Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

On today’s episode, Front Office Sports media and entertainment reporter Ryan Glasspiegel swings by to discuss the new ESPN-NFL partnership, the narrative that this merger could be a conflict of interest for investigative reporters, why so many investors are pushing all-in on the WNBA, how the upcoming LeBron James and Maverick Carter-backed basketball league could shake up the NBA, and much more!

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On today’s episode, Jason quickly discusses the short and long-term impact of ESPN’s acquisition of the NFL Network. Later, Clevanalytics founder and professional sports gambler Clev TA swings by to discuss whether the San Francisco 49ers or the Los Angeles Rams is the team to beat in the NFC West, how the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation might impact their season-long win total, which team is the class of ...

On today’s episode, Jason quickly explains how a large green sex toy at a WNBA game got a young man arrested. Later, VSiN host Gill Alexander swings by to discuss why he's betting on the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders to outperform expectations next season, the biggest difference between teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and the Tennessee Titans, the narrative that the Kansas City Chiefs are poised to take a s...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the latest happenings surrounding Micah Parsons' trade demand from the Dallas Cowboys, whether we should be concerned that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams continues to struggle in training camp, and what the realistic expectations are for Luka Doncic in Los Angeles now that he's officially inked a 3-year extension with the Lakers.

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Hulk Hogan's complicated legacy on the heels of his untimely death, why certain athletes are remembered more fondly then others when they both have controversial pasts, how the Cleveland Browns should navigate their very crowded quarterback room, and which NFL teams are best positioned to tank in 2025 and thus 'March for Arch' Manning. 

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he has such a big problem with Cam Newton taking shots at ESPN analysts like Ryan Clark and Dan Orlovsky, the real reason why Newton seems to have it out for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and whether or not it's fair to say that Cam was never all that great as an NFL quarterback. Plus, J-Mac tell us what we can learn from Jeff Teague's latest snafu in which the former NBA...

On today’s episode, ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler swings by to discuss the narrative that the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is officially over, why so many NFL executives are pushing back on Jalen Hurts, what NFL decision makes like – and don’t like – about Justin Herbert, the confirmation bias that seems to exist for Brock Purdy, how much pressure is on former #1 picks Caleb Williams and Trevor Lawren...

On today’s episode, Jason explains why Jerry Jones latest comments about Micah Parsons' ongoing contract negotiations are further proof that the Dallas Cowboys owner is losing his marbles. Later, FOX Sports and The Athletic college football reporter Bruce Feldman swings by to discuss if the Big Ten has officially surpassed the SEC, the preseason hype surrounding Arch Manning, why he's picking Drew Allar to lead Penn State bac...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the addition of Marcus Smart impacts the Los Angeles Lakers, whether or not it matters that LeBron James has been wholly uninvolved in the team's offseason transactions, why President Donald J. Trump has taken it upon himself to wage war on the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Guardians, and what he didn't like about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA players' very public calls for an in...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he believes it was a mistake for the Pittsburgh Steelers to give pass rusher TJ Watt a massive contract extension and why he wasn't a fan of the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to bring back injured point guard Damian Lillard for a two-year retirement tour. Later, Professional poker player and sports gambler David Baker swings by to discuss his road to the World Series of Poker, w...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses what the addition of Bradley Beal means for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Western Conference Playoff race at-large. Later, FTN Fantasy Chief Analytics Officer Aaron Schatz swings by to discuss why he's expecting the Kansas City Chiefs to regress next season, the likelihood that the Baltimore Ravens or the Buffalo Bills finally break through, whether we can expect the Philadelphia Eagles ...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the hype train surrounding Texas quarterback Arch Manning has already gone off the rails, why guys like Deion Sanders and Nick Saban are so outwardly in favor of NIL reform, why it's absolutely fair to criticize Caitlin Clark for her season-long shooting slump (even if she is dealing with a lingering groin injury), and the chances that Team USA Basketball doesn't bring home the gold...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether or not the San Francisco 49ers might feel forced to offer disgruntled wide receiver Jauan Jennings a lucrative contract extension this summer, why Jalen Hurts should feel disrespected after a panel of anonymous NFL execs/coaches/scouts ranked his as the 9th best quarterback in football five months after winning Super Bowl MVP, if we should be surprised that Patrick Mahomes is still ...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the wild rumor that Klay Thompson is dating pop star Megan Thee Stallion, why LeBron James has refused to shut down the speculation surrounding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, which of the 4 reported teams who want to trade for LeBron (Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers) makes the most sense in any potential deal, whether The King's...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses a wild 4th of July story involving new Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris, Cooper Flagg’s inefficient yet wildly exciting NBA Summer League debut, why he believes Bronny James will be a regular member of the Los Angeles Lakers rotation next season, what makes the Devin Booker contract extension with the Phoenix Suns so puzzling, and whether or not LeBron James’ stand...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why Angel Reese getting the WNBA 2K26 cover over Caitlin Clark isn't as big of a deal as some people are making it out to be, whether or not Kirk Cousins is justified for feeling misled by the Atlanta Falcons during his free agency negotiations last year, and how Bradley Beal could single-handedly flip the balance of power in the Western Conference depending where he decides to play next se...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he was so taken aback that the Indiana Pacers would dump Myles Turner - their longest tenured player on the roster - after coming just one win short of an NBA championship, why it feels like the Milwaukee Bucks' flurry of moves on Tuesday are just delaying the inevitable Giannis Antetokounmpo trade demand, where the Bucks rank in the Eastern Conference hierarchy with the addition of Tur...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the blatant jealousy of Caitlin Clark that exists across the WNBA, why it's starting to feel like that Houston Rockets are the team to beat in the Western Conference next season, how a flurry of moves on the first day of NBA Free Agency helped propel the Denver Nuggets back into championship contention, why the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are easily the biggest losers of the free ...

On today’s episode, Jason discusses LeBron James' latest passive-aggressive comments aimed at the Los Angeles Lakers front office, whether it's fair to say that the Lakers are incapable of building a championship-level roster around LeBron and Luka Doncic, why the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks feel like the most likely destinations if LeBron does indeed ask for a trade, and what potential Cavs/Knicks trade offers wo...