Two Halves

Justin James
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Every week, a dad and his son sit down to settle what sports fans argue about every day — who's the GOAT, who's overrated, and who's got the hot take that actually holds up. We don't always agree. We never back down. But at the end of the day, we're always on the same team. I'm the dad. He's the son. Together we're Two Halves — and this is our show.

Episodes

  1. Oct 11

    Episode 9 - MLB Playoffs, Top Sports Movies, NFL Picks, Big 10 vs. SEC, Clown of the Week

    Baseball Wrap & World Series Previews: The duo breaks down the final stretches of the MLB postseason, the White Sox's tough playoff exit, and official ALCS and NLCS matchups (Guardians vs. Rays and Brewers vs. Dodgers), plus Justin's wild new World Series prediction. The NFL Injury Epidemic: A deep dive into the mounting injuries across the NFL—touching on turf vs. grass debates, the physical toll on players, and brutal recent injuries to stars like Kansas City's Thadton and Tank Dell, alongside trade chatter surrounding Marvin Harrison Jr. Ultimate Sports Movies Draft: The hosts swap generational film picks, comparing childhood staples like Space Jam, The Mighty Ducks, Little Giants, Rookie of the Year, Happy Gilmore, and Caddyshack against the official American Film Institute (AFI) top 10 sports movies. SEC vs. Big Ten Debate: A fiery discussion on conference dominance, playoff contenders, and whether the top-to-bottom depth of the SEC really holds up against the Big Ten. Weekly NFL Picks & Predictions: Breaking down the slate, locking in game picks, and previewing the biggest matchups of the weekend. Clown of the Week: Find out who takes home this week's dubious honor, taking aim at the Detroit Lions' end-zone dabbing and some truly baffling NFL referee performances. Tune in, subscribe, and join the father-son sports debate every week!

  2. Oct 2

    Episode 8 - Overrated/Underrated, MLB Postseason, NFL Recap, and Clown of the Week

    Episode Summary:This week on Two Halves, the father-son duo breaks down the action across football, basketball, and baseball. They tackle a round of "Overrated or Underrated," debate the NFL's undefeated teams, examine upcoming NBA storylines, and share their predictions for the MLB Wild Card round and World Series. Key Highlights: Hot Take Retrospective: Revisiting last week's bold predictions for the Bengals and Giants. Overrated or Underrated?: The Presidents' Cup, Texas Football's #1 ranking, and the magic of MLB playoff baseball. NFL Undefeated Check-In: Rapid-fire verdicts on the Bills, Raiders, Chiefs, 49ers, and Vikings. NBA Preseason Preview: Reactions to potential blockbuster moves and player pairings. MLB Wild Card & World Series Predictions: Breakdown of playoff matchups and top title contenders.

  3. Sep 23

    Episode 7 - NFL Recap & Injury Report, Hot Takes, Clown of the Week, NFL Predictions

    Show Intro & Season Context: The hosts open the show noting that summer has officially ended and fall sports—NFL, college football, and baseball playoffs—are in full swing. Prediction Score Tracking: They review their week two NFL predictions, where the dad scored 10-5 and the son scored 8-7, putting the dad ahead by two wins. NFL Injury Breakdown: They discuss notable early-season injuries across the league, including Jackson Dart's season-ending knee surgery, Caleb Williams' hamstring strain, and Jayden Daniels' relocated elbow. Early-Season Surprises: Positive: They highlight Bryce Young's strong recent play for the Panthers, the Bengals' defense-driven 2-0 start, and Kirk Cousins leading the Raiders. Negative: They point out the Los Angeles Chargers' unexpected 0-2 start under Mike McDaniel. Hot Takes: The son predicts Jackson Dart will return early from his injury around week six to lead the Giants. The dad hot-takes that the Cincinnati Bengals will go undefeated (17-0) in the regular season due to a favorable schedule. The son argues that the Patriots had an unfairly easy path to the Super Bowl last season and will finish near the bottom of the AFC East this year. College Football Setup: They wrap up by setting the stage for their college football predictions, highlighted by Arch Manning and Texas heading into Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee.

  4. Sep 23

    Episode 6 - NFL is Back, Baseball Playoffs and Lockout, NBA Pre-Season, NFL Predictions

    NFL Highlights & Overreactions: The hosts celebrate the return of football, noting week 1 high-scoring games like the Bears scoring 59 points against the Panthers. They discuss impressive player performances such as Josh Allen's five passing touchdowns per game and Joey Burrow's victorious return from injury. On the downside, they highlight the Rams' struggles following Matthew Stafford and Miles Garrett's injuries. MLB Season Outlook: With around 20 games left before the postseason, the hosts evaluate the standings. They note that their favored St. Louis Cardinals are trailing 9 games behind the third wild-card spot and are on the verge of elimination. They favor the Brewers, Braves, and Dodgers in the NL, while mentioning the Rays and Yankees in the AL. Additionally, they discuss the possibility of an upcoming MLB player lockout over revenue distribution and salary caps. NBA Preseason Anticipation: The hosts brief listeners on the upcoming NBA season, which kicks off its preseason on October 3rd and regular season on October 20th. College Football Analysis: Reflecting on the first few weeks, the hosts discuss Texas's victory over Ohio State featuring Arch Manning, LSU's win against Clemson, and upcoming matchups like LSU vs. Ole Miss. For the national championship, the son predicts a Texas vs. Oregon final, while the father favors Notre Dame vs. LSU. Segment – "Clown of the Week": The father awards "Clown of the Week" to Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, criticizing his high-paying contract relative to his recent poor performance and defensive comments to the press. NFL Week 2 Predictions: To conclude, the hosts launch a season-long prediction contest, picking Panthers over Falcons and Ravens over Saints for the upcoming week.

  5. Aug 26

    Episode 5 - Lebron Trade, Curry to Charlotte?, New Segment - Clown of the Week

    This episode is packed with NBA talk, family competition, and the debut of a brand-new segment. We break down the LeBron James trade, discuss what it could mean for the league, and dive into the possibility of Stephen Curry coming to Charlotte and what that would mean for the Hornets and the city. Then things get competitive with our Dad vs. Son Player Challenge, where we see who can name the most players from a given NBA team. Expect some impressive answers, some questionable ones, and plenty of trash talk. Finally, we introduce our newest recurring segment: “Clown of the Week” — where we call out the person, player, coach, or moment that deserves to be put on blast. NBA trades, Charlotte basketball, family competition, and plenty of laughs — this episode has it all.

  6. Jul 14

    Episode 4 - HR Derby, World Cup Semis, NBA Summer League, Open Championship Outlook

    Every week, a dad and his son sit down to settle what sports fans argue about every day — who's the GOAT, who's overrated, and who's got the hot take that actually holds up. We don't always agree. We never back down. But at the end of the day, we're always on the same team. I'm the dad. He's the son. Together we're Two Halves — and this is our show. We're back and this week it gets fiery! James and Dad discuss the HR Derby, and as Cardinal fans, it was one for the books! The World Cup Semis are underway and France already got upset by Spain. Who will win Game 2 of the Semis? NBA Summer League is in full swing and James recaps what he's learned so far. We look ahead to this weeks Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and pick winners. James and Dad then pick their dream sports foursome to play golf with. We wrap it up with a surprise, spur of the moment conversation about Bryce Young and the Panthers. Could he set the franchise back 10+ years? Listen to find out

  7. Jul 7

    Episode 3 - World Cup, NBA Draft, Game Segment, MLB Recap

    Every week, a dad and his son sit down to settle what sports fans argue about every day — who's the GOAT, who's overrated, and who's got the hot take that actually holds up. We don't always agree. We never back down. But at the end of the day, we're always on the same team. I'm the dad. He's the son. Together we're Two Halves — and this is our show. This week we take a look at the World Cup Round of 16, discuss the greatest comebacks of all time after the Argentina win. The NBA trade activity and the LeMelo Ball trade, which devastated James, but Dad thinks it was a good move. We play a game segment where we have to guess the player the other person is thinking of in the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Spoiler Alert, I guessed James NFL player in one hint. We end the show by recapping the MLB standings, future outlook, and gear up for the NFL season by talking about the hit Netflix show, Quarterback.

  8. Jun 23

    Episode 2 - US Open Reactions, NBA Draft, Old School vs. New School Segment, NFL Predictions

    Every week, a dad and his son sit down to settle what sports fans argue about every day — who's the GOAT, who's overrated, and who's got the hot take that actually holds up. We don't always agree. We never back down. But at the end of the day, we're always on the same team. I'm the dad. He's the son. Together we're Two Halves — and this is our show. This week James and Dad discuss reactions from the US Open, look ahead to the NBA Draft, and do a fun new segment. Old School vs. New School where we pit generational talent against each other in a head to head lineup and debate which NBA Team of greats would win. We then look ahead to the NFL Season and make predictions about the Big Game in February and break down the Panthers schedule.

  9. Jun 16

    Episode 1 - Championships, World Cup, US Open Predictions

    Every week, a dad and his son sit down to settle what sports fans argue about every day — who's the GOAT, who's overrated, and who's got the hot take that actually holds up. We don't always agree. We never back down. But at the end of the day, we're always on the same team. I'm the dad. He's the son. Together we're Two Halves — and this is our show. This week's episode recaps the past week is sports. James and Dad discuss the two championships that just ended, the NBA Finals and The NHL Stanley Cup. What stood out, who stood out, how the Knicks did it, are the Hurricanes going to repeat? They discuss the World Cup and is this the best team the US Men's has ever had? US Open Golf predictions, can Scottie Scheffler get the career Grand Slam this week? James likes Xander, but his favorite golfer is Jason Day. GOAT discussions, stats, and all around sports talk between a father and son.

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Every week, a dad and his son sit down to settle what sports fans argue about every day — who's the GOAT, who's overrated, and who's got the hot take that actually holds up. We don't always agree. We never back down. But at the end of the day, we're always on the same team. I'm the dad. He's the son. Together we're Two Halves — and this is our show.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin James
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Justin James
  • Show Website
    Two Halves