The JAYREELZ Podcast

Launching into the new year and decade with full force as I bring to you (Episode 107) and everything happening in the world of sports. On deck: It was a ‘Wild’ Wild Card weekend as I recap the tough losses in New England and New Orleans. Vikings ride defense and Kirk Cousins to victory. Has the championship window for Drew Brees closed? Derrick Henry’s monster effort against Pats D. Houston’s enormous comeback cemented in OT, whi... Read more

The final show of the year and decade will be a grand send off as I cover the entire sports landscape on Episode 106. Here’s what on deck: And then there are twelve. The NFL regular season has come to a close. Now onto the postseason. I’ll recap a wild day in the league where we saw a shocker in Foxborough, the Chiefs take the #2 seed in the AFC, a frantic end in Seattle where the Niners have the top seed in the NFC. The Titans gr... Read more

'Tis the season to deliver a very special podcast (Episode 105) on Christmas Day as I joined by former NFL All-Pro LB, Levon Kirkland who made his name in the league as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. We take a trip down memory lane during his playing career, dissecting his role during the mid 90's, participating in three AFC Title Games in four years and contributing in a big way in Super Bowl XXX. We cover his post c... Read more

Spreading some early Christmas cheer (and jeer) as Episode 104 is ready to be unwrapped under your tree. On tap: The NFC plays ‘hot potato’ when it comes to seeding as the 49ers leapfrog to the top of the conference, while the Seahawks plummet toward the bottom. The Eagles take control of the NFC East as the Cowboys are on the outside looking in. In the AFC, the Steelers playoff push gets a lump of coal in their stocking as they a... Read more

Zooming through the sports universe as we get closer to saying goodbye to the decade. You’ll hear all that I have to say in Episode 103. Here’s what’s on deck: NFL Week 15 recap includes another shift at the top of the NFC (SF loses, SEA & GB win), status quo in the AFC (BAL, NE, KC, HOU & BUF are victorious) and what to expect over the last two weeks of the NFL season/playoff picture. Also, the latest with the Patriots vi... Read more

Delivering fast paced analysis throughout the sports landscape on Episode 102. Here’s what’s on deck: NFL Week 14’s top headlines include, San Francisco’s enormous win in New Orleans, KC holds off New England, Baltimore keeps rolling in Buffalo, Houston upset at home vs. Denver, Tennessee continues to surprise in Oakland, Pittsburgh holds the #6 seed in the AFC for another week, among other happenings in the league. The College F... Read more

Kicking off the next 100 podcasts with (Episode 101) sharing my thoughts on all that’s happening in sports. On tap are the following: Will the Patriots offense get out of its season slumber? Are the Ravens the NFL’s best team? The Titans surprising run in the AFC. Will the Cowboys win the NFC ‘Least’ by default? The issue surrounding the Eagles? Steelers exact revenge against the Browns? Coach Kitchens long for the NFL after this ... Read more

Come join me as I celebrate Episode 100 on this Thanksgiving Week with tons of sports talk to get into. On deck: All that was Week 12 of the NFL, including Who Wants to Win the NFC East? Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’s candid thoughts, can Carson Wentz stand and deliver? Top crowded top of the NFC. The crowded bottom of the AFC. What Freddie Kitchens must do this week? Retribution in Pittsburgh? Fascinating Week 13 as I go around the ... Read more

Episode 99 is jam packed with tons of sports nuggets for your edification. On deck: The separation atop the AFC and the bottom of the NFC, the Texans are frauds, Ravens red hot (but I need to see this in January), the Eagles are still live for the NFC East, the Rams may fall short are some of the storylines I discuss. Including, the chaos in Cleveland between the Steelers and Browns. Why this WASN’T Mason Rudolph’s fault? How ther... Read more

Zooming through the sports landscape as I deliver (Episode 98) and all that happened this past week. Here’s what I got for you. A lay of the NFL land through Week 10 as I discuss the Saints laying a huge egg at home, to the Falcons, no less. The Chiefs in Patrick Mahomes’s return lose to the Titans on the road. Lamar Jackson’s bid for MVP on the heels of a putrid NFL team in Cincinnati. The Steelers have come all the way back from... Read more

Ushering in November with some sizzling analysis (Episode 97) as I take you through the sports universe. Here’s what I got for you. The disasters in New York (Jets) and Cleveland as both Adam Gase and Freddie Kitchens are feeling the heat in their first season as head coach. The Niners are the last undefeated team standing in the NFL. I’ll discuss how far they can take their streak, plus go around the league to chime about the Pat... Read more

There are plenty of sports tricks and treats as I close out October in fine fashion for this weeks edition (Episode 96) of The JAYREELZ Podcast. On deck: As we’re just about halfway through the NFL season, it’s been a bit of a bore, if you ask me. I’ll explain why, including if the Patriots defense is an all time great considering what they’ve done to this point? The Astros have come roaring back from an 0-2 deficit to claim the ... Read more

Back after a week off, there’s a plethora of sports chatter to get into as I present (Episode 95) to you all. On deck is the following: The Yankees fell short of reaching the World Series, not only this year, but the entire decade for the first time in over 100 years. I promise to not throw a lot of dirt on their 2019 grave, but there are a few bullet points to get to regarding this series vs. Houston and their outlook for 2020. I... Read more

CORRECTION: The NHL Carolina Hurricanes are off to an 3-0 start, not the Columbus Blue Jackets. My apologies for the faux pas. The first podcast of October (Episode 94) will be sure to whet your sports appetite. Here’s what’s on deck: The MLB postseason has been littered with highly questionable moves by managers when it comes to their starters and bullpen. I’ll discuss why overthinking has ruined some of these playoff games to d... Read more

Closing out the month of September in grand fashion as Episode 93 will not disappoint when it comes what I have to say about what’s happening in the world of sports. On deck: The MLB Postseason begins with the NL & AL Wild Card games on Tuesday and Wednesday. I’ll tell you who’ll move on to face the Dodgers and Astros respectively. I’ll also take an early look into the Division Series to preview what lies ahead for the Cardina... Read more

Autumn has arrived! With that, a new episode (#92) that's chock full of sports talk. On deck: We’re down to the final week of the baseball season. I’ll recap what’s happening in both the AL/NL Wild Card races. Will there be a play in game for CLE/TB? What happened to the Cubs? Mets still alive…barely. Also, has Mickey Callaway saved his job for 2020? What about expectations for next year regarding the Amazins? Then there are t... Read more

From last weeks' angry podcast to a somber one this week on Episode 91. On deck is the following: Another wild and wacky NFL as Week 2 delivers lots of juicy storylines, including: The officiating throughout the league (another bad call for the Saints, Broncos hit with penalties in loss to the Bears) Losses at QB in New Orleans and Pittsburgh. Bold two point conversions. Ben Roethlisberger done for the season. How will his bac... Read more

I'm in a feisty, awful sports mood, so hide the women and children, because Episode 90 promises to be full of smoke and fire. On deck: In fourteen NFL cities this morning, either they're setting up the Super Bowl parade route or ready to draft for the number one pick. But there are two excpetions. I'll explain. I'll also go around the league and assess the damage up in Foxborough as the Steelers no showed vs. the P... Read more

Are you ready for some football? The 2019 NFL season is here! Joining me on ushering the 100th season of The Shield is esteemed writer, Gary Myers of The Athletic. We’ll cover everything from will the Patriots make it back to another Super Bowl? Are the Browns for real? Can the Jets take flight under coach Adam Gase? We’ll also discuss when we may see Giants #1 pick, Daniel Jones? Covering the league today compared to yesteryear?... Read more