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Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre

Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts
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NBA
Lebron James
Los Angeles Lakers
Victor Wembanyama
College Football
San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks
World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Pittsburgh Steelers
Oklahoma City Thunder
New England Patriots
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Lakers
Super Bowl
Buffalo Bills
Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens

Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests.

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On today’s episode, Jason makes his way-too-early 2026 NFL predictions. During the show, J-Mac discusses why he's picking both the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos to miss the playoffs, whether there's anybody in the NFC who can hang with ... more

On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Chicago Fire and former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. During the conversation, Berhalter shares his thoughts on the 2026 World Cup, the future of USA soccer, his son's overseas transfer to England, and much ... more

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear set on dumping Baker Mayfield and the conclusion of the upcoming season, which teams might make sense as a Mayfield landing spot in 2027, the real reason why LeBron James chose n... more

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether Denver Nuggets should still be viewed as one of the best teams in the Western Conference given all their roster uncertainty outside of Nikola Jokic, why the Los Angeles Lakers were never given the opportuni... more

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Recent Guests

Gregg Berhalter
Former US Men's National Team Head Coach
Chicago Fire (via discussion)
Episode: Straight Fire - Chicago Fire and former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter on the World Cup, USA Soccer & More!
Henry McKenna
NFL writer, FOX Sports
FOX Sports
Episode: Straight Fire - FOX Sports NFL reporter Henry McKenna on the Patriots, Bears, Broncos & More!
Jolie Sharpe
England supporter and rising media presenter who went viral after a Euros interview
Independent content creator
Episode: Straight Fire - Content creator Jolie Sharpe on England's run to the World Cup Semifinal
Ryan Paganetti
Analytics supervisor and NFL research/strategy expert
Formerly with Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders
Episode: Straight Fire - France Rolls Again + Super Bowl-Winning Analytics Leader Ryan Paganetti
Joe Theismann
Former Notre Dame quarterback, quarterback for the Washington Redskins
Former NFL quarterback
Episode: Straight Fire - World Cup Magic + Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann
Jonathan Bornstein
Former US Men's National Team defender
United States Soccer Historic Player / Liga MX
Episode: Straight Fire – World Cup Storylines with Former USMNT Defender Jonathan Bornstein
Eric Wynalda
Former US national team forward, US Soccer Hall of Fame candidate
US Soccer (former player)
Episode: Straight Fire - Messi's World Cup Hat Trick + Former USMNT star Eric Wynalda
Ian Begley
SNY Knicks reporter
SNY
Episode: Straight Fire - NBA Finals preview with SNY Knicks reporter Ian Begley
Jay Bilas
ESPN announcer, Duke legend, college and NBA basketball analyst
ESPN/Duke University
Episode: Straight Fire - Cavs Collapse vs Knicks + ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas

Host

Jason McIntyre
Host of Straight Fire with bold opinions on major sports stories and day-to-day topics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 675 ratings
  • Used to love the show

    Used to love the show until Jason started shilling betting platforms and spamming adds for half of it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jimmy Paul John
    United States2 months ago
  • Terrible

    I cannot stand his takes and he is an absolute weasel. Cowherd needs to replace him on the Herd with John Middlekauf, ASAP

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Money Mike Sanchez
    United States3 months ago
  • Straight dumpster fire

    Garbage takes from a talking head who never played sports. Go figure

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Trash001qdidbdh
    United States4 months ago
  • Little clown show

    Used to like the guy. Not a good podcaster though and dodges his bad takes and predictions. Just a tiny little weasel with a very punchable face. If I could give zero stars, I would.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PrussianRoulette
    United States7 months ago
  • Clown show

    Just another jabroni that has no football knowledge and tries to get reactions from his garbage takes. A real life troll that hides behind a mic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boleery
    Canada8 months ago

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Some feedback highlights frustration with ads and polarizing takes, but others praise the show's candor and guest insights.
A portion of reviews criticize the host's credibility or tone, though there are positive notes about entertaining and informed discussions.
Listeners appreciate the high-energy, entertaining style and insider guests that fuel engaging debates.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#242
France/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#50
Hong Kong/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#70
Taiwan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#96
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#110
Singapore/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#167
Belgium/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Straight Fire - NFL season preview with FTN Fantasy chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz
Q: Do you have any week one picks yet?
No definitive Week 1 picks yet; Schatz notes the season is unpredictable and subject to change once teams finalize rosters and injuries.
Straight Fire - Messi's World Cup Hat Trick + Former USMNT star Eric Wynalda
Q: I just wondered, in your experiences, are the coaches tinkering a lot in the friendlies and the World Cup run-up, and then totally changing their game plan, seeing what had worked and what didn't, and combining stuff?
Yes, there has been a lot of tinkering to refine system and personnel, with a focus on keeping flexibility and integrating newer players into a confident, adaptable approach.
Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with professional sports bettor Adam Chernoff
Q: Where are you on Caleb Williams?
There's upside with Williams given the coaching and campus culture shifts, but there's also substantial change and turnover to manage in year two, so the upside is real but not guaranteed.
Straight Fire - NFL Season Preview with professional sports bettor Adam Chernoff
Q: What number did you get the under at?
Nine and nine-and-a-half; the Bears under is the number one data point from the Claude Cowork model, reflecting a structural view on coaching and offense changes.
Straight Fire - The Athletic's Vik Chokshi on Giannis, Caleb Williams, the World Cup & More!
Q: What is Vik's take on Giannis' next landing spot?
Vik suggests market chatter points toward teams like the Heat, Magic, Celtics, and Spurs as candidates, with a broader sense that a move isn't imminent until after the finals, but the chatter will intensify once the season concludes.

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The show delivers bold sports opinions with a sharp focus on current events, big-name guests, and timely betting angles across football and basketball. Episodes mix hot takes, insider perspectives from insiders and newsmakers, and rapid-fire analysis on games, players, and trades, often highlighting front-office talk, player movement, and league narratives. A standout trait is the host's willingness to clash over controversial takes while keeping audience engagement high through entertaining banter and guest-driven discussions that range from game strategy to behind-the-scenes storytelling.

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1. Gregg Berhalter
2. Henry McKenna
3. Jolie Sharpe
4. Ryan Paganetti
5. Joe Theismann
6. Jonathan Bornstein
7. Eric Wynalda
8. Ian Begley

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