Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wildly entertaining NBA Opening Night featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder’s double-overtime win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, as well as the Golden State Warriors spoiling Luka Doncic’s 43-point effort in Los Angeles. Later, J-Mac previews the upcoming NBA season by discussing the likelihood that Giannis Antetokounmpo actually finishes the season with the Milwauke...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses George Springer’s massive home run that helped punch the Toronto Blue Jays’ ticket to the World Series, what he learned about the Detroit Lions in their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, the NFC team most likely to make a trade ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline, why the Seattle Seahawks should have beaten the Houston Texans by even more than eigh...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why it’s so hard to feel confident in Michael Penix and the Atlanta Falcons in the wake of their Sunday Night Football loss to the short-handed San Francisco 49ers, why he’s asking Denver Broncos fans to pump the brakes a little bit after they won their second game this season when trailing by 14+ points in the fourth quarter, what makes Jayden Daniels’ sophomore season ee...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses Joe Flacco’s turn-back-the-clock performance on Thursday Night Football in the Cincinnati Bengals’ upset win over Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, why it’s clear that Pittsburgh vastly overpaid for all those big names on their star-studded defense, and the likelihood that the Steelers can maintain their spot atop the AFC North standings as we head into the second half of th...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his upcoming out-of-state Men's Basketball League tournament, who he likes in tonight's Thursday Night Football 'Icy Hot Bowl' between Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Flacco's Cincinnati Bengals, the idea that AJ Brown could demand a trade out of Philadelphia if the Eagles drop a third straight game on Sunday, and why he's wholly unimpressed by the upcoming Sunday NFL Week 7 slat...

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Palm Beach Post Miami Dolphins reporter Joe Schad. During the conversation, Schad discusses the likelihood that embattled head coach Mike McDaniel gets fired before the season ends, why Tua Tagovailoa felt compelled to publicly call out several of his teammates at the podium on Sunday, what's gone wrong for the Dolphins defense after jettisoning All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, what kind...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses his concern level for Josh Allen and the Bills after they’ve dropped their second consecutive game following a 4-0 start, why it feels like Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders gave it away as much as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears took it from them in the Monday Night Football nightcap, whether or not the Tennessee Titans head coaching gig is a good job after they fired...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he still is unimpressed by the Kansas City Chiefs following their big Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions, whether New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made a mistake by throwing his full endorsement behind embattled quarterback Justin Fields, what to make of Tua Tagovailoa’s bizarre comments about a lack of leadership in Miami and what it might mean for head coach Mi...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Philadelphia Phillies’ nightmare series-ending loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, why the Philadelphia Eagles offense appears to be stuck in the mud, what - if anything - Saquon Barkley can do to return to his 2024 form, and whether Jaxson Dart’s style of play is even sustainable. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming college football and NFL Week 6 ...

On today’s episode, Jason kicks things off with his Best Bets for the Thursday Night Football showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. Later, former University of Michigan quarterback and FOX College Football analyst Devin Gardner swings by to discuss his expectations for the big showdown between the Wolverines and USC, whether it’s fair to say that Ohio State is clearly the best team in college...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the New York Yankees' thrilling Game 3 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays and whether it's fair to say that Aaron Judge is becoming a top-5 player in Yankees history right before our eyes, why the acquisition of Joe Flacco feels like a quiet tank for the Cincinnati Bengals, the narrative that Shedeur Sanders still isn't guaranteed to be the QB2 in Cleveland now that Flacco is out of to...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the Jacksonville Jaguars' thrilling victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in a game that some are calling 'The Trevor Lawrence Coming Out Party', why he feels more confident than ever than Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will wind up missing the playoffs altogether this season, and what he's expecting from LeBron James' Second Decision coming up on Tuesday.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the Baltimore Ravens are more likely to fire head coach John Harbaugh or win the AFC North altogether at the end of this season, where the Detroit Lions rank in the NFC hierarchy, how catering to disgruntled wide receivers AJ Brown and Devonta Smith could ultimately be what derails the Philadelphia Eagles' season, and why a third-string running back for the Arizona Cardinals deserve...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what went wrong for the Los Angeles Rams in their stunning home loss to the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers, why Mac Jones is just the latest NFL quarterback to have a career resurgence after changing teams multiple times, and why Saturday's MLB Postseason schedule of games is shaping up to be must-see TV. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the upcoming College Football...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the San Francisco 49ers' rash of injuries to several key offensive players (Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, Jajuan Jennings, George Kittle, etc) sets the stage for them to essentially 'tank' their Thursday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Rams, whether or not it's fair to say that the MLB Postseason is the most electric playoffs in American professional sports, and why Shedeur ...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Shedeur Sanders should be kicking himself today for not allowing the Baltimore Ravens to draft him now that Lamar Jackson is nursing a hamstring injury, whether the banged-up Ravens should still be considered one of the best teams in the NFL, why it feels like LeBron James’ moodiness could become a big problem for Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the start of tr...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes the 0-4 New York Jets should look to trade stars like Sauce Gardner and maybe even Quinnen Williams ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline and start looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, why the Miami Dolphins have to regret not trading Tyreek Hill earlier this offseason in the wake of his season-ending knee injury, what – if anything – we can learn from the Den...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses all the biggest headlines to come out of Sunday’s Week 4 NFL action, including: the Kansas City Chiefs beatdown of Baltimore to send the very wounded Ravens to 3-1, the Green Bay Packers bizarre tie with the Dallas Cowboys in Micah Parsons’ return to Big D, his biggest takeaway from the Los Angeles Rams’ competitive win over the Indianapolis Colts, and much more! Finally, ...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he’s been so underwhelmed by the career development of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and why the Sam Darnold-led Seattle Seahawks could be very dangerous coming out of the NFC West moving forward. Later, professional sports bettor Brad Powers swings by to help preview this weekend’s College Football Saturday slate from a wagering perspective. Finally, J-Mac clos...