation 21:15 - Andy Dalton Signs with Atlanta & Falcons Game Atmosphere 25:25 - Rams Implosion: 2-4 Start & Matthew Stafford Trade Speculation 27:15 - College Football Heisman Race: Jesse Legree vs. Jeremiah Smith & Malachi Tony 32:00 - NFL Sleeper Teams, Browns' Grit & Caleb Williams' Emotion 36:00 - Wide Receiver Debate: JSN vs. Ja'Marr Chase & Justin Jefferson 38:15 - West Virginia Sports Success & Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Oct 15

    Jags' AFC South Ascent, Raiders Panic Check & Antoine Walker's NBA Season Preview

    Pacman Jones, Drew Butler, and Rashad Jones return for a loaded episode of Politely Raw, kicking off with a mental health check-in and breaking down the undefeated NFL landscape. The crew debates whether the Minnesota Vikings are legitimate contenders, examines the San Francisco 49ers' resilience amidst injuries, and analyzes Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fresh start with C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. Plus, full betting breakdowns and picks for Week 6 matchups, including Saints vs. Giants, Rams vs. Cardinals, Bills vs. Raiders, Cowboys vs. Packers, and Commanders vs. 49ers. Then, NBA legend Antoine Walker joins the studio to preview the upcoming basketball season. Antoine shares hilarious rookie stories going against Michael Jordan's 96–98 Bulls, discusses massive offseason shifts like LeBron joining Philly, Ja Morant teaming up with Damian Lillard in Portland, and breaks down the loaded Eastern Conference and top contenders in the West! 00:00 - Mental Health Check-In & Undefeated NFL Teams Debate 04:00 - Vikings' Defense, 49ers' Injuries & Raiders Panic Check 08:15 - Jacksonville Jaguars' AFC South Rise & Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston 12:00 - NFL Week 6 Game Picks: Saints vs. Giants & Rams vs. Cardinals 14:00 - NFL Conspiracy Theories, Bills vs. Raiders & Cowboys vs. Packers Preview 21:00 - Commanders vs. 49ers Breakdown & Transition to NBA Season 26:00 - Antoine Walker Joins! Rookie Memories vs. Jordan's Bulls & Peyton Manning Stories 33:00 - NBA Eastern Conference Preview: Knicks, LeBron in Philly & Young Talent 40:00 - Western Conference Breakdown: Wembanyama's Spurs, Lakers & Ja Morant in Portland 44:00 - Top NBA Rookies to Watch & Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Oct 9

    Big Ben Called Out, Lane Johnson's Shock Retirement & C.J. Uzomah Interview | Politely Raw

    Episode Description & Timestamps Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are back for a packed Friday edition of Politely Raw! The crew kicks off by addressing Ben Roethlisberger's recent jabs at Joe Burrow and the Bengals, before diving into Lane Johnson's unexpected retirement three games into his 14th NFL season and the critical importance of athlete mental health. Ali joins the desk to react to the latest free agency noise surrounding Joe Mixon, breaks down the viral "WAG" drama involving Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas and Gia Duddy, and reacts to Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Braden Bell getting fired on day one over resurfaced tweets. Plus, full picks and predictions for Georgia vs. Alabama and Week 5 NFL action! Then, Super Bowl champion and former Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah joins the show! C.J. reflects on his seven seasons in Cincinnati, compares Marvin Lewis to Zac Taylor, details why he left in free agency, and explains why Philly's family-first culture and team food are elite. He also reveals the unbelievable grind to play through injury in Super Bowl LVI and shares his unique post-football passions—including writing a Broadway musical and building a night golf course in Nashville! 00:00 - Intro & Georgia vs. Alabama Weather Factor 03:55 - Pacman Calls Out Big Ben Roethlisberger Over Bengals Comments 06:00 - Lane Johnson Retires: Mental Health & 14-Year Career Respect 14:15 - Joe Mixon Free Agency & Physical Red Flags 17:50 - Week 5 NFL Game Picks & Drake Maye's Moon Theory 26:30 - Michael Penix Jr. & Surging Atlanta Falcons 31:00 - Ali's WAG Breakdown: Gia Duddy, Andrei Iosivas & Cincy Viral Comments 39:15 - Trail Blazers Fire Broadcaster Braden Bell on Day One 46:15 - C.J. Uzomah Joins! Cincy Legacy & Marvin Lewis vs. Zac Taylor 50:15 - Joe Burrow's Greatness & Leaving Cincy in Free Agency 53:25 - Eagles Culture, Top 3 Food & Family Care 58:50 - Grinding Through Injury to Play in Super Bowl LVI 01:02:10 - C.J.'s Broadway Musical, Night Golf in Nashville & Pacman Flowers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Oct 5

    CeeDee Lamb's 17-Catch Explosion, Bryce Young's Revival & 3-1 Browns: Cap or No Cap?

    Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are joined by USC legend LenDale White to analyze an explosive week across college football and the NFL on Politely Raw! The guys break down the upcoming SEC heavyweight matchup between Georgia and Alabama, debate whether Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith is the clear Heisman Trophy favorite, and drop a $300 bet on Miami's Malachi Toney compared to Peter Warrick. Plus, reactions to Northwestern's stunning win at their new waterfront facility and P.J. Fleck’s wild locker room celebration in Minnesota. In the NFL, the crew discusses CeeDee Lamb's historic 17-catch game against the Texans, Bryce Young's resurgence in Carolina, and free agent rumors surrounding Tyreek Hill, Odell Beckham Jr., and Joe Mixon. LenDale slams NFL GMs for letting Kenneth Walker III go to Kansas City before the crew runs through a wild "Cap or No Cap" segment covering the 3-1 Browns, Jameis Winston's Giants, and Kirk Cousins' Raiders. Finally, Pacman breaks down his Week 4 Undercover Dogs! 00:00 - SEC Parity & Wild College Football Landscape 02:31 - Welcome Back & LenDale White In The Building 03:04 - Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Preview 06:24 - USC's Close Win vs. Washington & Big Ten Slate 07:56 - Northwestern's Waterfront Facility Opening & Shocking Win 08:54 - Minnesota's Upset Victory & P.J. Fleck Locker Room Party 09:30 - Is Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith the Heisman Favorite? 12:35 - Malachi Toney vs. Peter Warrick & $300 Draft Stock Bet 16:58 - CeeDee Lamb's 17-Catch Game & Cowboys vs. Texans Reaction 22:15 - Tyreek Hill to Chiefs Rumors, OBJ & Joe Mixon to Seahawks 25:40 - Kenneth Walker III's Chiefs Impact & NFL GM Roster Errors 28:30 - Bryce Young's Resurgence & Dave Canales' Offense 31:45 - Cap or No Cap: Are Deshaun Watson & the 3-1 Browns Legit? 33:55 - Cap or No Cap: Jameis Winston's Speech Magic & 3-1 Giants 37:25 - Cap or No Cap: Kirk Cousins & 3-1 Raiders Surging 40:40 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson "Practice Squad Player" Drama 42:20 - Week 4 Undercover Dogs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Politely Raw is the raw, uncensored sports podcast hosted by NFL legend Pacman Jones. Pacman is joined by his co-host to deliver the most honest takes in the game today. Every week, Pacman brings his signature "No Cap" energy to the biggest stories in sports and culture. From the most controversial calls in the NFL and College Football to the coaching carousel and viral moments—if it's happening, they're talking about it, without holding anything back. Get the exclusive insider analysis, heated debates, and definitive "Cap or No Cap" calls on the topics you won't hear anywhere else.

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